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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
Seven Years in Bed,

"Will wonders ever cease?' inquire
the friends Of Mrs. l.. Pease, of Law.
rcnce, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave der bed in seven years
on account Of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debil-
ity;but, "Three bottles Of Electric Bit
tcrs enabled me to walk" sho writes
"and in three months felt like new
person." Women suffering from Head
ache, Backache. Nervousness, Sleep
lessncas, Melancholy, Painting and
Dizzy Spells will find 1t priceless
blessing. Try 1t. Satisfaction Is guaran-
teed at all druggists. Only soc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

E. II. hULL. EDITOR.
IIIE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

We met tbc sccrotorv of ,ho State
Press Association ,t Sn,n,onhnro ~,
ln,i Thnrsdov nioh, ,n ,rro,oo tho
final details for ,hc ,n,u,l ,Dortipo 70
he held ot Clnpn Snrinc. I,,ro,5 'rho
secretary will fs.nr tho nroGrom IN q
fcw dovs
Thc Mcssre Si,rnso, mo, ,,s ,,ouo
ard we olso coufcrrod ,.ir, >Iarav
Calvert and ,ho I,o,, ,ou.,,n,,o,, ,:S,,
Of Spar,auburr.
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paius to mako ,h,, ,,,a,:.
pleasant and nroGtohr, o.ooI:o,, ,,,ho
ncwsnancr mon and wo,,,-,,houo ,.;,,
be Il full o.,onlorco ,rho 1n,on, ~
the program will no oivrr NV ,Io ,.rro.
tarv, Glcnp Snrinos ion t,,nnr.hooIr,
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
SENSATION IN COLUMBIA.
''Barney" Evans Arrested on Suspicion OF
Murdcr-John j. Griffin Shot TO Death
in Evans Room.

Columbia, S. c., April 13.-This af-
tcrnoon at 3 o'clock Captain John J
Griffin, commercial agent Of the Nor
folk X Western railroad, was shot to
death in the rooms Of Major Barnard
b. Evans in this city. The arrest Of
Major Evans subsequently created a
pronounced sensation.
The two were alone, and occupants Of
adjoining apartments were ut dinner.
Major Evans summoned a physician,
saying that a man was hurt in his
rooms. DR.. II. w. Gibbcs found Cap
tain Griffin lying in Il dying condition
and spccchlcss on Major Evans bed.
A 44-caibrc Colts revolver bullet had
entered just abcvc the left nipple.
When DR.. Gibbes announced that
Griffin was dying, he declared that
Evans, who had been drinking heavily,
became wildly excited and exclaimed
that DR.. Gibbes lied, that DR.. Gibbcs
md not he himself had killed Griffin.
The physician, under pretcxt OF ro-
I'"Ni'to 60 VI oNSl uluIuScNl
to get out OF tho room, although Evans
declared that he should not do so.
DR.. Gibbes summoned police, and
they were refused admittance until
Judge Ernest Gary, cousin of Evans,
arrived and demanded admittancc and
submission to the officers. Evans struck
Judge Cary aud was taken to Jail in q
state Of hystcria, having declared that
Griffin had taken his own life.
In the room were evidences of the
TACT that one or both of the men had
been drinking. Aside from this there
Is no reason why Griffin should have
killed himself or that Evans should
have shot him.
= Tho dead mans face was bruised on
both sides and there was an abrasion
Of the skin or the bridge of the nose.
His walking cane, clottcd with blood,
was several feet from whcro blood
marks indicated that the fatal shot
| had taken effect. The right forearm o
| tho dcadl man Showed powder burns
but none wcrc visible in the ncig Dor.
hood Of tho wound
Captain Griffin served in the Confed.
crate army with company from
Macon, Ga, and after the war entered
the railroad service. IIe had held the
position Of general freight agent of tho
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
and subsequently went to the Norfolk
g. Western. Two years ago nc was
assigned to this territory.
Major Evans is son OF Brigadicl
General N. G. Evans, and nephew o
Major General Mart w. Gary of the
late Confederate army. He is brother
Of former Governor John Gary Evans
who was judge in Habana in 1898, ant
was himself in Habana postoiIicc de-
partmcnt at that time lie is wei
known in militia and political circles
having twice received large vote fol
railroad commissioner.
kvERDICr OF CoRoNERs JURY.
1--WE find from our best hclicf that
j. J. Griffin came to his death by q
gun shot wound inflicted by tho hands
OF b. B. Evans"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
a KnElnG, Roaring Elnnd.

