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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
NERVY BICYCLE THIEF.
Jalapa Negro Walked Into J. w.
Whites Store, Selected Bicycle
And Rode It Off

Nathan Suber. a negro from Jalapa,
walked into Mr.. J. w. Whites store
on Saturday. selected bicycle, rode II
around town for several hours and
then to his home at Jalapa. Mr..
Whites store is always crowded on
Saturday, and the negro came in and
got the bicycle as though it belonged
to him. The act was seen by Mr..
Albert Wicker. who asked Mr.. White
after the negro had left if he had got
the right bicycle Mr. White did not
miss a wheel for some time, but later
discovered that a wheel which had
been left at his store was missing.
1t became noised around town that
some one had stolen a bicycle from
Mr., White. and late Saturday after
noon gentleman from Jalapa in
formed Mr.. White that he had seen
a negro on a wheel at Mr.. J. G.
Rikards place and riding towards
Jalapa.
Policeman W. F. Redcnbaugh and
Mr.. J. Monroe Wicker went to Jalapa
in a buggy and discovered the ne
cro's house. As soon as the negro
saw them he ran. Several shots were
fred to stop him. but he continued to
run and escaped. The bicycle was Sc
cured and brought back to town no
worse for the wear.
A warrant has been issued for the
negro.
1t was a nervy proceeding. espec-
ially in view of the fact that the ne
gro, after taking the bicycle. rode 1t
around town for some time and then
started for Jalapa.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Judge Walter H. Hunt.

The satisfaction given by Col. WAL
ter H. Hunt, OF this city, as special
Judge for the extra term OF the gen.
eral sessions court held in Spartan
burg last week has been evidenced by
the many very complimentary no.
:ices which he has received from the
press and people OF Spartanburg.
Governor Hayward upon the re-
quest of Chief Justice Pope, has ap-
pointed Col. Hunt presiding Judge
at the regular term of court for Spar
tanburg. and this second appoint
ment. coming just after Col. Hunt
had concluded the business OF the eS-
ira term, is the highest testimonial
to his fairness and ability and his ht-
ness in every way for the position,
and to the esteem in which he is held
BY the Spartanburg bar.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Death of a Good Woman.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cromer. wife OF
Mr.. Harrison Cromer, of Newberry
county, S. C.. died May 31st. 1904,
aged about u years. She leaves a
husband. two daughters, Mrs. H. S.
and w. B. Graham. and large num-
Der of relatives and friends to mourn
her departure. Mrs. Crorer was a
consistent member of the St. Mat
thews Evangelical Lutheran church.
She was also a good and Affection
ate wife. a devoted mother, kind
friend and neighbor to all 1t was
the writer's good pleasure to know
and to associate with her nearly nifty
wears. being born and reared IN the
same community. To know her was
to love her. The duration of her
married life was nearly forty years.
Her last illness was short. about one
week. May he who alone can give
solid comfort bless and sustalnn her
bereaved husband and two daughters
and many friends. Her body was
laid to rest in the St. Matthews
graveyard in the presence of a large
number OF relatives and friends. The
funeral sermon was preached by her
pastor. Rev. J. J. Long.
w. F. S.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Firemen's Tournament.

The Newberry fire department
have received an invitation from the
North Carolina State Firemen'S as
sociation to attend the annual con-
ton of the association, to be held IN
Salisbury August 2-5. The invita-
ton is signed by the president, Mr..
las. D. Mcneil. who attended the
tournament held in Newberry several
years ago and who is well known by
Newberry fremen.
The invitation states that in addl-
ton to the regular state prize OF
ST 900, there will be prizes of not less
than $500 (s25o each) for interstate
hand reel and hose wagon contests.
Capt. Stewart has written Presl-
dent Mcneil for the full program as
soon as it is issued.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
The Saluda Railroad.

The Columbia correspondent Of
the News and Courier says:
It is expected now that Saluda will
secure the long-looked for railway.
For years those who wished TO go to
that town have been compelled to
travel by private conveyance tor
about eighteen miles. 1t is stated,
however. that Major B. B. Evans, OF
that town. recently held conference
with officials of the Southern, and the
route between that place and Wards
has been inspected, with the result
that the extension will probably be
built at once.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
A Negro Captured.

