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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
A Shooting ARRAY.

About day break on Monday morn
ing the quick, continuous explosions OF
firearms on the road leading TO New
berry startled the early risers. In u
little while Mr.. H. G. Summers came
INTO town and reported that he had
been shot at by Il party Or parties Ill
the Blue Ruin Forest. He told them
to come out and give him a chance.
He fired in return as we'll as he could,
but received wound in each arm,
while ball penetrated a package OF
papers in his breast pocket. His hurt
was not serious and he went about his
business as usual.
In the meanwhile rumors flew like
wild-fire over the town and county and
abroad to the daily papers that a youth
named George Bishop did the shooting.
for Gaming or switching he had re-
celved Sunday night at the hands Of
Summers.
The friends OF young Bishop say that
humiliated by the chastisement he had
received he met and accosted Mr.. Sum-
mers in the road, early the next aiiorn-
ing, when Mr.. Summers fired upon
him which was returned, three or four
shots being exchanged with the above
result.
It is said that the difficulty origina-
ted by some remarks made about Sum-
mers in the presence of one Of his chill
dren and which was communicated to
the father. It is also said that Bishop
was provoked into his hasty and cut
ting words by remarks offensive TO
him.
On the score of peace and humanity
and the respective families, it is to be
deplored. AS the matter will no doubt
be investigated we should forbear conf
ment. We hope the painful affair will
come to a satisfactory adjustment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Narrow Escape from Drowning.

On Tuesday, 18th instant, Mr.. w.
Walter Hentz had a narrow escape
from drowning in Crim's Creek, short
distance above Peak. He was return
ing to Pomaria from visit to friends
in Lexington accom- panied by a young
lady in buggy. There were two other
couples in the party. When the creek
was reached one of the party who was
familiar with the ford thought that the
water was not very deep and could be
crossed with safety. Mr.. HentZ volun-
teered to make the attempt alone, and
at his request his young lady friend
got out of the buggy and he started to
cross over. The rains had swelled the
creek considerably, and the horse and
buggy could not touch bottom, and
with Mr.. Hentz were washed a half
mile down the stream. In their course
was a line of willows across the stream
under which horse and buggy were
submerged. Mr.. Hentz still held his
seat and also went down under the
water and came out on the other side
of the drift. He reached the bank once
and was rescued by Mr. Bachman Glas.
gov, one of the party.
= They were almost at the mouth OF
creek, where t eMpties into the surg
ing waters of Broad River.
They then plunged in the creek ant
got the horse out by cutting the harnes:
from the buggy, which lodged against
some trees.
Owing to the excitement, Mr.. Hent;
Sgas g unconscious for about ten hours
He hsssAly recovered, however
and was in New6erS sossu us.ssss
Besides narrow escap fffs s...a Eo1n
ing, Mr.. Hentz lost his own valise will
clothing in the creek, together with tn
young lady's valise and one belongin.
to one of the gentlemen-the tota
value being sl2O.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
A MARVELLOUS FAST.
Death OF Robert Marvel, Of Indianapolis,
after Ahstaining from Food for Sixty
seven Days.

INDIANAPOLIS, August 20.-RObert
Marvel. after fasting sixty-seven days,
died this morning. His case is so eX
traordinary that it has attracted the
attention, not only ofthe curious public,
but of the medical fraternity far and
near. He was is years old. On June l3
Mr.. Marvel ate his last square meal.
For thirty-six days he took absolutely
nothing into his stomach. On the
thirty-eighth he bit Oft a piece of pie but
did not eat. On the thirty-ninth day
he drank small quantity of milk, and
at irregular periods has continued So
All told he has drunk not to exceed
one gallon of milk in the sixty-seven
days that have elapsed since he began
| to fast. The faster was reduced to d
living shadow. Incredulity has been
! excited, but there is no occasion fol
this, as DR.. George Hasty, we!l-known
physician of this city, has regularly
attended him. ....
The great difficulty in treating him
has been his determination to resist all
protfered aid. After fasting full month
he one day arose from his bed and
seizing pan OF water that stood neal
drank some Of it. After that milk and
water Were left near him, and occasion
ally he would rise and drink little.
During the last week Marvel has
been bedfast, except at times, when he
would spring up and wander about the
house and porch. Sores came upon him
by reason OF his long confinement, and
evidently Marvel had not only suffered
long but severely, though everything
possible was done to relieve him. His
fast is the longest Oh record.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
NOTES FROM ST. LUKE'S.

