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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
RECEIVER FOR sEABOARD.
App1ication Was Made by Attorneys
to Judge Waddeu-To Apply
To Pritchard.

Richmond, Va, Jan. l-Counsel
for the Seaboard Air Line railway
and creditors of the company applied
this afternoon to United States Dis
trict Judge Waddell for the appoint
ment Of receivers and subsequently
agreed to make application to Judge
Pritchard OF the United States cir
cult court aad thereby obvlate the
necessity Of securing anclllary DE-
craes in each Of the court districts
through which the lines Of the com
'panv operate. With this end IN view
Judge Leigh R. Watts, general eoun-
sci of the Seaboard, with other al
tornevs, left for Daaville at 6,D
o'clock on a special train to meet
Judge Pritchard at that point, 1t hav-
inc been learned that he was on MS
way to Richmond to consider the mat
ter tomorrow. Judge W'addell an
aounced that ne would appoint the
receivers on certain conditions, but
it was thought best to go to a court
with larger jurisdiction.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03

lav morning. Dee -. 1900. about
seven O'Clock. by Julius ONner, a
half brother OF the deceased. Re-
sponded to call. Found Scurry III the
house of George Wicker il uncon-
scious condition caused from a In
jury on the left side Of the head just
above the back of ear. I rendered
services and went back to see Nick
late that evening and again Saturday
morning, with no improvement of his
condition. Saw him last Monday
morning. Symptoms growing worse.
I held an autospy over the body Of
the deceased in the presence Of a
jury empannelled by Mr.. Ellesor.
Opened the skull and removed skull
cap. Found fracture of base Of
brain with a general he:2or;hage and
blood clots. The deceased was nev-
er rational and partially paraiyzed.
Dying from the lick received on
head.
DR.. z. T. Pinner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
Congressional Stories.

Senator Frazier Of Tennessee tells
his stories in the committee rooms
and cloak rooms while his colleague.
"Fiddling Bob" Taylor, saves mis-
for the stump. AS a result the for
mer's efforts have been dwarfed by
the greater circulation given to Tay-
lor's narratives. In the senate COM
mittee Oh military affairs, however,
Senator Frazier is rated as one Of
the best story tellers in congress.
The other day group Of senators
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
Walt x Bishop.

Job Wicker. sownr, says: l was a.
Uncle Tom Rooms on Thursday
night, Dec. 26th, at party. The lick
was passed about 9 o'clock. Wess
Williams and Henry had had a little
squaBble about; some money: Wess
said to Nick. You have took a quar-
ter from me. Nick says, No, i
didn't. They cussed each other once
or twice apiece. Henry made no at
tempt to hit Wess as I saw. Dldn It
see anything in his (Henry's) hands.
Wess got up and picked up limb
about the size of my arm and about
4 or s. feet long and said G+d-
YOU, get up, and struck Nick while he
!. was trying to get up. One more man
was there, but don't know his name.
Don't know if any others were there.
Walt Bishop and Frank Gallman had
been there. I had been there about
twenty-five minutes when lick was
struck. Geo. Wicker was first, to
come up after he was struck. Didn't
see any of them drinking. Had been
game being going On around the fre.
his
Job z Wicker.
mark.
Tom Koon, sworn, says: Don't
know anything about the fuss. Didn't
know the boys had fire out doors
till they said Nick was nit. Geo. was
in my house when the news came
that Nick vas hit. I walked to my
piazza to see who was fighting but
didn't see anybody but Job and
Nick Suppose it was about 9 or
half past 9. Had given orders that
no fire was to be built out doors.
This was on the 26th Dec, 1907.
Don't know who hit Nick.
his
Tom x Koon.
mark.
julie Oxner, sworn, says: l am
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03

