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Thursday, JUg. 4, 1892. strongest reasons for all lovers of temperance to redouble their efforts to enforce the laws, since the failure of prohibition must be due to the disregard of the law en the part of those who 1 manufacture and sell the li- w their they dan A PECUIIARITY OF THE ALLIANCE. It is strange, but nevertheless true, that the Farmers Alliance will put a lawyer in office every time one can be found who will endorse the Alliance platform. The lawyer will be selectei in preference to farmers who are members of the order. This was exemplified by the result of the Alliance con ference which, met in Florence last week to "suggest” an Alli ance candidate for Congress from this district. The man selected is Hon. J. L. McLau- rin, of Marlboro, the present Attorney General. The Alli ance has selected a lawyer who, by the constitution of the order is debarred from membership bacause his profession is sup posed not to have any interests in common with the farmer, and this was done, too, when three other candidates before the conference were fanners and members of the Farmers Alliance. The candidate has been selected from the profes sion, which, we have been told by the Alliance speeches and writings for years past, is the arch enemy of the farmer. The lawyer was selected over the heads of Evans, Norton and Bigham, all members of the or der and endorsers of its platform. Evans has always been a promi nent Allianceman and has been for several years, and is now, vice-president of the State Alli ance, but a lawyer was prefer red to him and to the others. The ‘‘fanners’ movement” seems to be a movement for the benefit of lawyers, who would otherwise remain in obscurity. THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK. The outlook for the success of the Conservatives in the ap proaching primary is still most encouraging. The Conserva tives mean business and are working like beavers, and their good work is having a telling effect. As the time for the pri mary draws nigh they are not losing grounds, but on the con trary are making healthy gains. The followers of Tillman are not so enthusiastic about their leader as they were wont to be, and this is helping the Conser vatives immensely. Lack of enthusiasim will injure any cause. quore. If those men trade in spite of the law prove themselves to be a gerous set who should be sup pressed at all hazzards. Men who will not obey the law should be outlawed,not allowed to have their way. Then the above objection is against those who made it. If correct, it shows that we must destroy the business of making and selling intoxicating liquors to keep the business from destroying us. We admit that liquor is sold in spite of prohibitory laws. Is that a reason for not enacting prohibitory laws ? If so then what law have we on our stat ute bo< k which should not be repealed ? Every law is repeat edly violated. Climatic (hangre. The changee of terrestrial climate have been many and various. Myrtles and tree ferns once flourished in Green land ; coral insects built on the shores of Melville island; nautiluses sailed over what most then have been the tepid seas about Spitsbergen. But with the lapse of ages the scene changed, and worse than arctic rigors spread into regions now enjoying temperate climate. Pos sibly not for the first time. The Per mian was certainly an Inclement age and its inclemency seems even to have reached the point of glaciation in tbe weat of England and Ireland, yet it was preceded and succeeded by a long prev- alenoe of tropical conditions. These assuredly reigned without in terruption, in north temperate and polar regions thronghont the vast expanse of Tertiary time. Palms and cycads then sprang up in the room ef oaks am* beeches in England; turtles and croco diles haunted English rivers and estu aries; lions, elephants and hyenas roamed at large over English dry land. —Edinburgh Review. HE following iierKoiis have suggested as lieing suitable or 80 UTH CA ROLINA. COCKTT OV DARI.IBOTOH. Court of Common Plea*. Summons for Belief. .Com plaint not served.) Mary E. Byrd plaintiff, agairnd ,- votea for 4t tbe M , l)roa< . hillK i Mu Henry A. Mims, r.vans^ iSor- (M . ra tic primary to represent the peo ris, R. W. Boyd and J. E. Ne'- pie of Darlington