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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22

junction, and in case of appeal to the
supreme court, these eases are to be
given precedence over all others ex-
cept those Of a criminal character
CIRCUIT Court Given Jurisdiction.
The bill was amended by, the sem
ate so as to give the United States
circuit courts jurisdiction to enter
tain suits brought to annul or change
the orders of the commission, and also
to provide against the granting of in
terlocutory DEGREES without hearing
and making appeals from such orders
direct to the supreme court.
Other provisions extend to aeflni-
ton Of the word "railroad" so as to
make it include switches, spurs, tracks
terminal facilities, freight dcpots,
yards and grounds and defines "trans-
portation" so as to make it embrace
ears and other facilities for shipment
or carriage, retrospective of owner
ship or of any contract" the intention
being to make the railroads RESPONSE
bic for all special car service. 1t is
made the duty of carriers to furnish
special car service upon reasonable
request.
Senate amendments include oil
pipe lines, express companies and
sleeping car companies, under the
head of "Common Carriers" ard
make them amenable to the require
ments Of the bill. Other senate mod
ifications prohibit issuance Of pass
es or the granting of special favors
to one class Of passengers over an
other, prohibit railroad companies
from transporting commodities pro.
duced by themselves; require COM
bines to put in switches at reasonable
request of shippers; prohibit the
granting or acceptance of rebates, and
reinstate the Imprisonment penalty
for violation Of the law.
There are also changes in the law
relative to the reports to be required
Of common carriers, and a penalty Of
$100 day is imposed for failure to
comply with the report requirement.
The commission is given access to
the accounts of the companies affected
by the act, but examiners are forbid
den under penalty Of heavy fine and
long Imprisonment from divulging tho
facts ascertained Fines of $500 for
each failure to keep proper account is
provided. A Justification of accounts
is made punishable by fine and impris-
onment.
Circuit and district courts Of the
United States are given jurisdiction
over all complaints by the commits
sion of failure to comply with its or
dcrs, and such courts are required to
issue writs of mandamus compelling
such compliance.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
Stunting Corn.
Will Mr.. Williamson rcply7

w Ia Ghi' " CCDlY1
Now, it Mr.. Williamson's stunting
process proves with all of us to be as
profitable and satisfactory as it has
with Mr.. Williamson, we can then see
what a fool we have all along been
for losing so much sleep over the
stunting corn habit of our free ne
groes and some Of our white tenants,
too. We have watched this seemingly
unavoidable process going on about
us, more or less every year, with
great deal Of displeasure counting
the apparent loss as we passed by. But
if Mr.. Williamson's success in this
improved stunting corn practice
proves to be as good with others as
with himself, we can truly say to ono
another along the line, farmers,
"what fools we mortals be.'
Mr.. Williamson-we do not once
doubt-has been thoroughly convinced
that his stunting plan is all right or
he would not practice this plan, let
alone advocate it i'll public print. But
what we want to know from Mr.. Will
hanson now is, how does he know
that there is more in the stunting Of
his corn than there was in the side
application of the fertilizer? Did
Mr.. Williamson make repeated com
parative tests upon different soils and
different seasons by the actual weigh
ing of the different yields and actual
measurements as to the area under
his comparative testq or did he form
his conclusions, like many Of us have
done before, by the mere looks of tho
thing9
We would like to hear from Mr..
williamson on this subject, as many Of
our people are making these pointed
inquiries of our bureau about these
tests.
With the Aldrich system of plant
ing corn and cotton after the double
row alienation and rotation plan of
Mr.. Williamson, and the breeding Of
new varieties of COW peas to suit our
different purposes, by Mr.. Brabham
and DR.. Mason, we feel very much
like there is something doing along
the right line by our farmers, which
is gratifying to the whole progressive
family of our farmers.
This progressive turn of the minds
Of our Southern farmers away from
the all cotton system to the more sens
ible rotation plan and the inclination
to build up the land upon a perma-
nent plan Of rotation is like the dawn
Of bright new day for our Southern
farmers. 1t looks like our people
were about ready now to call the far
mcr that can make reasonable profi-
table crop from his land and leave the
land richer than before he grew the
crop, the best farmer Of the future !;
that is the kind of farmers that the
whole country must now look to to
turn the tide of the long practiced
robber system Of slSinning the land by
continuous crops of its soil for pres
ent gain and future devastation.
Cheer up, farmers, you are OH the
right road.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
Something Doing Here-We Like to
Hear From all Unions Like This

Col. J. C. Stribling, Pendleton, S.
C.,-At the last meeting Of the Union
President r. r. Wakefield wanted to
know of the members present how
many we're buying corn with which to
make this crop, and I am proud to
say that we only found three, and one
of these would have had none to buy
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
THE RATE BILL PASSED.
The vote For NaAlmost Unanimdb
Has Been Under Discussion
For Two Months.

