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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-08-01

the eye Of the law goes, he was execu-
ted.
Kate Gales, sister OF the man.
lives with brother at Veeder and Di-
vision streets They, like the pris-
oner. have wondered that he lived.
They, like him, have feared to make
inquiry lest rhe doomed mans life be
snufed. Finally the sister broke 81
lence. She belongs to the Luxem-
burg Independent club, a social Or
ganization. The members came to
wonder at the situation, and as a
body they placed the matter before
attorney Matthew J. Huss.
The plea for the mans release is
made in the name of the sister, on the
ground that the prison authorities
have no right to keep him in bondage
In her application to the court the
sister says:
And the petitioner further shows
that it is provided in and by said judg-
n,ent ordered entered Of record on or
about the third day of February, 1882,
that said John Gales be hanged by the
neck until he be dead; but the ret1-
tioner states the fact to be that tor
about twenty-three years last past
Imprisonment at hard labor has 6een
inflicted upon the said John Gales at
the oenitentiary. without any authori-
ty OF law.
Onlv a death warrant hangs over
the man. No sentence OF lmprlson-
roent at hard labor makes legal his
confinement. Admittedly there is no
ron;tti,nus OF commitment to be found
by Warden Murphy.
Gales was youth when, November
2s 1881. in a sullen fit Of wrath he
hurled an axe at the head OF John
William Hessell, farmer, who lived
near Woodstock. Now he is an old
man, though but IS years OF age
Physically. however, he is strong
enough to go into the world and be-
gin new life. Madison R. Harris
appears in the record OF Gales coun-
sci.
Iudge Kersten referred the petition
to the states attorney for investlga-
ton. Assistant states attorney John
Newcomer has hauled out the sclled
records. At Springfield the acts OF
the governor in committing sentences
have been studied. Nowhere is lease
of life given Gales beyond the day
named for the execution. Between
the hours OF Q o'clock and noon" OF
that dav he should have been put to
death.
No solution either can be given now
Of how the law overlooked the man.
It can not now be in any plausible
manner be shown how a mistake
might have been made that would not
have been quickly remedied. Judge
Kersten is expected to grant the IS
suance of the writ to have Gales
broneht before him for adjudication
Of his rights.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-08-01
DON'T F15sst F55; It. it.
Special Irail--LOY Rates East s ClGde.

Arrive at Atlanta at 800 p. m.; Re-
turning, special train will leave Atlanta
at 500 p. m. Tuesday, August 1st.
Tickets good to return on regular
trains up to and including Seaboard
train No. 80 leaving Atlanta leo p. m
Thursday, August Sd.
For further information and tickets
call on any C.. N. & L. Agent or
J. W. DEFINING, Ag't, Newberry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-08-01

tllre.
Friday. August II. 10 a. m. Address
by NJ. V. Richards. Industrial Agent
Southern Railway Subject: Farm
erS' Interest in Immigration
Miss Catherine Mulligan, OF Win
throp college. will give a course in
domestic science during the institute.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-08-01
Saluda News.

