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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
THEY LEAVE A MINUTE LATE

Were one minute late in start ing" observed man to his seat mate on an outward-bound train at the Grand Central the other after noon. Either the train Is late or my watch is slow. don't think it's my watch, for it's as absolutely ac- Gurate chronometer as there is in America. I paid $700 for it," he added pridefully.
 Your watch is all right, and so is the train." replied his companion. 'It is something that is not known to the public, but 1t is fact that most of the great railroads nowadays make their published time-cards- those that it issues to the public at large-exactly one minute faster than those they furnish their train employees. For instance this train, according to the timetable, is due
 to leave the station at 4:59. The time card the engineer runs by gives the leaving times as 5 o'clock, and at , o'clock to the second he pulls out.
 "The reason for that is this: I get to the gate at exactly 4:59. I am agreeably surprised to see that the train I want to take is still there, and slide through the gate just as it is closing. I get aboard and in my seat just as the train starts. look out the window and see no one hastening down the platform trying 10 make swift swoop and land on the rear step at the last moment.
 "If there is anyone left behind, he is on the other side of the gate. The railroads have adopted this plan of having their public timetables 60 seconds faster so that the gate leading to the train may be closed al the moment the train is scheduled No start, and so that those who get inside at the last moment can have exactly one minute to get aboa~ (which is ample if one is at all him. h%l ln v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Institute of Agriculture.

Rome, Nov 16.-The international institute of agriculture which was proposed by David Lubin of San Francisco to King Victor Emmanuel, who gave the idea his sanction, in- augurated it's labors in this city to- day by meeting attended by dele gates from forty-six of the countries that have signified their participa- tion. The United States is represent ed by Ambassador Griscom. David Lu- bin, Dr c. c. Clark, w. F. Hill, G. K. Holmes and William Stuart. After the speech by the president Senator Faina, MT Lubin outlined the consti- tuition of the institute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
DOGS WON RACE.
They Beat Horse Team Over a Ten
 Mile Course.

Seattle, Wash, Nov 16.-A special from Nome says: One of the most interesting races ever witnessed on Seward peninsula and perhaps the most unique that has occurred for. years, was race between a horse and dog team here Saturday, the dog team winning by fifty seconds in sa ten mile course. Ben Premier Ou Jake Berger's mare Dolly, noted in Alaska for her speed, raced with Coke Hill5s dog team from this city to the mouth of Dexter creek and re- turn, distance of ten miles. The trail was in good shape and good time was made by both horse and dogs. The mare slipped while running on a little hillside and lost some ground. Within three weeks another race will be run as a consequence of dissatis- faction at the result and enough money was in sight to-day to make the side bets s10,00o. which found ready takers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
LIBRARY SLOW FOXES.
Time Killing Methods of Officials In
 Continental Europe.

Time Killing Methods of Officials In
 Continental Europe.
 Americans who grumble about hay ing to wait long time for books when applying to a public library" said a Boston literary woman, "sbouh try to work or study in a foreign library, par ticularly in Germany.
 "The typical continental librarian takes no account of time. The reader, worker or student must turn in his or her application for books at least day fin advance The men who search for the books applied for are aged, totter. ing creatures who have been shufding around the dusty piles of hooks for years. and the word hurry is not in their vocabulary.
 The most priceless books and man. uscnpts are kept in places which are perfect fire traps, and disorder pre- dominates in every department. When you speak about the impossible meth ods employed the librarians tell you that they are too poor to introduce any modern indexes or catalogues. This is to some extent so, but as a matter of fact they would not change if they had all the money in the world at their disposal
 "They do not wish to encourage the common people to use books. The learned are among the aristocracy, and the spread of the knowledge which Is hidden In those wonderful literary mu- seums is far from the purpose of the men at the head of Europe's libraries.
 'There may be some delay in our H. braries, but our people in the lower walks of life are certainly ahead of the common people of the old world in the matter of getting books when they want them, and generally free of charge. .--New York Telegram.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
ROOT $ READY
Says Office oi Sepsler Shsuld Noi Be Given 10 Nan Be.
 cause He Wants Ii.

