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ana 0a0 the
support of the party's national leader,
Bryan. But this only intensified the
opposition Of certain factions. Before
the vote was announced the four re-
bellious Democrats were urged to
change to McCreary or any other Dem
ocrat, but stolidly refused. Bryan's
comment on the result was, Il cannot
see where the selection Of Mr.. Bradley
will have any effect on national poll
tics, but l regard 1t as a great mis-,
fortune"
johnson In tho Race.
After a bitter fight the Democratic
state committee Of Minnesota, by a
vote of 6S to %. adopted a resolution
Endorsing Governor John A. johnson
Of Minnesota for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination. The Bryan men
gave notice that they would not be
bound by the action of the committee.
but would make a fight throughout the
state for the control of the state con-
vention.
South Cardinals New Senator.
The South Carolina legislature on
vened in special session has elected
Frank Boyd Gary to succeed Asbury
G. Latimer in the United States senate.
serving out the term to March 8, 1909.
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Socialist Membership $4,000.
Bradley Elected Senator.

Former Governor Bradley of Ken
lucky, the first Republican eve to hold
that Office. has been elected to the
United States senate with the aid Of
four Democratic votes after the with
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POLITICAL
Kansas Instruets For Taft.

AssS
The Kansas Republican convention
at Topeka, a. was expected, gave the
delegates at large instructions for
Taft. Senator Long, who heads the
delegation, said that Kansas had start
ed the Taft boom.
Bryan's Nebraska Platform.
In the platform. adopted by the Ne
braska Democratic state convention at
Omaha, when delegates were instruct
ed as a unit for Bryan as the party's
presidential nominee, the nation recog-
nizes the hand of the Nebraskan and
the principles and policies on which he
will ask the SURFACES of the people if.
nominated at Denver. Bryan was
there in person to assist the resolutions
committee and to receive the plaudits
of his home state folks, who cheered
him wildly as "the next president" In
the first place, it is noteworthy that
this platform contains no reference to
government ownership or to the initia-
tive and referendum, But it does de-
clare for the federal licensing Of cor
porations and makes some quite point
ed references to specific reform of the
tariff. They would place on the free
list all articles that come in competi-
ton. with trust made goods and reduc-
tons upon the necessaries of life.
Other important planks favor a ma
tional income and inheritance tax, urge
immediate independence for the Phil
ippines, demand reduction of railroad
dividends and oppose both the Aldrich
and Fowler currency bills now before
congress. saying that emergency
rency should be controlled by the gov
eminent. Many Of the radical planks
are in line with the policies of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, including the postal
savings banks, employers liability, the
eight hour day. Cancellation of labor.
modification Of injunction law, etc.
Taft Captures Ohio Convention.
The first day Of the Ohio Republican
convention at Columbus made it plain
that Foraker had not a corporal's
guard as a following and that Taft
would be the unanimous choice Of the
party for the presidential nomination.
The friends of the war secretary took
possession of the state committee and
named w. F. Brown Of Toledo rs
chairman. Secretary Of the Interior
James r. Garfield was chosen tempo
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rary chairman, and he declared tina:
the issue Of the campaign would be
the continuance Of the Roosevelt poll
cies. The platform indorscs these in a
way to suit Taft with special reference
to the rate bill and the employers lia-
bility bill and favors tariff revision and
according the negro all his civil rights.
Burton is favored for Foraker's seat
IN tho eonofo
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drawal of Beck
ham had made
possible the
breaking of the
long deadlock in
the legislature.
Beckham, who
served as gov
ernor after the
murder of GOe-
bel and The
flight Of Gov
ernor Taylor,
had been named
for the senate
by the Demo-
cratic primaries
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Lilley of Connecti-
cut to the effect
that certain men,
bers of the nava
affairs committee
who voted for the
purchase Of subma-
rines from the Elec-
trio Boat company
held improper rela-
lions with that CON-
pany. A resolution
for this purpose
having been pushed
by the house, the
speaker appointed a
committee to do the
nrOhinO IF woS said
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CONGRESSIONAL

