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"The Sign of the Cross"

Wilson Barrett's religious and historical
 drama "The Sign of the Cross' will be
 presented at the Jefferson theatre We'd
 nesday afternoon and night under the di-
 rection of R. G. Craerin. "The Sign of the Cross" has been magnetic attrac- ton for the followers of the Christian
 religion of all sects and denominations
 as well as for the regular devotees of the drama. The reverent and yet force
 full manner in which the subject of Chris tianty Is treated in the story of the
 persecution of the early Christians in
 the days of Nero in Rome, where the Wanton luxury and excesses of the pagans
 presaged Rome's downfall, have endeared this play peculirly to bishops, priests and clergy. Their endorsements have been so
 many and so outspoken that the support
 of the church has had unmstakable pow
 erful influence in the success of this play.
 There has never been the slightest sign of abatement In the public interest in this play, it is said Sympathmy with the down -trodden and oppressed and the deep
 religious intent of the motive form large ly the secret of the power of "The Sign
 of the Cross" The torture of the Chris
 tian boy Stephanus, the miraculous say ing of the chaste and beautiful Chris I tlan n alden, Mercia, by the intervention of Heaven, the courage that enabled the lOwly Christians to meet untinchingly and
 with glorious heriosm the hungry beasts l in the Roman arena, the winning of the | pagan prefect Marcus Superbus to the l Christian faith of his odored Mercia, and | the final test of his faith, when hand | in hand with Mercia he goes to his death
 in the Aoman ahphitheatre are among the | climaXes in this drama. R. G. Craerin l has been fortunate in securing several of l the leading members of William Greet's 1 famous London company that triumphed
 with "rhe Sign of the Cross" for five | seasons in this country, and many Amer l ican actors will also be found in the
 company.
 "The Sign of the Cross" Is essentially a | spectacular production and MT. Craerin in 1 securing the rights for this play from l William Greet of the London Lyric thea tre purchased also all the scenry and appointments of the original London pro
 duction. The scenry will have the bril- l liancy of newness, having been repained 1 this season.
 This is positively the last appearance of | this play here. as the Wilson Barrett es-
 tate have withdrawn the American | rights.
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Where Snuff Is Still Used.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
 50 you thought that snuff had died out. did you?" said a millionaire snuff manufacturer of Philadelphia. Well, 1t has died out among fashionable people. but millions of pounds of it are still con Eumed.
 q send great deal of snuff south. fin Georgia. Alabama and the Carolinas. The poor dip snuff in huge quantities. Jo dip fl is to rub 1t on the gums and n the crevices of the teeth.
 T also send 4 lot of snuff to France. The lower classes of France still carry heir horn snuff boxes. and still spif Dnuff up their nosss in ths regulation pay,
 T do 6 good trade. too, with Seush
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All the week. with daily matinees Al. Reeves's Beauty Show"
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igrants,' and depicts In pantomime, dance and song the arrival in this coun- try of groups of emigrants of all na- tions. who, costumed in the national dress of their various countries, present a most interesting character study. Other features offered include a concerted rail- road number, and the production in the second act of a funny traversty ion grand opera. This opera is given with all the dignity, care and attention as to detail, of a grand opera production, with special scenry, costumes and cast.
 Special attention has been given to the arrangement of the pallets. dancing numbers, groupings and ensembles, this portion of the production being under the direction of Aurelio Coccia, the European maitre de ballet who will pre- sent his latest terpsichorean triumph, La Danse des Harlequins' The costumes used in the ballet are described as a per feet riot of color, while the music and general arrangement of the entire affair is most artistic
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her work. Several of Miss Cahills songs, sung in the inimitable Cahill way, which is half conversational and half lyrical, proved immensely popular. and Hes a Cousin of Mine" took every fancy, and she was forced to answer call after call, and sing another verse. Her '.Hottentot Love Song" also called for unmeasured applause, as it is just fitted to Miss Ca hills soft, sympathetic voice, with a bird like note of spring in 1t, rendered doubly effective by her art. Eugene Cowles, the great star of the wonderful old Boston ians, gave added luter to the show with his basso voice. which thrills with the same power as of yore. while with the wears his technique seems to have been considerably enriched Clear. strong, resonant and pregnant with melody, and with its wonderful reach. his voice made
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"The Illusion of Beatrice"

