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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

children as well as grown people,
and yet whore drunkenness is almost
unknown. have often said, and it
is strictly within the bounds of truth,
that you may see moro druak men
IN one Of our small country towns,
Newborry for instance, almost any
public day than you would see in a
whole year in great cities like Paris,
Naples or Rome. 1t seems to me
that the encouragement Of such
crlnks among our people, to take the
place of the stronger drinks they arc
too much inclined to use, would bo
perhaps tho most practical kind of
temperance. 1t would, at the same
time, tend to promote n our State a
most pleasant and profitable indus
tfy' that Is grape growing and wine
making, for which our soil and eli.
mate is eminently suited. The
Massachusetts law also provides for
local option in all hor cities and
towns every year. Licenses ara
granted by the municipal authorities,
but this is done only in case it is
authorized by popular voto Pro-
hibition is the rule, license oDlv when
specially authorized by a majority os
the voters. But the Massachusetts
law, I should say, is rather comn)i-
Gated and cumbersome for orr Dnr.
poses hero in South Carolina thouob
some features of it might be adontod
We ought to have a law AS plain and
simple and easily exccntcd as noss;
bic.
The most complete local ont;on
law perhaps is that of Missouri. md
as such 1 may refer to it brionv
The general principle of this law rs
revised in 1891 is that license can be
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

ply State tax on tho traffic, and not
high ono at that--only $3.50 per
annum. This tax is fixed by the
Legislature, and is uniform through
out the State, no municipality hav.
ing the right to change it. The sale
of liquor is not mado a criminal
oifenso by tho present Ohio law.
From 1892 to 1881, when tho new
constitution went into effect, the sale
Of liquor by unlicensed vcndrrs, to be
drunk on the promises was forbid
den. Its salo to minors and habitual
drunkards, and on Sundays and cleo
ton days, and III tho vicinity of
churches and institutions Of learning
was also forbidden. In 1851 the
authority to grant licenses was re.
pcaled, but the penalties against
selling without license left intact.
thus virtually establishing prohibi,
ton. Tho now constitution of 1851
contained the following clause: "No
license to traffic in Intoxicating
liquors shall hereafter be granted in
this State; but the General Assem-
bly, may by law provide against evils
resulting thcrefrom." The situation
then was this; the State refused to
grant license; the sale at retail with
out license was strictly forbidden;
the sale in quantities not less than q
quart for homo consumption was
permitted. ln1SS2 "tho Pond Actn
so. called after its author, was
passed, which was an attempt to
eVade the constitutional provisions
and which was as such upset by tho
courts. Ia 1883 "the Scott Law"
assessing tax on tho liquor traffic
was enacted, but this too was set
aside by the courts as unconstitu.
Iioha'' flnaliy IN 1886, the present
Jaw, known as "tho Dow Law" was
enacted by tho General Assembly,
has been tested and has received tho
sanction of the Supreme Court of tho
State as in conformity with the con-
stitution. 1t is not license law at
all, and comes within both tho tax
ing power and tho police power of
the State. 1t is simply Il tax on tho
traffic, such as may bo imposed on
any other business for purposes of
revenue, with no penalty for failure
to pay the same, except tho danger
of having the goods levied on and
sold for non payment. The follow
ing is givon as an "accurate account
OF tho present state Of the laws"
"Iho manufacture of spirituous and
malt liquors is Tree. Tho sale Of
liquor, either at Wholesale or retail,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Pointed Paragraphs.
Chicago Record.

There is nothing more uncertain
than sure thing.
The man who invests in watcrcd
stock is apt to get soakcd.
Tho voice Of tho average man
spoils what little music he has in his
soul.
Love draws moro plans for alr~
castles than all the other architects
combined.
The woman who runs after hns-
band until she gets ono seldom
brags of her catch.
1t is useless for sclrmadc man
to waste money in taking ont Il
patent on his creation.
A decided blonde is fair. haired
woman who always insists upon
having her own way.
A mother who will deliberately
admit that some other baby is as
smart ~ hers is not to bc trusted.
A woman usu.lly goes to her
grave remembering what girl gave
hor that cheapest wedding present
she received.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24
Geo. D. Tillman For Governor
THE SAGE OF CLARK'S HILL TALKED
or AS n CANDIDATE,
H"morcd ahnt IL" Is Going 10 Run, But No
authoritative Information on the Sub
!ect is az %et to DO Had

