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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-14

story Of their heroic deeds, and to
preserve for the future historian
the information upon which shall
be predicted truthful history of
the motives which led them to war,
and at their conduct in the prose
cution of that war The Society
of Cincinnati, the Sons of the
Revolution, the Aztec Club and
similar organizations are designed
to perpetuate the memory Of those
who served their country in the
cause of freedom, and the main
tenance of the honor and integrity
of the Government. Membership
in these organizations has come to
be badge Of honor, much sought
after by those entitled to it. The
day will Comc---ayc, it has already
conle---wllcn to be known as a Son
of Confederate Veteran is a dis
tinction which brings the proud
| blood to the checks of him who
may claim it. AS the years go by
and the world knows more and
more Of the marvellous history of
the greatest armies that ever fought
under any banner, this distinction
| becomes more and more honorable.
Is it not then a simple duty Of
those who inherit the fame of the
Confederate soldier to take all
necessary steps to perpetuate that
fame and 10 do honor to his name?
1t has been determined to organ
izc 4 central camp, to be known as
Camp South Carolina, United
Sons Of Confederate Veterans, so
that those who live in COMMUNE
ties where no local camps are
established may join this general
camp. Indeed, any one may join
it. It is desired that there shall
be a grand revival Of interest III
this Order and that at the reunion
which is to be held in Grcenvillc,
August Sth, there shall be great
gathering Of the Sons Of Veterans.
TO this end We earnestly urge the
organization of local camps, and
reorganization Of those which
| have been allowed to fall into a
condition Of disorganization. If it
be impossible to organize or re-
organize these camps, then let all
Sons of Veterans join the central
camp, Camp South Carolina; but
above all, let there be Il great out
pouring of the Sons of Veterans at
Grecnvillc, whether they be MEM
hcrS OF any camp or not.
Comrades, shall We call III vain?
Shall we appeal i'll vain to you,
pride of ancestry? TO the vcncra-
ton for your forcfathers? To
your admiration for conragc, forti-
tude and devotion to duty? Are yol,
unlnindful Of the wonderful hcrit
age Of honor and glory which is
yours, and are you unnindful of
the sublimity of the duty which
devOlvcs upon you to perpctuatc
the fame of those who won this
undying honor? We do not be
licvc it. We have faith that the
spirit which made your sircs illus
trious as patriotic soldiers, as he
rocS, burns and lives in your
breasts and will manifest itself in
the determination to do the duty
which lies before you. Let us all
meet at Grccnville August 8, 1908,
prepared in spirit and in enthusiasm
to put our organization upon the
highest plane of usefulness and
efficiency.
Sincerely yours.
NJ. l.. Bonhan.
NJ. l., Smith.
Hugh X. Murchcson.
George Bell Zimmerman.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-14
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
AND JOHN w. KERN
BRYAN FOR THIRD TIME Is DBMOC-
RACY'S CHOICE.
Nomination Came on Friday Amid Scenes
OF Wild EnthuSiasm-Kern, Of In
diana, for Second Place.

