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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

StfeashtyS Sto ~hieht the Pcesidvrit hes oa,ied
MIN. 70 e velp, impostant one. It's duties are
fESpeolalty roapQnRl6lo at ,prOa6nt {, beoausD OF
Ir55a9apsfngoi of:ytheJ secretary. aQovernor
T9hnompson 9hn % hSs s shown ,himesltto be equal to
which DO ,hesi been called, ana thsre is no
p 1oube that he will tdfgchRrgo the duties OF
his new position in q Way that viii refleot
credit upon him. - =. -
thFom the OrdnDebur0 Times ana Den.oorat.)
The poaitlon ,tondeIed Governor Thomp-
son 1s an impOrta one, ana we think he la
perfectly right In accepting 1t.
th50nt tho CouD6ia Ieecord)
H1s eminent qualifications are known end
recognized throughout tho Etate, and 1t will
heartily coipoidc, that no batter man Gould
nave peen chosen for the place.
(Srom the Clarendon Et,tey1,,4se)
This is high position and is an honor to
soush Carolina; and 1t was offered to him
unsolicited. For the past ton years 9oyornor
Inompson has boon as much petted aud
nonoIed as any man In the State, and, beat
unsolicited and unsought South CSfolina
thus elevated.
(Ffom the GreenptUe En&e,1,yfse)
In this Junoture Of our States affairs he
cOulO taSe tho position without prejudice to
the welfare OF tho Democratic party here, as
~ 1s thoroughly enthrOned In power and will
ssay mere. AZ ho has filled the highest offios
etious duties, no could without risk or any
lnteresL respond to tho invitation OF promo.
tlon. Governor ThompsOn az assistant SEQ.
ietary OF Tue treasury con aid In restoring
state, OF which IL has been uni Justly deprived
ever since the war, ,>and for tho want Ot which
INC state has been made to soroly suffer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
WHAT TIE PfPBRS say.

%ho Prshidenf's AppoIntnlont Heartily
Approved by tho Press OF tho Whole
Country without Regard to Party or
Section.
(Ffon, the Washington Post, Den,)
Governor Hugh Il. Thompaon is n man OF
hign character and uncommon executive
ability.
(From tho Neav York Sun, Dcn,)
ae has great executive ability, and tho
r!ty, and believe that he viii fiIi his new po.
bition with credit to himseif and hia State
(F,'om The Neav York star. Deml
81 we egree that Governor Tpompson. OF
the successor OF Mr.. William 70. Smith as
ssslstant ts secretary Of tho treasury. Heis in
service policy, and ls q sound Democrat.
(t''on1 tho Ne,0 PorA Evening Post, Ind. Iesp }
G9yornor ThompEon is In harmony with
ane Presidents civil aeryioo vlewa. This Is
fact that the office TO which he il to bo ap:
appointments In the treasury.
(hfom the Ne,O York Times, Ind IeepJ
Governor Thompson. otSouth Carolina, ts n
very clear -headtd d ana energetic mao, end u
warm believer in the prime ples OF OWL ser
who honor their rcotiOn in bringing to the
se1vice OF the Whoie country 30 olevato1 an
DO felioitated on tho choice he haa mode.
(hrom The Boston Heralt Ind. Rep)
Governor ThompGon, of South Carolina,
he's shown hin6olf tn be, not only q "irieud
or eoucatiOn," bnt very eavnest ano sue
cc6Dful promoter OF tua saGlo. HiR rep ortg ~
superin,endent or pubic Instruction ware
among tho ablest documents OF tnelr KIND
put forth In tho country.
(Fr0ni he IMikadeiphta Press, R.p.)
Mr.. Thompson, OF Eonth Carolina who ro-
signs the GOve1norahip Of that Btato for tho
deluBiYe httractions Of a. place under too
ftdefkl SoVerDment, IL Gentlemnn whose
Eympathleg and atiatumgnLB ar9 unkno VA
but no 1S VOuontd Jor 90 In "ontire accord
WITH tho Pytf tfid0ntS policy On all public
0uestions." rhig probably sgn!iss tina Mr.
Thompson hith no fiAed conVI otlonB Of h 9
o~p, an0 that ho Ia for protection or fras
tlaEr, ana iNt reiOI ~ or Ollco- p6hdiDg, Just
ta 1ho tlnc,nnttnK eXigeucies OF d drifting
Accumulation may require.
(fions the NelV York HcrUld, Ied)
Governor Hugh =. Thompson ia spokon OF
by thute who know him as q man OF unusua
ability aDa OF the highest character. He Is
best known 10 Northern frIcnd8 OF educa-
ton by bis long ana onninontly able ana
suocessful service ns superintendent OF puo-
lio education IN Rnnth Carolina. Ho came
into this place In 877, whom aen. Ham pton
became Governor, and he put the pubto
school System Of the Etnte in an edmtra bio
and HaiiRfactOry condition, very largely In
cIeasing the number and effaoti otivenes8 OF the
schools for hoth races, ana putting the edu-
catft nal Bys'em IN good order. His valuable
servicea IN this Important work not only
deservedly many friends In the North RE1oug
those who take interest In tho spread OF oom.
mon scbools In the South.
(From The Savannah Ne,os Den,.)
The position CT asslstaat secretary OF the
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
MATTERS IN SUMTER.
CHE NEWS At ORANGEsSs UR4.

