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IEIPMLL Um ADVISOR. CHARLESTON EDITOR CONSULT? ED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AP? POINTMENTS, Urged Kukrr'H > oml nation. Also Bad a Hand In Appointment of King of Darlington?Caper* Set In Background. Washington. Dec. 1?.?In these modern and radiant days of Big Bill Taft, what has become of that an elent and honorable Institution for? merly designated "Republican Ref? eree." beatlflcally transmogrified, as you may recall, under the be-ac? curate dispensation of Hon. Ueorge Bruce Cortelyou Into "Adviser"?But. regardless of nomenclature, where Is ** at? In brief. Who's It in South Carolina when It comes to pie? The man who secured the nomin? ation of Louis C. Kuker to be post? master of Florence and S. Koke King to be postmaster at Darling? ton was MaJ. James Calvin Hemphill, editor of the Charleston News and Courier and Mr. Taft's closest and most confidential friend In South Carolina. Captain John G. Capers, Republican national commltteeman and erstwhile "referee" for South Carolina recommended other men for these offices. Capt. Caper's re? commendations have been wont to go In South Carolina postmaster ships. ? General ' Francis H. Hitch? cock. Political Charge d* Affairs of the Administration, still consults him about theee offices, but a bigger than the General has been taking a hand. Senator E. D. Smith, who represents Florence In the senate and who had the power of holding up any ap? pointment objectionable to him. "did hie durndest," In the language of the classic poet, to Influence the presl dent to name another man for Flor? ence. But there was one more po? tent in the councils of the president than the senator, and the Major's muri was named. Captain Capers, says he Is no longer "Referee" or "Adviser" in the estab? lished sense. "So far as I know there Isn't any such job," he says, "I have retired to rny private law prac? tice and am devoting my time to it. Intending not to accept any further political office. Of course, until the next national convention I em ftlll the national commltteeman, and having advised about South Catcllnu offices so long, and still deslrlous of seeing good men in office as well as to see the party prosper In s <uth Carolina, why whenever I am asked to advise, f advise. When I em not aaked, I have nothing to say. ' In passing (t Is an evidence of Mr. Ca? per's sincerity that he has had the refusal of at least two good federal appointments sice he left that of General Revenue commlH??ionor. Now upon the election of Mr. Taft a different policy with respect to ap? pointments In the South was determ? ined upon. Mr Taft had been down to Greensboro, N. C, several years before he was an active candidate tor the preafdency. There he shocked tils fellow Republicans who for sev? eral years had been engaged In one continuous and consplclous exhibition dogfight over federal patronage by telling them that the Republican party In the South would be better off If the Democrats held all the of-* fscee. He seems not altogether to hare got that Idea out of hts head, and it Is believed, he would have en? tered upon a wholesale policy of ap? pointing Democrats to office had it not been for tne more astute politi? cal .head of his postmaster general and chief political adviser. There is a difference only of judgment be? tween Mr. Taft and Mr. Hitchcock. The object of each Is to break the ?olid South. Mr. Taft thinks he can do It by coddling a few Democrats with Republican leanings, and while Mr. Hitchcock does not wholly dis? agree with this Idea he wants to be quite sure of the leanings. Mr. Taft seems willing to take greater ehances on this score. The regular aforetime "referees" have not been formally abolished or superseded so much as they have been just sort & detunctlontsed. as It were, per? haps temporary and experimentally In order that the beaming and per suelve personality of the big hearted Bill Taft might beam direct. This personality has been beaming upon the Charleston editor ever since that fsmous Gander and Hen Inci? dent, when the News and Courier conducted a raffle for the Bryan campaign fund. This tickled the Re? publican candidate very much and h!s attention was riveted upon the bitter attacks upon Mr. Bryan which The News and Courier had made be? fore the Denver convention and the scarcely veiled partiality of its edi? tor for the Repi bllcan candidate during the campaign. While Mr. Taft knew Major Hemphill before that, having been entertained In Charleston In that most hospitable and charming manner for which Charleeton le famous, In whl^h en? tertainment