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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-02
THE TOWNSHIP BOND CASE.
Judge Pritchard Holds Counties are
Liable for Bonds Voted by Town.
ships and Abolition is Void.
The State.


Saluda, May 2o.-In a decision
just handed down, Judge Pritchart
reverses Judge Brawley in the cases
of Folsom ct al. VS.. Greenwood,
Greenville, Laurens aid Saluda
counties.
1t will be recalled that mandamus
proceedings were instituted some 1S
months ago, wherein it was sought
to compel the auditors and treasurers
of the above named counties to levy
and collect tax sufficient to pay
judgments against certain townships,
which grew out of the issuing Of
bonds in aid of the proposed Augusta
and Western Carolina railroad.
When the matter came on for a
hearing before Judge Brawley, coun-
sci for the counties involved, took the
position that. the: counties could not
be held Liable on bonds voted and
issued by the various townships, and
demurred. Judge Brawley sustained
the demurrer and in a very elaborate
opinion held that the counties were
not liable on bonds issued by any Of
their townships.
Counsel for the relator in the man.
damus proceedings, alleged that the
various enactments by the Legislature
concerning the townships of Sulli-
van, in Laurens county, Ninety-Six in
Greenwood county, and Pine Grove
in Saluda county were constitutional,
which was admitted by the demurrer.
Judge Pritchard's decision, reversing
Judge Brawley, is in effect that the
counties as entities are liable on the
bonds issued on behalf of the town.
ships and that legislation abolishing
these townships since the bonds were
voted and issued is unconstitutional
1t is very probable that the matter
will be carried to the supreme coa-t
Of the United States, either by ap-
peal or on a writ of certiorari. Every
t,,rn in these cases is being closely
watched by the taxpayers of Green
Vile Laurens, Greenwood and Saluda
counties:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-02
To Scare Away Crows.
F. P. Powell in Suburban Lite.

I can give a sure preventive against
corn pulling by the black rogues. I
had tried all sorts OF devices and was
rigging scarecrow, when gawky
came along and said, Tie ears OF
corn to the tops of poles around your
field. and the crows won't stay nigh
IT,"
I said, They will eat the corn, and
you and they will both laugh at me-"
| tried the plan, however, and sure
enough they looked at those poles
and went away and stayed away. I
suppose it was on the same principle
as that of the Trojan warrior who
said, Il most fear the Greeks when
offering gifts
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-02
A Cruel Blow.

Charleston News and Courier.
Information has been received that
two hundred and seventeen pronai-
nent South Carolinians tainted in
various parts of the state yesterday
while reading the News and Courier.
They were among the prospective
candidates for governor and read the
suggestion that it required the spend
ing of $1,000 to be winner. We
regret that we did not break it gen.
tlv. and the story may be exaggerat-
ed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-02

!dyeQ III u IdllSllllSSlOll- ]-HQllllld dl ~
go, telegraphing today says:
The naval battle fought from the
afternoon of May 27 to May 2S in the
vicinity of Okino Island and extend
ing to the vicinity of Orleung Island,
is called the naval battle of the Sea
of JAPAN
Admiral Togo also reports that
Vice Admiral Enquist was captured
with Admiral Rojestvensky. The
Russian prisoners. Admiral Togo
says, will exceed 5000.
A Story Of the Battle.
London, June 1.-The Daily Mails
Toxic correspondent says that the
captain of the Russian cruiser Admir-
al Nakimoff, who is now a prisoner,
relates the following story Of the bat
tie between the Japanese and Russian
fleets:
We first saw the Japanese at 6
o'clock on the morning of May 27,
when suddenly and unexpectedly. we
encountered the enemy's fleet as we
were moving to east of Tsu Island.
Only ninety minutes after the firing
began a sudden shock was felt under
the Admiral Nakimof and she began
to sink with great rapidity. My be-
lief is that she either struck mine or
torpedo. My crew numbered 600
men. majority of whom went dowD
in the ship. as there was no time to
get the men on deck.
Myself and number of Survivors,
aided by life belts, swan to small
launch and about 10 o'clock in the
morning Officers were sent to Shimon-
oseki.
In the engagement fought off Ii
aaco;,rt the Russian battle ships were
surrounded by Japanese ships, which
circled about them. pouring in ter
rible fire and they almost Immediately
fell into a hopeless confusion. See
ing their plight Vice Admiral Togo
signalled from the battle ship Mikasa
a demand to know whether the Rus
slams were ready to surrender. Our
ships complied with the demand.
Other accounts of the battle de-
scribe the roar of the cannonade as
so terrible that houses were shaken at
Yamaguchi. twenty-eight miles dis
tant. and the people supposed it WAS
an earthquake.
The Japanese feet suffered little.
The battle ship Asahi was oftenest hit
and suffered the heaviest loss, 5rt did
not quit the firing line. Admiral
Kamimura was sent southwark.
Peace Talk in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg, May 31.-(5.35 p.
M. )-The seriousness of the situation
created by the complete destruction
of the Russian feet seems to be fully
realized al Tsarskoe-Selo, where the
Emperor has assembled practically all
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-06-02
STILL THE WONDER GROWSs
Jap Victory Won With Loss of Only
Three Torpedo Boats.-This is
the Official Announcement
Received from Toxic.

