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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02

even admitting that. there might still
be room for complaint that the school
IS not what it should be. What We
need. however. IS for everybody in the
community to get together 10 make
1t what it should be and if changes
are necessary to accomplish that end
to insist on those changes being made.
We do not know much about the
school of our own knowledge, and
have made it rule when we had
children in the school 10 require that
they should obey the rules Of the
school. and have always insisted that
the children should obey the rules and
regulations Of the teacher. We know
from experience that the teacher has
a pretty hard lot at best.
In regard to Mr. Wicker 'sstatement
about an answer to his former COM
munication in regard to the action of
the legislature, we desire to say that
our recollection is that he did receive
an answer to his questions which an
swer was directed to Mr.. Otto Klet-
tner, member Of the board and Sec
retary Of the board from Senator
Blease, and that answer was publish
ed in The Herald and News.
The town needs more room and new
buildings and more money in order
to pay better salaries to the teachers,
and then the very best talent in that
line of work should be secured; but
as we have said we need to give hear
ty support and encouragement to
those who are in charge of the school,
and who are eonscientiously laboring
to give the very best service in their
power.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
The Last Man.

It being ascertained that there was
in the whole country a citizen in hid
ing who had boasted in an idle mo-
ment that he had never applied for a
pension, body Of patriots started
out in search of him.
When finally apprehended, the man
appeared dogeed and defiant.
"I am the possessor,' be declared,
"of a robust constitution, and none
Of my ancestors, so far as [ know,
ever took part in the war Of the
rebellion. Why should I rob the pub
lie treasury?''
"And is this,'' exclaimed the head
of the party, ''your only excuseg
Have you no regard, sir, for the GUS
toms and traditions Of your sacred
land? Don't you know that for years
every lawyer and every political par
ty in the country, from motives OF
pure patrlOtlSn, mas laOofe0 10 SeI
every mn. woman and child on the
pension ist9'
The culprit hung his head in shame
as the full enormity Of his offenSe
burst upon him.
"Now that T recall the fact" he
observed with a cunning smile. 'my
third great aunt on my mothers side
had a stepfather who caught the grip
while shingling house on the out
skirts Of the battle Of Gettysburg" "
"We thought as much,' exclaimed
the crowd triumphantly, hurrying
him on to Washington.-Smart Set.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02

county. State Of South Carolina, con-
tanning three hundred fifty-two (3o2)
acres. more or less, bounded by Lands
of Hayne Chalmers, D. 4. Kleckley.
Butler Lever, Ernest Merchant, S. B.
Aull and others.
Also all that tract in the county
and State aforesaid, containing one
hundred twenty-five (125) acres,
more or less, bounded by lands OF D.
A. Kleckley, Butler Lever,
Sease and Ernest Merchant.
Also all that tract in the county
and State aforesaid. containing two
hundred and forty-four (2A) acres,
more or less. bounded by Lands OF H.
N. Mayer. S. p. Crotwell. and ). b.
Aull.
Also all that tract in the county
and State aforesaid, containing one
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
LAWMAKERS, GREAT AND
SMALL.

It is quite plain that the country at
large does not relish the idea Of a
United States senator or member of
congress being paid attorney Of cor
porations that may be affected by
federal legislation.
The wholesale condemnation of
Senator Foraker because Of his con-
nection with the Standard Oil COM
pany is the most recent proof Of this
sentiment.
Here in South Carolina it is not ur-
common for members of the State
legislature to be paid attorneys Of
railroads, telegraph companies, banks,
cotton mills, fertilizer factories, etc.
all of which are more or less af-
fected by State legislation.
It is MOI only not uncommon, but
it is not regarded as improper. Moth
ing is thought Of it at ali.
There is no adverse criticism when
a man occupies the dual position of a
member Of the legislature elected by
the people, to look after the peoples
interest-and attorney for corpora
lions that will be affected by what
ever the legislature does.
Have the people Of the country at
large a higher standard of ethics, as
regards lawmakers, than the people
of South Carolina?
Or have the people Of South Car
olina more confidence in the members
Of the State legislature than the peo-
pie Of the country at large have in
the members Of the federal congress l?
Or is the matter worth worrying
about !-Anderson Mail.
Carried to it's last analysis this
argument would bar everybody out Of
the legislature except the man who
had no business at all and then he
might be charged with leaning in
Favor of the leisure class.
The merchant would favor the mer-
camille business, the doctors and the
lawyers, and the editors their pro-
fessions, and so it would go. We be-
lieve there are honest men who rep
resent corporations and who own and
control corporations just as there are
honest men in other professions and
it is the man we want in public office
rather than the profession or calling
he follows.
We do believe, however, that the
constitution should be obeyed by
those who swear to uphold it and
when it says no member of the gen.
eral assembly shall hold any other
position under this State or the Unit
ed States it means what it says.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
OUR SCHOOLS.