n Great Compliment to tho State Gn1 q
High Tribute to Governor Thompson.
ORAFGKBURG. Juno 21.--The news OF Gov
oInor Thompson's appointment by the Pros.
1dent 10 tho position OF assistant secretary
ofthe treasury was received here this after
hoon.' The announcement created constder.
able interest and Ia regarded as great com.
rllment TO South Carolina ana o. high tribute
10 0overDorTb ompson's fid delity and ability.
III ls not known whether or not Gaysrnor
Ihompson Will accept, but as far rs can DC
aseeriained II js tho gonoral I'm mpression tn IT
10 should do 90, He would M this or sny
othor position with distinguished aSuity
and would reflect great credit on his state.
Governor Thompsoo's decision will DO
awaited with much interest By his many
rienoH Rnd admircre, ana ~ In huped no qqill
sehis way c!eor TO accept tho hon 1r ton.
dere0.
Gen. James u. Iz1ar, chairman OF tn, State
Democratic executive c>mmittoe, snld to.
Gay: "ConS idering the short Hmo tho Gov
etnor has 10 EcrSe ard tho importanoe or tho
tCaifion, would SAY lot MIN accept"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
THE VOICE OF GEORGIA..
Augusta Delighted with tho President's
Admirable Ohoicn.

Admirable Choico.
AUGUSTA, Juno 29.--The new5 Of the ap.
roIntment Of Governor Thompson TO tho
poaitlon Of assistant Georetary OF the trea-
enry was not generally known In Augusta
to-day, but wherever known IL excited ,he
moot favorable coRamont Governor Thomp-
eon et is very much respected In this com uun-
ity. and those who had heard of the appoint.
ment ny tho President spoke of II In tho
h%ighest % teJms OF Sommendeiion. It is be:
90 creolt 10 the post, and that this people OF
me Wncie country, as wolt az those or the
btate OF South Carolina, Will havo cause to
Jeel proud Of him. 1t is romarI1ed that The
President has shown his good Bense aud
clear JUDGMENT In the appointment.
1ho Ch'o'afcte will say Tomorrow:
, gone weeks ago Governor Thompson, OF
sonih Carolina, visited Washington and
called upon tue Preu,dent. Ae made a most
favorable impression upon Mr.. Ulevelaud
VINO exproEfed desire u servo him In any
praoticaole shape. Tho important aud re-
sponstble oflico 0f assistant aeorclary OF the
treasury, now tendored the Governor Of South
Earolina, is an earnest Of tho Prssideuts do
sire 10 reward southern men Of morlt whose
nniu1cs are akin to his own. Governor
bh0nap Ibhompson ia q man OF Intellect, aterting
honesty, great culture ana practical senGo
lie Will honorRbly illustrate aouth Uarolina,
ond add 10 hiR own reputation as u saIe, wise
ana Inst Official" "
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

