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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27

"But | was going to tell you Of En-
ma Abbott, the great songstress. The
show was an opera-aud 1 say darn
operas; l had rather hear an old
fashioned congregation at camp
meeting sing odd Hundred than to
see all the didoes that was ever cut by
these opera folks. The most of the
singing was Dutch to NE, and the fools
didn't know how to raise the tunes.
They pitched 'em so high that 1
looked every mint for some Of the
singers TO bust trying to keep the
chord.
'But that Abbott gal beat 'em all
She'd come out herself and start off on
er song and pretty soon she'd go to
squealing and squeal till I would
mighty nigh faint myself. know she's
hollow from her mouth down to her
toes, else she couldn't store that much
wind erbout her person. I'd like to
'zamin her, 'Zamin her, just for my
own satisfaction.
"But Emma did sing one song, and
she done mighty we'll withit. 1t was
The Old Folks at Home When she
started off low and sweet:
Way down on the Swanee river,
Far, far away,
Dere's whar my heart is turning ebber,
Dere's whar de old folks stay;
And up and down de whole creation
Sadly roam,
Still longing for de old plantation,
And for de old folks at home
it was sweet, mighty sweet, for er
yankee gal that never heard the old
plantation niggers sing it {; but when
she opened on the chorus she touched
it off with some of her opera 'trills' that
spoilt it to my ear; but I liked the
song anyhow, for it brought up mem
cries of long ergo, and as she sang the
next verse tear stole into my eye, for
it's these old songs the niggers used to
sing at night rs they came from the
field on the other side Of the river.
"As she sang shut my eyes, and it
seemed that I could hear the old OK
carts rumble and the 'wo-haw Gee
Get up there, Bill = of old Niger Tom
who did the driving. l could hear
the chain lumber in the bottom of the
ferry boat as the boat was loosened
from the stake that held it, and then
the lively daEce and patting ratified on
the boats floor. Up from the river tc
their cabins the song went on, and
wish that this Emma Abbott coulG
have listened to the verse:
One little hut among the bushes,
One dat / love,
Still sadly to my memory rushes,
No matter whar | roam.
When Will -Isee de bees hunning
All round decolnb?
When will l hear the banjo running
Down in my good old home?
All the world am sad and dreary,
Everywhere / roam;
Oh! darkies, how my heart grow
weary,
Far from the old folks at home.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
s67, 500 S2,O25, 900 s25. .ss7. 500

These figures are said to be 'sfrozen
facts" and capable of verifcation.
The letters received by the company
are reported to average at least 6,OO0a
day, or about one-third of the total mail
going to New Orleans, city of about
25o,0oO people. The outgoing lottery
mail is estimated to be nearly 1900
letters day, or two-thirds of the mail
going from New Orleans.
These facts and figures will serve to
show the gigantic proportions of this
lottery scheme. Of the S25,00O,000 it
receives annually not one-third goes
back in prizes. Ofthe cost Of operating
the business no one but those inti-
mately concerned in its affairs can give
trustworthy estimate. But they are
probably not one-half the gross profits,
leaving SS,000,0O0 as the net revenue
which the company derives from its
business. For this enormous sum it
makes no return to the country. It
produces nothing and consumes every
thing. The S25,000,0O0 a year it re-
ceives might as well be dumped into
the sea for all the good it does the
country. tits a dead loss. Its squan-
dered, dissipated, wasted and thrown
away, entailing greater financial loss
upon the county than the phenome-
nal storms of last June, which wiped
one whole city out of existence and
brought desoiation to many valleys.
Ifthis were the only injury this lottery
scheme inflicted the country could bear
it. But the moral damage it does is far
greater than the material. Hundreds
of thousands of youths and grown men
and women are allured by its attract
i've circulars, and invest their hard
earned dollars in this sink of money.
One venture does not satisfy them,
but, trusting to luck for a turn in the
wheel of fortune, they 60 on year after
year gambling in tickets. They be-
come morally demoralized. No State
has suffered more from this disreputa-
BILE business than California, the
amount which goes from that State to
the Louisiana Lottery being estimated
at 100000 a month. Earnest efforts
have accordingly been made to break
it up, and to prove to its victims how
they are feeced the following table was
constructed, showing the amount to be
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
PLUNKETr N TOWN.
The Old Man and his Wife Seeing the
Sights.
Atlanta Constitution.

