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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
FAILURE OF JoHN McELREE.
The Well Known Jeweler and Newspaper
Publisher of Charleston.
Especial to the Register.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 5.-The new year
does not seem to open favorably tor
Charleston in a commercial sense. AL
most before the first month of the year
is passed two of the most extensive
establishments have closed. The wind
ing up of the business Of Kohn, Furch-
gott & Co. is followed by the suspen-
sion of John McElree, who, at one time
is said to have done the largest jewelry
business in the South. The announce
ment of Mr.. McElree's assignment was
verified at too late an hour to permit
it's being telegraphed The Register, and
even to-day but little is known, even
to the commercial agencies, save the
fact that,he has assigned to G. A. Nc
Hugh for the benefit of his creditors.
Both the assignor and assignee decline
to speak.
Mr.. McElree has been an impor-
tant factor in a good many strange
things that have happened in Charles
ton within the past two or three years.
He was at one time OLE of the largest
advertisers perhaps in the South. 1t is
said iE fact, that he spent not less than
$500 a year in advertising, and i'll paid,
for he succeeded in building up the
largest kind of business. Things seemed
to prosper with him, until, in an evil
moment, he went into politics. The
city administration offended him by
building tie new fire station on the
old artesian lot at the corner of Went
worth and Meeting streets. Mr.. Nc
E7v1uu UIfu tOU, Or Is Satu 10 nave
owned. This, or something else, made
him mad. He withdrew all his busi-
ness advertisements from the news
paper and used the "McElree Column"
as it was called, for the purpose of
pitching into Mayor Courtenay and his
administration,
Itflnally led Mr.. McElree onto that
rcck on which 50 many financiers have
been wrecked before him-journalism.
He started the afternoon Sun, and for
a time made Rome howl. =
The suspension of Mr.. McElree's
business is blow to Charleston. Mr..
McElree was one of the most progress
sive merchants on the street, and be-
fore he struck politics and journalism
he was prospering. He has a large
number Of friends, and even the men
that he ''pitched into,, had a sort of
liking for him. The stand he took on
the antilicense crusade lost him some
friends and made him others. Many
thought that he did wrong in volun-
tarily going to Jail for the reason that
he could just as well have contested
the license law by paying under protest
than by going to Jail. The anti-license
association created much heartburn
ing. However, there is scarcely man
in Charleston but who earnestly hopes
that John McElree may get over his
business troubles and once more start
McElree's Jewelry Palace in all, the
pristine 1nagniicence that marked it
before its proprietor ventured into the
dangerous campaign of politics and
journalism.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

The sub-committe of the Southern
exposition commission, now in New
York-consisting of Jne. T. Patrick,
DR.. w. R .Copehart, Col. Julian Allen
and Prof. L. S. Packard-called upon
Mayor Grant at the city hall. They
said that the commission proposed Civ
ing an exhibition Of Southern manu-
factures, minerals and products in
some Northern city, Mayor Grant
hoped that New York would be Sc
lected, because it was the centre of
commerce Of the country. It is the
intention of the committee to visit all
the large cities of the North before de-
termining where the exposition VIII be
held.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
The South Carolina State Sunday-School
Convention.

Notice is hereby given to all inter.
ested that the State Sunday-school
Convention will meet this year in the
City Of Charleston, beginning Tuesday
evening, March 26, and continuing
through the next two days. BY the
constitution each county is entitled to
as many delegates ''as there are mem
bers from said county in the General
Assembly of the State"
The executive committees of the
several counties are earnestly requested
to appoint promptly delegates who can
attend; and all friends Of the cause are
urged to do what they can to make the
Convention success.
Mr.. William Reynolds, Of Illinois,
president Of the International Sunday
school Convention, is to be present and
take part in the Convention. e..
1hos. II. Law, T..
Chairman State Central Ex. Com.
Spa1tanburg, January 80, 1889.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

