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markers, then the cause of the aceci dent, was at Lawyers and not at Ran goon. Only an ollicial investigatioi will reveal this. At 10.30 o'elock it was ascertaiinm from. a r-eliable solurve that 1). J. Mal doax, the operator at Ran.goon, whi was on diuty at the time of the acei deit, has disappeared anld lie cantmo be found, although railway oficial have made an effort to locate him. Davis' End Was Pathetic. Dispatehier T)avis was alive whe, lie was taken from under the wreckb age. lie was cr-ushed about the lowe portion of the body and was consciou to the end. lie asked that, word b sent to his wife and child. The dent of Mr. Davis was touching. He stal ed to his rescuer that lie knew he wa dying and knew that the end coil not be far ilf. ' ' Place your finger o mily montih,'' lie said. ''It feels s cool and go(.'' He plfeaded wit the gentleman, who was also a pat senger on the train, not to leave hin and for 10 minutes the min staye with him Ititil he saw that nothin could he Jeolle for him. F. M. Curtis of Jamestown, N. Y who was a passenger on the Jacksou Ville trainl, saw one negro por-ter g through a lady's grip. lie saw hi throw away suehl things as were ( no value to him and appropriate those thinigs that lie wanted. 'Mr. Cm tis deliared that lie would have cei tainly killed the porter if lie ha soinhlig to do it with. ''In the rear of tle Pullman, whic was smashed,'' said Mr. Curti: ''there was a mother with a sii nionths-old babe. They were in drawing roomi whieh had been smna1s1 e(d, lbut. strane to saY. they wer not. hurt0 in tile slightst. They we gotten out and taken ti salety. A far as I know Ole train attaches di not aid in the first relief because the had -olne both ways to prove(t ti two train I'ls f1rom1 otherl and mior1-e ser imis 11-r111b11.. lleroinm of Dnjured Negroes. 'One f 11 1i it: sirnck i orcllly N W%as thte meoe ianler it whi t he colorell p whi were injured bore lieir suifferings There was pr-actically not a soln, from them. They were laid ont it the fields adjoining tle raihvay where they remained for severa hours until they could be placed ii a coach and brought, to tile city.' Mr. CuItis has in his possession valuable case of jewels which wa hialed to him by a lady. He doe not know to whom it belongs and wh: it was handel him. It et videnl Ily% i the property ot smtilie tii' ft means a it vonainills a heavy sot diaind riil and other jewels of' value. J. P. Morgan Greatly Shocked. New York, Nov. 29. News of I; dealti of S onel Spen-er in th Southeri railhway wreek reacheild .1. F Mor0an jul-t as he was abouit to en ter ( rae el hurh toa ait end the specit Thianksg-ivinig day services. WVho the niews ofI hiis friendl's dea thI wa told h im, Mr. Mor'gan Iturnied death ly pale. - ' 'hatI ! Sam Spen'er?7'' lie ahnos Spencer dead ?" Hie triembled unt il his limbis ahnt' gave way. Several firiends, t hiinkiin he was about to collapse, went ''This is a terrible shock,'' Mi Mor~gan said, when lie had somewha recovered himself. ''I can 't say any' thing now. I was never so shioeke in my life.'' A friend hielpled thle tfiniantc ieir to carriage and he was driven home. Sketch of Mr. Spencer's Life. New York, Nov. 29.