Washington, May 18.-After sew
enty days. Of almost continuous delib-
Grafton the senate today at 4.53 p. H.,
passed the railroad rate bill by the
practically unanimous vote of II to 8.
The three negative votes were cast by
Senators Foraker, republican Of Ohio,
Morgan and Pettus, democrats, Of AL
ALBANIA. There was a somewhat larger
attendance Of senators than usual,
but the attendance in the galleries was
by no means abnormal, and there was
no manifestation of any kind when
the result was announced. There was,
however, All almost general sigh of
relief among the senator's.
History Of tho Measure.
The bill has received more atten-
tion from the senate and from the
country at large than any measure
that has been before congress since
the repeal Of the purchasing clause Of
the. Sherman act in 1893. 1t was re-
ported to the senate on February 26,
and was made the unfinished business
on March IL. March IL to May the
bill was under discussion, without lin
itation OH the duration Of speeches,
So Of which were delivered. Many Of
these were prepared with great care,
and two Of them consumed more than
days time in delivering. Senator
LaFollette, the junior senator from
Wisconsin, spoke for three days, and
Senator Daniel, of Virginia, for two
days. Senators Bailey, Foraker,
Lodge, Rayner, Dolliver and others
each spoke for one entire day.
For twelve days the bill has been
under consideration under rule linn
iting speeches to fifteen minutes each.
The debate has at times been ear
nest and animated, but for the most
part devoid Of personality as between
senators, the past few days, however,
having called out some caustic criti-
cisms Of the president and Of some
newspaper correspondents by Senator
Bailey.
In addition to passing the bill tile
proceedings today consisted III con-
Guiding the consideration Of the
amendments as such and the delivery
of a number Of speeches on the bill.
The only amendment adopted was the
one offered yesterday by Senator Tel
Ter, eliminating the words Gin its
Judgment" form the power given to
the Interstate commerce commission
to fix rates.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
Farmers Union Bureau Of
Information.
Conducted by the t>}
>ouCn carolina Farmers Educa-
tlonal and Cooperation Union.

pas Communications intended for this
SHOULD be addressed to J. C.
Stribling, Pendleton, s. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
Plant Cow Peas.

Plant COW peas, young man, and you
will not have to go west for rich
lands.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22

1t doesn't pay to argue. Congratu-
late yourself on being so much more
sensible than the other fellow and lc;
it 60 at that.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-05-22
Effect of the Bill.


The principal purpose Of the railroad
rate bill passed today is to permit the
Interstate commerce commission to
fix rates. The provision comforting
this authority is found in the fourth
section of the bill and amends Sec
ton Is of the Inter-State commerce
law, so as to accomplish that result.
That section directs the commissioned
investigate complaints Of unjust and
unreasonable charges on the part of
common carriers in transportation Of
persons or property or Of regulations
or of practices affecting such charges.
1t also authorizes an inquiry as to
whether the rates or practices are
"mjustly discriminatory or unduly
preferential or prejudicial or other
wise in violation of the act, and in
case any of these conditions are
found to exist the commission is en-
powered to determine and prescribe
what will be the just and reasonable
maximum rate and what regulation or
practice is just, reasonable fair. Fur
ther authority is given commission to
enforce orders and they are to 60 in
to effect within thirty days and con-
tinue in force for two years unless
suspended, modified or set aside by
the commission by court Of compe-
tent jurisdiction.
Other powers conferred by this sec
tion are; TO apportion joint fares, es-
tablish through routes and maximum
joint rates and prescribe their divis-
ion and to determine the compensa-
ton to be paid to shippers doing SER
vice for carriers. Section 16 Of the
present law is so changed as to pro-
vide for an award Of pecuniary dam
ages to complainants found entitled,
and in case payments are not prompt
ly made in accordance with this award
the beneficiary is authorized to file
suit in United States circuit court
to compel compliance. The findings
of the commission is to be received as
prima facie evidence Of the facts in
such suits and the petitioner is alb
solved from all liability for costs.
Another provision renders legal the
service Of tho orders Of the commits
sion through the mails, and provides
that these orders shall take effect 80
days after, service, unless suspended
or modified by. the commission or sus-
pended, or set aside by the courts. A
penalty Of $4,000 for each offense in
disobedience Of the order is imposed,
and the penalty is. to accumulate at
the rate Of $4,000 day in case Of
continuous violation. Orders other
than those for money payments are
to be enforced by the Federal courts
through writs Of mandamus or in
.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
Dust ON the Ocean.