The angel of death has again visited
our community. This time it took from
us the bright soul of little Charlie Boo
ger. Let us'all bow subrnissively to
His will.
Mr.. w. X. Sigh made pleasant ad-
dress to our Sunday-school last Sunday
afternoon.
\ recess is to be added to our church.
The contract is to be given to the lowest
bidder, August 81 at 10 o'clock, q. NJ.
Mr.. Whitman from Richland county
has been visiting relatives in our
neighborhood. He, accompanied by
his sister, Mrs. L. a. Boozer, returned
to his home Monday.
We were we'll represented at the In
stitute last week and all seemed to en-
joy the occasion.
NewChapel takes the lead in pleasant
entertainments. The barbecue-picnit
last Tuesday is reported as being
an exception. We were informed by
All elderly gentleman, whose good for
tune it was to be present, that order
pleasure and a we'll prepared dinner
surpassed anything he had seen. L.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Local and Special.
GOLDEN BELL.
President Of a College.

Rev. J. d. Shirey, of Bear Poplar, y.
G., has accepted the presidency Of
North Carlina College, TO which posi-
ton he was recently elected. He will
enter upon his duties at the opening Of
the next session Of the institution on
the first Monday in September.
MIR. Shirey is thorough, practical and
energetic in his methods, and the
friends Of North Carolina College are
20 be congratulated on the selection Of
it's new president, who is enlinentiy
qualified for the responsible position.-
Lutheran Visitor
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Fatal Ase7dent to a Child.

Eunice, the little daughter of Mr..
Edolphus$erly, who lives near Mt.
Pleasant church, was fatally scalded
on Wednesday, 18th instant. It was
peculiarly accidental. Mrs. Berry was
preparing Il chicken for dinner, and
had placed upon the kitchen floor the
pot of boiling water in which the fowl
had been dipped. The little child was
playing at her mothers side when. she
slipped and fell, her head struck
against the pot turning it over and the
boiling water dashed over her back,
separating skin and flesh. She fingered
in great agony, and died Thursday
afternoon. She was two years old.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Y. NJ. C. A. Items.

Were you at the sociable last Thurs
day night? No? Sorry you could not
come.
Everybody seemed to enjoy them
selves very much indeed.
The program was introduced by q
reading given by Rev. DIR. Cozby,
which was followed by series of read
lngs, recitation and music, interspersed.
All OF the numbers were good, and
showed that the participants had given
carefurstudy to make this part attrac-
tive. We desire to return thanks to one
ana all who contributed to the success
OF the entertainment.
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. A. G.
Jones, of the State Executive Commit
tee' was with us and conducted the
mems meeting. Heis an ever welcome
visitor and especially when he brings
10 US such encouraging reports of the
work in different parts of the State.
On Thursday night of this week, the
young men intended in the musical
part of the Sunday meeting are request
cd to come up and practice some new
songs for Sunday. Why not have a
full choir.
The meeting next Sunday promises
TO be enjoyable. An old fashioned 'ex-
perlence meeting. But bear in mind
that the leader will enforce the three
minute rule for talks.
Are glad to note the increased atten-
dance at the rooms. Crokinole seems
to he quite hit.
The new periodicals are coming in
now. Harper, Century, Puck, and
other illustrated journals will be found
on nile. All men are cordially invited
10 read them. Rooms open 8 a. m. to
~ p. m. except Sunday. \.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

The Rev. DR.. G. B. Strickland created
a great deal of talk yesterday among
the members of the Central Presbyte-
rian Church.
The Doctor has just returned from his
summer vacation, and preached yester-
day for the first time since his return.
At the conclusion of his morning SER
mon he announced to his congregation
that he had received notice that his sal
ary had been increased from three
thousand to four thousand dollars a
year.
He then went on to say that while
this had been done unsolicited by him.
and while he appreciated it very much
he felt compelled to decline to accept it.
as he knew the condition fthe church
and felt that the money could be useG
to better advantage in some other di
rscti0n.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Queer Facts.
Baltimore Sun.l

