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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
SuperstitIons About Friday.
1Harper's Young People.

Many years ago, when sailing-ships
were the only means of communlca-
ton between the different countries,
superstition was more rife among sail
'ors than at the present time. These
absurd fancies were not confined to
Jack alone, but they were shared in to
a greater or less extent by shipmasters
and owners. Friday was considered a
day of evil, and the most malignant
results were supposed to attend a voy-
age commenced on this day of the week.
In those times he would indeed have
been reckless skipper who would have
attempted to sail on, this ih-omened
day. for the crew would have broken
out in open rebellion, rather than lift
the anchor from the bottom or cast Oft
shore moorings.
Since the advent of steam many OF
these prejudices have become as direllct
as the ships on which they were once
entertained.
A true story is told of a sceptical
Massachusetts captain who, way back
in the early years of the republic, de-
termined to exhibit the fallacy of this
particular superstition. He contracted
on a certain Friday for the building OF
ship, and it was arranged that the
keel of this vessel was laid on Friday,
that she was launched on a Friday,
named Friday, commenced ABIDING on
Friday, and hauled into the stream
on the same day of the week. To add
to the possibilities of disaster, negro
cook named Friday was engaged; and
thus fully freighted with the sinister
name, the Friday sailed on a Friday,
bound to port in the West Indies.
From that day to this no tidings OF
the ill-conditioned craft have been re-
.ceived. But those Of US who like Fri
day for various reasons, but chiefly
because it leads up to Saturday, upon
which day schools are closed, will be
pleased to hear that it is not half SO
| unlucky day as Monday, the day
school opens again. A German statis-
tician, feeling that Friday had been a
much-maligned day, determined to
make a scientific investigation OF the
matter, and has found that it is not
Friday, but Monday, that is the most
unfortunate of the weekdays. Accord
ing to his investigations 1851 per cent.
of all accidents occur on Monday, 1851
per cent. on Tuesday, 1851 per cent. on
Wednesday, 15.47 per cent. on Thurs
day, 1888 per cent. on Friday, 1888
per cent. on Saturday, and only 2.69 per
cent. on Sunday.
So, you see, Friday isn't so bad a day
after all. "
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
Men Who Hurt a Town.

All who oppose improvements.
Who never push their business.
All who distrust public spirited
men. ....
Those who run down the town TO
strangers.
Those who show no hospitality to its
visitors.
Men who envy their neighbors their
prosperity.
Men who oppose everything that
does not originate with them.
Who wear long faces when strangers
speak of locating in the town.
Who refuse to subscribe towards the
building of schools and churches.
Who think all systems Of theology
except bis own are erroneous.
Who find fault with all enterprises
with which they are not connected.
Men who never subscribe for, adver-
tise in, or in any way patronize their
county paper, and are always ready to
find fault with everything it contains.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

we know to be right, and frown down
what we know to be wrong. If we find
ourselves unable to arise superior to the
bounds of partyism to the higher plane
of principles; and then is the case with
out one ray of hope. 7 was born a Demo-
erat, have lived one, and when I die,
among the kind things that are carved
upon the stone that marks my resting
place let there be written as a post
script, "He was a Democrat; accord
ing 10 the Interpretation of Jefferson
and Calhoun. So should the party to
which T now owe allegiance drift away
from its ancient tenets then will be
found in whatsoever one conforms the
nearest to the principles Of "Govern-
ment of the people, for the people, by
the people,
H.
Jerusalem Street, May lst, 1899.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
Gave His Wife but One Bonnet in Thirty
four Years.

WARREN, o., May SIN a divorce
suit filed here to-day by Mrs. Pardee OF
Hartford, this county, against her nus
band, asking for alimony and relief
she affrms that in the thirty-four years
Of their married life NJ. Pardee never
permitted her to atteno any church or
religious service nor to enter store, OF
to attend her fathers funeral, making
her practically prisoner in her own
home. She says he refused to provlde
her medical aid when needed, anda
that he has allowed her but one bon
net since her marriage. The defend
ant was to-day enjoined by Judge
Craig from disposing Of his property.
.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
GOING BACK TO CHINA.

sunken eyes, pallid complexion,
and disfguring eruptlons, lnotSa.e
that there is something wrong WI WIN, ~,
Expel the lurking foe to health, oy
purifying the blood with Ayers oal-
ssparilla. Cures Erysipelas, Eczema'
Salt-Rheum, Pimples and Blotcnes'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

1.-THE flowers that bloom in the
spring" are not more vigorous tnan
are those persons who purify their
blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla. The
tabled Elixer Vitae could scarce impart
greater vivacity. to the countenance
Than this wonderful medicine.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

have on the lieutenancy of Governor
Tillnan in the campaign is quite hard
to predict. It is at least interesting as
we'll as amusing to the lockers on in
the fight.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
Historical Alphabet.
BY MISS PENINA NOISE.

