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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-11-22

"Several months ago "get rich.
quick and easy" scheme struck Flor.
ence and captured many Of the ladies
1t came from the land Of Flowers
and had all of the sweet breath of
the magnolia md orange blossom on
it. You paid in $25, got watch or
bicycle and twenty dollars month
for addressing letters to other ladies
urging them to come in and win.
SIN spite Of the advice against it
by business men many went into it
and some borrowed the $25 note to
got into the game. Several drew
two months salary. One or two got
watch, whole heaps of others are
wondering whore they are at and
fume with rage at the brilliant ac-
counts thoy read of the celebration
of the golden wedding of the origi-
nator Of the scheme.
at seems that South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida have been sue
cessfully worked and the director
general will not allow working these
fields any moro.
1t seems that the scheme is lust
over the line from fraudulent use of
the mails" so that the originator is
only subject to civil suits for non
payment Of wages when he fails to
pay up, as ho may be expected to DO
and seems to have done, when the
$25 checks fail to come in fast
enough.
"Further developments are await
cd with pleasure, Florence is not the
only town that is stuck.
"The National Union bank here
is flooded with accounts winch have
developed from the scheme and a
still greater number Of people are
sending money through the post
office.
"You never saw the like in all
your life, said an officer of this bank
today. These people are simply 60
ing wild over the thing. The amount
going out of Florida is daily increas-
ing, but there is now being paid out
here scarcely nothing. The receipts
through this bank used to run up to
about 500 a day; they have been
hardly fifth Of that in the past 30
days" He is from two to three
months behind in paying large num-
bers of those writing for him.
81 suppose the Cherry tree scheme
won't be 80 much of a success now
that the other has fallen
"You are entitled to another think
replied the bank officer The way
these people are falling over each
other to get on to the cherry tree
scheme puts the other thing entirely
in the shade. 1 notice that these
papers are going through Jackson
Vile. which leads me to believe that
the same fellow is behind the scheme.
He is starting up another now to sell
doyle rings"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-11-22
CA s ! 'ORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s,saasara SsSss sDo Of G@>z3Azz1zM
Did Not Arrive cn Time.

An old church member died, says
a western exchange of whose good
ness there was somo question, but
who was regarded as a pillar by the
pastor, who posted on the church
window notice in these words:
"BrotherJ ohnson departed for heavt n
at 4:30 q. m." and announced tho
funeral Underneath this somebody
tackod telographic blank with these
words: "Heaven 0:30 p. m-John-
son not yet arrived. Great anxiety"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-11-22
TWICE n WEEK. $l.5O A YEAR

St. Matthews, in Orangeburg
County, had q serious fire Monday.
Loss $4,000.
The recent election in Now York
is said to have cost the State about
~, 100000.
Tho Georgia Legislature Is dis
cussing tho measure of making tho
term of tho members of tho House Of
Representatives. four years instead Of
two.
Tho body Of S. T. Baker, Con.
foderato veteran, of Beaufort, S. G..
was found Il fow days ago in Con-
tr"l park, Savannah 1t il thought
he WAS murdered for his money.
Tho Sumter Training school will
graduate Il class of trained nurses
next week. The graduating exer-
cises will bo held in the Sumter
opora house next "Wednesday eve.
ming.
Tho Filipino priest, Deposo, who
WAS sentence to death for tho muir
der Of certain Of his countrymen who
wore loyal to the Americans, is not
to snlor tho death penalty, General
Chailco having commuted the pen
atty to twenty years. imprisonment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-11-22
SENATORS TO BE
NEAR EACH OTHER.
WILL RESIDE IN SAME SECTION OF
WASIiIHGTON
New Congrcssmcn- hree Of Them to go
From This Sinte-Assignments on
Committees May DO Chnnged IN
Constquenca.
[ Special to Charleston Post. |

