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?? ??? ?????mm> ri i ;/ijh a\ t/i p ! i^^W(gp(u Successor to tl:e Cheraw Reporter J rt'inco was established .Tuly 9, ISSb, and entered ay Second Class matter la accordance witlj Act of Congress of March S, 1379. Published Weekly by Strlcklin Printing Company. Subscription Price $1.00 per year. Advertising rates made on request. PONDER THIS. In the midst of all this furor "shall the people rule" or who ought and ought not to be president, some of the poitical situation is forgotten in the important economic aspects of a cloud of personal attack and counter attacks. But what ever is said, there are a few things that the Americans are thinking harder about than ever. And more people are doing more thinking than ever. Let us hope our political leaders will not dodge or ignore some of the important questions. The high cost of living is of vital importance to all, for all .classes are affected more or less. One of the most important questions, if not the most important is the liquor problem and its relation to living. In the report of the commissions on the hig h'^jjJt of living the following item appears: "The total cost, direct and indirest, of the liquor traffic In Massachusetts, is beyond power of man to compute. How much of *the $19,000,000.00 annually spent in this State for public, and private classes is to be attributed to this cause cannot be ascertained, but it is a very large percentage, and huge as the amount is ^ it is as nothing compared to the indirect cost. If drink were to be responsible for a proportion of the public payments corresponding to the pro' portion that lique*' bears to the r ranftfta onn^tlnfL_aiL^ cQ.'sy^mpn*-, . the grand total of expense in Massachusetts would be found not far from $10,000,000.00 a year, and if to this would add the cost in disease and death, the total record would be appalling." Yes, and we may also add that every liquor State is in the same fix as Massachusetts, for it is true that crime of all kinds is less in prohibition territory than in territory where liquor is sold. This makes taxes less and reduces one big expense item at lease. Over thirteen- hundred men have signed a petition to have an election on the question of re-estalishing the dispensary in Chesterfield County and accordingly the people will be called i:pot to decide this matter at the polls, ?i: N'oiomber. The astonishing part of , it .c that more than a thousand of j the number of signers are church: members. Men who have covenanted that they would give their influence' to the work of God's kingdom among J men. How can a man hold himself | up as a servant of the Master and) still sign a petition asking for such an abominable thing? Surely our people have not so far forgotten the evil, effects of dispensary rule that it will be necessary to make a fight against it! in the election for any reason other than to roll up a stll bigger majority against the dispensary.?Pageland Journal, May 28. Tho Phrnntrl^ is infnrnipri thnt thp hr.n has been placed on slot macaines in Cheraw by the town counc'1 This is ? step in t!u right direct'on and we lope to see it enforced. These gambling devices ur- mainb' patronized hy itvpJI boys, and doubtless have a tea oanoy to start them on tha way to gam ling on a 1-rger ?oal<j. The Chronicle man on Tuesday was invited in to look at Mrs. L. D. Harrall's sweet peas. It is beyond us to say what we would like to say about these little beauties, therefore suffice it to say that this particular lot of sweet peas is the prettiest we ever 6aw and Mrs. Harrall is to e congratulated on her skill in being able to raise them in such perfection and abundance. '-'-jrjfi'. *' V The Chronicle has received the first issue of the Jeffersonian. a paper published at Jefferson, S. C. The issue is a very creditable one and no doubt will receive considerable support. for a while at least. There is no room, however, for two papers in Jefferson and it will be a question of the survival of the fittest, and, look at it as you may, the death of either paper will be a blow at Jefferson's progressiveness. The proper thing to do, in our opinion, would have been to buy out the Gazette if it was not representing the policies of the promoters of the Jeffersonian. As we understand the situation at this distance the promoters of the Jeffersonian are in the fight to the last ditch for the establishment of a new county to be composed of parts of Cbesforfiioirt T anrastpr nnd Kershaw, and it seems the Gazette had not aligned itself. Now, after all that we have said it may be possible that we are mistaken and it may be that there is room for both papers in Jeffdrson and that they will both receive sufficient patronage sailing on the turbulent sea of journalism. We hope we are mistaken and here's hoping that We are. Mine May be Reopened. Mr. A. J. Overton, of Washington, D. C., representing the McCormick Mining Co., of Chicago, 111., was in town several days this week inspectir.i the Brewer mine near