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ttfoc Iteople . ? 11KRC?A|IT'8 NEWS I* A I'KJi. / COUNTftYM^N^ SBWSPAPEK. A K?jrsPAP?& FQ? SELLER AffD BUYER. fUBLlSIIED EVERY THURSDAY, , yv. A SCHROCK, PUBLISHER. fOBSCRIPTIOK, {1.50 PER AKHOi. I / jCanidcii. S. C.. M?r. 21st, 11>07 RAILROAD WRECKS. This is eminently an era of failro&d wrecks. Many are of , "weekly occurrence which are jiever heard of by the general public, so there is no way of as certaining the total number that .occur, during tho year. The plass of wrecks to which we re jfer however, are those that have ^entailed no loss, of life. The property loss to the various com panies and the sometime seri pus inconvenience to the travel ling public through delayed trains are the only evidences of .disaster. It is to the most or more sen pus classes of wrecks that we -want to call attentiou in this .editorial. The loss of life and serious injury to persons, and incidentally, the loss of property po both the railroad companies and private individuals, has preached appalling proportions 111 the last few years, and the end not yet, nor will be as long as present conditions exist. were much struck by an 0 article which appeared recently pn the subject in The Scieutitie American. In this article, the Avrlter graphically depicts the situation, gives at some detail Jhe course of procedure of rail roads when a serious wreck oc curs, and unlike some writers we know, suggests a remedy for Ahe evil. The article is too long reproduce in full, or we would give it to you without comment. The attention of the public is filled to the manner by which railroad authorities attempt to and usually succeed iu re juoving the actual evidence upon {vhich to base a reasonable and .more or less accurate cause of kthe catastrophe. As soon as a wreok of consequonce is reported Jo the officials of the company a .wrecking train is at once rushed po the scene, the cars tit to travel, {hurriedly jerked back on the jrails and whirled away, where, jio outsider knows, such cars us ,are too badly damaged for re pair, piled up and burned, and ? pvery evideuce of the cause of the accideut removed before the JLlailroad Commission, or other ^tate officers having those mat ters iu charge, aro notified, /l'liat these aro in the main, facts, ^ no one will deny. There is not Xhe slightest doubt in our minds Jthat ninety per cent, of the rail road wrecks of this decado could havo beon avoided had the great public, or the state authorities ?>een permitted to go into the true inwardness of the causes leading up to the ten per cent, of the in which would have oe curred. What is the remedy suggested? As wo understand it, it is the taking over the matter by the Federal government, whicn -should be empowered to appoint - .commissions of competent rail road engineors to thoroughly ex ^mine into all wrecks, the rail roads authorities being prohibi ? ted by law from removing any debris or other evidence that might lead up to the cause until the commission should have made a thorough examination. Naturally, the salaries of the commission, or board should be fixed at such a figure as to ro move temptation from them. This suggestion, it appears to .us has much weight. Whether steps will be taken to adopt this particular plan or not, it is an absolute certainty that some thing must be done, and that ; quickly. We hope the press of the country will take the matter up. As the conditions uo\y are, ti jvlll maker should be at every jlepot to accommodate those con templating a journey. Tiger au?l Express Coin panics! (LiioU?