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Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

The minute Postmaster General Meyer had expressed himself as seri- ously considering the feasibility of add ing parcels post to the postotiice service with limit of ten pounds weight on packages carried there was q rush of arguments from certain quar- ters to show why such a service would be impraeticable in the United States, although every other country could use it. The central assertion on which the arguments depended was that distances were too great in the United States. It was claimed that with a uniform postage rate depending on weight alone the government would lose all the profitable short distance matter and be compelled to carry all the long distance matter at loss, which the critics did not hesitate to estimate. In advance Of any information as to the exact plan of the department. at minimum of S150,000,0o0 a year. It may or may not be the case that a thorough parcels post system would have to modify to somc extent the method so successfully employed in European countries. But here are some facts as to what the gov ernment finds itself able to do to-day in tbe way of giving parcels service to and from foreign countries, which bear on the problem. Packages may now be sent 10 most of the South and Central American countries to Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium, and to Australia, New Zealand, Japan. Korea and many Chln- csc cities at the rate of F cents a pound. For the majority of these coun- tries the maximum weight Is eleven pounds, and to none is the permitted weight less than four pounds six ounces. The packages may be three feet six inches in length or six feet in length and girth combined. This serv- ice Is given, even though domestic par cels cannot exceed four pounds in weight and cost a cent an ounce or Is cents a pound. At the cheaper foreign rate packages may be carried the full length of the United States and then to a foreign country. And even more striking discrimination against domes- tic service is to be found In the case of matter classified as commercial pa- per-" including deeds, invoices, manu- script and so forth. This can be sent abroad at the rate of l cent for two ounces, while at home 1t costs full letter postage rates of cents an ounce, just four times as much. Apparently there would be no terrific danger of immediate ruin should the government try to experiment at home with the service 1t now can give to foreign coun- tries
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

This year the officials of New York City who pass upon applications from public service companies for right to lay tracks, pipes and wires through the streets were puzzled by strange ap- plicant. the Teleharmonium Company. The teleharmonium sends music from a central power-house. over wires to receiver in the house of the 'con- sumer." There was no precedent for regarding music as a public commodity to be ''piped" through the public streets. A hundred years ago the cor responding officials of London, If there were any, must have been even more puzzled when the first gas company asked permission to send the new light Ing fluid under Pail Mall. The only precedent for such action was water conduts, which had been laid under cities since the days of ancient Rome
 Before the nineteenth century gas sad been used for lighting private establish ments and early in the century one of the London theaters installed gas plant But the fluid was regarded as
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

Something suggestive to young men with artistic skill is to be found In the recent decision of the Secretary of Con- merce and Labor, that owing to the scarcity of the supply here llthographc artists may come from abroad under contract. The Photographic companies have been unable to find skilled work men enough at home, and have had to import them; and the demand for fine lithography Is so great that much work is sent abroad to be done by foreigners on American paper and American presses.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

dangerous and dlrty-as, in fact it was at that stage in its development Not until 1874 were London streets lighted by gas. nor until then did h. diyidual consumers begin to use It ex- tensively. The first successful Ameri- can gas company began to operate in Baltimore in 1916. Boston followed, then Philadelphia and New York. When the electric light became com merclally successful, many persons as sumed that the newer method of il- lumination would replace gas But gas companies have not been driven out. By the introduction of the mantle burner. the gas range, heater, flatiron and other domestic conyeniences and mechanical appliances, and by the al- most universal reduction in price, gas has more than held its own.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

The gunboat Wolverine, which Is said to be the first iron ship ever construct ed, was present at Put-in-Bay, on Lake Erie, when the monument to Commo- dore Perry was dedicated there on August 9th. Since that ship was built, iron has been used for bridges and buildings, displacing stone and wood to such an extent that iron-making has become far greater industry than numbering ever was
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
Form Helps.

