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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-09-22
JUDICIAL TICKET.

JUBAGEAh TICKET.
For Judge. Second judicial Circuit.
JOSEPH w. JONES OF Sioux Falls
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
TREE CUTS UP ODD ANTICS.
Idaho Acacia is One of the Wonders
of Western Plant Life.

One OF the most singular trees on
the American continent Is a .SpecIes
OF acacia found in the northwestern
Idaho and observed closely by a par
t. Of scientists recently on a tour
through that region, says the Chicago
Chronicle. 1t grows TO height OF
about S feet and when iull grown
closes it leaves together in coils each
dav at sunset and curls its twigs to
the shape OF pigtailS. Alter the tree
has settled itself thus for a nights
sleep. ii touched, the whole thing will
tlutter as if agitated or impatient at
being disturbed. The oftener the
foliage is molested the more violent
becomes the shaking OF the branches,
ari at last the tree emits nauseatlng
odor. which if inhaled for a few mo-
ments causes a violent. dizzy head
ache.
The angry tree, as it has been
named, was discovered by travellers,
who. upon making camp for the
night. placed one end OF the canvass
covering over one OF the sensitive
branches, using it for support. I'M
mediately the tree began to jerk
sharply its branches. The motion con-
tinued. growing more nervous, until
at last the sickening odor which it
gave out drove the tired campers to
a more friendly location. Curiosity.
OF course. prompted an investigation.
One OF the angry trees was dug up
and thrown to one side.
Immediately upon being removed
from the grourl the tree opened its
leaves. its twigs lost their plgtallS
and for something over an hour and
a half the outraged branches showed
their indignation by a series OF quak-
ines. which grew weaker as time pass
ed. finally ceasing altogether. when
the foliage hung limp and withered.
The next morning the tree was placed
upright in the ground again, little
water was applied to the roots and
very soon it resumed its normal con-
dition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17

ty that week in attendance upon the
United Synod OF the Lutheran church
in the south which convenes that
same week in the state OF Virginia.
We very much wish the executive
committee could rearrange the dates
so as TO accommodate all the candi-
dates and at the same time not have
any meeting the week beginning july
25. OF course we would not be so
selfish and unreasonable as TO ask this
to suit our personal engagements I'll
less it could be done so as 10 be en-
tirely satisfactory.
We understand that the date at Pros
pcrity will have to be changed because
it conflicts with a Confederate reunion
which is fixed for the same date. In
the Encouragement we hope all con-
flicts may be avoided.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
FRIDAY. JUNE II, 1904.
The Contract Law.

There seems 10 b. general mis-
understanding as TO the status OF the
labor contract law as amended by the
last legislature. We have tried on
several occasions to explain the law
as it now is, but yet it seems not to
be understood.
Section 357 of the Code OF Laws
OF 1902 was amended so as to make
the penalty for violation OF labor
contract a fine OF not less than $50
or not less than 80 days on the CHAIN
gang and also providing that the
prosecution shall be commenced
within thirty days after the alleged
violation;" and also that such con-
tracts shall be valid only between the
original parties thereto. and any at
tempted transfer or assignment OF
any rights hereunder shall be null
and void" That means that one can
not sci: labor contract to any other
person.
Another section was also added to
the law to be known as section 357a,
which reads as follows:
That a conviction OF either party
mentioned in section SIS and section
s57 OF the Criminal Code (vol. Code
of Laws, 1ooo). for violation OF such
contract as is mentioned in said Sec
tions, shall not operate as a release
or discharge OF such person from the
performance of any part OF said con-
tract which is to be performed sub
sequent to the date of the breach for
which such conviction was had: Pro-
vided, however, that such person shall
not be criminally liable for the non
performance OF any obligation due to
be performed during the period OF
time such person may be undergoing
Imprisonment.
This being translated means that
if laborer enters into contract to
work for specified time and violates
that contract and is convicted for
such violation and pays his fine or
he serves on the chain gang and II
he still refuses to carry out the con-
tract he can be indicted again and
again until the time for serving out
the contract has expired.
There may be still another amend
1nent to this law which the farmers
desire. II so. whoever compose the
next legislature. we are sure. wEli be
elad to make the amendments.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
The Departed Patriarch.
N aged father in Israel had died.

