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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16

Smal.pOX seems to he end mic in
the ncighhorhoOd OF Batcshure. Il
was reported there last week aud DR..
Jas. Evans, Of the State Board Of UcaItb
was asked to investigate it. which he
did and reported only two m.ld case,
in the town, brought there by tramps.
Last night Il letter came to the Cover.
nor stating that there were fourteen
cases In the town and Il great many
cases In the country around The mat
ter has again been referred TO the State
board Of health and Dr.. Evans has been
requested to give it i'm nc liat. at,cu-
tion. ! suppose the fcw cases we had
in Newbcrry arc about over and there
have been no new ones as have hcuI 4
nothing further. Every effort possible
should be made to stop this disease and
If there are any persons In Ncwberrv
who have not been vaccinatcd they
should attend to it at once.
~
Several Netherlands have been In
the city this week. Among the mum
ber was Col II, q. Mosclcy, of Pros.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16

We drsir" to hirrrt your attention
to our hrnutirul liun Shrnr Gauzy
Summrr Fashions. This limo cm
braces all .hn urw and standard
things Of tn" srnH,'n from cheap to
fine ihN prices have boon scaled
d'Nu to Ia" very lowest margin in
order to m"v" thcn. You can srr
in great variety
Persian Lawns, Paree
Lawns, Checked and
Striped Lawns. Pique,
COrdette, French Or"
candle, Domestic Or
candle, Dotted Swiss
Null, Dotted Swiss,
Plain and Printed Dim
tiles, Lawns, Plain
Muslins. Ask to see
the : special French Or
candle, reduced from
25C. to l65C.
We are hrtt"r prepared than usual
to sorv" you with
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16
EGG HhIPE TOILET SOAP

hou " III IL lOlIU1 DUut
Excels all high priced
Soaps. Made of the
sweetest materials
Obtainable. No Csc
soap to equal this.
Nothing like it. 1t
makes the skin like
velvet and leaves a
sweet, refined OdOr.
We give you a picture
worth 81 with every
box Of three cakes at
IS cents.
ROB R'1S0H & GLIDER, Druggists
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16
Copeland Bros.
Sell { hem Gkeap!"

l0.lnch White Lawu at SC. n yard,
worth 81"
10 l""l White Lpwn nt Zoe. II yd.
worth I2.r.
l"dia l'nrns at So. ~ yd. worth S1,.
n, I0'ayd. worth Eye.
al ~ vd. worth l5c.
oo pieces FIHnrrd nd Iniu Lawns n,
sc. yd. worth S3 aud Zoe
20 pieces "f ltigurr,i and plmin Ory,n
dies ~ lD". and l2!c. II 3D., the same
kind ard untllIy as others ask you
l1r. nnn 2U.: tor
We have Il he"n'ifu! line nf Whit" Or
candies ut Zoe, l2lc.. l3n PIE 2lr.,
Boz. and 90. vd. You shoun see
them To appreciate them.
We have jns' received n new lot Of
pretty l.acea, Embrnihprics and RJh.
hohs, Belt Buckles, Beauty Pins and
rams All or these "e sell very cheap.
Come and sgp
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16
SUMMER GOODS.

W" hay" kept up our stocks, and
will do our very best to mako it pay
yon to visit our store. Poltn atten-
ton and th' lowest prices possible
is our motto.
The times., 1899-03-09
MURDER TRIAL BEGINS.
Robert Robinson to Answer for the
Death of james Hill.

Belair, Md. March S.-The trial of Rob-
ert Robinson. colored, charged with the
murder Of James Hill, colored, of Havre de
Grace, on the night of December , last. be-
gan in the circuit court yesterday. State's
Attorney w. W. Preston. in his opening
address TO the jury said bad feeling eX-
listed between Robinson and Hill: that
Robinson on the night of the murder bor-
rowed a gun from Jacob Cole. saying he
wanted 10 Kill u coon that had been
freed" short distance from town; that
having obtained the gun he lay in wait for
Hill, hiding in an alley. and when Hill.
accompanied by two friends. came by,
Robinson discharged both barrels of the
gun at him, the shot taking effect in the
left thigh and abdomen. Hill was carried
to a nearby house and medical aid sum
moned. He was later removed TO the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, where he fingered for
several months, but died from the effects
of the gunshot wound inflicted by Robin
son.
The States attorney also explained to
. the jury the number and character of the
verdicts that could be rendered under the
indictment in the case.
The prisoner is defended by John s.
Young. of Belair, and Sylvester z. Pen
/ ming. Of Hayre de Grace. About thirty
five witnesses have been summoned Rob
ert f. Hanna is foreman OF the jury sitting
upon the case.
The times., 1899-03-09
JOAQUIN MILLER HERE.
The Poet Once Dweit In "A Washing
ton Log Cabin.

