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Evidence of Cleanliness.

When the late ex-Speaker Thomas B.
Reed was in California, says the
Youths Companion, he visited the Lick
Observatory, on Mount Hamilton. It
was a wonderful November day. full Of
gold and the bloom of flowers. Mr..
Reed looked down at the gorgeous
landscape 1000 feet below. and. turning
to one Of his hosts, said:
Colonel, this looks too much like a
special display got up in honor OF the
occasion. Tell me what a typical win
ter day in California is really like"
The Californian thought at once Of a
day in February. so warm that after
a morning bath he had lain in a ham,
mock outdoors, smelled the roses on the
trellis and listened to the trill of the
meadowlark among the almond blooms.
He. began to describe it eloquently:
Thirteen years ago. on February %. ]
took a bath"
He paused to arrange his account of
the roses and the meadowlark. Mr.
Reed broke the pause.
We'll, Colonel, he said, in admira-
ton, you do know something about
cleanliness out here, don't your
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13
Social Revolution.

There has been probably no greater
social revolution in the last half CEN
tury than that which has affected the
custom and circumstances Of smoking.
Before the Crimean war. says the
London Express, no well-bred man
would think of being seen in the day
time in a fashionably frequented part
of London with cigar in his mouth.
Nowadays a fragrant Havana, if not
an emblem Of aristocracy, is regarded
anyhow as a proof of means.
Twenty years ago a visitor in a
lSdy's drawing-room would as soon
have thought Of splitting on the floor
as Of putting Turkish tobacco: to-day
1t is an open question whether the
hostess or her guest is the first to have
recourse to the contents of a cigarette
case.
At the pOnderOus and protracted
oanquets in vogue during part of the
last reign, TO insult the after din
ner claret." by the suggestion OF
smoking would have constituted a far
graver Offense than to undervaIue the
champagne by diluting 1t with seltzer
water.
In these present days in private
houses, at regimental messes and even
at festival dinners. coffee and cigar
cites trip up the heels of the "savory."
The other evening a distinguished for
eigner. as he cOmplacently lighted a
mammoth cigar. said to his host: "On
the last occasion when 1 had the
honor OF dining in this house 1 was
your fathers guest. and he begged me
during dessert not to hesitate to go
into the square outside If would Ike
to smoke; and, so far from being
taken aback by the suggestion. I con-
ssdered him a very Hberal-minded man
for even recognizing such a require
ment on my part
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School for Burglars.

II has long been known that the
modern thief or burglar trains chill
6ren very carefully for nefarious work.
Only the other day q trainer of young
sthieves was sent to prison, and such
cases are continually cropping up.
Most ingenious are the methods
practiced by professionals" to teach
their pupils the art Of burglary. Mere
youngsters make excellent subjects;
and as II is obviously of importance
not 70 make e noise when ''burgling, ,"
the lads are now taught to slide face
downward on the balustrade. 1t has
been discovered that, in order to 40
custom them to this mode of descent,
special spiral-shaped balustrades are
sometimes constructed, and before the
pupil is pronounced finished" he must
be able TO slide down a variety of
these balustrades like creased light
ming"
Another common practice among
the ''burgllng" fraternity is that of
getting orders to view empty houses
from various house agents A num-
Der Of clever burglaries are worked
this way. Dressed UP as a country
squire, the master" visits numbers
DA IOurc dkSlAArs BcLr OEQtTS 10 view
certain houses. generally in terraces,
as there, if he has a plan Of the
interior Of one house. he has key
10 the whole terrace.
He accordingly looks over the
house, gets a plan of the interior, and
quits. A few days afterward his
pupils enter the empty house. and
making their way along the roofs,
enter whichever house has been Sc
lected- IN the meantime the squire
Patrols the house outside, looking re-
Epectability personified. and when the
coast is clear he signals, usually by
striking matches. SO that the boys in
side know whether they can safely
come out with the spoil. One match
means ~all's well''; two matches
Ganger.
= well-known Scotland Yard official
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Of cruelty calling for the Intervention
of the S. p. G. A, but as matter OF
fact IL was one OF the many interest
Ing experiments made recently at the
first demonstration OF the Batcheller
pneumatic tube system at Ranelagh
Lodge, Fulham.
In exactly twenty-five seconds the
cylinder and dog were blown out OF
the returning tube, having Travelled
in that period 500 feet.
"On his release II may be recorded
that the little dog wagged his tail and
evinced those signs Of canine sattsfac-
ton which humanity usually asso-
ciates with a contentsd mind.
Not only dogs. cats. mice and
guinea pigs enjoyed the novel sensa-
ton Of looping the tube but the ex-
periments extended 70 the transmits
sion of every kind OF fragile article.
Eggs. teacups and glassware were
sent along the tube at the rate OF forty
miles an hour and came through the
ordeal unchipped. The tubes in use
were eight-inch tubes. but twelve-inch
tubes are to be used for the proposed
London system"
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13
TALK OF THE TOWN
DB9Rfe>s& o. RHE
TIMEG ~
Il Lady of High Culture.

