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the scheme OF the house. its relations to the
surroundings and to the grades and trees.
it's proportions and It's extreme simplicity
and directness.
Il desired 30 far as possible to build q
home which should become part Of the
surroundings and would impress those who
saw it with having been there for years.
That same feeling tried to carry into detail
and every feature Of the scheme.
From the practical point of view, l con-
slider that house in itself and an estate az
q whole, just as an engine or a steamship,
must fulfil its purpose in the simplest. most
direct and economical way when In use
with the maximum of room, comfort and
charm, and the least possible. amount Of
effort or expenditure in administration. A
successful house in the country should be
house to live in which would appeal
to one as a home and where one could
entertain friends with the greatest salts
faction to them and to ones self and with
out effort. Tho house and surroundings
should produce the impression Of being
part Of the family as well as the friends
within the house."
| The separation Of this house into three
wings, the family wing, the guest wing and
the service wing has been found to simplify
greatly the process of living. Then this
arrangement has made it possible so to
dispose of the rooms in this house that
every one has windows on three sides.
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SOME STORIES OF BLIND TOM
NEGRO PIANIST LONG A GREAT
MONEY MAKER.

Proats Probably as High as $4,000
q Yesr-Naid to Have Made $500 900
On . Trip Abr0sd-Grew TO See q
Alttlo-Delighted In Cries Of Pain.
Few public performers ever played to
moro money than Blind Tom. who died
recently. He was prominently before the
public for twenty years. and after that
when his trustees were changed he still
continued TO play, but not with as much
SUCCESS. His new managers did not know
how TO handle him properly, and handling
Tom took lots of tact. Until only few
years ago he played. and his last appearance
was probably on the variety stage. For
forty years he had been an attraction. and
,sn the frst half Of that time he played in
almost every town of any size in this country
and Canada and made tours on the other
side Of the Atlantic.
Even in small towns he did well. and as
running this show was not an expensive
affair the profits were large. A statement
of accounts made by his old manager showed
that in one month in 1894, which was spent
i'm Virginia, the receipts were more than
$4,000 and the expenses 81 00o He usually
!lpspt on the road Tor nine months out OF
F, the twelve, 30 that his yearly profits may
have averaged about $4,000. On his trip
! on the other side it was said he realized
about s2oO, 900, 80 that Tom while in good
hands was a source OF steady income.
Il liz singular that his old manager. Thomas
Warhurst, who for twenty years took him
all over this country and through Canada,
died six months ago. and 1t WAS under his
management that Tom was most successful.
He was then we'll cared for and well coached
In his work. and he earned many thousands
Of dollars for the Bethune family. on whose
estate he was born slave.
About twenty years ago Blind Tom got
into the courts. He was born during slave
times and later Gen. Bethune acted as his
trustee. It was said that up to 1870 he had
earned more than a, quarter of a million
dollars. Gen. Bethune then turned the
tr1isteeship over to his son. John G, Bethune.
John Bethune ran a racing stable which was
said TO be supported by Blind Toms earn
ings. He died in 1888. and after his death
his widow brought suit against the Bethune
family, alleging that as widow Of John
Bethune she was the riyhtful trustee OF
Blind Tom. In this she was supported
by Charity Virgins, the mother OF Blind
Tom. Mrs. Bethune won her suit. and since
1883 Blind Tom has been in her care, but
she only succeeded in making success Of
him for few years.
Blind Tom was born few miles from
Columbus In the county of Muscogoe, Ga,
on May rs, 1s4O His parents were field
hardc OK the .urc negro blood, with nothing
to distinguish them from the mass Of their
caos, except that his mother had small feet
Sad hands and was OF an active. merry
temperament. He was born on the estate
OF Thomas Greene Bethuno. where his
parents were slaves.
Tom was born blind. and as he was unable
to leaSn anything from sight 1t was generally
thought that he. was idiotio. When very
young he showed great fondness for
sotnda. and musical sounds exerted a con-
trolling interest over him. He learned to
talk whsn young gand spoke clearly, but hia
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through. The luxury Of ventilation was
possible on the upper aoon. which were
well above mans head. The heart shaped
openings In the lower shutters are also char
acteristic.
Many Of the trees about tho house were
there when Il was built. but others arc due
TO tho skill Of tho landscape artist. The
rose and vlne racks on. the facade Of the
house ore laden now with tho blooms falling
from them ard vying In the ornament OF
color they give with the bright awnings
disposed about the house.
-The interest Of tho house." Mr.. Carrere
said to the reporter. depends entirely upon
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for guests are over the library. entrance
hall and living rooms. The dormitory
shown in the picture is q caprice Of the
owner, who desi signed it to receive some
Of the many young guests who visit there.
1t enables the host to entertain four
guests with as little trouble as one. There
are four compartments on one side Of the
house for young men. while on the other
there are similar ACCOMMODATION for
feminine guests J, Each dormitory is sup
Piled with it's own bathroom. and the
value of such an apartment has shown
itself when large party is to be enter
tanned. These rooms are naturally in
tended for only young people.
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sageway shown in the picture. which
leads through to the dining room.
following the piazza that runs parallel
with the formal garden. Adjoining this
passage, although not connected with it,
are the buffers pantry and storeroom.
Through them is the approach to the
kitchen. beyond which are the servants
hall andlaundry.
Parallel with these rooms in the service
wing there runs a service hall. and both
laundry and hall open on the servants
entrance at the end Of this wing.
The second floor contains three family
rooms extending over the wing containing
the dining room, while the rooms set aside
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Such is the plan Of the interior OF tho
house. which carries out almost a. CLOSELY
M the exterior does the architects OK
preased desire 10 eliminate all Unnecessary
architectural detail. There Ii no wallpaper
on the first floor outside the passageway,
which finds its most decided note Of color
In the Japanese lantern hanging from the
ceiling. The paper on these walls Is pale
gray. and that is the tone Of the apartment.
The ceilings OF the living and dining room
are q contrast in their resolute but restful
plainness to the elaborate ceilings which
have recently been so common in the newer
country houses.
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Many Languages OF Mexico.
From fhs Mer,cun .-craH.

