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p Friday, uetouer it>, u . i #n/^r Wxm> . Is it possible there is a woi Jtinues to suffer without givir table Compound a trial after rrii v-i rr 11 T-*l 1 ri/-l tn* !"> i linuaii^ utxiig jpuunoitwu, >uu tion that this grand old medi< ing among women than any ot * We have published in the n< more genuine testimonial letl Jli?;herl in the interest- of anv ( and ever)' year we publish m; uine and true. Here are thre From Mrs. S. T. Richn Providence, R. I.?" For the ber done I wish to state what Lydia i has done for me. I did some hea ".caused a displacement. I have al YV* T"T Vo ] \TT tirn ] vAI CllLCl my k.'G/VJ \\ CIS UVill Cil-iVl JLIIllclA t ration, from which I did not recov ' ham's Vegetable Compound. The when I hear of a woman with troi <4o take your medicine."?3Irs. S. Providence, Ii. I. A Minister's Cloquet, Minn. ? "I have suffe nflin nr?rl infla.mmn.tinr?_ lmf. vmr ham's Vegetable Compound, has m the same to all that are troubled v nie Akerman, c/o Rev. K. Akerm From Mrs. J. D. Mu South Quixcy, Mass.?' The do( and he doctored me for a long tin . saw Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetabl 1 _ . J J T 1 1 i T T veruseu ana 1 mea it ana iouna r finished the first bottle. I contim through middle life and am now woman and earn my own living. Murdoch, 25 Gordon St., South Q ^j^^YFrite to LYDIA E. PINK HA 1B&W (CONFIDENTIAL) LYNN, 31 Your letter will be opened, rea< by a woman and held in strict c NOTICE OF ELECTION. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF XBA'tEERRY. A'otice is hereby given t. at the General Election for State and .County Officers will be held at the voting precincts prescribed by law in said county; on Tuesday, November 3, 1914, said d'siy. being (Tuesday following the first Monday in November, as prescribed *> by the State constitution. The qualification for suffrage: "Managers of election shall require of 3very elector offering to vote at any election, before allowing him to vote, t'he production of his registration certificate and proof of the payment of all taxes, including poll tax, assessed against him and collectible during the previous year. The production of; a certificate or of t.:e receipt or me officer authorized to collect such taxes stoall be conclusive proof of the payment thereof. There shall be separate and distinct ballots at this election for the following officers, to-wit: (1) Go. ernor and Lieutenant governor; (2) Other State officers: t3) members of house of rep resentatives; (4) county officers. On which- shall be the name or names of the person or persons voted for as such officers, respectively, and the office for w'aich they are voted. There s;:.a!l be separate boxes in which said ballots are to be deposited and each baKot box shall be labeled in plain Roman letters with the office or officers voted for. i Whenever a vote is to be taken on any special question or questions a box shall be provided, properly labeled for that purpose, and the ballots therefor on such question or questions shall be deposited therein. Before the rour fixed for opening the polls managers and clerks must take and subscribe the constitutional oath. The chairman of the board of managers can administer the oath to t<lie other members and to the clerk; a notary public must administer the oath to the chairman. The managers elect treir chairman and clerk. -P/yH-c <a+ vAh'ro' tilrino must ViP A Vlic C4. t/ V.UV.H ? * * ? ^ opened at 7 o'clock a. m., and closed at 4 o'clock p. m., except in the city of i . | Charleston, where the*y shall be opened at 7 a. m., and closed at C p. m. The managers have the power to fill a 'vacancy, and if none of the managers attend, the citizens can appoint from among the qualified voters, the managers. \V'..o. after being sworn, can conduct the election. At the close of the election, the managers and clerk must proceed publicly to open the ballot boxes and count the ballots therein, and continue without adjournment until the same is completed, and make a state? i I > I I 4-1-, i r* o^nnft-ir ttVi r\ /">r"vn_ Uictll 111 LU13 LUUUH ^ ? uu UU" ig Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeall the evidence that is conch proves beyond contradic:ine has relieved more sufferher one medicine in the world ? ewspapers of the United States :ers than have ever been pub^ v ino/liMno wnmpn ? Ll i wi. xvi ?? any new testimonials, all genie never before published: lond, Providence, R. I. iefit of women who suffer as I have ). Pinkham's Vegetable Compound vy lifting and the doctor said it .ways been weak and I overworked nmation set in, then nervous proser until I had taken Lydia E. Pink Compound is my best menci anci ubles like mine I try to induce her T. Richmond, 100 Waldo Street, Wife Writes: red very much with irregularities, ronderful medicine, Lydia E. Pink ade me well and I can recommend rith these complaints."