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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
TO One Iio Writes LcGibly.
(From tho Chicago Daily News.)

From tho Chicago Daily Nows)
A we'll known musician, who writes
very illsgible hand, once sent an
unusually hopeless sosawl to friend.
The latter studied minute, gavo it
up in despair, and thon sat down and
wrote i'll reply: "I shall be most
happy to dine with you tomorrow at
6. Kindest regards to your wife,
etc" In less than half an hour his
friend appeared broathloss ut his
door
"Thcro's somo MISUNDERSTANDING"
he said anxiously. | wrote you a
note asking you if you could play
tho piana part Of the trio ut Browns
reci,I', and here you've sent mo an
accep lnce Of n dinnor invitation,
but | didn't invite you to dinnor."
"WelP' return cd tho other blandly,
81 didn't suppose you'd really sent
mo an invitation = dinner, but 1
couldn't road n wo Il Of your note,
and in that case hereafter moan
always to take it for granted that
you're asking me to dine"
For ono Of his correspondents, at
least, tho offender now writes legibly.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

derings forgiven. But those who
havo staggered back 'boasting of
their intention to remodel the house
and revolutionize methods have
found neither fatted calf nor ban.
quet hall.
"There is no humiliation in the ac-
acknowledgement of error. TO large
pc rtioa Of our people tho money
question WAS new question in 1906,
and as we demanded affirmative ac-
ton the timid and only half con-
vinced arrayed themselves against
us. Since the election there has been
time for further study and events in
rapid succession have been vindicat-
ing the position taken by the bimet
allie forces in the last campaign.
The Republicans, too, intoxicated by
success, have been disclosing schemes
which were carefully concealed dur
ing the contest. We may, therefore,
expect continuous accessions to our
ranks.
'T cannot close without Impress
ing Upon your minds the necessity Of
extending and perfecting the work
of the clubs, which are necessary to
supplement tho work Of the party
organization. We must have clubs
in every precinct. Through them
we can keep our forces in fighting
condition, collect campaign funds
and protect tho ballot box from fradd
and corruption.
81 have 80 much confidence in tho
earnestness and intelligence of those
who are enlisted under the banner of
independent bimetallism that I am
sure all things needful Will DO done.
81 therefore bid you be of good
cheer. Unless ell political omens
fail the goth century will open with
the money Of the constitution re-
stored and the motto, Equal rights
to all and special privileges to none,'
the controlling principle in all the
departments Of tho government.
Then will our people sing a new song
Of n nation redeemed"
Speeches were also made by Sena-
tor Stewart Of Navada, Hon. James
H. Lewis of Washington, Mr.. II. II.
r. Cobb Of Atlanta and others.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
WEBSTER MAY NOT GET THERE
senator McLaurln VIII Oppose Confrna-
UOn-CIvll Service Racket.
Special to The State.

Washington, Jan. S.-WhcD Tho
State correspondent called ut Sena-
tor McLaurin's residence today the
robust Senator of six weeks ago WAS
sitting in big arm chair looking
thin and pale as ghost, with a
shaved head. 81 am doing finely"
he said, sand il nothing happens in
the way Of relapse l expect to go to
the Senate sometime during the
coming week.
When asked about tho reported
opposition to Webster's confirmation
as Internal Revenue Collector, Scna-
tor McLaurin said: ct have no spe-
cial information in regard to it, But
it is my personal intention to oppose
confirmation, and if the information
upon which my opposition is sus-
tanned, tho Senate, | believe, will re-
ject the nominations" Flo has re-
questod that no action bo taken in
the matter until he is ablo to give it
his personal attention.
The great speech in tho civil ser-
vice debate was made to day by
Hepburn of Iowa, against the present
system. Seventy -nino Republicans
arc pledged to radical modification
Of the law and 3S to it's total repeal.
The speaker ls under promise to
mako the bill reported by tho civil
service committee special ordor
That means an oarly disposition of
the question in the house.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
McClure's Magazine for January.