1t is queer though it is fact, that
Ohio has 40,373 white voters unable to
write; Pennsylvania, s., ,9S5; New York,
Is, ,745. The men who can't read their
ballots hold the balance of political
power in these important States. The
illiterate voteis is not, however, to be al
ways Unidentified with the purchasable
vote or the unintelligent vote. The
States reputed most Intelligent often
vote as stupidity as the less wise. The
vote on the tariff is a very fair test of
the vigor and clearness of intellect of
the people of the several States, yet in
a great many States classes reputed in
telligent voted against their interests.
verybody,votes for the best interests
of himself and neighbor-or ought to
if he knows what those interest are.
But the result of the last election seems
to show that most people don't know
what their or their neighbor's Interests
are. They vote from prejudice or with
narrow views.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Work on the Canal.
1RegiSter 1Sth.l

Messrs. Rice and Coleman feel GER
tain now of being able to complete the
entire bulkhead, parapet wall, wing
walls, etc., by the 18th of September.
All the twelve arches for the gates have
now been turned and all but four
covered to the full height, only the
parapet wall remaining to be laid over
them. After the bulkhead is completed
the contractors will at once begin the
masonry work for the second lock,
which will be located Immediately be-
low the first one now in place.
This second lock will have wall 90
feet long on the canal side, and another
eighty feet long on the side next the
bank which separates it from the river.
Both walls will etwenty feet in height,
ten feet less than the height Of the first
lock, which is now completed.
The work on the dam is progressing
favorably, and the Lexington side of the
river will be reached with the founda.
ton timbers in short time. The por.
ton of the dam III place has stood the
force of the recent high river without
showing:the slighestinjury.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
EuDeDSy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have-i:. to fully enjoy life. Thousands
are searching for ii daily, amt mourning be-
canSe they 1ird it not. Thousands upon thou
Sahds OF dollars are spent annually by our
people in the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet it may be had by ell. We
guarantee that ElectricBitters ii used accord
bring you Good Digestion and oust the demon
Dyspepsia anil install instead Edpepsy. We
ecominend Electric Bitters tor Dyspepsia
and all diseases OF Liver Stomach and Kid
nevs. Sold at SOC. and $l.D per bottle by
Belcher. Houseal & kibler, Druggists.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
A Scrap Of Paper Saves Her Life

paper, but it saved her life. She was in the
last stages of consumpt' on, told by physicians
that sha was incurable and could live only
short time she weighed less than seventy
pounds. ona piece of wrapping paper she
sample bottle; it helped her, she bought
al large bottle. IL helped her more. bought
another and gre better fast, continued its
use andis now strong. healthy, rosy, and
ticulars send stamp TO w. Ii. Cole, Druggist
Fort Smith, Trial Bottle Of this wonderful
Discovery Free ut Belcher, Houseal & KILLERS
Drug store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

