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Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Professor A. Hercules.

The close of school last Friday
marked the close of Professor A.
Hercules connection with the
Bradford County High School. as
he announced several weeks ago
that he would not again accept
the principalship, AS Professor
Hercules guided the fortunes of
the school for a longer term of
years than any of his predecessors,
partial review of his work will
not be out of place just here.
He has built the school up
from an average attendance of 100
the first year he was in charge to
100 this year. In 1896 the County
High school for teachers and ad-
vanced pupils had an attendance
of Is. This important feature of
the school has grown so satisfac,
torily that the average attendance
reached Io4 during the term just
closed
This steady growth is a strong
testimonial to the ability of Mr..
Hercules as an educator, and a
still higher recommendation of his
work is found in the fact that a
large majority of the teachers at
present employed in the county
schools have received their train
ing under him. The term of Mr..
Hercules here has been fruitful OF
good results, and he leaves the
work with the utmost good will OF
nearly, if not quite all the patrons
of the school. He is an educator
of rare ability and his life as a
citizen is exemplary. In what
ever field he may cast his lot for
the future he will have the very
best wishes of our citizens.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Found His Horse.

That good results accrue to
advertisers in the TELEGRAPH has
been shown by an incident of the
present week.
Some time ago R. R. Cooper of
New River station lost his horse.
After all efforts to locate the ami
NAL had proved to be unavailing
an advertisement for its re-
turn was placed IN the last issue
of the TELEGRAPH. Three days
after the publication of the adver-
tisement James Wilson, who re-
sides fourteen miles from Starke,
in Clay county, called at our Office
to say that the horse had been
taken up at his place and that he
would write Mr.. Cooper to call for
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that /
have this day sold my grocery bus
mess, with all assets and liabilities
thereto, to Mr.. |. 0. Prevatt, who
will continue the business at the
same stand. Bad health has forced
me to seek a more outdoor life. |
wish to thank my regular custom
ers and the public generally for a
kind and liberal patronage, and
solicit for my successor the same
kind treatment they have given
me, My oldest son will remain
with Mr.. Prevatt and assist him
in giving the trade polite and
prompt attention. All persons
owing accounts past due will great
ly obIige Mr.. Prevatt and me by
paying up promptly. Please do
this, friends. Yours truly,
II. F. PHILIPS.
Starke, Fla, May I6, 1900.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
lmprOmptu School Meeting.

An Impromptu meeting of bust
ness men was held "Wednesday
evening at the Office OF 7. r.
Davis & Co., for a discussion of
school matters. The meeting was
not called until very late in the
afternoon, but a large Lumber of
persons responded and lent the in
Huence of their presence to the
project OF securing Professor Gull
liams as principal of the High
school.
School Commissioners Kickliter
and PinhoIster and Superintendent
F. G. Schell were present, and all
expressed themselves favorab e to
the movement. Professor SchelI,
who has a personal acquaintance
with Mr.. Guilliams, was particular
ly outSpoken in his approval of
the movement and endorsement of
Mr. Guilliams as an educator.
Among the other matters the
movement for a sub-School district
was discussed, and every one
present pledged their hearty sup
port to it.
1t is long time since Starke
was so thoroughly enthused about
school matters, and the TELE-
GRAPH does not hesitate to pre-
dict that every obstacle in the way
of establishing normal and COM
mercial school here will be over
come, and the school established
on an enduring foundation.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
FARMER & EHSEY. BROS.
Sentenced for Life.

