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STA^BBUE? THEATRICALS. ^Dramatic Club Entertainment on , Friday Evening. OD Frida/ evening, Jan. 14, the Statebarg Dramatic Clu?>, will pr?sent Coyne's laugha? ble comedy, "Every bod's Friend," at Brook? ed, tbe residence of Mr. E. P. Holmes. The certain will rise at 7.30. Admission 25c for adults and 10c f r children. sss? HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS. The Rixon House to Be Enlarged and Befarnished. The work wat begun yesterday on ex !? : t?G8?Te tm pro vernen ts to che Nixon Bous* and >. ". . w aea the job !s- complete the hotel will be ' hitter rqojpped and better able to care for its - pa trous than ever before. Tea large rooms will be overhauled, refitted and refurnished throughout, the dining room will be refitted, painted and new paper . ' fating, the balls will all be re-papered and 'r'yfreshly painted, two bridal chambers will be ?tted np, with large bow windows, the front elevation of tbe house will remodelled, the : office will be extended and large wash rooms Blinded, bath rooms and tedies' toilet rooms ^^w ill be pat in tbe bouse, electric lights will bt pot ia every ?room and the entire boose, is side and ont will be repainted and thor ?tigbly overhauled. The work witi oe poshed to completion as rapidly aa possible and the popular hostelry will soon be ready to welcome its guests in a rejuvenated form. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. Officers of Cotton Mill Bleeped Profit of Twelve and One-Half Per Cent. Net, The ann aal meeting of the stockholders of the Sumter Cotton Mill was held nu Friday. The reports of the various officers were re? ceived and from these the stockholders ob? tained fall information in reference to the condition of the mill and ft clear idea of the business of th* past jear. Toe mUl has bad a prosperous year, having earned 12^ per cent, net, notwithstanding the heavy interest account; There are & large number of orders on band at profitable prices '- and the cotton tb make the yarn to fill these orders is in the mill's warehouses. The following directors were re-elected : B. M: Wallace, 6. W. Moise, R. D. Lee, Altamont Moses, ^1. & Ryttenberg, Marion Moise and D. James Winn. Ti? officers elected are : 12. M ; Wallace. President. Altamont Moses, Secretary. D. James Winn, Superintendent. Commencing to-day the mill wilt ran half extra tims, the running time heretofore hav ??ir been, ll hoars per day, and the mill will now run 16 hours per day, teginning at 5 a. m. and shutting down at 10 p. m. Aline*, ?cessary Vabor has been obtained, and, in fact, * the extra tra? was added to furnish employ ment to the large number of hand3 who have appealed for labor. The sixe of the business of this mill is not . appreciated by the citiaats of ocr city. The mill used in the pas: year more than 1,700 bales of cotton, costing over $60,000, and shipped nearly $100,000 worth ef yarn. The total paid out in wages vras over $12,000. It is to be boped that a year hence the stock? holders will decide to doable the plant, and the e is no reason why they should not do so if the present year's business is as profitable as that of the past. mm i i - When yoe cannot sleep for coughing take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It always '?? gives prompt relief. It is most excellent for colds, too, es it aids expectoration, relieves the langs and prevents any tendency toward pneumonia. For sale a.; Dr. A. J. China's Drugstore. MAYOR'S COURT. Two Drunk and Disorderlies. .There were two drunks and disorderlies be? fore the Mayor's Court Monday morning and as they admitted their guilt the court did not remain long in session. Lum Mathis, one of tibe regulars, was up for an old-faebioned drunk, fie was disor? derly and hoed a varied assortment of profane language on the streatajjod shocked the sensi? bilities of. the [ii 1 .Wk lim made the arrest and took' him to the gaard house. He wai i?a ten ced to work ten days on the streets in default of pavmeot nf $5. Andrew King, was found drank oa the street and was ran in. On bis person a pis? tol waa found and the charges against him were drank and disorderly and carrying con? cealed weapons. The pistol was found to be a harmless piece of ordinance and would oot shoot at aU. He was fined $3 for the drank and $2 for carrying the pistol. Another Land Mark Gone. The residen") at Hickory Hill, near Me ehtnicsville, the home of the late Rev. H. D. Green, was destroyed by fire this morning anon12 o'clock. The fire was of accidental origin, having caught from a defective chim? ney it is thought. Tbe house was o weed by Mr. H. G. Williamson, and was insured for on y $1,000, which does sot cover tbe loss. Mr. Elisha Berry, of this place, says be never had anything to do bim so mnch good and give such quick relief from rheumatism as Cnamberlain's Pam Balm, he was both? ered greatly with shooting pains from hip to knee until he used this liniment, which af? fords prompt relief -B. P. Baker, dr aggie v| St. Paris, Ohio. For sale at Dr. A.. J. ?bi-:|r na's Drug Store. -.