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CO BOXER'S JURY PLACES BLAME For Murder of E. P. Best at Barnwell >egroes Face Cliargre. Barnwell, Dec. 4.?"Tiat E. P. Best came to his death from gunshot wounds in the hands of Scott Madison and that Mitchell Story and Gilbert Miller were accessories before and after the fact"' was the verdict of the coroner's jury of inquest, which was ! held here this morning to investigate j last night murder. Fearing that the | prisoners would be lynched if allowed J to remain in the county jail. Sheriff J. B. Morris and a deputy, with the accused men left Barnwell about 12 o'clock this morning in an automobile. There has been some talk here today, it is said, about a proposed lynching bee, and hearing of this, the governor has instructed the captain of the local militia company to assemble his men and "do what is necessary to preserve the peace" in Barnwell. From the testimony brought out at the inquest, the murder of Mr. Best is one of the most cold-blooded that has ever darkened the pages of the criminal history of Barnwell county. There was absolutely no provocation other than that Mr. Best had pushed one of the negroes out of his way as he was leaving the restaurant where he ihad been for supper. This negro, Gilbert Miller, threw an empty bottle at him and then ran. Mr. Best turned around to Scott Madison, who was standing in front of the restaurant, .and asked what he meant by hitting him. Madison replied that he did not hit him?that the man that threw the bottle had run off. Mr. Best replied that he was not hurt and, turning around, started off up the street in the direction of his store. Shots Are Fired. He had gone only a few steps and was in the full glare of an electric light when two shots were fired. One took effect in his back, near the "heart, and passed entirely through the body. The other shot went wild. Mr. Best staggered to the open door of a pool room and fell, dying in the arms of Arthur Harden. The excitement last night was. intense and there is ,no doubt but that the negroes would have been lynched had they been caught shortly after the murder. / The arrest of ihe accused men, all of whom are negroes employed by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad company as section hands and who are strangers in the county, followed an all-night investigation and a very pretty piece of detective work on the part of the sheriff and his assistants. When it seemed that the search would prove fruitless, a few clues were gathered and, working on these, the negroes "p'ere routed from their shanty cars during the night. A rigid examination disclosed the fact that one or more of them were I, ~ I ' y I ard Brands that Note that Nine Quarts an j CORN 4-qts 1 North Creek Corn $2.40 $ ^Li ] Mountain Corn 2.60 - Big Four Corn 2.60 I White Rock Corn 2.80 j MALT \ Big Four Malt 2.9<) ^ li * 1 ? [Don't Judg They Are AH ( I am an expert, of the kind thai Send Order toe c. 1221-23 Market Streel involved in the affair and at daylight this morning they were lodged in the county jail, along with a score of other negroes who had been arrested as suspects shortly after the murder and who are now being held as witnesses. There is apparently no doubt as to the guilt of Madison. Four of j his companions, who were eye-witnesses to the shooting, have testified as to his guilt, although in some minor details their stories were conflicting. Knowing the intense feeling against the accused, it was decided at a meeting of the bar this morning to order an immediate trial, court now being in session. The grand jury will be summoned to meet here Monday, and J as H. A. Simms who, with Thomas M. j Boulware. has been appointed to de-, fend the negroes, stated this afternoon that the usual three days would be waived, it is very probable that the case will be called immediately after the finding of the grand jury. COLUMBIA WOMAN LEADS DAUGHTERS Miss Alice Earle is President of State D. C. To Meet at Yorkville. Edgefield, Dec. 4.?This, the closing day, has been a strenuous day with the members of the 18th annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Both the morning and afternoon sessions were of longer duration than usual and every moment was crowded with some important matter that could not be carried over to the convention of 1914. Officers Are Chosen. T.horughout the day intense interest has centred about the election of offi- j cers, the friends of some members j of the convention being constantly ac- i tive in promoting the interest. The president appointed the following: Mrs. Copeland. Mrs. Hunt. Miss Fleming and Mrs. Mamie Tillman, the last named being chairman. The voting strength of the convention was 127, the committee on credentials having announced the member of ballots to which each chapter was entitled. After the battle of ballots had raged for j nearly two hours the following offi-1 cers were declared elected: Miss Alice i Earle, Columbia, president; Mrs. J. L. j McWhirter, Jonesville, Piedmont divi- j sion, first vice president; Mrs. J. D. Holstein, Edgefield, Edisto district, second vice president; Miss Mary Williams, Yorkrille, Ridge district, fourth vice president; Pee Dee district, fouith vice president. j Early in the afternoon session an opportunity was given for extending invitations for the convention of 1914. Invitations came quick and fast, several women rising simultaneously appealing for recognition of the president. The first to present her claims for next convention was Miss Williams, representing the Winnie Davis '. chapter of Yorkville. She read telegrams from the King's Mountain D. A. R. chapter extending a cordial invi I personally gum satisfaction wi My WI 1, J must fully meet - ^ * 1-1 ^ val and should a Guarantee is to t; own expense an your money. ?here are some p were never before ? sold for the price of eight? 9-qts 1-gaI 2-gals RYE 4.80 $ 2.25 $ 4.20 XXX Rye 5.20 2.50 4.50 XXXX Rye 5.20 2.50 4.50 5.60 2.60 4.75 Big Four Bourban.... Deep Valley Gin 5.80 2.70 5.00 Big Four Gin 1*i 1 [e yuanty Dy jood; All Pure; All Fi I ship only brand; t will meet with 3 iay, with P. O. Order?P: D. CHEATHAI t < tation. The next invitation "vras extended from 'Aiken, another from the Ellison Capers chapter of Florence and still another from Spartanburg. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Your druggist "will refund money if PAZC OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days The fii st application gives Ease and Rest. 50c HHSGH E8TEB. S FjLLS \Z& sr-^ THE JUAJBWJIW utbiAW. A Lndivs! A?U year Dpiicr's' for /A ?.H ?vy\ <.ii)-?'}?cs->er 9 I>iur.>ond iirund/f k\ I'lHs in lictl and Gold nietallic\V'/ . ??r^2vJ) boxes, scile-d with Hiue Rii.!x>n. \/ Ss?^ v.13 Ti?ke no other. IJnv of Tour " < / ~ (K Wrnmslnt. A?.VforC3II-CItES-TEE8 I C JM DIAMOND :*.KANi> 1'ILI.S, for 25 \ 55* &J years known as Best, Safest. Always RcliaWla r SOLD PY DRUGGISTS EVCRVUilERE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY, Court of Common Pleas. Henry L. Parr, Plaintiffs, Against Russell M. Tidmarsh, The National Bank of Newberry, S. C., a Corporation; R. C. Perry, Sarah R. Tidmarsh and J. M. Mayer. Defendants, By virtue of an order of court in fie ohnvp pntitlpd case. I will sell be fore the courthouse at Newberry, S. C., on the first Monday in January, 1913, within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, the following lots of land: Lot No. 1. All that piece or lot of land situate in the town of Newberry, county and State aforesaid, containing thirteen thousand eight hundred and 60 (13,860) square feet, more or less, fronting on Mayer avenue or Harper street, and otherwise bounded by Crenshaw street, lot of Miss E. Mclr on H Irwt r?f Sim<? W "Rrown. Vllli^UV/iv, axiu aw v/ *- ... , this being the identical lot conveyed to the said Russell M. Tidmarsh by H. L. Parr. Lot No. 2. All the undivided interest, of the said Russell M. Tidmarsh, the same being one half, in that lot of land in the town qf Whitmire, county and State aforesaid, known as the C. H. Cooper lot, measuring seventy by one hundred and fifteen (70X115) feet, and bounded on the north by lot of Hattie T. Mayer, east by a twelvefoot alley, south by an eighteen-foot alley and west by Main street, on which it fronts. Terms of sale: One .half of the purchase money to be paid in cash, the balance in twelve months, with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum fro:n day of sale, credit portion to be secured by bond of the purchaser and mortgage of the premises, ten per cent attorneys fee to be provided for in case the mortgage has to be foreclosed or placed in the hands of an attorney for collection; $300 to be paid immediately upon the acceptance of the bid or to be sold at once at risk of bidder. Purchaser to pay for papers and for recording same. Purchaser may anticipate credit portion in whole or part. H. H. Rikard, Master Newberry County, S. C. Deee.nber 6. lyiiJ. . rantee you entire Ith every order. hiskey with your approny bottle fail, my ake it back at my id gladly refund 1 1 D^HEATHAM^I rices on Standequalled. -EXPRESS PREPAID. 