Columbia, Doo. 10. III III looks very
much as if "Uncle' George b.. Til! :
man is going to be in tho rnca T1YlI
governor this summer. I was tolF
positively a few days ago that he
had decided to run. The rumor to
this effect has boen going the rounda
constantly for several days and a
great many have been inquirlng as
to what truth there was in it. TAX
ing everything that has been hoard
INTO consideration it looks very much
at this time as if ho is going to bo n
candidate and that he will run upon
an anti-dlSponsary platform, if tho
dispensnry withstands the com,ng
session OF tho general assembly.
Col. James II. Tillman, Of tho
Edgeiiold bar, who is here in, a,ttend-
"nco upon tho state supreme court
was approached today.ess TIA ,attan.,.
ton was called to w rumor SHSI$,st
the c"ndIdacy of hW father and ~
was asked if it yoro true that hat ho no
had determined to oppose Goveroor
Ellorbe in the approaching election,
In reply to my question be said.
II am unwilling to make any nm.
nouncoment as to my fathers intent
IN politics, rs he always does bis
own talking, in his own way and in
his own tlmc but to be candid, T tell
yon frankly am unable to man ont
Just what he will do. | do know
that he is very much opposed over
TO permit his name to bo again used
in connection with political Office.
/ know also that he is daily rccciv.
ing letters from all over the state
bcsccchlnS him to make tho raco for
governor. L cannot tell you what
his decision will be, but there is this
much certain: Governor Ellerbo
will meet Il determined oppositionn
1t was called to Colonel Tillman's
attention that there was considerable
talk to the effect that his father WAS
too old to mako vigorous campaign.
RIO replied with laugh: "My father
has constitution Of iron and though
10 years old, his mind is az clear no
IT ever was and he enjoys better
health than do MYSELF"
This is all tie hght that can be
thrown on the ex Congressman's
prospective candidacy just at this
time, but as said above it looks very
much as if he has determined to en-
tor the race.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

places; probably a decrease in tho
number Of saloons and an increase
in revenue. AS previously stated,
Iowa in 1894 added the Ohio system
to her prohibition law, putting tho
tax at 5000 per annum instead of
$3.50, and calling it "mulct' or
penalty tax. But no statistics are
ut hand as yet to show the effect
either as to revenue or number Of
saloons
The foregoing will I think give
sufficiently clear idea of the Ohio
law, and of the present Iowa law.
ltis certainly the most simple of all
the liquor laws, and one Of the most
successful from financial point of
view, and seems to be executable
with less friction than most Of the
others. With certain notifications
that L propose to notice later, |
should think it tho most suited to
or present situation hero in South
Carolina Of any law that has been
tried here or elsewhere.
There are laws on tho liquor prob
lem in other States that might be
examined with profit. For instance,
Massachusetts has what is termed n
"restrictive system" that has somo
excellent features. Aftor a trial of
prohibition for number of wears
that State in 1874 returned to the
license system, thus admitting tho
failure of prohibition. She enacted,
however, worry elaborate and somo
what complicated law for the control
and restriction Of tho traffic. No less
than SIX classes Of licenses were pro-
vldcd for according to tho character
of the traffic proposed The essen
tlal feature of this classification to
which would call attention is tho
distinction made between tho traffic
IN distilled liquors and the lighter
drinks, such as light wines, beer and
cider. For the former the minimum
license was fixed at 500 and the
maximum at 81 900, whilo for the
latter the minimum was $50 and the
maximum $3.50. This to nv mind is
highly important and commendable
distinction, .3 it tonds to encourage
the use of the lighter drinks instead
OF the stronger; the drinks that ma,
exhilarate but do not inebriate: NAV
make one lively and jolly but do not
brutalizo. 1t has been the good for.
tune Of tho writer to reside for u
number of years in countries where
these lighter drinks arc in almost
universal use, by women, the finest
ladies oven, as well as mon, by small
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-24

