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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09
McnOf Science
Now Believe
That Shades
of Departed
Visit Earth
and Declare
Camera Will
Provo II.

o you believe in ghosts?
If you answer Yes"
you will he in good
company-that Of
many men who have distinguished
themselves in Science-fOr no long
er is this belief regarded as sign of
ignorance and gross superstition.
Even if you deny that there are
ghosts, the probabilities are that
deep down in your heart, you have
a wholesome suspicion that you are
not so very sure about it.
This faSt-growing coterie of
scientific men, which includes the
great French Savant, Camille Flam-
marion, and many others equally
prominent, IS now graced by the ad-
dition of DR.. George M. Searle, &.
S. p, of Washington, who in addi-
ton to being one of the country's
greatest astronomers, is also of a
commanding position in the re-
ligious world, being the superior
general of the Catholic missionary
order popularity called the Paulist
Fathers. This interview with him
on the subject of ghosts and the
possibilities of photographing them,
is Of much value, as it comes from
an authority in a two-fold guiSe,
that of a strictly scientific man and
that of a great religious leader.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

II am looking for the camera TO
prove the actual existence Of ghosts"
said DR. Searle. who. in addition TO
his other hoaors. is the head OF the
astronomical department OF the Cath
Ollie University Of America. III phan-
tasms have an objective reality. the
camera should afford the surest proof
OF this Should a satisfactory result
be obtained from ghostly sitter. the
theory that accounts for phantasms
on the basis of telepathy would be
nesatived.
1T is impossible TO conceive that
telepathy could affect a gelatine or coll
lodion plate. II a phantssm should be
photographed the conclusion is in
evita bic that there must be something
there TO photograph"
The Rev. DR.. SearIe's opinion. while
purely personal gains much prestige
by reason Of his commanding posi-
tion-the superior general OF the Paul
ist Fathers. He has had = remarka BILE
religious career. having heen success
sivcly member OF the Church OF Eng
land. the Unitarian Church. the Amer
lean Church. and the Roman Catholic
Church. Many Of these changes were.
however. beyond his control
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

will find a number OF very interesting
cases. One especially strikes me be-
cause the observer who reported II had
the intelligence to endeavor to photo
graph the apparition, but in this she
was. unfortunately. unsuccessful. The
witness was the daughter OF family
which moved into the haunted house
The apparition was described by her
as that of tall lady. dressed In black
Of soft wooden material. judged from
the slight sound in moving The face
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

years later took the position OF assist
ant professor Of mathematics In the
Naval Academy. then at Newport
At this time he was received into
the Catholic Church. and after study
ing theology tor nine years. was or
dained a Paulist Father in ISL He
has invented and patented d naval
range finder which is in use IN The
navy. and various Photographic APP
pliances
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09
The Undiscovered Land.

Practically every ancient and
medieval belief has been explained
away by the revelations of science,
but the mystery of the spirit world
has completely bafled both its
friends and its foes. 1t has never
been solved, though many societies,
made up of impartial conservative
investigators, are investigating and
authenticating every ghostIy viSi-
tation reported to them. Many
cases cannot be explained away.
On the homely axiom, that
"Where there is much smoke there
must be some fire." ii would seem
that the testimony of the thousands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

cases like this alluded 20. reported
with minute circumstance. by persons
OF known integrity This sort OF evil
dence must stand on incontrovertbie
merits %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

~ r SEARLE is too great a stu
dent Of human nature TO de
pend for proof on the one
pair Of eyes alone and the
average ghost usually WORKS on the
theory. two is company. three Is a
crowd" As the inventor of many
Photographic appliances. he pins his
faith to the sensitized plate. and be-
iieves that the study Of ghosts will
progress only by obtaining snapshots
Of them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-09

persons at the same time. and 10 have
camera available on the occasion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04