((.) March 0, .1907:* O. M. Sadler, Express Superin tendent, Charlotte, N. C. Dear Sir: Enclosed I send you a clipping in reference to certaiu liquors that were ship ped by express to certaiu per sons or firms in Charleston and it seems were not delivered be cause an officer was present ready to seize it. I would like to know whether the liquor was not delivered, because the con signee would not accept it or be cause the company's became aware that it would be seized when*delivered. It is tho duty of the express company, as I consider it, to do liver llie goods and it should not matter to^thcin whether it is seized or not, after delivery. Please investigate this matter at once and let me know the facts and oblige. Yours very truly, M. P. Ansel, Governor. In the above letter, Governor Ansel takes an eminently cojrect position. It is the obvious duty | of the agents of express com panies to deliver with all possi ble dispatch all goods confided to their care. Especially is this true of pre-paid shipments of liquor or other pre-paid freight. In the case of liquor, tho con signee should be mado to either accept or reject the consign ment, but here comes iu the rub. If the package is accepted, the constable gr policemau quietly seizes it as contraband. If re jected, lie does the same thing, and away goes your hopes of profit or pleasure as the case may be in tho contents of that jug, or box of case goods. If the facts are as stated, we think a ve.*y good case can be made out against the express j companies for unlawful deten J tion of goods. JCI>UI2 SPKEIt ON PROIII TION. Tlie following is a part of the reply of Judge Speer of the U. S. Circuit Court of Georgia to citizens of Valdosta, fia., who presented to him a petition for a restraining order to the town council of that place forbidding their enforcement of a prohi j bition ordinance: "I think it will be a most ex cellent thing for the prosperity of everybody in Valdosta and Lowndes County, and for their moral status as well, if the city of Valdosta (or other city conn cils) would prohibit the sale of intoxicating drinks, would stand steadfastly to that prohibition, and enforce it rigorously by due process of law. I believe it would do more to solve tho ur gent and vital problems which are pressing oil our southern peoplo, do more 10 decrease the volume of vagrancy and crime, give the farming and manufac turiug iute:ests of tho country reliable and industrious labor, save the unprotected women of our country from the horror of wrongs which shocks tho whole uation, and more to restore us to simple life, and genuine old ; fashioned Americanism, safety, contentment and peace, than all other causes put togather." From the above, it will be reiulily inferred that Judge Spoor did not issue the order. His remarks on tho subject of prohibition are sound to the core, ami are strongly expressed, Wo may say, however that when that happy condition which ho pictures comes to pass, we will not need a prohibition law, or any kind of a liquor law, for tho peoplo will have reached that height of self-respect which would make any law on the liquor question obnoxious, as re llecting on tho morals of every community. "Kcachcd tlifl Polo.*' Milwaukee, March 12. The north pole has been reached "Captain Parling," the intrepid Milwaukee explorer, who soaje time ago announced that lie pro posed building an air-ship which was to carry him to the coveted spot from a point in British Co lumbia, today sent the following dispatch to the local newspa pers: Veni, Vidi, Vici, 90 degrees. Ascended ten miles north of Montreal, Thursday, March 7, 0 a. in. Reached 90 degrees or the pole 1.50 a. m. Sunday, March 10, HK)7. Planted Ameri can Hag and left record. Re mained at pole 1 hour and 45 minutes. Time consumed in go ing to the |H)le, 07 hours 15 minutes; return time, 40 hours 7 minutes. Solid ice field at polo. Will send particulars at earliest convenience. Am coining' to Milwaukee in balloon tomor row if wind is favorable. "Captain Darling" all along said ho would beat Walter Well man in an uoronautic expedition to the polo. It seeuis that he packed a balloon in a grip, left here for Montreal in an entirely unostentatious (Banner, and. lest pesky reporters should' 'divulge his purpose, hied himself to a spot 10 miles out of Montreal and there made the ascension. "Captain Darling's'* real name is not known here. He has evaded all inquiries on that sub ject, saying that when he had accomplished his great purpose he would reveal his identity. Pretty good yarn, but we are taking it with a pinch of salt un til