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Both Ears Cut off.

Another dark case has come to light
in the annals Of crime, and another chap
ter Is recorded in the black book OF
"Vengeance." A negress named Nc
Grath claimed that another dusky dam
sci had stolen her husbands affections,
and she swore dire revenge on her ene-
my. She planned to have both ears Of
her rival, and successfully carried her
threat into execution. She went to the
womans house, threw her upon the
floor and ccomplished her purpose. The
affair occurred about eight miles south of
Newberry.
The work seems to have been done de-
liberately and premeditatively, as the
wronged woman told the wronger that
she had come to cut her ears off smooth
ly, ADD when the amputation was COM
pleted it was shown that the avenger
meant business-the ears were " cked
off right up against the victims mead.
The woman who did the cutting first
raked the back of her knife against her
victims throat, as she held her body on
the floor, to make her take her hands
from her ears, which she had covered for
protection. The cut woman was told by
the cutter why 1t was done.
1t will thus be seen that the avenging
woman did not desire the death of her
victim, when the wrong act of the one
would be forgotten In the grave and the
crime of the other swallowed up in tho
gallows. The woman bent on revenge
seems to have realized this. She wanted
her enemy tQ liye and suffer, 30 she cool:
ly and thoughtful;y and with presence OF
mind, under great provooation, hut new
ertheless wilfully, feloniously and with
malice aforethought, manned her for life
so that she might carry the ear-marks of
her guilt wherever she " ent. She should
show to the world what the cost is to
ALLEVIATE husbands 8 loye-even "in dark.
est Africa"
The strangest part Of the case is that the
earless woman refuses to institute pro-
ceedings against her assailant, and has
left the scenes Of her former triumphs
and conquests.-Ne,vbc11y Herald.
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Judge Simonton's decision in the case
of q. A. NJ. Smith vs.. Joseph Bivens,
which was filed in Charleston last Satur-
day, declares the act of 1891, which ex-
empts certain portions Of Colleton County
from the operations of the stock law, un-
constitutional. The case is peculiar
one. The plaintiff owns about thirty-two
thousand acres of land in Colleton Coun-
ty, which is only suitable for grazing
purposes. When he purchased it the
law required all persons TO fence their
stock and the plaintiff, therefore, received
per capita from the defendant and
others for the pasture of their stock upon
his lands. In 1891 notice was given that
this royalty was to be increased and the
plaintiff charges that thereupon Bivens
and others got the legislature to pass the
act in question, and after its passage COM
tinued to allow their cattle to Craze on
plaintiffs land and refused to pay any
royalty. The plaintiff asks for an injunc-
ton against them. Judge Simonton
grants the injunction, without damages,
snd his opinion declares the act uncon-
stitutional.
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Ext0rtiOn at Chicago.

Not all these persons are extortionate,
but some of them have given bad name
to all the rest, till it has gone abroad that
no man can eat in Worlds Fair res
taurant unless he suffer the waiter to 60
through his pockets while the meal is In
progress. This evil promptly brings its
own cure, The American people are
pretty good-natured, but they dislike
robbery when they are the robbed. We
find, accordingly, in the first week of the
Fair visitors bringing their own lun-
oheons to the Fair in parcels, boxes and
baskets. Good for the lunch carriers
1t is not pleasant feeding, this basket
picnic business, but it is better than
stalled OK and robbery Herewith. We
hope to see this practice grow and in
crease. Let no man, or woman either,
hold it a disgrace to carry lunch basket
to the Fair. On the contrary, let him or
her perch on the steps of the high-priced
restaurateurs and haunt economy, good
sense and independence In the face OF
extortion. A little of this treatment will
have a wholesome effect. A similar fate
awaits some extortionate hotel-keepers
In various parts Of the city, who have
put their prices up out Of reason and pre-
pared to rob their guests at every turn.
1t will dawn upon these worthless sooner
or later that they are cutting their own
throats.-Chicago EUentng Post.
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YftriOiI in her Face.

