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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13

Geo. $. Mower, PlaintiM, W. Marion
Allen tountSc ct al, Defendants.
DN ORDER or COURT | Will,
IL sell to the highest bidder before
tho Court House at Ncwberry, = c., on
saloday in Dcc"mbcr next, all thc right
title ard interest OF Marion Allen
Counts H. the real estate Of which his
father, J. l.. Counts died, seized and
possessed consisting Of tifty-scvcn and
Onr-haNt acres, more or less, and hound
ed by lands OF \ II. Dominick and
others. Also q tract Of ci9hty-sevcn
and 0nc-half acres, moro or less, and
bounded by lands Of ID. II, Wheeler. 3.
Connolly and others.
And also a house and lot IN the town
OF Prosperity, containing two acres.
more or less, ana bounded by lot of w.
\ Mosclcy. and by lot Of H. G. Nose
ley, all the above real estate living in
the County Of Newhcrry, AMI STATE of
South Carolina.
r. rms Of Sllc--Onc. half cash, bal
ance in one year. with interest from
day Of sale, +" be secured ny bond of
purchaser and mortgage OF premises
sold Purchaser to pay for papers and
stamps w. d. HARDY. Master.
Masters Onice Nov. 10, 1900.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13
Farm for Sale.
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY,

" WILL SELL AT THE LATE
IL residence of w. Frank Dawkins.
deceased, all personal property, con-
sis'ing Of wagon, buggy, shop, corn,
fodder, wheat, oats, cattle, household
and Kitchen furniture, etc, on Goth day
November, 1909. Terms 0f sale cash,
j. BURR DAWKINS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13
Trustees Meeting

One car load of Bug
gies just received;
Buggies Of all kinds
and Of the very best
make. Also one car Of
the Well-knovvn White
Hickory Wagons. Call
and see our Buggies
and Wagons and get
our prices before buy
ing. We pay cash, dis
count bills, and can
give you the very low
est prices.
SUMMER BROS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13
TO ALL ROAD 0VERSBERS,

VOU ARE HEREBY WARNED
H. and required to finish your six
days work on the roads during the
month OF November and report same
to County Supervisor rs the law re.
Quires you TO do. w. a. HILL,
County SUPERVISOR.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13

sons, and tn" sound % tn" hammer j.
heard all lay long.
Tn" L"risla,urc will ~nnu hr in ~re.
sion. tn" candidates for the various
positions ar" wnGinu AN active cam.
paiHn. so far | hav" heard uf only
three randidat"s for Sprnt"r ot th"
HOusc llon. w. T.. Stevenson or thrs.
tcth"ld, Hon. +. II. Weston of Rirh-
land, and Hon. Geo. T.. Primo" uf An.
d"rsOn. Th" chances seem io bn de
cidcdly in favor of the election OF Mr.
Stevenson. In fact, think hi~ election
il almost certain. Cen. Il. Il. liCmp.
hill will b" reelected tl"rk OF the Sen
ate, and Mr.. w. II. Stewart Reading
Clerk. In The House, th" Clerk OF the
last House, Col II. G. lIam"r, is to be
opposed by Cen. ! W. Gray of Grern-
Vile and Mr.. T.. W. Higgins OF New
berry. There j. also Il candidate for
Sergeant at Arms of the Senate from
Ncwhrrrv in the person OF Mr.. !. Fred
Schumpcrt. he was for four wears one
OF the dOOr,kCcpr"s OF the Senate. and
has the advantage of a personal ar-
Vuaintanrc with many 0f tn" Senators.
There will also hr several candidates
for Judge ". N Townsend, place a.
,ludg" Of tn" 1th Circuit: Mr.. {. T. Sn-
dcrs and Mr.. y. f.. HNdlirk, holh of
SpartanhUrg, and Coz. J. W. Ferguson
OF laurcns are avow"G candidates. Mr..
lIydriCk has iust been c'crt"i Srualor
from Spartnnburg, and Mr.. Sanders j.
member OF the House from the same
county. Coz. Ferguson is prominent
attorney OF Laurcns and has represent
cd his county in the Senate. 1t has
also been suggested that Senator Now
or OF Ncwb"rry might enter the race.
II he does, he will make il rather warm
for the fellow who beats him. Senator
Mowers ability rs II lawyer Is rrcoy-
niIcd by all the members OF TIE L"gis-
laturc, and they all agree that he is
peculiarly fitted for a position on the
bench. or cOurs" Judge Townsend will
ba candidate to succeed himself. The
present Legislature will have several
Judges to elect and all Of the inrum.
bcnts, believe, whose terms expire in
the next two years will have opposition.
The man who Is in. however, in Ordi.
nary conditions generally has the ad.
vantage. Fr0m All that | can learn
there will be moro candidates for the
position OF State Librarian than any
othcr Office within the gift Of the Leg,
islanrc--and they are all women.
have heard Of no opposition to Col
ID. j. Grillith as superintendent Of the
state Pcnitcntiary, and ii would ht
useless for any one to undertake TO op
pose him. He makes good officer and
is a gentleman who is dcscrvedly popu.
lar with every one.
~
1t has began to feel n little like wir.
ter for the past few days.
~
1t is pity the error was made in
the joint resolution submitting the
amendment 20 the Constitution pro
viding for certain cities to make i'm
prOvements and to increase their in
dcbtedness for that purpose. The mis-
take seems TO have occurred in the En-
crossing Department in constituting an
'N" to be the figure 4, and thus amend
Ing the wrong section. OF course the
error is only technical one, but In
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-11-13