"of course, it's a very pretty suit" said Miss Angles, ''but it's so cheap I'm afraid to take it. I'm afraid before I'd worn 1t long it would lose its shape"
 "Oh. of course" replied Miss Knox, ''but then you could pad 1t generously" -PAiladelphia Press.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

One thing. at least, the United States has done in the Philippines with which 1t will be hard for any one to find fault; 1t has wrought a physical house cleaning. Manila. for the first time in Its history, has been six moRths with out single case of infectious disease.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

Nikola Tesla Is now prepared to talk to Mars, and It only remains for Mars to get ready to talk to him. However, let us not be too certain that Nlkola Tesla does not know what he Is doing when he undertakes to do things with electric vibrations. It Is In this line that he has always excelled.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

"Yakkiguma" is the name the Japan ese apply to their "Jingoes," the per sons wko are always looking for trouble with other nations. The word should be taken over into English. It means "thoughtless ones."
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
Chance to Prove Himself.

She-I would never marry a man who was a coward.
 He-About how brave would 1t be necessary for him to be in order to win your approval2
 She-Well, he'd have to have courage enough to-er-propose. Chicago News
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

A Missouri woman who indorses the "children's hour" also favors an hour for husbands. leaving twenty-three for the women. This is probably what the sex calls q compromise"
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

The photograph would be a great invention If 1t would get over the habit of preserving records of songs most people would like to forget.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

The old almanac of 1877 or there about which foretold that 1907 would be "a year without a summer" was one of the rankest nature fakers In the country's annals.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
grouch.

optimIsm's headquarters should be established in Washington. Every year the people of that city expect to have a winning baseball team.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

The announcement that In England the men are the weaker sex will come as surprise to a number of college rowing crews in America.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

It would be perfectly safe to predict that the coal supply will last even longer than DO wears. Nobody in the congregation w..l Ge alive at the end of that time.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

An Indiana splnster lived seventy years without speaking to man. She must hold the record for sustained grouch.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

King Alfonso, Bertha Krupp md Waldorf Astor unanimously agree that this is a great year for boys.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
Examples.

"The country air developes an enor- nous appetite, doesn't itT" commented oTe summer boarder.
 "Yes," answered the other; Judging hY the mosquitoes. es."-Washlngton Star.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

Owing to the operations of the thread trust comparatively little will be saved by a stitch in time.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
Going and Coming.

Towue-Got job, has he? Why, he told me he would never go to work.
 Browne-No but he had to come tc it.-Washington Star.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

Follow the advice of friend and It's dollars to doughnuts you will be the loser and he will be the gainer.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14

A Chicago clergyman confesses that he prefers kisses to biscuits Nothing crusty about him.
Alaska sentinel., 1907-11-14
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.

The quality of the postal cards has been improved. Not the comics.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
THE DISPENSARY PETITIONS.
They Are Being Compared With the
Books of Registration-Decision
To Be Announced.

The work of comparing the names
cn the D.:!; iii, LIS asking for all eiec-
lien on the county dispc:'S;1ry 4uestl"
with tn. books Of registration, has
begun, i,' Supervisor Wicker stat
Il yesterday morning that in the mex;
two or three days it would be ascer-
tanned whether or not there were a
sufficient number Of names on the p~-
t tons to order the ele-: !nn. The law
provides that upon the petition OF one
fourth Of the qualified electors Of the
coun:* Ike election snail re ord':eG
by the supervisor. The names on the
petitions have been arranged alpha,
bpticrl:v II =: / + - r. E'rare them
with he names On lie bo ,h> {: regis
trati3n. .:u: WORK III comparing the
names is somewhat tedisus, but must
be done before the supervisor may
take action.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
The Hotel Union.

The following in reference to the
change in management in the Hotel
Union, at Union, is from the Union
Times:
Messrs. W. A. Jameson and Son
took charge of Hotel Union on July
18th. The hotel will be remodeled. a
new range and refrigerator having al
ready been installed, and other i'm
provements will be made as soon as
possible.
The new proprietors Of the hotel
are from Newberry, where Mr.. ". 4
Jameson. the senior member Of the
i.:,.. Will continue to run tie Newber-
~ hotel.
Mr.. W. A. Jameson, Jr., will be in
charge Of the Hotel Unicn. He is
young man of fine ability and has
had years Of experience in the hotel
business. The Times extends welcome
and good wishes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
THE MASONIC PICNIC.
Arrangements Completed For Enter
tainment of the Masons and Their
Friends.

