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J. A. BANKS HEADS STATE FAIR SOCIET J. M. Cantey is Secretary and T. Heise is Assistant-Other Matters Taken Up. The State, 3rd. J. Arthur Banks, a prominent me: chant of St. Matthews and a form( diairman -of the ways and meaw committee of the house of represent, tives, was last night unanimous] elected president of the South Caro Una Agricultural and Mechanical so ciety to succeed John G. Mobley, Winnsboro. Mr. Banks was the on] one mentioned for the place. J. 3 Cantey, of Columbia, was elected sei retary. T. A. Heise, of Columbia, w: elected assistant secretary, D. G. E lison, of Fairfield, was elected trea: vrer and J. D. W. Watts, of Lauren was elected general superintendent. D. F. Efird, of Lexington, who wz general superintendent of the fair fo a number of years and the presei secretary, was defeated by J. M. Cai tey by a vote of 116 to 153. Thei were 269 votes cast. This numb( was present at the meeting of the s< clety. A high trl m was paid 1 Mr. Efird by Mr. Mobley. Mr. Efi was nominated as general superih tendent, but he resigned in favor i J. D. W. Watts, saying that Mr. Wat should be given a longer term of 0 Ace and that he did not think that would be fair to oppose him at th: time. The Voting. One of the features of the meetir was the disorder in voting. Thei was especial interest in the electic of the secretary. Tellers were ai pointed and everybody had to wal up to the front and place their ballo1 with the secretary. The tellers the 4hecked the votes with the official 11 of the membership of the society. Members of the Committee. The following are the members < the executive committee: J. H. Wha: ton, Laurens; T. C. Hamer, Bennett. ville; B. H. Boykin, Boykin; R. I. Mai ning, Sumter; D. F. Efird, Lexingtor Paul V. Moore, Spartanburg; J. I Kirvin, Darlington; John D. Fros Columbia; J. H. Henegan, St. Ma thews; B. Harris, Pendleton; S. Summers, Cameron; L. 3. Brownin; Union; R. Singleton, Acton, and B.:] Taylor, Columbia. The election of the executive con mittee precipitated considerable de bate and caused many motions to 1 made. It was finally decided to aj point a committee with represents tives from each of the congressione districts- to name the members of th executive committee. The committe was appointe'd by President Mobley a follows: S. G. Donaldson, first di: trict; R. B. Watson, second district G. W. Lipscomb, third district; L. Browning, fourth district; M. Lana ford, fifth district; R. P. Hamer, sixt district, and G. A. Guignard, sevent district. This committee decided upo the above named executive committe and a ballot by acclamation was tali eD. The following are the membersc the retirng executive committee: W. G. Hinson, Charleston; Jno. I Frost. Columbia; Tom C. Hamer, Ber nettsville; J. H. Henegan, St. Mai thews; B. H. Boykin, Boykin; 3. 1 Harper, Clemson college; R. I. Mar nling, Sumter; B. Harris, Pendleton J. A. Banks, St. Matthews; S. 3. Sun mera, Cameron; Paul V. Moort Moore; J. T. A. Ballew, Mountville J. N. Kirvin, Darlington; L. 3. Browr ing, Union. Vice-Presidents. The following vice-presidents fr3: the seven congressional districts< the State were named: A. T. Symthe, First congression: district, Charleston; 0. M. Watso: Second congressional district, Ridg Spring; T. J. Kinard, Third congre: SiOna'l district, Ninety Six; Jno. I Watts, Fourth congressional distric Laurens; T. L. Bulow, Fifth congre: sional district, Ridgeway; D. A. Sp! vey, Sixth congressional district, Cor way; E. C. Mc.Gregor, Seventh cot gressional district, Columbia. Mr. Banks Introduced. The new president, J. A. Banks, wa introduced by John G. Mobley, wh expressed his confidence in the abilit of Mr. Banks. He was introduced a "a man of fine business judgment an a good financier." "It is a great pleasure to have a opportunity to exyes3s my apprecia tion," said Mr. Banks in assuming th new office. He did not speak ver long but said much in a few word His talk was simple and direct an was an appeal for a greater and bo1 ter State fair. It was pointed out the human success and human happines are accomplished by only accomplisi inz something for the common goot "Give the world the best you have an the best will come back to you," sai the speaker. He promised to enden' or to soothe the discordant ekment in the society nnd bring a!! torotE the State Fair society. Mr. Dahn} % a nrofound imnression unon a of t members by his rtnightforwvar manner nd earnest appeal for th good of the fair. He was greeted with Y applause. Mr. Mobley Indorsed. L. The work of John G. Mobley as president of the State Fair society was strongly indorsed in a resolution adopted and there were several com plimentary speeches with reference to r- the administration of Mr. Mobley. ,r The following is the resolution is adopted, which was proposed by J. J. 1-,Johnson: [y "Whereas the Hon. John G. Mobley, )- the retiring president, who has suc ) cessfully completed his third term as >f president of the society, and whose [y brilliant administration is marked with commendable zeal, fidelity and faithful service, which has been given Ls without reward or hope of reward, 1- and whose faithful labors to the as 3- sociation, mingled with unselfish pat s, riotism and devotion to duty, marks some of the brighest pages In the his sI tory of the organization; >r "Therefore be it resolved by the it Agricultural and Mechanical Society 1- of South Carolina in annual meeting -e asembled, That the thanks of the so ,r cietv are due and are hereby tendered - to Col. John G. Mobley for his loyal, .o able and untiring efforts in promoting -d and safeguarding its interests and I- wisely directing the official affairs of f the asociation. ts "Resolved, further, That a copy of f- these resolutions, suitably engrossed, it be sent by the secretary to Col. Mob is ley, the retiring president, as an ex pression of his long and faithful ser cal Society of South Carolina." vice to the Agricultural and Mechani Mr. Heise is Elected. The vote for assistant secretaiy was as follows: E. W. Wilson, 18; T. k A. Heise, 111, and Paul Cross, 66. All s of the candidates are from Columbia. n READY FOR GRAFT TRIALS. tI Dispensary Cases Will be Called at Chester. r- Chester, Nov. 5.