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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
SUED A PRESIDENT.
Pawnee County, Kansas, Claims The
Only Man Who Ever Did.

Kansas City Journal.
Pawnee county claims to be the
residence OF the only living man who
sued a president of the United States.
His name is G. S. Van Eman and he
lives at Jennings. Van used to run
a sheep ranch up in Lyan county, Kan
sas. and was getting along all right
until Grover Cleveland was elected
president and the edict went forth
that wool was to be put Oh the free
list. Van had about consummated a
sale, but claims the fear of tariff
changes forced the price of sheep
down several points. Furthermore,
his regard for his sheep and country
was so high that he was ashamed to
look a sheep in the face under the
conditions that Cleveland forced up
on them. so during the reign Of
Grover he made a practice of begin
ming at the rear end of a sheep to
shear it. This greatly Inundated him
and caused him to lose prestige with
his hired hands and merinos.
Feeling intensely aggrieved and
materially damaged, he sued Grover
Cleveland. president of the United
States. getting service by publica-
ton. and obtained judgment for
500. OF course, it was never COL
lected. for Grover never got in reach
of an execution. But Van claims he
felt better. though the debt remains
unpaid.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
Breaking in Gently.

A political lieutenant once an
nounced to Senator Quay a disas-
trous defeat. making the announce
ment in blunt, brusque terms, says
the New York Tribune.
Senator Quay gave the man one OF
his peculiar direct glances, and smiled
slightly. Then he said:
You have broken this news gen.
tly. You remind me of an Irishman.
This Irishman had great faith in his
diplomacy and delicacy, and one day
when a boy was killed at the quarry
he told the men to leave everything
in his hands. and he would break the
news 10 the boys mother as it should
be done.
so he went home, put on black
suit and black tie. and he knocked
at the door OF the boys mother 5
house.
&" Good morn;n'. ma.am.' he said
'Tis a sad accident yer bye Toms
gold watch has had
Why said the mother. Tom
never had a gold watch ..
Sure. an that's lucky said the
news breaker, ''ior there's twenty
ton of rock fallen on him
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
Took Them Single Handed.

\ group of men were sitting in
smoking room when the talk turned
upon the war in South Africa. Several
of the men had seen service, and al
though some Of them were strangers,
conversation was brisk and entertain
ing.
WELL" began a soldierly-looking
fellow. "I've been in South Africa
myself. and had a very interesting
time"
Ever get very close to the Beers"
someone asked
Rather! I once took two Of their
officers"
"Unaided?"
"Certainly. And the very next day
I took eight men, with their horses" !"
"All wounded, I expect" remarked
listener, with suspicion of a sneer,
'You didn't get hurt, of course"
"Just a scratch, that's all. And the
day after I took a lot of transport
wagons. and followed that up by TAX
ing Boer krall and big gun"
Mister" said the disagreeable man
OF the audience. Il have seen some Of
the finest specimens of anything you
can call to mind: but frankly, you are
the only legitimate successor OF
Baron Nlunchausen that I've met"
"Oh, no. I'm not that" said the
story-teller. modestly, good
natured smile overspreading his face.
I'm only a photographer"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
HOW JOHN PLAYED POKER
An Aged Indian With System That
Surprised the Lumbermen.
Duluth Daily Herald.

Du1uti 4(di!y 41Si di0
Kah-be-nung-g -gway-way, better
known as "Old John Smith, - is prob
ably the only Indian in the United
States that could be classed as a
humorist. John is the wit OF the
Chippewa nation. and among the
white people OF northern Mime
sofa is considered the wisest and the
foHiest red in the country. John is
somewhere in the neighborhood OF
90 or 100.
Johns home. at the mouth OF
Leech river. has long been known as
"Gamblers' Point" for the reason
that many desperate contests at the
great national game have been play
ed in Johns cabin. on the bank OF the
river. His place became famous in
the early days. as an abiding place
during the hot summer for many
lumbernen from Minnesota. Duluth
and other places who desired to have
an outing. Their principal occupa-
ton while in thc vicinity Of john
home was poker playing. In a spirit
OF kindness they taught him to play,
when they first came and he used to
sit in the games with them. If his
guests won. they would give the
money back to John. believing that
he was unacquaintcd with the game
and to keep the money would be
nothing short OF robbery. 1t invar-
iably happened that John was always
the winner when the guests got reaoy
to depart
1t was some years before the truth
OF Johns knowledge OF the cards be-
came known. 1t appears that he
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
TROUBLES OF AN HEIRESS.
Richest Woman in the World Guard
ed by Detectives.
London Daily Mail.

