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IIP Baked Bread, I if Biscuit, Cake, I II Fresh,Tasteful, || ful, and Econor 11 made with I15 No Alum I No Lime I Jgffl Royal Is the on l&l from Royal < SAME OLD STORY A Trusting Maid and a Slick Rascal Who 1 Basely Fooled Her in ? AN ILLEGAL MARRIAGE A Travelling Salesman With a Wife r jjn North Carolina, Marries Young I>ady at Kingstree, and Faces Imprisonment on Charge of lligamy for Having Two Wives. A. W. Phelps, a travelling salesman for the International Harvester Company, lies seriously ill at the Kellahal Hotel at Kingstree, while Sheriff Graham holds a warrant of charging nlm with bigamy, ^Ki which will be sc'Nod as soon jrVlps is sufficiently recovered to be removed to the jail | Three marirages were performed at Kingstree on Easter day, one of which waB that of A. \V. Phelps to the daughter of a respectable farmer, living a few miles from KingsI' tree. The couple took the train at 9.12 on Sunday night, going to Lanes and spent the night there. On Monday they came back to Kingstree, ^ Phelps having suffered a slight stroke of paralysis, and put up at * the hotel. ' l^oanwhile, the Rev. Mr. Hurt, of the Baptist church, who had performed the ceremony and to whose congregation the young lady belonged, received information that Phelps was not legally entitled to contract a marriage, as he then had a wife living in North Carolina. Mr. Hurt promptly began an investigation, which uncovered facts sufficient to warrant him in going to Phelps and charging him in having practiced a gross fraud, both on the minister and the innocent girl. Phelps admitted that he had been married, but was divorced at Greensboro, N. C. When the minister, however, offered to wire the clerk of Court at Greensboro for proof of this statement, Phelps objected, saying the clerk of court might be dead and please to wait until he was recovered from his attack, when he wou'd & straighten the matter. I Investigation further disclosed the ; fart thnt Phelns had told other nar -ties that he was married. These factjj unfortunately came to knowledge after the ceremony had been performed on Sunday morning. The father of the young lady was communicated with, and came at once to the hotel and laid the facts before J) 1b daughter. The poor girl is, of course, crushed and mortified, so are also her parents. She returned home with her mother about sundown, and on the advice of the solicitor .her father 8w<^o out a warrant, charging Phelps witP^Jgamy, and he is at present undor the supervision or Sheriff Gra- i ham. i The sheriff wired the clerk of < court at Greensboro 4o know if Phelps had been divorced there, as \ he claims. If he cannot set himself straight before the preliminary, which will be held later, he will hava ' to face a Williamsburg Jury on a charge of bigamy. V neaitn- i ? tiical when\ ? AHiNG ! ?OWDER tly baking powder made irape Cream ol Tartar MUST BE OBAYED NEW ORDERS FOR THE EXPRESS 1 COMPANY AGENTS. All Packages of Whiskey Must Re S Received by the Person to Whom They Are Addressed. Under a new order of the Southern Express company it will be ajs little difficult for a person to "get t fire water" from a foreign point d shipped into this city or county over {* the express lines. The new rule ^ went into effect last week. Hereafter shipments of whiskey to ^ be delivered at a consignee's residence may not, as has heretofore 8 been the case, be signed for by thelr consignee's wife, or child or servant, but must be delivered to the r \ person who ordered dt, unless there ^ it a bona fide signed order, properly ^ dated and naming the party to whom j delivery is to be made. Here's why: Section 238 of the penal laws of 8 the United States, which reads as ^ fc'lows: "Any officer, agent or employe of any railroad company, express com- ^ pany or other common carriers shall knowingly deliver or cause to be delivered to any person other than ^ the person to whom it has been consigned. unless unon der in each Instance of tho bona fide consignee, of to any fictitious person, or to any person under a . fictitious name, any spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented or other intoxicating liquor of any kind which has been shipped from one state, ter- . ritory or district of the United States , place non-contiguous to but subject ject to the jurisdiction thereof into any other state, territory or district of the United States, or place non- ^ contiguous to but subject to the jurisdiction thereof, or from any foreign country into any state, territory or district of the United States, or . place non?ontiguous to but subject v to the jurisdiction thereof shall be fined rot nore than $5,000 or imprisomnrnt not more than two years, . or both." This law *veit into effe j; January j ?st, 3 010, but it is understood has w sot been etrictly observed by the agents of the companies it affects. | h FOUGHT ON TKAIN. ^ ? 