The Times-Union and Citizen of
Tuesday contained the following
notice of the passing of sentence
on the Hewitt brothers:
Judge Call passed sentence
yesterday on the three brothers.
Dick, Lum and Moss Hewitt,
sending them to the penitentiary
for life at hard labor.
ATTORNEY John Z. Hartridge
filed motion last Saturday for
the release Of Moss Hewitt on the
ground that the verdict, so far as
he was concerned, was equivalent
to an acquittal. This motion was
argued before Judge Call in circuit
court yesterday morning and de-
MED. Mr. Hartridge then submit
ted and filed a motion for a new
trial, and to set aside the verdict,
which was also denied.
"After denying this motion,
Judge Call called before him the
three prisoners, whose appearance
denoted that they were beginning
to realize the serious difficulty in
which they were placed, and as the
court announced. "You are sen.
fenced to the State penitentiary
with hard labor for life" the don't
care expression, which has been
noticeable since the first trial,
disappeared, and it was three dis
heartened- looking men that walked
back to the pen handcufed to-
gether for safety.
attorney John E. Hartridge,
who has done everything in his
power to secure the release of his
clients, then entered a motion TO
stay execution of the sentence,
noting an appeal to the supreme
court of the state.
Judge Call granted this motion
and fixed the supersedeas BOND at
$4,000 for each of the three, Civ
ing the attorneys thirty days in
which to prepare it, and suspend
ing execution of the sentence that
length of time.
The action of the court gives
the Hewitts thirty days in which
to give an appeal bond in the sum
of $4,000 each If they fail TO
give the bond by the end of that
time they will then be committed
to the penitentiary.
George w. Moore returned home
Sunday from Jacksonville, having
completed his course at the Mas
sew Business College.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
School Board Proceedings.

The board met Monday purSu
ant to adjournment. All mem
bers present.
The field and census reports OF
the county superintendent were
submitted to the board and ap-
proved.
Reports of teachers were receiv,
ed and warrants ordered drawn in
payment of salaries
The trustees CT sub-district No.
I were instructed to pay repair bill
of6o cents out of sub-diStrict funds.
1t was ordered that the insur-
ance policy on the High school
building be renewed.
The superintendent was in
structed to issue orders on the
county treasurer for the payment
of the grading committee when
their work is completed.
The treasurer's report was ex-
amined. found correct and approx
ed. Scrip to the amount of
S3724I6 was cancelled and de-
stroyed.
The board adjourned to meet in
special session June 25th, at which
time the estimate of expenses for
the ensuing year will be made.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
MATHUSHEK
PIANOS.

The Mathushek Piano of,
to-day is incompatible from
many standpoints. Mechani-
calIy perfect. The embodi-
ment of everything artistic,
Mathushek Pianos wear and
please for a lifetime. May cost
a little more money than many
"so-called" pianos, but in the
end prove by far the cheapest.
AS a consequence the Math-
ushek Piano is a piano for a
lifetime and gives satisfaction
every day, and therefore they
are recommended by many of
Americas greatest pianists.
LUDDEN & BATES S. n. II.
Fred Kann. Hansger. 40 East Bay Street,
Jacksonville, Pla., General SOuihera Agents
Mathushek Pianos.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
June Examination.

The June examination for public
school teachers has been in session
this week. There are thirty white
and two colored examines. 1t
has been a week of hard work for
them and the TELEGRAPH trusts
that their hopes will be fully real
lied when the grading committee
makes its report.
Those taking the examination
are as follows:
FIRST GRADE e. R. Popped,
Misses Mary Hall, Cora Sessions
and Olive Ray.
SECOND AND THIRD GRADES
Samuel Knight, J. A. ]. Pin,
holster, Edith Moore, Omie AID,
kins, J. c. Adkins, Carrie ReinOhle,
Retta Mansell, Emma Futch, VIM.
Poppell, jamie Pinholster, w. H.
Hayes, Fannie Bessant, Balous
Edwards, Sarah Dukes, Jessie
Lewis, Clio Clyatt, Matte Taylor,
Beulah CIyatt, Lille Matthews,
Lula Liddon, Florence Jones'
Mittie McMurry, Alice Lewis
Ola Brooking, Isabel Roster and
Beulah Knight.
The coIored examines are s. B
Wilson and S, J. Kelley
The TELEGRAPH will publish q
list of the successful applicants
next week.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
SCHOOL PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN.
School Board Endorses Movement to
Secure Prof. GuiIIlams.

