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COTHRAN PLANS AMENDMENTS One of The Authors of Carey-Coth ran Law Proposes to Cure De fects in The Law. A special from Greenville to the Columbia Record says: At the com ing session of the state legislature, Ron. T. P. Cothran, who, with Rep resentative J. P. Carey, of Pickens, framed the present liquor law, known generally as the Carey-Cothran law, will endeavor to secure several amendments to that act. While none of Mr. Cothran's proposed amend ments effect the material principles of the law, still they are interrstnig and will go far toward smoothing over sone of the defects which Messrs. Cothran and Carey have long recognized as existing in the law. The most interesting amendments to be proposed by Mr. Gothran are those providing for a county chemist, or a chemist to be appointed by the county dispensary board, who shall test all liquors and beverages to be sold in the county; permitting county dispensary boards to deliver all sam pl as of, whiskey to dispensers for sale. provided such samples bear pro per certificates; allowing county beards tp sell alcoholic liquors in bulk to the state hospital for thz insane; changing section 28 by strik iug out the "personal use" clause, and making it a misdemeanor to of fer for sale or solicit the purchase of any liquors. This last amendment will complete ly- knoek--out the whiskey soliciting business for "persona- use," pro z ,led, Mr. Cothran succeeds in hav ing it blended into -the present law. Mr. Cthran proposition would cause section-28 to read as follows: "Any person who shall in this state offer for sale, oi solicit the pur chase of, any liquors or beverages mentioned in section 1 of this act, whether for present or future deliv ery, shall be deemed guilty of a mis demeanor, and upon conviction in a ec'urt of competent jurisdiction shall be punished by fine of not less than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not less than three months." In the present law, the words "oth er than for personal use'' appear just after the word ''Aet.'' Many' big~ whiskey houses in other states, un d'er protection of the "personfalse clause, have reaped rich profits by soliciting in the "dry towns'' for or ders for hom'e consumption. If Mr.' Cothran succeeds in his efforts to wipe out the 'personal use feature of the law, whiskey drammers will be exceedingly scarce in this state. The amendment with referance to the sale of samples will permit coun ty boards to make use of a commodi ty which heretofore has been the source of much difficulty. There was no provision made in the original law in regard to sm"ples, and Mr. Cothran would db- .e this source of -ann.yan'ce by making it incumbent upon the county boards to turn over all samples to the dispensers to- be sold ais purchased goods. If Mr. Cothrran 's proposed change in the present law as to coun.ty chem ists is enacted into the liquor legis-, lation, county boards will be able to test their liquors without sending them to Columbia to th3 state che mist. The present law makes no pro vision whatever .as to who shall mak.a the tests and wfiere they shall be made. .There are quite a number of min or ch'anges among Mr. Cathran 's .proposed amendments, aimed princi pally at 'errors which appeared in the actual operation of the law which ~were not apparent to the authors when thre bill was drafted. MNr. Cothrran -was asked by your -crrespondent if he intended to * make any amendment to section 21, with reference to the destruction of all liquors seized in dry couyties. "As far as I am concerned'' he! -said, "-there will be no amendment in that respect. What eles is thera to be done with -contraband liquor in those counties? What right has the county of Greenville, for in stance. to do with what it prohibits its citizens from doing? Then again, what whiskey -astablishment is going to purchase contraband li quor? The very name 'contrabrand' indicates cheap and impure whiskey, and no respectable 'establishment *would care to jeapodize its reputa tion by buying contrabrand goods a'nd turning them~into stock. . "No, I do not think the present law could be improved upon in that respeet. Hundreds of people have asked me that same question, but just as soon as the subject is proper ly explained to them, they at once agree with me that no better solution of the problem could have been made.'' TOMB IS UNLOCKED. t Q Witnesses Had Testified Coffin Con- 3 tained Lead-Body Had Been o Buried Forty-Three Years. r s London, Jan. 2.-The body of r Thomas Druce, in High Gate ceme- t tery, was exhumed Monday morning, ,t just 43 years today after its burial. 