"Mc and the old 'om9n have been up
to Atlanta ergin,n said Plunkett, as he
knocked the ashes out OF his pipe and
turned to face the group at the fire.
side.
"Every time We 90 up there we both
swear we won't 90 ergin, for there
! haint nobody there that cares for us,
cause we tire our necks bowling to
! folks that we meet on the streets and
there haint one of 'em that pays er bit
ofattention to us-they just rush on by
us like as if we were horses or COWS,
and they sometimes mighty nigh run
| over US.
"But Atlanta's er great place, sure"
resumed the old man, after another
vigorous puff at his pipe.
II never 90 there but what I see re-
| minders of the war and Of old times.
I went to the theater-to DeGive's-
the youngsters persuaded ME to 60,
and little did L think I would see
things in that glittering place to bring
up memories of the past-but l did.
The first thing that met my eyes was
er picture of er battle scene on the
drop curtain-the new drop curtain
that hangs in front Of the acting
stage.
"This new curtain represents Napo-
leon at the pyramids, and when I
looked upon it, and seed the soldiers er
chargin', and the cattle er scamperin',
I couldn't help from thinking of old
Sherman. But old Sherman's soldiers
didn't run over the confederates, like
the French are trampling the Turks.
"On the picture the pyramids in the
background lift their shadows to the
clouds and the memories Of forty cen
turies come up. They create feelings
of sublimity in an old man like me,
and I don't know what they do for
this since-the-war generation who have
all. the public school larnin' and know
all of this pyramid history.
But they are not to be compared to
the rugged old Kennesaw or the tower
ing stretch of old Lookout that kisses
the skies for miles upon miles-they
compare as the hand of man to the
mighty works Of God.
"But Napoleon's troops are dashin'
and slashin' and the Turks are trampled
under the horses feet; the Turkish
wimin are fleeing to the background,
| but now and then one loaded with er
babe is overtaken and crushed to the
earth by the cruel conquerers.
ut made me feel sorry for the Turks
to look upon the picture, and think
old Sherman would buy it and burn it
if he were to get his eyes on it, for it
surely would remind him of cruelties
that him and his soldiers perpetrated
among the hills of Georgia and Ten
nessee. But the yankees didn't do
much trampling-they f1anked and
burned they-but there was many
poor woman who fled from their ap-
proach and died from need and eX-
posure.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27

Do you wish to be great? Then begin
by being Httle-St. Augustine.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-27
and the odds against winning:


In other words, the chances against
an investor winning range from nine
to one to twenty to one.
The efforts to break up this gigantic
swindling business have thus far proved
futile. 1t has been able to circumvent
the attempts of the government to ex-
clude it from the mails and to shield
itself under the protection of the State
government from which in derives its
charter. But the storm ofpopular dis
sent aroused by the attempt to obtain
a charter from the North Dakota Leg
islature shows how strongly public
opinion is opposed to the whole busi-
ness, and to this power the Louisiana
Lottery, like every other obnoxious
thing, will have to surrender eventu-
ally.
SENSATIONAL RUMORS AFL0AT ABOUT
TIN BISMARCK.
BISMARCK, n. D., Feb. 49, The air
was 1ull OF Eu!IlOTS VI luS iIioSt 9ee1i ling
and sensational character to-day con-
cerning the lottery scheme. 1t was re-
ported that the Louisiana Lottery bill
would come up in the assembly again
in such shape that its chances for pass
age were assured.
The company was to give the State
s250,00 the first year and Sl5O,0O0 each
succeeding year, for the privilege Of
doing business in North Dakota, and it
was added that the lottery company
would Immediately deposit S500,0oo in
banks of North Dakota's leading cities,
Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and
Jamestown, sl25, 900 to be deposited i'll
each town.
Ex-senator Spencer of Alabama, at
torney for the Louisiana Lottery COM
panv was interviewed, and said:
lit is all bosh. The lottery bill is
dead so far as Alexander Mckenzie or
are concerned. If the people of North
Dakota want a lottery they will have
to start one on their own hook. We
have given up the scheme entirely"
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
WRIGHT.

