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THEY HEAR TAFT t Customary Presidential Advice Has Been Delivered TO SENATE AND HOUSE ? " flm IVoor of tlie Document Flenses (ho llC|>ut>llcAns, Who Think Its I loco ni in ooaIh lions Art* 11 Skillful Cross Iletkveen Fulfillment of the Pledges and Kecoiniueiulatioiis. (Jongross mot on last Monday and <m Tuesday lios.r<l President Tuft's oieBsago road. Tbo formality of i ii? ninuum'n conKiimod lihOUt i vnu iii? -*? ?* * Vw ? ? - - ? 4? hour and a half of tho time of ?ach house. When tho conclusion /.'.'ik reached tho house Immediately Ijournod hut the senate remained i session for aonio time afterward, <ji executivo session being hold bo*:>ro that body adjourned. Idttlo faull was found with the message among tiie Republicans, who seemed to agree that it whs as satisfactory a document as tho President could prepare and remain consistent wllh the party's campaign pledges. Tho Democrats approved of tho president's efforts to oeonomir-o hut deprecated his suggestion that the Monroe doctrine had practically become obsolete. Opposition to the proposed immediate congressional investigation of the sugar import scandals in the New York custom house, and likewise to any further revision of the tariff at present; absence of any specific recommendation regarding tho crisis in Nicaragua, and actual recommendation of legislation to forbid tho Issuance of judicial injunctions without notice in labor controversies, and for the establishment of a system of postal savings banks, rv.nv lie considered tho most strik ing features of tho Orst annual message of President Taft to congress. The Nicaraguan question, conservation of tho nation's natural resources, needed amendments to tho anti-trust and intoratftto commerce jets, and the contemplated revision of tho federal statutes governing the organization of tho armed forces of tho nation in time of war are all reserved for ponsiblo treatment later (n special messages. In liia message which hulks some 17,000 words, Mr. Taft reports tho country to bo "tn a high state of ^prosperity," and lie adds that "thero It every reason to boliovo that we ire on a ovo of a substantial buniqokh expansion, and wo have Just garnered a harvest unexampled in the market value of agricultural proThe president CKprossod entire confidence tiiat tho duty iuAposod 4(von the executive of enforcing tho maximum ratco of the new tariff law Against nations unduly uisoriininin.tug against the Uullod Slates will not provoke any tariff war, and ho favors no further tanlff tinkering it least until the new tariff commission has completed Its work of gathering information as to the relative cost of producing dutiable articles In this country and abroad. This task, ho expects, will occupy J two or three years. Projects recommondiMl by the president, hi addition to those mentioned above, include: A ship subsidy to encourage American shipping. Publicity of political contributions in elections of members of congress. Civil pensions. A higher rate of postage on periodicals and magazines. A fund of $f>0,0>00 to aid in suppressing tb*fc "white slave" traffic. A commission to ovolve a plan to dxpedito legal procedure and mitigate the "law's delays." Construction of an artlftclal Island and fortification in the entrance to Chesapeake bay, two battleships and one repair ship for the navy and tho establishment of an extensive aaval base at Pearl Island, Hawaii. A national bureau of health. ssiaieiiooa ior wow mux ice nuu Arizona and an appointive governor and executive council for Alaska. Civil control of the light house board and separation of the national survey. Celebration In 1913 of the semicentennial of negro emancipation and roimtnirHeoinnt of the depositor* of the defunct Freed man's Trust and Saving Company. Consolidation of the bureau ol manufacturers and statistics In th< , artment of commerce and labor opriation for tho remodelllnf Aftffr* 'ricl of Columbia Jail, of the fo the crisis It Calling: *ut'?bUon brougb *t^icft* affairs about by the execution In tfiftirfftfh* Of two Americana, the