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. REASSURANCE TO ~ COTTON SHIPPERS "ven in Statement Issued at the British Embassy Last Week CARGOES FOR NEUTRALS IF WITHIN CONSUMPTION Will Not be Confiscated Under Contraband Order if Within Normal Consumption. ^ Reassurance to cotton shippers that their cargoes for neutrals will not be confiscated under the contraband or* der if they come within \he normal * consumption, was given in a statement issued at the British embassy. "It is a misapprehension to show that the declaration of cotton to be contraband will further restrict those consignments of cotton to neutral countries which are proved to be exclusively destined for the normal consumption of those countries," said the ' statement. "The embassy has no authority, however, to give any assurance as to the immunity of particular shipments, but under the procedure of international law relating to absolute contraband, evidence of ultimate ene my destination will be necessary to the condemnation of cotton as a lawful prize." o mm???^amammmmmwm^m^mmm?mm?i CHARGED WITH MURDER. (CONTRIBUTED.) "Prisoner at the bar, have you anything to say why sentence of death ? shall not be passed upon you?" A solemn hush fell over the crowded court room, and every person waited in almost breathless expectation for the answer to the Judge's question. The Judge waited in dignified silence. Not a whisper was heard anywhere, and the situation had become pain/ully oppressive, when the prisoner was seen to move, his head was raised, his 4 hand was clinched and the blood rushed into his pale, care-worn face. Suddenly he arose to his feet, and in a low, firm, but distinct voice said: "[ have! Your honor, you have ask eu me a question, and I now ask, as the last favor on earth, that you will not interrupt my answer until 1 am through. "I stand here, before this liar, convicted of the wilful murder of my wife. Truthful witnesses have testiV fied to the fact that I was a loafer, a drunkard, and a wretch; that i returned from one of my prolonged debauches and fired the fatal shot that killed the wife I had sworn to love, cherish and protect. While I have no remembrance of committing the fearful deed, I have no right to complain or to condemn the verdict of the twelve good men who have acted as I jury in this case, for their verdict is I A, in accordance with the evidence. "Hut may it please the court, I wish to show that I AM NOT ALONE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF MY WIFE." This startling statement created a tremendous sensation. The judge leaned over the desk, the lawyers wheeled around and faced the prisoner, the jurors looked at each other in amazement, while the spectators could Ay hardly sunnress their intense excitement. The prisoner paused a few seconds, and then continued in the same firm, distinct voice. "I repeat your honor, that I am not the only one guilty of the murder of my wife. The Judge on this bench, /the jury in the box, the lawyers within this bar, and most of the witnesses, including the pastor of the old ehnrrh. ^ are also guilty befpre Almighty God, J|^ and will have to stand with me before y His Judgment Throne, where we shall ' all be righteously judged. "If it had not been for the saloons of my town, I never would have become a drunkard; my wife would not have been murdered; I would not be here now, ready to be hurled into eternity. Had it not been for these human traps, I would have been a sober man, an industrious workman, a tender father, and a loving husband. But today my home is destroyed, my ^ wife murdered my little children? God bless and care for them?cast out on the mercy of the world, while I am to be hung by the strong arm of the State. i "God knows, I tried to reform, but 1 as long as the open saloon was in my , pathway, my weak diseased will pow- 1 er was no match against the fearful, j consuming, agonizing appetite for liq- , uor. , v*' one vear our town was without j a saloon. For one year I was a sober j tnan. For one year my wife and chil- } dre'n were happy, and our little homq ( was a paradise. i "1 was one of those who signed re- < monstrances against re-opening the j saloons of our town. One-half of this j jury, the prosecuting attorney in this j case, and the judge who sits on this 1 ^ bereh. all voted for the saloons. By their votes and influence saloons were ' reopened, and they have made me 1 LAN FLOO YOU < Planter THE BIGGES THE STATE I YOUR TOBAI f% AAA >MAI BAUUU INUl Yfl i v ? > |U. II. 8 PLANTERS what I am." The impasioned words of the prisoner fell like coals of fire upon the hearts of those present, and many of the spectators and some of the lawyers were moved to tears. The Judge made a motion as if to stop further speech, when the speaker hastily said: "No! No! your honor, do not close my lips; I am nearly through. "I began my downward career at a saloon BAR?legalized and protected Kir ??r\ 4" yv n thin 4-A ^4--. ?? 4- L /> 11^ IIIU VUCC1B Ul L11IB IU W II* /VI tur LIIC saloons you allowed have made me a drunkard and a murderer, I am taken before another BAR?the bar of Justice, and now the law power will conduct me to the place of execution and hasten my soul into eternity. I shall; appear before another bar, the JUDGMENT BAR OF GOD, and there you, who have legalized the traffic, will have to appear with me. Think you that the Great Judge will hold me? the poor, weak, helpless victim of your traffic?alone responsible for the murder of my wife? Nay, I in my drunken, frenzied, irresponsible condition have murdered ONE?but you have deliberately voted for the saloons which have murdered thousands, and they are in full operation today with your consent. "All of you know in your hearts that these words of mine are not the ravings of an unsound mind, but God Almighty's truth. 