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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
D1SPENSARY INVESTIGATION.
Mr.. j. B. DOuthit, an EX-COmmissiOner
the Chief Witness.
columbia Record }

The dispensary investigation com.
m'ttoo met Monday afternoon and
called as the first witnrss Mr.. John
Black, former shipping clerk, who
testified that he knew of no irregu
larlties connected with the business.
MIR. j. B. Douthit was the next
witness, and he wanted the commit
tee to examine the books of the dis.
pensary, in order that he might
prove certain statement, but it was
decided to hear him first and then
decide whether the examin alton
would be necessary. Mr.. Douthit
WAS not prepared to give much infor.
nation without access to the records.
so until he gets at them his testi
mony doesn't amount tt. much. He
did say, however, that the directors
rated one X to- high and that what
they paid thu Richland distillery
$l.48 for they could get for 81 35.
tie laid special stress on his belief
that the state could buy good whis
koy, bottle it and soil it and make
better profit than is now done by
buying case goods. He claimed that
these goods were not analysed and
that they were not full proof. There
was a great deal of questioning about
the different kind Of KS, but, az al
ready said little az to the business
management was developed aud will
not h". according to Mr.. Douthit,
until he gets hold of the books.
The committee resumed it's session
this morning and Mr.. Douthit con.
tinued his testimony. Nothing new
was developed. The investigation
will be continued.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
UNCLE SAM AND VENEZUELA,
A Protocol Signed for the Arbitration OF
the Claims Of the Former Against
the Latter.

Washington, February II. - Score.
tary Hay, for tho United States, and
Mr.. Bowen, for Venez,.ela, to day
signed protocol providing for the
adjustment of Unieed States claims
against Venezuela by commission
to meet at Caracas.
This commission will consist of
two members, Venezuelan and an
American, to be appointed respec
lively by President Castro and Pres.
ldent Roosevelt, and in the event Of
disagreement an umpire to be ap-
pointed by the Queen of the Neither.
lands. 1t is expected that the min
lister for foreign affairs will be ap
pointed as Venezuela's representa-.
tive and that either Mr.. Bowen or
Mr.. Russell, the United States
charge, will he named to represent
the United States.
Baron Gevers, the minister Of the
Netherlands, called at the State de-
partment today to give notice of the
acceptance by Queen Willhelmina of
the task imposed upon her, her con.
sent having been previously sou u.ht
ny the parties 10 the arbitration.
The protocol sigued today liz ex
pecled to serve IA model for SINH
lar Instruments to ba arranged with
the other claimant Powers. II pro
vldes for the reservation If 30 per
cent of the customs receipts of La
Guayra and Puerto Cab4llo for the
purpose of meeting the claims, and
that in case of failure to carry out
this agreement b 'lgian officials shall
be placed III charge OF tho customs
OF the t", ports u'uil the Vac ezue
Ian liabilities .hA.i hry. bean lis.
| charg+'.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
The Truth
About Lung
Troubles

Chapter (. Severe climate.
Thermometer has been known to
drop 80 degrees in SO minutes. }
Sun hot, wind cold.
Chapter II. A hard cold. A
touch of the grip. Don't seem to
get we'll.
Chapter III. Hacking cough.
(Guess it will wear off when warm
weather comes.)
Chapter w. Doctor says left
lung is affected.
Everybody knows the last chap
ter:
Isn't it pitiable1 The more so
since common cough-cures don't
cure hacking cough. They only
temporarily dry it up and upset the
stomach. The cause is still there.
We believe we can help nine
cases out of ten of this kind-that
is about our average of relief and
cure 80 far.
We do it with Vinol, which is
made from the best remedy for
lung troubles the world has ever
seen - cod liver oil, but with the
vile-smelling grease left out.
The results are gained by i'm
proved nourishment. The rich
new blood overcomes the swarming
germs of disease. There is almost
immediate gain. Tryit on our guar
antee--money back if you want it.
w. {. Pelham & Son
DRUGGISTS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
place without a word,

