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The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
GROUND SHOWS
 EVEN BETTER

President S. c. Hunter of the Porcu- pine Gold Mining company and Col. J. H. Conrad came out from the Porcu- pine yesterday and met here J. c Hun ter, brother of S, c, Hunter, and Ar- thur Gilbert, both of Fulton, N, Y, who had arrived up to pay 8 visit to the company's plant. Presldens Hunter and Colonel Conrad were both very ea- thusias,ic as to the outlook for the com. pauy at POrcupine. They stated tha' a recent cleanup of 35 ounces made since that previously reported showed im- proved ground making an average of the dirt cleaned up at about Sl24O per yard. MT. Hunter says the water will be turned irto the full length of the big Hume ir few days aud the plant will be in full operation, as planned, save for the improved machinery intended to be installed. Colonel Conrad went over the hin to Conrad, while the others returned to Haines and up the river.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
MILLER
 SCHOOL CLERK

That which Is known In politics as landslide happened ln the election for the clerk Of the school board yesterday. Mir. E. L. Miller received 2s5, ss against Il8 for William Lsslis. A keen interest wac developed in the coates. and the most sensational stories were spread by the pariisans as to the re- suite which were to follow the election Of one or the other-some Oi them of the most startling character, such as the discharge of sll tha teachers, The sbrogation Of the Saturday holiday and the requirement of pupils snd teachers alike to work many more hours thsn the union would stand for in any country. A train was run from the shops In the afternoon bringing all hauds down to vote and the employees on the bunkers were carried to the polls ln a cbsIse. The ladies were especially active and buItoued holed voters busIly from suu-up to close of the polls. Mr Leslie, like Sheridan, was Giteen miles ava, down at Haines, where he Is putting 10 the town wharf Seeing that the battle was going against him his friends wired him in the afternoon to catch the Hegg aI all hazards and come to his own rescue. Bu, tbe wire answered that the wharf had been suffering iu the wind and could DO, be left to itself So his forces were discouraged by tue onslaught Of the opposition and when the poll, closed they lost interest in the count.
 The winners and losers are toastinE each others whiskers todsy-or eye brows.
 The judges were George Howard and Charles Moore and the clerks Elmer Wheeler and c. B. Hern.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
HUNTERS KEEP
 0FF THE GRASS

wII be remembered that tn de- par,ure ot four huu,smen, Tony Graves E. l.. Miller, Messrs. Mulvjhill aud Ke,5er. went over the hin Saturday morning, there to shoot ducks. Nov the story is going the rounds by way of explanation why they came back empty handed, cha. they discovered over there. on ground familiar 70 them ,pd m d, notable by their exploits iu rhe past snat ir is now forbidden by law for foreigners to kin bhings in the Yukon. They went over equipped for terrible slaughter, but eveu as they wen. certain rumblings Of the wire along the railroad and a, the various stations gave them warning that all w7s not as .t once was. Arrived in the kings domiujous the first man they met ass.d why they entered the domain ofa nation ar peace so armed, and were appraised Of the recent enact mcu5 of the Yukon council and there was nothing for it but 10 take next ,raia back, wiser but without having ..l.F ,f,.1
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

On a warrant sworn out by Chief ot Police Dillon, Mrs. Pullen was yester- day aaed $5 and cos,s-tOtal of Sl3.25, for her black horse having been caught on the public street contrary to ordinance. Mrs. Pullen stated to the magistrate that the horse had heen feeding in the premises of the Pullen house and that some boys, among whom was Mir. DiGou's son, had gone through the enclosure and left the gate open; chat she was at the time dressing, and as soon as she could she went after the horse but that her son brought it in in the meantime, and that there had been DO intention to defy or ignore the law. Mayor Chris Shea and au employe Of the Trail saloon of which the Mayor is proprietor, and Dillon were the only witnesses. Protesting with tears that she thought she had not been treated fairly Mrs. Puneu paid the fine.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
CONGENTRAT0R
 NEARLY READY