The objects for when Ghese conVen-
tions were organized was variously
stated as follows:
Newberry: The social, physical, in
tellectual and spiritual welfare of young
Prosperity: The mental and moral
elevation of youg men.
Mt. Pilgrim; The benefit Of fthe young
men of the community.
ST.. Lukes: To exercise young men in
Christian work and to influence them
to love and work for Christ.
Enoree: The elevation of the mental
and moral tone of the young men of
the community, the encouragement of
virtue and the propagation Of the
truth.
Mr.. a. H. Kohn opened the discus
sion of the question: "How can / de-
rive most benefit from this couference?"
Many others followed with brief re-
marks on the subject.
Delegates from st. Luke's, Enoree
and Prosperity discussed "The scope of
associations in country places"
After report from business commit
tee the conference adjourned until 2:30
p. N.
The afternoon session was not so
largely attended as were the Others,
owing to the necessary leaving Of many
delegates. But the subjects discussed
were Of much practical value, and were
handled with much interest.
"Reasons for having Associations in
every community" were given, and
many good ones set forth.
The question drawer was next opened,
and most Of the questions were bene-
fetal to all, eliciting opinions from diff
ferent delegates.
The business sessions of the confer
ence adjourned to meet ct Prosperity
next July.
The service held in the Methodist
church at 7:30 was really the winding
up of our conference. 1t was very pleas
ant, and those who were in attendance
will not now forget the curious and in
teresting address delivered by Rev. c.
P. Scott. The mlsic,.too, was in keeping
with surroundings and pleased every
one.
The Newberry Association desires to
express it's gratitude to the friends who
helped in making the Conference a
success, by taking care Of our delegates
so nicely, and to Bro. Scott for his
kindness in helping US in our time Of
need, and lastly to the choir who fur
nished the splendid music. J. n.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
SURVIVORS MEETING.

We desire to direct attention to the
notice OF Gen. Y.J. Pope, President of
the Survivors Association at Newberry
County calling a meeting of ofNewberry
on next Monday. We hope to see a
full attendance at this meeting. The
association ought to be kept up and this
is an important meeting, having the
appointment of committee to co-ope-
rate with the pension board appointed
by. the Governor. Let there be full
attendance.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Notice To Overseers.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
Newberry, February 5th, 1889.
THE OVERSEERS Of highways in
Townships No. 2, No. 8, No. and
No. II are directed to order out their
hands for the 18th instant and WORK
the roads at least four days. =.
Arrangements have been made for
the overseers to get scrapers from Peo-
ples & johnson, and other tools, for
townships No. 2 and No: 4 at J: y.
Martins, for No. 8 at c. d q: =.
Mowers, and for No. II at d. Hlpp &
Co.'S. -.
By order of the Board of County
GEO. B. CROMER, Clerk.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
ssozge HEason m ms abe charge to

S~NAS
.,zgrand jury at the opening of the
court here on last Monday took occa-
sion to make some observations on our
system Of trial by jury. We endorse
heartily all that Judge Hudson says
about the fearful condition of our jury
5 rooms as found in many cases. They
are usually as devoid of comfort and as
uninviting as they can well be made.
We have often thought there was great
need Of improvement in this particular.
we could never see the sense ofpenning
men up in such places with so little
comfort and then expect them to delib-
rate wisely and well. As Judge Hud-
son..said, no judge would 60 into such q
place with~so many discomforts and
undertake to write an opinion and yet
in many cases tie verdict of jury is
of more consequence than the opinion
:, Of court.
We believe the jury system is here to
stay. We suppose one reason for re-
quiring unanimity in the verdict of
juries is the jealousy with which our
institutions regard the life and liberty
of our citizens. Every man charged
with crime is presumed to be innocent
until he is proven guilty and that proof
must be beyond reasonable doubt,
and in order to make out such a case it
must satisfy all of the jurors.
It is true that no delibrative bodies
require unaninity in order to act, yet
that body which has within its custody
the life and the liberty of men
cannot be too carefully guarded. We
are not prepared to accept Judge Hud-
sons views on the. question of unani-
nifty in criminal cases. In civil cases
it might be well to relax the rule, but
we should want more than a bare ma
jority in thatcase, at least two-thirds or
three-fourths majority. It is a question
that is being discussed by able jurists.
Jurors have a great response
biiity resting upon them and should be
impressed with the magnitude and
Importance Of their Office. With them
in great measure rests the enforce
ment ofthe law aswell as the liberty and
life Of parties charged with crime. 1t is
very important position and We some
times fear our jurors do not attach that
Importance to the Office they should.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Banking on Sixty Cents.

