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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
REAPPORTIOSMEST.
How the Legislature Would be Affected
if the Porter Census Should DE Adopted
as the Basis of Representation.

To the Editor of The News and Cou-
rier: Taking the figures published in
your paper of last Friday, we find the
whole population Of the State to be l.
139,9 ,9G1. If the legislature shall adopt
the United States census IS correct
enumeration Of the population and
basis of apportionment of members Of
the house Of representatives, the ratio
of representation would be one to every
$3.50 inhabitants. approximately, Di-
vide this number into the population of
the several counties, and it would give
one hundred and six representatives
divided as follows: Abbeville ), Aiken
3. Anderson Barnwell 4, Beaufort ,,
Berkeley ), Charleston 6, Chester ,,
Chesterfield |, Clarendon ,, Colleton l.,
Darlington 8, Edgefeld ), Fairfield 5,
Florence ,, Georgetown =, Greenville
i, Hampton ,, Horny ,, kershaw 2,
Lancaster 2, Laurens 3, Lexington ,,
Marion 3, Marlboro ., Newberry >,
Oconee ,, Orangeburg 5, Pickens !,
Richland 3, Spartanburg ), Sumter I,
Union ,, Williamsburg ,, York /, leav-
ing eighteen to be assigned to the coun-
ties having the largest fractions.
The counties having fractions of over
5000 are Williamsbur , Chesterfield
and Berkeley. Those having fractions
over 5000 are Richland, Spartanburg
and Chester. Those having fractions OF
over 1000 are Newberry, Barnwell,
Greenville and Pickens. Those over
5000 are Union, Anderson, Sumter,
Florence and Beaufort. Over 1000 are
Marlboro, Clarendon and Charleston.
Add one to each of these and the fol
lowing table will show the present
number of representatives each county
has and what it will have under an
apportionment based upon the last cen
SuS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
TO THE LEGAL END.
The Coosaw Will Not Remove It's Plant
to Florida.
| Special to the Register. |

CHARLESTON, S. c., May S.--The
Coosaw case came up in court again to-
day. BY agreement of council on both
sides it was decided to postpone the
hearing until the 25th, when it is hoped
that Chief Justice Fuller and Judge
Bond, together with Judge Simonton,
will be able to settle the matter. At
torney General Pope submitted mo-
ton for remand from the Federal to
the State Court. Severa! other mo-
tions on behalf Of the State and of the
Coosaw Company were also submitted.
The story of the removal Of the Coosaw
plant to Florida, published recently in
the Jacksonville papers, does not seem
to be believed here. 1t is possible that
the Coosaw Company may send some
of its plant to Florida, but it is stated
on good authority that the octopus will
continue the fight to its legal end.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
A WHOLE STATE IN FLAMES.
Terrible Stories Of the Destruction by Forest
Fires in Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, May l2.-The hoped
for security from the recent rain did
not naterialize for the panic-stricken
inhabitants Of the burned district in
this State.
Some idea of the vastness Of the fire
district can be gained from the fact
that almost any Of the counties now
filled with fire is as large as the whole
State of Rhode Island. The Toledo
and Northern Michigan Railroad has
been obliged to abandon all attempts
to run cars north Of the Clare County
line.
A freight train and crew had mar
row escape from cremation yesterday.
Ties in many places were so badly
burned that the rails spread when the
train went over. When near Moore's
siding one Of the cars in the centre OF
the train was deraiIed, and the train
crew were obliged TO abandon the rear
part Of the train after working until
the cars began to smoke. Before they
reached Farewell there was another de-
railment, and all but three Of the train
of eighteen cars were left to their fate.
The wind shifted and drove the tire
to the southeast and into Newaygo,
Mecosta and Aceaug counties. Cooks
Station and Barton, both in the line OF
the fire, have not been heard from and
are supposed to be destroyed. West
Troy, few miles north of Otia, has
been attacked by the fire since early
Yesterday morning and is supposed to
be in ashes.
Reports from Cadillac, Wexford
County, state that the Inhabitants of
all the villages in the county have been
out fighting fire for the past three days
and many of the smaller places are
wiped of the face Of the earth. Where
Nivarna and Fremount, on the Flint
and Marquette road, one stood there is
nothing now but piles. Of ashes.
The village Of Lake has not been
heard from Since its last appeal for help.
The fire is sweeping through the woods
near Red Cloud, Nowyago County,
shile more than one hundred miles
away across the State the little hamlet
of Taft is in gulf of flame. Monton,
in Wexford County, above Cadillac: is
cut off from communication with the
outside world.
. The latest news from Traverse City
is to the effect that the entire popula-
ton is out fighting the fire. Millions
upon millions Of logs are burning all
over the centre of the Safe.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
TRAGEDY IN 4 CHURCH,
Two Men Drew Pistols and Fired at Each
Other in a Church Filled With
People.