president an bounces that thlH ROVtiruiiiciii una terminated diplomatic relations with Che Zolayan administration iu Nicaragua and Intends to take such further steps as may bo found most consistent "with its dignity, its duty to American iniCroats and tU moral obligation to Central America and to ctylllaation." In opposing any Immediate invos ligation ot the New York customi yeandal the president takes th< trond that auch Investigatlot Mi OLD TRAGEDY RECALLED , NIC (J HO WAS SENT TO THE I'KN FOK TEKHUILK CHIME. Pin Worn by I/c\ingtoii Man Slain Twpniy-w^rn Vohw IMui-ncd to 11 is Son. Twonty-bovon years ugo the dead ami mangled bod) of W. S. Hook was found lying on tho Richmond and Danville Railroad track (now tho Southern), between tho litt?c towns of Summit and Gilbert Hollow, ton -miles from Lexington. A few days afterwards, Squire Clarke, a negro, wan arrested, charged with having killed Hook, and placing his body on tho railroad track to cover his terrible crime. For a time the feeling against the negro ran high, and after two trials ho was convicted and sentenced to serve the balance of his life In tho State Penitentiary. Oluike is said to have protested his Innocence through thick and thin, but owing to the fact that ho bore a bad reputation in tho community, coupled with the fact that he ami Hook had had a fulling out a day or two before, it was believed that he was the guilty party. Another thing which worked against tho licensed was that he and Hook both resided at Gilbert Hollow, which was only two miles from Summit, and both walked the railroad on the night in question. Hook was a barkeeper, and at time, drank to excess, it is said, and at the time the negro was tried some of the citizens believed that he had merely layed down upon the track and went to sloop. Clarke did not. remain In the Penitentiary long, dying about two years aft< r being taken there, of consumption. When death was staring him in the face, and when ho knew there was no possible escape, is said to have denied any knowledge of the killing of the white man. Four or five weeks ago a letter came to Summit. addressed to Mr. W. 9. Hook, Tho postmistress, Mrs. , Shonly, tho mother of Clerk of the ! Court Frank W. Shoaly, of Lex in gton, delivered tho b'tt* r to \V. 9 Hook. Jr., who real doe in tiie uelghhorhood, not far away. Tho letter was from a gentleman in Charleston, and In tho lotter was inclosed a Masonic pin, hearing the inscription of "W. S. Hook." Youug Hook did not know what to think of It at first, for ho himself was not a Mason, and ho at onco began to liutko inquiry. Ho told his friends and relatives about It. To him the finding | of the body of W. 9. Hook on tho railroad track was but a dream, ttut there were others who remembered that terrible tragedy, and It was learned that the Masonic emblem was no other than that which was worn by W. 9. Hok on the ulght In which he met his death, but which was never found. The sender of the letter stated j that he had found the pin a few da>s before at the Union Station in Columbia, and that he took pleasure in sending it to its owner. It is now believed by many that tho negro, Kqulro Clarke, was convicted and punished for a crime of which he was Innocent, and finding of the pin may be the means of bringing to Justice the parties who committed the murder?If in order there was?or of clearig up tho mystery which surrounded the finding of the dead body of VV. 9. Hook beside the old Richmond and Danville Railroad track more than twenty-seven years ago. Who knows? "might, by giving Immunity atul otherwise, provo an embarrassment In scouring convictions of iho guilty parties." A proposal submitted by the secrotary of the treasury that the executive department for tho current fiscal year, estimated at $73,075,620 ?he met by issuance of Panama bonds authorized by congress, is approved by the president. He explains that In order to avoid a de-l floit for the ensuing tiscal year, ending June 30. 