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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Good seasons of rain and small grain
looking fine.
Mrs. Griffin of this section is still
very ill.
Some few Of our farmers will be at
Newberry courting next week.
r. ,Gr,J s: Werts, spent several days
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
TOR Appointed.

bardson on Monday ap-
allace G.. Cromer Audi
BIZ County, to fill out the
! of Mr.. w. w. Houseal,
4 was recommended by
hd Representatives from
Nr. Cromer is a young
n of Geo. 3. Cromer, Esq,
he doubt will make an
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Is Life Worth Living .

Not if you go through the world a
dyspeptic. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
are positive cure for the worst forms
of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Flatulency
and Constipation. Guaranteed and
sold BY Belcher. Houseal & Kibler.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Stewards Meeting.

Stewards Of the Newberry Methodist
Circuit will meet at the Methodist
parsonage at Newberry on Wednesday
18th, 10 a. ~.
A. J. kILGORE,
Chairman.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

urday afternoon lnSteau OF frluay as
heretofore.
Mr.. - Shealy, Of Graniteville, a
Newberry College Student, has moved
into the village. He occupies the Hall
man cottage.
Rev. Professor Bowers will preach
at Union chapel next Sunday afternoon
at four o'clock.
Mrs. Pratt, who has just recovered
from severe spell of sickness, had the
misfortune to fall few days ago. We
learn that she was not seriously hurt.
DR.. Mcintosh is doing all that can be
done for his suffering patient. The
fall was caused by the sudden move
ment of rope upon which she was
standing, and which held her cow to
the fence.
A prettier fall season none could wish.
a delightful temperature and moderate
showers have gladdened the farmers
hearts.
Mr.. Wightman preached at the chap
ell last Sunday night. 1t was a strong
Scripturnl argument which proved con-
clusiveiy that confession and abandon
ment of sin and all iniquity are mat
tiers precedent to faith, and the forgive
ness Of the transgressor, DC. The
sermon was replete with forcible Illus
trations. SANS SoUCI.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Samples of piece goods in great va
riety. Suits made to order, fit and finish
guaranteed to be unsurpassed. Harken
to the cry of your own prophet for once
and mark the result.
If. WRIGHT 81. w. CoPPoCK.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
A Big Cotton Crop

May be expected and along with it
big stock of School Books, School Sup
plies, Stationery, &C., at The Book
Store. tt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
3 Association.

is the programme for
Prosperity on Saturday,
81 Hygiene Mrs. Jane
cement Prof. E. J.
ough Fractions-Prof.
D in, the county is r.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Supreme Court Decisions.

: Sarah E. T.; Chick, executrix, VS.
Louiss Y. J. Farr ct al. Judgment be-
low modified anG case renanded to
Circuit Court Opinion by A. J.
McIver.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

ere will be several days meeting
&nnon Creek Church with COM
Se1union on Sabbath, beginning ON
Friday before the third Sabbath in this
month. The pastor expects the as
sistance of Rev. j. S. Moffatt OF
Chester.
President Harrison has issued a pro-
! clamation appointing Thursday, No
vember2S, as day of National Thanks
giving.
Rev. T. H. Law, the agent of the
American Bible Society, will preach in
the Lutheran church next Sunday
night and speak in the interest of bis
work. The public is cordially invited
to be present on this occasion.
The time for the collection of town
taxes will expire on the 18th of this
month. There will be no extension of
the time so govern yourself accordingly.
Very few persons have paid so far.
Mr.. Ed. R. Hipp, of Pomaria, gave
bis baby an overdose of arsenic on Mon
day by mistake, It made the child
quite sick, but she has recovered now.
Mr.. w. H. Blease killed hog last
week that showed remarkable in
crease in weight. 1t weighed IS pounds
when put up to be fattened and in
three weeks increased to l40 pounds,
making a gain of IS pounds. Its net
weight was 10l pounds.
Mr.. Hey w. FAINT has a very neat
restaurant over his saloon where you
can be seryed with all the good things
you wish. He opened last week and
gave supper to many of his friends.
Mr.. T. G. Williams has opened a
new grocery store on Main Street,
where he will be pleased to see his
friends. See his ad. in this issue.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Eddy Bros. have opened up a new
stock of Family Groceries, Confection-
cries, Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco, &C.. at
Ramage's old stand. Give them call.
If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Ifyou want nice Buggy and Har-
ness 60 to John P. Fant's, two doors
from Postoffice. I will sell you the best
Wagon for the least money. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
A Child Killed.