A Los Angeles school teacher, who
recently spent a few days in this city
tells an amusing story about colored
girl named Lizzie Young, who was as
signed to her class.
1t appears that Miss Blank, the
teacher, few days after Lizzie came
to school reached the conclusion that
the colored girl. though nearly is
years of age, was not far enough ad-
vanced to remain in the class to which
she had been assigned. This conclu-
sion was forced upon the teacher after
she had examined Lizzie as to the
studies she had pursued before coming
to Los Angeles.
Lizzie said Miss Blank at the
opening Of the examination. what
books did you use?"
"Jes' like desc, ma'am," said Liz
zie, pointing to one Of the California
State series.
Now Miss Blank knew that books
tes' like desc" were not found out OF
California, and as Lizzie came from
Louisiana she became suspicious.
"Of course" she said, you have
studied arithmetic, Lizzie ?"
Lot, ma'am," responded Lizzie
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might be called the Russell Sage OF
England. In fact he is several years
older than the famous American fnan-
cier and confidently expects to cele-
brate his ninety-fourth birthday next
September. It was only a temporary
indisp0sitiGn which caused him to be
absent the other day from the annual
meeting Of the General Assurance
Company, Of which he has been the
chairman for the last Quartkr Of a CEN
tury. He is head Of the well known
London firm Of Andrew Lusk & Co.,
but like many other men here, re-
markable for intellectual vigor in aold
age, he was born in Scotland. AS long
sgo as 1873, when he was a sprightly
fellow OF sixty three, he was elected
LORD Mayor Of London and at the ex-
piration Of his term Of office the usual
honor OF knighthood was conferred
upon him. For twenty years-from
1855 20 1Ss5-he represented the
borough Of Finsbury in Parliament 1t
viii be recalled that Russell Sage was
for a brief period a member OF Con-
Eress, but found that he could not at
tend 70 both business and politics at
the same time. Sir Andrew, perhaps
because he was not quite so anxious
10 keep piling up more money than he
could spend, managed TO do it. I'm
like Russell Sage, too. he does occa-
eionally allow himself a holiday, but
has never INDUCED In the luxury of a
country residence, making his home al
ways IN London.
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THE SUNDAY CALL MAGAZINE.
M AR1E CORELLI. the greatest living wom
I'M writer begins powerful series of articles des

M ARIE CORELLI the greatest living woman
IVI writer begins powerful series of articles deal
ing with live topics of the social side of life
in The Sunday Call Magazine morrow the first arti-
Gle being entitled "The Decay of Hospitality" The
two succeeding articles will be entitled "Why American
Girls Are Popular in England" and "The Palm of
Beauty. No one could be better qualified by keen in
sight and long experience discuss such matters in
thoroughly entertaining than Marie Corei,
whose books have been translated into every written
language and whose is a household word through
out the civilized world With the article tomorrow will
appear fac-simile reproduction of hitherto unpub-
ished manuscript the handwriting of authoress
with her signature
Another strong series, but in lighter vein, which
begins tomorrow, will be from the pen of the ever
popular Edward w. Townsend, the creator of the in
comparable Chmme Fadden. The series by Mr. Town
send, who is of the many successful writers of the
day whose early training received in San Fran
CISCO will deal with the Christening experiences of "Reu
ben From Beetville," who arrives in New York bur
dened with considerable money than sophstica-
tion The description of the various incidents tending
to bring these two prominent features equil
brium makes amusing reading
"Dr. Xavier" runs through the second of its four
instaments. This story will be completed upon August
2S, and will be followed by Anna the Adventures
by E. Phillips Oppenheim, the wel-known English
writer Other fiction features embrace ful-page story
by William Allen White; "The Homecoming of Colonel
f1ucKs, a Charmingy told story OF old-faShloned
couple with illustrations in three coors by J. A. CahJ
Giovanni and the Princess the leading story upon the
storette page. and two soriettes "The Letter Robert
Wrote" and "A Fool and His Money"
In the womens section three up-to-date pages of
fashion: What to Wear in the Fail Days." by Augusta
Prescot Unique Wedding Gifts for Brides" contain
ing hints many odd but very acceptable presents
and page Simple but Effective Portieres" by
Madge Moore. There is also page on the philan-
thropic work that Oakland women doing and many
shorter articles and items.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

