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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
CANE GROWERS Fleet OFFICERS.
President Purse, of Georgia, is RetsIned as
Head of the Organization.

Head of the Organization.
The convention Of the Interstate
Cane Growers Association, which was
held in Mobile, Ala, elected The fol-
lowing officers.
D. G. Purse of Savannah, Ga, was
unanimously reelected president, and
the other officers chosen are as fol-
lows
First vice president, r. E. Rose,
Tallahassee, Fla; treasurer, ]. A.
Holloman, Tallahassee, Fla; secre-
tary, T. o. Hoffman, Mobile, Ala; as
sistant secretary, John W. Jackson,
Palmetto, Fla; assistant secretary, II.
3. Ellis, Scranton, Miss.
Vice Presidents by states were also
elected.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
BONI REDUCES
ANNALS DOUGH
Spendthrift Count Has Dog Deeply
Into Cash of GouId's Daughter.
IS A LOSING INVESTMENT
For Eleven Years Gay Old Boy Has
Handed Out the Easy Coin at the
Rate of $2,O17 Per Day.

A Paris special says: Count Boni
and his family are striving by every
means in their power to induce the
countess to withdraw her suit. They
know that if Jay Gould's daughter
pushes her suit Count Boni will be
left practically penniless.
Even if Count Boni effects a recon
Citation with the countess, his income
will be so cut down as to practically
extinguish one of the greatest spend
ers that even prodigal Paris has ever
known.
Of all the American investments in
Old World titles, Anna Gould's has
probably been the most costly.
Reduced to cold figures, the price Of
her title has been approximately ST.
OF each and every day for the eleven
years they have been married, or the
equivalent every four weeks Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt's salary for year.
Recently Frank Work, the New
York millionaire, and his daughter
had dispute that led Mrs. Roche TO
leave his home because for a time
she spent about $3.50 a day, one-sixth
of the daily expenditures of the count.
Furthermore, Mr.. Work permitted his
daughters extravagances for only
few weeks, while George Gould's titled
brother-in-law has hammered away
until he has made the record $9,000,-
600 for the eleven years of his mar
ried life.
The count has smilingly spent 81
for a cherry and cheerfully given
enough to pay the bonded indebted
ness of a small city for piece Of
brio a-brac. He has made for himself
a reputation as a spender that caused
the famous literary men of this and
other capitals to write about him, and
he has inaamed the Partisan populace
more than once so that he has had
to placate the city by great gifts to
charity.
One of his little foibles was a
vaudeville performance given at Au-
teuil when, for $50 guests, he present
ed an all star bill, no act of which
cost him less than $500.
Eclipse! That has been the one
idea Of the count from the moment he
got his hands on the Gould fortune.
He waited for others to give fetes
or to buy jewels or antiques only
that he might eclipse them, and gene
rally he has succeeded. He has lived
to hear his praises sung, and the coun-
tess paid the cost
For his world-famed mansion on the
Avenue Bots de Boulougne, known as
the RED Palace" Bonl spent more
money than he can accurately tell He
liked the location so we'll that he
paid $4,000 for the land alone, and
before he got through he had pro-
duced a palace that any king in Eu
rope might envy.
Here are some Of the ways Castel-
lane made money fly:
Bought $150,000 equipage and en-
ployed the outrider Montjarrett, for
merly in the service Of the president
of France; bought 100000 clock;
bought $29O,OOO antique cabinet;
bought cherries at $500 per cherry;
purchased mantelpiece for $4,000 (;
purchased necklace at 100000, half
Of which he gave his wife; spent a
fortune monthly on clothes; built the
Little Trianon at $1500,000.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
Fifty Drown in African Gold Mine.

Fifty five natives were drowned Fri
day, owing to the flooding Of the South
Rose, q deep gold mine near Johannes
burg, South Africa.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
Heavy 90 CAUSED by EIames.

Fire early Monday completely de-
stroyed the car barns and power house
Of the Canton-Akron Traction compa-
ny at Canal Dover, Ohio. Loss $780,
900, with 100000 insurance.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
WEALTHY AEABAMlAN SUICIDES.
Captain Norman Webb, Citizen Of Birming'
hsm Shoots Out his Brains.

Captain Norman E. Webb, well
known capitalist, took his life at his
home in Birmingham, Ala, by firing
pistol bullet through his forehead
Sunday. He had been in i'll health
for some time.
Captain Webb was one Of the veal.
thy and public spirited men Of the
district, having large holdings Of ore
lands on Red mountain.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-02-16
JUDGES WILL scoRN ANNUAL PASSES.
legal Lights in Minnesota Seem to be
Stricken by a Reform We've.