Sheriff NJ. NJ. Buford returned from
Ninety Six. last week bringing with
him William Burton. colored. want
ed on the charge OF disposing OF pro-
perty under lien.
Sheriff Buford has held warrant
for Burton since the spring OF 1902.
At one time he thought he had him
located at point near Statesboro,
Ca, and secured a requisltion and
went to Georgia. but found that the
William Burton whom he had located
and who exactly fitted the descrlp-
tion OF the William Burton he want
ed, was another man altogether. be-
ing known to the authorities as hav-
ing been born in Georgia.
Finally Mr.. Buford located his man
at Ninety Six and had him arrested
there. He went for him Thursday
afternoon and returned with Burton
that night.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
District DELEGATES.

Following are the delegates from
this county to the Cokesbury Dis
trict conference, which meets at
Honea Path this beck:
Central cturch-E. Cavenaugh and
P. c. Gaillard. Alternates, J. w.
White, w. G. Mayes, c. H. Cannon
and R. L. Tarrant.
O'Neall Street and Mollohon-S.
K. Bouknight and J. E. Merchant.
Newberry circuit-Howell NJ.
Henry. I. H. Boulware and McDufie
Sigh.
Prosperity circuit-W. c. Domi-
nick. J. Pat Bowers and R. P.
Cromer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
RAVAGING THE COTTON.
New Pest Playing Havoc With The
Crops in Different Sections
Of This County.

Reports have come from several
different sections OF the county that
an insect which acts strangely like
the Texas boil weevil is destroying
the growing cotton crops. Several
squares which have been seen show
smooth holes about a sixteenth OF
an inch in diameter bored straight
throug;, from one side to the other.
Mr.. B. c. Matthews has Observed
the ravages OF the insect in his fields
and reports have come from No. 9
and No. 10 that it has been getting i'll
its deadly work there
Wherever the pest touches the
coming crop is entirely destroyed.
1t is something very unusual. II not
unh >ard-of before, in this section OF
country.
Some OF those who have seen its
ravageS say that the pest is the boil
worm.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
The Dog Tax.

The city police force began yester-
day morning the collection OF the
tax of s1.oo imposed on each dog by
the recent ordinance of city council.
According to the estimate by the po-
lice force there are about four hun
dred dogs in the city. though this
number will probably be increased by
the discovery of more dogs. Each
dog on which the tax is paid is pro-
vided with a small metal tag. The
tags are numbered. and the numbers
are kept on file in the city clerks Of
fee for the purpose of Identification.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Negro Cutting Scrape.

Andrew Lark. colored, was cut and
dangerously wounded on last Thurs
day night by Susie Bonds: also col
ored. 1t seems that party OF ne
groes were having a watermelon cut
ting near Cline's shop, and it was
here that the affair took place. Lark
was cut completely around the arm
Just above the elbow, several small
arteries being severed. DR.. Houseal
was called in and took the case in
charge. The case was brought up
in the mayors court on Friday morn
ing and the woman was fined for
fighting.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
CUT IN WAGES.
Number of Hands Left Mollohon
Mill-Part of Amount Cut
Restored.

On the 18th OF this month a cut
in price OF about 60 per cent. in the
weave room of the Mollohon mill
was made and large number
OF the hands quit and quite a
number have already moved to
Whitmire. Clinton and other places.
Some OF them Jhave returned to
their work and some new ones
have come in TO take the places OF
those who lett. Those who quit did 50
because they claim they could not
afford to work for the reduced
price and because Of the very short
notice they were given OF the reduc-
tions.
On Saturday. however the mill
authorities increased the pay IN
the weave room about ten per cent,
which makes the, original reduction
only about ) per cent. Many OF those
who had intended to leave will now
no doubt remain and possibly some
of those who had left will return.
1t is hoped the difference will be
satisfactorily adjusted.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
IN LONG SERVICE.
Some Old Baskets And Other Arti-
ticles-Ien 20 Years Old is
Still Laying Eggs.

St. Pauls, June 27.-Mr. ". Q.
Hipp, OF Pomaria, reports that he has
two baskets that have been in use by
his hands for twenty years and are
still serviceable. He has two brides,
one a work bride and the other a
riding bride, that have been in use
for forty years, and leather collar
that has been in use twenty-five
years.
He has a chicken hen that is twen-
ty-three years old and still lays eggs.
He is using some dishes that have
been in use in the Hipp family for
125 years.
I will also state On good reliable
information that Mr.. David B. Wick
er has two baskets that have been in
use for thirty years.
Mr.. Thomas Summer has hamper
basket that has been in use nifty
years. The baskets were made by
the Farr boys. of Lexington.
L, /. Z.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Col. George Johnstone And Col. E.
H. Aull, of This City
Among the Speakers.

