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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
STOPPING the "Fire WAGON

Wnen the hrSt railroad was laid over
the western plains and the cars began
running to San Francisco the Indians
viewed the locomotive from the hill
tops at distance, not daring to come
nearer the fire wagon" A train OF
cars was to them heap wagon. no
hoss." An Apache chief gathered a
party Of warriors in Arizona and went
several hundred miles to see the ter
rible fire wagon that whistled louder
than the eagles scream and poured out
dense black smoke. w. Nj. Thayer says
in his ''Marvels Of the New West"
that the redskins grew holder and once
attacked a fire wagon. expecting to
capture it. When they failed and
many were injured they said. Fire
wagon bad medicine"
The Indians stretched a lariat across
the track, breast high. each end being
held by thirty braves.
"When the engineer first saw it he
didn't know what on earth was the
matter" said the narrator. "but in
minute more he burst out laughing.
He caught hold of that throttle, and
he opened her out.
HE struck that lariat going about
forty miles an hour. and he just piled
those braves up everlasting promiscu-
ouS."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
The Hypocrite a Genius.

Really to be hypocrite must re-
quire horrible strength of character
An ordinary man such as you or gen
orally fails at last because he has not
enough energy to be man. But the
hypocrite must have enough energy to
be two men. 1t is said that a liar
should have a good memory. But a
hypocrite must have not only good
memory of the past, but a consistent
and creative vision of the future; his
unreal self must be so far real to him.
The perfect hypocrite should be a trim
ity of artistic talent. He must be a
novelist like Dickens to create false
character. He must be an actor like
Garrick to act it. And he must be a
business man like Carnegie to profit
by it. Such a genius would not be
easy to find in any country.-G. K.
Chesterton.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
How He Helped the Blind.

"Please help blind man." said a
fellow with green goggles as he held
tin cup toward the line of people issu-
ing from the Union depot. Il always
help the blind" said one of two young
men who were passing. and he stopped
and took out five dollar bill. Can
you get a quarter out of this?" Il
guess so' said the blind man, fishing
out handful Of change and counting
out $4.15. well. john" said the ben
evolent young mans companion as
they walked on. you're bigger fool
than I took you to be-" Am IL" said
John. Yes, you are. That fellows no
more blind than l am. How could he
tell that was five dollar billy"
Blamed if / know" said John inno-
Gently. "but he must be mighty near
sighted not to see that it was coun-
terfeit. Chicago News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Horse or Beef?

The first day horse was served out at
Kimberley some Of it was cooked for
the officers mess at the mounted camp
At the table Peakman said:
Gentlemen, am sorry to say that
we were unable to get all our ration in
beef today and had to take part if it
in horsefesh. This which l am cary
ing is beef; the horse is at the other
end. and any one who prefers it can
help himself"
Nobody did prefer it, and so they all
ate beef and made a good dinner.
When they had finished Peakman sud-
denly exclaimed:
by Jove. gentlemen. I find ] have
made mistake in the joints. This is
the horseflesh and the other is beef"
1t was just a dodge of his to get
them started on the horsefesh.-Di
Of Dr. Oliver Ashe.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Not Mechanical.

A song and dance comedian was
working in a cheap vaudeville house
where a performance was given hour
ly. The tired performer had made
nine appearances and had fallen asleep
on his trunk when the manager poked
him in the ribs and said:
"Hey, you-wake up! It's time for
you to go on again.
Say retorted the performer. Il
can't go on again. What do you take
me fora film?''- Metropolitan Maya
zine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Needle Dust.

In factories where needles are made
the grindstones throw off great quaint
ties of minute steel particles, with
which the air becomes heavily charg-
ed, although the dust is too fine to be
perceptible to the eye. Breathing the
dust shows no immediate effect, but
gradually sets up irritation, usually
ending in pulmonary consumption In
effective attempts were made to screen
the air by gauze or linen guards for
nose and mouth. At last the use of
the magnet was suggested, and now
masks Of magnetized steel wire are
worn by workmen and effectually re-
Observation-Disclosures Graphic.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
They're All Good.

