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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-10
DEATH OF D. E. CONVERSE.
LOSES "a USEFUL. AND
HONORED CITIZEN.
Founder and Chief Owner of tho Grent
Clifton and Glendale FnctorIe6--Sitotcl
OF II Long and Profitable Iifc.
Especial Grcenvillo News.)

Spartanburg, S. G., October A.
DeXter Il. Converse, president Of tho
Clifton and Glendale cotton factories,
loader in tho building Of Converse
college Of this city aud ono of the
most prominent, successful and innu-
ontinl cotton mill mon in the country,
died at his homo horo this evening.
Io had been i'll for about thrco weeks,
and although his friends, who includ-
cd the entire population Of this COM
munity, hoped until tho last, his
! death WAS not unexpected.
Mr.. Converse WAS born in New
England abou5 u years ago. IIo
was thoroughly grounded in tho cot
ton mill business there, and came to
this country in 1857 or 1858, and
applied to John Bomar, Sr., who thcn
had small framo yarn mill or the
sito Of the present Glendale yarn
mills, for employment. Both Of
thom used to relate with CLEO that
Mr. Bomar was at first disposed to
reject tho proposition and did refuse
fatty, but Mr.. Converse persisted
and at last was given work. Flo
quickly proved his value and re-
mainod at the mill until 1861, whom
he volunteered as private in tho
Confederate army, going out with Il
Spartanburg company. Although born
and brought up in Now England,
Mr.. Converse was thoroughly con
vinced that tho South was right and
tho Confederacy had no bravor or
moro devoted soldier than he was.
There WAS urgent noed for yarns,
both by the government and people,
however, and because of his skill in
!! the milling business, Mr.. Converse
was detailed and sent back to Glen
dalo where ho worked until tho ond
Of tho war.
a few years altor tho war no had
developed the business so far that no
built Il brick mill at Glendale, ono of
| the first in tho State and considered
at that timo very iiuo one, Later
ho bought tho shoals at Clifton and
in tho seventies ho began to build Il
new mill there. The business has
steadily developed until thoro arc
three mills ut Clifton, and the enter.
priscs there and at Glendale repre-
sent a capital Of $2,000,00O. Ny
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-10
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Tho author of "In His Steps," tho
famous religious book, Of which over
threo million copies havo now been
sold, has boon induced to answer, in
IN article which he has sont to The
Ladies' Hon, Journal, tho question
which unconsciously comes to tho
mind after reading his book: "Is this
plan practicable in our present daily
lifo" Mr.. Sheldon does not evado
tho question, but answers it in a d.
roct and vigorous manner, and tolls
exactly what he believes would be tho
effect Of his plan upon modern busi-
ness methods and present day social
life
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-10
DEWEY SAYS "FIGHTIT OUT"
AT HIS ADVICE MORE WAR SHIPS GO
TG MANILA.
The Admiral Has Intcrviews with tho
President and Appears to Share His
Ideas Of Philippine Policy.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 5.-The
President has decided to send to the
Philippines to reinforce the naval
force there the cruiser Brooklyn,
Schley's old ship which led the San
tiago fight, the Nashville and the
gun boats Marietta and Machias.
This action is the result Of an in
terview with Admiral Dewey and
the expressed determination of the
President to furnish the army and
navy every resource for stamping out
the Philippine insurrection at the
earliest possible time. At Admiral
Dewey's extended interview with
the President today tt o former went
into the Philippine situation at great
length, explaining carefully the ex-
isting condition Of affairs and his
views of the outlook concluding with
an earnest recommendation that the
Brooklyn and some other vessels be
sent at once to the Philippines.
These reinforcements will add con-
siderable strength to the Asiatic
squadron, and the administration be.
lieves their presence will have a ma
terial effect in expeditlng tho end of
hostilities.
The Marietta is composite gun
boat Of 1000 tons displacement and
with q main battery equipment of
six guns and the Machlas, with Il
displacement of 1,777 tons, carries q
battery of eight guns. Their COM
manders are all veterans of long cx-
perience in the service The Brook
lyn is commanded by Capt. Theodore
Jewell, who has seen fourteen
years Of sea service, the Machias by
Lieutenant Commander LeavItt e..
Logan, with fifteen years of service
at sea, and the Marietta by Lleuten-
ant Commander E. H. Gheen, whose
record shows seventeen years of sea
service. The Brooklyn's formida-
bic equipment will make her inval-
uable for general service, while the
Marietta and the Machias arc OK.
pected to be of much usefulness in
the numerous shallow waters about
the archipelago, whore larger craft
can not 60.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-10
DOUTHIT WILL HOLD ON.
REFUSES TO LEAVE HIS PLACE WITH
OUT FULL HEARING.
Calmly IRnored-Lawyers Submit Pre-
test and Say Ho VIII not Retire
Beer Privilege Men
Heard.
Especial to Greenville News J