-&MJ I The city council made a crack at the Daily Item when the Board of Health was requested to bave advertisements printed in. the Somter'f. Herald, with which the city has a contract for public advertising. The connell appar? ently ignored the fact that the city of Som? ier bas, itself, given more unsolicited adver? tisements to the Daily lient than bas the Board of Health, for which the regalar rate baa beso paid The Da?y Item made a bid for the city printing, but os it was not the lowest bid the Item did not get the contract. Still a considerable amount o? city advertis? ing has been brongbt to tbe Item sod the city has paid for it at the same rate charged other advertisers. The Item bas solicited no ad? vertising from the city nor from the Board of Health, bat bas taken all that bas been brought to it. Tbe Daily Item a eke tbe city council for nothing, but when the council finds it is to its interest to advertise in the Daily Item, it cannot expect to do otherwise than pay the regular rates; likewise in re? spect to tbe advertisements of tbe Board of Health Good Times have come to those whom Hood's Sarsaparilla bas cored of scrofula, ca? tarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, weak nerves, or some other form of impure blood. Hood's Pills are the ooly pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla.? Easy and yet efficient. CONCERNS OUH DAILY FOOD. Prof. Mallett Believes There is Serious manger in the Alum Baking Powder. Tbe increased cost of avam of tartar, the Chief iogredieet of a pare baking powder, has induced some manufacturers to substitute burat alum (which costs but three cents a pound) largely or wholly in lien thereof", mailing a very low cost, but unwholesome baking powder ; and efforts are made to sell these inferior powders by the induceraeot of a lower price, and by false representation as to their ingredients and comparatife value Oar most eminent physicians are continu? ously warning the public against the nae of alum baking powders, because of tbe un? wholesome qualities which they impart to tbe food. Dr. J. W. Mallet, Prof. of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, a scientist of the very highest reputation both in this country and abroad, who hat made an ?labo? r?t* and exhaustive investigation of the sabjsct, says : "I am decidedly of opinion that both the substance (alum) itself and the products to which it gives rise in course of making bread, are injurious to health, aod on that accoont fall into the list of such food accessories as should on sanitary grounds be prohibited by law." When >n authority so well known and highly respected as Dr. Mallet makes this statement, it behooves every housewife to take every means in ber power iosnre ber family against the use of these dangerous goods. It would be quite impossible to give the names of the alum baking powders io tbe market, but tbe danger from alum would seem to be serions and alarming, because of their prominence in almost every grocer's stock. Generally speaking, they are sold at a lower price. Sometimes, because of their tendency to cake and spoil, they are put up io bettles. Under tbe cirenmsnances and as a matter of safety, Prof. Mallet favors tbe use of the well known brand of baking powder, Royal, which his tests have shown, he says, to be made from the-most healthful materials, entirely free from alum and every adult?ra? tion. i- i ii - - Two Negroes Clearly Shown to be Affected With the Disease Prompt Measures Against Spread. Special to The State. Oraogeburg, Jan 9 -There is oow little if any doubt as to the existence of smallpox here. So far, all tbe suspicions cases are con 5ned to tbe colored people-all except one being at the State Colored College where there are several he nd red students. f After positive statements yesterday morn? ing that there was no