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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
| BLACK
ORAUGhT
STOCK and
POUl-TR
MEDICINE.

Stock and poultry have few
troubles which are not bowel and
liver irregularities. Black
Draught Stock and Poultry Medi-
cine is q bowel and liver remedy
for stock. 1t puts the organs Of
digestion in a perfect condition.
Prominent American breeders and
farmers keep their herds and hocks
healthy 10y giving them an occa-
sional dose Of Black .Draught Stock
and Poaltfy Medicine in their
food. Any stock raiser NAV buya
25-cent half-pound alright can
of this medicine from his dealer
and keep MS stock in vigorous
health for weeks. Dealers gener-
ally keep Black-Draught Stock and
Poultry Medicine. II yours does
not, send % cents for n sample
can to tie manufacturers The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
Makes Eye Quick.

There is no athletic game that
has SO increased in popularity in
50 short Il space Of time as hand.
ball. Handball is a particularly
Aealthful and exhilarating sport.
u gets into play all the big mus
lesof the BODY IL iEinc 80 e.. k
ness TO the eye.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

CLEVER BIT OF MECHANISM.
The Iris Diaphragm Attachment for
Camera Lense@-Manner OF
Its Construction

BY the recent death Of it's in
ventor attention il directed to n
convenient attachment sometimes
made to cameras and microscopes
called the ''iris diaphragm" An
ordinary diaphragm, or stop, is Il
thin metal plate with a round hole
in the center. Light ia admitted
through the aperture, and, as it is
often desirable to vary the
amount of light, ii has been Gus,
tomary to equip cameras with sev-
eral adjustable diaphragms, each
! having a hole of different size
from the other. To remove one
diaphragm and substitute anoth
or is a bothersomc task. Imam iris
diaphragm the size Of the hole
can be varied at the will Of he OF.
orator, and without altering its
shape. This, whether large or
small, remains round, just as the
pupil of the eye does, whether
shrinking or dilating. The latter
is Il hole in little membrane
called the iris, and is controlled
automatically. But diaphragm
is composed Of metal, ard it's I'M
itation of the action of the iris is
truly wonderful. The expansion
and contraction is very much more
extensive with this piece of mech.
anism than in the eye. The hole
may be reduced 10 a diameter OF a
sixteenth Of an inch end enlarged
to a Whole inch tin The stage Of a
MICROSCOPIC, and even to two inch
es in large cameras.
The precise manner in which
this mechanism is constructed
cannot be explained readily. Ii
may be said, however, that the
diaphragm does not consist of Il
single plate, but something like
20. These overlap each other and
can be moved simultaneously by
pressing n tiny lever or by the EN-
ployment of other means. Each
of the plates is pivOtcd out near
the circumference of the brass
tube in which they are mounted,
and the pivots on which they move
are placed at equal intervals all
the way around the circle. The
movement is either toward or
away from the center. No one who
has ever inspected the device has
failed to experience delight over
its smooth working and ingenuity.
The inventor wac John Henry
Brown, an Englishmnn. He died
at Hove in December. A friend of
his, DIR. Hollis, writes to Nature as
follows:
I'm the early 70's he took his
home made model 10 Smith AZ
beck, the predecessors of the we'll
known firm OF opticians in Lon
don. This model he showed me,
many years ago, and, although
roughly constructed, IL differed in
no important detail from the type
OF apparatus at present in the
market. IA he did not patent the
little cOntrivance he reaped no ~
cuniary reward for his ingenuity.
Although frail in body and physic-
ally somewhat inArm, Ar. Brown
by indomitable energy made and
retained for many years a large
practice as a dental surgeon. He
was a fellow of the Royal Astro.
nomical society and died at the
age of 81, much respected"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

WANTED--A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLE.
man or lady In each county TO manage business
for an old established house OF solid financial
standing. A straight bona hde weekly salary
OF els.OO paid by check each Monday with oil
expenses direct from headquarters. Money
envelope. Manager, 900 Caxton Bldg, Chicago
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
Largo Storage Room Needed.