-?Mrs. Jenax, Cloquet, Minnesota. rdoch, Qulncy, Mass. :*tor said that I had organic trouble ae and I did not get any relief. I e Compound adelief before I had lied taking it aL a strong, healthy t j ^ uincy, Mass. I! ^ J \\ M MEDICIXE CO. f(\\ n) !ASS.,foradvice. I and answered :onhdence. i.voi/?rV?jNKHATvP^ ment o.f the result for each office and sign the same. Within Jiree days t'.:erea.ter, the chairman of the board, or seme one designated by the board, must deliver to t':.e commissioners oi election the poll list, the boxes containing the ballots and written statements of the results of the election. At the said election separate t>o.\t;s will be provided at which qualified electors will vote upon the adoption or rejection of an amendment to the State constitution, as provided in the following joint resolution: >o. oi'J A JOINT HE SOLUTION to amend Section S, Article 11, of the Consti tution, by Adding Thereto, on Line Three, After the Word "College" and Before tlie Word "tlie,?' the Following:: "South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, Located at Cedar Springs.'' Section 1. Soutii Carolina School for Deaf and Blind?Amendment to constitution.?13e it refeolved by the general assembly of the State of South Carolina, That the following amendment to Section S, Article II, o.' the constitution a.' the State of South, Carolina, be agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each '.ouse, and entered on the journals, ^respectively, with yeas and nays tak-1 en thereon, and be submitted to the i qualified electors of the State at the next genera] election thereafter for I representatives, to wit: Add the following words to Section 8, Article II, of the constitution, after the word i "college" anil before tiie word "tae on line three of said secdon, "South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, located at Cedar Springs,"' so that said section, when so amended, is to be and be known as Section 8, Article II, and si-all read as follows: Section 8. The general assemble may provide for the maintenance of Clenison Agricultural college, South Carolina School :or the Deaf and Blind, located at Cedar Springs, the I'niversity of South Carolina, and t:.e Winthrcp Xormal and Industrial college, a branch thereof, as now estab lished by law, and may create scholars'.. ips therein; t..e proceeds realized from the landscript given by the act of congress, passed the second r1 ay of July, in the year eighteen hun dred and s-i.\ty-;\yo lor tne support 01 an agricultural college, and any lands or funds which have heretofore be?n or may hezeafter be given cr appro priated tor osrcauon-ai purposes uy the congress of the United States, s. all be applied v.f directed in the acts appropmtir.g trie same: Providj ea. J'hat the general assembiy shall as soc.n as practicable, wholly separate Claflin College from Claflin Unii versity and provide for a separate 1 11J-" X. J s J corps of processors and instruc-1 ! tors therein, icpiesentation to be given to men and women of the negro ico -jrwi it clinll hp rhp P.olnrprl \*or- ! mal, Industrial, Agricultural and Me-! chanical College of this State. See. 2. That the electors voting at such general election in lavor oI' the proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot wit..' t:.e following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Section 8, Article II, of the constitution, by inserting the words j "South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind located at Cedar Springs,' on line tnree of said section. For amendment, Yes. Tuose voting against said proposed amendment sV.all deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Section 8, Article II, of the constitution, by inserting the words 'South' Carolina Sc'hool for the Deaf and Blind located at Cedar Springs,' and line three of said section. Against amendment, | Xo." Soc. 2. The managers of election bhall canvass said vote, and certify the result as now provided by law, and shall provide a separate box for said ballot. 