ITO talk of a dusty ocean highway
sounds aleRrd. but the expression is
perfectly accurate states a writer.
every one who is familiar with ships
knows that, no matter how carefully
the decks may be washed in the morn
ing, a great quantity of dust will col
1ect by nightfall You say, But the
modern steamship, burning hundreds
Of tons of coal a day, easily accounts
for such deposit True. but the rec
Ords of sailing vessels show that the
latter collect more dust than a steam
er. On recent voyage of a sailing
vessel-a journey which lasted ninety
seven days-twenty-f -four barrels of
dust were swept from the decks! The
captain was a man of scientific tastes
and made careful observations, but
could not solve the mystery. Some, no
doubt, comes from the wear and tear
on the sails and rigging, but that &C
counts for only a small portion. To
add to the mystery, bits Of cork, wood
and vegetable fiber are frequently
found in this sea dust. Where does it
come from ?'-KOrea News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
INTERESTING MEETING.

The Paris Literary Club held an inter
esting meeting last Wednesday. 1t be-
ing current event" day, each member
responded to roll call by naming bill
that had passed the recent Legislature.
The ladies proved themselves thor
oughly informed in regard to the new
laws of the State.
Then followed an address by Mrs.
Luella Wilcox st. Clair, President of
Hamilton College, woman of brilliant
intellect and charming personality.
Mrs. st. Clair handled her subject,
DR.. Douglas Hide and the Gaelic
Movement" in most interesting way
which delighted her hearers.
After the lecture a social hour was
enjoyed with Mrs. R. B. Hutchcraft
as hostess. A salad course was served
IN the club rooms and the coffee table
was presided over by Miss Winnie Will
l:ams in the library.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
AFTER BIG GUNS.

On charge that his connection with
the contribution Of S4S, 7O2. SO from the
funds Of the New York Life Insurance
Company to Cornelius N. Bliss, treas
urer of the Republican National Com
mittee in the campaign of 1904, consti-
tuted grand larceny in the first degree,
George w. Perkins, a member of the
firm of j. P. Morgan & Co., and until
recently first vice president of the New
York Life Insurance Company, was ar
rested Wednesday in New York on a
warrant issued by City Magistrate
Moss.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
SPECIAL JUDGE MAY TRY
POWERS.

Judge j. E. Robbins, of Mayfeld,
who, under appointment as Special
Judge by Gov. Beckham, tried the case
of the Commonwealth ,against Caleb
Powers, charged with conspiracy in the
murder of Gov. VIM. Goebel, may sit
in the case again.
The attorneys for the prosecution are
of the opinion that special Judge APP
pointed by the Governor must sit in the
case until it is finally disposed of. If
their contention is correct Judge Robt.
L. Stout, of Versailles, will mot hear
the Powers case.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
Saturday, April Nth, 1905,