't The coffin was found to contain the e remains of a human body, thus ex- t plodiag the romantic tale told by Ro- ,i: bert C. Caldwell and oth rs during i the recent hearing of the Druce per- ir jury case that it cantained a roll of ,h lea-. The official statement given out by ' the home office and others officially presenit at the exhumation seems ef- I feetively to prove that the body bur ied i:l 1S64 was actnaily that of T. C. Druce. The authorized statement follows: "The coffin was open-ed and found t; to contain the body of an aged, 1 bearded man; the plate on the coffin a bore the name, Thomas Charles 'r Druce." The scene at High Gate cemetery s when the vault was opened w'.s re- r markable. All the entrances to the p eemeter. were surrounded by cor dons of police. Only those persons t who had passes from the home office T were admitted to the grounds. George t Hollamby Druce, who claims he is v the rightful heir to the Portland Ef dukedom and. to its vest estate, trie- i unsuecessfully twice. to get into the n eeli ery. V Tire operations began at daybreak L with the removal of the topmost cof- r fins in the vault, containing the bod- tl ies of the wife and a son of T. C. a Druce. It was nea!rly half past 11 n before the coffin was brought ready 1 for opening and inspection. ~ The top t was quickly unscrewed and the in- d her casing of lead cut open. There f w: no need for the dictum of the r eminent surgeon, Augustus J. Pep- n per, to assure all present that human a remains lay in the coffin. The Druce vault has thus given up U its secret after 10 years of legal pro- 1: ceedings, which have cost a consider- 0 able fortune. A large part of this t money was obtained from servant t girls and other workers who were in duced to buy shares in a company formed to prosecute the claims of b Ge eHoat DTde~ against the t estata of the Duke of Portland a The charge of perjury against Her- a bert Druce is effeetively disposed of I and those persons who have sworn to t the placing of lead instead of a hu- a man body in the coffin have been dis- I credited.t t ME. ATKF.N'S BILL. O To Take Shipments of Liquor Into a i Prohibition State Out .of the a Protection of Inter-State Commerce. I i Hon. Wyatt Aiken .has introduced r the following bill in the national 1: house, the bill being refer.red to the t judiciary committee: , t A BILL to limit the .effect of the l regulation of commerce between the 8 severals states and territories, as to I certain commodities: Be it enaeted by the Senate and t House of Representatives of the 1: United States of America in Con ress asembled, That aft intoxicating iquors, including ale, wine, and beer, shipped from one state or territory t into another staite or territory shall, i. immediately after crossing the boun- b dary line of the state or territory in b which its destination.is located, and il before delivery to the consignee, be- p com's subject, in every respect, to the laavs of such state or territory I which have been enacted therein in v the exercise of police powers, just as o though said liquors had been produe- h~ ed in said state or teriitory; and the t interstte-commere character of c such shipments of intoxicating liqn- a ors shall terminate immrediately af- b ter such liquQrs have passed into b said state or territory of their desti nation; and no exemption shall b's a m'ade or original packages of intoxi- g eating liquors shipped in any form a or manner: Provided, That -liquors shipped. entirely across a state or ter- i ritory, that are not to be delivered r therein, shall not be subject to the ' provisions of this Act, nor shall this Act affect the right of co.mmnon car riers to transport intoxicating liqu ors frQrm points without a state or ] territory to any point within that state or 'srritoriy. Sec. 2. That any railroad Sompany, express company, or other common carrier, or other person who shall, in connection with the transporbation of spirituous, vilnous, malt, and in-t toxicting liquors of all kinds from } one state or territory into another J state or territory, collect on, before, r or after delivery. from the consignee it or other person. the purchase price, or any .part thereof of snch liquors, m. wh all in any manner act as he agent of the consignor or seller f such liquors for the purpose of elling or completing the sale_ there f, saving only in the actual trans rortation and delivery of the same, hall be subject in so doing to all the olice powers of the state or terri ory into which such liquors are ransported and delivered; and for his purpose in all cases of the sale f spirituous, vinous, malt, and in oicating liquors -of all kinds, in aterstate commerce, where the same a sold "collect oi delivery" the lace of delivery shall be deemed and eld the place of sale. rISCOUNT AOKI TAKES LEAVE ndicates Reasons Why Japan and the United States Should be Friendly. Washington. Dec. 30."-We shall ke back home with us to Japan on r the kindliest feeling for America nd for her people and the highest egard for her institutions," said 'i:counlt Aoki. the Japanese ambas idor, today to an Associated Press epresent-ative just prior to his de arture for San Francisco, with isountess Aoki. from which place ley will sail on Jan. 7 for home. he ambassador returns to Japan at ie instance of his governmcnt, rhich desires to consult with him reely regarding conditions affect 1g Japanese interests in America, otably those relating to the quss ion of Japanese -emigration to the nited States. Viscount Aoki has spresented Japan as ambassador to ie United States for about a year nd a half and during that time has ianifested the utmost activity and iterest in matters affecting his coun rymen. He was the first ambassa or aeeredited to the United States rom Japan. He said today that his elations with the American govern 1ent always had been of a most greeable and pleasant character. "I am confident that an amicable nderstanding will be reached in this nmigration question-the only one f any consequence that is now agi ating the people of the two coun ries," said Ambassador Aoki. "I m certain that Japan will make ev rv honorable concession