3io# i>43# A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend Section 7 ,Article VIII, of the Constitution, Relating to Municipal Bonded Indebtedness, by Adding a Proviso Thereto, Relating to the School District of Yorkville. Section 1. Constitutional Amend merit Relating to Bonded Indebtedness, Yorkville School District.?Bit it resolved by the general assembly oL Ite State of South Carolina be agreed following amendment to (Section 7, Article VIII. of the constitution rtf the State of oSutlli: Carolina e agreed to; add at tine end thereof the following words: Provided, further, That the limitations imposed by this section and by Section 5 of Article X o:f this constitution, shall not apply to the bonded indebtedness incurred by the school district of Yorkviile, in the county of York, when t?ne proceeds of ssfid bonds are applied exclusively to erecting, or making additions to, school bu tidings in the said district, and w?!ere the question of incurring such indebtedness is sumibtted to the qualified electors of saM district, as provided in uae constitution, upon tne question of bonded indebtedness. Sec. 2. That the question of adopting this amendment shall be submitted at the next general election for representatives to uhe electors as 'follows: Those in favor of the amendment will deposit a ballot with tJh.e | following words palirfry written orv printed thereon: "Constitutional amendment to Section 7, Article VIII, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebtedness, as proposed by a joint resolution entitled a joint resolution to amend Section 7, Article VIII, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indeibtedness by adding, a proviso tiherto, relating to t!':e school district of Yorkville'?Yes." Those opposed to said 1 amendment shall cast, a ballot with following words nlflin.lv writtPn rvr printed thereon: "Constitutional amendment to Section 7, Article VII, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebtedness, as proposed by a joint resolution entitled 'A joint Resolution to amend SpM-iinn 7, Article VIII,, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebtedness-, "by adding a proviso thereto, re! lading to the scliool district of Yorkvill?Xo." >'o. ?)44. A JOINT KESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Xrtiolf* X nf tho fnn. stitution, by Adding Thereto Section 10, to Empower the Cities of Florence and Orangeburg and the j Town of Landrnm to Assess Abut! ting Property for Permanent Im provements. Section 1. Constitutional amendment allowing certain cities and Towns to assess abutting property.? ! Be it resolved by the general assem| bly, of the State of South Carolina . . That t):e following amendment to ar' tif'.lp nf tho nnnctl'tti + iAn f/i V>/\ J k/kU^ VV/iiOUJ. LU'l/iWii, CV/ v ^ [ known as Section 16 ol: 6aid Article X, be agreed upon !by two-t'hirds of | the members elected to each house, ! and entered on the journals respec; tis ly, with yeas and nays, and taken : thereon, and be submitted to the qaulij tied electors o: the State at the next S general election thereafter for representatives towit: Add the following , section 10 Article a oi tne constitution, to be and known as Section 16: Section 16. The general assembly may authorize the corporate authorij ties of the cities of Florence and OrI angeburg and the town of Landrum ! to levy an assessment upon abutting property for the purpose of paying ' for permanent improvement on j streets immediately abutting such. ! property. Provided, That the said improvements be ordered only on the , written consent of majority of the owners of the property abutting upon. I I ?' X XXI A 1 x^i TV kJt the street, sidewalk, or part of either,r proposed to be improved, and upon the condition that said corporate authfvritip< ^hpll nnv at Ipjist nne-third : of t;..e costs of said improvements. Sec. 2. That those electors, at said election, -voting in ;avor of said amendment, shall deposit a ballot with tfoe following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Article X or the State constitution i>y adding Section 16, empowering the j cities of Florence ^ind Orangeburg and the town of Landrum to assess abutting property for permanent improvements?Yes.'' And those voting against the said amendment shall deposit a ballot with.t^e following words plainly written o; printed thereon: "Amendment to Article X of the State constitution .by adding Section 16, empowering the cities of Florence and Orangeburg and the town of Landrum to assess abutting property for permanent