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THE MONEY CRAZE. The money craze, or tendency to commercialize the ideal, is found in all walks of life. Xever before were so many clergymen, especially young clergymen, leaving the pulpit to go into business. The great com? mercial prizes are so temtping that their own pitiful salaries look con? temptible in comparison. There are clergymen in the American pulpit preaching for a few hundred dollars a year who know perfectly well ,and everybody else knows, too, that they could make many times as much money in business careers. Many of them do not see why they should not become rich and powerful. They do not understand why using this money making capacity is not as legitimate for them as for others. In other words, there is a powerful temptation today for a clergyman to turn his creative faculties into money making channels. Many of our lawyers are looking for big fees rather than for great legal acumen or high standing at the bar. They know that lawyers are en- j vied today not so much as members of a great and learned profession, up? holders of the majesty and justice of the law, as because many of them make a great deal of money from their practice. They know, too, that they are ranked by fellow lawyers largely1 in proportion to their ability to get big fees. It is well known that some of the men who get enorm? ous fees and become millionaires are hot great lawyers at *11 and have nothing like the legal ability of oth? ers who are not paid a quarter of their fees. What is his practice worth? seems to be the question by which to measure a lawyer's stand? ing in the minds of most people. Physicians and surgeons are meas? ured in much the same way. How often we hear it said: "Why, that physician has a practice, of $25,000 a year.'" Sometimes the sum named is twice or thrice as great. Just as if this was the measure of a physician's usefulness! Of course in a sense, getting enormous fees is some proof of his ability, but it is not the best evidence of a man's real service to the world. Many authors today do not seem to think so much of putting immorality into their compositions-of writing books which shall Uve through all time-as of earning the largest amount of money with their pens. Few modern writers would spend years upon a tiny bit of composition or exchange their lives for a few immortal verses or a single book that the world would not let die. Success. CARNEGIE GIFTS. Columbus, Ohio, Aas:. 23.-A de? cision handed dowu by the Circuit Court of Lebanon annuls all the con? dition gifts for libraries in Ohio made by Andrew Carnegie. In all his gifts Carnegie has required that the city benefitted sball guarantee a given sum in perpetuity for the maintenance of the library! Taxpayers at Lebanon, .where a Carnegie library was to be established,sued to enjoin the Council from making the contract with Carne? gie to furnish the sum of SI,OOO per year to support the librarv The Cir? cuit Court upheld the injunction. The Carnegie Library Trustees will appeal the case to the Supreme Court. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Tbs Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of An appreciation of the extraordinary ramifications of the trolley in these days may be gleaned from a new guide published in Boston, which covers about 1.200 miles of electric lines rad? iating from the Hub and connecting therewith. Danger in Delay. Kidney Diseases are Too Dan? gerous for Sumter People ? to Neglect. The zreat danmor of kidney troubles is that they ?et a ?rm hold before the sufferer rec? ognizes them. Health is gradualh under? mined. Backache, headache, nervousness, lameness, soreness, lumbago, urinary trou? bles, dropsy, diabetes and Bright's disease follow in merciless succession. Don't neg? lect your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the certain and safe remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills, which has cured people riirht here in Sumter. B. A. Betts, well-known furnier, living two miles north east of Sumter, says: "I believe Doan's Kidney Pills which I procured at Dr. A. J. China's drug store are a good kidney remedy. For a number <>f years I had a hard time with my back and every cold I caught settled in my back and the pain felt just like rheumatism and would just lay me up. I could not sit for any length of time in one position or attempt to turn over in bed with? out the sharp painstrikingrae and makins:me yell riirht out and I had to take hold of some? thing to support me whet! T got OUt of oed. The kidney secretions were irregular, un? natural arid at night too frequent in action. I used lots o? remedies and took doctors medicine but was just tbe same after I used them as before. ? was told about Doan's Kid? ney Wils curing other people so I went and trot them. 1 ?iey hc-lped me immediately and since then tbe pain bas left me. my back Ls strong and the kidney secretions do not both? er me. My health is greatly improved in every way and I give Doan's Kidney Pilis the credfct" For sale hy ail dealers. Price. .V) cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. X. Y.. sole agents for thc United States. "Remember the nam< -Doan's-and take no other. 