Maude Fealy, the youngest star on the dramatic stage, will make her first ap- pearance in "The Illusion of Beatrice" at the Jefferson theatre for two per formances on Tuesday afternoon and night.
 Miss Fealy's tour is under the direction of John Cort, and marks her advent among the leading feminine stars of the
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him second only to Miss Cahill in the show, while his acting was in Keeping with the excellence of his singing. Ed win Milton Royle has constructed a play that is not series of vaudeville sketches, but light farce comedy, with a plot that can be seen with the naked eye, and sit nations that are filled with humorous pos abilities. Never is there resort to horse play or low comedy, and Miss Cahill is so absolutely unctuous that she never strains after effeet, but gets 1t naturally out of her lines.
 Miss Cahill is surrounded by a company that is able to carry off the situations with a dash and force that leaves noth- ing to be desired. Of course, Miss Ca- hill and MT. Cowles scored all the time
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America and Africa. The Kaffrs stun their noses with snuff mixed with pepper, while tho Pats gonians ram 1t up their nostrils with small wooden spoons
 Have no fear about the snuff trade, There Is still a good living in it."
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The Profits of Perjury,

From Home Notes.
 Judgs-Do you understand what you are 10 swear tof
 Witness-Yes, sah, Pm te swar to tell de trufe
 Judga-Abd what will happen if you do not ,sii it7
 WitHsss-t 'speats cur sida'ii win de ease, sab,
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country. She has appeared since child hood with some of the most notable play
 CTS of England and America, working legitimately through a career which has justly eulminated in placing her at the head Of a carefully selected company of players. Miss Fealey, aside from her versatility as an actress. was honored at
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where the action of the play begins and leads through three acts of splendid com edy and dramatic situations The ad- vance sale of seats opened with a rush yesterday and the box office opens at 9 O clock tomorrow morning.
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AT THE BIJOU.

All the week, with matinees Tues day. Thursday and Saturday-"Gay New York"
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ADJUSTMENTS
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AT THE JEFFERSON.

. Monday night"-Palnting the . ToWn.n
 . Tuesday afternoon and night . Maud Fealey in "The Illusion of . Beatrice"
 . Wednesday afternoon and night Q "fhe Sign of the Cross"
 k Thursday night-Marie Cahill in . Marrying Mary
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AT THE MAJESTIC.
ATTHE NEW eAYETY.

All the week. with daily matinees Polite vaudeville.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
WILLIAMS AGAIN
MINORITY LEADER

Washington, Nov. 30.-John Sharp
Williams was unanimously elected
leader of the Democratic minority at
a caucus Of the Democratic congress-
men late today.
Representative Clayton OF Ala
bama presided.
Representative Thomas Of North
Carolina nominated Mr.. Williams In
highly eulogistic speech, declaring
s1:You will find him fair to all, yet
conservative, typical of a Southern
gentleman and a democracy which
believes in Jeffersonianism, and who
believes in special rights to all and
special privileges to none; which op-
poses monopoly, stands for strict
construction, and stands always for
the rights of the people and states.
Those who know Williams best love
him most, and regard him the peer
in many respects of any man ever
chosen the leader Of Democracy. He
is the most tactful, skillful, resource
full leader Democracy ever had, and
I hope to see him continue the lead
er until he takes MS place as Sena-
tor from Mississippi
Mr.. Williams was absent when the
nomination was made. When es-
corted to the caucus room, he thank
ed his fellow congressman and urgg-
ed them to stand together and sup
port the party principles, saying 1t
was most important this time that
tne Democrats have team work:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
THE NEWS OF POMARIA.
Melvin Singley Arrested on Charge
Barn Burning Cotton Eleven
Cents-Personals.