improvements?1N0." No. 547. A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend (Section 20, Article III, of the Constitution, by Adding Thereto tlie Following: ''Except Where There is Only One Candidate Nominated for the Place to be Filled at Such Election is >Vliich Case the Election Shall be Viva Yoce Without Any Roll Call." Spotion 1 Constitutional amend ment relating to elections.?Be it resolved by the general assembly of t'he Scate o!f South Carolina, that the following amendment to Section 20, Article III, of tine constitution of the State of Soutta: Carolina, be agreed to by a two-thirds vote of.the members elected to each 'house, and entered nn t.hft ioiirnals. resroectivelv. with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and be submitted to t7b<e qaulilned electors of the State at the next general election thereafter for representatives, to-wit: Add the following words to Section 20 Article HI, of the constitution: "Except where tfhere is onl'y one candidate nominated for the place to be filled at such election, in Which case the ejection shall be viva voce without any roil can,'' ana mai saia section, wl*en so mended, is to be and be known as Section 20, Article III, attd shall read as follows: iS'ectiin 20. In all elections by the general assemlbly or eitlber house therof, the memibsrs shall vote viva voce and their votes, tfntos given,' shall be entered upon the journal of the Vi AiiftA f nrTiI'AV? f.Vi^xr r?n.CiTYCw/^"f V ho .ivujjc iu y? 11 iv/11. i/U'Vj , i V/?jyvvn.T , kt\s long, except wfrere there is only one candidate nominated for the place to be filled at such election, in which case the election shall tie viva voce without any roll call. Sec. 2. Ballots.?That the electors voting at suclhi general election in favor of the proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Section 20, Article III, of tlhc constitution, relating to elections viva voce by the general assembly?'Yes.'" And those voting against the said proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Serv irvn 20. Aritir-1^ TIF. olf fcfcift constitu tion relating to elections viva voce by the general assembly?'No.'" Sec. 3. The- managers of election shall canvass said vote and certify the result as now provided by law, and shall provide a separate box for said ballots. ?io. 550. A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend Section 7, Article VIII, of the Constitution, Relating to Municpal Bonded Indebtedness by Adding a Proviso Thereto as to the City of * lorence. Seotion 1. Constitutional amendment relating to bonded indebtedness city off Florence?GBe it resolved by the general assembly of the State of Soutih Carolina, That the limitations imiposed by this seotion and Section n Arit.iAI^ X. nf t'hp- catisititntion <;ha.>n not apply to the 'bonded indebtedness incurred by t'h.e city of Florence, in the county of Florence, when the proceeds of said1 bonds are applied exclusively for Che building, erecting, establishing and maintaining of streets, waterworks, lighting plants and sewerage sysitem or for the pay ment 01 defbts already incurred, exclusively for any ol: said purposes; and when the question of incurring such indebtedness is submitted to the qualified electors of said municipality, as provided in the constitution upon the question of bonded indebtedness. iS'ec. 2. That the question of adopting this amendment shall be submitted at the next general election for representatives to the electors as follows: Those in tfavor of the amendment will deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed fthtereon: "Constitutional amendment to Section 7, Article VIII, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebtedness, as proposed Tyy joint resolution entitled 'A Joint Resolution to amend Section 7, ' ? 1 ???mmtmmm ? Article VIII, of the constitution, relating to municipal bonded indebted- ' ness by adding a proviso thereto as to the city of Florence'?Yes." Those. | opposed to the said amendment will!; deposit a ballot with the following : words plainly written or printed thereon: "Constitutional amendment < to Section 7, Article VIII, of the con- 1 stitution, relating to municipal bond- ; ed indebtedness, as proposed by a ? joint resolution entitled] 'A Joint Resolution to amend Section 7, Article VIII, of the constitution, relating . to municipal bonded indebtedness by adding a proviso thereto as to the J citv of Florence'?No." f >*0. \ A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend ..Section 7, 01 Article VIII, of the Constitution of this State by Adding ] a Proviso Thereto so as to Empower j thp fiffps of Chester and Sumter Each to Issue Bonds to an Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Per cent, of the Assessed Value of the Taxable Property Therein for the Improvement of Streets and Sidewalki. Section 1. Constitutional amendment permitting Chester and Sumter to issue bonds for street improvements.?Be it resolved by the general assemhlv of t*?e lit ate of South Caro lina, That Section 7, of Article VIII, of t'he constitution, be amended as follows: Add at the end of the said sec- : tion the following: Provided, further, That the limitation imposed by this section and Section 5, of Article X, ol:" the constitution, shall not apply to : the bonded indebtedness incurred by the cities of Chester and Sumter but the ' said cities of Chester and Sumter may increase each its bonded indebtedness to an amount not exceeding fifteen per cent, of tlh;e assessed value of the taxable property therein where said bonds are issued for the sole purpose 1 of paying the expenses or liabilities incurred or to be incurred in the im- ; provetment o? streets and sidewalks whore the abutring property owners 1 are being assessed' for two-tlhirds or one-half of the cost thereof. Sec. 2. That the electors voting at the next general election for representatives tevoring such amendment shall cast a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed the-^e? J a on: "Amendment to section '(,/ 01 Article VIII, of the constitution, by [adding a proviso empowering the I Cities of Chester and Sumter to each | increase its bonded indebtedness to fifteen per cent or ine laxaore vaiue of t?"e property therein?Yes." And those voting against said amendment shall deposit a 'ballot with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Section 7, of Article VIII, of the constitution, by adding thereto a proviso empowering t.hp nities of Chester ?nd Sumter each to increase its bonded indebtedness to fifteen per cent of the taxable value of the property- therein? No." v No. 553. A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an Amendment to Article X of the o Ail?A!a? 1? t il.linra fl | tUUSUlUUVIIj UJ .vuuJiig mvivw ? Section to be Designated as Section 15A, to Empower the Towns of Latta and Dillon to Assess Abutting Property for Permanent Improvements. Section 1. Constitutional amendment tr> r*ermit towns of Latta and Dillon to assess abutting property.? Be it resolved by the general assembly of t'he State of South Carolina, That the following amendment to the constitution, Article X, to be known, as section 15a of said article, be agreed to by two-thirds of the mem bers elected to ea' ,h house, and entered on the journals, respectively, wirjh yeas and nays taken thereon, and be submitted to the qualified electors of the State at the next general election thereafter for representatives to wit: By adding the following section to Article X of the coni ~a ^^v.n nn/i Vrt/"v\vn nc <5PP J>Ui LU LiUIi, LU uc auu uv- u tio el 15a: Section 15a. The general assembly may authorize the corporate authorities of the towns of Latta and Dillon to levy an assessment upon abutting property for the purpose of paying for permanent improvements on streets and sidewalks, or streets or sidewalks, immediately aJbutting such property: Provided, that said improvements be ordered only upon the written consent of a majority of the owners oi: the property albutting upon t'r.ie streets or sidewalks, or part of either pro posed to be improved, and upon the condition that the corporate authorities shall pay at least one-half of the costs of such improvements. Sec. 2. Election?That the electors voting at such) general election in favor of the proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot with the following words plainly written or printed - > i -L - A ? v tnereon: "Amendment 10 Aruuie vl the constitution, by adding section i.'a, empowering the towns of Latta and Dillon to assess abutting property ' for permanent improvements?Yes." And those voting against said proi posed amendment ska 11 deposit a ballot -with the following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Section 15a, empowering the towns of I^atta arnd Dillon to assess abutting property L' -?? " ? * V A '' [or peniittutmL jlii[juu vuuciiw~ * ?*#. SedJ?i?