Washington. May 31.--The Japa-
nese legation today received the fol-
lowing report from Toxic:
Il. is officially announced that in
the last naval battle the damages sus-
tanned by our feet were very slight,
and none of our battle ships, cruisers,
destroyers and other ships were los.
except three torpedo boats.
"Under imperial command Admiral
Togo was authorized to permit Nebo-
gatof to submit to the Car the re-
ports on thel asst battle and a list Of
Russians killed, wounded and prison.
ers. The admiral was also authorized
to release. on parole. the surrendered
officers of Nicholai !, Orel, Apraxin
and Senyavin.
"Rojestvensky was taken to Sase-
20 Navil Hospital. No other admir-
al was captured from the Biedocvy,
the last report in this respect being
due to clerical error"
Rojestvensky's Condition,
Washington. May 3I.-The state
department has received the following
cablegram from Toxic, dated today:
"Rojestvensky's skull was fractured,
requiring an operation: serious but
not dangerous. Total Japanese loss
es to date three torpedo boats sunk,
three officers killed. about 200 men
killed and disabled.'
The Jemtchug not Sunk.
Toxic. May 31.-(o P. m.)-The re-
ported sinking Of the cruiser Jemt-
chug has not been confirmed and the
name of the cruiser has been dropped
from, the list Of destroyed vessels. I.
is suspected that the protected cruis~
er Aurora and the c-uSier Almaz were
sunk. but positive confirmation IS
lacking.
A dispatch from Vladivostok stated
that the :AIrnaz had arrived there in
damaged condition.
The Bravi at Vladivostok.
V1adivostok, May 31-The torpedo
boat destroyer Brapj arrived here to,
day and brought four officers and 1o7
rnen of the crew OF the battle ship
Oslabya.
St. Petersburg, May 31.-So fa- as
ascertainable the torpedo boat de-
stroper Bravi is the only other vessel
belonging to Admiral Rojestvensky's
feet which has arrived at Vladivostok
The protected cruisers Jemtchug,
Aurora and Oleg are still unaccount-
ed for.
Battle Of the Sea of Japan"
Toxic. May 3o.-1,3o p. m.-(De-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
Fears wife Has Committed Suicide.

James o. Pitts, OF North Shrewsbury.
was in Rutland Saturday and Sunday
in search Of his wiic. Victoria Belmar
Pitts, who disappeared last week We'd
nesday night and whom he fears has
committed suicide.
Mrs Pitts was last seen By her rela-
tives last week Wednesday night about
$50 o'clock. when she boarded a south
belt street car near the home Of
Charles Pitts ia Rutland. She went to
Rutland Sunday, April 0, 10 begin work
at the Grand View hotel, where she
worked until SATURDAY, the 22nd, when
She suffered sudden attack of heart
failure Her physician told her at that
time that she must give up work and
she accordingly left the Grand View the
next day and went to her husbands
uncle, Charles Pitts. Tuesday afternoon
she suffered another attack Of heart
failure. She left Charles Pitts house
"Wednesday afternoon about $50 O'Clock
to 20 To see her physician, saying she
would return nj tie course OF an hour
but that is the last that has been seer
of her by any Of her relatives in Rut-
land. When she left the house she
had only about a dollar ia money with
her so far as is known.
Mr.. Pitts says she has acted queerl1
at different times ever since the dealt
of their child, two years ago, and hal
several times threatened to kill herself
Her mind is evidently unbalanced as
letter from her to her husband writer
about two weeks ago gave evidence o
mental unsoundness
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
Buy Into Consolidated Light
and Power Company.
EXTENSIONS ARE PLANNED
The Purchase Price Is Said to Have
Been Largest in Any Property
Transference in Washing
ton County.