From the Msricuu ;-crud.
During the festas OF Christmas or the week
Of All Souls and All Saints. when the Indians
swarm down from the mountains with their
holiday wares for sale. visitors In the city Of
Mexico may notice the strange language
Even when they turn to serve the purchaser
their Spanish Is neither Castillian nor Mexican
but Ia frequently broken by peculiar synablss
and accents.
This is merely an illustration Of the fact
that the Indian languages Of old Mexico have
not been entirely submerged by the conqnef.
districts OF the republic various and dietihes
languages handed down from tho pre-Colurns
bisn ere are stni l,,p spoken u thsir pFissns
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ANTS AS WEATHER PROPHETS
Their Method OF Giving Warning OF an
Approaching storm,
From the Chicago Tribune.

FTom NE Chtrd0o TTtbune.
y Ants as weather prophets AFFORD new tea
timony to the cleverness Of these small AMI
mails. When you 20 out on spring morning g
and find the ants busiy engaged In clearing g
out their nests and dragging tae s1nd and
bits Of earth to the surface you may be sure
that no matter how cloudy II ls there will
be no rain that day and the probabilities are
: for several days OF good weather.
II. however. you see the ants about the
middle Of spring or summer afternoon hurry
ing back TO the nest and q sentinel trottfn Q
out In every direction looking up stragsiers
and urging them to 10 home as soon 40 they
can get there, you may figure on rain that
afternoon or night.
When the last Of the wanderers 10 found
the picket hurries in and the nest 10 securely
sealed from the inside TO keep out the water
II 10 seldom that ants are taken by surprtss
by the approach Of shower. - 81
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Am kRCHEECT'S OWN HOUSE
n UELT IN TIE COUNTRY TO FIT
IT'S SURROENDINGS.