Colonel Conrad, who was in the city yesterday, reports that the new concentration being erected on Llttle Windy Arm near the Ven g quartz mine, will be completed aud ready for operations within two weeks.
 As soon as completed it is proposed to begin tf treatment of ore from the Venus mine, 1000 cords Of wood having been contracted for and Is now being delivered at the mill. JJ Is proposed 10 operate the concentrstor all winter.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
SITUATION AT VALDEZ CREEK

H.R. Clevcuger and II. Grimm are two recent arrivals at Valdez from Valdez creek, Susltna district, having Ien there on July and come by way Of Cascy's cache. They report that about forty men are working, and that good results have followed the operations oi the miners.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
!. .trows

Monty Snow came up from Haines Saturday and bad his place 10 thG band on the occasion Of the concert aud dance Labor day. Be returned yesterday to his post Cn the government road
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

N. A. Fuller, the well known head Of the electric light and telephone com pany, Of Dawson and Fairbanks, who arrived out few days ago and has been at the Fifth avenue, went south on the Princess Beatrice.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
TIME IN
 3OO YEARS
tBy United Prets.)

London, Sept. 9,-For the first time in SCO years the papal prelate has been received by the King Of England in Westminster abbey. At the 18th an- nual eucharls, congress King Edwa'd has SO received Cardinal vannutellI.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
NAT GOODWIN
 DENIES II
(By United Prsss.)

Ssu Francisco, Sept, 9-.NSt Goodwin lenies the story that he is responsible for the broken engagement between his former leading lady Edna Goodrich and the millionaire mine owner Of Gold field, McMillau. He also says It Is not true that Maxine is ,o sue for divorce,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
HUGHES LOSES
 IN THE CITY
tsy United Press)

New York, Sept, Ex-Governor Hughes today lost the city Sr,maries, He received only S7 delegates out of IS9.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
LILLY IN CONNECTICUT

New Haven, Sept. 9-Lilly is nomi. hated for the goyernorship on the republican ticket,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
NELSON WINS,
 4 ROUNDS
Csy United Press.J

Seattle, Sept. 9-Elash-Nelson wins, 2l rounds.
 San Francisco, Sept. 9-Gsns and Nelson entered the ring at 2:SO this afternoon. The Dane is the iavor.ts at two co one.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

Unclaimed letters remaining 10 SkaR- way Postofice Sept. 3, 1908:
 Mrs Clarence J Berry, Pv Carey card. John Dounely, John Desteres, Ernest S Gra't, Mir Greuenbnum, Helmer Johnson, II MArtz, K w Petit, Samuel Phillips, A J Smith, Mrs Walter Williams card.
 A. E. Kindell. P. NJ.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

Want ads in the Alaskan bring re suits. Everybody reads them.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
BRYAN BEFORE 4O,O0O

Peoro, Sept, 9-Bryan attended the democratic state convention today and addressed au audience Of forty thousand
 STORMS ABOUT BRITAIN
 London, Sept. 9-Storms are raging along the whole west coast of Great Britain. Many ships have been lost
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

There was placed on record this morning deed from II. c. Barley to l.. A. Harrison for the transfer from one to the other of the l6xGO feet of the northeast corner of Fourth and Broad way where Is now the dressmakIng parlor owned by the Harrison company. The Harrison company has long owned the property occupied on Broadway save this little jog in the corner Mr.
 Harrison had it in mind to build cover' ing the entire property, but while that jog was owned by another he could not. He has been making quiet overtures right along until now the deed is on record in hIs name and the way cleared. He has also bought the rear end of the lot fronting on Fourth street back Of the property so that he now owns clear the corner, sity feet on Broadway ez- tending back hundred feet, with che twenty-five of the rear coutinueIng on
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

Best meals iu Whitehorse at Roya Cafe. |
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
ADMISSION DAY
tsy United Press.)

