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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
Mr. Halfacre Is Sstlsfied.

Editor Herald and News: No need
of a discussion. Have no time, nor de-
sire for one. You were simply asked a
question which you could not answer,
to any candid and sensible mans sat-
isfaction; become chafed, and intimate
that your interrogation is either too os-
stinate or senseless to understand.
IfIwere in your place, 1 would not
speak so f1ippantly about the conscience
of 8 man who has never been accused
of going back on an obligation of any
kind.
You are on the wrong side Of Democ-
rscy, to see it a-ight. Your Democracy
is chameleon-like. Go all around 1t,
ard when you get back to the point
from which you started, perhaps, you
may be able to give an intelligent an
swer to my question without losing
your balance.
Yes. Mr.. Editor, st. Phillips Club is
chasing phantoms, and -, like every
one else who is engaged in the pastime,
having some fun. But why regret that
we are having some little enjoyment in
this way? The world has been chasing
phantoms ever since Mother Eve set
the example. Save the Christians
hope, all mankind. are chasing phan-
toms. When the particular phantom
which you are chasing materializes, let
US know.
The undersigned is now done with
this matter. You are welcome to the
last lick if you want it.
BENZ. HALFACRE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

Messrs. Jno. Gary Evans and W. Il.
Ellerbe cannot now consistently sup
port either Gov. Tillman or Senator
Butler for the United States Senate.
Neither one comes up to the full mea-
sure of the Alliance yard stick and
these two candidates have pledged
themselves not to give support to any
who do not measure up properly. They
have pledged themselves to vote against
any and all candidates who decline
to commit themselves to the Alliance
demands above any and all parties.
But as we have said before we believe
Gov. Tillman will measure out bigger
than the Alliance and the Alliance will
have to take him whether it wants to
or not. In fact the Cotton Plant has
already drawn in its flags and taken off
its war paint and accepted Gov. Till
man. We shall see what is what very
soon now.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
whitraire Gleanings,

News is scarce. ....- .-...
Mrs. Truesdell, of Mountville, was
in town last weekvisising her mother,
Mrs. Phifer.
Rev. Mr.. Mccullough, Of Newberry,
preached at the Methodist church last
Sabbath.
The Cross Keys and Whitmire teams
crossed bats at Cross Keys last satur-
day and broke the record; the score
standing q to 81 in favor of Cross
Keys.
:Out in the streets" drew tolersbly
fair crowd last Friday night ana
Judging from the comments, every one
was pleased. Our sincere thanks are
due all those who so generously helped
US to make it success, and especially
are we indebted to Mr.. and Mrs: Cam
eron, who were so kind as to allow US
the use of the hall, furniture, etc.
"Zingaulla" by Miss Mary Lou Math'
ews was highly enjoyed.
Prof. Egee has organized. singing
class here and has entered upon his
work. Our town needs to be improved
in that respect and we trust that mucn
may be gained, 80 that the music OF
our churches may be improved.
The farmers are enjoying delightful
spell of weather and are making good1
use of it. Cotton was badly iDj jured
by the cold weather, but corn is lock-
ing we'll. The oat crop in this imme'
diate section will be very short.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
Another Appeal to the PronibitionIsts.

Mr., Editor: Once more I wish to
appeal through your paper to Prohibi-
tioa Democrats to be at Newberry next
Monday to take part in the prohibi-
bition meeting. I continue to hear
from different parts Of the county, and
am encouraged by the reports received.
A great many people are anxious to
make the attempt once more to carry
prohibition ia our State.
Right here I wish to say few words
in regard to high license, without
going into any lengthy discussion oft:
There are some, I might say good
number Of people, who are inclined to
the "high license" idea.
High license means a license for
revenue-the very feature of the dis
pensary system so stnbbornly fought.
We ought to be consistent. If it Is
wrong in principle to receive a revenue
from the sale Of fiwhiskey in one way it
is wrong to receive it in another. There
is no getting around it..
What would we have as the result of
a high license-nore attraction, more
inviting saloons. They would be ar
ranged with such elegance as to oe
favorite, even fashionable places Of re-
sort for young. and old alike. To the
unthoughtful there would be nothing
repulsive or repugnant about them. If
YOU wish to make the saloon dangerous
in the extreme, make it very attrac-
tive.
Again, it is a very strange thing to
me that a business should be legaliZed,
and at the same time force a man to
pay perhaps $1,000 or more before he
can engage in it. The saloon for rev.
enue is the leading idea, and there ls
no way to avoid this conclusion.
It would be far better for the cause
of prohibition to have low license-lf
we are to have any at all-let any
class of men engage in it, and thereby
make the saloon as repulsive as posi-
bic. ...-. .... ........,...
/ would again urge that there be a
full attendance at the meeting on
saledsy. The contest this year may
settle the liquor question in our State
for years to come. IF we wish the re-
suit to be for the benefit Of our people,
and for the good of our State, let US all
lend a helping. hand.
Remember that at the prohibition
meeting next Monday, no partisan
politics will be allowed. We meet as
one people, for the best interests OF our
county and State.
Respectfully,
ARTHUR KIBLER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
Ute 8erala and Oelrs
Ebert Il, AGLL' ! Proprietors.
ELBERT II. AULL. EDITOR.
CURIOUS CONSTRUCTIONS.