01 Itaggago Master and a Negro Tramp ti ""Shoot Facfi Other. ^ A duel between a negro tramp and 01 GC Baggage Master Cumbus occurred on r the Central of Georgia passenger a, train from Macon to Columbus at w Commonwealth Sunday afternoon. fi< Tho negro, Louis James, boarded th P Vl o train ^ " -1 * * ' Mam ui mum a riue 10 toe city di md the baggage master saw him on ly the platform. Qpening the door he told the negro to enter, meaning to cr make a prisoner of him. Jones walk- re 3d in, whipped out a pistol and he- w ?an firing at Mr. Cu.ubus. The 1st- cs tor quickly drew his own pistol and ec \ duel occurred between tbom in the re car. Several shots were fired. ui James finally staggered through e< the side door, wounded, while Cum- tt bus nursed a wound on one ear w where a bullet had clipped its way. a The fast running train was stopped '?< and the badly wounded ne?ro was nbrought to Columbus. . v< ** \t u JW. m ' *7iB^^^HB^SSS9^BB^mHEr B ^MflB^V / !?& I ^?Bii %., ;i3^^^ a : I THREE IN ONE NIGHT rHHKR NEGROES AllE MURDERED BY ANOTHER NEGRO. hot IK>\vn in Their Cabins by the Murderer, Who Was Accompanied by Another Man. A special dispatch to The State ! ays in the vicinity of Parks Station, hree miles east of Laurens, Saturay night Toney Anderson was shot lead in the cabin home of Ida Mc)oy Nelson, the negress herself morally wounded, dying a few hours ater, and Alex Ray, living a mile listant, was called to his door and hot through the heart, expiring alnost instantly. Anderson and the woman were nurdered by Claude Ferguson, who vas accompanied by, another negro, im Davis, on his death dealing tour. Ferguson was armed with a shotgun, )avis with a pistol, according to a itatement made by the woman before ihe died, and that of her daughter, iosa, an eye-witness to the tragedy n their house. It is believed that Ray was killed >y the same murderers, though the :oroner's jury Sunday returned a verlict to the effect that he came to lis death at the hands of parties inknown. Ferguson and Davis made their esape, although every effort has been nade to apprehend them. Roth lived n the community in which the crimes vere committed, and it is known hat trouble, involving all parties, vith the possible exception of Davis, lad existed for some time. Ferguson vas only recently liberated from jail ifter the settlement of some misde- i neanor with which he was charged nd preferred by one of his broth- < rs. < The ante mortem statement of the i nordered woman and the testimony < f her daughter, who was in the | ouso when the shooting occurred, rere to the effect that Ida and two f her small children had retired nd that Andersn was a caller. Be ^ ween 9 and 10 o'clock some one tipped on the door, saying it was im Davis. The door was opened, 'hereupon two men rushed in, Feruson leading with a shotgun in his 1 and. Without a word Ferguson f lised the gun and shot Anderson ead in his chair over against the t Lher side of the room, and then a irned and fired into the woman as c io attempted to raise herself in * 2d. Both her hands were mangled e ' riddled with shot, but she manag1 to escape from the room and had 11 ;ached tho road, some 50 yards ' -vay, when the murderers came up ith her and shot her down. Both 8< ?d. The woman was carried to ie house of her brother, whom ed two hours later. She was literalshot to pieces. c< About an hour after the double ii Ime at Ida Nelson's, Alex Ray was used by some one In the yard who ii ished to see him on business. Ray rl ime to the door and his callers ask1 If he could change a dollar. Ray (piled that he probably could, and pon getting his pocketbook return 1 to the door when he was felled to tl ie floor with a ghastly gunshot ound In the chest. He never spoke word. Ills wife heard the talking efore the shot was fired, but did ot recognize any of the visitors v >loeg. J f MUST ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS TO KB ASKED U\ THE CKNSl'S MAN. Who Will Ke Anions the IVople foi the Purpose in uhout the Next Ten Days. The arrangements are rapidly being