VI. G.. Butler, who was billed for the
occasion, failed to put i'll al appearance,
as did also Col. Livingstone, OF Geor-
gia. The failure of these gentlemen was
great disappointment. The former
is United States Senator and the other
is IL candidate for Governor, and there
fore ought 70 be excused.
Col. D. p. Duncan, Of Union, was
the first speaker Of the occasion. His
theme Farm Management" was prac-
tica!ly discussed and many useful
lessons were deduced. Col. Duncan Is
splendid talker and engaged the at
tention of his large audience through
out. He showed great familiarity
with ditching, terracing, rotation of
crops, fertilizing products from various
sources. He plainly showed that our
farmers as class can never be success
ful as long as they pretend to farm
with an imported mule, with import
ed harness, imported plough-stock and
pillow, and feed the mule on imported
corn and hay. and eat imported bread
and bacon himself. This idea of FARM
ing is simply suicidal.
Mr.. John w. Scott, Of the Mollohon
section, and a very successful farmer,
read an interesting paper on the SUBJ
ject of the management Of Labor"
Mr.. Scott very correctly, took high
ground in defence of the laboring man,
and was attentively listened to.
The first speaker of the second day,
was DR.. Mills, veterinary surgeon of
Columbia. His subject was "The
Feeding of Farm ANIMALS" He be-
gan by giving q description Of the
anatomy of the horse, of which we
know little about. The DR.. certainly
understands his business, and treated
his subject with much familiarity, but
is not stump speaker or lecturer. He
spoke in such low tone that only
few persons nearest to him could hear
him.
r Col. Thos. Holloway then enter
tained the audience with an array of
facts and figures, showing the pro-
duction of wheat and oats for the last
thirty years. He said that oats was
the cheapest crop raised Of all crops;
but it should be we'll manured. Barley
he said was better. paying crop at 80
cents per bushel than cotton at 10
cents per pound.
Messrs. Jake Mills and Logan Wyse
furnished an excellent barbecue dinner
I on both days, of which many hungry
men partook, and were made glad.
The very best order prevailed through
out and every body went home calm
and serene.
VI,pE
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
A WAk IN TEXAS.
The Jay birds and Woodpeckers Have Il
Time of it..

CHICAGO, Aug. IA special from
Austin, Texas, says: Yesterday even
ing Governor Ross received a dispatch
from J. y. Weston, OF Richmond, say
ing that fight had occurred between
the "Jaybirds" and "Woodpeckers, y
rival political factions, in which Sheriff
Garyey and Deputy Blackeney were
killed and several others wounded.
The dispatch said that fighting was
still in progress and troops were needed.
A dispatch from Captain Reichardt, OF
the Houston Light Guards, said Rich
mond was in the hands of a mob. Sew
eral had been killed. At p. III. the Gov
ernor ordered the Light Guards of
Houston, under Captain Reichardt, to
20 to Richmond at once, and also tele-
graphed orders to the Conham Grays to
to be ready to leave at a moments
notice.
"Jaybirds" is the name given the
white Democrats of TT. Bond, number
ing four hundred. The Woodpeckers'
include the negroes and are vastly in as
tendency. 1t is a renewal OF the race
quarrel.
A Houston, Texas, special says ::
Captain Reichardt left here for Rich
mond at 1910 last night with thirty
four men. Two gentlemen, who ar
rived here by the ll:35 train, reported
that the "Woodpecker's" crowd me
groes) were in the court house sur
rounded by the other faction, but no
more fighting had occurred. They con-
firmed the news of the killing of the
sheriff Jim Garvey and ex-Sheritf Jake
Blakeney. The town is crazy with eX-
element, women and children being at
home while the men are down town.
There is but one light burning in the
whole town and that is at the hotel.
The riot was precipitated by a jay
bird" walking through the town with
his Winchester. He was arrested and
put in Jail. The fighting soon began.
The dead sheriff and the eX-sheriff were
'Jaybirds."
A young mulatto girl was killed by
accident. All was quiet at midnight.
Governor Ross is expected this morn
ing.
ALL QUIET.
RICHMOND, TEX, Aug. 17-There
has been a lull after yesterdays fight
ing and everything is quiet. The
"Woodpeckers" retreated to the court
house, carrying Judge J. w. Parker
and Deputy Sheriff Mason, who were
wounded, with them. They are sup
ported by the Houston Light Guards,
who arrived to-day thirty-tive strong.
There is no one to make an inquest
on the bodies of Sheriff Garvey and
Deputy Sheriff Blakeney. The Jay
birds" are in possession on the streets.
Henry Frost, their leader, is slowly
sinking from the effects of last nights
wounds. The negroes are panic
stricken, and eighty or ninety OF them
left town to-day.
RICHMOND, Texas, Aug. 20.-Gover-
nor Ross and the Houston Light
Guards are still here, and everythingis
quiet, 1t is reported, however, that 1t is
proposed to declare martial law. Seve-
raj men have been named for the office
| of sheriff, which is worth 5000 a year,
but nobody seems willing to take it..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