The educational campaign execu-
tive committee. consisting of Cover
nor D. c. Hayward, Superintendent
OF Education O. B. Martin and Presi-
dent D. B. Johnson, of Winthrop COL
lege. have planned a Conference of
Education, to be held at Winthrop
college. Rock Hill, July ID, to discuss
the defects and needs of the public
school system. and to devise plans
for its betterment. At this confer
ence it is hoped to have not only
school ren and women, but lawyers,
editors, physicians, ministers, states
men. business men, and, in fact, an
invitation is extended to all who are
interested in the schools and who are
willing to help in their improvement.
The general subject of the confer
ence will be discussed under the fol-
lowing heads:
Necessary physical equipment
Opened by Hon. George Johnstone,
Hon. NJ. F. Ansel.
Qualified teachers-Judge c: 4.
Woods. Rev. S. NJ. Smith
Competent supervision-Mr. ". I.
McGhee. Hon NJ. L. Smith.
Consolidation OF schools-Hon. J.
K. Henry, DR.. 4. J. S. Thomas.
Public high schools-Hon. NJ. F.
Stevenson. Rev w. R. Richardson.
Local taxation-Hon. Altamonr
Moses. Hon. Robert Aldrich.
Libraries-Hon. E. H. Aull, Rev. J.
H. Boldridge.
Improvement in course of study
Major Harry Hammond, Jas. H.
Rice, Jr.
Senti1ncnt-Hon. Julius E. Boggs,
Hon. John c. Sheppard.
Needed legislation-Hon. Geo. w.
Brown, Hon. John G. Richards.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
ST. PAULS ITEMS.
Barbecue at St. Pauls on the 21st-
Rain Badly Needed-Personal-
Other Matters.

St. Pauls, June 27.-All are up
with their work and are anxiously
waiting for rain. Rain is badly need
ed.
The health OF the community Is
pretty good.
Miss Emma Wicker is ill but is i'm
proving
Grain has been harvested. Some
report good yield
The Woman's Missionary society
will meet at the residence of Mrs. J.
c. :Aull next Saturday at 4 o'clock.
There will be a barbecue at St.
Pauls on July 21st. The proceeds
will go for the benefit of the church
and parsonage. The dinner will be
prepared and served by the members
OF St. Pauls church.
The public may expect something
nice.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

The time for filing campaign pledg-
es expires on Saturday, the I'd OF
July.
There were fine rains in the
Smvrna section of the county yester-
day afternoon.
The Bachelor Maids will meet with
Miss Pope this afternoon at
s:so o'clock. The members of the
club are requested to notify the hos
tess if they will attend.
Reports received from Washington
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
AS to Filing of Pledges.

The treasurer OF the county execu-
tive committee, Mr.. B. B. Leitzsey,
has left his books with Mr.. John c.
Goegans, clerk of court, so that can
didates may file their pledges and pay
their assessments at any time which
NAV ut their convenience.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
The Newberry Dispensaries.

DiSpensary Inspector R. W. Mich
OILS. OF Laurens. was in Newberry
last week checking up the Newberrv
dispensary and the beer dispensary.
He stated that he found both in ex-
cellent condition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28

state that Mr.. NJ. Luther Hill, is bet
ter and there is good hope for him.
Mr. w. A. Hill remains in Washing
ton, but he now expects to be able to
return with his son this week
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
The State Campaign Meeting.

The state campaign meeting on
July 18th will be held in the court
house. This decision was reached
bv the subcommittee of the county
executive committee at meeting on
Saturday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Picnic at 7. G. Schumpert's

There will be a picnic at Mr.. J. c.
Schumpert's on Saturday, the ed Of
July. The public is invited to attend.
The picnic will be held for the pur-
pose OF helping to purchase an Or
gan for New Chapel church.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
Picnic at Mt. Pilgrim.

