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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-10-04
The Herald.
TT. GRENEKER, EDIroRs.
GEO. B. CROMER. HDi10
NEWBERRY, S. C.
THURSDAY OCT. 4 1888.
PAPER rOR THE PEOPLE.

= u IAf Ell I OIs I11L1 7 1zO4 LIT
The Herald is in the highest respect Fam
lily Newspaper, devoted to the material m
terests of the people of this County and the
State. II circulates extensively, and as an
Advertising medium offers unr1valled ad-
vantages. For Terms, see first page.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-10-04
COTTON SEED!
COTTON SEED!

I will pay Q5c.) fifteen cents cash
per Bushel for 10000 Bushels SOUND
DRY COTTON SEED, delivered to
me at this place before the first Of next
VIII exchange Cotton
Seed meal for Cotton Seed.
w. F. HOLLOWAY & CO., ~
Oct. 3-3m. P0maria. 5. {,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-10-04

contemporary is prospering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
OH 6ree press.

An angel from Para lse would n 1t hard
work to make up the House committees in
way that would please ever o !,, and OF
course Spea' er Carlisle, HI linz from the
unparadisacal State of Kentucky, has Of
Tended good many of his party associates.
Little Sunset Cox is very mai because he
was given no better craftsmanship than that
OF the naval committee. Equally disguised
is Mr. Springer of Illinois, who has served
four terms, was in the Forty-sixth Congress
chairman of the important committee on
elections, was prominent member on the
foor and even a candidate for speaker,
though receiving no votes. He Expected at
least his old place at the head of tue elections
committee but instead of this he Is not even
named for minor place on it, but is given
the chaimanship of the obscure committee
on expenditures of the department of justice.
Mr. Singleton of Mississippi is another dis.
crun,lcd statesman. lie entered Congress
thirty years ago, but left il to Join the con-
fcderacy lie has served four terms since
the war two Of them at the head of the Joint
com nitlec On printing. lie was IN cnthusi-
ast'c partisan of Carlisle in the spcakcrship
Contest, hut his reward is only The chairman.
ship OF the library committee where his
chief duties will be to sign orders for flowers
from the government botanic garden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
CALEDONIA CDUTrN.
ST. JOllnsbuty.

The contemplated improvement on tho
st. Johnsbury and Lake Chlmpllin road are
to be begun ut once Tue real work Of lay
ing steel rails will not begin un,l early
spring, but the steel is now being purchaicd
and all repairs during the winter will be
made with it. rhc old iron is sold for
s24 per ton, and the steel costs S35, making
the actual cost of the steel only Sll per ton.
eereial passenger carS. including palace and
sleeping cars will som he purchased and
five more new engines are 10 arrive this
week
Our business men report & good holiday
trade, notwithstanding the fact that We have
had no sicighing until last Saturday.
Business at the scale shops is extremely
dull, and it is understood that the pay roll
for the month ending the 10Th amounted to
only $4,000 as against S27, coo the previous
month.
Hon. w. p. Fairbanks new residence is
completed on the outside aud the inside ia
being rapidly finished. 1t is magnificent
looking structure, and it is said that it will
be the most elaborate aud costly private resi-
dence in the State.
The passenger depo, is at last c,mple,ed
and the ticket Office is occupied.
The lecture by viii Carleton last week
Thursday evening at Lecture hall was con-
sidcre1 by the large audience present to be
one of tho most enjoyable and in every
respect one of the best lectures ever listened
to in town. 1t was the most satisfactory Of
any entertainment yet given in the Y. NJ. C..
A. course. Next in the course is Prof.
Ragan's illustrated lecture this week Thurs
day evening.
The ladies of the Universalist church close
a very successful fair al the vestry of the
church this Tuesday evening.
The business of the county court was fin
ishcd yesterday and the court adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
SOUTHERN VERMONT.