the truth of it is demon strated. Even if true, wnat is the old pole worth to us any how? We cant even run bean vines 011 it. Tourists Arrivals. The tourist aruivals for last week are registered tit The Kirk wood and The Court Iun. ' Ar rivals at The Hobkirk were not reported. At The Kirk wood The M isses Dutcher, Mr G Duteher, Brook lyn, N Y ; Mrs A E Putham, Miss A M Williams, John A Weeks, Miss Weeks, Dr Margaret J Bell, Win. Waddell, Mr and Mrs J M Andrewson, Charles A Fox, Mr and Mrs J W Booth, Lewis Horn blower, M S Ely, Mr aud Mrs K B Thompson, David M Morri son, Miss Abby P Morrison, all of New York; Mrs T D Sutton, Miss Maillye, Philadelphia; Mr and Mrs C J Tray nor, Miss C B Brush, Miss E Towler, Cnicago; Mr and Mrs Wra P Katchain, Yonkers, N Y; N H Clarjcsou, Columbia, I M Jackson, Ply mouth, Mass; Geo W Nicola, Pa; Miss M Robbins, Miss J Howe, Ch R Smith, T H Baldwin, all of Boston; Miss Day, Mrs F W Rath burn, Mrs DeSIiber, and muid, Hartford Conn; Mrs Claude A C Blackburu, Richardson Hill, N Y;TW Weeks, Cornwall on Hudson; J A Litchy, Pittsburg, W B Ki in bell, Provieence; Dr and' Mrs J E Kinney, Denver; Mrs GUsco, Hamilton, Canada; A M Glasco, Hamilton, Canada; Mrs Gillespie, Toronto: Kart R Hoffman, Albauy, Mr and Mrs Geo A Disque, Hartford, (Joun. At The Court Inn Dr Richard Giles, Mortimer Smith, N Y; Miss Pollie A Smith, .Mr and Mrs E W Moutrose, Mrs N E Montrose, Mr aud Mrs S S Green, Miss M E Daly, all of New Milford, Conn; Chas L Longsdorf, Bostou; A B Lock, A T Clarke, Mr and Mrs W T Fields, Mr and Mrs J C Hopson, all of New Haven, Conn; Mr and Mrs Geo L Gilmore, Lexington, Mass; Mr and Mrs W W Ried, Lexington, Mass; Miss Lucy G LeBoutillie, Cincinnati, O; Mrs A A Sullivan, Rutland, * Vt; Mr and Mrs W W Warren, Kings ton, N Y; Henry W Canby, Wil mington, Del; E G Chandler, and Sidney B Fisher, Philadelphia, Grippe Cure. For the benefit of those who have uot seen it, we give yon bolow what is known as "The Greek Formula" for colds and grippe. Xt is recommended by eminent physicians all over as an almost sovereign remedy. Givo it a trial if you have failed to obtain relief from other reme dies, even if you aie or may be on the water wagon. The follow ing are the ingredients and di rections: 2 ounces Glycorine, A ounce Concentrated Oil of Pine, I 4 pint good whiskey, or Ja - inaica Rum. Mix in a bottle large enough for the purpose (a beer bottle will do,) shake well, and take in tablespooufull doses every four hours. The very simplicity of the remedy commends itself to us, us 110 doubt it will to you. Antiocli Dots. Dear Editor: I come again asking a little space in your columns. Small grain crops aro looking well at present.. A number of our farmers are getting ready for corn planting. Mr VVillio Joy lost nis barn aud stables one day last week, by lire, together with all their contents. His loss is estimated at $5(>0 to ?000. We sympathize with him and hope his friends will lend him a helping hand. Mr. U. R. Cliewning of bees ville has been visiting relatives and fti**nds hero for the past week Mr. Broadus Thompson of the lieulah section was in this burg last Saturday and Sunday. No more at present. Violot. A Humane Appeal. A Ilmnnne citizen of Kiehmnnd, Tnd.. Mr. U. I>. Williams, 107 West Main street says: "I appeal to all Itersona with weak lungs to take l>r. \ing'? New Discovery, tile only rmedy t tin t has helped me and folly comes op to the proprietor's recom mendation." lt*av<?s more lives than nil other throat and inng remedies put together. Used as a rough and cold cure the world over. Cures asthma, bronchitis, croup, whooping rough, quinsy, hoarseness, and phthisic, stops hemorrhages of t lie Intigs and builds them np. Guaranteed af p. Leslie Zeino's drug store. 