Washington. Nov 16.-Secretary Root said to-day regarding the sena- torial situation in New York; T am not seeking the office of senator. I do not think that great office ought to be given to anyone, because he wants 1t, but if the legislature of New York, representing the people of the state, feel that can render use ful service in the senate, and call upon me to render that service, l shall respond to the call and accept the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

Rumford, Me, Nov 16.-Although the employees of the mill had voted to accept the change from a sys- tenn of three tours of eight hours each to a single tour of ten hours duration with a five per cent increase in wages when they found to-day that two officials of the union were included in the list of those who would be laid off by the new ar rangement they took prompt action. All the employees assembled in one part of the mill and after brief dis cucssion voted to strike at once.
 The two officials, involved are John Barnrt, president of local No 9. of the Paper Makers and Stephen Wagner, vice-president of Local No 16 of the Pulp and Sulphite work CTS. It is thought that the strike may not be of long duration.
 The mill which is independent of the so-called paper combine" has been in operation all through the re- gently settled strike in the neighbor- ing mills of the International Paper Go. When the Rumford workmen voted to accept the new schedule of ten hours it was understood that the action was only for a limited time as the workmen complained that al- though five per cent increase was given to offset the extra two hours, the new arrangement meant longer hours with no increase for about two thirds of the employees. They de- cided however to await a favorable time for discussing this grievance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Lineman Killed by Auto.

New Haven, Nov 16.-Frederick T. Case, a lineman employed by the Southern New England Telephone Go, was struck and killed by an auto- mobile owned by County Game War den David H. Clark of this city early last evening. Case and his brother, Herman. were at work in a manhole at the corner of Temple and Grove streets when Frederick was struck by the car and dragged about 50 feet. His head was crushed and he died be- fore he was put on the operating ta- ble at Grace hospital
 Stories of the accident are con- fiicting. The car contained beside Mir Clark and his wife, Albert Lee, the chauffeur, and MT and Mrs E. T. Hale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
King and Queen of Sweden.

Portsmouth, Eng, Nov 16.--The king and queen of Sweden, who have come to England as the guests of King Edward, landed here to-day and took a train for Windsor. The imposing fleet of twenty-eight war ships assembled in the bay fired a royal salute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Se,ling Price Too Low

7 San Francisco, Nov 16.--Repre- sentatives of four firms which con- trol the whaling fleet of this port, have decided that none of their ves- sells will set sail for the Arctic next season unless tn emarket price of whalebone is materially advanced, which atp resent seems unlikely While the season just ended has been characterized by catch unus- ually small, the market is said to be glutted with bone through the efforts of the Dundee whaling inter- aStS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
DEAD WITH THROAT CUT.
Mother and Two Children Found By
 Neighbors.

Frankfort, Ky, Nov 16.-Lying in pools of blood, with tehir throats cut from ear to ear, Mrs Agnes Lidner and her two children, aged and 3 years respectively, were found in their home yesterday by neighbors. who were attracted by the cries of the children A razor was found in the clenched hand of the mother. The cause of the tragedy is a mystery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Paper Mills Start Up.

Berlin, N. H.. Nov 16.-Following a shut down of more than three months. the mills of the International Paper Go in this city were started to-day with reduced working com plement. It is expected that the end of the week all of the machines will be manned. The ''open" plan will (goyern the employment of operatives hereafter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
couas Handle . Shovel.

The foreman Of a Chicago iron mill once employed tramp who had been college baseball champion. Their acquaintance began in 6 way that showed the tramp still to be game and cheery. Ii was cold autumn dawn, and the tramp had slept in front of a furnace on warm stone. The fore man, being short of laborers, on his morning tour of inspection spied the fellow and thought he would give him job.
 My man. he said. "can you do any thing with . shovel?"
 well, could fry piece of ham on it.r-Minneapolis Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Landed on the Coast.