John Howard of Rutland, farmer, was
instantly killed Monday night, by the cars, at
West Rutland. 1t seems that Mr.. Howard
was returning to Rutland, aud when he
reached the railroad crossing his horse either
became frightened ut the approach OF a pas
sengcr train or for some unaccounlable reason
wandered from the road and ran up the track
where it was met by the train. The uniortu-
nate man was literally cut TO pieces Dir.
Howard was about tiity-ave years ofage lie
leaves widow aud three children.
Matthew Flaherty, laborer in Sarsents
slate quarry, about two miles south OF Poult-
ney, was drowned Tuesday night in Lake
St. Catherine, near that place. F'laherty
left the quarry at o'clock for his home,
which was on the west side OF the lake. He
did not reach his home, aud search was in-
stituted lie was tracked about 100 rods on
the ice, when mitten, hat and diuner pail
were found in the water in a small air hole.
FlaAeriy leaves family OF seven children.
His widow is an inmate OF the Utica insane
asylum. The body was recovered in go feet
of water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
iDDISDN COUNTY.


The lake is frozen two miles north Of Port
Henry, the ice being two and onc-half inches
thick
1t was 26 degrees below zero on the lake
shoe in Addison, during the cold suap, last
week.
The sal intelligence has just been received
here OF the death Of Miss Mary L. Stewart,
at Gilbert Station, Iowa, aged 23 years,
Her disease was consumption. She leaves a
wide circle of acquaintance in Vcrgenncs
and Bristol. Hers was a most lovely char.
acter, her influence was ever for good,
she was a true Christian. aud the
moral influence she exertcd and lovely
character will long b. held in sacred rcmcm-
brance by all wh) now mourn her carly
death.
Mr.. Seneca BrevArt of Addison died Sat
urday last, after brief illness.
Mr.. A. d. Vittum, who is a member of the
sherman Military Band, Burlington, has been
III II, his home In this place. for nearly two
weeks, of quinsY.
II favorable weather continues, the ice
harVesIcrs will bcgln work soon. The snow
has been scraped from the staked out in
gelds ald all is now ready for sawyers The
is abnndantly thick aud of good quality.
Santa Claus had a triumphal reception in
Vergennes, this year The Methodist Sun
day school led of with a sumptuously loaded
Christmas tree, Monday evening. The
church was crowded with friends. An elc-
CANT family bible was presented the pastor,
Rev, G.. w. Bennett, silver cake basket
was received by the Sunday school supcrin-
tendcnt, f. j, Bristol, aud many Of the
teachers were substantially remembered,
Altogether il was pleaslnt occasion TO all
The vestry of the Congregational church,
with Its evergreen and patriotic adornments,
thanks IL the excellent taste of the young
ladies, was really attractive. Tie arrange
ments for the surprise and pleasure of the
children were all that could be desired, aud
perfect satisfaction resulted to children,
parents and friends,
Christmas was observed by the usual ser
vice at vt. Paups church in this place. The
church was not extensively decorated, that
being confined principally 10 the sanctuary,
and consisting entirely OF evergreen, at the
sides and front Of the rail, being supported
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
I.AMOILLE COUNTY.
Worthwhile.

The public installation of officers IN the
ladies' Coral chapter, order of the Eastern
Star, in Mount Vernon Lodge +. and A. NJ.
and in Tucker Chapter, Royal Arch Masous,
was largely attended, at Masons hall, on
Thursday evening. An oyster supper held
by the ladies, at the conclusion OF the cxer-
cses was well patronized.
Six new members were added to Green
Mountain Lodge of Good Tempars on We'd
nesday evening. The competition system
being used is creating considerable interest,
The remains of Mrs. George Blossom, u
former resident of this town, were brought
here from Winooski on Saturday afternoon
for interment. The interior of the Congrc.
gational church was very tastefuly decorated
Tor the regular quarterly concert held by the
members of the Sunday school, on Sunday
evening.
The annual meeting Of the Ladies' Indus.
trial society connected with the Congrcgl
tional church, is to be held on Friday after.
noon
The members of the w. C.. 7. u. are tc
hold meeting at Mrs. $. ii. Tifts's on
"Wednesday evening.
The cotillion party at Woodwarps hall
on Saturday evening, was well attended.
The remains of Mr.. Day of Morristown
Corners were inferred in the village cemetery
on Tuesday afternoon.
The Christmas exercises at the Methodist
aud Congregational churches, on Monday
evening and at the Universalist church or
Tuesday evening were all very largely at
tended.
We again have good sleighing in the vii
|, &c, which was enjoyed by a good number
on Christmas day.
School at the academy was dismissed on
Tuesday, many of the students as well as
teachers spending Christmas at their homes.
Mr.. ]. b. Tabor, for long time jantoi
at the academy buildings is out from long
continued Illness, aud will soon return TO his
duties.
Mr. George Means, having purchased W.
fl. Halc's business, has moved his family
here from Peacham, and will occupy the
Slayton place OF upper Maln street..
Rev. NJ. p. Bell of the Methodist church
who also is in charge of the ElmoIc parish
was nresented with small tree well laden
with silver dollars, halves and quarters, on
Tuesday. Several OF the Portuguese help
EMPLOYED by farmers in Emorc presented
the reverend gentleman wl.h number OF
nnnles the surfaces OF which were filled with
ten cent pieces. MIR. Bell is looking for the
farm on which such trees and apples are
raised, with a view Of purchasing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