concluded for taking the census, which will start in about ten days. We have published the names of the enumerators and they are therefore known to the people generally. Supervisor DuPre make the request that the people will meet the enumerators in the proper spirit and furnish the desired information. President Taft has issued a proclamation requesting cooperation on the part of the public that the census may be complete and correct. The census enumerator will ask the following questions: AVhat is your house number? -What is your name? The names of the members of your family? What is the relationship of those people to you? How old are you? Are you single, married, widowed or divorced? How long have you been married, if at all? How many children have you? Where were you born? Where was your father born? Your mother? How long have you been in this country? Are you naturalized? Can you speak English, if not what can you speak? What is your occupation. Are you employed or an employer? i Were you out of work April 15, 1910. How long were you out of work in 1 909? Can you read and write? I)o you own or rent your home? Any mortgage? Are you a survivor of the Union or Confederate navy or army? Are you blind. One or both eyes? Are you deaf or dumb? April 15 will witness the inauguration of the thirteenth census of the United States and .on that date an army of about 68,000 census takers will begin their work. Bach one of these census takers will be anned with a badge by which "ye may know them" and you may have no hesitancy in filing them the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Should there be any further questions as to their credentials each one of them will bo provided with a certificate of appointment and those who think he is not the real goods niay request him to show even that.* WANTKI) TO UK HIS WIFE. Matrimonial Advertisement Ilrings Many Replies. More than a thousand women answered the advertisement of Marcus A. Dunce, of Groveland, Mass., who recently caused a notice to be published in the papers stating that he would like to meet a woman who desired a home and a good husband. Over a doaen applicants have visited him and one, a woman from Doston, has taken up the duties of a home maker on trial. If she gives satisfaction she will be led to the nlinH T f cuKii. 11 nviL, ?t miio inow yorK woman will receive the next trial. Among Mr. Bunce's letter^ were more than 300 from New York city. All the missives breathes sincerity, some coming from as far south as Virginia and many from the state of Maim?. Bunco has a home of his own, cows, chickens, horse3, is a member of the Masons and nights of Pythias and a prominent man in [Yoiitics in his home town. YOUNG UKOCKMAN BETTER The Youtli Who Fell While at Play Will Recover. The Spartanburg Journal says Gary trockman, the young boy who was ound injured behind his fathers arn near Cashville last Saturday afernoon, is said to be getting along s well as can be expected under the ircumstances. At one time it wa? hought that the wound behind his ar would prove fatal, but it was earned Tuesday that the iniurv iw ot as serious as at first thought, he boy was injured by receiving a ill while at play in the Woodlawn Miool building. Schedule of flic Comet. If you care to keep up with the omet the following schedule will iterest you. On Monday the comet may be seen i the morning in the east. It will Ise about five o'clock. On April 16 it will rise at 4 a. m. On April 24 it rises at 3.30 a. m. On May 14 It rises at 3 a. m. After May 20 it will be seen In lie west after sunset. On May 20 it sets at 7.45 p.4 m. On May 25 it sets at 9:30 p. m. On May 30 it sets at 11 p. m. After the 1st of June the comet Mil be faint and will soon disappear rom sight. I BANK Ol Conwa CAPITAL STOCK SURPLUS LIABILITY OF STOCK HOLD ICRS SECURITY TO DEPOSITORS DIRE< Robert B. Scarborough, . U. L. Buck, Qeorge J. Holiday, We continue to } ay f> j*r cent inter* it youraccount BOBEKT B. SCARBOROUGH, II 1*11 KM IDF. NT. ? Bank of % CON WA Capital Stock (p Deposit* 0K Total Asset* a 1)1 U10 m J. A. McDermott, ilk T. McNeill, 13. G. jF tlebaum, Hal. L. A\ The oldest Hank in llot ik olina. Associated with, the r 'Xl the past decade. Our. polic; the "Independent Republic." /|j to our customers every . reiu AS tt willi sound hanking. Wt ak als, tirins and cor|K>rations. 