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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
LIQUOR-SELLERS AS BAD RISKS.
Why Insurance Companies Often Re-
fuse Them Policies.

From the New York Post.
The death last week of Otto Huber, a
Brooklyn brewer, at the ago of thirty
four, reminded life insurance men and
other observers of vital statistics of the
fact that liquor-dealers and brewers are
among the shortest-lived men of to-day
1t is the general opinion among insurance
men, according to the statement of an ex-
amining physician of one Of the large lie
insurance companies, that this class or
risks is, perhaps, the worst risk of any
taken, and some companies refuse 70 issue
policies to them at all.
THE conclsion that liquor-dealers and
brewers, no matter how high up in the
business they may be, are unsafe men to
insure, and that they shall be taken only
on higher rating" explained the ply
stefan referred to, has been reached after
a most careful study of the subject The
observation of a great number of cases
has led us to form opinions of why this
should be true.
Men who spend a great deal of time
in the presence of alcohol get into the
habit of drinking a great deal of 1t. do
not mean that brewers are, in the ordi-
nary sense, Incorporate, but that, tasting
here a little and there a little more, and
changing from one drink to another all
day long they gradually absorb too much
alcohol. They may be, to outward appear
ance perfectly sound, but in the test of
a serious Illness they so under; they simp-
ly have no vitality left to combat it.
"A well known business man came into
my office a few days ago to find out why
he was not regarded by our company as
a first-class risk. Why. there isn't a
sounder man in New York city than L. he
declared And to all Appearances he was
perfectly right. on examination. however.
it was found that he was simply soaked
with alcohol and stuffed with food. l ask
ed him how much he usually drank dur
ing the day and at last he admitted that
his average was fifteen cocktails a day.
a bottle of claret at dinner, and perhaps
a glass of whisky before going to bed. He
had never felt the effects Of this indul-
gence. had never been drunk in his life,
and couldn't understand why we should
take his liquor-drinking as a factor in
raising his rating Nobody but a Prince
Bismarck could stand that kind of drink
ing.
Some companies refuse in insure brew
ers and liquor men in general, but their
mortality has been observed carefully
enough by the large companies to enable
them to figure out just rating, and, OF
necessity, this rating is considerably high
er than In the case Of an ordinary risk
"Bartenders are bad risks, though to all
appearances they are the finest, ruddiest,
and healthiest set of men in the cities.
The same causes-the gradual absorption
Of alcohol from testing. treating, and mix
ing drinks-lcads TO a condition where any
Illness becomes serious. Among men Of
this type there Is what Is called by the
doctors alcohol pneumonia which Is dan
gerous. II happens sometimes that among
this class after a certain season OF illness
there Is developed plain case Of delirium
uemens as elimination Of long Lndul-
gence." ..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
CONDUCTOR SUING COMPANY.
Benjamin l.. Jefferson Wants $4,000
Damages for Injuries.

The damage suit of Benjamin L. Jeffer-
son against the Savannah Thunderbolt
aud Isle Of Hope Railway was on trial in
the City Court yesterday and will be con-
tinued to-day. The plaintiff sues for $O.-
00 damages for personal injuries received
while in the services of the company ard
as he alleges, through the negligence ard
carelessness of the defendants agents AMI
employees.
In December, 1898, jefferson was cen
ductor of a car running from Thunderbolt
to the city, late at night. Though the
carelessness of the motorman The car was
run into another coming in the opposite
direction and he sustained serious INJURIES
which have destroyed the use Of his left
arm, left him in i'll health, afflicted MIN
with loss of nerve power, and almost en-
tireiy taken away his earning power.
The evidence for the plaintiff showed the
state of facts practically as out ined in his
petition. The company claims in reply
TO this that jefferson was contributing 10
the accident and had himself furnished the
motorman with whisky enough to IKE
that individual lose his head
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
Death of York VI. Milledge.

York NJ. Milledge, well known colored
man, died last night after a months i'll
ness. For a number of years Milledge
was porter for r. H. Footman & Co.,
and after the firm changed name, and
Mr.. c. F. Prendergast became the Mead
of the new firm. Milledge was continued
in the same capacity. Some years ago
he entered the city's service as porter
in the treasurer's office, which position
he held until the present administration.
He was trustworthy, honest and respect
ed by ell classes. Among his own peo-
pie he was useful and influential. For n
number of years he had been clerk of the
Second African Baptist Church, and for
nearly twenty years, a leading Odd Eel
low He was a son of John Milledge, and
nephew of Tom Milledge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
KISSED IT'S NACCINATED ARM.
An Obliging Nurses Penalty for HUI
mOring Her Charge.