Burne-Jones. the famous artist. made
many sketches for the children of his
friend. j. Comyns Carr. He once
laughingIy proposed to instruct the
eldest boy in the principles of anato-
my, and there and then made for him
two beautiful drawings representing
the anatomy of the good man and the
good woman. in both of which the
heart, magnifcently large, winged and
backed by spreading flames. is the cen
trail detail
By special request he made another
drawing, illustrating the anatomy of
the bad man. On being met with the
reproach that the third drawing show
ed nothing of the details of internal
structure he replied:
"There are none. The bad man is
quite hollow"
On being challenged to illustrate the
anatomy of the bad woman he grave
~ replied:
"My dear boy, she doesn't exist"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
A Story of Gambetta.

1t is told of Gambetta that once.
when in the heyday of his power.
when he went to some agricultural de-
partment to GUST reactionary candi-
date in favor Of one of his friends, he
inquired about the agriculturists
wants. I'VE are sadly in need of
rain" came the answer. "Pll see
about it when l get to Paris" prom
Used Gambetta. And his listeners be.
lieved in his promise. The record
runs that the rain came down in tor.
rents a day or two after and that
when the reactionary candidate pre-.
scented himself he was booted at. LET
BETA. and We'll elect you," they said.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Settled the Difficulty.

An insurance agent had vainly tried
to persuade man to insure his valua-
bles against burglary. IA safes all very
we'll" he admitted, "but look at the
constant trouble of locking up and I'M
locking to see if your things are all
right"
I've got over that difficulty" de-
clared the weary listener.
Indeed said the agent incredulous-
ly. How"
I've had window put in the safe.'
growled the other.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
His Preferences.

Pompano-Why do you work so hard.
Bagley? You slave from morning I'M
til night. Bagley-I know | do.
wish to get rich. l want to die worth
a million. Pompano-Well, there's no
accounting for tastes. Now, | would
much prefer to live worth half mil
lion.-Philadelphi Call.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
An Indiscreet Memory.

The Hostess-Don't you think Colo
mel Broadside is quite wonderful old
man? Look at him. He is as straight
the most wonderful memory. The
Lady of Dubious Age-I think he's an
atrocious old bore. He remembers
when everybody was born.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Poor Docs!

Returned Explorer-Yes: the cold
was so intense at the pole we had to
be very careful not to pet our dogs
Miss Youngthing-Indeed! Why was
that? Returned Explorer-Y You see,
their tails were frozen stiff. and II
they wagged them they would break
0ff.-Boston Transcript.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Not Entertaining.

A vender of fresh shrimps had had
very unexciting day. Money was
scarce. Eventually in dreary street
woman stood shouting at the door.
Hurrying up, he asked eagerly. "A
pen mum?''
NO. she replied sharply; "a hap
orth. Dye think we've got company
London Scraps.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Her Train.

81 shall miss my train," she said
petulantly.
"Oh, no, you won't" the dressmaker
assured her. "You will soon get used
to these gowns which haven't any
New York Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
His Share.

Councilman-I've come to see II you
Will subscribe anything to the town
cemetery. Old Resident-Good gra-
cious! I've already subscribed three
wives.-London Telegraph.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Anatomical Expert.

When a butcher answered the bell
Of his telephone instrument one day
the shrill voice of little girl greeted
his ears. Hello. Is that Mr.. Wilson 2"
Eyes" he answered kindly.
swell, can you tell us where grand.
pas liver is? We've got to put a hot
flannel on it, and we can't find it!"-
London Telegraph
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
What He Lacked.

"He's got no license to talk the way
he does"
"Oh. he's got license, all right!
What he lacks is muzzle. "-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
His Delusion.

HOWELL had the nightmare last
night. Powell-That so? Howell
Yes: thought that was being kicked
BY the foot of the bed.-New York
Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
An ExannnIa.

ssPa, what's cynical smile?''
"Your mother will show you, ny
oon. the next time / tell her l cant
snare all the money she wants"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29

Aunt-I can tell at glance what
other people are thinking Of me. Niece
(absentmindedly)- How very disagree
able for you, auntie!
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Varied Formula.