Last Monday was a bright day
in the school affairs of Starke and
Bradford county if the plans out
lined that day reach consumma-
ton, and there IS every indication
that they will. On that day c. L.
Peek, T. A. Knight and E. S.
Matthews, the committee appoint
ed by the citizens meeting held
May 18TH, presented to the school
board the project for securing
Professor J. M. Guilliams as prin-
cipal of the Bradford County
High school.
The project was enthusiastically
received by the members OF the
board and County Superintendent
Schell, and a tacit agreement be-
tween the board and the commit
tee was made, which practically
assures us of the services of Prof.
GuilliamS.
Several days ago the committee
received from Professor Guilliams
a detailed statement of the condi-
tons under which he would take
the school, and the result of the
committees conference with the
school board Monday makes it
possible for the school to meet the
requirements of the distinguished
educator, and secure the establish
ment of one of the states largest
schools in Starke. However, this
cannot be done without the hearty
cooperation of the patrons of the
school and the citizens of the town
generally. The school building
will have to be repaired and en-
larged and these improvements
will cost money. Fifty per cent.
of the money to be so expended
must come from the citizens of
Starke and vicinity, either as a
contribution or as the result of a
suO-school district tax, and it must
be raised quickly. The other 50
per cent will be paid by the school
board, in conformity with the long
established precedent of paying
One-half of the expenses of build
ing or improving school property.
1t will be seen, therefore, that
there is work for every one to do,
and with such a splendid oppor-
tunity of securing for our town an
institution that cannot fail to ben
eft us in every line no one can af-
ford to be idle in the matter.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
AMATEUR THEATRICAL.
"Among the Breakers" to be Pre-
Sented by Home Talent.

scented by Home Talent.
Among the Breakers" a very
interesting drama in two acts, will
be presented at the Opera House,
in the near future, by home talent,
under the auspices of the ladies'
aid society of the Baptist church.
Two weeks ago the cast Vas
made for the play, but circum-
stances have compelled several
changes. The cast, as the play
will be presented, is as follows:
David Murray. keeper OF Fairpoint Light.
Felix Long.
Larry Divine, his assistant. s. Brown
Hon BEuce Hunter .--........... z. P. Duncan
Clarence Hunter, his ward. ..... .Rodman Jones
Peter Paragraph, a newspaper reporter. =,
Claude Alvarez.
Scud, Hunters colored servant .......A 4. Wal
Miss Minnie Dsze. Hunters niece ..-.............
Miss Ollie Weeks.
Bess Starbright Cast Up by the Waves ......
Miss Eva TRULY.
Mother Carey" reputed fortune teller.
Mrs. d J. Mcleod.
Biddy Bean. an Irish gill;. Miss Mary Giles
Mrs. Hercules has the rehear,
sails in charge, and rapid progress
is being made. among the
Breakers" is among the best anna
teur theatricals, and the cast has
been very happily made, so the
public may be assured of an en-.
joyable evening when it is pre-.
Sented.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Starke, Fla, May I6, 1900.

Tuesday marked the 10th ami
versarY of the marriage of Mr. and
Mrs. N 7. Ritch. Without ap.
prising their friends of the signifi-
canoe of the day to them they in
vited a small party to spend THE
evening with them. The guests
were greatly surprised to learn that
they were celebrating a china we'd
wedding of their host and hostess.
Popular.games and music were the
order of the evening and the occa-
sion proved a most pleasant one,
Delicious refreshments were
served.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Adams de-
parted Sunday for Fernandina.
after spending a week with rela-
tives here. While here Mr.. Adams
purchased the lot adjoining his
fathers place on Clark street, in
Jones addition. He will probably
build house here at some future
time.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08

While returning from Lake But
Ter a few days ago T. F. Hemming-
way killed a giant rattle snake
near the dancing pavilion at New
River long bridge. Mr.. Hem
mingway thinks the snake must
have been between seven and
eight feet in length.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08

The remains of the infant son
of DR.. and Mrs. F. H. Blackmarr
were expressed Thursday to James
town, N. Y, tor interment.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
In Dry Goods,

and to convince you of this we
ask you to read these prices,
and then examine the quality
of the goods.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08

Mrs. F. A. Scott is visiting rela,
tives at Hampton.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
ONCE MORE

we call your attention to the
many fine, features of the new
styles of =
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Nice line of

Nice line of
Shirt Waists, Hosiery, Belts,
Buckles, ladies' and gents
Notions, etc You can also
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
Save money

by buying your Shoes from
us. We carry full line of
General Merchandise, and bet
ter values than we offer you
have never been asked to
Investigate.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-08
IFS Value

that counts. Good goods at
low prices make good values.
We are offering some good
values
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21
State Hospital for tho Insane.