ATLANTA, February &C. R. North
en-, receiver of the Mercantile Bank
ing Company, furnishes tonight q
complete list of the liabilities hearo
from, amountingto to S3l, ,954. Payment
was stopped on few drafts that 1eu
into the receivers hands. Absolutely
the only assets are the sixty cents found
in the drawer on the first day OF the
receiyership. Tolleson, president, ana
Richards, cashier, are still in jail.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
CURSE OF A LOTTERY.
Fatalities Attending the Proprie,ors and
Sometimes the Investors.

LOUISVILLE, KY, February 1.-W.
Scott Glore, for seven years interested
in the Frankfort Lottery of Kentucky,
died of paralysis of the brain at half
past four o'clock this afternoon, at the
age of 4S years. He leaves fortune of
Sl50,0O0 for widow and one son. All
of the lottery Offices in Louisville that
he was sole owner of, have been closed.
A strange fatality has followed the
owners of this lottery. Ex-Governor
Bramlette, one of the founders, fell
dead Of heart disease before he realized
any.of its profits; c. NJ. Briggs, another,
met the same fate; Wiley Barrow made
a fortune in it, and died suddenly while
on visit to Colorado; Charlie Howard,
one of the founders, and who also was
one of the starters Of the New Orleans
lottery, was thrown from a buggy in
New York and killed; Z. L. Stewart,
who had a long legal contest about the
lottery, fell dead on the street, and
Geo Miller, prominent owner, died of
delirium tremens.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
CALLED TO HIS DOOR AND SHOT.
Cowardly Assassination Of Colored Man
Near Ninety-S.x.
Especial to the Register. ]

N1NETY-SIN, Feb. 5.-News was re-
ceived here this morning of the myste-
rious murder of Milton Fouche, a negro
man, 20 years old, who lived on the
plantation Of Geo. N. Anderson, five
miles from Ninety-Six, on the Saluda
River. Fouche was found dead, this
morning in his house, shot through the
breast. At 10 o'clock be was aroused
and called to his door, and on opening
1t he was greeted with load Of shot,
resulting as above stated. The assassins
are unknown, but are supposed to be
persons whom Fouche recently prose
cIted for illegally retailing liquor.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS are hereby for
N bidden to hire or harbor either
Willie Albritton or Henry Davis, said
persons being under contract with US
Tor the year 1889. Persons so hiring OF
harboring the said Willie Albritton or
Henry Davis will be prosecuted to the:
extent Of the law. -
WESSINGER &DERRICK. &
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Looks Ugly for Kenna-

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February s.
Two ballots were taken to-day for
United States Senator. First, Goff 43,
kenna Il, Fearsall 8, Herfords :, Wal
ker l, Governor Wilson l. Second bal
lot, Gof, IS, Nenna L, Pearsall 3, Her
ford ?, Walker l. Van Pelt and Shank
lin left kenna.
Dorr refuses to vote for Kenna under
any circumstances, but does not give
any reason for his action. The way the
matter now stands it appears that
kenna will not be returned.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Terrible EoreMnrninRs.