On Tuesday The Herald and News
received through the mail the article
of Mr.. J. H. Wicker in reply to "Pat-
ron," which was printed in the OBJ
server Friday. We thought it had got
in the wrong place and that it was
intended for the Observer as Mr..
Wicker did not explain that he had
sent a copy to both papers, and,
therefore, we returned it to Mr..
Wicker. It was not returned because
we refused publication but because
we did not understand that it was in
tended, for The Herald and News.
Mr.. Wicker writes that he intended
his article to be printed in both pa
pers. This by way Of explanation.
It would scarcely be fair to 'EPat-
ron" to print a reply to his article
without printing his article, and,
therefore, we copy "Patron's" arti-
Gle from the Observer and print Mr..
Wicker's article in reply. We do
not know, of course, who "Patron
is but it is assumed that he is re-
sponsible ard a patron of the school
and interested in it's success or his
article would not appear in the Oh
server.
We are inclined to think that there
is some good ground for the protest
which is made by "Patron. There
is too frequent change Of school
books and yet there is constant i'm
provement in the making Of school
books as other things. and the schools
to keep up with the procession must
keep up with the Improvements. In
this connection we might state that
the book seller was making COM
plant the other day Of some of the
schools in that he had been told to
order books as contained in the cata-
1ogue, and the list which was furnish
ed, and after the schools opened he
was informed that it had been decid-
ed not to use these books but to use
others. Along with "Patron' the
book seller has a complaint to make
and We think justly.
We have heard E, D>:derable COM
plaint Of our schools but it is natural
for people to complain. We have no
doubt those in charge Of the school
are doing the best that they can, and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
THRIFT!

hrf naturally associates itself in ones mind with tie
idea of owning home.
Take example of the Germans of whom there
thrifty people world They satisfied until they
And after they have bought and paid for they
begin laying up another piece of property and
Thew apply the toward another
See if you wish make profitable investment home
Heeare few:
Eight residence and large lot Boundary street,
business The right price, This the Epng place.
Seven room residence Harrington very 10
cation.
new five room cottage Boundary street, adjoining Mr. R. Y
Leaver
Six room cottage Calhoun street,
Also some conveniently located lots
278 acres miles from Newberry the Ashford Ferry road
known as the ohn home place. This hasa
denCe it.
One three room cottage and lots each so Dayton
street. This nice place.
J. A. BURTON.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
J. A. BURTON.

hundred and twenty-five (l22) acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of
Hayne Chalmers, D. A. Kleckley and
Ernest. Merchant.
Terms Of sale one-third cash and
balance in two equal annual install
ments, credit portion to be secured
by notes Of the purchaser and a NOR
tgage Of the premises and to bear in
terest from day Of sale at the rate Of
eight per cent per annum payable an
nuallv.
The purchaser of each tract as soon
as same is knocked down to him Will
be required to put up one hundred
dollars as an evidence Of good faith
and to bind his bid.
James ". Suber.
limo.
0ct1-1mo.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02

and asked him if he understood it.
The latter read the letter aloud :
"Thanks for your thoughtful pres
ent, but did you ever hear why Sat-
an never used his 60
"What did you send the girl?"
asked the other chap.
"Pair of ice skates-beauties,
too.'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

By order Of the Probate Court we
will sell at the court house at New
berry, S. c., October II, 1908, at 10
O'Clock, the personal property Of the
estate Of T. S. Duncan, deceased, con-
sisting Of parlor furniture, bedding,
bedroom furniture, trunks, writing
desk, books, etc.
Terms: Cash.
W. A. Dunn,
S. NJ. Duncan,
Administrators.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
Hardly Appropriate.

a great, big, husky. good-natured
curb broker, who only recently earn
ed fame on the college eridiron. was
very much perturbed the other day
over a daintily cnvelopcd note fresh
from a New York girl wintering at
one Of the Florida resorts. He show
ed the missive to one Of his friends
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND.

