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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

year should begin with the birth of
spring-the 21st of March, when nature
is putting on new garments. Those old
philosophers got things awfully mixed
up anyhow. Their years used to be
measured by the moon, and they had
thirteen months, but that diden't fit,
and so they fell back to ten months OF
thirty-six days each, and that dident
fit, and next, they put in two more
months and had no leap year, and at
last, Pope Gregory fixed the measure
all right, just as We have it now. It
was only in the last century that the
civilized nations adopted the new time.
Russia hasent adopted it yet, but l
don't know whether she is civilized or
not.
January was a right good name for
the first month. He was a watchful
old fellow and had two faces, and could
look before him and behind him at
the same time. It is a good idea for a
man to look back over the year that
has gone and review his conduct, and
then look forward and promise to do
better. But most of the months were
named for heather gods who never
existed. and so were the days of the
week. I wish the school children
would read about them and be able to
answer what March means, and April
and Wednesday and Thursday, and the
other names. Gather knowledge as you
go along-useful acknowledgement store
it away. If you haven't got the books.
borrow them from somebody and read.
I asked two young men yesterday how
far it was to the sun, and they had no
idea.
But am sick, and don't care very
much how far it is. BILL ARP.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
Prosperity in the Field Of Manufacturing
Enterprise.

Christmas holidays are over and q
new year has dawred upon US, and We
ind Prosperity much the same as it
was twelve months ago. The year OF
Grace, 1890, passed without giving
Prosperity cotton mill, oil mill, tan
merry, sash, blind and door factory, can
ming factory, or even the brick yard.
The year passed and none Of these in
stitutions put in al appearance. The
present year, however, bids fair to be
fruitful with enterprises. Already a
strong and reliable company has been
organized and differed for the manu-
facture and sale of the Bonham Adjust
able Harrow.
The officers of this company are, j.
NJ. Wheeler, of the firm Of Wheeler &
Moseley, bankers, President; 81. S. Boo
zer, of the firm of Boozer & Bowers,
cotton buyers, secretary and treasurer.
The board of directors areJ. NJ. Wheel
er, A. II. Wheeler, A. NJ. Wyse, b. S.
Boozer, A. II. Kohn and L. s. Bowers.
The company is composed of rigidly
staunch business men, and represents a
capital of more than 500, 600. The COM
pany is entirely responsible for any
contracts that they will undertake to
make. They have purchased the whole
State of Texas from the patentee, and
on Monday last Messrs. A. 81. Eohn
and A. NJ. Wyse, general agents of the
company, started for the Lone Star
State to canvass it in the interest of the
company.
The company made wise selection
of these two gentlemen. They are not
only business men Of high standard,
but they are gentlemen OF genial and
afabIe dispositions and pleasing man
ners and address, and We predict for
them a successful undertaking.
January "A, 1891. YUBE
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

These four persons were all old people
when I was a boy As years ago. Boys
and girls of this present time, especial
ly you who live around and in these
towns and villages, &C., don't you one
time think that you will ever live to
that ripe old age, for I tell you now you
will never be octogenarians, because
you smoke too many cigarettes, chew
too much chewing gum, keep too late
hours, and lie in bed too late Of morn
ings. These old people didn't smoke
cigarettes, and use chewing gum, and
paints and powders, neither did they
keep late hours at night, and late hours
in bed in the morning, but they adopted
the old maxim,
"Early to bed and early to rise,
To make them healthy, wealthy and
wise.">
And living up to this motto, and in
dulging in such healthfui exercises as
blowing, hoeipg, mauling, chopping,
ditching, making fences, cutting wheat
and oats, ,hreshing, ginning, picking
cotton, weaving, spinning, knitting,
washing, ironing, patching, darning,
and cooking over the fire, have made
them men and women whose lives are
not blank on natures great book Of
deeds. YUBE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
The Southern Farm.

