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''•MSfeS*'- !Kt C«)ltctorship of Port to S RESCUES TAFT From His Dilemnui—He Beys His Act Was Voluntary, and Declares That His action Was D«e to a Desire to Sure the Prcsldcnt-Kloct LEVER’S PROTEST ALLOWING FKK8 IN CX)NGHE8S. IONAL CONTESTS. +--*»~iyr.ni'rT rf f nAg, a From Rmbarramment. T Tlf ■ f-rr--. ? Charleston, 8. C., March 1.— With the rasifoatlon of William D. Crum as coliactor of eustotna at this port, the resignation to take effect March , a altuatlon which threaten ed to cause President-elect Tuft con siderable embarrassment is avoided. No appointment made by President Roonevelt during either of his ad ministrations has given rise to as much discussion as that of Crum, whose appointment as collector at OflfTdston was vigorously opposed because of the fact that he is a ne gro. “A long and hard fight against his *HB9»Armation was made bf. Senator Tillman and others when he was first named for the position by President Roosevelt in 1903 and within the last few weeks, following his reappoint ment, Senator Tillman conducted a successful filibuster against his con "firmation by the senate. Crum aays that no pressure has been brought to bear upon him now to cause him to resign, but that he does so in part because he wishes to •aye. Ml. .Xait, for -whom lie enter tains great respect, from any pos Bible embarrassment as to his reap pointment, and chiefly because he feels that he has been especially iden- Ufled with President Roosevelt’s ad ministration and he wishes to retire with his chief. In his letter to Pres ident Roosevelt, after thanking th< president for appointing him six years ago and for renominating him recently for a second term, he says “Since assuming the duties of thl* position I have striven diligently to Justify the confidence imposed in me During all these years,,ao far as 1 know, not a single charge lias beer broofht against my moral charactei pr a single adverse criticism made in regard to the performance of mj official duties. I wish further to add that those employed In this offic under mb, composed of both races have been at all times courteous kind and Interested, and we have at! worked together to make the offlet work successful and satisfactory. "When I became collector of tht port the annual receipts of the of flee were scarcely $20,000. I an glad to say that they have shown e flattering increase each year, tht total for the fiscal year 1808 belnf almost $71,000, and for the firs eight months of the present fiscal year are more than $80,000. I dt not claim credit for this increase in business; much of It would havf been brought about through the nat ural growth of the port, but citt these facts to show that I have ntriv en in every way possible to increasi the usefulness of the office and th< position which I hold. “Before dosing I feel that > should add that during all thea< years 1 have been treated with kind ness and courtesy by all those wh< have had official business with th< office, and have not had unpleasant contacts with any one in the city. "In conclusion permit me to thank you again for the trust imposed, and to wish you, as you end your official career, a hearty godspeed and long life." SOUTH CAROLINA ON DECK. Men Appointed From This State Commands Fleet. Washington, March 2.—When Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder sue ceeds Rear Admiral Charles S. Sper ry as commander-ln-chlef of the At lantic fleet as announced at the navy department today, South Carolina will have received her Tlrst appoint ment of a naval officer of this rank. Rear Admiral Schroeder, though horn In the District of Columbia, was appointed from South Carolina, and has always been carrrld on the navy rolls from that State. When the fleet sailed from Norfolk on Us voyage around the world, he was the cafitadn of the Virginia, was promot ed to Rear Admiral before the fleet’s return, and, as now announced, will sucocad Admiral Sperry as command er-in-chief. Admiral Schroeder’s record is one of which any liaval officer should feel proud. He is a deep student of naval tactlca and a strict disciplin arian. It kas been many years since South C*™nna has ever had a rear admiral in tjie naval service, if ever, nnd die should feel proud of her ne#- representative^ WANT SPEEDY TRIAL. of Clarendon Want a Mur derer Tried at Once. Manning, March 1.