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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
An English Opinion of American Life.

DR.. Aubrey IN fOft NlSntlE heEleW.
English visitors cannot help observ- +
ng that life in America is apt to be .
verstrained and intense. Business Is
onducted under high pres2cs,ure anu
Nring prolonged hoy>>nS' Meals are
bolted" in a fewr~mlnutes' as II the
,orId were aln,~ddt to end. Eating, con-
Esiderea asone Of the fine arts, is I'M
known. This, combined with other
unhealthy conditions, such as the con-
slant drinking Of iced water, the free
indulgencein hot bread and rich viands,
the unheated rooms and railway car
riages, and perpetual eNpectoration,
explain the almost universal preva-
lence Of dyspepsia. This, in its turn,
must have an Influence upon its tenn
perament. When men of business un-
bend, it is to grid themselves Instantly
for some political or social demonstra-
ton, into which oratory, or rather
speech-making, largely enters. The
passion for talk is unbounded, and it
is only equalled by that for titles and
decorations. Every other person seems
to be doctor, or 4 judge, or a captain,
or colonel, ora general, or a professor,
according to the locality, for there is
provincial custom or fashion in such
matters. The man who extracts a
tooth is dubbed, or dubbs himself,
"doctor OF dental SCIENCE" The ycter
mary surgeon is sometimes styled
professor" and so is sometimes the
organist OF 4 church, or teacher of
elocution. y reference to any one in
some obscure newspaper involves his
being described as "a promine.:.. clti-
zen" Every lady is beautiful" every
clergyman is sIeS I1ent," and every
~ 'l''n !, i,sss,1s!!i.Scrprising." - s!iS Nothing seems
sightful to the average American
as to take part in the professions that
are perpetually being got up, and to
wear the metallic or ribbon adorn-
ments that appertain to them. The
Old Spartan-like simplicity Of tie
founders Of the Republic has passed
away. Jefferson, for example, when
he WAS to be inaugurated rs President,
rode to Congress Hall unattended,
Aitched MS horse to post, went inside
and took the oath. and rode back to
his own. house. But the modern typi-
cal American dearly loves parades and |
Of political, labor,
and friendly organizations, to say moth
ing of secret orders with grotesque
titles and paraphernalia, there is no
end, and the members delight to appear
in uniform, with cooked hats covered |
with cheap feathers, and wearing the
inevitable sword and military gaunt-
lets. The Grand Army of the Repub-
lie is the sonorous title Of 4 body said to
more than three hundred |
thousand men who served on the side
Of the North during the Civil War,
having ali over the country what are
,ermed "posts,' where 'camp fires" are
periodically lighted; and holding dem
balls and parades for their
mutual glorification, and for the in
diligence Of the national love Of spread
eagle oratory. Men are apt to be meas
lred by their capacity to arise at IA mo-
nent's notice and ''orate' on any topic
hat chances to be uppermost.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
You Carrv

A whole medicine chest in your pocket,
with one box OF Ayers Pills. AS they
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ OF the body. When the
stomach is out of order, the head is
affected, digestion fails, the blood be-
comes impoverished, and you fall an
easy victim to any prevalent disease.
Miss NJ. E. Boyle, of Wilkesbarrc, Pa,
puts the whole truth in Il nutshell. when
she says: "I use no other medicine
than Ayers Fills. They are all that
any one needs, and jnst splendid to save
money in doctors bills"
Here is an instance of
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Heavy Policy Holders of Life Insurance.

John Wanamaker now has his life
insured for Il million dollars, paving
about So, 900 4 year in premiums. If
he wished to do so, he could 60 on the
street at any moment and borrow half
a million dollars on his risks. John B.
Stetson and Hamilton Disston, also of
Philadelphia, carry respectively $780,
0GG and 100000 life insurance. DR..
Hostctter, of Pittsburg, Penn, carries
$So0,o00. Among others who carry
heavy life insurance may be mentioned
the following: George X. Anderson, Of
Chicago, $3330,GO0; Pierre Lorrillard,
$4,000, Senator Cameron, S200,O0O:
George Harding, OF Philadelphia, $780,
900; Andrew Carnegie, $25o,000; and
George W. Chills and Wharton Barker
SlUU. 900 each
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Wise Sayings of Mrs. Grundy.
TFr0m the New York Mail.