The Herald and News has been try
ing to find some provision in the State
and County Democratic Constitutions
which will sustain the position that
the reorganization of the clubs in
April is unconstitutional. We have
not beeo successful. The county con-
stitution is still of force except in so far
as it may conflict with the State con-
stitution. It provides for the organlza-
ton Of clubs in April. ION the second
Saturday in April of each election year
the clubs in this county shall be called
together by the executive committee
for the purpose of re-organizing, the
clubs,'' says the county constitution.
There is nothing in the State Constitu-
ton shat we have seen that cof1icts
with this provision or provides for any
special time for the clubs to meet.
Article 4 says: 'sThe clubs in each
county shall be held together and ope-
rate under the control of County
Executive Committee" and so oD, but
there is no time fixed for the meeting
of the clubs and when it is fixed by the
county constitution and the clubs meet
and organize under it we do not see
where the executive committee gets It's
power to annul that action.
The conclusions reached by the Ex-
ecutive Committee are very curious
constructions, but then these are very
curious times and reform constitutions
NAV be flexible instruments when con-
strued by reformers to meet certain
demands and requirements. Ifit had
not been for certain conditions existing
in certain clubs in this county as de-
veloped by the reorganization in April
we dare say the construction would
have been different. -
We would like for some unbiased
and unprej udiced man to take these
two constitutions and tell US how 1t
was possible for the committee to reach
the conclusions mentioned above. The
constructions were evidently meant
to fit certain cases. They are certainly
curious constructions.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

School Commissioner Keitt, of New
berry, is one of the most active and
thoroughly in earnest and efficient
School Commissioners in the State. He
has bis heart in the work and is deeply
interested in the cause of education.
He has recently sent out a circular to
the commissioners in the State to meet
him at Spartanburg for the purpose OF
organizing an association of commits
sioners. The emeeting is to be held during
the Teachers Association in July. 1t
is a worthy cause and should meet a
hearty response from the other COM
missioners in the State.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
Stony Batter Dots.

The recent cold snap injured the cot.
ton some, but not seriously. Small
grain will not make more than half a
crop. Corn is looking fine.
Mrs. Druciils Banks, of near here,
died the 26th instant, of dysentery::
She was a consistent member of Bethel
Baptist church for many years, and
was beloved by all who knew her.
She was S. years, months ana q
DAYS old. She was laid to rest at Zion
church the 9th. Rev. Blanton con-
Quoted the funeral services.
An effort is being made to change
the hour OF servire at Zion Methodist
church every first Sunday from 3.5O
Q. 70. to 1870 a. N. >. >.
Mrs: Mary Hunter, of Columbia, is
visiting in this community.
Mr.. A. C. Stockman, of Abbeyille
County, is visiting his mother.
TIE young folks had a singing at
MI. Jacob A. Mayors last Sunday eve
ming. The writer was present and en-
loved himself finely. =,
Mr.. John HuDter caught soft shell
turtle iu bis fish trap last week that
weighed ls pounds. H.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

Drs. Wyche and Pope and Rev. Mr..
Sigh all say they want to be fair and
just, and want peace and harmony and
a return of good will. Let US hope they
are in earnest. They can do much to
restore that era Of good feeling in this
county. We shall see if they will prac-
tice what they preach.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