PIrrsBuRc. Pa, Dec. s5,-Thc steamer
b D. Wood while waiting to pass through
lock on the Monopgahela river this morning
was caught in strong under current. She
had several barges in tow which were swept
over the dam and sunk, but the steamer was
saved This evening the steamer Reindeer
was swept away while attempting 10 make
landing, She caught the guard of the
steamer Benwood and carried that vessel
along with her. The velocity Of the boats
was frightful. The steamers Venture, Little
Dick and John Case were badly damaged
and other vessels received slight damages
Al the dam the REINDEER parted in the mid
die and caught fire. She is q total loss.
The crew were ssyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Results Of Rebuking Too Ereouen,
MARRYING

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec Cohen hos.
tililies in the Hebron Congregational church
here have ceased and the church ooum;,,oo,,
report has been accepted. J. b. Fillmore
who was denounced from the pulpit by Rev.
Geo. b. Cutler, pastor, wlhdraws his Sian.
a . SUIT against the clergyman. Five charges
three alleging him to be guilty of imnroner
conduct In denounclng Fillmore from Inc
pulpit and calling him polygamist. and the
otner two designating Cutler as a bypocrite
and liar. The report was made Saturday
upon the first three charges. 1t was voted
10 censure the pastor mildly, and the last
Two charges were regarded as unproyed'
Fillmore agreed to Withdraw the civil snit II
the society would vote him the same stand.
inga It gave him when he Joined The church
This the society voted and Cutler made M
opposition 10 the movement. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
GRAND ISLE COUNTY,
Alburglf.

Mitchell Latorno aud John Mitchell were
brought before Justice Lyman on COM
plant of Grand Juror Reynolds for cut
ling down n walnut tree, without permission,
on the farm of NJ, r. Mott. The trial was
held Tuesday aud the parties fined 50
aud costs each, amounting in all to S19.4O.
1t is reported that the Central Vermont and
Ogdensbtrg and Lake Champlain companies
have pooled their freight rates and the rates
will be considerably higher after January
LIST, over both roads through this town.
A three months old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Rockwell was found dead In its bed
Friday morning, II is supposed i, ehoked
to death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
AHEAvN FAILURE.
Throwing Ten or Twelve Thousand
Persons out Of Work.

PnovlpRScE, II. L, Dee 26.-The lsbil-
tiles Of A. d. Smith Il Co., whose failure
was announce '-day, are placed at 81, 7OO,-
600. In their various mills the Messrs.
Smith Il Co operated 81, 900 spindes, giving
employment to 10000 or 1900 persons;
The failure Involves the suspension of all
their concerns aud threatens many families
with want during the Winter. The assets
GRO small
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Waterbury,.