email pox cases here, a more thorough investigation was made at the colored college, and student Montagne, the first case, who ia now np, was questioned as to where he bad been just prior to his return here and tbe development of the disease, and it was ascertained that he had been to Green? ville and Spartanborg, and bad been with the Stenhouse family. These facts caused tba health authorities to have tbe college guarded last sight. Yesterday afternoon-another case develop? ed in another portion of tbe city, whicb is pronounced smallpox, and this bias caused stricter regulations to be put in force, and a request to the State board of health for im? mediate-action. Compulsory vaccination is very probable, and tbe city council has laid in a supply of point*, which will be furnished those who are unable to pay for them. Tbe real facts above stated came too late last night to be pot in my letter, or i would bot I ave appeared as even m the slightest de? gree countenancing suppression, for which I ?ave been criticised by those who were not cognizant of tbe situation. Dr. Evans bas been asked to send an expert here at once and fettle the question. Our city is differently circumstanced almost to any other in tbs State-which makes it most important to the whole State tbat the disease should be stopped at once. "I take pleasure in recommending Cham? berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem? edy to all who suffer from pains in the stom? ach," says Mr. Milt McKinley, editor of tbe RawEou (Ohio) Herald. "Until I used this remedy it was, at times, impossible for me to be in my office, owing to attacks lasting from one to two days. By taking it as soon as the first symptoms of the attack are fe:t, I no tonger suffer thia unpleasant sickness." For sale at Dr. A. J. China's Drug Store. Shot His Father-m-La w, 1 Ionia, S. C., Jan. ll.-On yesterday Mr. T. S. Smith shot Mr. E. J. Hancock with a shot gan. Mr. Hancock is not seriously bart : Tbe trouble arose over aa account Mr. Smith owed Mr. Hancock. Mr. Smith was at work on some building where be was going to move. Mr. Hancock rode np where Mr. Smith was at work, and said to Mr Smith, I want to see you if you are not busy. Mr. Smith said, I am very cosy. Mr. Hancock said, my yocng man, yon think yon are yery smart ; I will get you yet, and threw bis ?-??d behind bim, wherenpon Mr.. Smith shot him/ Mr. Hancock is father-in-law of Mr. Smith. Tbey are both white and well to do farmers. J. F. M. _ iain > H IIB?? A dogowned by Dave Winn, colored, went mad Monday afternoon and attacked one of Winn's children, biting it severely. Winn was also bitten through one band before be succeeded ic killing the dog. ?fc Q<?teya>.crowd gathered io front of the Court Bouse Monday night to hear Mr. McQaary, 'the around the world for ao Airkansas girl traveller, relate sdie?"" story of bia experiences. He made an interesting talk and tben sold a pamphlet giving an account of bis trip to those who wished to purchase it. He will set out on Thursday for Charleston, going by way of Manning and Monck's Comer. Tte still of D. C. Shore, near Spring Hill, will probably be shut down for a time, but not permanently unless the State Board shall refuse to grant a permit for the still to continue business. Tue State Board bas granted permits to many distillers in other sections of tbe State and unless proof is furn? ished that tbe Spring Hill distiller bas vio? lated tbe law it will be a difficult matter to find grounds for re: using to grant a permit Witherspoon Bro's & Co. bave made a con? tract to manufacture the lawn swines of wbich a cumber were sold io this city last fall and will enlarge tbeir factory at once in order that the contract may be carried out. A larger engine will be put in, tbe building enlarged and a considerable aaount of new machinery installed. The fores of bands will be increased and the output of the factory will De more than double. The lawn swings have heretofore been manufactured io New York state, but Witherspoon Bros. & Co., are able to manufacture the Bwtngs at a less cost than tbey can be made in the North, and the owner of tbe patents accordingly made a con? tract with them to manufacture all swings for the Southern trade. A MASONIC BANQUET. j The Annual Supper at Spring Hill Lodge a Pleasant Event. The \nnual banquet of Spring Hill Lodge, A. F. M., wns nelQ on Wednesday evening last in the lodge room at Smithville. The lodge met ia regular communication