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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Hon. NJ. a. Carlisle Declines to be Cam
didate.

dldate.
TO The Herald and News:-In your
issue Of yesterday, by very compli-
mentary notice, l am nominated for
the Legislature. Permit me, through
your columns, to express my hearty
appreciation for the honor of being thus
nominated by my friends. Had they
consulted me before hand, it might
have saved me the trouble of appearing
in print. At the present time | have
no aspirations for office of any kind,
but if | had, I would esteem it great
privilege to represent Newberry Coun-
ty in the Legislative halls, for she has
honored me in the past both as apoliti-
cal and judicial officer. Whatever I
might have contributed in the past to
the success of the Democratic party,
merits no higher reward than the ap-
probation and esteem of the people of
the county, and shall be contented to
enjoy that, and follow my professional
and private business. working for and
enjcying the success Of the Democratic
party. Entertaining these views, I,
with thanks for the appreciated COM
pliment, decline the nomination.
NJ. y CARLISLE.
Newberry, S. c., June %, 1888.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

"a New England physician declares
that the tobacco in cigarettes is inn
pregnated with opium. The wrappers
he found saturated with arsenic. After
this the father who neglects the use of
the paddle when he finds his boy
smoking cigarette will be in a manner
responsible for the results"
We give this information for the ben
eft of our boys who are addicted to the
habit, and also for the benefit of their
fathers. If the fathers were to follow
the advice here given, however, we
suspect the paddle business would soon
be paying industry. We mean to the
manufacturer Of paddles. Cigarette
smoking is growing evil with the
American boy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Poor and Proud.
from the Baltimore American. I

FROM the Baltimore American.
\ young woman, poor, pious, beauti-
ful, we'll educated and tenderly bred,
who had once known better days and
fortunes, commits suicide because she
had apparently exhausted every me-
thod of securing virtuous livelihood
in New York. She had left the south
and, with her widowed mother, sought
employment in the metropolis of the
union, where 50 many human wrecks
drift hopelessly to all eternal sea. Fail
ing to get any occupation, after parting
with all available property, this poor
girl fell into melancholy, and finally
dashed out her life. No sooner had the
tragedy occurred than people rose on all
sides and declared that they would
have gladly rendered assistance if the
actual facts had been presented to them.
It appears that both mother and daugh-
ter were ooproud to acquaint anybody,
even rich relatives, able to help them,
with their Experimentation although
the girl made the most pathetic appeals
to business firms.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

uncxpectvG us The result of an amateur
game Of ball-a live, talented, free
white man of sound and disposing
mind and memory and the age Of dis
cretion, with no special griefs to sour
him, who opposes railroads. innnigra-
ton and primary elections, has no use
for Uncle George Tillman and mighty
little for free schools, believes in big
plantations and is slcptical of the up
country boom.
Editor Holmes, as will be seen, COM
bines in himself all the elements of our
Gala Week and is furthermore de-
lightful acquaintance who will be liked
by everybody and invited to come
again, notwithstanding his remarkable
qualifications
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican Convention which
met in Chicago on last Tuesday a
week ago finished its work on Monday
night of this week by the nomination
Of Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana, for
President on the eighth ballot and Levi
P. Morton of New York for Vice-Pres-
ident. Blaine seemed very much in
the way. In fact the Convention
seemed to be at sea and was in marked
contrast to the Democratic Convention
held q short time before at st. Louis.
Wepublish a brief sketch of the Repub-
ican nominees. The platform was
adopted and the main issue in the cam
paign this year will likely be the fight
on the question of tariff for revenue as
advocated by the Republicans.
Harrison's record on the Chinese
question it is said will not suit the Pa
cifc slope and may lose his party sew
eral States there, inasmuch as Mr.. Thur
man is acceptable to these States.
We hope it will be a campaign free
from personal abuse and SANDER and
fought squarely on principles. We be-
lieve Mr.. Cleveland is stronger with
the people to-day than he was four
years ago
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
NOTES FROM EXCELSIOR.