John M. Carrere's westchestee Home Inter-
esasag From Several Points OF View
Adaptation Of French House Almost
Guiltiess Of Architectural Details.
IL was scarcely TO be expected that
hossse built by famous architect for him
self should be almost guiltless of arch-
tectural detail. Yet this is true Of the
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
LOST

A White spitz near St ony Point Chapel, and black shep- herd with a few grey hairs around his muzzle. Shepherd last seen near crossing of Frisco l mile north of Johnson. Please return them to F. w. Wright on the Dr. Smith farm west edge of Springdale and get reward.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Don't fail to see the fine inn ported German Coach Stallion and standard bred trotting stal- lion and new Jack at the Spring dale Breeding Barns. Alroya al Star is a half brother to Aaron, 2:74, holder of worlds two and three year old record, sold for SIPS, 1000, owned at International Stock Food Farm. Alroyal's s dam IS half sister to Onward and Baron Wilks, standing at Carthage, Mo-, for S150 season.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Chas. Lear, next door to News office, will pay $ cents per pound for poultry, or the highest mar ket price.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

s. D. Aaron has purchased an interest in Speece's studio and the business will be conducted at the same stand under the firm name of Speece X Aaron. We do first class photographic work and solicit the patronage of the publle.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

fry sack of Aristos Flour. None better made. Sold by J. T. MaSoner.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Good young horse, fine saddler and drlver. Also buggy and set of single harness.
 See LEE HENRY.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will give box supper Friday night, April 10.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Don't fail to trade at $. W. Hawkins X Son. If you do we both lose money.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

See Weleh, the jeweler, at Daily'S drug store.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Pride of the Rockies. Best soft wheat flour, S1.50 per sack at J. T. Masoner.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

For all kinds of carpets, mat ting, linoleun, oil cloth and rugs. Good rag carpet 25c per yard. See l.. NJ. Riggs. It.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Take your jewelry repair work, clocks, etc, to H. A. Daily's. All work guaranteed.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
Railway Time Card.

Stable manure wanted. See w. E. Brogdon.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Oats for sale at Springdale Mills.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Good wheat makes good flour, flour makes good, healthy bread, and l have just received car load of White Lily Flour, manu- tactured by the Patterson Mill ing Company, of Monett, Mo-, where the wheat crop was extra fine this season. 1 warrant every sack of White Lily Flour to give satisfaction or your money back. Come and get a sack and try It and you will be convinced.
 Yours truly,
 J. (. JOHNSON.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Challenge and A four IS the best sold in Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
FOR SALE.

]. T. Masoner SELLS BREAD.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Nice baled Timothy and Red Top hay for sale, Sl0 per ton at Farm.
 THOMPSON BROS.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Call i'll at $. N. Hawkins X Son when you are in town and get acquainted with them.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
SHEET MUSIC.

SHEET MUSIC. Just received 1000 copies Me kinley 10 cent sheet music. kennans music store.
  Trade with the merchants who sell Springdale Flour. Aristos Flour, not the cheap est but the best. Sold by J. T. Masoner.
 B. $. Beach, 11a mile south east of town, has registered Po- land China male. Service S1.00 t. f.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
THOMPSON BROS.
SPRAY YPUMpS

For spray pump that IS a pump see W. NJ. Ralston and get the Eclipse. Will be at the Farmers Union every Saturday to sell pumps.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Always ask your grocer for Springdale flour.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Wheat and corn wanted at Springdale Mill.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
FOR SALE

Plenty of good, dry, 16 inch cook wood. Call phone 100 or 50.
 tJ,,,1,Dn1x- Dnae
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

All we ask is square deal. Springdale Milling Go.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

]. ]. Banks, west of high school building, Is prepared to furnish sweet and sour milk to the public in any quantity. Sweet milk 20c per gallon. sour milk 7Iae. It.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

For all kinds of plain and fancy sewing call on Mrs. Earl Hewitt. at the Monroe place west of the grammar school building.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

If you are not satisfied with the flour you have been using try sack of Aristos. It is guar anteed to be the best. Sold by J. T. Masoner.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Buff Plymouth Rock eggs, choice eggs, 75 cents per setting of Is. Mrs. M. Berry,
 Springdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
BERT SLEEVES.