> The* managers of - election shalL:'CanTasa- saidr vote ujad ceritfy the -result; as uown provided by law, and shaill pr^'ide* a: separate-box. Tor said ballot] e^u. , I ?; . | >*?. &>&' i A JOINT RESOLUTION to Amanda Section 1, Article XII, of the Constitution, by Striking Out tlie Words, "Blind Deaf and Dumb," After the Word "Insane" on Line Two, and Before the Word "And" on Line Two. f Section 1. Constitutional amend ment with reference to "Blind, Deaf and Dumb."?Be it resolved by the general assembly of the State of South Carolina, that the following amendment to Seotion 1, Article XII, of the constitution of the State of South Carolina be and agreed to, by a bwo thirds vote af tihie members erected to K each house, and entered on the jour- | nal, respectively, with the yeas and j| nays taken thereon, and be submitted " to the qualified electors of toe State V at the next general election there- " after for repersentatives, to wit: By r?.t 1 re /viif t,V? -a-rvrHc "hllTlii dpa.f >'LI \.r U.U t/Ut/ ?? W*. Vfcw and dumb' on line two of section 1, article XII, of the constitution, so that said section, when so amended, is to be, and be known as, section 1, \ article XII, and shall read as .'tollows; Section 1. Institutions for the care ' of the insane and the poor sH^all al 1 "L. ^ r\ *-? A r?tirwr\Ar4ii/1 "hu WcUyUt? IU51C1 ru auu Vtu Kfj this State, and shall be subject to audi* regulations as the general assembly may enact. Sec. 2. Election.?That the electors voti'ng at such general election in favor Ol tite proposed amendment shall a ballot with the follow ing plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to section 1, article XII, of the constitution, by striking out the words 'blind, deaf and dumb' on line two of said section. For amendment, yes." Those voting against said proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot .with the follow ? ? *? _ ? ?i jai? ? :^ ing wards piainuy wrcuwn ur pnuxuu thereos: "Amendment to section 1, article XII, of the constitution, by striking out the wordds ''blind, dcaif and dumb,' on line two of said section. For amendment, No'." Sec. 3. The managers of election ra.nva.as aairi votft and Certify the result as now provided by law, md sOitall provide a separate box for said ballot. >To. 560. A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposingan Amendment to Article X of the Kir AdliinflP fllOlffctA V VllSlllUilVll JJ ilUUAU^ A"VJ. V tv Section 17, to Empower the Town of Fort Mill to Assess Abutting Property for Permanent Improvement. Section 1. Constitutional Amendment permitting town of Fort Mill to assess abutting property for ? 1 ? ? ?? I 3 /\ m ?t/VA Al1(TTA/1 street, unLprovtsuiiwm..?x>e it icstsrvcu by the general assembly of the S|ate of South Carolina, That the following amendment to the constitution-, article X, 'be known as Section 17 of said article, and ibe agreed to by vnrrv ,4|V> { ,3.r> n.f +V?,A m am;Korc O.l'On+Orl t/"? inV"UU1IlUO V/l UiC vivvvv/u vw each touse and entered on the jour- ^ nals, respectively, "with the yeas and Ajj| nays taken thereon, and be submit- .!i|j tp.d tn thp nuaH'fliftH electors of the State at tJt'e next general election thereafter for representatives, to wit: Add the following section to artM'e X of the constitution, to be, and to be known as, section 17: (Section 17. The general assembly may Authorize the corporate authorities of the town of Fort Mill to levy an assessment upon abutting property ilor the purpose of paying for permanent improvements on streets and sidewalks, or streets or sidewalks immediately aibutttng sucfh property: Provided, That said improvements be ordered only upon the written con sent of two-thirds of the owners of property abutting upon the streets or ci/lflfOTQlVc anH nnrvn thA rwnri'Pfcion k;iuvn ? ? ? - ? ? ?. that the corporate authorities shall pay at least one-half of the cost of such improvements. ISec. 2. * That the electors voting at such general^ election in favor of trie proposed amendment sfoiall deposit a ballot with tih-e following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Article X of the constitution, by adding section 17, empowering the town of Fort Mill to assess abutting property for permanent improvement?Yes" And those 'voting against the proposed amendment shall deposit a ballot with t'cte following words plainly written or printed thereon: "Amendment to Article X of the constitution, frv add ing Section 17, empowering the town of Fort Mill to assess aJbutting property '-for permanent improvement? No." ' \ Sec. 3. The managers of election I shall canvass said vote and certify "1