Thermometer somewhat stuck up.
Dry warm weather has been eXpe-
rienced the past week.
Picnics, barbecues ard the candidates
are on "Get there"
We notice some cotton blooms have
put in an appearance this week.
The Excelsior school will open about
the first of July.
Early planting of corn is now being
'laid by"
The whistle of the steam thresher can
now be heard on every side, and grain
is turning out better than was once
expected.
Miss Lille Werts, of the Mt. Pilgrim
section, spent last week in this COM
munity-the guest of Mr.. S. L. Shee-
ley's family.
Mrs. Sallie Kinard, of the Ridge road
section, spent last week visiting rela-
tives in this community.
Is the colored race growing smaller or
are the negroes working better this
year than usual? There has been Il
great demand for hands in this commu-
nifty, and very few could be had or even
seen passing the road.
Last weeks Herald and News gave
an interesting account of the different
schools that have just closed. We are
glad to see that the various Institutions
are in fourishing condition.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Kinard, Of
Columbia, on their return from attend
ing the commencement exercises Of
Newberry College, stopped over at
Prosperity on Wednesday and paid the
parental roofa brief visit. They return
ed to Columbia on Friday following,
accompanied by Miss jamie A. Kinard,
Mr.. kinard's sister.
Last Thursday evening We had the
pleasure ofattending the Sunday-school
picnic at Grace church, Prosperity, and
we will call off by saying the attend
ance was large and the occasion en-
joyable. We also had the pleasure of
meeting our former pastor, Rev. Henry
S. Wingard, of Springfield, Ga, who
was also present at this enjoyable occa-
sion. We were glad to see Mr.. Wingard
looking 50 we'll. SIGMA.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
4 SENSATION IN ANDERSON.
The Charges of Arson Against Mrs. keese
are Revived. and She is Arrested on Two
Warrants.
ISnecial TO the Greenville News.l

Especial to the Greenville News.
ANDERSON, June 23.-The most inter-
esting and exciting criminal case that
has perhaps ever happened here COM
menced this afternoon in the prelimin-
arv hearing before Justice Quattlebaum
of the State against Mrs. Mollie keese,
charged with arson.
For some months past Anderson has
suffered from the work of some incen-
diary, and at last suspicion got started
in an unexpected direction. This has
eliminated in the arrest of Mrs. Reese,
who keeps quite Il large boarding house
and who heretofore has borne Il good
reputation.
There are several indictments against
her. The first taken up was for the
burnin. of Mr.. Seel's stable the morn
ing of the Dist of May. Maj. +. B Muir
ray appeared for the defence and Messrs
Brown and Tribble for the State.
George w. Shackelford, a detective
from Macon, Ga. was cmployd by the
town council to work up the case and
has been here for three weeks. Evidence
was introduced showing that tracks
were seen leading from the defendants
house to the site of the burning. A shoe
was introduced in testimony said to be
the shoe of Mrs. Reese. One witness
testified that Mrs. Reese brought her
the shoes and gave her a gold ring and
some clothes and told her to claim the
shoes as belonging to herself.
The whole proceedings were notice
able for the bitter manner III which the
attorneys fought each other at every
step.
At $50 p. m. the court adjourned
over until Monday morning. The case
has caused much excitement.
MRS. KEESE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
ANDERSON, June 26.-This morning
at daylight Mrs. Mollie Keese left her
house and was soon thereafter seen by
a colored man going in the direction Of
Rocky River. She was not confined to
Jail, but by the courtesy Of the prose
cutting attorneys was allowed to re-
main at her home. Her brother, Mr..
Cochran, and a constable started after
her as soon as her flight was discovered.
She was found something over a mile
out of town in very sad condition, her
clothes being wet and muddy. Differ
ence Of opinion is expressed as to wheth-
er she intended to try to escape or was
seeking to commit suicide. A consider
able number of our citizens believe her
to be insane.
Owing to her exhausted condition
when brought back to the city she was
unable to attend court, and Justice
Quattlebaum very kindly continued
the case, subject to his call.
The trial of Gustav Frank for at
tempting to bribe witnesses for the de-
fense in the case of the State against
Mrs. Mollie Reese is now going on
before Justice Wardlaw. Frank is the
detective for Mrs. Reese, and was ar
rested at the instigation of George
Shackleford, the detective for the prose
cution. Two witnesses have already
been examined, but there is no telling
when the case will be closed. Major
Murray appears for the defense and Mr..
Tribble for the prosecution.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
North Carolina Claims Thurman.
+ From the Norfolk Landmark. I