have heard OF no opposition to Col
d. j. Griilith as superintendent Of the
state Pcnitcntiary, and ii would he
useless for any one to undertake to op
pose him. He makes good officer and
is gentleman who is dcscrvedly popu.
lar with every one.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Tcntsmcnr al In.

Washington, March 3.-Just before
the adjournment of the senate com
mittee or elections both the prOsecu-
ton and the defense in the ingestiga-
ton of the election of Senator Clark,
Of Montana, announced that they had
concluded the presentation of testimc-
ny. There are some papers to be eX-
amined and arguments still to Ee
heard. The investigation began on
January ., and up TO date 100 wit
nesses have been examined. Their tes-
timOny will ill between :, 400 and $500
pages. The expense to the govern
ment so far has been about $4,000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
CAVALRY RECALLED.
Porto Rico, VIII Soon Be Back
ia Home Barracks.

Washington, March 3.-StePs have
been taken by the war department for
the return to the United States of the
entire 5th regiment Of cavalry now
distributed at different posts in. Porto
Rico. The movement viii be made
gradually, and so far as possible the
vacated posts VIII be occupied by ma
tive troops recruited in Porto Rico.
Orders have been issued for four
troops of this regiment to be brought
to the United States within the next
few weeks and stationed at jefferson
Barracks, St. Louis.
One battalion of the 5th cavalry viii
be stationed at jefferson Barracks,
another probably at TT. Riley, Kan,
and another at TT. Leavenworth. Kan.
This distribution Of the regiment viii
enable the department to carry out its
present intention of having the entire
9th cavalry stationed at posts on the
tactic coast.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
RAID ON INSURGENTS.
Five Hundred and Eight Spanish
Prisoners Have Been Rescued.
Eight American Soldiers, Two Of
ficers of the Hospital Ship Relief
and Three Surrendered FiIipi-
no Officers Also Returned.

Washington, March 3.-The navy de-
partment has received from Adm.
Watson, at Manila, more detailed ac-
count than was furnished by Gen. Otis
Of LieUt. Gibbons successful raid into
the southern part of Luzon, where the
| insurgents are said to be making their
last stand. Adm. Watson's cablegram
is dated Manila, March 1, and is as fol-
! lows:
Armed transport Alava received
from military governor Sunday. Com
missioned Immediately; Gibbons in
command, with crew and marines
from the Brooklyn. Proceeded same
day, on information received, to Gulf
Rajay. Returned to-day with sos res
cued Spanish prisoners, eight Ameri-
can soldiers, Two officers of the hos
pital ship Relief and three surrendered
Filipino officers. Promptness and zeal
of Gibbons and detachment highly
commended. All well. Boatswain's
Mate Juraschka surrendered by insur-
gents February To-"
The two officers of the hospital ship
cablegram are Fred Hoppe, third Of
ticer Of the ship, and Charles Bland
ford, assistant engineer. Boatswain's
! Mate Juraschka was one of five men
attached TO the gunboat Mariveles,
who were captured October &c last off
! the southern coast of LuzOn while
landing nOn-cOmbatants. Some of the
party were badly wounded, one fatal
", but Juraschka was captured un-
nurt.
Adm. Watson's cOmmendation OF
Lieut.. gibbons exploit will be placed
on the records of the department, and
may result in substantial reward for
| that young officer. He IS native OF
| Michigan, and did much to organize
the naval militia forces of the country
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Ministers Disnrrcc.