1911, estimates hav? u.cn cut to the hone and Instead of a deficit there will ho a surplus of $06,931,000, excluding payments oo > tho Panama canal which are expected to be taken care of by bonds. The president records with ploas. tiro tho satisfactory arrangements i made by the arbitration of the ltnpo"\ tant North American fisheries Ihbuo 1 with Canada and the successful prosecution of tho work of the commisf stons adjusting other boundary is> sues and tho lako fisheries. He urges ail Internfttlcnnl ? viae measures for the protection of fur seals. He Is hopeful of a hap1 py adjustment of tho Kongo que*, t Hon and expresses hia desire to afford a large measure of protection "ttle negro state of Liberia, to titer expressed with tin Satisfaction ! ?-? *. . . . declaration by Japan ar?S -Q favor of tho "open door" and apprfl priatlous are asked for tho exponsas of tho Pan-American congress to . bo hold in Buenos Ayres and for par> tlclpatlon in the Belgian oxpoeltion, i both scheduled for next year. Tho trouble with the average i young man is that h? doesn't think ^ seriously ot marriage until ho faces i the parson. ARTFUUROOKS Use the Mails to Defraid li e Pub ic on a Big Scale CLEVER BEGGING GAME % An Official of tlio !*of*totlico I)rpurtmciit Tells of un Interesting Scheme Wlioiv u Girl Kako<l In Ili^ Pilo of Hurtl Casli by u Clutrl-j ty Scliome, The following interesting story Is reported by h poHtofllcc official: "Use of tho malls 1h resorted to Kv !i rt f ill Pfonl/o no n nlent way of defrauding tho defenseless public. The chief postofllce In8 pee tor and his uumeroua export assistants, stationed in varioua parta of the country, are busy at nil times trying to save tho people from bolug Illegally separated frotn their money. Little does tho public realize tho nature of tho schemes employed to defraud through the malls. Almost every day tho Postmaster General signs ordors depriving individuals and concerns conducting businesses to defraud, from further uso of the mails. This is not always tho tlual disposition of such eases?numbers of these Individuals are summoned to court, and In many Instances after trial, sentenced to serve long terms In the penitentiary. "Perhaps one of the most unusual schemes to defraud through the mulls was discovered not long ago After thorough Investigation by the inspectors it was ultimately suppressed, hut not until after the promoters had'reaped a harvest. Tho schemes consisted of an appeal to tho people for financial assistance In behalf of an armless girl. For tho purpose of bringing her condition to the public attention, she published a booklet and sent it broadcast throughout tho Country. Tho booklet was devoted to a brief history of tho girl's life, detailing an accident by which she had lost both of her arms. The narrative was accompanied by illustrations of the unusu in ?dik ?ii" iMjriornu'u wiiu nor feet. With onch hook lot mulleil wn? oncloRCd u coin card requesting tho remittance of 25 ceuts for the sumo, and u circular letter appealing to the recipient for money with which to build a home and get some good motherly woman to take euro of it for her. "The inventigatlou made by the inspector developed tho fact that the armleBR girl had entered into a contract with a man, who resided in the name city, to furnish the capital necessary to publish tho booklet. In return the man was to receive, and did receive one-half of tho net proceeds deriving from the sale of tho booklet. He was ilrst reimbursed for tho money he had advanced to pay for its publication. "On his initial visit to tho town where the business was being carried on, the inspector found that the enterprise had attained such proportions that tho services of eleven persons, In addition to the armless girl and her manager, wero required. The girl Informed the Inspector on this visit that at that time three thousand booklets per day wore being mulled, that tho dally receipts amounted to from $H6 to $150, and that the business was steadily Increasing. She further Informed tho inspector thai up to that time she hud accumulated as her share of tho proceeds more than $10,000. While tho representations appearing In tho booklet respecting tho