The city Of Rome, Ga, last week by
a decided vote defeated 4 proposition to
prohibit the sale of liquor in that city.
Since then the city council has passed
an ordinance relating to the liquor traf-
tic. The license was fixed at $1,000.
This applies both to wholesale and re-
tail houses. Strict regulations were
adopted. 1t is supposed this stiff
license will largely reduce the number
of drinking saloons in Rome, whilst at
the same TIME the city's eNchequer will
be replenished.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Happiness and Content,nent

Cannot go hand in hand if we look
on the dark side of every little obstacle.
Nothing will 80 darken life and make
it burden as Dyspepsia. Acker's Dys-
pepsla Tablets will cure the worst folm
Of Dyspepsia, Constipation and indiges-
ton, and make life happiness and
pleasure. Sold ats and so cents by
Belcher, Houseaf & Kibler.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Progress.

1t is very important in this age of
vast material progress that Il remedy
be pleasing to the taste and to the eye,
easily taken, acceptable to the stomach
and healthy in its nature and effects.
Possessing these qualities, Syrup of
Figs is the one perfect laxative and
most gentle diuretic known. W. E.
Pelham, agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
DiSinfectantS. DiSinfectantS

This is the proper time for the free
use of disinfectants, by which means
1nalarial disorders are lessened, you
can buy Carbolic Acid. Chloride Lime,
Copperas, Piatt's Chlorides, and all the
well known disinfectants at Pelham's
Drug Store. IT,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Bucklen's krn1ca Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for C., ts. Sores,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet,
ali Skin EruptionS, and positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Belcher.
Hnuseal & Kibler.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Engines, Gins, Wagons, &c.

Cane Mills, Evaporators, Engines,
Presses, and almost any kind of Gins,
Buggles and Wagons. Harness and
shoe repairing a speciality. Call and
see before buying.
I'm. +. a. -SCtEMPERT.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Do Chiils AMict You?

If so, you can get permanent relief
by using Pelham's Chill Cure. No
other remedy answers so well. Qui-
nine will cheek chills for awhile, but
Pelhanis's Chill Specific effectually
controls them. Recommended and
USED by nearly everybody. Fifty cents
and one dollar a hos.
tt w. r. PEr1IAN pb,r,,.o;s.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

There are prospects of lively times in
Florida this fall, w. D. Chipley having
accepted Senator Calls challenge to
meet him on the stump and formulate
charges against the Senator which have
been floating about the State.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

On last Wednesday and Thursday,
the 18th and 18th, the Farmers Insti-
tute met here according to previous
appointment. There were great many
persons in attendance, but not as many
as was expected. The incessant rains
prevented many from coming who
otherwise would have attended. Hon.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
A Healthy Growth

Acker's Blood Elixir has gained a
lrm hold on the American people and
IS acknowledged to be superior to all
other preparations. It is a positive cure
tor all Blood and Skin Diseases. The
medical fraternity lndorse and prescribe
It. Guaranteed and sold by Belcher
Houseal & Kibler,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

J. B. Norris. Of Trenton, Edgefield
County, has lost two children from
membranous Group withina short time
and third child is now desperately III
Of the same disease.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
u w f. PELHAM, Pharmacist
Cotton Eassins Made IN S.,.,

,. ne Aewberry Cotton Mills is now,
an order from 4 neighboring
county ior two Thousand yards of cot
90" oaSslng- Two bales of cotton put
up IN the grades of bagging ,nanufac-
tured at Newberry are now on exhi-
bltlon at the store of J. y. Martin.
One grade is 10 inches wide and weighs
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
. the -SaTaas sa5s Sae

- 7otass OF Chang
70 :tnecSardS tae other is
wee and weighs 70 ounces to
sssss..s ne Newberry Cotton Mills
cotton bagging only ON
aalltsi the new crop comes
Sc 500 yards per day.
gssrlss . ean be masu.
S &:
2s5nsss bssgin VIII be sold a
aad the most Ser.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
Sow is The Time to Bur

While inducements are offered in
Pianos and Organs Of leading make at
factory prices. Address L. \. Hawkins.
Newberry, S. c. Represents the great
southern Music House. I'm.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22

Who keeps the incest stock of Hats in
Newberry? Wright 81. W. Coppock
Go and see them and be convinced. t