-Samut Spenicer, president of the Souther Railway company, wvho wvas killedi a wreck of a train on the Souther railway near Lynchburg today, wa a resident of' Wanshington, but hi business headquarters were in thi city, Ile was one of the most -promitm cut railroad men in the Uinited Stat( and for nearly 20 years hiad been the head of one or more great r'ai road enterprises. At the time of hl death, in addition t o the Sout.hern, 11 wvas president. and a director in th Alabama Great Southern Railron company, the Cincinnati, Newv 01 )eans and Texas Pacific Railwa eompany, the Gleorgia Southerfi an Florida Railwvay company, and tI Mobile and Ohio Railroad compan: He was also a director for the Cei tr kl Railway of Georgia, the Chicag< Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroa company, the Erie Railroad compan; y the Northern Pacific company ati other corporations. Mr. Spencer we asid1ent of the Baltimore and Ohi 14t ad dJompany in 1887 anxd 18E teras appointed receiver f< S4 1Ihtnon4 an~d Dnville Rtailroa O~A~ Ad ot t NRet nest~oU Transit Conm,ission of this city fro 1891 to 1894. 11r. speneer wa.horn11 in Columbu 'a.. in 1847, and was edIeated in 11 1niversity of Georgia al( tle til versity of Virginia. In 1872 he ma red 1ouisa Vivian k'miin, at C lumbus, Ga. Mr. Spencer's railroad career had most humble beginning. When ih lo the University of Virginia in 186 after taking a course in civil engii eerin, he entered the employ of tl - Savannah and Memphis railroad ar r ws assi:.rned to w-Ih :s I r m. s with a surveying crew. In the su 0 eeeding three years he worked grad I ally up1) to the pt-itiol of prinlcip assistant eneineer of the road. ] s 1872 he left the Savannah and Met phis to become clerk to tie superi; tendent of i the New Jersey Soulthei railroad, and a year later became a sistant supervisor of trains for tI first division of the Baltimore at Ohio railroad. It 1877 he became si erintedent of tnmnsp ortat ion for to SVirinia 'Midland railroad, and year later- was made genleral superii teialent of the Lon., TZalid railroa< - Pie (end of ano111ther year found hil 0 assistanti to the president of the Ba a ilmore an( Ohill. Otne ye'a later I I was act inv as 'Issi'tanlt --eieral 1m l are of the 'lranls-Ohlio division I lhe same road. and in ile next s! yearis h(, becam suceessively thii vice-president., semid vice-presidei and first vice-president. He was plec Ih ed president of the entire system i S 187, retaining this position for or year. A few monthis after his retir a ment from fite presidency of the Ba - tiimore and Ohio he became associat L* with til firm of J. 1>. Morlan & Ct 0 111 aI ssmInied the diretelion of tiu s ieoipony': r-ailrmil enterpri-ses. v SAVED BY THE TELEPHONE Mai on Gallows Got Respite Just 1 in Nick of Time. W L \. I ~ihorick, seItenled to be haiged for murde Oett,bvr 17, is alive today is (te t ithe lon- distantet servie of tli Sotheirln Bell Telephone coipany. lundrick was to he hanged betwee the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock and a 11:18 o'eloek every preparation ha, beti made for the execution and th ovlleris were oil tie lioint of varryin lriidiii from his eill to lie -allow In the m tt1vlimie hriids had )eei at tTho Commeurcial Be 4 Pe -1 The Bank ? t Jo. .(inird, Pres. 0. B. Ma; MyDeor1 n aa 2 344 ay S - 9 t i 1 1 6 1 - to 7 so1920 122 get around.202 2 ~your mother * write the Bool ;the things you a ,,you. d ,~ The Book Store Is i old to.buy their Xmas the largest and best a ,you will find the pricE I'e In tively at work and had succeeded in I convincing Governor Terrell that the S, new evidence presneled was suffi cien, to warrant a stay of execution I ii oider that a further investigation r. I hlif'.11t be had. It was after 11 o'clock whenl the Vovernor reached his decision and the a unlymeanns of notifying the sheriff wits by long distance telephone. The , han-ing was to have occurred at Cor dele. Ga., and the governor secured a le quick connection with that point over id the Bell Telephone lines and notifed m The riff of the resipte. e- The call was a close one for Bun i-driek. Had the message coie a few a mivoles lator or had there been any [n delay, the execution would have tak 1. en place and the respite reached its 3 destination too late. This use of the . long