There is one public institution in
South Carolina that is well patron
izcd-the State Hospital for the In
sane. The daily average attendance,
if we should so speak, last year was
barely over 1000, but this year the
average will be over 1,O40 day.
MIR. August Kohn says in the News
and Courier that the records "show
that the great increase has been
since 1870. This is accounted for
first by the large increase in the
negro population of the hospital
for the insane until 1870 the coun-
ties had to pay the expenses of pa
tients sent to the hospital, whereas,
now the State bears the expense 8
directly and the county authorities
feel very much frecr to unload pa
tients on the State, and they send
patients OH there who ought to be
kept at home Or in the poor house,
if no other place can be provided
The problem of housing all of these
patients is becoming quite serious
and the State will have to take care
of the situation soon and provide
quarters instead of building here and
there to meet present needs. 1t has
only been by close economy and
scrupulous care of every cent, that
DR.. Babcock and the board of regents
have been able to come out anything
like even at the end Of each year
with the appropriations made.-An
derson Daily Mail.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21
King Cotton's Latest.

1t has been discovered that cotton
seed hulls make superior paper and
this, if correct, will add another lau-
rel leaf to the crown of King Cotton.
But this is not all. Here comes Pro-
fessor Thomas, of New Orleans, who
claims, with apparent certainty, that
he has, as a chemical expert, discov-
cred method whereby cotton seed
oil can supplant or successfully COM
pete with linseed oil. rs over $780,
100000 worth of linseed oil is con-
sumed in this country annually, the
Importance Of this discovery may be
easily understood.
The first process of Prof. Thomas
was to remove the gum from the oil.
This he accomplished, but the oil,
even in that condition, would not
dry. This difficulty was finally over
come and now we are on the eve of
having a cheap substitute for linseed
oil, which sells for 76 cents a gallon
ordinarily and has reached at times
nearly one dollar. Experiments
made by painters with Prof. Thomas
oil have demonstrated it's superiority
to the linseed oil in common use by
painters. This must prove of inter
est to cotton oil men, and they may
put themselves in communication
with Prof. Thomas.
Meanwhile old King Cotton finds
himself more and more of monarch.
AT one period, he was supposed to
have been dethroned, but his triumph
is all the greater for little down
fall. Long live the King
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21
The Orphans Day.

Thursday, November 29th, is the
orphans day! Give, brother, with
all your heart, because the Lord has
blessed you. There are plenty of
orphanages to remember, help your
own, and then remember that there
are two hundred orphans at the
Thornwcll Orphanage, Clinton, S.
g., drawn from every Southern State
and some Northern, and even from
"thc isles of the sea-" They are
from many denominations of Chris
tians as well as from non Christian
parentage. Beieft Of parents, they
are alone in the wicked world, for
gotten, perhaps, in the localities from
which they came, but loved and
cared for and trained for future use
fulness by faithful teachers and ma
irons. Taught trade, and given
mental training as well, they leave
their orphan home to care for them
selves. Send your spare gifts to the
Thornwcll Orphanage, Clinton, S. G.
If-you want the best flour in this coun
try buy Roxano, highest patent and
Baker s Choice fancy patent and You will
keep peace in your family. j. & j. S
Garter, Wostminstcr s. O.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21

Dead Mems Feasts.