L
Washington, Nov. l8-Senutor
McLaurin and family will take up
their residence during the present
session of Congress at No. 1916 East
Capitol street. This is not very far
from the residence of Senator Till
man and family, which is also on
East Capitol street, near Lincoln
park. Senator McLaurin has prob
ably been in Washington city during
the present recess of Congress more
than any other of tho South Caro-
lima delegation. Senator Tillman
has been at the capital city this re.
CESS but infrequently.
Representative Elliot of the First
district, has also been a frequent visi-
tor to Washington, locking after OK.
position and other matters of inter
est to Charleston. He is expected to
arrive here for the session shortly af-
ter the Thanksgiving holidays and
will be with his family at their old
headquarters the Hotel Normandie.
There will be three new members
!, in the coming Congress from South
SCarolina. Mr.. Lever, who succeeds
ssthe late DR.. Stokes, and Represent
tative Elect Scarborough and John,
Nston. Mr.. Scarborough has been in
4 sWashington q few times during the
recess, whenever he has como to
heretofore he has
Astopped at the Metro opoiitan Hotel,
8land it is thought likely for the com
ling winter he will make that hotel
ahis headquarters.
It is not thought any of the Repre-
;sentatives from South Carolina will
lSarrive in Washington for Il couple of
weeks yet.
S% Representative Elliot, who always
stops at the Hotel Normandie, will
have distinguished company this sea
Sson. Speaker Henderson, who arrived
Sdor the session Saturday afternoon,
will resi- 10 there with his family.
ss$ Owing to the fact that there will
sbe three new members from South
SCarolina in the coming Congress,
Sgthere may be shaking up more Or
Tess in the committee assignment of
aShe South Carolina delegation. Con-
gressman Elliott, however, is OK
spected to retain his assignment on
&the Judiciary committee.
81 Chairman Burton of the river and
gharbor committee, it is announced,
Twill likely abandon his proposed trip
/ to Texas before the convening of
Congress.
1t is stated that many Southern
cities are preparing to send delege.
tions to Washington shortly after
Congress meets to press for river and
harbor appropriations. South Caro-.
lima, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi,
and Texas will all send numerous
delegations to Washington this win
ter. Chairman Burton states that
ample opportunity would be given
for all interest to get hearing before
the committee. 1t is anticipated
that the hearings will commence
shortly after Congress- assemblies, and
the committees are appointed, but
the river and harbor bill will not be
reported to the House until after the
Christmas holidays.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-11-22

The Wofford College toam defeat
cd the S. G. college boys in foot.
ball game Monday. Score 6 to II.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
OCEAN CITY EXoURsTON

Severn Company No. 8. Uniform Rank
Knights OF Phythias, will give their Ocean
City Excursion on TUESDAY, AzgHsf
2okh. 1907. This delightful days outing
is too we'll known to our citizens to need
any extended comment The facilities
Tor transportation have been much inn
proved upon over last year, and many
new features have been added to the city
by the ocean to please and interest
Ample time will be given to enjoy bath
at the best beach along the ocean front,
or engage in ocean fishing No one
should fail to take advantage OF this
beautiful and pleasant trip. Tickets,
adults, 81. so, children, under IL years.
Is cents. Boat leaves foot of Prince
George street at 7 80 a. m, and Ocean
City at p. m, arriving in Annapolis at
10 Is p. m. The train will stop at Easton
and Salisbury each way, so as to- allow
passengers wishing TO visit friends at
those places to do so. Tickets on sale
at Boessel's Jewellery Store. Main street,
and at the wharf on day OF excursion. t
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
DEATH OF COM'DR WISE.
Expires at Yokohama Sketch Of Naval
Career.