London Daily Mail
1t is one OF the grim ironies OF fate
that young girl, barely OF age.
should be in sense responsible for
the bloodshed in the struggle be-
tween Russia and Japan, owing to
the fact that she supplied both
powers with practically all OF their
guns. The young woman in ques-
ton is Miss krupp. who. on the
death OF her father, became chief
proprietor OF the world-tamed krupp
works at Essen and likewise became
the wealthiest woman in the world.
The heiress seems to have inherit
ed some OF the family capacity fo7
industrial organization. for she takes
the greatest pride and delight in sup
ervising the work OF the different de-
partments, and declares that at some
future time she will have gained
sufficient experience 10 take an active
part in the direction OF matters.
Meanwhile. her interference in bus
mess matters is limited to passive
supervision. but she takes more ac
tive part in controlling the manage
ment of the numerous auxiliary de-
partments OF the establishment. The
schools for the children OF her EN-
ployees and the hospital for the care
of the sick, receive regular visits from
her, and she has a sharp eye Tor de-
fects OF all kinds.
Knowing human nature, it is hard
ly surprising to find that Miss
Krupp's employees do not appreci-
ate her good qualities and charitable
ways. Living in Miss Krupp's
houses, sending their children to her
schools. applying to her hospitals
when they or their families are sick,
attending her churches, drinking
beer in her restaurants, buying meat
from her slaughter houses, -four
from her mills, bread from her
bakeries and hats and clothes from
her stores makes them feel that they
are her serfs, and not free-born
laborers.
Miss Krupp's charitable disposi-
ton has become known to the gen.
eral public in Germany, with the re-
suit that she receives, on an average,
over 200 purely begging letters
day, and over $50 letters daily en-
treating her to grant some worthy
young man some position in the
works
She also has to undergo some OF
the inconvenience which are gen
orally confined to emperors and
kings. Her vast wealth and the
ownership Of an entire city make her
a likely target for anarchist" bullets,
and her friends are in constant ter
TOT of assassination. For this reason
her guardians have insisted on her
being continually guarded by a spec
ial corps of detectives, who are al
ways in her vicinity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01

"Didn't you say you had all the
comforts OF home::" asked the in
dignant guest.
'Well." answered Farmer Corntos-
sci. after YOU folks are gone we do
have EN-. That's what we take
boarders for."-Washington Star.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01

Women are not much force in a
political campaign: it takes them too
long to find the money in their pock-
etbooks.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01

Charleston and Western Carolina RBV Co,
Augusta and Asheville Short Line.
(schedule in effect august I, 1861
(Resd DOWN. (Read Up>
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01
BLUE: RIDGE RAIL ROAD,

II. c. BEA1TE, Receiver.
In Erect June 8, 1907
Between Anderson and Walhalla.
EAsTBoUND wB-BoUND
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-01

Trains 5S and 81 arrive au1 depart from
new union depot.
Trains 2 and q from A. c. L. freight depot,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
BUTTER MILK.

For sale at 2sc per bbl.. also sweet
skim-m whole milk and cream OF any
grade. Prices reasonable. TIL
SKOWHEGAN JERSEY CREAMERY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Call and have your
Eyes Tested Free

HUGHES & SON PlANO-We have
one Hughes Piano, perfectly new, which
we will sell at bargain as we are going
on, OF the piano business. Come early if
you wish bargain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Our Optical Business

Continues good. Our percentage OF
successfully fitted lenses is as great as any
sn the profession. We are successful
with qs out Of every 100 which speaks
veil for our coed work. We have con-
stantly in stock all the latest styles in
YRAMELESS Eye Glasses and Spec
sscles 10 Gold and Cold-hlled Mountings.
we have more than 2ooo lenses in stock,
no we can fill orders promptly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

S250O. | offer this amount of stock,
paying 10 per cent of an old established
Industrial and commercial company.
Store In Boston and factories In other
parts Of Mass. IL you want a safe 10
per cent investment, call at once on
Z. F. FAIRBRoTHER, Investments.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Hang Your Grand
fathers Watch in
the Curiosity Cab
met with The Hour
Glass;
And get an absolutely re-
liable timer; Hamilton, FL
gin or Waltham.
We are giving Bargains in
CHINA.
to reduce stock.