! rpf'tsia expressedat the tseasary depaxsaeo at
) ~, HfalthS Spaasn resignation, ana there 10
a!fp nVoh curloaity to learn what the, policy
VI MS successor will be. Comptroller OF the
Curreney Trenholm has been the principal
source OF Information for newspaper mon on
!" tnls subject, and he @pronounoes Governor
1hompson a. pupil of the advanced school OF
EoulhernT democracy, In full accord with
senators Hampton and Butler. Senator But
1er was among tho first to learn Of tho Gov.
ernoT'a selection, which appears to have
peen the spontaneous aot OF the President,
oeIefmlneo upon before the formers friends
knew OF the 1n pending Vacancy. Tho South
sCa1ollna delegation are much, gr3tiQed with
tne FIes1dentR ohoice and deolare that It Ia
especially complimentary, because, owing to
Inc absence Of Secretary Manning, the duties
ana responsibilities OF tho assistant score
tarles are moro numerous than heretofore,
Although the responsibilities of conducting
the treasury will be equally divided bstwoen
ta1rchild Rnd Thompson, custom gives the
former precedence In acting secretary duriue
Manning'H absence.
II appears that the fresident used his own
Judgment in making this appointment
: Several weeks ago whom Governor Thomp-
son was Invited to the White House and
= offered tho commissionership Of Indion edu-
cation, whioh he sfterward respectfully de-
chned, the President was favorably I'M
pressed with his views on public aff .Irs and
alter regTetilng that he could not aooe OF the
Eesition then rendered him, remarked that
he did not intend to lose sight of him. This
remark did not occur to Governor THOMPSON
sga'n until last Friday when he found him.
SELF standing before the President.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
--~St~---------------
SOLID IN S.4TfES1JY,

Whc APpointment tRksn BB aa Evlionce
rConfldenco Ia tho S1uth.
EAVAENAH, GA, Juno 20.-The news Of
the appointment Of Governor Thompaon. OF
South Caroline. as assistant secretary or tho
treasury, was received here this afternoon.
Il was stated thia morning In q special from
washington that he wanted to he appointed
colnmitsioner OF education Tho appoint.
South Carolina, as nh evidence OF the cont.
dence the President has iu tho South ana
ne friendship he feels for this section OF the
Cnlon, and, behides, rs the recognition OF
The merits Of q most worthy gentleman and
faithful official. Governor Thomps0n is
Well-known here by oheraoter, and has
many personal friends and Rdmirers in this
city. Ihefe latter are much gratiled at his
appointment and feel sure that he will MI
the lmportant trust with the highesL oredit.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
ATLANTA JOINS THE ACCGAIaf.

EHe "Constituiion" SpsaI1u La Germs OF
SAlEh Praise OF GovsSncr 4ann ps ou.
ATLANTA, Juno 20.---rho Consultation to-
morrow Will say:
-, Tho Pfesfdonts appoIntmentof Governor
thompson, or south Csrulina, TO the posi-
place OF Tho Hon. w. Il. Hmlth, who has re-
SjGneo to accept e. luGra,ive railroad OH 30
large.
"9oVornor Thompson ia somsthing m oro
Lnhn POLITICIAN. 'FOr yGata before ia W.SS
elected 10 the Gnbernaturial Guar No wAB
NicmlGent III tho edu"ational work OF hin
6tHle. az superintendent of education ho
gTeatlS improNeG The public uohooi sys,aD1.
tiis Two terms as Governor have moro thar
pie, aud his integrity, ability sud nrnln oss
hnXe lavoiebly Impressed tho country
"!ne assistant s6oretaryship OF the treas
unGer the Govornment. II rsqutrea ulaa
81 H. class ability to fill II and tho Prsal.
DENIS Wlso selection is ali that could bs do
BircG," Wv
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
seasRassSa t,araD0ryxlzD.
1"EAkaols Ttnas a Uhree I for Il CleveI and
;UhompseIa ehtl ehseparyl.n /