ToccoA, GA, May 9.-Fanrie Denham
white woman, In q fit OF jealousy this
afternoon, threw bottle of vitrioil in the
face of Frank Hughes wife, completely
destroy ing one eye and disfiguring her
face end neck forever.
Mrs. Hughes was at her home on Cur
rahee street when the Denham woman
rode up on horse and called her out.
She offered her a bottle of peach cider
and INVITED her to take drink. This was
refused,
She then asked Mrs. Hughes to arrange
her riding habit. Mrs. Hughes proceed
ed to 10 SO when Mrs. Denham produced
bottle of Yitrioil and hurled its cotents
into the face of her unsuspecting victim,
and putting spur to the horse, she fled
rapidly, but was soon captured by Mar
shals Jackson and Grlbble.
Medical aid was summoned for Mrs.
sponded, dressed the wound and ana
lyzed the bottle of cider which had been
dropped on the ground by Mrs. Denhaml
in her flight. and found it heavily charged
with strychnine.
The prisoner waived trial and was
carried to Jail in default of $3.50 bond.
Frank Hughes, the husband of the in
jured girl, who is only about seventeen
years old and very pretty, was brick
mason and reports say was on decidedly
intimate terms with the Denham woman
before he married about two months ago.
His marriage 30 infuriated the woman she
determined. to have revenge. Mrs.
Hughes condition at present is favcra-
ble.-Atlanta Constitution.
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right and wisdom of such principles as
conditions of their Democracy. Thus
will the material resources of the State be
brought out and developed through the
establishment of industries giving en-
ployment to the surplus population and
u market to the surplus products Of the
State. This can only be done under the
auspices of a government which is based
upon sound and Just principles and
actuated by wise and liberal policies,
policies Which will insure to all classes
OF citizens the fullest measure Of oppor-
tunity by opening up new and strength
ening old industrial enterprises, in the
development and extension of which free
labor shall be freed from the degrading
competition with telons, leaving such
labor to be utilized in the developme ent
of conditions outside the limits of taxa
ton.
The advisory committee. which was
almost complete at the meeting, wishes
to make the emphatic statement that it
has no organ, and that when it does have
one there will be no question about it. as
it will be under the entire control of the
committee. For the present circulars
will be used. The ommittee is surprised
and gratfied with the reception given
the Wage Workers League.
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Flashes From Shiloh.

Mr.. Andrew Adkins and Miss Lida
Bell we're married on the 18th inst. We
wish them much joy and prosperity in
their journey through this rugged life.
Cut worms are damaging the crops very
badly in some places.
The young ladies Debating Society Is in
full blast. They have good subject for
discussion at the next meeting It is,
"How to cure q young man of bashful-
ness" We know it will be ably discussed.
We would give days hoeing to get to
hear it.
Mr. Boyd preached one of the ablest
sermons last Sunday it has been our privi-
lege to hear. His theme was on the train.
ing of child.
The boys try to see how much they can
cut one another out. One of the Pierce
town boys was in town Sunday looking
just as happy as frost bitten tomato.
Some of the boys beat him out. Try
again.
We think it Is time to see about school.
We have the material to make good
school. Brethren. won't some of you take
hold of this matter and get up school to
start about the middle of July? we
can't afford to let our children grow up
in Ignorance. Remember what the
preacher said last Sunday. hope some
of you will take hold right away and get a
school. COUNTRY CRACKER.
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than a half million dollars for L 9 l,ss

