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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-17
SALUDA CONVICTS.
Penitentiary Wins Out in Fight Foe
Convicts Sentenced to Over 10
Years.

Columbia, Sept. 14.-In the case
Of the State Of South Carolina, ex-
relatione D. W. Padget, supervisor of
Saluda, VS. D. J. Griffith superintend-
ent Of the Penitentiary, arguments
were heard before Judge Memminger
this afternoon. Attorney General Ly
on appeared for Superintendent
Griffith and Messrs Thurmond, Ram
age & R. w. Able appeared for the
petitioner.
Several weeks ago Mr.: Lyon ap-
peared in Edgefeld, but he won out
on a jurisdictional point, and the
hearing was brought here today.
The contention Of the petitioner is
that the Act Of the Legislature Of
1909, which gave certain county su-
pervisors the right to work convicts
from the Penitentiary, is plain man
date of the Legislature, and within
the proper jurisdiction and not to be
confounded with any of the Acts con-
cerning the authority Of the Courts
to sentence prisoners. Also that the
section Of the Code which has refer
ence to which prisoners shall serve in
the Penitentiary, and which may be-
used on the roads. if in conflict, with
the Act Of 1909, can be construed
separately and yet each Act will be
given full force and effect. That if
the two Acts are in conflict and can
not be reconciled, then the Act of
1909 must have precedence in effect.
This is in brief, the outline of the con-
tention Of the petitioner to have GER
tain prisoners delivered to the coun-
ty supervisor Of Saluda.
Attorney General Lyons conten-
tion was that Section II Of the Code,
which says that prisoners, who have
not longer terms than ten years may
work on the county roads, Except in
rape cases. as provided in this Sec
tion.) would not allow certain Of the
prisoners to be delivered. The second
contention of Mr.. Lyon is that the
Act is special legislation, therefore,
repugnant to the Constitution. The
Act Of 1909 related to only four coun-
ties, Lancaster, lexington, Saluda
and Bamberg. The contract with John
NJ. Graham at the State Penitentiary
is brought into the case. This con-
tract sets forth the terms Of the en-
ployment Of convicts in the hosiery
mill. Upon this the Attorney Gener-
ais argument was that the oblga-
ton of contract was impaired if
Wallace. Free. and Perry, of the
prisoners. would leave the Peniten-
tiary.
After the arguments were conclud-
ed, Judge Memminger upheld the con-
tention Of Attorney General Lyon.
This means that only prisoners SEN
fenced to less than ten years may
work on the public roads.
The recent Act Of the Legislature
would have given the supervisor of
Saluda and four other counties the
right to make all prisoners to work
in the respective counties.
The act is by the ruling today rem
'd,red imperative in that conflict
with the previous Act limiting the
period for prisoners to work i'll the
counties.
-11or DDrHr1c nrAD uNNE
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-17
NEWS OF ST. PHILLIPS.
MIR. James Henry Rice Gave Good
Advice as to Birds.-Picnics.-
Services at St. Phillips.

St. Phillips, Sept. l5.-There was
large crowd at the barbecue and the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-17
Solomon or the Red Jacket.
A Legend of the Dutch Fork.
By Col. D. A. Dickert.

''This tale I tell is a story Of old,
give it to you, as to me it was told. .
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06

United States marshal, and not to
be dictated to by you, or anybody else
around here" bluffed Murray. MY pa
pers are in my pocket, and are going
to stay there. It'll take more than
you or your friends can do to make me
show them
Then you refuse to show your au-
thority for this high-handed proceed
ing?" queried the self-styled magis-
trate
you can just bet that do was
Murray's emphatic rejoinder.
The officious inquirer stepped back
few PAGES and called three of the
gang into consultation. This action
left but three men standing by the
horses. and Murray called to them
sharply
Let loose those horses" he cried.
A derisive laugh was the sole re-
spouse, and bending forward swiftly
the detective took careful aim with
his revolver and pressed the trigger.
A loud report and squirt of flame into
the shadows followed, the two horses
snorted and reared wildly as the bull
lets Kissed by their ears, and, plunging
fiercely, tore loose from the OBTAINING
hands on their brides and flew down
the road at headlong gallop. Muir
ray caught the reins, laughing tri-
umphantly, while Dutch Peter sat
firmly on the raging prisoner.
From the darkness behind came a
medley of oaths and yells of fury, re-
volvers cracked sharply and several
bullets whizzed harmlessly over the
heads of the fugitives But the horses
had swung smoothly into their stride
and were racing rapidly away. Murray
headed them for st. AIMS, giving
them full rein, and they sped through
the night like swallows bound for
home. In the bottom of the wagon
Dutch Peters human cushion yelled
and howled frantically, struggling to
free himself, and calling on his friends
to follow and Stay his captors. Weary
ing of the incessant clamor, Murray
finally resolved to gag his noisy cap
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BY GEORGE T. PARDY