All the judges in Minneapolis, Mimi,
will henceforth scorn railroad passes.
A movement started recently by the
district bench Of Hennepin county has
resulted in all the judges in the state
sending back their annual passes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Chance For Everybody.

Hair & Havird are going to give
everybody chance for whole week
to secure silks. linen, mercerlzed
waistings. madras, gingham, table
linen. mohair, lawns. in fact. every
thing in the dress goods line at re-
markably low figures.
If YOU have been there once you
will go again. If You haven't been,
be sure and go, FOR it is a chance that
You should not miss and will regret
if vuu do net avail yourself Of this
opportunity
Read their advertisement on an
other page and be convinced that
their prices are right. Visit their
store and YOU will be treated right.
Miss Flourney again has charge OF
the millinery department, and will
give yen the latest points IN millinery.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
LOCATION OF COURT HOUSE.
The Committee To Meet on the 4th
of April-Bids To Be In By.
Tomorrow.

Some interest Is being taken in the
'ncatiu!i uf the new court house. The
.nmmittpe will meet rn the 18th OF
April to consider proposals. 1t IS a
very important matter and The Her
Ill and News hopes that those who
lave eligible lots will not place the
)rice beyond the reach Of the COM
mission.
DR.. McClintock 5 lot would make
A very desirable site. It is high and
contains an entire block and then the
Jones lot might be secured by the
town for a small park as was conten,~
plated some time ago. This lot and
the old female academy square are
the two most desirable sites in the
citv. From what can be learned we
fear Mr.. Mann has placed his hg-
ures beyond the reach Of the commits
sion though of course We do not know
what his figures are.
In building the new court house
we should remember that we are not
only building for the present, but for
the future.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY.
The County Board of Equalization
Has Finished it's Work-A Diff
cult Task.

The county board ot equalization
which has bceu iii session for two OF
hree days going over the returns Of
property and trying 10 cquailze the
assessments. finished their work and
adjourned yesterday afternoon. Ow-
:ny 10 the disparity Of assessments as
made by the owners OF property IN
making their returns, the work OF the
BOARD this year has BEEN anything but
l pleasant task.
= There have been a good many com
olaints (which the board has consid
cred. and the members have had diff
cultv in an effort to do justice and
at the same time please those whose
property was raised. Under the law.
the board cannot reduce the assess
mont below the average at winch II Is
returned by the owners Of the prop
eYtv. and as stated some time ago. the
efforts have been to assess property
nn sixty per cent valuation. In do
ing this it has been necessary to raise.
some of the property as returned by
the owners. The board is composed
cf good men, whose only purpose was
to do their duty and TO get all eQuita-
bic assessment. This is a very diff
cult task. but the members Of the
board feel that they have discharged
their duty conscientiously.
The property will remain as fixed
by the board unless the comptroller
general makes abatement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
GREAT COUNCIL RED MEN.
To Meet Hert April 9-11-Pocahon,
tas Degree To be Conferred by
Cateechee Council.

The Great Council Of Red Men
will meet in Newberry on the 9th,
10th and 18th Of April. The program
for this meeting has already been
printed in The Herald and News.
All preparations are being made to
have this one Of the most delightful
conventions of the Great Council ever
held in the state. The local tribe IS
arranging to spread a banquet for at
least $50 people. which includes III
addition to the members Of the local
tribe. a number Of invited guests, and
of course, the representatives OF the
Great Council. The contract for
serving this banquet has been let to
Mr.. James Dunbar, and he has al
ready gene about making prepara-
tions to serve it.
On April 9th. at s P. m.s Cateechee
,:t:,lncj!. No. +. will confer the Po-
ctl.rntaS Degree upon all representa-
ives who are not already members
If the Pocahontas Council. This
w., < will he done under the direction
cf Mr.. Otto klettner. and Jy team
composed Of the members Of the Ber-
cc!l Tribe and the Cateechee Council.
They have been practicins tor some
time and will be able to confer 1t very
effectively. There will also be good
many candidates from Newberry and
other points to take this degree. Ev-
cry Red Man in good standing, his
wife or daughter and all women and
Young ladies sixteen years Of age are
eligible to take this degree. A spe-
cial dispensation has been granted by
the Great Sachem to receive appll-
cation. ballot and confer the degree
the same night. All applicants must
be Of reputable character and good
bodily health. Any one desiring to
take the degree may file his or her
application with T. H. Aull, &. l..
Blease, j. H. Hair or Otto Klettner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Press Association TO Meet In New
berry Next Thursday To Consid-
er Next Annual Meeting.