Upon The invitation If Prosperity
,od=c. the annual picnic If the Mas
pn!c lodges OF Newberry county will
De !'c!,!. al Browns : grove. near the
residence Of Mr.. H. c. Noseiev and
Mr. George d. B,rwn. On Thursday.
July 25. The arrangements for the
day have been left largely to the
committee Of Prosperity lodge. and
the work which this committee has
,lnnc premises to make tie picnic the
largest and most ENJOYABLE Masonic
picnic yet held in Newberry county.
Addresses will be made. by Soliei-
tor r. \. Cooper. Of LaurenS. and
Col. ". ". Lumpllin. Of Columbia.
Beth Of these gentlemen are pronlin-
ent Masons and entertaining speak
crS.
Free transportation to and from
the grounds to Prosperity will be ar
ranged for all who have no way of
their own to get to the picnic.
1t is probable that many Of those
who will 90 from Newbery will go
down ato Prosperity on Thursday
morning on the Columbia, Newberry
and Laurens train, leaving Newberry
at S.47 in the morning, and returning
to Newberry at 7.25 in the afternoon.
An extra coach will be carried by this
train for the accommodation of the
Masons. and it is desired by those in
charge that Newberry shall be large
ly represented.
The lodges at New5erry, Whitmire,
Little Mountain. Peak. Pomaria. Co.
lumbia and Prosperity will be repres-
ented among those at the picnic.
The occasion promises to be thor
ou2hly enjoyable.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
AT EBENEZER.
Children S Day Appropriately Observ-
ed-Address By the Rev. D. G.
Phillips.

ChilIrer'S day was observed at
Ebenezer on last Saturday. Prompt
" at l0.3D the children formed III
line outside the church and marched
in and took their places within the
chanced and sang the song OF greeting
with life and energy. The recitationS
by the children which followed were
very nicely rendered. The sinein" by
the choir was spirited and lively. Al
the request cf the superintendent.
Miss Weeter Summer. of Central
Methodist Sunday school, sang solo
much to the delight Of her friends Of
the school Of which she had formerly
been a member.
Last but not least was the address
by the Rev. Mr.. Phillips. pastor OF
Thompson St. A. R. P. church. Mr..
Phillips began with some pleasantlles
about "short and sweet" talk WHICH
completely captivalted the large aud
ience. His humor provoked laughter
and good will with everybody. He
made some remarks to the children
about the fifth commandment and
then directed his talk TO the parents
in an effort to impress upon them the
Importance Of their rearing the little
ones Alright. He touched upon some
vital points in & practical way. The
address was a gem. repletc with Incl
dent and anecdcte. For forty mlnu-
tes he held the attention Of his hear
ers and they would not only have
been glad for him to tall; longer but
were surprised to know that he had
already occupied as Ions: time as
he had.
After lunch Gil the grounds the
afternoon was passed in social inter-
course.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Barbecre and Clay Pigeon Shoot.

Messrs. B. B. Leitzsey and Jos. NJ
Brown will give a barbecue at B. B.
Leitzsey's on Thursday, July 25. One
Of the features Of the day will be the
clay pigeon shoot. The entrance fee
for twenty-five shots will be one dol
lar, Of which half will be divided in
prizes for the two highest scores. All
members of the gun club teams will
shoot in first class, all others in second
class.
A large crowd and a good dinner,
and an altogether enjoyable day are
expected.
The score between the st. Phillips
and Newberry gun clubs is now very
close, and Whitmire, which led the
teams in the shoot last season has not
taken part in the shoots this summer,
but will be present on this occasion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
F. M. Schumpert,
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

In consideration of a petition suf-
fciently signed by the freeholders and
electors of Excelsior school district
No. -, asking for an election to or
ganize high school in connection
with the Prosperity school district No.
IA, as provided for by a recent Act
Of the legislature.
An election will be held at Excel
sior schoolhouse Saturday, July q. re-
ginning at 8 a. m, and closing at 4
.. M, under the supervision Of the
district board Of trustees Of said dis
trict. Those favoring the proposition
will vote "For High School," those
opposing will vote "Against High
School," Registration certificate and
tax receipt are requirements Of elec-
tors to vote.
j. S. Wheeler,
E. o. Counts,
Co. Bd. Education.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Talked on Missions.