Pomaria, Dec. 2.-The stores in
Pomaria were closed on Thanksgiv-
ing day, and a number Of the mer-
chants celebrated the day in hunt
ing. We have not heard that they
did much injury to the game in this
section, however.
Mrs. T. J. Hayes, Of Newberry.
came down last Wednesday, and
spent Thanksgiving day with her sis
ter. Mrs. G. B. Aull.
Mrs. Dr.. E. O.'Hentz is spending a
week with relatives in Spartanburg.
She is expected home the first part
Of this week.
Melvin Singley, colored, was ar
rested here last week on suspicion OF
having set fire to the barn and sta
bles of Thos. Koon, colored, on Mr..
Jno. B. Bedenbaugh's place, opposite
Bethel Academy. The case was
worked up by Detective H. C. Hol-
loway, of Columbia. Singley was
carried to Jail last Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Lake and Miss Lola
Lake, Of Newberry, spent Thanks
giving at Mrs. Jas P. Setbler's.
Mrs. ]. J. Hentz and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Heatz left on last Thursday
for weeks visit to Mrs. Mary Setzl
ler and other relatives in Laurens
county, near Whitmire.
Cotton was selling at II cents IN
Pomaria on Saturday, and the rise IN
price is making the farmers feel
more cheerful. There is good deal
Of unsold cotton in this community,
and it is to be hoped that the up
ward trend in the price will con-
tinue. The market for long-staple
continues to be very unsatisfactory,
however.
Messrs. I. A. and ). +. Setztef
went to Spartanburg last Tuesday on
legal business. They were witnesses
in suit brought by The Settler Com
pany against an insurance company,
and were given d verdict for the
whole amount Of the policy, togeth-
er with interest.
Miss Jennie Martin, the popular
teacher at Zion Academy, took ad-
vantage Of the Thanksgiving holl-
days to pay a brief visit to her alma
mater, Winthrop college.
Mr.. Jas. B. Grahap's mother spent
a couple days, with him this last
week. >.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
GEN. BUTLER IN WASHINGTON.
Will Probably Remain for Opening
of Congress.
News and Courier.

News and Courier. /
Washington, D. c., November ~
Senator M. C. Butler Of Edgeheld,
arrived in Washington today, and
will probably remain over to the
opening of congress. He has been
the centre Of interested groups
around all the hotels. He is gen.
eral favorite mere and seldom fails
to draw a crowd, and will probahl
have something interesting to give
out on the present political situation
during the next day or two, being
strong for Judge Gray, of Delaware,
for president.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
COCK FIGHTS WE'RE GOOD.
Contest Near Florence the Best Ever
Seen at the Pit.
News and Courier.


Florence, November 29.-Tae
fight between North and South Car
olina game chickens out at the cock
pit yesterday and today proved to
be the greatest battles between birds
Of the two Carolinas that has ever
been fought at that place.
Yesterday birds Of DR.. Claude p.
King, Of Mayesville, S. c., and Mr..
Morrisey, Of Clinton, N. c., had a
desperate battle. There were twelve
battles and when the twelfth one was
completed it was decided a draw, as
each side had won six battles. To-
day birds of Mr.. J. W. Berger, Of
this place, and those of Mr.. Jack
son. of Salisbury, N. c., were pitted
and at the close Of the eleventh bat
tie the main was decided as having
been won by South Carolina, Mr..
Berger's birds having won seven and
Mr.. Jackson's four fights. The
fights were for thirty dollars each
and the main was for three hundred
dollars.
A very large crowd Of sports from
Florence and other nearby towns
was present to witness the battle.
The weather yesterday was just
right for fighting, but today it rain
ed at intervals throughout the day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
VERDICT AGAINST SOUTHERN

spartanburg, November 3o.-Tha
biggest verdict ever rendered by a
iurv in this county against a rail-
I'D wa, that today against the
':o~+.!,ern Road. in the case OF l. H.
TRIMMER, administrator Of the estate
of J.'W. Allison, who was killed
about year ago, while in the employ
If the road. Suit was brought for
aeY2yes in the sum of fifty thous-
a1G. and a verdict was rendered tor
=: :'.,n thousand eight hundred.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Uncle Joe Renominated as Speaker
Peter A. Porter Refused a
Seat.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-In a eau
Gus Of The Republican congressman
held today Speaker Cannon was re-
nominated. All the old members Of
the house were also relominated.
The caucus refused seat to Peter
A.. Porter, of the Thirty-fourth New
York district, who was elected as an
independent.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
THE NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
u. D. G. Delegates to Chester
Thanksgiving Visitors-The
Sorosis.