Another child killed by the use of
opiates given in the form Of Soothing
syrup. Why mothers give their child
ren such deadly poison is surprising
when they can relieve the child Of its
peculiar troubles by using Acker's
Baby Soother. It contains no Opium
or Morphine. Sold by Belcher, Houseal
& Killer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

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.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Remember that Wright & J.W. Cop
pock give discount Of ten per cent
from regular prices on all cash sales. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Minter & Jameson are opening up a
full line Bay State Boots and Shoes,
every pair guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. tt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
a Healthy Growth.

Aoker's Blood Elixir has gained
flrm hold on the American people and
is Acknowledged to be superior to all
other preparations. It is a positive cure
for all Blood and Skin Diseases. The
medical fraternity lndorse and prescribe
aE9issaesaS- sod by Belcher
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

You will find John p. Fant's head
quarters for Buggies, Wagons, Whips
and Lap, Robes two doors from the
Postoffiee. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
~ WEEDS an Alabama Girl.
ham Daily News of Oc-
5 the following mention
ke of Mr.. r. Simeon
SpwhprrjaO.

80; 31;l5sGSNoT1 aEsp1R OGI IeLII.
"a eight o , clock, at tn
side's father MIR. job
j Copeland united Nj
sand Miss BelN BE O'Har
s. Only a few intiT Rat
esent, butt was quits
%. The bride is beaut
pom manly. All wish we
@sr Gritty and unlimited
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

ert has moved his Har-
Soor to the postofhce.
q If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
pair Shop.

my Repair Shop from
be, Friend Street, to Mr..
ell's undertaking esteb-
Zee Street. I will give
repaicing Furniture OF
At Machinery. Uphol-
handsome style. All
81. II. P. RIvES.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Who keeps the incest stock of Hats in
Newberry? Wright & J. W. Coppock.
Go and see them and be convinced. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

If you want fresh Currants, Raisins,
Citron, Figs, Nuts, 60 to Eddy Bros. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
she PoStOmce.

Sant's for your Buggies,
And Lap Robes. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

You will save money by examining
my stock of Buggies, Wagons, Whips
and Lap Robes before buying else
where. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts. Sores,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet-
all Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded
Price p cents per box. For sale by Robert
son & Glider.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
znty Commissioners


Commissioners at their
esday, recommended
%y for the next fiscal
for ordinary County
hilds of TIE C. \. and
/ before them and the
|ute about the railroad
Sublic highways was all
8 or rather it is thought
commissioners wilt meet
9Th inst.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT.

Never in my experience has this stock been as COM
plete as it is We buy direct from the manufac-
tories and in large quantities and by that means it en-
abes us to sell CHEAP. am offering Solid Whole
Stock, Back and Front Brogan for IS cent No 1.
Dress Shoes in Lace and Congress from SGG to $780,
Fine Ladies' Shoe from S100 to $500, Sl.25 l.50
andup, all we ask IS examination of our stock.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

.eat and Oat Meal at
If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

"A Dollar Saved is Dollar Made"
You save money by buying your
Blank Books at 1.-The Book Store" If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
To Dispel Colds,

Buy the Bay State Shoes from Minter
& Jameson. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Saleday.