50c and $1. Trial bottles free. Kdnral* Tonr llnirclii Wllh Oinoarct*. Onmly Cftttiarllr. cure const Ipntlon forovor Dc. 25c. It C. C C. tall. tfrugglsrc refund mono* Sewerage election. The. electiou for the issuence ?f $50,000 bonds for sewerage was held on Monday Inst, und the issue authorized V >y a vote of 158 to 27, a majority of 131. We have no kick coming because of the result although we <)oubt the wisdom of it. It is an evi dence of what is called pvvgrts*, but it is safe to say that progress along this particular line would uever have been thought of. hud it not beon for the introduction of cess pools, &c., . within .the city limits for C&mden is *ud: mittedly the best drained, ami healthiest locality in the State. Now, we hope the sewerage committee will push th c Our people however rrii4$t?j|nfe ruu away with the idea* (hat $50,000 will install tiio- plants Figure on twice that amount, then add one half, then deduct a few thousands, and you will come nearer to the cost of a first class plant with its various connections. Grnml and Petit .Jurors. The following jurors - have been drawn for the April term of Court.- The grand jtirqrs will ?serve for the year, the tirst six names having beeu brought over from last years jury: Grand ? C P Munn, G BKiug, D T Taylor, 11 C Pettigrew, E E Evans, T Ij Smith, J D Me Dowall, J R West, John Hunter, E B Lorick, N A Peay, W R Pinckney, Ij E Barnes. Bel ton Owens, J P Lewis, T F Mc Dowell, J C Humphreys, \V L4' McCaskill. Petit ? J B Alickle, A P ICirby, J L Davis, W S Taylor, J II Is bell, C N Humphreys,- VV E De Loache, M W Hough, T V Par ker, J L Sowell, A G Bradley, B H Boy kin, James Jrtoore, J T J? Elliott, C K McCaskill, J J Hol land, L M Truesdel, G W Gay, B N Jones, W J Ellis, R D Wil liams, D J Muni), E L Copelaiul, J C Price, J E Creed, W J Jones, H D Rush, W R Gregory, G \V Ammous, A E Kennedy, J M Bartield, H C Singleton' W A McDonald, C W Shiver, S II Roberts, II A Martin. llad Fire. A fire started in the job office of the Augusta Chronicle on Tuesday morning which quickly spread to the main building of the company, entailing a loss of about. *100,000 before it could he gotten under control. Eight linotype machines were wrecked, and the presses badly damaged. There was partial insurance. The office of the W. U. Tele graph company and the union city ticket office were destroyed also. The Chronicle succeeded in getting out a four page paper from the Herald office at 10 o'clock. For Probate Judjje. We hereby respectfully pre sent to the voters of Kershaw county the name of Mr. John B. Arrants as a candidate for Pro hate Judge. Mr. Arnints is a man of?unimpeachabl<* character and ability, is one of our most respected citizens, was a gallant Confederate soldier, and if elud ed, can and will serve the people to their entire satisfaction. In elections of this character, we feel that, all things being equal the Confederate veteran should be given -the preference over competitors not bearing a similar badge of honor. Give the old soldier his reward, even if that reward is a small one as in this case. Friends. Mr. Editor: Tho friends of Mr. C. W. Birch inoro wish to present, his name as a candidate for Probate Judge to til It he un expired term of Mr. J. 15. Phelps, deceased, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Mr. Birchmore has always been faithful in the discharge of every duty imposed upon him, and if chosen for this place will make an efficient and conscientious of ficer. We urge him to make the race, and call upon the voters of the county to give him their sup port. Many Friends. A Card. To "Many Friends" who kind ly nominated me in the last issue of The Chronicle for Probate Judge, I will say I have? conclud ed to accept the nomination sub ject to the rules of the Primary to be held on the 2 1st, inst. My health is feeble, but I think I am growing stronger daily and 1 I believe that I am qualified to j fill the office acceptably. I ; would not make any canvass ifj the time permitted, but if the Democratic voters of Kershaw Couuty, and especially those with whom I was associated in my youth, will give me their support aud the office, I pledge myself to the faithful perform ance of its duties. Win. I). Trantham. HOLLISTER'3 Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets A Bu?y Mediclr>? tor Bti'.y "coplo. Brtnja Qo'rtan Hwlth ami Renewed Viifor. A for < orntlpntton. Jtvllf-tlon, T^ver and Kidney tronblcs, i'lmplr*. Kcrrmn, IIIockI, l!?u! Hrontb, f*hiirirl*h ilowcla, flrudncho and liorUixchc. Its ftockr Mountain Ttnln lalv Bt fnin, 3ft rontn n I >* Genuine mult by olxj t*h Dhuo Co%ii*?