escort will contain at least 5000 men.
' It will be this big escort that will
head the carriage Of the President
and his party from Discovery Land
ing to the reviewing stand OIL . Lee
Parade.
The ceremonies at the reviewing
stand will be opened by President W.
Y. Mitchell, OF the Georgia commits
sion, who will introduce the Prcsi-
dent Of the United States. Following
the Presiednt's Grafton, he will be
escorted to the Georgia building,
where the new Bullock Hall will be
formally opened. There Governor
Terrell the eloquent chief executive
Of the Empire State, will get in one
of his happy speeches. He will pres
ent the silver service, donated by the
Georgia people, to the battleship
Georgia, which will be accepted by
the President in the presence Of the
officers.
Immediately following the presen-
Iation Of the silver service, Il card re-
ception will be rendered in The Geor-
@'ia building to the President, after
which he will deliver his speech to
the National Editorial Association
from the very steps upon which the
baby feet of his mother tramped
three-quarters Of century ago. At
the conclusion Of the address the
President will be driven to his train
and will hurry to Washington.
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inclusive. Limit Juno Goth, 1907.
Round trip 1856.
Mas shville, Tenn, June 8, 10, II,
II, Isl 10, July 6, 7, 8, 1907. Limit,
Is days. Round trip $14.40.
Ashfville, N. c., June 26, 81 and
2Sth, poo7. Limit July 10th, 1907.
Round trip $4.55.
Wilmington, n. c., June 13, ID, and
10Th, 1907. Limit, July 1st, 1907.
Round trip 1925.
In addition to the above our usual
"Week End' tickets, also our "Sum-
mer Excursion" tickets will be on
sale from June 1st, 1907, with the
usual limit, etc.
Write or call on us for further in
formation.
Rates quoted above only apply
from Newberry, S. c.
J. P. Sheely, Agent.
Phone 81.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
GENIUS RECOGNIZED.
An Exhibition of Inventions Not Yet
on the Market, at the James
town Exposition.

Norfolk, va, June "a most III
tcrcstin% feature Of the Jamestown
exposition, on Hampton noads, near
Norfolk, Virginia, which opened
April Goth, and will close November
30th, is the "Section for Invcntion,"
in which inventors are invited to dis
play their inventions and demon
strate their value to visitors.
The invitation is open to all, and
every facility is offered in the way of
floor space, tables, and shelves, ad-
vcrtising cards and labels, electric
current, gas, lights, etc. A modest
fee Of from ten to not more than
thirty dollars, except in very special
eases. is charged for such space and
service. The service includes, as well
as the general care of models, ex-
plantations to visitors, and the return
Of the eXhXibit at the close of the
exposition.
Awards will be made OF gold, sill
yer, and bronze medals and diplomas.
That inventors are alive to this un-
paralleled opportunity for making
public their creations, is shown by
the fact that within four weeks after
the first notice was sent out by the
Bureau of Inventions of the James
town exposition, applications had
been made for more than five thous-
and square feet, and new applica-
tions are now coming at the rate Of
a hundred day.
The inventors are not the only
ones who will profit by this display
for the exhibition cannot fail to be
Of interest and material benefit to
the public at large. Never before
has such an opportunity been pre-
scnted at any exposition, and now
that the first step has been made in
this direction, such exhibitions Of in
ventions will no doubt become a part
of all future expositions.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
GEORGIA DAY AT JAMESTOWN.
President Roosevelt Makes His Sec
ond Visit and is Orator Of Day
GRAND Naval and Military
Reviews.

Norfolk, Va, June 3.-Two address
ses by Theodore Roosevelt, a magnifi-
cient naval demonstration on Hampton
Roads, the presentation of silver
service to the battleship Georgia, a
military escort for the President to
be composed of Georgia troops, Vir-
ginia cadets and West Point and An
napolis cadets, and reception to the
President by the Georgia commission
at "Bulloch Hail." the Georgia State
Building, are the main features of
the celebration of "Georgia Day.
June 10th, at the Jamestown Exposi-
tion.
The tentative program for Monday,
June 10th, is announced by Secretary
Gwynn r. Shepperd master of cere-
monies of the Exposition. >
According to the program, Presi-
dent Roosevelt, with the members of
his cabinet, Governor Terrell, of
Georgia, and President Mitchell of
the Georgia commission, will arrive
in Hampton Roads early Monday
morning on the battleship Georgia.
They will receive upon passing Old
Point, salute from the battleships
in the Roads, where the entire Allan
tic fleet will again be assembled in
2nors of the second visit Of the Pres
#ide.:t to the Exposition.
y At IL. o'clock the President, with
his party, is expected to land at Dis
covery Landing, Government Pier.
There he will be met by magnifi-
cent military escort, far exceeding
that Of The opening day from the
standpoint of .brilliancy. This escort
will be under the command Of Gen.
eral Frederick Dent Grant. It will be
composed Of the Georgia troops en-
camped at the Exposition, the cad
cts from the Virginia Military Insti-
tute at Lexington, the cadets from the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute at
Blacksburg, the cadets from West
Point and Annapolis, Virginia, State
troops and the United States regul-
4 ars, all forming magnificent mill
tary spectacle. Tn all the military
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
MISS HENDERSON GOES.
Will Take Much-Needed Rest-Miss
Matte Martin, of Greenville, is
Her Successor.

