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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-02
MOVING AHEAD.
SOUTH HAS HALF THE FARMS OF THE
UNITED STATES
Wonderful Gain In Everything But Live
Stock-Our Part OF tho Country Uas
Beaten tho Entire Nation
In Its Advance,
(Greenvillo Daily News.) }


Baltimore, March 20.-"For tho
Southern portion Of tho Unitod States
tho last docado was in some respects
tho most noteworthy of any in the
nineteenth century. Its progress in
population and material resources,
when compared with tho correspond
ing advance Of tho other States and
Territories, merits special considera-
ton"
These statements are Introductory
to an elaborate presentation OF fig
ures and facts showing the agricultu
raj progress Of the South prepared
for The Manufacturers Record by
MIR. l.. q. Powers, chief statistician
in charge Of agriculture for the
twelfth census. He shows that in
the past ten years, while nearly so
per cont. of tho iucre asod population
in Northern States was in cities, vii
lagos and hamlets, in tho II South
ern States the n-ovoment Of popula-
ton was Of an opposite character.
The gain in rural population in the
South was G0 per cent. of the total
increase there, tho relation being more
than twice that in tho North and
West.
TOTAL NUMBER OF FARMS.
The estimate Of the total number
of farms in the country is something
slightly in excoss of 100000 Of
which noarly if not quito 100000
are in the II Southern States, and
the relative gain in number is greater
in the South than that in the remain
der of the country.
"The marked increase in the rural
population of the South, taken in
connection with the facts of the in,
creased uso of improved farm ma
chinery, makes it certain that There
has been an unprecedented gain in
acres Of land under cultivation, and
hence of socallod improved lands in
the South. The increase in the mum.
Der of farms as shown by the re-.
| ported farm schedules and tho in.
crease in rural population makes it
| certain that the increase IN the last
decade in improved land is greater
than in either of the two preceding
| decades"
SOUTHERN FARM RESOURCES.
Mr. Powers presents several tables
as q basis for his study, and in con.
clusion ventures tho prediction that
the South in 1900 will show, as in
other decades, percentage of gain
in all farm values, with tho excep.
tion Of live stock, greater than fo1
the nation rs whole. He says:
"With tho opening up of new lands
the subdivision of old plantations
into smaller holdings and the conse.
quent appreciation Of farm valves, il
becomes evident that the southern
farm resources have increased in the
last 10 years with percentage great.
or even than in the decade from 1876
to 1880, and that the Census figures
when published, will show for the
year 1900 a total exceeding 4,500,.
100000. This total may possibly
closely approximate $5,000,000,00O.'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
nalOney Returned.

John J. Malouey who was to hsve mar
ried M,ss Berthe smith, of No. 9.l Bennet
stree, las, January was In town yester-
day. In an Interview he said. "Half the
stories that have been printed In our news
papers about mo were untrue.
lad bu .iness Of great Importance to
attend to and went West TO attend TO 1t.
intended to return and smarry Miss
Smith but was detained longer han | ex-
pectsa. | am very sorry that Miss Snit b
has suffered SO much humiliation on ac-
count Of the misunderstanding. l int nd
to return in two or three weeks and do
,ke only thing that will removo tho blot
from her character rs well as my own.
That will DO to marry Miss Smith.
Mr.. Maloney was in the best Of health
and said he never felt better in his life. II 9
was on his way to Newport aud stopped
eff here Tor few minutes He left here
at 20 minutes OF twelve yesterday morI-
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Birds From Nansaa.

G. X. Morris received this morn
ing by Adams Express, lot of
quail from Kansas, which he for
warded to Sussex county. where
they were liberated in order to keep
up the supply Of game in that sec
tion OF our State, He deserves com.
mend alton for his enterprise and
forethought. The farmers and gun
ners should see that they are prop
erly protected SO they may increase
and multiply many fold. The fill
lug of the forests with game and
the rivers with fish. may prove of
great advantage to the great mass
OF citizens Tor years to come. They
should remember to do honor to
men who may be classed as bene-
factors of their race.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
The MIL at Mt. Cuba.