distance telephone, while not a _ IeW (le., deimoistiates the possibility e of this agency and its efficiency in d accomplishing important results in quick time. le a A otie-sided affair is all right if it 1- happens to be a bright side. i CITY CAFE " We not only supply i n the hungry with the ebest the market affords at moderate prices, but wecarry achoiceline of " FRUITST GRAPE FRUIT-a' nice line, at 10 cts each. PIN EA\PPLES-large .and nice, 2 c,. each. ORANGES, AF LES i;and othir fruits at rea- -T o sonable prices. VI * If you have eggs or d a game for sale, see us ; t before you sell. " I n Earhardt & Wells. Next Door to So. Express Office. A DEPOSIT hl'rom Turkey is always ' acceptable. Tihe Turke.y" deposit on the Thanks giving Day dinner platter is transi tory, hut the deposit at The Commer vini ihamk (-' Newbrvy, S. C., is a I Make the initial detposit about Thalnsgiving time and yon 'Il have a lot to rejoice and he thankful for a ' yar hence. -Banking here puts you \ [ ntouch with menCi who '' do"s thiings. |Givhe us your account. nk of Newberry,S. C. r Cent. savings Department. or Your Savinga. yer, Vice-Pros. J. Y. McFall, Cashier .iIIIe riend1 I thought I would write you just to' let you know I haven't for go t ten you. I am -starting e ar ly' this time so I can want you to give and father, also e Store, a list of want me to bring the place for young and presents, for they carry stock in Newberry, and right. SANTA CLAUS. Prices' ro make room for our )ut the profit for the ni zone and then say thai goods will not stay her luote you are new gok Dress Goods an( 36 inch Black Taffeta, worth $1.00 f 36 inch Black Taffeta worth $1.I0 fo Waist Silks worth 60 ets. for 47 cent Gray Mohair worth $1.25 for 97 cent Green and Blue Mohair worth $1.00 j Zebeline worth 60 cents for 47.cents Melanc<, suiting worth 75 cents for 4 Worsted, all colors, worth 35 cts. to Trecot Flannel worth 35. cents for 20 Silk Brocade worth 35 cents yard foi All colors Outing 4 1-2 to 14.cents y THE SMITE Paysinger Ne% )HARLESTON & WESTERN 0AR OLINA RY. Schedule in effect June 3, 1906. AV. Newberry(C. N. & L.) 12:36 p. m. tr. Laurens 1:42 p. i. ,v. Laurens (C. &. W. C.) 2:09 p. m. Lr. Geenville 3:25 p. m. ,v. Laurens 2:07 p. m. Lr. Spartanburg 3:40 p.m. ov. Spartanburg (So. Rry) 4:00 p. m. Lr. Ilendersonville 6 :35 p. m. Lr. Asheville 7:30 p. i. v. Laurens (C. & W. C.) 1:50 p. M. A. Greenwood 2:48 p.m. r. McCormick 3:40 p. in. r. Auiigusta 5:25 p m. Pulman Chair Cars betwe.en A1 usha. ILauirens and Asheville, tri eekly. Leave Augusta Tuesdays, harsday and Saturdays ;leave Ashe ille Mondays, Wednbsdays and Fri Eys. Note: The above arrivals and de artures, as well as connections with ther companies, are given as infor ation, and are not guaranteed. Ernest Williams, Can. Pass. Agt., Augusta, Ga. Geo. T. Bryan, Gen. Agt., GreenvIlle, S. C. TORE YOUR COTTON. The Standard Warehouse Com. any offers its splendid facilities to lie farmers and dealers of Carolina. WVarehouses located at Columbia, hreenville, Greenwood, Orange >urg, Anderson, Newberry. -OW STORAGE RATES. \llSOLUTE SAFETY. NE INSURE YOUR COTTON. 1.eceipts good as gold. Inquire of your local manager foi -a1es or address CHAS. T. LIPSCOMB, Secretary Standard WVarehouse company, Columbia, S. C. Room for your cotton. Take no chance, but us a safe W'arehouse. E. H. KIBLBR, Dentist. Office formerly occupied By Dr. D. L. Boozer, Newberry, 8. 0. aHealth R EVIVOU RESTORES VITA LIT * " Ma6 a Well Man THE odruc in"rsult. in so dlays. It acs foung tuon ean regain their lost mhohd, fan in mn ma0r0ovo their youthful vigor by noves Norvousnoss, Lost Vita1 lt y roe-a Voakness auich as Lost Power. Feallin&Minomal c"ofengiea*soesad oeots of solI-abuseoi tudy, business or marriage it unets on fora y starting at the sog.t of dosoobt onla oate erve tonienand blood buil'drubringing ner nh nk SlO-' to sle leoe nui ro. oarnge ire so ynoh yt ward a Y.ME0IOINI 00.. Marina ld. Chiaamo l Gut to ti larae stock of Christrr ,xt fifteen days. Do n : we did not have whal e at the prices we give Yds. I Silks."