Oareer.
The Navy Department at Washington
yesterday received dispatch from Yoko-
hama, Japan. announcing the death in
the Naval Hospital there Tuesday OF
Commander Frederick May Wise. This
officer has been suffering from heart
trouble. and was removed from the
Monocacy to the hospital several days
ago.
When less than II years old Frederick
M. Wise, a native OF Washington, en-
tered the naval service as master mate.
This was in January, 1862. He served
on board the Lexington on the Miss
issippi river and participated in the bat
ties of Pusburg Landing (Shiloh) and
White RIVER Ark. Resigning his ap-
pointment as master mate in September,
1862, he entered the Naval Academy,
graduating in 1867. He became an en-
sign in January, 1869; lieutenant in
March, 1872; lieutenant-commander in
June, 1891, and commander in Novem-
Der, 1890. After leaving the Naval Acad-
emy he served as aide to Rear-Admiral
Rowan on the Asiatic squadron, and af-
;erward saw duty in European and South
American waters. In August 1877, he
was assigned to duty at the Naval Acad-
emy, waeTe he remained three years as
head of the department OF modern Lam
guages, returning in August. 1883. for a
four years term OF duty in the same
capacity. In March, 1890, he became
superintendent OF the Naval War Record
Office, but in June, 1893. was assigned
to duty on the training ships Mononga-
hela and Essex. In July. 1906. he re-
turned to the Naval Academy as head of
the department OF languages, remaining
there until September, 1898, when he was
assigned TO the schoolship Enterprise.
In May, 1900, Commander Wise was
placed in commander OF the old Monoca-
cy on the Asiatic station, and saw active
service during the Chinese difficulty, his
ship being fred upon by the Taku forts
in the early stages OF the trouble. He
was in command OF her at the time of
his death.
A widow. two daughters and two sons
survive Commander Wise. One OF his
sons is First Lieutenant +. M. Wise, Jr.,
of the Marine Corps, at present on duty
in the Philippines. The body OF Com
mander Wise will be sent to San Fran
cisco by the first steamer, and will proba-
bly, be buried at Arlington, Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
CAMPERS "Pull Stakes"

The choir boys of St. Anne's parish
with the choirmaster, Prof. Willing, who
have been enjoying camp life at South
River for the past week. pulled stake"
today aud returned to their respective
homes in this city. The camp has been
known as "Camp Sieuart. and the boys
went into camp with the determination OF
having "a royal good time. The rain
of the past three days has intertered with
some OF their pleasure, but from all re-
ports the pleasures OF camp life were
thoroughly enjoyed in spite Of wet wealth
er. The camp was visited during the
week by many friends of the boys who
received their guests in an affable man
ner,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15

There ismore Catarrh in this section
the country than all other diseases pu
together and until the last few years was
supposed 10 be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitu1onal disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Car
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Chen
ney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken Internally in doses from 10 drops
to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars
or any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo o.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
He Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. w. Sullivan, Of
Hartford, Conn. scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he SUI
tered intensely. Then the best doctors
urged amputation, "but," he writes, 81
used one bottle of Electric Bitters and
II-7 boxes OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and my leg was sound and well as ever.
For Erupuons, Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Sores and all blood disorders
Electric Bitters has no rival on earth.
Try them. Feldmeyer Bros. will guaran-
tee satisfaction or refund money. Only
50 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Oman an Oonoert On Cum Olnb aronnds.

Prof. J. Albert Loose, the sweet singer,
will give an open air concert of his illus
trated songs with stereoptcan views on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
August ID and 5, on the grounds OF the
on-the-Spa. There will be no charge for
concert. The only charge will be trans
portaiion in the launches from Boucher's S
TO the Gun Club grounds, 10 cents round
trip. Launches leave Boucher's wharf
at intervals from 7. 80 p. m. on August
IA and Is. Concert OF illustrated songs
begins at p. m. Go and enjoy an even
ing Of novel pleasure. Change of pro-
gram each night. Concert free-trans-
portation 10 cents round trip, at
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
A Sustaining Diet.

These are the enervaung days. when,
as somebody has said. men drop by the
suns,roke, as if the Day OF Fire had
dawned. They are fraught with danger
10 people whose systems are poorly sus-
tanned; and this leads US TO say, in the
interest of the less robust OF our readers.
that the full effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla
IS such as to suggest the propriety OF cali
ing this medicine something besides a
blood purifier and tonic,-say, a sustain
ing diet. Ii makes it much easier to bear
The heat, assures refreshing sleep, and
will without any doubt avert much sick
ness at this time of year.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15

The trustees and ladies OF Eastport
Nj. T.. Church will hold Lawn Fete on
Friday evening August 10th. on.Edward
Skpper's lot corner Chesapeake Ave.
and second street. If raining on Friday
evening the same will be held on the
following Monday evening. Free con-
cert b. Prof. Loose. At.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Don't Let Them Suffer

Often children are tortured with itch
ing and burning eczema and other skin
diseases but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
heals the raw sores. expels Inflammation,
leaves the skin without a scar. Clean,
fragrant, cheap. there's no salve on earth
as good. Try it. Cure guaranteed.
Only Is cents at Feldmeyer Bros, City
Drug Sfore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Sunday School Pic Mic.