|9"HAkaos TtnRD a phkee f10r, Il CloVolRnd,
ii9NhompseIa ssstt eSasnparti." /
.iEnGHFIBLD, June SG.-11EEho, news Of tho
appointment Of Governor Thompson as
assistant secretary Of the treasury was q
pleaeRnt surprise TO our people; not thatwe
90 not regret losing the services ana leader
ship OF this worthy and popular gentleman,
but because we have his individual pros.
/ perity at heart, ana confidently hope that
In MS now position as guardian OF Unole
sams monoy-bags he will win additional
fame and ere long become O national, as no
Is now State favorito. Edgefield cougratu-
Iates QoVerpor ThompBon, and wishes him
great SUCCESS and unabated happiness In his
now ofhce. President Cleveland oomplI-
ments the State In This hiseppolntment aud, In
his seleotion OF 30 good, 80 efficient and go
true, n man for this important position,
gives additional evidence OF his rooognized
ability and sagacity.
AGd now our beloved fellow-townsmau,
rtho Hon. ]. y. Sheppard, becomes Governor,
and we once more are proud, jubilant ana
happy, Knowing him to be worthy OF any
honor that may fall upon him, ana that as
Governor no will discharge the dutios
thereof with dignity, hrmness, ability aud
Strict consclentiOusness unBurpassed by auy
OF the many distinguished gentlemon who
have hitherto occupied the Gubernatorlsl
chalr. AR Governor he will watch the iuter-
ests and wolfare OF tho people OF the whole
Commonwealth with devoted zeal ana uu.
ceasing vigilance, and especially will he
guald our financial affairs with that disore-
tion, care and prudonoe which must win tho
appreciation OF the Taxpayers OF the State.
All honor to our Edgeheld boy, ana three
timos three Tor Cleveland, Thompson and
Sheppard,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
THE STAFE., AND IND !. THE MAN.
SOUTH UAROIEuA II 0NOHAD 4N
HUGH u. TRO1rPsOR., -

-
Rrssidsat C1svsIslad ,Appsaats 3ths. Gov
iasaor Of South, Carolina az :, Assistant
"a Secretary or the Wreasury..A, ExoeI-
(" asnt Ss1ectAon FOR Ono or tho Highest
ID sOhaces Under the ,Goysrnment.
II i|stlVVAsH1NaEoS, Juno 20.--Winiam O. Smith,
assistant' secretary of the treasury, has
rendered his resignation to the President to
, fake eject on July next. In order to accept
ahe position OF, solicitor for the 81 Paul,
y lMinneRp Ills ana Manitoba Railroad Com.
Pany, With headquarters at st. Paul, Mtnn.
& The President has selected 8 his SUCCESSOR
tho Hon. Hugh q. Thompson, Governor of
South Carolina, ana will, send, his non,,ns.
lion to tho Senate tomorrow. Governo or
ThompHon is aaid to be man Of ability, and
70 be In entire, accord with the Presiaent's
policy on all public quesuone. He has boon
prominently Identified with the sduostiona al
Interests Of his State and is now serving ont
his second term as Its Governor. He has
Teaigned that otllce, ana expects to be able to
assume the duties of his new office as soon
as no ahall have been confirmed,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
GEORGEYOWN'S asEEr1wGy.

Tho PEop'c or tho Wtpynh Scctton To.
jotcs at ths Compliment to our Co..
eesDpr.
GKoRGETowN, Juna 3O.--Our community
1ces1db the Gppointrnont OF Govarnor
Thompson as sgs'stant secretary Of tho
national treasury with aref Delight It's
Indeed high compliment paid TO him aud
to tho ttate South Caroline, ana is ono ot
tho most jndioious appointments that couid
haTe heen made. President Clevgand is to
be congratulated In making such o seleoLlon
for With men OF ability ana administrative
qualifications, suoh as Governor Thom pson
IL endowed With, tho country can lost as.
sn'td that economy ana q Just admlntatra.
ton OF the lava will be carried ont. We no %
Governor Thompson will accept this Inn
ICttALt poaition.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
ABB6TILEE WEhL PLEASED,
Great CompIimeMt Both to tho State
and tho Man.

ARHEYlLLE, june 20,-Ths appointmont
OF Governor Thompson by the President as
assistant secretary OF the treasury meets
with tho approbRtion Of this entire commu-
hlty, ana is conRidered as a great oomplI-
ment not only to Govornor Thompson but
also to the State. Governor Thorn pson's &C.
ccptance would meet with the approval OF
this community,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
An URSOGiGITaD HONsDR.