Toni had all the conceit
taken out of me yesterday.
Dora-Indeed! And where did
they End room to put it all?-Il.
ussr3tel GitS.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

WANTED-TRUSTWO LADY OR
gentleman TO manage business in this County
and adjoining territory for house of sold nm
ancial standing. 5000 straight cash salary md
expenses paid each Monday direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced: position
permanent. Address Manager, sos Monon
Bldg, Chicago
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24

ROCHELLE, GA, Jan. 80, 1902.
Black-Draught Stock and Poultry
Medicine Is the best ever tried. Our
stock was looking bad when you sent
me the medicine and now they are
getting so fine. They are looking 20
per cent. better.
s. p. BRoCRINGToN.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-05-24
MKNHeER WANTED.

Trustworthy Lady or Gentleman to manage
business IN this county and adjoining territory
for well and favorably known house OF solid
financial standing. 5000 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by check d.
rect from headquarters. Expense money ad-
vanced. Position permanent Address Man
nger, $40 Como Bldg, Chicago, III.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-20
Vice Presidents Part.

E..ains, W. Va, July 15-Former
Senator Henry G.. Davis expects to
leave Elkins in the private car
"Graceland" tomorrow morning for
New York to Join conference OF
Democratic leaders. Mr.. Davis does
not expect to make sny formal
speeches during the campaign except
that he will follow the Mckinley
porch policy and receive delegations.
He today expressed his approval OF
the Mckinley method. II he can
not avoid it he will make q few
speeches, but under no circumstan-
ces more than six.
Charles Nj. Hendley, of Washing
ton, D. c., formerly secretary Of the
West Virginia Central railroad, and
later clerk in the White House, is
here and will assist Mr.. Davis during
the next three months and will prac-
tically conduct his campaign.
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Laying by Time.

Laying by time is here. Farmers
generally wish to have all early plant
ed corn laid by before July 1 IS a
general thing they cease to cultivate
crops too early. II heavy, beating
rain shocld fall just after corn or
cotton crop is laid By, it would be
we'll to run a cultivator or barrow
again, making the top sell loose.
That promotes the growth Of the crop
and prevents evaporation. Alter corn
begins to silk it is about time TO qu t
cultivasng. Cotton should be cult
vsted according to the weather and
the fruiting of the crop. Il will often
help late crop to run sweep or cvl :
vator through it up to the middle
of August. The fruiting Of cot
ton is arrested when the ground
remains baked hard and firm after
a rain. Watch the rains and condi-
ton of soil and do not retreat from
the field until work is no longer
needed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-20
Obituary..

In the death OF Mrs. Rebecca
Stuart, which occurred on May "a,
1904, the town of Lexington lost one
of it's oldest and most respected in
habitants and the Lutheran church
one of its most devoted members,
being in the 79sh year Of her sge.
She lived go, d Cnristi4n life. She
Joined the Lutheran church in her
early days and whe- in health she
was at her post of DUTY. It has
been said that death loves shining
mark-Mrs. Stuart was one whose
life was bright with Chris!isn ex'
pe,ience and she is still a shining
light in that place where no sorrow
ever comes to break eternal JOY:
Mrs. Stuart was a devoted mother 10
her children. She loved and was
loved by all who knew her. Size
leaves six childrer-two soos and
four daughters to mourn. But, oh.
if she could speak, she would say
mourn not for mt; woman that
feareth the Lord, she shall be praised;
give her Of the fruit of her bands
and let her works praise her il the
gates. Proverbs XXI. 30 81, and We
say like Joho, "b'essed are the dead
which die in the Lord, from herch-
forth. Yea, sayeth the Spiri', that
they may resent from the labor and
their works do follow them. Rev.
xiv. ]3 May the Lord keep and
bless her children. W L. Keel.
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Albert M. BooZer,
Attorney at Law,
COLUMBIA, -. G.

COL = Mb1A, -. y.
Especial attention given to business en-
trusted to him By his fellow citizens o.
Lexington county.
Office: 1916 Main Street. upstairs, oppo.
size Van Metres Furniture Store
February 28-tf.
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Japanese Spirit Sinking.

