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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
An ORDINANCE.
Relating to Street Duty il the Tow,
Of Newberry, South Carolina.

BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen Of the Town Of Newberry
South Carolina, in council assembled,
aid by authority of the same.
Section l. That from and after the
passage of this ordinance all persons
between the ages of eighteen and fiji
ty years in the Town Of Ncwbcrry, S.
c.. arc hereby required to perform
six days labor during each year upon
the streets Of the said town. under
the direction of the street oversecr,
or to pay Three Dollars to the Clerk
and Treasurer Of the Town Council of
the Town of Ncwbcrry each year in
lieu thereof, which shall be due and
payable on or before the thirty-first
day Of March, provided that a re-
ccipt in full Of Communication tax
shall be issued to any person who
shall pay the same prior to the moatGn
of March: Provided. however, that
nothing herein contained shall be so
construed as to exempt any person
who shall become a resident of the
Town OF Ncwbcrry. at any time of
any year, from pcrformiA" the lab
or or paying ihe communication fax
herein required.
Section 2. All persons violating
the provisions Of this ordinance by
Failing 10 perform the said labor or
pay said communication Tax in lien
thereof. shall. upon conviction there
OF. be fined not more than five dol
lars or he imprisoned for not more
than ten days or sentenced to hard
labor on the public works of said
town: Provided, that the provisions
of this ordinance shall not apply to
persons holding a certificate of phy-
steal disability from a reputable H.
censcd physician, said ccrtifcata ,
not TO be over one year old, and any
person presenting such certificate
shall make an oath before the said
fl"rF and Treasurer That such dis
ability prevents him from maxim" n
livelihood at his usual avocatoa: nor
t" ministers Of the gospel in actual
charge of congregation, teachers
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

employed in the public school, school
trustees. and persons permanently dis
ahlcd in military service Of the State.
ANY person who served in. the late
War Between the States. all persons
actually employed in the quarantine
service Of The State, and members Of
the Fire Department Of ;hc Town Of
Ncwberry; Provided, however. that
only twenty members Of each COM
pany of tne said department shall be
exempt under the provisions Of this
section, and il shall be the duty of
the secretary of each company to file
with the Clcrli and Treasurer of said
Council a list Of all members Of his
company on or before the first day
Of January Of each Year.
Section ;. That all ordinances or
parts Of ordinances. inconsistent
with this ordinance be, and the same
arc hereby repealed.
Done and ratified under the cor
pnratc seal Of the Town Of Ncwbrrrv,
(ScaD South Carolina, this eighth
dayof January, A. d., 1908.
j. j. Lan@fora,
Attest: Mayor
Eu". S. Werts,
City Clerk and Treasurer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
The Heir to the Hoorah.'

"The Heir to the Hooralr,' which
comes to the opera house january 20
has in the third act a section of fiji
teen minutes dialogue that furnishes
JOY and festive glec pure and un-
adultcratcd to the ladies in the au-
dicncc. The situation is that Of Il
proud father and equally proud uncle,
with one or two enthusiastic friends
to help out, who arc discussing" the
onti'ittin" Of il newly born infant.
They laXe already ordered six prize
Jersey COWS to supply the babe with
provcnd1r against the predicted want,
and are discussing the nurse pncS-
ton. The attending physician has
just said that Miss Johnson, the
special trained nurse. will not be re-
1uircd after the next week. Also
that Miss Johnson alone has bean
laki;l" care Of both the infant and
its mother. The scorn in Dave I,acy's
voice is bitter, as he remarks: "Well,
what do you think Of that? One wo-
man takin" care Of two people twcn-
ty-four hors out Of twcnty-four, and
now they want to LET her go.' The
physician explains that the continu-
cd services of trained nurse are not
necessary.
"Shc's on to her .ra. amt shc?"
demands Dave.
con, yes, one Of the best. -
"'rhen shc stays. see? and we hire
another one to help. Miss johnson
can he boss, and the other one can
be the helper. Tld they can work
eight hour shifts.
The Doctor: "Oh, if you're going
to run this baby rs You would a
mine
cooperate is a better word, Doc, -
concludes Dave with q twinkle in his
eye.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

their names entered III two townships.
Farmers and others in making returns
for their hands should pay special
attention to this.
Real estate is not assessed this
year, but be careful to not on tax re
turn each transfer of land or lots
(bou@ht or sold) since last return.
While On the rounds throughout the
county the books of assessment will
be opened each morning at 10 o'clock
and closed at 4. The Office at New
berry will be open as usual each day.
W. W. Cromer,
Auditor Newberry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
THE STANDARD
WAREHOUSE CO.
BEGS TO ANNOUNCE:

