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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
THE HAIR COMB.
1t Was In Remote Times Used In
Religious Ceremonies.

Religious Ceremonies.
It would be curious to know what
mystic meaning our ~forefathers at
tached to the simple act Of combing
the hair. We learn from old church
records that the hair Of the priest or
bishop was combed several times dur
ing services by n Of the inferior cler-
gy, but what such a queer proceeding
signified no M knows. The comb is
also mentioned as one of the imple-
ments used during high mass, but only
when sung by a bishop. Mass combs
Of the precious metals are still reckon
ed as the most valuable possessions Of
some European churches, though they
are Of no use in modern ceremonies.
Besides the gold and silver combs, the
poorer churches had them of ivory,
iron, horn and even wood. Combs espe-
cially known to antiquarians are those
Of st. Neot, st. Dunstan and st. Mall
achias. That formerly belonging to st.
Thomas, the martyr of Canterbury. Is
still kept in the church at Thetford;
that Of st. Cuthbert, 'the woman hat
err" at Durham cathedral.
From sundry references in old leg
ends to the use of the comb in divina-
tons and from it's appearance in COM
binations with pagan emblems on rude
" sculptured stones in many Of the old
countries, it seems probable that 1t
was a widely known pagan device and
one that was highly CONGRATULATIONS
don Standard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

Editor Mcleod, of the Aber.
deem News has been awarded a
verdict of $4,000 damages against
Arthur G.. Keene for q libelous
story he sent to a Sioux City pa
per stating that Mcleod was re-
ceiYing money from the slot ma
chine men. Mcleod probably
will not get much money out OF
his verdict, but it is a pretty
good thing once in a while to put
q check on the slandering of even
q political opponent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

The Mormons have been try
ing for a long time to get into the
United States senate. Two years
following their discovery and
settlement of the Estate of the
Desert" they elected two sena-
tors and sent them to Washing
ton, also claiming admission into
the Union. That was over fifty
years ago.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
Identified.

"What has become" asked the oc-
casional guest. "of the pretty black
eyed girl who used to wait at that
table over in the corner?"
"What pretty black eyed girl?" frig-
idly inquired the young woman with
the snub nose and prominent chin.
IF l remember rightly. she had a
little bit of a mole on one cheek"
"Oh. that girl with the blotch on her
face? think somebody married her."
New York Press.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

Since the school savings bank
system has been established in
Pierre, the pupils have depos-
tied $1.215.02 and the deposit
bank has just paid to the pupils
1927 semi-annual interest on
their deposits. No interest is
paid until an individual deposit
has reached ten dollars or more.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

We are in receipt Of an invita-
ton from the citizens of Pierre
to the inaugural reception and
ball to be given in honor of the
governor, state officials and leg.
islature, at the Locke hotel on
January Sd.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
The Poor Printer.

One of Browning's remarks u char
acteristic. He once said to DR.. Knight
that "all the unintelligibility of 'Sor-
dello' is due to the printers. They
would change my punctuation and not
print my commas. semicolons, dashes
and brackets"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
DUPLICATES.

!. Smythe Remember when Chatto
was married last year how he kicked
about the duplicate wedding presents?
Browne-Yes. Smythe-Well, that sort
Of luck seems to follow him. He had a
somewhat similar complaint yesterday.
Browne-What was it? Smythe-Du-
plicate birthday presents. That Is to
say, twins.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
Woes Of Wealth.

wealth has it's penalties" said the
philosopher.
EYES," answered Mr.. Cumrox. TITS
pretty hard for a man to have to go
guessing through a French menu when
be would rather have pork and beans.'s
washington Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

What can be the matter with
the Honorable G. Cleveland? Is
he disguised with his country?
He hasn't peeped since Novem
Der 9Th.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30
COUNTY