port of anything When the administration of his own
party in his genius for opposition led him to
antagonize it, upon which was later demon
strated that his better judgment approved.
When Mr.. Cleveland found it necessary to strongly
intervene to sound money and the public credit
Vest attacked him with unexamped force Announcing
that he and the President had reached the parting of
the ways he led the party revolt which DESTROYED the
Presidents leadership and put the party finally in the
hands of Mr. Bryan, be inocuated with every dis
of political heresy from which has not yet re-
covered
Later on. Vest in many expressions antagonized
Bryan, carrying into unofficial party leadership the
same spirit of opposition that led him oppose the
President But in all this of opposition to
everything in his party and he created but few
personal asperties and general favorite with
all his colleagues.
His methods did not satisfy the business aspirations
OF his State and it be thought that Missouri
required Senator in touch with actual things
1t doubtful If she succeeded when Stone elected
his successor. for Stone is of visions. all bad
The sorrow for the passing of Vest is genuine and
is not confined to the public of his own party.
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THE DEATH OF SENATOR VEST.

A MEXICAN public life loses picturesque and
II charming personality in the death of ex-senator
4 Vest of Missouri. He belonged to ranidlv
disappearing school of rhetorical statesmen. Person
ally member of the Senate more popular and
but few had equal gifts of charming oratory But an
analysis of his characteristics places him in the ranks
of the rhetoricans rather than with the constructive
statesmen. He always attracted audience on the
floor and in the Senate galleries when speaking on anv
subject He always interesting and received the
applause of his opponents, we'll of his supporters
But, after all his the genius of opposition and
not of construction He could oppose with great bril-
ancy and keen and cutting and exhaustless
humor But he made speech of equal power in sup
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13
4 Dog BY Pneumatic.

The London Daily Mail Of Julv %
contains an interesting item upon
unique tests made there of the eff
cheney of the pneumatic tube system.
1t says:
Taking the squirming little dog
firmly but gently with the left hand.
the operator dropped him carefully
into the yawning mouth of the big
cylinder. Then, closing the breech of
the case with dextrous movement of
his right hand. he pushed the cvl;n-
der into the machine. A touch of a
lever and tube and dog disappeared
from view.
This reads like some dreadful act
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with a wise shake Of her kinky head.

with a wise shake Of her kinky head.
'Fractions?"
Yes, ma'am."
INTEREST,""
Yes. indeed, ma'am."
''Lizzie's yes, mas am came with
exceeding regularity during the rest OF
the examination, and when after Miss
Blank had received a vigorous yes.
ma a'am" to her question. Did you ever
study geography and grammar" she
asked: And cerebro spinal menin-
gltis?"
"Yes, ma'am. We had dat in der
baby class"
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Towns are sprnging up if by magic in the Rose
bud reservation of South Dakota where vast area has
been opened by the Government for settlement 1t is
unfortunate that the settlers. sturdy of purpose and
honest OF intention were not allowed time before
the shadow OF the municipality and strange exacons
tell upon them To flee from the city to help build an
other is hardly what these pioneers planned for in their
rush to the reservation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Reports from Berkeley indicate that the College of
Commerce advancing rapidly in popularity and nhu-
in the University of California. In practical edu-
cation this college should hold high place in the
of university men. wide and constantly broadening
field of lucrative activity opening San for
graduated students in The Golden Gate has
become the for trade.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

