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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

Congressman Dibble, in the first dis
trict, and Congressman Elliott, in the
second, are opposed by Republican
candidates for their return to Congress
These gentlemen did not have a primary
election as a forerunner, but we look
for the voters of their district to put in
good work for them all the same.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
Homicide in LaureDs.

MILTON, LAUEENs COUNTY, Sep
tenlber 29.-The crops in this part of
Laurens County are greatly damaged
by the recent freshet. The corn on the
bottom land is almost completely lost:
Some of the farmers are gathering and
drying it, but it Will only be fit for hogs
to eat. The cotton crop will be quite
short, owing to the droughtin July and
August and the recent heavy rains.
Two negroes, a few days ago, while
working the public road near here got
into a difficulty, and one struck the
other on the head with a hoe, fracturing
his skull. It is thought be will die.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
LONG STANDING DEBT.
Paid After TwentyThree Years-A very
Honest Man.
1Chprleston World.1

ChprleStOn NOfld.
A letter was received recently by
gentleman at Manning, S. g.: from
citizen of Charleston enclosing $50 IN
paynleat of a debt contracted just eftef
the war. The debt was for purchase
money for an overcoar, and the pur-
chaser. said to have been ia destitute
circumstances caused by the losses OF
war, was compelled to buy the coat on
credit. The merchantat at the time Kept
a large clothing store on Market street,
but has since retired from business, and
is now a resident of Manning.
Following is copy of the letter:
CHARLESTON, S. C.. Sept. q, 1883.
Mr.. -: Dear Sir-1 have been
thinking of past years, aud 1 now ie-
member getting an overcoat from you
the first winter after the war. was
bad off then and for many years after.
I am little better of now, so L nave
concluded to settle the old debt II l
recollect right, the coat was worth S2o.
think there was something else; l am
moisture. 1t has been so long, 1t mas
outrun nv memory. In this letter, you
will find a money order for $50, which
will cover interest and all, or nearto 1t.
I believe that the interest exceeds the
debt. When you get the money please
let me know. Very respectfully,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
Tho Lexington Primary.
! 1Special to The Herald and News

Especial to The Herald and News.
LEXINGTON, October 1.-The follow.
ing, though not official, is the result OF
the primary election held,in Lexington
County last Saturday: For the Senate,
H. A. Meetze; Representatives., J. X:
Davis, ]. II. Counts; Clerk Of Court,
W. J. Assmann; Sheriff, Geo. S. Drafts;
Judge of Probate, G. r. Graham; School
Commissioner, w. H. Sharpe; Audi
tor, NJ. u. Harman; Treasurer, D. J.
Griffith: County Commissioners, Rob-
ert Hook. S. A. Goodwin, P. H. Craps;
Coroner, P. Henry Corley.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

A letter from the Rockbridge Alum
Springs, Virginia, to Smiths Index OF
Parkersburg, W. Va, says: lone ofthe
loveliest Southern flowers visiting here
was Miss Minnie Lee Wright. of Co
lumbia, S. c. She is a blonde, medium
size, reserved and dignifed, and was
conceded by all to be the handsomest
lady here"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
VERY Much OF q Muddle.

RICHMOND. VA, Oct. 1.-As an out
growth of the coupon litigation in this
State, the city sergeant entered the
state library armed with a writ of exc
cution and attempted to levy on the
contents Of the library, but was cjected
by policeman.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
Ne2U AGUe7s9
NCTIC

OFFICE OF COUNTY
Newberry County, S. C., %
NvOTICE is hereby given
~ persons holding bills, accouna
demands of any kind against tbss
County, which have not been presented
to the Board of County Commissie ner,
are required to deposit the same with
me- on or before the first day of No
yember, so that they may be examined
at the regular annual meeting OF the
Roard on the 9Th of November, 1888.
A. GEO. B. CROMER, Clerk.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
COUNTY TICKET.