BY MISS PENINA NOISE.
ISumter Advance.
A for Prince Arthur, that ill-fated boy,
Whom wicked King John was resolv'd
to destroy.
B Bonaparte, who DER France did pre-
side,
But at last on the rock Of st. Helena
died.
C stands for Caesar, of Rome once the
flower,
Who a victim became to his great love
of power.
D for Darius, a king and commander,
Made captive in war by the great Alex
ander.
E for Elizabeth, called Bonnie Bess,
Who had for each day in the year q
new dress.
F for Francis the lst, of whom we are
told,
He met Charles the 5th on cloth OF
pure gold.
G stands for George, and four of this
name,
TO the throne of Great Britain success
sively came.
II for Henry the sth, the bluff, British
Harry,
Who married to murder, and murdered
to marry. --.- ~-.---... *.
I for Spain's Isabella, whose Jewels
were sold,
To promote the great work Of Colum'
bus the bold.
J stands for James, of two crowns the
heir.
Yet of both dispossessed, e'er he closed
his career.
K for Queen Catharine, Aragon's child
Divorced from her consort, tho by
crime undefiled.
L for Louis the 14th, who rashly re-
pealed,
The Edict Of Nantes, by Navarro nobly
! sealed.
NJ stands for Mary, whose principal
study,
Was to win Philips love cen by sacri-
flee bloody.
n for Napoleon-not Corsica's son,
But he who throne, by coup d'eta'
won.
O stands for Omar whose barbarous
hand,
To precious old books, applied wars
fire-brand.
P Plus the 9th, Pope triple crowned
Whose Vatican stands upon classical
ground.
@ for Queen-that's a title-but where
find the name,
or her majesty, who this initial may
claim.
R Richard the Sd, who on Bosworth's
famed field,
Saw the White Rose of York, to its Red
rival yield.
S for Severus, who to remembrance we
call,
AS the Emperor who built ancient
Britain's great wall.
T for Titus, who, tho Rome's Impe'
rial master,
Felt the loss of day as mighty dis
aster.
U for Ulrica, DER Sweden she reigned,
And by merit the love Of her subjects
obtained.
Y for Victoria whom all must com.
mend,
AS monarch and mother, wife, daugh-
ter and friend.
W William the Sd Of Orange (Nassau),
Who supplanted King James, his own
father.in-law.
X stands for Xerxes, whose laurels soon
faded,
Before those that the brow OF Leonidas
shaded.
Y for Yorke Earl of Hardwicke In his
tory noted,
AS one by his worth to the Woolsack
promoted.
q for Zenobia, a prisoner of War,
Bound in fetter's of gold to Aurelian's
| car.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

Halls Hair Renewer renders the
hair lustrous and eilken, gives it an
even color, and enables women TO put
it in o great variety of styles.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
Excluding the Chinese.
Aiken Journal and Review

PORTLAND, Org, May 1.-The stea'
mer Danube, which arrived here sew
eral days ago, with e12 Chinese ABOARD, =, ,
left last night for Victoria, with 4lo OF
the Celestials, having succeeded IN lano
ingonly 2O2. The captain ofthe steamer
evidently gave up the task of trying to
land the Chinaman. The ship Tacoma
is expected here to-day with another
cargo of Cinnamon.
GOING BACK TO CHINA.
TACOMA, Wash, May, H.-Ihe
steamship Victoria left for Hong Kong
Yesterday. She carried, % Chinese
actors and merchants, who were ordered
departed by Collector Wasson.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
MR.. NETTEES ALSO.

