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ML" ARE AFfER HIM Fiak, Stir Witiess ic UHacr Case, Shadawed tad llrealeaed BY PAID DETECTIVES Rff. Sunk Says He Has Been Persecuted and III Treated Ever Since ' He First Testified in the Case, and Inllmatofi fhof HlnAfl Id lit til A Rot> torn of It. Shadowed for weeks by detectives instructed to get anything possible against him was the alleged experi, ence of which Clarence S. Funk, of Chicago, star witness In the present Ivorlmer investigation, Monday complained to the senate committee inquiring into the Lorimer election. The statement produced a sensation because the name of Edward Uines, whom -Mr .Funk had testified, had asked him to contribute $10,000 toward $100,000 used to "put Loriiner over at Springfield," was mentioned in connection with the services of the detectives. Mr. Funk declared four detectives had followed him to Washington ana two had watched him during lunch Monday. One of them, he said, had been compelled to give his name and that of his employer when caught in a tight place. Mr. Funk declined to break his word to the detective and reveal his name. He said the employer was not Senator Loriiner. The committee ended tho day's hearing by going into executive session to consider the situation. At tho executive session Mr Funk is aid to have revealed the detective's name and promised to produce him before the committee. The committee then took up consideration of what steps to take to prevent detectives interfering with witnesses before the committee. Mr. Funk's statement about the detectives came at the close of a long examination on the witness stand. He retold the story he related to the Helm committee in Illinois, about how Mr. Mines is alleged to have tasked him, as general manager of the International Harvester company, to contribute $10,000 to the Lorimer fund. For hours attorneys and members of the committee have asked question after question of him about this conversation, the report of which probably led to the present investigation of the Lorimer election. The witness had described his personal relations to Senator Lorimer, Mr. Mines and many others figuring, in the case. Rather incidentally Mr. Funk remarked that his part in the case hao been anything but pleasant and that he had been promised more "unpleasantness." "Promised more?" repeated Senator Jones. "Yes, over the telephones and b> anonymous communications, indirect threats have been made.'' Then Mr. Funk said he hsd been followed ever since he testified at Springfield before the ITelra committee. Mr. Funk told about the detectives following him to Washington and about getting the name of one of them. He said the detective he tiad cornered claimed to bo employed by the Thiele Detective agency in Chicago ?.nd had been instructed to iget anything he could on Mr. Funk. He protested against being made to reveal the detective's name because "he seemed like a nice fellow, who said he was not proud of what he was doing and had a family to sup port." To tell his name, Mr. Funk said, would mean his dismissal. "If you don't tell It, all four will probably lose their jobs," suggested Mr. Gamble. William J. Hines of counsel for Senator I,orimer and Edward O. Hi nes urged the witness to reveal the name. "Put Edward Ilines on the stand and ask him to whom the detectives report each night," responded Mr. I'll UK. Elbridge TIancy, of counsel for Senator Lortmer, asked if the detective eald Mr. Lorlmer employed them. "No, Senator T.orimer did not employ thorn," declared the witness. The commitee then went Into executive session. Struck a Snow Storm. Dispatches from Duluth says that steamers down the lake are sending In wireless messages stating that they are lato because they have been held up by a Bnow storm this side of the Canadian Soo. Snow fell In Abundance, according to reports, all Thursday night. During the storm most of the freighters anchored and rode safe until the snowfall ceased. Do They Get It. The local newspapers work for their town, do all they oan to build tip the place, advance the Interest of tttf ctllsons, draw trade to the town, puts money Into the pockets of the touhlneee men and adds to the wellbeing of all. Such newspapers are entitled to the liberal patronage of the town and community they work for. KILLED WITH SPADE #? WHITE CONVICT TAKES LIFE OF A NEGRO CONVICT. Deed Was Committed in the State Penitentiary by J. W. Messervy, Who Murdered Two Men Before. I The State says J. W. Messervy, the Charleston county man who was con-i victed two years ago for killing a whiskey constable at Ravenel, in Charleston county, and sentenced to 20 years' Imprisonment, Monday killed Viance Clanton, an