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The state herald., 1904-07-29

One OF those up.to-date New York
financiers has a safe with tin back.
Needless to say that his depositors
never get their money back"
The state herald., 1904-07-29

The late Mr.. Herbert Spencer's lady
housekeeper desires to meet with a
similar position. Highest references.
Address the London Times.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

The Atlanta. Journal says that Lon
don proper is but small town.
But then, so much of it is improper.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

In not liking the way American
yachts are sailed, the Kaiser is assur-
ed of the hearty sympathy Of Sir
Thomas Upton.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

To the residents of Port Arthur the
case of the Trenton IN. J) man who
never sleeps does not seem at all re-
markable.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

The new battleship Kentucky is said
10 be swift. The Blue Grass state al.
ways did produce racers.
The state herald., 1904-07-29
Stick 10 Colorado.

Don't be deludod. Don't no a thsus.
aud miles, far from railroads ana mar.
heih 70 nhd a location. do whpfp va,
can take your tools and stock 10 ptatt
wlih. ,olothln u nhd always Will 10
hpurf thau llnhu or WyuminE No
have good land absolutely ma aitaiI
iiEht on tho railway line, with rpiuns
DID markets, n good potato eotiftrt
water tlEhtH dating hHpk 10 iR.t'
which We sell cheap aud ut easy tsF,ps
70 F9nh ihtmotF, HunClus county taud
nnH ihhaHi mgnt Company Zoph Chns
Denver, Colorado
she evidently asked that nursti,t,
out ~ idle curiosity" Hyou ,tt-tI,it
h"fi het curiosity iH never Idle
Smokers md lewis "slnvl. Hinder Z"
s,trnlgh, q cigar better quality than niast
i0c brands Lewis Factory. lt,orin nj
ms To play n cUtnet
The state herald., 1904-07-29

Quiet weddings are now said TO be
the proper caper. Designed to harmo-
nize with the divorces, probably.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

Mra, Brown-shc seems TO have got
over the death OF her nrst husband.
MIR Brownies. but her second hus-
band hnEn't.
The state herald., 1904-07-29
DO Your reet kehn and Bump

, Shake Into your shoes, Aliens Foot.
Ease, n powder for the feet II makes
nght or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
swollen Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns and
nnnions, At all pruRRis,a and Shoe
stores, sbc. Sample sent FREE. IA.
urohA Allen =. olmstcd, Lclioy, N. Y,
The state herald., 1904-07-29

~ the bride meyer mnrfira tho bent
man at her wedding, naturally mnny
mhfrlaEna nIn lnIlmtn.
The state herald., 1904-07-29

ina e. I5lI9s,e.s gld man I. one who Is learn.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

"For ten years l had chronic
bronchitis so bad that at times |
could not speak above a
whisper, writes Mr. Joseph Coff-
man, of Montmorenci, Ind"
tried all remedies available, but
with no success. Fortunately my
emloyer suggested that 1 try
FoIey's Honey and Tar. Its eff
feet was almost miraculous, and
am now cured of the diease. On
my recommendation many people
have used Foley's Honey and Tar,
and always with satisfaction.
Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
Suicide or What?

George Lee Warren, who was
sent to the chaingang last week
for ten years, died yesterday af-
ternoon, and his brother, Frank
Warren, who was sent up for five
years, is critically sick. These
are the two negroes who we're
prosecuted last week for assault
and battery with intent to kill
in connection with their effort to
shoot Captain Fl. l. Ross at Bow
ling Green one night some months
ago.
Shortly after their .convictioa
during the latter part of the
week, they we're sent to the chain.
gang and on yesterday it was
noticed that both were sick. At
about the same time both we're
seized with severe cramplng pains
and pretty soon these developed
into convulslons.
Just what the trouble Is nobody
seems to know certainly. There
is common theory to the effect
that the two negroes may have
been poisoned and that the poison
was taken with suicidal intent;
but what kind of poison it was,
and how they got it except with
the aid of outsiders, nobody has
any idea at this time.
Coroner Louthian vent out to
the 'chaiugang this morning for
the purpose OF holding an inquest.
Dr.. Walker went along to make
an autopsy, and it is probable
that some light may be thrown on
the subject as the result of their
Investigations. Yorkville En-
quirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
Do You Want an Immigrant?
All Who Desire Settlers Should
Communicate With Conmis-
sioner Watson nj Once.