The Consolidated Light and Power
company of Montpelier which furnishes
electric lights to this city, has been sold
to Wilbur F. Davidson, A. d. Bennett,
George c. Moore of Port Huron, Mich,
and eastern associates. The considera-
tion is said to have represented the
largest property transference in Wash
ington county. The purpose of the new
owners is to extend the plant. OF the
purchasers Mr.. Davidson has installed
more than so plants. Mr.. Bennett is
president of the Commercial National
Bank Of Port Huron, and with Mr.. Da-
wilson, is owner of large power plant
in that city. Mr.. Moore is an attor-
ney.
Since the company came into the con.
troll Of the National Life Insurance com
pany three years ago much improve
ment has been made, The company fur.
nishes municipal lights for Barre, Mont
pelier and Waterbury. for private ser
vice and power for the Barre and Mont
peIier electric railway.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
! Siberian Exile's
Surprise

IOriginal.l
Chaunecy Eaton Of Now York was
high roller. lie spent money Ike
King. was generous. impulsive and
knew no such word as fear or fail.
While abroad Chauncey had three
meetings with girl Of twenty, the
daughter of Russian nobieman. The
first and second meetings were social;
the third was seeing her marched with
an exile gang to Siberia.
Inere is a place IN that cold country
called Kara, where there are gold
mines and prisons. The prisoners are
worked in the mines. curiously enough
producing In misery the wherewithal
for the bureaucrats Of Russia to live IN
luxury. one morning an American APP
reared at the headquarters Of the colo
mel commanding the prisons and, an
nouncimg himself as Chauneey Eaton,
correspondent for one of the great
New York newspapers, requested per-
mission to Inspect the prisons. The
colonel received him politely aud show
cd him all he cared to have him see
Eaton made an excuse OF writing W
his notes to remain there some time
He was lodged with subordinate pris
on official. whom he felt sure the colo
mel had ordered to watch his every
movement.
One day Eaton took his travelling
eauipage and visited the outpost Oh
the main road leading southwark
There he spent some time with tht
| commandment and when he left said {
| the officer:
THE journal | represent pays 70
everything it gets The Information
you have given me is invaluable
therefore leave with you this bag o
gold. containing 5000 rubles.'
/ The officer looked at the American
Ii astonishment, but took the bag.
| II do not desire that my papers shall
| he examined before ! leave. shal
pass here some night with them pack
Ia III a box under the robes in the bot
| rom of the vehicle. Look carefully III
der the front seat and You will find
| bag containing another 5000 rubles.'
The officer said nothing, but gave tn
Journalist a look that satisfied him.
| That night Eaton. declaring that b
was tired. went to his room early
When all were asleep he made rop
| ladder of his bedtlothing and SILENT
let himself from his window, landin
in deep snow Then he stole ava
and walked rapidly to a clump Of hui
some distance down the road. The
comprised the free command" an
in them dwelt such political exit
as had served their terms In prison
Approaching one OF the huts, |
raped softly on the door and ali o.
| woman replied TO the summons.
rs Elizabeth Kalturin aere"
Yes
without waiting for an invitatio
he entered and shut the door. II
woman barred it and lighted lamp
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
Developments in Granite Industry.

Plans are under way for the develop
ment Of another granite quarry in
West Dummerston, and it is expected
that they will be carried out during the
coming summer. A large section Of
granite deposit was bought some time
ago by company Of Massachusetts
men who have organized themselves UNI
der the name Of the Dummerston Gran
lite Co.. Clinton @. Gowdy, Of Spring
field, Mass, being the chief counsel. Mr.
Gowdy and an engineer were in Brattle-
boro and West Dummerston last week
| 1t is expected that side track from
half mile To mile in length will BE-
built, starting at a point short dis
lance south OF where the Holden & Mar;
tin steam mill stood and running around
the base of the granite mountain The
company received several orders last
year, which were turned over to other
/ companies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
The Times Daily Short Story.
7o22ScSe % 70 - IS. 81 80 .Scx

