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\ MUST REGISTER IN ! ORDER TO VOTE. r I IMPORTANT DECISION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL -OlU REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES NULL AND VOID. Attorney General Lvon, at the request of Gov. Ansel, has rendered an important opinion on the requirements of the act of 1908 on reenrollmeut and registration of voters. This nnY ir.u nuag<Mt Kr fho aranprttl M (avb ?? v*0 vj vnv bly, in accordance with the provision of the constitution, requiring new registration every ten years, and special appropriations were made for the boards of registrations in order that the books might be kept open a longer time than usual. Mr Lyon holds that each and -every voter who has heietofore registered must reregi>.?'r and have his name entered on tne hooks in the sam - uia me; as if it were entirely new regisration. There is a provision that those registered before 1393 shall be entitled to aiuther registration upon presentation of their certiticates from the clerk of court or secretary ofState that their names appear upon the records prior to 1893. On the new books opened and kept open during the moaths of July and August should be entered all the names.Those enrolled during the first Monday in each month of It tie year iuu?. The opinion is a strict construction of the law, but Mr Lyon feels --^hattbe act of 1908 should be carried out to the letter and the registration books be purged of thousands of names of those dead or removed from the State aud that hereafter the boards of registration (should be required to keep the books clean. This point was made in Barnwell county some months ago when an ffort was made to get up a petition to vote out the dispensary. The names of hundreds of voters were counted in when they were not entitled to registration. Since then Gov. Ansel has made it plain to all boards that the law should be strictly enforced. The request for this opiuion came (up on a query from a citizen of Dillon interested in the establishment of a new county in the upper section of Marion county. It is (therefore of considerable importance B3 it is probable that an election on khe petition presented will be ordered within the uext few months. Warning to Democrats. Hon A F Lever, in his speech at Sumter Wednesday of last week, HjHsoiinded a note of warning to the H^B-white voters of the Seventh congresBKsional district?and it is a warning Jj^^^^Tiich naturally applies to every disrict in South Carolina?as follows: V "I desire to bring to the attention of the people of the entire district >. * . the fact that a new registration of < m r w * ail voters is required this year. Every one who desires to become a qualified voter and elector must get another registration certificate. The old ones vill not serve you for, as it were, \jV hey are out of date. This is a mater of great importance to you and f.V rou should see to it that not only 'on yohrself become registered, but hat your neighbor has his attention v -ailed to the matter. I trust that ,he press of the county and the ^ State will urge the importance of tC\? this matter. DeWitt's Kidoey and Bladder Pill ire prompt and thorough and will n a very short time strengthen the veakened kidneys and allay troubles f*v'/ .rising from inflammation of the ladder. They are recommended rerywhere. Sold by W L Wallace. ? Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Board .^County Commissioners will meet on JHOTK^iday before the first Monday in evV4 ykf month,as well as the first Monday, ltransact any business which may before it. S J Singletary, -25-2t Co Supervisor. v Notice Vp*- Notice is hereby given that the num,.;Bk ?r of days for work on the public ads, in lieu of commutation tax. is .jht (8) days, as fixed by the Act of - e Legislature of 1908. All overseers ill govern themselves accordingly in orking those who have not paid thi >mmutation tax. y^ < S. J. SlNGLETARY, jgir Co. Supervisor. hfffi (if nniiNTfiv! 