FOR GOOD INSURANCE
 See J. ". Lewis & Co. Fire, Lightning and Tornado. Old line companies. Over million dollars to pay losses.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Fox SALE.-Fineiy improved, eight room residence, bath, base ment. etc., all modern and well lncatpd
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
FOR SALE.

FOK SALE. Seven head of horses, three mares that will foal colts this spring. All good all purpose horses. J. J. NANzANDT, one mile southwest of Sonora.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
FOR SALE.

Good hack with tongue and shafts. Call on Lee Reed, two miles west of Lowell.-t. f.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, the most prolific winter layers known. The breed that lays IS the breed that pays. IS eggs S1.5O, S6 s. 50. Also Mammoth Bronze Turkeys. Hens weigh ing IS to 20 lbs., Toms 40 lbs., Eggs $500 per dozen.
 A. Y. ROBERTS, Springdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Ii Aristos flour does not make better bread than the kind you have been using your money will be refunded. Sold by J. T. MaSoner.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Don't sell your poultry until you see Chas. Lear, who will pay you the highest market price.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03

Use Challenge four, made in Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1908-04-03
FOR SALE.

Surrey, good as new, set single harness. -47-2t.
 F. B. FARNSWoRTH.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
Rational Pneumonia and
La Grippe Treatment.

The most successful physicions are now
treating pneumonia and la grippe by the
application of counter-irrtants. They
arc learning to resist the temptation to
doctor the cough, which, after all, is
only natures effort to relieve herself,
and are cndcavoring to reach the scat
of the congestion without the nsc of
internal remedies.
Some are using preparations about
as pleasant to the patient as an applica-
ton of mud or putty, but the wiscst use
4 pleasant liquid countcr-rritant
The ideal remedy is Noah's Liniinent
Its carefully compounded ingredients
possess wonderful powers of penetration
and immediately reduce the innainna-
ton and congestion
Noah's I.inimc"t is absolutely harn-
less, and can be used freely without coll
sl,ltation with a physician Apply the
iilliment freely over the point of pain or
congestion. Saturatc a hot flannel and
keep it applied to that portion of the
body. The effect will he almost iinmc
diatc, and in many cases the threatened
pneumonia will be dispcled before
physician can be secured.
Best for rheumatism, sciatia, lame
back, stiff joints and muscles, sore throat,
colds, strains, sprains, cuts, bruises,
collie, cramps, etc. I'or internal and eX-
ternal aches and pains Noah's Liniment
has no equal. For sale and guaranteed
by Glider & Weeks, 25c SOC, and 81 CO
Noah Remedy Co., Richmond and Bos-
ton. Sample mailed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

having same listed by the school trus
lees and township assessors.
All male persons between the age
Of q and GO years Except Confed-
crate soldiers, or those persons un-
able to earn 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 sh ould 80
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 re-
turn each transfer of land or lots
(bousht 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 ut d. The Office at New
berry will be open as usual each day.
w. w. Cromar,
Auditor Newberry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

purpose of taking rntu:' Of perso.l-
al property for 1908:
At Newberry Jan. 1st to 10.
At ChappclIs Jan. 20.
At Longshore Jan. 81.
At Walton Jan. %.
At Glymphville Jan %.
At Maybinton Jan d
At Wh':m;re Jaa. Is.
At Pom"ra Jan. 27.
At Little Mountain Jan. 20.
At O'Nealls Jan. 20.
At. st. Lukcs Jan. 30.
At Jolly Street Jan. 81.
At Prosperity FcFby. 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 a lax on all notes,
mortgages and moneys also an income
tax on gross incomes OF $2500.00 and
upwards
\ 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
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
Crosses of Honor.