S,n Francisco, Sept. 9-Caliiornia is celebrating admission day.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
OEREER FOR REELECTION

(5y Unhed PreSs) Springfield, nl., Sept. 9-The repuh- Iican state convention has endorsed Deueen for reelection.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09
HARRISON ID BUILD IN CEMENT

north to the alley in the iorm of a pan handle. On the corner lot, 5Ox75, 1t is his intention to erect a two story fire proof building, Of reinforced cement.
 Here will be brought together the several enterprises of the Harrison company now somewhat scattered and suffering inconvenience from being so'
 The big floor is to have no partitions but here will be displayed the offerings of a general store every line to be rep. resented save groceries. The present wooden buildings will be moved back on the north end of the 25 foot lot fac ing the alley and will be used for work. shops. Construction will be begun on the new cement building the first thing in the spring. The building is to be made practically fire proof and will be- by all odds, the handsomest business structure in town-and the practical d, cams of several years will be realized by the a'rIson company.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-09

Pullen paid the me.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06

shopkeeper, "I'll take two boxes.'
"If you feel inclined to sleep in
church, take pinch Of snuff,'' said
the minister to a member of his con-
gregation.
"Wud it not be better to put the
snuff into the sermon?'
There's an abiding prejudice in
Scotland against ''paper meenisters
those who read their sermons from
manuScl lpt, and a crit once sum
nd rp his objections t. 3 certain
sermon as follows: First. it was read,
second it was nc weel read: and.
third, it was no worth reading'
A visitor at an insane asylum ask
ed if the clock was right.
eff it war, dae you think it wad
be here?' retorted patient.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
The Powder Test.

One day, after listening to a story
particularly offensive with age, Lin
coin Mcconnell, the Georgia evange-
list, told this: An old darky went in
to a store down in Georgia and ask
ed:
"Say, boss, you got any gunpow-
dah heah?'
eyes, we have gunpowder.'' -
"Lemme see some Of that theah
gunpowdah.'' -
The dealer showed him some.
"Pore a little Of that powdah in
my hand.'
The old darky took the powder near
the light, ran his forefinger around
and around in it, looked at it eriti-
cally, and then smelled it two or three
times.
"And you say this heah is pow
dahi"
EYES," answered the dealer sharp
ly; 18th at is powder. What is the
matter with it?'
"Dunno, boss'''- darkey shook
his head doubtfully-''but hit smells
to me like hits been done shot of
befoah. Judge.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
Some Scottish Jokes.

A minister reproached his congre-
cation for falling asleep, and en-
phasized his rebuke by calling atten-
ton to the fact that Jimmy, "the
NATURAL" always remained awake
throughout the sermon.
"An' I had ma been an idiot, I
wud hae been asleep tae,' was jim
my's unexpected comment.
Wilson, the poet, better known as
"Christopher North," is the author
Of many Of the wittiest things now
current in Scotland, and many things
he did not say are attributed to him.
One morning after "gran nicht, "
with group of his cronies and an
abundance Of "whusky'' and Wit, he
awoke with throat like a lime kiln
and called ont for the landlady Of the
little inn on the shore Of Loeb Le-
mond, where he was spending his
holiday:
"Bettie. guild dame, I'm unco dry.
Fetch in the loch.'
a Dundee minister was caught in
shower Sunday morning and rom
suited with an unsympathetic sexton
as to whether he'd better not delay
the service little while until he got
dry.
Just get up and begin preaching
and YOU IL soon be dry enough,' was
the unkind reply.
An enterprising commercial trav-
eler attempted to bribe a country
merchant in Scotland with a box of
cigars.
INA. ma said the merchant,
shaking his head gravelv. Il Gamma
ta' EN-; naer dae business tia way y
"Nonsense," said the drummer,
"but if you have any conscientious
scruples YOU may pay me shilling
for the box
"Well, well,' said the honest
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06