Col. t. II. Aull. president Of the
South Carolina Press association. was
N the city last night. on his way
tome from Baresburg where he at
.ended the funeral Of Attorney Gen
raj Gunter. Mr.. Aull stated that he
would call a meeting Of the. execu-
tive committee cf the Press associa-
ton on April 5th al Newberryto dis
cuss the time and place for the next
meeting. 4 number Of the members
Of the committee have expressed
themselves in favor Of Norfork for
the annual meeting. since the White
Springs hotel has been destroyed by
fire. The members Of the committee
are President Aull Of 'Newberry,
Vice President William Banks of
Columbia, Secretary c. C. Langston
Of Anderson. Treasurer August kohn
Of the Columbia bureau of The News
and Courier, Col. J. f. Norment of
Columbia. Mr.. G. NJ. Galloway Of
Columbia. Mr.. f. II. DeCamp Of Gaff-
ney.-The State
The meeting has been called: to
meet here next Thursday evening.
The correct membership of the
committee is: E. H. Aull, presidnet;
VIM. Banks, lst Vice president; j. C.
Mace, 2nd vice president; c.. c. Long
ston. secretary; August Kohn, treas
urer; and c.. NJ. Galloway. F. H. De-
Comp and ". W. Ball.
It is hoped that every member of
the committee vii be present: The
editor Of the Herald and News has
been president Of the association,
some twelve or fourteen years and
we have never had meeting of the
committee in Newberry. It is very
much desired that every member BE-
present. The place Of meeting will
have to be defenitly decided upon
since the burning of the White
Stone Hotel and the program ar
ranged. -
Besides this some Of our friends in
Newberry have arranged with James
Dunbar to serve the committee a lit
tie luncheon that evening and we are
satisfied we can make their meeting
here pleasant and We want every
member present. "-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Now Making Five Dollars Where
Thev =, i.arly f5 lie One.


Thousands vnln2 men are now
making salar..-- five times as large
as formerly, as the result of securing
a thorough business education at that
widely re? -ncd Institution located al
Macon. IT,, tie Ga.-Ala Bus. College,
while 'i,:l>!rcds Of others who we're
trainri there are now at the head OF
larca and successful business enter
priScS IF their own.
TIE great reputation for expert
work which the graduates Of that Col
leee enjoy has caused business mer
everywhere to call upon it for office
help far beyond its ability to supply
The College has therefore very gen
erously. resolved to give to every DO!
and girl in the land, no matter no"
limited their means or education, al
opportunity to secure a practlca
business education and get the bene
fit of these good places. Every am
bilious young person is urged to write
this very day for the special Offer
and written guaranty Of position
Addressing,
+. J.. Martin, Pres.
Macon, GA.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Tie Old Maids Convention.

Arrangements have been made by
tie members 'of the Drayton ftuther-
ford Chapter, Daughters Of the Con-
fv>iaracv. TO present an Old Maid s
Convention, The Funniest Thing
That Ever Happened,' in Newoerry
on Friday evening. April +. at the
opera house. The entertainment Will
be under the direction Of Miss Anna
L. Dunkell, assisted by loca! talent.
tt is clever. unique and altogether
funny. In the second part OF the pro-
eramme there will be a series Of beau
tiful statue poses. This entertain
ment, as stated, is given for the ben
eft Of the Daughters of the Confeder-
acy, who desire to use the funds IN
marking the graves Of the Confeder-
ate soldiers, paying for crosses OF
honor and furnishing lunch to the
Confederate Veterans on Memorial
Day. It should be literally patron
lied by our people not only on ac-
count of the enjoyment to be had
from the play itself, but from the
fact that the proceeds will be used
for worthy causes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Dots Prom St. Philip s.