McClures's Magazine for January
yields perhaps its first attraction in
its pictures. AS an example of gon-
eral excellence in magazine illustra
ton it is, indeed, an extraordinary
number Every picture but ono-a
beautiful reproduction Of Burne-
Jones' painting "Vaspertina Quies"
has relation to tho reading mat
tcr-is strictly illustrative, in other
words; but such is the intrinsic in
tore It Of them and the vividness Of
their execution, one derives from
simply running through tie number
and looking at them with that men
tai satisfaction which ia usually to
be had only from reading. They
are, in other words, each and all, n
good story in themselves. But th' n
this is what tho pictures naturally
would be in McCluro's, which lives
to tho rule of mover failing, whatever
else happens, to tell good story.
In this particular number the good
story is told also in most of tho art =
icles-not merely in those which are
stories by confession, but in the
others as we'll. For example, Mr..
Hamblon's account Of his own per
sonal experience as railroad brake
man, with lis almost daily episode of
daring and disastcr, is as absorbing
as any of tho fiction. No less is
true Of Mr.. Dana's chapter of rccol
lections in life in tho trenches at
Vicksburg, with its close, living Wow
of Grant, Sherman, ard the other
generals there. by Warman's &C.
count Of his sojourh ut Kallsbad is a
bit Of humorous, attractive descript-
ion; Robert Barr's character sketch
Of Mark Twain, from his own init
mate acquaintance, offers distinctly
new view Of tho great humorist; and
Norman Hapgood's study of Boutct
der Nonvcl, with tho fine reproduc,
tions from De Monyel's work, gives
one an excellent idea Of tho leading
artist of our times in the portrayal 0.
| children. Tue fiction Of the n,lmbet
consists OF tlo Sec n instaImen; OF
Anthony Hopes New Zonda move
and several good short stories.
The S. 5. McCLURE Co.,
Now York City.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
lsOwticn Lands,

Through the efforts of Senator Nc
Laurin, Mr.. j. w. Bowdon has been
appointed assistant sergeant at arms
Of the United States Senate Mr..
Bowden was at one time editor Of
The Cotton Plant, which saw its
palmiest days under his manage
ment, Notwithstanding tho i'll health
which eventually forced him to re-
sign his position. Ho is a good man
and truo, and we are gratitiod by
his good fortune, tho reward of roul
merit.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
a Puzzled Parent.

From tho Washington Star.
"It is a difficult problom,' sail
tho conscientious man, "vcry diff
cult"
"What is worrying your" asked
his wife.
"lf use slang before our sons
and daughters it will encourage them
in tho practice, and if / don't they
will say | am back number"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

The boat Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum,
Fever Sores. Tettrr, Chappcd Hands,
Chilblains, Cnrns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Robe rtsOn & Glider.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

Miss Allie Im Ihcs Norfolk, Va, was Il ieht-
fully burned on the face and neck Pain was
instantly relieved by DoWitps Witch Hazel
.alvo, whcn heated tho injury without Icav.
Ing scar; 1t Is tie famous pile + Insdy
w. T. Pelham.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
yOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever"
I'm One Day.
The Clinton Cotton Mills.
(The State. |

[The State.
Tho Clinton cotton mills seem to
be prospering, or at least developing.
The mill was started with capital
stock Of $4,000; then the capital was
increased to 100000. Yesterday d
further increase to $4,000 was
made.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
DRoposALs FOR $4,000 SINKING FUND

PROPOSALS. FOR 10000 SINKING FUND
Loan. Wilmington Delaware. Proposals
will be received at the City Treasurer's office I'M
til II O'Clock at noon on Thursday April D. 1898,
for the purchase of all or any portion of the above
! an 10 u, Issued in bonds OF $50 or multipes
thereof. These bonds will be issued by authority
CT acts OF the General Assembly and pursuant to
ordinances OF City Council.
The proceeds OF $4,000 Of said bonds will be
used for the construction OF the Silverbrook
sewer, the elimination of grade crossings of rail.
roads, and the improvement OF the streets and
avenues OF the city of Wilmington. These bonds
will fall due and become payable as follows: SO :.
4OO April /. 1926: go 600 October l. 1926 and will
bear interest from May |, 1898
The proceeds of $4,000 bonds will be used for
the improvement of the public parks. These
bonds will fall due and become payable October
l. 1925 and will bear interest from April |, 1898.
The purchaser of the last mentioned bonds will
be required to pay the interest accrued.
These loans will bear interest at the rate OF rer
cent. per annllm, payable sem-annually. on the
first days OF April and October in each year.
The successful bidder or bidders will be required
to settle for the bonds at or before - O'Clock noon
on Monday, May >, 1898.
Address all bids in sealed envelopes to William
H. Curry, City Treasurer, marked Proposals for
Sinking Fund Loan"
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
THOMAS + YOUNG,
JOHN $. ROSSELL,
HARLAN G. SCOTT,
Sinking Fund Commissioners.
JAMES B. OBERLY,
HENRY ". ZEBLEI.
DENNIS +. LEARi,
Finance Committee of City Council.
Attest: WILLIAM Fl. CURRY, City Treasurer
apr 26 1t
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
joined in Death.

