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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-11

against me.
What an ominous prelude to our
nights pleasure! And how grim re-
frain to the cherry greetings to which
/ had listened
In blissful ignorance our guests
were left to the full enjoyment of the
festivities, while [ threw out my little
cavalry command as far in advance of
my position as l could with safety,
with instructions to its commander to
keep me fully informed during the
night of the approach of the enemy.
then put my little army in position
in the earthworks and rifle pits which
had been constructed near the bridge
and arranged for details of officers
and men to visit the ball room from
time to time during the night as they
might desire.
AS l turned from the gloom and
dread without to the light and joy
within, the stanzas of Byron, which l
|
back to me with two-fold meaning.
Hicks Ford became for the once
"Fair Belgium's Capitol" and this
night the eve of another Waterloo.
Virginia's beauty and chivalry stood
side by side with the "fair women and
brave men, of historic song. Would
the comparison go further? [ dared
not anticipate. Already the mutter-
ings of the approaching storm were
heard, and fearful they knew not
why, the women gathered about me
beseeching me to tell them of the
danger.
els it true, Colonel, the Yankees are
approaching?" "Colonel, is the enemy
near?" "What an ending to our fun!'
Isn't it too dreadful"
These and many similar cries kept
ringing in my ears, taxing my ingen-
uity as well as gallantry to reassure
the timid and encourage the waver-
ing. But, in justice to the sex, [ am
proud to say that the sequel amply
demonstrated their fortitude and
courage. With devotion worthy of
the Spartan mothers of old, they vol
unteered to remain until the battle
should be over that they might minis
ter to their loved ones.
God bless those noble women of
dear old Virginia! The encourage
ment of their action afforded me that
night strengthened my faith in wo-
manhood more than any other occur
renee of my life.
l determined that the ball for which
so much had been expended should
not be interrupted, and, although the
| frequency of the dispatches from Gen.
Lee indicated that he was deeply con-
cerned for our safety, l felt that we
would not be attacked before morn
ing. Still the position in which l was
placed was, to say the least, embar-
RAISING, and I determined to make
assurance doubly sure" Learning
from my ordnance officer that we had
surplus of some 200 muskets and ac-
cOutrementS, | determined to rein
force the post, and directed the officer
of the guard to place picket on each
| rood 1ao6inO from the town nd sion
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-11
How a Bridge was Saved.

consisted of Coppen's Battalion of
Louisiana Tigers, battalion of re-
serves composed of men over forty
five years of age and boys I'M
der eighteen; a light battery of ar
tillery, and company of mounted
more than 700 men. The long summer
month had brought out the routine of
throwing up earthworks and tetes-de-
pont for the protection of the
bridges of the Petersburg and
Weldon railroad, of which the
the one at Hicks Ford was the most
Important; and while our comrades
of the Army of Northern Virginia
were undergoing the hardships and
dangers of the siege of Petersburg
and Richmond, thirty miles to the
north of us, we were lying in compar-
alive comfort and idleness, the fertile
surrounding country affording us
everyt hing needed for the welfare of
the troops.
Pleasantly situated ough we were,
we suffered much more from that
most irksome malady known to the
soldiers life-monotony- longed
for some change. No matter what, to
lend color or romance to that species
of vegetation known as camp. life, a
skirmish, a march, or even pitched
battle would have been hailed us a
veritable blessing.
Finding all these quite beyond our
reach, in sheer desperation we were
driven at last to that very mild sort of
dissipation knownas country ball."
Invitations were issued by the
officers of my command throughout
the surrounding country and prepar-
atoms carried forward with zeal to
make "the BALI a success. The Ma
sonic Hall, long since abandoned
through the fortunes of war, was
renovated as far as our limited facili-
ties would permit, and the dawning
of a bright clear day in Early Decem-
Der found everything in readiness for
the much talked of dance.
Long before the appointed hour the
little village was enlivened by the APP
pearance of sundry nondescript con-
veyances, added to the more preten
tious vehicles, each bearing it's quota
of laughing eyes and happy hearts,
with here and there sprinkling of
bronzed faces and butternut uniforms
that supplied the shadows to the bril-
liant showing. Gray bearded pater
families and sedate matrons lent their
presence, while happy childhood
laughed and danced as only childhood
can. They were a merry company, all
inspired with the one idea to have an
oldtime Virginia frolic with the boys
in camp.
We've come up here, Colonel" said
an old gentleman to me, ''to show you
boys that if we cannot fight with you
we are proud to dance with you. God
bless you all. You are doing nobly.
Let us be merry together"
Such sentiments were common as
welcomed the guests, but were far
from cheering me, for just at night
fall [ had received a dispatch from
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-11
Americas Only King.