here, wiih & view of purchasing aaaie. The m'ne is located in the laigo hill just out from the city, two shafts hve been sank and tunnel dug. It seems that at one time ope. lUons were carried on to a gmt extent. Mr. Bill U. Clyburn, the owner of the mine was made a splendid offer by Mr. Overton, it is reported, but no confirmation of same could be received. It is hoped operations will again be started as it would mean much to Jefferson and her business men.?Jeffersonian, Jefferson, May 24. CONVICT HAS FERTILE BRAIN Invention! of Rejl Wefth.th. <1 Fritorfar ~in h^MiiiyiviTTfln^nitentlary. There Was exhibited In the Eastern Penitentiary at Philadelphia a few days ago, six mechanical devices which one of the inmates of the Institution has invented. The man, John Edwards, who la serving a long term for robbery, displayed so much Ingenuity and skill in his work that the warden furnished him with money and gave him permission to spend his time in the perfection of his inventus. One of the devices Is a burglar alarm and doorbell. Another which the Inventor calls an "Internal combustion turbine," has aroused the curiosity of prominent mechanical engineers. It is operated by means of gravity and hydrostatic pressure. A "noiseless railroad crossing system" is another invention, the model of which he exhibited. He has applied for patents in Washington. Edwards has invented an "ellipsograph," to be used by draftsmen and architects in drawing ellipses. He showed an improvement in padlocks, where the tensile strength of the lock is equal to the strength of six other ordinary loch1-. He has perfected an advertising device which consists of p>eces of vo i which can be applied to almost y use, and upon which pictures have heen drawn. Among the uses to which the broad boards can be put is in the construction of the backs of chairs. ?ii*-?-?rrlgation. Luther Durbank, the plant wizard, dismissed with a ;cst, at a spring luncheon in Los Angeles, a somewhat overwhelming compliment. "Really," he said, "I hardly deserve such a compliment as that. Even If I could do what the comic actor pro posed, I'd hardly deserve such a com pliment as that! "A comic actor, ycu know, was talk lng about the spring planting that was under way in his-suburban home. " 'I propose,' he said, 'to plant on ions with my potatoes, the idea being that the onions' tear-compelling powers will work on the potatoes' eyes, and thus cause the plants to Irrigate themselves.'" No Lnd to It. DUDiey?lis too bad the averagr iron can't bo satis:!ed with a good lining and not be forever hungering foi more money. Wise?The average man Is satlsfiec with a good living. The onij; tcoubh m that his idea of a 300& livint grow? r~!4,i I ff r> ! CANDIDATES CARDS J 1 ?'? ; V V ! ??? ? < ?J? '? ?j? *? ?J< '? ? ? roll SOLICITOR j I will be ?i candidate for re-election I to the office of Solicitor for the i Fourth Judicial Circuit, and will appreciate your vote, if in the discharge ; of my official duties, I have met with your approval, and in your judgment I am fully qualified to discharge the duties of the office. J. Monroe Spears. I am a candidate in the Democratic primary for nomination to the office of solicitor of the Fourth judicial circuit subject to all rules and regulations of the party. T. I. ROGERS, roil SUPERVISOR. Thanking the people for support, I declare myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supervisor of Chesterfield County. E. R. KNIGHT. I announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor of Chesterfield County, subject to the**rules of the Democratic primary. H. P. KING. FOR MAGISTRATE. For Magistrate. I am a candidate for reappointment as magistrate for Cheraw township. S. H. REID. | I announce myself a candidate for appointment as magistrate of Cheraw township subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. J. W. WARR. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Thanking my friends for past support, I hereby announce myself a L candidate for nomination as treasurer rOI v5fiot3i.fc rbeW-Gtraff, SaDjeep-tO ISe| rules of the Democratic party. W. A. DOUGLASS. FOR TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination as a member of the House of Representatives for Chesterfield County in the coming Democratic primary and solicit the ?..Via flnmn^ratlr vnters in SlippUIL Ul tuc wu4w*?.v.? . said primary lor sai 1 posu.on. W. F. STEVENSON. ' Friday, June 14, will be the 135th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States. The American Flag association calls upon the president, the governor of each State and the mayors ! of all cities, and the members of all American patriotic societies to celebrate the day by unfurling^ the Stars and Stripes. The public recugnit! .u of flag day as a national anniversary is becoming each year mure gjneral and since the struggle of 1SG1-'.S65, the ' flag has become the symbol of a nughty nat:ui. It has bn-e cariied to the utmost parts of the earth, carrying liberty wherever it has been thrown to the breeze. The Stars and Stripes, within the recent past have come to possess new beauty for friendly eyes and new terror for the foes of liberty. Poor appetite is a sure sign o fimpaired digestion. A fe wdoses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets wil strengthen your digestion and improve your apetite. Thousands have been benefited by taking these Tablets. Sold by all dealers ( His Point of Anxiety. 