Mr.. Atlee Chandler and his sou
William. have taken the Wilson Mill
at Mt. Cuba. formerly occupied by
Mr.. Wilkinson, and according to
their agreement several hundred
dollars will be expended in putting
it in complete order for business.
Farmers and others will find it a
great convenience. Mr.. Chandler,
senior worked in the snuff mill at
Iorklyn for many years, and Will
liam, his son, had charge OF the
mill on the farm OF John c. Elliott.
Tor some time back. Mr. Elliott
will take charge OF his own mill the
coming year.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Palm Sunday Observance.

Palm Sunday, the beginning Of Holy
Week, was appropriately celebrated yes.
terday in the Episcopal aud Roman
Catholic Churches Of this city. In the
| Catholic Churches on Palm Sunday the
chief feature is the blessing and distri.
button of the palms symbolizing the tri.
umphant march of Christ into Jerusalem
whca the mutitudrs in their enthusiasm
cut down the palm branches and strew-
ed the way as He entered tho city.
Monday in Holy Week commentaries
the cursins of the barren fig tree; Tues
day, the Day Of Questionship," when
Christ passed the day in the temple
Wednesday has been called Spy Wed.
hesdny, because on that day Judas Iscar-
lot went to the chief priests; Thursday.
the "ommcmorat0n OF the institution Of
the Holy Eucharist; Friday is the day
set apart when all Christian people COM
mcmorate the crucifxion On Saturday
the first note of Easter is struck when
the mass is Il white vcstment one and tho
holy water and Paschal candle are bless
ed No church bells ring from Thursday
until Saturday at noon.
All of the services in the Episcopal and
Catholic Churches We're largely attended
yesterday, special music having been
arranged for the occasion. At st. Johns
Episcopal Church in the morning the
otfertory selection was IL new arrange
meut OF the Palms." by Lerman for
duet, baritone solo, and chorus or quar-
tet. 1t was sung La Vert Lowry,
alto, and John 4. Mahuncy, baritone.
1t was the first time that this arrange
ment has been sung in Wilmington and
it was particularly appropriate to the
day.
The following Numbers were rendered
yesterday at st. Stephens Lutheran
Church, by the hoy choir under the
direction of William J. Parry: Farmers
"re Dcum.' "The Palm Branches" by
Faure; "Glorifyinc in the Cross" and
''Out of the Depths" u baritone solo, by
William ii. Robinson, Jr. e
The musical program at St Mary's
r. C. Church for the day was us follows:
1880 a. m.-Anthem, "Hosanna." Filio
David: mass. General; olfertory, The
Palms" with violin ohlgato, ]. A. But
Ter. 1.30 p. m.--Ncspers, Millard; hymn
"Cujus ARimam." Joan NJ Conway:
magniicat. Mercadante: ave Regina"
Chcruhini; 20 SaiutariuS," Nicalo; Tan
tum Ergo" Verdusson.
The following program was rendered at
st. Paul's Il. G. Church:
At 1880 O'Clock the choir sung Haydn's
celebrated mass in c. At the offertory
"Quis Est Homo" grand duo for So
prano and alto, from Rossini's "Stabat
Mater was sung by Mrs Mary G. Pres
ton and Miss Cara G. Taggart At 7.30
p. M, Milard's vcspcr service and selec-
tons from RoSsini's "Stabat Mater"
were sung at the offcrtorv. with William
+. McNulty. Joseph +. McCafferty,
Thomas Ford and Misses Norah Wal
thor, Lillian Grant. Jennie Daley, Cora
G. Taggart rs SoloistS. The solemn
Office of the "rcnehrnc" will be chanted
on Thursday and Friday evenings of
Holy Week and the Lamentations OF
Jeremiah" and Irsu Salvator-Mundi"
win be sung by the choir.
The various churches of the city are
making up their musical programmes for \
Easter Sunday and the music on that
day is expected to be up to the usual
high standard.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Shiid's Death Mysterious