1. Its warehouse receipts arc regarded
as the highest class Of bank able collateral
If money can be borrowed OH any
thing it can be borrowed on the receipt
of The Standard Warehouse Company.
3 Banking institutions are familiar
with the methods and strict business
principles and financial standing of The
Standard Warehouse Company, and seek
its receipts as basis of loans.
d. The identical cotton that you place
III the warehouse is returned upon sur
render of receipts.
S. III case Of fire your cotton is paid
for at market value, and you have no
difficulty as to insurance, the full i'll
srrancc being maintained by The Stand
ard Warehouse Company.
3 All insurance on cotton is main
taincd at full value in the highest class
English and American Insurance Com
panics.
+ The Standard Warehouse Company
is absolutely independent of any other
organization and conducts lis affairs upon
strict business methods.
S. The paid up capital stock OF The
Standard Warehouse Company is $780,
"oo 90. and the company is absolutely
safe, and its warehouse receipts ccmc
ahead Of the stockholders.
9. BY having a number Of Standard
Warehouses constructed so as to comply
with insurance regulations and ccono-
mics in general management The Stan
dard Warehouse Company offer the cheap
est rate compatible with sound business
methods ample insurance and the full
est protection Of its receipts.
10. The Standard Warehouse Company
is anxious to have all cotton OF farmers
and others storcn, and offers the inost
compile tc protection and encouragement
for favlncr$ desiring to hold their cotton.
II. Rates will be furnished upon APP
plication to Mr.. J -. Wheeler, local
manager Standard Warehouse Company,
Newberry, S. {.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
The County Chairman.

ssaPaul ArmstrC n.'s dtligh, ful ccmc-
SId@ Of the West, "The Heir to the
comes to Newbcrry on
|ssaanuary 20, and is sure to attract
attention.
Sy. The Heir to the Hooran" is a
I sSapmedy written principally of men
and the men in it are real, albeit they
RSHtInlrnish much laughter through their
;Sattempts to appear at ease il even
s3Iig dress. Comedy andp athos are
sSaseftfy interviewer by Mr.. Armstrong,
sSHsppmbining to make this idyl of tae
ssWest one Of the most pleasing plays
;sbf the contemporancous stage.
# This is the third season Of "The
AlIfeir to the Hooroh,' and its ever
aSncreasing popularity is known to all
fthcatre-"ocrs. It bids fair to run on
indefinitely.
The Mirke La Shelle Company pro-
misses new scenic investiturc and Il
thoroughly adequate east for the
coming presentation here.
Frank Monroe will be seen as Joi
Lacy, in which character he hos sue.
ceelcl Guy Bates Post, obunlantly
proving his fitness for this cxactins
role by past performances. Helene
Lackaye will again appear It's the
dashing widow, Nate Brandon, the
portrayal of which won this clever
young actress much praise last year
Dove Lacy and Bud Young, Joe s
partners in the "Hoorah' mine, will
be played by Harry Groeby and Ralph
Dean. Others in the cast will be Ben
S. Higgins, Cassius C. Quinby. Fred.
erick Roberts and II. S. Hashida.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
Prices-25 Cents to SI.5o
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
| will make Il final settlement in
the estate Of w. II. Harris, deceased,
in the probate court for Newberry
county on Thursday, Febrary 20,
1908, at II O'Clock in the forenoon,
and will Immediately thereafter ap-
ply to the said court for letters dis
missory. AM persons indebted to
said estate will make payment on or
before said date and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them duly attested
Annie r. Harris,
Administrative
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Assessment of Personal Property
For 1903