UoVSanor f'hntnpuph's APpointa1ant tha
, RsA"it ofsns Go Il Itnpres,i ne In au
, ON the PE Esethsnt. .. ,.. ...r
.rWAsHIHGToH. june 90. Tho nomination
of Governor Thompson eilLebe sent To Ina
Senate to.morrnw, ~ MR.. smith desires T.,
sever his connection with the treasury de.
partrdent imuitd.h'ely. Constderao 0 s1t-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
a BLAST BROH BEAUFORE
"ho SeacoaaG Nejoicsp in Unison with tho
mountalfsa.

mountaAAas
BEAuFoRT, June 29.--The appoIntmens OF
governor Thompson as assistant Heoretary OF
The treasury is considered by our community
not only as a Rreat compliment to South
carolina, but as ono Of tho most judioloua
appointments that could hsve boon made.
We are sorry to lose tho Governor, but are
sure his services TO the General Government
VIII contribute to the honor ana credit Of tho
National Government, as his ele otlon to tho
Chief Magistracy OF our Commonwe wealth has
contributed TO the welfare ana prosperity
OF the State over Which has 30 ably nrhaldan.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
n crow KH0m TnH GAmHCoOK.

@ne People az St,nssE bisLtisEslastic Over
the AppUfnkmsnE
fCM1rR, J0na 20-Tho appointment Of
f0NtInGf THOMPSON ss Gsais'auLRacretary OF
II treasury is hailed by the citizens OF gu oo
ttr%iih ehthusiaam and DO ight During
Tho exciting "ampaigns, OF 1879 an 1873
Governor TIL npson iendersa himself emi-
nfnty popular with tho people OF this
county by tho firm and pniIjotio stand he
took for liberty from Radical tbra dom, and
,here is 30 mau In tho state whom cur clt.-
%nA Won. d >Ercio" 80 ,eo elevated to tho
highest pOA!;iCl Ul honor Hac tsUSt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
S .i ,axARIORsSyaTNs NsssaASOI0a.
- ..s \, ,s----y-se~----- =. .'...a
&SS People OF the Pss- Dee Proud or ths
",'... less AI,ilohhtmsnt, 81 ~ .f.. -

r,.'. .r..e,S apisehhtmsnt. ' q, b.
'.'MAanoEI Tune &c. .-s4so far as can be escsr-
8ained ahe people in this section Of tho state
are heartily proud OF the, appel ptnaen Of
governor Thompson to tho position of as
sistant secretary OF the treasury. Honored
tWice by an election 10 the highest office In
the gilt OF tho people, 1t ia highly gratifying
10 ms scohstituents, and especially to those of
'ho Fee.Dee couhtry,v who claim the honor,
aboveall Others, O { pl aoing him In his prosent
position, TO know that his fituess as an
ohcer bas been 30 substantially recogulzed
ny tho President In his appointment 10 tho
mighty Important station OF assistant seors-
tary OF the national treasury. 1t is, indeed,
high compliment paid to him and to South
Carolina. President. Cleveland is to bo con-
graduated IN making suoh q aeleotion.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07
SPARTARRURG SPEAKS QUE
%he People OF tho Old Kroa District Con,
lnend tho Moininaiioa.


kPARTANBURG, Juno 28.-Our leading otti-
ztns ale highly pleased ut the appointment
OF Governor Thompson, and the general
opinion IS that he ought TO accept the Office.
judge hudson says he Is good man In any
place.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

Base Rail SnppIies~-Hats, Balls,
Bases, Masks, Gloves and Guido :, at PERRY
q co.'s
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

Centennial Addresses, largely do.
voted to the History OF tho PresSy terIan
Church In Charleston, pamphlet form, as
cent?, at PERRY d. CO.'S
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

Base Bail Goods Gaps, Beits,
Gloves, Masks, Balia, G'a,n, Hases &C.. &o., at
PERRY e. CO.'S. opposite Charleston Hotel.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

IiSsuc Paper! Tissuo Paper!--.AI
Co!ors ano Shades, Tor making Pap3r Flow
cra. may bn had ~ PERRY IL CO.'S
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

