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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25


&c not commuters. have Travelled some
where or other in the course or their
lives. A book with the charm OF
leisureIy travel about II is the NJ. G.
Time Table, which is published anony'
mously. Going South" by w. j..
Bryan. tells Of a speedier trip, and
will be enjoyed by many.
MY Journey Through Asia" by j.
.Sykes.Sykes. will be found a pleasant
account OF a visit TO a continent sit
uated on the opposite side OF the
Pacific. Mr.. Sykes-Sykes. stayed at
none but the best hotels on his jour
ney, and this, more than anything else.
insured a refined addition TO the lit.
crature OF travel, which Is unfortunate
LIZ often married by descriptions OF
vulgar races or even savages. The
photographs in the book are all OK
Mr.. Sykes-Sykes and his party, an
other guarantee that nothing not quite
respectable could creep into the book.
The author was surprised to note the
great numbers OF Asiatics TO be found
in the various countries. and thinks
that a stringent exclusion law would
be a boon 10 the continent. In con-
clusion Mr.. Sykes-Sykes declares that
the greatest necessity for Asia Is bet
ter hotels.
A book of quite different character
Is My Garden Plot" which deals not
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25
Information.

A well known novelist was touring
through Lancashire In order to learn
something OF the lives of the inhabit-
ants, when he came upon an old man
breaking stones on the roadside. and.
thinking he might gain some know'-
edge from him, addressed him thus:
How far is 1t to Fleetwood. my
man?"
You'll see milestone a bit far
Their on" was the gruff reply.
Whats the use, IL can't read?"
said the novelist. eager to draw tho
old man into a conversation.
Then it'll just suit you, for there's
nowt on IT," said the old fellow.-Ex-
change.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25
TODAY'S BEST STORY.

A travelling man stopped at little
town In Arkansas, and while there he
made inquiries Of the postmaster as 10
the integrity and honesty OF a certain
doctor who lived in the nI.t county.
What sort OF man Is DR.. Briggs?"
he Queried is he man that can
be trusted-a good DOCTOR"
We'll" answered the postmaster.
thoughtfully. that depends Hes
been doctorin' foun here for some
years now-ain't doin' much lately,
though. Seems he was sen. for 10
go TO gee oil Mis- Henderson,. what's
been dyin' for goin' on 80 year. Of
lady had the noo-ralgy pretty bad.
Doc he gives her n dose o. laudnunl
an he says: Mis- Henderson, you'll
go to sleep now. an you won't be both
erod with the noo-ralgy no mo-
"She went to sleep; that was las
May. an It's gittin' lords fall now.
She ain't walked up yet. an she amt
never been bothered with the moo.
ralgy, either. As doctor. I guess
Briggs aint much, but he always
keeps his word, SIR. always"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25
The Fun of Being Forty

she's found out that ii won't Kill her
10 give up trip to Europe or to find
out that her dearest friend has been
making fun OF her behind her back.
AT twenty life is always haze OF
rose color. or deep, horrifying black.
He looks at another girl-it's biacS.
Jet black, and it will never, no. 1t will
never be rosy again.
she doesn't invite you TO her party
oh, grief OF griefs, how can you ever
survive the shock?
AT forty, dlsappointments are
matter OF course, and life Is nice.
comfortable, quiet, becoming gray.
I'm glad I'm forty. aren't your"
wonder IL that friend OF mine
isn't rather a sensible woman. What
do you think about it?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25
Even An Occasional Drink Is
Dangerous. This Authority Thinks

It decreases the capacity to do mus
cular work.
Ii diminishes the intellectual fune.
tons by dulling the creative faculty
impairing judgment, vitiating the cor.
rectness OF perceptions and by gener.
ating timidity.
anatomical changes. such as fatty de.
generation Of the heart. kidney dis.
ease, diseases OF the blood vessels,
changes in the muscular tissue and in
the cells and fibres Of the nervous
system.
Its habitual use lessons the normal
defenses OF the organism against In.
fictitious diseases. especially tubercu-
losis.
Alcohol 10 often a direct cause OF
epilepsy. but more often epilepsy Is
due 10 alcoholism In parents Thus
Bonneville, In a study OF over $500
idiots, epileptics and imbeciles admit
ted to the Bicetre hospital, found that
over IL per cent Of them had drunken
parents. In the report Of the Craig
Colony OF Epileptics 1t was found that
over % per cent Of $50 cases Of cpl
lepsy had alcoholic parents.
What / want to point out is that
the asylums for the insane. the insti.
tutions for cpileptics. idiots and feeble
minded. the prisons and the county
poor houses are representative. as far
as their alcoholic population is con-
cerned. OF the extremes Of alcoholic IL
diligence and debauchery. Here alco-
hol has done It's worst 10 the living
individual. Below this topmost wave
Of ruin and desolation are innumer-
sble graduations OF alcoholism down
to the moderate drinkers and the tenn.
pernte OF occasional drinkers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25