aged negro, at the State penitentiary by striking him on the head several times with a spade. Clanton was serving ia life sentence from Darlington county. According to the story of iMesservy the negro tried to kill him with a knife. Messorvv was cut lust above the heart and on his loft arm. Coroner Walker made an Investigation of the case and hold the inquest Tuesday. No one witnessed the affair. According to D. J. Grifllth, the superintendent of the penitentiary, several prisoners were sent Monday morning to clean out the basement of the hospital building, which is used as a barber shop. The two prisoners, Messervy ?and Clanton, were sweeping up some hair. Messervy held the spade while Clanton was using the broom. Messervy stated that the negro without warning attacked him with a knife, lie knocked the negro down with the spado and the negro, rising, cut him on the iarm. He then struck the fatal blow. A guard was called by Meeservy and medical assistance was given the negro.' lie died in a few moments. Messervy killed another man when he killed the liquor constable at Itavenel. Clanton is the third man X. _ 1 ~ 1-211 1 TT 2 ~ A..t J il.. ? 1 r>.e nab luiieu. rie is eviueiiLiy ii uuu fellow. WIIiTi SHOW UP SOUTH. ? Soutliorn Railway Will Make an Attractive Exhibit. The Southern Railway will make an attractive exhibit showing the agricultural, forest and mineral resources and manufactured products of the Southeast at the Appalachian exposition, to be held at Knoxville, September 11 to October 1, 1911. This exhibit will contain handsome dispays of cereals, cotton, tobacco, legumes, vegetables and fruits, and especial attention will be given to forest products and manufactured specimens of woods. The exhibit will show in a comprehensive way the possibilities and advantages of the Southeastern States and should prove a powerful advertisement for the sec tion as large numbers of visitors are expected at the exposition from points outside the Southeast. At the same time the exhibit will serve the very useful purpose of calling the attention of the people of the South to the great opportunities which exist in their own country. This Is a feature which the management of the Southern Railway considers of the highest importance, as nothing can have a more powerful effect I'i discouraging emigration from the South to less favored sections than a thorough knowledge of the South and the many reasons which make this the best section of the country in which to live and prosper. Three Children Drown. William and Ralph Rehrens, of New Orleans, aged 12 and 14 years, respectively, and Edna Harper, of about the same age as the others, were drowned in a branch at Valley Creek, near Selma, Ala. , Saturday morning. Mrs. W. W. Harper almost lost her life trying to save them. The children were wadimr in a creek when they stepped into a deep hole. * ? Engine Jumps Track. Eastbound train No. 2 6, on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, was wrecked Wednesday evening, one mile east of Aden, Ky. The engine jumped the track and turned over. Mat F. Kelley, of Mount Sterling, Ky., the engineer, was killed, and Edward A. T. Watkins of Lexington, traveling engineer, sustained a broken leg. None of the passengers was hurt. ? ? Prayed for Rain and Got It. There are more believers in the efficacy of prayer in Hazlehurst, Ga., now than there were twenty-four hours ago. Members of the Baptist church there gathered the other day for a special service to pray for rain. *" ? 4 - rt'nlAnlr tlin me nexi a iter noun m h?d u n.v . town and surrounding country was visited by one of the heavest rains in several months. Sunday School Recruits. One million four hundred and thirty-one thousand pupils have been added to the Sunday schools of the United States in the last three years, according to statistics presented to the International Sunday school convention, which was In session at San Francisco. ? Rurled Under Gold. Literally burled under $9,000,000 In gold, Wadesworth Williams, employed in the San Francisco mint, was so badly Injured the other day 'that his recovery ia doubtful. ORANGEBURG COLLEGE. ? ? PrepWAtloiis Being Made for the Best Year In Its History. . The annual advertisement of the Orangeburg College appears In this issue o<f our paper. This school has had a most remarkable growth In the past seven years since President W. S. Peterson has been at the head of it. Every room was taken last year, and the prospects for next session are brighter than ever before. The College draws its patronage from every section of the State, and from other States. The faculty for the coming year is the best that the sciiuim ints -trvtii iih.u, ueiu& cuiiiputstju of sixteen