The January issue of The Southern
Farm surpasses any New Years issue
of an agricultural paper ever printed.
1t is 80 pages, superbly illustrated, and
its cover pages are printed in blue and
gold. The Southern Farm was estab-
lished by that friend Of the farmer,
Henry w. Grady, and was a special
pet Of his. Mrs. Grady retains Mr..
Grady's interest in The Farm, and no
effort or expense has been spaled to
make each number better than the last,
until in the January i-sue we find the
most complete farm paper OF earth.
Thoughts for the Month";" "Answers
to Inquiries" by DR.. VIM. L. Jones,
editor of The Farm, are alone worth the
price to any farmer. The January con-
tains besides these, special letters from
Mrs. W. H. FELTON,, Bill Arp, Plunkett,
Jeff Wellborn, Geo. @. Dow, Mrs. J. B.
Howe, Horticulture by S. A. Cook;
Poultry by H. A. Kuhns; complete
household department which, in future,
will be conducted by that admirable
and brilliant woman, Mrs. DR.. w. K.
FELTON,; illustrated sketches by Uncle
Remus and VIM. Perry Brown; and
scores Of letters from the field contain
ing useful information which no farmer
can afford to do without. Each de-
partment is brimming over with good
things. II you want to see the New
Years issue, simply send your address
on postal card for sample copy. Ad.
dress The Southern Farm, Atlanta, Ga.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
custom was followed in this instance.

custom was followed in this instance.
Frequently, as you may perhaps know,
these checks are held back by the COM
panies to whom they are sent for
months, but when presented are paid
by the Adjutant and Inspector General.
"Under the stress of circumstances OF
a nature both painful and delicate, and
which, therefore, I beg not to refer to
here, l had overdrawn my account at
the bank, but had made arrangements
to meet these checks as they were pre-
sented; but during my absence num-
Der of them unexpectedly came in and
were protested for non-payment. AS
Gen Farley states in his communlca-
ton to you I went with him to the
bank and there made arrangements to
recall these checks and to pay them
upon their return.
"This is frank statement Of the case,
and is not made by way Of confession
and avoidance, but tnaI II IL IS your
purpose 70 make public these matters
I desired that this statement should
appear also. 1 know full we'll that L
must bear the consequences OF my act
at the hands of the public, but l desire
to meet every ole of these outstanding
obligations, and to that end trust my
efforts will not be embarrassed by any
present publication Of these matters. i
am, sir, respectfully yours"
IN. L. BoNHAM.
Col. Aldrich tonight said that no
further statement would be made for
the present.
MIDNIGHT RUMoRs.
It is currently stated late tonight
that Mr.. George Symmers, an expert
book-keeper has been secured and IS
now at work upon the books of Gen.
Bonham's office.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
A Young Man Kills Himself.
Lancaster Ledger

Mr.. Graham Joyner, young man
about IS to 20 years old, son of Mr..
Hiram Joyner of this county, accident
ally killed himself last Sunday while
fooling with an old pistol, the cylinder
of which he was trying to make re-.
volve. The weapon exploded as he
was looking down the barrel, the ball
entering his head. He died in about
two hours after be was shot.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
Will It Ever Got Here:

: CHARLESTON, S. G., Jan. 15.-The
sale of the Blackvil'e, Newberry and
Aston railroad, for $4,000 to the East
Shore Terminal Railroad Company
was to-day confirmed by the stockhold-
ers. The line is twenty miles long and
runs through the Kaolin district of the
State,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

Scrofula is that impurity in the blood
which, accommodating in the glands of
the neck, produce unsightly Jumps or
swellings, which causes painful run
Mig sores on the arms, legs or feet,
which develops ulcers in the eyes, ears
or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness, which is the origin of pimples,
cancerous growths and many other
manifestations usually ascribed to
"humors." P. P. P. is the friend in
need. a course of this valuable blood
purifier, and you will be a we'll man.
Ifyou suffer from Scrofula in any of its
various forms, be sure to take P. P. P.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

The weakness and debility which
result from illness may be speedily
overcome by the use of Ayers Sarsa-
Paril.a. This is safe, but powerful
tonic, assists digestion, regulates the
tiver and kidneys. and cleanses the
blood of all germs Of disease.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

Eczema, scalp covered with eruptions
doctors proven valueless. P. P. T. was,
tried and the hair began to grow again,
not a pimple can be seen, and P. T. z.
again proved itself wonderful skin
purp.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
MIDNIGHT RUMORS.
The Governor Finds a Mares Nest.
Especial to News and Courier. !