It is also learned that place VIII
be rendered Mr.. S. A. Nettles' another
erdant Tillmanite. Just what the
effect this kind of an appointment will
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

A Maryland factory states that it
mt No 900, 600 cans of corn last season
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

HOODS PILLS cure constipation by
restoring the peristaltic action of the
alimentary canal. They are the Best
family cathartic.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
To Get at the Facts

Regarding Hoods Sarsaparilla, ask
the people who take this medicine, or
read the testimonials often published
in this paper. They will certainly con-
vince you that Hoods Sarsaparilla
possesses unequaled merit, and that
HOODS CURES.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17

JOuIua<I, INeSJ W
The appointment of Mr.. Roper IS
csusins q good deal of criticism, some
snusement and a greater or less degree
Of perplexity at the State House to-
dow The fact that Mr.. Roper is an
avowed Tillmanite makes the appoint
mont look as if it was a stroke Of policy
or the part OF the astute Senator iook-
mo 70 the forthcoming race for the SEN
ator;al seat between himself and Gov
ernor Tillman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

Whatever do study ought to be en-
gagged in with all my soul for I will be
eminent in something. -Longfellow.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
CUTTERS ON THE GREAT LAKES.
A Naval Oficer Tells What the Britis'
Could Do in Destructive Way.

A Naval Oficer Tells What the British
Could Do in Destructive Way.
There isn't a city on the northern
lakes" said Commander Evans, U. >.
N, that couldn't be easily and quickly
DESTROYED by the English gunboats.
The English have fifty ships which can
come in from the Atlantic by way OF
the present route. They carry six and
eight-inch guns, and could 60 to Cleve-
land, for example, stand of six miles,
or SO far away that only their smoke
stacks would be visible, and ruin the
town in very little while. A si1-inch
gun throws 10O-pound projectiles six
miles, and pumps them out at the
rate of ten minute"
But couldn't we blow up the We'll
land Canal, and thus prevent the
English gunboats from getting through
the lakes p asked Cleveland Leader
man.
Il don't think we could"
The canal is less than twenty seven
miles long, and it has twenty five locks
Dynamite could be put under lock-
couldn't it ?"
1T could if the Canadians would let
us, replied Evans. There are twenty
five locks, that is true, but there Is
fort at every one of them. Moreover,
the Canadian militia is always kept ut
high degree of efficiency. -Four or
five years ago 1 examined several OF
the forts on the Welland Canal, and
would have seen them all it my iden'
tity had remained unknown. They are
strong forts, and would be ample pro-
lection to the locks"
The big steel freighters on the lakes
could be converted into gunboats and
could be made the equal of the ships
sent against us.
so 1 have heard" replied Com
mander Evans, with smile. There
was time" said he, "whsn guns could
be put on almost any kind OF vessel
but that was q long time ago. A big
thirteen inch gun, whom fired, will lift
battle ship foot out Of the water.
That is an amazing fact, isn't 1t The
recoil of modern gun is awful. A
si1-inch gun if discharged from the
decks of any vessel on the lakes would
so over the side and to the bottom,
and the vessel would follow 1t. No,
the steel freighters are strong and
swift, but they are not made to stand
up under the strain which even the
smallest guns in the navy would give
then. A six-inch rife requires fifty
pounds of powder at charge, and
ships which carry guns Of that size
must be constructed to take the recoii
without damage. Ore, coal, grain and
lumber vessels can't stand it"
The new cutters which Canada has
built are 125 feet long. merely tugs in
size. Could they carry guns 2"
Certainly, if they were designed for
guns. A lake tug could stand up under
a six-inch rifle if that was the purpose
of its builders" -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
WHAT MAKES PEOPLE SWEAR.


Two Instances w mere SuoTekeeUtIs haNc
Been Taken In.
II had q unique but tantalizing ex-
perience the other day." said clerk
who works in a Kansas City hair store
to reporter of 1he Star. "A man
came into our place and asked to look
at some false boards. OF course, he was
accommodated, and he spent over an
hour going over the lot, trying them on
and examining himself in glass. He
took up my time. and after he had eX-
amined everything in that line IN the
store he thanked me and said he was
considering whether to raise beard or
not and wished to see how he would
look in the different styles.
"A splendid exhibition Of gall came
under my notice yesterday" said II
physician. Il was in wholesale liquor
store and found the proprietor frothing
over the way he had been taken in by a
beat.
"A man who looked like a farmer
came in and said he was just in from
Olathe and was going to buy a bill OF
goods. He wanted to sample some
good whiskey if there was any in the
place.
He was shown the samples and tried
every one of them. He took in nearly
half a pint of good liquor and then was
escorted back to the office, where he
said he would take some CT . certain
brand. The smiling merchant got his
book ready for good order, when the
man produced half-pint flask and said
he would have that filled"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

We employ II railroad guages.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
Japanese English.