There was Christmas tree with the Usual
services and distribution ofprcsenis, at the
Congregational church, Monday night.
The reservoir of Warren Il Sommervill's
water works was frozen solid to the bottom,
and the water stopped Sunday night, leaving
a large portion oflhe village without water,
but active efforts are being made to remove
the difficulty, AMI water will probably be
running again soon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
RAILROAD BUILDING


l65 Millions Spent I'm the Past Year.
Chicago. Dec. 26.-A summary of the
railway building in the United States for the
raet 10 mon,hs shows that C6OO miles of
main track was laid at au approximate cost
of SlGj. DOC. O1O. making the total of miles If
railway 10 the country to date $780, 900. The
CO.. strucioh dutipg 1857 vas me iafges. In
The wear before it was 9sOj the states and
Territories which lead in construction this
year are as follows: Moutaha, Alb; Dakota,
400; Michigan, 400; New York, $50
Pennsylvania, 339; Ohio, 326 Mississippi,
30j New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connec-
ticut, Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming arc
the only States and Territories in which no
new road was built.
.,
w" wanna r"""'
PITTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. ga mortgage Of
s,1 50o oOO was nlacod nm record To. dav bv
~, c..., pi,.,,..i. s1i,-.., ~
''c oe"ooa'u Guns, ~ AMI i"''''A' I'm
panv in favor OF the Farmers Loan and Trust
company OF New Year The road Will be
built from PIttsburs to Ashland, IA, and
Will pass through the principal southern
counties Of the state.
The Railroad Litiea,ipu
90,
Ohahcei'or h''ct ha' h'ed 'u' lol'o"1nS
decrcta order in tue Franhlia County clerks
office in tho II, after nf thp npttiOn Of the Con
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
Barre.

Intense cold has prevailed in Central Yer
mont for two days. From Saturday morning
to Monday morning, over As hours, the Their
mometcr constantly registered below zero.
A bitter north wind prevailed Saturday and
on Sunday morning the mercury stood at 30
below zero, and the highest point during the
day was 10 below at . p. m, dropping TO IA
below a, p. m. Monday morning at the
zero point was again reached by rise of the
mercury, and moderate snow storm pre-
walls at 10 II. IN. The first sleighing of the
season was developed on Friday last, aud
sleighs are generally in use on valley roads.
The winds have brushed the light snow from
the hill roads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
The Rising Ohio.

CINolNSATI, Dec. 26.-The river is still
rising two inches an hour, with AZ feet at 10
D. m. 1t is not expected now tina! it will rise
more than three feet more, The higher tenn
peralure, however, is melting the snow and
Beginning to All the small streams,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

The Vermont State Spiriualisi ASSOCIATION
will hold their quarterly convention in
town hall Rutland, January 25th, Goth and
o7th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28
EASTERN VERMONT.
Chelsea,

l
Orange county court took recess from
Saturday noon till Wednesday morning, the
26lh inst. The case of William c. Ssnborn
and wife against Nathan Paine, the trial
of which began Wednesday forenoon, the
18th will probably occupy the court till
Thursday.
Miss Flora IL. Averil OF Northfeld en-
tcrtained Chelsea audience Friday even
ing last with recitation and miscellaneous
| reading.
Saturday and Sunday were remarkably
cold days, The thermometer at $50 Sunday
morning recording 30 below zero.
On Thursday, Friday aad Saturday of last
week an educational meeting was held at
Tunbridge under the auspices of Superinten-
dent DIrtt. There were in attendance, be-
sides citizens of the town, Principal A. w.
Edison of Randolph Normal school, Rev. Z.
| L. Herrick, Principal w. iieutchIpsi, Miss
Ada ). Hail, Superin cndent j. A. Reyes
of Chelsea. The interest manifested in the
meeting was very marked.
West Randolph.
Christmas we was generally observed
| here, trees and pleasant exercises being given
at all the churches Monday evening, with
the exception of St, Johns, which held their
exercises Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ed. ID. Strong arrived from Dikotp,
Friday. Hale Flint, of Chicago, is also in
town.
Burch Fish and son are soon to start for
Florida to seek their fortunes.
Special Invitations are out for the second
social assembly, Friday evening, at the rooms
of the A. +. C.. II. club.
A special train passed through here at 10
O'Clock a. m. Sunday, boun for Montreal,
| with the Patti theatre company, of 160 mem
| bers.
The next regular communication of
Phoenix Lodge, No %, WILL he held January
| 9Th.
Sunday, the coolest day of the season, the
| thermometer indicated from PC to "a below
| in this vicinity.
The society of the Second Congregational
church of Bronk6eld has been engaged the
past few months in making extensive re-
pairs on their church and having completed
them Mii. hold dedication services Thursday,
| Dec. eth.
The Union Agricultural society arc to hold
| their annual meeting for the election of off,
GERS, at Tuabridge, Tuesday, January /,
1854.
The W. &. T, L. of Vermont has Just es-
tablished a union and elected officers at
| Tunbridgc.
Stockbridec people indulge in late oyster
suppers and give the proceeds for the sup
port of preaching. At recen, one they
realized S25.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-28

People who live in city fats might appro.
priately Sing, Home. suite home"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-05-12
WHY IS IT?

