Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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UNIFORM TEXT BOOKS. %heumatiim Is Treacherous and Delay May Prove Fatal. GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM NOW. I Will do the work quickly, effectively and without any injury to the digestive organs. In fact, it will leave you in much better condition every way, for it cleanses the blood of poisonous lactic and uric acids that cause rheumatism, kidney troubles, in digestion, boils, chronic constipation and catarrh, and the germs that leave one an easy prey to malaria and contagious blood poison. It is not only the greatest blood purifier, but hundreds of relieved sufferers testify that it does one thing that no other remedy does— CURES RHEUMATISM. "gets at the joints from THE INSIDE." AT ALL DRUGGISTS. THE LEDGER, Gaffney, S. C. GENTLEMEN:-EncIosed find „ ;•••• . for which send Here state amount Here give name paper is to be sent to Here give postotlice address THE LEDGER for months. Number of months For this subscription send me the you offer as a premium. Name Postoffice B.FXIAL REPORT OF TUF.KISH INCIDENT Telegraphed by the Governor ot Beruit, Syria. VR. DAVIES PART IN THE AFFAIR. Dolls Given Away A Chance for the Little Girls The Christmas Holidays are approaching and every little girl who reads The Ledger wants and should have a new doll. \Ve have made arrange ments with a leading wholesale notion house to furnish us with as many dells as we can give away on ihe following terms: Bring us one yearly subscriber to The Ledger at$i.oo and we will give you a handsome doll that retails at 35c. Bring us one six months subscriber to The Ledger at 50c and we will give you a pretty doll that retails at 20c. Bring us one three months subscriber to The Ledger at 25c and we will give you a nice doll that retails ai.'ioc. Understand that all you have to do is to get some one to subscribe for The Ledger for three, six or twelve months in order to get one of these dolls. A renewal will count as a new subscriber. If you cannot bring the subscription, fill in the blank below', cut it out and mail it to us and we will send you the doll by mail. Trouble Grew Out of United State* Consul Seeking to Aid Returned Ar menian Who Had Sought Protection of United States. Constantinople, Dee. 9.—The Turk ish official report of the incidents al Aiexandretta complained of by United States Consul VV. R. Davies has beep telegraphed here by the governor ol Bierut, Syria, as follows: “Attarian, a native of Kharput, whe has for some years been abroad, re cently re-entered the country secret ly and had been traveling in the in terior with a Turkish passport. On his arrival lately at Aiexandretta At tanan claimed the protection of the American consul and asked his assist ance to enable him to embark for "Egypt. Mr. Davies accordingly noti lied the authorities and the latter in sisted that the sanction of the govern ; pient must be obtained and that the usual formalities be carried out, such as photographing Attarian. Mr. iDa vies refused to tolerate the delay and attempted to embark Attarian by force. The police arrested Attarian at the quay, w'hereupon Mr. Davies ; aided by his military couriers, struck the policemen, who were wounded in the faces, and afterwards attempted to force an entrance into the guard ‘house, breaking window's and doors, but unavailingly. Thereupon Mr. Da vies threatened that unless Attarian was released and allowed to embark within four hours h ewould himsell leave. Not receiving satisfaction Mr. Davies embarked for Bierut on the same steamer Attarian tried tc take. lommisaion Adopts Same For Geor gia Schools. Atlanta, Dec. 9.—A uniform series of text hooks to be used for tho next five years in the common schools ol Georgia was finally selected and adopted by the state school book com mission. hundreds of samples of books submitted and hearing trom numer ous representatives of book publishing concerns as to the merits of their va lous publicatU ns. This will mean a saving of him dreds of thousands of dollars to the j people of Georgia, it having been es timated that the saving will amount tc more than ?0()0,000 during the five ; year period. The books adopted by the commis sion will be used in the public schools | next year, and the contractors will be i called on to supply them at as early | a date as possible. The successful 1 bidders will confer with Attorney Gen i eral Hart at once, and the contracts ‘ will be signed without delay, it being i the desire of the commission to get the books here as near the first of the year as is possible. “THE OLDEST MAN IN THE ROCKIES.” Geo. W. Manly, 108 Years of Age, Is as Strong and Vigorous as Men Thirty Years Younger, and Says That for a Long Time His Only Hedicine Has Been DUFFY S PURE HALT WHISKEY. GOOD GOVERNMENT WINS. Citizens’ Club of Brunswick Defeated In Election of Aldermen. .. Brunswick, Ga., Dec. 9.