> j*t, Madison, Wl*. GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SAU-QW PEOPLE Fre? Seed. Wo are in receipt, through the courtesy of our Congressman, Hou. D. E. Finley, with his com pliments to the public, of a unntity of garueu &eo<l for free istribution by us. We will take pleasure in making the distribu tion, so au.v one desiring them cau call and secure one package. Applicants must call in pcrsou and must not expect more "than one package as the supply is limited. The idea is to get the seed as widely disseminated as possible, and the ~ department will be glad to have you report your success with them. TYNEirs DYSPEPSIA ltEM EDY. A Guaranteed Cure. If you suffer fr?m Dyspepsia or In digestion in any form, gas, belching, bitter tuste, offensive bad breath, di7.7.y spells, sour stomach, heart flutter, nau sia, gastritis, loathing of food, pains or swelling in the stomach. back or tutyp, deep-seated kidney or liver trouble, then they will disappear in a short, tune after taKiug TynerV I)is^ pepsia Remedy, made especially t:? cure Dispepsia, Indigestion and all Stomach Troubles, even of the worst eases. Tyner's Dyspepsia Itemed y ex pells the gases and sweetens the breath. ItcilivsSick Headache, Colio and Constipation at once. Dmvrgists or by express.^! cents a bottle. Money refunded iffM fails to cure. Medical advice and circular free by writting to Tyner Itemed y Co., Agusta, On. Notice to Distillers, Manu facturers and Liquor Dealers. Offle.e of llii? Kershaw Comity Dis pensary Hoard. ltiils are hereby requested in accor dance with llie terms of the Dispensary I Law m?\v in force for the following kinds* anil quaistitics'of Liquors l.eer and other articles herein enumerated to he*!urnislied to the State of South Carolina for the ii?> of the County Dispensary Itoaril for Kershaw County, us ordered to-wit : It)') Bbls of Ccm, of three grades; !tJ llbls oT Kye, three grad?*s ; 20 IlliN of (Jin, two grades;:! Bbis of Apple Itramly;. :l Bhlsof Peach Brandy; 5 Bbis of Ktiui. I.iils will also he received for ease goods including Malt, Hye, Corn, (Jm, Alcohol, Ruin, Brandies, Wines ami Beer, also (Jlass, Corks, Tinfoil, Wire and a!i other articles needed for ihe County Dispensary. All goods shall l?e furnished in compliance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Di-pensary Daw of 11)07, and bid ders must observe Hie- following rules: rise hids sdiall he sealed and no sign or mark upon the enve!oi?e indicating the name of bidder, all bids must lie *ent by express or registered mail to l>. M. MrCaskill, County Treasurer, for Kershaw County, Camden, 8. on or In lure the Ifith day of April, I'.tOT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, age and prool h tutcil by bidder. The Hoard reserves the right to re ject any and all bids and any part of liids. The Hoard reserves the right to inereas.-* or decrease the above quanti ties at the same price as the bids sub mitted. All "goods to he delivered f. o. b. Camden and Hethune, t>. to be paid for within hi) days and siiiijcct to re-gauge at. our warehouse. Hids \\ i II be opened at the i tilee of the County Dispensary Hoard, Cauuh'u, S. C., A pril 15th, l'.K>7. W. ,1. Dunn, M. B. Jtabon, K. T. Kstridgv. County Dispensary Hoard for Kershaw County. Camden, S. ('. March 21, 1007. Williams & Steedman, Fire, Acc ident and Health INSURANCE. Surety Bondw. Office over store of J. C. Cureton & Co. WITH COFFEE AND KISS. (A Morning Lilt.) -jus a nappy man with gold in storo ? I ? with gold he's piling higher ; , But happier is the hon33t man v/ith n 1 home and warm hearth fire, ? A nice little wife tochcer his life and kiss him when departing, When with coffee and kiss and ;>at on his cheek, to his day of work ho's starling. Sing high, for tho rich, ( But ho, for the poor I For truo love makes your sunshlno sure. 