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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

Der of this body, for they touch not
the carriers only but some o5.ooo.-
600 farmers. who have the right
to expect fair treatment at our
hands"
MIR. Aiken is right i'll his conten-
ton that the salaries OF carriers
should be increased to 5000. That
is certainly little enough when the
expense OF buying and keeping a
horse and buggy is deducted. And
Mr.. Aiken SAYS that even 5000
will not put him on all equal footing
with the city carrier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22
Letter to ]. W. Kibler & Co.

Dear Sirs: The way to buy paint
is to go by the name. There is a
name never seen on sham paint or
weak paint OF short-measure paint:
Devoe.
There are a hundred different
names in paint. Some are shah;
some weak; some short-measure J;
and some all three.
If there is another such paint as
Devoe lead-and-zinc, we don't
know it. There are few fairly
good paints; a few: only one De-
voc. A gallon is worth a gallon
and-a-half of those few.
Mr.. Aaron Higgins, of Plain
field, N. J., always used IS gallons
of mixed paint for his house. Last
spring he bought IS gallons of De-
voc and had 4 gallons left.
Yours truly
F. w. Devoe & Co.
P. S. The Newberry Hardware
Company sell our paint. 90.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

ship part goes to the young ladies
who secure the scholarships to pay
their own expenses.
i. The Observer would cut the
pension list in hall and thus save
SIOO.OoO. That is q matter OF oplrl-
ion. The amount we give now are
but small pittanceS to those who
served their country in a time when
she needed their services. and if
we are to do ANYTHING for these old
Confederates we could scarcely al
ford to do less. II those get on the
list who should not it is better few
Of these than that the state should
neglect to provide tor those who
need aid. 1t is natural the list
should grow larger ior a time be-
cause as these soldiers grow older
they need help more. but this IN
crease can only be for a very short
time. for it will not be long before
they will all have passed beyond the
need OF assistance from us. For
rs We would not cit this item down..
That is a matter OF opinion. hoWcv-
tr. and We could save little more
bv taki1.r all away. Georgia ap-
propriatcs SSOo,ooo Year for pen
sionS and it scarcely had tour times
as many soldiers as South Carolina.
s. The Observer would not cut
down salaries OF state officers. but
it would cut off clerks and stenog-
raphers. There are only about four
stenographers in the state house
and their aggregate salary is less
than $500. We do moi. see where
any clerk could be cut out except
YOU might take out the historical
clerk for indexing the old papers,
that is if YOU do not care to have
these papers arranged so that if it
should be desired to consult them
they would be accessible, and then
YOU would save 5000.
+. The Observer would not es-
tablish libraries in the rural schools.
We would and we are glad to see
the interest manifested in the va
rious counties in having these IL
braries established. This Act calls
for an annual appropriation Of S.
600 which gives twelve libraries to
the county each year. Of course
it takes an equal amount from the
counties, but it comes out OF the
funds iready on hand and requlr-
es no additional tax.
8. We do not find any item in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

of talking in a general way OF ex-
travagance. II We are to have state
institutions OF higher learning we
must count on paying the cost OF
running them.
No harm. however. can come OF
discussing these matters and letting
the people understand just where
the money goes and for what 1t
goes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