—In the election for four aldermen here the ticket named some time ago in the good government club primary w r as victorious over the citizens’ club by a good majority, ranging from 200 tc 300, out of a total vote (of 915. The aldermen elected are C. Down mg. F. D. Aiken, J. W. Wood and W M. Tupper. The election, while a hard-fought one, was the most orderly and good natured in the history ol Brunswick. The result demonstrates that th« people of this city are in favor oi naming municipal officers by a white primary, as that was the question at issue. A familiar figure of the Rockies, the “ oldest living landmark,” is G. W. Hanly. of Big Timber, Mont. One of the original ‘‘IDors,'' Mr. Hanly in later years built up a large veterinary medicine business. Though now^ in bis 109th year, lie is hale and hearty able to walk about as spryly as many men" half bis age. He states that he owes it all to Duffy's Bure Malt Whiskey. In a recent letter he says: ** Jt has been my intention for some time to write and compliment you on the effects Duffy’s Bure Malt Whiskey has hud on my health. Last November I was 108 years old, and tliere are certainly not many men in the world who are as well preserved at so great an age. For a long time your whiskey has been the only tiling 1 have used as a stimulant or a medicine. My appetite is very fair, hearing and eyesight as good as with men who are thirty years younger, and nothing keeps me in better humor than my regular doses of ‘Duffy’s.’ When a cold or my bowels bother me, a little of your medicine is all that’s needed, and you may always count me among your grateful friends. GEO. W. HANLY." GEO. W. HANLY, 108 Years Old. Attarian from Paterson, N. J. New York, Doc. 9.—Attarian, fha Armenian whose arrest precipitated the attack by Turkish ipolice upon United States Consul Davies at Alex- andretta. Syria, has been a residenl during the past four years’of Paterson N. .1.. where he has been employed as a moulder. Upon coming to Amen oa he left his wife and son behind and frequently tried to interest the United States and Turkis hofficials al Washington in securing permiissioc for his wife and son to join him. Final ly, he decided to risk a journey home and bring them himself, although h« told several friends he feared for his life if he again visited Turkish terri tory. Tom Cox Removed from Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., Doc. 9.—Tom Cox, who Sunday night killed Patrol man B. F. Dowel in a street duet has been removed from the Davidson county jail as a precautionary meas ure. Humors of a contemplated lynch ing have been heard. and Sherifl Cartwright acted on the advice ol leading citizens. Burke Thompson and Owen McDonough, charged with being accessories to the killing, were taken along witn Cox. It is believer! they were sent to Chattanooga. SHIFITS PURE MALT WHISKEY Is an absolutely pure distillation of malt and is recognized by the Government as a medicine. This is a guarantee. It is a tonic-stimulant recommended by physicians of every school; a boon to the weak and worn, to the weary and depressed. It arrests the progress of physical decay; keeps the old young, makes the weak strong. It strength ens the. heart; relieves the aching head; gives to the limbs their old-time vigor,and dears the brain. It enriches the blood and nourishes the vital forces of the body. In this way it drives out disease and is a promoter of health and longevity. If you wish to keep strong and well in old age, if you wish to be free from disease now, take a table- spoonful of Duffy’s Malt Whiskey three times a day, in milk or water. Duffy's is prescribed by doctors everywhere for coughs, colds, grip, catarrh, con sumption, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma and all diseases of the throat and lungs; indigestion, dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble; nervousness, malar ia and a^l low fevers. C \UTION.—When you ask for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. Unscrupulous dealers, mindful of the excellence of this preparation, will try to sell you cheap im- it.itinnr u:M malt whiskey substitutes, which are put on the market for profit only, and which, firtrom relieving the sick, are positively harmful. Demand “Duffy’s” and be sure you get it. it is the only absolutely pure Halt Whiskey w hich contains medicinal, health-giving qualities. Ducrv's Pure Malt Whlskev is sold in sealed bottles only ; never in ffask or bulk. Look for the trade-mark, the “Old Chemist,” on the label, and be certain the seal over the cork is unbroken. Beware ol retilled bottles. “ Duffy's ” contains no fusel oil. Sold by all druggists and grocers, or direct, $1,00 a bottle. Interesting medical Ykijulet postpaid to any address. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, New York. For Sale in South Carolina at ail Dispensaries. Two twenty-five cent subscriptions will count as a fifty cent one, or four as $1.00. We want to giveaway five hundred or more dolls. You may solicit subscriptions from anyone and at any place. We will send the dolls to any place in the United States without cost. Get to work ami earn a handsome doll. Don’t delay,but commence work at once and do not stop until you have earned one or more. Remember, you get as many dolls as you can earn. We do not place a limit on them. HERE IS A CHANCE FOR THE BOYS As we were unable to make arrangements to get a suitable toy for the boys in time tor Christmas we have decided to allow them a commission of 25 per cent, on all subscribers sent in, and they can purchase whatever they like with the money thus earned. In addition to this we will give .j| A Nice Suit/of Clothes IN THE SENATE. Cuban Bill Comes Up Before that Body. Washington. Dec. 9.—-After a sug ' gestion that the Penrose resolution for an investigation of the postoffic« department be considered and a statement by Mr. Cullom that the Cu ban bill should have the right of way, the senate today took up the Cuban bill when the routine business was completed. to the boy who sends us the largest number of subscribers before Decem ber 23rd, 1903. Get to work right away and earn Christmas money. You can assure your friends that The Ledger for 1904 will be even brighter and better than ever before. We are constantly on the lookout for improvements. Our aim is to give the people more for their money than anyone else, and at any time a subscriber becomes dissatisfied with the value we give w’e will return the money. You can make this guarantee to those from whom you solicit subscriptions. Address .. The Ledger, Box J., Gaffney, S. C. Will Appoint Adkins. Washington, Dec. 9.—President Roosevelt has decided to appoinl Thomas J. Adkins, chairman of thf Republican state committee of Mis souri to he assistant United States treasurer at St. Louis. General G B. Farrar, the present sub-treasurer notified Secretary Shaw several days ago of his withdrawal from the con test. Mr. Adkins has not been an ac tive candidate for the office, but has indicated to the president rls willing ness to accept provided it did not in- terfert with his activity in Missour' poltics. Lively Fight for Solicitor. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 9.—J. J. Dun ham. of Marion, announces that he will be a candidate for solicitor gener ai. S. H. Gilbert, the Incumbent is a candidate to succeed himself. Frank U. Garrard and D. L. Parmer, of Co lumhus, are also candidates . Mr. Garrard, who is a son of L. F. Gar rard, is referee in bankruptcy for this district. It is reported here that A P. Person and -lohn McGehee, of Tal hot, may also he candidates for solic itor. Dyspeptics are made every day by their own carelessness. Xure that case of Constipation and Indigestion before it becomes chronic. Take RAfffhus and Tonic Pellets, the only remedy that assists Nature and does not get in her way. Strong- purgatives gripe, and make confirmed invalids. Ramon’s act gently and leave the system independent of drugs. Sample and BooKlet Free. Complete Treatment ’■Yr-. Florida Republicans for Roosevelt. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9.—There 1 was a meeting of the prominent Re publicans of Florida in this city to night to confer in reference to the po ! sition of Florida in the coming cam paign within the party for the pre-si j dential nominaton. It was unanimous 1 ly decided to support the president tc! the last. There will be no oppositioj! to Roosevelt's nomination in .this ! state. 25 days 25 cts. ° f -' Yew Vork »m\ For sale by Cherokee Drug Company. To Race For State Senate. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 9.—B. S. Mil ler, who has represented Muscoges county two terms in the legislature is a candidate to represent the twen ty-fourth senatorial district, composed of Muscogee. Marion and Chattahoo chce counties, in the senate next year, it being Muscogee’s time to furnish the senate under the routine system. As Safe as the Government! Deposit your money with us and rest contented on the certainty that your money is SAFE—that it will come forth at any time your check is presented. How much better than carrying it around in your pockets or leaving it at home ? Do the business-like way and deposit with The Merchants and Planters Bank, COLONEL BUTLER GOES FREE. Kerosene |Engine, Adopted hy United States and Foreltrn Government; Highest Awards where- ever exhibited; No dangerousgasoiim us--d; the co-1 of iiring a steam bollei will buy kerosene enough to run thu engine a whole dav ; can be started In It to 5 minutes and you don’t have to go about it anymore until you wan; to stop it. Can see one of these running at Ledger Office or McGuinn’ Market InsuranceconiDanies recom mend them as tho safest. Portable kerosene engines adapted for Thresh ing M "Chines. Ktc. Kerosene Uoistiin.