IECE left the navigation OF the III
IUAI TO Arbuthnot. telling him tc
lnn nut her alongside the Hohen
IA zollern's gangway. which he
could now see being lowered
as the whole OF the feet, In an
swer TO signals from the flagship, was
being brought TO standstili. mat il
to say, only sufficient way remained
on the battleships TO keep them In STA
ton.
AS they swooped slowly down
Strong kept a careful watch on the
Hohenzollern. and II was obvious that
severe discipline was being maintain
ed on board; for beyond the sentries
on the quarterback not a single mem
Der of the crew was to be observed.
The emperor was still on the bridge
with two OF the officers, whom Strong
! Judged to be the admiral and the nav
! igating lieutenant.
| Beyond the presence of these OF
fcers aud the sentries there was no
sign of any life.
Arbuthnot dropped the Di gently TO
the water and set her alongside the
gangway.
A couple OF searnen then appeared
from under the bridge and ran down
the steps to make the Di fast.
A quartermaster had followed them.
and saluted as Strong stepped on
board.
When they had gained the deck the
quartermaster led the way aft and
Strong walked after him.
CHANGING back over his shoulder
Strong could see the kaiser following
in his wake. Then the quartermas-
ter stood aside and mouoned TO Strong
to pass through the hatch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25

are apparently about TO keep your
word that shall rejoin my airship IN
safety. will not harm you At present.
| / will not, indeed, do SO because !
fancy that in the near future your
majesty may be exceedingly useful 10
f, me.
1T will be very necessary for me
before long" he continued. Ito possess
I a powerful ally in Europe who will
assist me in dealing with the rest OF
the powers as | see nj. Until that
moment arrives-but 1t will, | assure
you, not be long in coming will bid
| you good bye"
He picked up his cap from the table.
and prepared to leave the saloon.
Then he turned and faced the emperor
once more.
Il will also warn YOU" he said. "of
one thing further Should you make
any attempt, should you so much as
| fire one shot. with the intention OF In
| juring me or my airships. | will sink
or disable every craft that fires a
shot"
The kaisers face was livid with
anger; but even at that moment OF
intense rage there was something very
much akin TO admiration in his eyes
"You are bold man, Mr.. Strong.
he said, but | think that on this occa-
sion you will meet with a great deal
more than your match"
That" said Strong. remains to be
seen"
"It will be SEEN" said the emperor,
"ujthip the neYt Ave minutes.
Strong, without another woru.
stalked out Of the saloon, and marched
I'D the stairs and out on TO the deck.
He took one quick look about him. and
realized that by piece OF really mas
terly tactics the kaiser had laid an ex'
ceedingly awkward trap for. him.
The Hohenzollern was now without
any immediate companionship from
the other vessels OF the fleet. The Inc
OF double column ahead had been
broken. and now the IA battleships lay
I'm a wide circle some Is miles across,
OF which the Hohenzollern was the
center.
The cruisers and torpedo craft were
scattered and steaming over the no.
rizon in every direction. the purport
OF which Strong grasped at once. II
was obvious that the kaiser was de-
termined TO take big risks and make
an effort to smash him.
(C,utinued Friday
In London more fires occur on sat
urday than on any other day OF the
week, and more in August and De-
cember than in any other months.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25

Ann Arbor has long had a re-
sort that was not in keeping with
the university citys pretensions
that it is a good place for parents
to send their sons for preparation
Tor useful citizenship. H.
Repeated raids of the place hav-
ing resulted in nothing more seri-
Gus than justice court sentences,
public sentiment became aroused
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-25
BY WEEK JONES.

r IS not too early to begin Sc
lecting books as Christmas
presents, and books OF travel
are usually suitable for the
season. as most persons. even
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
WINTHROP SCHOLARSHIPS.
Misses Annie Ray and Annie Folk
Winners of Winthrop College
Scholarships.

