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mmm um cibwet. MKYHODIKs WORKING OVER HUB OH cabinet in*11.i> na The Many Lists Published It m a fact Thal Mr. Taft Han Not Yet to Select Ills Political Fam Washington. Nov. 12.?When you complete Hat? of the Cabinet itch will go Into office with Presl st-eloct Taft on March 4 next, you n't have to believe It. Even If the able Mr. Taft were disposed to al th? enthusiastic Journlllsts to re him of the task of Cabinet mak all the list* cannot be correct. he Mr. Taft's volunteer aealstanta unable to agiee among; them Am a matter of fact Mr. Tart has 4 himself aerlouitly undertaken the a of constructing a Cabinet and it going to until he gets well rested the labors of the campaign, for last-making la about as complex earns! perplexing a task as mortal man enrer tackled. Mr. Taft may have ?teatatlvely picked two or three men lav certain portfolios, but beyond that ~ess has not gone. It will be recalled that a week ago sjB the Cabinet lists had Ellhu Root oast their head aa Secretary of State, it seema assured that Root will be oonator from New York to sue Platt, so Mr. Taft Is under the ity of flpdlng another for the dershtp. That task alone Is ajh to engage sny man's thought asrtwee-n now end March 4. Picking ^Bss successor in the Csblnet of Root Is srelnsj to furnish man-rial for a lot of ilatlon. but It Is better than an money bet that when the choice becomes known he will be a the volunteer Cabinet makers not thought of. There are two members of the pres eet Cabinet who are certain to re la as Taft advisers, at least for a One Is James R. Qarfleld. Sec of the Interior, who has been of Taft * closest friends snd earnest supporters, and the oth? er ss James Wilson. Secretary of Ag ataaUure. who by holding over a few iths Into the Taft administration eclipse all previous records for Inuous Cabinet service, Albert flatlet In hsvlng been Secretary of the 1*j sesery under Presidents Jefferson Madison for twelve years and two iths. Mr. Wilson Is ambitious to the Qatlatln record and as tho lent-Elect holds him In high es It Is not to be supposed for a inte thst he would deny the Sec thls privilege. Whether he continue longer st the head of the mltural Department depends up* ess Taft's pleasure and the stats of ?n s health, which Is not at all It Is not likely Mr. Gsrfleld I taenre long In Taft's Cabinet, ss the ambitious for a foreign diplomatic and Tsft Is willing to gratify that itlon As a son of s former Amer Presldent. Mr. Qarfleld would be iij welcomed at any of the courts ?urope. even though he Is not of tho wealth necessary to a splurge. Aside from Qarfleld and Wilson, no ?e knows whether sny member >f present Roosevelt Cabinet will itlaue under Tart, though conshter ? pressure Is being brought to tr to keep Oeorge B. Cortelyou at i head of the Treasury. practical certainty that Secre Root will be elected Senator to >d Platt Is a striking demonstra of the change that has come the spirit of Republican politics la the Empire State. As evidence a man of Root's eminent fitness the Renate could not have been -elected a few years sgo It la only nec? essary to remember thst Platt and iw were elected. For more than dosen years New York, the most ONLY ONE "BEST." I*roplo Give Credit Where Credit U Due. People of Sumter. who suffer with anew kidneys ami had backs want a kidney remedy that can be depended ?aeon. The best Is Doan's Kidney Pills, a medicine for the kidneys only, anal? from pure roots and herbs, and the only one that Is backed by OUfOa J* Sumter. Here's Sumter testi? mony: V R May. living at 115 E. Liberty atreet. Sumter. S. C. aaya: "Doan's latdney IMIls prove more beneficial to one Jhsn anything I had previously n*ed Two years ago I Injured my hark and as a result my kldiie? s bothered me a great deal M> baek eanhed severely snd 1 had xueh paired through my loin* that I could hardly ssove. I used prescriptions and llnl snents an i tried several othoi remedies hat did itt raeerva roHat My ki?i srjn were very Irregular, and the se SWetloti- contain, d i dark -ellment. I eouid not reel a/ell nights, an l if I attempted to lift anything Bhara pains would shoot through my baea and kHfll Since I a ? I Doan's Kid ney plna procured al China's Drug gtore. the hachaches and l <M ems** iiave hII db cleared, my bach Is sarong, and better In every way and ] feel nifty per cent, better an I It Iflvee me pie mure to gfVi I