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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

Mr.. Holstein's letter referred to is as
follows:
Samuel Gamble.
Dear Sir
A year or two ago / tabulated a pedi-
gree for gentleman living on this slope
and it appeared the horse Washtenaw
Chief, which, if it is the same as you re-
fer to must be pretty near 30 years old
now, was by Hills Black Hawk, son of
Sherman Morgan; dam claimed to be of
Messenger descent.
Some claimed Washtenaw Chief TO be
by Sherman Morgan, but from my inves-
LEGATIONS, am satisfied he was by Hills
Black Hawk. My understanding has
always been that he was trotter of con-
siderable merit in his day, say along
in $3.50.
April 9th.
The American Horse Breeder of Sept.
"a, 1907, copies from the Breeder and
Sportsman OF November 2, 1889, the fol-
lowing:
"For several months we have been
CORE spending with different persons,
endeavoring to find the pedigree of Mag
ara, and at one time thought we were
about to be successful, but he will have
to go down as one of the great untraced,
from the way things look at present.
We found that Niagara was brought to
this State by Thomas E. Hughes, and
passed through several hands until Mr..
Gamble secured possession of him. This
gentleman sent to Hamilton, Ohio. and
got pedigree for the horse. but there
were many who would not accept it,
Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Gamble both claimed
that Niagara and Washtenaw Chief were
one and the same horse. 'Aurelius,
we'll known writer, has tried to prove
this point and failed in the attempt.
Chester shows us that Washtenaw
Chief trotted in New York State in 1865,
and Niagara was then in California, so
that decides the question as to whether
they were the same horse or not. Mag
ara was bought by Mr.. Hughes from w.
NJ. Nichol, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio,
in February, 1861, and was then brought
TO this State. Discovering the name of
the seller we at once sent 10 him and
have received the following letter in re-
ply:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

At different times the following letter
have been published in the Breeder o
Sportsman of San Francisco concerning
this horse:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
No News of the Sewail

Tacoma, Nov. 6.-Captain Balfour Of
steamship Commodore, who was
quoted as reporting the missing ship
Arthur NJ. Sewall off Cape Flattery
states he sighted four-masted Amer
lean ship Sunday morning. seven miles
west Of Edez point. She was low in
the water and rugged like the Sewall.
The ship sighted was undoubtedly
the Erskine NJ. Phelps, sister ship to
the missing Sewall, which arrived at
Seattle yesterday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Euronean Visit Cut Out

Manila, Nov. 6.-Secretary of War
Taft, it is reported, will abandon his
European tour and return directly to
the Pacific coast. He will leave Ma
Mia ON Nov. 9 for Yokohama, where he
will take passage for San Francisco.
Taft, who is out Of town visiting the
new water works, cannot be interview
ed upon the conditions prevailing at
Vladvostok, which, it is reported, are
the cause Of his return to America.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Saunders Won't Engage In Duel

New Orleans, Nov. 4.-Lieutenant
Governor Saunders has answered the
challenge to a duel issued by Donelson
Caffrey, son Of the late United States
Senator Caffrey. Saunders says that
he does not take back any statements
he made which caused Caffrey's action
and that. while he cannot accept an Of
fer to meet in a personal encounter,
Caffrey knows where to find him. A
political speech caused the trouble.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
THE AMERICAN HORSE
HISTORY OF THE wAsHTENAw CHIEFS
CONCLUDED.
wsshtenaw Chief ard, tNiasarsJ