The following telegram was re-
ccivcd by The Herald and News from
Winthrop college yesterday after
noon:
"Nlisscs Annie Ray and Annie
Folk won scholarships from New
berry county.' The examinations for
scholarships to The State Normal
School were held here some time AGO
but the results have just been made
known.
These two young ladies arc to be
congratulated and they will carry
with them the best wishes of the pco-
pie Of this county, and il is to be
hoped they will each reflect mucn
honor on Ncwbcrry county at the
State institution for Young ladies.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
FIFTY YEARS SERVICE.
Capt. BILLY" Smith Has Been in
Railroad Service Fifty
Years.
Anderson Daily Mail.

Anderson Daily Mail
Capt "Billy' Smith, the veteran
conductor, has completed his 50th
year in the service Of the Southern
railway, and the tenth stripe, each
stripe indicating five years OF SER
vice, has been added on his sleeve.
There are but few persons Lying in
South Carolina who do not know
'Capt. Billy" and they are still few"
er who do not have the greatest res
pect for him. 1t is and has been for
years and years a pleasure to be II
passenger on Capt. Billy's train. He
IS always most attentive and does
not fail to supply a want. In fact
there is not more attentive conduc-
tor on the road today than this vet
eran coductor who has given the mn.
jor part of his life to the Southern
road.
The officials Of the road mdoubted
~ appreciate Mr.. Smiths long and
continued service. They have made
several attempts to show their ap-
probation, but "Capt Billy" is not
tho kind to take advantage Of snaps.
lie believes in every man doing his
work until he becomes disabled. He
docs not feel like taking the money
from the road without services rem
dcred.
1t was several weeks ago that
Capt Billy served out his 5Oth year.
lie Is worry proud of his zen STRIPES,
and he is justly so.
Mrs. M. A. Dean, Mrs. w. w. Rob-
lnson and Mrs. Il. A. Ratliffe are
daughters of Capt. Smith, and Hon.
kurtz p. Smith is a son. They are
residents of Anderson.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
HORSE AND BUGGY GONE.
Rented From Mr.. G.. w. Jacobs on
Last Saturday Morning and Not
Yet Returned.

a man giving his name rs Henry
j. Davenport rented horse nd bug
gy from Mr.. G. w. jacobs. on last
Saturday morning, stating that he
wanted to go to Clinton to see a
young lady. Mr.. Jacobs has not
heard Of the horse and buggy, or Of
the man, since. The man said he
was going up to get young lady to
run away with him and marry him.
lie told Mr. Jacobs he had been
working in the Newberry cotton mills
for some time.
MIR. Jacobs has offered 1t reward of
$lo for information as to the where
abouts of his horse amt buggy. The
horse is sorrel, blaze-faccd, and a
little sore in front. The buggy is Il
top buggy, stcel-tired
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
MEASURING PARTY.
Attractive Entertainment. On Tues
day Evening On Mrs. j. w.
Whites Lawn.

On last Tuesday afternoon and
night the ladies Of the Home Mission
ary Society Of the Methodist church
gave most enjoyable measuring
party on the lawn of Mrs. J. W.
White. Each person on arriving at
the scene of pleasure was Immediate
ly measured by one of the young la
ides present and Il toll Of three cents
for every foot tall and one cent for
each inch over was collected for the
benefit Of the society. A ticket was
then given to each one who had
"mcasured up,' and they were then
served with delicious ice cream and
cake.
Inside Mrs. Whites pretty home
rccitations and music and songs oe-
lighted those who could pull them
selves away from the moonlight and
the charming intercourse of those who
were enjoying the balmy air Of the
summer night.
A vocal duet, "Arisc, Shine, for
Thy Light is Come,' very swcetlv
rendered by Mrs. Martin and
Miss Stewart, then reading by Miss
NJ. f. Salter, followed by sweet
duet, go, That We Two were may
ing by Mrs. West and Miss Sal
ter. then "Keep Sweet was charm
in"ly sung by Miss Eta Shelley.
'Thc Bald-hcaded Man" was then
read by Miss Sara Spcarman in her
coy style. followed by Gloves Star,n
vocal solo by Miss NJ. r. Saltcr.
Something over $500 was realize,
from this entertainment, which Will
go towards fund the ladies are rails
ing to entertain the State Home Mis-
slonary society, WHICH convenes in
Ncwberry in October.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
Newberry Preachers Have Expressed
Themselves.
% NOT FAVOR HIS CANDIDACY
A Sharp Campaign Trick Foiled by
the Conscientious Preachers of
Newberry.