st. Petersburg, July l6.-A spec
ial dispatch from Ia Tche kiao
dated July IA repeats the account Of
the storming of Port Arthur July 10
and saying that the Russians assum-
ed the offensive and attacked with
the bay yonet.
The japanese retired in the wild
est disorde
The Chinese estimate tie Japanese
losses at 22,C00.
The spirit of the japanese. the
dispatch says, is sinking as the re-
suit of the Port Arthur engagement.
4 heavy movement Of Japanese is
reported east of Hal Cheng.
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family-in short, he is high toned
gentleman; he is farmer"
Boyd Evans is son of this gal
liant Confederate soldier. he is es-
sen.ially self made man, for his
father lacking the means to bear the
expense of his college education, he
met these expenses himself upaided
sy aint of hard work and untiring
perseverance.
While still at college, MIR. Evans
was elected against sharp competition
to fill the position of secretary Of the
Judiciary committee of the Copsti-
tu,ional convention of 1895, and in
that position exhibited such marked
ability as to attract the attention OF
William II. Ellsrbe, who afterwards
becoming Governor Of the State, ap-
pointed him as his private secretary.
Mr.. Evans held this responsible
position to the utmost satisfaction to
his cnisf, and during the last desper-
ate illness OF Governor Ellerbe, COW
ering the greater part OF year. the
duties and responsibilities of that
high Office devolyed almost entirely
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-20

\ ten-pound baby can make more
noise than $50 pound man can suppress.
After girl has been married about
three weeks she returns to earth
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County Auditor Of York.

Gov. Heyward upon the recon-
mendstion of the county delegation
Of York has appointed W. B. Will
liams, Jr., County Auditor to take
the place of his father who recently
died.
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kinney IOuDle.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer' S
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E.k
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dolar siz
es. You may have =sass=e:4:sssss9sg =l@g
sample bottle by mail Home of swau,p-Root.
free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. 7.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-20

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
aims, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
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During the performance Of these
arduous duties, however, be found
time to enter upon and complete the
study of law at the South Carolina
College, and has since the expiration
of his term practiced his profession
in Columbia.
After the return of our regiments
from the war with Spaio, Mr.. Evans
Discovered that these soldiers could
under the national laws claim further
awards for their services, entered
claims with the war department in
Washington for back pay for South
Carolina, collected and turned over
to them upwards Of twenty thousand
dollars, which, but for his ssgacity
and energy, would have been lost to
these brave fellows.
For q period of nearly ten years
MIR. Evans has been connected, in
one capacity or another, with the leg
islative department of our govern
ment, acting as secretary of the Va
rious COMMITTEES of the two houses.
His residence in Columbia, the
headquarters of the Railroad Com
mission, renders Mr.. Evans a pecu-
liarly fitting choice for the position
to which he sspires, insomuch as it
would give the commission resident
member at headquarters, thus keeping
the office always accessible to those
having business before it.
In the light of the facts and rea-
sons enumerated above, we have no
hesitation in recommending gladly
the candidacy of Mr.. ". Boyd
Evans:
William M. Hamer, President Dill
lion and Maple Cotton Mills.
T. A. Dillon, President Peoples
Bank and Wholesale Grocery Co.
John L. Dew, Merchant.
D. Tiller, Methodist pastor.
J. Lee Platt, E litor of the Mullins
Enterprise.
A. S. Manning, Cashier Bank of
Latta.
j. r. Williams, Superintendent of
Education.
J. D. Lucas, Master.
Z. Nj. Hsselden, Lawyer.
W. F. Stackhouse, Lawyer.
81. A. Edwards, NJ. D.
j. NJ. johnson, Solicitor.
J. E. Ellerbe, Farmer.
L. C. Brady, Farmer.
A. B. Jordon, Editor Dillon Her
aid.
Nv. Smith, Cotton Merchant.
B. r. Mullins, Sheriff Marion.
James Stackhouse, State Senator.
Douglas Mcintyre, Merchant.
&c. Mace, E 3itor Marion Star and
Member of Legislature.
S. G. Miles, Merchant and Farmer.
H. G. Graham, Capitalist.
". A. Brown, Member Board Of
Education.
J. D. Montgomery, County Treas
urer.
Hyman Whitcover, Merchant.
W. T. Bethea, Cashier Bank of
Dillon.
F. NJ. Monroe, M. d.
Henry Mullins, President Bank of
Marion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-20
Special Court in Lexington.