William Jennings Bryan was on
Friday morning nominated for
president of the United States by
the democratic Convention in Dell
yer. The nomina alton was made at
$40 a. H., amid scenes of tumul-
tuous enthusiasm, the vast assem-
blage breaking into demonstration
of intensely dramatic tribute to
the chosen leader.
The first and only ballot gave
Bryan the commanding and de
cisive total of S92H votes, or 221
more than enough to nominate;
Gray 59H; Johnson 46. The all
nounce1nent was greeted with a
pandemo1lium of sound and mo-
ton, floor and galleries joining in
deafening, long continuing tumult.
The decision was followed after
the ll1ll with motions from the
Gray and Johnson leaders to make
the nomination unanimous and by
acclamation, which was carried
with all echoing chorus of approval
in which every State joined it's
voice with but Ole dissenting vote
from the State of Georgia.
The convention adjourned at
$3.50 until o'clock Friday after
noon, when the candidate for vice
president was nominated.
The Democratic national con-
vention concluded it's labors on Fri
day afternoon by the nomination
of John Worth Kern Of Indiana
for vice president, completing the
ticket OH which William Jennings
Bryan was made the nominee for
president during the early hours of
Friday morning. The nomination
of Kern was made by acclamation
amid the resounding cheers of dele
gates and spectators. No ballot
was necessary as the tide of senti-
nlent had set irrestibly toward the
Indiana statesman, State after State
registering their votes in his favor
and all other candidates withdraw
ing before the universal demand
for his nomination.
The convention, after adjourning
at daylight with the nomination Of
Mr.. Bryan, resumed it's session at
I p. III. with powerful undercur-
rent already III motion toward the
nomination of Kern for the second
place. On the call of States India
la presented the name Of Kern;
Colorado, through Former Cover
nor Thomas, placed in nomination
Charles A. Towne of New York,
Connecticut placed Archibald Nc
Neil and Georgia Clark Howell.
The names Of Judge George
Gray of Delaware and of John
Mitchell of Illinois were not pre-
sented, owing to the explicit re-
quests Of these gentlemen not to
have their names go before the con-
vention.
For time it looked as though a
ballot would be required But the
skyline of States which joined in
seconding Kern's nomination soon
made it apparent that the chances
Of all other candidates had been ex-
tinguished. Mr.. Towne in person
was the first candidate to recognize
the decisive nature Of the Kern
movement and in a ringing speech
withdrew his name and pledged his
support to the ticket of Bryan and
Kern. Withdrawals quickly fol-
lowed from the supporters Of How
ell of Georgia and Mcneil of Con-
necticut, leaving the Indiana candi-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-14
SENATOR TILLMAN IN EUROPE.
Is Enjoying His Trip and His Health is
Being Very Much Improved

While the Democratic convcn-
ton is having a strenuous time n
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
The Warning Signals.

A Boston physician tells story of a
youngster of his own that an over
strenuous vacation had put on the sick
list. The father had an appropriate
prescription filled and left the bottle
with the child's mother. AS she, how
ever, is very forgetful, he gave her a
chart and suggested that she set down
the hours when the medicine should
be given, checking off each dose as
taken. Upon returning from his even
ing calls. however. he found the chart
blank.
Good gracious, Maryy" he exclaim-
ed. ''Surely you haven't failed to give
Tom his medicineT
"Oh. no. | did not miss a single
time" his wife assured him.
How in the world did you remem-
ber it without the chart?" he asked.
She smiled.
THAT was easy. l just told Tom
this morning at what hours he was to
have it, and half an hour before each
time he would begin hallooing that he
wouldn't take t."-Philadelphia Ledg-
er.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
Tho French Are Good Travellers.

The French on their travels are the
very reverse Of the English. Imper-
turbably amiable, they never grumble
and without the slightest effort. as a
mere matter of course, make the best
of everything. have made journeys
with many French friends of both
sexes. young, middle aged and elderly.
often in out of the way places meet
ing with discomforts enough. Nothing
rufIles their temper. Pleased to en-.
joy fresh scenes with a genial com,
panion, they extract the utmost pos
sible pleasure from every incident. even
little annoyances being turned to good
account. - Miss Betham- Edwards in
London Chronicle.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
A CINGALESE DAINTY.
Ceylon White Ants and Their Numer-
GUS Natural Enemies.

1t is estimated that two-thirds Of the
island of Ceylon is undermined by
white ants. The number of these in
sects is certainly quite incalculable, but
it is fortunate that their natural enc
mics are almost as numerous.
The workers are preyed upon by true
ants and many other insects; by spi-
ders. lizards and centipeds; by rats
mice and palm squirrels. But it is
the adult winged insects that are espe
cially victimized. 1t is probable that
scarcely / per cent Of the mature ill.,
sects survive the dangers of the pc
riodic fights.
They run the gantlet of nearly ev-
cry other animal. Birds, bats, squir.
rels. rats, toads and lizards all flock
to the feast. Dogs and cats eat the
winged ants with avidity.
Even men himself does not disdain
to participate" says e. e. Green. "The
Tamil cody looks upon a mess OF
fried termites as great dainty, and I
have several European acquaintance
who consider that termites on toast
form a dish worthy of more general
inclusion In the menu. They are said
to taste not unlike mushrooms. ."-Agri-
cultural Journal of Ceylon Botanic
Gardens.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
HONEST AMERICANS.
incidents That Greatly Surprised G
Visitor From Germany.