If you are contemplating a
urchase of Sterling Silver
NOW is the time, as the
factory price has advanced
ten per cent, and we will
be obliged to advance our
price soon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
tn E..
UNIvERSALIST CHURCH,

Few indeed are they with whom life is
not intense; with the great majority 1t Is
absorbing
The sponge absorbs to fall saturation
only giving up when it is impossible to
take more. The plant also absorbs, not
to retain, but to give again either in ex-
quisite flower OF substantial fruit yielded
for the joy and benefit of others; impart-
ing not IN the same form as 1t absorbed
but in transformed DEMONSTRATING ele-
ments. giving life that is more abund-
ant, sweeter, more beautiful than its
own--and one which continues.
Like that of the plant is the life spirit
of Easter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Buchanan is agent for Sawyer's pic
lures.
$3.50 will buy wheelbarrow at this
office,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
The War I'm a Nutshell.

The way to keep in touch with the
great events in the Far East is to get
the new and latest War Atlas just is
sued and offered by the Morning News.
THE Rand McNally & Co.'s Russo
Japanese War Atlas" showing Russia
in Europe and Russia-in-Asia, japan
Korea, Manchuria and China. and the
entire operations in the Far Eastern
conflict. 1t contains seven doubIe-
page maps in colors. with index and
quick finding scale for each map; a
list of all the chief cities, with popula :
ton: fighting strength and reserves of
Russia and Japan. Sent by mail any,
where on receipts of rs cents.
The Daily and Sunday Morning
News / year and the War At
las ....s.s... s................... 80. 90
The Weekly News / year and War
Atlas ........ ....................1 !. 90
Savannah Morning News. Savannah b.
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
COL. QUINN RETURNS
FROM INSPECTION TRIP,
Engineer Carl l.. Banister Appointed
to Lucrative Position.

Engineer Carl l.. Banister Appointed
to Lucrative Position.
Col. James b. Quinn, division chief
of United States engineers, returned
yesterday morning FROM Charleston,
where he went on an inspection trip.
The forts there were carefully gone
over and the plans for the changes in
certain of the batteries, and the maxi
ing of certain improvements were APP
proved. Col. Quinn reports that ev-
erything "Over Home" is in the best
of condition.
Mr.. Carl l.. Banister, who has been
employed in Col. Quinns office for the
last six months. leaves at noon to-day
for New York, where he has received a
lucrative position. Mr.. Banister will
be placed in charge of a division of the
New York barge canal. a big project
that is now being carried out. The
appointment comes as reward for the
excellence of his work in other posi-
tiOnS.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
TWAS. MOTHER IN-LAW
CAUSED ALL TROUBLE.
Dissertation ON Her Cooking Inter
ested Court Attendants.

ested Court Attendants.
Twas too much mother-in-law, &C
cording to the allegation of John Will
liams, whose wife, Julia Cleave;and
Williams was suing him for alimony in
the Superior Court yesterday. Suit
for divorce was brought by the wife at
the previous term of the court, but the
jury refused to find verdict for her.
Yesterday the entire case was gone
over again. Williams claimed that his
wife's mother was to blame for all the
trouble. His wife insisted on living at
home and he went there. His moth
er-in-law's cooking, he alleged, was so
bad, however, that he could stand it
no longer and so hunted new quarters.
The mother-in-law had also he claim
ed. advised his wife to let him go and
be rid of him once for all.
The wife, pretty little woman not
more than 20 years of age, claimed that
John had refused to live with her par
ents or with her. She is now without
any means of support, she averred, save
what is furnished her by her parents.
When her husband left her she was
burdened with the care of two small
children, one of them an infant in arms
Inc motner-ln-laW. Mrs. CledVeldllo
then took the stand and stoutly main
tanned that her cooking was not bad
She said that she had even prepared
cabbage in a certain way because she
knew John liked it that way. She ar
gued ably for her ability as a cook, and
claimed that she always put up good
meals for her daughters husband.
The jury was out for some time con-
sidering the case. Agreement was
reached about $40 o'clock and YER
dict returned awarding almony to each
of the children in the sum of IS each
month, the payments to contA=e until
the children become 10 years of age.
No alimony was awarded the mother.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
SALE OF DREDGES
WILL BE CONFIRMED.
No Steps BY New Company Before
Confirmation of Sale.