The estimate Of the forecast of the
national election which was printed
in The Herald and News Of last Fri
day and as given by the New York
Herald of the Sunday preceding was
very near correct according to the
figures which were contained in the
daily papers yesterday.
That estimate gave 2S0 votes to
Taft as reasonably sure and 26 with
Republican leanings but doubtful,
which would have given him 3O6
electoral votes. It gave Mr.. Bryan
156 as reasonably sure and 2l with
Democratic leanings. The result
shows that Mr.. Bryan carried the 81
with Democratic leanings and lost
MARYLAND with s votes which were
counted reasonably sure. leaving AS
and gained Colorado with five which
were put down with Republican lean
ings, and which gave him total
vote of ia Those given to Mr..
Taft as reasonably sure were carried
BY him and to his column was added
MARYLAND with eight votes and from
those with Republican leaninGs Colo
RADIO was carried by the Democrats
with five electoral votes. making
these changes the Republicans re-
ceived 800 votes.
There were considerable Democra-
tic gains in the West, and some Re-
publican gains in some Of the South-
ern States. and New England was al
most solidlv Republican.
Congress remains Republican in
both branches.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
PRIVILEGE TAX.

Commissioner Of Agriculture Wat
son has prepared some figures on
farming conditions in South Carolina
Among these we find that from July
!. 1907, to June 30, 1908, there was
sold in this State 1866 tons of fer
tilizer and 114.906 tons of cotton seed
meal. He puts the average price of
the fertilizer at $22.50 per ton and
the cotton seed meal at $2600 per
town. From these Fl cures it will be
seen that the farmers of South Car
olina for the year ending June 3Oth
spent about $15,000,000 for fertilizer
and it is sta. ed that in 1900 they
spent only s4,5O0.OOO. He estimates
the corn crop for this year 37,l0O,-
900 bushels.
The point in addition to showing
the large amount spent for CONNER
cial fertilizer. which we desire to
make, is this large sale Of fertilizer
means that Clemson college received
for the same time about $4,000
from this source. The exact figures,
according to the books of the State
treasurer, Of privilege tax paid from
the first Of July, 1907, to the 30th of
June, 1908, is 1,649.69. Accord
ing to the figures given this income
is about three times what it was
eight years ago. The college has
scarcely grown three times as large
as it was eight years ago, and even
if it has the cost Of operating it ought
not to be three times as great as it
was, because there are certain ex-
penses, which have to be met that do
not increase in proportion to IN
crease in the institution.
The contention Of those who claim
that Clemson is getting more money
than is needed for legitimate expen-
ses would seem to be justified by the
figures given, and if the privilege
tax is to be permanent some means
ought to be devised by which Win
throp college could be supported from
this same source, or what is not need
ed at Clemson for legitimate expen-
ses could be set aside for a perman-
ent endowment fund for the institu-
ton and in few years this fund
would be large enough to assure the
support of the institution without ad-
ditonal taxation in the event the pri-
vilege tax should for any reason be
discontinued.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06

Hon. D. L. Smith, Of Colleton coun-
ty, member Of the last general as
sembly, is a candidate for reading
clerk Of the house OF representatl s.
Mr.. Smith is in every way qualified
t. fill the position with satisfaction
to the members Of the general Assem-
bly,. He is intelligent, pleasant, and
well educated and has a good, clear
and strong voice, qualifications which
make an ideal reading clerk. So, far
we have heard Of no opposition for
MIR. Smith and no doubt he will be
elected without opposition.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06