Washed down q telegraph line which
Chas. &. ellis Of Lisbon, Ia, had to re.
pair. "Standing waist deap in lev
water" he writes, "gave me n terrible
cold and cough. 1t grew worse daily
tlnally the best doctors In Oakland,
Neb., Sioux City and Omaha said had
Consumption and could not live. Then
began using DR.. Kings Now Dis.
covery ana was wholly cured by six
bottlea." Positively guarontced fol
Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lung
troubles by all druggists. Price soc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
DEATH OF DIR. j. Il. o. LANDnUm.
Ho Was II Prominent Politician and tho
Author OF tho Colonial History of
Upper Carolina" and "IIIstory
of Spartanburg County"
Especial to Nows and Courier. |

Spartanburg, April l3.-Dr. J. B. O..
Landrum died today Of carbunclo on
tho back. He represented the county
In the Legislature, was land commits
sioncr in Oklahoma under Cleveland.
His greatest and most useful work was
writing the Colonial History Of uppcr
South Carolina and tho history of this
county. That work Is q fine legacy
which he leaves to tho people.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

You will waste time If you try to cure
indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself. That only makes it worse
when you do eat heartily. You always
need plenty OF good food properly d.
gested. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
result OF years OF scientific research for
something that would digest not only
some elements OF food but every kind.
Giders ~ Is ar,o Inc one remedy that will do it
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
a Poor millionaire,

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use
Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills would bave
saved him. They strengthen the
stomach. aid digestion, promote assimi-
iatlon, improve appetite: Price 25c.
Money back if not satisfied. Sold by all
druggists.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
II have been troubled with indioee

II have been troubled with indigest.
lon for ten years, ,have tried many things
and spent much money TO no purpose
until tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I
have taken two bottles and gotten moro
relief from them than all other medl-
oines taken / feel moro like boy than
l have felt for twenty years." Anderson
ltiggs OF Sunny Lane Tex. Thousands
have testified as did Mr.. Riggs. Gilder's
Corner Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes II your liver
Is sluggish and your bowels cloggcd.
DcWitrs Little Early Risers cleanse
the whole system. They never gripc.
Gildor's Corner Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

Article VIII, Section 8, of tho Consti-
tuition OF 1905, says:
"Citics and towns may exempt from
taxation by general or special ordi.
nance, except for school purposes, man.
nfactorlcs established within their I'm.
its for five successive years from the
time OF the establishment OF such man
ufactorics: Provided, That such ordi-
nance shall bc first ratified by MAJOR
ity OF qualified electors of such CITY
or town as shall vote at an election hold
for that purpose.
We should bo glad to see the CITY
council ut this meeting tonight pass an
ordinance In accordance with the above
provision and let tho matter DO voted
on by tho people. II this exemption
Will induce tho establishment OF any
new enterprises in our town wo should
not hesitate or delay In Offering tho In.
ducemcnt. Now is the timo to act, and
the sooner wo do it the better.
We DO not suppose that there will be
any one to oppose such an act, for by
80 doing they can gain nothing, but by
Offering the inducemcnt We may secure
some enterprise. 1t will pay us in tho
end to offer this inducomont. At least
the people should be givcn tho oppor.
tunlty to say whether they are inter.
ostcd In the growth OF tho town.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

"I had piles so bad 1 could got no rest
nor find euro until tried DoWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. After using it once,
+! forgot ever had anything like Piles"
IL. Z. Boice, Somers Point, N. Y. Look
out for limitations. Be sure you ask for
DeWitt's. Gilder's Cornor Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

Spring coughs arc specially danger.
Gus and unless cured ut once, serious
results follow, One Minute Cough Cure
acts like magic. 1t Is not common
mixture but q high grade remedy. Gill
per's Corner Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
Tho average girl finds It much easier
to get married than to keep house.