The sudden death Of Melville Todd,
the lS-mnuths-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William J.. Todd, of No. 1927 Madison
street, ON Saturday morning is causing
much comment.
The cause of the childs death pre-
SuGlub,y was diphthera, but the parents
and relatives believe. because of the
suidrnncss Of its expiration, that the
child died Of an attack Of heart failure.
The child though i'll for two weeks.
had no medical attention, because the
purenls>wcrc of the Christian faith and
thought no physician necessary. They
did MOI object to having a physician,
howcycr. if they could reconcile such
aciion with their faith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Todd were raised in the
Christian faith. They are known as
icyout worshippers and are members of
Grace NJ. Il. Church. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Todd have recently been great stu
druts Of the Bible, being especially i'll
trre>tch in the promises Of the scriptures
About two weeks ago little Melville
was taken ill.,. His condition became
more serious each day. The parents re-
lied upon the Scriptnral promises for the
recovery of their child. Finally DR.. !.
j. Jones was called in to diagnose the
raSe. He pronounced it liphhcria Still
with no medical attention. relatives say
the child improved so rs to he able to be
about the houSr. Saturday morning Mrs.
Todd heard the child crying. and going
to its crib raised it in her arms. Will,
two pAspS the child died in its mothers
arms. Dr. Jones was again called in.
The physician said on Saturday night
that the child died Of diphthcra.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
SUING FOR
KISSES.

Pater on, II. j., March 81 Harry c.
S'cight values his wife's k sses at $500 each,
Ha is suing Gharss C. MyrOn New
York provision dehlor for 5000 alleging
that he kissed her twiHe. Those who have
seen Mrs. Sleight who is beautiful
blonde, say that the kisses are cheap a. tho
price. And it al! came out. her husband
alleges because Mrs. Selght talked iu her
sleep.
Mr. and Mrs SlUight have been married
nearly three years. Charles &, MyrDu aged
90 knew Mr.. SlGight bofure the wedding,
when she was n traiEei nurse When Mrs.
Myron became i'll, around the holiday
tmc, Mri. Sieight wa ,ent for. 1t was
not her habit to go nursing, but the re-
quest was SO urgent that she consented.
. OHo evening she and her patient were
sitting in the tniight,. she arose and
went Into tho ball TO light tho gas. Sud-
denly, Mrs. S'eight alleges, she felt her
self seized from behind and two kisses de-
scribed rs ardent and passionate. were
pressed on her lips. Then, it is claimed,
he told her, when she became angry. that
1t was all mistake AMI hat he thought
ho was kissing his vie, aud begged her
to say nothing for he sake of ner patient
Tho next day she pleaded illness and left
the houss. Mrs. Slsight determined to
keep the Incident secret and avoid scan
dal.
One night in her sleep. it is alleged 1he
began taking and plealod with Myron to
deslst from hs kissing. Her husbands
jeaousy was aroused at once and an ex
planation had to bo given. Then tho hus-
band became angry and left his wife for Il
while. Friends interceded. They were re-
conciled and suit has now been entered.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Discovered Felt Spar :.

Mr.. Duncan, who purchased the
farm near the Line house, Christi
ana hundred, Of Pierson Tal!ey,
two years ago, is engaged in dig
ging for felt spar in the little or.
chard back of his barn. He has
taken out several tons aud experts
in Philadelphia pronounce it to be
OF supcriorquallty. II the vein turns
out as it now promises, it will prove
equally remunerative as small
mine of gold, That it should have
lain so long without being discov-
cred is some thing OF mystery to
former owners. We congratulate
Mr.. Duncan on his find.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
EMPHATIC TALK.