An aged father in Israel had died.
In his long and singularly blameless
life he had been frugal. and was sup
posed to have saved considerable pro-
perty. but no evidence Of it was found
among his papers or other personal
effects.
Several months afterwards. how
ever, in looking through the closet
OF the room he had occupied the rela-
tives found an old pair of trousers he
had frequently worn during the later
years of his life.
They looked through the pockets.
All they found was a small plug OF
tobacco.
Well" exclaimed the sorrowing
relatives. cts some comfort anyhow,
to know that he was only human"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17

The expert architect employed BY
Gov. Hayward to examine the state
house dome and report on the ques-
tons raised BY Architect c. c. Viii
son as to the safety OF the dome and
the danger OF collapse has been to
Columbia and has returned to Wash
ington and will in few days submit
his report to Gov. Hayward.
Of course he would not give out
anything but it is understood that he
does not agree with the report OF
Architect Wilson as to the imminent
danger of collapse, but he says the
new work does not compare favor
ABLY with the work on the original
building.
We could not understand how a
weight OF 187 per cent. more than
was safe could stand for three years
without giving way.
The trouble with the whole matter
is the old commission tried to do
more with the money they had than
could be accomplished and give the
character OF work we should have
had.
The old building, as far as it went.
was one of the most substantially
built in this country.
The public, however, will be glad
to have the report OF the expert en-
ployed by Gov. Hayward. He should
be free from prejudice and bias OF
any kind and able to give an opinion
worthy OF the confidence OF the peo-
pie.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that a trst-class
barbecue will be at St. Phillips church
on Friday, July 22, 1904 Candidates
are expected to be on hand with three
jolly speakers.
Come one. come all, enjoyment for
young and old and first class din
ner, cooked by Mr.. Levi Kibler. the
good old barbecue cook.
T. T. Ruff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17

The state campaign will be here
on Monday. the 18TH OF July. and the
county campaign is to be opened the
next day at Williams, eighteen miles
from Newberry. 1t seems TO be I'M
fortunate that the opening o: the
county campaign should follow 50
closely on the heels OF the state day
for this county and so far from the
county seat.
We are sorry the campaign
open lust when it does, for we are
Obliged to be absent from the coun-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
TEACHER WANTED.

We will elect teacher for the ia
lapa school July 2.-Salary $1,000 per
month: board $500 or 5000. Term OF
eigh, months. Apply to trustees.
T. II. Chalmers.
Geo. c. Glasgow.
". Ernest Merchant.
Trustees.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
TEACHER WANTED.

The trustees of Long Lane school
will elect a teacher on Friday, July +
1904. Applications may be filed with
the undersigned who will give any in
formation desired.
T. D. Ramage,
Chairman Board.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
TEACHER WANTED.

Teacher wanted for Mablnlon
School, Address Trustees Maybln-
ton, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17
No. 6f02
REPORT
OF The Condition Of The First National
Bank, at Whimire, lp the State Of
South Carolina, at The Close Of BuSl-
ness June 9, 1904

ness June '; lyU4
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ........... S69, ,6l2 90
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
cured....... ................ -,ool IL
j. S. bonds to secure clrcula-
latI0n oI oV
Banking house, furniture and
hXtureS.. w
Bankers. ......... .............. 2,243 80
Notes of other National Banks 2 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels ana cents......... 50 81
Specie e...................$l,69 695 oO
Legal tender notes. 400 00-2,095 so
Redemption fund with y. S:
Treasurer Is per cent. OF
circulation) Observation-Disclosures. 312 o0
Total........................ss3,1 ,185 IA
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in........-... Is, 600 90
Surplus fund d....................... 1000 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid ........ Ellis 26
National Bank notes out
Standing ................... 62 so
Due to other National Banks 6l7 IL
Individual deposits subject to
check. .......................... %, 2C2 80
Bills pavab!a, including certifi-
catas or deposit for money
borrowed. wec.......................... 2O,0OO w
T,ta' 49, ,1s5 IA
STATE r.E SOUTH CAROLINA,
CoUNrv OF NEW.rERRY, SIS:
|, j.. q. :. Hav, f-ashier of the above
named HanE, co snemnly swear that
the above statement :s true to the best
of nv knowsecee ant: relief.
4. X. = FAY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me
IL. S. + this lAra cav o. .'rne, 1904.
Lloyd Osborne, Nc!ary Public.
Attest:
VIM. Coleman,
F. M. Setz 'er,
R. R. Jeter
Directors.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-06-17