** I Silks.Women's Pate )r 6 ct. y&rd. Southern Bell 67 cts. yard. Maid of Honoz 88 ctsyard.Belmont wort] eO88 ets yard' O LadieR' Q Old Ladies' Q yard.Kennell.y, wor i yard. Men's Shoes iyard. Full Dress wo or 78 cents yd. Patent Calf w yard. Clot 7 cent yard.A special lin, 7 cents yard. $15 00, worth r 12 1-2 ets. yard. Men's and 12 1-2 Shirts wocrtb~ cents yard. Shirts worth Now is the I 23 cents yard. cut the prices. Hats and ca ard- prices. -i CO.'S DRY GO( v Building, just below the Smith C THE BANK 0I PROSPE. Gapital Stock - Undivided profits Interest allowed at rate of Special attention to farm small, none too large to enlist < to meet and greet you. Call in C. Y. Hunter, President. J. F. Browne, Cashier. Board c N. L. Black. A. H. Ha S. S. Birge. J. S. Wh( C. P. Boozer. G. Y. Hu NOW F USuol Foll "The longest pole knocks eown New York. While there secur cheap things (not in quality bi about complete and we invite ins sledge hammer prices, and in Dr, from 5c. yd. to $1.50. Elegant Checked Homespun 5c. up, Jean line Clothing, men's, youths' aII New York scooped lot of' Boys' This breaks all records. First lc soon. Hats and Caps, new Bror the r.ewest and prettiest. Dor.'t just right. For Groceries, Hard Ax and Bay State Shoes, Drop] years. I'/93 old reliable Domest x,ooo bushels Seed Red Oats, Beautiful Parlor Organ, Oak, 25th Making 25 H UNDRED Bs SEE FLOUR Just Received Best Patent $4.E Best Half Pat. 3. Best Meal 80c. I Best Grits $1 .75 PROSPE SOUTHR Through Pullm; on All Thn4 Convenient Sc Local Tickets are now on S For Full Information consult Nearest South4 Geo- B. AIIon. Asst. Cen. Pass. Agent, Atlanta, Ga ie Quick as Goods. We just, cut ot wait until goods are :we advertised, for the you, for the goods we Ien's Ladies' and Children's. nt Leather worth $3 00 for $2.50 pair. $2 49 pair. wort $2.25 for $1.73 pair. $2.25 for $t.73 pair. mfort worth $1 50 for $1.85 pair. mfort worth $2.25 for $1.85 pair. th $6.00 for $4.60 pair. Southern Quality worth $4.00 for " rth $3.75 for $2.97 pair. ,. orth $5 00 for $4 7 pair. >rth $3.75 for $2.97 pair. flngl Cloth[ a of Men's and Boys' Suits i nuch more. oys' Shirts worth $1.00 and 75 cents for 49 cents. 60 cents for 43 cents. ime to buy Underwear s for Men, Boys a )DS STORE, ,o. Grocery Store. P PROSPERITY, RITY, S. C. - - - $25,000,00 - - 12,160.00 4 per cent. on time deposits. ers' accounts. No account too )ur best attention. It Is a pleasure J. S. Wheeler, Vice-President. Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, Attys. f Directors: wkins. P. B. Warner eler. J. F. Browne. ,ter A. G. Wise. "OR THE croible! HmUb the persimmon." Tust returned from -d the new things, nice things- and it in price). Our immene stock is pection. We can only mention a few fss Goods the new things, shades, etc., 3inghams 5c. yd., IIomespun 5C. up., s, Flannel, Outings full line. Elegant id boys', and Overcoats. While in Cl..othing whichi we ofTer att e19c. suit. t about sold out -econd lot expected dway styles. Ir. . illinery we have ' take our word, come and see,c prices ware, &c., we lead thie vain. Baittle l-ead Sewing Machines warranted io ic Machine, $65-oo kind $25-oo sacked 6oo. bu. $45.00. CAR, Lrrels of that CHOICE TEN NES and while It lasts to go at 5Every bbl. 85 }guaranteed. >ushel. * sack. RITY, S. C. a.n Sleeping Cars >ugh Trains. hedules on All Trains. dle to all Winter Resorts. 18 to Rates, Routes, Etc., rn Railway Ticket Agent Division Pass. Agent. Charleston, S*