No steps BY New Company Before
Confirmation of Sale.
Official notice of the confirming of the
sale of the two dredges, John Babcock
and the Rough Rider, is expected by
Deputy Marshal Doyle within the next
two or three days.
Word has already been received from
Macon which indicates that the author
tiles there are entirely satisfied with
the sale and that Judge Speer will
promptly confirm it when the prelimi-
nary matters have been finished up
Our company will not begin work, .
said Mr.. William Kehoe yesterday,
until the sale has been confirmed, and
until such action is taken, we will take
no further steps in the matter. When
the court confirms the sale we will
complete all necessary steps to begin
work as a dredging company and will
at once advertise for contracts"
Mr.. H. P. Smart, a member of the
new company, confirmed the story OF
the formation of the company. Il
bought in the dredges." he said, land
when the sale is confirmed, we will be
ready to begin work"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
TWO GIFTS FOR
THE VETERANS
Picture of Historic Scene and Minia-
ture Brass Cannon.

At the June meeting of the Confeder-
ate Veterans Association last night
the camp was presented with two
unique gifts.
One was a picture of the scene OF
the raising of the first flag of independ-
ence raised in the South by the citizens
of Savannah in 1860. The picture was
presented to the camp by Miss Gather
inc Gaudry. The second gift was a
miniature brass cannon, made by Vet
eran David r. Cesar.
The picture presented by Miss eau
dry is of exceptional interest. About
the monument in Johnson Square is
gathered a large crowd, all exhibiting
the greatest enthusiasm. Bonfires are
burning everywhere, and on the Greene
monument are four men shooting Ro-
man candles and skyrockets into the
air.
Wrapped about the monument is the
first flag of independence raised in the
South. In the center is a large snake,
coiled for a spring, and beneath it the
words Don't Tread on Me-" At the
top of the flag is printed Our Motto.
Southern Rights. Equality in the
States"
The Pulaski House and the Screven
House are plainly to be seen. The old
Livingston drug store, which then stood
where the Germania Bank building
now stands, is shown, the balcony i'll
front of it crowded with cheering spec
tators. The dress of the citizens is
also of great interest, owing to its
wide variance from the conventional
garb of to-day.
A like picture of this scene has been
in the possession of the Morning News
for long time.
The cannon presented by Veteran
Cesar is a beautiful gift. Everything
about it was made by Mr.. Cesar him
self, he doing all the turning and mold
ing, and then fitting the parts together.
The cannon is perfect in every detail,
being completely bored and the touch
hole reaching through to the bore. In
the touch hole a miniature Confeder-
ate flag had been placed. The cannon.
which is highly polished, is a model of
the Napoleonic guns. The sight Of the
cannon provoked considerable enthusi-
asm among the veterans.
Both donors were rendered the hearty
thanks of the camp, that being express
ed by the veterans in a rising vote.
Announcement was made by the En-.
tertainInent Committee that soon after
his return from the Nashville reunion,
Gen. P. A. s. McGlashan will deliver
another historical address. All the pa
triotic and historic societies of the city
will be specially invited to attend.
The discussion of plans for the COM
ing reunion occupied the greater part
of the meeting. Several addresses were
made and all the veterans showed a
desire to make the reunion the best
attended in the history of the local
camps.
The list of those who will attend is
not yet complete and no names will be
presented until everything is ready and
it is absolutely certain who will attend.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
WILL DONATE LOT
FOR AUDITORIUM
MAYOR MYERS PROMISES
CITY WILL GIVE SOUTHWEST COR
NER OF COLONIAL PARK.