has lost his pension, and now Ameri-
cas- only monarch has no visible
means of support A few weeks ago
the Nicaraguan Republic, which holds
suzerainty over his majesty on con-
dition of the annual payment OF
pension, finally withdrew this need
full allowance.
AS result, the king complained to
ment and temporarily abandoned his
dominions, to sojourn in Jamaica, I'M
der the protection of John Bull.
There he enjoys a British allowance
of $3.50 per diem, on which he man
ages to have a good time. i,
1t is a popular belief that, since the
star of Imperialism paled in republi-
can Brazil, no monarch has reigned
in all America-that from Bering
Straits to Terra del Fuego every royal
throne on the continent has been
swept away. And yet ON American
soil at the present day there dwells
and rules a king, the heir of a line Of
potentates which extends far beyond
the ken of the chronicler. This SOW
ereign is almost ignored in American
throughout Europe generally he is de-
scribed as "His Majesty, George Will
lam Albert, King of the Mosquito
Coast
"Mosquito Coast sounds uncom-
fortably. 1t suggests torridity-
mosquitoes. AS matter of fact the
little nation over which King George
William Albert rules is no better or
no worse, than any other Central
American state. The kingdom lies to
the eastward of Nicaragua-whic
country exercises over it protector
rate. 1t is a narrow strip of territory,
about 200 miles in length, stretching
along the Caribbean sea from north
to south between latitude fifteen de-
grees and the latitude eleven degrees
The population at present contains
1000 souls, 500 of whom reside in the
capital town of Bluefields. TO the
westward, the Nicaraguan mountains
divide it from the Republic of Mica
ragua.
Before the white man came with
his two destructive agents, gunpow-
der and firewater, the ancestor of
King George was indeed a mighty
monarch. He ruled all the Mosquito
Indians, whose happy hunting
grounds extended from Mexico on
the north far into South America.
The first white man whom the In
dians permitted to dwell among them
was Robert Handy, a shrewd York
shire "tyke, who had gone thither
prospecting for mahogany. The Prin-
cess Chuquiza, heiress of the ancient
Mosquito royal house, fell in love with
and married Handy. Their eldest son.
George Handy, became king of the
Mosquito Coast, and, as such. was
recognized by England and Spain.
His son in turn, Robert Charles Fred
erick Handy, was tagen to Belize, in
erick Handy, was taken to Belize, lin
crowned the English Governor in 1926.
This browning and the ATTEMPT TO
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Thanks OF tho EIremrn,

At q meeting of the Excelsior Steam
Fire Engine Company held last night,
the following prcumblc and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Fircmcns' Tourna-
mcnt on the 9th instant, was such Il
complete success: and desiring to show
our heartfelt appreciation of the efforts
OF those who SO generously contributed
to that end, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the members of
the Excelsior S;cam Fire Engine Com
pany, in regular meeting assembled, do
hereby rcturn our thanks:
l. TO II. II. Evans, ESQ, Mayor Of
the town of Ncwbcrry, who did all in
his power as Mayor and citizen for our
enjoyment and that OF our guests.
2. 70 the Mayor; to Mr.. &. w.
Bishop, Chief of Police, and to Mr.. p.
Works and Electric Lights, who con-
tributed So handsomely TO the funds for
our running uniforms.
3. 10 the ladies, who encouraged us
with their wcll-wishcs and influence,
and aided us by their presence and in
decorating SO beautifully our reel.
4. 10 the citizens generally, who con-
tributcd to the expenses Of the Occa-
sion and lent us their aid in other ways
to assist in the successful tcrmina zion
of the day. All OF which spoke for the
honor and wcll-bcing OF Ncwbcrry.
3. 70 the committee on programme
and rules, for having arranged such Il
wcll-cOnccivcd and well executed plan
for the enjoyment Of all.
THANKS FROM GREENvILLE.
The following letter has been re-
ccivcd by the Excelsior Company from
Grccnvillc:
"Thc members of the Buncombc
Street Reel Team, desire to extend
thanks to the members and brother
french, OF the Excelsior Fire Engine
Company, for the c0urtcsics and hospi-
tality shown us while guests in your
city. Assure you they had IL glorious
time which will never be 70. gotten.
Hope some day to rcciprocatc the sume.
Will you please put II card in The OBJ
server and rhc Herald and News, so
the citizens Of Ncwbcrrv can see we
appreciate their kindness TO US.
"Gours respectfully,
-. Il. IlYNDL, Scc.'
Sept IL, 1897.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
suggest l am with you to help raise the