is conceded to be the natural rioht
Of every citizen" Tho following re-
strictions are imposed: /. No sale
permitted On Sundays or election
days. ,. None permitted to drunk
persons, or to person in habit Of
getting drunk. 3. None to minors
without special order. 4. None
within stated distances Of certain
State and religious institutions.
AS stated, this tax is uniform at $3.50
per annum throughout the State;
and is first lien on the premises.
The revenue derived from tho liouor
traffic is divided rs follows: Two.
tcnths goes to the general revenue
fund of tho State; two tenths to the
town or county poor fund, and tho
remaining six -tenths is divided
equally between the municipal police
and general revenue funds. No part
OF 1t is dedicated to the support of
the public schools. No child is made
to blush at tho thought Of owing its
education to its fathers drunkenness.
and no wifo has tho poor consolation
OF rejecting that the dcprivations of
herself and children at homo goes to
swell the public school fund. Local
option is permitted to each township
IN the State, q majority of ballots
cast deciding for or against the
traffic. 1t ie estimated that less than
one-fourth :ae townships prohibit
the sale. The revenue derived from
tho liquor tax is reported annually
by the State Auditor, and even at tho
low tax levied would no doubt bo re-
garded as Il great financial success
by Senator Tillman and John Gary
Evans Beginning with 1886, when
the law first took effect, the receipts
have been as follows in round nun.
bers: 1886, S2,048,O00; 1887, $1,G01,.
600; 1888, $2,25O,OOO; 1889, So
2S1, 900; 1890, s2,458,O00; 1891,
s2,G2G,GO0; 1892. $2,GS3,00O; 1893,
$2,82o,000; 1894, $2,GGO,O0O. Con.
sidering the difference of population
between Ohio and South Carolina the
revenue Of the latter under q similar
law ought to be about $S00,O0O
to 100000 per annum, which is Ger
tainly far moro than she has ever
received or is likoly ever to receive
from the dispcnsary. At first, as
Will be observed, there was a marked
falling off in tho number Of saloons,
and then gradual increase. What
would bo the effect of higher tax,
say $500 or $500 per annum, a VERT.
able "high license"--we can only
surmise from the effect in other
The Press., 1897-11-11
(Read at Stafford Grange.)
 MY EXCUSE.

An original poem you ask from my pen, The subject to be whatever please; Had wit, and wisdom, and leisure-why then No doubt could sit down and write one with
 ease. But if wisdom be lacking, and wit as we'll And leisure is scant for needful repose, My brothers and sisters, pray will you tell How one can write poems when life is all prose This morning rose very early indeed, To greet the first beams Of the rising sun, We'll knowing every long hour would need For the varied tasks that to-day must be done. Gathering cream was the first work met; Then to wash the cans and mix my bread, Make biscuits and hash, the table set, And while breakfast was cooking, shake up
 my beds. After dishes were washed there was butter to
 make,
 Garden sauce to prepare, boiled dinner to get Bread, cookies, pies and pudding to bake, Ere the wants Of those hungry men could be
 met. Dinner over, of course washed dishes some
 more,
 Secured knives and forks, cleaned up stove and
  Put the lamps in order swept and mopped the
 floors,
 Then made up my beds and set down to think was so tired wanted a nap, Or even just little doze, But instead I put on my thinking cap, And proceeded, while thinking, to darn the
 hose. My thoughts in poem never can tell, They were n1pped in the bud by unt1mely
 blight; heard footsteps and voices, and then the door
 bell, And welcomed two friends with real delight We chatted while and twas time to get tea, After which, for spell, did dairy work, Washed dishes agatn,-by this time you'll see In that business here there's no chance tc
 think. Now you see a poem could not write With those prosy duties all in the way, So instead, I bring my excuse tonight A housekeeper's very busy day. LC. c.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Moving Cllinncys.

Years ago the business Cf sholing up and moving ordinary sized Lu ldings was considered somewhat risky and was one which only experts wclc will ing to undertake. Recently it ecame desirable to move chimney, and the idea was suggested that it might be moved intact. Of course it involved some special preparation, but the task was successfully accomplished. The chimney was 85 feet high, weighed 100 tons. was feet square at the b: SC and had outer and inner walls 8 inches thick. Its destination led over rough ground, with grades up and down, but the job was completed without accident or damage. There was neither crack nor flaw in the masonry when the chimney was set down on its new foundation. This is the tallest and heaviest chimney that has ever been moved. Another chimney 52 feet high was safely trans ferred, and these two are, it is believed, the only ones ever taken from one place to another. New York Ledger.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Unexpected Prize.

