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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Major Woodward, County Chair
man, has issued an address to the
Democracy Of Fairfield, calling for
contributions to pay the expenses
Of those who have fallen into the
hands Of the Federal officers. He
begins by saying, "The grand
Radical-Negro- -Greenback pow-wow
recently held in Columbia by dirty
Sam Melton and his little dog Sny-
der,' is ended for the present at
least, and Democracy and common
decency, thank God, are still in
TACT There can be no doubt that
the Fairfield Democrats will respond
heartily and promptly: but is it
just or fair that those counties
which have had the good fortune to
escape, should stand by with their
hands in their pockets, as indifer-
ent spectators. No, this contempt
ible and unlawful assault upon the
Democracy of Fairfield, is a blow
aimed at the Democracy and holest
government of this State, and the
Democratic party Of the State is in
justice and honor bound to pay the
expenses Of resisting the blow.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

LONDON, April 5.-The exciting
events of the day have crowded on
each other so fast that their impor-
tance could scarcely be realized
until the later hours of night ad-
mitted of a complete summing up.
The happenings include the un-
earthing in Birmingham Of the most
important dynamite factory ever
discovered, the arrest Of four Ruin
breeders in London and one in
Birmingham, an attack On the Gov
ernment magazine in Ireland and
the reception of an lncendiary let
ter in London. The excitement
over these occurrences was not con-
fined to the Government Offices,
but was apparent to the most cas-
ual observer on the streets. The
prompt and active precautionary
steps that were taken by the Gov
ernment officials were highly COM
mended on all sides. Not only
were the postofice and neighboring
Government property put under an
increased guard, but the Royal resi-
dence, at Windsor, was supplied
with a large force of sentinels who
were sent thither in private and
unostentatious manner.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
THE DEATH OF PETER COOPER.
Nsw York's Aged Philanthropiss Gone to his
Rest at Last.

New YORK, April 4. Peter
Cooper died of pneumonia at half
past 8 o'clock this morning. Mr..
Cooper celebrated his ninety-second
birthday February 18th, when there
was quite a social gathering at his
house. He had been ailing for
some time with a slight cold, and
on Sunday he was compelled to re-
main in his bed. His family ply
sician was Immediately summoned,
and on his arrival at once discover
ed that his patient was suffering
from severe attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. Cooper's advanced years were
a great drawback to his recovery.
About 2 o'clock this morning he
called his son ex-Mayor, and Mrs.
Abram S. Hewitt, his daughter, and
her family to his bedside, saying to
them that he knew he had not long
to live, and that they must become
reconciled to this fact. His death
occurred exactly at 3 A. NJ, and he
remained conscious up to the time
of his demise, and made several re.
marks in regard to family affairs
Mr.. Cooper was born in this city
February, -, 1871, and lived a life
full of honors from his early boy
hood.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
Judge Hudson discharged Sims,

Judge Hudson discharged Sims,
the Aiken criminal, ':as if acquitted
by the verdict of jury" his wife,
the only witness for the State, be-
ing unwilling to testify against him.
The Judge held that she is COM
petent witness, and one permitted
to testify, but that she cannot be
compelled to do so. Mrs. Sims
unwillingness to appear as wit
ness against her husband, was ex-
pressed in the following letter, adj
dressed to the Court in her hand
writing:
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 6, 1888.
To the Court l respectfully de-
cline to be sworn as a witness
against my husband in this case
and protest against being made
to testify. I did not wish my
husband prosecuted, but only de-
sired him bound over to keep the
peace. / did not know the contents
of the affidavit drawn up by the Of
ficer until after the arrest was made,
and then I did not 60 before the
grand jury at Aiken because | did
not wish my husband punished, and
l only came here because l did not
wish to be brought under arrest, as
bench warrants were issued to bring
me. The circumstances of the case
have been greatly exaggerated by
idle rumor. Ny husband has in,
ficted no bodily injury upon me,
and I have long ago forgiven him
for any wrong he may have done
me. I wrote the solicitor that ]
wished the prosecution stopped
and I now pray the Court not to
destroy the peace and happiness OF
our family and the welfare of oul
child by forcing me to testify in
| this case. Most respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. D. SINS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The Abbeville Press and Banner
speaking of the road question,
says:
We are Of the opinion that the
present system-if the law is so
enacted, that it can be enforced-is
better than any plan to raise money
to work the roads by contract. But
if the proposition to work the roads
by taxation, so as to excuse the
s'poor" man from doing an equal
share of work on the public high
ways, be adopted, we suggest that
the school money be taken for that
purpose. If the:'poor" man is to be
excused from working the roads,
we think the property owner should
be excused from taxation for school
purposes-except, Of course, to the
pauper fund. We care nothing at
all about this matter. But we
think it is very ''poor' man in
deed, who does not want to work
the roads, and wants to levy tax
on his neighbors to educate his own
children. This communism must
stop somewhere, and it might be
well enough to look to the laws of
the country and see who is derelict
in duty. If the present law is not SO
framed that the County Commits
sioners may be indicted for
neglect of official duty, then let the
law be amended, so that the grand
jury or the Solicitor shall be COM
PEELED to note and prosecute for
dereliction of duty.
Our contemporary is right in the
opinion that the present system of
woodworking, properly enforced,
would bring better results. But we
are sorry to see him go out Of the
way to deal free education an un-
deserved blow. What does our
contemporary mean by "com-
munism''? He usually understands
and means what he says.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
.uTDGE BOND CALLS A HIATT.