County Judges. s. Lockhart.
County Auditor-Geo. IL. P~inckney.
Register Of Deeds-E. P. BrOckman.
County Treasurer-Nfls FOrsberg.
Sheriff.. K. Crawford.
Clerk OF COurts-W. f. Rabbit.
States A~ttorney-Thad l.. Fuller.
County superintendent. s. Raberge
Surveyor-W. 8. Cr0wl.
CorOner-W. A. Krieses.
County Commissieners-F1rst District. Ben
Moser; Second District John Erickson; Third
District. julius Fenner
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

A dispatch from the scene of
action says that Mrs. Chadwick
is showing no emotion. The peo-
pie to whom she owes hundreds
Of thousands of dollars are the
ones who are walking the floor
lust now.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

W. M. Williams, who has been
postal clerk for seventeen years
between Tracy and Watertown
and Tracy and Pierre. was ar
rested at Huron last week for
the taking of a registered money
package said to contain $1,000.
The package was taken over a
year ago.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

The supreme court has decided
that the railways generally must
adopts safety automatic coupler,
which will do away with q large
number annually Of smashed
hands and bodies. Moreover, it
is said further that this coupler
must couple.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

The ~Bostonian's Incidental Remark.
He-Will you marry me? She-NO,
thank you. Hell thought perhaps you
wouldn't. How do you like that con-
tnued story that Is running nov in
the Atlantic ?-Somerville (Mass.) Jour-
nal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

The fret column shows the vote in each pre-
cinct at the republican primary, the second
gives the actual republican vote for governor on
election day, and the third gives what may be
presumed, fairly, to be the lover rum OF dem
Ocratlc votes in the primary.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

However things may seem. no evil
thing is a success, and no good thing
q a failure.-Longfellow.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-12-30

As soon as this one is disposed
Of the car has decided he will
build an enirely new navy.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
y Destructive Fire.

Minneapolis, Special.-Probably the
worst ire that tho city of Minneapolis
has ver known occurred here Tues
Gay night, and at 1880 O'Clock s., 5000
900 worth Of property had been de-
stroyed, with prospects that the to-
tai loss will reach at least $4,000, 600.
The fire started in the Photographic
supply house CT O. H. Peck & Com
pany, on Fifth street and First Ave-
nue. south, and in less than one-half
hour this building. was a mass Of
wreckage. hNcxt to the Peck build
ing IS the furniture supply house of
Boutella Bros, the largest house OF
Its kind il, the Northwest. This build
ing soon caught fire, sparks from it
being carried blocks by the north
WIND, aided oy cold weather, the ire
men meeting difficulty il their work,
as the fire burned itself out III on2
on two buildings and the frcmen's
work was entirely directed TO the
buildings IN close proximity III an at
tempt To save them. it is reported
that three tiremen lost their lives.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
A Fatal Wreck Occurred On Atlantic
Coast Lice
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN KILLED
Engineer GuiIford Horne, Oldest En-
sineer on Coast Line, Meets Instant
death Beneath His Engine-H's
Fireman Killed and a Postal Clerk
tnjured-Passenaers Escape With
Trivial Injuries. ~

Goldsboro, SpecIal-Train No. Al
which left Rocky Mount Tuesday
morning at 5:17 o'clock for Whining
ton, over the Atlantic Coast Line, ran
into an open switch at Warshaw about
8 o'clock the engine overturning and
killing Engineer Guilford Horne, OF
Wilmington, and his colored fireman,
Will Sterling. The passengers Were
shaken up, but none was injured. Mr..
Horne was the Oldest engineer in the
employ of the Atlantic Coast Line, and
the father Of Engineer w. H. Horne,
Of Rocky Mount. Father and son met
each other on the road on their trains
In the morning.
The wreck occurred at a siding about
one mile this side Of Warshaw. The
siding had formerly been used for load
ing cars with wood, but had not been
used for several months past. The
switch was open, but how it An to
be open at this time is not known.
Mr.. Guilford Horne. the engineer, and
Will Sterling, his fireman, were in
stantly killed. H.. was some time be.
fore they could he eXtricated, as they
were wedged between the engine and
its tender. The mail car was piled
upon the tender. and all the cars were
mOr or less damaged. Postal CLERK
HulingswOTth was badly injured, and
Clerk Powell had to continue his run.
Ali Of the. passengers were more or
less shaken up, but none Of them were
seriously hurt,
Mr.. Horne has been employed by t1R
Coast Line for the last, Ihirty-ffVe
years. He was one of the most trust
ed Of all the men in the service Of
the road. He lived in Magnolia many
years ago, where he was ~favorably
known. His death has cast a gloom
over the community, especially
noticeable among railroad people,
The trains were delayed for several
hours, the II o'clock train not reach
ing here until 4:30 p. m. Wrecking
trains were dispatched both from
Rocky Mount and Wilmington to assist
in clearing the track. -
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15