FROM CQc ~ OrlOlk Lduuuldrh.
\ gentleman who arrived in this city
from Edenton, y. c., brings the infor-
nation OF the fact that Edenton has a
claim upon the Hon. Allen G. Thur
man, who was nominated by the demo-
cratic convention at st. Louis Thurs
day for the vice-presidency. He says
that on the day that Cleveland was
nominated wednesday, the intelli-
gence reached Edenton that Thurman
had been nominated also, and Mayor
Hathaway, Of that city Immediately
sent the following telegram to Mr..
Thurman:
Your mothers home congratulates
you and the democratic party
Mr.. Thurman's mother was Miss
Mary Cranberry Allen, of Edenton,
and her marriag with Mr.. Thurman's
father took place in 1911, two years be-
fore he Was born in Lynchburg, Va,
where his parents went to live, and is
now on record in the parish register in
the old Methodist church in Edenton.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
DUE WEST COMMENCEMENTS.
The Baccalaureate Sernon-Senior Night
The Degree of Doctor of Divinity
Conferred on Rev. A. Coke Smith.
TCOrreSpOndencc Herald and News.

Correspondence Herald ana News
DUE WEST, June 27.-The exercises
incident to the commencement ncc;a-
sion OF Erskine College and Due West
Female College began last Sabbath
with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
JAS. y. Fair, of Charlotte, y. c. The
sermon was more especially directed TO
the young ladies, and was based on
Matt. Is: 25, and was divided into three
parts: ID Woman's place, (2l wOman's
work, (3) how performed. Mr.. Fair has
a fine voice and an excellent delivery,
and he held the attention Of the aud
ience unbroken.
Monday night was Seniors night"
This is 4 rehash Of the history of the
class throughout its entire college life.
The exercises on this occasion were par
ticularly interesting and amusing.
Tuesday evening the Trustees of the
college met. DR.. Grier presented the
report of the faculty, which recon-
lnended that measures be taken for the
proper observance of the semi-centen-
NAL Of the college in 1889. The recon-
mendation was adopted, and ccm-
mitteeappointed to carry it into effect.
4 committee was appointed to report
some mode for the final examinations
of the Senior class.
Mr.. H. H. Robinson was elected a
tutor in the college.
The treasurer's report shows the col
lege to be in good financial condition.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
The degree of Master On Arts was con-
ferred upon 7. NJ. Lowery, Of Augusta,
Ga, J. G. Cork, Of Ninety-Six, and
H. f. Bonner, of Due West.
The honorary degree of Doctor OF
Divinity was conferred upon Rev. y.
Coke Smith, of Wofford College.
CHANGES IN THE FACULTY.
Mr.. John H. Miller, professor of math-
ematics, rendered his resignation, which
was accepted with great reluctance.
Mr.. p. L. Grier, of Washington, DC,
was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr.
Grier is afine mathematician and is emf
nently fitted for the position.
Misses Eoline Merchant and jamie
Martin, of Newberry, are here attend
ing the commencement.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

In the death of Mr.. Joseph Caldwell,
another one of the old landmarks Of
Newberry County has been removed.
He will be missed in his section and
wherever known. He was one OF the
delegates from Newberry County to the
Secession Convention, held in Charles
ton on December 18th, 1860, and was one
of the signers of the articles ofsecession.
The other delegates to this memorable
convention from Newberry were Col.
Sim Fair, Mr.. Robert Norman and
Mr., John P. kinard. Nj. kinard is the
only one VIII is now living of Newber-
ry'S representatives.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
COMMENCEMENT AT THE STATE UNI
YERSITY.
The Baccalaureate Sermon that began the
Annual Exercises Delivered by the
Rev. G. w. Holland, of New
berry.
Especial to the News and Courier.