"Did he tell the whole TRUTH
practically. He told the truth with
q hole just large enough for him to
crawl out Of it."-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
A Limited "Forever."

ssWhat's the matter. Clara?' asked
father of his daughter.
"Ferdy and | have parted forever
"Um! In that case | s'pose he won't
be calling for couple Of nights!'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29

Although the world Is full Of suffer-
ing, It IL full Of the overcoming Of it,
Keller.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29

II a man wishes to be treated with
courtesy he should show courtesy to
others.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
Where Her Thouohts Were.

Daughter-To tell the truth, pa.
didn't think much Of the close Of the
sermon. Father-Thought more Of the
clothes of the congregation. chr
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-12-29
w u N IT e D

At once. Men to represent US, either To-
cally or travelling. Now is the time to start
Money in the work for the riget men. Apply
at once and secure territory.
ALLEN NURSERY CO., ROCHESTER, NY
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30

ing this day in honor of the aged ones
in the surrounding country. Every
time they have striven to make more
enjoyable than the preceding one.
For this occasion Mr.. Kohn, the su-
perintendent, has been peculiarly for
tunate in securing his Excellency
Gov Ansel to address the congrega-
ton. Gov. Ansel is a happy speaker
and one who is 50 greatly in demand
that his consent has to be obtained
several months in advance. Besides
the main address there will be an ad-
dress of welcome and choice old time
hymns, music by the choir, and by sew
eral little children. Invitations will
be issued to all the old people within
a radius of ten miles, though the pub
lie is cordially invited, whether by
special invitation or not. The SER
vices, will begin at 1890 O'Clock.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30

Fielder and somebody mighty close to
the board of control was in 'cohoot
in whiskey house and wasn't it the
Sidney Lucas?" Whit will shake
his head and say II don't Know
but just watch him and see him
scratch his ear with his finger. No
doubt all the boys will plead ignor-
ance, for they are scared Of Lyon as
the very devil, but then Lyon knows
more Of Tom Fielder by this time
than he would like people to think.
The best answer an unwilling wit
ness can give, to gag lawyer, is ~
don t recollect,'' ut has slipped my
memory" Better not deny it too
positively, for its no knowing what
fool may have bee in his bonnet
and may sting somebody after awhile.
Don't make any of the boys kiss the
book, but ask them if any of these
matters ever came to their attention
If they say, no, that ends it.
The editor of this paper is in no
WAY responsible for what write, and
Dow may be all wrong, if so he will
be the first to lift his hat to the boys
and say "your pardon sirs,' and do
f a!cende honorable.
Dow, Jr.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30

This building was erected to serve
as a court of justice, in which all
criminals and law breakers are tried.
Although time and use have produced
many changes it still forms strik-
ing comparison for the new one and
for any that I have ever seen.
It has served its purpose we'll and
seems to be we'll fitted for the coming
generations. In the last campaign it
was decided to vote whether the old
building should be removed or not, as
was fortunate for the town and coun-
ty it was allowed to stand in peace,
undisturbed.
(The above was written by young
lady pupil of Nh. J. B. ON. Hollo-
ways private school and was not
written for publication but by request
Of The Herald and News the young
lady consented to its publication
Ed. H & n.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30
THE NEWS OF PROSPERITY.
Teachers Reelected-School Closes
Tonignt-Old Folks Day on
Sixteenth.