The recent rains have again raised
the warers Of the Saluda river SO
there is no crossing at Bouknight's S
ferry
The crops in some sections are
looking fairly we'll. while others
look small.
The picnic and barbecue at Mt.
Willing passed off pleasantly and was
enjoyed by those who love to go to
such occasions. Constable Tom B.
Perry. OF Newberry, was there with
MS nephew. Mr. Brown.
The death angel visited the home Of
MIR. John E1heredge and took away
the wife and mother.
Mrs. Etheredge was a god woman.
a true wife and loving mother. We
svmpathize with the bereaved ones.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday and was attended by a large
number or people.
Mr. Callie has had the misfortune
10 lose TWO :ine COWS. Each giving
over four gallons daily. It is sup
posed thac they had Texas fever. '
Mr.. George Lever has purchased a
large engine and is putting his ma
chine in order Tor fall work.
Mrs. \. Cogburn is entertaining
friends from Newberry.
The usual protracted meeting will
be held at Bethany the coming week
Two services each day with dinner
on the grounds.
August will be the month OF big
meetings. One at Bethany next
week the second Sunday at Salem and
one Friday before the fourth Sunday
at Corinth Lutheran church.
There is good opening for ply
sician here. There is no doctor on
this side OF the river nearer than
eight miles. which is very long
wav 10 send ior medical aid. People
living that distance from doctor
should keep their lamps trimmed and
burning"
Everything is quiet when you at
tend barbecue this year. No hard
ships, no broadsmiles welcome you
now. But just wait until next year
and every one will be so pleased to
co.. o,,
An old negress who had heard OF
"the court house ring made inquiries
concerning the medal il was made OF.
On having the matter explained to
her, she remarked. i tort il was
brass.
Miss Matte Bell Perry. OF New
berry. is visiting her grandmother:
Mrs. Karan Perry.
There will be barbecue at Perry S
Cross Roads on the 18th OF August.
Everyone IS invited and good time
is expected. Mr.. Perry is noted TOR
his barbecues and his hash is always
excellent.
Mrs. Rosanna Havird is visiting her
sick mother and brother ar Havirds>
Vile,
It will mean considerable to stop
the sale of liquors when there are so
manv who love it-moderate drink
ers-are the ones it is hard to reach.
They feel so safe.
Rise up Christian mothers and 1ath-
erS.
There is work for you to do,
Men are drinking; men are dying;
Will You strive TO save Jew:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
FROM ROWENA.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
RowENA, Aug, Is Protracted
meeting is still in progress at Antioch.
A. B. Walker, of st. Louis, was here
Monday the guest Of J. ]. Walker.
MI. and Mrs. George Dawson very
pleasantly entertained the young
people with a lawn social Monday
night.
Mrs. James Dicker has returned
home from the west.
Mrs. G. G. Burkeye entertained her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Long, OF near
Sturgeon, last week.
Lon Vance has typhoid fever.
James Wager is running a beef
wagon.
The ladies are canning corn and pre-
serving fruit for winter.
Sam Rector and Miss Myrtle Terrell
were united in the the holy bonds OF
matrimony last Wednesday at II
O'Clock. This couple is among oul
worthy young people and we wish
them a life Of happiness.
Misses Ollie and Beulah Riggs, Of
Wellsvlll, are the guests Of their grand.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Turner
Robert Pickett is buying mules ant
horses.
Some OF our people witnessed thu
ball game between Hollensville ant
Macedoni at Tulip Saturday Afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. WILDLY, of Kirksville
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
Good Food and Good Health.