11 LLU Ul UUU II I II III Triumph of Democratic Principles Is Imperative. THE MAN AND THE HOUR. With the Nomination of John A. John- 1 son, Progressive Democrat of Integ- j rity, Ability and Achievement, Success Is Assured. Wearied of twelve years of over- i whelming defeat in national elections, i during which time the party has lost national political control of every northern state and has witnessed devastating inroads even 0:1 the southern states, hundreds of thousands of Democratic voters have in the last few months asked, "Who is the man who can lead the party to victory?" The best of armies, military or political. require some measure of success to maintain their spirit and efficiency. Continuous and overwhelming defeat even in the worthiest of causes disheartens the strongest men. Conditions are such in this year 1903 luai a uniitru i^triiiuv. ia<-? ?u|i|>vi uu^ a strong presidential nominee can win the presidential office and open the way for a return of the Democratic party to power. Not only do the best interests of the Democratic party call for a victory this year, but so also do the best interests of the nation. Twelve years of almost unopposed government of the republic by one party and for eight of those years practically by one man have brought about conditions that are repugnant to the efficient and satisfactory administration of a government supposedly of the people. Principle With Victory. Victory can be achieved this year without sacrificing one iota of the stand for principle that has been made with so much sacrifice by the Democratic party of the United States for the last dozen years. It is merely a question of changing leadership. Three times in succession our party has gone to defeat because Its leadership has not been able to inspire confidence in the xuasses of the voters, patriotic, progressive and sincere as that leadership has unquestionably been. The party is greater than its individual membership and greater than its leaders. The time has come when it should name its leader in a presidential campaign and no longer permit itself to be defeated by a sentimental, though heroic. devotion to a great name that has dominated it for a dozen years. If in the ranks of the party there 1s a man whose principles, whose party fealty, whose success in political battles, whose actual achievements in legislation and statesmanship?and a man holding a commanding political situation?are such that victory under bis leadership is indicated, is it not the duty of reasonable, thoughtful, devoted Democrats desiring the success of their party to turn to him? Johnson the Man. The friends of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, who have watched his remarkable career In recent years, as well as impartial observers and journalists throughout the country, believe that he is the man of the hour, the man in every way equipped to make a successful campaign and afterward to be a chief executive of the highest order. Let us briefly review his career. John A. Johnson was born In St. Peter, Nicollet county, Minn., July 28, 1861, of Swedish parents. His childhood and youth were passed In great poverty. At thirteen years of age he was compelled to leave the public schools of his native city In order to support himself and the parental family. Though his formal education was thus early cut short, his self education ever stopped. A student at all times, a wide reader and a thoughtful one, Mr. Johnson, after some years of obscure toil as a drug and grocery clerk and railway timekeeper, became at the age of twenty-four editor of the St Peter Herald. He soon became known as one of the ablest of Minnesota journalists and was recognized as one of the leaders of Journalism in a state remarkable for the number, vigor and Influence of its periodical press. As a country editor he was gradually drawn into politics and in 1898 was elected a member of the senate of the Minnesota legislature, and his first public political work was as a member of that body. From the first be was identified with various reform measures which have since become law In Minnesota. Wherever Governor Johnson has gone he has impressed men as being a mon a# fKa T InoAln Hma Ua ho a tha LUUU V4 tuv 4IIUVVA41 %-J MV MWW V ?W faculty of making many friends and few enemies. Governor Johnson's Legislative Results The governor recommended a permanent tax commission. The legislature gave It to him, and the ink was hardly dry on the document before he appointed a commission so strong In Its personnel that tL. Republican sen- , ate resolved by a rising vote to confirm the appointments without delay, while the equally Republican house, though without the power of confirms- , tlon, expressed by a rising vote its appreciation of the excellence of the govo rvrvA? n f monf a ciuui o ap^iuiuiwuio. In northern Minnesota are the greatest iron ore fields in the world. The state of Minnesota owns extensive areas of these lauds. By leases they were largely In the hands of the Unit- j ed States Steel corporation, and the state was receiving only an insignifl- ; cant income from Its royalties. The i governor advised the withdrawal of all such lands from mineral leases, and the legislature concurred. i Minnesota has enjoyed but scant in- j * i come from (he wealth of the private!, owned iron mines. The governor recommended a royalty tax on the output of these mines. not get it, but the United corporation bound itsel*^" e to establish a $20.