Prosperity, April 29.-Rev. Ira
Caldwell has returned from a visit to
Kings Mountain, n. G..
At a recent meeting Of the trustees
! Of the graded school the present
! teachers, Misses Simpson, Kohn, and
Langford were unanimously rejected
for the next term.
The private school conducted by
Mrs. Caldwell closed last Friday.
Quite a number of our alumni of
Newberry and Erskine went up Wed
nesday and witnessed their alma
mater cross bats.
Miss Lille May Russell visited in
Columbia this week.
Mr.. Oscar Simpson is home from
the Charleston Medical college and
is enjoying his vacation in our midst.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wise, Of Little
Mountain, visited relatives this week.
Mr.. Geo. Harmon and little Rebec-
ca went to Ninety Six Sunday and re-
turned Monday accompanied by his
father, Mr.. W. P. B. Harmon, who
spent several days in our city.
Miss Annie May Bedenbaugh visit
ed friends this week.
Mrs. Kreps, of Columbia, is spend
ing month with her son, Rev. NJ. 0.
J. Kreps.
Nh. T. C. DeVore, of Ninety Six,
made visit to friends here over Sun
day.
Misses. jamie Russell and Mary
Wheeler made a week end visit to
Silver Street.
Miss Hortense Long. of Columbia,
came up Wednesday to see Mrs. j..
S. Wheeler.
Miss Mary Kinard returs this
week from Fortnight 5 stay with her
sister in Atlanta.
Consul Haynes, who resigned his
position at Singapore on account of
the unsalubrity of the climate Of In
dia, has returned home and has join
ed mis- family at Mr.. L. S. Bowers.
The Ladies' Aid society will serve
ice cream after the commencement ex-
ercises Friday evening. Be sure to
wait and enjoy the refreshments.
The commencement exercises Fri
day evening will formally close this
years session of the Prosperity
schools. As before announced the
speaker for the occasion is Prof. Sid
ney J. Derrick, Of Newberry college.
The friends Of school are cordially in
vited to be present. The exercises
will begin at $3.50 O'Clock.
Mr.. Hunter Caldwell returned last
week from a business trip to Georgia.
Mrs. C. F. Latham, of Little Noun
tain, was in the city this week.
Rev. Mr.. Kreps and Mr.. B. B.
Schumpert attended conference at
Beth Eden several days Of last week.
Mr.. 7. D. Copeland, Of Clinton,
was the guest Of Mr.. ". A. Moseley
last week.
Miss Julia Matthews spent Sunday
and Monday at Ninety Six.
Old Folks Day-May sixteenth
bids fair to be a memorable occasion
not only to those whose hair is sill
vered, but also to those whose locks
have yet no trace Of times fingers
upon them. For number Of years
Grace Sunday school has been observ-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30
THE OLD COURT HOUSE
An Article by One of Prof. Hollo-
ways Pupils.

(Supposed to be written to friend
residing in distant city,
Thinking that it would interest YOU
to read one Of my productions, I shall
now attempt to describe what is call
ed the old court house of Newberry
county, Newberry, S. C.
I chanced to see this old structure
while on a visit to relatives, who re-
side at this place.
It appeared to me to be worthy of
investigation and consequently | have
inquired into its history.
The lot on which this old building
now stands was decided to the county
Of Newberry on September 8, 1889, by
hn Coats and his wife Mrs. Sus-
annah Coats for the sum Of ten
pounds; it was first leased to the
county for Zone pepper corn only'
pei year.
The building was erected in 1852
by John damn on, naive II CleVe-
Ian COUNT, ! c., and, a: ip;.Il grey
and weather beaten, it still has most
stately appearance, and is considered
to be one Of the most substantial
structures of its time, as regards ar
chitecture, workmanship and adapta-
tion to the purposes Of its erection.
The citizens Of the town and county
have just recently built new one,
which is likewise a model building.
The materials used in the construc-
ton Of the old one were brick and
stone, excepting the flooring and win
dow-facings which are Of wood.
It is only two stories high; on the
first floor are five rooms which were
previously occupied by certain county
officers.
These officers have moved into the
new court houes, mentioned above,
and their Offices are occupied by Real
Estate Agents Hunter & Sligh, Law
yer Sale and Magistrate j. H. Chap
pell, respectively. On the other floor
is the court rodm which, no doubt, has
witnessed many stormy scenes.
The two jury rooms and private
room for the judge are in rear Of the
main auditorium. Directly behind
the building is the Confederate monu-
ment, and this. together with the old
structure, will naturally excite the
admiration of stranger.
And too, the situation of this court
house is a very desirable one, being
situated in the middle Of plot, in
the center of the business portion of
the town.
The side Of the lot facing south is
supported by a rock wall between
three and four feet high; it is on this
part of the lot that the Confederate
monument stands. The huge columns
that support the front veranda form
one of it's most striking features,
while at the same time the long flight
of steps on the side facing north, de-
serve mentioning.
These steps are made Of huge
blocks Of stone and are we'll construct
ed. -
Besides this there are two other sets
of steps, on east and west sides, which
are also made. Of stone but are not
quite so long.
The large eagle, that marks the
gable end facing north was carved by
Mr. Os. Wells, an old soldier, some
few years after the War Between the
States.
1t appears to be holding a bunch OF
arrows in its claws and was intended
to represent South Carolina from
1856 to 1872.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30
THE NEWS OF ST. PAUL.
Rain Has Come-Death of Mrs. Wick
er-Schools Are Closing.