! cd quickly through The dHlk hAll and
PAUSED at the druWin@-ruum door,
Someone was sobbing within, and |
! pushed it open. There, upon 4 little
cot, lay my only child, and my wife
WAS knrclin@ By h.. side.
80 God, how can I bear that sight
again!
"a voice then called met Was
the doctors. Jim, said he, do you
want to know?'
"'Yes, tell me-. I replied. Tell
me the truth if it kills me-
"'Well, Jim, little Nell is going to
die!'
"'Oh, no. l said. 1t cannot be.
It cannot be-
"'Yes, Jim, she was struck by a
trolley tonight, while crossing the
tracks near the Waverly saloon. I
happened to be on the ear and car
ried her home in my arms. When she
first came to consciousness she said,
FWhere is papa? I'm going to meet
him tonight
"Ah, judge, words cannot tell it all
how God in that moment Of agony
touched my sinful soul! How I knelt
BY my dying child and poured ont
my heart full of guilt and sin, and
asked God to take what manhood
was left and make me again worthy
Of a true woman'S love; how on that
bright summer morning we laid our
darling in her little grave and cover
ed it with the flowers she loved best:
how our home seemed empty and sill
ent when we returned without little
Nell: how we missed her sweet songs
and childish prattle, and, as the
months passed. went often to her lit
tie grave to weep and pray: how
beneath this stroke of sorrow I re-
gained my lost manhood, and with
it honor and the confidence Of my
friends; how the bloom came back
to Mary's cheek, and once more the
spirit of true love ruled our hearts
and home!
''But here, judge, the sunshine
ends. The rest is black as sin. You
sit unmoved! There is no pity in
your breast; Your heart is stone! But
YOU shall hear it all.
Zone night, in our city, a great
banquet was given in honor Of my
college class. We were at this ban
quet, Mary and I. Wine was served.
We both declined. But as I did so
the odor Of the brimming fluid
aroused my old craving for the ours
ed drink. The tempter held the
glass before my eyes, entreating me
to be sociable. I reached for it. Mary
screamed and sprang to save nle
from ruin; but It was too late. |
snatched it from the tempter's hand
and drained its dregs Of death. You
were the tempter! Do YOU remember,
Judge? All, we'll you may draw back,
for from that hour until the hour
that sealed the crime for which I
stand condemned the demon Of your
bloody cup has stained my soul. I
must die for a crime which YOU
yourself have caused; so stands your
verdict.
"Now lead me to my cell, or, better
still, to death! But beware false
Judge! I shall meet yoy at the bar
Of God. There, before the Judge Of
all men, we shall learn who, in the
light of eternal justice, shall prove
guilty of this crime.''
Albert Albertson,
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
TOWN MEETING.

An adjourned meeting of the De,
mocratic party Of the Town of New
berry, S. c., is hereby called to be
held in the Council Chamber on
Thursday. November 5th, 1908, at s
O'Clock p. H.. for the purpose Of pro-
v;ding for the nomination Of officers
for the ensuing year and for such
other business as may properly be
brought before it.
O. B. MAYER.
T. H. Hunt, Chairman.
Secretary.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
For Alderman Ward 4.

John I. Sem is hereby announced
for reelection as a candidate for add
erman of ward i and will abide the
rules and regulations Of the Demo-
cratic party.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
For MAYOR.

J. J. Langford is hereby announced
as a candidate for reelection to the
office Of Mayor Of Newberry and is
pledged to abide the rules Of the De-
mocratic party.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06

S. K. Bouknight is hereby an
nounced as candidate for reelection
as alderman from ward 3 and will
abide the rules and regulations of
the Democratic party.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
THE CONVICT'S WARNING

This scene takes place in a crowd
ed courtroom. The prisoner, charg-
Cd with ihc ,nrrdcr Of his wife, stands
before the judge. The jury has just
returned. The judge is the first to
speak:
"Gentlemen of the jury, have you
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
For Alderman Ward 5.

I hereby announce myself as 4 can
Cidate for reelection for alderman for
ward 5 and will abide the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
Gregg C. Evans.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-06
For Alderman Ward 8.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for alderman in ward 3 and
will abide the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary.
E. H. Leslie.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-27
AERO CLUB
GIVES meet
OLD FASHIONED BALLOONIN0 BE
FEATURED IN THE MEETING
AT NORTH ADAMS-CARNIVAL
ENTHUSIASTIC ONE.

North Adams. Mass, Nov. 81
Preparations have been completed by
the Aero Club Of Norm America for
the big balloon carnival to be given
for It's members here tomorrow.
Balloons owned by the club men,
bers In Boston. Springfield, North
Adams and Pittsfield are expected To
teke part in the ascensions
Practically all the ballooning this
season has been done by the New
England clubs. and one OF the Objec-
tions filed against the club Officers
at the recent annual meeting was
that nothing had been done In the
way of old fashioned ballooning for
the members this year.
The new board OF directors there
fore decided on the carnival as a
means OF plactating some OF the
members. and with five or six ball
ocns starting at once. the event Is
expected to he the largest balloon
feature held in the East this year