—A petition to n. P. H. Stoll, solicitor of this signed by a majority of the county officials and many other prom inent elttaena, Is being circulated it the county praying that and speedy trial be given me for the killing of 7* He Shows the Redicnlons Position of Negroes Who Bring Cases Mere- * ly for the Money. Zack McGee, in his Washington letter to The State, says Representa tive Lever In the House Monday filled a “long felt want” by entering a protest against the sham contests of congressmen’s seats by the enter prising negroes of South Carolina who have been repeatedly contesting certain seats in order to get the contest fee. The House committee cut down the expense accounts this year, not allowing all of the usual $2,000. Bnt the three negro con testants still were given $2,500, be ing a little over one-third of the us ual amount, $2,000 each. Mr. Lever said: “Mr. Speaker: Operating, as we are, under a rule forced upon the minority which does not permit any debate to amount to anything and prohibits amendments to any of these appropriation bills, I am de nled the privilege of offering several amendments to this bill which, I am sure, would make it a much better bill. If the role woald permit It I would offer an amendment striking out the appropriation allowed Dantz ler and Myers, who contest the seats of myself and my colleague, Judge Patterson. The appropriation amounts to $2,500 and is a pure gift to these negroes, who had no Idea of winning a seat and no other purpose than getting the fees al lowed In this bill. 1 want the coun try to know the ridiculousness of these contests, and; with unanimous Imnsehl, T~desTre to submit a ¥tate : ment of the contested election cases in South Carolina for the past 20 years. This farcial procedure, this unnecessary drain upon Hie treasury will never cease until this congress has the courage to say to these ne groes that 'Yotir case must be morr than a farce, more than a ridiculous pretense, before any fees will he al lowed.’ Three contests have been filed again foe the Sixty-first con gress, and they will never stop until 'he Republican majority Joins with us on this side in refusing fees when the only purpose of the contest tr »o obtain the fees. I wish I had the chance to test the sense of th< house on this matter, but your rule does not permit it, and I can onlj voice my protest. “The list shows 18 cases, only twe ->f which were successful. The llsi will also show that the votes receiv -rd by the Republican contestants have grown less and less, until they now practically amount to nothing “List of contested election case. 1 from South Carolina from the Klfltl ■th to the Sixtieth congresses, both inclusive: "Fiftieth Congress—Seventh dis rict. Robert Smalls (vote 5,961) ,s. William Elliott (vote 6.493 ). “Fifty-first Congress—Seventh dis trict, Thomas E. Miller (vote 7.003) ’3^ WLUlarn Elliott (vote 8,358) Miller seated. ’ ‘ Fi ft y-s; con d Con gross— Seven 11 'jstrict. Themes E. Miller (vote 1 ,- 410), vs. William Elliott (vote 3,- (92). “Fifty-fourth Congress—First dis- rlct, George W. Murray (vote (3,- 013), vs. William Elliott (vote 5, >50). Murray seated. "Fifty-fifth Congress — First dis 'rict, George W. Murray (vote 173) vs. William. Elliott (vote 2,478 ) second district, TV P. Chatfleld (votr lltr)), vs. W. Jasper Talbert (vob 7.999); Seventh district, Thomas It Johnston (vote 1,342 ), vs. J. Wll liam Stokes (vote 8,065). ' ! ™ “Fifty-sixth Congress—Third dis trlct, R. R. Tolbert (vote 332 ), vs \sbury C. Latimer (vote 4,029). "Fifty-seventh Congress—Seventh listrict, A. D. Dantzler, vs. A. F Lever. “Fifty-eighth Congress—First dis trict, Aaron P. Prioleau (vote 175) vs. George S. Leg^re (vote 3,7 49 ); Seventh district, A. 1). Dantzlei (vote 167), vs. A. F. l^ver voU 1,220). “Fifty-ninth Congress—First dis trlct, Aaron P. Prioleau (vote 23 4 ) vs. George S. Legare (vote 6,068): First district, James A. Noland (vot* 346). vs. Gi orge S. Legare (vote 6,068); Second district, Isaac My ers (vote 4 19), vs. James O. Patter •*on (vote 7,426); Seventh district Charles C.