were ii<~oll>;n t., .us, nI' various
states relating to IA: -. Senator
Overman remarked that in many sta
tes pardon restores The r~Ivict to full
citizenship.
"That is true IN Tennessee,' said
Senator Frazier. "I remember that
T had it called to my attention in a
peculiar way. Just before [ was
elected to the governorship for the
second time I received letter from
young Irishman VINO was serving
ten-year sentence in the peniten-
tiary on a charge Of manslaughter.
He said he had six months yet to
serve, but that if he were pardoned
before that time ne would not lose
his vote. He colsed his letter by
saying: 4 am Republican, but if I
am pardonei before the coming elec-
ton I will take great pleasure in vo+-
ing for you.'''
As the Tennessee senator showed
no indication Of continuing, Senator
Lodge called attention to the fact
that it had not been made clear
whether the young man received his
pardon. When the laughter which
greeted this pertinent inquiry had
su',<:dA.'. Senator Frazier said:
'FWcli. l will answer that by tell
in. Won a story on EOld Bill Cul-
lu;~. all uncle Of Senator Cullum OF
Illinois. and a great friend Of Henry
Cla~. J. cot this from W. B. Burnett
Of Knoxville, formerly assistant gen.
eral counsel of the Southern railway.
Burnett says that odd Bill used to
visit the courts, before the days Of
railroads in the mountains of Tennes-
see. on horseback, and his immense
saddlebags attracted a great deal Of
attention. Cullum guarded these bags
pretty closely and took them into the
court room with nim. As he rode
away one day his fellow-lawyers
showed curiosity as to what the bags
contained and did not hesitate to ask.
"'Old Bill looked at his ques-
TONERS a moment and then said: IT
YOU must know, why carry two vol
umes on criminal law on this side,
Indicating the left bag and on the
right side it is nobody's d-n busl-
ness what I carry.''
It is needless to say that Senator
Frazier's colleagues caught his point
Another story told by Senator Fra
zier was of the only attempt ever
made to bribe him since he has been
in public life. While he was COVER
nor an old negro nanny besought
him to pardon her son who was serV-
ing a short term in the pe2ltentlary
Finally Sac asked if there was any
thing she could DO to get him tc
GRANT: the pardon. The governor
promised to look into the case.
!. During the conversation the ne
gress fumbled in an old stocking
which evidently contained money
She turned it upside down on the
! governors desk and out rolled lo1
of. small change, and she asked II
that would be any inducement, re-
marking at.the same time that there
was almost 81 there.
"Well, do you know" said sena
tor Frazier, in telling the story, 81
was so dumbfounded I hardly knew
what to say. Finally said: Nam
my. you ought not to offer me tha'
money whereupon she exclaimed
my Gawd, Governor, it's all l's'
sot.' New York Times.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
Later IntelIigence.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 1T is just
learned over the long distance tele-
phone that Judge Pritehard and the
counsei for the Seaboard are in con-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03

ference at the Southern railway >t2
ton in Dalville. They decline to
give out anything for publication un-
til the entire matter is settled.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
NEGRO KILLS NEGRO.
Wess Williams Lodged in Jail Charg-
I'd With Murder in the Killing
of Nick Scurry.

.Wess Williams, colored. was lodg-
ed in the Newberry Jail on Wednes-
day charged with murder in the Kill
ing of Henry Scurry alias Nick Sour
Nv, in the Pomaria section OF the
county. 1t appears from the test1-
mony taken at the coroner's inquest
that the negroes were at a trohc al
the house of one Tom koon, AID that
among others Wess Williams and
Nick Scurry went out in the yard to
gamble. A dispute arose between
Nick and Wess over twenty-five
cents, it is stated, aad an alterca-
ton ensued, whereupon Wess struck
Nick in the head with club. Nick
lived until Tuesday.
The inquest over the dead body
was held by Magistrate T. g.
Ellesor. the verdict of the coroner
iurv being "that the deceased, Hen
ry Scurry, came to his death from a
blow received On the head by an IN
strumem in the hands Of one Wess
Williams.
Williams was brougt to NeWberry
and turned over to Sheriff Buford
bv Constable E. H. Werts. Sheriff
Buford had learned of the killing
and had just finished telephoning to
Pomaria and stepped out of his Of
flee when he met Constable Werts
with the negro.
Williams has retained Messrs.
Blease and Dominick to defend him.
Following is the testimony taken
at the coroner's inquest:
George Wicker, sworn, says: Was
at Tom Kooa's in the house when
some one come in and said Henry
had been killed off and I better 60
see about him. Nobody there but
Job Wicker and Henry. Henry was
living on his side. Ne and Job and
Will Lane and Walt Bishop carried
aim over to my house. Didn't see
any gambling at all. I saw Wess
Williams there before they begin to
frolicing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
co UMBIA. S. c.

Passenger Train Schedules (ReVised)
Effective 12.O1 a. m. eastern time
Sunday, November 24th, 1907, the
leaving time for passenger trains out
Of Newberry Union Station will be
as follows:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
julie K Ox1er.
mark.