Special 10 the News anu courier.
COLUMBIA, June 25.-The baccalau-
reate sermon to the graduating class of
the South Carolina University was
preached last night at the College
chapel by the Rev. CIV. Holland, Of
Newberry College. The sermon was
an excellent and impressive one in every
respect. Mr.. Holland chose as his text
the 18th chapter of the Book of Acts,
36th verse. "For David, after he had
served his own generation by the will
of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto
his fathers and saw corruption"
The service we owe to God was the
point upon which Mr.. Holland laid
special emphasis. He said: "Great-
ness has now for its aim self-sacrifice,
and that the true essential Of a servant
is that he perform his work with pur-
pose and be in harmony with the Lord.
The beginning of Paul's career was
when he gave way to his own prefer
ences and asked God, "What wilt
Thou?n
Mr.. Holland told the young gentle
men that they must hold themselves
readiness for the call to Gods service.
We may not know what His will may
be when starting out in life, but He
will soon make His will known. He
said: "Learningis is second only to re-
ligion as moral trainer. Among the
duties devolving upon you, young gen
tlemen, as educated men, you should
commend the liberal arts. You should
be sure and set the examples Of truth
and honesty in all your dealings. The
responsibility is more upon you as ed
ucated young men, for you will be
looked up to as authority and as leaders
wherever you may live. And, above
all, consecrate your hearts to your God
and leave the world better than you
found it."
After the sermon the choir sung "All
hail the power Of Jesus" The chapel
was crowded to its utmost capacity.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Insurance License.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,


OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL,
COLUMBIA, S. c., April II, 1888.
r CERTIFY that Mr.. A. P. PIFER,
i Of Newberry, Agent of the EQUITY
LIFE ASSOCIATION Insurance
Company, incorporated by the State of
Virginia, has compiled with the Act OF
the General assembly entitled IAN
Act to Regulate the Agencies of Insur-
ance Companies not Incorporated in
the State of South Carolina" and /
hereby license the said Mr.. \. P. Pifer,
agent aforesaid, to take risks and trans
act all business of insurance in this
State, in the County Of Newberry, for
and in behalf of said company.
Expires March 3lst, 1889.
J. S. WERNER,
Comptroller General.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

The Women Suffra@iSt advocates do
not like the Republican platform either
1t has no plank in it allowing or advo-
eating the right Of women at the ballot.
Miss Susan B. Anthony and Mrs. lsa-
bella Beecher Hooker have issued an
address setting forth certain facts for
the consideration Of the Republican
party. They claim the Republican
party owes its existence to women. And
women have been protesting against
not being permitted to vote since the
foundation of the government. The
women have still failed to get L woman's
rights plank in the platform. The plat
form is silent on this subject this year.
1t will be a long time beforewomen are
allowed the right of the ballot in this
country.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

George w. Vanderbilt is paying for
beautiful building for the New York
Circulating Library, although the
source Of the money has hitherto been
keptas secret as possible. The house
will be ready for occupation in July,
and George will stock it with bool to
an extent which will make his invest
ment altogether about 100000. George
Vanderbilt is the studious and artistic
member of the present generation of
Vanderbilts. His health has never
been robust, and from boyhood he has
led an indoor life. ..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
People Everywhere

Confirm our statement when we say
that Acker's English Remedy is in ev-
cry way superior to any and all other
preparations for the Throat and Lungs.
In Whooping Cough and Group it is
magic and relieves at once. We offer
you a sample bottle free. Remember,
this Remedy is sold on positive guar
antee, by P. Robertson, opposite Post
office, Newberry, S. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Pi1nples on the Face

Denote an impure state of the blood and
are looked upon by many with snspi-
cion. Acker's Blood Elixir will remove
all impurities and leave the complexion
smooth and clear. There is nothing
that will so thoroughly build up the
constitution, purify and strengthen
the whole system. Sold and guaran-
teed by P. Robertson, opposite Post
office, NeWberrv, :, {.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

Ayers Sarsaparilla operates radically
upon the blood, thoroughly cleansing
and inyigorating it. AS safe and alb
solute cure for the various disorders
caused by constitutional taint or infec-
ton, this remedy has no equal. Take
it this month.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Electric Lights For Columbia.

COLUMBIA, June 2l.-Columbia Elec-
trio company has perfected arrange
ments for the purchase of its plant, and
will soon be in active operation. A
good business is anticipated.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
TAX SALE.

DY VIRTUE of an execution to me
- directed, I will offer at public sale
before the Court House door at New
berry, S. c., on the first Monday in
July next, the End day thereof, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit: Three
hundred and seventy acres OF land,
levied on as the property of, and belong
ing to, the estate of Sparta kibler, de-
ceased, and to be sold to pay all taxes,
costs and damages thereof.
w. W. RISER, S. \. c.
Sherif's office, June Is, 1888.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

The committee to notify President
Cleveland of his nomination performed
that duty on Tuesday. The President
responded accepting the nomination.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
CLERK OF COURT.