4S I). A. HPIVKV. ^ Vice-President. ASYLUM BUILDERS ? ? AHLK MEN KKJjKCTKI) FOR TIIK IMPORTANT WORK. They arc to Iaiy tlie Foundation for a New Hospital for the State's Insane. Under "a joint resolution to create a commission to purchase lands for the use of the State Hospital for the Insane and erect buildings there-1 on and provide the means therefor," Gov. Ansel has appointed Dr. J. W. Babcock, superintendent of the State Hospital for the Insane, Columbia, S. C.,; Dr. Robert Wilson, Jr., chairman of th? State board of health, Charleston, S. C.; Judge R. O. Purdy, Sumter, S. C.; Dr. George B. Cromer, Newberry, S. C.; Mr. LeRoy Springs, Lancaster, S. C.; a commission to be known as the State Hospital commission, the term of office of said commission to be for one year from the date of their appointment. Under the Asylum Act passed by tlx. n..? ?? 1 * > i ' ? me uciiuiai A?s'',iiiuiy, iins commission is empowered to borrow for the Improvement of the property of the Asylum and the purchase of lands. The amount of money provided by the Legislature to he borrowed by the Asylum commission is in addition to the amount named in the appropriation bill for maintenance of the institution. The Asylum received about $200,000 from the State this year. The commission is empowered to build upon such plans as may be agreed upon. The commission is appointed for one year and receives for each member a i>er diem of $0 per day and expenses while engaged in the work for which the commission is named. The money for the purpose is to be borrowed from the sinking fun, at a rate not exceeding 5 per cent, or elsewhere. 'As the Act is effective upon approval, and the commission has now hen named, it is expected that the same will be called for a meeting very soon. At the last session of the board of regents suggestions were made for the needs of the Hospital. Tho general understanding is that the land will be purchased, probably near Columbia, and at least one, if not more, buildings will be erected, so that the very crowded condition of the State Hospital for the Insane may be to some extent relieved. * INJURED IN AUTO WRECK. An Accident Which May Ih'siilt in Tlire? Deaths. While going at a very high speed 1 on a part of the Grand Prize race | course, near Savannah, early Friday ' night, an automobile, in which were Alfred <M. Marshall and Harry Moles, well-known young society men, left the road and struck, tirst, a small negro girl, then a negro man and later ft ne?ro woman, who were on the sidewalk, ploughed" over them, struck and killed a cow, passed on and struck a second cow. i This ended the car's career, as it went with the second cow into a deep ditch, turned over and badly injured Noyes. Police ambulances were hurried to the scene. Noyes and Marshall both resisted the officers, but Noyes was hurt and was sent to a hospital. Marshall was arrested and is at the police station to remain until ' HORRY, y. S, C. $ 50 OOf 10 00) ! 50 001 110 0<H :iors W. R. Lewis, W. A. Johnson, W ill A Freemen, on vtnrh clri<??iiK ? ?. #? ? - - t , * X CVJ. V i l puck, will a. FRERlfAH Vick Tukhiuknt. Cashier Conway \ Y. 8. o. w fft0,000.00 W 150,000.00 5500,000.00 A CTOBS Jno. C. Splvcy, D. /n Collinn, C. P. Qu.it- JtL Buck, D. A. Spivuy. a? ry and n pioneer in ICustcrn Car- (l\ apid progress of our Oxuity for i|L y lias boon for tlio upbuilding of ^ Witli this in view >vo extend axinblo iiocoininodation cousin- wWjk i solicit the accounts of iudividu- /K HAL. L. BUCK, 4S Cashier. f l PROFESSIONAL CARDS. H. 11. WOODWARD ttorDej and Councilor At Law* CONWAY, S. O. 0. K. ST. AM AND, Attorney at law Conway, S. C. R. B. SCAIU1ROUOH CONWAY, S. C, Attorney at Law. I W. E. McOORD, 8UKOEON DENTIST. CONWAY, 8. O. Over Bank of liorrj B. H. BURROUGHS Phjalclan and Hurgooa CONWAY, 8. C. .v " B. WOFFORD WAIT. Attorney at La> y, CONWAY, 8. O. THE WORLDS GREATEST SEWIH6 MACHINE jjjg? | f y oil w ft n t ! h o r ft V U?n 111 n k H h?11 f 1? . R/> t A ry BUuttluor nHlnKlo Thread [C'Autn &itcAJ Hewing Machine write to THE NEW HOME SEWINQ MACHINE COMPANY Orange* Mass. Many sewing machine* are maile to sell regardless of Quality, but the NfW Home is made to weab Our guaranty never runs out old by authorised dealer* only* for sals bv y , llltnnntiA.- ? nfnnuiiutll!) A COIJJNS OO.e Conway, S. C. the result of the injuries to the three negroes is known. They are all badly hurt and it is expected will t die. The oar, which had Just been purchased and was being tried out, was wrecked. * ? ? After all, Teddy may have just wanted to get some advice from Pinchot about selecting some trees to plant at Oyster Day,