Columbia, S. G., Oct. 5.-The
board of control this morning finish
ed up the Douthit case, as far as it
can for the present.
The Haselden resolution. publish
ed in the Greenville News this morn
ing, was passed by vote Of three
to two. Haselden, Miles and Robin
son voted for the passage of the reso-
luton.
Mr.. Williams offered the fol
. lowing, which was tabled by a
vote of three to two, the same rs on
all questions relative to Douthit's re-
moval:
"Resolved, That the request of
Mr.. Douthit through his attorneys
that he be given opportunity to
defend himself against the charges
made by the investigating COM
mittee, and to explain away his
alleged confession of some of those
charges, be granted, and that his fur
ther request that he be furnished a
copy Of said charges be complied
with"
Mr.. Williams said that he would
vote on the Haselden resolution after
his was voted on but tho board no
doubt thought they could not afford
to give Douthit any further standing
or moral claim on his Office.
Counsel for Douthit announce that
they will resist the ousting and that
he will have to be removed by order
Of the court, If at all.
Mr.. Haselden moved that Dou-
thit be given a hearing before the
board without counsel. Mr.. Robin
son wanted counsel admitted and
while that was pending Mr. Hasel
den moved to e., into the purchase
of liquor and that WAS decided
upon, leaving the motion to give
sss;D ;Douthit hearing pending high ant
.ho afternoon session, after th'
11aaa,den osoifsssstion had been serve'
On Mr.. Douthit, GSSalonol GSls John ston' IN
served the following %%"pof ." ="
board:
"Your resolution OF this as'e ma
heen furnished to Mr.. J. B. DoSN I'M
commissioner, our client, who Ia,
furnished us a copy. You viii
nardon us for suggesting that yo'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-10

seem to be laboring under mis-
apprehension as to the position
taken by Mr.. Douthit through his at
torneys.
eve did not ask for re-hearing,
but hearing, which you know full
we'll he has never had. We confess
that we do not clearly understand
whether by your resolution you have
adopted the report of your commit
tee or whether you base your action
solely on some alleged admissions Of
your commissioner, and we respect
fully ask that you inform lis in writ
ing whether or not your resolution
is to be construed as an adoption of
the committee report. Definite i'll
formation from you on this point
will largely determine our advice to
our client. Mr.. Douthit does not
personally desire to hold the position
Of commissioner since it is ap-
parent from your action that he is
persona non gratia to majority
of the board of control, but as now
advised he must reluctantly insist on
retaining the place until lawfully
removed.
"Ho admits your right to remove
him for cause, but that cause must
be found by you to exist after full
and fair hearing, that is to say, you
must judiciously determine the ex-
istence Of sufficient cause. This ju-
dicial determination of sufficien
cause can be had after fair hearing.
AS he has had no opportunity to vim
dicate himself and his official con-
duct, he can not, as now advised,
recognize your right to remove him
and for the purpose of securing a
hearing of both sides of this unfortu.
nate matter, he will for the present
continue to act and perform the duty
of the office Of commissioner. Mr.
Douthit stands ready to disprove
every allegation made against him.
either violative Of morals or the regu
lations and instructions of your body
or the laws of the State.
"Respectfully,
"George Johnstone,
"George e. Prince"
The board made no answer ant
does not expect to. Mr.. Douthit vii
hold on to the office until elected le
gally.
The board bought for the month
1906 barrels of liquor, 525 cases ant
three car loads of boor.
In the afternoon argument wa
heard from Hagood, II. II. Evans an'
} Bon Townsend favorlng reconsidera
ton of the beer privileges mat
ter 80 as to allow them to run on
No action was taken as to tho bee
, privilege matter, only argument wa
8 heard. The board will elect success
\ sors to Douthit and Outz before leay
Ning here.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
A Woman superintendent.