Commissioner Watson of the
department of agriculture, COM
merce and immigration has issued
Throughout the State his blanks
asking Information from those
who wish to secure desirable i'm
migrants. The blanks ask which
of the following CLASSES are want
cd and how many of each:
Male, unmarried
Female, unmarried
Man and wife
Family OF three
Family of four or over
Nutlonalitles preferred, in order
of preference, Lntin races bar
An agreement as follows is fled
by the applicant:
81 would be willing t. pay
s.. per month wages, with
board, or s.. without board
lin case of family, s. -. to the
man, and S. ... to the w0man),
and to advance, through the de-
partment of agriculture, CONNER ce
and immigration, the amount of
the railroad fare, to he deducted
gradually each month from the
wages paid until | am reimbur-ed,
at the rate of 5. a head, New
York to Charleston, plus the local
railroad fare to my station, and
the incidental expenses at the port
of New York; this also to be paid
by the laborer, the laborer agree
ing to work for me throughout
the crop season IN which he enters
my service, unless withdrawal
from such service is providentiaI- :
ly necessitated. "
MIR. Watson asks that all de-
string migrants will let him
know as soon as possible 81 that
he may send them these blanks.
He intends to make trip to New
York in few weeks and will ut
that time select desirable lmmi-
grants for the applicants.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

M. M. Austin of Winchester.
Ind. knew what to do In the hour
of need. His wife had such an
unusual case of stomach and liver
trouble, physicians could not
help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only 25c. at
Crawford Bros j. f. Mackey &
Co. and Funderburk Pharmacy
Drug Store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
Democratic Platform.

The following is a copy of
few of the sections of the platform
adopted by the New York Demo-
cratic Convention which endorsed
Judge Parker for the presidency:
i. This is government of laws;
not men; one law for presidents,
c'binets, and people; no usurpa-
ton; no cncroaohment upon the
Legislative or judicial department.
Q. We must keep inviolate the
pledges of our treaties; we must
renew and re-invigorate within
ourselves that respect for law and
that love of liberty and of peace
which the spirit of military domi-
nation tends inevitably to weaken
and destroy.
3. Unsteady national policies
and restless spirit of adventure
engender alarms that check our
commercial growth, let us have
peace, to the end that business
confidence may be restored and
that our people may again in
tranquility enjoy the gains OF
their toll.
4. Corporations chartered by
the State must be subject to just
regulations by the State in the in
terest of the people; taxation for
public purposes only; no govern
ment partnerships with protected
monopoly.
S. Opposition to trusts and
combinations that oppress the
people and stifle healthy industrial
competition.
6. A check upon extravaganza
in public expenditures; that the
burden Of the peoples taxes may
be lightened.
Z. Reasonable revision of the
tariff; needless dues upon import
ed raw materials weigh heavily
upon the manufacturer, are a
menace to the American wage
Garner and by increasing the cost
of production shut out our pro
ducts from the foreign markets.
8. The maintenance of state
rights and home rule, no centrall.
zation.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
A NegreSS Dies Shouting,
'Litlle Wheel in Her Heart
Dramatic End to Services in
Salisbury Negro Church.
Special to The Observer.

Salisbury, April 25. Betty
Kelly, a negro woman Sc years
old, died Saturday night while
shouting" in q revival at Mt.
Zicn Baptist church, on North
Church Street. The deceased
weighed more than 800 pounds,
and as she could not sit comforta
bly, on regular seat the congre-
cation had provided a special seat
for her. Direct mental sugges-
ton, heightened ia It's effect by
her hysterical condition, was prob.
ably the cause of her death. The
first hymn sung was ''There's a
Little Wheel a-Turning in My
Heart" :" Betty Kelly began to
shout before this song was fnish-
ed. "Dat sho' am sweet song!
Bless de Lawd! Bless de Lawd
| got little wheel a-turDing in
my heart; yes, | is" She pointed
at her heart all the while, and still
shouting, moved down the aisle
towards the door of the church.
Just as she reached the steps sh.
fell, two men making an ineffect,
tual effort to prevent her from
striking the floor. Death seems
to have been instantaneous. A
special coffin had to be ordered
for the funeral, which was helc
this afternoon.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident, Is narrated
by John Oliver of Philadelphia,
as follows: 81 was in an awful
condition. My skin was almost
yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coat
ed, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weak
er day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then was
advised to use EIe ctric Bitters:
to my great joy, the first bottle
made decided improve nent. 1
continued their use for three
weeks, and am now a we'll man. !
know they robbed the grave Of
another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only SO cents,
guaranteed, at Crawford Bros, j.
f. Mackey & Co., and Funder-
burk Pharmacy.
Bucket shops are places where
mon exchange their barrels for
bungholes.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
Croft and Mayfeld to Make The
Race Over.

