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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

The decision of the Vermont supreme
court in the Taft case leaves the status
of the law making the holding of an
internal revenue certificate prima-facie
evidence of common selling open, to a
certain extent. The constitutionality
of the law itself seems to be established,
but the efficiency of the law as a
means of securing the conviction of
persons holding the certificates is yet
to be demonstrated. The lower court
held that the possession of the certif-
cate was of itself sufficient to convict.
and so charged the jury. The supreme
court held that it was not sufficient
evidence alone of a violation of the
statute against common selling,
although its prima-facie character was
left undlsturbed just how much
more evidence will be required to
convict would seem to depend on the
jury in each particular case. This
decision merely determines that prima-
facie evidence is not conclusive
evidence, even when unrebutted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
lam eanhot reach the seat of the disease. o.,
o oalIH =. Is blood or constitutional disease
t aa,r ~ oruer 70 cure i you must take in
taken internally, and acts directI,, u .i =. -
! Dloou ana mucous surfaces. Hau5s Ca
..ai.l cure Is not quack medicine II
was prescribed by one of the hest ,ei,-si
clans IN TINS country for years. and y a
y guar prescription. 1t is COMPOSED 81
| me Dest tonics known, combined R;3 t" III ~,
, Uese blood purifiers, acting directly on the
t;ou % surfaces. The perfect Combine
dn U@ % s 1ne TWO ingredients is what pro
catarrb Sen Mo tn results in curing
FL cHE c =, 'e sun free.
soTd = l. o5hENEf eco, Props. Toledo. @.
Halls Family Pulls are the hest
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

Liquor at the Swanton agency
"evaporated" to the extent of 5000
worth last year. It's habit that agency
liquor has.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

While we do not endorse the course
of Mrs. Nation and her followers in
smashing the saloons, believing it to
be unwise and ill-adapted to effect any
lasting benefit, we cannot see how it is
possible for the law to intervene for
the protection of the saloons against
raids of the kind that have taken
place. The saloon is outlawed in
Kansas and all prohibitory states.
Men who engage in the saloon business
do so with full knowledge that they
are outside the pale of the laws
protection. A person cannot invoke
the law 10 aid him in the commission
of something illegal. How, then. can
the saloon keeper appeal to the state
to punish Mrs. Nation for DESTROYING
property that he is using in defiance of
the statep If counterfeiters outfits
were damaged in the same way. does
anyone suppose it would be possible
for the owners to secure redress in the
courts? Some people discountenanee
saloon smashing as a species of mob
violence, akin to the act of lynching.
1t is not in the same category. Mrs.
Nation does not attempt to make the
laws violators pay the penalty. as do
those who lynch murderers, often in
fiendish ways. Her effort is TO stop
the commission of the illegal act
Suppose a man were on the point of
committing a murder and the fact were
generally known. Is there no
distinction between doing everything
possible to prevent him and in taking
him out and roasting him alive after it
is done and he is in the laws hands to
await trial' 1t is true that officers are
expected to enforce laws, but in case
they are dilatory, we do not believe it
is illegal for private citizens to do
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

As parting shot, the poor mayor of
Barre was sued for libel by two news
paper reporters. In his TRADE against
everybody, digniiied by the title of the
annual message, Hersey assailed the
Barre newspapers and charged that on
a certain occasion reporters represent
ing both of them called on him while
they were intoxicated for the purpose
of interviewing him. He is now up
against libel suit brought by the
aforesaid reporters.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The check stamp tax goes. Good
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

upon many important measures. The
regular army was increased and made
elastic Congress showed its conf
dence in the president by comforting
on him powers that would make an
autocrat of less patriotic executive.
He can increase the army at will. lie
can govern the Philippines as he sees
fit. Congress also named the terms
on which our troops would Withdraw
from Cuba, leaving that island free
and independent-terms calculated
only to safeguard our own interests
and those of the Cubans themselves.
A step has been taken toward the
building OF the Nicaraguan canal.
The increased revenues have made
possible considerable reduction in
duties, and this has been done, striking
off about S43.000.OO0 from the public
burdens. Due provision has been
made for all branches Of government.
What wonder was II that the
American people, viewing conditions
as they exist, commissioned the party
of Mckinley to another four years
rule9 BY doing it they simply
convicted themselves of sound and
sober judgment. President Mckinley
begins his second term under auspices
the most favorable. There is not a
cloud in the sky. The people are
prosperous, happy and contented.
The nation is foremost among those oil
he earth, respected for its wisdom
and feared for its strength. 1t has
advanced during the past four years to
leadership as an exporting nation. In
it surpasses all, as it has
ong done in agriculture. Its COM
nerce is keeping pace, and ere long
he mastery of the seas ought to be
'urs. Europe views with alarm the
'oung giant of the West Just coming
o maturity. Our government finances
re firmly established behind sound
avs and wise administration.
And what of the man at the helm
they tell us that he is affable, but
weak; controlled by Mark Hanna and
he money power; trimming to popular
pinion; WARBLER. These are the
'orst things that are said of William
lckinley, and it is a silent endorse
lent OF man who has held the
residency for four years that his
pponents can say no worse of him
han this. All unite in cominenda-
on of his patriotism, zeal, pleasing
rays, ability to handle men, and few
I'LL now question his high ability.
is too early to write the biography
I Mckinley. He has passed through
times without loss of pres
&c, and he has not been dazzled by
lccess. He never loses his nerve
e is a politician in the sense that he
polite. He finds it just as easy to !
ave his way and make friends as 70 4
lend men. His understanding with Il
ongress has invariably been excel :
mt He has carried through more
and met with fewer rebufs
ian any president within memory. If
is dominated by any man it is only
II what he believes to be the rioht
e does listen to the voice of the peo-
e ana IL is a source of strength to
m that this is so. If the past four il
'ars is sample of McKinleyism, the !;
'untry will pray for more of it. His y
ry may write the name of William p
chlnley among the stars-as the is
'mes OF Washington. Jefferson. Jack :
N and Lincoln are written T
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