'You legalized the saloons that made me a drunkard and a murderer, and; you are guilty with me before God and man for the murder of my wife. "Your honor, I am done. 1 am now ready to receive my sentence and Rbe led forth to the place of execution. You will close by asking the Lord to have mercy on mv soul. I will rinse by solemnly asking God to open your blind eyes to your own individual responsibility, so that you will cease to give your support to this dreadful traffic." VOTE DRY SEPT. 14, 1915. <> CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED By LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. 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SALEM NEWS. (Too late for last week's issue.) The protracted meeting, which has been in progress for the last week at this place came to a close Sunday evening at 8:80 o'clock. Rev. J. E. Cook pastor was assisted by Rev. W. A. Youngblood of Bucksville. Brother Youngblood came over Tuesday evening and preached some very able and interesting sermons. There were four conversions and two applied for membership to the Church. We feel very much benefitted in having him with us and pray God's riches blessings upon him. Wo are sorry to learn of Mrs. J. S. Thompson's illness, but glad to report she is now improving. Miss Mattie Wilson, who has been sick for quite a while, has had another attack, but we are glad to say she is now improving nicely. Mr. Tilman Watson and Mr. Vance Parker of Tilly Swamp have been at icnuing nignt services at this place. Mrs. J. E. Cook and little son and daughter, Pierce and Ulalia of Little River, who have been visiting relatives at Cowads and Lake City, S. C., have returned. They report having a fine trip. Miss Carrie Oliver of Centenary spent the week-end at her sisters, Mrs I. C. Watts. Miss Ella Wilson of near Conway ias been attending the meeting, the ?uest of Miss Hannah Wilson. j Messrs. Ronnie and Mike Clardy of 1 Centenary were seen out to preaching ! ast night. 1 Mr. Clifton Dunn and Miss Mary , Ulardy, also of Centenary, were with i is the other evening. ' Among those who attended services | . Sunday evening were Messrs. B. Park*e, John Vaught, Turner Chestnut, 31in Nixon, Tilman Watson, Furnie 5 /aught, Mr. D. M. Watts and Miss ( Fannie Anderson of near Conway ] vas also seen out to preaching the < >ther evening. j The farmers are nearly through j fathering fodder but they have been < 'acing some kind of bad weather to ( gather it in. j "WATCHMAN." J SEVEN FISH COMMISSION HAS A HEARING Charleston the Last Place of Meeting Following Other Places A/ILL RECOMMEND MORE LEGISLATION Main Discussion Was Concerning the Leasing of Oyster Lands. The South Carolina Fish Commission, Senator Henry Mullins, of Marion, Chairman, held a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Charleston last week for the purpose of hearing trie views of persons interested in the fish industry on the present laws of the State in order that the commission may make certain recommendations to the next session of the Legislature for the better protection of the industry and those engaged in it. A dozen or more were present at the meeting which lasted several hours, and the subjects of shell fish, sturgeon and bass were discussed much in detail. All members of the commission were present, the members being Senators Mullins and I.aney and Representatives Harris and T. B. Morrison.? Mr. Harris of Greenville, is secretary. The shell fish industry was discussed first. Mr. Morrison of McClellanville, who has been engaged in the oyster canning business for a number of years., submitted a report supplement with recommendations to the commission, asking that the present laws be so amended as to allow the leasing of lands suitable for oyster beds containing natural beds. The law at present provides for the leasing of a maximum of 500 acres containing no natural oyster beds, but which may be used for the purpose of planting the oyster. It was agreed that there are about flO.000 iiprnc r\f nvctnw 1' u.toin tci Miury in ine State, but that those engaged in the canning business take no interest in leasing territory and planting artificial beds, when there is much uncertainty of these artificial beds being protected by law. It is said to be practicably impossible to lease any amount of territory in which there are no natural beds, and Mr. Morrison recommended as to allow the leasing of territory in a block which could be protected from "poachers" and more efficiently planted than can the leased territory which must be scattered over a large area in order to avoid natural beds and conform to the law. Mr. Terry, of the Terry Fish Company, recommended that the law in regard to a closed season for sturgeon he abolished, saying that eight or ten years ago there was a abundance of this fish in local waters; that when it had gotten to a point where a sturgeon was hardly to he cautrht anv VJ? / more, the State passed the closed season law, which has been in effect about eight years, and that being engaged in the fish business to some extent he is in a position to assert that the law has not aided in restocking local waters. H. C. Fripp made similar recommen dations to those of Mi'. Terry. Mr. Terry believed that ins* |id of the closed season law, there should be a law prohibiting the taking of any stur geon weighing less than 50 pounds. Anyway, he said, there is no profit in taking a sturgeon under this weight Mr. Fripp believed that a law regulating the si'/.o of nets and requiring a fee of about $10 a net and a shipping priviledgo fee of $50 would he better man uu1 ciosed season law for protecting the sturgeon industry. The commision before coming to Charleston, recently held meetings at Georgetown, McClellanville and Beaufort. , o A MEDICINE CHEST FOR 25c. In this chest you have an excellent remedy for Toothache, Bruises, Sprains, Stiff Neck, Backache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and for most emergencies. One 25c bottle of Sloan's Liniment does it all?this because these ailments are symptoms, not diseases, and are caused by congestion and inflamation. If you doubt, ask those who use Sloan's Liniment, or better still, buy a 25c bottle and prove it. All Druggists.?adv. 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