A somewhat unusual result of the vac
cination campaign occurred recently.
A gentleman, thinking it best to have
his family vaccinated by the family ply
sician rather than await the coming of
the health officer and his assistants, sent
his two children to the physicians office
and had the operation gone through with
there. The younger of the children a day
or two later injured his vaccinated arm
while at play and, as was customary in
such cases with the little one, some one
had to kiss the hurt before relief could
be had. The co,ored nurse was nearest
at hand, and to humor the child, prompt
ly rolled up its sleeve and kissed the spot
where the vaccine point had left its mark
A few days later the nurse came rather
late to her duties, and gave a slightly
swollen face as the cause of her hardness
As the day wore on the swelling increased
and by nightfall one side of the woman $
face had taken on large proportions, with
the mouth sidetracked around to where
the cheek should have been. The woman
had TO live on cruel through a glass tube
The child will have absolutely nothing to
do with It's nurse on account of the "bogy"
appearance of the unfortunate woman
physiognomy The case is a warning to
people likely to be sympathetic with each
others Vaccinated arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
THE NEW FIRE STATION.
Fire Committee Extends Time for
Submitting Bids.

The time for receiving bids for building
new brick fire station, which the Fire
Committee proposes to erect in the south
western section of the city, has been ex-
tended 10 April Il. The plans and specifi-
cations for the building are now on exhi-
bition at the office of the superintendent
of the fire department at Indian and West
ad streets. The plans are for a sub
stantlal two-stcry structure.
The building has not as yet been au-
thorized by Council, but the Fire Commit
tee desires to obtain the bids in order to
be able TO submit an accurate estimate Of
the cost when the matter is brought to
the attention of Council. This will proba-
bly, be done at the next meeting Of that
body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
A SOUTHERN SOCIETY MAN.
Senator Albert j. Beveridge Tells "a
story of One He Met in the Philip
nj


story of One He Met in the Philip
pines.
In Senator A. ]. Beveridge's articles
with Our Fighters in the Philippines in
the Saturday Evening Post, are many
good stories. Here is one of them:
THE second time I was at cur extreme
front in Luzon, met young man who is
of one of the first families of the South
He is healthy highly accomplished, and
is what is known as a society man. All
that is charming or delightful in American
life is his. You would not imagine that
this low-spokep, rich-voiced quiet-manner-
ed gentleman, with all the characteristics
of the ltra-fashionable American swell,
could be induced to fight in any manner.
and much less to fight in the deadly con-
test of arms. Yet he had left all the al
lurements with which life and fortune
and his own talents had surrounded him,
and enlisted as a private soldier in Cuba.
There he had risen, by cool gallantry to
the position of a commissioned officer. He
had won his promition absolutely without
influence and solely by his courage AMI
soldierly qualities.
HE had been in every fight up to the
capitulation of Santiago. The fever had
seized him and his health had been i'm
paired. One might have imagined that his
desire for army experience would have
been satiated; but instead Of satisfying the
thirst for war, the hardships and dangers
of the Cuban campaign only put a keen or
edge on IL. So he Travelled half way
around the world, and here found him in
the interior Of Luzon, not member of the
army, but. nevertheless, wearing a khaki
uniform and seeking further opportunitie
20 hight Nor would he wait until the reg
ular engagements came on. saw him
up at o'clock in the morning. mounting
his horse with a small scouting party. go
ing on one of those desperate reconnais-
sances which, to the mere Observer. lock
like expeditions 10 certain Gath on ono
occasion he and two companions charge
a group or sixty Filipino soldiers. ana he
himself captured four of them. l saw
MN me evening Of the day on which the
exploit was performed. lie had al q
forgotten IL and was 'noslrr around' r. =
some further adventure"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
DEWEY MAY STAY IN THE NAVY.
His Race VIII Not Necessitatc His
Resignation.