the general appropriation bill OF
s., 800 for a private school in Char
lesion. 1t may be there. however.
We know such a proposition was
made. It should not be there. we
agree.
Having reviewed the eNtrava-
canceS as seen bv the Observer we
desire to name a few items we
would cut out if we had had power.
l. We would abolish the Act
providing for special courts and
thus save about $4,000. These
figures cannot be given accurately.
?. We would not have eStab-
!isl,cd a department OF agriculture.
commerce and immigration and
thus saved for this year S. 900.
;. We would cit out free Schol-
arSllipS in South Carolina college,
s. $40. and free scholarships ii
Winthrop, Slo.4oo, making total
OF SI4.O4O.
,vt even t:;cSc items amount to
very little and when YOU come tc
anaIyzc the appropriation bill YOU
t,nd very few places where YOU can
cut unless YOU desire TO change the
policy OF the state and stop giving
pensions to Confederate soldiers
and pull down some OF our higher
institutions OF learning. We have
always been of the opinion, as
stated on many occasions, that
South Carolina was top-heavy with
higher institutions. but the policy
of the state has been to build them
and they must be maintained or
torn down.
We have no quarrel with the o.
server. We have undertaken to
show just how the money went tor
these institutions and to give the
exact figures so that the people
might know the facts. The people
demanded the building of Clemson
and Winthrop and they are good
schools and now to keep them ruin
ming. it takes money and the state
must raise it by taxation. And we
believe there are very few people
in the state who desire to tear them
down.
We would say that we are as
anxious to cut down expenses and
reduce taxes as the Observer or
anv one else wherever it can be
done without destroying the effic-
icncy of the public service, but we
do not believe any good can come
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

The Hon. W. .Talbert has all
noynced himself a candidate for
Congress in the second district.
He sees now. what a good thing
he dropped to run for governor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

Everything made Shoes for Ladies' Men and
we buv Shoes only largest and best manufacturers the bus
ness Don't buy Shoes Slippers until have our line
this spring know please both styles and
m and complete Shirts for Men and Boyseurely
and exclusive patterns ,.c
Collars and Cuffs Hosiery Cloves and
Suspenders Pao Underwear OF all TOT
Ladies Men We strong Domecs and House
Furnishing Goods
We haven't space this paper and issue to mention all
prices and kinds this Get prices and look at
goods anywhere Newbey city the State and come
to us before buy please you with our I'M
mense stock and we will always be LOWER in price
We are yours with Easter Dresses Clcthng mats
and Shoes. Always front Styles and Qualities but the lowest
in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

We are up style and quality and choice selections but
Way Back Down in Prices" The reason is plain We
bonqht ou stock early such advantage that
no advance prices put goods all We therefore,
the ground floor every respect and prepared all friends
and money on spring and purchases for 1904
Our filled completely available space on the h
and second floors Spring Goods in department. We
yery strong following lines of merchandise and invite
vou special attention. careful Inspection and best ALL note our
Extremely low prices"
Full complete Of Goods Of every kind and latest styles
in Silks Wool Goods and Wash Goods.
Big line of Clothing for Men and Boys
Big line of for Men and Boys.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22
AS TO APPROPRIATIONS.
e. Il. AULL, EDITOR.

We publish the Speclncatlcns OF
the Observer as to "ENtravagance
and DEFICIENCIES. The Observer
saws: We have specified some
thing over a hundred thousand.
We do not style the Observer S
idea narrow but we do think the
Observer should have been more
accurate in its statements OF the hg-
ures. because it is very easy to
state appropriations in round num-
bers and TO say about so and so.
The exact figure are easily OBJ
tairable. Then we are surprised
at the ignorance OF the Observer
as to the income by which Clemson
IS supported.
The He1ald and News has never
been ali advocate or believer III
higher ducation. bv the state. but
the policy OF this state for a hum
dred wears has been against that
Judgment and we have never op-
posed these state institutions,
though some years ago when the
state went wild on building more
colleges we took the position then
that we were top-heavy with higher
institutions and if there was more
money to be spent for education we
had better give it to the common
schools. The sentiment OF the state
was against US and three more OF
these institutions were built. We
have them and we must support
them or pull them down. 10 do
the latter would be backward
step. In fact we think few years
ago a gentleman ran for governor
on such a platform and received
only about 1000 votes in the state.
The Observer would cut appro-
priations:
I. Clemson college is given too
much money. The Observer ought
to know that Clemson does not re-
ceive one dollar cf appropriation
from the state, directly or Indirect
", for if the college were not there
this money could not 60 into the
treasury. Neither could we take
any of the privilege:tax into the
treasury for it is presumed that it
is collected as an inspection tax and
not as a source Of revenue. The
moment it is laid as a source OF
revenue that moment it becomes an
illegal tax and cannot be collected.
To reduce this tax would not help
the farmers who use the fertilizers
and so long as no one is complain
ing about it we had better let 1t
alone.
The Observer would abolish
the Citadel. That is the position
that was taken some years ago by
Mr.. TiHman. but when he had the
authority to do so he did not de-
stroy the institution, ard for the
amount it receives from the state
it gives more in return than any of
our state institutions. For main
tenance it receives $4,000 a year
and in return educates two young
men from each county, furnishing
them not only tuition but every
thing needed to maintain them dur
inc their course. This year the to-
tai appropriation for the Citadel is
S36,25o, and not more than $780,
ooo," $4,000 of this amount being
to install heating plant, it being
stated that the buildings were in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-03-22