joaquin Miller, the Poet of the Sierras. 50
is in Washington having arrived here yes
terday morning. The picturesque old poet
has only recently returned from the Klon-
dixie, where he experienced hardship and
adventure among the miners. He attracted
much attention in the city yesterday, as his
long hair, flowing beard, and quaint attire
give him striking appearance.
When Mr. Miller visited the White
House yesterday to pay his respects to the
President he exhibited a nugget of gold
valued at 1910. and he also has in his pos
session 2 bucksl,in coat, the buttons OF
which are rough nuggets.
This is the poets first visit To this city
since 1856. when he dwelt in n log cabin
on the outskirts OF the city. This cabin
was one Of the sights of Washington for a
time, and was filed with strange curios
and skins from the West. The poet was
agreeably surprised at the many changes
which have taken place in the city since
his last visit. MIR. Miller has daughter
who resides in this city. with whom he
spent the evening yesterday. He will re-
main here for several days and may deliver
. lecture on the Klondike.
The times., 1899-03-09
FREE TO MILLIONS OF
SUFFERERS.
4 New Cure for Kidney. BLADDER,
and Uric Acid Troubles.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know OF swamp Roo;-
II is the great medical triumph OF the
nineteenth century: discovered after years
OF untiring scientific research by the emit
nent kidney and bladder specialist. Dr.
Kiimer. and has truly wonderful POWERS
in curing kidney, liver. bladder. and ur.c
acid diseases.
Kidney trouble is responsible for more
sickness and sudden deaths than any
other disease and is so deceptive that
thousands have it without knowing IL.
Your kidneys filter your blood aud keep
it pure, that's what they are there for
You are well when your kidneys are we'll
Thousands owe their health and even
life to Swamp Root. and thousands more
can be made well who today think them
selves beyond help II they will take Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp Root.
BY special arrangement with the Times.
and to prove for yourself the wonderful
and prompt curative powers OF this grsat
discovery, every reader will be sent by
mail, prepaid. a free sample bottle and
with it book telling more about Swamp
Root and containing some of the thoI-
sands upon thousands OF testimonial lei
ters received from sufferers cured.
Please mention that you read this gen.
erous offer in the Washington Times and
send your address to DIR. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton. n. Y.
IL you are already convinced tSat
Swamp-R Root is what you need. You can
get the regular fifty-eent and one-do lar
sizes at the drug stores or Of med cine
dealers. Make a note of the name.
SWAMP ROOT, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. and remember it is prepared only
by DR.. Kilmer &c CO., Binghamton. n. Y.
The times., 1899-03-09

" upon one another. however. and assumed
such a grave character that | was Obliged
to call a halt The woman led a dual
life While we were living at a we'll
known hotel her actions attracted the at
tention of the guests and finally the pro-
prietor in defence of the reputation of his
hostelry, ordered her to leave the place.
and compelled her to do so. She was ~
that time masquerading as a single woman
and was inviting the attentions of promi-
nent Government officials who were ignor-
ant of the fact that she was married. It
was then that decided upon a separation.
| would have sought divorce but that
would have made il necessary to reveal the
true character of my wife. I did not care
TO thus humiliate myself, and on the advice
OF attorneys for both myself and her 1
decided 10 let her procure the divorce. with
the understanding that she was not to ask
for alimony and was to pay her own
counsel fees. The divorce was granted.
Her plea was cruelty, to which made no
reply. allowing the ease TO go by default.
Il have seen her on four or five occa-
sions since we separated and she has asked
me to remarry her. but I positively de-
cliued to have anything to do with her. I
have heard of her card games and her
schemes to entangle and swindie prominent
men. and | am not surprised at the turn
the affair has taken. She has always PLAYED
for high stakes and boasts of having ruined
some well-knOwn public men
While in custody of the police yesterday
the woman displayed letters which il gen
uine show that she has almost unlimited
influence. and her assurance is very re-
markabie
The times., 1899-03-09
SITUATION AT CHARLESTON.
Cold weather and Flood Cause Suf
fcrine Among the Poor.