Upon petition Of the Lexington Bar
Hon. F. B Gary has been appointed
Judge for a special term CT court CT
common pleas, beginning TIE hrst
Monday in August.
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Address Of Prominent Citizens

OF Marion County, S. c., to the Vo'
ters of the State
in endorsement OF W.. Boyd Evans.
His grandfather, .one of Natures
noblemen; bis father gallant
Confederate soldier, and he q
worthy son.
To the voters of South Carolins:
Realizing the necessity and utility
of most vigorous administration OF
the affairs of the Railroad Commis-
sion, and it's establishment upon a
stable business bases, and, that these
great ends can only be obtained by
maintaining the highest standard in
the personal of its MEMBERS we' the
undersigned citizens of Marion o0un'
ty, present for your attention the
name of MIR. W. Boyd Evans, a man
hai'ipg from our midst, and whom
We believe possesses these high at
tributes which qualify him to meet
the obligations of the Office to which
he sspires with the greatest efficiency
and honor.
BE is full of energy, progressive
in his IDEAS and aggressive in adVanc'
cling them; Mason, Pythian and
Odd Fellow, he is in close touch and
sympathy with all that tends toward
and development Of his fellow man
and native State. We feel that 8
word setting out what manner OF
man he is and what class of men he
sprang from will not be smiss.
In a recent history of Marion
county, written by the Hon. W. W.
Sellers, Esq., he has this to say of
W, Boyd Evans grandfather, Nathan
Evans, and his father, William Baker
Evans.
Nathan Evans was one of natures
noblemen; had great good sense,
was energetic and upright in every
respect, always lent his ear to tale
of suffering, had kind and sympa.
thetic heart, and would help his
neighbor in distress, if it was in his
power, often to his own injury; he
ir;ured himself and family by be-
c,ming surity for others. He lived
on his splendid farm. which he man
aged to keep, till his death; he was
very popular man, yet be never
aspired to the honors of Office
but once, and then not of his own
motion. but being urged by his nu-
merous friends he became candidate
for Representative in the State Legis-
lature in 1858, and though the con-
test was heated, he was triumphantly
elected at the head of the ticket, and
served term in the House. Faith.
full to his trust, be retired from public
life in the full confidence Ct his
psople-he loved his home and family
too well; pursuits Ct home life were
more congenisl to his nature
William Baker Evans, W. Boyd
Evans father, was a Captain in the
war, a true and gallant soldier. In
one OF the battles of Virginia (Cold
Harbor) he was badly wounded, shot
through one of his lupgs-which
was thought to bs mortal, but to
every ones surprise he recovered.
After his recovery he returned to his
command and continued there until
the surrender of Johnson's army,
26.h of April, 1865. Captain Evans
is a very worthy citizen, man of
good morals, and good man in his
family-in short, he is high toned
gentleman; he is farmer"
Boyd Evansis son of this gal
liant Confederate soldier. He is es-
sen.ially q self made man, for his
father lacking the means to bear the
expense of his college education, he
met these expenses himself unaided
sy aipt of hard work and untiring
perseverance.
EN-.~,
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Oyer=Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

Before Charles A. Rice became pre-
siding Judge OF the Superior Court Of
Pennsylvania he served on the Cons
mon Pleas bench for several terms. A
venerable lawyer of great local PRONE
iaenca named Farnham frequently app
peared bVeore him. Mr.. Farnham very
seldom arrived in the court room al
the appointed hour. but so great was
his prestige that the court would pa-
tiently await his arrival.
One day an important case was on
the calendar which Mr.. Farnham was
to open; but Mr.. Farnham was not
present when tho court should have
convened For fifteen minutes Judge
Rice waited. and then in hustled Mr..
Farnham. Fr
The judge then arose and announced
solemnly:
Now that the late Mr.. Farnham has
arrived the court can convene"
Mr.. Farnham did not like the laugh
which followed, but since then he has
been very prompt with his court ap-
pointments.
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which our little company participated.