suggest l am with you to help raise the
price; know OF none.
Mr.. w. II. Turrant was called on
and assured the meeting, as u mcr-
chant, that If he had it in his power
they would bc getting 81 cents for their
cotton: lie said the price Of cotton
was established in Liverpool. There
the English capitalists buy the first
cotton cheap and then it goes up.
MIR. Sligh stated that Il member of
tombstone Alliance requested him to
explain why the meeting had been
callcd. He said the Johnstonc ALI
u co vas under the impression that
they were not getting full market
value for their cotton at this market,
and they wanted the people of New
berry to look into it and give them full
value for their cotton. 1t Is for you
people to correct it. The Johnstone
Alliance is not making war on Now
berry merchants.
Mr. j. &. Wilson said that il New
berry was not paying rs much us other
markets the way to remedy that would
be TO take your cotton to the highest
markets.
Mr.. Sigh thought something should
bc done, but hardly knew what il should
be, however, he offered the following
resolution, which was adop,cd:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
meeting that it is beyond our power to
give immediate relief to the cotton
growers rs TO the price OF that product,
but IL is our opinion THAT If every farm
CT will produce on his farm the sup
plies needed thereon and use proper
economy, that this will in the course of
time become great influence and reg
ulatc prices.
MIR. w. IL. y endt wanted something
more specific and called on those pres.
cnt TO speak ont in meeting. lie
thought the object OF the meeting was
TO gct II cotton buyer to come here t.
buy their cotton. He moved that II
the farmers could not get Il fair price
for their cotton in Ncwberry that they
carry it elsewhere.
MIR. j. a. MC(irnw moved us Substi-
tutc to Mr.. Wendts motion, after stat
ing that the JOhnStonc Alliance had
called the meeting for the purpose OF
general consultation on the matter and
to act in unison and not us the John
stone Alliance, the following. which
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We the farmers Of the vi.
cinity of tho town of Ncwhcrry feel that
we cannot improve the price Of cotton
in the near future to II great extent,
but We have information that Other
markets are paying more, We there
fore ask all farmers to haul their cot
ton away from this market when they
can receive better price.
Tho meeting then adjourned.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Wanted, Agents.

,"rhc Confederate Soldier in the
500 pages 12 l6 inches, and over ! 100
large Battle Scenes, Portraits, Maps,
etc. Tho greatest and largest War
Book ever published, and the only one
that does Justice to the Confederate
soldier and the cause he fought for.
Complete in one volume Agents
wanted everywhere to sell this book on
our now and easy plan. Many Of the
lndy and gentleman agents who are at
work are making from 800 to 5000 per
month. Veterans, Sons and Daughters
of Veterans, and others Interested are
requested to send for a beautiful illus
trated descriptive circular (free) and
terms to agents. Address, Courier
Journal Job Printing Coz Louisville,
Ky. t&f-10t.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
WE WANT
All the Cotton Seed in New
berry County. Don't sell or
exchange your Cotton Seed
until you see
t&ftf EVANS & WILSON,.
WE WANT
Murder Over II FcwlNYnInuts.

Another murder has been committed
in the county. This time one negro
shoots another for quarrcltug with his
wife over Il few green walnuts.
The murder occurred on MIR. VIM.
Langford's plantation, about two and q
half miles from town, on Friday even
ing last about sundown. viii Chick
was shot and instantly killed by West
Stevens.
The testimony brought out at the in
quest shows that some time during the
day, Friday, Will Chick gathered some
green walnuts and put them in a sack
and left them, expecting to return and
get them later, but Stevens! wife found
them and took them or emptied them
out of the sack, for which Chick is said
to have cusscd her. Stevens hearing
Of the words between Chick ID his
wife got Il gun and when Chick came
up in the evening asked him If he had
hauled up his cotton and Chick told him
yes. Hc then asked him if he did not
know better than to curse his wife. and
shot him, the entire load from tho gun
taking effect in Chicks right side and
chest, killing him instantly. Sevcns'
took leg bail.
Coroner Lindsay held an inquest and
the verdict of the jury was in accord
with the above facts.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
The Man for Governor.
lSpartanburg Herald, l5th.l