Cough in the morning, hurried
difficult breathing, raising phlegmr
tightness in the chest, quickened pulse,
chilliness in the evening or sweats at
night, all or any Of these things are the
first stages of consumption. DR.. Ack-
er's English Remedy for consumption
aviU cure these fearful symptoms, and is
sold under a positive guarantee by P.
Robertson, opposite Post Office, New
berry, sc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
izens worked amid the excited throng
in the interest of law and with effect.

izens worked amid the excited throng
in the interest of law and with effect.
A PREACHERS EFFECTIVE APPEAL.
It is conceded that the most effective
appeals were made by the Rev. James
S. White, a Presbyterian minister of
this town, who has congregation IN
the district where the murder was
committed. Mr.. White mounted a
wagon in the midst of the crowd and
made such a strong appeal as greatly 10
quiet the passions which had been
aroused. An argument which was
used by others had great effect, and it
was that if these negroes We're lyncned
there could be no clue to the otner
guilty ones.
The end of it all was that the negroes
were reluctantly allowed to be taken TO
Yorkville under guard on the 3 2. NJ:
train. They arrived there safely, put
terribly frightened, and were lodged IN
jail, as returning members OF the guard
report.
ALL QUIET ONCE MORE.
WHAn l arrived in Rock Hill, shortly
after 4 o'clock, the town was once
more quiet, the country people having
gone home, and the citizens were
breathing freely after their hours of ex-
citement. Everything is serene tonight
and Rock Hill is to be congratulated
that the day has ended without unlaw-
full action, which might be bitterly re-
gretted later. The crime was terrible
one, and there is no probability that
any technicality will avail to protect
the perpetrators from the punishment
which the law provides for such a
deed.
AN AGGRAvATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
One circumstance which served to
heighten the feeling in the case is the
fact that a negro is now in the York
County jail upon the charge Of attempt
| ing criminal outrage upon one OF MI.
Abernathy's little daughters on last
Thanksgiving Day. 1t IS said that
| nothing but the intervention OF Mr..
Abernathy and his family prevented
the lynching of this negro before the
law could take cognizance OF his crime.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1889

The town of Chester is discussing
the question Of lighting up its streets
with electric lights. The town of
Laurens has been doing the same
thing. In fact Laurens is organizing
company for the purpose. New
berry should do something in this
direction. Our streets are poorly
lighted. An electric plant would be
quite an advantage to the town and an
improvement on the present system.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
4 Large Fortune.

The will Of the Hon. R. Y. McAden,
of Charlotte, n. c., who died last
week, was probated in that city Tues
day. The estate is valued at $S50,00O,
not including the life insurance, which
was $4,000. That is the largest es-
tate that has ever been recorded in the
county of Mecklenburg.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Senator Allison Dec],nes.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND; February g.
1t can be stated with positiveness that
Allison has declined, and that his let
ter to that effect has been received Dy
the President-elect and accepted as
final.
There is no doubt Allison's declina-
ton was a severe disappointment to
Gen. Harrison. The Generals disap-
pointment, however, was of short dura-
ton,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Shot for q Seat in a Car.

ATLANTA, February Near Fair
burn. on the Atlanta and West Point
train to-day, Capt. John T. Hearn shot
and fatally wounded an unknown
negro. The trouble grew out Of the
refusal of the negro togive up his seat:
He drew a knife on Hearn, who shot
him.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
BROKE EiS SKULL.
A Premi ne Mt Farmer Of Chester Killed By
Fall from His Eorse.
Especial to Columbia Register.

CHESTER, S. c., Feb. 5.-William
Hollis, a Appointment farmer living about
four miles South of Chester, w6;ie ie-
turning home from his farm, about II
o'clock to-day, was thrown from his
horse upon ledge OF rocks, breaking
his skull. He died in few hours after
ward. He was about so years of age
and leaves wife and two children.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Editor Atwood Becomes an Evangelist

ATLANTA, February &c. S. At
wood, editor of the defunct Evening
Capitol, was baptized by immersion in
the Second Baptist Church this after
noon by the Rev. R. S. Barrett, an
Episcopal minister. After his paper
suspended Atwood's mind became de-
ranged, and DR.. Barrett's action in
receiving Atwood, under the circum-
stances, is by no means generally ap-
proved by resident Episeopalians. To
night Atwood began an evangelistic
career by preaching in the Methodist
Mission Church.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
A Prominent Pastor Dead.