The funeral of William l.. Cochran, OF
No. 636 East Eighth street, was made
.doubly sad on Sunday afternoon by the
death OF Mrs. Cochran while services
were being held over the body OF her
husband. Mr.. Cochran died on last
Wednesday and his wife was Frustrated
at the time. She never rallied, but con-
tinued to get worse. The funeral W as a
large one. representatives being present
from Hope Lodge, |. o. o. F.; Washing.
Lodge, X. OF p, and Wilmington and
Brandywine Codncil, o. U. A. M. 1t
was not until after the funeral party had
arrived at the cemetery that it was made
acquainted with the death OF the aged
and devoted wife,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
HISTORY.

Popular belief associates the
"King's EviP' with blood poi
soning and it is interesting to
here review the history of this
impression. The Kings Evil
first appears in History just prior
to the Twelfth Century when
Edward the Couqueror imagined
he possessed the miraculous gift
of curing certain diseases by the
simple touch and by pronouncing
a few sacred words. After the
example of Edward, the King of
France, became celebrated for
the skill with which they cured
scrofula, goitre, ETC., by his pro-
cess. Scrofula then became unil
versally known as the King
Evil and is to-day sometimes as
luded to by that name. Such q
methodof cure has been claimed
to be the peculiar attribute of the
sovereigns Of England and
France, but history does not SAN
ton this, for it appears to have
been not unfrequently employed
i'll Scandinavia, and to have been
derived from the mystical prac-
tees Of the Divide in curing dis
ease. The exact words used for
the cure of Scrofula BY the
French Kings re:-"Le roi te
toucle, Dieu te guerisse.
In this enlightened age no.
body would be silly enough to
trust a case of Scrofula to a King
or his words unless it happened
that the King aforesaid, had a
diploma or two from medical
colleges of good repute. At this
writing none Of the Kings in Our
circle of acquaintance have taken
up the study OF medicine and we
therefore suggest that every man,
woman and child suffering from
this dreadful disease. send fifty
cents to DR.. Jonathan G. Tru-
man, Lemon City, Fla, for a
bottle of "Marvelo " There is
but one cure for the Kings Evil
for Scrofula and that one
cure is Marvelo. This marvel
GUS preparation can only be OBJ
tanned of DR. Jonathan G.. Tru-
man, Lemon City, Fla.
NoTE-The Historical information con-
tanned in these advertisements will he
fonnd to be absolutely accurate and stu
dents of history will do well to preserve
them for future use
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
HOW WlLMINGTONIANS.
Received the Tidings That War Hau
Been Declared, Hats, ETC., Thrown
Into the Air.

Into the Air.
The news OF the formal declaration OF
war reached this city at SIS O'Clock last
night.
Immediately upon receipt of the news
the great bell in the City Hall tower sent
it's booming notes echoing over the city
proclaiming to all within hearing OF its
mighty voice that war was upon us.
Soon the bells in the towers OF the fire
houses took up the toll and i'll a few
minutes from one end to the other the
CITY was filled with the wild notes.
The old Liberty Bell had a hundred
SUCCESSORS 1t rang out the proclamation
of liberty in this country.
1t may be that the bells last night
proclaimed that of Cuba as well as a
vindication of our country's honor.
The full significance was appreciated
by the dense throng in the streets. In
spite of weather which in ordinary times
would have kept them indoors. But
these are not ordinary times. Every.
body has the war fever. The space in
front OF bulletin boards is crowded with
people anxious for the latest news.
Extras are snapped up eagerly, only to
be cast aside as later edition appears.
When the proclamation of war was
heralded BY the brazen throat of the
gre at bell the people simply went wild.
Cheers, yells, bowls went up in a delir-
ious discord. Hats were thrown in the
air and their owners cheered on regard.
less of the fact that in many instances
the headgear was hopelcssly lost i'll the
crowd.
All over the city there is feeling OF
the most intense excitement
1t is deepened in many instances by
the fact that there are sons and brothers
in the National Guard. which goes into
camp today. In almost every home
some mother looks at Ier boy and won
ders how long she'll have him at home
The interest touches all classes. In the
crowd the banker shoves shoulder tt
shoulder with the man who carries the
hod, and both are actuated by the SAME
feeling. Both are ready to yell Gamer
lea for Americans, and both think the
United States the only country on tn,
footstool that is worth 4 moments con
sideration.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
THEY DO Us PROUD.
The GunbOat Wilmington Captures a
Spanish Schooner Loaded With
Charcoal for HAVANA.