Z. The Observer thinks Win
throp could be run for less than
$4,000. We do not know about
that. The state appropriates for
support, including running expen-
ses, equipment, and general i'm
provements, s52,182.o6; S12,4oc
for regular scholarships; assistant
in executive office, $500; for paint
ing buildings, $1,000, making to-
tai of sos, 3S2.66, and the scholar
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
He wouIdn.t pisturh prnrcr.

On recent Sunday morning. while
services were going on. little Jack
COnant aged six years. saw a tiny
fame issuing from the roof Of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Osce-
ola. He ran to the church to give the
alarm. When he entered. the preacher
was praying. Being too reverent to
interrupt a prayer. the little man step
ped outside the door and waited until
he heard the minister say Amen"
Then he ran in and yelled Fire"
The grownup people were not so
deliberate or reverent as little Jack.
They leaped from their knees. forget
ting all about the soemnity of the oc-
casion. and ran for their lives.
BY hard work the church was saved.
but if the parsons prayer had been a
little longer it would have burned to
the ground.-Kansas City Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
A DEADLY MINE.
Poisonous Gases and Precious Metal
In Philippine Valley.

Poisonous Gases and Precious Metal
In Philippine Valley.
The famous valley of Death in the
island Of Mindanao, in the Philippines
has at last been compelled to give up
the rich treasure which for ages it has
successfully guarded by its pail Of
death dealing gases. This valley
which, true to its name, has dealt
death to many a venturesOme searcher
for the precious metal, is located in the
mountain Businesses of the island, and
according to the theories Of scientists,
It is the crater of what was once
great and violent volcano. Volcanic
gases Of a most poisonous nature still
rise from the depths of the valley and
hang over it like a pail. never passing
away, and many natives who have at
tempted to go down into the valley
from the mountains say that never be-
fore has any man who ventured into
its unknown depths returned TO tell of
its secrets. The distance across the
valley is only a few miles, but the bot
tom of it is constantly concealed from
view by the dense cloud of poisonous
Yapor Oyerhanging it,
An American named Rudy formed a
party at Manila. consisting of himself
and two other Americans, and, employ
ing three native guides. proceeded to
the mountains inclosing the valley,
where one of the Americans with the
guides was left in charge of the outfit
while the other two entered the valley
with their heads completely covered
with an apparatus similar to that worn
by divers. Carrying on their backs
small tanks of compressed air for
breathing purposes, so as to avoid in
haling the deadly vapOrs, the men
worked in the valley for months. carry
ing sackful after sackful of gold bear
ing sand and gravel up the mountain
side. This work was continued until
both were almost worn out from the
depressing work and the fumes of
which they were forced to breathe a
portion, but never once could any of
the natives be persuaded to venture |
beyond the outer circle Of the poison |
GUS gases.
Many Americans have made previous |
aANNAApAo " ~ INV II AAAAO AAAE NaAAANg
but none was ever before successful |
in doing much work there. For years
natives living in the island exhibited
large and valuable nuggets Of gold
which they claimed were taken from
the edges of Death valley, but never
have their statements been substan-
tiated until the success Of the daring
attempt made by Mr.. Rudy's party.
The recent undertaking is considered
as merely a trip of investigation. and
Mr. Rudy expects to return to the
islands next winter. taking with him
a complete apparatus for compresslng
air, when he will organize a party suf-
fciently large to thoroughly explore
and work all that portion of the valley
which promises rich returns in gold.-
limited States Mining Jnrrual
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Arranged by a sIishap.