W
At different times the following letters
have been published in the Breeder of
Sportsman of San Francisco concerning
this horse:
NIAGARA.
Editor Breeder and Sportsman.
ing read in your paper an inquiry con-
corning the pedigree of Niagara, former
ly Washtenaw Chief, as I had care of
him two years, thought l could give
you few items. He was brought to
this country by Thomas Hughes and
"Gib." Lewis. ! was at that time in
Stockton. working horses for Henry
Trembly, in the year 1852. He was ex-
ercised at the track by Glib. Lewis, and
to once see him move was enough to
convince you that he was born trotter,
took fancy to him and persuaded
Henry Trembly to buy Lewis's share of
him. After handling him short time
was so well pleased with him, and being
a stallion thought it was necessary to
know his pedigree. l asked Messrs.
Hughes and Lewis if they knew what it
was. They did not know for certain. SO
they wrote back to Ohio to find out, if
possible, what the pedigree was, but
lOunu Oub nOtuinB utnnlbcs 1ucJ odiu
he was bought in Kentucky, and said to
be of thoroughbred mare. The sire
they were not certain about, but Lewis
said that he heard he was Black Hawk.
think the account of it in your paper, by
the late Otto Holstein, is correct. That
would be his age, as he would be thirty
years old in the spring. / trotted
1868, against horse called Black Weasel,
at Stockton, he being sick the night be-
fore with spasmodic collie, and won the
race in straight heats. Thomas Merry of
Walla Walla wrote an article about his
trotting at the time, which 1 am sorry
that did not keep to refer to now. The
next fall, 1854, I brought him to San
Francisco. and Trembly, the owner, who
had previously bought out Thomas
Hughes share, sold him to Aleck Gam
BILE. At the time he was sold he could
speed with any horse in the city. The
price paid for him was 5000. consider
him the best stallion ever handled ex-
cepting, perhaps, Whipples Hambleton-
ian. They were both great horses in my
estimation, and will not soon be forgot
ten.
Hiram Tracy.
Salinas, Cal, Dec, 21st.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08

Danville, Dec. 9th.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
indians Making No Trouble

Pierre. S. D.. Nov. 5.-The Utes and
Sioux are. according to a message re
ceived here from the Cheyenne Indian
agency, quleted y report was circu-
lated that the Sioux were threatening
trouble in sympathy with the Utes.
who are dissatisfied with the distribu-
ton of ratons and with other matters.
But the agency authorities deny that
the Sioux are restless
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Serious Sickness of Odell

Newburgh. n. Y. Nov. 6.-Serious
complications have developed in the i'll
ness Of former Governor Odell, and
DR.. HotchkiSs of New York was sent
for. Hotchkiss was out of the city and
Dr. Erdmann performed an operation
ON Odell for the removal of the fluid
due to pleurisy, from which Odell has
been suffering for the past three weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Weston Out of New ENGLAND

Great harrington, Mass. Nov. e.
Edward L. Weston. who left Torring-
ton, Conn, yesterday morning in his
walk to Chicago from Portland, Me,
rested here last evening and at y
O'Clock continued on his way He
reached Chatham. n. V, after Md
night and passed the night there.
Chatham is 20 miles from Great Bar
rington.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-08
Handicap at Biddeford Mills

Biddeford, Me-, Nov. 6.-The estab-
lishment of new cotton mill at Three
Rivers. Que, is likely to prove a serl-
Gus handicap to the mill industries of
this city, as large number OF French
speaking loOmtixers and weavers have
applied for positions i'll the new Cana
dian enterprise.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
Mrs.. VIM. T. Buford.
A Friend.

Katie Eddy, wife of Willie Butord,
was born in Newberry county about
IS years ago. She too, like Johnnie.
was born Of pious parents, and in ner
early girlhood days joined the Meth
odist church and made a public pro-
fession of Christ.
Her life was adorned by many
traits that 60 to make up true Wo-
man.
About eleven years ago she was
happily married to Willie Buford. TO
them were born five children, two OF
whom preceded her to the grave.
She was an affectionate daughter,
a devoted sister and a true wife and
mother.
She was called away very unex-
pectedly by her friends, but all who
knew her believed she was ready tor
the summon, and although sne was
unconscious for the last lew hours OF
her life, We have every reason to be-
Heve she is at rest in heaven.
We laid her remains in the church
yard at Fairview, there to await the
resurrection morning.
May a kind and loving father sus-
tain, bnoken-hearted husband, and
watch tenderly over the motherless
little ones and make this sore bereave-
ment q blessing to them. And may he
sustain the dear aged parents a few
days longer, and then they will meet
Johnnie and Katie again.
eco to thy grave in all thy glor-
ious rest,
In full activity Of zeal and power;
A Christian cannot die before her
time,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
AN APPROACHING WEDDING.
Mr.. Zach McGhee to Marry Miss Hell
en- Irwin of Spartan
burg.