WiIringtonians were more than over
joyed yesterday when they learned that
the gunboat Wilmington had captured
the Spanish schooner Canelita, loaded
with'charcoal for Havana.
The Wilmington secured her first
prize on Sunday and the announcement
OF the capture here was received with
shouts of approval.
1t is hoped that now that the Will
mington has made her first capture sh,
will continue in her good work.
Three of the crew Of the Wilmington
are residents OF this city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
Works Guarded,

A patrol guard is doing duty at the
big powder mills of the DUPONT Com.
pany and no person on any pretext is
permitted to 60 near the building. The
company is rushing the Government or
ders for tons of powder and the extra
caution has been taken to insure the
safety of The works besides preventing
anyone, either friend or enemy. from
getting too close to the explosive ma
terials.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
DELAWARE RIVER DEF +
Considered Among the Strongest on
the Coast, Submarine Mines
all Laid.

The deienceS of the Delaware river are
being rapidly made to correspond with
tie complete and extensive plans OF
Major Raymond, under whose direct
supervision they are constructed
They will soon be rated among the
strongest Notifications on the coast.
Much work is yet to be done on the
government reservation battery at Della
ware City before it will be as formidable
as the others, and large force OF men is
working day and night on it, Sunday in
cluded.
The bright light seen off in that direc-
ton on Sunday night by residents OF
this city about 10 o'clock was caused by
tie destruction by fire OF the black
smith shop on the reservation. 1t was
completely destroyed, also 4 number
of valuable tools, bars OF fine steel and
iron, and, in fact, everything that was
in the building was damaged or entirely
ruined.
The W. & y. railroad floats are kept
busy carrying material, such as stone,
for the building Of the block houses,
gun carriages, guns and many other
things that are required in the work now
going on there. The Charles Warner
Company's sand barge No. ), is unload
ing sand at the reservation. The sand
is loaded on cars at the government piel
and conveyed to the workmen, who ust
it in making the cnlbankment.
Eight carloads OF gun carriage castings
were foated to Fort Mott today from tllt
Delaware pier. The float was towcd t,
the fort by the W. 4 \. tug Laura +.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
Deaths.
JOHN q BIRNE, ,IIt.

John OByrne, Jr., aged As years, and
son of Colonel John OByrne, formerly
OF this city. died in st. Luke's Hospital,
New York, on Saturday, from compi,
cation OF diseases. His funeral tool;
place Yesterday. Sctvices were held in
st. Stephens Church. New York, and
intermcnt made in West Laurel Hill
cemetery, Philadelphia. The deceased
is brother OF Sister Mary Evangclinc OF
the Convent OF the Visitation and a
cousin of Mrs. James Hawkins. Of this
city.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
MARY .ANN HAMILTON,

Mary Ann Hamilton died at No. SIG
klrkwood street. on Sunday, attera long
illness, in her Sl$t year. Her husband
died some thirty years ago. Two sons
Samuel and Thomas Hamilton, and one
daughter, survive her. The funeral will
take place this afternoon, at o'clock
lnterment will be made in Mt. Salem
cemetery,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
Coming Nuptials.

Senator Gray's private secretary, Law
yer Charles W. AIcFce, and Miss Anna
q. Campbell, Il Young Washington %.
g. woman, will be married early in
June. The engagement was announced
yesterday.
Mr.. Melee is well known member
Of the Sussex bar Il son Of the late John
r. McFcc, who was one Of the most
highly esteemed citizens Of Delaware,
and for several years has been it'll
Senator Cray, as his private secretary.
Miss Campbell is n daughter of the
late Duncan q. Campbell, Esq, OF the
Wilmington bar, and II granddaughter
of the late Duncan G. Campbell, ex-
justice OF the Supreme Court of the
United States, and during the Civil War
a member of the cabinet of President
Davis, of the Confederate States
Mrs. J. Frank Ball is entt raining
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
WHEELER & WILSON
New No. 9 Family
SEWING MACHINE.