Conviction must follow such en-
phatic proof as is given here The
testimony of Wilmington residents
should SATISFY the most skeptical.
Here is a Wilmington case. Read it
and see if doubt can exist in the face
of this evidence.
Mrs. Sarah Royal, No. 72D Pine
street, says:-"E'or few years my
health was very poor, the chief trouble
being with my kidneys. | was Ian.
guild and tired continually and had q
severe pain across my back and in
my hips. 1t was often so bad that [
was confined to bed and as time
passed other complications set in for
which ] doctored and used prescrip-
tionS said TO be sure cures. When |
procured Deans Kidney Pills at
Danforth's drug store, in addition to
backachc and wcaknessof the kidneys
| was troubled with dizziness, head
aches and sickness at the stomach. |
followed up the first box by taking
two more. ! stopped because felt
hD lIlulCullJll vi al tlbhpits piiiS U
then there has been no recurrence
and if have been asked once byfricnds
and acquaintances If my statement
which has appeared in our papers was
was have beensasked dozens of times
and ] have again and again advised
the use of Doan's Kidney Pills to
other people who suffered from in
active kidneys | will be only too
pleased to give minuter detalst to any
one who will call upon me personally"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents, Foster MiIburn Co., Builaio,
n. y. sole agents for the Z. S,
Remember the name DOan's and
tl,fn no # bap
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Gaye Life For Crew,

Manila, April l.-At o'clock yesterd nv
morning fire was discovered in the sail
r0Om OF tho United States gunboat Petrel.
at CaviJe. and Lieutenant Commander
jesse Minis Roper, in command of tho
vessel, lost his life In trying to save hi.
men. TweDty.two otiioors aud mon were
Frustrated, but all are recovering The
fire damage was slight.
The sail room is q small compartment
adjoining the magazine, This heat was
intense the smoke suifccating and the
flames difficult to eXtnguish.
@Lieutannnt Commander ROPER was tha
first to decand into the hold, but he WAS
forced to return TO deck He again went
down. seaman Patrick Toner was about
to perish. when Lieutenant Commander
Roper andelvored to rescue him but per-
ishsd in the attempt.
Lieutenant Josiah Slutts Mexican
and Cadet Lewis suffered severely in
bringing tho body Of Lieutenant Com
mandor Roper to tho deck
Twenty-Five OF the crew were nrostratod
Toner, Evans, Flnherty. Larsen, Kesser,
Capey, Burton, Smi h, sullivan and Fors.
boon seriously, bu. all will recover. Tho
contents OF the sail room were destroyed.
Ihe fire wal q case of spontaneous COM
bustion.
The death of Lieutenant Commander
ltoIei ls VuplhIcus llIr UUuy VIII
bo sent to the United states, April o. by
the Buffalo. III
WENT BELOW AGAINST ADVICE.
Washington, d. c.. April 1.-The Navy
Department early yesterday morning re-.
cnived tho following dispatch from Ad.
miral Remoy, commandGr.in-cbief OF the
Asiat!c station
Cavite March 81 Fire discovered sale
room Petrol this morning. Roper COM
manding. After gong be.ow once, wont
again against advice. Attempted 10 re-
cover men below. He sufocatod, died at
745. Twenty two other officers and men
en- iroly Frustrated. All recovering. Fire
out. Damage immaterial, Send Roper =
romans by Buffalo. REMEY.
The Department at once sent q telegram
to H. Il. Fay, the brother-! -!n-law Of Lieu
tenant Commander Roper, at No. 7l
Monmouth street, Longwood. Mass,
asking that he inform Mrs. Roper Of the
news. Tho following expression of SYM
pathy and appreciation is also made
with this sad news the Department
sends to Mrs, Roper dosp sympathy In the
great loss she has sustained and the high
eft appreciation Of the galantry and aoIf-
sacrifice with which Lieutenant Conn
mander Roper gave his life for his fellow
men. 1t was hero's death
The deceased officer was bora In Nils.
sourl and entered the naval service on
June %, lSis. Hs was commits -ioned to
the rank hold bv him at the time OF his
death, on March g. 1899. and ordered TO
command the Petrol November 10, 1899.
The Petrol was one of the vessels uuder
Admiral Dewey At the battle Of Manila
Bay, when she was in charge OF Lleuten-
ant Commander, Il. =. Wood. Tho lat
ter officer came home shortly after, and
Lieutenant Commander Roper succeeded
him.
Tho Buffalo. on which the remains will
be sont home. Is now used for the trans
portation OF troops and Is about to re urn
to tho United States by way OF the Medi.
terranean.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
LET ME- OFF
AT BUFFALO.