London. March At the Methodist
celebration in John Wesley's historic
church in London. Mr.. Reader Harris,
a well-knCwl Earrister and the found
er of the Pentecostal league, said that
Wesley would have sympathized with
the aims of Great Britain in South
Africa. Rev. Frederick b. Meyer. min
ister of Christ church, Westminster,
who was present, dissented, and a dis
cussiOn ensucd winch was not regard
ed as a pleasant incident.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
KENTUCKY CENTRAL POINTS
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY

Not only cures. but it keeps well.
Is sold by an organized company of re-
liable business men and has the endorse.
ment of thousands of Clergymen and
noted people throughout the country.
We speak of that wonderful Instrument
Electropoise, and ask your careful ex-
animation into the cures it has wrought
Col. a. 2, Nunally, of the Inter-Ocean,
Chicago. writes: Nearly three years,
experience with Electropoise only con-
firms the truth of your claims. [ say to
my friends that this instrument is most
wonderful invention, and l would not
part with mine if 1 could not get
another" Send address for our book
giving letters from people who have
been cured by ElectrOpoise. ELECTRO
POIsE CO., 513 Fourth Avenue, Louis
vile, KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Charles y. Rnfcs ncnh-

New York, March 3.-Chas. T. Bates
lied at his home in this city of pnsu-
mOnia. Mr.. Bates was best known be-
cause of the prizes which he has taken
1t the horse show and as n breeder Of
inc horses. He owned n large stock
,arm in Ohio. where most of the
torzes that ne dealt in were bred
From this stock farm they wcrf
drought 10 New York city.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Econnmic niHicnIties.

Economy" said the over-prudent
man. lis the source of wealth.
Eyes" answered the over-careIess
friend; 'by denying oneself all the
luNuries of life it is possible to get
enough money to provide them in lib
eral quantities for some one else. -
Washington Star.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

And how are you getting along -
asked the young doctors friend.
Oh, sPlendidly, splendidly," was che
reply. I've been especially successful
IN the last two months"
Worked up large practice, have
you?''
'Oh, I've had a large practice for
over year, but in the last two months
! have found three patients who pay
their bills Chicago Post.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
s,crc Rntte-x AIoreh.

Washington, March 3.-Siege Bat,
cry @. 9Th artillery, which has been
stationed at Washington ever since its
organization, has been ordered to 1T.
Riley, Kan. The change is made in
order to increase the efficiency of the
siege battery, which is new feature
the military organization OF The
United States.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
So WORTH OF PRESENTS

Tor sec worth of work. We arc giving
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paper, PASTlTE, a high class illustrated
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paper, PAsTIME. for 6 months. Address
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

richmond, Va, March 3.-NcaT
Wake, in MiddleseX county, the hoil,n
e the steam mill Of Merchant IL Han.
icu exploded, killing George 5teurci
md seriously injuring his trvc sons.
4enrs Garland, who was standing 10y,
lad his skull crushed and will harfly
.ecnYer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
an EXPLANATION.

Teacher-Now want all the children
to look at TOmmy's hands and observe
how clean they are, and see if all of
you cannot come to school with cleape
hands. Tommy. perhaps. will tell us
how he keeps them so nice.
Tommy-Yes SIN; ma makes me wash
the breakfast things every morning -
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

The Judges Scn-Say. pa
The Judge-Well. what now?
The Judges Son-If every person
shat ever lived gets a separate hearing
3n the day of judgment. how long
DO You think IL viii take TO dispose
81 the docket?-Broolllyn Life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
One ThIns- Certain.

BachelOr-Do YOU believe that 1t Is
better to have loved and lost than never
10 have loved at all?
Benedict don't know about that
but it's better than 10 have loved and
wOn.-N. y. Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

she could drive her team Of ponies
With consummate grace and skill;
She could drive q man distracted
With her charms when dressed to Kill;
She could drive a clever bargain
AT most any kind Of sale
But she never was successful
When she tried 10 drive "A nail
--hfce-1 Record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

Managua, Nicaragua. March s.
United States Minister Merry has ar
lived at Greytown from Costa siea.
lie is on the way to attend a con ar
nee here with President Zelaya
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
FARMERS.