- Engines; Kerosene Engines adopted for all purposes. Only 15 Cent.5, or the price of 10 pints of kerosene oil. is all it costs to pull one horse power of machinery for 10 hours with this engine. They are made from I tolWU 1*. No spar s. no blaze, no fire—can be run In same room with cotton g-in without the slightest anger ot Are—can' required, few minutes . _ _ , ... mo tell you ail about this engine and give you lowest print's. Address or call on t, no fire—can be run in same room with cotton g-in without tho slightest anger tit 1’t explode, extremely-rigid, self-lubricating, durable, •practicable; no engine, t 1, no water consumed; no handling of wood, coal or ashes; can Inis arted in a w-rv utes and needs no special attention. If you are 'thinking nf pnfriug In power let j Higher Court Reverses Decision o* Lower Court In Case. Jefferson City, Mo.. Hep. 9.—The su preme court today reversed the deci sion of the lower court in the case ol Colonel Edward Butler, of St. Louis concluded at Columbia. Mo., in Oct 1902, of attempted bribery and dis charged the prisoner. The specific charge against Colonei Butler was that he offered a bribe ol $2,500 to Dr. Henry M. Chapman, 3 member of the St. Louis hoard o» health, to induce Chapman to use hii influence in having the board award the garbage contract to the St. Louis Sanitary company, a corporation ir which Butler was interested. Thf jury fixed his punishment -at thref years in the state penitentiary. But ler immediately took appeal to thf supreme court and has been out on bond since then. Final arguments on the appeal were heard by the su preme court Oct. 13, 1903. Johnson Killed by Unknown Hand. Dothan. Ala., Dec. 9.—John John son, a prosperous farmer, was waylaid and fatally shot by an unknown per son. Johnson roceived two pistol bullets in tho stomach. The shooting occurred in the public road near Johu | son's home. A. N. WOOD, Brest. R. R. BROWN, C. M. SMITH, Vice-Brest. Cashier. Professor Whitek Dead. lyexington, Ky., Dec. 9.—Professor 1 H. H. Whitek, age’d 82, former pres ident of Kentucky University and professor of mathematics in the sam« college, died here today. He was one of the most noted educators in! the south. Henry W. White, of Ohi-1 cago is his son. Four Men Drowned. Redding, Cal., Dec. 9.—Charles Mo CYeary, John White, William Wein er and William Smith were drowned in the Sacremento river last nighl while attempting to cross the rivet at an unfordable point. I^UTHeSl* ®HICK 1*1 Ajfft., Box 363, Gaffney, S. C. At The. Ledger Office. Toe Gaffney City Land and Impmement Company <•» Offers for sale Building Lots In this flourishing town, Gaffney Olty 1 Also Farms neai by and In reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, In lots of fron 10 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. V, JVifent. N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on.'walk or ride through or ov»t iho lands of this company, cutting and removing timber. Ashing or hunting, under nenultv of law. Subscribe for The Ledger, Cherokee’s most popular newspaper. Denver City Election. Denver, Dec. 9.—Returns from 1F1 out of 220 precincts of the city and county of Denver show that In the election for charter delegates the low est candidate of the combination tick et opposed to the civic ticket received 19,299 votes as aganst 9,787 for the Highest candidate on the civic ticket The civic ticket was supported by the regular Republican organization and the Honest Election league, and three out of four of the local news papera. The opposing ticket was sup ported by the anti-Wolcott wing ol tile Republican party and ft he Demo crate. Crime Laid to Union Pickets. Chicago, Dec. 9.—'Mistaken for a strike breaker, as the police believe, John Osuchowski, a trunk maker, has been shot and killed. The crime is attributed by the police to Union pick ets of the striking tanners of thd American Hide and Leather company. UST 7SEMD Our and then while the information it imparts is fresh in your mind, come straight and inspect our splendid line of Stoves and Heaters. Our Stoves take the shine off all other Stoves. They make the kitchen look like a sitting room. They are not only t,he very best, in quality and fitted with all the modern conveniences, but they are ornaments as well. They have pleased others ; they will please you. YOU MUST HAVE A HEATER of some >ciud—you can’t stand the cold without one. Let us show you what we have in Heaters. A severe winter is predicted—better prepaie for it now. R. M. WILKINS HARDWARE CO. ggyWe are selling Stoves and Heaters lower than eAer before. $125,000 Fire at Boston. Boston, Dec. 9.—-Fire In the chair factory of John A. Dunn, in this city today caused a loss of $125,000; there were a number of narrow escapes among the employer;, but all persona in the building are thought to hav« escaped safely. Gaffney Savings Bank is authorized to act as Administrator, Executor and Guardian without cost of bond. We pay 4 per cent, on deposits of $1.00 or more. Deposit your money in this Bank and avoid the risk of losing it or having it stolen. F. G. STACY, President, D. C. ROSS, Cashier.