year. .,
Governor Tillnan talked with deter"
mination about the enforcement OF the
law. He said that he had just orderec
fifty badges for special constables ana de-
tectives, and he was going to have gooo'
CORPS of constables and detectives to'
make arrests, seize whiskeys and see that
the law was properly enforced as well"
They will perhaps keep al eye on the
county dispensers, and no doubt also give
an eve to clubs, which he says under
Sections 2l and % prevent the dispensing:
or keeping of liquor in club for USE Oy'
its members.
When asked about the beer business he
said:
"Our idea is to have samples of all lead
ing breweries analyzed. Everybody VIII
be given fair chance, and when seiec,
tions are made and beer offered on the
market the labels will be identical, eX-
cept as to the numbers-that IS, NO.
will represent the beer Of certain brew
ery. and No. 2 of another brewery. The
labels will set forth that it is bottled ex-
clusiyely for the South Carolina State
dispensary. Beers that have been offer
ed Us show variation of as much as $3.50
cask of bottles ten dozen pints.) Our
lued Ill puttluS Ou uVulooAo 40 w ~
with the difference which long establish
ed reputation has had on many imagina-
tions. We propose to let beer, after 1t
has stood the chemical test, stand the test
Of the stomach and do away with an i'm
aeinary superiority. We won't force our
people to drink slops because they are
made at home or are cheap. We will
not buy high-priced beer because it has
q reputation that is not better than 9
home product. All the beer must stand
on its own merits in the market, and vii.
be sold at the uniform price of fifteen
cents per bottle. We will encourage 1t
in every way possible, and I hope the
Legislature will allow US to put it on
draught where it can be obtained cheap.
Ice will be used and beer will be sold IN
a palatable shape. The State board OF
control will receive proposals from differ
ent ice companies that choose to compete
for the contract to provide ice for the
summer for the country dispensers.
'It is the duty of the county board OF
control to inform themselves as soon as
possible as to the kinds and qualities Of
the liquors, wines, etc., required to meet
the demand in their respective Counties:
and give the information to the State
commissioner at as early date as practl
cable. Regular official orders for liquors
must come through the county dispenser
in the form of permit to buy provided
for in Section 10."-Special to Ne'cs ana
Courier.
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Wide Open on Sundays.

CHICAGO, May 19.-The directors of
the Worlds Columbian Exposition de-
cided to-day to abrogate their contracts
with Congress, by which they bound
themselves to close the Fair on Sunday
in consideration of an appropriation OF
S2.5OO,OOO. Tie money will be returned
to the government, and hereafter the
fair will be open Sundays.
The course was decided upon at spe-
cial meeting of the directors this after
noon. Most of the directors were dissat-
isied with the plan adopted st their last
meeting, by which it was proposed to
open the grounds Sundays, while closing
all tho buildings containing exhibits.
To.day's action was practically unani-.
nous, but 2 directors out Of 81 voted
against the proposition.
By the terms of the resolution,
adopted to-day, the machinery will be
closed down on Sundays, but in every
other respect the Fair will be open in all
departments, the samo OH the secular
days.
But 81, ,929, l2O of the appropriation or
iginally made by Congress has been
turned over to the Exposition company,
and this amount is to be returned to the
National Treasury after the debts of the
Exposition have been paid. A rule en-
bodying these points will be submitted
to the national commission for approval.
What action this body will take Is prob
lematical, as mere working quorum OF
mem bers is at present in the city. In
any event, it Is the evident purpose OF
the local directors to open the Fair Sun
days, even at the expense OF 8, rupture
with the national body.
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Widows, Don't Wed!

Yesterday novel question arose in
the Comptroller Generals office about
the right of two widows Of Confederate
soldiers to pensions. Their first hus-
bands were Killed during the war. Alter
the war they married again-the hus-
bands also being Confederate veterans.
The matter was referI ed to the Attor-
ney General who rendered the following
Hon. W. h. Ellerbe, Comptroller Gen.
eral.
DEAR SIR: In answer to the question
submitted by you to this office as to
whether the widow of soldier from this
State, who lost his life while in the SER
vice Of the State or Confederate States in
the war between the States, forfeits her
right to the pension provided by our
statute by marrying again, have the
honor to state to you that in my opinion
she does. She is entitled 10 the pension
only so long as she remains the widow OF
such deceased soldier. But you make
further supposition as to her rights in
case the second husband dies, my answer
is that this will not restore her to the
right to draw the pension. When she
marries second time she ceases in the
eyes of the law to be the widow of the
one who lost his life in the war and the
death of the second husband will not
restore her to her former condition.
Respectfully yonr obedient servant,
D. A. TOWNSEND.
Attorney General.
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Fanciers' Association Organized.