Los Angeles, Nov 16.-Late re- ports say that the balloon America, which ascended yesterday for an at tempt at long distance flying to east ward, landed at 3:30 this morning on the coast. after being in the air twelve hours. Another balloon. the United States. started at 12:30 to- day to try and make the eastern trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
PEARY MYSTERY CLEARED.
Rudolph Franke Sent Home at His
 Own Rsquest.

New York, Nov. 16.-Reports that Rudolph Franke of Dr. F. A. Cooke's arctic expedition, left at Etah in charge of arctic valuables, had been sent home by Robert F. Peary and that the valuables. consisting princi- pally of skins and tusks, had been shipped to this country aEd distribut. ed as presents among Peary's friends are disproved by letters from Peary and from Franke himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
To Postpone Hearing

San Juan, Porto Rico. Nov 16.-.A cablegran was sent to-day to repre- sentative Serene E. Payne of New York. chairman of the ways and means committee of the gouse ask ing him to postpone the hearing on coffee until delegations from Porto Rico can get 10 Washington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
From Limb to Limb.

Housewife-Why don't you get job and keep it? Hobo-Fm like de little bird dat keeps fyin' from limb to limb. Housewife G'wan. you're only bum. How could you fly from limb to limb: Hobo-I mean de limbs O de law mum.LKansas City Independent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
EXECUTING MAzEPPA.
Peter the Greats Odd Way of Punish.
 ing . Dessrter.

Peter the, Great. czar of Russia, pun ished traitor on a notable occasion in way that the numerous victims of the present czar's wrath might well wish were still in vogue.
 Mazeppa, chieftain of the Cossacks had deserted to the king of Sweden, with whom Peter was at war Ma zeppa was at once tried by court mar tial and found guilty of high treason. Sentence of death was passed upon him. =
 Mazeppa, however, was safely in the camp of the Swedish king, but this fact was not permitted to stand in the way of the carrying out of every part of the sentence. A wooden ef1gy of Mazeppa was made, and the punish ments were inflicted upon the Cossack chieftain's substitute.
 The effigy was first dressed in Ma zeppa's uniform, and upon Its breast were pinned all of the medals, ribbons and other decorations that the real cul- prit had worn.
 While the commanding general and a squadron of cavalry stood near m oficer advanced to the wooden man and read the sentence. Then another officer wrenched off the efagy's patent of knighfhood and his other decora- tions, tore them up and trampled upon them. This done, he struck the wood en gentleman a powerful blow in the pit of the stomach. knocking him over. Next hangman appeared. While the soldiers shouted he threw moose over the imita ton Maxeppas head and drag ged the e6agy to a nearby gallows. where 1t was hanged by the neck until 1t was dead.Y- Scrap Book.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
HAS SIX SUITS
Government Wsuis American Sugar RetlDIDg Co 10 Psy
 Back Custom DuiIes
THE TARIFF ON SUGAR

New York, Nov 16.-The United States government has brought six suits against the American Sugar Refining company to recover forfei- lures and custom duties amounting to over three and one-half millions of dollars, on sugar delivered at the Havermeyer and Elder refineries in Broroklyn, during the last six years. The government alleges fraud in weighing and shipment.
 Washington, Nov 16.-Consumers of sugar in the United States were particularly interested in the hearing to-day before the ways and means committee of the house of represen- tatives for the presentation of argu- ments for higher or lower tariff on sugar and its manufactures. The fight for the free entry of sugar was made before the committee to-day on the claim that the consumer does not get any benefit from the present duty. It also was asserted by those who are opposing the so-called sugar trust that the present rae of duty on raw sugar no longer is required for protecting the American sugar grow CTS on the ground that sugar is raised in this country as cheaply as abroad. The United States consumes about 3,000,000 tons of sugar annually while it produced 1,352,954 tons last year, including the output of the Philippine Islands, which enjoy a preferential rate of 25 per cent less than the duty provided by the iDng- ley tariff law. Cuba which has the benefit of 20 per cent reduction in the established rate of duty on sugar in accordance with the provisions of the reciprocal treaty, produces about as much sugar as the United States. The. Hawaiian reciprocity treaty of January 30, 1875, provided for the entry free of duty of sugar from the Hawaiian Islands and those in favor of free trade with the Philippines argue that the same privileges which were extended to Hawaii should be granted to the Philippines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Actress Operated Upon