Dr.. Z. T. Pinner, sworn, says: L
was called to see Henry Scurry FIJI
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
Tom X Koon.
mark.

julie Oxner, sworn, says: l am
half brother to Henry. [ was a.
party for, short while but left be-
fore the lick was passed. Henry died
about 7 o'clock a. m. on the 3lst
Dec. 1907.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-03
his
George x Wicker


Walt Bishop. sworn: says: Was at
Tom Koon's on the night of Dec.
26. 1907. Didn't see the knocking. l
had already left the fire. I was
standing in the yard, I suppose
about 100 yards from fire. I walk
ed up to fire and heard them quarrel
mo and turned and went away. Don't
know wao all were at fire. Wess and
Nick were both standing up quarrel
ing when I saw them. I helped to
carry Nick to the house where he
died. Couldn't swear who passed the
lick. Don't know what they were
quarreling about.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
GUARDIANS NOTICE

Notc IS hereby given that the undersigned as I Ruuarulan ot OdeBeckham and James Lest CT beSkhaln mnors and heirs at law of Emma A Beckham deceased. will on the lst day of 5. 5he Jahuary 1908 term Of the Nevada Probate court appiy to the said court for an order mn. s,,oh S,,ot 'Tn,s & mcehslqg and empowering him as Such guardian. to sell the foIioWing described ahas situated in the County of Nevada State ol Afkansas' belonging to said estate. to-wit.
 The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast pn,,, Suartea ao oI M section 23 Township IS South eSS. N'' "iolS UT
 Salu Salu lands will be sold for the purpose of re- investing the funds and preser, iny said aS. laIS; ,I auu lne terms, tune and plac ce of snl, Will be fixed by the court W '''
 S. ID. BECkHAM Guardian.
 by "raVes Montgomery. his attorncyc.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
THREE PRETTY ENTERTAINMENTS
Recipe Luncheon Recently Given Has the Merit of Origin. ality-Ruby Wedding Anniversary Not Often Cele brated-Good Luck Party Farewell to
 Traveller Just Leaving.

At a recent luncheon given by an in genious hostess who always manages to give an original turn to all her af- fairs each guest was asked to bring a favorite recipe written out carefully on the sheet of paper enclosed. These papers were collected by the hostess After the dessert and before rising from the table slips of paper and pen cils were passed; the ladies were asked to write down the odds and ends left in their ice boxes after dinner. These slips were collected and passed again so that each one received an- others paper. They were then re- Quired to write a menu or a recipe from the list of articles on that paper. When all had finished they were read aloud, and the one whose menu re- ceived the most votes as being the best was awarded the budget of reel pes which had been brought by the guests Being on uniform sheets the hostess had slipped them into a pretty portfolio marked Our Favorite Reel pes Each lady inscribed her name therein and in some instances an ap- propriate quotation.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27

from green paper. Horseshoes formed from small flowers surrounded the place plates and even the table was in form of this symbol of good luck. The cookies were cut with a clover form and in the center of each was gilded chicken wishbone.
 Gilded wishbones tied with colored ribbons were matched to find partners for refreshments and afterwards there was funny contest to see ho could make the best doll from a wishbone Japanese dollheads, crepe paper, bits of ribbon and lace with paste was pro- vided. Then there was hunt for fourleaf clovers. These had been cut out of bright green glace paper and hidden in all sorts of places. For the man who found the most there was clover stickpin, and a wishbone of gold for the lady
 The toasts written by the guests were read at the table and then each one was asked to relate the best piece of luck they had ever had. On depart. ing the hostess presented brand new unused good luck" penny to each one.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
A Good Luck Party.

This unique evening was arranged for a young woman who was leaving or an extended trip. The invitations were bordered with pen and ink sketch of horseshoes, wishbones and four-leaf clovers. A card ornamented with a row of horseshoes was enclosed in each invitation and the request to write in rhyme a sentiment for the departing friend. Gilt, silver and green emblems of good luck were conspicu- ous throughout the rooms and tiny gilt horseshoes were tied to baby ribbon making showers. These were sus. pended from gas jets and over the dining-room table.
 One effective bit of decoration was the screen in the dining-room It was covered completely with pink and white clover blossoms. A fiat floral horseshoe was the table centerpiece The doilies under the side dishes and candlesticks were four-leaf clovers cut
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
Will Green Still at Large.

A telephone message was re. ceived from Hope this afternoon to the effect that the murderer ot Marshal Hamilton had not been captured, although the re, port that he was seen near Chid. ester Saturday morning proved true, and that a posse was follow. ing his trail from that point, with fair hopes of capturing him soon.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
The Ruby Weddlnu.