"One day in Yokohama Japanese
sailor was arrested for assaulting a
iinrikisha man." says Eli Perkins in
the Inter- Ocean. THE English court
room was crowded, and, desiring to
hear the English language as spoken
officially in the courtroom by wise
magistrate, crowded in with the rest.
The polite old magistrate wore sandals,
kimono and silk hat. Putting on his
glasses, he looked solemnly at the
culprit, and the examination COM
menced.
".Why do you strike this jinrikisha
man?'
"'He told me impolitely.'
What does he told you impolitely?
"'He insulted me, saying loudly,
The sailor the sailor !" when / am
passing here
"Do you strike this man for that ?
"'Yes.'
"'But do not strike him, for it is
forbidden
81 strike him no more
"'Good,' said the magistrate. If he
will strike or terrify the people with
enormous voice he will himself be an
object of fear for the people. Good-by.
Do not continue here the other time.
"At Kioto, the Athens of Japan, /
met many of the professors. Professor
Ladd, of Yale College was there, de-
livering course of lectures before the
Imperial College on Rational Psyohol-
ogy. One day met Professor Tonabe,
a native professor. He was one of the
Tenabes who entertained Commodore
Perry in Yokohama in 1854. Tho pro-
fessor is called fair English scholar,
and I was anxious to see how he
handled our idiom.
"'You speak English, professor 2 ]
said when I met him.
"'No, I do not huently it speak, but
I write very good English. I can parse
it dramatically
Then he smiled, took his pencil,
and wrote, Though exercised Eng
lish diligently, yet I'm very clumsinesa
for translation, dialogue, composition
and all other
why, you write it very WE'LL
said.
mo- wrote the professor. i learned
it without teacher. It is a great
shamefulness, but I don't abandon
English henceforth. swear to learn
it perseveringly, even if in lucubra
ton"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

Miss Inland Ito old salt, who is show.
ing the party over the flagship)-And
what are all those soldiers on board a
ship for?
Bo'sun's Mate Hardtack-Thim {?
Oh thim's the marines, NUM-
Miss Inland-Marines ? And what
are they for2
Papa Inland-Don't ask SO many fool
ish questions, Mary Ellen. Everybody
knows those gentlemen are employed by
the government for the sailors to tell
stories to.-Puck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

The church of All Hallows in Lon.
don still possesses an income originally
given to II for the purpose Of buying
fagots Cor burning heretios.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
First in Style !
Best in Quality!
Lowest in Price!

Under these circumstances the seed of dull trade cannot
terminate in garden for popularity is the flower that blooms
there in Iofuson It's rich those which a,oin
LADIES' DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED HATS!
With the at the root of high prices with the dross refined
and but the pure gold of uemos perfection in all
lines is any wonder that store the Mecca of fashion
hunting pgrms Is it any surprise that all who properly ap
preciae solid goods and minimum prices should flock
establishment did the people of old to the gittrring market
places of the Orient.
One SUGGESTION however, to those who delaying
ber it is just sensible and important to be on time to be in
style. Come at and eur new goods.
H. STERN e&> Co.,
FROSTBURG. MD
April
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

April23
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

The term hand, used "a measuring
horses. means four inches -.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

There is hotel In Now York nearly
a quarter Of mile long.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22

He who is sympathetic has his en-
trance into all hearts, and is the solver
of all human problems. 49,.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
Millinery,

and that better than prepared to promise delightful
surprises in each department.
We will enter into detail reeling that each reader Of this
are now heretofore
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-04-22
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
A Rare Chance !
FURNIT RE
AT Cost

nWlNG to the calamity which recently
~ bete my store building destroying the
roof and third story, and not being able to
get place to remove my stock to keep it out
of the weather, | am compelled to dispose of
same at almost any price i'll order to save it
from ruin by rain or snow, either of which
is likely to occur at any time at this season
of the year.
he stock comprises Walnut, Oak and Pop
lar Bed Room Suits; at lie Isl 20 Parlor Suits
of the latest STYLES and upholstered in all
kinds of Pushes, Brocatcls, Tapestries, etc,
ranging in price from SD to $40 also Il
very fine lot of L Upholstered and Rattan Easy
Chairs, especially selected for the holiday
trade and tine lot of Lounges, Bed Lounges.
Side Boards, Hall Racks, Wardrubes, EXten-
sion fables, all kinds of Mattresses, Springs
and, IN fact everything pertaining to Il first
class Furniture store. Some of thus Furni-
turc has been slightly damaged, but the bulk
is yet unnlurcd, and that which has been
damaged IN any way Will be sold exceeding
ly low This is an opportunity to get
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1893-09-02

