Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WA Hfl MS CHUTE". CAPKKA WRITES TO SOUTH CAR OLINA ELECTION MANAGERS. Sny* Tbai There ere Fee? Republican for Osaco hi This State He Asses thai the "Grand Old be Oleen a Square Deed In list Carolina la Use Malier of Vote Counting. Columbia, Oct. 16.?Hon. John G. Caper*, the member of the Republican national committee foe South Caroli? na, haa sent the following letter to Uta commissioner* of election for the Washington. D. C. Oct. 14. 1908. Commissioner of Election of South Carolina. My Dear Sir: Except In one or two of the lower counties of the State there are no accredited Republican nominees for office In South Carolina to disturb your local affairs in the i Mate While In the selection of com I salsaloner* of election for South Caro? lina the Republicans have bad no voice or choice. I hope and believe that In a spirit of fairness you will allow those who wish to vote a na? tional Republican ticket an opportu I nlty ander your direction as commis I sloner to east their votes for Mr. Taft aad have them counted. That is all the Republicans ask. Conditions which have prompte 1 many of our clttsena to resort to methods unnecessary to review no longer exist, and at this time a purely national proposition Is Involved. It would seem, therefore, that a spirit of absolute fairness and Justice should prevail, and I have confidence that you will see to It that we are given a square deal. I value as highly as you do the tra f dittoes and history of my State and my people, and there are hundred* of men In South Carolina who feel as do and yet who can see no earthly form of disloyalty In contributing through their baliot to a perpetuation v of the financial and Industrial pros? it parity of the whole country, which seems permanent only when a Repub? lican President and Republican Con? gress) are in power. The Panama Canal, certain features of protection, the great need of im? proving our fivers In the South, plead yto as to get for South Carolina some 'national standing and enjoy the re? sulting national Influence and assist? ance for the development of our great ?ureee. * Respectfully. John G. Capers, [ember Republican National Com Itee for South Carolina. IOHT IS DECLARED INSANE. ? He Man Charged With Ar Likely be Committed to the tile. Oct. 15 - -Application today before Probate Judge urln looking to the plac Wright, who Is In jail on n. In the hospital for d Jordan filed certlfl t is a lunatic and a jjffce asylum and the J. H. Lewis and Mr. too was to the same urln examined members at ^ m Jf I was not gesjossn. ?Z W . ~^^>B 'known that such steps would ha ? _ TLT*** though it wss generally ?tsisii ? ,w . - ,,lt* that there wat no othsr defense ? - - - of insanity. tnat T. I. Rogers. ftL * _ _ _. _ _ ?? the firm cf Townsend * Roanta, ? - ?-M's attor neys. went to Dar^^ ^ noon to confer with SoUsu^ It Is said that the cuds. 5**"' . _ ?St Insur? ance has been renouneei ^ ? .7. ^ l*?t the Insurance companies wnj ^ * Darlington. Oct. IS.?Attorney, reseating ZL P. Wright, em*^^ Bennettsvllle yesterday on the ckarai of attsmpting to burn his store, r*i<j n conference with Solicitor gp^rJ here today. ' Solicitor Spears refused to mt*? any concessions or enter Into agr?%. int. A. G. K1HKFNRALL SHOT. Fatally Wounded at Moore's station Near Spartaitburg, by F.lmorc Wright. Spartanburg. Oct. 1S.?A telephone meassge from Moore s Station, n f?'W miles x.?uMi of this city, says that El more Wright, a well known farmer In that section, shot and fatally wounded A. U Ktrkendall there late thin after? noon. The trouble Is said to have grown out of the arenrt of Ktrkendall a day or so ago on the charge of mak? ing Illicit liquor. It Is said Klrkendill shot at Wright yesterday. No arrests have been made. A Healthy Family. ?"Our whole family has enjoyed g.I health since we began using Dr. King's Kew Life Pills, three years ago" riys L a. Hartlet. of Rural Route 1, Oullford, Me. They cleanse and tone the system In a gentle way that does you good. SSc. at Slbert's Drug Store HOHEN CK TO LOSE CONVENT. Catholic Mission School toi be Moved to Sumter October 17. Florence, October 12.?The Mission School and Convent of St. Anothony's Catholic Church, of this city, is to be moved to Sumter, S. C, where it will be consolidated with St. Joseph's Aca? demy and made one large school and convent for the Catholic Church in Eastern Carolina. For some weeks past he matter has been under discussion among the prop? er officials of