Unless sold at private sale before
that time, I will offer for sale at
Newberrv, S. c., at public auction on
saleSdav. the second Of November,
durin.y tbe leyal hours Of sale the fol-
lowing described lands. near Jalapa;
S. c., to wit:
All that tract Of land in NeWberry
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02
No. 1894.
REPORT

Of the condition Of the Peoples
National Bank, at Prosperity in the
State Of South Carolina, at the close
Of business, September 23rd, 1908.
Resources.
Loans and discounts $l23,87l.51
Overdrafts, secured and
unsecured 1,67O.12
Z. s. bonds to secure cir
culation 6,25O.O0
Premiums on =. S. bonds 1880
Banking house, furniture,
and fixtures $4,000
Due from national banks
(not reserve agents. 3,eo7.76
Due from State banks and
bankers 1920
Due from approved reserve
agents 5.511.8S
Checks and other cash items 2.14794
Notes of other national banks 10000
Fractional paper currency,
nickel<. and cents 254.1
Lawful money reserve in bank,
viz:
Specie $4,45585
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-10-02

Legal-tender
notes 4,14O.O0- 8,595.85
Redemption fund with U. S.
treasurer Is per cent Of
circulation) 3l2.oO
Total sl56,9O2.15
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in S 25,eOo.oo
Surplus fund 100000
Undivided profits, less
current expenses and
taxes paid l,4|2.44
National bank notes out
standing 6,25O.oo
Due to other national banks 3l7.9S
Due to State banks and
bankers 697.95
Dividends unpaid 3o.oO
Individual deposits SUBJ
iect to check e6,l33.2o
Bills payable, including
certificates Of deposit
for money borrowed 100000
Total $l56,9O2.15
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY, ss:
I, W. ". Wheeler, cashier Of the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief.
w. ". Wheeler, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Goth day Of Sept, 1908.
T. A. DominicE.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
R. L. Luther,
VIM. 4. Moseley,
}. +. Bowers,
Directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
POLI'S
TWELFTH NIGHT.

At Polls this evening, the Ben Greet Players will be seen in their Elizabethian production of Shakes peare's greatest comedy Twelfth Night" It is very appropriate aG this time, being presented twelve nights after Christmas, an event which originally gave the play US name. Few Shakespearian actors are able to handle these plays with the simplicity and intelligence shown by the Ben Greet players. To-mor- row evening the company will be seen in Charles Reads fine old com- edy, Masks and Faces" This play is commonly known as Peg Woffing- ton" The Greet players will present the original English Haymarket version of the play. M" Greet will be seen as James Tripleg, character which he has played in London more than 1000 times. He has been closely identified with this role for a number of years and it Las become one of the classics of the English stage. The prices for the two nights engagement are 25 cents to $50, with a special reduction to teachers and students. Seats arc now on sale. Tel 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
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VAUDEVILLE.

Gus Kleinecke, a former musician of this city, will be seen at the Jacques this week in Jesse Lasky's s swagger musical novelty, The Pianophiends The act has been a phenomenal success. There are nine accomplished rIusicians in the company and five pianos are used on the stage at one time. Mr Klein ecke is the director and arranged the musical numbers. The girls in the act are all dancing numbers. The Friends have played return el- agreements at all the biz vaudeville houses in New Yor! within a short time after their original engage ments which testiiies 10 the merit of the production. The supporting bill is excellent. Miss Julie Ring, sis ter of Blanche Ring, will be seen m new sketch, "The Wrong Room. One of the numbers of Miss Rims 6 company is George O. Nichols, who was the director of Poli's Own Stock company here last summer. Elsa VanDerVoort, formerly contralto with the Henry Savage Opera com pany, Johnny Johns, LaMaze Broth CT, De Haven and Sidney and the Towards complete the bill,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
4 Perfumed Caravan.

Everybody knows how subtle, pene- trating and permanent is the rich per fuine of altar of roses. The larger part of the worlds supply of this delicious scent is made in Persia, where there are many hundreds of acres devoted to the cultivation of roses for this pur- pose. At certain seasons of the year long caravans of donkeys, laden with altar, and under guard of soldiers to protect the rich booty from attacks by robbers. journey from central Persia to the little port of Bushire, whence it is exported to Bombay. Other donkey trains similarly escorted proceed to ports on the Caspian sea, which, after Hindustan, are the largest consumers of the costly luxury. When the wind is in the right direction the approach of one of these caravans is announced by the scent long before 1t can be seen, and the line of It's progress can be traced by the odor for days after 1t has passed by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
pirater of the Caspian.

The Turcoman dweflers in central Asia are terrible robbers. They are also slave dealers, selling all the pris- oners whom they make in war or In their thieving raids. Besides plunder- ing by land, they carry on their evil work by water. for they have a num- Der of pirate ships on the Caspian sea which lie in wait for Russian and Per sian vessels. They seize all the goods on board these ships, and the unfortu- nate crews are sold into slavery. The chief markets for slaves are Khlva and Bokhara. Sometimes they have a difficulty in finding purchasers for all their captives if these have been nu- merous. and they have been known to dispose of Persian prisoner for a sum equal to IS pence of British money. They keep many slaves to till their fields and treat them most cruelty London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
Artesian Wells,