The Drayton Rutherford Chapter,
l52, U. d. c.. Newberry, S. c., this
25th day Of February, 1908, begins
the three months advertising required
to prcccdc the hcstowal Of Crosses Of
Honor upon the sons of veterans
Therefore. all veterans rcsidin" in
Newb2rrv county who have not re-
cnivcd Crosses Of Honor and who de-
sire them arc requested to make ap-
plication before the Expiration of
said three months. IF. after the time
expires few veterans are late in ap-
plying. the Crosses Of Honor can be
prcscnie ed to both classes at the same
time. provided. the veterans are serv-
ed first and then the defendants. The
plain purpose of the rule is, "to keep
the defendants from bcin" at any time
preferred to The veterans and not that
the defendants shall wait for years
because a few veterans arc delaying
about applying for theirs. We must
look at the purpose as well as the
letter Of the law.'
Mrs. J. A. Burton,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
Sure Cure for Nail Wounds.

Take th} yolE OF all rY~. mix thick
with salt. cleanse the wound tho:-
"uGhly with warm water. then spread
thr salt ami cog on 4 cloth and ap-
ply. putting Oh on2-half CT the mix
turc. Leave it ON ten or twelve
hours, then apply the rest. If this
remedy were better knawn and used.
there would be fewer cass Of lock-
jaw. The Designer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

old wagons. tools. old mules and
patched garments and shoes then all
you make may be yours. Try this
plan this year. Many Of the old SolI-
iers did that way just after the war
No doubt your old friends can sight
YOU 10 several now we'll to do farm
crs who made their first crop after
The war without dollar or any cred
it.
Stop rowing in your unions and
use more business horse sense in your
organizations and other work, then
YOU will get along better.
IF YOU don't know what good COM
mon business horse sense II like, may
be it is different from that found in
Inc head Of jackass. Better take up
this question and deliberate on it a
spell just awhile before You GET up
another conspiracy TO down a fellow
union man or a ne ighbor.
Cotton.
Never before did the supply and
natural demand for cotton compro-
mise OIL such an unjust price to the
grower as is now ruling the cotton
market.
The buyers are strenuously bring
ing forward every point possible to
down cotton holders. But the cotton
holder that grows his own feed stuffs
will soon out wind this forced race
by the buyer, and the cotton bronco
buyer will be blown out of the race.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
Maple Sirup for People who Have 10
Maple Trees.

Take twelve large cora-vobs, break
in small pieces, boil III one gallon Of
water for an hour. Then strain, and
add ten pounds Of l9hi brown sugar:
boil as thick as desired. Keep in a
cool place. The Designer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

The Youngest king in the world is
Daudi Chua Of Uganda, Africa, a
protectorate Of England. He is now
about eight and holds court seated
OIL a scarlet throne with leopard
skin under his feet and bearing in his
hand a toy gun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

zIt is now said that E. II. Hartman
will be sent as delegate to the Re-
publican Convention from his dis
trict il New Yo:k. Nor will he be the
only undesirable citizen' in that
body.-Ncws and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

Although he South Carolina hous
nf r2prasr natives refused TO hear tne
" farewell address' Of the late Geo.
Washington last Saturday, it would
hav listened with pleasure to a fare
we'll address from B. r. Tillman,
making another vacancy.--News AMI
Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

IT, Hartman be sent 10 the Rcpub-
the interest Of The nomination Of
Governor Hughes, Of New York;
News and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

One of the singular contradictions
C the legislative mind is the dctcr-
minatlHn - Droi, ~ ti'& session %
lon" Is Tic ny continues .nl f,,n TO
save few hours in getting home
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

Yesterday in Charleston was day
very parsimonious in excuses for
those whose pewS were empty
News and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

The evident Democratic disposition
IS to accept Bryan and d. feat not so
gracefully as grcedily.-Ncws and
Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

/ is disappointing thai Mr.. Heart 5
new party did not declare in plain
words for %pvcrmmcn! by newspa-
per.'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

After all, the Safe balls are to be
held in the State house. "On with the
dancc'--but is the "joy unconfin-
ed 20 News and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
Farmer Union Bure u of
Information
Conducted by the
South Carolina Farmers Educa-

R6"C communications intended for this
department should be addressed to j. G
Stribling, Pendleton, S. G.