<XKM , at Puluth. The ne c tax commission, together .tate l>oard of equalization. i ceded it (the members of wh ? appointed by Governor Johns* ve in the four years of Governor .? isou's administration increased the assessed valuation of the steel corporation's iron ore holdings in Minnesota from $32,000,000 to $190, 000.000. .? The sleeping car companies of Minnesota had never paid taxes .n Minnesota i:i proportion to thehff^arnings. Tiie governor re< < oiniende.l change in the system o: ^ companies. and a satisf. p was enacted. t imilarly a w as to mortgage taxation L Railway Taking t:p tr<y governor Jo!:::son in a I j so exhaustively and ^i?ared existing _uue ,uiy ?nt rates that t! railw ?^>l'untarily made i redut oer cent on grain r. res oi northern Minueso.N^J> f the railway commission. , ^1 by subsequent legislation, ta. voluntary reduction was followed b. a horizontal reduction in maximum i^ight rates of about 13 per cent, and ti ?re was created a new class or nanaise rarux in which the rates \?cre reduced about 20 per cent The railways took these reductions into the United States courts by enjoining the attorney general of Minnesota from en&trcing the law. This action has ope~'~\ip some of the most important .tion involving constitutional intei. ntion that has come before the supreme court in this generation. The Two Cent Law. The enactment of the two cent passenger tariff law was an example of Governor Johnson's celerity of action. Invited to address the Min \t. Editorial association, instead making the usual platitudinous address on such occasions, "he exploded the two cent bomb" and urged that an end be put to the giving of passes. He talked on the same subject to a convention of commercial travelers. Immediately the state was aflame with ttiis innovation in railway legislation. When the legis lature met be asked for a law embodying this Idea, and the legislature quickly responded. Neighboring states followed with reductions, and now throughout the middle northwest the two cent rate prevails. About the time Governor Johnson came Into office there was a widespread agitation for reciprocal demurrage laws which would compel railways to allow shippers demurrage charges for failure to deliver cars on time. Governor Johnson, ever abreast of popular progress, recommended such a law and got it Thanks to his initiative, the orders of the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission are now immediately effective pending appeal. In Defense of Labor. , Governor Johnson.^ in consonance with his thorough democracy and believing in equal rights, has not been neglectful of the interests of labor. He desired a free state employment bureau designed to eliminate the many abuses that have marked private employment bureaus In the great labor centers of Minnesota. Such a bureau was created and has been thoroughly helpful and widely efficient Since time immemorial that relic of feudalism, the common law doctrine of nonliability of employer to employee for injuries occurring through the negligence of a fellow servant has prevailed in Minnesota as well as in many other states. "This ancient rule of tho common law," said Governor Johnson, "coupled with the other rule generally referred to as the doctrine of the assumption of risk by employees, has cast upon the individual laborer a risk and responsibility out of proportion to the wages he receives." During his term of office Governor Johnson has had to deal with one great conflict between labor and capital?namely, the strike of the miners on the Minnesota iron ranges. By dl Artf rAPOAnol i rv torran tlnn hff flHvW 4 VV. V J/v I OV/UUI UliVt T VUUWMf ** J ?? to the employers on the one band and the strikers on the other, the governor succeeded, without the use of state troops, in preventing