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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-10

supposed the orders came from the
general-in-chief, and were bound to
obey them. So we made dispositions
to retire quietly; but in passing the
first square we found that our move
ment had been anticipated, and that
a battery of artillery was posted to
command the street. The arrange
ment made by me for crossing it was
that I should go first; if only one
gun was fired at me, then another
man should follow; and SO on, an
other and another, until a volley
should be fired, and then all of them
should rush rapidly across before the
guns could be reloaded. In this man
ner the men got across with little
loss. We then made our way to the
suburb, where we found that an Of
ficer of infantry with two companies
and a section of artillery had been
posted to wait for us, and in case Of
emergency to aid our retreat.
Early next morning General AM
pudia, commanding the Mexican
force, sent in a flag and asked for a
conference with a view to capitula-
ton. General Taylor acceded to the
proposition, and appointed General
Worth, Governor Henderson, and
myself commissioners to arrange the
terms of capitulation. General Tay-
lor received the city of Monterey
with supplies, much needed by his
army, and shelter for the wounded.
The enemy gained only the privilege
of retiring peacefully-a privilege
which, if it had been accorded, they
had the power to take by any one of
the three roads open to them. The
point beyond which they should
withdraw was fixed by the terms of
capitulation, and the time during
which hostilities were to be suspend
ed was determined on by the length
of time necessary to refer to and re-
ceive answers from the two govern
ments. A few days before the ex
piration of the time so fixed, the
Government of the United States dis
approved of the capitulation, and or
dered the truce to be Immediately
terminated. By this decision we lost
whatever credit had been given to us
for generous terms in the capitula-
ton, and hostilities were to be re-
sumed without any preparations hav-
ing been made to enable General
Taylor even with the small force he
had to advance farther into the enc
my's country. General Taylor's let
ter to Mr.. Marcy, Secretary Of War,
was very good response to an un-
just criticism, and in the Washing
ton Union of that time I also pub
lished a very full explanation of the
acts of the commissioners and of the
military questions involved in the
matter of capitulation in preference
to continuing the seige and attack
General Taylor, assuming that it
was intended for him to advance into
the interior of Mexico, then COM
menced to prepare himself for such
a campaign. To this end he made
roC11icitiOpc fOY, tho noodf111 FRO
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-06-10

County. At this place has since
arisen the village of Fairview, and
on the exact spot where I was born
has been constructed the Baptist
Church of the place. My father,
Samuel Davis, was a native of Geor-
gia, and served in the War of the
Revolution first in the mounted gun
men" and afterwards as captain of
infantry at the siege of Savannah
During my infancy my father remov-
ed to Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
After passing through the county
academy, I entered Transvaal Col
lege, Kentucky, at the age of sixteen,
and was advanced as far as the senior
class, when [ was appointed to the
United States Military Academy, at
West Point, which I entered in Sep
TENDER, 1924. I graduated in 1928,
and then, in accordance with the GUS
tom of cadets, entered active service
with the rank of lieutenant, serving
as an officer of infantry on the north
west frontier until 1888, when,
regiment of dragons having been
created, / was transferred to it, At
ter a successful campaign against the
Indians, resigned from the army in
1885, being anxious to fulfill a long
existing engagement with daughter
of Col. Zachary Taylor, whom I mar
ried, not latter a romantic elope-
ment," as has so often been stated,
but at the house of her aunt in the
presence of many of her relatives, at
a place near Louisville, Ky. Then I
became a cotton planter in Warren
County, Mississippi. 1t was my mis-
fortune early in my married life to
lose my wife, and for many years
thereafter I lived in great seclusion
on the plantation in the swamps of
Mississippi. In 1913 I, for the first
time, took part in the political life
of the country. Next year I was
chosen one of the presidential cleo
tors at large of the State, and in the
SuCCS6u1uS ySdl was S1SCISu W COu-
gress, taking my seat in the House
of Representatives in December
1916. The proposition to terminate
the joint occupancy of Oregon and
the reformation of the tariff were the
two questions arousing most public
attention at that time, and I took an
active part in their discussion, espe-
cially in that of the first.
during this period hostilities with
Mexico commenced, and in the legis-
lation which the contest rendered
necessary, my military education en-
abled me to take a somewhat promi-
nent part.
In June, 1916, regiment of Mis-
sissippi volunteers was organized at
Vicksburg, of which l was elected
colonel. On receiving notice of the
election, I proceeded to overtake the
regiment, which was already on it's
way to Mexico, and Joined it at New
Orleans. Reporting to General Tay-
lor, then commanding at Camargo,
my regiment, although the last to ar
rive-having been detained for some
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
Sees Mother. Grow Young.