College and Universit) trained teachers. A number of the professors are on the road canvassing for the cshool this summer, and it is expected that the boarding patronage will run up to at least 300 students the coming session. Prof. Peterson gives his students board at actual cost and this has reduced the expenses to the lowest cost. He gives the boarding department his own personal supervision, and having given the subject of dietary many years of careful study, knows how to furnish most excellent fare. The music department of thn school the coming session will be especially strong. Prof. Thomas L. Tinsley, the Director of Music, Is a Georgian by birth, is a graduate of the Atlanta Conservatory of Music, and has also had training in the North. He is a great concert pianist, and will prove a valuable acquisition to the school. Mrs. Delia Gilbert, who will have charge of the Vocal department, is a graduate of the Grand 'Prarie Conservatory of Music of Illinois, and also of the New England Conservatory of Boston. Mrs. Gilbert has had many years of successful experience both on th.> Concert stage, and as a teacher. She comes to Orangeburg College from Columbia College, where she had charge of the Vocal department in that school for the past five years, and where she was successful in building up for that school a great school of voice. She possesses a rich contralto voice, and is nown all over the State as one of the best singers going. These two talented teachers will insure Orangeburg College as fine a department in music as can be found in this State. There has long been a demand for a school that would give such training a? this school gives at the low cost that It does, and it is no surprise to its friends that it is growing numbers. LEVER WILL MARRY SOON. To Wed Young Lady of His Native County, Lexington. A dispatch from Lexington says of Statewide and national interest will be the marriage of Asbury Francis Lever, the popular seventh district congressman, and Miss Lucile Scurry Ilutler of Lexington, the event to be solemnized next Wednesday evening, T - - 1 ? r iU ~ 4 JUiy i) III, ill MIA U 11UIR. This announcement comes as a surprise. Mr. Lever came to Lexington several days ago, presumably on a business trip, and nothing was known of the wedding arrangements until Wedsenday when the announcement was made. The marriage will take place at the home of the bride and will be very quiet, no formal invitations having been issued. However the public generally has been invited to witness the ceremony. Miss Butler will be attended by her three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Wright, of Atlanta, and Misses Alice Mae and Lillie Butler. M. E. Zeigler of Orangeburg, former private secretary to Mr. Lever will be the best man. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. William H. Hiller, of Columbia, "a college mate of <Mr. Lever, assisted by Rev. T. S. iBrown, pastor of St. Stephen's Lutheran church. Miss Butler is the second daughter of Maj. John Wilson Butler, who comes of the old and distinguished family of Abbeville and Edgefield Butlers and is a relative of the late Gen. M. C. Butler, the famous Confederate leader and later prominent in the history of the State. While a resident of Athens, Ga., she was a student at Lucy Cobb institute and was later graduated from Due West Female college. She is a woman of rare charms and pleasing personality. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Lever will leave for the mountain of North Carolina, after which Mr. Lever will re?turn to Washington. ? Fell In North Sea. One of the four balloons which ascended at Paris Saturday fell into the North Sea. A violent storm prevniiA/i ot tho time nnd the aerial T KUVU U V V??V/ v. ... v. ? ^ craft was rapidly carried out to sea. Two persons were aboard her. A rescue boat was sent out as soon as possible to the aid of the distressed balloon but later returned, having re-' covered only an empty ballast bag marked "R. G. B.?70." ? Fatal Collapse of House. At Buffalo, N. Y., eight lives were lost In the collapse of one of the main buildings of the new $400,000 waterworks at Proctor avenue. Four of the dead have been identified and four are still burled beneath tons, where it is impossible they could have survived. Four others were injured. . / T ?. ' V,>r . ; V i - . N N SLIGHT QUAKES PEOPLE OF SAN FRANCISCO AL MOST PANIC STRICKEN.' They Leave Their Businewi Placet and Ijarger Buildings and Seel Safety in Streets. Two earthquake shocks, the heav lest since the big shake of 1906, anc seperated by only a few seconds, jarr ed the central portion of Callfornh and Western Nevada Sunday. Th< first sharp shock experienced, at 