One of the candidates for the cxal-
ted Office of governor Of South Car
olina, who has tried to show why his
opponent should not be elected, has
declared in his own behalf that,
should the people Of South Carolina
wish to know anything Of him, they
might inquire of the ministers Of
Newberry. "a
Yesterday the State received with
out solicitation, except by editorial
invitation, the following card, COM
ing without superscription to indi-
cate when or why the action Of the
ministers was taken:
"In as much as letters of inquiry,
received from different sections of
the State, lIeYeal the fact that un-
warranted differences as to the atti-
tude Of the ministers Of the town Of
Newberry are being drawn from GER
tain statements made publicly by
Hon. Cole L. Blease in his canvass
for the Office Of governor, we deem
it our duty to say that we do not, di-
rcctly or Indirectly, endorse his cam
didacy.
(Sisnca) "Edward Fulcnwider, Pas
tor, Lutheran Church Of the Re-
deemer; G. A. Wright, Pastor,
First Baptist Church; J. T.. James,
Pastor, Presbyterian church; D. G..
Philips, Pastor, A. R. Presbyterian
Church; j. T. Miller, Pastor,
O'Neall Street M. f. Church; A. II.
Best, Pastor, Newberry Circuit"
Inquiry over the phone elected
the information that the action Of
these preachers was taken in regular
meeting and that one who was alb
sent has since requested that his
name be appended.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
BURNED TO DEATH.
Young Lady of Chester County Meets
With Horrible Death While Pre-
pairing Dinner.
The State.

The State.
Chester, Aug. 3.-Miss Eta Mel
ton, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. T.. II.
Melton, ST., of the Lewisville neigh
borhood was burned to death last
Saturday at noon while preparing tho
family dinner. Tn handling a kcro-
sene oil can for kindling the fire the
blaze reached the can of oil,causing
explosion and quickly enveloping the
unfortunate young lady in the flames.
Prompt medical treatment was secur-
cd, but the fierce flame completed it's
fatal work in four hours. Miss Mel
ton was 16 years old, a most estima-
bic young lady, and her tragic death
causes much sorrow in her home COM
munity.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
To the Democratic Voters of New
berry County:

| am il candidate for the house of
representatives. I would say to the
voters and citizens of Newbcrrv
town and county that am IN favor
OF local option. and especially a coun-
ty distillcry, located in some conven-
lent place; and with capacity of not
less hundred gallons per day. 7
am in favor of distillcry because
he manufacture and sale or liuuor
brings IN more revenue than any 9th
er commodity. The distillery to use
only sound fruit and grain in the
manufacture Of the liquor; no chemi-
Gals to be used to enlarge the Weld.
For example, we will make mathe-
matical calculation to see what it
will CO.! to run distillcry full time
For twelve months: Corn, 1880 BUSH
els at 60c. per bushel, will be $1O,-
$50 for one year. Labor, ten men at
$4,000 per month, $4,000 per year.
Wood, $2,190 per year, three cords
per day at $500 per cord. Govern
ment tax, $36,500 per year. Yield,
36,500 gallons, which will sell at $4.00
per gallon, makig $146,000, the total
expense being $53,240, leaving a ,-ro-
fit Of $92,760.
This profit can be applied to the
building Of permanent roads and
other county expenses, which will do
away with levying a special tax on
real estate for that purpose.
Respectfully,
Os. Wells.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
Delmar Reunion.

The Dclmar reunion of Ncwberrv
college will be held at Delmar school
mouse on Friday before the third Sun
day IN August-the 1lth, at 10
o clock There will be an attractive
program announced next week. The
puDllc IS assured that this will be the
pest reunion ever held at Delmar.
All are invited to attend. Everybody
Will be expected.
W. Aug. Shealy,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
SEN. BLEASE ENCOURAGED.
Believes His Chances for Election are
Excellent-Grateful for the Kind
nesses Shown Him.