visitor FROM 6ermany.
On his first visit to the United
States a German manufacturer was
the guest of q kinsman In New York
He expressed surprise when, few
days after his arrival. he saw Il mum
Der of men help themselves to papers
at an unattended newsstand, where
some men laid down the exact price
of their purchase. others made change
for themselves and still others walked
away without paying. He was told
that the last named group were custom
ers who paid only once a week. but
that no one ever failed to pay.
To demonstrate his contention that
"most people are honest in this coun
try" the Americanized German took
his visitor that day to a restaurant
where both were unknown, and wher
they had finished their luncheon the
host went to the cashiers desk with
his check and said he had no money
with him. but would pay the next
day.
The cashier gave the couple a hasty
glance and said. "All right; Ill take a
chance" and the men started for the
street. At the door n right about face
movement was executed, the check was
paid. a good cigar was handed to the
cashier. to whom the plot was re-
vealed, and the German exclaimed
"Grossartigp' (magnificent). - Chicago
News
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
What He Would Keep.

When the late Francois Coppee was
elected to the academy. he told his
friend. Theodore de Banville. that he
wished he were in too. Banville de-
clined to canvass.
Suppose your nomination were
brought to you one fine morning on a
silver salver."
Il don't know what l should do
with the nomination" said Banvlllc,
but should certainly keep the
salver"
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
Financial Advice.

Here's a man." said the old citizen,
"who lost $4,000 in bank whar he
put it fer safe keepin'. Bill. don't you
ever take no risk like that. Eff ever
you gifts hold of any money, do like
your father before you done-bury it
an spen' the rest of your life sittln'
over it with a shotgun. Con-
stitutiOn.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09

The capital removal question is scarcely heard of in this
campaign 1t made great urore when the bill authorizing
its submission vote of the people before the legsa
The scheme have died its birth At any
is dead The governor required by
the include the issue his election procamaon
will doubtless get the ballot in way and be voted
down overwhelmingly.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09

The contest for supervisor in the fourth district
ing up D. Fraser incumbent and democratic candidate for
reelection working hard to hold his Fred Werner
equally hard work dspace him, with strong hopes
of success Surely the taxpayers anxious for change
in the board change in road management and the upset
ting of ring methods for Werner the republican
nominee, will contribute to these worthy ends
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
DESERVING BRYAN.

While democratic papers, banking upon the
party and organization than upon any fixed principles
represented thereby, striving make light of the fact
there doubt serious detection of odne democrats
from the standard of Bryansm The deserters include
of character and intellect who have heretofore stood high
the councils of the parity and whose opinions have been
given due weight by their political conferees M S. Tarpey
of this state is fair type of these deseers They be
found every the Union In persons
nominated the Bryan electoral ticket have stepped down
and because of their inability keep step the many
sms" of Bryan. Of course the oficeholdng and Office
seeking class profess swallow the stuff dsed
up for them by the from Nebraska party platform
They do from motives of sefnteres although and
anon possessed of moral than the
raises the voice of protest. and his repuaton Of
Bryan democracy The bOers denounced by the bread
andbuter wing wekneed wobbling democrats whereas
truth they constitute the bone and and life blood
the party They disgusted the Bryante tactics of
trying patch up platform with The idea of catching every
bunch OF stray votes in the country The reaching
accomplish the mpossblenamely to frame declaration of
party principles that will suit every Individuals perous
undertaking 1t is generally effective in scattering in
attracting So Bryan finding in this campaign
he did in his two previous campaigns Sawart democrats
don't know what to make of his assault upon the
the ann junction plank; hnancers cary of his plan
the guarantee of private dostor in banks by the national
government; manufacturers afraid of his proposed
methods of tariff revision And prominent cases of
fection cropping up all around and his ong-nursed
hopes of being the chief magistrate of the nation fading
away for the third and last time In Byans first campaign
Cleveland the foremost democrat and president of the United
States against him his free silver platform He wa
roundy abused by the crowd that hold party feay
above everything ese but today his memory honored by
of all political ceed for the lofty patriotism he mani
tested that OCCASION Bryans views today shifted
what from the political gospel che preached twelve
years ago, just visionary and nimcal the pros
pey of the country they in 1896 People flock
hear him they did then The music of his voice is
still potent charm them but Sead of this nation they
want of his kind They prefer the webeaten paths of
repubsan rule which has failed bring about pros
pery.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-09
A Verbal Bracer.