the Catholic Church, and only this week was it fully decided to take thhls step, which is for no other purpose than economy and having one school with ample teachers and Sisters to look after such an Institution. The report gained currency through one of the members of the denomin? ation In the city, and the writer called upon Father Charles DuBols Wood, the pastor In charge of St. An? thony's Church and Convent, to verify this report. Father Wood stated that "the report Is correct and I will leave Florence for Sumter on October* 17, and will cary along with me our faimly of Sisters and children who are in the school here/' Father Wod stated farther that "he regretted exceedingly to leave Flo? rence after his ten years' si vice here as pastor of St. Anthony's, where he has learned to love .the people of Florence, and whose people had shown by their many kindnesses and friend? liness toward him that he was esteem? ed and loved by Florentines." In going to Sumter Father Wood will become pastor of the Catholic Church at that place, and wil have as his assistant the Rev. C. Kennedy, who Is now acting pastor at Sumter. There are in the Florence Convent and Mission School seven or eight Sis? ters and about thirty children, all of whom have become very much at? tached to Florence, and regret that they are so soon to remove elsewhere. At Sumter Father Wood will have no little to do, as the first thing will be the erection of a large and ele? gant house of worship, and then thf enlargement of the convent and school at that place, the funds for which arc already In bank for this purpose, so that It will be only a short while be? fore the Catholics of Sumter will h*>. worshipping In a large, modern an! beautiful churc*h, of which there wil! be none prettier In the State, with the exception of the Cathedral at Charles? ton and possibly St Patrick's, of th< same city. Father Wood will continue to servo at. Anthony's at Florence, the church at Cheraw and the church at George? town as pastor, but his headquarters after the 18th will be at Sumter. Florence and Florentines are loath co give up the Catholic colony at this place and regret that the necessity has arisen for this step, which, it is hoped will only be a temporary one, and that they will soon see that there is "no place like Florence." THE MORSE TRIAL. Second Trial of New York Financier Develops two Unexpected Occur rences. New York, Oct. IS.?The first day of the trial of Charles W. Morse, the banker and promoter, who came to grief in the financial panic last year and Alfred H. Curtis, former presl dent of the National Bank of North America, which began today before Judge Hugh and a federal Jury, de veloped two surprises. First It was brought out that the Jury will be locked up each night under the guar of Deputy Jnlted States marshals next. It was revealed that some of the government's material witnesses have been under the surveillance of secret service men and that they will be closely watched. The lawyers for the defense said the procedure was without precedent and that it reflected upon the lawye for the defense. The trial Is expected to last for at least six weeks. At the trial today evidence of a pow ?r of attorney from Mr. Morse to his [secretary. Miss Katherlne Wilson^ em Powering her to sign checks, accept [Grafts ana handle his account In thr Atonal Bank of North America, w |lMro?uced. A check for $100,000 l^Gltea to the bank and charged ltn% account of Mr. Morse, was also lVut ?* evidence. D. DMAVMITRI DEAD. IW>lov*4 Q*ftdca Physician Pawos 1 *wav Suddenly. am*?n. Oct. ifi.?Dr. D. L. DeSau surr, nna A* ? . . . G?aden's oldest and n< beloved phv.i.. . . . J"ltt*n*?. died here about midnight I*** i, ? , , ^ n'fht. Dr. DcSsauHHure'rt death was van, Tr P*ja*pected, he having been well and ?v ~# ut , . ^*u* ?I? to the time of his demise. > The Immedlau cauae of his deith was edema of the iu The funeral will h? ft . * h?)kl at his late residence nt 10 o'oioew Q \ ,nff * ??tuVday morn A man of words artd"*^ ^ Is like a forden fu.i ZV" f1oed9 1 *sedn _^a Ditty. A man's folly ought to b* est secret.?Chiaese. " r*?t" CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE IS? SUES LIST OF LARGE CON? TRIBUTIONS. Committee Will Need $100,000 More to Cover Legitimate Expenses From Now On?Confident the People Will Respond. New York, Oct. 15.?The Demo? cratic national committee, through Treasurer Hermann Ridder, this morning gave out an extended state? ment of the contributions to the Dem? ocratic