1t is reported that Sully the New York cotton king
deposed from his unstable throne in the pit in trouble
again Taking into serious consideration the facts in
the this appears to be reckless presentation
of conditions To the lay observer Sulys creditors
he, who in trouble, with very little prospect of
getting out.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13
Beats UncIe RHSSeH.
go cerrespopdence.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE CALL,
s HENRIETTA STREET, COVENT
GARDEN, LONDON, July 2S.-As a
conspicuous example Of longevity and
robust health combined with untiTing
devotion 70 business, Sir Andrew Lusk,
whose photograph is here shown,
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Facts and figures demonstrate the interesting condi-
ton that the United States produces more beer than
Germany. 1t equally interesting the Gov
reports of American exports fail show that
we send any apprecabe quantity of the beverage out of
the country Nor do the brewers indicate that any of
is being wasted at home.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

The newly elected President of the United States of
Colombia took his uneasy seat of Office the other day.
strange relate these days of political surprises
absolute quiet marked the event When the Colombans
can't be teased into at least riot the induction of
new chief executive conclude that national spirit
is sadly lacking in that hystcrical vigor which makes
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Occasionally, though not often. the humdrum of life
supplies incident that meets the demand of COM
pete earthly bliss One such happened the other dav
when negro lad accidentally locked three davs
in freight loaded with watermelons that wasn't
happiness without flaw it is difficult to suggest what
would be for the dusky prisoner.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

While the nations formulating rules and reeula-
tons define the character of of war the
Russian sailors merriy pursuing their predatory way
and the dangerous almost the land from the
operation of marauders Thus far national definitions
seem be subject the opinion of Russian nterpreta
ton as final court of judgment.
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you can OBTAIN the addresses OF such
naval officers you desire.
A HOME-E. o. g.. City. The large
brick building on the north side OF
Lake street, between Fourth and Fifth
avenues. is a Catholic institution called
The Home for the Aged 1t is to be
conducted by the Little Sisters Of the
Poor and viii be a home for the aged
poor Of any religion who may be un-
able to pay for home In any institu-
tion. 1t cost about 100000 and the
ownership vests in the Archbishop Of
this diocese. who Is a corporation sole.
USE OF LETTERS.-subscrib
City. The following is said to be the
proportionate use Of the various letters
in the English alphabet. as given In a
table based on the experience OF print
ers:
Capitalists. 1894; c, ss7; P. so4: A,
574; T. 571: d. sos; B, 463; NJ, 439; r,
3SS; I, 377; E. $40; H. sOs; L. 2ss: r,
POI; w, 272; G, 266; U. 22S; o. 206; V.
172; M. 15S; ], SO; @. 5s; K, AZ; Y, %;
2. IS: Y, 4.
Lower case, 1000; I. 10: a. 72s; 1,
TO4; s. $50; o. s72; n, SO; h. $40: r. 5as;
q, SSzs l, 500; u. 296; c, 2S0; m, 272. Z
2S6; W. 100; y 1874; D, 1ss; 8. 16S: v. 15S;
b. 12O; k, So; j, So; q. so; K. As; z. %.
DRAW POKER-A. P. P, Alameda.
Cal. In the game Of draw poker the
eldest hand has the privilege of making
bet before the cards are called to be
dealt This bet Is usually limited to
few chips and is called going blind"
The blind may be doubled by the PLAYER
to the left of the eldest hand. and the
next player to the left may at his op-
ton straddle this bet. and so on. In
cluding the dealer. The age or eldest
hand alone has the privilege of starting
the blind. and if he does any player re-
fusing to straddle debars those after
him from doing so. When the age de-
clines to go blind he is sometimes. per-
mitted to delegate his privilege to the
next player; this. however. must be
agreed upon previous to beginning the
game BY eldest hand or age is meant
the player Immediately to the left Of
the dealer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13
.AfsSJVerS to Queries.

NAVAL ADDRESSES a q NJ
City. If you will call at the U. 8. Ma
val Pay Office in the Phelan building
you can obtain the addresses OF such
naval officers you desire.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Special Information supplied daily 70
business houses and public men BY the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 230 Cali
hornia street. Telephone Main 1913.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

Townsend's California Glace fruits In
artistic ire-etched boxes 715 Market St {.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-13

USE OF ETTERS.-subscriber
City. The following is said to be the
proportionate use Of the various letters
in the English alphabet. as given In a
table based on the experience OF print
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People, NeWber'
rians and Those Who Visit
NeWberry.