For the Senate:
Y. J. POPE.
House Of Representatives;
J. N. TOMBSTONE
GEO. S. MOWER
R T. c. HUNTER
For Clerk of Court:
JNO. NJ. KINARD.
For Sheriff:
w. w. RISER
For Probate Judge:
JACOB B. FELLERS.
For School Commissioner:
ARTHUR KIBLER-
For County Commissioners:
&c. PERRY.
J. II. SMITH.
SlI4AS WALKER
For Coroner:
c. B BUST.
For Auditor:
W. W. HOUSEAL.
For Treasurer:
A. q. WHEELER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

II have taken, within the past year,
several bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and find it admirably adapted to the
needs of an impoverished system. am
convinced that this preparation, as a
blood purifier, is unequaled."-C. c.
Dame, Pastor Congregational church,
AndoYer, Me.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

Sufferers from the effect ofquinine,
used as a remedy for chills and fever,
should try Ayers Ague Cure. This
preparation is a powerful tonic, wholly
vegetable, and without a particle OF
any noxious drug. Warranted sure
cure.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
Teachers Examination.

THE next examination of applicants.
Il for Teachers Certificates will be.
held on Friday, the 5th Of October
next.
The examination will begin at 10 a..
M, and close at 5p. M. Cofored appli-
cants will be examined in the Court
House, white applicants in the School
Commissioners Office.
Papers must be written with pen and
ink, on legal cap paper. All persons in-
tending to stand the examination viii
please be on hand promptly at 10 a. m.
G. G. SALE,
G. B. CRoMER,
T. S. MooRMAN,
Board Of Examiners. Newberry County.
St
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

BOYS, Now Is Your CHANCE.-If
you 20 to Hunts Book Store and buy a
5 cent tablet they will give you nice
lead pencil. q. .
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
TIE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE TICKET.

For Governor:
JOHN PETER RICHARDSON,
OF Clarendon.
For Lieutenant Governor:
WILLIAM L. MAULDIN,
Of GreenvIlle.
For Secretary Of State:
J. Q. MARSHALL,
Of Richland.
For Attorney-General:
JAS. n. EARLE,
of Sumter.
For Treasurer
ISAAC ]. BAMBERG,
Of Barnwell.
For Ad!utsnt and Inspector General:
NJ. L BONHAM,
OF Abbeville.
For Superintendent CT Education:
JAS. n. RICE,
Of Abbeville.
For Comptroller General:
j. S, WERNER,
OF Oconee.
For Congressman Third District:
J. S. CoTHRAN.
For Solicitor Seventh Circuit:
o. l. SCHUMPERT.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04

NIiMo RETOLVERS. Send stamp for
AUfso price list to JOHNSTON & SON,
Pittsburg, Pa
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
Accounted For.

Col. "Dick" Wintersmith, of Kentucky, is
probably the best story teller in Washington
today. If he doesn't always confinc himself
strictly to the truth, nobody will find fault
with him, for he tells his little anecdotes with
such serious mien as to carry conviction to
the minds of those of his listeners who do not
know him SO well as some of his friends do
de was speaking the other day at Chamber
Inns of the way in which adverse lucl; vii,
sometimes pursue man, and remarked that
he once played at the White Sulphur Springs
and never held a trump. Some one IN Tie
company suggested that that was impossible,
because he must have held at least ore trulup
every time he dealt the cards.
But" replied the colonel, bringing his
fist down on the table in front of him, every
time l dealt it was misdeal New York
Tribune
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Nat Goodwin is pretty slic!; and can get
out OF scrape as clean as any man living.
gentleman in New York, writing to a
friend here, made some comparative allusiol
to Chicago and the eastern metropolis. In
concluding he wrote: But | know YOUR
feeling toward Gotham" and then added.
Here is a little story on Nat Goodwin that
is not malapropos: One day Nat Good =. in
met young Mr.. Henderson, friend of mine
Hello, Nat called out Henderson; where
have you been so longF oh, up in Boston
Montreal AID Philadelphia returned Good.
win; and, Billy he continued 4 am glad to
get back to New York. All other places in
the country are just camping out ones. :"
Goodwin has been playing here, and the Chi
cago man, meeting him one day last week.
showed him the letter and asked him if he
thought it was kind to speak that way after
all the grand receptions he mad had here.
Nat looked at the letter, smiled, and said
without hesitation: why, my dear fellow,
you don't think would be guilty of men.
tloning Chicago in connection with those
places, do you! Pshaw! They can't trot in
the same class with this city."-Chica~o
Herald
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
The Bill Was Passed.