The result Of the voting during the
month of March is published to-day.
Two of the contestants are to bo let
OIL at Buffalo. Votes will win this
trip. Uncle Billy Heal has forged to
the front with nearly 1000 votes.
Any of the contestants could pass him
in one day. The lowest on the list
with a coupon from each Republican
printed to-day would catch Uncle Bill
y. lie is very popular as demonstra-
ted by the letters and coupons from
seven states. Boyle is a very popu-
lar contestant and his friends say
they will see him 60 on the trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
1T DAZZ LES TIT; WORLD.

! No Discovay in medicine has ever
treatei ono quartOr Of thoexctemout that
has b,cn cpu3sd by DR.. Kings New Dis.
covsry for Consum pit OH. It's severest
tests have been Oh hopeless victims of Com
sumption. Pneumonia, lIcmorrhage, Pleu-
RI ~ and Bronchitis. thousands OF whom
1t has restored to perfect heal h, For
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay tsv-
81. Hoarsoness and Whoopins Cough II Is
ths quickest. syross cure In tho world.
tits sold by n. b. Danforth who guarnn-
tses satisfaction or refund money ml4arge
bottles BIO npd 81 % Trial bodies free.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Opening OF New Store.

The Golden Rule Millinery
Company opened for business at
No. 215 Market street, on Saturday
last and the store was crowded
with customers until closing time
in the evening. The store pre-
sented very pretty appearance,
being trimmed IN a tasty and ar
tistic manner and with 4 fresh line
Of goods such as the ladies use.
The motto OF the Golden Rule store
will be good goods at reasonable
prices and the polilest kind of ser =
VIC. Everybody is invited TO call
aud look through the store and they
will be sure 10 come again and in
spect the numerous bargains as
well as purchase them. Look in
the REPUBLICAN for their weekly
announcemen
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

Il would cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Chl. App!egate, of Alexan :
dris. Ind, and cuuld hardly got any
sleep had consumption so bad that II |
walked block would cough frigRtfully
and spit blood, but whou all othor med
Cines failed, three s1.0O bottles Of DR..
king'S Now Discovery wholly cured me
and gained By pounds" It's absolutely y
guaranteed to euro Coughs. Colds LIN :
Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat md
Lung Troubles. Prcs Soc and " 90 Trial
bottles free at N. b. Dantorth's drug
store,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
PAGING ROARING FLOOD,

Wnshsd down a telegraph line which
Chus, G. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia, had to re.
pair. Standing waist deep in icy water, :"
he writes, gave mo u terrible cold aud
cough. It grew worse daily Finally the
best doctors IN Oakland, Neb., Souix city
and Omaha said had Consunptl on and
could not live. Then began using DIR.
Rings Now Discovery and was wholly
cured by six botsles". Positively guaran-
tied for Coughs. Colds and all throat aud
Lung trouble. by N. B. DAnforth, Price
5Oc and 8 100
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Easter Dance at Harrington.

Harrington. Del, March SO.-Kent
countys leading social event for tho
next fortnight will be an Easter dance
in R"csc's Opera House Harrington on
Thursday evening, April II. The patron-
essps are as follows: Mrs. l.. c. Jones.
Mrs. j. W. Shcldrakr. Mrs. j. s. Har-
rington, Mrs. o. p. Mowbray. Mrs. II.
S. Ril"y. The members of the commit
tee are W. W. Sharp l.. G. Jones, G. ".
Wallcr, +. T. Fleming, IL. G. Fleming,
G. W Hanson, j. W. Harrington and N.
7. Shaw.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Contract for Fifty Cars.