Among the thousands of bodies
smoldering in the potter's field of
this city there is not one of a China
man. So jealous are the local Celes-
tials of the hereafter that they permit
no dead fellow to 60 to his rest in
disgrace. There is something of sell
fishness in this, as we'll as aItruism,
for each feels that with his love for
gambling, and the consequent uncer-
tainty of fortune, he himself may die
without money, and that if any one
is allowed to go to the potter's field
it may be himself.
a Chinaman will die in peace if he
has the assurance that his bones will
one day rest in the home land. This
eagerness to go home even in the
bone is at the bottom of all the chari-
table work of the six companies.
That none may feel that his body is
the object of charity, the companies
take care of all, whether rich or poor,
and the same formaiities are gone
through with whatever the fortune
of the dead man may be.
y New York Cinnamon are buried
in Greenwood or in Cypress Hill. In
each of these cemeteries plot is set
aside for them. In Greenwood the
plot is of perhaps an acre in extent.
1t is fenced with iron. AS one en-
ters the gate he comes upon a large
marble slab some five feet high. 1t
bears the names in Chinese charac-
tcrs of the three societies that main
tain the grounds. 1t is hanked with
little marble stones, foot tall and
eight inches wide, each at the head
of grave, and each bearing the
name, age and date of death of de-
parted Celestial. Most of the stones
bear other Inscriptions that tell
briefly some pathetic incident in the
life of the person whose body lies
below.
All the stones, and especially the
big one, are stained with the smoke
of incense and with the grease of
thousands of roasted chickens and
pigs that have been left there to feed
the souls of the dead in their long
journey to the land of the hereafter
These souls may linger about the
front gate Of Paradise, even if they
arrive from New York, but they may
not enter until they satisfy the gate
man that their bones are in China
New York Mail and Express.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21
Woman Assaulted by Negro Burglar.

Chicago November 13.-A negro
burglar forced his way to the apart
ments of Mrs. Orrin w. Potter, wife
of the millionaire steel man and
banker, in her home, 130 Lake Shore
drive, shortly after l o'clock this
morning and when discovered in the
act of applying sponge saturated
with chloroform to the nostris Of
his victim, struck her fierce blow
on the head with slungshot. The
shock of the blow rendered Mrs.
Potter unconscious and the doctors
who were called fear that she may
not recover. Before the blow was
struck Mrs. Potter gave shrill
scream for help. Her daughters
were awakened and summoned the
police. The robbcr escaped without
securing any booty.
Shortly after the doctor arrived
Mrs. Potter revived long enough to
give description of her assailant,
but again lost consciousness. She
said she thought the man was wear
ing mask and he looked like a
negro. He was about 80 years old
and well dressed.
Had not Mrs. Potter been awak-
cned by the robbcr it is thought he
would have succeeded in securing
many thousands of dollars worth Of
jewelry.
Her room is away from those of
the other members of the family and
it is thought he would have been
able to work unmolcsted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-11-21
Marry Another Representative for Us.

Director of the Census Merriam
has called the attention of the Prcsi-
dent to the fact that the figures on
the population of the United States,
the total of which has been an
nounced, are in such shape that they
will be at the disposal of Congress
when it meets for any action it may
desire to take in the direction of a
reapportionment bill. The reappor-
tionment following the count Of the
twelfth census will bee ONE operative
by law in 1908. Starting with a
ratio of to every 10000 inhabitants,
there were 65 Representatives in the
1st Congress. This ratio under the
tenth census reached 1891, giving
a House OF Representatives with 1926
members. The eleventh census in
1890 gave population of 62,622, $50,
or an increase of 12,500,0OO. With
this the ratio was increased to 173,-
9Ol people to each Representative,
and at this ratio the House numbered
356, an increase of 81 members.
The ,atio under the new census will
probably reach 100000. With an
increase of Ii, 1925, AGA shown by the
present census, and letting majority
fractions of the apportionment ac-
count for an additional number, as
has been the custom, this would
make an increase of 18 members in
the next House. Reapportionment
on this basis would leave but four
States that would lose Representa-
tives. They are Maine and Virginia
in the East, and Kansas and Arkan-
sas in the West. They would lose
one member each. Any ratio smaller
than 100000, which would save them
their full representation, would, it is
thought, make an unwieldly addition
to the membership of the House.
NO CUT IN REPRESENTATION.
Senator Martin, of Virginia, has
expressed the opinion that no at
tempt will be made at the coming
session Of Congress to reduce the
representation of the South. eve
have too much business on hand"
ne said, "to leave any time for work
ing out party spite. The sentiment
against reduction is as pronounced
in the North as in the South.n