A travelling circus recently paid vis- it to Clitheroe, and, as an attraction, offered prize to the man who could, as the Lancastrians term it, ''pull tn ugliest mug" says the London Tele- graph.
 The rules laid down were that each person should have three tries. Conse- quently competition ran high. Some of the contortions were horrible to behold. After all had done their level best to win the prize the clown, who acted az judge for the competitors, coolly con- fronted a man sitting in the audience, who was noted for his ugliness, and said:
 "Tha's won tn prize, owd mon."
 "MeP" said the astonished individ. ual. "Wha, aw worn't tryin fort. |"
 "Tha'd noa need to try. Tha's wor 1t wi'out"
The Press., 1897-11-11

Nov. 8, 1867.
 The commissioner on the road case ad- journed from Friday of last week until Tuesday of this, ,and further from Wednes- day, on account of sickness. The case was resumed Wednesday, and the peti- tioners will probably occupy the rest of the week in getting in their evidence.
 Last Sunday, Minnie, aged three years, daughter of J. D. Fenton of Orcuttville, fell from lounge to the floor, striking the point of the shoulder on the floor, and fracturing the collar bone.
 Recently three year old son of Albert WashbuIn broke his collar bone by fall ing down the steps of terraces
 At a town meeting held last week Wednesday tax of 24per cent. was voted. The question of funding the debt of the town was discussed, ,and committee con- sisting of Charles Fox, B. A. Converse Dand Geo. M. Ives, was appointed to ex- anime the metter and report it on adjourn ed meeting to be held in three weeks.
 Union.-Dexter Bullard has sold his farm, saw mill and stock, to Nathan H. Squires for $5,8OO. L. Snow has bought of H. Corbin his farm in the eastern part of the town.
 Willington.-The glass works are in full operation and are having fine luck. The following are the officers of Olive Branch Lodge, No. 54, of Wilmington for the ensuing year: c. B. Hu nt, w. c. T. Miss Emma J. Hines, w. V. T. Miss Hattie M. Whitford, S.. Wm. H. Holt, F. s. Mrs M. Macfarlane, T.; T. At wood, o.; D. Holman, M. Mrs. O. Royce, I. G. :; 0. Royce, o. G.
 BoRN.-Stafford Springs, November 8th, 1867, a son to H. B. Gay.
 Mansfield, November 3d, a son to Henry H. Noble.
 Westford, November 18th, a son Frank w., to H. w. Mercy.
 MARRIED. Coventry, November 4th, 1867, Origen Hall of Willington and Ellen A. Scott of South Coventry.
 Coventry, 9th, Col. R. H. Wheeler anc Emma B. daughter of the late E. Pomeroy
The Press., 1897-11-11

THE COMING WOMAN who goes to the club while her husband tends the baby, as we'll as the good old-fashioned woman who looks after her home, will both at times get run down in health. They will be troubled with loss of appetite, head aches, sleeplessness, fainting or dizzy spells. The most wonderful remedy for these women is Electric Bitters. Thou sands of sufferers from Lame Back and Weak Kidneys rise up and call it blessed. It is the medicine for women. Female complaints and Nervous troubles of all kinds are soon relieved by the use oi Electric Bitters. Delicate women should keep this remedy on hand to build up the system. Only soc. per bottle. B. K. Taft's.
The Press., 1897-11-11

Superintendent. Motto, I've would win others" Presented by two young ladies, one carrying tray and tea cup Oight re- freshments)and the other sheet of music and literature (entertainment).
 State and County Fairs-Miss Jane M. Sharpe, superintendent. Motto, "Clean holidays." Children carrying baskets of fruit and flowers, inscribed first prize, second prize, third prize.
 Legislative Work Mrs. Ella B. Kend- rick, superintendent. Miss Irene Doug lass, who was attired in cap and gown, typified legislation and the high standing in education which the young women have attained.
 Franchise-Mrs. Annie c. s. Fenner, superintendent. Represented by young man holding the ballot box while his sister deposits her vote.
 All these object lessons were extremely interesting and instructive.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Loves Trials.

Bride-There knew how it would be. We have not been married month and already you have ceased to care for me.
 Young Husband - Why, my love, what can you be thinking of? You are dearer to me than ever.
 ''It isn't so. know it isn't. You took meals at our house lots of times be- fore we were married, and you scarcely touched anything. Ma said she knew you were truly in love because you had no appetite.
 ''Of course, dear, butt
 "And now you are actually complain ing just because forgot to get anything for breakfast. "-Pearson' s Weekly.
The Press., 1897-11-11

I am OverstOcked with Carriages of all kinds, and will give very low prices for the next sixty days, as I must have room for sleighs. It will pay anyone in want of a vehicle of any descrip- tion to examine my stock before buying.
 Repairing, Horse ShOeing and general jObbing done by experienced wOrkmen and at reasonable prices.
 JOHN G. WIGHTMAN,
 Stafford Hollow. September IS, 1897.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Miserable Lives Made Happy