violence and bloodshed. In the forests and prairies of northern Minnesota are great extents of fertile lands which, owing to lack of drainage, have not been available for cultivation. Thanks to Governor Johnson, additional legislation on this subject was secured, and hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land will be added to the rolls of the state's wealth. Governor Johnson believes in the municipal ownership of public utilities, and, following his suggestion, a modified form of the Illinois Mueller law was adopted by the Minnesota legislature. Under its provisions a municipality may bond its street railways or other public utilities to pay the cost of the purchase and operation of the same. Minnesota, a leading agricultural state, has long had to contend with the cordage trust, which has a practical monopoly of the binding twine used In harvesting. For many years the state has had a twine plant In which prison labor was employed. The trust erected a factory In Minnesota to compete with the state made twine, and Governor Johnson's answer was, with the consent of the legislature, authorization for the state twine plant to sell its product outside as well as within the state. The cordage trust will now have to fight the cheap Minnesota state made twine In other states as well as at home. VARIETY OF NEWS ! AT HARPERS MASONIC PICNIC ON JUNE 24?PROTRACTED MEETING CLOSES-TOWN WELL DRAINED AND HEALTHY. Harper, June 23:?Wednesday, June 24, will be a red letter day for our little town. The local Masonic lodge will give a 1 picnic, in which the other orders ! will join, namely, the Woodmen of Harper and Rosemary and I also the Knights of Pythias. Mr Editor, he sure to come down and join in our feast, and we would be glad to have a good address from you. We also expect Mr Philip Stoll, of your town, to be here on this auspicious occasion. Farmers are low-spirited over the drought that is doing- great damage to crops generally. Enclosed is a cotton bloom picked from the 20 acre field of Mr W S Camlin, Jr, of our town. This co.tton is nearly waist high and has liinbs 12 to 14 inches long. It is of the Allen long staple variety, the seed being bought direct from Mr Allen of Mississippi and from its present appearance, the cotton will produce a . or more to the a^e, T>.? i tt1 nt if;n, , _ i ACV J XLi illU'. duey wl ' tree has just closed a series of meeting's at Rosemary, which were attended and enjoyed by the people of Harper. This minister harmany warm friends in our towr who hope that he may live ' .g and enjoy life. Busine here is very dull, but our mercuants are looking forward to better things in the fall. Mr 1) M Rath, of our town, has been called to the bedside of his sister in Plantersville, who is very sick with typhoid fever. I am glad to say that our <i 1.1 ? town Has been morougmy drained. We have not had a single case ot fever here, and we expect to offer home-seekers an opportunity to cast their lot with us and have good health. Several of our business men are going to put up an up-todate ginnery here for the ensuing season. Come down, Mr Editor, on the 24th. Subscriber. News from Salters Depot. Salters Depot, June 22.? Among those who took in the meeting at Kingstree Monday were: Messrs L 1) McKay, J A Ferrell, E T Hamer, L A and J W Whitfield, A R Moseley, LT Thompson, Ed Pope, James Davis and J E Davis, The first and second nines of this place played a game of ball here Saturday. At the end of seven innings the score stood twelve to two in favor of the first nine. Mr and Mrs L T Thompson and daughter, Miss Beatrice, with Mrs Emmie Ferrell, spent last Saturday and Sunday in Charleston and at the Isle of I Palms. Mrs unas w rowier is visiung her parents, near Mount Holley. Miss Leila Whitehead spent lest week in Columbia visitingfriends. Crops are looking- well now, but are very small. Watermelons are coming in, also cantaloupes. Salters Depot, DeWitt's Little Earlv Kisera. the famous little liver pills, are sold by W L Wallace Tree adVloe, bow to obtain potent*, trade mark*, eopjrrigbt*. etc., |N ALL COUNTRIES. . E Business direct Tvi'k Washington saves time, money and often the patent. H Patent and Infringement Practice Exclusively. I Write or come to n* at U SlntS. Street, art VnlUd Statm P*Unt Offlc.,B _ WASHINGTON, O.C. J Atffck % r . o The effect of Scot 9 pale children is magica 9 It makes them plum ? U rnnfiiin* TnJ IJvi a and