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COMP \ S. MA APPROP81ATI0NS GALORE v BT^THE LEGISLATURE. THE ISTATE LETT HAT. IE RAISED T0 SIX BILLS THIS TEAR?ITIER HATTERS Of IRTEKST. ! Columbia, February 6:?When the appropriation bill is presented to the house tomorrow by the ways and means committee the bill will contain several items which had not -been agreed on when the summary of it was published in The News and Courier a few days, ago. The appropriations included in the bill will carry the levy to fire ?nd one-half mills, and perhaps to six mills. The levy for 1907 is four and one-half mills, which was' not sufficient to raise the appropriations. Tne bill as reported will carry $30,000 for the new auditorium'building desired by the University of South Carolina; also 143,744 for support and other items, which will bring the appropriation for the University to$33,669,64, as against $64,038,93 last year. For Winthrop College, the sum of $64,535 23 is given for support, nr^ih'Anol tr\t? oanh'o ?tp? auui bivi IUA tanks, raising the total amount to $78,059 82, as against $74,563 70 last year. This sum does not include the $24,000 voted for a new dormitory,nor the $12,500 for prac- ; lie school already appropriated. 1 , For the Citadel the sum of $30,ytOOO to repair the receutly purchased 'r>police station is Included, together ' ?with the $7,500 due as second pay- j vmention the purchase, making the 1 -total appropriation $62,750, as ] , ~ against $35,750 last year. For the industrial school at Florence the sum of $10,000 is given. < 3!\>r continuing the improvement of > the State house grounds the sum of flO.OOOis given, the commission < k<Havia? asked for $25,000. * 'The appropriation for the department of immigration is as follows: 1 Salary of commissioner $1,900, ?oierk $1,200, expenses $3,000, stenograpber $600, handbook $5,000. Total $10,700, as against $14,000 last year. There are no other important changes in any of the other State offieee except that of the attorney geueral. The salary of the assistant attorney general is raised from $1,500 to $1,800, the contingent fund is raised from $200 to $300, the litigation fund is placed at $2,000, and the stenographer is given $600, making a total of $6,725, as .against $8,075 last year. The sum ??f $1,000 given last year for any .prosecutions of State officials, and '$1,000 for prosecuting the Southern Railway merger snit are not included this year. Attorney General Ly<n asked for $5,000 to prosecute ?the merger suit and requested that die either be given a sufficient tmiount or be not required to prosecute the case at all. The amount asked is not given. For water supply tbe amount fixed at $3,000, as against $5,000 last year, and this will likely be increased on the floor. For interest on State debt the sum of $300,000 is allowed. The amount for pensions is fixed at $250,000, the same as last year and all other item3 are practically tmchanged except those noted above. There are no increases in salaries except small ones already mentioned. The committee on ways and means has spent a great deal of time on the bill, having several meetings WJ etitio: & o the adage goes we sell, we ha1 OUR PRICES to meet Com] RCUS. a dttT, and Chairman Banks and Secretary Aull hate been about the busiest men *m the general assembly for the past two weeks. Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis.,says: "I hare only taken four doses of your Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done' for me more than any-other medicme has ever done. Ij am still taking the pills as I want a J perfect cure.' Mr Barber refers to beWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Thev are sold bv W. L. Wallace, 31 jj' D. * ? * ' A . . i ANTI-RACE SUICIDE. Father el Triplets and TwIbs Said te be la Need of FlBaocial Aid. Mr J A Lewis of Gilbert, Lexington county, was in Columbia yesterday soliciting alms for the family of MrC E Bellington^ a neighbor, who is the proud father of eight children, all oorn witnin less man eignj years, five having been born within a period of two years and ten daj's. Mr Lewis exhibited a photo- 1 graph of Mrs Billington and 1 thiee children, triplets. The triplets were born on January 20, 1908,and on January 10,1900, 1 Mrs Billington gave birth to 1 twins. The triplets and the twins are getting along nicely ! and are apparently strong and 1 robust. . Mr Lewis states that Mr ' Billington is a farmer and that be and his family are in need- ' Be says that Congressman Lev. er and other high officials have |' promised aid to the family and j' that the anti-race sukkle features of the family are to be 1 :alled to the attention of Presi- ' lent Roosevelt. If Mr Billington requests it, t>r his friends do so for bsm. The } State will gladly receive any voluntary contributions and ( transmit them to him?The State. ' Rkeuutlsa. M F Ballantyne & Mclfcmough's Iron Foundry, Savannah, Ga., savs that he has suffered for years from 1 Rheumatism, and could gel bo relief from any source but P P P, which cured him entirely. He estols the properties of P P P on every occasion. P P P is the greatest known cure for Rheumatism; it eradicates the disease out of the system quickly forever. " . P P P Lippman's Great Remedy, u res Saltliheum, with its itch and iurning, Scald Head, Tetter, etc. PPP Cures Boils, Pimples, and all eruptions due to the blood. PPPcures Rheumatism and all pains in the sides, back and shoulders, knees, hips, wrists and joints. PPP curre8 Blood Poison in all its various stages, Old Ulcers, Sores and Kidney Complaints. PPP cures Catarrab, Kciema, Erysipelas, and all skin and blood diseases, aud Mercurial Poisoning. For Sale by all druggists. Notice On February 19, 1908, at 12 o'clock M., the County Dispensary Board will Subliclr open Bids to supply the county ispensaries for the ensuing quarter. i J L Bass W E Snowden ' J M Parkkk Co Dispensary, 2-13-It Bd Williamsburg Co. Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of Westly Gamble, deceased, will present the same duly, attested. Persons owing said estate will make payment to Dr J F Haselden, Qualified Administrator, 2-13-4t Greelyville, S C. For ccffins,caskets or undertakers supplies dav or night call on L. J. Stackley, Kingstree, S. C. * * >." ;??!I Ml W N is n and it's true, too. In the higi re competition. But we meet petition. We need no Clearin 4 V, Jtk . ? ' - .. ? . . I. J. CBAm>. SC11EJL BEAI. N*^ lisliess lai aid Cllizei it II|k&! Type ShccbbIs ti Pic?iiia. Sumter, February 9:?Dand Joseph Chandler died here this morning at 5 o'clock of pneumonia, after an illness of only fire days.He was in the 51st year of his age and was oue of Sumter's most substantial and influential merchants,; and news of his death will come as! a distinct shock to bis numerous friends scattered all over this 1 and adjoining counties. A native of this place, he became associated as a yopug man with the clothing business of the late-David S Winn, and upon the death of Mr Winn, in the eighties, took over the business and continued it with moch success, it being now one of the Ingest clothbusinesses of this part oi the State. Wherever be was knowi* his name became a synonym of strict business integrity and old-fashioned honesty aud the my considerably means that he accumulated stands today as a monument to what may be accomplished by anch traits. He was a consistent member of the Methodist cburch, of qoiet and nnassnming disposition; he was a true friend and ? conservative and rained citizen. He served the city ilderroan for two terms and was a aiember of the present sewerage ;on>BMssion and ? director of thej; inirnteir Savings Bamk. Of bra immediate- family three j; brothers snrme himc Messrs bl-1 ?in W and Jas H Chandler, of tihis [ place, and the Kev Jbhn J Chancier, of the Methodiat church. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at the First Methodist Church at 12 o'clock.?News undl Vburier: Mr Chandler was a brother of thekate Mrs- J S Cunningham of Endiantowa and had qpite a number of frienda-and relative* m this co*iuty who mourn his death* ? Auditor's Sotice. Notice is hereby divert that 1 oriny ^ent will beat the following places om the days below mentioned for the purpose of taking tax returns for the year 1908. Returns of all personal property must b*made by parties owning or in possession of same and all improvements upon real estate, afeo sales and purchases of same since-last re tarns, must he reported. All male persons between the ages of 21 and 60 years, unless exempted by law, are liable to Foil tax and must make a return of same*, at All persbns liable ?br Income- Tax under Section 385, A?t of 1897. arerec^uired to make returns for same at time of making othtJt returns. , January Kingstree 1, 2, 3? 4. 5. & 6 Greelyville 7 & 8 Kings tree '? Setters 10 Kings tree 11 & 18 Gourdins 14 Suttons 15 Trio 16 Harpers 17 Kingstree 18 & 20 Scranton 21 Lake City 22 & 23 W J Singletary's store 24 Kingstree 23 Cunningham's store 27 Rhems 28 Morrisville 29 Bloomingyale ' 30 lie i) son 31 February Kingstree 1 Church 3 Rome 4 Lambert 5 .Tohnsonville 6 Vox 7 Leo 8 Kingstree 10 Cades 11 Gowdy's Store 12 Mouzons 13 Kingstree 14 to 20 inclusive. j J b Montgomery, 11-12-tf Auditor Willitmsburg Co. ? iti New Post Cards and Valentines?the very latest. People's Mercantile Company. 1-30-tf HE un h grade line of DRESS GOO it in price and in quality. T1 g-out-Sales as our STOCK IS Th* luiiMM of Sympathy. One of th? most valuable items of ene'a socio! stock in trade nowadays <? sympathy. A little got* a trenT^-V'l:^*5^pyvd the great advantage is that it need never be real. People never atop to think whether the seeming interest in ones illnesses, the sorro 'or one's domestic worries, thr .west in one'a long s tring of a and worries, is simulated. Nor ou I honestly believe they really care. The majority of folk just want a listening ear and a fuse fo* the time being.? 1 liondon World-: If voa have Catarrh, rid yourself of this repulsive disease. Ask Dr Shoop of Racine, Wis., to mail you free,'a trial box of his, Dr Sboop'a, Catarrh Remedy. .% simple, single test, will snrely will wtt'ely tell you a catarrh truth well worth your knowing. Write to-day. Don't suffer longef. Sold by t> C Scott. Call on People's Mercantile Company for Tobacco Cloth. 1-30 tf ? - ' Hi# Putty Visiter^ "Hear about Blenkinsop?" "What about him ?" "Left his motor in front of h? office.yesterday, was gone half anj hour, and! when he returned what; do tou think he found ?" "Motor disappeared ?" "No, my boy. Jolly pretty gift' sitting in at." "What cfc<i Blenkinsop do? Tell her to get eut?" "Not a hit of it! He jumped! in and took her home with him-" "Great Seott! What did Mrs. Blenkinsop say V "She saict TH call for you again tomorrow, dear/ "?London Scnpa. Th* Historian's Six*. Maeaulay was destitute of Bodily accomplishments. He could neither swim nor ride nor drive nor skata nor shoot. But be viewed hsis deficiencies with indifference touched with humor. "" -ii 3 -i. 1TTT Yvnen id aicenaauce at nuum as a cabinet minister the historian was informed that a horse was at his disposal "If her majesty wishes to see me Tide/' said he, Site must order out an elephant."When