Ns'AAesfSN - as-dAhob Oh
Whatever may be Admiral Samp
sons claims to credit for the victory o.
Santiago, his reputation for good
sound judgment has been completely
upset by his letter relating to
Gunner Morgan The navy depart
ment had decided to promote few
warrant officers to line Positions
radical departure from precedent in
the navy. 1t meant that men of
especial merit would be advanced from
the rank and file to the officers ward
robe, and, of course, be on an equal
plane with graduates of Annapolis.
Gunner Morgan was an applicant for
one OF these promotions. He had
served with much distinction in
various places where cool courage and
judgment were requisite. Admiral
Sampson, at Morgan's request, endorsed
him, but took occasion to protest
against the system of breaking down
the hitherto impossible line that has
divided the wardrobe from the fore
castle. He stated that in his opinion
it would be source of danger to the
efficiency of the service, as it
might result in the advancement to
posts of high honor and responsibility
of men untitled by birth, education
and training for the duties that would |
devolve on them. He argued that a
very important division of the naval
officers duties is the social side, and
that the common sailor could not be
trusted to deal with this in way to
do credit to the navy and the nation.
In other words, the sailor is no gentle
man, and there is danger in dressing
him in gentleman's attire and intro
iucing him to the drawing room. Of
course such sentiments as these are
Intolerable in free America. We ;
pride ourselves on the absence of
caste, and boast that birth and station
10 not count. These theories are
in many cases, no doubt, but
t will not do to openly challenge them.
Anyone who attempts it is bound to {
90 down in execration. There is ,
general sympathy, too. with 1.-THE man {
behind the gum He gets none too ,
much attention, compared with the \
lonors heaped on the fleet and ship {
There are doubtless I
scores and hundreds of able seamen in 4
Uncle Sans service who could take \
places in the line without disoracino 8
heir uniforms by acting the part of ]
clowns and Doors in society. And (
wen if the swell ladies of Newport f
md Bar Harbor should be shocked by 7
hand calloused by years of d
hauling at the halyards, the country at Y
arge would not be greatly disposed to $
with them. so long as it r
lad men competent for their more r
Important duties of actual service. v
sampson did not intend his letter to d
become public, but that is little excuse n
or even writing it at all. It gave a
to views that no true n
American is proud of. 4
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

The late VIM. NJ. Evarts ascribed
his vigor in his advanced years to the
fact that he got up early and RETAINED
from all physical exercise. Mr.. Evarts
was a very grim joker, but many peo-
pie who want to will take him seriously
in this instance, especially as it was
the truth.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

Burlington had p of the 50 members
on the Vermont committee at the in
auguration It wouldn't be hard work
to guess who drew the names out of
the hat-or who put them in.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

The Daughters OF the American Rev.
olution retain all the fire Of their an
cestors, TO judge from their recent
national powwow.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-03-07

what they can to stop violations. If
you saw a helpless old man being
robbed and you forcibly interviewed to
protect him, do you suppose the robber
could sustain a case for private
damages against you?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
Tipping the Butcher.