To Probe Submarine Charges.
After considering the matter, for over
a week the house committee on rules
decided to authorize IN investigation
of the charges made by Representative
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KEEPING TAB !:
ON THE World

The House to Probe Submarine
ScandaI-FoWIer Bill to the
Front - Ohio Platform Sets
Taft's Pace, and Bryan Strikes
His Keynote In Nebraska Plat
form-War on Anarchists FOL-
lows Attempt on Life Of
Chief Shippy-Japan Rejects
Chinese Arbitration Proposal.
Russian Republic Proclaimed.
A FrightfuI School Fire.
Evening star., 1908-01-30

, Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1908-01-30
LAMBERT GOOD TO ARTISTS.
Generous Bequest to Help Struggling
Young Americans.

PHILADELPHIA. January 3O.-Thf
Young, struggling American artist. who
has not made reputation, but who Is do
ing meritorious work, has great oppor-
tunity ahead of him as the result of the
will of James Lambert. the artist. who
died December -.
In his will Mr.. Lambert left $4,000 to
the Academy of the line Arts of this
city, the money to be put in trust. and
the income to be used for the purchase OF
pictures from the yearly oil painting ex-
hih;tion Of the Academy of the Fine Arts.
The will stipulates that the paintings
must be by young American artists OF
merit who have not made standard rep
utation. The pictures are to be placed in
the permanent academy coiiec,lon or pre-
sented to other institutions. In addition
to the gift to art. Mr.. Lambert left more
than 500, 900 to charity.
Evening star., 1908-01-30
MCKINLEY RECAPTURED.
Convicted Land Thief Coming Back
to Oregon.

PORTLAND. Ore, January 30.-The
Oregonian today says that Horace G. Nc
kinley. convicted of stealing government
land and who escaped from this country
to the orient while awaiting sentence has
sailed from Hongkong for Portland. in
custody of detective. After his convic-
ton in October. 1904. and while awaiting
sentence, Mckinley jumped his bonds.
Nothing definite was learned of his where
abouts until he was located In Manila.
He left there and went to China. where
he was captured almost exactly three
years after his conviction. He escaped
from prison at Tisntsin before an officer
from Portland arrived to bring him back
This was about November 10 last. few
weeks later he was recaptured in Man.
ohuria. McKinley's punishment. had he
remained In Oregon. would very likely
have been no greater than inflicted On
Puter-two years in Jail and 81 200 fine.
Evening star., 1908-01-30

suit overcoat here's the best opport
hghgrade garments at less
than the cost of inferior qualities.
Evening star., 1908-01-30
Two Burglars Shot and Captured.

CHICAGO. January 30.-Two burglars
were shot. one of them fatally. today by
Christopher Paulsen. a, baker in the shop
of j. ]. Larsen. 80: 37th street. Both men
were captured. One of them, Thomas
Frawley. was shot in the head, and the
other. John Armour, was shot in the abb
domen. left side and in the face. Armour
cannot live.
Evening star., 1908-01-30
Hearing in Yarmouth Divorce Case.

LONDON, January O.-Sir Birrell
Barnes, president of the divorce court, to-
dayafixed the hearing of the suit brought
by the Countess of Yarmouth. who was
Alice Thaw of Pittsburg, against her hus-
band for the annulment of her marriage
for next Wednesday afternoon. The at
torney for the Countess of Yarmouth, In
making the application, said the case
would be short.
Evening star., 1908-01-30
Carolina Prohibition Bill Passes.