NASHVILLE, May PA special from
from Birmingham, Ala, says: IL. F.
Burgess shot and fatally wounded Sam
G. Atwood a. pleasant Valley Church,
two miles South of Alfalfa, yesterday
afternoon. They were both members
of the church. About two months ago
Burgess's son attempted to rape At
woods daughter for which offense
young Burgess fled the country. Hard
feelings have existed between the par
ties ever since, and an alteration has
been feared When the matter was
brought for adjustment in the church
between the brethren, and while the
committee who had the matter in hand
were retired, tie belligrents decided to
fight, and began with the above result.
Marion Smith, by interfering, received
4 stray shot through the hand. The
shooting occurred in the church which
was filled with people to the utmost
capacity, but fortunately none were
shot except Smith and Atwood. Bur-
CESS, the elder, escaped. Fifteen shots
were discharged.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
WORTH READING.

Hon. Horace Chiffon, the new sena-
tor in Congress from Texas, recently
appointed by Gov. Hcgg, has expressed
himself very forcibly and eloquently on
the sub-treasury scheme in speech at
Tyler, his home town. He possesses
what be calls in his speech "cornfie!d
common sense" The Senator said:
concerning this scheme my own
duty is plain. The Constitution OF my
country is against it. Economy, busl-
ness Judgment, good old cornfeld COM
mon sense, the experience Of the past,
the hopes of the future, the unanimous
warnings OF our great Statement, all
stand in its way. # all these barriers.
should ever be broken down, II FOLLY
should ever rule the head and despera-
ton fold the ballot Of his country,
and trial should be given to that
scheme, our farmers will fad that be-
yond the depths Of their present hard
Ship there is still deeper depth in the
misfortunes of the condition produced
by the collapse Of the sub-troasury.
'sIt comes now to perpleN the coun-
sells of the people, to divide the organ
lied and eXultant forces which IN few
wears at most will bring the country
back to the measure and equity
of the plan of the fathers, where
agriculture led all other interests in
profit, Importance, and independence:
ssAnd it is said that the managers OF
this scheme will force the Democratic
party to lend to it the endorsement OF
its great,name. In other words, that
they will capture the Democratic party
and pervert it. This seems to be the
settled policy Of tie sub-Treasury
leaders in Texas. Let them try. The.
Democratic party in Texas has already
spoken. I believe it will speak again
ia the same steady tones of vigor and
resolution. The best men in Texas,
the best farmers, the best mechanics,
the best merchants, the best represen-
tatives of every profession, make up the
Democratic party, and when its voice
rises from the schoolhouses and village
meetings in the campaign Of 1892, it
will have in it no tremor OF uncertain
ty or retreat, but it will swell and con-
soIidate into determined negative as
grand and as broad as Texas herself"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
EDIToR1A1 CORRESPONDENCE,

COLUMBIA, S. c., May l3.-The Capt.
tai city is dressed in holiday attire.
Main street is one continuous stream OF
garland flags and all manner Of beaatl-
full decorations. The celebration OF the
Centennial begins this morning. Inc
city is we'll filled with visitors and still
they come. The weather this morning
is not auspicious, but as there IS so
much need of rain no one complains.
About twenty Of the counties have
erected arches on Main street OF heauti-
full design and decorated with bunting
Gags and notices.
Yesterday morning had the pleas
ura to witness the exercises Of the Win
throp Training School in its annlversa-
celebration. The youug ladies acquit-
ted themselves very creditably and give
evidence of thorough training. Inc
school is doing an excellent work, and
deserves we'll of the city of Columbia
and the State.
Gen. Wade Hampton delivered his
address this morning and many people
are here from all parts Of the State TO
listen once again to the hero and states
man.
Tomorrow will be the grand military
parade, and several companies are al
ready here and many more are eA-
pected.
The Centennial will close On Friday
night with the grandest pyrotechnlc
display ever witnessed in Columbia.
Newberry is well represented mere
already and many more are expected
to-day and tomorrow. The city eX-
tends to all very hearty welcome and
throws open her gates to all visitors,
and everything possible will be done
to make their stay pleasant.
E. II. a.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
ITAI,N Will, NOT AT~EAI,-
DEATH OF COoSAW's FOUNDER.
Mr.. Robert Adger Dies Suddenly OF Apo
plexy.
Especial to the State. |