Did you ever buy your own steaks
and get the worst in the shop nearly
every time? An old friend has had
that misfortune, and he is always will
ing to pay two or three cents more a
pound than any other customer. Hay-
ing listened calmly to his tale Of woe,
I INQUIRED if he had acquired the
practice Of tipping the butcher. Tip
ping the butcher? No! He thought
It was a sufficient tip to offer the
two or three cents more q pound.
AThat offer" I tried to explain, "goes
to the proprietor direct, or MS block
man thinks you are trying to make a
thief of him by Inducing him to hold
out for himself the extra price. It will
never work.
sJust say to your cutter: See here,
old chap. I've been dissatisfied with
my steaks for some tine. Come out
and take drink. and tell me how to
select good meat He's too busy.
Then slip dime into his hand and
say, Have a glass Of beer when you
get out or a quarter and say, Have a
smile with me when you have time
Repeat this performance and presently
your steaks are the delight Of home.
In the busiest private market in New
York it is the rule to tip the butchers.
lou can get nothing fit to eat with
ont it."-New York Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
THEHoTEL CHECK PROBLEM
a Question of Whether to offend
Guests or Risk Losing Money.

a Question of Whether to offend
Guests or Risk Losing Money.
The hotel clerk was standing behind
the desk, with a disconsolate look on
his face.
What's the natter" asked friend.
AIatter:" said the clerk. why, it's
the same old story. I've been stuck for
another check. This check business
causes us hotel clerks more trouble
than anything else in the world There
IS general rule in hotels that no
checks shall be cashed, but very often
travellers run short Of money. It is
good business policy to cash these
checks when you can be sure that
they're all right. No hotel can afford
to be continually offending guests. At
the same time, if a clerk cashes bad
check he has to stand the loss.
ssThe average hotel clerk has learned
by bitter experience to be pretty good
Judge of human nature, but every now
and then he slips up. Only week ago
q big, splendid looking fellow came to
me and got me to cash q check for $50.
I sized him up and decided that he was
all right and that he was good man
TO keep among the steady patrons OF
the hotel. A few days later back came
the check, with sNo funds marked
across it. The result was that was
ont $40"
While the clerk was talking a swag-
ger looking woman came up to the
desk and, smiling sweetly at the clerk,
said:
@Win you please cash this little
check?'
The clerk was all gracicusness. He
book the check and examined it care
fully without saying anything.
ssOh, it's all right" said the woman,
s'Of course, if you don't want to cash it
you needn't. Mr.. So-and-so knows me
quite well, and you can telephone him
about it if you want TO, bat it would
save me a great deal Of trouble if you
could cash it for me now
Certainly, madam" said the clerk,
and then he went over and held con-
sultation with the cashier.
They decided that the woman was a
good investment and gave her the mon
ey. She went away smiling, and then
the clerk said:
ssNow, there is just about an even
money chance. If hadn't cashed that
check, she would have been highly in
suited and would have talked about
4his hotel as long as she could remem-
Der. If she is all right, she will be a
good customer, but if she isn't am out
another S25."-New York Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
If You Can't See Well Call on
BECKER OPTICAL COMPANY.
PHONE l47

For the next so days, while our Opiti-
cal Parlors are being remodelled with
the building in which We are, we will
make special prices.
Office over Store Just vacated
by Levi Brothers, next door to
O'Donnell & Co. The most COM
plete optical room in the State. We
make glasses in all the latest shapes
and forms, straighten cross eyes with
out the use OF the knife or pain. We
have the only lens grinding establish
ment in North and South Carolina.
1s years experience. Will fill your
physicians prescription with the great
est accuracy.
Prices reasonable. No ready made
glasses handled. Testimonials like the
following from one of South Cardinals S
most prominent citizens on file.
Chambers of R. c. Watts, Judge
Fourth Circuit.
DR.. Arthur Becker, Manning, S. c.:
Dear Sir The glasses you made for
me are superb and supply most salts
factorily long felt want. ! unhesita-
tingly recommend anyone who desires
glasses to patronize you and am conf
dent they will be satisfied with what
you furnish them. With the best
wishes for your prosperity, I am
Yours truly,
R. G. Watts.
Do not neglect this opportunity and
thereby abuse the greatest organ God
has given you.
Office hours from 9 a. N. until p.
m. and p. m. until Z p No., every
day except Sunday.
By consulting Us you get the work
of an expert at no more cost than an
ordinary optician.
ARTHURYBECKER, NJ. D. D. O.
Manager.
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TRAINS GOING NoRTs {;

sDsny fDaiiy except Sunday
No. 81 runs through TO Col1uhia vis Csr
-al r. r. of S. G
Trsins Nos. Is and 80 run via Wilss \ al;
ayette7ille-Short Line-aud make c!oss
connection for all points North.
T,eius on G. / D R. r. leave Florence
lsi,v except Sunday so q u, arrive Darling
:on -oI5aD, Hsrtsville 9 is a N, ChereV
II 80 8 N, Wadesboro 2 % m. Leavs
Florence daily except Sunday IS p N. az.
i've Darlington 40 p ~, Benuettsville 9 II
} m, Gibson 9 As p N. Leave Florence
Sunday ouly 80 n. STRIVE Darlington
loo5am
ieave Gibson daily except Sunday s OF
e., Bennettsville I 90 a N, arrive Darling
:oD 90 "a, leav- Darlington 8 so N, ar
rive Florence 9 Is N. Leave Waoesoorl
Tally except Sunday 3 90 p N, Cheraw &:
, N, Eartsville 90 N, Darlington rs
, n, arrive Florence 90 p N. Leave Dsr
iington Sunday only 8 so N, arrive Flo
snce Is IN.
J.R. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE.
Geo'l Manager. Gen'l Scl'
H.E. EMERSON, Traffic Manager
TN EMERSON. Gen'l Pass. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
In Case OF Fire.