1t requires the former to retain the
latter. If you appreciate good things,
II you desire good health it will be to
your interest to see to it that your
food products are purchased at this
store. Everything kept in a sanitary
condition, and our prices at all times
fair.
Two dimes will buy as good a coffee
as you have been paying 25 to 30c per
pound for. Prove by test buy a pound
Of Coban blend. Try 1t. Ifyou don't
think its far better value than the
coffee you have been buying for 25 to
SOC, return and get your money.
We have just received q car Of hard
wheat -four made by Forest Park Mill
ing Co., a mill that has a daily output
OF five hundred barrels. Our prices;
No. 7, High Patent, $3.50.
o. X. High Patent, $3.50.
100 pounds Shorts, Sl.l0.
Try a sack OF our No. I High Pat
tent. 1t has a splendid reputation.
1t wins new customers daily. Try
some to-day. Produce wanted. Eggs,
13c, cash or trade. We buy everything
that comes from a farm. We will buy
cattle, hogs, sheep, butter, eggs,
feathers, hides, old rags and irons.
You don't have to come with a load
and drive all over town. We will buy
everything you have to sell.
d3.wI j. C. KING MARKET.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
EROM THOMPSON.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
THOMPSON, Aug. 16,-R. II. Brown
spent Sunday in Benton City.
]. Jesse spent Sunday at Mexico.
Rufus Davis attended the M. W. A.
picnic at Martinsburg Tuesday.
Misses Laura Jesse was a brief visitor
here Saturday.
Miss Minnie Rice was the guest of
Of her cousin, Mrs. j. M. TRULY,
several days recently, returning to
her home in Renick Sunday.
Quite a lumber from here will take
advantage Of the excursion to st.
Louis next Saturday.
Forest TRULY, Of Renick, was the
guest of his brother here last week.
W. e. Mcdonald and family we're
here from Centralia Sunday.
Mrs. W. o. Saylor aud Miss Frances
Cunningham, of Montgomery City,
we're recent Guests of Mrs. James
Cunningham.
]. j. Edwards shipped one car loao
of hogs to st. Louis Tuesday.
Mrs. M. +. Jackson, of Mexico, is
spending the week with Mrs. Joe Con.
sidine.
Clyde VIM, formerly Of this place.
was here Saturday.
A lawn party at the home OF G. M
Meyers last Thursday evening was
attended by a large crowd and greatly
enjoyed by all.
There will be on ice cream social al
home of John Simcoe Thursday even
ing, August "a, instead Of August Il
for the benefit Of Liberty church. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
ITS WORK ANK HIGH.
Hardin College Graduates Given
Credit by University Of Chicago.

The graduates Of the Hardin College
and Conservatory Of Music at Mexico,
Mo-, will In the future be given full
credit for all past work and admitted
to the University, of Chicago, on an
equal footing with the students who
have accomplished the same amount
of work at the University proper. Or
In other words full credit is given
Hardin college graduates based upon
the courses taken by them and certi-
fed by the president to the extent of
eighteen majors of Undergraduate
work.
This is a high tribute to the excel
lent work Of one Of Mlssouri's foremost
colleges for young women and means
that A. B. graduates of Hardin will be
given two years on the college work OF
the University Of Chicago. The Uni
yersity has thirty-six majors in its four
college years, nine to the year or three
to the quarter, counting three quar-
tiers to the year, and thus the work at
Hardin is equivalent in the number OF
majors to the junior college work OF
the University of Chicago.
Hardin college has for a number Of
years ranked as one of the leading COL
leges for women in the West. The
University Of Missouri recognizes its
work and allows fifty-four hours credit
on the A. B. course Of the University.
The recent recognition by the Chi
cago University places Hardin in an
enviable position among the colleges
for women, not alone in the West but
throughout the United States. Kan
sas City Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
MAN KILLED TRYING
TO BOARD TRAIN
a., n. King, of ROodhouse, Illinois
fails Under an Alton Freight
and is Almost InstantaneousIv
Killed.

a. d. King, a resident of Rood.
mousse ILL.,, was killed late Saturday
afternoon by an Alton freight train
wnicn was leaving the yards in this
cioy' lie lived long enough to give
ms name and address and say he was q
married man. wa .
King, With a companion. was hmm
ing MS way home, and as the freight
pound toward Roodhouse pulled out
. the yards, they attempted to get
ABOARD. Thinking the train was %.
ing too fast his companion hesltated
out King made grab for the iron step
on a refrigerator car. 1t broke away
from him twice, but the third attempt
was successful and be started to climb
oeween the cars. At this point he
either slipped OF lost bis hold. for
with an agonizlDg scream of lmuend.
Ing danger be fell upon the iron rails
and was crushed to a pulp. Several
eye witnesses of the eatastrophe
rushed to the injured mans assis-
lance and carried him to the freight
sneds where medical aid was given
MIN, but too late, as he lived only n
lew seconds after his injury. The cor.
oner1s inquest was not completed
Saturday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
Pitcher JewelryCo
DUSKY BRIDE OF A WEEK
GOES BACK TO HER PA.
IF Dis is Honeymoon, What am
Married Lifs"2 Frightened Neg
roes Telephone for Police When
She Goes on Warpath.