From the New Ork Mail.
That the wise parents are those who
look after the kind OF literature their
children read.
That the woman whose voice is '';,ll
for suffrage" is not always Hebe,
Cleopatr;, or Venus.
That often the most consequential
husband in public life is the meekest
and most humble at home.
That no cha duck sheds water
quicker than fashionable people shake
off family disgrace.
That q great many women sacrifice
the propricty Of life just for the sake Of
u little brief celebrity.
That, as a rule, the specialist"
doctors, charges very much
after the style of the noble six hum
dred.'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
ECrtii Knowing.

Mr.. W. II. Morgan, merchant. Lake CITY,
Fla, was taken with severe Cold attended
with distressing Cough and rvnninS inc
Consu,nplOn i'll its first stages. Hetiied many
so-cailei popular cough remedies and stead
ilv grew worse. Was reduced in flesh, had
difficulty III breathing and was unable to
sleep. Finally tried DR. Kings New Discov-
cry for CONSUMPTION and found immcdiate
relief and after using about a half dozen
bottles found himself well ana has had
no re urn Of the disease. No other remedy
can show so grand Il record ofcures. as Or.
Kings New discovery for Consumption
Guaranteed 10 just what is claimed for it.
Trial bottle tree ut Cutied s. Lyons Drug
Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Their BUSINESS Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such =
general rival OF trade at Cotleld & Lyon
Drug store as their giving away to their GUS
toners of so many free trial bottles OF DR.
Kings New discovery tor Consumption
Their trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the tact that it always
cures and never disappoints. Coughs, Colds,
lung diseases quickly cured You can test it
before buying by getting Il trial bottle free
arge size 81. Every bottle warrauted
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
~<
Pointed.

The consumption of lead pencils in
the United States is placed ut 250, 900 a
day. II every woman who uses Il lead
pencil were to sharpen her own, it is
estimated would amount to about 250,-
600, 600 day.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Sores,
Bruises, Ulcers. Salt Rhcun, Fever Sores. Tet-
ter rhapped Hands thilblains, Corns and
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded.
Price p cents per box. For sale by Cohc1d x
Lyons.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Ready to Exchange.
From the Jud dge.

Gilded youth-I want some pants
Nj. Tight lit. Have YOU anything in
checks
Tailor thinking ofan amount over
due)-Yes; have you?
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
N. a. CARLISLE, JAMES J. L4NF,
Late heal Estate Agent,
Attorney at Law. Philadelphia.
CARLISLE & Land.
Real Estate Agentsss.

W. nave formed a partnership o
W the ABOVE style and firm name
for the purpose of buying and selling
Real Estate, renting lands and collect
ing rents, and hereby solicit the patron
age of land owners.
WE HAVE FOR SALE:
I. One plantation of605 acres, on Indian
Creek, in farming condition. Price $4,000.
). $3.50 for six room cottage and lot
in Newberry-onc-third cash; balance
in three annual instalments.
&. 1850 for two story brick house
in Newberry town, Newberry, S. c.
II. $4,000 for 503 acres of cotton land,
100 acres Of which is original forest.
Terms: One-third cash; balance in five
annual installmcnts.
Five farms, containing from S. to l5O
acres each, and a farm Of l 800 acres, all
on easy terms.
FOR RENT: One siN-room dwell
ing, in town Of Newberry, owned by
NJ. a. Carlisle.
CARLISLE & LANE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02

"Humphwmuttered Farmer Holmes
looking akance at the new help which
his wife had engaged-''hump. she
don't look fit for much, with such
hands and such waist"
"Fit. Why you haven't an idea of all
she's done to-dayw answered Mrs
Holmes, enthusiastically. "She swept
the parlor carpet with damp broom,
dipped in something or other-a little
alum in it, believe-and made the
colors come out rs fresh and clean as
when twas new.
"Then she cleaned up the old gilt
frames that I wanted rcgilded, until
they shine like gold;and told me how
could make a better pudding with
less eggs-that very pudding you
praised at dinner-and now she's alter
ring the pattern of my new dress" And
indeed, poor Mrs. Holmes felt as though
burden of daily care was removed
from her shoulders; and she became
quite grateful and attached to the
pretty, cheerful, obliging girl. She only
wished that she had such daughter,
she added, signing; and the wonder to
her was that Richard should be so in
different to Mirandy. since he appeared
to have given up all thought of that
city Miss Weston.
"Dick," said Squire Holmes, poking in
the ashes with the end Of his cane,
"Dick, you don't go to zee that girl,
Miss Weston now, eh.'
"No, sir" answered Dick, demurely.
"Glad Of it. Thought you'd take a
sensible view of the thing III time.
Still, young fellow like you ought to
marry"
Il agree with you, sir" said the
doctor.
Ill YOU could find 4 suitable girl
now,' suggested the squire, cautiously ::
"a tidy, Industrious, smart, good-tem-
pered, go7 d-iookine"-
Dear me, father" interrupted Dick,
in Il tone OF astonishment, ''where on
earth am to find such combination
Of fpcrf@ciions":'
"Whr." said the old man, looking
up sharply, "thcre's Miralrly, for in
stance"
oh" said The doctor, turning over
the leaves ofa big book
"I2S, sir; anda nicer girl couldn't he
found this sidco' the ocean. sir
"I.ook here, Richard,' said he,
solemni:::, ''what is your objection to
Mirandy Parsons:''
"No objection to the young lady her
self, sir, responded Richard gravcly.
Then why don't you marryher!' said
his father, bringing his cane emphati-
cally down upon the floor.
because, sir answered Richard !
Observation-Disclosures, father, to tell |
the truth, IL am already married"
''What!" reared the old man.
'"Ics. Si;: I've been married these |
two months" confessed Richard, peni-
tcntiy.
You have: and YOU dare tell me 50.
Married to whom::" he roared again.
$40 Miss Clara Weston, sir"
This was too much. The old gentle
man w"s speechIess, and his wife
scarcely less agitated than himself,
to Miranda for brandy and
water.
\ few gulps restored him to speech,
and the first use he made Of that facul-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02