Last winter I was confined to nv
bed with very bad cold on the lungs.
Nothing gave mo relief. Finally nv
wilo bought bottle of Ono Minute
Cough Cure that effected speedy cure.
cannot speak too highly Of that excel.
lent reincdy."-Mr. r.. X. Houseman,
Manatawney, Pa. Gllder's Corner
Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

a good second hand Engine and
Boiler for sale. 25 II. =. Engine and
30.IIorse Boiler, cheap. and on .asy
terms. II. G. POOL. t&f. 81
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

The individual who sits down and
waits for tho world to appreciate him
Will discover after the race that he was
left at the post.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

Il. {. Pool has the King Cotton Seed
for sale. Price 40c. per bushel, for the
cash only. Seed pure, and the best
cotton grown. t&f3t.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

When q woman can't marry for love,
she marrics for spite; when u man
can't marry for love, he marrics for
ambition.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16
Congressman L.atimcr thinks it IS to

Congressman Latimcr thinks it IS to
him and not Senator McLaurin that
praise Is due for securing the govern
mcnt exhibit at the Charleston exposi-
tion. AS both these statesmen desire
'thc good will Of the citizens OF that
populous county, tho contest promises
to Oc intcrcsting.-lIX.
The evidence seems to be In favor OF
'Scnator McIaurin il ahc influence and
votes OF Charleston has been tho obicc-
tive point in the efforts Of these states
men. We cannot believe, however,
that matter Of this kind can be mad @
either commercial Or political. That is
10 say that our Washington statesmen
would use it for any such purpose
New berry Herald and News.
The editor Of the Herald ond News is
too Innocent Of politics to run news
paper, not to speak Of being the private
secretary Of the governor who ALWAYS
pulls tho wires for all they arc worth.
darlington NCws.
We admit our innocence but VIC very
much fear that tho editor of tho Oar
lington News couldn't see through q
milestone if 1T had hole through it.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

Hpartanburg has grown very mntA1
S'ncc VIC were there few years ago,
ana there arc two important factors in
That growth. One is Il live and pro-
ErCS%lvc mayor who has nerve and
backbone. We were told that men who
disiiked him personally would s,fpuort
hlm warmly for rmayor for they realized
that Il man OF such qualifications was
worth much to the growth and develop
mcht OF the city. Another is, every
hody has good word for Spartanbulg. Z.
You could not buy or persuade any one
TO speak otherwise. The people would
not permit any one to remain there who
would talk comp'aininGly or disparagin.
~ ol The city. II was in the ntmos-
phCrc and it Was catching. From the
little tot to the gray haired sire, eve,
one mad something good to say OF the
town. We feel the need Of such a spirit
IN Ncwbcrry. 1t would be our fortune
IL pnts people who come to the town to
talking about it pleasantly and it
spreads. We have too many grum-
b!erd ana croakcrs in Ncwbrrry They
arc Vclltablc stumbling blocks in
the path OF the progress of our town.
We have been waiticE to see some of
tnen' enlist for the Philippines.
Whcrc you goto finding fault with your
Town ahd talking disparayingly of IL
you put other people to doing the same
thing and ii spreads too. We have u
Eoou town and in many respects have
ocl'cr advantages than Spartanburg.
We have Gnc county and n good pco.
PIC and yet we have some citizens who
seem afraid to say SO. Thoy arc nj
ways telling you that You can't do this
ana you can't do the other If man
were TO start out in Ncwbcrry tomor-
70" TO get up Il new cnter3risc there
would be these evil spirits all around
saying unkind things and predicting
failure. We were told of Il young man
III Spartanburg who thought he would
build cotton mill. He was connected
with one Of the banks. He went with
MS subscription list to a gentleman
"'Vh 1'OIIlcE DuDK ana nc
put down $4,000 without hesitation.
An oliiccr OF another bank put down
another $4,000 and in short time tho
stock was taken and the mill built, and
IL IS one OF the best mills In the comfy.
Ihat Is the only way to build another
mill IN Newbcrry' Let some man start
out determined to build and then
let the others plank down the stuff and
nave no quarrel over who IS to run It.
*t*
We had the pleasure of spending the
night at the pleasant home OF our
friend, Col. W. Ii. Hunt. lie Is doing
well and says tho people have been
very kind to him and we saw enough
to know this without his telling us.
Solicitor Scase, another Ncwbcrry man,
IL living here also and is doing well.
We met another Ncwbcrry man there
whom we did not know had loft the
county. Mr.. w. V. Itylcs, of tho Nav
benton section told us ho had been
living there for several months. And
so 1t goes; our people go of to help
build up and enrich othcr communi-
tics. We should 20 to work and make
places for them ct hOmc rhis ,vo 10,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