An interesting question now is will
the Conservatives be allowed to vote IN
the primaries. It seems to be difficult
thing for the Reformers to understand
and explain just what their constitu-
tion means. Maybe Mr. Irby's COM
mittee will be able to give us deliver
ance that will interpret the instrument
so as to make it plain to every day,
ordinary mortals.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

We are glad to know that Mr.. Benz.
Halfacre, by his proxy, has decided
that he has enough. We regret that
he should have lost temper and Gid not
take pleasant adieu. The Herald and
News is sorry the proxy for Mr.. Half
acre feels that we are at all jealous of
the fun the members of st. Philips
club are having. AS that will be about
all they will get out of the Third party
we wish them all the most abundant
fun that their hearts can possibly de-
sire --
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

We have received the first copy of
The s'Voiee of the People," the new
paper published at Newberry by the
Reformers. Mr.. F. Y. Capers, the for.
mer editor of the Prosperity Press and
Reporter is editor with Mr.. A. z. P.
Bedenbaugh as associate. 1t is very
much like the former Press and ke-
porter in make up and in general ap-
pearance. The Herald aud News has
none but kindly feeling towards the
new enterprise. The more the merrier.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

Much of our space is given this week
to a report of the proceedings of the
County Executive Committee. They
discussed some large constitutional
questions and we feel that our readers
will be interested in knowing what was
said and done and the place to find it
is in The Herald and News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

We would like to know if man who
goes in the primary and pledges to
abide the result and support the Demo-
cratic nominees and then votes against
the National Democratic ticket which
was nominated by q convention to
which be helped to send delegates and
thereby became part, is carrying out
his pledge or violating it.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

It would be interesting to know on
what clause of the constitution Rev.
Mr.. Sigh based the opinion that the
constitution evidently meant that clubs
should meet first for reorganization
Just before the county convention. 1t
must be on general Unconstitutional
grounds.n
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

When The Herald and News advocates
peace and harmony some of the smart
leaders try to make it appear. we are
not in earnest. We have been on that
platform for four years at least and can
prove it by the record. The leaders do
not desire peace. It is not profitable
to them to have peace.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

The Conservatives Of the st. Luke's
club seem to be source of great annoy
ance to the Reformers. Two committee
meetings have been held on their ac-
count. Mr.. hunters force is getting too
strong to be altogether comfortable.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
Electric Brtters.

This remedy is becoming SO well kuown
and so popular as 10 need no speclal men
the same song of praise. a purer medicine
does not exist and it is guaranteed to do al
that is claimed Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys, Will re.
move Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum, and other
affections caused by impure blood. Will drive
Malaria from the system and prevent as well
AS cure all Malarial fevers. For cure OF Head
ache, Constipation and Indigestion try Eles- ;
or money refunded. Price so cents and $l.0O
ner bottle at Robert son Gilder'sDrnsstore
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

We recommend Johnson's. Magnetic
Oil for rheumatism, neuralgia, spralns,
bruises, lame back; it quickly relieves
pain. 25 and so cts. W. z. Pelham.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30

So far DR.. Pope comes the nearest OF
being genuine Democrat to any who
have announced their candidacy for
Governor,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
NO73167aGtIO9as.
For County Supervisor.

JENKINS H. SMITH IS HEREBY
C announced as candidate for
County Supervisor, subject to the DEM
ocratic primary.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-30
DON'T BE
rackers

I am expecting another shipment Of
New Overshirts, Balbriggan Under
shirts, Wash Four In Hands, Hosiery,
Bleach Jeans Drawers, and Umbrellas
this week to add to my choice assort-
ment alleady in stock. 1 find that the
people appreciate nice New Goods at
close on to wholesale prices.
Don't be Crackers, but give the town
and people of Newberry credit for hav-
ing little money left, and knowing
how to appreciate good thing when
they see it.
The evening world., 1894-09-26
She SOUGHT JUSTICE.
The Defendant in q Divorce Case
Convicted Herself
"Talked Back to the Judge as
She Was Leaving Court.
Admitted Living with a Man, but
"Only for Two Months"