physical condition of the clrl wero tm?? ?ho hxH 1 onk passed the stage whero sho wuh dependent upon charity. "When tho inspector wuh satlfled that the girl wuh no longer a sulrJect for charity, and thut her manager was sharing equally In the proceeds, the subject of doprUlug them of further use of the malls was taken up. The Interested parties wore usked to show why such on order should be issued. After appearing and consenting to eliminate from their literature objectionable and misleading statements, they wen permitted to continue their business During the ensuing few months th< business dwindled to practicallj nothing and it soon abandoned on tlroly; the elimination of the oh jeet lor able features from tho liters turo having proved as effective ai the issuance of a fraud order. "The letter which ftccotnpauioi the booklet was a reproduction. J footnoto explnlned that It was i facsimile of a letter written with th< feet of the girl, and that sho wouh like to write each n tvera^nnl lnttnr but it would bo too much of a task On tho reverse aide of tho letter what tho girl proposed to do witl tho money dorivod from the aalo o the booklet was explained and a tho sam? tlmo ti jlttle history of h6i ^ast waa rocited. Jt was statet that aha had not had much expert once Iti a business way and that hei friends thought It advisable tha sho have aomo ono look after hei Interest, and that tho county cour had appointed a man to act as hei trustee. "The booklot enclosed In add! tion to giving a detailed history o the girt'a life, contained many U ; f ' WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC KKVOLTINU FEATURES OF IMMIGRATION REl'ORT. ? . lluHinms Hum Amunicd Enormous l*ro|m>tiou and Hhm IK-on Exerting un Evil Influence on Country. Stories of the revolting practices of the procurtTH of women for importation Into the United Stutos for immoral purposes nro told in a report issued by tho Immigration cornmission. The recommendation of th ? | commission contemnlate a aImap . scrutiny for the admission of alien women aud renewed efforts to stamp out the so-called "whlto slave traffic." The commission Huy? that tho "white slave traffic" is the most pitiful and revolting phase of the immigration question. Tho business has assumed large proportions and has been exerting on evil influence upon the country. Tho statement of tho commission may form a basis for reasonable legislation and administrative action to lessen the evils. The inquiry covered tho cities of New York, Chicago, Ban Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Bulo Lake, Ogden, Hutte, Denver, Buffalo, Boston and New Orleans. The report deals with tho methods used by tho men and women procurers to lure the women Into this country for Immoral purposes. Tho methods differ lu the different countries. In some countries the men and women In tho business of enticing Innocent girls to tho United States resort to proffers of attractive positions. In many cases tho men offer themselves in marriage and frequently risk prosecution for big-1 amy in oruor to obtain their desires. Concerning the talk of a monopoUntie corporation whose business in to Import unfortunate women, tho commission declares that It la unable to learn of the oxistance of auoh a corporation. Under the head of "recommendations" the commission states that owing to tho difference between American and Kuropean views regarding prostitution, there can be but a limited co-operation with Bome of the Kuropean nutlons In the tight to HuppreSB the white slave trade and that largely the United States must rely upon Its own officials to wipe out the practice. Tho commission submits tho suggestion of the administrative changes and a more rigid enforcement of tU;o existing regulations by the bureau of Immigration. It Is suggested that the immigration law should be amended. ? Rebuke Handol Cable. The name of Royal K. Cube I. Virginia internal revenue commissioner who wus named to succeed John O Capers, of South Carolina, was objected to In the Senate Finance committee Friday afternoon, says a dispatch from Washington. This drat* tic step was taken by Beuators who hoard Mr. Cabol espress hla independence of Congross. lustrations of the performance of murvelous acts with her feet, such as sharpening ft pencil, using the shares, writing, combing her hulr, sawing wood and presented many re productions of embroidery work and pen skotchea." We will Buy Cow Peas KVKRY DAY TILL JULY 15th. Quote u? with samples for preeent shipment, or contract for future shipments on? MIXKD PKAS, STRAIGHT PKAS. IKON PKAS. Will buy G bushels to a car. N. h. WILLKT HKKI) CO.