the baby is cross and has yeu worried' and worn out yon will fijd that a little Cascasweet, the well knowa remedy for babies and children, will <jniet the little one in a short time. The ingredients are printed plainly on the bottle. Contains no opiates. Sold by W L Wallace "M D. Not Truo Love. Ureee (to her bosom iriena, wno is caressing a blear eyed poodle)?I hear your engagement with Fred has been broken off. Bertha (with a sigh)?Yes, I found that his love for me was not the deep, true love which nothing on earth can change, so I was compelled to let him go. Grace?Why, how did you find it out: Bertha?Easily enough. He got so angry every time poor Flossie bit him.?London Mail. At times when ?ou don't feel inst right, when vou have a bad stomach take something right away that will assist digestion; not samething that will stimulate for a time but something that will positively do the very work that the stomach performs under ordinary and normal conditions, something that will make the food digest. To do this you must take a natural digestant like Kodol For Dyspepsia. Kodal is a Scientific preparation of vegetable acids with natural digestants and contains the same juices found in a healthy stomach. Each dose will digest more than 3,000 grains of good food. It is sure to afford promnt relief; it digests what yon eat and is pleasant to take. Sold by W L Wallace, M D. KiHfe^ i OF TI \ DS, CLOTHING ail SHOES lat's why we are REDUCING NEW AND SALABLE. 5. MAR I FIRE PROTEC ^ When once your buildi I Gibraltai Great protection is afforded > No rem be r 23 b j a house set ^ painted inside and out with I Resisting Materials. Han this test of tire. Besides ail owing tOL.its Pi re-Resisting < PAINT is more durable thu resists the sou heat and we made for painting shingles, , use GIBRALTAR PAINr . reasonable in price and more FOS SA Kingstree Hi , , Kmgstre< Manfactured by Soutl . and Roofing Co.. C ?AAWA*AMA*MM*M*AWA< THE V 3 $ 20th Centu. fi doubled if you spend it e ? Huyler's < J make a most acceptable I 5' Fhonogj <1 I handle the EDISON The on Jj human vc ? Remei ^ J Also carry a complete line < Tj uarpeis, Hugs, Mailings, ? Jj Novelties, f Give me a call a ?L J, STABLER $ KINOSTREI st ^nwnjwnflwwrowtt TTTTTTTT B A Thing of Bea M ^ T1 i'M Necklace I fig asr ? UUUUluUl Veil Pin 1 A FINE ASSORTMENT 0 ? ALSO PLATED WAR H WATCH INS ? For Southern, Georgetown ? A1S Consolidated | STEPHEN THO ?E 257 KISU STREET, H C if i * AoncDC ocrciuc g? JY1A1L V1V1/UW l\L>wm v mAway Above M&Wt&'i / McGufiv Malt Primros All Guaranteed by Us undt STRAUSS, PRITZ 8 ( FOR SALE AT YOU1 I \ # / ^:fjl . r-^ ? - ? ?, I III! I I II | I f. ' ; ?t, - * IADEJ J C US. 'I ngs are painted with 31 ~ J Paint. I 1 from Fire as tested here ? on fire that bad been ^ these wonderful Fire- 1 ^ * ' :;' dreds were witnesses .t ? fording greater pjotectio , <1 qualities, GIBRALTA , ^ ? to any other paint, as ^ ? ara loDger. Best thinsf m * . tin and iron. Why not * ^ , i r when Fiie resisting, ? durable than others? jljbs-ST J 1 irdware Co.ll' J , S. G 5 iern Gibraltar Paint <* I lharloston, S. C- $ ALUEf i ' It :;| rv Dollar * ^ it L J. STACKLEY'S. ? Candies & H Present, or one of our 1 retphs $ ly kittd that imitate the ?J ,ice. 8 nber ? OP of up-to-date Furniture, and a select line of JJ FlilTIl STORE, | U c? Si U .j} tfflfwwrowfwnwintfnK uty 1 1 a Jov Forever. I s and Lockets, Bead 3 :s, Crosses, Brooches, 3 Pins, Barretts and 3 is. - - - - 3 F STERLING' SILVFR. 3 E TO SHOW YOU. H PECTORS. 3 and Western Railroads. 22 Street Railway. 2 MAS & BRO. 1 < IARLESTON, 8. C. || PROMPT ATTENTION, || iUUlUiUiUiUlUUUUiUitiUlR Everything * r {*fG\ I wjUfe i| Whiskey LH e Tom Gin I^B rr the Pare Food Law 1 ](X, Cincinnati, 0. I H R DISPENSARY ? 9 A IB