senger than he promptly fell upon and
held him down. A sharp click fol-
lowed as Murray snapped the steel
handouts on his prisoners wrists, and
in almost the same instant reached
behind and snatched a revolver from
Drinkwater's hip pocket.
BY this time the kidnapped man, hav-
ing in some measure recovered from
the strangling effects of Murray S
grip, found his voice again and sent
forth a hoarse yell for help. 1t was
responded to by rush Of men from
the saloon, a couple of whom seized
the horses heads while two others drew
revolvers and advanced threaten'ngly
toward the occupants of the wagon.
They were confronted by cleaning
steel tubes leveled in deadly aim by
the steady hands of the detective and
deputy.
1.-THE first man that moves a step
forward dies" said Murray's deep
voice, and the would-be assailants
halted abruptly.
The bartender made his appearance
with a light, and was greeted with a
chuckle of delight by the irrepressible
Dutch Peter.
"Tank you, kint frient, cried the
cheerful deputy. "Now, kin see to
shoot goot.'
His frank avowa1 of gratitude was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06
WtEREC THAT JKIRT YOU JAID
WANTED TO ZEE TIE +?

door again and shot the bolts into
their sockets. He covered the new
corners with his gun.
keep your hands in front of you, .
he said, sternly, land don't make any
funny moves"
They obeyed the mandate in silence,
glancing uncomfortably at the second
into view and was holding in his left
hand
Now, who are you fellows, and what
is your business here?" he continued,
harshly. Speak quick and let me
know what you want"
1--WE are officers, and want to see
your authority for holding the pris-
oner you have" replied one of the
trio.
1--WE been asked that question by
a busybody once before tonight" re-
torted Murray, "and I'll give you the
same answer he got. I'm a United
States marshal from Chicago, with a
warrant from the United States court
for my prisoner, and I'm not obliged
to show my authority to county con-
stables, bailiffs, or anybody else"
As Murray concluded his crisp
speech a loud yell came from the room
where the prisoner was confined. 1t
was the voice of the indignant Drink
water, who had evidently managed to
get rid Of his gag for the time being.
'rHey, you fellows he shrieked,
''why don't you turn loose with your
shootin' irons and blow the heads off
these Internal kidnapers? Dye call
yerselves pals Of mine, to see me taken
away like a dog? Do something, blast
your souls; don't stand chinnin' all
night, Or"
The voice ceased abruptly and a
mufied growl succeeded. 1t sounded
as though the watchful deputy had re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06

rewarded by a volley of choice bias
phemy from the man in charge of the
lamp, which was interrupted by Muir
rays voice.
Stand back from those horses, you
fellows" ordered the detective.
'And who the devil are you, to give
us folks orders?" roared the man who
resembled the prisoner. Think we're
such blasted fools as to let you come
kidnapin' our pal and a-carryin' of him
off without maxim a move to help
him? That kind of game don't go here,
and don't you forget it."
"Since you want to know so bad,
I'm a United States marshal from
Chicago, and have a warrant for this
man." responded Murray, coolly.
Get a magistrate then, boys, and
make him show his authority" shout
ed the leader of the gang.
Don't believe him; he's liar and
amt got no warrant" howled the
prisoner from where he sat, with
Dutch Peters muscular arm around
him. They're a pair Of damned
frauds, fellows, that's all they are.
Shoot 'em down, boys; don't let 'em
take me away to murder me-"
At this juncture a man Of more i'm
portant bearing than the others of the
crowd emerged from the back room of
the saloon and walked toward the wa
gon cautiously. He was promptly
halted by Murray when he had APP
preached within four feet of the We
hicle.
STAND right where you are" COM
manded the detective, harshly. 'Now,
who are you, and what do you want p
I'm a magistrate, and demand that
you show me your papers, before /
permit you to take that man away,
was the reply.
"You may be magistrate, but I'm
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| tive, fearing lest he might rouse the
entire village when they arrived at
their destination, and accomplished
the feat with the aid of stout hand
kerchief, while the amiable Drink
water snarled, snapped and bit like
mad dog during the operation.
In the dead of night the wagon
pulled up in front of the hotel at st.
AIMS, with fagged-out horses painting,
wet and dropping. Drinkwater, still
raging, refused obstinately to walk,
and was carried kicking and swearing
by the detective and his comrade into
a back room of the hotel to wait for
the Chicago train. So far luck had
favored Murray wonderfully, but he
had passed through too many adverse
experiences. in the course Of his Off
cial career to think of congratulating
himself until the journey was ended
and the prisoner safe inside the stone
walls of a cell. From what he had
already seen of Mr.. Badly Drinkwa-
ters friends he knew them to be men
who would not lightly relax their eff
forts to free him from the clutches of
the law. That they would follow in
rapid pursuit as soon as they could OBJ
tain the means of transportation the
detective felt certain, and It behooved
him to devise some means OF DEFENSE
in case the avengers arrived before the
train left for Chicago. Leaving the
prisoner in charge of his worthy as
sistant, he sought the presence OF the
landlord, whom he addressed with due
official gravity.
81 am United States marshal" said
Murray, "and have an important pris-
oner in charge. A gang of his friends
are on my trail and likely to arrive
here at any moment. I won't give
him up, and as I don't suppose you
want to buck against the govern
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06
SHE KNEW.
Ludna MIN MA !. and Sec.