Especial to News and courier.
COLUMBIA, S. c., January l6.-Gov-
ernor Tillman has discovered that there
are no itemized statements of the dis
bursement of the contingent fund on
file in the office and that no vouchers
for the various items have been kept on
recorh. He says: ''This you can see
from the report of the Comptroller
General" and that official has no right
to make any payments of the fluid
without such itemized statements. 1t
is thought that the records may have
been misplaced, but this is hardly prob
able.
WHAT EX-sECRETARY GONZALES SAYS.
Mr.. w. F. Gonzales, the private Sec
retary of Ex-Governor Richardson, was
seen tonight. He said that upon re-
turning to Columbia this evening he
had noticed in the Evening Record
something derogatory to the conduct OF
the Governors office while he was Sec
retary. He intended seeing Governor
Tillman on the subject tomorrow
morning, but in the meantime would
make statement of the facts.
1t was said that the vouchers for
contingent and other funds used by the
Governor were not on file in the Gov
ernors Office. This is perfectly correct.
They are not on file in that office, be-
cause that office has nothing to do with
these vouchers. Before the warrant
for the mony can be issusd by the
Comptroller General these vouchers
must be filed with the Comptroller
General. They are a receipt to him
for his warrant. This fact is certainly
not unknown to the Governors office.
Ia regard 70 the annual statement of
expenditures not being published in
the Comptroller Generals report, Mr..
Gonzales said that it is customary for
these statements to be published in the
Comptroller's report, but when so
published the reports close on the 3lst
of October, after which no money can
be drawn. This year, as one Governor
was going OUT, it was deemed advisa-
ble and proper that he should pay all
the debts contracted by the office up to
the time Of bis retiring. To do this it
was necessary to keep the account
open after October 81. This was
done with the consent Of the Comp
troller Generals office, and as
the accounts were kept open until
December l, no statement could
be made until they were closed. Then
the accounts were closed on December
!, the statement was filed in the Comp
troller Generals office, and this was
after his report had gone to press. The
matter is very simple and it is difficult
to see how there could have been any
misunderstanding about it. None of
these matters are of record in the Cover
nor's office. The Comptroller Generals
Office is where they should be and
where they are.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

You cannot accomplish any work or
business unless you feel we'll. If you
feel used up-tired out-take DR.. J. H.
McLean's Sarsaparilla. 1t will give you
health, strength and vitality.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and bruises; for use in such
cases DR.. J. II. McLean's Volcanic Oil
Liniment has for many years been the
constant favorite family remedy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

If you suffer from any affection
caused by impure blood, such as scrof-
ula, salt rheun, sores, boils, pimp!es,
retter, ringworn, take Dr.. J. Ii. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

Some of the herbs in Halls Hair
Renewer, that wonderful preparation
for restoring the color and thickenlnS
the growth ofthe hair, grow plentisully
in New England.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

When you are constipated have head
ache, or loss ofappetite take DR.. J. II.
McLean's Liver and Kidney Pillets;
they are pleasant to take and will cure
you.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
Rheumatism Cured.
PosTDAMER's RED STAR STORE,

PosTDAMER's RED STAR STORE,
LAKE CITY, FLA.
p p p Manufacturing Co.:
GENTs-Have suffered with Rheu.
matism for some time, and tried great
many remedies, but could find no re-
lief until used your great and bene.
fetal P. z. P. recommend it to suf'
fering humanity. Yours,
J. POTSDAMEE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

You can be cheerful and happy oaly
when you are well. If you feel "out OF
Sorts" take Dr.. J. II. McLean's Sarsa-
parilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22

For weak back, chest pains, use DR..
J. H. McLear's Wonderful Healing
Plaster (porous.)
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-22
A BOMBSHELL IN COLUMBIA.