Hanging in the hall Of the home of
Attorney General Hampton L. Carson,
on Spruce street. is a grouped series
of rare and valuable engravings por-
traying Napoleon Bonaparte in the
many phases of his career. The collec-
tion, which comprises nearly twoscore
of portraits picked up in various parts
Of the world by Mr.. Carson. is inclosed
in a single large frame. The grouping
Of this big collection, including, as it
does. engravings of Bonaparte small,
large and varied in pose, was task
that proved puzzling when undertaken.
One day. after spending n long time
vainly arranging and rearranging the
portraits with an eye to securing the
best effect, Mr.. Carson packed up the
collection in a portfolio to complete
the job at another time Going down
stairs he stumbled dropping the port
folio, and Uttered the floor with the en-
cravings. Pausing to survey the
wreck, he was struck by the grouping
of the portraits, which, by accident.
had assumed a far more symmetrical
and satisfactory arrangement than the
attorney general had been able to pro-
duce.
A few changes were all that was
to fix the collection to Mr..
Corson's liking and to a picture framer
was given the order to frame it as it
lay. The result is one of the most
effects in General Carson's
famous collection of engrayings.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Both Learned Their Lessons.

When Mr.. George Roberts was pres
ident of the Pennsylvania railroad
says the New York Times. he had an
experience with a train conductor in
which each learned a lesson.
The conductor, who knew Mr.. Rob
erts, walked by him with a nod and
without calling for his ticket.
Here, conductor said the president
sharply. You have not looked at my
pass"
But I know who you are" said the
conductor.
That has nothing to do with it." re-
piled the president. II might be trav-
cling without it. am entitled to ride
free only when have the evidence Of
my identity"
He spoke sharply, thinking he was
giving the conductor a fine lesson in
duty
Ticket. plcasev said the conductor
sharply, nettled at the chidng.
THAT'S right" said the president and
began to feel in his pockets for his
pass. He went through pocket after
pocket in n vain search. while the con
ductOr stood looking grimly on.
Come. Gomez said the conductor
"If you haven't ticket, sir. you must
pay your fare"
President Roberts made a last hasty
examination ana then. taking a five
dollar bill from his wallet. paid his
fare from Philadelphia to New York.
and the inciGcnt wcs closed. He had
left his pass Il his Office
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13

holders have arranged to receive visit
Ors. These houses are in every section
of the city. and the rates at which
! guests viii be received is a matter of
record on the books of. the bureau.
The Inside inn, a hotel on the Ex-
position grounds, has a capacity for
6OOO guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control of the rates. which
have been fixed at from $l.5O to $3.50
per day. European plan. including adj
mission TO the grounds. On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from So to s.
per day. The hotel is 400 by 500 feet
and IL three stories high.
There are more than 100 established
hotels in st. Louis. and Il signed agree
ment has been made between many of
their managers with the Exposition Of
ficials that rates shall not be raised
during the Exposition period. Many
new hotels have been built on sites adj
jaccnt to the Exposition grounds. and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay eXor-
bitant rates for accommodations either
at hotels or private houses.
Among the new hotels may be men
toned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte.
which stands ut Clayton avenue and
Skinker road. overlooking the Exposi-
tion grounds. This hostelry will ac-
commodate 1000 persons. The rates.
European plan. are from 81 to So per
day. The Grand View hotel. south of
the Exposition. on Oakland avenue. has
a capacity for 5000 guests. and the
rates are 81 to $1.5O per day. European.
and 50 to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. The Kenilworth. on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue. has
a capacity OF 1900 guests. with Il rate !
Of $50 per day.
The above mentioned are q few Of the |
new hotels that have beel erected near |
the Exposition grounds for the accom- |
Of Worlds Fair visitors. All |
Told there are about twoscore. All are /
within easy walking distance. and all |
Ire situated on high ground. with COM
1rehensive views of the grounds. All /
If the structures are we'll built. and in
iome of them tie most luxurious quar-
ers are obtainable. The rates are cs-
ablished and will not be increased dur
ng the Exposition.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS.
st. Louis Hostelries Prepared to Handle
Vast Thronss-Priees Not to Be In
ereased-Hotel Inside of the Ex-
position Grounds With a Ca
paeity For 5000 Guests.