The ice dealers Of New York propose
an ice trust. The cold-hearted nIonopo-
lists,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
This Line of Garments

is manufactured expressly for my trade, and
cannot be duplicated by any other house. as
have exclusive contracts of them. have
them in all sizes, TO fit tall men -short men,
fat men and lean men.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
Gents Furnishing Goods

are now in their place, and awaiting Your in
spection. The line OF Underwear for Spring
and Summer consists of all grades Of India
GauZe. Baibriggan, Lis!e Thread and Merino.
Also, half nose in the same material, in plain
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02

Sold Trains between Charleston and CO.
lumbla, s. &.
T. n. EMERSON, GcnI. Pass. Ag't.
J. F. DIVINE, Gen'l Supt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
THE COLUMBIA
Cash DRY GOODS STORB

is receiving daily a NEW STOr X of FALL
and WINTER DRY GOODS and NOTIONS
which he will Off"r ut prices that cannot be
beat by others far or near. He can afford to
do this. AMI will do it. IL h.. or,ly SELLS for
CASH. am,i no o h"r WAY. Come one. come
AL. anil Tor :Ourseii what i said is so.
and NOu Gili Nuke by il.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
MRS. HOLMES HELP.
T From the New York World. |

From the New \ DIX " Orlu.
40, sirn' said Farmer Holmes, as he
theoretically knocked The ashes out Of
his pipe, 'no, sir, You llay marry the
girl if YOU choose, for | can't repeat that
r. if YOU DO she nor YOU shall never find 4
home beneath my roof! That's al I've
got to say,
'But, father, once for al, what is
YOUR objection to Miss Weston::"
"Ain't she a city girl, sir??'
'Granted. But is thata crime or !
ds"racc"?'
"Don't she wear her hair frizzled and
scrimpcd over her forehead like our
two-year bull? and 4 waterfall, as you
call it (sneeringly), on the top . her
head, big enough to hold one o your
mothers apple-du1nplings:"'
''Really, sir''-
''Yes, really, sir, YOU can't deny it!
What can city-bred girl do but paw
the piany and wriggle about i'll her
finery and turn up her nose at every
thing good and useful? No, sir! Go and
marry tie girl if you please; but she
shall never come here to idle about and
give herself airs and be waited upon
like princess. That's all 1've got to
sayw concluded the old gentleman,
stumping vigorously out of the kitchen
TO look after things in the barnyard.
All this discourse-that is, Of course,
the matter of it, merely softened an
-doubly refned-did Richard HolmeS
h'''' '-:.---.A-.onlnelled to repeat to
Clara Weston, on his Rez.sal;lv visit
to the city. s<ss...S: u -.
He was Il young country doctor WI
had but recently obtained his diplon
in the city, where he had met with Al
become engaged to pretty Miss Westo
He had nothing but talent to beg
on; for his father, though rich, W
parsimonious As regarded money. He
living at home on the farm, as his p
rents desired he should do, his expens
would be few and he might soon g
into good practice.
Clara did not look ut all hunt or
Tended when told Mr.. Holiness idea
the capacities Of city girls. On the col
trary, she laughed and seemed qui
amused.
$50 your father th;nks I must be
mere doll:' DO you know, Richard, tn;
papa calls ne 4 famous little hous,
keeper? and that it was I who mao
the rolls and the cake we had for tea!
You! Is it possible, darling?' G,
claimed the delighted Richard.
And would wager YOU anytilin
you please that ! could be Of more 'uss
to your mother than the most accom-
plished help she can hire in the coul
try continued the girl, tossing he
"frizzled" head with q pretty air c
mock gravity.
suppose We Try that" suggested tn
lover, with sudden bright idea.
30 they talked it over and agreed TO
e w." pan thatwas to effect this desira
vaRisesse&Sa2S'm m1lmation; the first step +,
Z as as-1aurensz and dzSpartanbasoh bad r ~
which was a.private marriage, know
hut tO Miss WnStOn'S own family.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
RILMIE6T0E, COLUMBIA & kUeUsTkRsIlRoAD