1t is said that there is little or no
crime In Iceland. The people, 1t seems,
never freeze to anything that does not
belong to thom.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-16

When wo got to the telephone we
shout, "Hello!" Before we leave It
we are apt to reverse tho syllables.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
Allotments In the Territory.

Mr.. Stephens Of Texas has In
troduced a bill directingthe Sec.
retary of the Interior to set
aside as a preliminary allotment
a tract of land not exceeding 16O
acres, for each citizen and mem
Der Of the Cherokee, Creek, Choc-
taw and Chickasaw Nations of
Indians in the Indian Territory,
the allotments to embrace the
homes of the citizens and be by
legal subdivision.
This preliminary allotment un'
ill such time as the final allot-
ment Of lands is made is to be
held to constitute the pro rata
share OF each citizen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
Wanted to Marry Right Then.

Saturday morning young man
by the name of James Hayes,
presented himself TO United
States Deputy Clerk N. H. Nc
Coy, and stated that he wanted
to procure license to marry one
Laura Murray, both of whom
were from Burneyville.
The license was issued, where
upon young Hayes wanted to
know if the clerk would unite
them together. The clerk told
him that he would accommodate
him.
"Well then, come with me to
the Leon Hotel. / want to get
married right now"
The clerk followed and per
formed the job in his usual easy
style, and the young people are
now as happy as can be.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
TOLD BY TELEPHONE.
Words Whispered IN Our Far From
Inland Towns In the Terrttory
Saturday Afternoon.

SPRINGER.
George Heron has finished his
new dwelling house.
Jacob Golfers is quite i'll with
Ia grippe.
Mrs. Foust is up from a sickness
of several weeks.
DURwooD.
Our telephone is badly in need
of repair.
A. b. Hughes has returned from
business trip to Blue.
CHAGRIs.
MIR. Allen went to Ryan today
with $50 head of hogs.
OLD RAvIA.
C. o. Sutton's baby died last
night.
NEW RAvIA.
Several new buildings are in
course of construction.
Rev. Vannoy was here yesterday
from Tishomingo.
A number of prospectors are
here today.
REAGAN.
T. f. Jones of Buckhorn was
here last night looking for horse
thieves.
The health of the community is
good.
Mr.. Finley of Sulphur passed
through today en- route to Louisi'
ana.
wYNNEwooD.
Cal Frame and wife and Mrs.
Harris Frame of Davis are here.
BERwYN
Il. S. Suggs has just received
two cars of lumber.
j. p. Taylor has just received
car of furniture.
Gus Gaines will move into hi
new building next week.
Some eight or ten new building
are being erected in East Berwyn
w. f. Warren ships a car o
hogs to Kansas City tonight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

Mrs. A. NJ. HUTCHINSON of
Topeka, Kan, who is state presi-
dent of the w. G 7. u, says that
organization condemns the tactics
employed by Mrs. Nation in her
warfare on saloons, and says;
Loyalty to Mrs. Nation demands
that we procure for her a far
trial, but we do not favor her
methods. All our interest in her
raid is to find out whether the
property of the saloon keepers can
be protected under the law. 1t is
the general opinion that no such q
thing as justice can be obtained in
Wichita courts on the temperance
question"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