In London there is woman, Miss
Penman, who has control over more
than 800 conductors in the employ Of
the London Tramways company. Miss
Penman is the only woman in England
who occupies the very unique position
OF superintendent of street railway
conductors. She engages all the con.
ductors-500 all told--and the inspect.
ors, receives their reports from day to
day, and superintends the numerous
details appertaining to the distribution
OF tickets, the checking of the mems
daily returns and the dismissal Of men
when occasion arises.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
Nighs.BIoominS Cactus.

The1only true night-blooming cactus
especially so-c.tlled, is the nereus
grandiforuB. This last long sueeif,c
name implies its beauty and grandeur
1t Is one of the most dellybtfuI,v
scented Of all the cacttm FANNY
blooming, as noted, at night. A large
plant, covered with blossoms ,s
sight once seen that Ii never to ha for.
gotten. The round stems have num.
erous small angles on them and ara
covered with delicate spines. These
stems are usually about as thick as
ones finger. OF late wears another
member of the cactus family has
usurped the name of nIght.5loomino
This is phyllocactus latifrons. II l.
one Of the broad, fat-leayed kinds
anu - so readily propagated that it
has now become common # has
long tube to the flower. which curves
downward like siphon. 1t docs
bloom at night, and In one sense IS
but it bears no com.
parison in any respect with the oripi-
lal MghtDiooming cactus. -Meehan's
Monthly.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
The "F'loa,ing'' Population.

1t seems an easy matter to compute
the floating population" of the land,
but to estimate the real population
afioat is quite another task. A recent
computation us to the population aioat
on the Atlantic, however, calculated
that last year there was daily average
OF 1851 vessels at sea, with IA, 800
mon in their crews. Every day also
l,504 steamers, with crews numbering
%. 1853 men and SO, $50 passengers were
afoat on the Atlantic This made
daily average for the year of 5, 1916 yes.
sells and 1902 persons spread over
the whole Atlantic surface.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
Possibilities of Liuuefied Air.

The scientific papers continue to
descant upon the wonderful possibili-
ties of liquefed air-that marvellous
product, obtainable, as is well known.
by use of powerful compression pumps
which pound the air down to nearly
LOCO times smaller than it's normal
state, in this compressed condition the
heat being immense. This compact
power, it is assumed, could be used to
run large factory, the exhaust being
sufficient, in such case, to freeze 200
pound blocks of ice as fast as they
could be taken away and stored for
use, while the developed heat in pro-
cess OF compression would generate
vapor of water sufficient to furnish
pure distilled water enough to make
the blocks of ice of pure crystal.
Plans and specifications, it is reported,
are now being made by those interest.
ed IN the construction of refrigerating
apparatus and methods of cooling and
preserving, for the building of ma
chimes to be placed ON the Merrimac
river, to run with water power, it
being expected that the plant will turn
ont 1000 gallons Of liquid air every
ten hours, when ready for use. While
the clemens could be used in old struc.
lures OF the present method, it would
not be economy to so apply tit
must DO under control, and thus its
power conserved.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
A CLOSER VIEW OF HALL GAME