Mrs. Hunt returned home Friday ev-
ening.
J. A. Beadle attenned the literary last
/ Tuesday evening. also two wagOn-iOads
/ from the Soldiers Home.
Miss Laura Bondurant met with Qui ie
an accident last s.-iday evening. Her
cart became frightened aDd ran against
telegraph pole and visited one whee'
Off her horse.
Mr. Jarus has moved into part o.
the Ramseyer house.
j. Butcher, the roadmaster was III
town Friday
Qr.ite a number of the young folks NJ
ter. .ded the party at Mrs. Bratley's- "a
Farewell to Jesse Bradley. All report
good time.
Mrs. Irwin Stapelton has gone to
Hodgeman county 10 visit her sister.
A number of men from Speareville are
working on the extra gang.
There was bear show in Wright last
Thursday evening.
Emil Gring is visiting his sister Mrs.
Dawson.
Walter Pine of Dodge City was in
Wright Sunday ev ening to see our new
Hall.
Rev. Powelsoa .deiiv cred splendid
sermon at the Presbyter.sn church in
Wrig ht last Sunday.
ONCE II AWHILE.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
TO THE PUBLIC.

A little over three years ago l came
among you to labor in building up one
of your enterprises, and ever have ap-
piled myself faithfully to that end. That
no more has been done, l feel that you
exonorate me from responsibility. The
times have been against US. have sac.
rificed much, and have greatly desired to
see this enterprise success: and l yet
have faith IN it, and trust that the hind
f, erances will soon be removed, and the
College Trustees be able to carry for
| ward their work. You should stand by
them and see to it that they at once have
the property and funds as promised.
dislike much to close my labors among
you; but in justice to myself and family
am compelled to do so, on account of
the long continued delay in the transfer
to the Trustees of the property and oper-
ating funds as per contract. l trust that
what l have done is appreciated, and
that my friends will stand by me in a
struggle to relieve myself of serious en-
barrassment, and that those to whom l
have been compelled to become indebted
I'll bear with me, and l assure them
y hey shall all be paid. feel truly
nat, 20 all for the uniform kindness
rateful own me and family, and for
new nave ST. manifested in the times
ne sympathy hall ever hope for
special trial. l. Il trust that at no
Ind remembrance 'aN C in the College
istant day all our hope powELsoS.
7ill be realized. b.
lodge CITY, Nov. 81. 1890.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
First Publica November IS, 1880.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Willie c. Charles, Grace 5 Charles.
| X. A Dunn and Mrs. X A Duna hi.
wife, Will take notice that Henry Dick
insOn, as plaintiff, did. ON the 18Th day
| of September, 1890. file his petition in
the district court. in aad for Ford cGtn-
! ty state Of Kansas. against them - de
! PENDANTS. setting forth thai said William
c. Charles and Grace :. Charles gave "a
mortgage To- the said plaintiff 90 the FOL
lowing described lands. situated IN the
county of Ford and state of Kansas. VIZ:
The west half of the northwest
quarter aud the west half ot
the southwest quarter of section twenty
seven (2D township twenty nine t29).
range twenty three (23l. west OF the 9th
P. NJ. to secure the payment of the sum
of $4,000 according to ceatain notes re
ferred to in said mortgage, and praying
judgment against said William c. Charles
and Grace S. Charles for the sum of
s53S. Is now claimed to be due and un-
paid, with interest at the rate OF IL per
cent. per annum from August 1st, 1888.
on S527.5O, or that said premises may be
sold to pay the same. Now, said defend
ants, William c. Charles, Grace S.
Charles. r. A. Dunn and Mrs. X. A.
Dunn, his wife, hereby notified that they
must appear and answer said petition on
or before the 9th day of January, 1891,
or said petition will be taken as true
against them and each of them, and a
Judgment for said amount, and decree
forever barring them of any right, title
or interest in and to said lands. after the
sale thereof. will be rendered against
them, and ordering said lands to be sold
to satisfy any sum found to be due plain
tiff upon said notes and mortgage.
Attest: w. ]. PATTERSON.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
LAHEY, Clerk Dist Court,
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
THE COLLEGE CLOSED.

To THE PUBLIC:
Owing to the fact that b 9th the presi-
dent of the College of We stern Kansas,
at Dodge City, the Rev. J. NJ. Wright.
ID. d., and Prof. 3. f. P0 welson, have
received and accepted calls % other fields
in distinctively ministerial labor, and
awaiting still the consumm alton of the
contract by which the Coll ege becomes
possessed of the guarant eed property
and sunds to operate with. the College
will be adjourned from and after the eth
of November, until further notice is Civ
en-, which it is hoped will De at no dis
tant day in the future. In the meantime
the trustees will set about as soon as
possible adjusting matter looking to a
permanent resumption of the work, an d
all other friends of the eI iterprise and in
terested parties are urge to lend their
aid Ind encouragement to putting the
institution on good footi ng.
By order of trustees,
]. w. THOMPSON. Pres.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, young man
Burlington Ohio, states that be had Deen
nnder the care of two prominent phys'-
clans, and used their treatment untii he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case to be Consumption anu
incurable. He was persuaded to try Dr'
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Courbs and Colds. and at that time was
not able to walk across the street Will
out resting. He found, before he had
us ed half of Il dollar bottle. that he was
much better; lie continued to use 1t and
is to-day enjoying good health. If you
have any throat, lung, or chest tronoie
try it. We guarantee satisfaction. Irial
bottle free a. City Drug Store.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
The Washington Cseerep Marriage
Bureau.