An ex-member of the Virginia state senate
told me the other day of an incident in his
legislative career which do not remember
ever having seen i'll print before. A l.. Pride.
more, not many years ago II member of the
house of representatives from the Ninth Nir
ginia district, was before he came to Wash
ington member of the Virginia senate One
day he introduced bill for the relief of the
sureties of H. G. Wax, who was a collector
of taxes in Scott county. He made q brief
explanation of the bill, and when he sat
down Edgar Allen, familiarly knowl rs
"l ankee Allen" who represented the Farm.
vile district rose and said:
II wish to AK
If Mr.. Wax
Has been too lax
In collecting the taxi
If such are the facts
] am willing to relax
And remit the tax
Which the law enacts
We should exact
OF his suretiesr
1t is needless to add, my informant SAYS
that the bill passed by a unanimous vote.
New York Tribune.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
STORIES ABOUT MEN.
Something o, u Liar. but Not for Forty
Cents.

| -
| Cents.
A number of members from the house Of
representatives have stolen away Mt various
times and for short periods from their con-
gressonal duties. Most of them have en-
joyed themselves, but none to greater ex-
tent than did Wade of Missouri Lind. of
Minnesota, and Sawyer Of New York. They
invaded the state of Maryland and studied
tho unsopbisticated natives until they got
tired. The last place at which they made
any stay was Leonardtown. From there
they intended coming to the capital by boat,
but that semi-occasiona craft having de-
parted, they were compelled to travel by rail
The train was started with a pinchbar and
proceeded ut n very deliberate gait. Occa-
sonally the conductor would get Off and
gather IA few peaches. with which he would
treat the passengers After the train had
been crawling along for an hour and had
covered at least six miles, the conductor col
lected the fares which, for the congressional
crowd, amounted to So cents each. When he
reached Col. Wade, that genial "bald knob
Der" remarked, III his innocent way:
DO you charge preachers full fare on this
roadi'
mo, SIR" was the conductors reply. I'VE
only charge them half rates Are you
preacherN he added, looking squarey at the
colonel's Methodist courtenance.
mo, am not" said the Missourian, "but
that gentleman is" pointing to Judge Saw
yer, who sat a couple of seats in front of him.
The conductor at once returned to the
judge and after searching glance at the
sun kissed countenance of the New York
statesmen, profrered him 40 cents, with the
remark: I'VE only collect half rates from
preachers"
Who in blank said was a preacherr |
asked the judge, with considerable show of |
anger.
The conductor threw his thumb back over
his shoulder in the direction of Col. Wade, |
and looked as though he thought all the time
that the colonel was garbling the facts in the
case.
In the meantime the three dimes, the nickel
and five pennies reposed calmly in the judges
fat PALM He regarded them in silence for
and then handed them back to the
official, saying: II am good deal of liar,
but will not lie for 40 cents"
Then he relapsed into absolute silence and
would not look at Col Wade until Washing
ton was reached. ashington Post.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Here is story about the son of the late
bishop of Illinois Mr.. Whitehouse had
some business III New York with large law
firm, wherein son of Rufus Choate is u
partner. 1t was Mr.. Choate to whom White.
house addressed himself, IAN right, sit
down." said the New York lawyer; I'm sec
you in moment or two"
But" said the visitor, II am Mr. White.
house, of Chicago"
IAN right, all right" said the lawyer
scribblng away like mad; take chair;
am busy just now"
But" again said Mr.. Whitehouse, II am
the son of Bishop Whitehousc"
"Oh! well, take two chairs then" said
Choate, without looking up 49, Chicago
Herald
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Probably the meanest looking specimen of
the canine race ever seen in Detroit was fol-
lowing at its masters heels on Griswold street
tho other day. a policeman whose curiosity
was aroused halted the man and asked:
rs that your dogf'
Yes, sir"
Pretty rocky, isn't he.'
he is You can't say enough mean
things of him."
And you'll sell him cheapr'
"Yes-for 10 cents"
But if he should get into a fight with an
other dosi'
I'D pull off my coat and whoopee and
rustic and lick ten men if l could get at
them"
That's human nature"
1T is. dog is n dog, no matter how
hnmely he is. Just put somebody up to kick
Phitagrus once and see how III boiler for
gore. = Detroit Free Press
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