that night with a large attendance of members and several visitors from other lodges present. The officers elected to serve during the en? suing Masonic year, and who had been in? stalled at the last meeting, entered upon the discbarge of their duties The supper tbat was spread io the lodge room was bountiful and in variety of good things for the inner man put to shame many a more pretentious and more forojal nacquet. Good cheer and good fellowship graced the occasion, and the visitors were made to feel as welcome and as much at borneas if they were regular attendants at Spring Hill. AU things considered the evening was a pleasant and aunpiciou8 occasion. Spring Hill Lodge bas done good work in tbe past and the future is filled with large possibilities of usefulness that the members bave tbe ability to grasp and utilize to tbe fullest extent, and it is their duty to do so for their own benefit asd for the credit and advancement of the craft. The editor was priviliged to attend the banquet, and for himself cac say that be spent a very pleasant evening, gaining in? struction and profit from what he saw and heiird, and he takes this opportunity to ex tead congratulations and best wishes for future prosperity of Spring Hill Lodge. Meteorological Eecord. The following is a report of observations of the weather taken at Stateburg, by Dr. W. W Anderson, for the past week, ending Jan. 9, 1898 : Temperature. SC 9 M c. 53 P 5* P* Condition. 46 59 61 56 58 81 69 '?6 34 47 41 43 43 56 36. 46.5 54. 48 5 50.5 62 62.5 SW SW s s s sw SW .00 Cfear. .00 .00 03 00 .00 .00 ?Cloudy Clear. Cloudy ?Cloudy .Cloudy Cloudy * Partly cloudy. The cold of the first of the week has been followed by rising temperature, and spring like weather, very favorable for beginning farm work. SHILOH LETTER. Shiloh, Jan. 14.-It is very warm thi? morning and seems as though Jack Frost has entirely gone to parts beyond onr lovely Southern clime. Bat no doubt be will soon make bis appearance again. Ocr people are making way for another crop, bat they all seem to be in great discouragement as the crop of the past year was short both ia price and production. But they will try again, as it is the only source by wbicb tbey have to get maiatainacce for support. Tobacco will be planted in this part on a larger scale than last year, and we trust Sum? ter will be prepared to handle it successfully. The health of cur commuoity is very good at present, and our Doctor T. R. McK?veen is having a large and comfortable residence built which will be an ornameat to oar va cinity and a comfort to bim and his family. Mr. W. Wherry Green bas returned from Florida, where he has been visiting bis broth? er, much improved ia health and gaye an se? conal of a mach enjoyed trip. 0. E. Notice to Pension Boards. ? The chairmen of township pension boards are requested to call on Capt. P. P. Gaillard for blanks, etc., prior to the 17tb instant. * i i - Take JOHNSON'S CHILL & FEVER MURDER AT BOYKINS. A Game of Cards the Cause. Boykins, Jan. 10--William Bre vard killed Middleton Loyd y ester da;/ on Mr. S. F. Boy ki n's place Both parties are negroes and it is supposed from testimony taken at the coroner's inquest last night, that they were gambling and got into a row. Br ?vard shot Loyd with a double bar? rel shotgun loaded with buckshot The load breaking the left arm aud entering the left side, five bullets go? ing: through the body. Brevard made his escape and up to the present time has not been captured. Johnson's Chill Jd Fever Tonic v Cares Fever In On?^Day. About 1,100 postoffices throughout country were assigned to the money order class on January 3. This makes approximately 25,000 post offices at which money orders may now be obtained or cashed. JOHNSON'S CHILL AMD FEVER TONIC Cures Fever In One Day. Cid ANGE THIS JL.AW. Editor Sumter Daily Item : "Io a multitude of counsel there ie' -mach thac is not wisdom ; tut som? ideas present themselves, that may 0. may Dot strike others favorably. 