Glycerine, to make X and so put together th ^ by little folk. JC ALL DRUGGISTS; Winthrop College Scholarship and El trance Examination. The examination for the awai of vacant scholarships in Winthrc College and for the admission o new students will be held at th county court house on Friday, Ju 3, at 9 a m. Applicants must n< be less than fifteen years of agi When scholarships are vacant aft< July 3 they will be awarded to tho; making the highest average at th examination, provided they meet tl conditions governing the awan Applicants for scholarships sheul write to President .nsou befo; the examination fo'r examinatic blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 at tree tuition. The next session wi open September 16, 1908. For fu ther informal ion and catalogue, a< drejK President D B Johnson, Roc HP>8 0. 5-7-1 - Read the Farmers & Merchani Bank's ad. this issie. Hereafter we positively r< fuse to publish any communic; tion received at this office lat< than Tuesday, noon, except 1< cal and personal items, whic willjnot be available later tba [Wednesday, noon, for the cu rent week. By trying to be a commodating we are thrown la every week and we are tired < it. This notice applies 1 EVERY BODY. 4-25-tf. Don't Wait! TILL YOURPROPERT IS DESTROYED, BUT II SURE NOW, Against Loss By Fire or Cyclone. If you want the best, get yoi Insurance in a strong "Oi Line" company. 1 represei several of the largest Fire an Cyclone Insurance Companies. L. H. FAIREY At Bank of Kingstree. 7-24?tf. Always That I can sa\ Remember you money c SASH, DOORS AND BUNS AND OTHER BUILDING MAT RIALS. Wholesale Prices Direct fro Factory. Everything Guara; teed to come up to Specific; tions. D. J. EPPS, Kingstree, S. I Representing Cberaw Door i sasn i jransns } Applied by skilled mechanics ( is worth a fair price. Cheap ? mixtures slopped on by cheap } painters are dear at any price, r We expect to receive a reason^ -1-1 - nn r IqKai* Iaoie equivalent mi vu. >uWV>. But we give an honest dollar's worth for every dollar we get, and we endeavor to permanently satisfy our customers. ALFRED WELLS, Painter and Paper Hanger, KINGSTREE, 8. O. Leave orders with j Kingstree Hardware!Co. i's Emulsion on thin, O L i ip, rosy, active, happy. Y srOil,Hypophosphites a. X i fat, blood and bone, jfeSk at it is easily digested ' ~ w 50c. AND Sl.OO: >1)1 I ^ BUILDING-" | f DONE I -At ,i f| Your J I' Own .3 J' Price. ' J ?jC. t. HAKKIS, | jd General Contractor i" and Builder - - I Greelyville, Sooth Carolina | 'vgSfe, Kingstree J| /pj> ygg 'W lit and 3rd Monday J WWi Nights in^ each ?'?/*" Visiting choppers cor*\ vV * dially invitedto com* ?? i upandsiton astuma \>,f4 ~ j < f or hang aliout on tba 1_ - limbs. ?r Philip stoll, ^ 9 27 12m. ' Con. Com. n Bucklen's Arnica Salve VL. D..i O.I I- TL. IU.JJ r- i iic uvm mito in i no irumt te Registration Notice. M The office of the Supervisor of Beg to istration will be opened on the 1st day of July and will remain open continnously every day. except Sundays, through the months of July and August for the purpose of the re-registering of any person who is qualifiedas follows: Who shalK have been a resident of the State for two years, and of tha county one year, and of the polling pracinct in which the elector offers to vote four months before the day of election, and shall have paid, six months before, any poll tax thefi du? and payable, and who can both read and write any section of the constitution of 1895 submitted to him by tha ' Supervisors of Registration, or who Y can show that he owns, and has paid rr all taxes collectable on during tha present year, property in this Stata assessed at three hundred dollars or more. J. Y. McGILL, Clerk of Board* ir m ^ ld <7 $1 ^ Unsurance. Fire Insurance, Tornado Insurance, Plate Glass Insurance * Life Insurance, re Health Insurance, >n Accident Insurance, jj Burglary Insurance. We represent only Companies of unquestioned) reliability^and a policy is as good as m I a sold bond. Q 1 wn I C, Bond You,. 1 iO. As Cashier, Treasurer or any position of trust in any of the largest companies in ) America. ) I The Williamsburg } Insurance & Bond) Ing Agency, j OFFICE OVER L STACKLEY'8 \ STORE, I Kingstree, - S. C. I \ f . } I KILLthi OOUCH I \ linn niDP THE LtlNCfil ""Dr. King's New Discovery fon C8tsr JSku 3 < AMD ALL THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES. \ GUARANTEED SATISFAOTORT < OR MONET REFUNDED. 1