" tons and return in better condition o make UP he tickets
pf course the candidates will have to hustle a bit to get out their Letters Oh
acceptance. All the better. They will cut them short The notification 20
pfdees will probably go from the convention halls direct to the homes OF
asminees and deliver the goods officially. The candidates will get down to
Air letters at C and the campaign will begin in October.
The country will welcome the change. It won't be kept o the political
pit for two OR three months. And, what is more to be desired than anything
Fe. the cost ct conducting a presidential campaign will be considerably d'
knshed.
This arrangement would not conflict with state conventions. They could
desirable. and the whole political business of the year could be punched and
1ene with.
If you wNl look up the history of national conventions you will se that
the tendency to shorter campaigns has been gathering impercepibly for
many years.
Away back in 1924. which was before conventions were known a. they
are now known, the candidates we're before the public for a year and a half.
The first convention vas held in December and the opposing party held theirs
IA the May following. Subsequent conventions were held in February, and
then May became the popular month. Then one party, the Wings, fell back
70 December. but after that candidates were nominated in the san year a
that in which the election occurred.
I believe the Democrats we're the first to shorten up the campaign by
Adding a convention in June. That was the year Pierce was nominated. The
EVhgs met a few weeks later
VI am correct there vas one national convention that met a late as
September. That vas the Wing convention in 1856. The celebrated Charles
eshtics that year than it had w been before " eve hs been since. The
campaign began within a fortnight.
The Republicans met in 1868 in May, and the Democrats net July 4. The
campaigns were under hot Roadway by the middle of August Or cor after.
The conVenuons which named Garfield. Blaine, Cleveland. Harrison and Nc
kinney met in June: Bryan "a nominated both times sin July, and this year
the Republicans did not meet until almost the last of June. while the Demo
ezats went ove again to July. The McKinleyBryan campaign of 1896 vas
work that month than the organization Of either party is now: But that ws
o exceptional campaign.
The country now sees that it is possible to have a short presidential Ear
Daign, and everybody is just az we'll satisfied. The conventions of the future
viii be held later than e Those Of 1908 may not be held in the fall, but
those Of 1912 will come mighty near it. Make a note Of the prediction.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Augusta, special.-A special to Tbs