II would like to show you an article have
written on The Way to Become Society
Young Man," said the visitor with the roll
of manuscript.
Does it give the whole processf' inquired
the editor
ut does. In my humble Judgment it is
the most complete treatise on the subject
ever written"
What is your price for iti"
"Twenty-fve dollars"
Including copyright"
Certainly"
III take it," said the editor, handing him
the money, and, with the consciousness of a
good deed performed for his fellow men IRA
dating his benevolent face and lighting up
its rugged lines, he tossed the manuscript in
the fire and watched it slowly burn to ashes
Chicago Tribune.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Young Auth r Ito friend)--I say, Fred,
did you read my last article in The Every
Other Monthly
Friend Observation-Disclosures, indeed, old
boy; read it through twice!
Young Author-Oh, then you must have
found it very interesting?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS not so much that;
but Fred Smith bet me SO that l couldn't
read it through twice, and bet him $40 that
| could.-Life.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
Caught On After He Left.

I'm delighted you called, Mr.. Merritt
said Miss Spider. This is my birthday, you
know"
Allow me to congratulate you," he re-
turned, and then added, with an inward
chuckle, 1.-THE nineteenth, believer
"Ah, you try to fattcr me-" she said, with
smirk. "All you men are the same
may not look it, but I'm just oO.n
why" he asked, what year were you
born in!'
Cant you countf'
YES; but was afraid you Couldn't
New York Evening Sun.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Indications from Bell county are
that three of the county nominees have
been defeated. One of the defeated
candidates is Hon.A. Levy, now mayor
OF Temple, who was the regular nomi.
nee OF the democracy for legislature.
Ills opponent was B. ]. Roop a Union
Labor partisan.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

An exchange says there are no jokes no
real jokes, in the columns of the photographers
nowadays. Here is one:
Then you reject mef''
II do"
will you give me reasonr'
YES. Papa says you are rich"
II am not rich. am poor. If you mar.
ried me we would have to struggle hard to
live"
Are you telling me the truthr'
IL am. Can you doubt mes"
Come to my arms, Henry. l thought you
We're rich and have sworn nevA- to marry
rich man!"--Boston Courier.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
4 Permanent Fence.

Little Dick had been listening 20 the recita-
ton in geography Of an older brother. ~
know what an island is said he to mamma
"Well, what is III" asked mamma.
It's a little piece of land all fenced round
with water" proudly answered Dick
Youths Companion.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

"fou arc looking lovely tonight, my
dear" said Oracle.
II must be-" she replied, because while
coming home III a car this afternoon Phila-
delphia gentleman gave me his seat.n-New
York Evening Sun.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

My little friend Helene, at supper, obtains
possession of the mustard pot and, after most
generously saturating her bread and butter
with the fiery condiment, quickly takes a
large bite, but bravely suppresses an cutlery
as she puts the bread some distance from her
plate and remarks: 81 dess wait till it diets
told. New York World
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Victory is not essentia! to the pres.
ervation of the democratic party. Its
principles will live through defeat, dis.
aster and oppression only to shine
more resplendently and bring us sue
cess at last. The republicans must
win or die.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

If it proves that the republicans
have captured the lower house OF con-
gress along with the presidency, we will
see the Blair educational bill passed,
then lookout for, oil in Texas"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

There was something mournfully
prophetic in the idea which suggested
the black band as portion of the
democratic campaign hat. 1t has a
significant and peculiar appropriate
ness now.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
Didn't Know the Difference Between Him.
self and the Pillow.