An earnest plea was made by Attor-
ney Charles Pettijohn to Judge Pritcb-
ard of the criminal court for leniency
to a client who had entered a plea OF
guilty to larceny. The burden of the
attorneys argument was that his eli
ent was the father of twins and was
tempted to theft in order to feed the
mouths of the infants.
"Your honor, l will say frankly"
said Mr.. Pettijohn in closing, that If
were the father of twins and needed
food for my family, l would not hest
tate to go out and steal it,"
"Mr Pettijohn, when you are the
father of twins l will consider your
proposition" said Judge Pritchard.-
Indianapolis News.
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ment, the best thing you can do is to
bar your doors and refuse them admis-
sion when they come
The boniface was visibly impressed.
II don't care to be drawn into no
shooting affair." he said, gloomily;
''but if things are as you say, 1 reckon
I'll have to tell 'em to stay out
DOORS" ~'' '~
Murray nodded CURLY, and stood
watching as the other proceeded to Sc
cure the doors. Hardly had the last
bolt shot into place when the hoof-
beats of furiously galloping horses re-
sounded on the road without, coming
to halt before the hotel. The riders
dismounted and raped impatiently on
the door. Receiving no response, they
beat fiercely on the panels and a
couple of revolver shots rang through
the stiffness of the night A clamor
OF angry voices ensued.
None of this skulking, landlord"
they shouted. open this door in the
name of the law, or We'll break it
down. We are officers, and won't
stand for any foolishness."
A third and fourth shot followed this
imperious demand, and the landlord
began to quake in his shoes.
Looks like I'll have to let 'em in"
he said, alphabetically, to Murray. IF
1 don't they'll bust my door and you'll
be none the better off in the long
rum
Murray eyed him grimly. Suit
yourself" he responded. IF there's
anyone killed here, you'll be held re-
| sponsible."
The landlord turned and began to
unbar the door with trembling hands.
Murray walked back to the room con-
tanning the prisoner, and satisfied him.
self that the door of the chamber in
question was securely fastened. Then,
drawing his revolver, he returned to
the main entrance and stood waiting.
AS the big door swung back the three
| foremost of those who were outside
staggered over the threshold. Before
fourth could enter Murray closed the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06

Is miles from Belgrade, he was sew
eral times saluted by persons whom
they met.
On arriving at the town itself they
were met by the subprefect and police
superintendent, who tremendously es-
corted them to the subprefecture,
where they were entertained to dinner
and treated as persons of distinction.
A continental mayor was completely
hoaxed a few weeks ago by an auda-
cious bogus royalty. This municipal
dignitary was the mayor of another
place in Seryia, to whose town visit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06

throughout Span, and it then trans
pired that the pseudo prince ordinarily
answered to the name Of Joseph Con-
guy, and that he was native of Glib
raltar.
A few weeks later a somewhat SIM
liar story was reported from Belgrade.
From this it would seem that the
crown prince of Servia had double, =
who was of the grade of corporal in
the army.
The doubles name was Michael Tri-
founovich, and one day while travelling
with companion to Obrenovatz, about
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Another woman Nure1
Christiana, Tenn" l suffered from
the worst form of female trouble SO
that at times 1 thought l could not
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condition. Lydia E.,Pinkham's Vege-
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me feel like different woman. Lydia
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If you belong to that countless army
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For thirty years this famous remedy
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If you want special advice write
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1t is free and always helpful.
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of the crown prince had been arranged.
The occasion was, however, antici-
pated by an enterprising soldier who
resembled him, and succeeded in palm
ing himself off as the heir to the
throne, and greatly enjoyed the right
royal manner in which he was Toasted
and entertained.
OF all people in the world, Mr..
Henry Laubouchere IL reported to
have once accepted without demur the
exalted role of emperor.
BY mere coincidence he happened
to land at Vera Cruz on the actual
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Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the dis
eased portion of the ear. There is only way to
Deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachan Tube. When this
tube is infamed you have n Tumbng sound im-
perfect hearing. and when IL Is entirely closed Deaf
ness is the result and unless the Inflammation DO
taken out and this tube restored to its normal cond
tion hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
out of ten caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
but an nfamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
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Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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day on which the Inflated Emperor
MAMMALIAN of Mexico was expected
to arrive. When body Of cavalry
drew up to act as his escort Labby
quickly tumbled to the situation, and,
without a murmur, allowed himself to
be conducted with great pomp and
circumstances to the capital. Not un-
til arriving there did he condescend to
explain that mistake had been made.
Parsons Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06
Wealth of Melody