Miss Alice Henderson, who has
been stcno"@pher and clerk in the
executive Offices for over four years,
has resigned, to take much-needed
vest. and Governor Ansel has appoint
ed in her stead Miss Matte Martin,
Of Grcenville. Miss Martin has been
employed for some time In the law
Offices Of Mr.. Jos. A. Mccullough.
Miss Henderson has filled her posi-
tion in a way that has commanded
the admiration Of everyone having
business with the executive offices.
She knew every detail Of the proceed
ure and could lay her hands instant
ly upon any one of the thousands Of
papers filed in the Office. Her energy,
good Judgment, faithfulncss and tact
have made her almost indispensable.
Her quick fricndliness and adaptable
ity have made many friends for the
administrations under which she scrv-
ed. There is probably no. young wo-
man in the state who has a wider ac-
quaintance, and hardly one who has
more or warmer friends.
Miss Henderson, will leave tomor-
row for her home in Walterboro. She
has not been in very good health late
ly and will take a long rest. During
her residence in Columbia she has
made her home with Mrs. Frank Sims,
at 1916 Gervais street-Columbia Re-
cord.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
Some Cheap Passenger Rates via
Southern Railway. ;.
G. P. A., Augusta, Ga

Some Cheap Passenger Rates via
Southern Railway. 90.
We Sell to
Columbia, S. c., June Sth, 9th and
10th, limit June 18th, 1907. Round
trip 800.
Knoxville, Tenn, June %, "a, 25,
20, 30, July 6, T, IA, and 21, 1907.
Limit Is days from date Of sale.
Round trip 1886.
Washington, d. c., Sept. 21st, 25th,
inclusive. Limit, September 3Oth,
1907. Round trip $15.35.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 11th to 18th
inclusive. Limit, July 23rd, 1907.
Round trip $1,000.
Columbia, S. c., May 3Oth to June
5th, inclusive. Limit, June 9TH, 1907.
Round trip $500.
Asheville, N. c., June 5th to 9TH,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
MAI. q. L. BUST DEAD,
Noted South Carolinian Ends Long
and Honorable Career-Maj
Buist was Apparently in Good
&. Health Few Hours
Before His Death.

, The State.
Charleston, May 31.-Maj. George
Lamb Buist died suddenly this morn
ing, shortly after II o'clock, at his
residence, Mo! 2S3 Meeting street.
The cause Of his death was heart
disease.
Maj. Buist attended the COM
mencement exercises Of the Lucas
academy last night and returned
home and retired, apparently in the
best of health. He did not complain
Of any bad feeling upon retirement,
but about half hour afterwards he
awoke and spoke of his heart pain
ing him. Medical assistance was i'm
; medintely summoned and everything
possible was done to give the patient
relief, but the attack was Of such Il
; serious nature that its fatal effect
could not be stayed and in about 20
minutes he was dead.
The news Of the death Of Maj
Buist came rs great shock to the
people of Charleston today and all
through the state, where he was also
well known.
Maj. Buist was large of build and
always enjoyed good health. His
personal appearance certainly gave
no indication that, Notwithstanding
he was SO years of age, he would be
spared for many years to come and
his usefulness to the community
prompted the wish that he would re-
main an active figure in the business
social and educational life of Charles
ton for Il long time to come. He had
heart as big as his body, kind in
nature, with a pleasant word for all
and glad Of the opportunity to do a
service to his fellow man. He loved
his city and his people and he freely
gave his services in their behalf. In
war and in peace the best that was
in him, and this was a vast deal, was
at the disposal Of his people. In the
legislature. both in the house of rep
resentativcs and in the senate, he
was an able, hard and faithful work.
cr in behalf of Charleston, and in
fact for the entire state, and in the
cause of education especially he was
an energetic and Jealous worker,
serving for many years on the board
of city school commissioners, of
which he was chairman at the time
of his den enth---------- ---------..-
Maj. Buist is survived by Mrs.
Buist, four sons, DR.. George Lamb
Buist, Henry Buist, Thomas J. Buist
and Abbot Buist, and three daugh-
ters, Mrs. NJ. Rutledge Rivers, Miss
Louise Buist and Mrs. James L. Ack-
erman, and two brothers, DR.. j. s..
Buist and Samuel Buist.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04