A telephone call for police was sent
in Saturday from Darkest Africa
saying that the wife Of Fletcher
Howard's bosom had run amuck and
was making cleaning other husbands
kith and kin.
Sheriff johnson went to the scene
of trouble but when he arrived all was
quiet, the signs of conflict washed
away, and the blushing bride of one
week sitting quietly on her fathers
doorstep, home to stay.
When asked the trouble she replied
"Ah KANT live with dem nlggers, an
alb amt agoin to.
Fletcher recently married a daugh.
ter of Manuel Gay, a highly respect
ed old colored uncle and took her to
the home of his parents to reside,
where all was serene and lovely until
Saturday, when it is alleged she began
to feel the restraining shackels of
matrimony and started in to clean up.
This proceeding caused those who
came in contact with her to think
her crazy, which led to the call for
nolicp
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
o to Buy Tools.

When the great difference in SER
vice between good tools and poor ones
is considered, it is surprising how
many people buy tools hap-hazard.
When a man goes into a hardware
store and asks simply for IAN axe" or
"a half inch chisel," he runs the risk
Of getting a tool Of doubtful quality,
and he has only himself to blame.
1t will pay every tool buyer to
acquaint himself with the brand that
distinguishes the best tools the coun-
ty over-the mark that guarantees
complete satisfaction In every kind Of
tool. This brand is "Keen Kutter. !"
Keen Kutter tools have been the stand
ard of America for over thirty-six
years.
They were awarded the Grand Prize
at the Worlds Fair, st. Lonls-the
only such award ever made to a COM
plete line of tools.
The fact that the Keen Kutter brand
covers all varieties Of tools makes it an
exceedingly easy matter to be sure Of
getting the best In any kind Of tool
the one name, Keen Kutter, being all
that the buyer has to remember.
Keen Kutter tools are sold by lead
ing hardware dealers everywhere. II
your dealers does not keep them,
write to the Simmons Hardware Com
pany, st. Louis, or 29S Broadway, New
York, and they will sec that you are
supplled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
Baron Komura, N. Witte, President
Roosevelt and Members Of Cabi-
net Get Cards From Mexico
Carnival.

The little 20 Putty" cards advertise
ing the Mexico Street Fair and Cani-
val, are becoming quite popular with
the masses at large.
More than a thousand of them have
been mailed out, by individuals, to
friends and acquaintance in different
cities.
The china was reached though,
when some public spirited citizen
mailed one 10 each of the following
dignitaries; President Theodore
Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt,
Baron Komura; NJ. White, all mem
bers Of the Presidents Cabinet, Grover
Cleveland and Joseph W. Folk.
Ii was doubtless an oversight, but
nevertheless we know that King
Edward and John A. Lee will both
feel deeply hurt at not being remem
bered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
NEW TIME CARD.
Wabash Arranging to Take OF
Passenger Trains 10 land 5 and
Run Them From vs..nmbia.

MoBERLY, Mo-, Aug. 15.-The Wab-
ash is arranging a new time card to be
put into effect In the immediate
future. The charges in this card
mean much to the welfare Of Moberly
as they invole the pulling of Of the
passenger trains 10 and 5 which leave
and return to Moberly at 5;58 a. m.
and 1910 p. m. These trains under
the new order will be run between
Columbia and st. Louis.
The Commercial Club meetes to-
night to see If some arrangements can
not be made whereby this change will
not take place.
The orders for the change have been
issued and it may now be too late to
change the arrangement, Moberly
will be a heavy loser and it is truly
hoped that the Wabash will give care
full attention to the pleadings Of III
business men through the CONNER
Cial Club.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
ESCAPED AND RECAPTURED,
George Long, the Eloper, Escaped at
Bowling Green From Sheriff
Addison.