TIE weather is very rainy at this
season, but hope it will make change
new soon 50 the farmers can till the
soil.
We are very sorry the cold weather
has damaged the fruit crops.
There will be 4 picnic at st. Phil
ip's schc,l house Saturday, April IA.
TIE exercises will begiu ten thirty
sharD. The public is cordially IN
v;tad t., attend with well filed bas-
ket:.
Tie WEDDING BELLS are still ringing
in st. Philips community. # they
keep on there will not be any girls
left, but plenty Of old boys.
Sunday will be the first day OF
April and that will be FOOLS day.
There will be dance at Mr.. A. 2.
Ruff's April End, 1906.
I will close for this time. Much
success to The Herald and News.
Tom Thumb.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Many A Slip.
WASHINGTON Star.

Washington Star.
'Politics is extremely uncertain, y
remarked the man who makes trite
remarks.
Eyes, answered the discouraged
looking citizen; you read the papers
in the hopes Of deciding on the best
candidate, and then start out for the
polls. And maybe you'll be allowed
to get to the polls. Then. perhaps,
you'll be allowed to deposit a ballot.
which in your excitement you may On
may not have marked correctly. And
if YOU did mark it correctly there is
a chance Of its not being counted,
anyhow. As you say it's extremely
uncertain. >
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Finished the Course in Pharmacy.

Mr.. Warren Edward Fulmer and
Mr.. Perry Drayton Simpson, who
have been attending the Atlanta Col
leve Of Pharmacy, have completed the
course and will receive their diplo-
mas at the commencement Monday
evening, April 2. These two young
men have taken a very credltabie
stand in their studies and we congrat-
ulate them on the successful termina-
ton Of their work.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Erskine Lineup.
Food Sale.
tuteS.

Tie ladies Of the Lutheran church
will have their regular week end food
sale, on Saturday, at the Summer
brothers carriage: repository. They
will have on sale many varieties of
large and small cakes, chicken, ham.
salads. home made candy and other
articles. If any one wishes them to
:,re:,arc any special articles of food.
rl,cv a!a reonnsted to teleohone any
member of the committee in charge
Mrs Lucv Young, Misses Thyra
ScI,urnpert, Ruth Wells and Ruby
Holloway.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

Rev. A. J. Bowers, ID. d., OF the
faculty of Newberry college and a
.raduate Of the college in the class
Of 1880, will preach the baccalaureate
sermon before the graduating class at
the .approachin" commencement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
FOR 10 DAYS-I will pay cash for
second hand spring clothing.
Mrs. Dora Watts;
=. Racket Store.
WANTED-Bv Chicago wholesale

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager (man or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory. Sal
ary $50 and expenses paid weekly;
expense money advanced. Work
pleasant; position permanent. No in
vestment or experience required
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope.
Superintendent,
1872 Lake ST.,
Chicago, III.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Dravton Rutherford Chapter.

The Drayton Rutherford Chapter.
DAUGHTERS If the Confederacy. VIII
meet with Mrs. John VI. klnard on
Tucxdav Afternoon. April 3rd, at 4
{, clock. The president urges that
there Shall be full attendance and es-
pccially requests the finance commit
tee to come prepared to make tull re-
port. and those who have not paid
their funds for marking the graves
Of the confederate soldiers come pre-
pared to make their contributions.
Mrs. P. E. Scott,
Secretary.
WANTED-Ladies or Gentlemen
who are willing to work. Easy and
pleasant work. Will pay 2 dolloars
per day to right person. For lnfor-
nation call at Mrs. Ruff's Boarding
House Boundary ST., Newberry, S. g.,
at once. We will leave Saturday
morning
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
A GOOD COLLECTION.
County Treasurer Epps Collects SO
Per Cent of All Taxes Levied.

II" time f'.r paying taxes has cx-
pireI and lie few unpaid are being
prepared 10 be 1Hrnr, over to the
sheriff.
Treasurer Fpp< says he has made
the best collection ever made since
he has been in office.
His collections show that he has
collected ninety-nine per cent OF the
total amount charged up on his
books.
Tie following are the amounts col
lratrG bJ him.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

Numerous requests have been re-
ceived by B. C. Whitney, who has the
:"Isle Of Spice' under his direction,
to send the attraction to the Pacific
coast. as those in the west having
heard of this remarkable musical COM
edy, are desirous Of passing their
opinion on the piece. It is sur
missed the "Spice''' may 60 westward
next season.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

"T"N;;n@ 81 that banquet last
ui.:|lt. Saii Holmes. Il suppose N"u
heard some fine language. Yes,
re3lie.l Lushman, II heard some fine
language this morning that affected
me very much.'' "This morningY1
Eyes: It was: Ten dollars and
COSTS ''-Philadelphia Press.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