1T Is too early yet, perhaps to dis
cuss the race for governor, which Ia
more than II year or, but the politicians
nre beginning TO adjust their sails TO
catch the breeze, aud the people are
beginning to think about the race even
now, especially since it is generally un-
derstood that Governor Ellcrbe will
not stand for reelection. The Herald
supported Eilerbc loyalty, but wo be-
lieve unless he cuu materially strength
en- himself it would be useless to run
for reelection. The idea thut any man
Is entitled 10 Office and to second
term as governor rs endorsement or
merely us Il compliment Is played out.
Governor Ellerbe missed his opportu-
nifty by not making out distinctive
policy OF his own. Hc has followed
too closely in the tracks of his prede-
cessors and the best things he has done
were forced upon him by circumstances.
He could not by any possibility hc elect
ed and 1t Is best for him and the men
who have supported him, that he should
not De Il candidate again.
During the last senatorial campaign,
hundreds Of men, many of them re-
formers who had never before entered
the Herald Office, came in to talk over
MclIaurin's chances. We were aston
ished to find that the majority Of these
men were already enthusiastic support
ers OF Q. l.. Schumpcrt for governor
next term. 1t Is our opinion that if
their sentiments could be uscertuincd
without campaign, Schumpcrt would
be tho first choice Of Il larger number
Of voters in the counties contiguous to
Spartanburg than any man in the
State.
His record rs solicitor is without rc
proach. He conducted business ctli-
ciently and with absolute impartiulily
ut II time when factiOnaliSm was high
est. Though strongly convinced of
the iniquity of the dispcnsury law. he
did not fail to do his duty, but secured
more convictions than any man in the
State. He is firm, able, strong with an
unimpcachablc record, and the man
who beats him for governor will be en-
titled TO tho otlicc, no matter who the
politicians may be grooming.
We have heard great deal about
now governors were made in secret
caucuscs and who made them, but ull
the govern0r-makers arc now dead
The people arc going to take Il hand
ana .. l.. Schumpcrt can stir moro
genuine, hearty, telling enthusiasm
among the voters than any man in the
State.
We have never consulted with Mr..
Schumpert and know nothing of his
Intentions, but we believe that when
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Condemned Testimony.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Man
ufacturers Agent. Columbus. Ohio,
certifies that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry has no equal AZ Congh remedy
J. D: Brown, Prop. st. James Hotel,
TT. Wayne, Ind, testifies that he was
cured of Cough Of two years standing.
caused by La Grippe, hy. DR.. Ktug's
New Discovery. b. +. Merrill, Bald.
winsville, Mass, says that he has used
and recommended it aud never knew
1t to fall and would rather have it than
any doctor, because 1t always cures.
Mrs. Hemming. 222 Z 25th ST., Chiea
go, always keeps it at hand and has no
fear of Group, because it. instantly re-.
lieves. Free Trial Bottles at Rohett-
son d 3ilder's Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
bit His Finger,

Will Douglas and his wife quarreled
on Monday and Will was in the act of
striking his helpmato with hoe,
when Ike Douglas, brother of VIII,
interposed as peacemaker. He
stopped the row between viii and his
wife and took from Will knife and a
pistol. Will then turned upon Ike and
proceeded to bite him on tho arm and
the face and came near taking off q
piece Of one finger.
&Will WAS taken in charge by the po-
lice and will likely pay for his fun.
Ike says he was drinking. Will aud
his wife lived on Mr.. VIM. Johnson's
place in Newberry.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as IA remedy for
your troubles? If not, get Il bottle now
aud get relief. This medicine has
been found to he peculiarly adapted to
the relief and cure OF all Female Com.
plants. exerting II wonderful direct in
iluence in giving strength and tone to
the organs. If you have Loss of Ap
petite, Constipation, Headache, Faint
Ing Spells. or are Nervous, Sleepless,
ExciIable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bittrrs ia the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed 10y its use
Fifty cents and $l.00 at Robertson Il
elders Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21

DR.. 3. L.. Cash left last Friday for
New York to attend lectures. ~
Mr.. James N. McCaugrin left last
week for Princeton College.
Key. ~. ,S Bowers left yesterday for
Harris Springs. =.
Mr.. Walter Harris of Seneca was in
the city last week on business. =.
Mrs. A. j. Bowers has returned from
q visit to Salem, Va.
Mrs. D.. Tillcr is visiting ut Rowes-
vile In Orangeurg County.
Miss Mary Thompson leaves today
for converse College.
Miss Una Lake left yesterday for
Co verso College.
Mrs. Ben Ellis of Charleston is on q
visit to her brother Mr.. Robert w.
Davis.
DR.. d. S. Pope of Columbia was on u
visit lust week to relatives in New
berry.
Miss Hattie Ieavell left Yesterday
for the Woman's College of Richmond,
Va.
Mrs. VIM. T.. Smith of Orangeburg
Is on visit to her parents MIR. and Mrs
c. w. Bishop. Z.
Mrs. Lizzie HALLS OF Rowesville,
who visited at Rev. y. Tillcr's last
week has returned home.
Mrs. VIM. II. Leavell, OF Huston,
Texas, joined hor husband, who is on Il
visit to relatives here, last week.
Rev. r.. y. McClintocl1 and Rev. J.
B. Hood returned yesterday from
Presbytery at Bradley, S. G.
Mr.. Clarence l.. Kibler was in New
berry yesterday and will leave In IL few
days for Baltimore, where he will re-
sumo his studies in the Baltimore
Medical College.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
West-ScOtt.