THOMAS STOCK MEDICINE viii
cure Hog Cholera The medicine cal
be made at home for less than five cent
pound Money refunded at any time
within sixty days if not satisfactory.
Price of receipts 81. Call at BOURBON
News Office and get them.
A. T. FORSYTH.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

You say" said a judge 10 a witness.
that the plaintiff resorted TO an in
geniOus use of circumstantial evidence.
state just exactly what YOU mean By
that
We'll" said the witness. my exact
meaning is that be lied."-IndianaPolis
journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Ancient sIur on the Force.

YES. we are going 10 have a slipper
bee I'm the church parlors. a dozen
Of the ladies are quietly working on
a Christmas pair for the pastor"
a dozen ladiesi Why, he must
have very large feet"
HE has. He was a reformed police
man. sou know. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

81 was married on Friday. the 18th, ''
she said.
Well" replied her dearest friend,
that efTectually disposes of the idea
that II is unlucIy. IT was really re-
marlzable luck for you, wasn't it,
lear2''-Chicago Post.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
More of If.

Oars de dubble-breasted jacket,
De dubble-breasted sack:
Oars de dUbble-breasted macintosh
Dat keeps dc watch back,
Oars de dubble-bressted obercoa.,
De dubble-breasted vest;
But a Gubbie-breasted chickin
Wud suit dis chile de best.
Chicago Daily News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

ct cannot sing the old. old songs"
Alas! her words are true ones;
And we'll bear witness TO the fact
She cannot sing the new ones.
Harlem Life
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
The Rea.on Why.

Its always IN damp places that
mushrooms grow, isn't it, papa?"
Yes. my boy
''Is that the reason they look like
umbrellas, papa?' - Cincinnati En-.
Quirer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

And when you've said ali that YOU can
To The girl thar you love best
Get The opposition Of her old man.
And that viii Go The rest.
chicago Times herald
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
SocinI Prn.ress.

What a slashing fine woman that
Mrs. Sharpleigh is
Yes. she certainly is a clipper. But
it's only natural she should cut quite
a DASH
"Why?"
"Her husband got his start as a bar.
Der. Chicago Times-Herald.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

The Maid-Yes. George. but you
must ask papa's consent.
The Man-You ask him. Nou know
him better than / don. Y Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

Hell 10 The MAI who makes the speech
But often. far away.
There ls q greater out OF reach,
Who tells him what 10 say.
- II. --rr-nn SIR
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
Decided at Last.

She-Have they decided what the
national air is?
He-Oh. yes.
She-What is IL?
He - Millionaire. - Detroit Free
Press.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

He trod OF the corn Of the belle OF the bah
And then-s0 the other gir-s tell
Slumbering echoes were aroused in the has
Because cf the baWi OF the belle.
-Chicagc Daily News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
PIKE CAMPBELL, Manager.

Centrally located. Convenient TO bus.
mess portion of city and all theatres.
Only good hotel in Louisville giving 81
rate. Excellent service. l3Cct.3m.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
She Was willing.

He-I understand you are going to
be married.
She-I certainly expect TO.
He-WheR. may / ask?
She-You may ask now, if YOU real
" care for me.-Philadelphia Press.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

There is nothing worse than a man
taxing a kiss without asking for it,
~What about the man who asks for a
kiss and then don't take ii Chicago
Chronicle.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

The total OF salaries paid in Greater
New T,is1r this year VIII be S4i,955-s5o,
compared with s3s.737,9sl last yesa-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

Myagency insUres against fire.
wind and stOrm-best old reliable,
prompt paying cOmpanies-nOn-
union. w. o. HINTON. Agent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

TREES! PLANTS VINES!

Everything for Orchard, Lawn and
Garden. The largest stock in Kentucky
Of Fruit and Ornamental trees. Grape
vines, Strawberry plants. Asparagus,
Rhubarb and goods ordinarily grown
in such an establishment. General
Nursery end Strawberry catalogues to
be had on application to
H. +. HILLENA Ely Err,
feb2O-3m Lexington, Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

First Guest-WOn't you join me II
requesting Miss Squaller TO recite?
Second Guest-But 1 don't like reel
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

daily except sunday.
a Connects with L. & N; , connects with Q.
/ C.; connects with KY. Central
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

Mrs Renter-But yOu have given ne
20 receipt.
Mr. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; We de-
bends on your honesty alretty not 10
cay Us twicte.-T0wn Topics.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
A Gentle sport.