The State.
Suartanburg, Sept. 2O.-The en-
gagement Of Miss Helen Irwin Of
Spartanburg to Mr.. Zach McGhee Of
Washington, is announced here today.
The wedding will take place at Miss
Irwin's nome on Hampton avenue,
Monday evening, Sept. 80, Bishop
Bratton officiating.
Miss Irwin is one Of the most
charming members Of spartanburg
society, and with many accomplish
r,nts possesses remarkable beauty.
Mr.. MeGhee is a South Carolinlan,
but is in Washington as correspond
ent for The State and other leading
Southern newspapers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

the United States took over the
Philippines.
~ want to emphasze my belief
that the United States as a world
Power will always have commercial
and diplomatic interests in the far
East and cannot maintain itself pro-
perly without a base Of operations.
The United States cannot withdraw
from it's present enterprise in the
East, but must go forward seeking
it's share of the advantages and sus-
tanning its share Of the responsible
ties.'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
". N. Glymph Graduates in Pharmacy

Progress is in receipt Of an invita-
ton from Mr.. Walter N. Glympn to
the commencement exercises Of the
Southern CoIlsae Of Pharmacy OF
Atlanta, Co., to be held in the Grand
Opera House, Saturday evening, Sep
tember 18th. Mr.. Glymph is one OF
a class of twenty-seven. He is we'll
known in Union, where he resided
for number Of years, and has a
wide circle of friends here. An inter-
esting feature of tne commencement
exercises will be the address deliv-
cred by Hon. Thos. E. Watscn.-Un-
ion Progress.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
John A. Eddy.

John, son Of W. II. and Susan Ed
dy, was born in Newberry county
about forty years ago. When quite a
youth he Joined the Methodist church
and made a public profession Of
Christ. While young he entered into
business life ard by his honesty,
faithfulnes and piety, he soon won for
himself an enviable reputation.
About three years ago he was hap
PLY married to Miss Lila Cromer. To
them was born a son, and with such
pleasant surroundings, his Life bid
fair to be long and happy, but just
when the prospects were most fEatter-
ing God sent his messsnger-death-
and called him to his upper and bet-
ter home.
"The voice at midnight came,
He started up to hear; u@
A mortal arrow pierced his frame
He fell, but felt no fear:
HIS sword was in MS hand,
Still warm with recent fight,
Ready each moment at command,
Through rock and steel to smlte."
cat midnight came the cry,
To meet thy God prepare,
woke and caught his captains eye
Then, strong in faith and prayer,
His spirit with a bound,
Left its encumbering clay,
His tent at sunrise on the ground,
A darkened ruin lay"
Johnnie Eddie was no ordinary
man. TO my mind he was one OF
Newberry's noblest young men. A
dutiful son, devoted brother, an al
fsctionate husband and father, and
above all Christian. His loved ones
sorrow not as those who have no hope.
Peace to his ashes, and rest to his
soul.
A Friend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
It Is Suggested That the Reeder
Lands be Cut Into Small
Tracts.

MI. Editor: we are llVlHS LII O.
day of prosperity in material things,
and I have a few thoughts that, with
your permission, I will offer.
/. I want to say that [ am truly
glad to hear that the neirs-at-law have
agreed to settle Mr.. Reeder's estate
by themselves. This is wise, and shows
splendid judgment.
Now, there are several large bodies
Of land which in their present bounds
could only be bought by wealthy
men; but if these lands are cut up
into tracts running from so to $50
acres, not few splendid young men,
with growing families around them,
could and would buy homes for them
selves. The labor question has pretty
we'll solved itself-in that it cannot
be depended on any more; but these
young farmers would make the :des-
erts blossom as the rose, and instead
Of negro quarters We would have
prosperous white communities. Many
Of these young men pay enough rent
in a few years to buy a place and
have a home for their families.
Take, for instance, the Reeder
home place, known as Gary's Lane.
Where is a prettier location for a
town? If these legatees would en-
hance this property, let them go there
and lay off several wide streets and
cross streets and cut up the land in
a good number Of lots containing
one-aalf, three-fourths and one acre
each, and sell at auction to all good
white people and let no other bids be
accepted-and in a very short time
you would see a thriving little town
goiag up: This would build up a
nice high school; churches would go
up, and stores would be- built; and
then open public roads wherever ad-
vantageous to the public, and you
would see things prospering. As it
is, most Of these lands are negro quar-
ters, with now and then white man
as an overseer. At Gary's we have
already, a depot, side track, and a
store now run by a clever bachelor,
who would no doubt build himself a
nice home and possibly ask the hand
Of some clever lady to keep it for
him.
People who have not a good chance
Of money can't own lots in an estab-
lished town or city; real estate is too
high. It takes most Of ones readily
cash to buy a lot, and then he nas no
house. Take most of our railway sta
tions on this line, and you cannot get
a lot-the owners won't sell. Why?
Because they want it to farm o.; but
Gary's Lane has fine opening be-
fore her if the legatees can see 1t,
and will act. There is no lack OF
wood and water. plenty Of both IN
easy reach, and plenty of building
timber near at hand.
But some one says, Come to New
berry. Well, We would go there to
purchase our clothing, shoes and
spring hats, etc., 'and many other
things we would need; but soma OF
| us can't own homes there, or even
| rent, but we could build up a nice
town for ourselves. It would be a
good while before we would ask for
a court house to be built.
eriously, it occurs to me the above
suggestions might be helpful. So here
goes. make no charge for this.
Yours truly,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