THE many friends of Mr.. c. F.
L BOYD announce him as a candi-
date for Clerk of Court, and pledge him
to abide the result of the primary. Mr..
Boyd left Newberry College when nine
teen years old and entered the Quitman
Rifles, a company formed in Newberry,
and served through the war with
marked valor. Was shot through the
left lung at the battle of Cedar Creek.
We bespeak for him the support of his
many friends throughout the county.
MANY VOTERS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Hot Weather in New York

New I0RN, June 23.-The thermo-
meter registered at3.30P P. NJ. $50. There
We're thirty prostrations from rhe heat,
six cases being fatal. In brooklyn
there were ten cases and one death.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

Tie Bonds and most of those charged
with them in the famous "corpse trust"
cases in Charleston have pleaded guilty
of fraud and forgery.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

VIZ w. RISER is hereby announc-
w ed as candidate for Sheriff,
and pledged to abide the result of the
primary. He has filled the position
with great acceptance to the people and
credit to himself during the past four
years, and we desire to put him there
again. MANY VOTERS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28

NJ \. CARLISLE is hereby an
N1. nounced as candidate for the
Legislature by his many friends who
recognize his service for the Democracy
in the trying days Of 1876, when he was
among the first to sound the note of the
Straightout movement. They pledge
him to abide the result of the primary
election.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
Benjamin Harrison.

Benjamin Harrison, Of Indian; - Who
was on Monday selected as the Preslden-
tial candidate of the Republican party.
is of historic lineage. His great-grand-
father. of the same Christian name as
himself, was member ofthe Continen-
tai Congress from Virginia, and was
one of the signers ofthe Declaration of
Independence, twice a member of
Congress, and three times Governor.
President Harrison, eminent soldier
/ and statesman, was his grandfather.
Benjamin Harrison was born in
Hamilton County, Ohio, August 20,
1888. He was graduated from the Ok
ford, Ohio, University. and studied law
for two years in Cincinnati. In 1854 he
went to Indianapolis, where be has
since resided.
Mr.. Harrison was elected reporter of
the Supreme Court of Indiana in 1860,
six years after he had begun the prac-
tice of his profession. Soon after this,
however, he joined the Union army, in
which he was commissioned I'd lieu
tenant. He was one OF the $4,000
volunteers who answered President
Lincolns call. After a short service
he organized Company a, of the 10Th
Indiana volunteer infantry, and was
appointed colonel. He was mustered
out in June, 1865, with the rank of
brigadier general. Returning to civil
life he discharged the duties of Court
reporter for four years. In 1866 he was
a candidate for Governor on the Repub-
lican side, but was defeated. He was
appointed on the Mississippi River
commission in 1879. Mr.. Harrison was
elected United States Senator for In
diana in 1880, as the successor Of Joseph
f. Mcdonald, and took his seat on
March 4, 1881. His term of serviae eX-
pired March 3, 1887.
LEVI P. MORTON.
Levi p. Morton, who was nominated
Yesterday by the Republicans at
Chicago for Vice President, is a native
of New York. And served one term in
Congress and was rendered the naval
secretaryshipi in Gartield's Cabinet, but,
on the advice of Conkling, declined.
Subsequently he accepted the French
mission and made record as good
dinner giver while abroad. Morton was
born in Vermont and started in life as
a shoemaker. The shingle that called
the outside worlds attention to his
shop is still in existence and the pro-
perty of Vermont Democrat. When
Morton achieved wealth and a seat in
Congress he made liberal bid for the
shing gle in order to destroy the evidence
ofhis early poverty and humble station,
but its possessor refused to give it up.
He is now the head of the great Wall
street banking firm of Morton, Bliss
& Co. 1t was Morton who contributed
the bale Of mice crisp s. Bills that
Steve Dorsey and Chauncey Filley
used to carry Indiana for the Repubi-
cans in 1850.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-28
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

JACOB B. FELLERS is hereby
eD nominated as candidate for re-
election to the office of Probate Judge,
subject to the primary election.