In the second district special
congressional primary held last
Saturday II. G. Croft lacked 15s
votee of securing majority. The
total vote cast was S,453; neces-
sary to choice 1927. MIR.
Croft received 4,O69 votes, a
plurality of 1859 over MIR. May
field, the next man, who received
LILO votes. May 7 is the date
fixed for the second primary.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30

Foley Kidney Cure makes
kidneys and bladder right.
Don't delay ..aking. Sold by
Funderburk Pharmacy.
No thing takes the concelt out
of young man like a dose of
matrimuny.
The corner At one Of a Confeder-
ate monument will be LAID Mt
Yorkville on the 10th May next,
under the auspices of the Daugh-
ers of the Confederacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LANCASTER.


PY j, e STEW MAN, ESQUIRE,
- Probate Judge
w WdEREAS, Mrs Julia Cauthen
ade SUIT to me to grant her Letters
Of Administration Of the state of and
effects of IewisJ Cnuthen
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to
cite and admnnish all and singular the
kindred aud Creditors of the sud
Lewis j Cautber deceased. and that
they b" and appear before me, in the
Court ofProbate, to be held at i.ancas>
ter onTuesIay. May Srd. 1904 next az
ter publication thereof, at IL O'Clock in
thefore"0On to show cause, il any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 18th day
Of April Anuo DOmiui 1904
]. E. STEW NJ AN,
Probate Judge.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30


In the cross examination Gues-
tions intended to test the witnes-
ses's credit or veracity are large>
ly within the discretion of the
trial Judge; and in this case that
discretion was not abused. See
State VS. Willismson, 65 S. &.
247, 43 S. E. 673.
A defendant acquires the right
to open and reply when by his
pleading he admits the plaintiff 8
cause of action as stated in the
complaint and relies solely upon
an affirmative defense based upon
facts stated in the answer, SO that
if no evidence is adduced by eth
er side the plaintiff is entitled to
verdict on the pleadings. Ad-
Olson VS.. Duncan, 35 S. G. I'll,
ID S. e. 305; Beckham VS.. Rail-
way, SO S. c. SO, 27 S. E. Gil;
Thompson VS.. lns. Co., 63 S. @.
900, Al S. E. 464.
Under rule SO of the circuit
court the defendant has the right
to open and reply only "where he
admits plaintiffs cause by the
plendings and takes upon himself
the burden of proof
The answer having denied O
material allegation of the com,
plaint, the subsequent declaration
of counsel (after swearing a wit
messy could not alter the status
fixed by the pleadings.
The ruling of the court in al.
lowing respondent to reply in
evidence and argument deprived
the plaintiffs of substantial right
material to their.case and thereby
necessarily affecting the judgment.
Bennett us. Sandifer, Is s. G.
42O.
The act of Dec. 10, 1879 (civiI
&C de, sec. 2664) furnishing the in
tsrmarriage of the races, has nc
relation to marriages consummat
ed before its passage.
Even if Dell McManus had
been born during slavery time
his status then as Il free person of
color would have entitled him
under the laws of this State tc
take property under will OF
deed. Bowers vs.. Newman,
Mem. 4S7; State VS.. Hill, s
Speer 159.
Before the act of 1879 (supra
the marriage Of a white man will
free negro woman was not il
legal.
| A record or other information
accessible Turing the trial, but o
offered in evidence, cannot form
the basis for motion for a ney
trial on after discovered evidence
For the error in denying ap.
pellant the right to open and repl,
in evidence and argument ther
must be a new trial.
Judgment below reversed
Opinion by Mr.. Justice Jones
Filed April 10. Messrs. r. e
& Il. b. Allison for appellants
Mr.. r. E. Wylie for respondents
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
PILES! PILES! PILESi

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind. Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles 1t absorbs the tu-
mors. ailays the itching at once, acts
as poultice, gives instant relief. DIR.
Wilinm.' Indian Pile Ointment is
PREF ared only for Piles and Itching of
the private parts, and rothing else.
Every box is guaranteed. Sold by
druggists, sent by mail, for soc, and
ST 90 per box WILLIAMS ,'F'G
CO.. Props, Cleveland, Ohio.
Sold by Fupderburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-04-30
The Supreme Court Of South
Carolina,
Synopses of Opinions in Two
Cases Appealed From Lancas,-
ter County.