RALEIGH. n. c.. January 3O.-The
house of representatives at midnight
Tuesday night passed the senate bill for
a state election on prohibition, to take
place the last Thursday in April. Gov.
Glenn in his message convoking the leg
islature in extra session urged the pas
sage of the bill. SO the voters of the
state are face to face with the question.
Evening star., 1908-01-30

Before taking inventory next
week we want to convert as many
shoes as possible into cash. Hence
these remarkable Bargains for this
Friday only:
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Girl Kidnapped by q Bear.
Pet VINO Had Heard the Wild Takes Former Mistress to
His Den In the Woods and Tries to Keep Her
There For Playmate

got in front of tnr. She kept trying to
get by him, but he would not let her
pass. Finally he showed signs of an
ger. and when she tried to pass he
grow!ed and raised his paw. In vain
she tried to pet him. He continued to
bar the path. Finally Maggie conclud'
ed to return to the house she had Wis.
tied.
Niger trotted along behind her until
she came to where the path forked.
Again the bear threw himself in front
of her. The girl now began to be
alarmed. Finding that Niger would
not let her follow the path that led to
the house of the neighbor, Maggie fed
along the other path, hoping soon to
turn toward home.
The bear die not intend that she
should have her own way. He fol
lowed close, and whenever she tried
to leave the path he would throw hina.
self in front OF her and growl. Maggie
was now badly frightened and began
to shout for help. This ansered the
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-02-28

At times when you don't feel just
right. when you have a bad stomach
take something right away that VIII
assist digestion; not something that
will stimulate for time but some
thing that will positively do the very
work that the stomach performs un-
der ordinary and normal conditions
that will make the food digest. TO 40
this you must take natural d1ses-
tant like Kodcl for Dyspepsia. honol
is scientific preparation of Vegeta-
BILE acids with natural diSestants and
contains the same juices found In
healthy stomach. Each dose Will d.
gest more than 5000 grains Of good
food. It is sure to afford prompt
relief; it digosts what you eat and IS
pleasant to take. Sold by 4. e..
Dukes; A. C. Doyle & Co. =. =. '
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Miss Caime, and nothing pleased him
better than to follow her from place to
place. She alone fed him, and he ap-
peared devotedly attached to her.
Finally he began to show that he dis
liked all the other members Of the
family. In the absence Of Miss Maggie
he would sulk and refuse to eat Mig
gers ugly traits grew so pronounced
that Maggies brothers talked about
killing him. One day he scratched one
Of the boys and tried to break bis
chain. The boy was angry and ran
and got a gun. Maggie barely prevent
ed him from ending Nigger's career.
Bruin saw it all, and with his head
turned to one side he listened to the
threats made against him. 81 believe
he knows what you are saying, broth
er," said Maggie. Look how he IS lis
tenlug,"
"Weu, III kill him yet" said the boy.
Niggpr evidently understood the situ-
alton, for he sulked all the evening,
and that night he broke his chain and
disappeared. No trace of him could be
found.
Months passed. and Niger was still
o lost bear.
A few evenings ago Miss Caime was
returning from visit to neighbor.
It was nearly sunset, and the girl was
hurry;ng along a lonely path through
g forest only short distance from her
home when she suddenly encountered
Niger. He was standing in the path
directly In front Of her. He had evil
dently waylaid his mistress, and he did
not show himself until she was close
10 him. Maggie's heart futtered lit
tie, more from surprise than fear. She
recognized the bear, and when she
called his name he grinned with salts
faction.
Maggie went toward him. holding
out her hands. He sat on his launches
sn the path and would not move. When
the girl attempted to pass, he instantly
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bear, and he began to growl and gnash
his teeth. She became convinced that
be would spring upon her if she did
not keep quiet.
Finally she concluded to walk slowly
along the path, thinking that she might
induce the formerly tame beast to fol.
low her home.
After going q short distance she
came to pile Of logs and brush.
which she soon discovered was Mig.
gers lair. The bear now appeared
pleased He walked about the place.
shifting. and he finally came and laid
down at Maggie's feet.
During the whole Of the long nighl
the bear laid and watched the terroi
stricken girl. The slightest movement
attracted his attention. and he would
raise his head and look at her. Miss
Gaines people thought she had re-
mained overnight with the nelghbol
she had visited. and she was moi
missed until after S o'clock the neXi
morning.
When it became known that the CIR
was missing. the whole neighborhood
was aroused. and soon the woods were
full of people searching for her. 1t die
not take long to locate her. but When
the bear heard voices and the barking
Of dogs he got very angry. BristliRa
with rage. he ran about the girl, growl'
ing and gnashing his teeth In the most
hair raising manner.
Maggie fully realized her peril. and
when she saw her friends she called
to them. warning them not to come
nearer. She explained the situation
and her friends concluded to shoot Mr.
Niger from where they stood Aiming
well, three fired together. and Nissei
rolled lifelcss at his captive's feet
Now. what do you make of it? Woult
the bear finally have made meal OF
the girl or was he lonesome and pinins
for the company of bis former play
! mate2
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The strange story that Miss Maggie
Caime of HarilIa county, Tex. and her
friends have to tell concerning the con-
duct of a black bear will tax the ere
dulity of those who are not familiar
with the humanlike intelligence often
displayed by bruin.
Miss Caime has always been very
fond of pets. and for long time she
was passionately attached to fine
black bear that she had raised from a
small cub. She called the bear Niger,
and he would answer to his name and
come running the moment his mistress
commanded him.
Nigger was very intelligent, and for
a long time he was as playful as kit
ten and regarded as perfectly harm
less AS he grew older he began to
chow considerable temper, aaG he Of
ten got so angry that he looked dan
gefous, and his mistress would con-
slider it prudent to chain him to tree
for awhile-at least until he got In
good humor. He never tried to harm
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A passenger train on the Northern
OF France line literally lost its way the
other night and had a narrow escape
from being telescoped by an express
which was behind it.
The train left for Amiens at 6 p. N.
All went well until after leaving Creil.
where the line to Brussels and Ger
many and Holland branches off. OW-
ing to g. mistake of the signalman,
which yet remains unexplained, the
Amiens train was switched on to the
Brussels line, and in the dark the en-
gine driver did not discover the mis-
take until the train had proceeded a
mile or two on the line to Brussels.
Then, remem bering that the Brussels
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Passenger Train Loses Its Way.
GETS on TO Wrong Track Through sWtchans Error and IS
Chased by an Express.