Hall Game. the author, who Is now
visiting this country to deliver a series
OF lectures and to superlntend the pro-
duction of his dramatization Of "The
Christian" has had q remarkably sue
cessful literary career. He was the
son OF blacksmith. From crofter's
cottage on the Isle of Man he has risen
to BIO the owner of great castle on
The island. This castle, with its stone
work and its towers, reminds one some
what Of Windsor, although, OF course,
1t is not nearly SO large or 80 magni-
ficent.
Hall Gaines study is large, square
room, with bookcases ranged on two
sides. 1t has no desk, for the author
OF THE Manxman" never writes at
desk. He. holds the paper on his lap
and uses a fountain pen. The chair
which he uses while writing was once
the property OF Dante Gabriel Roset-
ii, the peel and painter. When at
work on novel he does his writing
between and 8 In the morning, and
spends the rest of the day in riding
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
YNYNRRsrYNG ITEMS.
The average duration Of a silver eein
in circulation Is twenty-seyen wears.

The average duration Of a silyer eein
in circulation is swenty-seven years.
In Morocco, whoa the sultan mar
ries. every subject is expected to con-
tribute wedding present.
An establishment has been opened
IN Paris for the sale of water of the
river Jordan for baptism, when the
parents desire 1t, and can afford to
purchase 1t.
Green rests the eyes, the resting Of
the eye often means to rest the nerves,
and the refreshment of the eye is as
necessary to comfortable life as the re-
newal OF the other bodily forces by
food.
Bad weather may be predicted from
the sudden rise and s1vof wells.
Curiorsly enough, however, small and
rapid changes of barometer are more
certain to affect wells than largo
ouauBeS.
Senior Cristobal, the cat rescued
from the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Co.
ion after that vessel had been demol-
lshed off Santiago, is to, be exhibited
at the Chicago cat show. The cat was
presented by the sailors Of the Oregon,
who rescued it, to Captain Clark.
Japan with population of As, 00O,-
200 has 900 towns that have more than
LOO, 900 inhabitants. In 1886 the num-
Der OF such towns was 1T. Osaka has
increased from $50, ZOO to $40, 900 in
habltants in ten years. Yokohama
from 80, 200 to 100000. Kobe from
$4,000 to $4,000 Toxic has now q
population of 1900, 900.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
A Tie in Births.

1t is curious fact that exactly rs
many boys as girls were born in Lon.
don during the week before last---l, 34S
Of each, making 1856 births in all.
such tie" is of rare occurrence.
There was, however, 9 similar equality
IN the second week of May, 1894,
when l,l67 Of each sex were born.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
A Railroad Across the Desert.

Leroy Beaulieu, an eminent French
scientist, is forming French syndi.
cate for the construction of railroad
across the desert of Sahara. He
argues that Britain could not have
checked the French progress in Africa
II this railway had been built some
years ago when it was first proposed.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

about the country or in taking long
walks.
The Manx author has host Of
friends In America, and his not infre-
quent visits to our shores are usually
occasions for lionizing him. Some Of
his more enthusiastic admirers claim
to find in Hall Game striking like
ness to Shakespeare. Perhaps this
may be the case-in appearance.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
Different view.

How lniucky you have always been
With your love affairs" said Mcbride
pityingly to his friend Tenterhook.
@on the contrary" replied Tenterhook,
every girl ever fell in love with has
carried scns one else" Judge.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

There has inst died at Vaslui, Mold.
ayia, q Greco-R oumanian priest, named
Georghi Moldoveanu, who is said to
have lived 1913 years. He leaves two
children, oneof whom is aged 80 years.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

1t all troubles have gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. I cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband AID friends see such change
in me. I look SO much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
i'll to write to her at Lynn, Mass, Tor
advice, which is freely offered.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