prepared for The State by John
s. Reynolds, Counselor sl Law
Albert Buist 6 Company VS..
Lancaster Mercantile Company,
respondent. Charge. Duty of
jury. Evidence.
This is an action upon an &C.
count for goods sold and delivered
the plaintiff demanding judg-
ment for $241.4O. The defend,
ant, duly answering, offered to
allow judgment for S97.40, with
cost to date of offer.
The jury (Judge Dantzler pre-
sidlng) found for the plaintiff
$97.40. The plaintiffs motion
for new trial having been over
ruled, judgment was entered for
that sum. The plaintiff appealed.
The verdict having been render-
ed in evident disregard for the
law stated by the trial Judge (that
where contract for the sale and
delivery of goods is silent as to
freight charges such charges are
to be paid by the buyer at the
point of delivery (such verdict
should have been set aside. Dent
VS.. Bryce, 16 S. e. IA.
1t was nevertheless competent
for the defendant to rebut the
presumption that he was to pay
the freight and show by parol that
the plaintiff had agreed to do so.
The written agreement being
on this particular point, such parol
testimony would not vary o. con
tradict the terms thereof 21 Am.
and Eng. Ency Law, 1904.
Judgment below reversed and
new trial ordered. Opinion by
Mr.. Chief Justice Pope. Filed
April 90.
Messrs. r. E. & r. B. Allison
for appellant; Messrs. Green &
Hines for respondent.
Elizabeth Remington ct al. ap-
pellants, vs.. Eddie Catoe ct al. &,
appellants, and Dell McManus, re-
spondent.
This is an action to partition
land in Lancaster county, on the
theory that plaintiffs and defend
ants other than Dell McManus,
were heirs-at-law of Riley Catoe,
deceased, and as such we're the
sole owners of the land as O lapsed
devise, and that Dell McManus,
who was claiming the land, had
no interest therein.
The jury (Judge Dantzler pre-
siding), trying the issue of title
raised by the pleadlngs, found for
the defendant Dell McManus. All
the parties except Dell McManus
appealed.
Testimony offered to show the
reputation for chastity and the I'M.
chaste conduct of the mother OF
Dell McMsnus otherwise called
Dali Cato) before her marriage
and after Dell's birth was prop
erly held incompetent, as it had
no tendency to show that Dell's
morther's husband was not Dells
father.
The presumption that a child
born during coverture is legiti.
mate is rebuttable, but the testi-
mony for such rebuttal must be
conclusive. Wilson vs.. Babb, 1S
S. G. 80.
The mere reputation of the
wife for unchastity, especially
when such reputation was before
marriage or after birth of the
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16

got nothing to- go by. / dsn't know
what you do"
There was another pause. But thf.
time there was excitement I'm The yoIce
OF the older vender as he began to
read.
Jim Jeffries. dates. 40 cents. know
him. don't your"
You bet!" answered Antoa Tim
Jenries. Well. i find him. but them
other three" and he shook his Mead.
And every customer that stops is ask
ed whether he knows George Washing
ton or Benjamin Franklin or AbrAAan
Lincoln
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16
Tendency of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The best
thought Of the world Is being given
n the subject. 1t is easier and bet
ter to prevent than to cure. 1t has
been fully demonstrated that pneu-
rnonia. enc of the most dangerous
diseases that medical men have to
con&end with, can be prevented by
the use of Chamberlain's Cough
Rsmedy Pneumonia always results
from a cold or from an attack Of in
f1uenza (grip), and it has been sb-
served that this remedy counteracts
any tendency of these diseases to-
ward pneumonia This has been fully
rroxen in m-ny thousands OF cases
In which this remedy has been used
durng the great prevalence of colds
and grip in recent years. and can be
relied upon with implicit confidence
Pneumonia often results from
slight cold when no danger is ap-
pretended until it is suddenly discov-
cred that there is fever and difficulty
IN breathing and pains in the chest
then it is announced that the patient
has pneumonia. Be on the safe side
and take Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy as soon as the cold is contracted.
1t always cures. For sale by all
dr1gsists-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16
Ancient and Modern Advice About
How to Acquire Wealth.