\ AaftOMta, OA. ; Hpecljil Notice Any one who will clip and send 1 this advertisement with $10 or P } O. money order will receive a re celpt for $2G to apply on a $95 or gan, tho balance to bo paid as folf lows: $15 Jan. lGth, 1910; $15 - April 1st, 1910, and $40 Oct. 15th, 1910. For further particulars and lllustration of this oxcellont organ. write J Mttlono'a Music Houbo at onco, ub 1 this ]o a Hpeoial Holiday Offer. V ThoBo who prefer planon will reft ceivo apodal inducement**. Write 0 for particular*!. MALONK'S MUSIC J HOUSE, Established 2f> yearn, Colufhhla. B. C. It was in this very cott ( from Birmingham, Ala. died of Fever. They hac 1 eon's Tonic cured them r The two physicians here had 3 very ob? t ( were Italians and lived on a crook 60 y r . months Btandlng, tholr temperature rangl I thing In vain. I persuaded them to let n r ed matter and let the medicine go out In a feet In all three cases was Immediate and; was no recurrenoeof the Fever. f i Write ? TMt JOHNION't OHIU LuaawaaMBHeaaManManneunaii i r" refill Southern States M BUT TK IVIech MiiiS mmbSI COL.U M E A Feather Ib our system of m5w^ttF^9S wo ^av? niany otb uSfer^ ^Jli ln cieanln8 AQ(1 dy f of drese goods, an the **nost fabrics, moderate. A posta IME W. S. CO 80 Society Btrect, Local and Ix>na CLASSIFIED COLUMN U?xl Polled Cattle-s Berkshire tlogr and Augora Goats. Breederi. W R. Clifton, Waco, Texas. Salesmen?Best commission offer or earth. New, all retailors, samples. Coat pocket. "Very Protltaable," Iowa City, Iowa. A i&l.no ltav/or prepaid by mall $i;l Sells everywhere for $3.60; money { back If not perfectly satisfied. J. : Anderson, 3 80 W. Garden, Pensacola, Fla. Wanted to liny?Hides, Furs, Wool, beeswax, tallow, scrap iron, cow peas. Write for prices. Crawford Co., 608-510 Reynold St., Augusta, Ga. Typewriters?Special low prices or rebuilt and second-hand machines all kinds, for fall trade. Write for price list. General Supply. Company, Dept. O, Augusta, Ga. Pretty Kimnos for Christmas, wholei sale price, less than material cost.* you. $1.15, $1.00, $1.96, deliver ed post paid; free samples. Hen Mfg. Co., Dept. N, 2806 Dovvllnp St., Denver, Colo. .Vhhot Krag Hides, flUt, !,'? calibre; In first class shape. Just the thing for hunting. Cartridges 76c per box of 26. No charge for oark lag. Sent by freight or express on receipt of price. A. W. l.leb & Son, Wllliamsport, Pa. i . . . . . It ) on are Kick or ailing and have failed to Had relief, wrtte to me at once. Give name, age, box, color of hair and eyee, rao.,t troublesome symptoms. 4c postage. I>r. J. C. Ilntdorf, 110 dlag.. Grand Rapids. Mich. I Men, Men, Re-ad- We have a scheme (auxiliary to M. O. and Adv. businaps) by which you can make millions. Can bo started spare time on few dollars capital. Addrtws. Joe. A. Dyers Co., Dept. 4, 612 Woodvalo, Johnstown, I'a. When medicine fails you, I will take your case. Rheumatism, indigestion, liver, kidney and sexual disorders permanently eradicated by natural means. Write for literature, confidential, free and interesting. C. Cuilen llowertoQ, F. 8., Durham, N. C. | Young l>udlea and glrla over 14 years of age ran eecuro steady and protltablo employment and be taught to make cigars. Will bo paid while learning, good, cheap hoard ca? bo aecured near the factory. Any girl can make from $6 to $12 per week (eome inuch raoro) after learning. We need fiOO young ladies immediately. Apply to Wetdenburg &. Co., Oppoalto Union Dopot, Charleston, S. C. SAW MILLS Saw Mill* mounted on wheelH, no eaaily moved as a mounted Thr<?sher. Short 1 