the editor of the News and Courier was naturally conspicu? ous, owing not so much to his posi? tion as to his own pleasing and cor? dial personality. But this Gander and Hen Incident seemed to have been an especial bond of union. Twice since he was elected president, Mr. Taft has visited Charleston, and Major Hemphlll has visited the Pre? sident here, their friendship being at each meeting intensified. The Gander and Hen incident you understand, was a Joke. Mr. Taft likes a Joke and he likes a man who gets off a good one. But the presi? dent is not all Joke. That campaign last fall wasn't any Joke. He meant business, and at one time Mr. Bryan was pushing him so close and the Middle West as well as New York showed such signs of Republican dis? integration that he got all vexlfted, as It were. It hag always been an idea with him ever since he entered politics, which was when he became a candidate for president, you under? stand, that he was the Man of Des? tiny to break up the Solid South. And he wanted to go into the South during that campaign to c onvert the itlff-necked people, and would have done so but for this dangerous threat of the Middle West and New York. But all the time he was looking about In the South, watching it very close? ly. He had certain lieutenants, pulse feelers, to report to him what men In the South could be of assistance to him In furnishing Information about conditions. Among these was J. C. Hemphlll In South Carolina. It is not believed that he called on these men for assistance, but It is positive? ly known that had his eye on them, and considered them as not so hos? tile as their papers might have in? dicated to those who did not read be? tween the lines. * Whether he has Major Hemphlll on his list of ellglbles with the hope of assistance In breaking up the Solid South or not can be but a matter of surmise. It is certain that he con? sults the Major about appointments, and that the Major, whether con? sulted or not. sometimes gives his "advice." This he did a few days ago In the candidacy of his cousin. J. J. Hemphlll for the office of com? missioner of the District "of Colum? bia. It is believed that were it not for the technical bar respecting legal residence. President Taft would out of consideration for his friend, J. C. Hemphlll appoint J. J. Hemphlll to the Office, further consideration be? ing of course, given to Mr. Hemp hill's fitness. Major HemphlU's recommenda? tions are not always favorably acted on, this being notably the case in a recent recommendation for the post? master's position at Walhalla. He re? commended Miss Pant, who it devel? oped was at the time residing in An? derson, engaged there as stenograph? er. She had, however, been a resi? dent of Walhalla. However, she and her people were Democrats, while Anson C. Merrlck, the hurband of the deceased postmaster, was a "good Republican." This was one time the Postmaster General had his Way, and Merrlck was appointed.? Zach McGhee In Columbia State. LIFE. A little dreaming by the w?y, A little tolling day by day; A little pain, a little strife, A little Joy?and that Is life. A little short-lived summer's morn, When Joy seems all so newly born, When one day's sky is blue above, When one bird sings?and that is love. A little sickening of the years, The tribute of a few hot tears; Two folded hands, the falling breath, And peace at last?and that Is death. Just dreaming, loving, dying so. The actors In the drama go? A fitting picture on a wall, Love, Death the themes; but is that all? ?Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Looking One's Best. ?It's a woman's delight to look h?.r best but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and bolls rob life of joy. Lis? ten! Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and vel? vety. It glorifies the face. Cures pimples, sore eyes, cold sores, crack? ed Hps, chapped hands. Try It. In? fallible for Plies. 25c at Slbert's Drug Store. The board of visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy will ask the legislature for funds for the pur? pose of adding another story to the building. ?A sprained ankle will usually dis? able the Injured person for three or four w?