The total coal resources Of the
Southern states are estimated at
6OO,OOO,OOO;OOO tons, OF more than
one fourth the estimated coal reserve
of the entire country.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

It takes only a stamp to get an al
lotment of cheap New York four-and-
one-nalf per cents, but it isn't every
body that has the stamp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

Once they played and prattled round
US, ,..
Making glad our hearts and home,
With their cheerful childish nature,
But now they are forever gone. "
johnnie was a boy Of promise,
Possessing traits Of goodnes rare,
Always ready to do duty,
And help others theirs to share:
He was kind to everybody,
And made friends wasre'er he
went, --.>.- -.
For he never had contention,
Nor would he a wrong resent. :,
Just as he was now beginning,
In his business to succeed,
He was called from earth to heaven,
For him mis- blessed Lord had need.
He left wife and sweet baby,
And their hearts are wrung with, ;.
pain, ~>-E, =. =: .",.~ i 2 ~
But If she is true and faithful, a."
They shall surely meet again.
Katie too, has joined her brother.
VINO loved her with a tender tie, :
For she too, left her ''Will'' and {
children, = +.
God decreed that she must die.
She fulfilled a mothers station,
Acted we'll the noble wife,
But now she is beyond the power,
Of satan, sin and earthly strife.
She has there two precious children,
Who went on while before, =
And with Johnnie and her dear ones,
She awaits us on that shore. ->..> +:
CIV fond parents cease your: mourn
ing, ..., ....:...
They are safe in heaven above.
And are basking in the sunlight, -
Of Gods glory and his love. r,
=
You will both soon 60 to join them,
Never more to part again; I.
But in that eternal city, -"
Of our God, you shall remain.
Will the others God has given,
Be as true as these have been? -
If 80, all will surely enter,
And united be again.
To the widow of dear Johnnie,
Teach thy boy to love his God;
Walking daily in the pathway,
That his sainted father trod.
Teach thy boy to shun the vices,
That his father daily summed;
And his life will be blessing,
When his earthly course is done.
To the husband Of dear Katie,
A double load you have to bear;
Willie, God is good and gracious,
And will take you in his care. ~
You will often think Of Katie,
AS she sees you from the sky,
And may sometimes fit about you,
When she hears her children cry.
God has spoken to you, Willie,
Louder than in thunder tone;
And by this he would entreat you,
To sit down about His throne.
May God bless this greatest trial.
To your souls eternal peace,
And to heaven safely bring you,
Where all earthly cares shall cease,
Affeetionately by
A Friend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
TWICE A WEEK. $3.50 A YEAR
The Lords appointment is his ser
wants hour.'

eco to thy grave, at noon from la
Dor cease, i.
Rest on thy sheaves, thy harvest
work is done;
Come from the heat Of battle, and in
peace,
Sister, go home, with thee the
fight is won."
A Friend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
To the Memory Of Jno. A. Eddy and
Katie Buford.

Our dear Johnnie and sweet Katie,
Children Of thy parents dear,
Have been called to realms Of glory,
And each others presence share.
Evening star., 1907-08-10
Photographs Of Local Wharves.

Under the direction Of the District engi-
neer's Office photographers were out yester-
day aboard the harbor police boat Vigilant
making views of the wharf conditions
along the Eastern branch and at George
town. number of views taken from vari-
Gus points were made, and these, together
with views of wharf conditions in the har-
Dor from the foot Of 18th street to the
Washington barracks, will be embodied in
a report to be made to the next session of
Congress in order to show the necessity
for the adoption of some general plan Of
wharf Improvement. The views, 1t is
stated, show the tumble down. condition
of many of the piers and the crowded con-
dition of the harbor, with the pleasure
craft taking up a large portion of anchor
age ground in the upper end Of the harbor
basin.
Engineer Douglass several weeks ago
presented plans for the improvement Of the
harbor to the steamboat managers and
others having piers under lease and the
plans, a general thing met the approval
Of the wharf lease owners, except in some
minor details as to the necessity for a
steam railroad track down Water street
and upon the piers, the width Of the piers
and the like.
Evening star., 1907-08-10
Virginia Suburbs.