The Harlan 4 Holliugsworth Company
has received contract to build 60 cars
for tho New York Central Il Hudson
River Railroad Company. The railroad
company proposes having $50 moro cars
built and the Harlan a. Holiugsworth
Company probably will get the contract
The coaches will have all modern i'm.
provements and will cost $500 each.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
DR., 0rise Promoted,

word.-"All things work together TO good
to those that love tho Lord" DIR. Grise is
one OF the Holy Saints, who loves the
Lord. and, Though all the tumult and tho
strife, the Lord mas been with him. and
taken him out from the few Philistines
Who sought his overthrow. And now he
goes to Easton. Md ono 'of the choicest
appointments In the Wilmington Confer
ence. We thank God for DR.. Crises Pros
motion UNION,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Station Master MpFadden Improving

William McFaidcn. assistant station
master at French street station. who has
been i'll for ahout two months, is greatly
improved and is now able To be- out Of
the house. Mr.. McFudden WAS Mt the
station for short time on Saturday and
all of his friends were pleased to sec
him. He will probably return to work in
Il short time.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
ADril Vacation,

The Friends School, Fourth and
West streets, hasa vacation this week
and teachers and pupils will return to
their desks next Monday morning
thoroughly rejuyenated. We wish
their expectations of health, strength
and enjoyment may he fully realized.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
AttemDtod Murder

Chester. April Michael CavontI, m
Italian, living at No, 2 Kerlin street WAS
admitted to the Chester Hospital Saturday
afternoon. suffering with an ugly stab
wound In tho stomach the injury having
been inflicted with q stilctto. In the hands
Of Nioholo Nastello. better known as
y, Billy Dream" the stabbiu9 being the re.
suit Of dispute over game OF cards.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Preached Al EnstoD,

Rev. c. A. Grse went to y as ton
last Friday and preached his initial
sermon on Sunday morning to his new
charge. He will remove his
family to that town on Thursday next
We wish them a safe journey and a
prosperous year.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Purchased Another Hotel.

!. Harry Massey who disposed Of his
hotel at No. II East Second street to
Thomas Holland, purchased the hotel
of Lawrence r. Taylor, No. 615 Shiplry
street and has taken possession. Mr..
Massey is former police officer and has
host Of friends. He will make mum
Der of improvements to the property.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
d Library Officers Elected.

Library Association on Saturday after
noon the following officers were elected,
President, W. II. Porter: vice president.
Thomas Davis, secretary aud treasurer.
u. J. Rcinhardt; librarian, Amos G.
Brntou,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
On TO stanton.

Within a very short time tho people Of
Stanton and Newport will he able to come
to Wilmington on trolley cars. A force OF
men wors put ut work this morning ut the
end of the Maryland Avenue line to ex-
tond the tracks to Stanton. The company
has the permission Of the company to use
the town pike. The work will bo finished
and cars will ba running In u short time.
A park may pe opened near Newport
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Peior a club 10

IN thoso who commands atteL>--nr
session Of the I'm landlords and yet IL I
for bookksepils that the members cam,
4 typewritln9, slbly housed and fed
will be given lch days run at fifty mile.
Il0. Call. 8tunder is better. In ord,
ing ifom' "a certain point few long
! BE necessary, but do not I
Oystsvs b, the average wheelman can
rant, Ssysty .!.i!es day for week
"a, re -.i.,l,.d his evenings doing the sigh
Gre Making advance arrangements
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-01
Arrests for March.

The monthly report Of Chief Massey
for March shows there were $40 arrests
by the police. Niiety- were for
drunkenness. As disorderly conduct.
thirty-sevcn assault and battery aud
tWrnty-four for trespassing. N,-