8< at the risk of being thought a fool, ot one hand, for ^riog advic< where it is not waotec or on tbe other for caeti?g pearls before beasts that wil tarn and recd you, according to thc standpoint or vizw of the critic, I offei the following through the medium o: your favor and your columos. The crime and condition of blood guiltiness-so widely and to such a de? gree prevailing, that it bas recently, ic concert, been conspicuously noticed, discussed, condemned nod deplored io the pulpit and by the press-is, 1 think, the result of oar application and practice (but not the theory) of govern* ment in this country. Oar fathers fled from oppression and injustice of the powers that were io thal place-which means wealth controlled by selfish and ambitions men-aod founded a government on the declara* tioo of a foundation principle, "thc right to life, liberty and the pursuit ol happiness." Year by year tbe varia? tion of our oompass has growo so great that it points to mammon as the star ol our guiding and worship ; and the par* sait or acquisition of wealth is thought to be what is meant by "happiness" io that declaration, and abstractly. Take a man's life-a few, a verv fe* dollars, perhaps 25 in some oases, will clear the blood-guilty one ! Bat touch bis property-and how different ! Lawe are made strong for protection of prop? erty, and in tbe interest and encourage' meet of wealth, and weak for promo? tion of iife. The first we should have done, and not leave the other uadooe. Your editorial of Deo. 23, which I quote, is the more immediate cause ol this article. It is needless to e\ that you are exactly right as far as you ex? press yourself, but your suggestion, it is proven in practice, will not work; and it is because of the impotence of courts that lynch law is so prvaleot. "What tbe State needs is not sermons to tbe church-going people on the sin of blood guiltiness, so much as a rigid and stern en forement of the law. There is far teo much consideration for tbe murderers in the courts, and the juries are too prone to recommend to mercy or ?et the crimioal go scott free when they richly merit the severest penalty the law permits. ?ducation and moral lectures are ex? cellent for the yonng and those who have not yet violated the law by taking human life, but tbe prompt and rigid enforcement of the law is the medicine for the criminals. The mur? derers require a treatment of bemp and not a course of lectures ; and the effect upon tbe crimioal classes would be much more last? ing.? When we know the cause of our troubles we must apply some adequate remedy if we would see them cease. Sermons and moralling do very weil in their way. They may be a little better for this purpose than "passing resolu? tions/1 but if we would see any improve? ment we must do something. Juries (that will try the oases) can hardly be expected to be composed of men who are oapable and will do their whole duty, while the rules and practice of courts continue as they are. Society instituted courts for its protection, bat those who live by the courts twist the laws and make the rules of courts pro? tect cri minais. Let us reform the court We cao hardly get worse results. Why should not the State employ a paid solicitor to defend, as well as one to prosecute ? lt would be in every way better for the eBdo of justice, and there would be no packing of juries, subornation of witnesses, quibbles of law and improper delays. Hired attor? neys would "not be io it" in the crimi? nal court, and very properly. If the Government undertakes to dispense jus? tice, ehe should see to it herself from all sides, that justioe is done and DO in? justice done to any of the parties at interest. It is oo place for interested, but for disinterested parties wheo we go to seek truth. We need not expect lawyers to favor or speak of this re? form, but society, if Dot satisfied with the way we are going, must look cut for itself ?od not for lawyers. Another reform that is suggested by the philosophy that led to this conclu? sion, is, repeal of all agricultural lieo laws. There are multitudes of con? siderations why this should be dooe. LieDS are not in tba inter?s;; of agri? culture but detrimental, and only in tbe interest of traders. All would be under better conditions without them. They increase the expenses of courts enormously-for what benefit? Well that traders may bold the fear of it be? fore their debtors Better have oo debtors, so unworthy, than that the State pay the cost of collecting bad debts and board aod olothe the debtor ! Absence of hen laws would do more to reduce I cottoc acreage and inorease its price than anything else attainable, or con? ceivable. Let farmers io all the cotton states consider this. Ic is ootton made by Hens that ruins the market and bene? fits no one so much as the great specu? lators. Lot us have reforms that are reforme-reforms ai; home and at the foundation. A. G. W. January 10, 1898. Indians Burned at the Stake for Murder of Mrs. Simmons. _ i Little Rock, Ark., Jao. 9.