about the hour of II o'clock a. M, at
the court house door in the city Of
Paris, Kentucky, on credit of six,
twelve and eighteen months for equal
parts of the purchase money The pur-
chaser will be required to execute bond
with approved surety, payable to the
undersigned Master Commissioner,
bearing interest at the rate of six per
cent. per annum from day of sale until
paid, said bond to have the force and
effect of judgment.
The land to be sold is described as
follows:
Situated in Bourbon county, Ken
lucky, beginning at a stone l, on the
bank South Licking River, thence N.
8O3, E. and passing over the pump in
the well standing between the two
dwelling houses upon the above describ-
ed tract of land 500 poles in all to
stone 5; thence S. 81, E. 683 poles to
stone / thence N. 603, E. Sc. Is poles
TO stone u on the bank of said river;
thence n. 81, w. 2.8 poles to a stone c,
In original survey thence N. 81, E. 20
poles to stake, d. in said survey;
thence N. 81, E. 1914 to a stone, V;
thence S. 813, W. 42.8 poles to a stone
w Inence N. -, w. S74 poles to
stone H: thence S. So, w. 82a poles to
a stone Y ,on bank of said creek thence
5. 133, W. Is poles to stake, M, in
original survey; thence S. 183, E. Sc
poles to a sycamore tree N, corner
IN said survey thence S. 10, E. ga poles
to the beginning, containing ffty-seven
acres.
RUSSELL MANN, M. C. B. C. C.
VIM. GrannOn, Denis Dundon,
Attorneys.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
NOT PROMISING.

phe construction of the proposed
traction line from Paris to Mt. Sterling
is doubtful. The surveys have been
finished and the work of figuring on
the cost is now being done. The pro-
posed line goes by way of North Mid
dletown, and much of the twenty-five
miles is over very heavy grades.
Younger Alexander, the promoter, said
yesterday:
Il think the building of this line is
very doubtful. The cost is too great.
There are very heavy grades and cuts
called for over the proposed route, and
hardly think it will pay.''
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
THE. COMETS TAIL.
1t May Be Described as a Current Of
Gaseous Particles.

What is a comet? Up to the time Of
sally supposed to be vapor in the at
mosphere, presaging pestilence, wars
and the death of kings. The Danish as
tronomer TychO Brahe was the first to
show that comets lay in the celestial
spaces beyond our atmosphere, and
Newton proved that the heads of COM
cts obeyed the law Of gravitation, like
other celestial bodies.
We can now say with considerable
assurance that a comets head consists
Of swarm of meteOrs surrounded and
intersperSed with a gaseous atmos-
phere which renders it luminous and
therefore visible by continuous inter
nal discharges. When the atmosphere
disappears and the discharges cease
the head becomes invisible, and the
comet becomes a simple meteor swarm
The most puzzling thing about a
comet has always been its tail, and it
is only within recent years that we
have begun to know enough about mat
ter in finely divided state to be able
to offer any satisfactory explanation
for it. It's most obvious popularity is
that it does not obey the law Of gravi-
tation.
That the tail is gaseous is clearly
proved by the spectroscope, the banded
spectrum having been traced to a els
lance of 100000 miles from the head
of Swift'S comet 1900 ~
According to the modern theory of
electricity, the sun is a negatively
charged body, from whose surface
vast numbers of minute bodies called
-corpuscles are being constantly re-
PEELED at velOcities not far from 100000
miles per second. These corpuscles.
electrons, or ions, as they are some
times named, are rather crudely called
negative electricity. Those corpuscles
that strike the comet Immediately at
tach themselves to the gaseous mole
cules surrounding the head, charging
them negatively and causing them to
be repealed at high speed not only from
the outer molecules forming the head,
but particularly from the direction of
the negatively charged sun. The sue
-cesSive envelopes sometimes seen sur
rounding the nucleus of comet may
indicate either some special activity
going on within the comet itself or
they may indicate the effect of success
sive waves of corpuscles shot out from
the sun.
A comets tail may therefore be de-
scribed as current of gaseous par
ticles receding from the head, each par
ticle or mOlecule carrying a negative
electric charge. A certain amount of
impalpable dust of particular grade
of fineness probably accompanies the
gaseous stream. In at least one case
this dust was present in sufficient
quantities to produce an appreciate
effect, but it did not extend to the ex-
IRENE end Of the tail.-Professor w. II.
Pickering in Harper's Magazine.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
OFFICERS ELECETD.

At the regular meeting of Paris
Lodge, No. 373, B. P. O. E., Tuesday
night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Exalted
Ruler, Clarence Thomas; Esteemed
Leading Knight, Joe ]. Grosche; Es-
teemed Loyal Knight, John w. Yerkes,
Jr.; Esteemed cLecturing Knight,
Charles S. Clarke; ESecretary, Ed. H.
Owings; Treasurer, R. K. Mccartney :;
Tyler, o. P. Carter, Sr. The installa-
ton will take place next Tuesday night.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
Weighing the Anchor.