Summer Wearables.
The hot weather is a
reminder of things that
you need to keep cool
and comfortable. We |
have plenty of them in
store for you. Balbrig- |
gan Undershirts and
Drawers, ScreVen
Drawers, Negligee
Colord Shirts, Straw
Hats, Low Cut
Shoes, Umbrellas,
NeckWear, Collars and
Cuffs, Suspenders,
Overalls and Pants, tho
most desirable line in
the City, the lowest
Price, EsCome and see
US often. At EWart,
Pifer g. Co. old stand
Next door to Savings
Bank.
"A. e. JONES, Proprietor.
VIM. F. EWART, Manager.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
PARTITION SALE.
STATE OF LOUIoIANA-17th Ju-
dicial District Court-Parish Of
VermiIiOn-No. 1917.
Jules Trahan ct ais.
Ella Trahan, widow ct ais.

Ella Trahan, widow ct ais.
By virtue of an orderissued out of the
18th Judicial Court and to me directed,
dated the 7th March 1904, fully au-
thorizing and empowering me in the
premises. -
I will offer for sale, at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, at the
tof..residence. of Emelia Trahan, 10 the
lGt ward. o .-'
THURSDAY, APRIL Il, 1904.
between the hours prescribed by law
the following described property
tto-Wit: f-..- ~.
One certain tract osland laying and
situated in: the Parish of Yer
million, La. containing Thirty-three
(33) and IL acres more OF less. and
beingnsituated III she North East quar-
ter Of the North West quarterv'of Sec.
six (6) Up. Thirteen >(l3) South Of
Range Five ~ East, :and bounded
North by Public Road, South by
Joseph Gourtierrez ct ais or assigns.
276 pannels of 4 wire fence. buggy
and harness. 3 COWS. calf. l bull.
l yearling. branding iron. 2 feather
beds. mattresses. l mattress. .
pillows. 5 sheets. mirror. lrocker.
| table. l sofa. 3 bedsteads. / let OF
corn. 80
Terms and Conditions.-AlI move
! able property to be sold for cash.
The real estate to be sold for one
third cash on the day of sale, two
ninths n year after date; two-ninths
two years after date ard two-ninlhs
three years after date ofsale.
Purchasers to give their notes which
in addition to two solvent securities
lare to b~esecured by vendors lien anC
special mortgage upon the property
sold, and the act to import a confession
of judgment and to contain the .p0c
; de non dlie25a718o.
All notes to bear eight per cent. Pc
annu1n interest from date till paid anc
to contain tho usual 10 per cent. At
torney fee clause.
Sherlf's Office; Abheville, La, TIT
7th day of March 1904.
]. O. HEBERT, Sheriff
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
CATHOLIC MISSION.

Sunday night the Catholic Mission
began here, Father Laforest and his
vicar Father Racine have the able
assistance OF those Rev. Fathers
Norbert and Helaire, two eloquent
Benidectine priests. Despite the
threatening weather the attendance
has been very good.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
L. o. Brouseard,
a. j. Golden,
L. J BrOussard,
Committee
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WEATHER AND CROPS.

Spring is here according to the
almanac, tho in reality she arrived a
month ago.
Everything is rapidly advancing,
and the farmers are putting seed in
the ground. 4
Tuesday afternoon last a heavy
thunderstorm, accompanied by hail
and a flood of rain passed this way
the rain was very timely. "Wednesday
morning another heavy transform
! visited US and with 1t was a strong
wind. ,
Rainfall on these 2 days, 2.lt
and 2.5 inches.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
RELIABLE SEED!