6st Monday was bright and
zutiful day after the lowering clouds
SOf the morning had cleared away, but
the crowd in Newberry was not as
large as we usually have on Saleday at
this season of the year. a good deal of
land was sold at very good prices.
Everything passed of quietly and
pleasantly.
Below we give the sales.
BY THE MASTER.
In case of VIM. a. Chalmers ct al,
adm'rs, VS.. Jane A. Chalmers ct al. {:
Tract No. l, containing l45 acres, to
Mrs. Jane A. Chalmers, at S2,400 ;
Tract No. 2, containing 140 acres, to
Mrs. Jane A. Chalmers, at 81, ,430 ;
Tract No. 8, containing l39 acres, to
Mrs. Jane 4. Chalmers, at 81 100; the
Buzzard Field Tract, contling 26 acres,
to Thomas and Aaron Wilson, at 1852.
In the case of The Frick Company
VS.. James H. Dennis ct al Tract No.
l, containing ~l02 acres to Geo. &. D :
Walt. at 81 ,050; Tract No. 2, contain
ing l26 acres, to Geo. S. Mower, at
$1255.
In the case of Jas. NJ. H. Ruff, ex'or,
vs. Henry Stone ct al: 81 acres to Geo.
G. DeWalt, atS5l0.
In the case of VIM. A. Chalmers ct al.
VS.. Jane A. Chalmers ct al: The Sloan
place, containing 1917 acres, to Lewis
Boyd, at S2,525.
In the case Of Cynthia Mower VS..
Mary Ann E. Sem ct al: l54 acres. to
Mrs. Cynthia Mower, at $500.
In the case of Mary 4. Gillian vs..
VIM. B. Aull, ct al: Tract No. /, con-
tanning IS 26-l00 acres, to J. n. Martin,
at S915.75; Tract No. ,, containing 81
acres to ]. n. Martin, at SS75.
In the case Of Z. P. Chalmers, Clerk,
VS.. Wistar Swindler ct al: III acres,
to Lambert w. Jones, at 1915.
In the case Of Joseph Brown VS..
Spencer P. Baird: 100 acres, to Joseph
Brown, at $500.
BY THE PROBATE JUDGE.
In the case of P. L. McCelvy, admir-,
VS.. VIM. D. Mars ct al: 200 acres to
Thos. w. Hutchinson aud Jno. A. Gro
mer, at s1,010.
In the case of Mary Emma Lake,
adm'x, VS.. Marvin Lake, ct al: The
"River Place." containing $50 acres, to
Jas. K. P. Goggans, at 81, $50.
The trustees Of the Methodist Circuit
sold the Circuit Parsonage, on Bounda-
ry Street, Newberly, forSl .430-bought
by the trustees Of the Newberry Cir
cult. The circuit is to be divided into
Newberry and Prosperity circuits, and
this joint property was sold for division
Of the proceeds.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

IA YONET we have removed
BSTACLES and regardless Oft
most T1Gs.A;sterS 1Gs.74Ater SARCASM, ,COLDNE
and PREJ UDfSTne+areC Cosuay Gr1o--!
CHAMPION WARRIORS of HIGH
PRICES.
In the BATTLE the bravest
LEADER falls, but WE, OUR
SWORD reeking with BLOOD, keep :
on, on in advance of them, ALL.
PROTECTED by an all-wise PRO-
VIDENCE, we heed no WARN
ING and fear no DANGER, over
come all OBSTACLES and climb
the most insurpassable mountain
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
NOTICE!

ALL PERSONS ARE PROHIBI-.
N ted from hunting, cutting down
or taking timber of any kind or injur-
ing property in any way on my lands.
All persons violating this notice will be
prosecuted to the full extent ofthe law.
BEN H. CLINE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

AJ. W. Coppock's line Of
gear is just awfully nice.
he ladies say, i. e., the
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Wright & J. w. Coppock are now
opening a superb line Of Spring and
Summer Clothing, selected with special
care, which they will sell as low as the
lowest. No humbug about this. Give
them a call or you may wish you
had. If.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
BY THE PROBATE JUDGE.
7. M. C.. A. NOTES.

Mr.. J. H. Chappell conducted the
services in the rooms last Sabbath af-
ternoon, and made a very earnest talk
to Christian young men, citing to them
the life of Dorcas and her pious labor.
Rev. G. P. Scott and General Secre-
tary Nicholas leave on Friday for
Greenwood, to attend the District Con
vention.
Don't forget the young mems meet,
! ing Sunday.
le Week Of PRAYER for Young Men
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Collection Of Taxes.

Go to Eddy Bros, for Apple Vinegar
and Cider. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Personals.

Mrs. H. c. Barre, of Greenville, is on
8 visit to NeWberry.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
WHO GOES THERE2.
ADVANCE AID GIVE THE C0UhTERSles:
WE CHALLENGE COMPETITION.

With drawn sword in our hand
WE ADVANCE IN FRONT and
HEW, CUT and SLASH, and mark
out the Road for the ARMY OF,
MERCHANTS and THEIR LEADA
ERS to FOLLOW. H
1Ns+b ~ J,,,+s ,;,o E,ooo r,-Y;
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
SG Farming.

sS33E '7'3 lDe gatnereu lrOM One
ter acres rinety-hve
bushe.saEEl4 The cultivation and
gathering cost him only Sl0.25. And
yet some people say there is no money
in farming.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
Helena Hcraldings.