-Charred aod burr ed beyond all ali semblance of human beings the frames of Markus McGeisey and Palmer Simpson, the two Seminole Indians, who a few days ago murdered Mrs. James Simmons, are still resting in chains against the blackened trunk of an oak tree in the Seminole natioo, where no Friday night they met their death in tbe most awful manner conceivable at the bands of a mob. The flesh is burnt from the bcoee. The fingers and hands are burned from the frames and the ghastly skeletons, bereft of feet and ankles, stand on blackened bones ia the ashes on the ground. Every vestige of hair and flesh ts barned from the heads aod the clinched teeth of thc men show tbeir determination to endure their aw? ful punishment ia silence with which the Bed mea die. The place has been visited by many people since yesterday morning. Additional details of the horrible work of the mob were received here to? day. According to this information, the mob's work is not yet finished aod will only be completed wheo four more Indians have been dealtb with io the sams manner as were McGeisey aod Simpson. The citizens' posse was scouring the coan try for the four meo wheo the messenger left Maud, aod it is probable that at least part of the quartette have by this time paid the peoalty decreed by the maddened popu? lace. The orime which ?ed to the barning of the two meo was committed oo last Thursday. Markos McGeisey was the owner of some property. On his land lived a white family camed Simons. During the abseoce of the haebaod on Thursday, McGeisey went to the Sim* mons cabin aod asked for a driok of water. Mrs. Sim?os was at home with her four children. The Indiao "was giveo the watar aod he theo asked for a saddle. Oo beiog refused (he saddle McGeisey grabbed the^womao, who bad ber baby io ber arms, aod dragged her oct of the house. Wheo the woman attempted to roo away the Indian seized a Win? chester and dealt her a deadly blow oo the bead, orushiog the skull. The woman died instantly. The murdered .woman's husband did cot return home Thursday evening aod the childreo were unable to remove the body into the bouse from where it had fallen io the yard. The little ones stood up aod watched their mother's corpse until the bitter cold compelled them to relax their vigil aod seek shelter from the weather io the cabin. Duriog the oight the body was almost devoured by bogs. The oews of the murder spread rap? idly Friday oight aod the whole popu? lace for 20 miles around was aroused. About 20 Indians were arrested. The oldest child told the crowd that Mc? Geisey was the guilty man aod a posse of 20 determined men weet to arrest bim, Simpson was at McGeisey's home wheo the posse arrived, aod both were takeo ioto custody. A rope was pro? cured aod the prisoners were struog op by the occk. Oo belog let dowo sod given ao opportunity to talk both confessed to the orime aod named four others, who they declared were equally guilty. It developed that the Indians desired to get rid of certain white set? tlers aod that McGeisey had beeo hired to do the murder. Posses were at once sect io search of the other four Iodiane aod it was de? cided lo have a wholesale lyochiog as soon as they could he captured. As night came oo, however, aod the other foor were not captured, the citizens changed their plan aod determined to dispose of McGeisey aod Simpson without farther delay. The feeling against them wes so bitter that the crowd would cot be satisfied with the ordinary method of lynching aod it was voted to burn them at the stake. The victims were aeeordiogly ohaioed to a post tree. Feoce rails aod dry wood, was theo piled about them aod io a few min?tes the Indians were wrapped in roaring flames while the timbers crackled beneath their feet. Never a word did the Indians otter while being roasted alive They ap? parently saw that they were powerless to resist aod endured their death like stoics. The crowd was composed of oot over 30 meo, aod thc work was done in a quiet but thoroughly deter? mined manner. Posses continue the search for the other four Indians, aod it is very pro? bable that if oaptured they will be dealt with io a like maDoer. The gen? tleman fearing this information states that there are grave fears of ao out? break among the Indians, and that he believes bloodshed is certain to folllow. THE SEMINOLES AROUSED. St. Louis, Jao. 9.