Train No. 43 stops at all Stations. ~
Nos. Is and II stops only at Briuklry's
Whitevi1le, Lake Waccamaw, Fair Bluff,
Nichols, Marion. Pee Dee, Florence. Timmans.
vile, Lynchburg. MayesvilIe, Snmter, Wedg.
field, Camden junction and Eastover. -.
Passengers for Columbia and all points on
c. & 9. R. r., c Z. & 4. K. Z. stations, Aiken
Junction, and all points beyond, should take
No. IS Night Express.
Separate Pullman Sleepers for Savannah
and for Augusta on train IS.
Passengers on 40 can take IS train from Fls.-
renee tor Columbia, Augusta and Georgis
poia's via Columbia.
All trains run solid bc:we+n Charleston anu
Wilmington
JOHN z. OWN r..
Genera! Superintendent
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02
A Beautiful Line

of Gents Eeckwear. The largest assortment
1 have ever shown. The patterns and designs
in these novelties are entirely new this
season, and l am Offering them at prices that
will make them move.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-02

Only the Force of Habit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07
LOCAL RREVITIES

pheasant was seen in this city last night on
Pitt street near Duke
w. NJ. Ellison has been appointed postmaster at
West Falls Church, Fairfax county.
Some of the trains on the Midland rosa were
delayed yesterday By car running of the track
at North Garden.
race between Alexandria and Washington
horses will take place OH Friday, August 81, at
p. IN at The Gentlemen's Driving Park, near this
ty.
The executors Of the late Thos Dewitt have
s)ld to Mr.. Thos. Chsuncey lot and improve
ments on the south side of Duke street. between
Columbus and Alfred, for 5000.
A fine, large shad was caught with hook and
line yesterday evening by an employee at Messrs.
Agnew & Co.'S shipyard. Shad are seldom seen
in the river at this time OF the year and are rare
ly hooked.
A number of boys yesterday loosened the brakes
on some cars standing on the track of the Mid
land road west of the city. The cars ran down
the grade and off the track delaying some of the
trains in passing that point
The Fredericksburg Lance Bays "kessrs. Edgar
s. Brockett and VIM. ?. Compton of Alexandria,
were in the city last week in search of fine stock.
They purchased several hundred dollars worth Of
thoroughbreds from Capt. NJ. B. Rowe.
A gentleman who recently took his family to
the mountains returned to this city with them a
day or two sg,, and avs the thermometer where
he boarded was 1O3 degrees in the shade He will
probably remain at home during the heated term.
Bishop Randolph visited Fairfax county on
Sunday and he confirmation services in Fohick
and Olivet churches. Seven candidates were pre-
sented from each church. The Bishop will preach
and confirm in Trinity church, Marshall Fau-
quier county, on Friday, the Oath instant
The railroad switch on Union street, between
King and Cameron, was left open this morning
and train of cars In passing along that street
was run off the rails They were BOON gotten on
the track again, however, without sny damage
having been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

RUNAwAY.-The fine bay mare b,nonging
to Mr. w. y Daipgerfeld, which had been
left standing, by the driver, in front of the
residence of Mr.. J w. Burke, on Wilkes
street this morning, became frightened and
ran off al rapid gait, dragging the dayton
to which she was attached after her. The
mare took to the pavement on the west side
of Fairfax street and ran at full speed along
the pavement ii she reached the corner OF
Wolfe, where she made leap across
toe gutter and turned up the street
The sudden turning OF the corner by the mare
angs caused collision with the Columbia en-
CINE horses Snd wagon, which were coming down
Wolfe street, aud upset the dayton which was
draggcd some distance and badly smashed, its con-
tents b,ipr strewn in every direction. The mare
VAS stopped soon after the upsetting of the day
:ou and sustained several scratches, but was not
seriously hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