Augusta, special.-A special to The
chronicle from Edgefeld says:
The most hideous Of all human hor-
ors occurred at Trenton Thursday
light, equal in horror to the Statesboro
flair, if the general accepted theory be
rue that the victims were first MUIR
Tered before the house was fired. AT
o'clock this morning the residence of
Gr. B. B. Hughes, centrally located in
he town, was discovered on fire. Neigh
'ors rushed to the scene, but the fire
tad progressed so far that entrance to
he house was impossible. At once in
Jury was made as to the whereabouts
# the inmates, it being thought that
hey had made their escape in their
light clothes. AS SOC as the fire had
lied down sufficiently, a fearful scene
net the eyes of the beholders. There
ay the charred and almost unrecog-
lizahle bodies of the entire family, con-
listing Of Mr.. Hughes, his wife, Eva,
md two young daughters, Emmle,
tged 10, and Hattie, IA years OF age.
Nr. Hughes body lay just below where
vas situated the door leading from his
'oom to the hall, with a bullet hsle
through the upper part of his head. A
pistol with empty chamber lay
lear by. Part of his charred clothes
we're on his person, showing that he
vas dressed at the time he met death.
The body Of his wife was on the bed
springs, while those of the young ladies
we're similarly situated. The skulls OF
:hese three were crushed as if hit with
III axe Or some blunt instrument. Their
bodies when found occupied a most ma
.ural position, with nothing to indicate
/ struggle, showing that they had been
struck and done to death while asleep.
The news spread like Wildfire and soon
he entire surrounding country was on
he scene
Under the direction Of Solicitor
Thurmond, q coroner's jury was m
paneled, but as yet no testimony mas
oeen taken, It being thought best &c
! await further developments. 1t was said
three tracks were discovered leading
from the field up to the rear OF the
aouse. The county blood hounds were
secured and put on the train, but this
effort has availed nothing. The horror
Is yelled in mystery. Every external
eVlQence goes 10 sllo" tH"C .ho 10000
were all killed before the house was
fred. One theory is the house was en-.
tered for the purpose of robbery; that
apon being discovered, the robbers &C
:omplished the murders and fred tne
house. Excitement puEis high, but RSoth.
Ing rash will be done. Upon, the Request
Of Solicitor Thurmond, Governor Hey
ward has offered a reward for the ap'
~prehension of the guilty parties.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15

AT made upon it. People who are we'll off in the worlds goods are not always
the ones who adopt the most liberal and most rational policy in the natter OF
greatest personal enjoyment. The table Of the poor is not only the table OF
intelligence n the table Of plenty. but is quite ofsn the table OF hygienic al
selection; TO- it Is deprived Of many of the vile culinary connections
which aye dangerous and deletenous and which only the weNhled purses sup
plies. moreover, the employments oft the poor are better calculated to bring
about perfect Authorization and asstmuaton; and the penuriousness of the rich
quite often makes them scanty providers, depriving themselves OF the more
neunshtng edbles that are o be found n the markets; but taking the general
average Of the human family, it may be stated as a wellproven proposition
that the Diet of civilized people is too ample, toe hearty: In other words,w we
all lat ~ much.
American are undoubtedly the great meat eaters OF the world, notwth-
standhec the factt that We have the most ountful supply OF all the most nour
fshing foods that are the products of widely diversified climate an many ari
cities offs soil. The British soldiers in Africa, instead of being fed m raer roast
eu a moderate alotmen of vegetable and cereal foods with an occasional.
toucho OF am to sweeten their raioEs n cheer their tagging spirits aHer HI
dong march. The japanese soldiers who arr fighting in the far east live chiefly
ON rice and dried fish, while the Russian infantry and cavalry have q somewhat
harder dies because of the rgors Of the climate IN which they have tt onduc
heir campaign. It will be remembered that many hundred tons of candy were
shipped to our w soldiers in the Philippines during the campaign of occupa-
lion which followed the raising of our flag in the Archipelago. Since it has
been found that mixing a moderate amount Of sweets with q limited diet II
vegetables and other nourishing foods is good for the soldiers, who "a con-
tend that tit is MOI good for ne nan in the ordinary walks Of life?
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
No More Assaults.

Toxic, By Cable.-1n disabling thu
Russian feet at Port Arthur, preclud
ing the possibility Of its being abh
to reinforce the Russian second Paci
fc (Baltic) squadron, the Japanes'
have accomplished the main object 0
the desperate assaults against the
fortress which they, have been making
for. the past three months. There ii
now a strong probability that, whih
continuing the siege they will avoi'
losses of the magnitude already at
tending their efforts, and instead O
assaulting, will rely on starving on
the garrison until it is finally cap
tured. IL
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
$4,000 For a Kind Ach

Nashville, Dec. l4.-Houston Bond,
q clerk in a leading hotel. OF this city.
received a certified check from Evans
vile, IND, Tor $4,000. Four years
ago an old gentlemna fell en- the side
walk in front of the 'hotel and severely
injured himself. Mr.. Bond went to
his assistance, lifted him from the
ground ard cared for him until he had
recovered. The check was the sequel.
M, Bond would not disclose the name
U Inc man who sent the check,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Fatal Shooting Affair.