Judge McAdam. of the Superior Court.
to-day heard the suit OF william Wolr-
hade for an absolute divorce from his
wife, Matte.
The plaintiff testified to the date Of
his marriage to defendant and the usual
facts that his wife's offense had been
committed without his consent or con-
nivance, and that he had not condoned
the offense.
One or two witnesses testified that
since Mrs. Wolrhade had separated from
her husband she had been living with
another man as his wife.
Among the people In the audience who
listenedlistened very interestedly to the
testimony, was a large woman with
dark hair and eyes, who was styllshly
dressed and looked to be about thirty
years old. When the testimony was
concluded she left the courtroom, ac-
companicd by another woman.
Just as she reached the courtroom
door she said something about there
being no justice in the courts. Her re-
mark reached the sharp ear Of Judge
Bring those women back here" he
shouted. and court officer hurried after
them.
w nen tne woman came DaCK IN Cnarge
of the ofiicer. the one who had made the
remark was called to the witness chair
by Judge McAdam.
What was that you said on leaving
the room?' demanded the Judge.
The woman hesitated and then said:
well. l am the plaintiffs wife and
have been in court all morning and was
not called to say anything In my own
Have you lawyer?' asked the
Judge.
mo, sir; and for that reason this man
well. why didn't You speak up?
Women usually know how to use their
tongues. How could know you were
"Ail want is Justice"
.I'll give you that" said Judge Nc
You have been charged here with
LYME u fsa, with t1ne9, man not your husband
II only lived with him two months"
rs that all?' said the Judge sarcas-
tieally. And DID you occupy the same
Nobody can prove that" replied the
At this point Judge McAdam noticed
that the woman's companion, who had
been brought back to the courtroom
with her. was making signs to her.
what do you mean by that" angrily
shouted the Judge, as he pointed u
the woman. Bring her here" he said
She was led up before the Judges desk
and given a sound lecture. and cautioned
nevr to repeat the offense.
Turning to Mrs. wolrhade, Judge Nc
Adam said:
"Dld you or did you not occupy the
same room with this man you lived
with?'
II did. but only for two months"
well, / grant your husband the de-
cree he wanted" said the Judge.
That's the kind OF justice you will get
here"
The woman then hurried from the
courtroom.
The evening world., 1894-09-26

resentation there. don't know Gay
nor. l am not well enough informed on
the present state OF affairs to discuss
his chances, but in the light OF the dis
sensions such n candidate would cause,
do not think he would be n good choice
for the Convention"
Continuing Mr.. Whitney said he was
going TO his home first and then to the
country. near Hampstead. l.. l.
His daughter was sick on the other
side for several weeks before sailing and
Mr.. whitney said he had been with her
so much OF the time he had lost track OF
the political situation In this country.
Miss Whitney Is greatly improved
now.
Secretary OF War Daniel s. Lamont
had an early breakfast this morning, and
left the Victoria Hotel before Q o'clock
To an Evening World" reporter who
met him he said
II do not expect to meet Mr.. whitney
to-day. as intend to leave town before
noon"
When Informed that Mr.. whitney had
positively declined to become a candi-
date for Governor, and asked who he
considered as the next available man,
Secretary Lamont said:
81 must decline to discuss political
subjects. My visit here has no political
significance, and I will not be inter-
viewed on politics.
Just before he started for his country
house Mr.. Whitney said significantly:
MY answer Is absolutely final. When
mans heart is not In It he cannot be
expected to undertake any great respon-
sibillty. That is why l believe the Con-
vention can make much better choice" I"
RIVERHEAD, L. l., Sept. 26.-Judge
Gaynor will not express himself as to
the declinatioR OF William C. Whitney.
He says he does not want the nomina-
| ton.
The evening world., 1894-09-26
MORE RECORD BREAKING.
October Cotton and December
Wheat Sell Lower Than Ever.