- Jacobs (vote 563 ), vs Asbury F. Lever (vote 8,726). “Sixtieth Congress—First district. Aaron P. Priokau (vote 28). vs George S. Legare (vote 3.965); Sec ond dtsrrtrt, Isaac Myers (vote 226)7 vs. J. O. Patterson (vote 4,588 ); Seventh district, A. D. Dantzler (vote 133), vs. A. F- Lever (vo(e 5,391).” THREE WERE KILLED BY AN AVALANCHE DOWN THE ALPS. SAWMILL BOILER EXPLODES. I*»<1 Killed and Two Men Probably Fatality. Injured. Charlotte, N. C., March 1.—The boiler of the Beck sawmill, five miles front- ThogHUftliJo, exploded this morning, instantly killing ~ Bertie Beck, son of one of the owners of the plant, and probably fatally in juring Hillay and Andrew Beck, brothers, owners of the mill. The dead lad was blown 100 feet by the force of the explosion and horribly mangled. ( Three operatives of the plant were’ knocked down and‘se riously injured. The explosion was caused by turning cold water Into the boiler. ' ■' i' An Officer Who Racnped Tells His > Experience While Hiding on An Avalanche. - T - Oendva, Switzerland, March 3.— An Alpine tragedy, resulting In the death of two army officers and a favorite guide, occurred recently in the Furka pass. Lieut. Berkeley-Hlll of the British army and MaJ. Merlan of the Swiss army, with Bleuer, their guide, were burled in air avalanche and suffo cated. MaJ. Bailey, another English officer, had a miraculous escape, rid ing on the top of the avalanche to .1 place of safety. The three officers, who have been staying at the Hotel Danloth at An- iermatt for a month, left there early one morning, accompanied by Bleu e.. All four were expert skiers, and er. All four were expert skiers, and the hut n the Furka pass, climb the Dammastock, which is 1 1,920 feet high, on Friday, and spend Friday night on the summit. While la the pass the roar of an avalanche was heard. The guide shouted a warning to his compan ions, and the hext moment all Todf were swept down a precipitous slope which was covered with boulders. Lieut. Berkeley-Hlll, MaJ. Merlan and Bleuer were buried Immediately under tons of snow. MaJ. Bailey found himself carried ilong at terrific speed on top of the tvalanehe, being at last flung vlo- ently against a rock. He spent the light under this rock, after vainly shouting for his friends. -—Next m-orufng, when news of the •ragedy reached Andermatt, two learch parties, consisting of 14 of- leers and men from Fort Andermatt /md nine guides, set out. The soldiers found the bo-Tfes of the victims after much trouble and anger, and brought them to Ander- natt, where a number of English vis- tors, Including Lieut. Berkeley- Hill’s brother, awaited them. KILLED AGAIN One* Again tha Ship Subsidy Bill is Votad Down BY VERY CLOSE VOTE ORGANIZED I^AROR OFFENDED Because Senator Smith Appointed Galloway Secretary. Columbia, March 3.—The follow ing letter has been sent Senator Smith; Columbia, S. C., Feb. 13, 1 909. Hon. E. D. Smith, Florence, S. C.: Dear Sir: At the last meeting of he City Federation of Trades of thh 'ity the following resolutions were inanimously adopted, and we were nstructed to forward a copy of thorn ‘,o you under seal of the federation: Whereas, The Hon. E. D. Smith, lenator-elect from this State, has ap- minted us his private secretary jpne C. M. Galloway, and Whereas, The aforesaid C. M. Gal- ’oway had given up the telegraphic ley for a more lucrative aud advan 'ageous position, did. during the elegraphers’ strike in 1 907, resume ‘he key, taking the place of one of the striking telegraphers, also as sisted in making this city a distributr ng center, thereby aiding very large- y in breaking the strike; and. Whereas, The Hon. E. D Smith lenator-elect from this State, has al- vays on the stump, the rostnm and in private, proclaimed himself tht staunch friend of the organized vorking man and woman, and is ilmself a member of the Farmers' Union of this Statef therefore be it Resolved, That the City Federa- lon of Trades of Columbia, S. C., n regular meeting assembled, repre- lonting by delegates, all the organlz- d working men and women of this city, most vigorously protest againsf he appointment of C. M. Galloway vs private secretary on account of 'Is having proven himself an enemy to the principles which are held dear <nd sacred to over 2,000,000 trade inionists in this country and urge that the appointment be rescinded. , Yours very truly. COMMITTEE. HAD TOLD THE TRUTH On the Stand and He Was Not Afraid to Die. Bayslde, L. I., March 1.