'Tis a happy man whom famo seeks out to praise him and to crown him, But happier is tho homc-crowncd n?an, i I for Fate can nevor down him. | For his home is his ar.d his life is his ? i with strangers he's not sharing, When w'th coffee and kiss and pat on his i | cheeX for his day's work he's preparing. Sing high, for tho rich, But ho, for the low I For true love makes the old world go. 'Tis a happy man who know? the best whenever he may spy it. Bo it prettv maid or good to eat 1 There's CHASE & SANBORN'S ?TRY IT ! j You'll cheer your soul with a brimming ! bowl, and you'll it-ver mind your labor, Whon with coffee and kiss and pat on youi choak, you envy not your neighbor. Sing high, for tho ricn, But ho, for the man I Who buys good cqPc* when he can. For salt' by H. L. Watkins, Sole Agent, 'I'Jioho No. 71. A Splendid Assortment at KENNEDY'S. One and two horse Plows, Disc ami Smoothing Harrows, drain Drills; Oats, Home liaised ami Texas Rustproof; Wlteat ami Seed Rye. Hay Presses and Gasoline Engines; Karbcd Wire and Fence Wire; Ranges, Stoves, Heaters, 11. 11. Wickless Oil Stoves; Pipe and Engine Fittings; JAPALAC. Harness ! Harness ! ! Harness ! ! ! limiting Coats, Pants ami Nets; Leather and Canvas Leggings. Grocery Department. Kin gan's Hants, RreakOist Hat-on , &e, Ac. Wheat Urann, a new ami very line Chicken Food. A. D. KENNEDY Columbia Liquor Company, DKAI.MHS IX ?v 1 1 iprli Grade Winos ami Liquors. Pennsylvania anJ Maryland Ryes, and Kentucky Bourbons. Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia Corn Liquors. All kinds of NATIVE AND IMPORTED WINtS. We conduct a General Mail Order Business, and Solic Your Patronage. Box Augusta, Gn. A lit LINE It A I I. IV AY. NORTH-SOUTH-EAST- WEST Two Daily Pullman Vestibuleil Limited Trains Between NORTH AND SOUTH. First- Class Dining Cars. Tlu' BEST RATES ami ROUTE to ail Eastern Cities via RICH MOND ami WASHINGTON, or via NORKOI.lv ami steamers ? To ATLANTA, NASHVILLE, MEM Til IS, LOT IS V I LLE, ST. LOUIS, CHICAGO, XKW ORLEANS, ami all points -south ami Southwest ? To SAVANNAH ami JACKSONVILLE ami all points in KLOR1DA ami CUBA. POSITIVELY THE SHORTEST LINE BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH. Kor detailed information, ratut*, sehedules, Pullman reserva tions, etc., apply to any agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, or W. L. Burroughs, Travelling Passenger Agent, Columbia, S. C. Clias. F. Stewart, Asst. Genl. Pass. A^t. Savannah, Ga. W. A. Schrock BOTARY PUBLIC. Notarial Certificate with Seal. Any Legal Cftlanl: filled and probated. Wills, Contracts and ee :ncnt s , Specialties. Call at or '1'lionc THE, PEOPLE'S OFFICE,. Gfliiiflen. S. G. Supervisor's Notice. All those holding claims against, the County of Kershaw, arc hereby requested to presen their claims in full of all de mands. ench month, with each item dated, and the hill itemized, and pro|>erly attested*. Failure to comply with this request, will result in the bill, or bills being turned down until complianco with tho same has been made. M . C. West, Ch'mn. Hoard of Commissioners for Kershaw County. UNDERTAKING CALLS ATTENDED ANY IIOUll DAY OK NlCillT. :: :: :: !Kst, K. (>. McCrdglit. | | =? ? ^ W. CERTAIN, ' | Indies* and Gents' Tailoring1 of All Descriptions. 'PHONE 294. Opposite DcKalb Hotel. Money to Loan on Real Estate After November 1st. I CLARKE & VON TRESGKOW ?' 1 ? ? i Currs Itlouri, Skin DlMCftXfl' CJnii ccr. (imilcnt Itlooi l*url lier Frco. If your blond is impure, thin, (list eased. imt <>r full of humors, if you I have blood poison, enneer, carbuncle*, I cat in^ .sores, .scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and blimps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pnins,cat \rrh, rheumatism, or nnv bl.?nd or skin disease, take Itotanic Hlood Halm (It. It. It.) Soon all sores heal, Holies and pains stop and I lie blood is made pure and rich, I > r u tTX i s t s or by express fl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Itlood Halm Co., Atlanta, (?a. It. It. fi, is es pecially advised for chronic, deep# Heated eases, as it. cures alter all t>Uw fails. At K. I.c*ln Zeipp's,