in the re»|»eotiveof ties, partners under the firm flee* for which they are named, sum name of Boyd * Nettles, Ira the "•"">* of P ri,ul ‘ r > Rials, Maggie Rials, Willie For the Legislature—E T. < oker, Rials, Scott Rials, Lee Rials, k. 0. Woods, H. D. Harrell. John Rials, Agnes Rials and For Auditor-18. L. Harrell. Leland Rials and also Sarah L. Riahi with whom the infant Ke£x£ U ndafcts reside, defendants. MUM flu Pilar Srstafpffl T , ,, , r _ „ . — . , . _ j Hard Scarce Money Hare No Terrors for (Js! ‘ . V Notice! K. Me A PERTINENT QUESTION. Can any fair minded follower of Tillman say that the good that Tillman has done him, or his neighbor, his friends or the people of Darlington county, or the people of the State of South Carolina—that the benefits de rived from the Tillman adminis tration will compensate for the division in our ranks, the crea tion of two factions in the party, and the consequent bad feeling among our people? Prohibition Column. (Continued from Page 1.) to be repeated and the evil doer left to do as he pleases Besides, in seeking to close the barrooms, to prohibit the manu facture and sale of intoxicating liquors, we propose to remove from men the temptation to drown reason in intoxication and thus become fit for any crime that Satin may suggest. We propose to remove the open bar so as to lessen the temptation to our boys to be come dru kards and criminals. “An ounce of preventative is worth a pound of cure.” With the sale of liquors outlawed, our boys would stand a far better chance to grow up good, sober men. We can’t make men good by law, but we can, by remov ing the temptation of the open bar, largely prevent the rising generation from becoming bad Isn’t the end aimed at, the suv ing of our boys, of sufficient importance to induce us to leg islate the manufacture and sale of liquor out of our State? It is claimed that "Prohibi tion does not prohibit.” Indeed! Then is it not just a little strange that those who favor the open bar strive so earnestly and spend money so lavishly to pre vent the enactment of prohibi tion laws ? How is it, that every argument is brought to bear to keep men from support ing prohibition ? The objection is made to deceive the unsus pecting. The trouble is prohi bition prohibits too well. Un til we find the barkeeper work ing and spending his money to assist in having a law enacted against the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors, all loverrof sobriety, all friends of prohibition, should do all in Paying a Dabt. The celebrated French poet, Saint- Foix, who, in spite of his large income, wss always in debt, sat one day in it barber’s shop waiting to be shaved. He was lathered, when the door opened and tradesman entered who happened to be one of the poet's largest creditors. No sooner did this man see Saint-Foix than he angrily demanded his money. The poet composedly begged him not to make a scene. •‘Won't you wait for the money until I am shaved?” "Certainly,” said the other, pleased at the prospect. Haint-Foix then made the barber a witness of the agreement and imme diately took a towel, wiped the lather from his face and left the shop. He wore a beard to the end of his days.— London Tit-Bits. A Trick of Croce Kxamfnation. In an action for payment of a tailor’s bill, a witness swore that a certain drees coat was badly made, one of the sleeves being longer than the oilier. "You will,” said Erskine slowly, having risen to croes examine, "swear—that one of the sleeves was—longer—than the other?” Witness—I do swear it Erskine (quickly, and with a flash of Indignation)—Then, sir, I am to under stand that you poeitively deny that one of the sleeves was shorter than the other? Startled into a self contradiction by the snddranees and impetuosity of this thrust, the witness said, “I do deny it” Erskine (raising his voice as the tu- mnltnons laughter died away)—Thank you, sir; 1 don't want to trouble you with another question.