Baltimore, Md, Nov 16.-Miss Mabel Taliaferre, the actress who was operated on for appendicitis at the University hospital here yester- day was reported to be making ex- cellent progress towards recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

An area of high pressure is cen. tral this morning over Wyoming and 1t extends southeastward to the Flor ida coast. Areas of low pressure are cenlral north Cf Lake Haron and fl, the British northwest.
 Precipitation has occurred during the past 24 hours over northern New England. the lake region and the north Pacific coast. At o'cl oel, this morning the weather was sener- ally pleasant throughout the coun- try
 Conditions favor for this vicinity, fair weather for to-nisht and ruef- day -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Dropped Dead at Station.

Stamford, Nov 16.-Dr Walter M. Jackson, 56~ years of age, dropped dead at the railroad station here last night. He was son of Charles Jackson. for several terms governor of Rhode Island.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
UNION MEN STRIKE
Accepted Terms Proposed. Bui Kicked When Some UuIon
 Men Were Dropped.

Rumford, Me, Nov 16.--Between 800 and 300 employees of the Oxford paper company struck to-day and closed the paper mill because TWO of their union officers lost their posi- tions ',y change in hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
Ruef Wants a Change

San Francisco, Nov 16.-Abraham Ruef, who is on trial for bribery here, to-day asked for a change of venue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

Criticism often takes from the tree eaespiIlau and blossoms together.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: fair to- right and Tuesday, moderate west erIy winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

Tne racts of the matter seem to he that Peary sent Franke home disabled at the latter's request and left the arctic treasures where they were found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR A CENTS
 A MONTE. I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-16

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18
Rational Pneumonia Treatment,

The most successful plhysicions are
now treating pneumonia by the appIi-
cation of countcr-irritants. They arc
learning to resist the temptation to
doctor the cough, which, after all, is
only natures effort to relieve herself,
and are ehdeavoring to reach the seat
OF the congestion without the use of
internal remedies
Some are using preparations about
as pleasant to the patient as an applica-
ton OF mud or putty, but the wiscst usc
pleasant liquid countcr-irritant
The ideal remedy is Noal,'s Iinimcnt.
It's caref1lly compounded ingredients
possess wonderful powers Of penetration
and Immediately reduce the in1am1na-
ton and congestion.
Noah's Liniinent is absolutely harm-
less, and can be used freely without COLI
s!lltation with physician. Apply the
llnlment freely over the point of pain or
congestion. Saturate hot flannel and
keep it applied to that portion of the
body. The effect will be almost immc-
dlatc' and i'll many cases the threatened
pneumonia will be dispcllcd before a
physician can be secured.
Best for rheumatism, sciatia. 1ano
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Assessment Of Personal Property
Fr,. 1QnQ

I, or an authorized agent, will be at
the following named places for tha
purpose Of taking retur' Of perso.l-
al property for 1908:
At Ncwbcrry Jan. 1st to 10.
At Chappclls Jan. 20.
At Lon@shorc Jan. 81.
At Walton Jan. 90.
At Glymphvillc Jan %.
At MayniMton Jan d
At WA'.r;rt Jaa. IS.
At Pom"ra Jan. 81.
At Little Mountain Jan. %.
At O'Ncalls Jan. 20.
At. st. Lukcs Jan. 80.
At jolly Street Jan. 81.
At Prosperity FeFby. 3 and 4.
And at Newberry until February
20th, after which time the SO per cent
penalty will be added according to
law.
The law requires tax on all notes,
mortgages and moneys also an income
tax on gross incomes Of $2500.00 and
upwards.
\ carltation tax OF so 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.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18