DIuht KNOW tho Diffcrenco Between Him.
self and the Pillow.
Little Pat was in the habit of falling out Of
bed during tho night, and his father, to break
him of the habit, would remind him Of it the
next morning. One day, as usual, his father
said to him:
Here, Pat, you fell out of bed again"
''Oh, no, papa said Pat; "it was the pill
low, for went up to sec, and the pillow was
on he floor by the side of the bed"
What made you cry, thenw asked his
father.
We'll, you see," said Pat, in his most
sober manner, lit was dark, and | couldn't
tell whether it was me or the pillow"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
What We MAY Expect,

Out III California they wrap fruit trees
with cloth to keep them from being sun
burned, The next thing we know they will
be putting wells on the oranges to keep OF
freckles. Burlington Free Press.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The address Of Marion Martin is
kerens, Navarro county, Texas. He
is ralsing race horses, and game Chick
ems. His stock Of religion has not
been increased by the result of the
late election.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09


Lucy Parsons, the widow of the
late executed anarchist of Chicago
sailed from New York to London on
Thursday last. She has gone there
upon the invitation of the British So.
clal democratic federation, in which
William Morris, the author of the
Earthly Paradise" is a leader, for
the purpose OF taking part in the com.
memoratloD of the nth of November
the anniversary ofthe execution. Two
mass meetings, at both of which she
Will speak, are to be held there or
that day-the first in Regents Park il
the forenoon, and the other in Hyde
Park in the afternoon. She also ex
poets to be present at another mortu
airy anniversary on the evening of tina
day.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

A careful analysis of the recent vote
IN Waco and McLennan county must
convince democrats that party lines
have been tightly and closely drawn.
Hereafter candidate for office must
run strictly as a democrat or against
the democracy.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The poorest man in all this broad
land can get hilarously drunk on the
price oil railroad lunch.house sand
witch now.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Harrison's idea is to suppress strikes
with an armed force. 1t will be inter.
esting to note his course in event of
another strike in this country.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

fashioned straight out democracy
seems to be good enough for the
Ninth Texas district.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

There is consolation in every sorrow,
if wages were dollar day it must be
borne in mind that in a short time
every man can set up his own dstillory
and get drunk at actual cost.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09
Good Heading.

First Hotel Man-Got good cook nowl
Second Hotel Man-No; but I've secured
the services of one of the most talented liter
airy Bohemians in the city to edit the bill Of
fare. -Philadelphia Record.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

With Harrison for President the
slogan should be, "A dollar a day is
enough for any Nottingham"
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The silver lining to the present polit.
lcal cloud which overshadows us in
national affairs is seen in the prompt
and emphatic reputation, by the
democrats OF the. Ninth district, of that
"Purer" democracy of which our es.
teemed fellow citizen Conel f. A.
Jones permitted himself to become the
exponent.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Said persuasive Egyptian guide to q
traveller who refused to climb the pyramids
"Carry up one side, down tother, twenty
minutes, no bone broke, and you very happy.
only two shillin'. "-Youth's Communion.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The swamp.foX OF Navarro has gone
to his hole, there let r. l. p.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Shivering democrats will bear in
mind, blankets are still taxed.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The cold wave is probably result OF
the republican cyclone.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The Ninth district did her duty and
il is well done.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The prohibitionists voted their tick.
ct straight.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The red bandanna is laid away but
democrats of the United States still
honor and revere the grand "old Ro.
man."
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

The non partisans are annihilated.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Mills is still on guard.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-11-09

Waco Furniture Co.
Farewell
" A R N | N G
A good thing for
everybody who want to
buy furniture. We will
extend our closing out
sale ten days longer.
Now is your time to
buy furniture; you can
afford to buy at the
prices we offer, wheth-
er you need 1t or not.
Give us a call at once
as we must make room
for our new stock en-
routed, and after that
time we will have the
largest, best assorted
and most complete
stock of furniture ever
shown in Central Tex
as, at prices to suit ev-
erybody.