express was only few minutes be-
hind him, the driver decided to put on
full speed and so right ahead. 1t was
an exciting experience for every body.
The passengers. finding that the train
was travelling at full speed and run
Ming through the stations, became
alarmed and pulled the danger signal.
The train ran on to the junction at
Point st. Maxence, where the driver
hurriedly explained the matter to the
signalman and was shunted on to a
siding two minutes before the arrival
of the express. At last the train was
sent back to Creil and resumed its
Journey to Amiens a couple of hours
late.
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SAVE THE RECIPE.
Put Il in a Safe Place, for it May
Come in Handy.
SAYS Home-Made Mixture Is Easily
Prepared, and Sures Weak Hid
news and Bladder.

Here is a simple homemade mix
ture as given by an eminent author
ity on Kidney diseases, who makes
the statement in New York daily
newspaper, that it will relieve al
most any case of Kidney trouble II
taken before the stage Of Bright s
disease. He states that such symp-
toms as lame back, pain in the slde'
frequent desire to urinate, especially
at night; painful and discolored url-
nation, are readily overcome. here
is the recipe, try it:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-hait
ounce: Compound Kargon, one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla' tnree
ounces. Take a teaspoonful alter
each meal and at bedtime.
A well-known druggist mere III
town is authority that these ingred-
tents are all harmless and easily
mixed at home by shaking we'll IN a
hottie. This mixture has pecullar
healing and soothing effect upon the
Kidney and Urinary structure, anu
often overcomes the worst forms u
rheumatism in just a little Whlle.
This mixture is said to remove all
blood disorders and cure the hheu-
matism by forcing the Kidneys 10
f1+or and strain from the blood anu
cvstem all uric acid and foul, decom-
nosed waste matter, which cause
those affections. Try it if you arm
Ill eoya the prescription.
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A tickling cough, from any cause.
Is quickly stopped by DR.. Shoops
Cough Cure. And it is so thoroughly
harmless and safe, that DR.. Shoop
tells mothers everywhere to give it
without hesitation, even to very
young babies. The wholesome green
leaves and tender stems Of a lung
healing mountain shrub, furnish the
curative properties to DR.. Shops
Cough Cure. 1t calms the cough.
snd heals the sore and sensitive bron
css,ss membranes. No opium, cl1loro-
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Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis, says:
81 have only taken four doses OF your
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they
have done for me more than any
other medicine has ever done. / am
still taking the pills as want per-
feet cure" Mr.. Barbe: refers to De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills.
They are sold by A. C. Dukes N. d.;
A, c.. Doyle & Co
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Late Arrival ito singer)-I am sorry
to arrive late at your concert. but, De-
lieve me. | would willingly give thou
sand francs to have the pleasure OF
hearing you.
Singer-Ah. you latter me.
Late Arrival-Not at all. am as
deaf as stone.-Bon Viyant.
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A Higher Health Level.