Senator Cole. l.. Blcasc was Il very
busy man all day Wednesday. lie
had spent but Il few days in Ncwbcr-
ry since the opening Of The State
campaign, and his friends from
throughout Ncwbcrry county were
wanting to shake his hand and talk to
him. From all over the county his
friends and supporters hal come to
speak to him and to grasp his hand,
and to tell him that they were expect
ing him t" b" the next governor Of
South Carolina.
Mr. Blcasc had little time to talk
to the newspaper people, but he gave
out the following interview:
"iou may just say that am feel
ing greatly encouraged over the out
look at PRESENT. said Senator
l5lcasc. owe have been in thirtv-five
counties. | feel confident that I
shall carry a largo majority OF these.
some Of them by handsome maiori-
ties. | have been well received in
every county; found my old friends
still with me, and made many new
ones.
~ have every rcasonto believe that
the voters Of South Carolina are we'll
pleased with the platform am stand
ing on. and that they admire the cf-
forts am making in the interests of
the taxpayers Of South Carolina. Tn
fact, this is no longer considered my
race for the governorship. Tt is the
fight of the people-the masses
against the classes, the taxpayers
against the taX-spcndcrs. 1t is a
fight for more economical admins
tration Of the affairs of the State.
and above all fight to keep the
politics of South Carolina free from
negro votes and negro of1icc-holders.
"rhc people very county in the
State have been exceedingly kind to
me in every way; they have shown
me many courtesics. 7 thank them
very much for if all, and T will be
glad for YOU to tell them so for me.
"T am especially grateful to the
people Of Ncwbcrry county, where T
was born and where have lived all
my life. for the royal reception they
gave me on Wednesday, II touched
me tcndrrly. coming as il did with
out expectation. wish some Of my
enemies who have been trying to in
jurc me politically by saying my
home people were against me had
been here. I think perhaps they
would have been convinced that
their own statements were false" "
Mr.. Blcasc seems to have been
standing the ardor Of the campaign
well. He appears robust and in cx-
ccllent spirits. He left yesterday
morning for Greenwood, where the
candidates speak today.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
A CARD Of THANKS,

wish to express my sincere thanks
to my friends of number six town.
ship for the kind help and sympathy
| received from them while in the
Columbia hospital. I was in need of
Friends and am thankful to say that
! found them in this township. AL
low me to say that T have returned
from the hospital and am glad to be
able to report that I feel better than
| have for over two years.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. j. w. Wolling, D. D.. Pastor

The regular morning services will
be conducted by the pastor. The sub
Ject will be the words of Christ
'Let not yonr heart be troubled. -
This will be the closing service be-
fore the summer vacation.
Miss Pauline Glider will sing, and
special attention will be given to the
music.
Visitors in the city and members
of other churches whose pastors may
be absent are especially invited.
Immediately after the Sunday
school, at 6 O'Clock, the Children s
Missionary society will meet, and
Mrs. Gaillard, the lady manager, in
vites all the children to attend. DR..
Wolling will make a brief address.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-07
LITTLE MOUNTAIN REUNION.
Accommodations Provided to Handle
The Large Crowds Which are
Expected Today.

| The regular annual reunion Of New
berry college at Little Mountain will
be held today.
1t is what the name indicates and
more. 1t is not only reunion of
the students and cx-studcnts of the
Ncwberry college, but it is a reunion
OF the people for all this section Of
the State. 1t is time when they come
| together to renew old acquaintance
/ and to make new ones and to minglc
with one another. They gather not
only from Newberry county, but from
all Of the adjacent territory, and the
crowds are never less than 5000 to
5000 people.
The G., n. & l.. railroad has al
ways been very accommodating TO the
people Of Ncwbcrry, and this year,
though the railroad is unable to Sc
cure extra coaches, President Chlds
has decided TO place a special engine
at Ncwbcrry, with about seven coach
"S, and will make as many trips as
are necessary to take the people from
Ncwbcrry to Little Mountain, and
bring them back to their homes in the
afternoon. The first train will leave
Ncwbcrry at seven 'clock this morn
ing. and will return for the second
load just as soon as il can make the
trip from Ncwbcrry to Little Noun
tain and return; and he will run the
train between Ncwbcrry and Little
Mountain until he has taken all the
people who desire to 90 and will re-
turn them to their homes.
On account Of this special arrange
mcnt, however. Mr.. Childs will not
be able TO run il special train from
Columbia, but those who desire to
come from Columbia may leave on the
early train at 800, reaching Little
Mountain about five o 'clock. and re-
turn IN the afternoon at four o 'clock
or at night. Or if they desire they
may come up at midday. reaching
Little Mountain ai about twelve
o'clock and returning on the same
trains.
\ firSt-rlaSS barbecue will he ar
ranged by Mr.. a. n. Boland who
says that he proposes to break all
past records and will this year fur
nlSh ono of the finest barbccucs that
has ever been given at Little Noun
tain.
n" regular program of spccchcs
has been arranged. bnt it is expected
that some Of the students and cx-
students Of the college will make adj
dresses.
1t is probable that the Rev. J. H.
Harms. the newly elected president
OF the college. will be present at the
meeting.
The rate from Ncwbcrry for the
ronnd trip is seventy cents.