I, or an authorized agent, will be at
the following named places for the
purpose of taking retu: 8 Of perso.,-
al property for 1908:
At Newbcrry Jan. 1st to 10.
At Chappells jan. 20.
At Longshore Jan. 21.
At Walton Jan. %.
At Glymphville Jan %.
At Maybinton Jan "a
At Wh:r,ire Jan. Is.
At Pomn"ia Jan. 27.
At Little Mountain Jan. %.
At O'Nealls Jan. 20.
At. St. Lukes Jan. 80.
At Jolly Street Jan. 81.
At Prosperity FeFby. 3 and 4.
And at Newbcrry until February
20tn, after which time the SO per cent
penalty wiz be added according to
law.
The law require, a lax on all notes.
mortgages and mnM'ys aico an income
tax on gross incomes Of f'2500.00 ana
NI)WaiuS.
A capltation tax OF 80 cents is as
scsscd on all dogs, the proceeds to be
expended for school purposes.
Taxpayers or their agents should be
careful to assess all dogs and avoid
having same listed by the school trus-
tees and township assessors.
All male persons between the age
of 81 and 60 years Except Confed-
crate soldiers, or those persons un-
able to earn a support from any
causc), are liable to poll tax.
No return will be accepted unless
sworn to by taxpayer or some person
authorized to make same.
Persons changing residence from
one township to another should so
state to assessor and avoid having
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

HAVE JUST GOTTEN IN pretty
line OF Glass Ware. cheap. at ) and
Zoe.
Broa,l.lu< 4 Ruff.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
Congress and Race-traek Gambling.

If the Senate does its simple duty
promptly duty that should not con-
sumo ten minutes-the race-track gam
bling evil. which now disgraces the Ma
tional Capital, can be suppressed before
the week is out.
OF course. the Senate will perform that
duty. Certainly Chairman Gallinger, OF
the District Committee, and all the Sem
ators who value the good name Of Wash
ington City may be depended upon TO see
that no obstacle be put in the way of the
passage Of SO righteous a measure
Thanks to Representative Sims. the
House. by practically a Unanimous vote
has passed a bill. clear and to the point
in its provisions. which wipes out the
mile-limit and exefnpts no part of the
District of Columbia from the operation
of the snti-gambling law. Unincumbered
and aiming directly at the Benning law
lessness, the bill leaves no loophole for
argument OF obstruction. The House
naturally went on record Overwhelmingly
against further public gambling within
the very shadow of the Capitol.
II the Jockey Club can continue its rae
ing meets without the disgraceful and de-
moralizing gambling features so injurious
to the business as we'll as the morals OF
the community, no possible objection can
be raised 10 them. On the contrary.
the meets Will be welcomed. But il. as
the Jockey Club itself admits. racing de-
ponds upon gambling. then the sooner the
whole business is outlawed here, as It has
been outlawed in nearly all cities. the bet
ter for the Capital Of the Nation.
Now II is in order for the Senate speed
lily TO complete the good work Of the
House.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24

II will not make for good feeling between
this country and Japan or heighten the
standing OF the United States in the eyes
Of mankind when the fact Is chronicled to
the world that the diplomatic adviser Of
the Korean council of state, Durham w
Stevens. who happens TO be an American.
Was waylaid. assaulted. and murderousiy
shot down by fanatical foreigners in a
supposedly American city. It bears dam
nable and shocking evidence of a condi-
ton Of affairs at San Francisco that calls
urgently for drastic action. To have
passed safely through scenes Of strife
and disorder in a semi-civilized land only
to become the victim Of a diabollcai out
rage upon reaching the shores Of his
native land is q sad commentary Indeed
upon our boasted civilization as exhibited
all too frequently in some Of our cities. to
the countrys shame, humiliation. and
dishonor.
This unspeakably tragic episode is
brought close home TO Washington be-
cause this is Mr.. Stevens home. He
was born here and it was at this Capital
much of his earlier service 10 Japan. as
counselor OF the legation and embassy
was rendered. That Stevens and other
Americans OF like ealiber contributed in
large measure 10 the awakening Of that
wonderful Kingdom in the Orient. and
bore prominent. II inconspieuous. part in
the development that enabled her to take
place in the family OF nations, none can
doubt who knows japanese history Of the
last quarter of a century.
A modest. unobtrusive gentleman. a
scholar, and a diplomat. Washington is
proud to claim Durham w. Stevens as 4
native son. Deep and sincere solicftude
for his recovery may well be coupled with
the fervent hope that San Francisco viii
not only have the good sense to mete
out speedy and merited punishment 10 his
assailants. but effectually suppress in fu-
ture all murderous fanatics Of their jlk.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
ONE DUTY IN HAITI.
Paper Thinks II Time to
Flourish Big stick.