Clarendon boasts Of having the best sta
ton on the Washington, Arlington and
Falls Church electric road 1t will embrace
a dwelling, store and ticket Office. The
finishing touches are just being put on 1t.
The Village Improvement Association Of
Clarendon held lawn fete Thursday and
Friday nights and netted a good sum.
which will be used in purchasing fire ap-
paratus for the fire company recently Or
ganized. Mr.. Fred Shelborn was elected
chief.
The county clerk Of Alexandra county,
Mr.. George H. Rucker, has just moved to
very fine home. It is a $4,000 cement
building.
Bancroft boasts Of fifteen new buildings
constructed the past year.
Among those who have just completed
homes at Ballston, Va, are Edward Hall,
E. C. Bell and Mr. Vascoe.
The Arlington National Bank building, to
cost between 5000 and $1,000, is being
erected at Rosslyn. This bank is but one
year old.
Mr. Umbergart will move into his hand
some residence on Washington street.
Falls Church, this fall Mr.. Pool is the
contractor.
The Sunday school at Oakton went on
picnic to Marshall Hall Wednesday.
The republicans have determined to
bring out candidate against c. c. Carlin,
democratic nominee for Congress in the
eighth congressional district.
Evening star., 1907-08-10
WILD DASH OF A HORSE
CRASHES THROUGH MOVING CAR
ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

Plunging with high jump into the side
OF a street car yesterday afternoon, horse
belonging to A. r. Giants. 18th and d
streets, kept straight on through as II 1t had
been a paper-covered circus hoop, dragging
an open buggy after him. smashing four
stanchions on each side Of the car tearing
up two Of the transverse seats and putting
two more at angles so that they looked like
half-opened double doors.
When the horse emerged from the opposite
side Of the car, which was still moving, he
rolled over twice, and when at last he hit
the pavement he rebounded and rolled over
again. The carriage was less lively in It's
8yrations, but it. too. executed some COM
plex curves before settling down beside the
horse, to which it was still attached.
Fortunately, there were no passengers In
the car nor was there any one in the car
r1age when the collision occurred
The car thus boarded by the horse was q
trailer and crossing Pennsylvania ave-
nue. at 7th street. BY the time it was
brought to a stop the horse had been in
ond. The animal had been frightened by
some of the results of the sapping and
mining operations on the avenue near 9th
street, and was going as II sent for. He
nue tracks and emerged amid flying splin-
ters, landing ten feet to the east of the
car and forty feet south of the place where
he entered it, at a point to which the car
had carried him during his flying trip
The carriage was wonderfully little dam
aged. considering its fight after the equine
battering ram. The horse was able to sit
UP and take notice and was led to Vetertna-
rfan RObinsons for treatment but the car
looked as If 1t had been in seventeen wrecks
The horse remained on the car SO short a
time that the startled conductor had no
chance to collect his fare.
Evening star., 1907-08-10
DREDdE AT WORK.
The Replenishing Of Reclaimed Land
Near Washington Barracks Park.

The pump dredge Gray Eagle. belonging
to Baltimore dredging firm, was brough:
here from Baltimore a few days ago. and
will shortly start the work OF pumping ma
terial from the bottom of the Eastern
branch upon the low land on the east side
OF the Washington Barracks Park. in order
to. raise It to level with the surrounding
grounds. The dredge will also MI In the
cellar opening on the site OF tho Old officers
quarters, and barracks which have been
torn down are now in course OF being r.-
moved. The work. 1t In stated will bs
started within the next week or ten days.
and the dredge will be employed for rrv-
eral weeks upon the contract. Tho Gray
Eagle was employed In the dredging OF tho
Eastern branch about three years ago, and
Is said to be powerful machine. It is
stated that when work is started on the
Washington Barracks Park 1t will be
pushed night and day In order to get It
completed as soon as possible. A pile
driving machine, which is to be employed
In work on the James Creek canal side of
the park, arrived here about ten days ago,
but has not yet gone into service.