Union on Saturday, June 18th. Let
every local be represented. All men,
bers of the Union will be welcomed.
J. B. O'Neall Holloway,
Sec. County Union.
w. G. Brown, President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04

Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk, Va.
For the above occasion the Char
lesion and Western Carolina railway
will sell cheap round trip tickets. For
rates, etc., see ticket agent or write
Ernest Williams,
G. P. A., Augusta, Ga.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04

Special Meeting of Farmers Union.
Because Of very important matters
to be considered there will be a spe-
cial meeting Of the County Farmers
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-06-04
F.. SHEEHAN
Augusta, Ga.

Bother of Imperial Ginger
Ale, Root Beer, Cham
pagne Cider, Wiseola and
Domestic Lager Beer in
pints, 10 dozen to the Cask,
$3.50 per cask.
Write for complete price
list. Wholesale and retail
dealer in Wines and Ii
quOrs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
FORCING PRICES OF
FOOD TO LOWER LEVEL
Decreased Purchases on
Part of Housewives.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. a.
(SpeciaD Prices of foodstuffs have
begun to tumble, retail dealers are
cutting closer on their orders and
this movement in trade is ascribed to
the fact that the housekeepers are
buying in smaller quantities and that
they are getting meals up on things
that a few weeks ago they were
prone to pass by as they threaded
their way worn stall to stall in the
markets.
1t is admitted that the American
woman has brought the price drop
to pass.
Whether inspired with caution by
the financial furry or depending upon
her intuitive grasp of the situation
retail dealers say that dollar is be-
ing made to go further by housekeep-
ers in buying; that there is a ten
dency to buy lower priced meats and
to refuse to buy some of the things
that in the tide of prosperity were
esteemed necessary for the tables
There are as many buyers, but not as
heavy buying.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
Over the Store.

36-inch black tafea chiffon finish 81 .00
New Jamestown Worsteds in Navy Brown Black Superb
values 75c to $3.50
Black and colored Panama Cloths all WOOL SOC ST 90.
Broadclo in the seasons best coos unmatchabe $l00
to $3.50.
The greatest value outings in Americas l0c to II lie.
Beautiful Aeeced Aanneetes for Kmonas Il lie yard
See extraordinary values Beached damasks SO ST co.
See values in ladies and children underwear 25c
$780,
See extraordinary values Beached table damasks SOC
to $l.00.
See the beautiful l6button kid gloves all sizes and
colors.
See the finest short clasp gloves in America for 81 Is pair
See the line Kaysers Golf and Silk Cloves short and long
See unmachabe line of ladies and chldren HOSIERY all
weights.
See the best line rugs and squares also mang in Americas
Everything satisfy you all the lines carry and
you assuring you of better stocks polite and every
convenience to make your trading pleasant
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
Cold Storage STUFF

And the news has reached cold stor-
age men, who have flung open their
doors: farmers are shipping largely
to this market, there is a movement
this way of an abundance of things
that were boarded and the end of high
figures has come.
Even the lordly turkey, which last
week was quoted at 80 and 80 cents a
pound, and was said to be scarce at
that has fluttered down to % cents
and is selling at 23 cents in some of
the nearby counties, with plenty of
birds, despite all of the gloomy pro-
phecies of scarcity.
One of the undeniable evidences
that less will be paid to the grower,
the commission house and the retail
er by the consumer comes in the adj
mission that more effort is required
to sell certain grades of goods, and
that before wholesalers can induce
the grocers to buy they have to push"
their wares.
Apples were the first fruit to have
the props knocked from under them.
The price tumbled 81 in day, and
the simple fact, dealers say, that
housekeepers had largely cut out this
fruit because of the cost Then came
the stringency in the money market.
the frightened shippers began to I'M
load their stock, and the result is
that good apples can be bought in
Philadelphia at 1926 a barrel.
But the best barometers, of trade
are found in the stores and markets.
Most of the better grades of meats
have not been affected by the price
movement which is felt first in the
wholesale trade, but more chuck and
less sirloin steaks were sold at some
OF the stands yesterday than have
passed into family market baskets
lol weeks in any single day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
WORK OF EXCAVATION
AT HERCULANEUM
italian Government May
Undertake Task.