MJUl'f Kid isty PUN my andorsement " r sale by all dealers Price f.0 Ss<ats. Foster-Mllhurn <'o . huflslo, |4ew York, sole sgents for the I'nJted I tUt re. Remember the name*?Doan's-?and lake no oth No. 7 2. populous Stato In the Union, has been of insignificant influence in the na? tion's highest legislative body. Men were selected for the Senate as they were selected for other offices, because It suited the plans of the bosses that they should be. And It la rather poetic justice that Roosevelt, who was side-tracked to the vice presidency because as gov? ernor he did not fit in with the plans of the bosses, should have been 30 largely Instrumental In bringing about the new order of things. It is said that eight years ago when that con? vention at Philadelphia nominated Roosevelt for Vice President "Tom" Platt rubbed his hands in glee, a re? markable demonstration of satisfac? tion for Platt to make. Roosevelt ever since has been a thorn In Platt's side and now the men who succeed? ed Platt in the business of bossing New York politics are coming to Roosevelt t:> learn who they shall elect to the Senate to succeed Platt. The organisation would not have renoml nated Oov. Hughes had It not been for the potent Influence of Roosevelt. They would like now to select one of their own members for the Senate, but ths influence of Roosevelt is still potent, even If he is keeping "hands off," to borrow from the White House version of his attitude. ess Ohio Republicans coming to Wash? ington bring word of the ugliest kind of a aenstorial fight in the Buckeye State. There are now more than a dosen active receptive candidates for Senator Fc raker's toga, and the num? ber is likely to be increased by the end of the year. According to information received here Senator Foraker occupies a great deal more commanding position than had been conceded him. The Re? publicans have a majority on joint ballot In the legislature of about 30. It is declared that 40 Republican members will stand by Foraker through thick and thin. If this is true It means that while Foraker may not be able to secure reelection for himself he can prevent the election of any man personally objectlonally to him. This would eliminate Theodore Furton, the Cleveland Congressman, and a number of others who have In? curred Foraker's enmity. \ Oov. Harris, who was defeated for reelection. Is regarded by many as a likely compromise candidate if it should develop that none of the leaders could carry off the prise. It Is morally certain that the legislature will not adjourn without electing a senator, as it would afford too Inviting an opening for the opposition. Among the many conflicting stories coming out of Ohio Is that Senator Fo? raker may be reelected with the aid of the Democratic votes. It is declar? ed he has an understanding with Gov? ernor-elect Harmon and other Demo? cratic leaders snd that if Foraker can hold a sufficient number of Republi? cans in line will eventually get the full Democratic vote. Though this story comes from a high source it will have to be taken with allowances, a* It Is difficult to see how such a course could be aonything but disastrous Ij the Democrats. CASTRO READY FOR HOLLAND. Mountain Artillery eo Placed as to Prevent I*ndUng from War b.i.p*. Caracas, Surday, Nov. I,?With th; placing In position iast week of mou tain artillery at various strategic pos. tions about Lafuaira. so as to p. even' any attempted landing from Holland'? war ships of they come to eVnezuela with hostile Intent, President Castro haa now completed his preparations for the defence of Venezuela's princi? pal seaport an I gateway to Caracas. N?>t only have the Venezuelan army and navy made preparations for a blockade, but the merchants of both Laguatra and Caracas have prepared themselves for It. Yesterday all of the salt In l^agualra was purchased by I prominent politician, and the entire stock of the flour mill was acquired by Influential Interests, Unusually large Importaltions of rice and other provisions have been lecclved from Kurope by the principal importers, who instructed their Kuropean con? nection* to make heavy shipments if they were convinced, after making In? vestigation, that Ho'land means busi? ness. The merchants of Lacrualra received their areuteet shock, when ,on Wed nt'Miiiy. Um ooHootof <?r en atoms issued an order to the merchants that by the ".1st, th- date set by the Netherlands government for