Mrs. J. ". Humbert, corresponding
secretary Of the Woman's Missionary
society of South Carolina, delivered
an address at Ebenezer at II O'Clock
on Sunday morning and at Lebanon
at 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
Missions was the subject Of both ad-
dresses. The work in China, Korea,
Brazil, Mexico. Cuba. and the Indian
Territory was reviewed. and Mrs.
Humbert spoke with pride of the
success which the efforts Of those en-
gagged in the great work are meet
ing throughout the world. At both
churches Mrs. Humbert had large
congregations. who enjoyed her talks
very much, and she had the promise
of more members for the missionary
society and Of more subscribers for
the missionary literature. Good col
Elections we're taken in each instance.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Rutherford.
Barbecue at Bachman Chapel.

Don't forget the time; next FRI
day, the 26th, is the day when the
members Of Bachman Chapel church
will feed the hungry. The people in
this vicinity need no recommendation
as good cooks. They have icng since
established this fact. The profits Of
the dav will 60 for the benefit Of the
church. SO come right along and get
GOOD barbecue dinner, and refresh
mcnts Of various kinds. Meet your
friends. enjoy the. day, and help the
church.
r. 7 W
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Meetings To Be Held Throughout
County on July 27 to Elect Town
ship Representatives.

The Confederate veterans are re-
quested to meet in their respective
townships on Saturday, July q, to
elect a township representative. The
township representatives will meet in
the auditors office on the first Mon
day in September to elect pension
board for the year 1905.
The meetings in the various town
ships will be held as follows:
Township No. l, Council Chamber,
July q, at o'clock p. m.
Township No. 2, Mt. Bethel, July
p, 3 p. m.
Township No. 5, Mt. Pleasant, July
p, 3 p. m.
Township No. 4. Whitn1ire, July p.
3 P. m.
Township No. 5, Jalapa, July 81.
p. M.
Township No. 6, Longshore, July
p. 3 p. m.
Township No. I, Chappells, July p,
3 p. N.
Township No. s, Utopia, July 27, 5
p. m.
Township No. 9, Prosperity: July
27. 3 p. m.
Township No. 10, St. Paul's, July
-. : p. N.
Township No. II. Pomarla. July ~
; p. n.
". G.. Peterson.
Chairman G. P. B.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
SUPERINTENDENT CHOSEN.
Mr.. H. w. Schumpert to Have Charge
of Water Works and Lighting
Plant.

Al meetln" OF the commissioners
"l puonc WORKS. helo Yesterday
mornings MI. H. W. @cnumper' was
e!ec'eo e. superintendent OIL Ine eiec'rlc
light and water plant OF Newoerry'
to succeed superintendent +. NJ
Boyd. whose resignation was tender
ed some 1lme ago. MI oenumperI
IS no" al oeleneetaoH' ~ l.: Du'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
A Visit to Whitmire.

Inc 1OllOWlllS Is DS tlle IC'. -. " I.
Wolling, D. D., in the Southern
Christian Advocate:
In obedience to an invitation Of
our pastor, hastened down from
the breezy height Of the Land OF the
Sky to preach at Whitmire. reach
ed there to find the pastor devoid, OF a
wife as Mrs. Speer had for month
been absent on a visit to relatives,
and though expected had not arrived.
So. with the pastor at this time in such
'tframe of mind'' I accepted the
kind invitation to the large and com
Portable home of Mr.. Morrow, where l
found a generous hospitality. How
ever, my stay at this home was brief
as I: was soon sought by my kinsman,
Mr.. William Coleman, the son OF the
most noble and generous lawman OF
our South Carolina Methodism, Col.
Robt. G.. Coleman. His wife also was
a Coleman brought up on the banks
Of the beautiful French Broad just
a few miles from Asheville.
Whitmire has greatly grown since
I was there twelve years ago. A large
cotton mill has increased the popula-
tion and added greatly TO the busl-
moss movement. A new church, larg-
er and better, has replaced The old
one, and very nice parsonage IS now
fully paid for, and in good condition.
Whitmire has grown but the sur
rounding country, which in other days.
had 4 prosperous and cultured popu-
lation. is now almost abandoned. The
farms are now turned over to the col
ored people who as renters occupy the
territory. Very soon. as i now seems:
some Of the churches in the rural
parts must be abandoned.
Sunday, the. 9TH Of July, was a
summer day such as would do honor
to Central Africa or the Amazon val
lev. Still the friends Of Whitmlre did
not fail to come. Al the morning hour
there assembled fine congregation
AID 7 snoke to them about some un-
answered questions Of the Bible. At
the :lcse Of the services I met num-
ber of. friends Of my former visit.
Or # the pleasures of the hour was
to find in the congregation M broth
er. Capt. John G. Wolling, who had
c:r,e ever from Leeds. s. c., to be
with us and thus bring about our first
meeting for a number Of years. Such
is life. a chance meeting. and often 1t
happens that children Of the same
home get separated never to meet
again.
The Sunday school met in the after
noon and had a good attendance. L
spoke a few words to the young people
about some natural wonders of Bra
I'll, and Of the Gospel work IN that
country. AT 5 o'clock we had meet
inc for men only and about all the
men Of the town came lngether and
we had for an hour a heart to heart
talk. The religion Of Christ is TOR
men and I delight to offer it to than.
Today the laymen must take charge
of the forward movement IN the
Church. and they are showing them
selves able and willing to 90 1t.
The services at night closed the day
by lecture on Brazil anil al offering
fer the cause. Tie r&*tcr. Rev. Eos
rer Speer. seems to have his work well
or.an;zc;l. TIE members oEa help
inc. and there is promise for good
ves" ut Whitmire.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
West End Defeats Clinton.