Prosperity, Dec. 2.-Mlss Gertrude
Simpson spent Thanksgiving with
the home folks.
Misses Toy and Marie Latham, OF
Little Mountain, spent Thursday with
their uncle and aunt Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Wise.
Misses Lula Moseley, Mary Lee
Barre and Lucy Fellers are delegates
from the VIM. Lester Chapter Of the
/. D. sC.'s to the state convention
at Chester this week.
Capt. R. H. Russell, Of the S. A. L.,
spent Thanksgiving with the nome
folks.
Mrs. S. F. Wheeler, Of Columbia,
spent a couple days with Mrs. Jacob
S. Wheeler.
Mr.. Furman Sheely, Of Whitmire,
is at home for day or two.
Mrs. Black, Of Atlanta, spent a
couple days last week with Mrs. R.
c.. Counts.
T. D. and Mrs. Copeland, Of Clin-
ton, spend Thanksgiving with Mrs.
Copeland's parents.
Miss Annie Moseley Of the Col
lege for Women, Columbia, spent
Thanksgiving at home.
Misses Jessie ald Lula Moseley
and ,Ir. W. E. Moseley attended the
Bowman-W Walter wedding last Tues
day.
Mrs. NJ. %. J. Kreps entertained
the Sorosis on Tuesday afternoon in
a very novel and picturesque way.
Each member trimmed a hat or head
wear for another. Some very anus
ing sights were seen.
Miss Lucy Hill, Of Newberry, Wis
tied Miss Julia Schumpert during
Thanksgiving.
The VIM. Lester Chapter Of the
U. D. C.'s will meet on Wednesday
at $50 p. m. with Mrs. A. G. Wise.
Miss Leggett, Mrs. C. NJ. Harmon
and Jno. Pat Wise spent Thanks
giving in Little Mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Stockman, Of
Pomaria, and Miss McWhirter, visit
ed Mrs. D. M. Cromer on Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mr.. G.. E. Frick. Of Newberry col
lege visited Clifton Kreps Saturday.
Mr.. J. I. Wheeler, of Columbia, is
in town on his way up country.
In the absence of Pastor Kreps,
Mrs. Kreps gave a very interesting
and instructive talk to the eongrega-
tion on Sunday morning.
Rev. S. P. Koon preached a most
edifying sermon at 7.3O from the sub
iect of sin, justification and sancti-
fcation.
Mrs. Gaines attended the silver
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swy-
gert, of Irmo, on Thanksgiving day.
Mrs. E. W. Luther, of Columbia,
visited DR.. and Mrs. Luther in town
or Sunday.
Miss Nary Willis spent couple
days visiting friends = at KILLERS
Bridge.
Grace Sunday School will nave
Christmas exercises about the 25 or
26th December.
Several laymea from Prosperity,
will attend the Laymen's Conference
in Columbia this week.
The oyster supper Of the U. D. C.'s
was a decided success. Col. Lum-
kin's address was closely listened
to and was enjoyed by all present.
Owing to the inclement weather
there was not as large an attendance
as could be desired. Those present
made up in enthusiasm for the lack
Of number and then Col. Lumkin Is
always interesting.
Prof ". H. Hand, Of Columbia.
paid Prosperity a visit last week in
the interest of the graded school.
We learn the baby show will be
held on Thursday after Christmas.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
Advertised Letters.


Letters remaining in the postof6ce
at Newberry, S. c., for week ending
November 80, 1907.
A-Amanda Anderson, Kemper
Abortion.
Mrs. Maggie Brow2, Mr.. J. NJ
Barton.
C-Mr. Jean2s Cannon.
E-NIr. Ed. Ellison.
G-Miss Ellen Graham. Mrs. ".
3. Glenn. Mrs. Matte Green, Miss
Ola Goodwin.
II-Miss Mary Harrison, Mrs.
Ward Hunter.
IF. T. Lane.
M-Mrs. Katie M4raraw, Char
ley Metts, Mrs. Carrie Metts, Mr..
Jeaie Mills. =
P-Mrs. Alice Peterson.
R-MT. L. H. Reeder, Mrs. Laura
Reeves, Miss Ella Ruff, Will Ruff.
S-Mr. P. G.. Snndly, Mrs. Mary
shep.
Persons calling for trese letters
will please say that :ney were adver-
tised.
Chas, J. Purcell, P. M.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

his ward for another term, which is
an endorsement Of his faithfulness
to the interest of that ward.
Mr.. J. R. Green is also reelected
from ward ,. having served one
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
NEW CITY COUNCIL.
Many Matters of Importance to En-
gage Their Attention-Sewer-
age-Paved Streets.