In the United States Court on
the 5th, Colonel Jno. c. Haskell,
who represents some of the defen-
dants in the election cases. made
known the loose practices Of the
u. S. Commissioners in making ar
rests, upon information and belief
merely, and Judge Bond at
once addressed the following letter
to the clerk of the court, to be COM
municated By the clerk to the US.
Commissioners throughout theState.
The letter will afford some protec-
tion to the decent;citizen of the State,
and innocent men will not hereafter
be dragged from their homes with
out even shadow of justification or
excuse for their arrest. The pity
is that the letter was not issued
before so many outrages were COM
mitted in the name of law.
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 5, 1888.
James E. Hagood, Esq, Clerk
United States Circuit Court, Char
lesion, S. C.-Mr. Clerk: 1t has
been brought to the attention Of the
Court that in several instances in
cases of misdemeanor the United
States Commissioners have issued
warrants Of arrest upon afidavits
made upon information and belief
merely, without any inquiry as to
the sources of the atlantis S
information or the grounds
of his belief, under the impression
that the Commissioner had no right
to make such inquiry.
No warrant of arrest or seizure
for any offence against the law of
the United States upon the mere
belief or suspicion of any person
should be issued.
The Court desires that you in
form the Commissioners thatit is not
only their prerogative but their
duty to examine into the sources of
atlantis information and the
grounds of his belief.
If other proof is at hand or ac-
cessible it should be had and exam
ined.
The issuing of warrants of arrest
and seizure is not mere ministe-
rial act but a judicial function, and
should not be done until the Com
missioner's judgment is satisfied
there is probable cause.
And the Court desires the Com
missioners also to know that for
the safety and protection of the
community and the orderly conduct
of judicial proceedings, all process
issued by them, except under ex-
traordinary circumstances, ought to
be served by the Marshall of the
United States or his Deputies.
HUGH L. BOND, Circuit Judge.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

1t is said that Snyder, known
among his Philadelphia neighbors
as affidavit Billy" has stomach
for good food as we'll as for dir
ty work. The following account,
which is before the First Comptroll-
er of the Treasury for payment,
shows the stock of provisions laid
in by Billy before he began his
march from Philadelphia to Char
lesion, to take part in the election
cases:
1883.-Jan 2. Dinner at the Girard
House. $3.50
Jan. 2 Supper at the Girard
House. 1.50
Jan. 2. Late Supper at Broad
street station before taking train
for Charleston. LOO.
Snyder was not willing to begin
devastating march on an empty
stomach. How many earlier din
ners and later suppers he took on
the second of January, we may
never know; what we do know is
that the government foots the bills.
SNYDER seems to know this.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

When the decalogue is revised so
as to suit the practices and tenden-
cies Of the age, some important al
terations will be made. Two COM
mandments of wide application
will be changed SO as to read !:
''Thou shalt not be caught steal
ing" "Women shall not commit
adultery
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The United States Commission
er has dismissed all the election
cases brought before him from Will
liamsburg County, for want of
proof. So they will all be dismiss
ed with their expenses to pay, after
the "best government the world
ever saw" has worried, and harried
them to its satisfaction.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The case of Richard Davis, adj
ministrator, vs.. the Columbia and
Greenville Railroad, for $4,000
damages for the killing Of the plain
tiff's son who was in the employ Of
the road, was non-suited in the
Greenville court last Saturday, on
the ground that Davis knew that
the tank by which he was struck
was too near the track. The plain
tiff who was represented by Orr &
Wells and NJ. L. Bonham, will ap-
peal. The railroad companies are
coming to the front in the Courts.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The Chinese have no word that
is equivalent to hell and no concep-
ton of such a place. A missionary
in an agricultural district of China
states that when he tried to explain
it the people asked if it was any
thing that could be raised. He
might have answered that it was
very often.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

A verdict Of S4,750 has been rem
dered against the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company for the
killing of a negro boy who went to
sleep on the track.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The Saluda Argus will hereafter
be printed entirely at home, hav-
ing abandoned the ''patent outside
We congratulate our esteemed con-
temporary on this improvement.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEWBERRY COUNTY.