Cl-NC11OO1S 141V NAO04ISs
St. Paul, April 28.-Mr. Editor: It
has been some time since I have had
anything to say through the columns
of your paper, owing to the serious
illness and death which we have had
in our family but am thankful to
say that I am able to get out again.
We have been having a long period
of dry weather, but it seems now as
if We will have plenty Of rain, which
will enable the farmers to finish their
planting and bring up what seed have
been planted.
On the third Sunday in this month
the Rev. P. H. E. Derrick assisted
our pastor, Rev. Mr.. Sigh, with his
communion services, and preached a
most forceful sermon to a large con-
gregation. Five persons were con-
firmed as members Of ST.: Paul s
church.
Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Sigh spent
Saturday night and Sunday with the
family of Mr.. B. B. Richardson.
Mrs. Louise Adaline Wicker, nee
Werts, and wife of Mr.. James W.
Wicker, was born Sept. 9, 1887, and
departed this life April 20, 1909, aged
Il years. Her remains were quietly
laid to rest in the St. Paul burying
ground in the presence Of a large con-
course of sorrowing friends and rela-
tives. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Sigh.
Mrs. Wicker was married July 26,
1867. Five children we're born. Of this
union, four of whom are living, and
they with large number Of relatives
and friends together with the bereav-
ed husband mourn the death of this
splendid lady. She was true Chris
tiar and has entered into her reward.
There have been II cases Of measles
with a half mile distance in this
neighborhood, but all seem to be do
ing well.
Mr.. Rufus Epting, who has been
spending a while with his father, MIR.
J. J. Epting, has returned to his work
at Laurens.
Mr.. Sim Werts, who came over to
his sisters funeral, after spending a
while with his friends and relatives
here, has returned to his home at
Johnston.
Mrs. Fannie, who has been very
low as the result Of measles is i'm
proving nicely at this writing.
Mrs. H.. F. Counts, who has been
very sick for the past week is also
improving.
Mr.. W. B. Boinest had the misfor-
tune to lose a fine mich cow quite
recently.
The Jolly Street school, which has
been most successfully taught this
session BY Prof. ". A. Rikard, closed
or April II. and Mr.. Rikard return
ed ~ his home in Newberry. He IS
greatly missed in the community.
The Forks school, which was taught
bv Miss Nora Buckley. Of Helena:
closed on April II. Miss Buckley
made many. friends here on account Of
her chGrming personality and lovely
disposition.
The" are some peaches in this Sec
ton, enough perhaps for a crop, but
it seer,s IS if the apples are failure
in this section.
The gain crop is looking some bet
ter now hut it is thought that there
will not he a full crop raised this year
especi2i1v on the high lands.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30

The wireless operator who started
the report that the battleship Mis-
sissipni had been blown up didn t
even get his name in the papers,
Anderson Mail.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-04-30

Relative to the tariff tax on stock
ings, the Troy Press wants to know
"Hose fault is it?' We haven't
garter tell you.-Columbus Enquirer
Sun. .
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-13
FOR RENT.
LOST.

Mrs. G. G. Robert
sons residence and Ais Court St,
Thursday night, one gold bar pin,
engraved "Kitten," May, '09. Re-
ward If returned to News office.