The Washington (seerep Marriage
Bureau.
incorporated under the Laws of the State Of
Washington.
The objects of the corporation are to
aid and assist in every honorable man
ner those persons desiring to marry, in
securing a desirable husband or wife, and
10 aid, assist and encourage acquaintance
asG social intercourse and correspond
enee between parties who may have the
object of matrimony in view, for which
service reasonable fee will be charged.
We are in communication with all
classes of people in all sections of the
country and keep an accurate register of
all names and particulars sent us; VIC
can please every one. All communica-
tions treated with the strictest conf
dence. Enclose ten cents in stamps for
which we will send you application
blank and further particulars. Address
Washington Secret Marriage Bureau.
Tacoma. Washington.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
RESOLUTION.

| At meeting of the students OF the
! College, in the Chapel. on the morning
! of the Goth, the following resolutions
| were unanimously adopted:
We, the students of the College OF
Western Kansas. learning with deep re-
gret of existing circumstances which
make the removal of Prof B. F. Powell
son to another fiel d of labor necessity,
be il
Resolved, that we do hereby extend to
Prof. B. F. Powelson our sincere thanks
for his untirlng labor in our behalf, and
in the behalf of this institution.
Secondly. While it is with deepest
regret we learn that circumstances do
make it necessity for him to give up
his york in this College. yet we rejoice
in the hope that in his new field of labor
his services will be remunerated in pro-
portion 10 their worth.
Thirdly. That we assure Prot. Powell
son that, in leaving US, he takes with
HIM the confidence and respect OF the
entire school.
l.. A. MADISON,
G. L. FINLEY, Com.
E. B. Goodrich
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
Pacific Coast Points.

The Santa Fe route will take parties
through to the Pacific coast under per-
sonal escort on trains leaving Kansas
City every Friday .norning-the luckiest
day in the week for those on board.
Pullman tourist sleeping cars run
through without change to San Francis
co. Los Angeles and San Diego, close
connection being made for Oregon and
Washington. SecOnd-class tickets are
h0nored in tourist cars, and u small
charge of IS is made for double berth.
Special conductors accompany each par
ty. and ladies. children, the aged and in
firm are thus relieved from anxiety about
details of journey. Geo. T. Nicholson.
G. P. and T. A., A. T. g. s. F.. Topeka.
j. ]. Byrne. A. G. P. and T. A., Chicago.
Fred Gardner, Agt. A. T. & S. F. Dodge
City. Kansas.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
RESERVATION.

Mre cook ,,reached to quite large
audience last sunday at Mt. Pleasant.
Fred Prather is a. "on'. o".e "o'
Quite a number of l.. NJ
men are now at work on the 3D.
track.
j. H. Bratley has returned home for .
few days visit, but soon goes TO the Pa
ci6c to spend the winter.
Each OF our three schools are progress.
ing nicely.
J: II. B. has one penny left yet.
Mrs. Mullendore is well again.
Mr.. Prather lost his team of mules.
Another condition to be added to our
fair Wright. Lengthyindiyidual
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
Electric Ritters.

This remedy is becoming SO well known
and so popular as to need no special
mention. All who have used Electric
Bitters sing the same song of praise.-A
purer medicine does not exist, and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed.
Electric bitters will cure all diseases of
the Liver and Kidneys. will remove pim-
Piles, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affect
ions caused by impure blood.-Will drive
malaria from the system, and prevent as
well as cure all malarial fevers.-For
cure of Headache. Constipation and In
digestion try Electric Bitters.-Entire
satisfaction guaranteed. or money refund
ed.-Price, 50 cents and 81. 90 per bottle
at the City Drug Store.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
How Does This Su,t7

Leave Kansas City 1000 a. M, GEO D.
m. or S:45 p. m, and arrive in Chicago
at % a. m, $50 a. m. or 11:55 a, M the
next day. The Santa Fe Route runs
three through trains. Kansas City to
Chicago. Ten o'clock train carries free
chair cars aud has Pullman sleepers at
night. Train leaving at 6:2O is a solid
yestibule train. with free chair cars, din
ing cars, sleeping and library cars
handsomest in the world. The one GO
ing out at s:45 is finely equipped with
sleepers. diners and chair cars.
Geo. T. Nicholson, g. p. and T. A.,
Topeka, Kansas.
J. ]. Byrne. A. g. p. and T. A.
Chicasu, Illinois.
Fred 0acdnes. Aesa&
DodN CITY xanog
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
supe pSy.