The German Sunday School will hold
lis annual picnic Wednesday, August Fl.
at BoscAs,S OF the Spa. All our friends
are cordially invited to spend the day
with US; and have good time. Refresh
ments can be had at moderate prices.
Boats for crossing the water during all
day at foot OF Market street. The Sun
day School assemblies at 9 o'clack a. m.
in the church. Nv
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Thomas Nominated BY Aoclamation.

The Democratic convention OF the
Fifth Judicial Circuit met at Westminster
Yesterday and unanimously nominated
William H. Thomas OF Carroll for Asso-
ciate Judge. Jere L. Smith of Annap-
oils was chairman and Louis c. Clark OF
Howard secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15

Or. .Mues'I ata pits are g4aranteed 20 seeR
Ne0dnche IN 20mtDntes. "One cent dosA~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Court Notes.

VIM. McAlister, who was confined in
the Maryland House of Correction, for a
period of ~ years tor an assault on
Annie McAhster, was today given hear
ing before Judge Revell under habeas
corpus. The sentence was modified TO
one year. Howard and Pendleton attor-
neys for petitioner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15
Relics of The Times That Tried Mems
Souls.S

While excavating in the rear oithe new
postoffice this morning three projectiles
were found, all of which contained the
charge capped with copper plug. The
projectiles are each 10 inches long and
I3 inches in circumference. They are
painted green and somewhat covered
with rust. They were dug from beneath
the roots of an old apple tree. about three
feet below the surface, and were found
by Mr.. VIM. p. Gather who is doing the
excavating on the grounds at the federal
building The projectiles have not the
appearance Of ancient explosives used in
warfare, and are supposed to have been
the kind used during the Civil War.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-08-15

During last Nav an infant child OF our
neighbor was suffering from cholera in
iantum. The doctors had given up all
hopes of recovery. took bottle of
Chamberlain CoIc. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy to the house. telling them
felt sure it would do good if used ac-
coTding to directions In two days time
the child had fully recovered. The child
is now vigorous and healthy. ! have
recommended this remedy frequently
and have never known it to faiI.-MRS.
CURTIS BAKER, Bookwalter. Ohio. Sold
by Feldmeyer Bros, City Drug Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-08
Emerson .. . Model.

Mr.. d. c. French. the sculptor. tell,
with much relish. the story of his ex.
pcrionces when he was commissioned
to make the bust of Ralph Waldo En-.
crson. which Is now in Memorial hall
OF Harvard university. At one of the
sittings, says Mr.. French. Mr.. Emerson
rose suddenly and walked over to
where the artist was working. lie
looked long and earnestly nt the bust
and then. with an inimitably droll cx.
preston. he said: The trouble is the
more Il resembles me the worse 1,
looks" After the sculptor had finish.
cd the bust he asked Mr.. Emerson to
inspect II. The philosophers opinion
was Enthusiastically tersc.
"well.' he said at last. that is the
face shave Mr.. Emerson. Mr..
French relates. made one of his quain,
observations about another bust. the
work OF another artist. II was char
acterlcss kind OF thing. and showed no,
the slightest hin, of the Emerson char.
acter. After looking IT over. Emer-
son said:
"it looks as harmless as parsnip,
doesn't it,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-08

)atc farming n success In Colo
rsc things arr necessary:
p land.
iundani water rights with old
|s
rnpcrly constructed canal free
~.
sdusrions and intelligent men
bate the land.
Romero Irrigation Company has
i the first three essentials. The
u ]. e. uirici Ind charge OF the
~ aud Homer Nccl Of the con.
q II the canal j. sufficient cri.
Pat il l. rs nearly perfect as n
~ IL.
TIin,s having been provided
,i~nis upon the reader perhaps
B the fourth. II this interests
further details and illustrated
K wrii- to Icph. Chas. Felt.
iEn liuiidinc. p-nvcrs Colorado.
!pJtnr's not attending YOU any
~ YOUR courhy' "No: what's
lie made me cough up the
ar had"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-08
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Ruined Temple.