-The State dispen ;- sary cases will be called here Monday i- morning. Solicitor J. K. Henry is not ; conversant with Attorney General Ly q. on's plan of proceedure, but will be t, on hand, although he -has been ill for t- the past three days and out of the J. court house. The grand jury has been g, instructed to be on hand Monday . morning at 10 o'clock and interest isI being manifested In what other bills 1- Mr. Lyon probably has to give out. ~Judge Ernest Moore, when asked e this afternoon if the graft case would - probably come up Monday morning, - said that he has got everything else LI out of the way and if the attorney e general and his assistants are on hand e the cases will be called and the trials s will proceed, unless some unforeseen - obstacle turns up. STake Her e a box of Nunnally's Candies. She knowsjust how good they are. The gift will be deeply ap -. preciated. -Nunnally's name on ~the box is a guarantee Lof the very highest grade candies.-the standard of purity and goodness in the South for over 25 -years. 2 Candies reach us by fast >express almost daily t, your guarantee of ex -quisite freshness. GILDER & WEEKS, Newberry, S. C. d King of Externals Stands supreme under " every test. Feel se cure, keep Gowans in the home. Gowans al ways conquers Croup Sand Pneumonia and t your doctor assents. s Gowans Prepa ration wa's used on - iny. child whzen it wa despernZtely 1. ii! wit h Pneumonia. JunediaztelyI d :Jntor theO seconid apipient)in znyv d phy)sic.ian called anid finding bso' gat a~n im pro vement ordered its I con;tinuance. T heo child recoivere'd a piy.GJH :KL E,Dr.uggrist, 9jl24 East St. A llegheny, I'a. SBUY10-%AY! HfAVE IT INTHE'HOME AllDrungists S i. 5oc. 25c. ~I GOWVAN MEDICAL CO.. DURHAM, N. C. DON'T LOOSE YOUR TEMPER Just because your Grocerie; are not as good as you would like them to be. You Are .to Blame, .Let me tell you, between you and myself, I believe you would like my goods better Of course I don't want yov to tell the other fellow, bui just slip in and give me ar order, and see if you don'i agree with me. I advist everybody to trade with me This is Confidential of Course W.O.WILSON, 'Phone 202. Seed Oats 400 Bushels Pure Bancroft SEED 01 A TQS For Sale Made THIRTY Bushels to the Acre This Year on SANDY UP-LAND E M. EVANS1 Piano and Organ Exhihit --DURING TH E South Carolina State Fair Oct. 31st to Nov. 6th. At our Store, 1428 Main St., Columbia, S. C. Cood Square Pianos $65. Good Uprigltt Pianos $185 up. Good Organs 535.00 up. Se our PLA YE PIANOS that the unskille practic. Remember we adO t exhibit at shake hands with you at our Store. MALONE'S MUSIC HOUSE 3428 Main St. COlumbia, S. C cia ofersandsav "^^ONa d SOU'IIHERN SBSCRIPTION AGENCY, (A Postal Card will do.) .Raleigh, N. C. H. B. WELLS PLUMBING STEAM FITTING AND GENERAL. REPAIR WORK OffiCe and Shop No. 1103 Friend Street. Telephone No. 345 STransfer Headquarters SWe Haul Anything. Telephone Us. Subscribe now for The Herald and \Tws A Finished S Product in all things, com pels preference from "The Woman who cares KreppeR(lorf Ditman and Doris Shoes for women are pre-eminently so.... Complete Line of the bestH School Shoes for BOYS and GIRLS. "Just Rigi Hlave You Ever Paid An Account Twice Di Everj Trn It would not have happened had Pgrc you paid it with a check on BANK OF POMARIA.O -- The S A cieck is a check against an j error of this kind. Strtanacoutwith us today. were0 Your business will receive our best markt attention. Quaia chae BANK OF PO0MARwe, ZT.PINNER, Y. L SMITH, R. HI. HIPP, Vice-President I erry Co. To govern selection by fitness rather than price. flES To give service rather than to merely sell. To offer the BEST at sensible prices. Jn a word, to establish a permanent institution in which the women of New berry will place their con fidence as we have done in our Clothing, etc., for men This is the purpose of our establishing the Shoe department for women. Ho N the of our shoes are sci entifically designed after G the most modern fashions exteme_tat_ssuesthe wearerof absolute cor rectessand refinement. AThaileluZioin every appoitment_theyare not prohibitive in price. it" Shoe for Men 1llSeason Prices Artcile Priced Way Down to Stimulate the de. Take Advantage of Our Low Prices iase Your Fal and Winter Goods Now u WILL SAVE Money hort Cotton Crop will force prices Sky rd. We force prices DOWNWARD. OUR FALL AND INTER GOODS bought before other merchants dreamed ing North. We bought below present ~t value and Nothing but the BEST In y. The first choice to the early pur c. This is YOUR opportunity. ae! We need money to pay what we A cordial greeting to alL Klttner