Elkin, N. c., Special.-News has just
reached acre that two A~lleghaney men
are dying as the result of a pistol duet
at Sparta late Monday. T. A. Mox,
Icy and Acquilla Rector had made :;
cattle trade the day before, and after
the trading was over. Rector went
away and boastcd that he had done
MoAley, Monkey loaded up with corr
whiskcr, and met Rector in Thomp-
sons store. A quarrel began. both
men began shooting, and after the
smoke cleared, Rector lad four
wounds, and Monkey one fatal one.
Monkey will. die. Rector may live.
Rector is a sober. peaceful citizen.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
New japanese Fortifications.

Washington, Special-Mr. Griscom
the American minister at Toxic, ha
cabled the State Department that Mr.
Fisher, the American vice consul a
Nagasaki, reports that all shippinl
has been warned to keep 20 mile;
away from Fescadores, an island OF
the west coast OF .Formosa, and tina
it is reported that Notifications arr
being constructed at Seoul.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
A FIERY TRAGEDY CHARGE VAST MOB
'anjly Murdered ard Bodies Were
Burned in Building
OCCURRED IN THE HEART OF TOWN

Remains of Mr.. 3. 3. Hughes,
His Wife and TWO Daughters Found
in the Smoking Ruins of Their Home
in the Center Of Trenton, S. c.
A Bullet Through the Mans Head
and the Skulls of the Women Crush
ed-Robbery the Supposed Motive
Governor Hayward Offers a Reward.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Reward Offered.

Macon, Ca. Specia,.-A reward o
$500 and expenses has been oferet
for the capture of Marc S. Potter, thu
defaulting and fugitive cashier Of th'
bank at Davisboro, Ga, where he i
alleged to be more than 100000 shor
in his accounts. The reward is offere'
by the officials Of the bank.
Potter is only % years old, weigh
200 pounds and nas light hair ant
blue eyes. He is very popular, ant
his friends express surprise at hi
action
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Jans Prepared to Spend the Winter

General Oku's Headquarters, Wa
Fusan, By Cable.-Delayed in Trans
mission.)-In the villages near TIM
actual japanese line houses are be
ing repaired and built, scores OF well'
are being dug, villages are being de
nuded of trees, and quantities of fue
are being prepared. Every indication
points to The intention to remain II
the present line during the winter
The cold weather is not affecting th'
japanese, although the Temperature
has already fallen to a few degrees
below zero. There are few sick men
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Bank

Enid, Okla, Special.-The Farmers
State Bank, Of Lambert, has been rob
bed by three men, who dynamlted th'
safe, obtaining $4,000 as their booty
While two robbers were inside, tn'
third guarded them, holding I'M
horses. The robbers escaped, MAXIM;
for the Gloss mountains. A posse ii
in pursuit.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
Alabama Cotton Growers.

Montgomery, Ala, Speeial.-Com-
missioner OF Agriculture r, r. Poole,
has issued a letter, TO the cotton grow
ers Of Alabama. calling for a mass
meeting in I'll of the towns and citieA
On Tuesday, January 10th, to liscusas
the best and most effective mode and
manner Of the disposition of the
present crop on hand and for concert
Of action in making new crop
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1904-12-15
c2S~~t~~ .
; Does the Human Family !
Eat Too Much
BY the Editor of Uhat4to-Eat.

T last there seems eohe common agreement among scientific
Investigators that the human family ears too much. This.
of course, does not apply to every individual, for there is no
dispute about the fact that thousands of people are poorly
fed and improperly nourished; and singularly enough, these
do not belong always among the poorer classes. AS a matter
of fact. the middle classes are the Wellto-do classes when it
comes to the question of the adequate nourishment of the