Cotton dropped this morning to lower
prices than ever before, when october
opened at the first call at GIL. and then
sold down to SOS. selling still lower as
the session advanced. The general de-
cline at the opening was to 10 points.
with considerable irregularity. Novem-
ber selling at GA; December. $50 a 6.21 ;
January, 6.26 627, February, 6s3
March, .6.39; April, ga: May, $50; June,
657. After the call there was further
break in prices on continued weakness
at Liverpool, the market there breaking
about points
Wheat made new low record on
December this morning, that month
opening at 5Sc., dropping to 81 SIC. and
then improving to opening price. Chi
cago wheat sold at b3 7-sc. FOR Decem-
ber, improving slightly during the fore
noon. Notwithstanding this break. cash
wheat was about l 1-2c. above the low
record prices. Corn was lower In sym
pathy with wheat, December selling
here as low as 81 l-2c., a decline OF
about 1-2c.; May. at Chicago, selling
at Sic. Oats eased off at the start, but
improved little during the morning.
December opened at Is l-Sc. here. and
May, at Chicago. "a l-sc. Pork sold at
sl2.95 for January. and January lard at
S52 l-2 and January ribs, $50, but rail-
lied slightly later.
The evening world., 1894-09-26
SHOT IN THE LEG.
An Italian Grocer Tells Conflicting u
stories About His Wound.

In the prison ward of Bellevue Hos
pital is an Italian who has kept the
policeman stationed there busy trying
to learn II he is romancing, or whether
he has narrowly escaped being danger
ously shot
His name Is James Colombo, thirty
six years old, a grocer, of 36 Oak street.
He was taken to the Chambers Street
Hospital last night with bullet wound
In his leg. He was reticent as to how
he received It. but when pressed for an
explanation, declared 1t was by the
accidental discharge OF pistol he was
examining.
After the wound was dressed he was
removed to Bellevue Hospital. He be-
gan to talk wildly. Another Italian
told the police the man was accusing
some one OF having tried to put bull
let through his breast. The police CUES,
toned Columbo closely, and he admitted
that cripple, whose name he would
not divulge, fired at his heart, but said
that he struck the weapon. DETECTING the
course of the bullet. A few moments
after he made this statement he denied
IL. Then again he persisted that 1t was
true. The police will investigate.
The evening world., 1894-09-26
CONTESTANTS THROWN OUT,
The Committee VIII Report Against
state Democrats and shepardites.

State Democrats and shepardites.
Special to The Evening world.)
SARATOGA. Sept ga member of
the Committee on Credentials said at
n.30 o'clock this morning that the
Committee would report to the Conyen-
tion at l o'clock in favor OF the regu-
lar or sitting delegations from New
York and Kings County.
The committeeman said the contest
ants had not made out a case to en-
title them to recognition.
Now, II Frederic r. Couderts threat Is
carried out there will be trouble. Mr.
Coudert said last night II the people he
represented before the Committee on
Contested Seats. the State Demoo-
racy, were ignored, the success of
the Democracy would be endangered.
In the Queens County contest ex-
Mayor Gleason. Of Long Island City, ap-
peared for the contestants. and Joseph
Magee and M. F. Claven appeared for
the sitting delegates.
on earth; that as surely as time worked
its own reward, he hoped to be the
Mayor sof Long Island City again. He
said he had no offices or contracts to
give out, that but per cent. of the en-
ployees on $l,5O0,O00 worth OF con-
tracts were citizens. Mr.. Magee and Mr.
Claven claimed that Mr.. Gleason repre-
sented nobody but himself. and that he
could not even get the delegates on his
tickets to come here.
Judge Grady-Then you only want one
seat, Mr.. Gleason?
Mr.. Gleason-I want nine. I will pre-
sent them to you If you give the seats to
me.
The westchester County case was then
taken up. Frank ]. Schirmer appeared
for the contesting delegates, and M. j.
Dillon for the sitting delegates.
At 11.15 the contests were closed and
the Committee went into executive ses-
sion.
The evening world., 1894-09-26
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Escaping Gas Ended the Life OF
Bernhard McGlynn.

Bernhard McGlynn. sixty years Old, of
233 East Thirty-hfth street. was found
dead In his bed this morning. McGiynn
did not appear for breakfast with the
rest OF the family, and when one Of his
daughters went toe ali him she found his
room on the second floor filed with the
odor OF escaping gas. The gas burner
was half open and McGlynn had been
asphyxiated.
He had been dead for some time when
found. He was In feeble health. having
never recovered from a second paralytic
stroke about six months ago. II Is sup
posed that when he tried u turn out the
light last night his trembling fingers
failed to entirely shut of the gas.
business at no Second avenue. but had
done no work OF any kind for two years
He leaves a widow, son and two
daughters.