which our little company participated.
w. T. Mcdowell.
Muster Roll Co. ID, 61st Ala.
II. B. Thompson captain.
Geo. A. Johnson, first lieutenant.
Lee w. Battle, second lieutenant
Benz. Edwards, third lieutenant.
r. II. Haynes, third lieutenant.
John o. Zagear, third lieutenant.
D. 8. Bethune. second lieutenant and
adjutant 51st.
Jas. A. Bass. third lieutenant.
w. T. Mcdowell. second lieutenant.
NOn-COmmissi0ned Onlcere.
/. Richard Barnett, first sergeant
2. w. L. Jones, second sergeant.
3, w. M. Hale. third sergeant.
4. w. A. Evans, fourth sergeant.
8. T. B. Bristow, fifth sergeant
6. T. II. Childre. first corporal.
Z. ]. w. Thompson. second corporal.
8. w. A. Ashley. third corporal.
o. ]. L. Turner, fourth corporal
10. Cornelius, Afford, fifth corporal.
Privates.
/. Blue, Jas. D. ss
2. Blue, Duncan.
8. Black, Jas. d.
4. Bristow, Golden.
8. Battle, w. A.
6. Blount. James.
7. Barnes. BENZ.
s. Berry M. z.
9. Barnett. Andrew.
10. Beasely, A.
IL. Beasely, w. L.
~. Brooks, Seaborn.
10. Bass, Joseph.
IA. Calhoun, Thos. ].
Is. Chapman. Thomas.
16. Cherry. VIM.
IL. Conyers, J. d.
Is. Galley, ]. p.
10. Corley, Jasper.
90 CrOsgrove, Geo. w.
81. Doster, John.
20. Downing, Geo.
2S. Downing. Joseph.
"a. Drake, w. @.
20. Daniel, w. H
26. pease, Perry
q. Doster, Charles.
Is. Enlish, s. z.
70. Evens, w. l..
80. Evens, J. r.
81. Evtns, James
81. Ellison James
SO. Edwards, j. H.
"a. FlewelIen, Geo.
30. Flewellen Russell
&c. Frazier, w. J..
81 Torrance, c. B.
49, Prayer, j. B.
49, Hasten Thomas w.
40. Hearn, j. w.
Al. Hollingsworth, j. H.
AZ. Hixon. w. l..
40. Killen, Geo.
A. Killen. John
40. Larry, Robert
46. Long. n. w. e.
Al. Lockard, A. J.
AS Lester, John
40 Leadbetter. Montgomery
so. Leak. VIM.
ST. Masters, Eneas
SO. Martin, Charles
SO. McLane, d. A.
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Union Springs. March 20, 100

Union Springs, March 20, 1904.
Dear Mrs. Rumph:
In compliance with your request en-
closed find muster roll of Company B
51st Alabama Cavalry made from mem
DRY with the assistance of d. S. Beth
une. This list includes recruits. in
fact, all we could recall. l am salts
fed there are others, and should / ever
have the opportunity will get their
names. 1 have the list and parole
(oniy fourteen Of us) who surrender
ed at Greensborough, N. c.. on May 5.
1865. I regret that did not make
list OF the company and write up some
of the many hard fought battles in
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-12

Notice.
The Alabama Division U. d. c., will
suspend work during the summer IN
consequence Of which the u. ID. 2.
column in the Sunday Advertiser will
be discontinued after June IL, fesum-
ing duties in the fall, beginning with
the 18th of October issue.
Mrs. r. 8. Wood,
president Alabama Division U. d. g.
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Troy Chanter.

The Daughters held their final meet
ins before adjourning for the summer
with Miss ellis. Tuesday, June Sth.
1t was a meeting of unusual interest
since we welcomed as new members
Mesdames Pennington, Ivey, Dannelly
watkins, Misses Minchener, ellis and
Chafin.
With these willing hands and hearts
to help us. we feel that much good
will be accomplished in the work for
the coming year.
report from the entertainment for
the benefit of the INDECENT soldiers
showed that SIS had been cleared in
spite of the Indictment weather on the
evening of the entertainment. A note
OF thanks was rendered Messrs. Gen
Hill and J A. Robinson for their many
kindnesses on that occasion.
The request for flowers from Camp
Chase, Columbus, O., was considered
and a wreath of laurel viii be sent
them by this Chapter.
The appeal for donations for Cen
eral Gordon's monument was answered
with a small contribution.
The report for next years course of
study was submitted by the Program
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Pelham Chapter.

On June 3rd Pelham Chapter bestow-
ed Crosses of Honor upon Veterans of
three Camps. At Camp Hardie, Birm-
ingham, exercises were held, and
crosses bestowed by Mrs. William
STREET., Mrs. A. A. C1isby and Miss
Sophia wittichen. At Jasper, Mrs. r.
G. Lewis represented the Chapter, in