This is what you ought to have, in fac
you must have it to fully enjoy life
Thousands ere searching for it daily, ant
mourning because they find ii not Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars arr
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And
yet it may be had by all. We guarantee
that Electric Bitters if used according to
directions. and the use persisted in, will
bring you Good Digestion and oust the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eu-
pepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters
for Dyspepsia and all diseases OF Liver.
Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at so cents
and s1.O0 per bottle by the City Drug
Store.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
Reees' cerman Salxa.

The increased demand for Beggs' Ger
man Salve, not only proves that it has
merit. but also makes it almost q univer-
sal household remedy. When you wish
a good reliable ointment call for Beggs'
German Salve. and you will not b. dis
appointed. Sold aad wazzanfed By The
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Hon. John Mcdonald, editor of th'
Western School journal was IN the city
the fore part of the week for the pur
pose OF addressing the school district of
ficers meeting. We acknowledge yery
pleasant call.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
BuckIen's Avnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Pew
er Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by the City Drug Store.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
Beggs' Liver Pills

are put up in two Sizes large and small
They are giving wonderful satisfaction
a. laxative and regulator. They do
not grippe o. leave the bowels constipat.
ed. Try one box and you will use no
other. Sold and warranted by The Pal
ace Drug Co.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

A number of the friends and neighbors
OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Stauffer of Con-
cord township, came in and gave them a
surprise on last Sunday. A very pleas
ant time is reported by those attending.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

X. n. Hutchinson has purchased of a
st. Louis firm, new dray that has caus-
ed admiring comments when it appeared
on the streets. New harness accompan-
one of the best dray outfits in Kansas.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

MARRIED-At the residence of Jere
Shaw, Esq. Dodge City. Kansas, on the
evening of November eth, 1890. Mr..
VIM. Baker and Miss Amelia Shaw, both
OF Coolidge, Kansas, Rev. B. F. Powell
son officiating.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

The scribe took a ride on the switch
engine Thursday, with Tom Tate pull
ing the throttle. The way Thomas sent
the goat up and down the yard, butting
sars about. snd snorting and kissing.
makes the unInitiated think wreck 10
imminent.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

1t is time the live merchant begins
thinking about advertising his holiday
goods. Please remember that the Times
is the best medium through which to
make your bargains known.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Misses Mollie Reilley and Katie
Sughrue visited a few days in Syracuse
the past week. Tom Tate and James
Reilley visited also in that neighbor-
hood.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Thanksgiving was generally observed
in this city, nearly all the stores being
closed and business suspended generally.
The citizens spent the day at home in
social endowment
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

be present at the open meetin: of Lewis
Post on last Tuesday evening were treat
ed to very interesting progrM n of songs
Duet, by Mrs. Miller and II iss Lucy
Baird: solo, by Miss Lucy BsEr d; song,
by Mrs. Miller; song, by l.. 4 LAUDER;
violin solo, by Miss Annie Owen /; recita-
tion, by E. H. Madison, were part of
the many good things on the pI ogram.
These open meetings are held once a
month, and are getting to be one of the
social events of the city.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28

Marshal TarboX's team took spll
on Thursday, running the length of tint
city. No serious damage resulted.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
as advertised in th

IS aUVertIStU IN tn(
The masque ball " procession tha,
afternoon by grand IT consisted
rivaled Barnum's displays masked
of twelve burros, with as many got
riders. headed by banner 1t was ,n
ten up at tremendous expense, the mi.
features being imported from foreign /
countries.
Dodge City times., 1890-11-28
NOTICE.-PROBATE COURT.

The Office hours of the Probate Court
will hereafter be from to p. m. In
cases Of emergency will be found at nv
residence. corner Of Avenue A and Oak
st.. during the forenooa. Business nat
eeeeHake this azzaneeneat necsGoasy.
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