-—Declar ing that he was not afraid to die, because he had told the truth at the recent trial of Thornton Mains, Thomas J. Tierney, who had been an Important witness for the defense, Bed -of pneumonia Sunday at Bay- side. Tierney testified that he went to the Bayslde Yacht club to collect some money due him; that he was on the club house float when William E. Annies was shot and Thornton Mains did not draw his pistol until the shooting was over. Me flatly contradicted Mrs. William E. Annis. FORCED HIM TO ATTEND < Locomotive Exploded. Findlay, Ohio. March 1.—An MiiM on Sunday engine pulling westbound passenger MMli&i&yrtie petition train on the Cincinnati, Hamilton ng high, and Dayton railroad blew up this Interests morning, ten miles west of this dty, tint t special killing the engineer and injuring five •i probably fatally, < And as a Result He Died of Ex posure,.. „ New York, March 1.—Investiga tion Is being made into the circum stances snrrodnnding the death' of Private Frederick P. Knopp, of Com pany G, Forty-seventh regiment, New York’ National guard, who was taken from his sick bed to attend the an nual inspection February 10, by a guard in charge of Sergeant Mask- He died three days later. Dr. Charles Trost, |of Brooklyn, who had been attending Knopp, said the lat> tar’a death waa unquestionably due to this exposure and the excitement following the trip. Four l>emocrats Voted for the Meas ure and Thirty Republicans—Mr. Moon Said the Bill Would Give tl»e Public Money to a Few Rich Ship Owners. Washington. March 2.—The ship subsidy bllV was rejected by the hones of representatives today by a vote of 172 to 175. The principal feature of the bill Is the provision that American mail steamships of 16 knots or over and of not lesa than 5,000 gross tons shall be paid $4.60 per nautical mile out ward bound on routes of 4,000 miles or upward to South America, the Philippines, Asia and Australia. Mr. Landis, of Indiana, made an earnest plea for the passage of the bill. Mr. Moon, of Tennessee, led the opposition to the pleasure. “it is an Infernal fraud designed to plunder the treasury,” he declar ed. Speaking of the provision for training of American boys and an swering the plea of patriotism ad vanced by Mr. Landis, he said thai it was but a blind to hide the giv ing of the people's money to corpo rations of ship-owners. The climax came when Minority Leader Clark declared that a lobby had been carried on “right on the floor of the house" tn favor of the passage of the bill. "It is an out rage to a civilized country,” he de clared. “This thing of coaxing men button-holing men. and 1 undertake to say that when Mr. Moon, of Ten nesse, denounced this bill, as an in fernal fraud, he used language hr was Justified in using.” The debate against the bill was closed by Mr. Cockran, of New York Me denounced the sending of the American flag abroad by a subsidy ’as an outrag ous concession of the enslaving of a people through the agency of a government.’’ Among those to speak for the bill were Gobel, of Ohio; Landis, of In liana; Humphrey, of Washington, and Hobson, of Alabama; against It were Small, of North Carolina; Kus- termann, of Wisconsin; Stafford, of Wisconsin; Lloyd, of Missouri; Saun lers, of Virginia; Wilson, of Pensyl vania; Clark, of Missouri; Steven- von, of Minnesota; Finley, of South Carollua, and Norris, of Nebraska. The feeling in the house was strained as the hour of voting ap proached. The attendance was prob «bly the largest of the season. Ev »ry on? recognized that __the vote would he close; Representative Goldfogle, of New York, who was op erated on yesterday in a hospital was carried on the floor in a chair, to vote against the bill. A scene of wild confusion follow- "d the roll-call. With the announce ment of the vote 172 in the affirma- ive, the