The Band Of Hope meet now on Sat
urday afternoon instead of Friday as
heretofore.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
HOSIERY and CORSET.

The largest stock ever shown in Ladies' Misses ant
Childrens. We sell DR.. Warmers celebrated Health
Coralne No. 222 and Abdominal Corsets, also Thomp
sons Glove Fitting in all grades. f and H $40
Corset cannot be Geat and all prices in the sam
manner.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

and Young Mems C11srstasf;:----;;= 1taf: ---;;=.iisn ASS
tions, to have been observed during the1
week beginning on the 10th, has been
postponed one week. J. T. n.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
ernoyal. '3IE
a my Office and Harness
DO doors from Post
q JOHN P. FAINT.
yers of Newberry

syUIs UI NS" UCANy
their advantage to buy
at Wright's Book
IF
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

A goodly number in this community
contemplate attending the State Fair
which will be held in Columbia next
week. We expect to "get there" and
we wish one and all who attend the
Fair a ,,1oa cant visit tO tho oitv
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
NOTES FROM EXCELSIOR.
DEATHS.

IS Main Street, Hotel Jerome Building
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Rev. Professor Bowers will preach
at Union chapel next Sunday afternoon
at four o'clock.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

Our stock is complete and all the latest novelties
be found in Handkerchefs all styles and prices frol
cent to $l.00 in Ladies and from cents TO $40
and Gents. The largest line of Towels, Napkins an
Doylies in endless varieties and quantities at gre.
bargains We offer the best 10, Is, 20 and 25 cer
Towel in the country. Tile 25 cent Towel cannot
beat in size and quality.
Silk Handkerchiefs and Muff1ers in all the late
shades and in Plain, White and Colored Border
Prices ranging 25 cents to 500
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07
wEALTH.
CHAMPION THE CAUSE

PROTECT YOU-YOU
THE POPULATION of NEW
BERRY and surrounding County,
WHITE OR BLACK without dis.
tinction.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-07

School Commissioner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-09-07


|''e''e habits greatly incrcas-
I commissioners of internal
pacc'ed 'ai taxes last year upon
pO which is an increase Of
! over the preceding fiscal
\ number taxed is a pretty
lva'lcn Of the consumption.
y Ol cigars taxed during the
!eaE was 5,S67, 7,3S5, $40, an in.
""O,S99O, showing that the
IOnol !, cigarettes is increasing
wy IMAM that of cirnrs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-09-07
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

Many college boys can scan Latlr
verse who can not Scandinavian.
Train robberies are becoming So
frequent that when the conductor
shouts "Ticketsm all ihe passengers
hold up their hands, Chicago News.
A hen Oft has a way to hatch,
A ship hatchway has to match
But while the hen one egg can lay,
The ship can lay-to every day.
Iowa State Register.
MIR. Hyde (of Hyde & Tallow, Chi
cago)-"Waiter, ! want dinner
Waiter-"Will re gentleman hat tabld
d'hote. or la carte?' Mr. Hyde
Bring me little of both, and have
'em put lots of gravy on it,'-Puck.
A broken pilot wheel stopped a
railway train in Connecticut, but She
Yankee.born conductor replaced the
wheel witha railway restaurant m!nce
pie, and succeeded in running his train
into New York on time. -Someryille
journal.
An old couple were walking down
the street the other day reading signs,
when they ran across one which the
old man read thus: "Johnson's Shirt
Store" We'll, declared" exclaimed
the old lady, Il wonder how he tore
it!-Litt!e Rock Mirror.
Wife docking up from newspaper
Astronomy must be fascinating
study. Here's an ace cunt OF an astron
omer sweeping the heavens with his
telescope" Husband-"IeS; that's
the latest style OF telescope, with
the broom attachment Rochester
Budget.
Lady-"What! left your situation So
soon, Maria?' Maria Yes, mum, |
couldn't stay no longer" "Why,
Maria?n well, ye see, mum, my MS
tress wouldn't let me ave my young
gentleman to dinner, an they do say
that the only way to a mans art Is
through his stomach. y Pick-Me-Up.
ii heard you kissed the pretticst
| girl IN inc room 1T thc FoiS ''
night observed an Austin youth to
his companion. "Well, | did. for
fact What of it?" "Oh, nothing; ON y
id just like to know how you felt dur
inc the sweet osculation, FELT liNo
becfsteak." Like Il beeIs,eak:"
"Yes. Smothered in onions. N--Tcxas
Sittngs.
A stall-keeper on the Central mar
ket who had been stuck with IA
number of green melons. plugged one
poured u pint of kerosene into the hoe
and after waiting quarter OF an hear
gave il to colored man. TIE latter
sat down on box to eat it, but after
removing the plug and taking fmclI
he arose and returned the melon to the
stand. Whats the mattcr7 ash ID
the donor. "Ise much obleeged' hat |
souldnt use it onless you'd ircw IN u
ohimbly an q wick, an dat would DO
a,kn' too much Of my po6y' '--''"
l,ois Free Pres"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-09-07
EMEMBER MOTHER.
Gansitia ,.t.i'a For ""'"'-'~i aN wei. "'
Children.