Miss Mamie Henderson, of Chap
pells, is visiting Mrs. J NJ. Bowers.
The Rev. J. J. Long, OF the
Bethlehem pastorate, was in the city
yesterday.
Miss Eva Wright, Of Newberry,
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Johnston Monitor, 2Ist.
The supreme court having ad-
journed, Chief Justice Y. J. Pope
has returned home.
Mr.. J. E. Norment, private Sec
retarl to Governor Hayward, was
in Newberry Sunday and yesterday.
Mrs. W. B. Werts and little SOD
have come to Newberry to make
their home. They are boarding
with Mrs. G. E. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith will
leave tonight for Newberry, where
they will visit Mrs. Smiths sister,
Mrs. Frank axter.-Greenvllle
Herald, 22nd.
Grand Master Cole L. Blease left
Yesterday for Edge6eld and will go
to Graniteville, Warrenville, Lang
ley, Bath and Aiken, where be will
visit lodges Of the order of Odd Eel
lows.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
NOTICE..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned, composing the
Board of Jury Commissioners for New
berry County, State of South Carolina,
will on the 29th., of Jam, inst, at nine
a. m, in the office of the Clerk Of Court
for said County, openly and publicly
draw thirty-six Jurors to serve as Petit
Jurymen, at the February term Of
Court of General Sessions for Newberry
County, beginning Feby Sth., 1904, and
continuing for one week, and also twelve
grand jurors to serve for the year 1904.
Jan. 18th, 1904.
Jno. L, Epps, County Treasurer.
W. W. Cromer, County Auditor.
Jno. C. Goggans, Clerk Of Court.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
Quick Work.

While Mr.. Shelly was at dinner
last Thursday young negro, Mil
ledge Green, stole his bicycle and
away he, went. A warrant of ar
rest was placed in the hands Of Po-
1iceman Koon and this fast officer
lost no time in getting on the trail
of the wheel robber. Mr.. Koon
followed on through Helena and
arrested Green about ten miles IN
the country. He was turned over
to Magistrate Chappell, who jailed
him for court.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
The News From Utopia.

Utopia, January 25.-Mr. Bart
Golden left here Saturday for his
home in Arkansas.
Mr.. Oscar Long is quite sick.
Miss Annie Herbert starts today
to the graded school at Newberry.
She will be missed in the home, IN
the church, and in the community.
The Rev. J. E. Beard is good
preacher and preached a most ex-
cellent sermon yesterday at New
Chapel.
Mr.. Luther Hawkins has moved
into the Utopia section on Mr.. Mark
Nichols place.
MI. Frank Schumpert is very
sick.
The ladies enjoyed dining
given by Mrs. Thompson last week.
The school teacher here, Mr..
Buckley, is sick, and school has sus-
pended for a few days. 1t is hoped
that Mr.. Buckley will soon be able
to resume his duties.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
The Gafney Ledger, in speaking

The Gafuey Ledger, in speaking
of the Rev. W. S. Holmes, who has
resigned the rectorship of the Epls-
copal churches at Laurens and New
berry to accept a call to Grenada,
Miss, says: "Mr. Holmes IS Il
Gafney boy and his many friends
here are watching his rapid rising
in his holy calling with much pride
and pleasure, and their best wishes
go with him wherever his duties
call him.
Mr.. B. F. Day, who lately moved
to the Darlington house on Col.
Fairs place, is near enough to
Helena to send two children to
school there. This hourishing school
is in good condition and draws pu-
pills from quite distance in the sur
rounding country. Miss Julia Brown,
principal, and Miss Alma Bishop,
assistant, are giving entire salts
faction and the school is progressing
in every way. These young ladies
are fine teachers and the citizens Of
Helena are unanimously glad that
their children are in such good
hands.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-26
THE LICENSE ORDINANCE.
A Miseoncepton of Some ofitS Provisions.
No Interference with the Right to
Bring Produce to Town.

Some people are misinformed as
to the ordinance recently passed
by the city council relating to IL
cense, especially farmers who have
produce to sell. There is State
statute which gives to persons the
right to sell beef, mutton, veal or
pork raised by themselves free OF
any license, and the license ordi-
nance does not prevent any one
from selling such articles as have
been mentioned. Also vegetables,
fruits, cotton, grain, milk, butter.
watermelons, honey, ETC., may be
sold free of all license, and the city
council had no idea that any one
would attempt to create such an
impression, but on the contrary
they welcome all to come and sell,
and guarantee them the f1eest and
fullest privileges and will secure
them all protection under the law.
Persons who come and trade horses
are not included in the ordinance
unless such persons make busi-
ness Of horse trading for gain or a
livelihood and not merely as an ex-
change between each other.