III health brings misery into our lives and into the lives of others. Continued physical weakness that the family phy- sician cannot drive away brings serious forebodings, depression and gloom. Great numbers of people live out their lives un- der these hard conditions because the un- derlying cause of all Is beyond the reach of the treatment known to the ordinary practitioner It takes a specialist like Dr. Greene to cope with these despairing cases. This distinguished physician is the most successful and experienced specialist in the world, and he offers con- sultation and advice absolutely free of charge. His discoveries in medicine are truly wonderful. One of them is the world-famed Nervura. They are so nice ly adjusted to repair the waste of the sys- tenn, so potent in their general influence, and so permanent in their beneficial effect that no claim seems too broad for them. They will positively cure all of the dis eases which afflict mankind, and the en- thusiastic thousands who owe to Dr. Greene their present comfort, and in many cases life itself, are living evidence of his unvarying success. Dr. Greene's office is at 35 West 14th Street, New York City, and all may consult him either by personal call or by letter through the mail, and in either case his advice is given without charge.
The Press., 1897-11-11

As family medicine, Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves passes from sire to son as legacy. If you Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder. Constipation, Headache Rheumatism, this specific will cure you, E. K Taft, Stafford Springs; w. P. Full Ter, Somers Odell & Jones, Staffordville are sole agents, and are distributing sam. pies free. Large packages .5Oc and 25c.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Insinuating.

Merritt--W Would you marry one eyed man?
 Cora-Why, good gracious, mol Merritt-Then let me carry your par asol.-London Tit-Bits..
The Press., 1897-11-11
The Homliest Man in Stafford,

AS well as the handsomest, and others are inc vited to call on any druggist and get FREE trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price s5c. and soc.
The Press., 1897-11-11

It is said to have cost Cecil Rhodes 8 matter of quarter of a million pounds sterling to settle with the Boer govern ment.
The Press., 1897-11-11
Auburnclale,

Until few years ago little Wis consin hamlet was known simply as Hog Back. from the peculiar shape of a hill near there,' said a Milwaukee drummer. Finally the citizens held an indignation meeting to wipe out the plebeian name and choose better one. It was decided to honor the place by giving it the name of the oldest settler, man named King. Somebody suggest ed Kings Mills and another Kings vile, and so on, but the old man him self objected. Then it was agreed to name the town for one of MT. King s daughters, but he had seven of them. and jealousies promptly cropped out At last some genius noticed that all the girls were redheaded and suggested 'Auburndale And Auburndale it is to this day. "-Trov Times
The Press., 1897-11-11
Klondyke Gold Fields.

Fortune to the Lucky Ones. Write for information how to be one of the lucky ten to be sent to the Gold Fields with complete outfit and Five Hundred Dollars in Gold. Enclose 10 cents in stamps for illustrated catalogue.
 c. EDWIN HOLLAND, General Manager,
 2S School Street, BOSTON, MASS.
The Press., 1897-11-11

It is 8 mystery why 80 many people eat things when there are so many things that are digestible.
The Press., 1897-11-11

A Middlebury, Vt., man recently left for South Africa with 72 sheep. When he reaches his destination he expects a big price for them, as they are valuable for breeding purposes.
The Press., 1897-11-11

HARM FOR SALE.-Farm of sixty N three acres, with comfortable house and barn. shop and water privilege thereon. Said property Is situated at what was formerly "El- dredge's Mills.n For particulars address
 If c. E. ELDREDGE, Staftordvtlle.
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From the Lone Star state comes the following letter, written by w. F, Class, editor of the Mt Vernon (Tex.) ..erald : "I have used Chamberlain's Collie, Chol- era and Diarrhpa Remedy in my family for the past year, and find it the best rem ed7 for collie and diarrhoea that 1 have ever tried. It's effects are instanta aneous and satisfactory, and cheerfully recom- mend it, especially for cramp collie and diarrhpa. Indeed, we shall try and keep bottle of it on our medicine shelf as long as we keep house." For sale by B. K Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phil lips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-11-11

Cartridges tested by the Roentgen rays to determine if they have been carefully loaded are offered for sale by Q London uunsYnith.
The Press., 1897-11-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Nov, 8, 1867,

Items of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years ago.l
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He Displayed Marvellous Skill In Throw ing the Knife, and His Ability Tn That Direction Did Him Good Turn. as the Drummer Saw.