The ancient stages sure road to
wealth" was 'be temperate in all
things, be economical always" Mod
ern life, with its rush methods" in
business requires that keep healthy"
be added to the old adage.
Every body knows how to be tenn
perate and most people how to be
economical but few know how to
keep perfectly healthy. Over-eating.
irregular habits, neglect, etc, derange
ine stomch. liver, and bowels. causing
indigestion, torpid liver constipation.
etc.
Rydales Tablets are natures best
ally when such conditions exist The
Stomach Tablets will digest your food.
strengthen your digestive organs and
cure you indigestion.
The Liver Tablets will arouse your
liver, stimulate your bowels and estab-
hsh a regular, healthy, habit. Rydsses
Tablets insure good heath z. r.
RsGamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16
AntOn's Great Patrons.

1t was Antens first morning at the
fruit stand. says The. Chicago Chron :
Gle. Anton's father had decided TO re-
tire and Anton was filled with pride and
Joy as he gaZed at the rows of shining
oranges and pretty red apples. Pret-
ty soon Anton's first customer came
along.
You run the stand now?" queried
the stranger:
'Oh. yes" answered Anton.
And when the customer said that ne
wanted a dozen nice apples the youth
stepped briskly.
Just charge them,'' said the Gus
toner. I'm an old customer here"
Antons face fell. 1t was the touch
of money that made the business agree
able. but Anton charged them. just nc
same.
Pretty soon another customer came
along.
You the old mans n?"he -q3er.e1
'Oh, yes" answered Anton. and ne
WONDERED whether he would receive
real money or not.
"A dozen oranges and charge them
please" and Antons face fell Eu
the second stranger was more consid-
crate than the first. He scribbled
something on a bit of paper and gave
IL 10 the boy.
You see. the old man couldn't write
so we had to keep our ewn account"
said the stranger. and ne left
The next customer bought so1ce figs
and the next dates. and they all had id
charged and they all kept their own
accounts. And the next day IL was the
same, and for week there was no
change. Then came the day that the
accounts were to be settled. And An
ton felt very happy.
Wont father be proud when / car
~ home all that they owe me?" he
sollioQuiZed, and gave the apples an
additional rub. But Anton was dis
appointed; the men did not settle Nor
did things brighten on the next day.
and Anton mourned for a week Then
he went to fruit vender that had bet
ter opportunities.
See: these men buy fruit and don't
pay. / don't know them and / don't
know who they are for: can't read. ="
and Anton turned over the list
The second fruit vender studied for
a long time.
1T seem that this man what buy -
the apples and don't pay is George
Washington. but he don't give his ac-
dress, and don't know where he lives I"
There was another long silence as the
second fruit vendsr worked over -he
second name.
Benjamin Franklin owes you 81
cents for oranges. he continued" But
he don't leafe no address either"
Then another pause.
This man that buys IS cents worth
OF dates is Abraham Lincoln Yo.;
should make 'em tell their address :,
cautioned the second vender. You
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16

Il was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes r. J. Green, Of Ian
easter. ~. H no remedy helped
me until I began using Electric Bit
ters. which did me more good than
all the medicines I ever used They
have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric
Bitters are just splendid for female
troubles: that they are a grand tonic
and invigorator for weak. run down
women No other medicine can take
rs place In cur family" Try them.
Only 90 cts Satisfactien guarsAtes4
~ II. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16

My baby had Eczema % bad ts,at its
Heho was a Sozd mass OF scabS and its
hair all came out I tried rrrs-,v ,---r.,
Oes out none seemed to do any perrrrn-
nsTF good until used Dewf.i's witch
Hazei Saive. The Eczema o. cured tfr.
Scaos are gone and the Hx<ie ones
soap is perfectly clean and healthy.
ana hs hair is growing beautifully
again. oannot give too rr1s,rs, rspIza
20 DeWitt's Witch Hazel sa4ve -r-ark
Eerrner. Buffalo CITY KY. In buying
Ntsch Hazel Sasve look o4yt for opunsor-
1es<s- DeWstt's 10 the original ard rna
only one eoDhaiHzng psve Witch Hazel
Ine name e c. Dewitt e. ca is On
ereTy box Sold by R. r BossaaTy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1904-02-16
Relief i'm One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
IN one uirue. because it kals the
T1,icrobe which ticl1bes the mucous men,
beane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phfegm, draws
-<sIt the inflammation and heais and
ssoU9hes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards of pneumonia and is harmless
and never failing cure In all durable
cases of Coughs, Colds and Group. One
Min1te Cough Cure IL pleasant to
take. harmless and good alike for young
and ord Sold by r. r. Bethany.