revocation of Castro's 11 inshlpmont dseree, they would bt 00m pel led to remove all their mar? b hand lea from Ins otistom bouse ami ill thS duties by that date. BtSg? nation in all lines of trade has been th-' result of thi present uncertainty and grant lossei a/Ill develop during the period of ? xp? et iney. M? inwhile President Castro Is W SIM h delicate health SI to can-" nppre henston t.? hfs frlendi and physicians. Sick If, n.Ia< he. ?Thin d harassing disease result! from a dlsor lew 1 < ondltlon of the stomach, and car? i>. eure i by taking Chambertaln'i stomach and Liver Tablets. Cet a free sample at any drug store and try it. A TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. An Appreciative Sketch of the Rev. Dr. Janice McDowell. To the Editor of The News and Cou? rier: Thl subject of this sketch, the Rev. James McDowell, D. D., former pastor of the Manning Presbyterian church, conducted services Sunday, November 1, and as he is preparing to undergo a very serious operation at the John Hopkins hospital, of Balti? more, it was evidenced to the large circle of people, men, women and children, assembled in the beautiful edfice that it was in the nature of a farewell sermon, and his discern se was listened to with sincere and heartfelt attention, for it was to many of them present like a "leaf from the past." His text was from First Epistle Gen? eral of John, 2.28: "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He shall appear we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." In his introductory remarks prior to the sermon he explained why the apostle addressed his hearers as "little children." The apostle was then about 90 years of age and the oldest living Christian at that time, and the only surviving and oldest Christian of the twelve apostles. The expression, "little children," im? plied endearment as well as parental authority, and it seemed particularly applicable for the Rev. Mr. McDowell to use the expression in addressing the congregation, as it was composed largely of the children of thoi, i to whom he had ministered half a cen? tury ago. The lermon that followed was divid? ed into four topics suggestive of the text, dwelling particularly upca the abiding in the church and the reward. It was a solemn, touching, sincere and earnest appeal, and great feeling was manifested and tears welled up in many eyes as they thought that this "good and faithful servant of God ' had joined them in wediock, chirsten ed their offspring and, alas, In many Instances, stood at the bed of their children and administered the sacra? ments of their church to those fast passing to the great unknown. Truly through many years had he with pa? tience and loving care taught them the glory of God and showed them their errors and inconsistencies. Truly he had "Taught them all the mercy, for he showed them all the sin. For though their lamps were lighted late there's One will let them In, And that good man, the clergyman, had told them words of peace." There was also delivered another sermon at night, in which the follow? ing workers in the vineyard of the Lord participated: The Revs. C. A. Blanchard, Clarendon Biptlst church; D. A. Phillips, Manning Methodist church, and A. R. Woodson, of the Manning Presbyterian church. The Rev. James McDowell, D. D. was born in Georgetown, S. C, in the year 1832. Graduated at South Caro? lina University In 1853 and at Colum? bia Seminary In 1856. Soon after he married Miss Mary Wltherspoon, ol bumter, and was called as aslsstant pastor of Dr. Smyth's Second Presby? terian church, of Charleston. Was there only a few months when he was tiled to the pastorate of Clarendon < 1 Harmony churches, of Clarendon i >>.:i:t- When the town of Manning was 1 oca.? 0 ihebe two churches united, turn l?g Hani Presbyterian, of which ! 0 was p? ? :ntll 1900, ex? cept du uny War iaetween the States, w her. >e ?*as chaplain of the 6th E. C. I -.lUieni, known as "The Palmetto .k hJi yshooters." Serving un? der that peerless soldier and gentle? man, Gen. Robert E. Lac, Army of Northern Virginia , surrendered with him at Appomattox. He was a com? rade Of that reverend gentleman, Dun lop, kown for his unconventionally and as the "Fighting Parson." By his first marriage he has three children, Dr. James McDowell, an ex? cellent physician and a true type of the southern gentleman, now residing at Yorkvllle, and two daughters, wlVOS Of the Hon. Mitchell Scab- > >'.;. ..f Bdl sto island, a large '<? i prominent farmer and former men i" bf th 1 general assembly from Charleston County and a gentlcrr i universally esteemed for his i ?. noble qualities, ami of the it? Varies Itlchard*, of the North Car< ..na Presbyterian Pres? bytery, i*tte in life he wedded th it sweet character, Miss Belle Laohlcotte, ol Georgetown, who preceded him to the Throne of God a f?..