fc death. a graveyard cough was
tea. mg my lungs to pieces. Doctors
failed to help me, and hope had fled,
when my husband got DR.. Kings
New Discovery" says Mrs. A. c..
Williams, Of Bac, Ky. "The first
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on until I had gained So pounds il
weight and my health was fully re-
storcd." This medicine holds the
worlds healing record for coughs
and colds aud lung and throat dis
eases. 1t prevents pneumonia. Sold
under guarantee at w. e. Pelham and
Son S dru" store. soc and $1.00. Trial
bottle free.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18
FlNRNlERS UNION BUREAU
Good News for the S. G, Union


n We are agreeably surprised at thc
Snaw turn of the affairs Of our South
HFaroina Union; new life and de-
Termination to win out over every OBJ
sstacle in our way seems to possess
aapur people. Within the few days
sthat our new secretary-treasurer has
Fbeen in possession of his office, new
Sreports, dues, applications for litera-
Nture and charters have been pouring
Nm to him in a way to fill his hand and
smind full of work and enthusiasm.
TWe wish here to congratulate the Un-
Zion on their splendid selection in
Sthcir new sccrctary-treasurcr, J. w.
sReid, and to the comparatively few
Smembers who do not know him. we
Swish to state here that he IS not only
Ia highly educated christian gentle
Sman, but is business mar and has
CHAD over sixteen years experience in
a similar position TO the one he now
occupies and has always come out of
these tests with Spotlcss linen.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18

All male persons between the age
Of 81 and GO years Except Confed-
crate soldiers, or those persoas un-
able to earn support from any
cause), 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
their names entered in 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 Ie-
turn each transfer of land or lots
(bought 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 rs usual each day
w. w. Cromer,
Auditor Newberry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18
TERROR IN WASHINGTON?
Another Bold Robbery Calls Forth
Statement-A Woman was
the Victim.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Tlre charge
that reign of terror exists in the
city of Washington was made in the
house of representatives today by Mr.
Sims (Tenn.) He referred to the
robbery Of woman last evening in
the front of the British embassy and
said it was the DIST Of such crimes
committed in this city since Septem-
Der last. He denounced the police
force Of the city and referred to the
Fact that although lhcre was within
quick call by telephone Il regiment Of
cavalry and Il regiment Of marines,
their services had not been enlisted
to rul down the criminals who, he
sand. were. as a rule. negroes.
Mr.. Sims charged, in reply TO Il
question by Mr.. Tawncy (Minn.) =,
that the increase Of crime in the Dis
trict Of Columbia was due to an in
efficient police administration Ne
declared that al the present rate Of
increase of crime it would be ncccs-
sary to have a policeman Oh every
corner
These crimes, Mr.. Sims said, grew
out OF the sale Of cheap liquor TO an
idle class Of criminals who had mi
grated 10 WASHINGTON. "Clos2 your
500 licensed saloons here.' he cx-
claimcI( 'and there won't be an-
ether Of these occurcnccS.'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18

This grand old
cessfu history ybacko %
This
cash and pduP Values Every policy the Total Permanent Disability
disabled will
week Of insurance
he rates o. O pouce
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-18
The Bond Holder or the Plow Holder

The Bond Holder or the Plow Holder?
IF the bond holder is knocked out
Of business,
And the plow holder in business
remains,
Peace and plenty may still spread
over the land
And happiness to mankind be re-
tanned,
But knock the plow holder out of
the ring,
Then no one will feel like they
wanted to sing.
lf 1T is a fac. that our agricultural
interest is symbolic of the roots Of a
great tree of the forest and all other
industries of our country arc but the
branches Of this tree that are fed bv
the soil through its roots, then in
order to stimulate growth Of leaf,
branch and trunk Of our tree, we must
apply fertility and culture Ito lis roots
Our lesson here is when the govern
ment lends aid to large banks and re-
fuses to aid the cotton and grain ware
houses of the farmer it is like apply
ing guano to the branches of a tree
to make it bear frnit.