—San Francisco Argonaut defendak To the defendants Henry A. Mims, Evans Norris, P. W. Boyd and J. E. Nettles, partners under the firm name of Boyd & Nettles, Ira Rials, Maggie Rials, Willie Ri als, Scott Rials, Lee Rials, John Rials, Agnes Rials and Leland Rials, and also Sarah L. Rials with whom the infant de fendants reside: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the com plaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com plaint on the subscriber at his office at Darlington C. H., S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will ap ply to the court for the relief de manded in the complaint. GEO. W. BROWN, Plaintiff’s Atty. Dated Feb. 12, A. D. 1892. To the defendants: Ira Rials, Maggie Rials, Willie Rials, Scott Rials, Lee Rials, John Rials, Agnes Rials, and Le land Rials and also Sarah L. Rials, with whom the infant defendants reside: Take notice that unless you procure the appointment of a guardian ad litem to appear and defend this action on your be half within twenty days from the service of the summons harein upon you the plaintiff will apply to the Honorable Thomas H. Spain, Judge of Pro bate for Darlington county, for an order appointing Henry T. Thompson, Esq., or some other suital le and competent person, guardian ad litem for you and authorizing and directing him to appear and defend the above entitled action in your behalf. GEO. W. BROWN. Plaintiff’s Atty. For Trengurer—J. E. Bhmh. For Coroner—J. H. Kelly. Isn’t it Funny? For Solicitor. ■ HEREBY announce myself ae a 1 that the doughty old 50-per-eenters term as Bolicitor of the Fourth Judi- . n i , , . n A veil been forced to cut their profits and follow have cial Circuit of South Carolina, and promise, if nominated and elected, to endeavor, with the help of experience of the past term and of riiiening age, to perforin the arduous duties of the ofhee more satisfactorily than hereto fore With thanks for past favors. Very Respectfully, J. M. JOHNSON Marion S, C., 18 April '92. T Far Delegates. H K fo lowing are hereby an nounced as delegates to the State Convention subject to ttie action of the Democratic party of Darlington county to lie detenned at the primary on August 80 : J. C. Clements, W. C. Coker, C. W. Woodham, David C. Milling, Robert H. Rogers, Samuel R. Jeffords, T. P. Rhodes, Dr. R. E. Lee. CONSERVATIVES. For Congress. HTA TK OF SOUTH CA ROLINA. COUNTY OK DARLINOTON. Court of Common Pleas Summons tor Relief. (Complaint not served.) J. B. Mims, Nora Fields and Anna Fields, through her guardian ad li tern, H. E. P. Sanders, Plaintiffs, against Robert Witherspoon, Jeffer son Witherspoon, Anna Atkinspn, N. G. Hart, Benton Hart, William Hart, John M. Hart, Joseph H. Hart, Harvey E. Hart, Mary A. Hart, Martha M Hart. Sarah J, Hlack, Ella Cox, J C, Fields, Ste phen Lane, Jan A. Cole, E. D. Fields, and W. A. Parrott, as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Darling ton county, and James M. Seignous and G. H. Mims, defendants. To the defendants Robert With erspoon, Jefferson Witherspoon, Anna Atkinson, N. G Hart, Benton Hart, William Hart, John M Hart, Joseph H Hart. Harvey E Hart, Mary A Hart MarthaM Hart, Sarah J Hlack, Elia Cox, J C Fields, Stephen leuie, Jas A Cole, E D Fields, and W A Parrott as Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Darlington county and G H Mims You are hereby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in til's action, which is filed in the office of the rlerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said county, and to serve a cony of your answer to the said complaint on the subscribers at their office at Darlington C H. 8 C. within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. BOYD A BROWN, Plaintiffs’ Attorneys, Dated September 29 A D 1891. To the defendants aliove named: Take notice that the complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county of Darlington on the 2d day of October, A I) 1891. BOYD A BROWN, Plaintiffs’ Attorneys. July 28—fit rs Sale. ST A TS OF SOUTH CA ROLINA. Darlington County. N OTICE is hereby given that, by virtue of a Mortgage executed to me by H. J. ls*e Jr. and Brother on the 12th day of November, 1891, to secure to me the payment of their bond of even date conditioned for the payment of the sum of Four Thous and Dollars, 1 will sell outlie lltli day of August next, at Hartsville, in the county and state aforesaid, at public outcry, all that stock of goods and merchandise and store furniture, con sisting of articles usually found in a country store, now situate and lieing in the store house of the said H, J. Lee Jr. and Brother at Hartsville. We handle the cynvju Also gTL 'g’olvutta Celebrated 'Reynolds' Shoes