CHARLESTON, S. c., May S.-Mr.
Robert Adger, for over half century
identified with commercial Charleston,
died suddenly, of apoplexy, this after
noon. He had been ailing for several
days, but went to his office this morn
ing, feeling better. Returning home
later, be was stricken, even while beirg
congratulated on his improved condi-
ton.
Mr.. Adger was seventy-seven years
old, and once member of the old firm
of James Adger & Co, which estab-
lished the first coast steamship line in
the United States. At the time of his
death he was manager of the Coosaw
Phosphate Company, Of which he was
the founder. Mr.. Adger was quiet and
unobtrusive, but an honored and inhu-
ential citizen.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
HAMBURG IN ASHES.
A DISASTROUS Fi-e in Augustus Carolina
Suburb,
ISnecial to News and Courier. !

Especial to News and Courier.l
AUGUSTA, Ga, May 9.-Hamburg,
Augustus Carolina suburb, was swept
by a $4,000 fire this morning. The
fire started in Mr.. Dave Lipfield's
stables, in the rear of his house, on the
corner of Centre and Mercer streets.
Before the fire was discovered 1t had
gained considerable neadWay, and
aided by strong wind blowing from
the east, crept along the fences and
outhouses until the brick residence was
reached and in quick order the entire
place was enveloped in flames. The
store under Mr.. Lipfeld's residence
was run by Mr.. Isadore Rubenstein,
and the fire ate out the entire building
and spread to the adjoining store and
residence, owned and occupied by Mr..
Louis Schiller, the mayor of Hamburg.
Uncle Sans postoffice was in Mr..
Schiller's and it went up in flames.
In the rear of Mr.. Lipfeld's residence,
in the beck yard, vas the Richmond
and Danville Rail- DAD trestle, and
about one hundred feet Of the trestle
was burned away. Mr.. Kubenstein had
his horse and buggy in Mr.. Liptleld's
stable and the horse was roasted to
death in the fire.
Mr.. Lipfield estimates his loss st
$1,000 and has no insurance. His poll
cies expired week ago and he refused
to renew them.
Mr.. Rubenstein puts the loss Of his
stock of goods at $1,000, with $1,000 IN
surance.
Mr.. Schiller went over to Langley
Yesterday with fishing party and 1T
is not known whether he was insured
or not, but Mrs. Schiller is under the
impression the property is insured.
His loss, however, will amount to s2O,-
600.
It will tale 81, 900 to replace the rail-
road trestleS.
The Richmond and Danville trains
are using the South Carolina Railway
tracks between here and GraniteVl!le
until the tresLle is rebuilt.
The fire is supposed to have origin
ated from spark from one Of the rail-
road locomotives falling on the dry
shingle roof of Mr.. Lipdeld's stable. A
train passed over the trestle only few
minutes before the fire.
The sufferers by the fire are complain
ing to-day Of having lost large guam
tity of goods, which We're stolen by
pilIagers. The fire has about swept
Hamburg away, all the business centre
now being gone. The buildings des-
troyed were two-story brick structures.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
Impressed With Newberry.