Irregularities In the Adjutant Generals
Ofiee-The Son-Psyment and Protest
of Checks Drawn by Gen. Bonhan-
The Shortage Between $1,000
and $2,0Oo-Gen. Bonharn Ac-
knowledges His RESPONSE
bility.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

times I am afraid my crude efforts are
the result of indigestion or something
equally unpleasant. However, l write
my verses and leave my friends to judge
of the propelling power"
Armida passed into the adjoining room
and soon returned with scrap of paper
on which were penciled a few lines.
Here" said she, sis something I jot-
ted down last night after you left.
Shall read it to you?" And somehow
there was a merry twinkle in the girls
eye, which passed unnoticed, however,
by the sedate Blodger.
II shall be delighted to hear you do
So" was Mr.. Blodger's response. SO in
clear, sweet voice, in which the slight
" hooking tones could only have been
discerned by far sharper ears than
Blodger possessed, Armida read, as fol-
lows:
Ihave lovers and beaux half dozen,
Who poster me day by day
Not to mention gay, handsome cousin,
Who is always, alaoll in my way.
But they bore me so much with their chatter
And worry me half to death,
Till it's really wonderful matter
possess cen one spasm of breath.
For, you know, your young. highly dressed
dandy
Is not my ideal Of q man
ALTHOUGH eoufess he comes handy
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

sessed at four shillings On sha pound
valuation This tax, though 1t fell
some years to only a shilling on the
pound, remained in force until the time
of Pitt, who in 179s made it perpetual
| and redeemable at four shillings on the
pound at the valuation of 1929. This
tax remains to this day: and. though
originally it was placed upon land and
improvements, it has in the course Of
time resolved itself into tax on econo-
mic, or ground rent only, and the only
direct tax which that rent now bears in
England. According to the same Dugald
Stewart in 1896 Mr.. John Asgill. in a
treatise entitled, Several assertions
proved in order to create another spe-
cies of money than gold and silver" ad-
vocates the same opinion with respect
to territorial tax. This treatise was
in advocacy of a land bank proposed
to the House of Commons in 1893 by a
DIR. Hugh Chamberlayne. l will make
but brief quotations:
Man deals in nothing but earth The
merchants are the factors of the world
to exchange one part of the earth for
another. The King himself is fed by
the labors of the OK: and the clothing of
the army and the victualing of the navy
must all be paid for to the owners of the
soil as the ultimate receivers.
Stewart also quotes Jacob Wander
bits pamphlet, Essay to make money
PLENTIFUL published in 1884.
If all taxes Were taken off goods, and
levied on lands and houses only, the gen.
tlemen would have more net rent left
out of their estates than they have now,
when taxes are almost wholly levied on
goods. That land gives all we have
would be self-evident, if we did not inn
port many goods which ar< the produce
of other nations. But thAs makes no
alteration in the case, since the quantity
of foreign goods which we import can
not continually be of greater value than
the goods we export; because this in
the end must exhaust our cash, anS SO
put an end to that excess. Therefore,
the goods we import stand only instead
of those we export: and, consequently,
the land gives not only all we have OF
our own produce, but virtually all we
receive from other nations.
That the land must pay all taxes in what
manner soever they may be levied; d
proposition which might perhaps be as
sumed as virtually implied in a self-evi,
dent truth, that what gives all must
pay all.
Mr.. Vanderbilt goes on to elaborate
his views regarding taxation at length.
Thus, commencing with Locke, we have
really the crude presentation of the sim
gle tax upon land stated in the language
of that day. But there was soon to
arise in France a school of economists.
the physiocrats, characterized by great
scholarship and wonderful intellectual
ability, unsurpassed in unselfish devo-
ton to humanity, which should bring
economics into scientific form, and
should urge with great earnestness and
power the import unique or single
tax.-James Middleton, New Orleans.
La, in The Standard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
.sNhE2" said Percy. do you K,

''Why?" said Percy. DO you KNOW
him?"
Il was introduced to him the other
evening and he has pestered me with
atten tions ever since. He came here first
the day after you left for New Orleans"
as there any thing very unpleasant
about his attentions?" was Percy's next
question.
Decidedly so. He is man toward
whom l formed a dislike at first sight,
and besides, he dyes his beard. Sonnet
how I never could like a man whose
beard was black all over except at the
roots.
You must be Of an misunderstanding
nature" remarked Percy.
THAT is one of the things any woman
will observe" was the reply. Then she
continued: His attentions are the
more Objectionable because they are so
marked. Were he to see me now he
would be out here in a moment asking
me to dance. / really imagine, if the
truth were known, that he is at an age
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