\v years an??, she was a worthy helpmate to this gentle and pure divine, and her loss was a heavy blow, as she, by her noble and ?ndearlng qualities, had given him aid and consolation and support in his d< - dining years but he bore this affliction with patient resignation, knowing is he had preached often ad often, that "Cod doeth all things well." There m re no children from this marriage. Kar brothers an- Capt. Prank and Mr. St. Julian Lnchlcotte, of Qeorgetwon County, and Mr, Laohlcotte, well known in commercial life of Columbia. The honorary degree of doctor of dl? vlnlty was conferred upon Mr. Mo Dowell by Davidson college. Since leaving Manning Presbyterian church he has served two of the larg? est country churches in Harmony Presbytery?Midway and Bethel. Ow? ing to failing health he has resigned as pastor of these churches, and after spending a short time with dear and devoted friends has repaired to the homes of his children, and will go to Baltimore after these visits are ter? minated. And now a word in closing. "God in His infinite mercy" will spare this splendid servant of God, who, as "man, minister and gentleman," has never proven recreant to the trust re? posed In him, and the wish is express? ed by all, irrespective of creed, that his life will be spared for many years and allow him to "go about doing good." The preparation of this communica? tion has been a labor of love, for this writer, who, though one in whose veins courses I only the Abrahamic blood, still, with all possible liberality to all creeds, although he is a "Jew of Jews," he can still give utterance in all fairness to one who bears "the grand old name of gentleman." A Son of Abraham. Manning, Nov. 0, 1908. City Editor Latlian. Mr. Robert Lathan has been ap? pointed City Editor of the News and Courier to succeed Mr. George Hoyt Smith, who was for many years con? nected with the newspaper. Mr. Lath? an is especially fitted for this impor? tant position, and, in our opinion, is one otfhe most promising of the younger newspaper men In the South, j He comes by his gift of writing good, strong English naturally, his father. Rev. Dr. Robert Lathan, having achieved distinction In the literary as well as the theological field. For a considerable time private sec? retary of Mr. N. G. Gonzales, the la? mented editor of the Columbia State, afterwards official stenographer of the third judicial circuit, and for the last three years the very capable State news editor of The News and Courier, he has proved his trustworthliness in a way that has commanded the appre? ciation of his associates and the intel? ligent public which this newspaper serves. The News and Courier is very ^rtunate in having attached" to Us working force a man of the high char? acter and the liberal gifts of Mr. La? than. He will fill his new position we are sure, with entire satisfaction to this community.?News and Courier. ?If you suffer from constltpation and liver trouble Foley's Orino will cure you permanently by stimulating the digestive organs so they will act naturally. Foley's Orino Laxative does not gripe, is pleasant to take and you do not have to take laxatives contlnu ually after taking Orino. Why con? tinue to be the slave of pills and tab? lets? W. W. Slbert. Dr. J. W. Babcock will be elected a member of the faculty of the Medical College of South Carolina at Charles? ton. How la Your Digestion? ?Mrs. Mary Dowling of No. 228 8th avenue, San Francisco, recommends ? remedy for stomach trouble. She says: "Gratitude for the wonderful effect of Electric Bitters in a case of acute indigestion, prompts this testimonial. I am fully convinced that for stomach and liver troubles Electric Bitters is the best remedy on the market today." This great tonic and alterative medi? cine invigorates the system, purifies the blood and is especially helpful In all forms of female weakness, tic. at Siberfs Drug Store. T. W. McCullough, a clerk In the real estate office of Wm. Goldsmith In Greenville was chloroformed In the office by robbers and the building set on fire. The fire was discovered In time to prevent a great conflagra? tion. A Speedy Cure for Constipation. Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver Complaints, Tired Feeling, bad laste in the Mouth, Bad Complexion, Nervousness and all diseases of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. *' Bloodlne Liver Pills " set gently, yt% thoroughly upon tha howels, liver, stomach and digestive organs. The pills, in old and chronic cases of consttpa'ion and indigestion, act at once, without griping, nor do they leave any unpleasant after-effeus, nor form a constant habit of purcinc, produced by other cathartic remedies. "Bloodlne Liver Pills" restore the deranged and torpid liver to its normal condition and healthful action. Remove and pre? vent constipation by securing a natural and regu? lar operation of the bowels, and relieve those un? pleasant symptoms which attend a diseased or morbid condition of the liver, stomach and bowels. To assist In attaining this end, the following sug? gestions are offered. REMARKS. Everyone who uses pills for their sction on the liver, should know that large doses rarely prove as satisfactory ss small ones. Large doses simply purge and pass out of the sys? tem, usually leaving the bowels constipated, and seldom removing the cause of the trouHe, or im? prove the general health. On the oilier hand, small doses develop the alterative effect of the medicine, do not irritate or constipate the bowels, but gently stimulate the liver and prevent the accumulation of bile by directing its tf.>w into the proper channels. Therefore it is advisable toCOSV mence by t ?Wing not over one or two pills at bed tinio ana increase dose as SSCesssry. Portland, Ms Gbnts:?I find your " Bloodine Liver Pill the moht sffscttVS pill I ever used. They cause no griping or COOStlpathrS after tlfei-t ^s most livsi pills do. Yours truly, MRS. AM ADA RICHARDSON Blood i Liver Pillr Bloodine Ointment cuies Piles*. 50c a box. W. W. sill El IT. Phone U8:i. 8 S. Main Street The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the Signatare of and has been made under his per fflf jfj, sonal supervision since its infancy* f-ccccAx^i Allow no one to deceive you in this* All Counterfeits, Imitations and*' Just-as-good99 are but Experiments that trine with and endanger the health of Infants and Children?Experience against Experiment? What is CASTORIA Oastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil* Pare* goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium* Morphine nor other Xarcotio substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles* cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea?The Mother's Friend* GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bean the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. TW ?INTtUR COMPANY. TT MIMT *T?CT. NIW VOMK CrTY. FREE WATCt Free Safety Razor With every order for three or 4 3-4 gallons of our "Korking Korn" 3 gifloos, - $5.95 12 quits, - $6.45 4 3-4 gals. $8.45 16 quarts,'. $8.95 'This is a High-Class Old Cm Whiskey, Yellow and Mellow." Express charges prepaid and losses and breakage made good. Our shipping house is next door to express office, which gives us the best and quickest shipping facilities. Send money order with order and write for big price list A. Hatke & Co.] Distillers /Richmond, - Va* P. O. Box371. j Established 1867{?OO-806 East Cory Street _ Free Watch Fob With every order for one or two gallons of our "Korking Korn" 1 gaDoa, - $2.45 4 qnarts, - $2.60 2 gallons,. $4.70 S quarts, - $455 24 ports, or 48 half pints, - - - $6.70 ? Hi* to the FARMERS of SUMTER county: The First National Bank, of Sumter Begs to announce that it is prepared to make liberal pdvances on cotton in warehouse, thus enabling you to hold for a higher price. Every Courtesy and Accommodation Consistent with Sound Banking. Come in and see us. A. J. CHINA. Pres. NEIL 0'DONNELL. Vice Pres. J. L McCALLUM. Cash.er HORSES: AND : MULES Another Car Just Arrived WAGONS? We .ire still selling Wagons at Cost. BUILDING MATERIAL? Our usual Complete Stock. iSt seed ovrs? Appier and Reil Rust Proof Seed Oats. Jk Booth-Harby Live Stock Co. jjjjj Consolidation of and Successors to Booth Live Stock Co, and A. 0. Harby. N. G. OSTEEN, JR., Dentist. 18 West Liberty Street. - - - - Up Stairs. Hours:?8.30 to 1-P. M?2 to 6. Office Phone?Mo. 30 ? - - House Phone 382