IN case Of fire if the burning articles
ere at once splashed with q solution Of
salt and nitrate Of ammonia an in
combustible coating is formed. This is
q preparation which can be made at
home at triding cost and should be
Kept on hand. Dissolve 20 pounds OF
common salt and 10 pounds Of nitrate
Of ammonia in gallons Of water.
Pour this into quart bottles Of thin
glass, and FIRE grenades are at hand
ready for use These bottles must be
tightly corked and sealed to prevent
evaporation, and in case Of fire they
must be thrown near The flames so as
10 break and Eberate the gas contain
ed At least two dozen Of these bottles
should be ready for an emergency.
In this connection it is well to re-
member that water on burning oil scat
bers the fame, but that -four vii! extin-
guish it Salt thrown upon a fire
If the chimney is burning will help to
Aeaden the blaze
II 8 fire once gets under headway, a
covering becomes necessity. A silk
handkerchief moistened and wrapped
about the mouth and nostrils prevents
sunocatioo from smoke. Failing this.
a piece Of wet flannel will answer.
Should smoke I'LL the room, remem-
ber that it goes first to the top Of the
room and then to the floor. Wrap q
Blanket or wooden garment about you,
with the vet cloth over your face,
crop on your hands and knees and
Czwl to the window.
Bear in mind that there is no more
Danger in getting down from a three
story window than from the 6rst foog
81 Tou keep a firm hold OF the rope OF
ladder. DO not slide. but 80 hand over
hand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
Qne On eho Toaaae.

La0dlord-I just came over 70 tell
gou that I've decided TO raise your
Tenant (inberrupting) - Well you
noedn't bother about IL rye decided
ID move.
aaudlord-oh, merely Desired 70
aay that had decided 70 raise your
Iecch where It seems 90 sag there at
3Ae corner. and also to paper the bed
aDoms: but, OF course, you will not.
since you have decided TO move. care to
Aear anything further about my plana
Geod day. ! hope you'll like it where
Iou're gosng.-Chicago Herald.
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Debility, Lost Vitality, Seminal Losses, FAIL
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Price 81; boxes SIS By neil in pls'n
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Sod only By Dr. + W DeLorme.
Feb5
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Eeard,ess Soldiers.

Modern warriors generally wear nair
op their frontispieces. II is thought TO
give them martial appearance. But
Alexander's invincible soldiers we're all
bare faced. He compelled them to
shave for a sufficient reason-viz- lest
the Outside barbarians" Of Asia should
seize them by their boards and SO cap
ture them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-14
Laconic Justice.

Laconic Justice.
"Why did you shoot the plaintiff S
dog?'
Because be tried to bite me-
Even dog is entitled TO fair trial
You should only have tried 70 shoot
him. twenty-five dollars s"-Exchange.
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aDaily. tDsily except SunGaY.
No 53runs through to Charleston, S. [
-ia Central R. e., arriving Naming CO I
Lanes 6.43 = u, Charleston 80 N
Trains ca Conway Branch leave Chadboo.r
Il so m, arrive Conway l.31 N, return
ng leave Conway 20 p n, arrive Chso-
ooa:n 90 N, leave Chadoourn 5 IS u.
.rrive Elrod $40 ~. returning .ears Eirod
40 m. arrive Chsdbourn II 2 3 N Dali
=1cept Sunday.
R. KENhY, Gen'l Manager.
TX E4ER>ON, Traffic Manager.
-RSON Gen'l Pass Agea
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No. 81 runs through from Charlesscr ii
Central R. r leaving Charleston rs 2 II
lanes OF N. Haa-ing 6 SO N
rpllNs cnIyf. Nnprp
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
O.
CIV
Condensed Schedule il Effect July l, 1901.

NOTE: In addition to the above serV1ce
trains Nos is and l6 run daily between Charies-
sleeping cars. No Is leave Charleston u :00 P.
M; arrive Asheville goo p m. 40. le l@ave
Columbia l :35 a. m. arrive Charleston :V0 a. a;
o. m. both at Charleston and Columbia. These
trains make close connections at Colum oia
with through trains between Florida points
and Washington and the east. Trans nos: 10
t,reen Cha rIesrnn >s,1nmeryille and AShevllle.