Speaker hesitated to get a good breath, and then said ‘‘175 *« ;he negative." The Democratic side of the hous?" broke forth in cheers. Mr. Overstreet, in charge of the bill, was recognized, and he asked to be permitted to change his vot This would have allowed him to move to reconsider and have another vote on the bill. The Speaker in- from him that the vote had been an nounced and his request came too late.. Thirty Republicans voted against the measure and four Dem ocrats for it. Democrats for: Bartlett, of Ne vada; Estopinal, of Louisiana; Mob- son. of Alabama; Jones, of Virginia. KILLED WHOLE FAMILY. For Which Murderer Only Gets Life Sentence. Decatur, Ala., March 1 —The jury in the case of Bob Clements, for the murder of the Edmondson family of five members , tonivht found the prisoner gubiy of murder in the first degree and fixed his sen tence at life Imprisonment. Clements was charged with the murder of Tom Edmondson and Ed mondson’s wife, mother and two chil dren, last November, near Woodland mills, in this county. After the fam- liy had been murdered, their bodies were placed in the barn and the fol lowing night the barn was set on Are. only a few hones remaining to tell of the gruesome tragedy. Clements had been in the employ of Edmondson and it was brought out that Edmondson came home, and found Clements talking to Mrs. Ed mondson, and the supposition is Hjat Edmondson threatened his life, and that Clements killed him and then killed otW- members of the family to hide the cruae.—- - • ■ BEATS TEDDY RIDING And Sends Him Telegram Telling Him About It. WHY HE SPARED HIM. WHEN HE COULD HAVE SCORED • HIM. . “—■ ~ ^ Senator Tillman Let Roosevelt Off Tn Order to Get Cnun Out of the Custom House. Washington, March 1.—^Paradoxi cal as it may seem, says the corre spondent of the Charleston Evening Post, there is keen disappointment aud general rejoicing that Senator Tillman will not “tear the hide from Teddy,” as he Intended when he made his personal explanation speech in the senate early In January. There is no more interesting talker in the senate than Benjamin Ryan Tillman. He can fill the galleries and bring over from the house almost its en tire membership when it is known that he is going to speak. For there is one thing about the senior senatoi from South aCrolina that can not be said of many of his colleagues, he Is never dull nor tiresome. Just what has caused the Senator to change his program can not at this time be stated, for it is of com mon knowledge that he had ample material for a review of Roosevelt's administration that would, if made public in the senate, cause many of the president's partisans to wince and fret Under the collar because they could not give any excuse to justify Roosevelt's acts. And espec ially the part played by the pres dent in the “merger” of the Tennes- -see -Iron and Coa^Company by the Steel Trust. As asserted by the best lawyers in the senate, there was never a more wanton disregard of taw than the sanction of this violation of the anti trust law. But then this is only om of the many high-handed acts o. the president that Senator Tillman could hold up and describe in piotur esque language that would cut to the quick. It has been whispered that the real explanation for the change of program is that Senator Tillman was given to understand that if he “would not bring President Roose velt face to face with himself," rhe nomination of Dr. Crum would ”be allowed to die a peaceful death, and this, in itself, would be a re buke to the president -who had sat his heart on having the negro con firmed in the face of the Senator's opposition. it is also intimated rather strong ly that President-elect Taft will see io it that Dr. Crum will not be of fensive to the people of South Caro lina. This is taken to mean that Dr. Crum will be let alone. In othar words, there is no reason why Crum should be given a Federal office. No one is pressing his appointment, that is no one of influence so far as i’ can be ascertained at this end of tin line. ' - A friend of Senator Tillman's says the Crum appointment had noth ing to do with the Senator's change of program, for the reason that at no time could