-eks. This Is due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamber? lain's Liniment Is applied a cure may be effected in three or four days. This liniment Is one of the best and most remarkable preparations In use. Sold by W. W. Slbert. Parrott Milan, who shot W. M. Irby on November 7, has been releas? ed on bond In the- sum of $5,000. ?Foley's Honey and Tar Is the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of a cold, give ss directed, and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, soro throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It bringt comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand, and refuse substitutes. Slbert's Drug Store. The Season Brings Sweet Social Joy Your Children Will Not Be Forgotten. Let Them Know That We Will Give Away a MAMM01H SANTA CLAUS. This Will be in View in a Few Days. Let Us Suggest-E ARLY SHOPPING! It Will be of Benefitjto Customers. Turkeys, Chickens, Eggs, Boiled Hams, Chipped Beef, Frankfurters, (Guaranteed Pure.) Sliced Bacon. Don't worry about your XMAS MEALS. Let us suggest your wants. Our stock is complete. Fruit Cakes, Fruit Cake Ingredients, Fancy Cakes and Crackers, Steamed Fruit Cakes? By special arrangement, we can sup? ply one. They are baked by one of Suniter's Housekeepers?Tender and Delicious. Your order must be placed by December 18th. Get this idea in your mind first of all?STRAUSS' XMAS GROCERIES are fresh and plentiful. We have ar? ranged for an extra supply of Celery, Lettuce, Oysters, Eggs, Etc., for XMAS WEEK. CANDY?SUCH AN ACCEPTABLE GIFT The biggest values in town for the money. Not such a fancy box, for Henry Maillard puts all the ''FLUFFY RUFFLES" in the candy. Every box guaranteed to be fresh. It gives satisfaction. If it don't, come to us, we will. Call and see our stock. Probably there's some hint we can throw your way. It will save mauy a housekeeper unnecessary worry. mini 11 m iiiiini im i n.mvv 'WHERE QUALITY REIGNS' AIKENT MUST KEFP LEI EK. Miss Kirk's Efforts to Join Leper Colony Elsewhere Unsuccessful so Per. Alken. Dec. 16.?It now seems probable that Miss Mary V. Kirk, the ex-misslanary, who has been held in quarantine by the Alken board of health, will have to pass the remainder of her days as the city's charge. It had been hoped by the city authorities and the friends of Miss Kirk that she would be carried to some leper colony, where she might be properly cared for and not subjected to entire isolation, as she j now Is, but the first attempt has fail? ed. Some weeks ago, Miss Kirk pro? posed to the city of Alken that the city purchase her property here, and she would move away to a leper col? ony in Louisiana, where she would purchase a cottage. The city authori? ties at once named a price, which was considerably larger than she has i been offered for It, It Is understood, for the purpose of allowing her to re? move, as it Is costing the city quite a sum of money to retain her here. In the meantime, communication was had with the Louisiana authori ? ties, with the view of takng her there. When the arrangements were being made, the matter was carried before the Governor of that State, ! who immediately put a stop to the scheme. That ends the proposition to take her to the Louisiana leper colony. ' Her friends, Immediately, howevet, communicated with the Washington authorities, with a view to carrying her to some leper colony in India. The Washington authorities referred Miss Kirk's friends to the American consul, at Calcutta. The consul has been written to, with a view to ex? porting her to that country. Now it remains to be seen whether or not the consul can induce the British au? thorities to receive her. It Is not be? lieved that the British authorities will permit Miss Kirk to enter India, but her frends are yet hopeful. Even If consent is secured to carry her there, the difficulty will present it? self as to how It can be accomplish? ed. The railroads will object to handling a leprous subject, and the steamship lines will enter objection. So It Is very doubtful if such ar? rangements can be made. If this project fails, there will probably be no other alternative than for the aged lady to remain as the charge of j the city of Alken. Council of this i city, recognizing the probability, Is now considering the matter of erect? ing a neat cottage for her occupancy, either on the edge of the city, or on some of the city's property outside of the limits. H. G. Frlerson, a prominent farm? er of Manning, died suddenly at his home. DECLARES LOCKERS LEGAL. Alabama Supreme Court Holds That Man May Store Liquor Where He Pleases. Mntgomery, Ala., Dec. 16.?The j Supreme Court today finally estab? lished what is known as the locker club decision, wherein it is held that a man may own and store liquor3 where he pie -es, nd as much as be pleases, if u. . legally. Liquors, the court says, are legitimate prop? erty. Application for rehearing wn? denied. C. G. Trakas, proprietor of a con? fectionary store in Winnsboro, was seriously cut by Luke McCali. Hexamethylenetotraminc "The above is the name of a Ger? man chemical, whfch is one of the many valuable ingredients of Fob y's Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenc tetramine is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic lor the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregulari- , ties and avoid a serious malady. Si bert's Drug Store. The Rutledge County News, pub? lished at Lake City, S. C, has sus? pended publication. j *Foley's Orlno Laxative is best to women and children. Its mild actloi and pleasant taste make it preferald* ' to violent purgatives, such as [ ill tablets, etc. Cures constipation i I bert's Dr ig Store. The annual report of James Hen: > Rice, secretary of the Audubon So? ciety of South Carolina, has been is? sued. The membership of the s>c ety is 677, which Is the largest in tb South. ALONE IN SAW .MILL AT Mil* NIGHT. ?Unmindful .?f dampness, drall? storms or cold, VV. J. Atkins worked as Night Watchman. at Banner Springs. Tenn. Such exposure gave him a severe cold that settled on iu> lungs. At last he had to give up work. He tried many remeuiek all failed till he used Dr. King's \e Discovery. "After using one bolth he writes, "I went back to w irk a> well as ever." Severe colds, stubborn coughs, inflamed throats and son lungs, hemorrhages, croup and whooping cough get quick relief ami prompt cure from this glorious medi? cine. 60c and $1.00. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by Sibert's Drug Store. ?AHO cuRttTKsijmno" . ShsSMSM jvmux iWSSSSSBSSaSSSSS n*mm ""ISOLDS IL TRIAL BOTTLE FREE [AND ALtTKKOATAND LUNG TROUBLES GUARANTEED SATiSFACTORY OR MONEY BEfUtWDECi. COLUMBIA WINS SEMINARY. Proffer of the Clio ice of Two Valu? able Sites and Over $17.000 in Cash, Accepted by Vote of 10 to 8. Columbia, Dec. 17.?Columbia gets the Lutheran seminary. The nq\vs was received here at ~ I 12:30 this morning in a telephone message from C. W. Moorman, secre? tary of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The vote was: Colum? bia. 10; Charleston, 4; Salisbury, 4. It appears that Charlotte was out of the rontest. The respective offers were: Colum? bia $17.722 and sites; Salisbury $14, 3r.O and sites: Charlotte $8,000 and sites. Charlotte offered the greatest ! ariety of sites, but all at valuations somewhat strong. Salisbury offered two beautiful sites, and some others. One was of 16 acres, near the city and supplied with water from the city. Columbia offered two sites. 'Many persons find themselves af- i fee tod with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of ('hamberlain's Cough Remedy, It should not be allowed to run on until ornev troublesome Sold by W. 'ibert. M ASTER'S SALE, y virtue <?f a Decree of the Court I Common Pleas for Sumter County, 'he tfi te of South Carolina, in the ise of Henry J. Harby. doing busi? ness under the name and stylo of Harby and Company, against Ann C. -aanders, W. L. Saunders and Ma >n Molse, I will sell at public auc t> the highest bidder, at the ?>urt House in the City of Sumter, the county and State aforesaid, sale day In January, 1910, being third day of said month, during he usual hours of sale, the follow? er rihel real estate, to-wit: 1 of that plantation or tract and in sumter County, in said le, containing thirteen hundred res, bounded on the Nsrth by the Ic road; East by land of W .W. arson and by lard of A. M. Leo; ll by land of A. M. Lee and West . eooh Creek." rrns ? f sale: Cash, purchaser to for papers. E. C. HAYNS WORTH, 2-1 3-3t-ltaw._Master. Foley's Honey and Tar Will cure a cough or cold no matter how severe and prevent pneumonia and consumption. A Guarantee. This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to re? fund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. Contains no opiates. The genuine it in a yellow package. KRISE SWSTITim SIEBERTS DRUG STORE. Itich Men's Gifts Are Poor ?Besides this: "I want to goon rec? ord as saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one ot the greatest gifts that God has made to woman, writes Mrs. O. Rhlnevault, of Vestal Certer, N. Y., "I can never forget what It has done for me." This glorious med? icine gives a woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body and Jubilant health. It quickly cures nervousness, sleepless? ness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells; soon builds up the weak, al.ing and sickly. Try them. 50c at Sibert's Drug Store. New York is having another di? vorce scandal. You ought to thank The Daily Mail for not printing the details of it, as the others papers are doing.?Anderson Mall. 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