Mr.. Robert N,-eidensall, of Omaha,
Neb., who recently visited Newberry,
writes to the Lutheran Observer as fol-
lows:
"While in Columbia I learned that
Newberry College was but few hours
distant, and I could not forego the
privilege of visiting it, and particularly
when I understood that my old friend,
Rev. Geo. w. Holland, Ph.D., D. D.,
was its president, and also another and
older friend, Rev. w. G. Schaeffer was
the pastor of the Lutheran church at
that place. [ had a delightful visit.
and was royalty entertained the short
time I was there. Newaerry and New
berry College will henceforth occupy
larger place in my mind and my heart
than ever before. The college has a
good reputation, and promises much
for the future. They have several fine
professors houses on the campus, and
are erecting another that will add very
much to the appearance of the whole
property. They have a plain but very
good and serviceable college building,
with high stories, roomy halls, con-
venient c!ass-rooms. fine society halls,
fair library room, and desirable domi-
tory rooms. In all it ;sa very creditable
tirst-class college building. I am told
that this was the work OF our veteran
Nebraska Lutheran preacher, Rev. H.
w. kuhns, D. d., who is now in
Omaha again. DR.. kuhns was very
kindly remembered by many persons
in and out of Newberry and we'll spoken
of by them for what he had done. I
was glad to hear it myself from the
persons themselves and I now take
pleasure in telling it publicly to the
readers of the Observer, for in this ser
vice DR.. kuhns had done a good and
lasting service for the whole church,
which will continue to servethe church
long after he shall have been called
home from his earthly labors.'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS.
Raising Money for the Southern TheoloSi-
cal Seminary.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 9.-The
Southern Baptist Convention reassem-
bIed at o'clock this morning.
The first regular business was the
appointment of committees.
Governor Northern, Of Georgia, first
vice-president, occupied the chair dur
ing most of the morning. The mis-
sion committee to which was referred
that part of the report Of the foreign
mission board referring to pagan mis-
sions reported, and speeches were made
by DR.. Bagley, of Virginia, DR.. II. w.
Battle, of North Carolina, and DR.. 5.
H. Fort, Of st. Louis, urging more
persistent effort and larger contribu-
tions. An affecting scene followed the
adoption Of this report, when the VEN
erable DR.. j. w. NJ. Williams was
called on to lead in PRAYER. The COM
nittee on work il papal fields made
its report, and speeches were made in
behalf OF the cause by Rev. G. q. Blair
ly, of Baltimore, and Rev. y. J. Hall.
Appointments We're announced for
tomorrow for sermons by visiting
ministers in thirty-one Of the churches
Of Birmingham.
The special order for II O'Clock was
the Southern seminary, at Louisville.
DR.. F. II. kerfoot, of that institution,
made strong appeal, and at its conclu-
sion raised subscription, assisted by
Rev.J. 3. Cranfield, Of Texas. Mrs. Win
ME Caldwell and Mr.. Norton, of Louis
vile, subscribed 5000; J. G. Bush, of
Mobile, $1,000; First Baptist church, Of
Knoxville, $1,000; "a triend,1 $1,000 ;
E. Q. Bush, OF Anniston, +. II. Mid
dleton, <. H. MobIay, Andrew Jud-
son, $500 each.
In all, over So, 2,C00 was raised and
$500 pledged to be raised by forty-siA
delegates, who are to get UP 500 each.
This lacks only few thousand dollars
of completing the endowment fluid of
100000, which when it is completed,
will receive $4,000 from Mr.. Norton,
the Louisville banker. -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
CLEMSON COLLEGE.
The Cornerstone to be Laid July 23th
Election of Assistant Chemist and
Superintendent of Experiment
Station.
From the E:egisier.

Governor Tillman and Secretary o
State Tindal returned home last night
from the meeting OF the Board OF lruS-
tees Of Clemson College. The Board
met at Pendleton on Wednesday and
held several sessions and made visit
of inspection to the site of the college
where they found the work actively
progressing. Forty thousand brick are
being made per day and are being burnt
as rapidly as possible. The excavation
for the foundations Of the domltory
and the mess hall has been commenced
and the work Of laying the foundation
of the main building will commence to-
day. The Trustees elected Messrs.
Clough w. Sims, T. $. Shiver and Mr..
Ackerman of Coleton, as assistant
Chemists to Professor Hardin. The
two last named are not to commence
work until November unless their
services shall be sooner required. Mr..
Sims will commence his duties imme-
diatly. One of these assistants will be
selected as assistant Instructor Of
Chemistry at the college, and the other
two will be at the laboratory and en-
gagged in the analysis Of fertilizers.
Two of the Professors houses have
been completed, also the experimental
station and the chemical laboratory.
The Board re- elected Mr.. J. J. Duggan,
who has held The position since last
October, director of the experimental
station.
q. Tuesday, 2Sth July, has been ap-
pointed as the day for laying the
cornerstone of the main building OF
the college, and on the next day, 29th
instant, the corps of Professors will be
elected.
4 great deal of routine business was
transacted by the Board, all Of the
members being present except Messrs.
Stackhouse, Donaldson and Orr, and a
final adjournment was ONLY made at
midnight on Thursday.
TWENTY THOUSAND TO CLEMSON.
The State, 18th
Clemson College some time ago drew
$4,000 Of the appropriation made by
the State for its maintenance. That,
however, seems to have been used up
entirely, and yesterday, the large sum
of $50, 900 was drawn from the State
treasury, evidently to carry on the
work at the college.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
TAX SALES.