A YOunE lady. who had no knowledge
Of nautical phrases, asked a friend,
DO you know, l often wonder why
a ship he's to weigh it's anchor every
time it leaves pOrt?" The answer Of
her friend was not Illuminating well
-er-the weight is constantly chang
ing, you know, because of the-er-
binnacles and things that accumulate
on the anchOrr'-LOndOn News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
ATTORNEY ARRESTED.

On charge of signing the name of
his wife, Marion w. Shropshire, to a
note, Clyde Shropshire, an attorney of
the Fayette county bar, was arrested
Wednesday. Attorney T. T. Foreman
signed a $1,000 bond required for Mr..
Shropshire by the court, and he was
released from custody.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
ESTILL SPRINGS SOLD.

: The famous Estill Springs, the most
noted summer resort in Kentucky and
perhaps in the South, has been sold by
the heirs of the late j. M. Thomas to
Harvey Riddell, of Denver, Col. L. C.
Riddell, of Mt. Sterling, and ]. E.
Riddell, of Irvine.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
STABLE
FOR RENT!

] offer for rent privately the large
3-story brick stable, corner of Main and
Second streets, Paris, KY. The build
ing extends from Main to High street.
Capable of holding $50 head of stock.
is equipped with all modern facilities,
such as water, gas, etc.
This is an excellent, ng-established
stand. Possession April /. 1905.
N. H BAYLESS, Trustee
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30

Ready for the Spring
House FurniSher?

Yes, ready with the up-to-date showing
of tasteful House Furnishings every department that
yet displayed.
Ioona Mahogany, Crcassan Walnut and Early English
few of the woods and finishes Furniture
Excellent patterns and colorings characterize Carpets
Wall Rankings and Draperies that here.
We have gained enviable reputation the beauty
and artistic merit of the Water Colo FacSmes Browns
that are shown at all times krt Department. An
lent picture requires frame in keeping. 1t
pride with that frame work leaves house that
perfect in every respect.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
A TONIC.

Spring is almost here. Drive away
that tired, languid feeling with a glass
of the famous Lion Book Beer. Moth
ing is more beneficial for a worn out
system. On sale Saturday, March II.
T. F. BRANNON, Agent.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
WILL RESIST DIVORCE SUITS.

County Attorney John C. Duffy, of
Hopkinsville, announced yesterday
that he will resist all suits filed for di-
vOrce. He was commended by Circuit
Judge Thomas P. Cook.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL.

Governor Beckham Wednesday signed
the bill passed by the extra session i'm
posing tax of a cent and quarter
per gallon on rectifed whisky. AS the
bill carries no emergency clause it does
not become a law until July 1, but in
time to be effective before this year. S
assessment.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
His Jubilee.

Judge-Are you aware Of any miti
eating circumstances in your casef
PrisOner-Yes. your honor. This is the
fiftieth time / have been here for va
grancy. and thought that perhaps we
might get up a small jubilee.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30

'My wife told me this morning that
for two pins she'd kiss me-
"How affectionatev'
mo: merely crafty. She's after two
diamond hatpins she saw in jewelers.
window yesterday
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
GOOD LAUNDRY TOWN.

Laundry proprietors in Danville yes
terday gave $1,000 towards the $50, 900
fund which is desired to raise to enable
Central University to take advantage
of Andrew Carnegie's offer of library.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30

By virtue of a judgment and order
of sale made and entered in the above
styled action at the March Term, 1906,
of the Bourbon Circuit Court, the un-
dersigned Master Commissioner will
sell at public auction to the highest and
best bidder on
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30

GA wild goose has really some rea-
son to be classed in courage with the
eagle"
''In what respect?"
at is sure to die game"- Baltimore
American.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30

A. j. Winters & Co., the up-to-date
jewelers., will move into their new
quarters five doors below their old
stand, April LIST.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
STILL LIVING.

Jams M. Strader, of Lexington, is
still alive, although a 45-caliber rifle
bullet passed through both temples.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
SEED POTATOES.

Place your order for Strausburg
Sweet Potatoes with US.
27-2t CHAS. P. COOK & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-03-30
LOOK HERE.

See US before you buy your seed DO
tatoes, onion sets and garden seeds.
tt BAIRD & TAYLOR. !