To the Memory OF hrs. c. ID. Carter.
WHEREAS, God in His infinite
wisdom has called from our little
band one of its most honored,
loved and respected members,
Mrs. G. ID. Carter, and our
hearts are filed with sorrow
while rendering these words to
her memory; and
WHEREAS, The Daughters Of this
Chapter deeply mourn the loss
of one so universally beloved
and true, a faithful wife. devoted
mother and friend; therefore
Resolved, That Chickasaw Chap
ter U. ID. G. extend to the bereav-
ed husband and motherless little
ones and relatives, its greatest
sympathy in their irreparable loss (;
and further
Resolved, That we cherished
Mrs. G.. ID. Carter as one of our
most patriotic daughters, loving
wife and mother aud an ornament
to society. in whose death this
chapter loses a member whose
place can never be filed
Resolved, That the members OF
this Chapter be requested - Tear
a badge of mourning for thirty
days, out of respect to her mem
ory.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God"
MRS. ELLEN A. GoLLEDGE,
MRS. s. l.. WORTHY,
MRS. w. T. nixon,
Committee.
ARDMoRE, January "a, 1901
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
Fire at vinita.

A fire at Vinita, Friday morn
ing destroyed two story frame
structure, narrowly averting the
business portion OF the town.
Some very exciting scenes
were rendered, which brought
forcibly to mind the necessity OF
an effort on the part of the Vim
ita people to organize against the
fire demon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

A valuable bit OF information
comes to us from Mrs. M. Evans,
Cairo, H., who says: THAT Boggs'
Hair Remover removed the dandruff
from her hair, and stopped 1t falling
out, after everything else had fail
ed" Don't waste time. Cure the
disease and the hair will take care
of itself. T. N. Coleman and w. h.
Rrame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
ARDMoRE, SUNDAY, JAN. 81.
NOTICE.

Obituaries or resolutions Of re-
spect from individuals or secret
societies, for publication in the
Daily or Weekly ARDMoREITE,
will be charged for at rate of
three cents per line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

THERE are no trees in the senate
chamber for Teddy TO climb when
the wild animals, which roam in
that end of the capital get too ho'
on his trail, and there will be no
handy friend around to fill them
full of lead.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

THE New York Press publishes
a preventive for the grip, the 10.
gradients of which are gin, mo
lasses and cayenne pepper Now
what in the world did they put in
the molasses and pepper fort
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

ANOTHER good republican has
gone wrong. John Sheridan, who
was carried from Boston to take
charge of the money order branch
of the Hayana postoflice, has been
caught Neelyizing the cash.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

Have you read Alice of Old
Vincienues" or "Ehen Holdeg ~
You can rent or buy them and
many other popular books at
Homer Boyd's news stand. l4tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27
Car of Marietta hay at Wymore's

Herbine should be used to enrich
and purity the blood, it cures all
forms OF blood disorders, is especial
ly useful in tevers, skin eruptions,
boils, pimples, blackhedds, scrofuls,
salt rheum, and every form of blood
impurity; it is a safe aud effectual
cure. Price so cents. w. b. Frame,
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

Parents do not neglect your chill
dren's Coughs, Sore Throats, Colds,
ect., they often lead to fatal results.
Try Simmons Cough Syrup. Plea
SAINT, safe and sure. Guaranteed
Price % and so cents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

Handsome capes and jackets,
best quality of goods. Save money
by buying them at cost from us.
Sass & Crawford. 9-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

THIS Indian war; is knocking
out all excitement from South
Africa and the Philippines, but it
won't last as long.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

IT is now time to begin to cast
about for good timber for city
officials. Remember some timber
is fit only for sticks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

NEVER turn down a proposition
looking to Ardmore's advance
ment. Push it..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

VACCINE is carrying its point,
and the smallpox scare will soon
be a thing of the past,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

THE man who agitetes turmoil
and strife in his town is no friend
to il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-01-27

A fresh line OF fine candies just
received. Lowney's. Hugher's Al
legretti's and Loose Bros None
better. JULIUS KAHN