The Herald and News presents IN
this connection the new city council,
which wa; nominated last week IN
the primaries and which will be elect
ed next Tuesday to serve the town
during 1908.
There are many things which this
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03
-: Tainted Times.
Louisville Courier-Journal.

iSville Courier-Journal.
Tainted money,
Tainted stocks,
Tainted ways Of
Getting rocks;
Tainted garments,
Tainted shoes,
Tainted food
And tainted booze.
Tainted morals,
Tainted sports;
Tainted cases
In the courts.
Tainted votes
And tainted tricks
In the world Of politics.
Tainted novels,
Tainted plays,
Occupy our
Nights and days,
Tainted husbands,
Tainted wives
Gee, but ours are
Tainted lives.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

I'm boss of my house!' exclaims
John Driddell. of Philadelphia. Eth
er his babies have all grown up, or
he never had any.
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Friendly Advice.

"I was going to give Jinks lit
tie friendly advice this morning.
"And didn't you?'
"No: he started to tell me how to
run nv affairs. and that's something
I tolerate from no man.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

While we would not describe the
weather yesterday as unpleasant, 1t
must be confessed that it was not
typical Charleston day.-News AID
Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

The Georgia delegation will car
rv twenty-five bales Of financial re-
form plans to coagress-News and
Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

We do not believe that the worst
will be over until travellers begin to
get seasick in air ships.-News and
Courier.
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necessary to per2ec': the sewerage
system is imperative, because ii in
wolves the health Of the citizens OF
this community. The paving of our
streets is almost as imperative, GER
tainly for he progress and growth
of the city. 1t is absolutely neces-
say ;ha: some permanent work be
done up or streets and that the
pt;;:c* of ra:*jin" lie abandoned. 1t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

"Uncle Joe" Cannon will resume
governing next week.-News and
Courier.
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cornell may dc. and which would be
to the benefit Of the city, and which
would make fer them monuments IN
the hearts of our progressive citizens.
Tie question is.will the city council
do these things that are so badly
needed. Some Of th=m al least will
have to be done. The work That is
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-12-03

term faithfully.
Mr.. S. K. Bouk:lisht, who is elect
ed from ward 5, is not on the pres
ent council, but some years ago serv-
ed as an alderman from ward 5.
Mr.. Floyd did not stand for re-elec-
ton from ward 3.
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to the new city council to make
ord Of progress for 1908.
! J. J. Langford, the new may
been alderman from ward 4
lumber Of terms, and is famil-
\ the finances and affairs Of
and we are constrained to
that he will have the cooper
the board Of aldermen in the
pertaining to the welfare Of
nrnity.
=. Baxter is reelected from
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
Academy Defeats High school.

HASTINGS, Neb., April 2.-(special)-
In the field day contest held here yester-
day afternoon at the college athletic park
the Hastings College academy won from
the Hastings High school team by a score
of 56h to 61h. Results
Dash, 100 yards: Van Sickle (TIigh) won,
johnson Qiighl second, Banta (College)
third. Time: 0:10%.
Dash, 22O yards: Livingston College,
won, Sickle (Iigh) second, Dallas (High)
Dash, IA yards: Dunlap (TIigh) won,
VTeewland QIigh) second, Theobald (Col-
legel third, Time: 0:5S9t.
Mile: Theobald (College) won, Foote
SCollege) second, Field (I1igh) third. Time:
Half mile: Foote (College) won
Iathrop (College) second, Crowley QIigh)
Shot put: Amber tconege) won, Liy-
third. Distance: 81 feet W." ''S"'
Discus throw: Benedict CHlgh) won,
Amber college, second, Brinkema Cool
legel third. Distance! So feet i inches.
Pole vault: MCGOWAN CFIigh). Fields,
tie, Distance; 9 feet 3 inches.
High jump: Dunlap CHigh) won, John
son (Hlgh) second, Brinkema (Colege)
third Distance: 8 feet 2 inches.
High hurdles: Livingston (College) won,
Khole (High) second, Crassus (CoEege)
Low hurdles: Livingston College, won.
Dunlap 6High) second, Crassus (Collegej
Broad jump: Van Sickle (Highl won.
Hutchinson (College) second Vreewand
(College) third. Distance: IS feet II Inches