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THE GREENVILLE INVESTIGATION.! Leads to Issuance of Many Warrants. ALLEGED GRAFTERS. Ten Persons, Including County Officials, Physicians and Others Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pre* tcnces. At the direction of the grand jury, Avcry Patton, chairman of the county investigating commission, swore out before Magistrate Stradley yesterday warrants for obtaining money under false pretences against ten of the per sons charged with defaulting the county in the commission's report. It ig im probable that the preliminary examina tions in these cases can be had hefore the current term closes, so that indict ments in those cases sent up will hardly be transmitted to the grand jury be fore the next term of court. Briefly described, the warrants sworn out yesterday allege the following to be facts, Sheriff Gilreath being named as arresting officer in all of them: E. Rowley Smith, blacksmith, oYy taining money front the county by false pretences: over-charges, March 12, 1904, $105.55; July 21, 1904, $37; Feb. 27, 1904, $134.75, and others aggregat ing more than $1,800. T. Y. Thackston, janitor of court house, obtaining money under false pretences; over-drafts on salary, Nov. 1904 , 20; August, 1904, $20, and other sums at various times. F. B. McBee, magistrate, obtaining money under false pretences; tiling, swearing to and collecting claims in ex cess of salary. J. N. King, bridge contractor, ob taining money under false pretences; claiming $1,000 to be due him, whereas only $651 was due him; making and as signing claim to the People's Bank. J. N. King, obtar.nng $225 under false pretences. T. P. Neeves, county commissioner, accepting money to the amount of $158.84 beyond that allowed by law. T, B. Miller, convict guard, accept ing compensation to the amount of $150 or more, beyond that allowed by the law. J. W. Batson, county commissioner, accepting compensation to the Amount of $295.60 beyond that allowed by law. Dr. W. J. Bramlett, jail physician and surgeon, collecting by false pre tences $600 more compensation than his services would warrant. A. J. Williams, county commissioner, accepting compensation to the amount of $569 beyond that allowed by law. A. Cooksey, constable, accepting compensation beyond that allowed him by law, to the amount of $275 on salary account, and $300 for arresting and transporting convicts. The Rev. D. P. Talley, steward of the County Home for the Poor, obtain inff money by false pretences and dis posing of county property without right. The warrant alleges that by miaatatement ho falsely obtained, on duplicate claims, salary and merchan dise to the amount of $84, and wrong fully appropriated and converted to his own use the entire cotton crop of the poorhouse farm in 1904, together with a cow, a stove and other property of the county. This completes the list of those re commended for prosecution by the in vestigating commission with the ex ception of the Spcegles. Supervisor J. E. Speeglc is dead; A. A. Speegle is out on bond, the county having never asked for a preliminary examination, and Mr. Speegle's other son, J. O. Speegle has left the county. His whereabouts are unknown and the war rant against him has never been served.?Greenville News, 27th inst. DIED IN TEXAS. Henry Robertson, Former Laurcns Citi zen and Veteran of Civil War, Dead. "On last Sunday evening the soul of Henry Robertson took its flight to the land of the unknown world. He had been sick nearly a month, suffering with bowel trouble and infirmities of age. Deceased was born in Lau rens county, South Carolina, August 10, 1819, being 86 years, 4 months and 27 days old at the time of his death. He moved to Texas 50 years ago and had lived in the house where he died for 25 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Con federate army. Deceased had been married twice and is survived by his last one. He had raised a family of three girls and seven boys, this editor being the youngest of the family. De ceased had been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church for more than sixty years. His remains were laid to rest Monday afternoon in the Brown school house cemetery, Rev. Franks of Pontotoc conducting the fun eral service." The above account of Mr. Robert son's death is taken from "The Kick er," Jan. 12th, a newspaper of Fredo nia, Texas, and edited by Mr. J. B. Robertson, son of the deceased. Mr. Robertson was a brother of Mr. Reuben Robertson of this city, Mr. A. M. Robertson of Equality, Anderson county and the late Mr. Van B. Robert son of Waterloo. A Surprise Party. A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver, by taking a medicine which will relieve their pain and discomfort, viz: Dr. King's New Life Pills. They are a most wonderful remedy, affording sure relief and cure, for headache, dizziness and constipation. 25 cents at Lauren.-> Drug and Palmetto Drug Co. 4 Gals. L. & M. Paint and 3 gallons oil cost about $8.50 and will paint mod ' erate sized house. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. 14-13t. Women love a clear, healthy com plexion. Pure blood makes it. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. LE?iSLATiVB KLbCIIONS. Chief Justice, Circuit Judges, Trustees, Directors and Others Reelected. if *t Last Tuesday was election day with the General Assembly and all the elec tions of the session were disposed of except the state dispensary officers who will be chosen later, if at all. The first election was for chief jus tice. Senator J. H. Hudson nominated Chief Justice Y. J. Pope of Newberry. He had no opposition and received the entire number of votes cast, 146. The term of chief justice is eight yeai*s. Circuit Judges C. G. Dantzler, R. O. Purdy, R. C. Watts and G. W. Gage were reelected without opposition.? Judge Jas. Aldrich was opposed by State Senator Warren of Hampton county. Judge Aldrich was roelected, receiving 118 votes out of 160 cast. Judge J. C. Klughof Abbeville was op posed by Senator F. P. McGowan of Laurens, but he was reelected, the vote being Judge Klugh 100, Senator Mc Gowan 41. A circuit judge's term is four years. Miss La Borde was reelected State librarian over Miss Black, i-eceiving 186 votes to 14 for Miss Black. The term is two years. Messrs. D. B. Peurifoy and J. O. Wingo were reelected directors of the State penitentiary for a term of two years. Messrs. E. S. Joynes, W. J. Roddey and A. M. Lee were elected trustees of Winthrop College, each for a term of six years. Three trustees for the South Carolina College were elected for a term of six years. They are Messrs. W. T. C. Bates, August Kohn and J. Q. Davis, whose terms as trustees had expired. Messrs. W. D. Evans, I. M. Mauldin and L. A. Sease were elected members of the board of trustees for Clcmson College, the term being six years. M.'jor E. M. Blythe and Major J. J. Lucas were chosen members of the Board of Visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy for a term of six years. Messrs. D. J. Bradham and W. R. Lomax were selected as trustees of the Colored State College for a term of six years. - I The Diamond Cure. The latest news from Paris is, that they have discovered a diamond cure for conumption. If you fear consump tion or pneumonia, it will, however be best for you to take that great remedy mentioned by W. T. McGee, of Vanleer, Tenn. "I had a cough for fourteen years. Nothing helped me, until I took Dr. King's New Discovery for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds, which gave instant relief, and effected a per manent cure." Unequalled quick cure for Tnroat and Lung Troubles. At Lau rens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co.; price 50 cents and $1.00, guaranteed. Trial bottles free. Don't pay $1.20 a gallon for oil be cause labeled mixed paint. Oil only costs 60 cents a gallon. Buy L. & M. Paint and add oil. It makes paint cost $1.20 a gallon. Sold by W. L. Bovd, Laurens. S. C. 14?l.'lt You can find here any article you may want in agate, blue or tinware. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. CAPS. CAPERS VINDICATED. Statement Prom the President Regarding Appointment of His Successor. Upon the appointment of Mr. Coch ran of Anderson as district attorney last week to succeed Capt. John G. Capepj there waa much surprise At the President's action in ideW of the fact that Capt. Capers had been given no opjH>rtunity to clear up alleged charges against him at the Department of Jus tice in connection with his conduct as district attorney. C&pt. Capers stated that he was surprised himself and pro ceeded to Washington at once for the purpose of seeking an explanation. Sunday's* papers of the State con tained a long statement from Capers regarding his case. He has returned to the State and states that he is satis iied. Following is President Roosevet's letter to Capt. Capers bearing on tho case. White House, Washington, Jan. 22, 190(5. Hon. John G. Capers, Raleigh Hotel, Washington, D. C.: My Dear Mr. Capers:? I have decided to appoint Mr. Coch ran district attorney in place of your self. This is not to be taken as a re flection upon you. The facts are sim ply that in looking over the ground I came to the conclusion that better work could be done by Mr. Cochran and that on the whole the interests of the ser vice would be best met by his appoint ment. Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt. "That is tho whole story," said Mr. Capers, "and I will now have Mr. Cochran confirmed.'' LITTLE POCKET PHYSICIAN. Hyomei Inhaler that is Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co. to Cure Catarrh. Thousands who have been cured by Hyomei, call the inhaler that comes with every outfit "The little pocket {mysician," as it is so small that it can )e carried in tho pocket or purse. Prior to the discovery of Hyomei, statistics showed that at least 97 out of every 100 persons in this state were suf fering from catarrh in some form. The remarkable results following the use of Hyomei are shown by the smaller per centage today of people suffering from catarrh. There is really no excuse whatever for anyone having catarrh now that Hyomei is so readily obtainable. If you have any doubts about its value, Laurens Drug Company will let you have a complete outnt with the under standing that unless it cures catarrh, it will not cost you a cent. A complete Hyomei outfit consists of "the little pocket physician," a medi cine dropper, and a bottle of Hyomei, and costs only $1, while additional bot tles of Hyomei can be procured for 60 cents, making it the most economical, as well as the most reliable treatment for the cure of catarrh. Do not delay longer the use of Hyomei, if you have catarrh. This is a purely local dissase, and Hyomei goes right to the spot where tho catarrhal germs are present, destroys them, soothes and heals all inflamation, and makes a permanent and ' Ling cure. Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil in the house. Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts, sprains, accident of any sort. L. & M. Paint cost only $1.20 a gal Ion. Seven gallons paints a moderate size house. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Lau rens, S. C. 14 -13t. DRAGGING down pains are a symptom of the most serious trouble which can attack a woman, viz: falling of the womb. With this, generally, come Irregular, painful, scanty or profuse periods, wasteful, weaken ing drains, dreadful backache, headache, nervousness, dizziness, irri tability, tired feeling, iRabillty to walk, loss of appetite, color and beauty. The cure i? Woman's Relief that marvelous, curative extract, or natural essence, of herbs, which exerts such a wonderful strengthening influence on all female organs. Cardut relieves pain, regulates the menses, stops drains and stim ulates the muscles to pull the womb up Into place. It Is a safe and permanent cure for all female complaints. WRITE US A LETTER In strictest confidence, telling us all your troubles. We will send free ad vice (in plain sealed envelope), Ad dress; Ladies' Advisory Dept., The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta nooga, Tenn. "I SUFFERED AWFUL PAIN in my womb and ovaries," writes Mrs. Naomi Bake, of Webster Groves,.Wo., "and my menses were very painful and irregular. Since taking Cnrdul I feel like a new woman, and do not suffer as I did." TBIHIflfiTT Japanese Mattings Beautifully designed! Bright colors, etc. You will find this Matting wears better and looks : : : : Better Than Any Other Kind. PRICES FAIR. Comfort in Our Couches! Better let us ?how you our Couch display. It is exceedingly large, and the variety of styles and prices is pleasing. Come Early and get Your Choice of the Big Assortment! Money to Loan. Loans negotiated on improved farms in Laurens County at 7 per cent inter est on $1,000. and over, and 8 per eent on smaller amounts, secured by first mortgage. Easy annual payments. No commissions. H?nower to pay for ab stract of title. C. i). Barksdale, Lauren ;, S. C. ~W. C. IRBY,~J.'., Attorney at Law, LAURENTS, s. O. Simpson. Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice In ail Stale Courts. Prompt attention given to m!! business. QUICKRST AND BEST ROUTR To Savannah,Waycross, Jacksonville and all Florida Points, via Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad. Thrugh Pullman Sleeping Car Service between Augusta and Jacksonville. Close connections made at Jackson ville for all points South. Round trip Winter Tourist Excursion tickets to Florida points on sale. CEO. T. BRYAN, General Agent, Greenville, S. C. C. H. Gasque, Agt., Laurens, S. C. Ernest Williams, G.P.A., Augusta, Ga. Leave Laurens, Leave Augusta, Arrive Savannah, Arrive Waycross, Arrive Jacksonville, 1:50 p. m. 10:30 p. m. 2:5C a. m. 6:05 a. m. 8:40 a. m. Whiskey, Morphine and other DRUGS, and nervous diseases treated. Charges more reasonable than other like institutions. .$25.00 per week pays for treatment, remedies and board. Result absolutely the same. L. G. COR BETT, M. D. THE CAROLINA SANITARIUM, Greenville, S. C. N. B Dial. A. (?. Tool). DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise liauk and Todd Ollioo Build lug. L A U K K N X , S . C. life. ^1 i SALE OF I Auction, Salesday, 90 ? 8 THE PROPERTY! This property is sub-divided into building lots of convenient size. Farmers who buy one or more of these lots can send their children to city schools free. The B. P. Estes property, on South Harper Street, near bust- p ness centre of the city, on best residence street. All lots very deep 1 and convenient size, shaded with beautiful cedars. Real Estate is 1 universally regarded as the safest investment. These lots are $j ?* bound to increase in value. 1 OTHER OFFERINGS AT PRIVATE SAI,E: | Twelve Lots in City Cheap. One Hundred Acres, Known as tlie Redden Place, $'1.00 per Acre. $ One Piano in First-class Repairs. M 2? Remember the Day Monday February 5th, 1906. Terms of Sale: One-half Cash, Balance in One Year at Eight per Cent. Purchaser to Pay for Papers. GEO. W. SHELL, Broker. I B. W. GETSINOER, Auctioneer. Laurens, S, C ? 8