The annual Sunday School picnic
at Mt. Pilgrim will be held on Fri
day, July 2o. The public is invited
to attend, bringing baskets.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28

MONEY TO LOAN-We negotiate
loans on improved farm lands at
seven per cent. interest on amounts
over one thousand dollars, and eight
per cent. interest on amounts less
than $1,000. Long time and easy
oaynents. Hunt, Hunt & Hunter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28

LOTS FOR SALE-On Saturday,
July ed, at Pomaria, we will offer
for sale to the highest bidder for
cash half dozen or more lots suit
able for store buildings.
H. C.. Holloway
Edw. R. Hipp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28

Some men seem to thinnk they can
pull themselves out of any old trou-
bic with the aid OF pocket cork
screw.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MONEY TO LEND-Long time;
8 per cent. easy terms. john
stone & Croner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28

BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIRS FROM
the Gulf of Mexico. I gathered
them at the Gulf. Magnificent spec
linens 25 cents each. Stamps or
Silver. Address: A. Forrest
Counts. Tampa, Fla.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-28
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

Columbia.
Miss Pauline Sigh is visiting Miss
Meseie Williams at Clinton.
Nc. H. T. Renwick left on Satur-
day for visit to Simpsonville.
Miss Lucy Speers is visiting friends
in Aiken.
Mr.. c. C. Davis went to Atlanta
on Saturday on business trip.
Mrs. A. T. Brown has returned
from Glenn Springs.
Miss Bessie Schumpert returned on
Saturday from New York.
Mrs. J. T. Smith left on Saturday
for her home in Charlottee.
Mr.. C. E. Bell, Of Augusta, spent
Sunday in Newberry.
Miss Ellen Smith, OF Kinards,
spent Sunday in Newberry.
Mr.. VIM. Bryant, of Orangeburg,
is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Pauline Martin, OF Green
wood, is visiting friends in this city
Mr.. H. L. Odiorne, Of Charleston,
is in Newberry.
Miss Verna Summer is visiting the
family of Mr.. T. c. Cromer at Clin-
ton.
Mr.. S. H. Stanland. of Sumter.
spent yesterday morning in New
berry
Miss Lizzie Alexander and Miss
Mabel Tarrant are visitinng friends
at Batesburg.
Mrs. E. C. Jones has returned from
a visit to friends and relatives in
Cokesbury.
Capt. w. H. Day has returned to
Travellers Rest after spending sever
al days in Newberry.
Miss Carrie Sondley left on Sat-
urday for Charlotte, where she will
spend the summer.
Col. c. J. Purcell was called to Au-
gusta on Sunday on account OF the
serious illness Of his mother.
Miss Mary Buiord. and sister are
attending the commencement eNer-
cises of the Thornwell Orphanage at
Clinton.
Mr.. Robert T. Leavell is off on
business trip to Charleston. Savan-
nah, and Jacksonville.
Messrs. P. F. Glider and White
FAINT have gone to St. Louis 10 take
in the Worlds Fair
Misses Ellie and Dorothy Huiet left
yesterday for visit to friends in
Columbia.
Miss Lii. Fair. who has been visit
ing Miss Neville Pope, has returned
to her home at Cokesbury.
Miss Eleanor Kinard, of Greenville.
is in the city the guest of Mrs B.
NJ. Dennis.
Mrs. B. NJ. Dennis returned home
on Saturday from visit to friends
in Greenwood and Ninety Six.
Mr.. Herbert A. Workman returned
to Elizabeth. N. J., yesterday after
spending several days among rela-
tives and friends here.
Messrs. S. L. Atchinson. OF
Vaughnville, and S. E. Merchant. of
Whitmire, were in Newberry yester-
day
Miss Belle Hall. who has been with
the Mower Co., as milliner for some
months. left on Friday for her home
in Charlotte.
Mr.. John C. .Aull, OF Pomaria,
spent Friday in Newberry. Mr.. Aull
saws that the ground is being got in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
MRS. eIscHoFF REELECTED PRESIDENT