In the list of wedding anniversaries there Is skip generally from the ''sil. ver' to the golden" However, I be- lieve that some people must celebrate the fortieth anniversary, which Is the ruby wedding, as there have been sey. eral requests for description of this function. As have never personally attended such an affair would be very glad to hear of any unique fea- lures known to the readers of the de- partment
 Of course there is the lovely red Bohemian glass that would be appro- priate for one or two gifts, but 10 housekeeper wants much of it. Rubies are beyond the pocketbooks of the average guests. Red roses and carna. tons would be the decoration with red candles. Seems to me that the thirtieth anniversary is celebrated as the pearl" wedding. If any one has witnessed such an affair, please let us hear about 1t.
 MADAME MERRL.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
local and Personal.

If you want nice candy buy it at Geo. J. Terry X Go.
 We regret to know that Mrs. w. A. Huff is quite sick.
 Yesterday was balmy spring like day, and church attendance was good.
 pr. R. l.. Hinton returned to- day from Little Rock, where he spent Sunday.
 Mrs. Geo. Christopher, who has been quite sick for the past few days, is improving.
 Miss Hettie Dunaway returned to Philadelphia this morning, af- ter a pleasant visit here.
 Tom Kinser came up from Hope yesterday and spent Sun day with Prescott friends.
 Farms for Rent-Two good farms near Prescott - one is black land. Apply to Levi Moore.
 Circuit Court convened this morning at Philadelphia, and Randolph Hamby, temporary court stenographer, left on No. 28 today to be present.
 Senator w. S. Goodwin, of Warren, spent yesterday in Pres colt, leaving on No. 36 for Arka- delphia, where the candidates for Congress will speak today.
 E. A. Short the Jeweler with long experience is now prepared to test and fit your eyes at his new Jewelry store in the McRae block. Eyes tested free and fit guaranteed.
 Parties visiting the DeAnn Cemetery can't help but notice the splendid manner in which Uncle Johnny Sweeny, the sex ton, manages the place. The grounds are neatly kept and the lots are in fine shape for spring.
 Rev. T. D. Scott returned Sat- urday night from Benton, and occupied the Methodist pulpit yesterday morning. The evening service was given over to an open meeting of the Epworth League, at which an interesting program was rendered.
 Dr, R. l.. Hinton will fit and furnish all kinds of eyeglasses, or spectacles at the lowest fig ures, and will mend your broken ones, make them good as new will give satisfaction or your money back. No charge for test ing the eyes.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27

Meyer Winter, of Little Rock, is in the city today.
 Shelton Nelson, of Hope, spent yesterday with friends in Pres colt
 We are glad to know that Dr. W. B. Arnold is improving from a spell of the grip.
 Mrs. k. k. McSwain has re- turned to Texas, after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. J %. How ell, here.
 Mrs. A. F. Logan left on the cannon ball today to visit her daughter, Mrs. Dolphus Whitten, at Nashville.
 Marriage license were issued this morning to Mr. Garrison Dickinson and Miss Maude Van Meter, of Okolona.
 Mr. Max Mayer, of Little Rock, senior member of the Scott May CT Commission Co.,, spent yes terday with friends in the city.
 The P. x N. W. passenger train leaves the depot at the Ozan mill every day except Sunday at 1 a. m. and returns at 4:35 D. m.
 We regret to know that J. D. Purtle, father of Dr. Purtle, is is puite sick with the grip, at his home few miles west of town.
 Marshal Marsh has returned from the chase after Will Green, and reports that the negro seen east of here was unquestionably the right one. He fears, howev CT, that he will yet elude the posse.
 Married-this morning at 9 o'clock, at the home of Dr. J. R. York, MT. Floyd Graves, of Lockesburg, to Miss Ella liar grove, of Brownstown, Rev. R. M. Keeling officiating. The groom is prominent citizen of Sevier County, and quite popular among those with whom he deals, while the bride is one of Howard County's most worthy daugh- ters. She is a sister of Mrs. J. R. York, with whom she was spending shoat visit at the time ot the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Graves left on the cannon ball this morning for Lockesburg, their future home. The News extends congratulations.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27