Charleston. W. Va. March S.-The
Kanawha and Elk rivers Iow show twen-
ty-seven feet and are falling. Business,
which has been suspended since Monday
morning. vas resumed today, and every
thing viii move on as usual. The cold
weather has caused untold suffering
among the poorer people, but this was
made somewhat more pleasant by the
prompt and generous gifts donated TO the
fcod committees by the citizens. The city
is thoroughly able to take c.re OF its IN
fortunates and has declined all outside
aid. The waterworks, was works acd
electric light plants which were disab' ed
by high water, started up yesterday and
are running without hindrance.
Several sensational stories about the
city and its people have -been sent out,
and have. no doubt, done the pace injury.
The rise lacks about one and a ha inches
of being as high as two years ago. and
the loss TO individuals is not nearly so
much as the people in the lowlands BE-
gan to move early 20 places of safely. The
relief committee has not had near as many
calls as two years ago. Governor Atkin-
son. besides making a handsome IT,
wired the committee and ordered the State
House thrown open to the sufferers, but
the latter was not needed.
The times., 1899-03-09
A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.
a Virginia Romance That Ended in
Rockville.

Rockville, Md. March S.-Quiet ro-
mantle runaway marriage occurred here
today in the office of the States Attorney
Rev. Robert Elmore, of the Christian
Church. performed the ceremony The con-
tracing parties were Charles Jones. of
Prince William county. Va. who gave his
age as twenty-six. and Miss Mary Risen.
OF the same place, who gave her age as
seventeen.
The stated TO the States Attorney that
they had left Prince William county this
morning before daybreak in order to be
able to reach Rockville and return to thar
place in one day. They reached here this
morning on the l o'clock train and went
Immediately 20 the clerks office, where
they took out license. The groom then
became very much worried owing to the
fact that he was unable to get a minister
and have the ceremony performed in time
for him to catch the 2:30 O'Clock train
back to Washington City. which would
enable him to make the necessary cOnnec-
tions to reach his home. The States At
torney took the couple up in his office and
sent messenger out for Rev. Mr.. Gilmore,
who responded promptly.
The times., 1899-03-09
Mr.. Lcnt,s Concert.

a large number of washington's music
loving public assembled last night at the
Universalist Church. corner Thirteenth
and / Streets. the occasion being the
grand concert given by Mr.. Ernest Lent,
violoncellist; Mr. Emmanuel Wad. the
great Danish pianist; Ar. Van Hulsteyn,
violin virtuoso; Mr. Andrian Freni. bari
tone. and Mr.. Henry Xander aceompanist.
Owing TO a slight accident to her wrist
Mrs. Ernest Lent was prevented from TAX
ing part in the concert. The programme
was one OF unusual excellence and was ap-
proved by the audience in the warmsst
The times., 1899-03-09
Poet, in STATE Sncictr.

James Whitcomb Riley. the ''Hoosier
Poet and Joaquin Miller. the Poet of
the Sierras." called upon the President
yesterday and afterwsrd visited Secretary
Hay. a brother in the field of literature
The latter is an old friend Of both poets
and they spent very pleasant hour with
the author of Jim Bludsoe" and Little
Breeches" g"
The times., 1899-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF the Columbia Railway
Company for the election OF seven direc-
tors to serve for the ensuing year will ba
held at the office of the company 1903
Florida Avenue northeast on Tuesday.
March H. 1899. The polls will be opened at
1 O'Clock and closed at 2 o'clock p. m
Books for the transfer OF stock will be
closed from March to H. inclusive.
THEODORE ]. KING, Secretary.
Uh6-3t- -em
The times., 1899-03-09
A JOKE ON A sUBTREAsURY.

The United states Must Redecm u
500 Counterfeit Bill.
The Bank of North America. OF Phila-
delphia, has obtained Judgment against tn,
United States for S100. Il will not be ap-
pealed from. hut the money will be raid
The suit arose out of the circulation of
a counterfeit $iO0 bill.
The bank claimed that il had received
one of these notes from the Subtreasury
at Philadelphia and the Government could
not prove otherwise The note had gone
through the Governments hands without
detection and again paid out
The times., 1899-03-09

Important sale Of specimens in Oriental
Carpets aud Rugs, Hangings. etc. to take place
ut the store of Ellis Bros, Coz 18th ST. NV.
[who giving up their rug departmentl. to-
at II a. III. and p. M. and continue
at samr hours nntii every piece is sold Walter
,. Williams Co.. Auctioneers. lt-so
The times., 1899-03-09

/ POSITIVELY develop the bust 5 70 5 inches:
cure falling hair and remove all wrinkles
MAfE- NJ T. RoYSroN, Complexion Expert. CTS
18th st. NV. mh6-7t
The times., 1899-03-09
MiRY rEMpLEToN NELLY.