place WlthOut word,
The angular man looked at her
thoughtfully, then be stopped over
and said:
IL had an uncle, ma'am, that had
just that same sffliction."
"Sir!" said the stout lady, with an
insulted toss of the head.
eyes," continued the angular man,
che couldn't pronounce any word be-
ginning with 'h' TO save his neck
That's right He'd stutter and stam-
mer, and the best he could do would
be to give it the sound Of s. 1t
was a dreadful atfliction. His oldes st
sons name was Theophilus, but be
always called him Sophilue. Had it
long, ma'amP"
The stout lady was dark red from
vexation.
"You are insulting," she managed
to say.
swell, don't wonder you hate
to hear anybody refer to it," said the
angular man, with great cheerful.
ness. "But I couldn't help noticing
it when you took my seat and wasn't
able to say thank you,' I wouldn't
have minded in the least if you'd
said sank you'-Oh, do you get off
here? Good day, ma'am."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
ARRIVE.
LEAVE.
II. Q. BEAGTIE, Receive,
In Effect juno 8, 100

All regular trains frOlb Bolton to WalhaIa
nave precedence over trains of same class
j. ovihe IN tne opposite direction unless 9th
erwiSe specified by train order
,,M, Wi'i Ia 10 o stop at tho following stations to
James and Sandy Springs
j. II. h.ANDEksON. Superintendent
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.

For ratos, sch edules, etc write
N g. ''' wilmington
n, n, Emerson, Traffic Manager, Whining.
- ID. tao NJ; En- erson, Asst Traffic Manager. vii.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
THE BLOCKADE RAISED,

W Nashingtun, F.h. II. Ito navy
department today rrce!v, formal
notice Of the liIing OF the Venezue
Ian blockade in the following cable
gram from Commnnier Dieh', Of the
Aarietta, da'r" Willrmstud, Fpbru
ar! II.
"Rais"d hIocka La War ve.sels
Withdrawn all blockadeh ports"
1t IL not known what the das,ina.
tion OF tn" several men Of war will
b, other than that they will derart
from Veheznelan waters 1t il 10
ported that the, will not return to
Enrop" for some time.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
Unfortunate Impediment.

The following very unlikely hut
not meaningless story is borrowed
from the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
and is reprinted here in the hope
that it may do good:
He was an angular man with g.ay
ar-whiskers. He gave up his sea
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20

in the crowded car with an alacrity
that spoke we'll for the cheerfulness
OF his disposition. The lady who
took the proffered seat was stout aid
h"ughty. She slipped into the vacant
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20

Depew reported the nomination, with
favorable recommendation. as ask.
ed for Immediate action and, as there
WAS no opposition, Mr.. Cortelyou
was confirmed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
Columbia HeWbef'y&lsugoDsA.A.Cp

eastern Standard Tin e.)
"o"'9aTouna. 9o11, Northbound.
STATIONS.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-02-20
THH GROUND HOGS PREDICTION,
Various Views Of the Curious Supersti-
tlon In Regard to the Little Animal.
Grernville Mountaineer. |


results Of his extraordinary perform.
ance, and rs a matter Of curiosity we
have kept the record of some of our
contemporaries who think they are
weather wise if not otherwise. 1t is
not our desire to get into a contro.
very about the ground hog, with
whose habits and stock OF meteoro.
logical Information we are not fami
liar, and hence the names of the news
papers whose opinions are herewith
quoted will not be given. Here is
q luminous specimen.
Yesterday was ground hog day
and according to the weather con-
ditions prevailing here the ground
hog did not sec his shadow and
the result is that spring may be
expected for the next six weeks. The
weather bureaus of the country do
not take great stock in the ground
hog superstition and hold that the
"hog' cannot possibly control six
weeks of weather at one time when the
weather bureau finds tia big task to
cope with the weather 36 hours at
time. However, The hog has many
followers who believe that his seeing
or not seeing his shadow will determ-
ine the condition Of the SIX weeks of
weather following Febrnary2. Had
tn" hog seen his shadow yesterday
he would have retreated into the
underground cavity that he calls his
home and then six weeks OF winter
weather might have been expected.
However, the weather according to
the "hog' sign Aill be- pleasant and
sprnglike for six weeks to come.
Our readers can Judge for them.
selves rs to the accuracy of this pro.
phery when they recall the fascinat.
log weather Of the last twu weeks.
Here is another specimrn:
Yesterday was "ground hog davn
He came ont PROMPTLY IN tima and
not seeing his shadow, he did not re
turn to his ho,, brt at,,a ,
enjoy tho oar'y spring f 1903 Hud
tn" sun been shining he would have
gone back into his hole IN w.;t civ
weeks longer before venturinp ont
again. There are skeptical people
who think all this talk about the
ground hog rs II Weather prophet is
nonsense; hnt they need only to wait
and sec thu prediction come trne,
1t is rot easy 10 decide whether an
early upring i, desirable ANYWAY.
o. the one hand is the danger of the
fruit boing killed; Oh the other is the
savi"g of wood and coal bills. which
is big consideration with town peo
pie.
An esteemed contemporary whose
county was originally settled by the
Dutch cautiously ascribed the pro.
phecy to the thrifty people AZ fol.
lows:
The Dutch weather prophets say
that the ground hog always comes
out of his hole on the second day of
February and looks abont him ~
see what the weather is going to be.
If he does not see his shadow that
day he will stay out, for he knows t.
is going to be an early spring; but if
he sees his shadow he returns to h;s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
SCREEN OF POSTAGE STAMPS
Phi1ade1phia Man Makes Queer Use
 of 4O,OOO of Cancelled Gov t.. ernment Tokens.