From the New Orleans PiCayune.
The United States has a duty 10 per-
form in Haiti which cannot be readily
shirked. unless our government Is willing
TO risk a violation of the Monroe doc
trine by affording the foreign powers a
good excuse Tor forcibly intervening in
Haiti 10 protect thel--own subjects as
well as the refugee Tevolutionists who
have sought asylum in their consulates
and embassies. The Haitian government
is a disgrace TO civilization. demonstrate
ing clearly the inability Of the black
race 70 conduct orderly administration
Of affairs when left 10 itself. AS i'm
pS-sant foreign interests are involved.
and as this country is morally bound for
the prope: behavior OF Haiti. our gov
eminent at Washington must either per
nit the European powers to chastise
Haiti and take such steps as may be
necessary to establish an orderly gov
eminent in the island or take the initia-
tiVe Itself to do away with the existing
condition OF affairs and take hold OF
the situation with firm hand. The black
republic Is an arrant humbug and a men
ace to civilization. hence the sooner il is
ended the better for all concerned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
The Diplomacy of Rnnt.

One OF the Oldest residents of Harlem
who was in the diplomatic service OF the
United States during several administra-
tons, recently remarked; What Blaine
conceived and attempted to carry into
effect when he was Secretary OF State,
and President Arthur prevented. was sue
cessfully accomplished by Elihu Root in
few months. Had Blaine succeeded, the
foreign trade of the South American
states would have been secured for this
country twenty-five years ago. and the
diplomatic and commercial relations Of
those states with the United States would
have been then what they have been re-
Gently made by the diplomacy ana states
manship of Root"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
PERT PARAGRAPHS

The best thing 20 90 for a mean dis
position is TO report It 20 the board Of
health.
When man tries too hard to get
ahead, he is sometimes so unfortunate as
TO lose his head
policeman upon hts beat Is not neces-
sarily dead one. sad experience to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Right doesn't make might. but II gen
orally does contriye 70 make things pow
erfully ineonvenient for the mighty.
The people who are always assuring us
that they don't mean anything by what
they say are taking unnecessary trouble
About the time that we have really
learned how 10 live. Father Time comes
along and serves notice upon US that We
have TO throw up our Job.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
LEADER OF THE SENATE.
Mr. AIdrich Does Effective work I'm
a Quiet Manner.

From Harper's Weekly
So mild is Senator Aldrich that one
would hardly credit him with the ability
Shich he really possesses. II one did not
know him or his repute. He is as social
as Senator Hale. and there are a good
many people in Washington who would
be astonished 10 learn that there IS any
thing that Aldrich prefers 10 a good din
ner or 10 a pleasant breakfast in the IN
terror room OF his suite az the CAPITOL.
which outwardly is a meeting place FOR
the Senate Committee on Finance. while
inwardly It IS his private Office Before
they come 10 Washington most Senator's
speak Of breakfasts as lunches. because
Of the time at which they are eaten. II
used TO be said that senator Thurman
gave the occasion for the application OF
the French term for the midday meal He
once went to France and returned with
some new ideas. One day he informed
some OF his gOssips Of the Partisan Gus
tom OF poor boys" When one drove in
a cab In Paris. or ate a meal az a res
taUrant, so the veraciOus Ohioan said.
one gave something to the driver or to
the waiter. and the money. as he under
city. He also informed them that TO the
Parisians breakfast was a real meal
They took. a snack in the morning
whether or not compelled to do so by
reason Of the events Of the night ne did
not say-and therefore the first meal at
which substantial food was served. and
during which genial gossip was talked
was called a breakfast. So. many Sen
stors have called their luncheons break
fast ever since, in memory Of the old
Roman.
Aldrich-to come back 10 hirn-has. never
been domesticated IN Washington. but no
one IS more familiar with its many ways
or better able 20 put his local knowledge
TO use. He has glided into the pleasant
est sociai life OF the Capital. the social
life with the richest cream on It. and he
has also glided into the minds of Sen
ators until Washington and all who are
concerned with Washington are conscious
Of the presence IF a leader-one OF those
real leaders who DO not have to tell the
world who they are and what they are
who make no noise about their leader
ship. and who have always time for
everything, no matter how prodigious
may be the demands upon them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
Independence in pnhlic Lie.