MY wife" said the first clubman,
"always mixes me cocktail when
go home feeling fraazled."
you're in luck" declared the Sec
On1 clubman. THE best l get is a
Ella fizz 81. Louis Republic.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

AT last the muckrakers have
got poor old Horace. After
nearly 1000 years of fame the
old Roman poet has been shown
up as merely the press agent of
Caecuban ane Falernian wines.
Prof. Ferrero, the Italian histor-
ian, has produced the goods on
the good natured and fat old ras-
cal. When the poet said "Now,
my companions, is the time to
carouse, now to beat the ground
with a light foot" he did it not
from a convivial spirit, but from
the desire to separate the youth
from its coin of the realm. But
we have to hand it to Horace, he
was the candy as an ad writer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
wylie Concert Next Wednesday

Ralph Wylie the violinist, will
give a concert unassisted in the city
hall next Wednesday evening, Decem.
Der l6. The concert will be under
the auspices of the local chapter OF
the United Daughters of the Con.
f2deracy. The program is something
unique, IS the violin is played with
out accompaniment. Only a virtuosc
would attempt such a feat and Mr..
Wylie spent six years in the prep.
aration of this single program before
giving it in public.
Mr.. Wylie already has a big re.
putation here and his coming concert
will be awaited with interest.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
DOVER NnTES.

Doc Harwood had business in Lex,
ington Saturday.
Joe Phillips is quite sill, at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Phillips, east of town.
S. j. White of Waverly was here
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cooper spent
Saturday in Higginsville.
Mrs. J. Nj. Dysart of H~igginsville is
visiting her son, Varian, this week.
DR.. Roberts of Lexington was here
professionally Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Tom Truman and daughter,
Mrs. win Pauling, shopped in Lex
lagtOn Monday
j. q. Carlyle of Excelsior Springs
is the guest this week of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. W. G. Harwood.
Phillip Wahl and wife and W. S
Beck attended Dick Queries sale
near Higginsville Tuesday.
G. z. Darnell and family moved to
Lexington last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter vanAnglen of
Lexington we're here Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Varian Dysart an
nounce the birth of a daughter on
Saturday, Dec, 5th.
S. E. Vaughan had business in Hig-
ginsville Tuesday.
Joseph Hohicker had business in
Lexington Saturday.
Miss Florence Belle B cattle of Cen
trail college spent Saturday and Sun
day with homefolks. Miss Maurine
Cooney of Higginsville and Miss Belle
Graves of independence we're her
guests.
Miss Mary Lee Cooper entertained
several couples of her young friends
last Friday night at her home. The
evening was very pleasantly spent
with games and music. Refresh
ments were served.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
Civil Service Examination. Clerk
Carrier.

Civil Service Examination. Clerk
Carrier.
An examination for clerk and car.
rier will be held at the post-oiice in
this city o" January Is, 1909.
Age limits, Is to as years, on the
date of the examination.
Married women will not be admit
ted to the examination.
Unmarried women will be admitted
to the examination, but are eligible
for appointment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound and male applicants must be
not less than 5 feet 4 inches in
height without boots or shoes and
weight not less than l25 pounds with
out overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for full
information relative to the examina-
ton, qualifications, duties, salaries,
vacations, promotions, ETC., address
Immediately
GEORGE J. TAYLOR,
Secretary, Board of Civil Servi ce
Examiners. Postofice, Lexington,
Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

1t Hooks as though the temper
ance people had put one past the
brewery interests in getting the
initiative and referendum passed.
While the liquor men were work
ing for the election of Hadley
they were overlooking the little
amendment to the constitution.
There is now scarcely any doubt
that statewide prohibition will
soon be voted on by the people of
Missouri.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
KNOCKERS.