at $1.50 to $5. Other Lines Shoes Guaranteed Solid at $1 to $2. See a To the above named defendants: Take notice that the complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said county of Darlington on the 2oth dav of July, A. D. 1892. OEO. W. BROWN, Plaintiff's Atty. July 28—6t Columbia, July 80, 1892. To the Alliance of the fith. Congress ional District: The Conference called by the Legis lative Council of the Alliance, lias un animously requested me to become a candidate for Congress, to succeed the late Genl. Stackhouse. An au thoritative call of this character can not, and ought not to be disregarded. I was not a candidate for Congress, but as the people nave made a call upon me for my servicees in a new, and more extended field, I recognixe their right to do so, end also my duty as a public servant to heed the call. I hereby signify my willingness to accept the call ot the Alliance, and make the fight in the primary. I ap preciate this expression of confidence the more highly, as my profession de bars me from membership in your or der, and I therefore feel it peculiarly my duty to show, in every possible way, my allegiance to the principles of the Alliance. My devotion to these principles and to the Reform Move ment in South Carolinahas been dem onstrated by my services and utter ances in the past. If elected to Congress, I will exert all of my ability and energy, not only to support, but to earnestly and fear lessly urge all of the demands of the Alliance. My devotion in this new and en larged Held to the interest of the peo ple, will lie as true and signal as it has been in the past. 1 hope at some time, before the primaries, to address the people of each county in the dis trict. It is not a personal matter, and I do not propose to nor have 1 regard ed it in that light. If we ever succeed in our efforts it must be through Con gressional action. Y’ou have chosen me as your standard bearer, and it is your battle as well as mine that I am to fight. Yours Respectfully, J. L. McLAURIN. THE The 25th Collegiate Year of the Sumter Institute begins on Thursday, September 17th, 1892, and closes June 9th, 1893. In the reorganization of the Faculty, made necessary by the withdrawal of Mrs Laura A. Browne, H. Frank Wilson, Esq., of the Sumter Bar, has been as sociated with Miss Eliza E. Cooper, and by the terms of agreement, will assume the en tire control and management of the Institute. He will be in charge of the Boarding Depart ment, and by his constant pres ence and attention, will seek to make it a cheerful and well reg ulated Christian home. A full corps of competent Teachers, including many of those heretofore connected with the Institute, will be employed. No efforts will be spared to make the course of instruction complete and thorough in every department. The dormitories and class rooms are being re furnished and repaired, and every care will be taken to pro mote the welfare and comfort of the young ladies attending the Institute. Board, including rooms, fuel and lights, and tuition in all regular studies for the entire scholastic year : Collegiate course $175,00 Academic course 140.00. The only extras are Music, Drawing and Painting, French, German and Elocution, and for these a moderate additional charge is made. For further in formation anplv to H. FRANK WILSON. President Sumter Institute, Sumter S. C. FOR SALE A Second-hand Sewing Machine; In excellent condition. Apply at Thk Darunoton Nkws Office. Atiention Mechanics! All person* in need of babbitt metal can purchase It cheap at thk Daa li noton Nkws office. FOR RENT. Two Neat, 8 Room Cottages. Apply to J. H. EARLY. July 14—tf The Little Devil Fish down in prices ? Well, we will give them another slide. Best French Satines worth cib. per yard cut to 10 cts. Fruit and Barker 4-4 Bleach sold at 12J cts., our price Sic. Standard brands of Ginghams 6i and Sic per yard. Best heavy Homespun Cheeks only 5c. per yard. It is useless to mention Our Shoe Department, as we are the acknowledged leaders of honest Shoes at a low price. We would respectfully call the attention of the t/ade to the fact that we have added A LINE OF GROCERIES and are determined to name the lowest of low prices on them. We give a few prices to show which way the wind is blowing: Standard A, Granulated Sugar, 20 lbs for $1. Best