A most interesting screen composed of about 10000 postage stamps, is on the point of completion by Philadel- phian, says the Philadelphia Record. It is of four panels. The handsome frame, with ledge on top shelf, is of quartered oak, the dark, English weathered vari- ey. This is in rich contrast with the panels, which are completed entirely of cancelled postage stamps of every de- nomination from $50 to something like a tenth of a cent. Not only is every na- tion represented, but there is good va riety for each nation, and odd as well as new issues are arranged in wonder full variety. The peculiar colors used in postage stamps lend themselves ad- mirably and grow still more mellowfin few years.
 O. D. Schermerhorn, who is having it made, says the stamps are stuck on compo board, which is both light and strong. It is alike on both sides, seven feet in height, each of the inserted pam els measuring six feet by two feet and a half. In spite of the fact that very many of the stamps were collected by friends, the screen has cost about $100. And $500 wouldn't buy it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
NoTTBoTHERED BY SERVANTS.
Women of an Arizona Mining Town Do Their Cooking on the
 Cooperative Plan.

The servant girl problem is no longer live issue at San Miguel, mining town in the copper region of Cochise coun- ty, Arizona. The women of the place have worked out a community of in- terest' plan with much success They have a cooperative cooking club, which now consists of AS families, and it re- gently celebrated the fourth anniver- sary of it's organization. Four years ago the women of the camp rebelled against the s'greaser" servants they were compelled to put up with. They therefore organized this club A home in the central part of the town was leased, matron was chosen and as- sessments were large enough to secure a capable staff of Chinese servants An executive committee of three purchase all the supplies, and its authority is un- questioned. The club is run on a fam fly plan and each family has table of its own. There is table d'hote for the unmarried members. After four years of trial the women declare that the club means a saving of about 50 per cent in the living expenses of each family, and 1t enables the families to have better service and better food than if they 'sbatched it'' alone Internal dissen- sions are guarded against by clause in the constitution which allows any per- son dissatisfied with the club to leave 1t without notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

lished, and to these there has been from time to time added new structures, but there has never been any attempt made at the construction of group of build ings that would in every way fit the needs of the service.
 When, during the civil war, the academy was moved from Point Severn to Newport, R. l., it was thought by friends of the naval service that with the coming of peace it would be possi- ble to secure new academy buildings, but the thought was groundless, and in 1866 the school was moved back to the old buildings again. Time after time has an effort been made to secure an appropriation from congress for an en- tire new group of buildings for the school, but it was not until 1898 that the appropriation was finally secured, and the work begun.
 Eight million dollars will be spent in constructing the new buildings of the academy, many of which are alIeady under way, and some of which are prac- tically completed. The plan of the building as viewed from the sea front shows the cadet quarters extending 729 feet, danked on one side by the armory and on the other by the boat house. These buildings are at right angles to the direction of the cadet quarters, are 428 feet long and similar in appearance. They are connected by colonnades with the quarters. This gives from the sea harmonious group of buildings ex- tending in a northeasterly and south westerly direction for 1,278 feet. with the high roof of the main building of the cadet quarters as center. Thir- teen hundred feet in northwesterly di- rection, with the main line of buildings parallel to and facing the first group Is the academic building, with the chemistry and marine engineering buildings on either flank and with the high roof of the academic building iI the center and balancing the group te the southeastward. Between these two groups, facing the Severn river and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
COMING EVENTS