Ample hotel accommodations have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
visitors at st. Louis both within and
outside of the Exposition grounds.
The Exposition management has or
ganized free information service. A
pamphlet has been issued for gratui-
tOus circulation explaining many of
the conveniences that have been pro-
vided. A list of all the hotels. with
rates. is contained in this pamphlet.
The entire city has been canvassed.
and many thousands of private house
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
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Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
Sir Edwin ArnnIh

It is said that during his journalistic
life the late Sir Edwin Arnold wrote
10000 leaders. About the peroration
Of a leader he was as careful as an
orator over his maiden speech.
Concerning his poetical powers his
countrymen are becoming frank. now
that he is no longer where his feelings
can be hurt One Of them thinks that
he was a true poet spoilt-"spoilt by
the rush Of obligations that flow from
our crowded modern life; spoilt. too. by
the facility with which modern condi-
tions permit the man who has made
one popular success to follow It up.
almost uncriticised. by stream Of in
ferior limitations and thoughtless repe-
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
The Little Ono Was Anxious to Know

The Little One Was Anxious to Know
Mrs. Leslie NJ Shaw. with Ter daugh-
ters, Miss Erma and Miss Enid. visit
ed San Francisco last month. and many
social functions were given there in
honor Of the secretary Of the treasury's S
family
At a tea one afternoon Mrs. Shaw.
smiling toward her daughters, said:
when Enid was four or five years
old she used to repeat at night the little
prayer, Now l lay me-
Il suppose that millions of children
have said, Now lay me- millions Of
times, but l doubt If the simple and
charming words Of the prayer ever
suggested question so unusual as
they did TO Enid.
"She one night repeated the prayer
reverently and then asked me- with a
puzzled frown:
Mother. if l should die before
wake, how would l know l was
dead? New Orleans States.
Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13

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Milford chronicle., 1904-05-13
NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions by Famous People.
Band Tournament.

Musical people and all who annreci-
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions.
written upon the invitation of the Ex-
position management. These are the
Hymn of the West" by the most
distinguished living American poet.
Edmund Clarence Stedman. the music
for which was written by Professor
John X. Paine. who is Mt the head Of
the music department of Harvard uni
versity; louisiana" march by
Frank Vanderstuken. leader of tho
Cincinnati Orchestra: q waltz. Along
the Plaza" by Henry X. Hadley Of
New York. who has won his laurels
long before this as writer of operatlc
and other musical compositions. This
music will be heard publicly for the
first time upon the opening of the Ex-
position on Saturday. April 80. and fire.
quently thereafter in the musical pro-
grammes of the greatest of worlds
fairs. These are the only official com
positions.
Thirty thousand dollars will be given
in prizes for the best bands at a tour
nament to be held during the Exposi-
lion. All through the Worlds Fair the
musical feature will be prominent. |
The most famous bands Of the world |
ire under contract to participate dur
ng considerable periods. Among these
ire lie Gardc Republicaine band of
France. the Royal Grenadier band Of
England. the American National band.
jousa's band and others.