London's county council has decided on The
municipal control of the water supply of The
metropolitan district and will try to get a
bill through parliament to enable it to pnr-
property of the eight companies that are now
providing the water Az"
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10
HOW's Thiss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be- cured nv
Halls Catarrh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J
Cheney. for The last l5 years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm
WEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Tole-
do, Ohio.
WALpING, KINNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces or the system. Testimonials sent
gists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

WAS your ship crippled by me
rtorm?" asked the reporter. "she was
pot," replied the captain, though she
lost all OF her hands. indianapolis
Journal.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

a London medical paper has been
solennniy warning its renders not -
wear ola boots. II declares that after
a time the leather harbdrs microbes
Walea prey Oh tue feet OIL the wsaSg.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Dr.. William r.. Brooks, director of tho
Smith Observatory, Geneva. N. Y. has
reached his ''maiority'' in cometary discev-
cry. Ine comet recently discovered by him
being his twenty-frst
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

it fs said that many owners of large near
orchards in France are under contract to
send their entire product to firm of wine
merchants in the champagne district
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

German University students have increased
IN number from about 10000 twenty-fiye
years ago to g., 24l last year. The increase is
OUT OF proportion to the population.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

When passenger trains are telescop-
"a the passengers are apt to see tina
stars.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no eoua,
as Cough MEDICINE M. ABBOTT, $50 Sen.
eca st, Buffalo, N. Y, May 8, 1894.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

=, Chain shot was a device of De Witt. a.
Dutch admiral. in 1886.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

. Prof: Kitridge, of Harvard, is said To ba
the only man living who can read Eiiot,s
Indian Bible. io'
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Prairie dogs are increasing so rapidlv in
Western Texas that the people are holding
public meetings to formulate some mode Of
protection. "a
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

The largest wrought iron pillar is at Delhi;
in India. tits sixty feet high and weighs
seventeen tons.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Two hundred thousand families, il has
been calculated, are living in London on
about S. a week. oAA
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lCc, 2oc. Ii G. c. fail druggists refund money.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Mrs. Winslow' s Soothing Syrupfor children
ieethlnng, softens the gums, reduces infiamma.
uoh' aiiaysp pain, cures wind collie. &c. Dottle,
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

DON'T Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Aw.v
To quit tobacco easily and forever, he mag.
netic; full oflife, nerve and vigor, take No-To.
BAG, the wonder-worker, thatmakes weak men
anteed. Rookletand sample free. Addrsss
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New Yo,k
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habitcure. makes waak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggist
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or 2jc
~. &C. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

Germany has so far established three
postofices on The Chinese coast.
Natchitoches populist. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1898-1899, 1899-02-10

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money lift fails tocure. Csc.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-08
DULL DAY WITH THE JUDGES
Litigation in the state Courts IL
Practically at n stand
still.

The judges OF the district court found
that there was little to do, and consequently
few OF them were upon the bench Yesterday
Judge Baker devoted a short time
to the disposition of some minor criminal
matters, while Judge Slabaugh listened TO
arguments on an application for new trial
in damage case that was on before him
early in the term. The other judges were
absent during the day.
George Wells, accused OF stealing $40
from store at Twenty fourth and Lake
streets, escaped punishment, the jury re-
turning verdict of not guilty.
Frank Pearse, charged with grand lar
ceny, entered a plea Of guilty to the crime
Of petit larceny and was let off with a fine
Of $40 and costs.
Arthur C. Wakely and Sabina Wakeiey
have brought suit against the city, seeking
to restrain the collection OF the tax levied
for the purpose of paying for the paving
on California, between Sixteenth and
Twenty second streets The plaintiffs al
lege irregularities in the levy and extension
Of the tax.
The domestic troubles of Major and Mrs.
Milford have eliminated in divorce case.
The suit was instituted several weeks ago,
but was buried" in the court files, where
1t remained until now. Mrs. milford ask.
for the custody Of the child, a boy 4 years
OF age, and also puts in a claim for alimony
She alleges cruelty. The plaintiff is now
with relatives in Washington, D. c.. where
she has been for some time.