July 23-st Micnaers church lawn fete, Waterville-
 July p Waterbury Military band promenade.
 July 25 Lithuanian P club annual picnic, Naugatuck,
 July 26-Outing and clambake of the Mixed club.
 July 31-Ladies of the Ma cabees SO ciable and dance.
 Aug 1.-St joseph's T. A. society Sth annual excursion.
 August 5-Company G, Second regi- ment, excursion to New Haven; Ninth regiment monument dedication.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

forming the westerly side of the rec tangle is the auditorium and chapel, with the superintendent's house and the administration building on either side. The fourth side of the rectangle is formed by the basin. From the steps of this basin and facing the auditorium is the best view. On either hand is handsome group of buildings with the dome of the auditorium as the center.
 It does not seem possible that after having progressed this far any change can be made in the plans, and if there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
NEW NAVAL ACADEMY
Imposing Structures Are Replacing
 Old Buildings at Annapolis.
Eight Millions of Dollars Are Being Expended to Make This School Credit to the
 Nation.

The old naval academy buildings at Annapolis in which many of the great naval heroes of America have received their training, are being torn down to give place to new and more commodious structures that are now being built.
 The United States naval academy as we have known it was of slow growth It was in 1845 that the first start to- ward a naval school was made by transferring some old buildings on the army reservation at Point Severn from the war department to the navy. In these the first naval school was estab-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
Conger visits Prince Ching.

PEKING, July 21. United States Minister Conger paid visit to Prince Ching, head of the foreign board, and discussed the opening of ports in Man churiai The interview had no definite result. The exchange of notifications in the matter of the British Chinese com mercial treaty will probably take place in few days. Prince Ching emphatic ally denies the report that China has concluded loan of 100000 taels with the Russo-Chinese bank, which in lieu of interest, the report stated, obtained certain advantages in Chinese Turkes- tan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Naturalists' club.
 Drug Clerks union. Anchor lodge, K. of r, Court lFalcon, F. of A. Naomi chapter, O. B. $. St Jean Baptiste society. Comstock lodge, K. of P. Sheridan council, K of c. Anchor lodge, N. E. o. F. Kellogg lodge, F. and A. M. Fraternity lodge, I. o. G. T. Nosahogan lodge, I O. o. F. Good Cheer council, o. c. F. Old Glory assembly, N. F. l.. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council, O. U. A. M Bricklayers' and Masons' union Sanctuary Onward, A. o. s. of A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

are none, and those designed by. Mr. Flagg and approved by the navy depart ment are carried out, the country will
 receive in return for it's $18,000 000 not only commodious buildings we'll suited to the needs of the academy, but also a splendid architectural masterpiece we'll worthy of the country and so far unique that the entire group of build- isss a$e the design of one master hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
New York Markets.

FLOUR-Neglected and barely steady; Minnesota patents, $4.400470; winter straights $3.60Q3s5; winter extras, $2.900 $40; winter patents, $3900l4.30.
 WHEAT-Declined sharply under nqui- dation occasioned by easier cables and fine weather west; September, SoB981Ac. i; December, 80 13-16@S1Mc.
 RYE-Quiet; state, 58959hc., c. i. f., New York; No. 2 western, b9c., f. o. b., afloat.
 CORN-Also lower, rehecting favorable weather, bearish cables and local unload ing; September, 5518c.; December, 551a0 0ATs-Eased off with other markets, ruling dull; track, white, state, 4204915c. !; track, white, western. 426491sc = PORK-Dull; mess, $16.50917; family, LARD-steady; prime western steam, BUTTER Steady; state dairy, 14@2oc. extra creamery, 201ac,
 EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania firsts to extras, 17@1812c.; western extras, SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, 3-16c centrifugal, 96 test, 3 11-16c.; refined firm crushed 5.60c.; powdered, 5.10c. , TURPENTINE~Firm at 511R@52c.
 MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, 31@
 RIcE-Firm; domestic. 4A@61Ac; Japan
 TALLow-Dul1; city. 4asc.; country, AZ
 HAY-ouiet; shipping, so@s5c.; good to choice, $1.10@1.15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
Shot District Attorney and Self.