AUGUSTA, February 2.-Dr. A. T.
Mann, the most eloquent pastor of the
Georgia Methodist Conference, died to-
day at the age of70. During his minis
try he occupied every leading pulpit in
the state. He was a brother-in-law Of
Bishop Pierce. He will be buried from
st. Johns Church tomorrow.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

WASHINGTON, February 3.-Col
Lamont tonight settled the question
as to President Cleveland's future
home, by giving to the press the fol-
lowing:
The President will return to the state
of New York to reside at the expira-
ton of his term OF office, and will re-
sume the practice of his profession in
New York city, having associated as
counsel with. the law firm of Bangs,
Stetson, Tracy and McVeagh.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Promptness.;

First cold, then a cough, then con-
sumption, then death: ~ took III.
Acker's English Remedy for Consump-
ton the moment I began to cough
and I believe it saved my life. ."-WALs
TER n. WALLACE, Washington. solo
by P. Robertson, opposite Post ohce'
Newberry. -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

II saved the life of my little girl by a
prompt use Of DR.. Acker's English
Remedy for Consumption Mrs. WIN.
Y. HARTMAN, New York. Sold by
P. Robertson, opposite Post Office New
berry, sc
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
A Politician, Come to Griet

CLEVELAND, OHIO, February 5.-F.
B. Braggins, late chairman OF the
Cuyahoga County Republican central
committee, was sentenced to eight years
In the penitentiary to-day for forgery.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Neq1 Advertisements

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.
FIX Parte Jane A. characterization
for Homestead.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ Petitioner, Jane A. Chalmers, mas
annI;ed before the Master of the Coun-
tV aforesaid, to have her homestead IN
the real estate and personal estate OF
her late husband, Thomas b. Cnal-
mers, deceased, set off to her, in accord
''' SiLAs TOMBSTONE, Master.
Masters Office, February 6, 1889.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

Now is the time to prepare your
ground for an early garden and buy
Buist fresh Garden Seed from Robert
sons Drug Store, opposite the Post
Office. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

Everyone should see Wright 81. w.
Coppock's Underwear before purchas-
ing. It is as comfortable as ornamen-
tai. This is saying much, but It's true.
+f
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
An Earthquake in Canada.

ST. FLAvIE, QUEBEC, February s.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt
at Grand Metis at 2 o'clock this morn
ing, coming from the west aud lasting
8 few seconds.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

We cannot 10 justice to the esteem In which
CUT1cURA, the great Skin Lure and CUTIcrSX
SOAP ao exquisite Skin Beautifer, prepared
1som n It, and CUT1cURA RosoLyENr. the new
Aooc Puriher. are held by the thousands
upon thousands whose livea have been made
Happy by the cure OF agonizing, humiliatino,
1tchlnS, scafy and pImplv diseases of the
sHln, scalp, and bloou. with loss ofhair.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

CATARR II CURED, healthand swee
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasal In
ector free.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
FIRE TAX.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, !
January, 10Th 1889.
NOTICE is hereby given, that under
~ An Ordinance creating fire de-
partment for the town ofNewnerry. 8.
u" the 9th Annual Fire Tax of one mill
on al taxable property in said town
WIZ WIN 4e due and payable between the
1olh February and 18th March, 1889.
For the purpose of receiving said ta1,
1 Will be in my Office each day from s
to3 O'Clock, during said time.
By order of Council,
~ J. S. FAIR,
C.. & I. T. G. n.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

Sold everywhere. Price. Ccrrcrp, ,ro,
SOAP, 25c:; kEsoLvESr. al Prepared by tns
Ho1IEH E DRUG As0 CHEMICAL Co, Boston,
sEsend for "Uow to Cure'Skin Diseases ~
OF pages. N illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07
Window Safe for the Treasury.

IND1ANAPoL1s, February $50 fal
as can be learned here, Window fol
the treasury seems to be fixture.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

piWPLES, black heads. rcd. rough, chanoed
~ and Oily skin prevented BY CUTIcuRa
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-07

Mr. Cleveland win Practice! Law in Ne
York.