STATEOF SOUTH CAROLINA -
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.
DY VIRTUE OF SUNDRY ENE-
- cutions to me directed by &. +.
Boyd, Treasurer of Newberry County,
| will sell at public outcry before the
Court House IN Newberry, in said
State, on the first. Monday in June,
1891, the following lands delinquent
for taxes for the fiscal year lSS9-90.
Said lands lying and being in the fol-
lowing Townships, and assessed in the
names Of the persons here given, viz:
TOWNSHIP NO. /.
Lot assessed to Ransom Scott.
l Lot assessed to Edna Cockreli.
TOWNSHIP NO. 2.
500 Acres assessed TO James I. Fair
& Co.
TOWNSHIP NO. 3.
80 Acres, more or less, assessed to
Mrs. \. H. Lyons
II Acres assessed to James T. Living
ston.
TOWNSHIP NO. ).
175 Acres, more or less, assessed 10
VIM. Y. Fair, Executor.
TOWNSHIP NO. Z.
l Lot in Town Of Chappells, assessed
t. VIM. B. Reid.
25 Acres, more or less, assessed 10
Larhin Williams.
TOWNSHIP NO. s.
6 Acres, more or less, assessed to
Andy Sheppard.
TOWNSHIP no. 9.
is Acres, more or less, assessed to
Est. Geo. Metts.
100 acres, more or less, assessed to
Est. David kibler.
All the above lands have been levied
upon and will be sold, or so much
thereof as will be required to pay all
the arrearages of taxes, costs and penal
ties assessed thereon.
g.. W. w. RISER, Sheriff NC.
Sherift's Office, May II, 1891.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
He STRUCK THE WRONG CHORD.
Col. Tal0art's Talk at Ninety-Six DiS2usts
Many of his Hearers.
Especial to Sunday News


N1SETY-S1N, May 9.-AccordinG to
agreement Mr. Talbert. superintendent
of the Penitentiary, addressed the Far
mers Alliance at this place this even
ing at ; o'clock. He commenced his
talk by bemeaning the merchant, law
YER, previous of1iceholders, and even
told the farmers that the good parson
would pa: him on the back for his mo-
ney. lie would up his talk by adVocat-
ing the sub-treaSury bill. | must say
that some Of our Just farmers were dis
gusted. and l think | CAN safely say
tina he did not make any frlrnHS 1T
this place. | am sure that thG N"'p.r
had better feeling for him t"'l".> ::c
spoke than they did afterwards.
Col. George Johnstone mad cot
his usual pleasant addresses. TIL ( ''N'
mel has a host Of warm friends i: E;"--
ty-SiX, ana we are glad to 60 lin
often.
COL. TALBERT DENIES THE CHN"G
Especial to News and Courier
COLUMBIA, May l0.-Col. W. !. T-:-
bert called at the News anh CUUrt"r
office to-day and desired to ma" Il
statement in reference to the account
of the recent meeting at Ninety-S!x,
which is published to-day in TIE Snn-
day News. He denies emphatically
that he "Derueaned the merchants, the
lawyers or the previous office holders. !"
AS to not making any friends be says
that, on the contrary, he was unani-
mously endorsed at the close Of the
speech, and that Congressman John
stone in his speech endorsed the funda-
mental principles of the Alliance, as
laid down hy Col. Talbert, amid ap-
plause. As forthe national officeholders
he did criticise their conduct in support
ing measures in the interest of corpora
tons and then refusing to vote for the
demands made by the Farmers Alli-
ance. As to the veracity Of these re-
marks Col. Talbert refers to the Alli-
ance men and all other fair minded
men present. NJ. r. I.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
"NOT GUILTY."
Millcdge HerlonS Acquitted of the Charge
of Numbering Capt. Frank
WaHamaker.
Especial to The State.

ORANGEBURG, S. c.. May 12.-When
the Court Of Sessions was opened this
morning Judge Wallace at once pro-
ceeded tc charge the jury in the Her
long murder case, to this effec.: That
if Herlong followed Capt. Wanamaker
with the Intention of provoking diff
Guilty, it was murder; but if be did not
follow him with this intent and the
quarrel arose subsequently, under the
circumstances the verdict should be
manslaughter.
The jury stayed out for an hour and
fifty minutes, and returned verdict
of mot guilty."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14

We publish elsewhere how the rep
resentation will stand in the next
LEGISLATURE if the reapportionment is
based upon the last United States cen
sus. It will not affect the representa-
ton from Newberry. Charleston will
lose five representatives. 1t is quite
probable that the last cenous Will be
adopted by the Legislature.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-14
The Florida SenatorShip

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, May 12.-Only
two ballots for United States Senator
was taken in the joint Democratic
caucus tonight. The seventy-second
and seventy-third ballots both resulted
alike: Call Isl, Mays ii, BloXham 3.
Interest centers on an attempt, unsuc-
cessful thus far, to turn two Jefferson
County members from Call to Mays.