8on-in-Law (superintending motherin-law's funeral)?I suppose?er? you've dug It deep enough??Bystander. Convict Makes Odd Request. A convict in the Auburn, N. Y., prison who has 13 years yet to serve, asked the warden for a time table. In reply to the warden's question as to why he wanted it, lie said that he might be able to identify the trains as they pass through the station, and know what train to take when his time t* UD. I 4* 4? Among the Churches at Patrick 4* 4- 4* 4*4*4*4*4*4,4*4,4*4*4*4*4* Methodist Rev. W. C. Bawden, Pastor. 1 Preaching at 4.00 p. m. First Sun- | day and at 11.00 a. m. Third Siuday Sunday School at 10.00 a. m. D. S. Brower, Superintenndent. Prayer meeting at 8.00 p. m. Wednesday evenings. Baptist Rev. J. M. Sullivan, Pastor Preaching at 4.00 p. m. Second ^ and Fourth Sundays. jj Sunday School at 3.30 p. m. O. D. J Turnage, Superintendent. Presbyterian Rev. A. W. White, Pastor Preaching every Fifth Sunday 11. U0 I a. m. at Methodist church and at I 7.30 at Baptist church. Votan a very special Tea Good any and everyway ! Exquisite when iced Exciusive Azents: 0 HORTON & HENDRIX CO. FOR SALE. My residence corner Market and Marion street, also brick store build- ^ in on Second street. Apply to ? THURLOW BELK. S C. S. Lynch REAL ESTATE ? Gheraw. 8. G. A' HOW TO CURE RHEUMATISM It la Am talirnal Disease And Requires An Internal Remedy. Tba ll llTl'lljllll i disease* Is ai excess of uric add in the blood. Tc cure this terrible disease this acid must be excelled and the system so regulated that no more acid drill bo ' formed In excessive quantities. Rheumatism Is an lnterral disease and requires an internal rerrldy. RUBBING with Oils and LlnlmeiJs WILL NOT CURE, A affords only temporary relief at best, causes you to delay the proper treatment, and allows the malady to get a firmer hold on you. Liniments may ease the pain, but they will no more cure Rheumatism than paint will change the fiber of rotten wood. Science has at last discovered a per- y feet and complete cure, which Is called Rheumaclde. Tested In hundreds of cases, it has effected the most marvelous cures; we believe it will cure you. Rheumaclde gets at the Joints from the Inside, sweeps the poisons out of the system, tones up the stomach, regulates the liver and kidneys and makes you well all over. Rheumacide strikes the root of the disease and removes its cause. This splendid remedy is sold by druggists and dealers generally at 50c. and $1 a bottle. i In Tablet form at 25c. and 50c. a package. Write to Bobbitt Chemical Co., Baitl more, Md. iiooKiet iree. xaoieis seat by mail. LADD'S DRUG STORE . Those old pictures of father and mother are very dear to you ?priceless, in fact A Just bear in mind that YOUR children would cherish just such pictures of you. You can get them at very reasonable rates at PATRICK'S' new Studio on Second Street. I.E. fINNiMAEEl ! SONS DEALERS IN Pure Drugs and Medicines RESH GARDEN SEED?The old reitAkfM i.i~ j j J...1 v. ? iiauic KinU ciuu ju&c suuu v amies as suit Cheraw and surrounding^ country. Every variety we carry has been successfully, raised here. nioii Sets, Cabbage Innts, SorghumCane Seed, Irish Potatoes. "s ^ ? f re have just received a large line of EAUTIFUL >VEDDI>'G PRESENTStirling Silver Ware ? Cut Glass ? ine China ? Salad Sets ? Chocoite Sets ? Cake Plates ? Nut Seta - Bread and Butter Plates ? Lamp?-, id lots of other things selected from<le 'argest New York houses. u T WANHAMAKER'S? Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals,. , Cash Books, Tim# Book#, Trial' i Balances, Bills Payable, Memoran* \ MA hand. Inks, Inkstands, fType^ writer Papers, Lead Pencils, Writ lug Tablets. ,> / T WANNAMAKER'SBox Papers, 10c to 56o each. Pound Paper, 15c, 25c, SSo. Envelopes to matoh. __ <i ranamaker's Ferer Mixture ? Th# ? most reliable remedy for Chill# and Fever?stops the chills and-' stops them at once?only twentyfive cents per bottle. Large betties for family use for fifty cent#' and one dollar. y d'axxamaker'S liter toxic ave you forgotten how much good did you? Only 25 cents. axxamaker's cold tablets tie best thing we know of for a fresh )ld. 10 cents a box. axxamaker'S toxic mixture r weakness and poor appetite. It ill do you good ? A FINE TONIC i cents a bottle. t waxxamaker's? Window Glass, for Windows or Pi?">res. t waxxamaker's? no n m nil anon xr a 1 Li id iii icvi 5*7 yji omati 4 uoir* titles T TTANNAMAKER'S? We are exclusive agents for Eastman Kodaks and and Films. T WANNAMAKER'S-% Agents for Huyler's Candles. T WAffNAMAKER'S? Agenst for L. E. Waterman's IdeaL Fountain Pens, sold on posltiv*guarantee to give satisfaction, or*