In order to raise good crops, you
must plant acclimated Southern I,
seeds. We are prepared to I'LL all
orders promptly with new crop OF
the following: Turnlps, cabbage,
caulifower, radish, kohl RABBIT
beets. mustard, celery, tomato
eggplant pumkin, carrots, lettuce
.leeks, endivet small seed IRISH pota-
toes for August plant, bermuda and
Creole onion seed and sets, red and
white shallots, field peas. bolo
beans in fact the entire line OF field
flower, grass and garden seed fol-
the southern soil Towering plant,
shrubs, fruit and shade trees veg
etable lats in season, fancy poul'
try, eggs, fancy dogs and berk'
shire hogs, J. SteckIer Seed CO.:
Ltd, New Orleans, La. Catalogue
free to all applicants. Mention this
paper in ordering. Successors t<
Richard Frotscher, 518 to 526Gra
yier st.. New Orleans, La, Nurser,
garden and poultry farm 54O2 t.
5412 Esplanade ST., opp. St. Loui
Cemetery, Cumberland and People
Phone 428. ?. O. Drawer 456.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
Police bury proceedings.
Icontinued from page II

On motion the vouchers received
in settlement with the Treasurer were
then burned in open session.
On motion duly seconded, Mr..
Z b Broussard be and is hereby en-
ployed to Index and re-inscribe all
the burnt records of the Clerks office
at and for the sum Of $1,000, SAID
WORK to be accepted by a committee
10 be appointed by the Police Jury
On motion duly seconded the fol-
loving ANTS, were allowed: W Il
VanSlyke 1915 and to J 0 Hebert
s3.12 being ANTS. paid on erroneous
assessments. ..,
On motion daily seconded Messrs,
Jos Vitello and J FL Lutgring were
transferred from the 1st road district
to the 18th road district 3rd ward.
The Finance Committee made the
following report of settlement witt
| the Treasurer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
Stockholders Meeting

AbbeviIIe, La, Mich. 10, 1904.
The stockholders of the Bank of
.Ahheville are hereby notified that
,bere will. be a special meeting Of the
shareholders of said corporation held
.oD THURSDAY. MAY, 5 1901, OF
. o'clock p. m. at the directors
-oom in said bank building, to decide
.s to the ACCESSIBILITY of an increase
in the capital stock and the number
L. 9. BaoUssARD,
Cashier.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26

NOMINATION..

State of Louisiana.
Parish of Vermilion.
In accordance with the provisions of
Section No. 81 of Act. No, 152 of Session
Acts Of 1898, and Act No. 132 OF the
General Assembly OF 1900 amendatorF
thereof. I,Le3dias J. Broussard, Registrar
of voters of Vermilion Parish La, do
hereby certify that the following Noml-
nation Certificates for the Offices hereih,,
after designated, have been duly. filed
and are of record in the archives OF tins
office viz:
Certificate of Nomination for Ward
Officers Parish of Vermilion, to be voted
for at all election to be held III said parish
Tuesday, the 18th day OF April 1904 ais fol-
lows.
Political designation Democrat
1st Ward: For police Juror, P, D. Le-
! Blanc; for constable Camille Leblanc.
2nd: Ward: For police juror. Jules
Thibodeaux+ for Justice of the peace, Jos.
Trahan; for constable, Andrew Moss.
3rd Ward: For police Juror, E. NJ Steb,
bins: for justices of the peace, F. M,
I]eguenec and J. A, Schlessenger; for con-
stables, Fl b Lyons, and 9 b Upchnreh
4th Ward: For police juror, Sidney
Andrus; for Justice OF the peace, jas. NJ
Sehen. constable, r. j. Hebert.
5th Ward: For police juror, Thos Hoft
pauir: for Justice Of the peace, AOubus
Tor constable, j u Broussard,
9th Ward: Fol police juror. Ernes
iBroussard; for justice Of; the peace u :,
Hartman, for constable Marsule Lenialfe
18th Ward: For police,juror, } N Mesta
pey: for Justice oil tse peace, tellG ONie
constable, J B Mills.
w Jyru.J. IrorennlJpn in Yar \ NJ EnufZ
for insticc Of the peace, " L Truman.
Witness my hand at the Court House j
, the Town of AbbeEiIie, this @5rd Gay U
March 1904. l. i. bfonssald',
iseaD REGISTRAR Of voters
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26