IF From opening time until closing
time and all the time, you wary
good time then have your wateS
and clock cleaned and repairedS
w. B. Rikard, Jeweler3 :.
at The Herald and News Office.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

The hats are prettier than usuai
this season Go to Mower Company :
next Tuesday for Your new spring
selections. as it will be opening day,
and will be an opportunc time to
make your purchases.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People,
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

e.. !. W. p. Butter. Of F,d~ctield.
Was III the city this week.
The Isle of. Spice at the opera
E!:liSc tomorrow night.
Tie Emery club met with Mrs. F.
L. Wilscn On "Wednesday morning.
=. Il. Dominich, Esq, went to Co.
:.%:;.:>-:; .*e ,arday Afternoon.
NJ. Rutledge Rivers, Of Charleston,
was III Newbelry Oh Wednesday be-
fore Chief Justice Pope.
Mrs. l.. ". Floyd gave dining in
honor Of Miss Kate Leavell. Of Hous-
ter. Texas, on Wednesday.
Miss Nan Mclaughlin will leave
for Spartanbur= tomorrow to visit
friends.
Mrs. Charles Z. Bell. Of Augusta,
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Schumpert.
Miss Sue Dunlap, OF Lexington,
KY. will arrive tonight to visit Miss
BESSIE Glider.
Mrs. T. NJ. Neel, Jr., after visiting
relatives in the city, left for her home
in Washington.
Cole L. Blease, Esq, obtained bail
for John Walker before Judge Prince
at Greenwood on Wednesday in the
sum of $500.
Mrs. O. McR. Holmes returned
from Atlanta On Monday accompa-
MED by her sister. Miss Daisy
Schenck.
The Woman 5 club will give Gyp-
sy party tonight at the residence Of
Mrs. w. H. Hunt. The funds will 60
towards the State Reformatory for
Boys.
The Mower Company will have
their Spring Millinery opening on
next Tuesday. April 3rd. They will
have on exhibition a gorgeous display
Of pretty, as we'll as stylish, hats.
Those who are to practice for the
, Old Maids convention will meet the
trainer, Miss Dunkell. at the library
on Saturday afternoon. The children
at 3 o'clock and the ladies at 4
o'clock.
Mimnaugh's s opening will be on the
3rd and 4th, two days. On account
Of the immense stock that has been
received additional help has been Sc
cured. Mrs. Ramsey will have the
millinery department in charge.
Hon. George S. Mower, who was in
the city yesterday on business trip,
said that meeting Of the court house
commissioners Of that county would
be held on April 4, to determine the
location of the new $4,000 building.
After that the plans viii be advertised
for.-The State.
Mr.. James +. Davidson has pur-
chased, through Frank Hunter and
Co., the c. NJ. West property, ON
Boundary street, and yesterday NOV
ed into his new home. Mr.. West Will
temporarily occupy the Davidson
property. which Messrs. Hunter and
Co. will divide into three lots AMI
cffer for sale soon.
Miss Flourney, the skillful and
stylish milliner. who had the 1nilli-
merry department at Hair and 1lav-
ird's IN charge last season will be
with them again this spring and on
Tuesday, at the opening. will display
a great number Of beautiful and at
tract;ve hats # every description.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Song Service.

Instead of the regular Sunday ev-
ening service at the first: Baptist
church on next Sunday evening there
will be a song service. The public, is
cordially invited to be present. r..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

WELLs-I have purchased a wel
boring machine and am prepared
to do satisfactory work or no pay,
Any in need of wells should consult or
write me at Newberry.
G. P. Hill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
Landlord Wright.

The cards are out announcing the
marriage Of Mr.. Robert Herman
WRIGHT and Miss Clara Lan2fcrd on
Thursday evening. April 18th, at
: 80 o'clock, in the FIRST Baptist
church.
Tc Preach Baccalaureate Sermon,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30
WANTED-Ladies or Gentlemel
morning.

Next Tuesday the Mower Company
will display a large number of beau-
tiful hats at their Millinery Open
ing. They are showing a greater
number this spring than ever before
and it will be the place to get sly
lish, up-to-date spring hat.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

FOR SALE-Half acre land with naaa8
storehouse on it 20 so feet, N
business portion Of place. Price
$4,000. B. NJ. Havird.
Silver Street, S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-30

FINE lot Of sweet potatoes for sale.
Vineless and Georgia Buck variety.
Apply to NJ. B. Caldwell,
Newberry, S. c.