Representative Littlefeld's resignation
suggests a number of Inquiries as 10 the
possibilities Of independent craftsmanship
in the House. Is membership in that
body becoming more and more distasteful
10 men Of brains and character? Can
such men attain distinction IN it without
sacrifice Of principle and conviction? Are
they able to render important and dis
tinguished service 20 the country under
the present severe limitations on Iegis-
lative action? And lastly, can q strong
man maintain his seat in Congress long
enough 10 prove useful without descend
ing to political methods and alliances OBJ
nOxious TO his conscience? There are
certain features In Mr.. Littlefelds politi-
cal career which, taken in connection with
his sudden abandonment Of IT. could be
held TO justify a negative answer to
all the questions we have propounded
Though of unusual ability. Mr.. Lit
tIefelds independence reduced him to
subordinate position in the legislative
mechanism; he was unable to bring him
self to making those concessions and
compromises that are the essence of pol
out sacrifice OF self-respect that he was
unwilling to make. The House is the
loser by the detection Of such men. who
bring to the task of legislation adequate
mental equipment strength of character.
and patriotic intention. When men Of the
Littlefeld caliber quit the House with
disgust, IL is fair to assume that many
more viii decline 10 accept a post that
promises so little toward the satisfaction
Of honorable ambition; and so the quality
Of the House suffers.
Senator Tillman the other day declared
that the House had "degenerated into
little more than a recording machine. to
do the will of the Speaker and his lieu
tenants" While this characterization
would be holly resented by many mem
bers OF the House. it has a germ of truth
in il that cannot be ignored by those
who deplore the decline of independent
legislative activity in that body due to
the domination Of the Speaker over it's
organization and to his effective control
Of legislative measures. In a legislative
body so organized and so controlled. an
independent Of any sort has no place. He
must come under the yoke or be thrust
into outer darkness. 1t is not to be won
dered at that the gorge Of ambitious and
capable men rises when confronted by a
system that compels them to seek favors
and take orders from a little coterie of
ruling spirits centered about the Speaker
No longer a deliberauve body in the Old
sense. the House tends to become a mere
recording machine to register the will
Of its leaders, and that tendency appears
to be encouraged by absenteeism. which
in its turn is encouraged by having the
Offices OF members in distinct and dis
tant building. Whatever contributes 10
restore the deliberative character of the
House ard to remove the shackles which
hamper the freedom OF legislative activ-
ity will help to raise the standard of
its membership ana induce the acceptance
of legislative duties by men who have the
courage Of their convictions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-03-24
OUR FLEET TO JAPAN.
Visit VIII Tend TO TrauquiIIixe
Public Sentiment

Prom the New York Sun
The assurance given TO our state De-
partment by the Mikado's representative
at Washington. that visit OF our bat
tle-ship fleet TO Japan would be heartily
appreciated, and our equally cordial &c.
ceptance OF the invitation, viii naturally
have the effect OF tranqulliizlng public
sentiment in both of the countries con-
cerned and OF ailaying the irritation
caused by the immigration question.
which now for the time seems 10 have
been settled It will also tend 70 quiet
the misgivings that have been expressed
in Paris and some other Continental cities
concerning the preservation Of peace in
the far East. II would be easy. how
ever. to Overrate the Importance of the
visit. ana obviously also there are some
risks attending it. though II is to be hoped
that precautions taken by host and guests
will reduce these risks 10 a minimum.
After our battle-ship feet in its eircum-
navigation OF South America had visited
or exchanged courtesies with many of
the Latin American republics. and after
our State Department had assented 10
the wish that the aeet should visit
Australia and New Zealand. il would
have been almost a breach of comfy for
Japan 70 have RETAINED from Offering a
Ike invitation. The tenor however. OF
the communication addressed by Baron
Takahira 10 our Secretary of State Is
not in the least perfunctory. but sincere
and earnest Ii will make a good i'm
preston on the American people As
surances Of welcome rot less trustworthy
may now be exposed from China and
also from Russia, Germany. and Great
Britain, each Of which powers possesses
seaports on the eastern coast Of Asia
So far. then airs we'll. II is satisfactory
to see a feeling Of distrust succeeded by
one Of international good will and mutual
confidence