-A speoial to The Republio from Muskogee, I. T., says : AD alarming state of riot prevails io the Seminole natioo, and unless imme? diate steps are taken by the United States Authorities a bloody Indian up? rising may result. This resalta from the burning of tbe two Indians by the whites for the murder aod outrage of Mrs. Leard, January 12. Late to-oight Dr. C. P. Lioo, ohief physician of the Seminole nation, tele- i graphed to both Indian Agents Wis- f dom and Marshal Benet for assistance , io quelling the state of war that pre- , vails io the nation. He confirmed the f oews of the stated burnings, aod gave i the carnes of the sufferers. Lincoln Mo- \ Greasy aod Palmer Samson, twe young Seminoles. Both the Indians came from respect? able Seminole families, and their fear? ful death has roused their friends aod relatives to frenzy. Dr. Lion bas just arrived from the scene of the burning, and states that both bodies were burned and mutilated in a most horrible maoner and are un? recognizable. AU the authorities here recognize that the situation is nearer bordering upon a dangerous Indian uprising than any io recent years, aod are taking prompt meaeures to quell it. StNOSNHOr SW1 SMALLPOX SCOURGE. Gov. Eilerbe Hears Prom Dr. Evans on the Subject. Reports from Orangeburg disagree as to whether the disease io that city is small or chickenpox, bnt the gene? ral impression is that there is genuine smallpox io tbe city. Governor Ellerbe has received a let? ter from Dr. Evans in reference to the case io Beaufort county. The board of health sent Dr. Stewart of that county to investigate the case and he pronounces it a genuine case of small? pox. This negro was a student of the state college at Oraogeburg. Dr. Evans bas received a letter from Dr. Lowman of Orangebarg who says that there are four cases of chicken? pox which originated at the college. Ooe of the cases was that of a room? mate of the Beaufort student. Dr. Jeffords of Oraogeburg agrees with Dr. Lowman's diagnosis, bat Dr. Evans thinks that as the Beaufort case is undoubtedly smallpox that it would be best for Dr. Stewart to go there and investigate, which will be done. The doctor is an expert on the disease, hav? ing gone through an epidemic of it. The etate board of health has fur? nished him with sufficient virus to inoculate four or five hundred people and all who have been exposed to in? fection will be vaccinated.-Columbia Register. Johnson's Chill and Fe? vet Tonic is a ONE-DAY Cure. It cures the most stubborn case of Fever in 24 Hours. The Columbia Board of Health has quarantined against the Orangebarg negro colleges. * Mrs. Nack, who was convicted as an accomplice of Mardo Thorn in the morder of William Guldensuppe at Woodside, Long Island, bas been sentenced to fifteen years in Sing Sing. Ed Hayes was found dead io the road in the mountains of Greenville county a few days ago. He bad acted as guide for the revenue officers and met the usual fate. There will be a large increase in the tobacco acreage io Marion aod Horry counties this year and a corresponding reduction of the cotton crop. Why take Johnson's Chili & Fever Tonic? Because it cures the most stubborn case of Fever in ONE DA Y. The post office at Lake City was burned on Sunday. Both the post? master and bis assistant were absent at the time. It is reported in Washington that Collector Webster will appoint negro deputy revenue collectors in this state. Congressman King, of Utah, has returned from an extended tour in Cuba. He states in an interview that the horror of the sitution has not been fully told. The barn and stables of Capt. W. L. Clyburn, of Kershaw county, were burned on Friday morning before daylight Loss $800. A cyclone struck Morganfield, Ky , on Sunday morning. A num? ber of houses were demolished and one man was instantly killed The Stat? board of control author? ized the commissioner to pay $20, 000 on the State account to the school fund. This makes $70,000 paid ta the school fund. Gold deposits have been discover? ed in Labrador which are said to be scarcely less rich than those of the Klondike. Gold and cold go togeth? er in both of these great mining re? gions. A Horse Book Free. We have fi comber of Dr. Kendall's "Treat? ise on the Horse," for distribution to subscrib? ir?, as a premium to those vrho pay in ad rance. The book contains much valuable 3 formations including descriptions of diseases ind remedies for same. We will be glad to lave our subscribers call and get copies-free o all who pay up.