Admiral Dewey's being in the navy will
not prevent his running for President. He
will not have to resign his commission in
order to get in the race. If he should be
successful, however, he would have to give
up his commission, a necessity that would
worry him bun little, it is thought A ma
val officer was asked about this point
yesterday, and that was the opinion he
expressed. There is nothing in the regu-
lations, according to his memory, that
would interfere with the Admiral running
ana still retaining his commission
rather amusing conversation that en-
sued yesterday when a gentleman met
lady that took part in the entertainment
of Mrs. Dewey in Savannah is being re-
peated. The gentleman is by no means in
sympathy with the announcement the
Admiral made. on meeting the lady he
asked: what did you mean by inducing
Mrs. Dewey to run for the presidency"
To which the lady replied why, I
thought she had the presidential bee buzz
zing in her bonnet when she was here"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-

among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr. J. W. Hightower of Empire was in
the city yesterday and stayed at the Pu-
laski.
Mr. W. f. Churchill will be among the
passengers of the Southern to-day for New
York.
Mrs. e. w. Murray was among the pas
sengers of the Plant System yesterday for
New York.
Mr.. F. Irving Kiser, general Southern
representative of the DIR. George Leruin-
ger Chemical Company of Chicago, is in
the city for a few days, on his way to
Key West and Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
TO ANSWER HIGHER COURTS.
Cases Handed over by the Police Re-
cOrdeP.

In the Recorders Court yesterday morn
ing Sam Harris. the negro who ran amuck
the night before and stabbed Noble Scott
and Jake Manigault, was remanded to the
Superior Court on the charge of assault
with intent to murder. Thomas White
the negro who took part in the attack on
Manigault, was turned over to the City
Court on a charge of assault and battery.
The cases of William Taylor and f. LIE
noir both white, who charge each other
respectively with assault and battery, and
disorderly conduct, cursing and striking
the witness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for. Friday and Saturday:
Georgia and South Carolina-Fair and
warmer Friday; probably rain Saturday,
variable winds shifting to easterly.
Eastern Florida-Fair and warmer Fri
day Saturday, fair in southern, show
ers in northern portion; fresh easterly
winds.
Western F'lorida-Thaeatening Friday;
rain and cooler Saturday; increasing east
erly winds.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah.
Maximum tannera tilra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06

River Report.-The hight Of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at a. m (75th me-
ridian time), yesterday, was 9.5 feet
rise of OF foot during the preceding TWEEN
ty-four hours
Observations taken at the same moment
of time at all stations April 5, 1900, s p. m,
10Th meridian time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06

1T, temperature; +V, velocity of wind.
II. B. Boyer,
Observer, Weatehr Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
CITY DREVITIEs.

4 meeting Of the lady friends OF Lam
drum Lodge Of Masons viii be held at the
lodge room az $3.50 o'clock this Afternoon,
~ arrange for the Fair,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Death OF MIR. Geo. y. Hroum.

The Newman Georgia IlcraId
and Advertiser gives the following
account of the death of MIR. Geo.
n. Broom. MIR. Broom at one
time lived in this county, where nc
married, and has many rcalativcs
and acQuaintanccs in this section.
The Herald and Advertiser has
never mad Il saddcr duty to perform
than dcvolvcs upon il this week in
chronlcling the death of MIR. Geo.
"A. Broom. This sorrowrul event
occurred on Tuesday morning last
at his home on College street, and
was great shock to the commune
ity. lie had been in fai,ng.
health for several months, and
while his condition for the past
two or three weeks was regarded
rs serious, it was not suspected that
the end was SO near. Death re-
suited from heart disccsc, and was
sudden and painless.
MIR. Broom was enc of Ncwnan's s
most worthy and popular citizens.
Big-hcartcd, genial, loyal, he num-
bcrcd his friends by the score. His
cheerful disposition and hearty
manner were Il source of unfailinr
delight wherever he went, and he
never lacked congcnial companions
ship. Both us church member and
citizen, he met his obligations man
fully, Striking no duty or rcspon-
sibllity that was imposed upon
him. lie was Il veteran of the
civil war, and bore himself as gal
lantly in that memorable conflict us
any hero who wore the gray. No
man had Il more patriotic conccp-
ton of the duties of citizenship,
or Il more generous appreciation Of
the privileges which citizenship
conicrs. lIc will be sadly missed
by his friends and associates, and
especially by those whose pleasure
it was to know him intimately.
The funeral took place Wcdncs-
day afternoon ut ; o'clock, from
the Methodist church, and was at
tended !y Il large concoursc Of sor-
rowing friends and relatives. The
pastor, Rev. J. NJ. White, was as
sisted in conducting the services by
DIR. ii. Hall. Both made beau
tlful talks, and paid deserved trib-
utcs to the deceased. At the con-
clusion Of the church service the
remains were conveyed to Oak Hill
cemetery, where they were inferred
with Masonic honors.
Deceased was 56 years Of age.
lie is survived by his wife and one
'ld-a daughter--who have the
sincere sympathy of the community
in their sad ailliction.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
PERSONAL ITEMS.
Takcn fro" tho Clinton CorrcsE on,icncp to
tho I.aurens County News.