How many men took advantage of this
generous invitation to improve their knowl
edge of the game called whist is not known.
but certainly many. according to the boast
full statements of the host
The times., 1899-03-09
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes the
carse that produces La Grippe. The genuine
has l.. Is, O. on each Tablet. &c.
The times., 1899-03-09
At Bedtime

ToLn a dose of Hostettcr's s
oNN Stomach Bitters, and
your eyes will soon close in peace
ful, refreshing sluniber. Another
dose in the morning will make
your breakfast taste good. and put
you IN fine fettle for the days
work ahead.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-12-07

WATERFORD. Many hearts have been
saddened the past week by the death OF Mrs
Blanche Bowden, wife of our County Attor-
ney. Elery Bowden. She had been i'll some
three or four months, the primary cause of
her illness being heart disease. Her death
occurred on Friday morning about O'Clock
Mrs. Bowden was the daughter of the late
Elisha c. and Corelia Arey. She was a
very bright, intelligent and lovable young
woman and was general favorite in society.
Her death came with a terrible shock to her
husband and he has The sincere sympathy Of
all in his sad bereavement. One sister, Mrs.
Mary McManus, survives her. Mrs. Han
nah l.. White, formerly the wife OF Mr..
James Young, died at the home of her
granddaughter, Nov. Goth, at the advanced
age OF 81 years. The funeral services were
held at her late residence, Rev. W. L. Brown
of Hampden officiating. Mrs White was a
most excellent woman-a devoted mother, a
kind neighbor, and lived devoted Christian
life. She will be greatly missed by the three
daughters and two sons who survive her, as
we'll as by her many friends in the neigh
borhood in which she lived. The free
library has received valuable addition
of % volumes, the gift of a friend. ....
The W. r. G. gave bali at Union hall
Thanksgiving evening....S. P Kelly has
returned from his visit TO Boston and New
York. =. Treat Dorr and Wilbur Crockett,
who have been with the AL Martz show this
season, have returned home. Miss Maria
Treat of Hampden spent few days at the
home of her brother, Joshua Treat, last
week. Mrs. J ii. Thayer Is to be CoDgrat-
ulated on the birth of a little daughter, Sun
day morning. The Winterport Creamery
Co. was organized last week with the fol-
lowing officers G. A. McKenney, president;
G. r Hill, secretary and treasurer Sidney
G. Thompson, mandg5r.. Mr.. Henderson,
the High school teacner, and his wife, visit
ed relatives in Newton, Mass, during the
vacation. :. Misses Helen and Laura San
born of Vinalhaven visited their aunt, Mrs.
NJ. E. Lord and other relatives, in town last
week. Mr.. Roy Harlow of Pittsfield and
Mrs. Grace Harlow ebber of Monroe
spent Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. d. Harlow. Timothy q. Eel
lows is at home from the Boston law school
Tor his Thanksgiving vacation. 1.-The fam
lily of Frank Morrill, have gone to New
Hampshire for the winter as he has EN-
ployment there. Misses Sarah and Mamie
Mccormack came home from Melrose last
week to attend the wedding of their brother,
Lawrence j. McCo rmack. Miss Harriet
Moody is teaching school IN Brooklin, Me. :.
The winter term of the town schools began
Monday, Dec. 4th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-12-07

STOCKTON SPRINGS. The Thanksgiving
dinner furnished by the Hotel was very fine
indeed and called forth only words of praise
from those of our people who partooh
West streets Thanksgiving dance in Dens-
low hall was a very pleasant affair, Quite a
large company were present-mostIy our
own towns people--and all pronounced il a
very enjoyable evening ... Among the pleas
ant home-comings for Thanksgiving were
DR.. Herman Hiehborn, wife and two chill
dren; Miss Lillian Simmons and Mr.. Walter
kimbalI, all of whom arrived Wednesday
and returned to Boston Saturday Mr.
Harry Park arrived home Not. 29th from a
business trip to Worcester. Capts Albert
Colcord and Edward Hichborn returned
Nov 29th from Boston. Capt. IL. has re-
Gently been in Thomaston, where he is hay
ing vessel built, which he expects will be
ready for sea in January Miss Gertrude
her sister, Mrs. Ralph Staples, III Somerville,
Mass. -. Capt. Ralph Morse arrived Satur-
day evening, for a ten days visit at home.
Miss Susie Cousens and Miss Clara
Mudgett began school Monday, in the Rob
erts and Centre districts, respectively.
Six beautiful pansies We're picked by the
writer, Dec. 9TH, from flower plot in front
of the house, having an eastern exposure,
unmistakable evidence of the mildness Of
the weather for the past two weeks.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-12-07