The New-York branch Of the Army Relief Society
held meeting yesterday morning at the home Of
the president, Mrs. Henry Bischoff jr
The principal business Of the day was the annual
election OF officers Mrs Bischoff was reelected
president. Mrs Winsate viCe-president: Miss ElIz
abeth Lamont. secretary. and BTigadier General
Gilbert ;. Carpenter. treasurer Plans for the gar
den party. TO be held on Governors Island in May
through the courtesy of General Corbin were dis
cussed. This entertainment will be for the benefit
Of the Army Relief Society. \ general meeting
Of the whole society will be held on the last
Wednesday In April probably at the home O John
Bigelow. in Gramercy Park
Among the women interested In the sOciety's
work are Mines. Doughs Robinson. Richard &.
Colt, Wright p. EdgeTt0n. Joseph r. Duryea. James
p Burbank Louis Fitzgerald Emerson Lscum.
Arson Mills, George W. Weeks. NJ. l.. Ludington.
Theodore l.. True, Samuel Reher. William c. BOr-
den, Herman Schreimer FabiuS NJ. Clarke. W. e.
church, c. l.. Gillespie. John r. Brooke. Tully Nc
Crea, John |. Rogers. II. X. Ward. Francis NJ.
Gibson, Louis NJ Maus. George Rodney Smith, J.
Morris Brown. r. r. Yeatman, earle A Woodruff.
Charles McQuiston. Warren +. Newcomb and Leslie
r. Groves Samuel T.. Allen, George w. Ely,
Arthur l. Root. William r. Heermance Lewis
Nixon. Andrew Jacob. William II. Coffin. Dore
Lyon Eric Bcrglard. W. i. Van Ness. George W
Wineate. JOHN Sergeant Wise. Laura Taylor
Charles Graham Bacon. Charles BOrcheing. Henry
T. Alien. John NJ SchOfeld. George H Weeks
Jacob +. Kent, James w. Pnchott. Bird s COler
II. C. Gushing. Gilbert Colgate and J. T. Dean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
NOT CANDY POISONING.
Physician Says Haugh Boy Died of Spotted
Fever"

After making an investigation yesterday OF the
death Of Willie Haugh. five years old. who died
Wednesday at his home. No 1S7 East One
hundred supposedly from eating
poisoned candy, DR.. Edward T. Higgins. coroner's
physician said that the candy had nothing to 90
with the death OF the child The boy, he said. had
spotted fever" malady that. though uncommon
in New-YOrk is so prevalent Just now It has almost
reached the proportions OF epidemic.
One OF the reasons which the physician based
his diagnosis that all five OF the Haugh chill
dren ate the candy and only OF them became 81.
Frederick. older brother OF the dead boy. has
spotted fever the technical term for which Is
acute cerebro-spinal meningitis There many
Of the kind in Bellevue Hospital and IN vari
Gus parts Of the city. DR.. Higgins says
The diagnosis Of DR.. Higgins is concurred in by
DR.. Frank Il. Loucks. who attended the Haugh
boy before he died. and who Is in attendance the
boy who Is III: An autopsy may be performed on
the BODY OF the child determine to q certainty
the cause OF death.
Several well known candy makers. when asked
caused the death OF the Haugh child. all gave the
same answer-they were sure that some other cause
Tor the death would be found.
The pure vegetable colorng IS so cheap now
that there would be object IN using harmful
coloring matter, said the manager OF large candy
establishment Then. too. there is a close watch
kept By the inspector all these things. and
firm would soon DC found out II IL did such thing"
poisonous coloTing matter. said that II the child
had been poisoned by candy IL probably pto-
maine poison which might have &C. into the candy
II IL were cooked in unclean copper kettle.
are n the possession OF tho Health Department,
End going through chemical analysis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08

give this society the custody OF the u1an,to 49,
which another bill was introduced ASKING t6s+ ~.
custody be given 70 small body OF women assiin1-
ing 70 oe the whole Society OF the Daughters OF are
American Revolution. - -
The peculiar fitness CT giving the custody OF TIA
mansion TO the Colonial Danes lies IN the tact shss
It's members represent the men VINO were conspfo-
uoUs In the movements IN and around The pfac.
during It's occupancy by Washing On as hts heaS-
quarters. The Colonial Danes OF America a.,
particularly proud OF their descent from RsvoIJ-
honary heroes. and the signers OF the Declaration
OF Independence IA their claim lists are the only
ones having the distinction OF a star. But NOR,
than this. the people have right to demand *
those who would assume this duty 20 which thsv
aspire. In reply 70 such demand, the Danes pofuf
TO the work they have already accomplished IN m,
publication OF the five volumes OF Letters 20 Wash
tngtOn'i their numerous reStOratiOng and tabIats
placed upon historic sites; their large cOntrfbutcns
20 the education OF students IN patriotic lines theiP
varied publications through the press: their D.
trtotlc work at MOntauk Point. etc. Their flrshs-
fitness Is attested by the numerous petitions ara
resolutions passed by other patriotic societies a
their favor, thus giving to them the susraxss "a
some sixty thousand men.
This society has the highest respect for ira So
ciety Of the Daughters OF the American Rsvois-
ton. and would no more think OF making war uDca
II by word or deed than would the officers OF fhA
Revolution upon the various wings OF its army
JANE ]. BOUDTNOR
quarters.