36 BLOWING GROCK REVISITED. A Sumter Visitor Tells of the Changes Noted Since His Last Visit. Blowing Rockk, X. C., Aug.22. After a somewhat tedious journey your correspondent arrived safe on last Friday afternoon at Blowing Rock, X. C. The weather at that time was anything but pleasant, and overcoats were in demand, but now all the disagreeable features of the weather have disappeared, and old Sol is out again in all his glory and summer clothing is comfortable. This is a beautiful August day here, not too hot and yet not too cold. The atmosphere is ^delightful and light. My appetite has returned to me in full force and the way I make those chicken pies disappear is a caution. The fare is good and prices reasona? ble. Prices at the hotels and first class boarding houses run from six to twelve dollars a week according to location of room. Tour correspond? ent has not been here since nineteen years ago. This summer resort was only in its infancy at that time. There has been many changes for the betteer since then. Three fine, mod? ern hotels. The first you come to is the Green Park, the next is the Skyland hotel, and the third is the Blowing Rock hotel. All finely fur? nished, with handsome shady grounds and perfect walks. Then there aro numerous fine boarding houses to suit the fancy of the most fastidious. Also there are several nice stores, well stocked. A new bank is in full 1 blast, started by two enterprising j young men from abroad. This is I quite a convenience for visitors as they can get checks cashed. The postoffice is also a money order office. But strange to say there is no express office. Everything is hauled here up the mountains, twenty-one miles from Lenoir. But this state of affairs won't be in vogue very long, as they are now building a continuation of the Chester and Lenoir road to with? in about four miles of Bowing Rock. About fourteen miles of it is already built and operated for grading pur? poses. I am told that the railroad company say they will be ready to operate it for the benefit of the trav? eling public by next spring. Then this health-giving mountain resort will be on a big boom, when people can reach it without so much staging. Though in any case the scenery ls enchanting and one's eyes never tire of it. When the fog does not inter? vene all the high pinacles can be seen, such as Grandfather mountain. Mount Mitchell, Smoky mountain, and many others of great interest. Then Blowing Rock proper is of it? self a curiosity. At times the strong current of air that comes blowing up this monstrous funnel in the rocks is said to be strong enough to blow back to the surface a man's hat. A few years ago (so the story goes) a young visitor with perhaps more money than brains, undertook to pitch his sweetheart into the awful cavern to see if the strong current would bring her back to him. But just at the nick of time he was overpowered and j restrained from carrying out his diabolical and foolish act by some gentlemen who were* fortunately j standing by at the time. I regret exceedingly that I could not be at home to hear Dr. C. C. Brown's lecture on his travels in Europe, as I am sure they were in? teresting, especially to me, what he had to say about my beloved native land. When the doctor kindly wrote me from Ireland, he gave me such a glowing description of it that it fair? ly made my mouth water to see the dear old spot once more. I am con? fident that the doctor had that very thing in view when he wrote me, he is so mischievous. But the doctor j never dreamed that I would so soon j have an opportunity to retaliate on him. Perhaps he don't know that I am now, at this writing, rive thous? and five hundred feet nearer to heaven than he is 'And should a whirlwind waft me to St. Peter's gate I will record the doctor's name upon the slate. T will plead with Peter not to turn him down As I am sure the doctor deserves a crown." I had tho pleasure of meeting our j one time citizen, the Rev. John Ker? shaw. He is taking his vacation up 1 I here. He is looking fairly well, and is as affable as evo.'-. I also met Mr. A. B. Stuckey and Mr. H. W. Hood and their families. They came up here the entire distance from Sumter in three wagons. They tell me that owing to the very rainy and cold spell which they ran into they did not find that mode of coming here as satisfactory as they anticipated. They got stuck in the mud a fer; times, but not in such a helpless condition ?is one of the Sumter gentlemen did who undertook to go to Hendersonville in his motor car. and finally went home on the tr;;in. G. W. R. Frank Stewart, an employe of the Lancaster cotton mill, was killed by lightning on Wednesdav afternoon: finger Mark orTrade Mark* Common crackers and wafers-fingered from the time they leave the bakery until you get them in a paper bag or the Biscuit, Crackers and Wafers baked by the NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY and packed in a pack? age with all their oven flavor, delicious freshness and high quality ? Which hill YOU habe ? If you want to answer this question once and for all, try a package of either of the three delights mentioned below: Social Tea Biscuit Jost the thing to offer with an afternoon cup of tea-or chocolate - or coffee. In fact, they're good to eat most any time just for the pleasure of it. Sweet and slightly flavored with vanilla. Butter Thin Biscuit A crisp, light, dessert bis? cuit, rich and satisfying, served as something out of the ordinary. If you really want a biscuit that's partie* ularly nice, try a package. Graham Crackers So different from the ordi? nary Graham Crackers different in baking-differ ent in flavor-different in packing. More palatable -more satisfying-more nutritious. Made of the Surest Graham flour and aked in a manner that only the National Biscuit Company knows. Ever after you will be guided by the In-er-seal Trade Mark in red and white, on each end of a package, whenever and wherever you buy Biscuit, Crackers and Wafers. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY too. ti j^^^M^^WM^^^Wl^Mii RICHARD L MAXXIXGS POSITION He Defines His Attitude on the Liquor Question. From the Daily Item Aug. 24. Senator Richard L Manning, who is generally regarded as the strongest of the men prominently mentioned as candidates for governor, gave out the following statement last night, in which his position on the much discussed dispensary issue is clearly denned: "A number of articles have appeared in the newspapers calling on those who are sj^oken of as probable candi? dates for governor in the Democratic primary next year to express them? selves on the question which is now agitating the public mind, namely, the liquor question. ? "As one of those referred to, I de? sire to say that I have no hesitation in stating my position on this ques? tion. In doing so I have no desire to precipitate the campaign at this time, for although I have frequently been mentioned as a candidate for governor. I have LOL up to this 'ht\e posi'?voiv decided i<> be a candi?'t'o, and m now slating my position . n the liquor rquestion. I do not commit i" y.-v!? tr. ent-r the race. I do 'iL A*, merely to ;:;-vent the idea be? ing C???.raed :ii the public mind ilur ; am wa ;i'ig to cee which way ;b?' tW tums before elating my attit-u1? thereto. "In my opinion, a grave condition confronts our people, and its practical and wise solution should be of para? mount importance to the political as? pirations of any man. or sut of men. Irrespective of any candidacy, I feel that it is the duty of every citizen who realizes the responsibilities of citizenship to do his part in bringing about the wisest and best solution of the liquor question, to put aside pr?? judice, to put aside politics and every other consideration, save the earnest desire to bring about that condition which will promote temperance, and straightforward, honest conduct and morality, and will minimize the evils of liquor. "it is inevitable that differences of opinion will exist as to the way to ac? complish this end even among those who are earnestly and honestly striv? ing alter the same object. I respect j the position of the prohibitionist who believes that prohibition can bo effoe tive in South Carolina. J admit that : there has been a growing tendency t > curtail drink, and the time may come when the tone of our people will !><> educated up to such a degree of self- ? discipline, self-restraint, and respect for lav.- that a prohibitory law against the use or sale of liquor may be enforced i-n South Carolina. "But the time has come when tho people of the State will no longer sub? mit to a continuance of the mal-ad ministration of the dispensary law this condition has become intolerable. The dispensary must be purged, and every act of administration contrary to its purpose of restricting the sale of liquor must be corrected, the officei or employe responsible therefor pun? ished, and every taint of wrong-doing wiped out. "The issue in South Carolina is dis? pensary or prohibition; this does not mean that the issue must be 'dispen sary-as-it-is' or 'prohibition,' but 'dispensary amended and honestely administered,' or 'prohibition.' "A bill will be introduced at the coming session of the legislature which will, if adopted, so change the dispensary law that it will be dis? tinctly a law to restrict and curtail the use of liquor-will make the pro? hibitive features of the law promin? ent and imperative, permit the sale cf liquor only under conditions that will reduce the evils to a minimum, and subordinate the profit feature of the law. This bill will also make the salaries of dispensers and employes absolutely independent of the amount of sales, and will throw every possi? ble safeguard around the purchase of liquor to prevent bribery and corrup ton. and will endeavor to correct such defects and eliminate such abuses as the work of the investigating commit? tee may revea:, and will make such other changes as may be deemed best. "I believe that such a law can an 1 will be a great step toward reducing the evils of liquor; that it can be made effective and that it will not interfere with other functions of gov? ernment. .'With such a law. the issue would be 'dispensary law so amended,' or 'prohibition.' On this issue I would stand for tin- dispensary law si amended; but I do not stand for the dispensary as it is. Richard T. Manning. Fiendish Suffering ls r?fi< n caused by sores, ulcers and cancers, that eat away your skin. Wm. Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich., says: "1 have used Bueklen's Arnica Salve, for ulcers, sores and cancers, lt is the best healing dressing I ever found." Soothes and heals cuts, burns and scalds. 25c. at all drug? gists; gu: -rani'. . cl EXPELLED FROM NAVY. Russian Officers Who Surrendered to Japan to Be Disgraced. London, Aug. 25.-The correspond? ent of the Exchangge Telegraph Company, at St. Petersburg, wires that he has learned on good authority that all the officers of Rear Admiral Xebogatoff's squadron who were con? cerned in the surrender of their ves? sels to the Japanese in the great naval battle of the Sea of Japan, will be ex? pelled from the navy. Soothing and Cooling. *The salve that heals without a scar is Dewitt's Witch Hazel. No remedy effects such speedy relief. It draws out inflammation, sooths, cools and heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A sure cure for Piles and skin dis? eases. Dewitt's is the only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of coun? terfeits, they are dangerous. Sold by all druggists. The owner of a house in a London suburb altered the number 13 to 12A. The borough authorities objected and, though he pleaded that he could not let a house numbered 13, they made h;m replace the 13 on the door. The Only Way. *There is no way to maintain the health and strength of mind and body except by nourishment. There is no way to nourish except through the stomach. The stomach must be kept healthy, pure and sweet or the strength will let down and disease will set up. No appetite, less of strength. nervousness. headache, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, rifling, indigestion, dyspepsia and ali stomach troubles that are curable are quickly cured by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Kodol digests what you eat and strengthens the whole digestive apparatus. Sold by all druggists. A TERRIFIED WIFE. Fleeing From the Wrath of the Hus? band She Convicted. Indianapolis, Ind., Auer. 23.-Flee? ing 'rom the wrath of a convict hus? band who vviil be released from prison next week, Mrs. Matti..' Nuckles, a eray-haired woman of ?J, appealed to the charity organizations here today, for funds to take her and I er three children to the home of relatives in the northern part of the state. ??Irs. Nuckles.?s husband is now com- I pletiog a t< r. year s. nt? ree in the Ken tucky i\ uitentiary. He was found guilty oi assaulting one of their cnil- ! drt-n. arni she was th. main witness j as'airis: him. Be served notice on her! I efore be went to prison that he would kill her when released. ^ { Dangerous and Uncerrain. ?For sunburn, tetter and ail skin; and scalp diseases, De Witt's Witco. Hazel Salve has no equal. It is a cer? tain cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. It will draw the fire out of a burn and heal with? out leaving a scar. Boils, old sores, carbuncles, etc., are quickly cured by the use of the genuine Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Accept no sub? stitute as they are often dangerous and uncertain. Sold by all druggists. Barn and Horse Destroyed. During the electric storm which oc? curred at Oswego on Wednesday after? noon the barn of Mr. J. R. Bracey was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. A horse that was in the building was also consumed by tha flames. Public is Aroused. The public is aroused to a knowl? edge of the curative merits of that great medicinal tonic, Electric Bit? ters, for sick stomach, liver and kid? neys. Mary H. Walters, of 546 St. Clair avenue, Columbus, O., writes: "For several months I '.vas given up to die. I had fever and ague, my nerves were wrecked; I could not sleep, and my stomach was so weak? rom useless doctors' drugs, that I could not eat. Soon after beginning to take Electric Bitters, I obtained relief, and in a short time I was en? tirely cured." Guaranteed at all druggists; price 50c. - m ??>? mm Manchuria wheat is said to be supe? rior in quality to Canadian wheat, but the most promising enterprise in Man? churia will be tiie planting of beets for the manufacture of sugar. The Manchurian climate is similar to the. German, so the raising of beets is quite as feasible there as in Germany. Biliousness and Sick Headache quickly cured by ORINO Laxative Fruit Syrup as it sweetens and tones up the stomach and acts as a gentle stimulant on the liver and bowels, ft will positive* ly cure chronic constipation. ORINO dears the complex? ion of pimples and blotches. Refuse substitutes. Price 50o? DURANT'S PHARMACY.