In an exciting game here on Sat-
urlay afternoon the West End team
Of tlis city defeated the Clinton team
bv a score Of ) to ?. The feature OF
tie game was the batting by Shealey
Batteries: West End, Simpson and
Shealey; CLIFTON, Denton and Moss
Umpire. Hardeman. Scorer. Daniel
son.
Simpson yielded four hits and Den
ton yielded nine.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Married.

Married on July IS at 5 P. m, at
the residence Of Mr.. D. B. Werts.
near Dead Fall, Rev. Robert L. Lati-
,mer and Mrs. Lillian Hunt. Mr.. Lati-
.ner is the popular pastor of Smyrna
Presbyterian church. Of this county.
Mrs. Hunt is the eldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Werts. The cere-
monv was performed by the Rev. a.
Fl. Best. pastor Of the bride. IN the
presence Of the immediate family and
. few friends.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
TEACHER WANTED.

The undersigned desire to secure 9
teacher for the coming year for Broac
river school. Salary, s35 per month
school to run for seven months. Send
applications to any one Of the under
signed trustees on or before July "a
as election will be had on that day.
J. D. Crooks.
Chairman.
B. N. Suber. Secty.
Pomaria, S. c., R. F. D.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Man and Woman Arrested.

Sheriff BnforG yesterday morning
arrested Jim Hill and Luella Reeder
on a warrant sworn out by J. A. DOM
mick and issued by Magistrate W. C.
Sigh. the offence charged. it is al
legged. being committed near KinardS
Both the parties were arrested IN
Newberry. the man being taken from
the c.. n. & l.. railroad! gang. They
we're both lcG:e1 in tae Newberry
Jail.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
NOTICE..

T will furnish refreshments and a
rood barbecue dinner in the grove at
the Little Mountain spring on ALL
gust 2nd, 1907, for the accommoda-
ton Of the visitors that attend the
Newberry College Reunion to be held
on that day. Come one and all and
hear the good speeches and meet all
your friends and have a fine large
day. Respectfully,
A. n. Boland.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Barbecue.

The undersigned will give a first
class barbecue at Jolly Street on
Thursday, August 8. This is most
delightful place for a 'cue and every
body is invited to come and enjoy
the day. A good dinner will be served
at 40 cents for men and 35 cents for
women. ~.
A. C. Richardson.
T. B. Richardson. =
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
O'Neall Lodke Z. Of P.

A regular meeting Of O'Neall lodge,
No. ia. Knights Of Pythias, Will be
held in the Red Mems hall on We'd
neSday evening. at 8 o'clock. Import
ant business is to be transacted, and
it is earnestly desire1 | tha: there shall
be a full attendance Of all the mem
bers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-07-23
Taylor Granted Bail.

Taylor, the young man who killed
his father in Saluda county some
time ago, was granted bail by Judge
R. c.. Watts, in the sum Of $1,000,
Mr.. Daniel. Of the Saluda bar, appear
ed before Judge Watts al Greenwood
with the petition.