Sensible ,I,,'"a For ."-'.e'-'~ as w"iI n
Childr"n.
Wien Lydia Newmau's old Quaker
uncle saw that she had fastened her
pretty little Newport tics with poppy
red ribbons. he frowned, and told her
it was not scemly, But Lydia
laughed.
"l don't care for them myself She
said, but want my little boy to re-
member that his mother wore red
bows on her shoes,
Who does not remember the pretty
things that "mother' wore? Her
dainty laces. the pale lilac dresses,
the rose tucked under the lace on her
breast, seem half divine when they
become but memories TO lis.
"Mothern is mother be she gem
tie or rough, but what Il difference
there is between the mother who has
no time for foolishncss and the mother
who tries to please her children!
What an ideal we have when we re-
call how proud We were when we
brought our friends home from school
aud rather surprised them with her
graceful. pretty ways. Her hair was
/ so soft. her eyes so tender, she talked
so well and knew how to make a boy
feel at home. 1t was not necessary TO
make excuses for her, and say she was
SO busy, The other boys themselves
praised her, and We felt sorry for
them. because we knew they must
feel how much sweeter and protJier
she was than their mother could be!
II is wise for mother to take time
to dress and be fair in her children
ewes, to read for their sake, to learn
10 talk we'll and to live in to-day.
The circle the mother draws around
hcr is more wholesome for the child
than the one he has to make for him
self, and she is responsible for his So
cial surroundings.
1t is not easy to be the child's mos'
interesting companion, and to make
home his strongest magnet, but the
mothers who have done this have
been the mothers of good men, -
Golden Days,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1889-09-07
HEROICALlY SAVED,
A Mining Engineer Eescues Forty-Five
Men From Fcrilous Position In Flood

A Mining Engineer Eescues Forty-Five
81 Nine. '~
CUMBERLAND, Md, Aug 3l.-Forty-
five men were at work in the Allegheny
mine, thirteen miles from Cumberland
boonging to the Consolidated Coal Com
paly, yesterday morning when the wall
bcween it and an adjoining mine gave
way from pressure of water in the old
mine. 1t flowed steadily in strong
strcam over four feet in depth, and
there were grave fears for the men
inside. Hours passed. Outside the
deep concern of wives, children and
loring friends WAS depicted on
every countenance. Finally the
water had subsidized to depth that
would allow entrance to the mine, and
II. ?. Mcem, the engineer of the com
paly, started in search of the imprisoned
men. none of the outsiders being will
ing to venture. After wading through
the water against strong current up to
his armpitS. and over an irregular bed
100 feet, he came to group of forty
three men, who told him of a man and
boy being in distant room. No one
would 90 to their relief. He started on
anew, and, finding the two, placed the boy
on MS shoulders and bidding the man tC
follow, turned back and joined the
group The men seemed terrified, and
they declined to 20 forward until after
much persuasion, and then only after
MtseSa ha1 taken the Head 18th thc oha5
o,n !, = shoulders, Fortunately all cs
card Mems courage in entering the
mine, his young spirit and the hope anC
encouragement he gave the entombet
miners when he met them, may be justly
considered their salvation.