When the wind first began to roar
and shrek over the hill on which
Lord Chugmough and William had
pitched their temporary camp. the firs,
disastrous result was that their horses.
which. perhaps. knew enough to rec
oEniSe the warning in the sound. broke
their bounds and gallopcd away.
As the pa,ter of their feet on the
hillside died away. Lord Chugmough
shrugged his shoulders.
our 'osscs ave gone. me lord" said
william.
so have discovered. William" was
the calm reply. But I was getting
rather weary of the brutes. TO tell the
truth. We will walk awhile now"
Just so. me lord. walkin' his
'ealthy herexcise. prowidin' a man as
n comfortable sidewalk to take is con-
stitutional hon"
Lork Chugmough waved his hand
depreciatingly.
"Habout the deer. me lord. the 'osses
bcin' gone"
Don't alarm yourself nccdlcssly.
william" said Lord Chugmough. 81
will carry the deer on my shoulder"
suiting the action TO the word. when
Lord Chugmough had got his pipe
fairly aiight. he seized the half
skinned carcass Of the deer and slung
II across his shoulder with apparently
no effort.
Come. william" he said. and he led
the way down the eastern slope OF the
mountain.
After he had walked some distance
through cedar. caoutchouc and ebony
trees. he paused.
"Wiliiam." he said. 81. seems to me
that we have here sort OF path
where people have recently walked.
The path did not lead straight up
the mountain. toward the top. but
wound around it. Lord Chugmough
struck into the path. and William fol-
lowed him.
After walking a short distance. they
came upon an old stone ruin.
what have we here, william p
asked Lord Chugmough.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-08
LpuRE FLAvoRs FOR SODA.
Ia, All tho syrups Used by Druggists
Are Aduiterated.

Are Adultorhted.
|ss use OF adulterated and harmful
rrlug syrups ut the soda fountains
|, no means as uncommon ms many
.e suppose. Analysis has shown
eyen the cheapest of these are OF.
Ear from wholesome. Most people
have been taught to ask for lemon
{,pIlla ilavoring for the alleged rea.
,hat those syrups Were less liable
others to adulteration will be sur.
i at the assertion that there is no
k,r for which substitutes are more
4 used than vanilla. This is said
n authority OF the Massachusetts
b Of health.
True vanilla bean costs from Slo
HI per pound. and Were there 10
,,uic II could not be used SO free
HI 80 extensively as ut present.
{nln. the active property OF the ex-
can he made from other sub
h. at cost OF about 81 per gal
The artificial compound Is chem
Identical with the vanlllln found
|. true vanilla extract and there
has come To he used extensively
Sanuiacturers and dealers. II has
ma,lc for commercial purposes
,urprntine. but more satisfactory
!. are obtained from oil OF cloves
nroic acid. There Is some com.
kor confirmed soda water drinkers
general warning for Others In the
n statement by the Massachu-
authorities that the metallic con-
lil0n NJ the water used In glass
IA Is far more detrimental 10 the
than any adultcration.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-08
FIRST AMERICAN RAILROAD.
Man stiiI Living Who Praphssisd Its Pres.
ent Development.


ent Development.
John Gilman of Worcester. Mnssa-
chusctts.who il stopping ut the Brown
Palace Hotel, says late issue of the
Denver News. witnessed the construc.
tion OF the first railroad In the United
States. II was the Boston Il Albany,
begun In 1896 and completed In 1897.
II ran through what was then his faith
er's farm. Although people predicted
In his hearing that that would be the
only road ever constructed In the
country, he made the youthful boast
that time would see road In opera
tion from ocean to ocean.
People thought ! was crazy when
said that" remarked Mr.. Gilman.
But ! was not. for have lived long
enough to cross the continent forty
one times on the six roads which have
since been built"
Mr.. Gilman Is the originator OF the
exhibition car project. and is touring
the West arranging for 275 ears which
Will be fitted up by the various states
aud taken East TO advertise the coun-
try. He constructed his first car
twcnty-thrcc years ago. The late
George NJ. Pullman became interested
In the scheme with him. and nt the
time Of his death was half owner.