BY Jacob B. Fcllers, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS. Ebenezer P. Chalmers, as
C. C. P, hath made suit to me to grant
him Letters of Administration of the
derelict estate and effects Of Romeo
Halfacre, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Romeo
Halfacre, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to be held at Newberry Court
House on the 23rd day OF May next,
after publication hereof, at IL O'Clock
in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any
they have, why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my Hand this 7Th day
of April Ammo Domini, 1888.
J. B. FELLERS, J. P. N. c.
April 10, 15-5t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

A tramp attempted to shoot Maj.
Thos. w. Woodward, of Fairfield,
last week, but was disarmed after q
tough struggle, before he could ac-
comDlish his purpose.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Sam Lee has been appointed q
special land agent, under the gen
eral land Office, and assigned to the
State Of Alabama. He gets five
dollars a day, and expenses.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The baptists of Bolton are taking
active steps towards building anew
brick church at that place. About
5000 has already been subscribed,
and they expect to raise from
$4,000 to $4,000 before work is
commenced.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The President has appointed
Walter R. Gresham, of Indiana,
postmaster-general. He is now
United States Judge for the Seventh
Circuit. State of Indiana.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
HERALD OFFICE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEMBERRY COUNTY.

BY Jacob B. Fellers, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, William Lester hath
made suit to me to grant him Letters
of Administration of the estate and
effects of William F. Schumpert,
deceased.
These are. therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said William
F. Schumpert, decd, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Newberry Court
House on the 23rd day OF April inst,
after publication hereof, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any
they have. why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my Hand this 7th day
of April Ammo Domini, 1888.
J. B. FELLERS, J. P. N. C.
April 10, 15-2t*
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
TREATING.


sven you ask a man to dook
Something's, you don't want to dreat
him to coat. or pair of shoes, or
loaf of pread, or no such vooish-
ness; do your" it is asked in the
broad Teutonic dialect, and with
telling irony. Certainly not; you
want to treat him to glass of
brandy or q :'slug'' of whiskey, or
schooner. of beer. The practice
of treating is one of the most fool
ish children to which civilization
has given birth. Precisely how old
it is, no one is able to say; but it
deserves none of the respect to
which old age is usually entitled.
One strange thing about the prac-
tice, is that its growth is most yigo-
rous in connection with saloons,
and that the treat usr-,,ly consists
of that which is either useless or
positively injurious. 1t is one of
the most troublesome questions that
confront the temperance advocate,
for the man who would very sheep
ishly accept, if he accepted at all, a
treat consisting of a pair of cuffs,
or collar, or even a box of matches,
will accept a drink without feeling
that he compromises his dignity or
his delicacy of feelings.
The treat is silly because it might
with perfect propriety be dispens-
ed with. And it is extravagant be-
cause according to the etiquette of
treating, the man treated is expect
ed to return the favor, though his
means may not enable him to do so
judiciously. It does not increase
ones self respect, and it does not
diminish the number of tipplers.
We have few suggestions to Of
fer to the man who treats. If you
must confer a favor, give something
substantial. If your bosom is
swelling with liberality that cannot
be repressed, you may easily find
those who would gladly take bread
sin theirs" If you are bent on 60
ing to the bad, call for the saloon
keepers best, and $50 it alone"
If you will drink, do not '.slug"
some other poor wretch to death.
IF you must have beer, quietly take
your schooner" and let every body
else paddle his own canoe We
know that vice, like misery, lcves
company, but this thing should DE
conducted on the North Carolina
planet every man pay for his
own treat. If treating is essential
to your happiness, treat all men
with courtesy and consideration
and with the charity that suffers
long and is kind
aDere vas a dime ven dwo of free
freunds would meet und ockschange
der compliments of der tay, und
part. But der saloon has done
away NIT dot colt way of acting.
Now, ven dwo or free freunds meet,
von of dem vii say, Let's haf some
dings.' Und dey vii walk into der
saloon. und yon Of dem vii say,
.Yat vii you dake?' und der unner
yon says, I vii dake der same
5Und dey yust douch dose glasses
togedder und say, Here she goes
und she does go. Den der unner
von says Now you must dook some
dings NIT me- und dey go droo der
same performances NIT demselves
once more. Dot vas socialness."
Those words contain an important
lesson, and a vigorous condemna-
ton Of the practice of treating.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The Greenville NeauS of the 5th,
says, ''The Pelzer Cotton Factory
has begun work despite the many
prophecies that it would not do so
for months. Water was turned on
the wheel for the first time yester-
day, and within an hour the ma
chinery was in motion with cotton 60
ing through the opening machines"
''The capital of the Pelzer
Company, which was organized in
1880, is 100000, and the most of
the stock is held in Charleston
where it is now quoted at slightly
above par" In some respects the
advantages offered by Newberry
for the successful operation of a
cotton factory, are superior to those
enjoyed by Greenville, and we are
anxiously looking forward to the
time when the Newberry Cotton
Factory will begin work. That
time is coming.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12