national campaign fund up to and including October 9, showing sums of over 100. The statement also shows receipts and disbursements as follows: Received from contributors of $100 and over, $90,712.33. Received from contributors under $100, $115,355.22. Amount left over from Denver con? vention fund, $42,500. Total. $248,567.55. Amount disbursed, $225,962.38. Balance on hand, $22,604.67. The statement, which is signed by National Chairman Mack and Treas? urer Ridder, says that 343 subscribers gave $100 or more, and the smaller sums were from 25 cents up. It adds: "The number of contributors to the national committee fund is estimated at about 60,000 people and about $100,000 of the whole amount con? tributed came from the Democratlo newspapers throughout the United States. "It will be noticed from the fore? going statement that the cash balance j Is about $22,000. Supplies contracted for and undelivered, circulation of lit? erature, the expense of headquarters In Chicago, New York and Denver, and the traveling and other expenses Incident to our speaking campaign now under way will make necessary an additional $100,000 to carry our campaign to a successful Issue. We are confident that the people, whom we are thus taking into our confi? dence, will supply us with this addi? tional sum and we earnestly urge a prompt and generous response to this appeal. "Subscriptions received of $100 or more will be published daily, begin? ning October 16." , i. INSURANCE TAX TEST CASE. Judge Memmlnger Reserves Decision in New, York Life's Suit Against the County. Abbeville, Oct. 15.?The case of the New York Life Insurance company against Abbeville county was argued here today. This case is the test suit brought by the insurance company be? cause of taxes being levied against them In the various counties In which they do business. Jas. H. Mclntosh of New York rep? resented the New York Life Insurance company. F. B. Gary represented Ab? beville county, and Attorney General Lyon appeared for the State. Argun ents were made by Messrs. Mtfntosb and Lyon. Judge Memmlnger reserved his de? cision until he had time to go fully into the case. Mr. T. M. Mordeca! of Charleston, who represents a number of Insurance companies, was present. A Card. ?This is to certify that all druglgsts are authorised to refund your money If Foley's Honey and Tar falls to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe cough and prevents pneumo? nia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine Is In a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Slbert's Drug Store. Wanted?The address of an artist who can paint the signs of the times. News that Cnstro is critically ill ut least possesses novelty. Usually he la critically well.?Philadelphia Ledger. Saved His Boy's Life. ?"My three year old boy was badly constipated, had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him two doses of Foley's Orlno Laxative and the next morning the fever was gone and he was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxative saved his life." A. Wolkush, Casimer, Wis. W. W. Si bert. It is easier for a camel to lose his hump than It Is for a man to discard a bad habit. ?Do not forget that De Witt's Lit? tle Early Risers are the best pills made. They are pleasant little pills that are easy to take and are prompt and gentle. We sell and recommend them. Sold by all druggists. Mary was a little cook. As green as Ireland's shore; But everywhere that Mary went The neighbors offered more. ?Don't bo deceived by Imitations of DeWitfs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. When you ask for De Witt's be sare to get it. The name is stamped on every box. There is just one orig? inal. It Is especially good for piles. We sell and recommend them. Sold by all druggists. _ Harold Gibson,* an aged and re spected citUsn of Gaffney, Is dead. Come to the Charleston Fall Festival. AND VISIT THE NAVY YARD With her large Battleship "TEXAS" and Torpedo Fleet in Port. Don't Forget the Dates NOVEMBER 16th to 21st, 1908. THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT THE CITY BY THE SEA. Wednesday "Shriners Day" Military Parade. - - Fantastic and Trades Display. v Fire Department Parade and Hose Reel Contest. Automobile Floral Parade. Foot Ball Game, Charleston vs. Savannah. Aquatic Carnival in Harbor. - Street Carnival. _____?BMHW^??MMBHMMMM______________________________________ ________ =X=m===== -:- Uw Rates on Railroads. Pineules For the Kidneys, Bladder and Rheumatism. RELIEVES 