The Piedmont Poultry and Pet Stock
Association was formed last week by the
election of the following officers 8. T.
Lea, of Cokesloury, president W. M.
Norwood, of Greenville, first vice presi-
dent; L. G. Boland, of Prosperity,
second vice president; A. s. Briggs, OF
Summerton, third vice president r. z.
Hellams, Of G-reenville, secretary and
treasurer; w. "A. Yates, assistant secre-
tary and treasurer. The executive com
mittee is composed of Messrs. b. ]. Fell
ton, R. L. r. Bentz, A. w. Anderson,
Greenville T. A. Irwin, Spartanburg ;
E. G. Connor, Cokesbury; j. 81. Mounce,
Pendleton; DR.. w. G. Irby, Laurens !;
John L. Jolly, Denver, and Silas j. Nc
Caughrin, Newberry.
Mach interest was manifested by those
present all OF whom joined the organiza-
ton, and besides paying the membership
fee rnade pledges, payable in October, OF
various amounts for the purposes OF the
Association. The annual membership
fee was fixed at one dollar and all fan
ciers desiring to enter the organization
are requested to give their names and
fee to the secretary and to say how far
they can otherwise aid the work.
TIE Association expects to hold pOul-
try show in Greenville some time ne46
January,-Greenpille MopntGt?tetT.
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All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value and those who
have not, have now the opportunity tn try
it Free. Call on the advertised Druggist
and get Trial Bottle-Free. Send your
name and address to H f Bucklen & Co.,
Chicago, and get sample box ofDr Kings
New life Pills Free, As well as Copy of
Guide to Health and Household Instructor
Free. a of which is guaranteed to do
you good and cost sou nothing at Hill
Bros. Drugstore.
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.
Upon receipt of your address and fifteen
cents in postage stamps. we will mail you
prepaid our "Souvenir Portfolio of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition The reg
ular price is fifty cents, but as We want you
to have one, we make the price nominal.
You will find it q work of art aud thing
tn be priced. It. CONTAINS full page views
Of the great buildings, with descriptions
of same. and is executed in highest style
of art If not satisfied With it after you
get it we will refund tho stamps and let
you keep the book. Address Ii T.. Buck
len & Co Chicago, Ill.
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AT the Oakwood Memorial cslebra-
tion in Richmond the other day Gen.
Fitz Lee said that monument should be
erected to "the noble women who watch
ed by the bedside Of the sick and dying
Confederate soldiers"
- Ill health has Obliged Philip D. Ar
mour, the rich Chicago pork packer. to
restrict his diet to bread and milk. This
would be a sad aftiiction to most mil
lionaires, but Mr.. Armour probably
doesn't mind it, for he preserves many
of the simple habits of his farm 10y days.
He has never cultivated his palate to an
appreciation of ortolans and trutfies, and
he likes baked apple for breakfast as
much as Jay Gould or Henry Ward
Beecher used to.
Miss Jennie Young, the American
girl who built railroad to the extensive
salt deposits she owns in Chihuahua, has
received from the Mexican Government
valuable con, ,ssion in the form of q
privilege for the establishment of colo
nies in the States of Chihuahua, and
Coahulla. Miss Young has gone to Eng
land to make arrangements for bringing
to settle upon the lands she has secured
from the Government.
The well-known missionary, ]. S.
Baldwin, conceded authority on all
Chinese matters, says that If the provis-
ions of the Exclusion Act be enforced
the Chinese Government will retaliate
by deporting Americans from that coun-
try. Such course would work great
hardship to the many American mer-
chants and business men residing in the
r,lo ;al ot
one blow the fabric, at best insubstan-
have been rearing for 30 many years.
Delaware keeps up the good old ira
ditions. On Saturday last seven white
men and one negro were whipped by
Sheriff Gould at Newcastle. The victims
we're: John Fitzgerald, of Troy, n. Y,
for the larceny of teapot, five lashes /;
larry, stood one hour in the pillory, and
received each twenty lashes Alexander
Scribner and William H. Willis, for lar
ceny, each fifteen lashes and one year in
prison William Scanlon, larceny of
iron, five lashes, and William Hamil-
ton. colored, who stole sheep, twenty
lashes.
= The canning industry is making
rapid strides in Georgia, which the At
lanta Constitution attributes to the ex-
ceptional opportunities which the State
offers in the shape of cheap raw material.
The Constitution mentions twenty facto-
ries in various parts of the State already