CENTRE KNOXVILLE. Mrs. Maria Thomp.
son is quite ill. Mrs. Martha Swift of Lib
erty is caring for er....G S. Berry is re-
pairing his buildings. Mrs. Waterhouse
returned home last week from Searsport,
where she has been for several weeks.
Miss Lucy Cushman, who teaches in Rock
port, is spending her vacation at home. 7.
E. Cushman, a student at KenJ's Hill, spent
Thanksgiving with bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
I. A. Cushman. Mr.. Paris Smith and fam
lily recently moved from Massachusetts to
Montville. Mr.. Hazen Bickford is teach
ing singing school at McFarland's Corner.
80. The young people at the Corner had a So
cial at Davis hall Thanksgiving night.
Miss Grace Foster returned last Saturday
from Danforth, where she has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Oliver Fitzpatrick.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-12-07
Law Court Decision.

The decision inst handed down in the
Maine law court will be of advantage to
wives left in need by the deaths of husbands
with insolvent estates. The rescript is as
follows:
Waldo case. The Weeks & Potter Co.,
appl't., VS.. Luella E. Elliott. Rescript by
Savage, j.
IA wife may prove claim against the
insolvent estate Of her husband.
Pin this case. under the evidence, the
court is of the opinion that the claim of Lu-
ella E. Elliott, the respondent, was properly
admitted to proof in the court of insolvency.
Appeal dismissed with costs. Decree of
court of insolvency affirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-28
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

The cruiser Chicago, With former Secretary
Sherman on board, passed in at Cape Henry
at 1915 this morning.
An English syndicate has been formed,
with 50, 00O0 900 capital, to work gold mines
in Costa Rica.
A bill has been passed by the Missouri
Legislature prohibiting the sale Of cigarettes
in that State.
message from Holton, Ks, says that
mob took Henry Sanderson from Jail last
night and lynch'd him. He had shot and
killed his sweetheart's aunt and shot at his
sweetheart.
A severe no Their struck Texas yesterday.
The mercury dropped 40 degrees and pros
poets are excellent that fruit and corn will be
badly damaged.
The Missouri House has passed a bill pac-
ing slot machines in the same class with other
gambling devices. The maintaining Of these
machines is made felony.
FIVE persons employed in the Armour
curled hair and felt plant, in Chicago, which
burned yesterday afternoon, are still missing
Tho injured are all reported AS doing well
this morning. Prepara ions are already be-
ing made TO search the ruins for bodies
The daughter OF John Harrison, of Indian.
spolis, is fatally i'll Of appendicitis and the
parents refuse to call in medical advice be-
cause of their belief in Christian science.
Last evening Mr.. AID Mrs. Harrison were
placed under arrest; also David Todd and
wife, OF similar iaith, who attempted bylpray-
er alone, to cure the girl. They gave bond
Mrs. George .Fulkeison, prominent and
wealthy lady of Hagcrstown, Iud., had the
! toothsche yesterday and mad applied bandages
soaked in solution of whisky and camphor
she laid down on the floor in front of tho
grate and, it is supposed, fell asleep. The
fumes from the whisky igntod and set fire to
her clothing. Her recovery is doubtful.
The camp Of white miners at Dolomte,
about ten miles from Birmingham, Ala, was
attacked by negro miners, assisted by negro
soldiers recently mustered out, shortly after
midnight this morning. The whites were
prepared and returned the fire with good eff
feet, wounding several negroes. strong
| posse has been cent to Dolcmite. Intermit-
tent firing continued ali night. Two. white
mon aud several unknown negroes were
wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-28
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 a most dreadful condition.
Nv skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-. tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Inree
physicians had given me up. Fortn-
nately, friend advised trying Electric
Bitters,' end to my great Joy and sur,
prise, the first bottle maoe decided
Improvement. I continued their use
for three weeks, and sm now well
man. know they saved my life, and
robbed the grave of another victim"
No one should fail to try them, Only
so c's, guaranteed at E; l.: Aliens and
e. S. Leadbeater s. Sons Drug Stores