President Hill of the State
University has fault to find with
the class Of students at Missouri
that wanted Monilaw removed as
football coach, calling them
knockers. Now of course
those students are knockers,
but they are knocking for the
good of the institution. Anyone
with the slightest knowledge of
football can see that the cause
of Missouri's defeat this year
was with the coaching and that
alone. There is no doubt that
the material at Columbia was
the best that ever turned out for
practice in a Missouri Valley
university. There were eleven
veterans and a great bunch of
recruits from last years fresh
men. There was no internal
friction, jealousy or desire to
loaf. In the big game the men
played as hard as they could and
Individually outclassed the Kan
sans. They were simply not
drilled nor trained as they should
have been.
Now what does DR.. Hill want?
Does he expect the students to
say 'Hurrah for Monilaw-he
is a great coach and then with
JOY and enthusiasm go to Kansas
City next Thanksgiving to see
their team as usual skinned alive
by the Jawhawkers? If so he is
expecting too much. Unless
Missouri gets a coach next year
the crowd in Kansas City will
consist of Kansas people and the
Missouri band.
If 4 horse owner has a fine and
fast animal which loses through
the fault of a poor jockey, he will
engage a new boy. If a barber
has a poor razor he will get a
better one. Is he therefore to be
denounced as a knockerl
II Monilaw were the best man
av ailable, DR.. Hills point would
be well taken; but there are
many good men who could be
procured for no more money
than that now given to the coach.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

have you any hogs you want
butcheredg Call phone 81. lo-23tf
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R.EES@lSm%
CURES WHERE ALL uSEFAIS M
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good.
- Use in time. Sold by druggists.
CURE

Charles Geyer left Thursday even.
ing for a trip to st. Louis.
NJ. c. James of Higginsville
spent yesterday here.
Julius Winkler left yesterday
for a trip to Strausburg, Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM, C. Welsh an
nounce the birth December 10th of a
son.
Mrs. Mamie Steele and daughter,
Miss Nadine, visited in Kansas
City yesterday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
Of administrator on the estate OF John
Powell deceased, were grantee to the un.
dersigned on the 10th day of October, 1905
by the probate court of Lafayette county,
Missouri. All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them for al
lOwance TO the administrator within
one year after the date OF said letters or they
may be precluded from any benefit OF said
estate; and If such claims be not exhibited
within two years from the date of this
publication they shall be forever barred.
This s4th day OF October, 1908.
CHAS. c. POWELL,
lG3l-t6 Administrator.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

JOB Done in 80 Minutes
reads a headline in the Journal
Democrat of Warrensburg. The
job referred to was not one of
printing, however, but the bank
robbery at Sweet Springs.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

Mrs. Ryland Todhunter spent yes
terday in Kansas City.
Col, and Mrs. VIM, Hoge went to
Kansas City Thursday to spend
the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

1t is about time for Governor
Haskell to get out of the light in
Oklahoma. If he keeps up his
activities the new state will 90
Republican at the next election.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
MISS N. p. SHoTLIFF.
Cor. 9th and Main streets.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Taubman went
to Kansas City Wednesday to spend
the day.
Mrs. Lucy Yates and Miss Madge
Nicholson visited in Kansas CITY
Thursday.
Mrs. William Barton returned to
Kansas City Wednesday after a
visit with heT brother, w. B. Waddell.
w, B. James left Thursday for
his home in Everett, Wash, after
an extended visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Charles Russell returned to
her home in Kansas City Tuesday
evening after a visit with relatives
here.
Mrs. G. c. Kist returned to her home
in Kansas City Wednesday after a
visit of several DAYS with relatives in
this city.
Miss Mary Love left Wednesday
for her home in Colorado Springs
after a visit with the Misses Johnson
in this city. Miss Bess johnson ac-
companied her as far as Kansas City.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to-.
Walter G. Bruening =. Higginsville
Edna M. Groves \. Higginsyille,
Elias Popejoy. Lexington.
Walton. Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12
Millinery at Half Price.

In order to reduce our stock of
millinery we will sell everything at
half price tor ten days. Sale will be-
gin Wednesday December 9th, and
will last until Saturday December
10Th.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-12-12

The Bates County Democrat,
one of the foremost county pa
pers in Missouri, celebrated it's
fortieth birthday last week.