Mrs. J. T, Labit has been quite i'll
this week.
Mrs. :Eraste Mouton has returned
from a visit to bet mother at Eunice.
Mrs Paul Montague, tho quite i'll
is somewhat improved in her general
condition.
W. R. MeHenry is rapidly inprov--
ing and was able to be out buggy
riding the other day.
Mulberries, ars ripe-and the crop
will be plentiful.
Pecan trees are leaving out nicely
and the old timers say that's a sure
sign we will have no more cold
weather.
Brother O'Bryan this week movec
the plant of the Herald printing
office Iato, new quarters over staufel
Bros. Store.
.-. J % .. >.-
Vernon l.. Caldwell left Sunday
for Napoleonville where he has th'
contract for. building a $500 tricl
school house.
.a ~
Rev. Father Won der Bildt o
Delcambre was here Sunday for tn
mission.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26

p,rtoaf. Holnes vi, was Ct or tie sick list
this week.
John. C. shsnks went to Beaumont
this week.
ii ,.},l ~,s> -
.Plepy Maxfeld was over from
New Iberia one day this week.
J. R. kitchell has returned from
New Orleans where he went to argue
q case before the supreme court.
Jacob Isaacs has sold his big
store building to A saporita who IS
having it sawed into four sections
and will move it to his lot in the
Godchaux addition.
Assesso. Broussard hiss finished
'eompliation Of the registration ana
6nds there are 1923 voters under
The nav registration; Of these ~
are foreigners and nonegroes' =.
Louis yallee has just returned from
. visit to the Mamou OIL feld%an
finds that be has a.gusher-the Rayn'
oil coppauy's-witbin s feet +, Of
fhis acre lot. He has several propo'
silions to deveo, the land.
Tie, Grand Jury idas been in ses
sion this week and have examined
into a number of minor .' offence
sent up from the justices courts o
on ahadaivlt.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
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sIs ECRAh NOTICE.

Ssoc,ete Pstriotique Franchise de la
Parroise Vermilion.
Touts les ~associes sont invite a
vonloir SO reurir Dimanche u Mars
dams laSalle de la societe,e en- assembled
Generale ordinalre, ct pour amendem-
ents a la .charte.
lie President,
Louis Vallejo.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God, in his infinite wisdom to call TO
its eternal rest the soul of Il loyal
brother knight, John J, Abshire, Jr.,
after a useful ard wel!-spent life /;
and
Whereas, in his death the Catholic
knights of America have lost a
faithful and Jealous member, and
the community an honorable and law
abiding citizen;
Be it resolved, aathat Branch 597,
C. K. of A., deplores the loss Of its
esteemed member, and extends to his
family and relatives its sincere
sympathy; -
Resolved further, that this heart
felt expression Of regret be spread OF
the minutes of the Branch, and q
copy hereof be furnished to the fam
ilv.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
r CONSUMPTION.

Mrs. b. w. Evans. Clearwater. Kan,
writes: Ny" husband lay sick for three
months. The doctors said be had quick
consumption, The doctors said he had
quick consumption. We procured q
bottle of Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and
it cured him, That was six years ago
and since then we have always kept a
bottle in the house, We cannot do with
out 1T. For coughs and colds it has 10
equal" Csc. SOC and 81. sold by A ).
GODDARD,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.

The democratic candidates on the
State Ticket are now making their
campaign tour and will be here on
Wednesday, April, 9Th. Names of
the speakers and hour of meeting
will be announced later.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26

A comfortable residence in a
choice location in the town of Able
vile, containing 4 rooms; ball l. and 2
large galleries, c~istern and outheoses'
Size Of lot l2O by $50 feet. Apply
to, JAS. E. WHITE,
p. @. Rox 1902. Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-26
THE BEST COUGH SYRUP,

s. L. Apple, ex-Probate Judge, Ottawa
writes: This is to say that |
have used Billiards. Horehonnd syrup
FOR wears, and that / do not hesitate to
recommend it as the best cough syrup ]
have ever used" 2se, SOC, 81. Sold by
A. j. GODDARD.