I'm there she said. pointing @she
is i'll in bed"
..Yes; / know. But for that she
would be III prison. have learned
all about her. both in Russia and since
came here
Eaton went into the other room,
where girl sat up In bed. She stared
at him with great lusuous eyes and
taking him for visiting official, said;
.I,m not well enough 20 50 back %
prison yet: indeed I'm not
Then the old woman held up the
candle and the invalid recognized
Chauncey Eaton.
Il have come for you" he said.
"Whyf'
Because love you"
.But you knew me only week.
gasped the astonished girl.
"That was enough"
Eaton spent an hour in the hut-he
dared not stay er-during which he
/ told the girl Of a plan he had conceived
10 rescue her. Then he left her to re-
turn to his room. climbing BY his I'm
/ provised rope.
/ The next day he gave orders for his
horses to be ready Mt II o'clock thai
| night and spent the day in an agony Of
suspense. At the appointed hour be
was at the stable
Drive to the junction OF the roads
| leading from here and the free com
mand.' he said. "and wait till
come
Ten minutes later Eaton was at tht
hut of Elizabeth Kalturin and found
her dressed ana expecting him. Takins
her ia his arms. he carried her through
the darkness to his sleigh and PLACED
her III the bottom, concealed by robes
on reaching the outpost he was stop
ped by the sentinel on guard. but call
ed for the commandant, who recog
nized him. searched the front part O
the sleigh and, Withdrawing bag
gave permission to proceed
Not far from the outpost Eaton or
dered the. driver to turn northenstwart
, land, skirting the base Of the noun
tains. shortly before daylight struck
point on Kara bay where his zach
was riding at anchor, Eaton gave
signal. and boat came ashore an
took them to the yacht Steam ha'
been kept up for week, and the an
Choir was no sooner raised than the II
tie craft. painted lead color to be tn
! less readily seen steamed ava
through the Arctic ocean. During tn
. day they touched on the Swedish coas
:. FOR a hasty marriage ceremony an
!. thence away again, not stopping Il
!. they reached old England.
: There they remained till the youn
] wife regalned her health; then th
! Sacht was again brought into requis
) ton, and the pair steamed across th
: Atlantic. One morning Chauncey E'
! ton, after an absence OF two year
! turned up in New York with his Ru
sian bride, whom he presented wit
much pride to his mother.
"what are you going to do mex
Chaunceyw she asked.
= "SettIe down"
"Good?' she exclaimed and embrace
his bride. F. A. mitchell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
NO DANGER SIGNALS.
Confession of Railroad Agent That He
Forgot His Duty.

Rutland, May 4.-The state board Of
railroad commissioners gave a hearing
here yesterday relative to collision
Of freight and passenger trains at West
Rutland April 10, when five passengers
We're hurt The testimony was not
completed. Fred Leamy, d. & II. agent
at West Rutland, testified that he re-
eeived orders all right but because Of
an interruption forgot to put out the
danger flag.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
ARMENIANs LODGED in JAN.
Two Of Them Arrested on a Charge Of
Violating the immigration Law.


Burlington, May A. Deputy United
States Marshal Thomas Reeves went TO
st. Adams yesterday and arrested two
Armenians charged with violating the
immigration laws. Both men We're
brought to Burlington and placed in
Jail. They were later taken before
United States Commissioner George E.
johnson, where they waived examina-
ton and bail was fixed at 500 in each
case. They could not furnish it and
were returned to Jail.
The names of the men are Armin
Guroyan, alias keikor Markos, and Mar
dick Maroon. The former has his resi-
dence at Highgate andsis charged with
violating the alien contract labor law
by bringing the latter into this coun-
try. Maroon IS charged with being IL
this country unlawfulIy, not having this
proper immigration certificate. The mer
were represented by Attorney Martin
S. Villas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
wILlIAMsTowN.

The Y. P. S. G. Z. will serve hash
supper and entertainment in the church
parlors next Friday evening. Supper
will be served from $50 to 1880. Sup
per 15c. Entertainment 10e. All are
cordially invited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
NO DAY POLICEMEN.
Brattleboro to Consider the Municipal
Ownership Of Water System.