NEW ORLEANS, July 21.-District Attorney J. Ward Gurley has been as- sassinated in his office in the Macheca building by Richard Lyon. a cotton roller Lyon after killing the district attorney shot himself fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
Electric storm. at Geneva.

GENEVA, N. Y., July 21.-Two se- were electrical storms passed over this city, during which several buildings were struck and several persons stun ned. A heavy fall of hail accompanied the storm and did considerable damage to fruit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WANTED-The people ot Waterbury and " vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby. l72 South Main street. at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches. clocks and jewelry always on hand.
 6-2o-lui
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

For lazy liver try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They in vigorate the liver, aid the digestion, regulate the bowels and prevent bil, ious attacks. For sale by all drug rse,&e,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WANTED-Cld soldiers and widows of
 W soldiers to know that secure pen sions without delay Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins 63 Center street. (Post 49, c. A. R.) Insurance. notary public. f2-3i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

Archbishop Katxer Is Dead. FOND DU LAC. Wis, July 21.- Archbishop Katzer is dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WO RENT-One ot the most desiiable ten II enents in the South End 5 rooms; modern improvements. Hard Nood finish. Second floor Inquire P. ]. Coogan, l85f Baldwin street. 6-2O-H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

NTANTED-Everybody to know that
 w there is no need to worry if you cannot get home to dinner. Just call at Avery's Restaurant 236 South Main St.. opposite Union and make arrangements to have your dinner ready at any hour you wish, and only $l.oO for six good dinners. 2Oc. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
FINANCIAL (AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations

Money on call steady at 3 per cent Prime mercantile paper, 5Q6 per cent. Exchanges, $121, ,217, 48o; balances, $S,12S, ,692.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
; ' 7 PENNY A WORD. ADVS. J~ Fl

no RENT-Storage rooms. $l and $7 j. monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

MIME. VENNETTA, the Eminent Palmist M has returned. Located at t4O North Main St. Will remain short time only. Old address ol Leavenworth St. 7-i6-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

no YOU want a truss If so go to Water- D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trEsses to satisfied customers.
 7-o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

MOTOR AND FANS ion sale. Apply at uI 247 Bank street. Z-ll-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WANTED-To repair anything that is
 " not in working order. No matter how badly it may be out of gear we can with little doubt renew it's usefulness. # not, we will tell you so. and it will not cost you anything. Your Bicycle. Sewing Machine. Typewriter. Cash Register, Violin. etc. You ought to see some of the Violins we have put life into. c. w. Mes ser. 3o Phoenix Ave- 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21
Live stock Market.

CATTLE-Market steady; choice, s. 250 5.4O; prime, $4. .9095.10 good, $4.6oQ4,85; veal calves, $7G1750. s 70lb 80; mediums, $5. .9006;, heavy York CTS $6; light Workers, $6. 200Q6 30; pigs, SC. 40 66.50; roughs, $4Q15
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market active; best wethers $450@4.65; culls and com mon, d.5092.25; yearlings, $3Q5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

0 IA g =. <-D x zr sAers &ba s The Knd You Have Always BOap,S; s'ss;'''. 2: <s16z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

Y OST-Leather covered Surveyors fieldl
 I book, No "A. Reward if returned to No Leavenworth St. 7-21-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WANTED-Custcme for 100 Sofa Pill " lows at Twining & Co.'S housefurnish- ing store, in old rink. at lo6 Bank St.
 7-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

NOR SALE-Three bicycles at Twining 8. II Co.'S Furniture and Carpet store, old rink building, l9o Bank St. 7-2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

WANTED-Competen woman 10 take W small washing home. Call g First avenue. 1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

EOUND-A small dog, owner may have II same by calling at 37e South Leonard Street. and paying for this advertisement
 7.2i-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-21

ITO RENT-Three rooms, l47 Baldwin L street. 7-2O-5