Crum have been confirm ed at this short session. Southern States Supply BHY-KIIgM US IVIa ch I nery ^SuppHes Rlumblnq ^SupPHea ^COLUMBIA. S. C* FREE Ladies or Genllemni’s $5 BARNATTO SAMPLE OFFER 15 DAYS ONLY Beautiful, Bright, Sparkling, Famous ' Ring Briniaiicy equals genuine—detection baffles experts—fills every re quirement exacting—pleases the most fastidious, at only one thirtieth the cost of real diamond. - » r — . . As a means of introducing this marvelous and wonderful scintil lating gem, ami secure as many new friends as quickly as possible, we are making a special inducement f or the New Year. We want y>>u to wear tills lie autifui Ring, this master-piece of Man’s handicraft, this simulation that sparkles with all the beauty, and flashes with ail the fire of A Genuine Diamond for us. 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Box • * Town or City . . . . State. • BLIND TIGERS DAY WELL. Over Three Thousand Dollars Taken From Them. Augusta, March 3.—The Chroniek oblast Sunday says a total of $3,- 650.00 was assessed in fines in the city court yesterday morning b> Midge W. F. Eve. The bulk of the fines waa imposed upon the blind Mger k.e.pers, there being $3,350 im posed upon them. Judge Eve was severe on the blind tiger keepers and in each sentence it was a fine jf so much or six months on the county chain gang. They were nol given a jaif alternative. The fines imposed were as fol lows: Henry G. Kale, $400; George Manvey, $400; T. P. Fagan, $400; I. E. Allen, $60o; J. W. Fitzgerald. $100; J. J. Dunne, $750; F. W. Sherlock, $400. The above m: n were charged with running blind tigers. In passing sentence upon J. E. Al len, the court remarked that Allen had been before the court two or three times before on th® same cnarge, and for that reason he would make the fine heavier than in th other cases. When passing sentence upor Dunne, the court remarked that he thought the jury had brought in the only verdict that th c y could, un der the evidence, and for that reason he was going to Impose a heavy fine upon him. DASHED TO DE. ATH in it Desperate l^eap From a Hospital _ Window. Pittsburg, Pa., March 1.—Captain William D. Gearhart, who yesterday afternoon murderously assaulted Mrs, Aft DA Lliatetk. at her home. No. 125 Bennett street, jumped from a third story window at the Pittsburg hospital shortly before 10 o’clock this morning. Gearhart eluded the vigilance pf Policeman Edward aBr- ry, who was guarding him. Mrs. Baxter Is in a serious con dition. al the ..same- hospital. ... Sfie spent a restless night, and the phy- IF ITS GIBBES IT IS GOOD SIT UP AND TAKENOTICEtl For* limited time we are offerinir thie high grade 1 outfit at * special price. ^^i^k For $277*50 . ■• t * v rxad station this 6 H. 1* IRIfU ALAMO VICTOR Oman line En$r1n* and 14-in. ¥ t KM PLANTATION KRENTH RUHR STONE Com MiM with 25 ft of 6 in. 4-ply belt, all ready to run. Capacity of mil! 4 to 8 bu. fine table raeal or 6 to go hu. Feed per Hour. Terms $60.00 with order, bal cash era Inst B. L GIBBES MACHINERY CO. *4! bh^s’OuAmnt^ed Machinery ” Bo* i?40^ Columbia, S C/ Watch this space next week. SHOT DOWN Irunken Man Runnirg Amuck Stopped by a Shotgun USED BY A MINISTER Servant <if Gen. Miller, Crazed With Drink, Shoot* at Several Villag ers at Temple, New Hampshire, but Is Killed by a Clergyman Before Anyone is Injured. Temple. X. II.. March 2.—While razed with drink, George L. Mar- •otte, a valet in the employ pf Brig. (Jen. ,)\imes Miller, I’nited States army (retir d), ran amuck late to day and, after'= shooting at several villagers, who attempted to disarm him, was shot and instantly killed by Rev. Harvey Kastman, pastor of the local Congregational Church. The tragedy occurr d at Gen. Miller's residence, on the Wilton road one and one-half miles from Temple. Marcotte had been drinking freely for some time. This afternoon he becase uncontrollable and, seizing one of Gen. Miller’s army pistols, discharged it at random and drove the General and his housekeeper from the house. Gen. Miller tele phoned to Temple for assistance, and in response eight men, armed with shotguns and revolvers, hastened to Miller's homestead. They surrounded the