The undersigned being located near
Hood River, wishes TO inform parties
who may be desirous of having sur
veying done, that he is a practical
Surveyor of many years experience,
and that work entrusted to bin will be
performed with dispatch and correct
ness. He takes pleasure in referring to
Mr.. A. 5. Blowers, (who for years was
county commissioner in Minnesota }
and for whom he did county work as
county surveyor, as to his ability.
Parties writing me at Hood will re-
ceive prompt attention.
G. J. HAYES.
Dated Hood River April 9th, 1891.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1893-09-02

A Joint meeting OF the q. A. H., w
H. &. and Sons Of Veterans will be hell
at 2 O'Clock p. III. September 9th, II
Hartlcy's hall, 10 consider the pro
prlcty Of holding camp fire. Let al
come. NJ. B. POTTER,
Commander Candy Post.
While lifting log Mt his place las
Monday, II. &. Bateham had the mis-
fortune to strain his back 10 that h'
may be- lndisposcd for several days
Budding and other nursery operations
were put sudden stop to aud unless
II new back IL procured soon there will
probably be IL demand for hired helT
there before long.
Shephard's Landing, nearly opposite
the Cascade Locks, on tho Washington
side, has been laid out M town site
and given the name Of Stevenson. The
records were removed there from the
Lower Cascades Monday, which move,
according 10 the Skumaniu Pioneer, was
not entirely satisfactory 10 every one
| In that nciRhbOrhOOd. The land ~
owned by II syndicate, who intend to
boom the new town and make 1t u
great Commercial center"
Frank Hill, the express agent, re-
ccived letter from Mrs. Tafle ycStcr-
day, informing him that the Indians
had found the gold watch belonging to
her son VIII, who was drowned In the
Columbia river few weeks ago, and
had brought II to her. II was found on
an island, but how IL came there Will
always remain mystery. This watch
will be priced by Mrs. Taffe, IA it was
present from her 10 him, and will he
II meneuto Of her boy who met his
dcath by drowning. 7jmcs MoUm-
t0iHecr.
George Murray, who was found on
the streets In this city some days ago,
was adjudged insane by lunaticO in
quirendO held by Justice Davis in the
abscrcc Of Judge Blakeley. He claims
TO have come from Wulla Walla, where
he lived for same time, aged about 48
years, and was born in Ireland. When
asked regarding friends or relatives he
refused to impart any information.
The nature of his insanity partakes
more of idiosyncracies than any partlc-
uluT fGlaillu. lie Idlhb InCOHeTcHtly Oh
all subjects aud imagines that some
person is trying TO injure him. Dr.
Logan was the examining surgeon.-
MOuHtdiaCCr.
Mr.. NJ. y. Foley and daughters,
Misses Matte aud Bernice and son
Melville, accompanied by Miss Alvie
ana Bertha Marklcy and Mr.. NJ. Willis
Of Hood River, Oregon, passed through
Goldendalc Tuesday en- route for the
Yakima hop yards. The party was in
terviewed by "A Courier reporter at their
camp on the Little Klickitat Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Foley reports times very
duh in the Hood river valley, but says
that the business Of the country is not
suffering any hardships on account of
the general financial stringency, as the
berry and fruit crop has netted the set
tiers in that locality $4,000 or $4,000
and placed the business on good foot
ing. The party had "A good outfit for
camping and appeared TO he enjoying
the trip.--GOidcaddic courier.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1893-09-02

A full line of shoe furnishings and
leather ut the harness shop.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1893-09-02
Land Locator.

Every body wants land in Hood
River Valley. | have some very de-
sirable tracts Of good land on my list
for homesteads and tinbered
claims, with running water on
them. can locate several stockmen
advantageOusly. DO not fail to see
me at Hood River Falls or address me
at Hood River Wasco County, Oregon.
w. Ross WINANs,
Locator.