4-qts 9-qts 1-gal 2-gaIs \ $2.40 $ 4.80 $ 2.25 $ 4.20 J 2.75 5.50 2.50 4.65 ^ BOURBON \ 2.90 5.80 2.70 5.00 / GIN V 2.40 4.80 2.25 4.20 ] 2.80 5.60 2.60 4.50 / the Price illy Guaranteed 31 s I know to be I rrmr annrnvjiL 1 C*X vr ? _ rompt delivery. VI, CHATTANOOGA, TENN. ? J I The Nev I ______ I I Capital Si i "Tl?he Banl ! ~i r'i Youf You I its safety, i; _ L: me comoi the stronj county. 1 it's safe. Llrh is < balam bank. 40 o < 1 I Prevent and Cure ROUP COLDS Don't let roup wipe out your birds and your profits. Use -rv Pn:m IT2il2> Remfdy Pills or Powder. 25c, 50c, and $1.00. It purifies the system and not only prevent! theria, etc. To insure perfectly healthy st prgtts, poultry Reg Refuse substitutes; insist on Pratts. ? * 354 Get Pratts 160 Page III For S Gilder & Weeks, Newberry, S. C. Johnson & McCrackin, Newberry, S. C. W. G. Mayes, Newberry, S. C. T\ 1 , W e ray jHens - - 11c Fry Chickens - - 14c Roosters - - - 7c I jEggs, dozen - - 30c | Turkeys 13c Best price for beef hides. MILLER BROS, Prosperity, S. C. Nearly ttery Uliiia nas norms, i Paleness, at times a flushed face, unnatural hunger, picking the nose, ; great thirst, etc., are indications of | worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is a i reliable, thorough medicine for the rei moval of all kinds of worms from children and adults. Kickapoo Worm j Killer in pleasant candy form, aids digestion, tones system, overcoming ! constipation and increasing the action j of the liver. Is perfectly safe for even the most delicate children. Kickapoo j Worm Killer makes children happy j and healthy. 25c. Guaranteed. Try j it. Drug stor- s or by mail. Kickapoo : Indian Medicine Co., Philadelphia and 1 St. Louis. J dberrv Savini w :ock c That Always Has Tf I fJIJJLE omcm mxoL^z jjpp^ 1 "H ^Account? "JCoprnrht 1909. by C- a. Zimmerman Co ? K? I money is safe in i don't have to wc for behind our ned resources o gest financial n Put your mom sasy sailing if you h ce in a savings accoi on savings deposits. 5 but cures roup, colds, fever, catarrh, diphron?, husky layers, add to the feed daily ulatnr Packages 25c. 50c, $1.00, Ui?ltUl 25 lb. vail, $2.50. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back. lustrated Poultry Book. ale By . '||| Geo. C. Hipp, Newberry, S. C. J. T. Mayes. & CVo., Newberry, s. <j. J. D. Quattlebaum, Prosperity, S. C. Saved His foot | | H. D. Ely, of Bantam, 0., suffered I from horrible ulcer on his foot for four years. Doctor advised amputation, but he refused, and reluctantly ; tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He then wrote: "I used your salve and my foot was soon completely cured." Best remedy for burns, cuts, bruises and eczema. Get a box today. Only 25c. All druggists or by mail. H. E. Bncklen & Co. Pliiladel piita or a?i. .Lous, I Pay Cash For Hens 10c lb Roosters 7c lb I Frying Chickens 12c lb Eggs 30c doz Turkeys 13c Jas. D. Ouatflebaum, Prosperity, 3. C. L gs Bank $50,000 ie Money" v . a i our bank. >rry about bank are f some of len in the ;y where - 1 ave a good I mt with our I T a Unclog the Liver Headache Goes To put your upset iirer in fine hape, to drive poisonous waste from bowels and cure constipation use HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS from the famous Hot Springt, Ark. Take one each night for a few days; * * - a-*- ?. al you'll eat Dener, wuiii ucvroi, better, yotxr eyes will brighten and your skin grOw dearer. 25 cents, all druggists. Free sample LIVER BUTTONS and booklet about the famous Hot Springs Rheumatism Remedy and Hot Spring:* Blood Remedy from Hot Springs Chemical Co., HotSprisg*. Ark* Gilder & Weeks NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS IN ROSEMENT CEMETERY. All persons who own lots in Rosemont cemetery can have'them kept clean of grass and weeds, and shrubbery and hedges kept properly trimmed, for one year by paying R. Y. Leavell, treasurer, the sum of two dollars. Upon a payment of two dollars the association will have lots worked and properly cleaned for one year j from date of payment. Owners who prefer to clean their own lots are earnestly requested t? keep them clean of grass' and weeds anri irppn all shrubbery and hedges trimmed. All lot owners are requested and urged not .to pay the laborer at the cemetery for cleaning tots or for extra work, as he is paid a regular salary and his time belongs to the association. I. H. Hunt, W. F. Ewart, Committee on Grounds. 12-2-4t. To Cure a Cot* -R One Dny Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stops (1/ Cough r.nd r :-1 v. rVrj r>ff the Co!? | Drjezift* nm v; i? 'i to curt | vv. GkO> .. iu . . ..c O'- u-jCh box. 25A