A well-known planter has introduced
In the Nilgiris rival to tea and coffee
in the Brazilian tree which yields the
substance known to botanists as the
Paulinus Scorbutis, which is said to be
very abundant in it's own habitat. The
tree produces a fruit about the size of
a walnut, containing five or six seeds.
The seeds are roasted, mixed with
water, and dried Before being used
they require grinding, when they fall
into kind of powder. The active
principle is an alkaloid. Identical with
that found in tea and coffee, but there
is as much of in Guarana as there 10
in tea The effects are similar to those
Of tea or coffee.-Australian Exporter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05


Connemaras are still popular wraps, for
these cloaks have received many
changes and are great improvements
upon the original garments. Some
have spreading Hungarian hoods that
cover the shoulders, the hoods lined
with velvet and the collar above and
fronts decorated with richest galloon
trimmings.
Irish poplin will be restored to favor
and plain French skirts of this fabric
will be worn with Louis Quinze coats
of striped and matelasse satins or with
William Tell redingotes, with coat-tail
backs that reach to the sl1irt-hem.
Dove-gray costumes in this style are
very recherche, with accessories in the
shape of shoes, bonnet. gloves, chate-
laine bag and card case made of softest,
finest addressed gray kid.
Beau Brummel coats of rich velvet,
striped with pale-toned satin, brocaded
with small flower clusters, are worn
above skirts of Victoria silk, very
heavily repped faille silk or sheath
skirts of Greek-draped crepe de chine.
Deep rich shades of Velours de Nord,
especially those in bronze, are made
into Medici redingotes, with faring
arched collars, slashed and pulled coat
sleeves; and underneath the long gar
ment show skirts of fine st India cash
mere dotted with tiny velvet flowers.
Among the pretty fancies are velvet
Henri Deux capes in black lined with
damask rose brocadc and trimmed with
cut jet points. Accompanying these
are lovely picture" hats of the same
velvet, piped with mermet rose pink
velvet, and trimmed with pink velvet
roses and pink pearl passementerie
ornaments. Black velvet and Spanish
yellow are likewise combined.
G. d. IT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
EaiIure of a Great scheme.

Travers-I'm in dilemma. Invited
young Stuffer to take dinner with me,
and he hasn't showed up. I'm just
about starved.
Dashaway-I don't see that you are
to blame. Why don't you get your dim
ner?
Travers-Dinner! You don't seem to
understand l was going to borrow the
money of Stuffer.-Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
FASHION LETTER.
Novelties for Spring and Summer Wear
Stylish Cloak Dresses, Etc.

Stylish Cloak Dresses, Etc.
Especial New York Correspondence
Notwithstanding the wondrous ar
ray of fancy wool fabrics, novelties in
curled quadrille, splntered, checked,
plaided, striped and shot fabrics, inn
porters maintain that their largest
spring sales will be made among the
finer woolens, the Henrlettas, Vigog-
mes, India and French cashmeres, and
light, smooth-faced cloths. A favorite
combination will be very fine ladies'
cloth and drap de sole, the cloth for the
round skirt. and the silk for the bodice
and skirt breadths attacked to it at the
back. Ribbons are used on many cos
tunes where these breadths meet, in
stead of revers or panels; the ribbons,
starting from the belt, are carried
down the skirt terminating at unequal
lengths in bows without ends, in the
shape of cocards or rosettes. The
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
1t Was Damaged.

ssWhat does that look like?" asked
Dimmick, as he exhibited his clothes
badly torn by going through barb
, wire fence.
1T looksslil1e suit for damages, " re-
piled Kickshaw. Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

Ere the invention of recording
events by writing, trees were planted,
rude affairs were erected, or heaps of
stone, to serve as memorials of past
events. Hercules probably could not
write when he fixed his famous pillarn
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

Give labor free field and it's full
earnings; take for the benefit of the
whole community that fund which the
growth of the community creates, and
want and the fear of want would be
gone.-Progress and Poverty.