Mayor Myers Says There VIII BE no
from the City for the Auditorium
Site il Funds for Building Are
Raised-The Only PrOviso Will Be
That the Land Revert to the City
if 1t Ever Ceases to BE Used for
an Auditorium.
There will be no difficulty about the
city giving the land in Colonial Park
for the proposed auditorium, if the
money for its erection can be raised,
said Mayor Myers yesterday.
Sometime ago Mayor Myers said he
was willing to see that the city fur
nished the ground. if the funds for
erecting the auditorium could be rails
ed. He does not anticipate any trou-
BILE whatever in having the land do
mated. The only difficulty he foresees
is that there may not be room enough
without trespassing on some of the old
graves in the park.
In the southwest corner there is
quite large open space in which there
are no graves. This is where the
Mayor proposed that the auditorium
be built. The land was not always
part of the cemetery, having been own
ed by the city before the old cemetery
was declared a park.
Could Use Some of Lane.
IF there is not enough room, 1 think
we could arrange to take a portion. of
he Ia no he eSaiJ 1,a NTax
There will be no trouble about the
depth of the site. The only difficulty
is the width. STILL / think it will be.
found that it is wide enough. .
My idea would be to set the audi
forum back some little distance from
the street and have a cement walk in
front. With the whole park on one
side, it would not matter about putting
the building on the southern line. II
the money for erecting the auditorium
can be raised, there will be no difficult
ty about the lot, provided it is wide
enough, and 1 think it is
Mayor Myers said it would, of course,
be stipulated should the lot be donated
that it would revert to the city if it
ever ceased to be used for the purpose
for which is was given.
He was undecided as to the best
method of raising the necessary funds,
whether by STOCK company or other
wise. He favors any plan that will
get the money. An auditorium has
long been one of the city's greatest
needs, he says. With a good audto-
rum there is no reason, the Mayor
thinks, why Savannah should not Sc
cure twice the number of conventions
that it now obtains.
A Meeting This Afternoon. -
There will be meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce Committee this after
noon for the purpose of considering the
auditorium question. A stock company
has been suggested, and one may be
formed. Some Of the members of the
committee were doubtful about being
able to get the lot without purchasing
it, but Mayor Myers now sets these
doubts at rest. Plans will doubtless at
once be put in operation to secure the
auditorium.
Mayor Myers, together with a num-
Der of other prominent citizens, has
been invited to attend the meeting, but
he will be unable to be present be-
cause Of the regular meeting of Coun-
Gil.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
GUARANTEE FOR FAIR
is BEING RAISED.
Reports from Several Committeeman
Heard by Chairman Moore.

Reports from Several Committeeman
Heard by Chairman Moore.
Encouraging reports from the chair
men of committees appointed to can
vass the business streets for a guar
anty fund for the proposed savannah
carnival and fair were heard by Chair
man a. B. Moore at called meeting
Of the Subscription Committee held yes
terday afternoon at the Chamber Of
Commerce.
While only a few. members of the
committee were present, 1t was evil
dent that considerable progress had
been made. The sum raised IS about
equal to that subscribed for the show
last year at this time.
While results so far have been en-
Couragipg. il is evident that a large
amount of hard work will be necessary
in order 10 raise the guaranty needed.
Last year a considerable portion OF the
guaranty was returned to the subscrib-
ers, and there is every reason to be-
ueve that an even larger per cent. will
be available if the proposed fair is
held though, of course, the commit
tee in charge will not undertake TO
hold the carnival unless a sufficient
amount had been raised to insure the
settlement of every financial obliga-
ton, if for any reason there should
be a deficit.
Yesterday was the first meeting held
since the Subscription Committees was
appointed.
In view of the fact that some of the
members found it impossible to be
present yesterday an adjournment was
taken until Friday afternoon, when
full meeting will be held, and at which
the fair question will be discussed. 1t
is hoped by that time that the workers
will have secured a sufficient sum in
subscriptions to announce that the
carnival will certainly be held.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-08
NEGRO ATTEMPTED TO
SHOOT STOREKEEPER
Man With Gun Disarmed and Turned
Over to Police.

Man With Gun Disarmed and Turned
Over to Police.
In the store at Wheaton and Ran
dolph streets, Charlie Carter, negro
attempted to shoot George Cook, one
of the proprietors, early last night.
John D. Captain, Cooks partner,
went to his assistance and together
they took the pistol from the infuri-
ated negro and turned him over to the
police.
Carter went into the store to make a
purchase. There was some misunder-
standing about the article he wanted
and the negro, it is alleged, became
very disorderly. He was ordered to
leave the store and did So but returned
in a few minutes with pistol. He
is said to have cursed Cook and said
he would kill him, at the same time
pointing his weapon at him. Both
Cook and Captain sprang upon the ne
gro at the same time and prevented
him, it is believed, from firing.