2.01 o'clock, was followed within a fev seconds by one of similar intensity each lasting about five seconds. Onlv trival damage has been re ported from any section, but in Sar Francisco and other cities in the af fected area a panic seized upor crowds in stores and restaurants anc there was a pell-mell exodus from th< larger buildings. Some slight damage was done tc buildings in San Francisco. Heavj stones in the cornice of the Mechanics' Bank building were moved slightly out of alignment, superficial crack? were made in several large office buildings, cornices of the new postoffice building were disarranged and minor damage was done to the interior walls of a number of other buildings. Within a few seconds after the first shock many down-town building? were depopulated in a rush to the greets. Telephone and telegraph ser* 1 ? niint\An/lA/l K f V> n o Birvo lr o A > ite ?T an OliO|ICHUCU UJ tuc illl'Uina, i! woman fell dead of fright and several became hysterical. Santa Rosa, which suffered the greater disaster in proportion to its size than did San Francisco in the catastrophe of 1906, scarcely felt the shock. San Jose, another heavy sufferer in 1 906, reported that the shock was the severest experienced since that time, but it did no serious damage. Shockton and Fresno people were frightened by the jarring, but there all public buildings were deserted in a trice. The damage at this point was trifling. At Reno the quake was scarcely felt. The Federal Court was in session in the Nevada Capital and Judge, jury and attorneys rushed to the street. At the Santa Clara College Observatory both reels were thrown off the seismeograph, and although immediately replaced, the record was not marked. The deep booming reverbation which usually marks disturbances ol a wide-spread character, accompanied the first tremor. In San Franciscc the groaning and creaking of the stee structures played a larger part ir frightening people than did the several tremors. * ? ? Baptists from all parts of the world are in session at the Baptist World's Alliance in Philadelphia The Rev. Cortland Myers, of Boston who spoke at the afternoon service* in the Temple, warned his hearer* against abstract theologies and the so-called higher critcism. He declared that there are Baptist ministers filling pulpits and offices in the church who are not sure of their belief in the Divinity of Christ. "They are as unorthodox as the devil," declared Dr. Myers. Like wolves in sheep's clothing, they are made up of Baptist wool and Unitarian hair. They are hypocrites who are in the rhnrph through a foul trick and should be sent where they belong." Who made him a judge? Mother Nature's Remedies. Science is a simple study thai can be acquired without labor, and without much cost to all who yybk to have health, beauty and ever "youth in old age/ It is so plair and simple that a little c'lild car easily understand and follow the directions given, which conform with the laws of MOTHER NATURE, We want to teacfc you how to look young, healthy, and beautiful without the use ol paint and powder. For information on how to secure the Secrets, enclose a stamped envelope and address all communications to D. BOOKER, 806 Wylie Ave. | PITTSBURG, PA. g I Noah's Liniment!* the beat remedy for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lame Deck, Stiff Joints and Muscles, Sore Throat, Colds, Strains, Sprains, Cuts, Bruise^, Colic, Cramps, Neuralgia, Toothache, and all Nerve, Bone and Muscle A c h e and Pains. The genuine has Noah's Ark on every package and looks like this cut, but has RED band on front of package and "Noah's Liniment" always In RED Ink. Beware of Imitations. Large bottle. 26 cents, and sold by all dealers In medl01 no. Ouaranteed or money refunded by Noah Remedy Co., Inc., Richmond, Va. I ORANGEBUR i: ORANGEE i > ZZZZZHZZZZZZZIZZZZ2SZZSSZZZ # o t J; This school, with a grca < University trained teachers, w . ! I September 20th. Expenses I 1 J J of everybody. Board, the be i < * Fine healthful location. EK 3 11 Broad open fireplaces. Thor r Rnnlrlf^nino. Fine Conservi J [ number of new students. W< i 3 3 tion. No safer school for you ' JI today for our beautiful new ca i < i: President W, ' < , 147 Broughton St. . . . < 5 4 I Has since 1894 given "Thorough Inst Influences at the lowest possible co RESULT: It Is to-day with its facul Its student body of 400, and its plant v> THE LEADING TRAINING SCH< $150 pays all charges for the year, lnc heat, laundry, medical attention, physi except music and elocution. For cats ? RJEV. THOS. ROSSER R I1 l\ Lonr RA' S jFOrThi \ BEGINNING , f Now is the time to begin to prepare I Lessons by mail If desired. Positio j Soutl^erp Conp [ Calhoun & Meeting sts., Charleston, Salisbury, Durham, N. C. The highes , South Atlantic. Enter any time. ' CLASSIFIED COLUMN ' Peaches For Sale?Choice peaches at $2 per crate. R. B. Watoon & | Sons, Ridge Springs, S. C. You can start a mail order or light manufacturing business at home riiirincr snare time with small can ital. Valuable circular free. U. S. Specialty Co., Greenock, Pa. i i 1 Wanted?Men to learn cotton business in our sample rooms; two weeks to complete course; high sal-1 ' aried position secured. Charlotte Cotton School, Charlotte, N. C. For sale?Southwest Georgia farms. No finer lands; no better prices. We speak from personal knowledge. Write today for new list. , Epton & Switzer, Spartanburg, S. C. t 4,000 acres, 2 1-2 miles Ry., 1,00^ I acres In cultivation, 50 tenant ( houses, good barns, excellent fen1 ces; 3.000 acres timber; $20 per 1 acre. Harris Realty Co., Claren- j i don. Ark. 1 > Feather Beds?Mail us $10 and we will ship you a nice, new 3 6-pound reamer Deo ana o-puuuu pair pu> lows, freight prepaid. Turner & I Corn well, Feather Dealers, Charlotte, N. C. Wanted?Men and lAdles to take three months practical course. Expert management. High salaried | positions guaranteed. Write for ' catalogue now. Charlotte Telegraph School, Charlotte, N. C. Wanted?Men to take thirty days' practical course In our machine shops and learn automobile business. Positions secured graduates, $25 per week and up. Charlotte Auto School, Charlotte, N. C. Farm fjands for Sale.?In southwest Georgia, the country that is coming to the front in great shape, not" only the land of promise, but the land of fulfillment, write us for land 11st. M. T. Levie & Son, P. O. Drawer 57, Montezuma, Ga. J For Sale or Trade?One 45 horse power Watertown stationary engine; lot of Tozer engines, various sizes. All in good order. New and second-hand ginning machinery. W. O. McKeown & Sons, The j (Machine Shops In the Pines, Corn " G COLLEGE lURG, S. C. ;; i * t (acuity. o( Sixteen College and ;; ill begin its Eighteenth session < 1 lave been placed within reach ! I st in the State, at actual cost. ;; sctric lights. Artesian water. < ^ ough courses in Shorthand and ! I story of Music. Rooms for a J [ e absolutely guarantee satisfac- <; ir child in all the land. Write !' italogue. Address J * < * 4 i > , S. Peterson, i| . Orangeburg. S. C. o w W A ;? ?fs ruction under positively Christian Bt." Ity of 32, a boarding patronage of 328; orth $140,000 4 OOL FOR GIRLS IN VIRGINIA 1 luding table board, room, lights, steam cal culture, and tuition In all subject? tlogue and application blank address; EEVES, B. A., Principal* . > < r<t 1 .t. JUNE FIRST. for the fall and new year posltlg** >ns guaranteed. No vacation. ipercl&J School 8. O.; Wilmington, Winston-Salem* t endorsed Business College in the Write for full information. well, S. C. i Wanted?Every man, woman and child in South Carolina to know that the "Alco" brand of Sash, Doors and Blinds are the best and are made only by the Augusta Lumber Company, who manufacture everything in Lumber and Millwork and whose watchword hi "Quality." White Augusta Lumber Company, Augusta, Georgia, for prices any order large or small. . ^ I>OD*t Delay Longer?In providing, your home with a good piano or organ. Doubtless, you have promised your family an instrument. No home is complete without music, and nothing is so inspiring and cultivating. Music helps to drown sorrows, and gives entertainmet for the chllij our 27th year of uninterrupted success here, hence we are better prepared than ever to supply the best pianos and organs and will save you money. Write us at once for catalogs and for our easy payment plan and prices. Malone's Music House, Columbia, S. O. SUMMER RESORTS > We want you to be one of 2,000 vle. .itors to The Land of Waterfalls; write for booklet. Board of Trade, Brevard, N. C. At Glenn Springs, S. C.t The Garner ^ House offers good serlvce. Splendid faro and the best location. Write for rates. Spend the Summer at Forest Home. New, shady; spring water. Fine drives. Finest milk and butter. Board the best. Daily mail. Rate# reasonable. C. J. Edney, Henderfionville, N. C. Route No. 2. Hoarders wanted?Bookhardt boarding house now open for guests: excellent table and good attention; new place, high, dry and in a nice "walking district of spring. .S F\ Bookhardt, Prop., Olenn Springs, s. o. f i Cotton Mills Closed, In accordance with resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of South Carolina held in Spartanburg last January looking to a curtailment of the output of cotton mills of this State for a period of Are weeks, between April and September, practically all the cotton mills of Qreenyill# i have closed down.