Los Saw Mill* mounted on whocla (or hhw> lug~H. K. croHH-Uea, etc. Hustler Saw Mills 1 wlfh UnrbM lln<wl Blocks. All 1 (Single and Double. Hege Log Beam Saw Mills with all modern oouvcnlcncea and improvements. ALLcqoaI to the b??t and suEnrlor to the rest. A Mill for every el turn of uyera. Write for circulars, stating what you * want. Manufactured by | SALEM IRON WORKS. WJortos Sde*. N. C A woman's roal ape la pretty auro to bo ?b muob liB Bbo tellH you It lurrt. age In Brookslde, IS mllei f that three Italians nearly I been sick 3 months. John quickly?read letter below WNSBSftt* * llrooknldo, Ala., May 4,190C4. tlnate caaca ol continued Malarial Fevor A arda from my store. These cases wero of thrc ng from 100 to 104. Tho doctors had tried evorj to try Johnson's Tonlo. I removed all the prln , plalu bottle ae a regular prescription. The ei permanent. They recovered rapidly and ther ? B. R. 8HIFLETT. ^ . * FCVER TONIC CO., ImmmmK, Oa Supply Company <om ci ' Supplies S*B^B iiirfBiiiHiii u .. afcanyi ^SuppHes \W 3 I A. S. O. _ in Our Cap curling and dyeing feather*. But ier feathers In our cud. We excel eing Glovoe, Lace Curtains, all kinds ,(1 oven Carpets. We never injure Our work is tho beat. Our price I will brlug thorn. PLESTON CO. CHARLESTON, S. O. ^ [ Distance 'Phone. THE NEW FERTILIZER. A discovery of far-reaching Importance to the farmers of the South. (i the uew fertilizer which has been l>erfected on one of the inlands near Charleston, 8. C. It hus long been known thot lliue in an essential food for plants of nil kinds and that the? cannot live when It has Is a exhausted from tho soil. It has also been known that old worn-out lands are extremely deficient in lime, and that sour, badly-drained loads ha\o their lime la a for ruthut Is not usable bf growing crops. Farmers' Ilulletiu No. 124, U. 8. Dept. of Agriculture, says: "Ail tho applications of Umo increased the yields * ? The b?*st yields were obtained with the lime In the form of carbonate, the finely ground oywter shells etandiug first Ume with fertilizer was more profitable than depending upon fertiltser alone." This new fertilizer which present* lime in Its most usable form is u*d* uy >i uow process of Miming ?yaior shells and using a burner that can supply potash. The rc:?ult Is a high <rade fertilizer coating the conges*or only $7.00 per tou. It reclaims vrorn-out lands In a murvelous aaanor If applied broadcast two months ahead of ammonlnted goods. It's sweeten Lug effects on sour lands la almost mugical. Charleston freight rates apply on this new fertilises. The factory is locat'd on Youag's Island. H. C., but All letters should bo Addressed to K. L. Com m ins, Sales Agent, Meggotts, S. C. Free desorip tlve circulars will be sent to Any one on request. OA.N TUBKHCCLOHIH HB CUKHUT According to Statement Issued by the Mirliigan Ikrpsrtmeet of Health, It Cun He Cured and Pny vented. I, tho undersigned, hereby oerttfy that I have suffered slightly for several years, and endured pains and v spitting of blood from tuberculosis X' for tho pant year. Having taken tho SAastamolnen Remedy for three months, I feel myself perfectly wed. Two doctors, after careful examinations, have pronounced me fully recovered. (Signed) < For testimonials and terms* write , ,'fho BAAMtfUiiolnen Itiw. *? e ? - ? 'avuu/ VWIaf ? t. South ICin^ Mich. L. M. Power, M. D.. In charge. PECANTREES^ . Budded and grafted from choicest } varieties. Lowoat prices. EAGLE PECAN COMPANY, htt?vk>w, Ala. T17BKKCUIXXSIH CONQUBRRD. Write for testimonials of promtaoat people aud booklet why Nature's Crvntloa Savoa Conpumptlvcs. M. 1>. MORGAN, Hippodrome Bid#.. Euclid At. CLEVELAND, 0 i WOOD, IRON AND arm. _ (eU^FTSl^MiT?v3=rrsss^3 t OlfB\Ju>oSitlVlK Y? jkjavfrK OA. A dinpateh from 9t. Petevaourg says the report that the Empress la very ill Is uutrue. deooiiie Armstrong Stocks ail Wet 4 We Do Not H*n4h> ImttoHomm | SI * Assortments forrtoS Im Stock Threading Pipe X to 4 in. Inctashro Also Vises, Pipe Cutters, Wrenches, U Bard Bushings ^ Columbia Supply Co.. 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