George Long, the Rails county man
who eloped with Miss Pet Rice, and
who was arrested at Odessa last Satur-
day night, escaped from Sheriff Adkis-
son and Sheriff Campbell of Pike
county at Bowling Green, but was re-
captured at Odessa. Sheriff Adkis-
son, while at Bowling Green on his
return to New London with the priS-
ouer went into a drug store to get
some sort of refreshments. The cul-
prit said that he did not care for any
soda, but would wait on the outside
for the sheriff. The sheriff took Long
at his word and went in, leaving him
alone in front. The prisoner took
advantage Of the opportunity and left
the town without an escort. Odessa
officials were telegraphed at once and
r~earrested the man upon his second
appearance in that city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
WAY TO TREAT HAY FEVER.
No Stomach Dosing Just Breathe
Hyomei- Stops Sneezing and
Smarting.

Woodbridge & Purdy are recommend
ing to their customers as a cure for
hay fever, Hyomei.
1t is claimed for this remedy that
it stops the spasmodic paroxysms, the
sneezing, the smarting and running
of the eyes and nose, and other acute
symptoms Of this disease.
Many persons have been cured OF
hay fever by Hyomei, and the dis
coverer Of the remedy processes to be
able to prevent both the occurrence
of the annual attack and to stop the
progress Of the disease, even in the
most chronic forms Woodbridge g.
Purdy offer to refund the money il
Hyomei does not do all that is claimed
for it, is the strongest proof that can
be given as to the confidence they
have in Hyomei's power to cure hay
fever. The complete outfit costs but
81, for so cents
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
IOwA GIRL LOST ABROAD.
Mae McCown, Of Des Moines, Music
Student, Disappears in Paris or
Alsaee.

Dies MONIES, To-. Aug. l3-Either
in Paris or the mountain district Of
Alsace-L Lorraine, Mae Ann McCown, a
beautiful Des Moines society belle, Is
lost.
Henry Antrobus, a California bache-
lor, loved the McCown girl. Last
month he died, but before passing
away placed $4,000 in the hands Of
a Los Angeles attorney for use in
prosecuting the search and willed that
the balance of his property should be
used as needed. Des Molnes relatives
we're to-day acquainted with all the
facts.
Authorities at Washington are at
work on the case and directing the
work OF the American consulate In
Do rio
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
MAPLE ROY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE Aug. l6.-Lightning
did a great deal of damage to some
OF the farmers last week.
Miss Ella Showers, was united in
marriage last week to a young man
from the yellow jacket state, Texas,
Ella is a charming young lady, and
has gone to Texas with her husband
to live.
Annie Fecht is home from an ex-
tended visit with Father Dempsey,
and relatives of st. Louis.
Mr.. Armstrong is suffering with
attack Of typhoid fever.
Miss Ida and Mamie Sullivan both
we're in this neighborhood on a short
visit, from Perry.
Relatives from st. Louis are visit
ing the Fecht family.
Jim Ryan son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Ryan nearly cut his little toe of one
day last week while cutting wood.
Tom Thumb took In the Martins
burg picnic Tuesday.
L. OfToole has his farm in the
agents hand for sale, also Mr.. Hedges
farm is for sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
CUPID GETS TIL AXE.
They Wanted to Get Married But He
Looked Too Young.