30 days' treatment for $1.00. Satisfaction O A I/" A ^l-IP* guaranteed or money refunded. JL_# JLzL x^-/ JLik. _CTL V-/ JL lJL_t GAMBLED ON MAN'S LIFE. CONVICTED MURDERER IN AI KEN GETS NEW TRIAL. Judge Wilson Sets Aside Verdict in Case of William Knox, Pound Guil? ty of Murdering Picken? Pennf on Ground That Two Jurors Resorted to Game of Chance In Order to Ar? rive at Conclusion. Aiken, Oct. 15.?William Knox, the convicted murderer of Plckens Penn, was this morning given a new trial by Judge Wilson, who heard the argu? ments for a new trial on the ground of Irregularity in the Jury room. Knox was convicted of murder last week in the Criminal Court, but he was not sentenced at that tVme in or? der that his counsel might be heard in a motion for a new trial. Last Sat? urday the defendant was called up to be sentenced, but the solicitor asked f"r a postponement until yesterday. The arguments were b^gun lute yes? terday afternoon and ended this morning by the Judge setting aside the verdict. The ground for the new trial Is most unusual. Affidavits were produced by Knox's counsel, Messrs. Henderson and Davis, Gunter and Gyles, from1 four of the Jurors who sat on the case. 1 These affidavits were in effect that ten 1 of the Jurymen stood for murder, without recommendation, and that two stood for murder .vith recommen? dation to the mercy of the Court, thus reducing the sentence to life imprison? ment. They could not arrive at a conclusion by reasoning the matter and resorted to the uncertain game of chance. It was proposed thtX two slips of paper, one marked "murder," which was to stand for no recommen? dation, and the other to be marked "mercy," to indicate a recommenda? tion for mercy, were to be placed in a hat and drawn for. This was agreed to and the slips were placed in the hat. It was agreed by the two that if the "murder" slip was drawn they would give In to the ten, and if the "mercy" slip was drawn the verdict should be guilty with a recommenda? tion to mercy. Fate was against Knox in the jury room and when the draw was made the "murder" slip was drawn out, and the verdict was accordingly signed and rendered to the Court. The defendant's counsel contended that this was gambling the life of the defendant away and could not have been their honest convictions, and was contrary to the law, and asked that the verdict be set aside. ?A salve good for anything where a salve can be used?that's DeWltt'i Carbolized Witch Haztl Salve. It ?leanses thoroughly, keeps the pores open and heals quickly. It Is good for inythlng where a salve is needed. It ?oo's and soothes and Is especially ?ood f<?r piles. We sell and recom? mend it. Sold by all druggists. ?Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs luickly, strenghtens the lungs and ex Dels colds. Get tho genuin?? in a yel ow package. W. W. Sibert. The baseball and local political eit jatlons have at least a Tiger hunt in :ommon.?New York M*11. Our Second Car of Horses and Mules will arrive Saturday, October 17th Gome and See Them. WAGONS AT COST We have entirely too many wagons and propose to sell them if we get as many dollars out of them as we have in them. m *m BUILDING MATERIAL Such as Lime, Cement, Lumber, Shingles, Laths, Hard Wall Plaster, Fire Brick, Roofing, Stove Flue, and sewer pipe, at wholesale and retail. Mail orders will have our special attention, and will be shipped the day they are received, No order too small and no order to big to receive the best attention we can give it: Yours very truly BOOTH-HARBY LIVE STOCK CO. Consolidation of, and successors to Booth Live Stock Co and A. D. Harby. T5he Farmers Baa\k aund Trust Co. YS prepared to make loans to it's Farmer ? Friends on cotton stored in Ware? house, -i- -:- -:- -: Ask The Farmers of Sumter and adjoining counties what we have done for them in the nineteen years of our existence. As agricul Sture is the mainstay of business in this part of the country, we have always endeavored to assist the farmer in every le flj gitimate way and will continue to pursue this policy. SWhen you sell your cotton make this bank your de? pository and get in line for any assistance you may need another year. I The Bank qf Sumter. aaaaaaaaasaaa?aaasaaa?aaa$aaa NEW HARDWARE STORE SUMTER HARDWARE COMPANY, NO. 1 NOHT1I MAIN STREET. Well assorted stock of General Hardware and House Furnishings?Everything New?No Old Stock. Quality of goods guaranteed and Prices are Right, a trial order will Convince you. E. S. DesCHAMPS, Manager. ?