GAMBLING ON THE EXCELSIOR The
hing on the excursion steamer Excel
20, arainst which so much complaint has
Nv. been made, has been brough: to the
..,so,i,p of the owners OF the boat. In ref
10 20 the matter Mr. w. T. Welch, Sup
e ..;a,s,den, of he Potomac Steamboat Con
P' 'Ibe marty iunuirg the boat is response
-. far allowing pamb ing We have moth
do with the boat or the upning of
SeIonsI Beach, the hute! aud adjacent prop
~. having been ieased for tho season to
s stio 3 5ssart. The gamblers will iniure
roion;al Beach, however. aud We are deter
nod to take some steps 10 stop 1t. While
,1s steamer Excelsior belongs to the Poto'
40 Steamboat Company, we have at pres
n n,'' M control over il. II has been charter
e5' h ~ ,be Washington Steamb boat Company,
eu ~ through Mr.. c. w. K dIev manager,
for a nerod Of sixty days. al Sl45 day. /
80 however. brought the attention OF her
aa,na,s IN \ w York to the articles which
Sare appeared in the newspapers. having
.,aiIed hem /, lay With letter containing
I1aitional statements | have suggested
.hst the Gambling on the boat should either
~ s,orned at once or else the charter of the
-,asu,sr declared forfeited, and the boat be
9 800 nm at the wharf. My own opinion is
, ,Sat ,pa latter course will be taken if the
Gambling cannot be stopped 10 any other
COZ want it particularly understood
thai the boat is not now under the controi
ot the Potomac Steamboat Company. live
Wsre ,unniug the boat we certainly would
mt allow this to continue"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07
The Babies Cry for 1t.

And the old folks laugh when they Gnd that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, is more easily taken and more
beneficial in its action than bitter, nauseous
medicines. 1t strengthens the Liver, Kid.
neys, Stomach. and Bowels, while it aronses
them to healthy activity. For sale by E.
:. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

TEMPORARY AppoINTMENT.-Mr. Paul Il.
Evans has been temporarily appointed TO
lake charge of the bridges and roadway Of
the Midland division of the r. & ID. road,
until an engineer is appointed TO Ill the
position recently held by Mr.. +. |. Cabeii.
Its believed by many that Mr.. Evans Will
be continued in the service OF the road and
that be will be given his old place as super
visor OF bridges. Mr.. Evans is az exps.
'ienoed railroad man and his many friends
here would be glad to learn Of his permanent
reinstatement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07
ST. JOHN ACADEM MY,
ALEXANDRIA. VA.

ALEXANDRIA, va.
The ftty-sixth annual session will begin on
Tuesday, September 4th, 1888, and continue until
June oath 1889 The discipline is mi itary, and
the school is provided with new breech-loading
rifles and full camp equipsge, going into camp,
usually at some watering place. every year. There
are three coHrses-claesical, scientific and COM
mcrcial-and the final examinations are under the
direction of the Committee on Local Examinations
of the University Of Virgins. voaruk, the new
international language is tau sht in the CONNER.
cisl course There are finer sets of philosophical
Instruments, chemical apparatus cabinets of min
erals than many colleges possess, and the princi-
PSI is a teacher of forty-one years experience.
Within the past four years there have been cadets
from twenty States and Territories. For cata-
logues apply to
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ,
aug7 eotsep15 Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

PERSONAL Southern Gyne Geological
and Surgical Association will convene at the
civ OF Birmingham, Ala, on September II
This association is composed exclusively OF
Southern surgeons and gynecoogists. Prof.
Hapgard, of Nashville, is president aud DIS
HanIer Mcclure, of Virginia, and Hinlooh,
of Charleston, S c., are on the Medical
Council Board An Invitation has been ex-
tended to DR.. Bedford Brown, of his city, to
he present at this meeting by the president
of the association and deliver lecture on
the treatment ofcertsiu diseases of females.
The invitation has been accepted and we
see by the programme, copy of which has
been sent to this Office. that DR.. Brown 9
subject will be, The Medical Treatment OF
Fibfod 1umors of the Uterus.
The Front Royal Messenger Of last Salur
day says Mrs Lizzie CHM, of Alexandria.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. M. Bayly, of
our city -
The same paper also says: General M
D Corse and vile and daughter and TWO
sons came in on the v NJ. train Wednes-
day evening and are now visiting our towns
man, Geo w Macatee, who was member
OF bis command during the war"
Nj J. 5 Fowler will leave here this even
ing for a trip through New York.