Leslie Boswell, son of j. f. Boswell,
and Miss Nina Woodson, daughter of
]. S. Woodson, both Of near Shamrock,
attempted to secure a marriage
license here Wednesday afternoon, and
take a voyage on the matrimonial sea,
but were refused on account of their
youthful appearance.
Recorder Kendall firmly but kindly
informed them that it would be inn
possible to grant them the desired
license unless the young man could
prove his age. He suggested that they
telephone to their parents or neigh
bors, but this they declined, for some
unknown reason to do, and left the
courthouse.
When approached by a LEDGER rep
resentatlve and asked their intentions
in regard to another attempt, Mr..
Boswell blushed, stammered and said
that he thought they would go to Full
ton.
"They've got our names, and that's
all Pm going to TELL" snapped the
the young lady, when asked II 1t was
an elopement, and no amount Of ques-
tioning could induce them to divulge
more.
They went from the Court House to
the station and there Mr.. Boswell
made inquiry as to the time a train
would leave for Fulton, but hard luck
again overlook him, for the last train
of the day had just gone.
Miss Woodson Is a rather pretty bru-
nette and was dressed In white linen
walking suit, evidently her bridal
clothes.
The would-be groom does not appear
to be ''old enough to vote" but is a
pleasant appearing young man and
seemed greatly perturbed over the
hitch in his wedding plans.
At 3 O'Clock they were still in the
city and had not obtained a license.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
M-AR7INSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Aug. 16.-Miss Hat
tie Stevenson returned to her home in
Mexico Tuesday after spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Dlyen.
Mrs. Jesse Davis, Of Wellsville, WIS.,
tied Mrs. John Davis recently.
Mrs. Kleinsorge and Mrs. Watkins
went to Clark Wednesday to attend
the wedding Of their sister.
Mrs. Gus Interpreter and son, OF Illi-
nois, is here visiting relatives.
Miss Lora Vomund is up from st,
Louis visiting homefolks.
Il. H. Vomund, son and daughter
spent Sunday In Moberly.
Lon Burchard and family have re-
turned from Texas.
Miss Long, who has been visiting in
Iowa for several weeks returned home
Tuesday.
Jim Hendrix has moved into Mrs.
Nichan's new residence.
Mesdames John and Jesse Davis
were at Laddonia Wednesday.
DR.. Diven was in st. Louis Tuesday.
Joseph Vomund, Of st. Paul, Mo.
visited relatives here Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
Mrs. James Martin Entertain.

Mrs. James Martin bad a pleasant
gathering at her home 3 miles east Of
Martinsburg In honor of her sisters
who are visiting their parents Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T. Lott, Of Venice.
Those present were Mrs. Viola
Newman daughter and son, Ruth and
WEIGH, of Milwaukee, Wis, Mrs. DR..
McMurtry and daughter Roberta, Of
Louisiana, Mo-, Mrs. Wade Lott and
daughter, Iona Charlie Blanch, Of
Eaton CAL, Mrs. Mary Stuart, Of
Venice, Miss jessie Douglass, Of st.
Louis, Miss Glare Matte Douglass, Of
Venice, Miss Lophe Force, Of Venice.
A delightful dinner was spread for the
occasion and all expressed there
selves as having enjoyed a most de-
lightful day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
To Dinner With Booker 7.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. lathe ap-
pearance Of Booker T. Washington at
dinner yesterday in the great dining
room of the United States hotel caused
a mild sensation among the diners.
Mr.. Washington was the guest of John
Wanamaker, ex-Postmaster General.
He acted as escort for Mrs. Barclay
Warburton, Mr.. Wanamaker's daugh-
ter. Mr.. Wanamaker walked to the
table with S. r. L. Roberts.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-08-17
CHAMP ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
CHAMP, Aug. 15.--Rev. Paschall
preached at Bethel Sunday morning,
filling his last appointment there be-
fore Conference.
Mrs. Geo. Dean is visiting relatives
In southwest Missouri.
Miss Edna Cant, Of Thompson, Is
the guest Of her grandparents, Mr.and
Mrs. Green Cant.
Miss Susie Ficklin, of Mexico, is the
guest 81 tho Misses M. S. Cord.
Little Miss Wales, Of Mexico,is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Boyd.
Mrs. Y. G. Thomas is entertaining
her niece, OF near Concord.
Miss Oracle Blair visited Mrs. Gam
BILE, of Mexico, last week.
Mr.. Metcalf was a Stevens Store
visitor Sunday.
Mr.. and Miss Davis, Of near CANT,
attended services at Bethel Sunday
night.
Willie Holmes, who had the misfor-
tune of falling off of a large barn last
week, which his father is having
erected on his farm, is doing some
better we are glad to state.