A Barnwell correspondent Of the
News and Courier. says '.It is a
significant fact that notwithstand-
ing the palpable violation Of the
dueling law by Messrs. Youmans
and O'Bryan, the solicitor allows
the same to 60 unnoticed, and the
grand jury are discharged without
having their attention called to the
same.'' If the peace officers have
determined in disregard of their
sworn duty, to let open violations
Of this law 60 unnoticed, the law
should no longer cucumber the
Statute books. One of the most
serious mistakes which can be made
by civil government, is that Of in.
spring the people with contempt Of
laws, by retaining a law which is
openly and repeatedly violated
with impunity.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Richard Crowley, Of New York,
has resigned his position as special
assistant counsel for the United
States in the prosecution Of the
alleged election fraud cases in South
Carolina. Sensible man.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
LAW BLANKS.

The following Blanks are always on hand,
It the HERALD Office:
Conveyance OF Real Estate;
Mortgage of Personal Property:
Chattel Mortgage with Note;
Mortgage of Real Estate;
Sub. Writs;
Commitment;
Executions;
SherifPs Bond for Money;
Warrants for Arrest;
Appearance Recognizances;
Recognizance to Testify;
Summons for Relief;
Money Demand;
Search Warrants;
Summons in Civil Action;
Execution against Property;
Contract Liens;
Landholders' Liens;
Special Contract Liens;
Agricultural Liens with Mortgage.
Call at the
IEPAlD OFFICE.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Greenville has a new fire alarm
bell that weighs two thousand
pounds and can be heard about FIVE
miles.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Bourne, Republican, has been
elected Governor of r. /. Sprague
was badly beaten.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Melton's life is the verb "to do;;'
and just now, Brewster, A-G. has
uttered it in the imperative mood.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

It is seldom that you will feel un-
well or suffer. from indigestion if
YOU use Browns Iron Bitters.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The Greenville Neacs suggests
that Judge Lynch should now take
charge Of the Sims case.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

The farmers Of Greenville and
adjoining counties will be address
ed at Greenville on the 7th Of May,
by Col. S. S. Crittenden and Con-
gressman Aiken.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

President Arthur is spending
short vacation in Florida.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12

Nearly 1920 journeymen house
painters of Philadelphia are on a
strike for higher wages.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
The herald.
TT. GRENEKER, ! p.,ro.s
GEO. B. CROMER. DDi1
NEWBERRY, S. C.
THURSDAY, APRIL ~, 1888.
4 pApER FOE THE PEOPLE.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
The Herald is in the highest respect Fam
fly Newspaper, devoted to the material m
terests Of the people of this County and the
State. IT circulates extensively, and as an
. Adyertising medium offers urriyalled ad-
yantaees. For Terms, see first page.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
SUFFER

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lack Of Energy, Malaria,
Intermittent Fevers, &c.
BROWNS IRON BIT
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all these diseases.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-04-12
Boston, November IS, 1884.

Boston, November IS, 1884.
BEoEN CHEMICAL Co.
Gen.lemen:-For years / have
beena agreatsuferer from Dyspepsia,
and could get no relief (having tried
everything which was recommend
ed) until. acting on the advice Of
friend, who had been benefited by
BRowN's IRON BITTERs, / tried
bottle, with most surprising results.
Previous to taking BRowN's IRON
BITrERs, everything ate distressed
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ing BRowN's IRON BITTERs, all my
troubles arc at an end. Can eat any
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person. Mrs. w. J. Flynn,
80 Maverick ST., E. Boston.