ROME. Nov: 22.-(Special) The
proposal to continue the work OF ex-
cavation OF Herculaneum has pc
come so popular as a result OF the eff
forts made by Charles Waldstein, pro-
lessor of fine arts in Kings College,
Cambridge, England, that the Italian
Government is about to take the mat
ter actively in hand.
Signor Rava, the Minister of Pub
lie instruction, upon whom the work
actually depends, has prepared
bill to be presented to Parliament, that
provides for an appropriation OF $780,
600 for the purpose of removing the
houses that form the modern town OF
Resina, which is located over Her
culeaneum, and an appropriation for
$4,000 a year for the actual excaya-
ton work. This latter sum does not
include the salaries of officials.
Professor Waldstein, contrary to
the views held by the members of the
present Italian Cabinet, is in favor of
International cooperation to do the
work at Herculaneum.
He maintains that if carried out ac-
cording to modern methods the exca-
walton OF Herculaneum will call for
an expenditure Of 100000 year.
A contrary opinion is held by a
majority of Italian archaeologists,
headed by Professor Gisacomo Boni,
the well-known director of the exca-
vations at the Roman Forum, who de-
clare that it will be impossible to
spend more than $4,000 a year if the
work is done cleverly and without
injury to the buried treasures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
INSTITUTE GIVEN
SUBSTANTIAL AID
Prof. ReddiCk Makes Plea
To BaptiStS.

Prof. ReddicK, of the Americas Col
ored institute, returned yesterday
from Valdosta, feeling much encour-
aged by the action of the State Bap-
fist Convention in session there.
Prof. Reddick was given the oppor-
tunity of presenting the claims of the
Americas Institute on the floor of the
convention.
After the talk of Prof. Reddick, the
convention unanimously decided to
extend a helping hand to the work
being done in Americas by Prof.
Reddick and his school, A collection
was taken up, which resulted in con-
tributions aggregating over $500.
of which more than half was in cash.
The assistance was greatly appre-
ciated by Prof Reddick, both from it's
monetary value and from the liberal
spirit displayed towards the school by
the white Baptists of the state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
Ladies Knit Underwear.

Ladies good quality Cotton Ribbed
Vests and Pants, special at :. ..25c.
Ladies extra quality, heavy fleeced
Pure White Cotton Vests and Pants
at =. -, :. 5Oc.
Ladies all-wool Vests and Pants,
extra large sizes, worth $1.00 at 75c.
Ladies gray Cotton Union Suits,
heavy fleeced, good quality, worth
Csc, at :. 5Oc.
Misses and Childrens Cotton Union
Suits, good quality at :. SOC, 75c, 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23

We just remind you right here that the big bargains
we offered last week the carried have been taken adan
age by the best people Americas and want to avail your
self of this extraordinary opportunity excellent
suit for general knock about advise you do
Remember they are formerly $780, now $780, suits form
ey $50 $4,000 $1,000 suits formerly SIS 90 to $500
now $780, There are very desirable MISSES SUITS H.
l6 Is years sizes the lot which will pay all mothers
igate and save the trouble of making.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23
Specials in Blankets.

1914 White Wool Blankets, Pink,
Red and Blue borders, special at S..
ia White Wool Blankets, Pink,
Red and Blue borders, at $3.50, $500
and $1,000
10-4 Gray w oolBlankets with
Fancy Borders at $500, $3.50 and $4
Maish Illuminated Cotton Down
Comforts. covered with Fancy Silk
oline ano fine Sateen, specially priced
at $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-23

See the Special Values in New Coats $1,000 to $4,000
See the New Rubbezed RainCoats $3.50 to $500.
See the Extraordinary Values in Panama Skirts S. $3.50
See the Swell Line of Wolfe Skirts, $5.98 to $1,000.
See the Best Line Silk Peicoats y. S., $3.50 to $780,
See the ChIdens Curly and Plain Bear Coats, $298 So
See the Extraordinary Black Peicoas $l.OO to $500.
See the Best Line Misses Cloaks $500 to $1,000
See the Beautiful Silk and Mercezed Waists $50 to S.
See better line of everything you in ladies ready-to
goods right here than you will in all other Americas
combined.