in successful operation, whilst factories
are contemplated at more than twenty
cities and towns. wIt is believed" says
the Constitution, "that in the course of a
few years Georgia will produce annually
about 100000 C ans of peaches. There
is money in the business, and with such
an industry in full blast several valuable
crops will be saved and marketed at good
prices instead of being allowed to rot on
the ground, as is the case now in many
localities"
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= :.
A few days ago in New York the Rev.
5Dr.J. 8. Baldwin, for twenty-five years
- Methodist missionary in China, and for
nearly q quarter of a century secretary of
the missionary board of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, which has a large
moneyed interest in China, said that they
had positive information, from dignitaries
sof the Chinese government and from his
own Chinese missionaries, that If the
Chinese exclusion act is carried into
effect and the Chinese are shipped from
this country to China, !deported because
they are simply here without taking out
certificates, that Americans in China will
be likewise deported from that country
to the United States. The enforcement
OF the exclusion law will therefore put
an end to missionary work in China.
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It seems now to be settled fact that
ex-spesker Crisp will be reelected
Speaker when Congress assemblies in
extra session In September, without op-
position. A few Gays ago Mr.. Crisp
siined with President Cleveland and it is
understood that the organization and the
Legislation of the next House were then
thoroughly considered. Having been
accorded practically unanimous re-
election, Mr. Crisp will be free, as few OF
his predecessors have been, to make up
the committees of the House without
considering particular obligations to any
offs members. Whatever obligations be
may haye felt to those who made him
Speaker two years ago have been dis
charged, 80 that they need not feel
slighted IL they do not get as prominent
plncas as they have held during the past
two years. His purpose, it is UNDER
stood, is to make general and complete
reorganization of the committees and to
40 constitute the more important ones as
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Secretary Carlisle fatty refused the
demand Of the New York bankers for an
Issue of Government bonds, and In spite
sof THAR conspiracy to raid the Treasury
byshipping gold abroad his gold reserve
is new intact. The ssinanciers' who
have been in the habit of running the
Federal Treasury ss sort Of annex to
s.hels own business have been taught a
mnch.needed lesson.
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The Columbia Journal says the value
of the raw cotton consumed in South
! Carolina by her own mills in s91-92 was
-S9, 1921 ,i80. The value Of this cotton in
finished material is $N, ,2s5,s2o. The mills
hayo: therefore added to the wealth of the
State ever 81, ,Ooo, 900 in that period. This
splendid sum Is expressed in dividends
Ito active capital and wages to thrifty
worknaen. Through these mediums it
has found its way into the channels OF
trade, and even the farmers in the vicinity
:sof the mills have realized paying mar
Sksb for their poultry, dairy and vegeta-
d BILE productions.
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.Curfew Rings Again.

TORONTO, May 2O.-Fhe old custom of
ringing the curfew in the evening has
been revived in all the villages OF Can
ada. An act passed at the last session OF
the Dominion Parliament provides that
at nine o'clock the curfew shall be rung,
and if sny persons under seventeen years
of age are found OF the streets they shall
be locked up.
Unless satisfactory explanation can
be given the parents must suffer either
by confinement in Jail, fine, or by send
ing the children to some public institu-
ton where they will be taken care OF
until the authorities see fit to let them
out. The act is meeting with favor all
over Canada.
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The attendance Ct the worlds Fan SO
sfarhns been disappointingly light. The
aYersgs attendance since the Fair opened
! has been abont Sc, 900 q day. This falls
far short Of the mark necessary to meet
the expenses OF the.exposition. 1t takes
$45, 900 q day,to run this big show and
s that means 80, 900 paid admissions.
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The Eastern and Northern Democrats
are saidit be complaining ofthe quantity
and quality OF patronage going TO the
and South. ills strange, but some
3 or the Western and Southern Democrats
! are doing the same thing themselves.