within o~unds and I feel equally confident hat the American government will .ot .insist upon anything unreason ble or that in -auy Wvay will comn >romise the dignity or the honor of he Japanese government. Both gov rnments are striving to reach an onorable solution of the im.migra ion question and the latest advices hat we have received from our gov rnment indicate that the way is -radually being paved with that end a view. As I have said again and gain there is. every reason in the orld wihy both countries should ae the most complete understand rg and contine in most amicable elations. Japan is anxious to be at >eace with the world and to no coun r does this apply with greater force han to the ~United States, to whom a a large measure is due Japan's -reat rise and progress among the ations of the world. It will be my arnest effort to advance- and streng hen the existing friendly relations a every way that lies in my power.'' Sunshine. With the passing of another Yule ide. I take this medium of express ag my heartfelt thauks to all who y kinly thought and remembrance; y loving messages and cheery greet ag, helped in making this the ha4p iest Christmas I have ever known. Looking baek over the year now ast drawing to a close, am filled rith gratitude and thankfulness for pportunities and blessing~ the year as brought. An especial object of bank.funess is the gratifying growth f sunshine sentiment every-where nd t .~ thought perchance there has een given me a mite in the work so lest of bright.ness and cheer.' Approaching a 'new year I waft to 11 brightest greetings and every ood wish for a peaceful prosperous nd happy year. Speaking personally. the New Year faced in larger hope and firmer eiance on the sustaining power of 'the everlasting r arms.'' 'I know not where His islands tift Their fronded palms in air; onl know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care.'' G. Carter Riser. Wihitmire, .Dee. 28. The regular quarterly meeting of he County Farmers Union will be eld on the first Saturday (4) of annary, 1908. This is an important areeting and we urge _a full delega ion from each locail. J. B. O 'Neall Holloway, V. C'. Brown, Seeretary. At Wholesale Prices Bananas, Oranges, Apples, and all sorts of Fruits. ALSO Homemade Candy. TilED L.M RY, NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT We will make final settlement on the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Camer on, deceased, in the probate court-for Newberry county on Friday, the sev enteenth day of January, 1908, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and im mediately thereafter apply' to the said court for letters dismissory. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment on or befora said data and all persons having claims against said estate will present them duly attested. H. W. Cameron, T. L. Cameron, Executors. CHARLESTON & WESTERN CA& OLINA RY. Schedule in effect November 3rd, 1901 Lv. Newberry (C N & L.) 12:46 p. m Ar. Laurens - 1:52 p. m Lv. Laurens (C. & W. C.) 2:15 p. m Ar. Greenville 3:40 p. m Lv. Laurens 2:07 p. m Ar. Sparta:burg 3.35 p. m Lv. Spartanbura (So. Ry.) 3:40 p. m Ar. Hendersonville 6:25 p. mn IAr. Asheville 7:30 p. mn Lv. Laurens (C. & W. C) 2:00 p. in Ar. Greenwood 2:56 p. mn A r. McCormick 3:55 p. m Ar. Augusta - :40 p. mn Note: The above arrival< anl d. partures, as well as connectioTt witi other companies. are given as infor mation, and are not guaranteed. Ernest Williais. I Cen. Pass. A pt.. Augusta, Ga. I ~ Gpo. T. B3ryan, GreeuvilleC. S. 1r Gen. A-zt. Security of every kind, and for your fields when you buy fence. A fence t for. You want weight in the fen wagon." Now, it is a -fact-an wire that is given in any fence, i AMERa It is made on purpose to be the sold in larger quantities than any The makers of AMERICAN mills and six immense fence factc STAN We can show you this fence ii the field. Come and see us and gi We have just and Will be plea Also-a fine 1ina received. Fresl Nowbun NATIONAL BANK Or I FIRM FRIENDS, BANKING AND. You ought to enjoy t tiend of hiviag a Ban Account, whe or little money. It will enable: with chechs and avoid mistae and provide you with a conveni your funds and collecting chec an account with us. DIRECTOR M. A. Carlisle. H. C. Mosel< J. A. Blackwelder. Robt. Norri, B. C. Matthews. S. B. Aull. We Lend TO Buy HC We provide easy terms o1 We enable borrowers to in Monthly installments, on allowed to meet obiigations it is cheaper than paying to save money to buy a hon Contract. If you want to&save mone: take a Security Contract. I Call on A. J. Gibson, Asst Treasurer, at office, corner streets, next door to Copelh SECURITY LOAN AND II sr v- : For You Live at u anb th ughr o s e yomu, eh e n t-unt e them ceerae ICAN F or YourcLiv Sof gncos,swa o t and wAtmi ceyu buydweigh nuht untehais BUSINESS METHODS. ship and convenienc ther you handle muc rou to. pay your bills s in making change lent way of handling ks and drafts. Op ey. T. B. Carlisle. Geo. Johnstone. Jos. H. Hunter. Money imes! F payment. accumulate a fund which interest is at maturity. rent. If you wants le take a Security v for any purpose t pays. ant Secretary and Boyce and Adams md Brothers. . Im VSNT C.O4 Stock u have aright to erpect, erherona or stop ' devi iobtain the most weight in NCE any pri2. It is made and d furnaces, their own wire LD - of this fence, ices. munition just~ Shells. 'a Co.