house, hoping to induce Marcotte to surrender, hut the vab t refused to do and main tained his threatening attitude. Fin ally Marcotte left the house by the back door. The Rev. Eastman and Davidson were nearer to Marcotte than the ofh r rs and endeavored to persuade the insane man torlay down the pistol.' A shot was the Invariable reply. As a last resort Davidson, who was armed with a revolver, fired at Marcotte, but missed him. The valet continued to shoot, but his aim was so wild that he did not hit any one. Finally tne Rev. Mr. Eastman pointed a shotgun at the valet and demanded that he surrend er. To save his life the minister discharg d the gun,, the contents striking Marcotte in the forehead and killing him. CLASSIFIED COLUMN White Wyandottes— I am offering choice settings of Wyandotte eggs from my prize pen at $2 per set ting. Express prepaid. Satisfac tion guaranteed. Prompt personal attention to each order. Taylor H. Stukes, Manning, S. C. It RATTLE .SNAKE OIL. Guaranteed treatment for deaf ness, guoiter:. asthma, catarrh and rheumatism. We will send one pack age of White Eagle “New Blood Puri fier" and one bottle of Rattle Snake Oil for $1.50. Blood Purifier Is a cure for constipation, kidneys, liver and stomach trouble, which will make two months treatment. Send ->c for free sample. White Eagle Indian Medicine Co., St. liouis. Cabbage Plants—Garden plants, grown in the open air, wll] stand the coldest weather. Prices, one to four thousand, $1.50; four to nine thousand. $1.25; nine thous and, $1 per thousand. We have special express rates. Write us for our agent's outfit and propo sition. N. H. BlRch Co., Meg- getts, S. C., the largest truck farm in the world. ORIENTAL RUG COMPANY, tot Cathedral St., Baltimore, Mrt We make you handsome and dm (ble Rugs from your old, wornom ’arpet, any size to fit a room or hall Let us send you a price list; jus write for one WHAT IS HOME * WITHOUT MUSIC? Don't say, “can’t affc-rd an Organ > Plano. We will make y6u able, gr&ntlm from one to three years to pay f<> one. We supply the Sweet Toned. Dur able Organs and Pianos, at the low eat pricea oonsi&flaat wdt-h quality Write at onee for Catalogue 1*rtees ami Terms, to the Old F- ahlFhed MALOVF MUSIC HOUSE. Columbia. S. C. REPUBLICAN PROSPERITY. riqua, Ohio, March 2.—Dr. C}^ C. Throckmorton. 65 years old, yester day beat the military ride of Presi dent Rooaevelt of 98 miles, military gate, riding through Piqua to Troy, was In good condition Just before his The Big Lackawanna Steel Company Cuts Wages. _ Ruffalo. N. Y.. Mafch A- re- dirction of 10 per cent in the wages of practically every employee of the The Augusta Herald says “those Lackawanna Steel Company went in good people who arg carryng their to effect today. The Lackawanna self denial so far that (hey will not Is one of the largest Independent pay their debts nrry their observ- I concerns outside of the Gary plant, a.nce. of Leuj. further^ thaaJa.ceaiU:. and ttys la Jthe first announcement - required.’’ This is a timely sugges- of a cut in wages from the Indepen- sicians attending her have little hope j tion, and we hope it will be acted dents since the war of prices with for her recovery. Captain Gearhart ’ om the United Steel Corporation began. SP ... was in good condition just before his * 11 ——m———— 20 miles and return, three times, fatal leap and the physicians tx- 120 miles In all, in • 13 hours and pected his speedy recovery. 46 minutes. Although the day end-1 Captain Gearhart; of Engine corn ed rainy and muddy the doctor was pany No. 27, and Mrs. Baxter had greeted by large crowds along tne been friends more than ten years, routq. On his return to Sidney on According to a statement Issued by the last trip he was welcomed by a Mrs. Baxter at the hospital, the ac- brass band. The reault was tele- tion of Gearhart waa without provo- graphed to President Roosevelt. cation. , j k VVe have built up a reputation for nuking procpptship- nt* that we are justly proud of. Wc are located (mu' all freight depots aed can get goods in at the lanei mtreitet I ua up over kwg distance phoea. telegraph or write us. Express shipments are given special attentioo hy en v VV. V ■ . - . ■