Miss Estcllc Todd, OF Newberry, has
been visiting Mrs. II. G. Sumcrrll.
Oswald Copeland, of Ncwbcrry, was
IN town Sunday and Monday.
Miss Mary Lizzie Buford, of New
berry, is visiting Mrs! Bob Davidson.
Mr.. ii. Arthur Copeland, Of Newber-
ry, spent the latter half Of last week
with his mother, Mrs. J. G.. Copeland.
MIR. jim Bowers, of Atlanta, was in
town Saturday. He is on his way home
from Newberry, where he has been
spending Christmas.
MIR. r. G. Wallace and family have
moved back to their old home at Bel
fast. Their many friends in Clinton
wish them prosperous New Year.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Hartford NCwa.

Christmas in the Hartford com.
munlty seems to have been one of
thc most pleasant in ycurs-a cred
letter. time. There were at least
two parties which were we'll IT.
tended and presumably enjoyed by
those who like such GATHERINGS.
There were quite number of vis-
llorS IN the community. 1t would
likely be useless TO try to name
them all. as there were SO many.
nc correspondent was away from
Hartford during Nmas and SO the
items arc onl Y casual.
Kew. -. =. Boyd Of the New
berry circuit preached his first ser
mon at Ebcnczcr on last Sunday.
Kew Boyd Is IN able preacher and
scholarly y man.
Miss Sallic Summer returned
from visit TO relatives in pomaria
accompanied by her cousin, MIR.
Oscar s>ctZlcr, on Saturday.
Miss Ethel paysingcr has been
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Adybrtisel'Lntter,

Remaining in the postotfice at
Ncwbcrry, S. c., for week ending
january, 1900.
A-Mamic Abrams.
BIB. d. Brown, Rcancr Bal
ley, II. B. Bookman, John Blair,
James Brandon. Henry Boozcr, A..
S. Boozcr, ]. l.. Banks.
C-F. Corinti (2), Theodore
Cromer, Mamie Cromer, Lila
Cauldwcll.
D-Mamic Derrick, Fannie
Davis, Sarah Davis, J.. ID. Davis.
F-E. M. Fowler, Ninty T..
Foster.
G-N. NJ. Gray, Weston NJ.
Gray, Nancy Grubbs.
H-Dissic Higgins, Gincry Hen
J-Boyd Johnson, care of Willie
b. johnson.
K-Anicbcll King.
L-Edd Livingstone, II. S. Lent,
Mary Longshorc.
M-Martha McCracky, T. II.
Marian, Clarence Merchant, c.. S.
Matthews, Rev. Mrs. J. S. McLain,
Jas. L. Mccullough, Bessie Nc
Gee.
R-Sallic B. Robinson, Peter
Ruff.
Sc. W. Subcr, Viola Seat,
Lucster Simpton, Willie Sanders,
Henry Smith, A. Stephens.
T-Jas. Turner, Henry Toland.
Y--Chillce Youngblood.
w Isaac Wcsson, Ella Watts,
}. Woodward, Mrs. Jane Watcs,
sara White, ID. b. Wcrts, Lille
B. Werts.
Parties calling for the above
letters will please say they were
advertised.
VIM. Y. Fair, p. M.
Jan. d, 1900.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09

The annual election of officers OF
the Excelsior Fire Company was
held at their parlors last night
which resulted as follows:
Ircsidcnt-J. w. Earhardt.
Nlcc-Prcsidcnt-W. S. Mann.
Sccrctary-L. 6. Pitts.
Trcasurcr--lI. b. Wells.
lst Forcman--T. O. Stewart, Jr.
End Forcman-David Mittlc.
Attorncys-llunt & Hunt.
Chaplain-Rcv. G. "A. Wright.
Surgeon-Dr. w. 6. IIouscal.
Sponsor--Nliss Eunicc Shockley.
MIR. Otto Klcttncr was recon-
mcndcd to the city council to be
appointed Chief of the department
and Mcssrs. f. II. Leslie and !. w.
White first and second Chiefs.
Managing Committee II. b.
Wells, Il. O. Stewart and II. X.
Blats.
investigating Committee e. II.
Leslie, Welch Wilbur and Ike
Plass.
Sick Committee: John Aldrich,
w. 5. Mann and +. J. Russell.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
All Society Saw 1t,