"e8I-SCOCt
On Sunday afternoon, ut the resi-
dencc Of Mr.. Frank Spearman, at Long
shores, Mr.. j. Henry West and Miss
Emily Scott were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony by Rev. G. w.
Creighton. 1t was II surprise to the
friends of the young people in New
berry, as Miss Scott had gone out in
that community to teach the Burton
school. She is the daughter of Mr. NJ.
J. Scott, of Ncwberry, and IL graduate
of Winthrop, whilo Mr.. West is q sue
ccssful Newberry merchant. The
friends of the young couple wish them
unbounded happiness and long, hap
py and useful life.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21

There is moro catarrh in this section Of tho
country thnn all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incnrablo. For IL gr at many years doc.
tors propounced 1t a local disease, and pre-
FIJI e to cure with local tr utn ent pro.
nounced 1T incurnblc. Science has proven
catarrh TO be Il consti' utionui disease anu
therefore REQUIRES constitutional treatment
Hars Cntarrn Cure, manufactured by j.
Cheney Co. Toledo, Ohio is tho only con.
internally in doses from ~ drops to n tea.
spoonful acts directly on tho blood aud
mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for nuy case it fails 10
cure. send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, II. j CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, 0.
NG.SOlN by DrugkislA. 7bC.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

go :
M II. y. Bsrdin Is having several
:, f'' - : no AHe" oof'y'
- m,s' June q. Long has been elected
'oA't VI 'ne Garmahy Academy
Evans q Wilson want all the cotton
seea IN Newberry County. See them
'o'o'' Soitthe'
MAYOR evans returned on Sunday
from Laurens and reports Mrs. Evans
very much Improved.
Rev. .N G. Phillips will preach at
les'Springs on the first Saturday and
oHboath In October. .
4 Mr.. J. J. Johnston can be found at
J. w. Reeders', where he will be
pleased to see his many friends.
The College Boarding Hall for the
next session will be i'm chnrpe of opo
OF the students, who will return with
his bride and his mother.
Dispensarv Insn,ctor nm w,, :,
Newberry last Thursday to inspect tho
Newberry dispensary. He found every
thing in good condition and did not
tarry long.
Mr.. vii, Reedor who ,vor,,a n, ,ho
einnerv of tho C,aro,,no Morufootu,inn
Comnanv bad h;s hand oo,rht 4, t,,o
gin on Saturday and the middle finger
very badly lacerated.
Tho Newberrv (,)othino Comnonv
has so,oe no rrotty ,y,rdoys a, ,,,, ,,,;i,
find ,i1 q days Journey and ditto Daven-
p9tt& Renwicl, and inside are as
pretty goods rs the wird ows.o
8ESJamieson, n beontifn, storv ,nfo,ds
on 81, the fist naoe Of tb;s waek,s Hero1d
and News, It will nav Won to rcod t.
And then 90 and conv;nce yonrso,f Tint
T. ia n truo story
M,
md all tho toocbers w.,e IN tbo;,,
nloces The dav was ooc,niod !, uot-
ting the cb;ldren c,ossihcd and 40
STONED to tbo;r ersdos
D.. ny VIZ Co.,
G ~ ,iI ,.oon,, :, " 'rha,:,'oa S' nD'e.rno' e.','
o,,v",,, r,,,aa H. - ~ '';nh. oso" no. oVleo'
inr and Sabbath The S,cram,rt of
the Lords Sumner w;,, ba d;snense1 IN
Sabbath. The mb,,c 10 cordiol,v in
vited to nil of tbeso sorv;cee
n,,. ,,,
,,,,oa o.a'o I a,.,,;",1. i J., 20 o"s o'o'
W. ha,o ~ .,'..,.'' 1 .a,,,,o ~ p'' -"
=. 49, e,.o p'0''' ''""' "' "''S 'o""
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-21
Teacher Wanted.

The Trustees OF School District No.
80 will meet at the school house, in
said district, on Saturday, October end,
to consider applications for the posi-
tion, of teacher for the ensuing scholas-
tic term. Address,
A. A. MADDEN,
EUGENE L. LEAVELL,
HENRY N. BOOZER,
tGt Vaughnsville, S. @.