-Hazing is almost abolished in our
colleges.
''Nes; since football bee me popu-
lar hazing has seemed too tame and
adylil,e. Chicago Record.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

The Seal-'Say, mister, ma says viii
you please close up this hole again
when you're through? There's an ANY,
ful draught in the house.-N. Y. Sun,
day Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06
a 800 - ObIIration.

Joined a new Don't Worry club.
Ard now I hold ny breath.
Tn so scared Tor fear I'll worry
That I'm worried most 70 death.
" ashingtOn Star.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

Hes laid out nearly hundred men
n his time
'Pugilist2~
NO. Undertaken" Cincinnati
commercial Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

First Guest Neither dol. But if she
doesn't recite she'll sing.-Judge.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-03-06

I7suTancs n. the Eurst-HO1s cnt
soet the policy holders fifty cena or III
k2RdEea dollars daring Ehe year 1891.
.. " 2uIER. Agene-
Prra. ER-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-12-28


Tho smoke Is worthy OF the smoker
Is the latter-day dlctum OF physician.
general, Judge. My Lady Nicotine,
the most alluring Of ladykind. who for
four long centuries has been forced 10
waste her fragrance ON the robuklng
air. to vanish speedily In thin air. now
secs her reputation rescued, her char
ncter vlndioated. her position us chief
comforter OF mankind assured. vlve
Ia Refine.
II was but yesterday that Justice
OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States said he had looked upon to.
bacco and found It good Il was hut
the other day that Lord Roberts. mimi
ful OF the queens chocolate on Christ
mas day, gave the timely hint that to-
bacco IL more profitable for a soldiers
nBe than sweetmea,s. II was but last
week that the Lancet. tho great Lon
don Medical authority, pronounced to-
bacco as n thing which would do tho
men hcod and not evil during tho
days In the field. The Iron Dukes Of
flcers were directed TO advise their
men strongly against H." but the sol
dlem and volunteers OF today grumble
only when their smokes fail them. IL
Is claimed that the pipe oased the way
to sleep when bodily fatigue and men
tai reltlessness was preventing. Ia
conclusion the Lancet says: I'VE arc
Inclined to believe that. used with
moderation, tobacco is OF value second
only to food Itself when long prlva.
lions ana exertions have to be en-.
dured"
The ninctecnth century, In IT'S dylns
days, Is making gigantic effort &c
pre-empt all the novelty grounds from
the twentieth. Nowhere Will hei
sreedlness cause greater confusion
than In the now doctrine that the pip,
10 mlghtlor than the sword tho scalpol
or the stylus.-St Paul Dispatch.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-12-28
col srRoNo,s DOLLAR.


T,mou, Cola owned BY the Late Mayor
Of New York
One OF Col. strong's possessions OF
vhlch he was extravagnntly proud was
N 1904 dollar" lie carried II in his
pocket for many years and valued Il
at $1,000 says a writer In the New
York Press. The market price Is con
Sdenbly less. though II Is said there
are oaly three such dollars In exist
c.eo, A few years ago ! could trace
sveh one Is IN the mint cabinet at
Philadelphia. the second belonged
70 NJ a. stlcknoy, the third TO w, $,
Appleton. the fourth 10 l.. q. Parme-
le, Dc NTH to w. H. wetmorc. the
sixth 10 Col. w. l.. Strong and the
svcrth to Mr.. Scott OF Philadelphia.
oil. Srong's was formerly In the cabi-
rft Robert c. Davies. was inform
d. and was sold for 81 200. Our grand
id mayor used To rlng II upon the
tble q Riohtor'H cafe. where he went
Tuiet5Tdt his portion OF crackers and
ak when the govt did not have n
zip on him.
Ono OF the mysteries is the dlsap-
iearanre OF the dollars OF 1904 and
heir fictitious value today. There
Tere Issued from the mint no less than
9,57O OF them. Some say that almost
he entire mintage was lost at sea by
ne sinking OF weasel that was con-
Rylng II 10 China. Others maintain
Aat the mintage OF 1906 included this
ilntago. or a part Of IL, The records
bow that only 1921 silver dollars were
plned In 1905. At any rate the "iSOi
plnr" Is commonly known among
nmismatists as the king Of rare Am
dom coins. Another mystery is that
.ls coin has not been countcrfoited
8 eere valuable ancient coins from
10 flftoeth century down.