A great improvement over anything
ever made in the way of Sewing
Machines.
THE LATEST AND BEST.
The only SEWING MACHINE that
does not fail in any point.
ROTARY MOTION and BALL BEAR
INGS make it the LIGHTEST RUNNING
Machine in the world.
Needles and parts for all makes of
sewing machines for sale. Repairing
from 5Oc. up.
No. 3 EAST SEVENTH ST.
SAMUEL J. MELVILLE, Manager.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26

CARTING DONE Ar THE
SHORTEST NOTICE.
925 Market Street.

II you want any carting done you can find me
always ready to respond. My location is between
Frcacl and King on Fourth street
JOHN NJ. BECK,
No. 81 Reed street
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
HENRY tANESDEI,

Hen y Lavender, 81 years OF age, and
an old respected citizen died on Sunday
at his home, No. lO3 West Ninth street
OF general debility. He will be buried
on Thursday. lntermcnt will be made
in Green Hill Cemetery.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26

Mrs. j. Frank Ball is entt raining
Mrs. Robert L. Shelter, Of Osweso, N. Y.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-26
LICENSE APPLICATION.

NOTICE., Robert f. Francis the tenant and
occupant of the house situated at northwest
corner of Eighth and Orange streets, in the
Fifth ward Of tie city OF Wilmington county
of New Castle and State Of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements of the acts
Of the General Assembly in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that shall
apply in writing to the court OF General Sessions
OF the State of Delaware in and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the 18th day of May, A. D.,
1898, being the next term of said court, for u
license for said house an inn or tavern, for the
sale therein of intoxicating liquors in less guam
titles than one quart to be drunk the premises,
and the following respectable citizens of said
ward recommend the said application. viz:
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-06-29
THROAT CUT IN "A PARK.
A Revolving Murder in Washing
ton That was Witnessed by a
Hundred People.

Washington, June "a. In
broad daylight and in the pres.
ence of q hundred people, a muir
der, tiendish in its atrocity, was
committed in one of Washlngton's
public parks this evening. Geo
W Horton, an eX-member of the
Washington police force, and
Jane Nicholson, n divorced wo-
man, were sitting about I o'clock,
on a bench in Armory Square, at
Four and -aHalf street and Mis-
souri, avenue. The woman an
nounced to Horton that she pro-
posed no longer to sustain her re-
lations with him, when he drew
pocket knife and slashed her
across the throat. Her screams
attfacted scores of people. Hor-
ton continued u slash the woman
with the knife until she fell to the
ground.
Every one of the hundred or
mofe persons who were witne sses
to he fearful tragedy was so para.
lyztd with horror that the mur
derer proceeded without interfcr
end unit he had almost severed
the head from the body. Tho
cries of the spectators drew the
police, and Horton was arrested
wisho resistance, standing over
thd body of his victim. At the
stal ion house he calmly admitted
his deed and expressed little re-
grdt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-06-29
PROSPECTIVE CAPTAINS.
Many Applications For Recruit
ing Blanks Sent In.
pecial to The Daily News.

Special to The Daily News.
Columbia, June "a, -AppIi-
cations received today from the
following prospective captains for
enlistment blanks may give some
idea as to what part of the State
will be represented in the new
regiment: Wardlaw Moorman,
Gaffney; 7 w Bailey, Clark S
Hill, Edgefeld; S l. Perrin, Alb
bevil e; w p Crawford, Chester;
Clyde Horton, Clinton; George
Douglass Rouse, Charleston; M
o Dantzler, Orangeburg; w T
MiXson, Colum bia. NC.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-06-29
SdUe Your Life.

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cure. Its use will prevent fatal con
sequencesSn almost all cases by its
great alternative and healing powers.
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-06-29
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident, of which
Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia.
was the subject, is narrated by
him as follows: 81 was in most
dreadful condition. My skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, ton
que coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given
me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bitters:'
and to my great JOY and surprise,
the first bottle made decided
improvement. | continued their
use for three weeks, and am now
a well man. i know they saved
my life, aud robbed the grave of
another victim. No one should
fail to try them, Only 50 cts
per bottle at Crawford Bros
Drug Store.