Rio Coffee, 20c per pound. Also the cheaper grade. Be t High Grade Patent Flour at$6 25 per barrel. Space forbids more quotations, but if you will only consult your own interests you will he sure to call on Yours respectfully, A. J. BROOM. Y/illcox’s Old Drug Store. SPRING GOODS! mm miii ik mm And HATS under the reliable Elk Brand guaranteed O. K. Second-hand Sewing Machines, $1 up. A full line of GROCERIES as low down as any reliable house can sell first-class goods. Satisfaction guaranteed. Blackwell Brothers. July 21—6m BANK OF DARL1NCT0H, DARLINOTON, S. C., Capitaj., — — $100,000 Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — $45,973.80 DIRECTORS: W. C. Coker, J. L Coker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward. E. R. Melver, A. Naehman, Bright Williamson. Transacts a -General Banking Business. IDIRUQ-S. ■fr A A .t. it. iti it? tli 1*- tf- t iffi .I. Ji it if- .1 -ft- -0- -fl- J. if. .f pr.JokiBoyi ■ 11VI date to represent the Sixth Dis trict for the unexpired term in the 52nd and for the full term in the 58rd Congress, pledging myself to abide by the result of the Democratic primaries. JEREMIAH SMITH. I ANNOUNCE myself a candidate to represent the Sixth Congression al District of South Carolina for the unexpired term of the 52d and for the full term of the 53d Congress, sub ject to action of the Democratic pri maries. If chosen to represent you fellow- citizens, I promise you my faithful services to the best of my ability. L. 8 BIGHAM. t hereby announce myself a candi date for the nomination to rep resent the Sixth Congressional district for the unexnired term of the 52nd and also for the full term of the 52rd Congress, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election. W. D. EVANS. For Sheriff. i desire to announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff for Darlington county subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. To the people of Darlington I return thanks for their generous support in the past. W P. COLE. For Clerk of Court. ■ respectfully announce myself candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court for Darlington county and promise to abide by the result of the Democratic primary. 1 take this op- portunity to thank my friends for their i>ast suffrage. W A. PARROTT. For School Commissioner. W ITH many thanks for the past I beg to announce myself as a Candidate for re-election to the office of School Commissioner for Darling ton county and pledge myself to abids the result of the Primary. W. H. EVANS. For Trial Justice. A resjiectfully announce mys I. candidate for the office of self a _ office of Trial Justice for Darlington county, subject to the action of the Democratic pri mary. HENRY E. P. SANDERS. Darlington, July 20, 1892. ■ HEREBY’ announce that I am a I candidate for the position of Trial Justice for the western jxjrtion of Darlington county, subject to the ac tion of the Democratic primary. R. M. JOSEY, Una, 8. C, For County Commissioner. ( hereby announce myself a candi date for the posit ion of County Com missioner for the County of Darling ton. I pledge myself to abide the result of the primary. J. W. BOYKIN. to commence at 10 a m on the their power to make and enforce said nth day of August next, and to prohibition laws. If it is true j continue from day to day until com that prohibition does not prohib- pleted - Terni *’ l '** h 0,1 „ l ve , r g,’„ it, that fact presents one of the j "Mortgagee. Cheap Wrapping Paper. Old newspapers, answering exceed ingly well for the purpose of wrapping paper, for sale at Thk Darunoton NKWS office at 20 cents a hundred. How to Paint a Buggy. Send $1 to J. T. Hart, a practical carriage painter, Union, S. U-, for full instruction by which you can paint your own buggy nicely at a small cost You can make big money painting by these instructions Aug 4—It We have just opened an Elegant Line of LADIES’ DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, ETC., Wash Goods of every variety, Embroidery, Laces, Parasols, Fans, &c. Gents’ Furnishing Goods, HhA/TS, SHOES, ETO. should call special attention to our Evitt & Bro’s Ladies’ Fine Shoes; every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction. Call examine our goods and get our prices be fore buying; we will save you money. Respectfully, Joru SANDEIS, Darlington, S, C. ractiral huiruetioa. -issUled to ]H»ilioua. e free. Write to LOUISVILLE, U. r- w £NGl if|.. t \ y ProCucinfc Piano Paetorloa IN 'HE WORLD. atK th.M CELEBRATED PIANO* before purchasing eleewhere. Manufactured b, IE1Y ENGLAND PIANO UO., BOSTON, MABB. THE KILLOUCH MUSIC CO.. FLORENCE, S. C. General Repreeentathree. Savings Dcpaitment. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 5 per cent, jier annum from date of deposit—payable quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and October. For further information ply at the Bank. ap- Acconnts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON. Cashier. Dec. 31—tf THE Largest Line OF SPORTING GOODS, Such as Baseballs, Bats, Mits Footballs, Croquet Sets. Hammocks,Stretch- Hooks, &c., Era Enigbt to lit lit;. Also a full line of small Musical Instruments. Darlington Book Store. Desirable Lot For Sale. WE off.-r for Hale the lot of the late Mre. A. A. Baker in the Town of Dar lington. PAUL WHIPPLE, J. GREOG McCALL, J. E. NETTLES. Executor*. Ap 21—tf Desire* to inform hi* friend* and pat ron* that he 1* now occupy ing one-half of Hayoswortli’s Fiirnitare Store (In the Hewitt Block) As a Drug Store, Where he will be pleased to see them. A large part of my drug* having been lost in the recent Orel can there fore give my customer* the advantage of a PERFECTLY FRESH STOCK bought iu the best market*. JOHN A. BOYD. Mar24—tf Witcover’s Bar. Main street, Darlington, S. C. CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. The highest market price will be paid for hides, bee*’ wax and wool, tf. PETER BOWLES T\OES first-class House and Sign Painting; Kalsomine Work a specialty. In addition to my other work, I am now prepared to do PAPER HANGING, etc. He solicits the patronage of Darlington. OUR. PIANOS. BEHR BROS., IVERS & POND, S F>EOI A.X.XXES: ORGANS. ESTEY, BEHR FERRAND & VOTEY, KIMBALL. NEW ENGLAND. BUSIISTESS ZRUXES: Buy direct. Sell direct. One price. Lowest price. Ship on customers or Assume all freights. Have satisfied approval, none. The above rules are fully enforced by the only chartered Music Company in the State. They sell all kinds of Musical MerxW dise, including music books, sheet music, and all kinds of small musical instruments. They want to send you catalogues an 1 prices free. They are The Killough Music Company ifloreistce, s. o. Insure Vour Property WITH ^ y E. E. 3sTOE.ZMZEXTT, Who represents the UK m HE K II THE mu! Satisfaction Guaranteed. Represents Twelve Firnt- „ . class Companies. September 11, 1890 Lumber! Lumber I i J UST arrived and for sale cheap for cash, six car loads of rough ind dressed lumber, such as Fram- ng. Flooring, Ceiling and Weather Coarding, at EARLY’S LUMBER YARD, on line C. S. & N. R. R. Mch 24—tf. mu. B.MceiRl,U.D.S.,«N Offers his professional »<-, rices to the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office over the store of Edwards, Nor- ment k Co. Jan 19.’90—It Fine Confections Fresh every week at DR. JOHN A. BOYD’S DRUG STORE. May 5—tf Howard Fleming. 276 East Bay, CHARLESTON, S. C., IMPORTER OF English Portland Ciment AND DEALER IN LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, HAIR, <tC., and all BUI Li > INQ MATERIAL. Lowest Prices. Best Satisfaction. CAR LOAD LOTS A SPECIALTY. Oct. 29-1 yr. Manuiacturers —or— Doors, Sash, Blinus, MouLEiisras —AND - Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. C. April. 20 1889—1 ■ AN- I To start in business, that mauy a man has looked for. Nearly everybody that has in- _Gx>dy t! vested a dollar in Latta has re alized from one to five hundred per cent.. I have a nice dwelling and store house (estimate $3,500) situated 100 feet apart in the main centre of the town. I can offer on the very best of terms; either cash, part cash, or for an improved farm Now is the chance for the man who ban a fine business talent buried in a field to get it out. Who has a farm he would like to thus trade? Negotiations solicited. I also have other nice lots and buildings for sale. Latta is a very fine, flourishing town on the Florence R. R., 12 miles from Pee Dee and Marion and the terminus of the Latta Exten sion to Dunbar and Clio. I can make loans on improved farms at a low rate of interest on five and ten years’ time, principal to be paid back annually. JOHN L. DEW, Aug 4— Latta, 8. C.