After a hard day in Wall street he
had been dragged by his spouse to the
opera, where he promptly proceeded
to take a nap. In the midst of it he
was awakened by this in the most
soulful accents:
"Ah! What a rich chord! Isn't 1t,
dear?"
Er-ah-yes-how much would you
gay it's worth?" he murmured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-05-06
Sham Prince of Battenberg Has Good
Time in Manifestation Enjoyed
Honors for Emperor.

A few months ago a sham Prince
Alexander of Battenberg contrived to
have a very good time in the city OF
Madrid and other Spanish towns.
From the capital he had the effrontery
to telegraph for an interview with
King Alfonso, and at Valencia he en-
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JOKE ON MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

deavored to communicate by wireless
telegraphy with British warships.
Newspaper men were sent to inter-
view him, and he was feted and hon.
ored all round.
His princely career, however. was
brought to an abrupt end at Toledo,
but not until he had lunched with the
archbishop and borrowed sum Of
money from him.
His arrest caused quite a sensation
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ical condition when began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, and they certain
ly did wonders for me. Though I am
81 years old, am as we'll as the aver
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three years | suf-
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aches and dizzy
spells, and the kid
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MADE
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By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

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Most of the stars in the theatrical
armament are merely skyrockets.
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RCHIBALD DRINK WATER
of owen Sound was a
man well known to the
country folk in the prov.
ince of Ontario, Canada.
His business was that of
a travelling nurseryman,
and he drove from county
to county calling upon the
farmers with the object of
selling them trees and
fancy shrubbery. He was
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And Saves Time.

"He lets his wife do just as she
pleases."
Nothing startling about that"
mo; but he does it without an argu-
ment"
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NEW STRENGTH FOR OLD BACKS.
No Need to Suffer Every Day from
Backache.

Mrs. Joannah Straw, 526 North
Broadway, Canton, S. d., says: For
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anonortant 70 Mothers,

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
Bears the N <<cz-''
Signature ofGIXXzaIzSH
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
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Kill the Flies Now

Kill the Flies Now
before they multiply. A DAISY FLY
KILLER kills thousands. Lasts the sea-
son. Ask your dealer, or send zoe to II.
Somers. l49 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Woman's taste for dress is so In
stinctive that a dairy maid could read
lily and becomingly change posi-
tons with a society queen.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
BENEFITS DERIVED FROM
MUSICAL COMPOSITION
BY JEAN DE CHAUvENET

1--WE learn to do by doing" or In
other words, ones knowledge to be of
value must be made practical. We
learn rules and regulations, etc, in
harmony and counterpart and, aside
from the inevitable value in the un-
derstanding of musical Interpretation
in a general sense. we lose the real
value that should be derived, and in
non-use either forget it altogether or
in teaching it, use it more as neces-
sary knowledge in the music curri-
culum than as a means to an end, as
in creating new thoughts with the
knowledge gained. After consider
able study in harmony, give the pu-
pills something to work out, using
their knowledge gained with the orig
inal thought, and all the faculties of
the mind will be brought into play,
and rules take on a new aspect of
meaning which were before considered
dull. Then, too the real self is being
developed, as in creating, We better
understood our own powers, thus pro-
noting self growth.
Then again, as we endeavor TO work
out our ideas and make them under
stood, so much more are we capable
of understanding the great masters.
AS one develops in this line of COM
position, his comprehension grows
correspondingly in the understanding
of the music of other composers for
as music is the science of creation, one
must first learn to create his own
musical ideas, and then apply this
musical creation to the Interpretation
of all music.
And last but not least let us use the
talents placed in our keeping to the
best of our ability. Let US tax our
capacity to the utmost, for we will
always find renewed strength and
energy for another and more victorious
effort How do we know what we can
do if we never try? The little child's
efforts at walking may be feeble at
first, but in perseverance wonderful
skill is soon developed. Who knows
but that the genius of Mozart or a
Beethoven may be latent in some
minds here in our beautiful Los An
geles? Then let us encourage all stu
dents, as far as possible, to not only
study other works but to allow their
thoughts to revel in the realms of
musical creation.