It IS well known fHct that the lead
 ing newspapers in nearly all the large cities of the East, the West and the Pa
 ciic coast are republican Tn politics or independent. In New York the Times.
 Post and Tribune are republican the
 Herald and Sun independent, though
 the Sun sometimes supports the demo-
 cratic ticket, but the Globe, which has
 always adhered to the democratic doe
 Urine, has been or the decline for years.
 and 1t now looks as though 1t was going
 to the wall or course Boston's leading
 newspaper-the Herali-is republican
 m politics. The Public Ledger. re-
 publican newspaper, takes the lead in
 Philadelphia. and IS one of the most
 prosperous papers in the country. But
 there Is no first-class newspaper either
 la Boston or Philadelphia which sdheres
 to The democratic party. The leading
 newspapers of Buffalo, Albany, Roches- ter, Troy, Cleveland and Milwaukee are republican m politics, and SD they are ln Cincinnati, though the Enquirer,
 which IS fairly good paper, IS demo- cratic. The Tribune, Inter-Ocean and News, of Chicago, are republican they are all 6rst-class uewspapers. but there are no democratic newspapers ID Chicago that have any reputation otter than of a local character, and are little known out side of tue clty- The Republican, of St Louis, one of the oldest newspapers in the west, ad heres to the teachings Of democracy and should take the lead of all westerI. journals, but It does not, though It cir l. culates in the south and is published IL l a --ate that IS overwhelmingly dem | ocrltic. The Times of the same city !. which is democratic, has ben greatly | improved of late years, has had a gooG | support ID St. LoTis but limited cir culation outside Of the city.
 The Globe Democrat, which IS repub- {. lican in politics is by all odds the be- published iu St. Louis, and . has a circulation much greater than either the Times or Republican, and is l first class journal in every respect Com | ing west to California We find that San . Francisco supp .rts five loading repub- he 4n papers the Chronicle, Call, Bul- etin, Alta California ani the Post, while Dae democratic paper the Examiner skes out a sickly existence. In all ot -le south, there IS really no ir-i 'lass newspaper publIshed-not one hat even equals the San Francisco 1urnals ID news or ability.
 There are me fairly good democratic published i1 the smaller 'itles of the south, such as the Dalia- 4 raid, tue Atlanta Constitution, and a ew others. bHr as a rule. democratic De- le-s do not succeed -y well as republican, ,aaers. Why IS this the case? Is iJ be- .,.se the republicans are better educat 1, read more, and are more liberal
 l.ir support of newspapers. r Is 1t b- aHse democratic edito-s do not get up J. 2 cd newspapers as the republicans log
Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-05-12
NO. r

anee of silvercan be produced. 1t Is sad at a cost of five cents a pound.
 WAsHISGToS, May 6.-Secretary Tels lel says there was nothing in the Presi- dents order on Saturday extending boundaries Of the Zuui Indians in New Nexlc0, that could serve as a foundation C form the opinion that has been enter taIned by friends of Senator Logan that the order was intended as a blow at La mar, whom It ls sought to reach through his sOn-In-law, Paynaster Tucker.
 ST. LOUIS, Mo, May Tt is stated here that dispatches have been received fru ID New York saying that Jos. Pulitzer, proprietor of the Post Dispatch. of this city, has practically acquired possession of the New York World. The negotia- ti1ns are not entirely closed, but it IS expected the transfer of property will be made within a day or two when this al- leged Mr. Pulitzer will transport part of hls editorial and business force to New York and make some radical changes in the character and conduct of the World.
 NEW YoBK, May 7.-Moody and Salkey are passengers on the steamer Alaska. The Evangelists state they have Co come home for rest and will return to their iabOrs October next.