The theoretical explanation of the phenomenon Is easily understood. The secondary and tertiary geological for nations often present the appearance of immense basins, the boundary or rim of the basin having been formed by an upheaval of adjacent strata. In these formations 1t often happens that a porous stratum, consisting of sand, sandstone, chalk or other calcnreous matter, is included between two imper- meable layers of clay so as to form a fiat porous U tube, continuous from side to side of the valley, the outcrop on the surrounding hills forming the mouth of the tube. The rain Altering down through the porous layer to the bottom of the basin forms there sub terranean pool, which, with the liquid or semiliquid column pressing upon it, constitutes sort of huge natural hy- drostatic bellows Sometimes the pres sure on the superincumbent crust is so great as to cause an upheaval or dis turbance of the valley It is obvious, then, that when a hole is bored down through the upper lmpermeable layer to the surface of the lake the water will be forced up by the natural law of water seeking its level to height above the surface of the valley, greater or less, according to the elevation of the level in the feeding column, thus forming natural fountain on precisely the same principle as that of most artificial foun- tains, where the water supply comes from a considerable height above the jet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
WHY GIRLS LEAVE HOME.

In Why Girls Leave Home, which will be seen at Polls on Wednesday matinee and evening, is promised a play of exceptional merit. The story is purely wholesome one, consistent and coherent, and in this alone has it won its remarkable success. The story is of wilful girl, Deguiled into questionable pleasures by man of the world. A hot-headed elder brother, a sweetheart, sister and mother, who do not understand the girl, take part and complicate the situation by nisundcrstandings. There is a great deal of emotional work as well as many exciting scenes while the comedy interspersed throughout the action is of the side splitting sort. The play IS mounted on an elaborate scale and an ad- mirable cast has been selected to in- terpret the several characters. Pop ular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
COMING EVENTS.

January 9-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy leap year dance and reception. Jan 10-Leavenworth hall, forty first annual dance given by Y. NJ. c. L. A.
 January 16-Leavenworth hall, reception of senior and junior classes Crosby high school.
 Jan 16-Rick's dancing academy, East Main street. First annua; dance given by the Dover club.
 Jan 17-Leayenworth hall. Sec ond annual social and dance given by the Berma Deltas..
 Jan. 21-Leavenworth hall, so- ciable given by the Albermarle club.
 Jan 2I-Leavenworth hall, 17th am nuaI reception and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Athletic association.
 Feb. 27-City hall, seventeenth annual concert and sociable given by R. J. Costello lodge, No 42S, B. of R. R. T.
 Feb 2S-City hall. Leap year whist party under auspices of Soung La dies sodallty of St Thomas's church.
 Jan 3l-Leavenworth hall. First annual dance given by LauBel Social club.
 Jan 3l-City hall. Leap year party given by the Catholic WOmen's asso- ciatiOn.
 Feb 2s-New hall, A Green street. grand ball for benefit of Theo- dOre Sabaleuckays.
 March 17-City hall. the powerful Irish drama. Daniel O'Connell," un- der the auspices of Ladies auxiliary. division ,. 4. o. IT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
The Crack In the Plate.

There was company to dinner at Nellie's house in South Broad street, and the diners were enjoying the first course. which consisted of oyster soup. Nellie made away with hers for some time in silence until she had nearly cleaned the plate. when she suddenly paused and. looking at her mother across the table. said in a stage whis- per:
 Mamma. what you fink? Dere's q hair in the soup"'
 Hush, Nellie" said mamma, frown- ing. Its nothing but a crack in the plate'
 Nellie moved the bowl of her spoon back and forth over the supposed crack and then exclaimed triumphantIy:
 "Kln a crack moveyr-St Louis Re public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
OLD FASHIONED.

What has become of the old fashion ed farmer who husked corn with a wooden husking peg? "
 What has become of the old fashion ed child who went around collecting buttons for charm string?
 What has become of the old fashion ed woman who, in speaking of church singing. used the expression, raised a hymnT" @r
 What has become of the old fashion ed bridal couple who had their pictures taken with the bride leaning on the groom's shoulder? What has become of the old fashion ed woman who went out to the woods and fields in autumn and gathered ma terial for winter bouquet"-Atchi- son Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
A ninInmztir sx,tsn,.

'To what. sir" we asked a middle aged. happily married man recently, ''dO you attribute the success you have made of your married life?"
 "'Tis a bit of elementary wisdom. my son. he replied. When my wife Is In the wrong. I agree with her. and all is well. When she Is in the rigbt. argue against her: she emerges tri- umphantly. proves me foolish. feels good all day-and again all Is well. Learn this. my son. ere you msrry."- Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-06
An 0Ne-airht.

q want to pay this bIIL- he said at inc hotel bar. but think you have made a slight error bere in my favor I've been reading over the extras. and cannot find that you have chargei anything for telling me you thought 1t might rafn-"