Brattleboro. May AT the annual
village meeting held Tuesday, which
closed at O'Clock, the old board of
bailitfs was defeated, the issue being
the question Of employing i day police
man. The new board, which is against
a day policeman, consists Of Anthony
f. schwenk, John Calvin, Robert e.
Gordon, Henry Il. Brown, and George
T.. Gilman The other officers were re-
elected.
A committee was appointed to inyes-
tigate The question of the village owner
ship Of the water system.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
ARRESTED ON WEDDING TRIP.
Ralph L. Scott Sued for $4,000, Money
Alleged to HRe Been Loaned Him.

st. Adams, May 4.--Word has been
received in this city that Ralph 1. Scott,
of New York, former resident Of this
city, was arrested iii Washington, p.
G., while ON his wedding trip, on suit
brought by Miss Katherine i. Eldred
to recover $4,000 for money alleged to
have been loaned Mr.. Scott. Both Miss
EIdere and Mr.. Scott are well known in
this city. 1t is understood that settle
Llnent has been effected
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
Is SIN DANGEROUSLY m.

Burlington, May flames Burns, the
lineman, who fell from an electric light
pole a few days ago, il still dangerously
III at the Mary Fletcher Hospital. The
injury to his brain may yet prove fa-
tai.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
GRANITEyILLE.

To Rent.-A small tenement of four
rooms. Inquire of A. a. Smith.
There Will be regular meeting 81
Division Nos, A. @. H., Friday evening
lat 7.30 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-05-04
EAsr BARRE.

There will be a dance at the East
Barre opera house hall, Friday evening,
May s. Everybody invited.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-08
MRS. W. r. RHODES DEAD.
Passed Away Suddenly at Her Home in
This City Yesterday Morning.

Mrs. Bette +. Rhodes, widow
Of the late Mr.. w. II. Rhodes,
died suddenly at her home In this
city yesterday at noon. She was
stricken with the fatal attack about
10 o'clock, and although every effort
was made TO stay the hand Of death,
nothing awaited and her gentle spir-
passed into the great beyond con-
voyed by angels.
The death OF Mrs. Rhodes was a
great shock 10 the family and
friends, and came apparently with
out warning. She was down In town
on Wednesday, and was about her
household duties yesterday morning
when seized with the fatal Illness.
Mrs. Rhodes was "A sister of the
late Col II. X. Chatham, and has
been n resident of Bryan for many
years. She leaves tour children,
Mrs. John q Tabor Of Houston,
Messrs. n. G.. and Sidney Rhodes
and Miss Edith Rhodes Of this city
She also leaves three step daugh-
tiers, Mrs. James Conner and Mrs.
Fred Conner OF jacksonville, and
Mrs. Lucy King Of this city.
Mrs Rhodes was born Feb. Is.
1889, In Greensboro, Ala. and was In |
her 9th year She moved to Texas
with her fathers family In October,
1857, and settled in Leon county. She
was married June "a, 1862, to Mr.. w.
Il. Rhodes, aud moved To Hunts
vile. In 1869 the family moved TO
Bryan aud she has resided here con-
since.
Mrs. Rhodes was the last Of fam
lily Of twelve children, six boys aud
six girls, and was next to the young
est. She was greatly beloved In the
community and was devoted to her
home and family. The deep SYM
pathy Of all goes out To the bereaved
ones.
Unless otherwise announced the
funeral will be held this afternoon at
o'clock
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-08
THANKS TO the ELKS.

The Eks Of Bryan deserve the
unstinted praise and enduring
gratitude of the public for the ele.
waiting tendency that characterized
the entertainment afforded the peo-
pie of Bryan at their memorial
services last Sunday. IL is good
for the soul to breathe the atmos
phere of such moral excellence and
drink in such virtuous sentiments
as permeated that occasion. No
church service could have afforded
a choicer spiritual feast.
Col. Balls remarks gave those
who were not acquainted with the
workings Of the order clear in
light into It's aims and purposes,
aud led them to understand tina;
the order is governed by principles
nf truth, virtue, justice, honor aud
brotherly love. Col. Ball is log
zeal thinker and profound reasoner,
and conveys his ideas in strong
words surcharged with convincing
force.
Judge Bufiington's address was,
from beginning to conclusion, one
continuou, stream of sparkling
eloquence and charming rhetoric,
happily adapted to the occasion
that drew the Elks together. His
bearing in the delivery Of his ad.
dress was well calculated to inn
press the audience that he was
dee ~ sincere and that his heart
was in full sympathy with his
silvery tongue which was 50 beau
tifully ornamenling his theme
with flowery words and touching
sentiments.
We feel sure that all who were
present went away feeling that an
uplifting influence was set in mo-
lion within their souls.
A. McGARY.