These are the head lines which
grace the not ice given by the New
bcrnc, N. c., Journal of a recent
date to Bcrtram and Wizards new
play, can American Wife, )" which
is to be presented at the Ncwbcrry
Opera House Friday night Of this
week, January IL, for the benefit
of the Daughters Of the Confcd-
cracy, the proceeds to be given to
the Jefferson Davis Monument
Fund. Friday night the curtain
will not rise until 9 o'clock so as
to accommodate those who wish to
attend the meeting at the prcsby-
tcr'an church. The prices Of ad-
mission will be Reserved Seats soc. :,
General Admission &c., Gallery
25c. Special school childrcn's rate
r5c. under ID years Of age.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09

"lt is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
OF the world, for tho last ten years,
have met moro people that have used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, dcranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation. |
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling Office positions, where
headaches aud general bad feelings
from Irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is Il grand
remedy. 1t docs not injurc the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs aud indigestion" Sample
bottles free at w. f. Pclham's
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries. tlyr
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
a Card to tho Public,

| take this public manner of OK
pressing my gratitude to the pco-
pic of Newberry County for the con-
fidcncc they have rcposcd in me in
clccting, re-clccting me three times
without opposition, to the rcspon-
siblc position of County Treasurer :;
and to those friends who heard that
it was probable / would not run
any more and have so earnestly
urged me to run again would say,
gentlemen, / thank you from the
bottom Of my heart, and how ] do
appreciate the kind words you have
expressed to the, but l would say
after mature dclibcration several
months ago, have decided not to
run any more.
Wishing you all happy and
prosperous new year, i remain,
Respectfully,
G.. +. BoYD.
Newbcrry, S. c., Jan'y 3, 1900.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Nenhi"n or Mira. Elizabeth Ncrla Family

Friday during Christmas week
was special day in our commu,
miN. On that day Mrs. Elizabeth
N"cl, her children and grand chill
drcn held their reunion at the home
OF her soil, Mr.. John G.. Meet.
Kew. W. W. McAIorris and some
other friends were present. The
immediate family numbers about
thirty, ranging from the little tot
to the middle age of life. The oc-
cas'on was most pleasant to every
one, as the social feature was SO
congcnial. Grown people dis
cusscd the past and present, while
the young sang, played and skipped
like lambs in spring time. Din
ncr,wc believe, is always considered
an essential TO Il reunion, and this
was no exception. The dinner was
all that the "Ruths" could make
Il. 1t WAS well prepared and a
bountliul supply. About forty
will bear testimony to this.
Mrs. \ccl, like many others, was
sorcly bcrcft by ourciviI war. She,
with five little children, was lief,
to grapplc with this cold world.
and W"manly she did it. The
Southern Confrdcracv had no wor-
thlcr daughter than she. No hard
ship Subducd her energetic spirit.
and though the Angel of Death
seemed to sometimes hover over
her humble home, her little ones
were all spared to make useful met
and women. Now her many graz d.
chIldrcn arc her pride, and nav
they make men and women of such
characters as their grandparents,
Tor their grandfather, Il obcrt Nccl,
was Il good, unassuming. faithful
citizen. The writer remembers hin,
May Mrs. Nccl long live TO enjoy
the reunion Of those whom she loves
"Whcn shall VIC all meet auain;"
J. n. l..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Tho Central Luther I.eague

Will meet in Grace church, Prospcri-
ty, S. c., Saturday, Jan. 20, 1900.
Devotional exercises by vice prcsl-
dent.
Topic--The local Luther League
something of which to be proud-Prof.
S. j. Derrick, A. G. Wise, Geo. T..
Hunter, Julius Epting and Rev. Geo. g.
Bearden.
Recitation-Miss Maggie Barre.
Essay-Miss Mary Swygert.
Topic--Luther League benefit to the
church. Prof. w. A. Counts, A. E. p.
Bedcnbaugh, Messrs. p. D. Simpson, J .
J. Kibler and Rev. j. J. Long.
Essay-Miss Jessie Summer.
Recitation--Miss Gertrude Simpson.
Query box.
II. G. Counts.
j. j. Long.
Visitor please copy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-01-09
Mouldidgs, Lumber, Laths and
Shingles. STUART BROS.
E. II. LESLIE, Manager. t&ftf
n Great hIlnstroi,

"Thc Wright's Original Nashville
Student" combined with "Gideon's Big
Minstrel Carnival" that appears at the
opera house, one night, Wednesday,
January l7th, represents more than a
mere description can give; to appre-
ciatc it, it must be seen. As talented
colorcd performers are Included in its
roster; 10 big speciality acts are pre-
scnted; minstrel features of the best
variety, old and new, are offered and q
feast of fun, without the least sugges-
tion of vulgarity, is promised"