-- -.
An important Function stimulated.
Tie kiGneys exercise most Important func.
tionP, which ars 60 wcnrir0mo that thcy tax
TO The utmost lh0 strength and endurance OF
theEe busy lttn organs, Every breath,
every pulsaliOn OF tho heart, eYory mOvo-
ment OF limb, every thought makes waste
and Doccesin,es tho development OF new
atoms. Tho used up rarticlos in tho blood
ere sfted from 81 ana d!ssolvcd In o Watery
fluid by the Kidneys which then discharge
this fluid into the bladder. a train OF disas-
tors TO tho eyBtem would follow II these
"aBhcs," so TO speak, wero not thoroughly
strained olfand disoherged. This Is the oase
when tho Kidneys become Inactive. HOS
TBTTHR'a ETOAACH BlTFEIt}, by restor-
Ing their activity, not only Keeps open u
mont important outlet for inpurlties, but
prevents diseases OF the kidneys Themselves,
'whioh when inert become liable to fali q
prey to diabetes, BtIghrs disease, mephitis.
a)bumenuria, ana other naladies speciality
incident TO them, whicn, although not spe'
oially rapid IN their progression, ars parttou'
larly obstinate ana fatal.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

Uaso HnH Guides for 1895, at rorry
Il CO.'S. Price 40 cents
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-07

Amateur EaRc Hn,i Ginbs may get
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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-16
CHAPTER III.
TIE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.

That week everybody called upon the Tom
pies. The universal impression was favor
able, and we all rejoiced over so vivacious On
addition to our society, and already the cues
ton was flying from lip to lip among the
ladies: "Whom will the Misses Temple
marry7" That OH tho grounds of social posi-
ton and education the new comers would
stand high amongst us was not doubted for
moment, while thair easy fortune was pro-
claimed by their dress the furniture OF their
house and their manner of life generally.
Each successive visitor had something new to
tell. One remarked how finely the furniture
and ornaments were fancied. Another
marked tho glories OF the harp and the piano.
"The pictures are lovely" said third; mot
poor one OIL the walls" And carpets, and oil
cloths and the coloring Of tho walls came in for
commendation in due course. All Of us were
delighted with the lively conversation of the
girls and we marveled unanimously at Mrs.
Temples wide knowledge of the world and
the briskness with which she uttered it. Ner
was one of these praises untlcserved. The
drawing room of the Temples WIS charm
ing contrast to most of those around. Ease,
cultivation, hveliness, whatever is choicest in
social intercourse, seemed to pervade the very
air and you felt as you entered the room that
you had passed into region where refine
ment reigned supreme. The Temples were,
somehow, above us all. We felt it, and with
increasing diffidence, as we realized our in
feriority, was the question asked, "Whom
will the Misses Temple maTyF
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-12-16
CHAPTER II.
"MRS. BARBARA TEMPLE-TIIE MISSES TEN
PIE"

aMRS BARBARA TEMpLE-THE MISSES TEN
PIE"
Something like forty years ago there fell
vacant at the other end of this town a large
house with spacious and splendid garden.
It's original proprietor had lived i'll it orsiXty
years, and being man of great wealth and
fine taste he had transformed what was once
a comfortable family residence into mansion,
filled with all luxuries, and surrounded with
green houses, hot houses, wineries, stables,
coach houses and all the other appurtenances of
a grand house He died, and his hundreds OF
thousands ran off in golden river of good
luck to nephew in the north of England,
who had his OWL estate. Immediately the
question was askoG i'll our little provincial set:
"Who will take the BeecheS!' for by that
simple name the mansion was known. Every
body was afraid OF the BcechcS: afraid Of its
gilded roclns, its noble halls, its green houses,
hot houses, wineries, stables and coach houses
aforesaid; afraid of its splendid traditions,
gone, we felt, neve: to return; afraid of COM
pariSon with the Sorner owlier-a poor sickly
shadow in later days. hut even then such q
lord at the head Of his table. such judge of
wines, so plentiful with his choice vintag2s
too: suc,: an expert in gardeners and cooks
as our town of kcttlcwcll never saw before,
and was never likely to sce again SO the
greut house stood vacant month after month,
and year after year, haunted by no ghosts eX'
cept memories of niagniticence, which did in
decd seem to glide through The vast damp
rooms, down the wide stairs. or through the
noble gardens. now returning to wilderness
season 10y season. Everybody WAS afraid Of
the RecchcS We all said, Tho B"rciirs will
never let again"
Let it did, however. There came little
lady one day, erect. commanding in her
manner and rich in her attire. She asked to
sec the house She went from room to room,