MT. and Mrs Theo Elgin spent yesterday with relatives at Em- met.
 Mrs. Geo. J. Terry has return ed from a months visit to New port.
 Mrs. o. H. Helbig and daugh- ter Miss Ruth, went to St. Louis Saturday night for a visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Webb and Miss Mattie Webb of Hope, spent yesterday with relatives here.
 Mayor Montgomery, of Hope, is spending today in Prescott, having business before the Nev- ada Probate Court, which con- vened this morning.
 Rev. w. F, Evans will speak at the Methodist Church Wednes, day night att o'clock. Officials of the church are specially urged to be present, and all others in. vited. T. D. SCOTT.
 The Retail Merchants Associa- tion hold their regular weekly meeting in their new quarters tonight, and all members are re quested to be present, as busi- ness of urgent importance is to be transacted.
 Col. c. c. Hamby, railroad at torney, left this morning for Philadelphia, where he repre- sents the railroad company in about 30 lawsuits which are dOcketed for the term of Circuit Court that convened this morn ing.
 For Sale Cheap-3 Floor Cases --bevel plate glass top; 10 feet long. 2 8-foot counter cases and one cigar case. Will sell one or all. Terms to suit buyer.
 WESTERLY DRUG STORE.
 pr. J. L. Bell has moved his office fixtures into one of the rear offices of the McRae build ing, and as soon as he can wind up affairs at Belton, which will be in about three weeks, he will open up his office for the regular practice of his profession. Dr. Bell leaves in the morning for Belton
 Mrs. w. A. Hatley returned last night from Sweetwater Tex. where she has been spending a few months with her son, William Hatley, stopping on her return a few days with Miss Annie Hat. ley, who is teaching at Weather ford. Texas. We are glad to know that she left William quite improved in health.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27
J-nlaIj Events

27-Probate Court convenes. 27-Retail Merchants Associa-
 tion meets on their new guar.
 ters. 2S-Fortnightly Club meets with
 Mrs. J. l.. Lee. 30-Carmen's Italian Boys at the
 opera house.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-27

IS very distinct worked with naten M or washing slk Many articles
 deboard Of lace, or which
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-01-18

ing the chest out and the abdomen
drawn in.
There is rib exercise which is
practiced in a fat woman's gymnasi-
UNI. The hands are rested upon the
ribs and the patient takes full breaths,
expanding the ribs. In little while
she finds her chest growing fuller,
while the fat upon her ribs grows
less. It is an easy exercise, and one
that makes q person feel much strong
er in lung power.
Food for Chest Development.
The woman who wants to have a
nice, round throat and full chest
must eat certain things. These are Of
the sort that do not increase the waist
line, but do develop the bust.
Chocolates, some cereals, game and
hot breads have reputation for in
creasing the bust. development with
out adding to the weight. Milk, on
the contrary, makes a woman fat.
Red wines. II they. are not against
ones principles. improve the figure.
And there are green foods that seem
to make one fuller in the chest with
out adding to the belt line.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-01-18
THE WOMAN WITH
A FLAT CHEST
Quite Easy to HaDe Good Figure in These Days Of
Advanced Physical Culture.

your head forward and lift your arms
over your head. The idea is to open
the lungs and to develop the muscles
Of the neck and chest.
The fourth exercise for bust deyel-
opment is deep breathing. But this is
so important that it stands in class
by itself. Deep breathing is the saliva
ton Of the woman with poor figure.
It is the best of all exercises for her,
for It will develop the chest, reduce
the hips and abdomen and increase
her appetite.
Before You Try Deep Breathing.
The woman with a weak heart
should not take to deep breathing un-
less she does so gradually. She should
take it up, little by little, and with all
moderation. But the thin chested wo-
man can go into it, feeling that it will
do her a world of good
10 breathe deeply, so as to get the
best results from the exercise, a wo-
man should have a good roof or a
large open window. In breathing, the
mouth is opened wide and full
draught of fresh air is taken in. Then
the mouth is closed and the air is ex-
PEELED through the nostrils.
There are those who advocate deep
breathing through the nostrils alone.
The mouth is closed and the air is
drawn into the lungs. 1t is then ex-
PEELED in the same manner The alb
domen and rib muscles help in the
task of drawing in and expelling the
air.
Those who once learn deep breath
ing are not apt to forget it; 1t be-
comes part of your life.
The woman who is thin in the chest
and big in the waist can take lesson
of the West Point cadets. They are
marvelously wide in the chest and
very slender in the hip line. They
stand erect, with their shoulders
thrown back and chest extended.
When they breathe they take abdom-
inal breaths. Each breath is drawn
low and deep. And as they walk they
step squarely, lightly and easily, keep