"I have reached a higher health
level since I began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills." writes Jacob Sprin-
ger, of West Franklin, Maine. "They
keep my stomach, liver and bowels
working lust right" If these pills
disappoint you on trial, money Will
be refunded at J. G. Wannamaker
Mfg. Co., drug store. Csc.
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Millions of bottles of Foley's Ho

Millions Of bottles of Foley's Hon
ey and Tar have been sold without
any person ever having experienced
any other than beneficial results
from it's use for coughs, colds and
lung troubles. This is because the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in
the yellow package .)ntains no op-
iates or other harmful drugs. Guard
YOUR health by refusing any but the
genuine. DR.. A. G. Dukes.
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Sam-What's de matter with you and
Chloe? Susan-Matter 'nough. Sne
insulted my friend. MIR. Jackson, what
called Oh me las night Sam-lnsut-
ed Mr. Jackson. did she? Susan
Dats what she done She asked me
who dat ere nocturnal visitor wasi-
Youksrg Stateaul2h
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II you haven't the time to exercise
regularly. Doans Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce a mild
easy. heathful action of the bowels
without gripping. Ask your druggist
for them. Csc.
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form, nothing harsh used to injure
or suppress. Simply resinous plant
extract, that helps to heal aching
lungs. The Spandiards call this shrub
which the doctor uses, "The Sacred
Herb" Always demand DR.. Shoop's
Cough Cure. DR.. J. G. Wannamaker
Mfg. Co.
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DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salye is best for cuts, burns, boils,
bruises and scratches. 1t is especial
ly good for piles. Sold by a. c.
Dukes; A. C. Doyle 6 Co.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-02-28

House Agent Ito young married cou'
ple house hunting,-The place does not
lack interest Two former tenants
we're DIR wned 10 this moat.-Punch.
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The trouble with most cough rem

The trOuDIe WltH HlUSI Cou6H 1oH1
edies is that they constipate. Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently but promptly on the bowels
and at the same time it stops the
cough by soothing the throat and
lung irritation. Children like It,
Sold by A C Dukes; A G Doyle & Co.
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The unhappr women are not all mar
rfed to mean 'nen; many OF the un-
happy women ;.re not married at all
Atcbtson GioI'
Milford chronicle., 1908-01-17
REDDEN.

Mary f Warren and Harvey Pennell,
both of Robbins, were married on We'd
nesday evening last at Georgetown, and
have moved to the Compton farm near
here.
Frederick Abbott has the tonsilitis
Tom Figgs' of Redden caught four
raccoons in an hours hunt on Saturday
night last pretty good score for a
Swamp whistler.
The revival meetings began at Redden
last Sunday night.
Two children in the family of Mr.
Clark Hill, the station agent at Redden,
are very i'll with typhoid fever.
A dog supposed to be rabid passed
through here last week.
Our excellent teacher has had a much
better job at teaching offered her at
Lewes and has gone there. 1t would
have been better for our people to have
paid her more money, and been receiving
the benefit OF her work. Mr.. Brooks had
nothing to do with her going to Lewes ;
it was simply case of better your own
affairs, and she went.