"It would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bitters," }"
writes Mrs. ". L. Gilpatrick of Dan
forth, Me. "Although past 70 she
seems really to be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for twenty years.
At last she could neither eat, drink
nor sleep. Doctors gave her mp and
all remedies failed till Electric Bit
tcrs worked such wonders for he1
health" They invigorate all vital
organs, cure liver and kidney trou-
bles. induce sleep, impart strength
and appetite. Only SOC at W. E.
Pelham & Sons, Newberry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
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y More Than Fifty Years Married. :; =
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Der, 1857, and they have lived togeth-
er at the same place for 81 years. Ten
children were born to them all living
except one who died when an infant.
The oldest daughter, Helen, married
Jonas Ballentine and now lives near
Chaplin in Lexington county.
Sallie c.. married John Buckley, of
Lexington county, and now lives near
Pjuey Woods church.
Minnie married John NJ. Koon and
now lives in Newberry. Her husband
has been dead many years.
Carrie married Jim Ballentine, who
now lives in Newberry with her chill
dren. Her husband is dead.
Eva married David Koon and lives
in this county near Pomaria.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
Life 100000 Years Ago.

Scientists have found in a cave in
Switzerland bones Of men, who lived
100000 years ago, when life was in
constant dal ger from wild beasts. To-
day the danger, as shown by A. W.
Brown of Alexander, Me-, is largely
from deadly disease. eff it had not
been for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which cured me, I could not have
lived," he writes, "suffering as l
did from a severe lung trouble and
stubborn eough.'' To cure Sore
Lungs, Colds, obstinate Coughs, and
prevent Pneumonia, it's the best med
icine on earth. SOC! and $1.00. Guar
anteed by W. E. Pelham & Son. Trial
bottle free.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02

Of claims some years ago, Judge Char
les C.. Mott has devoted his time to an
investigation of the truth Of this mat
ter, and has recently published a
work in which, after an examination
of all attainable evidence and care
full consideration, Of all the argu-
ments pro and con, he arrives at the
conclusion that the document in the
State department is true copy of
the original plan presented by Mr..
Pinckney and fully establies the fact
that the constitution is based thereon,
or, as he puts it, that Mr.. Pinckney
contributed more of words and pro-
visions to the constitution than any
other man.
One remarkable circumstance is
that Mr.. Madison's s manuscript notes
of the proceedings Of the convention
now in the State department State
that on May %, 1887, the third days
session, "Mr. Charles Pinckney laid
before the house the draught Of a
Federal government which he had
prepared to be agreed upon between
the free and independent States of
America. Ordered that the same be
referred to the committee Of the
whole appointed to consider the State
of American union.'
Immediately after this, in MIR. Mad
ison's handwriting occur trese words:
"Insert the draught, - stricken
Through with a pen as if to erase
them, but no copy of the plan any
where a;pea.'s, though the plans Of
fered by Randolph, of Virginia, and
Paterson, Of New Jersey, are given
in full. And yet that he had copy
appears distinctly in several places in
his manuscript, as also appears the
fact that the plan was referred to the
committee which presented the final
draught Of the constitution.
What became of the original of the
plan presented by Mr.. Pinckney, and
why Mr.. Madison so studiously avoid
ed giving the text Of his copy Of it.,
still remain mysteries, but that the
p;nckney plan IS the ground work of
the constitution appears now to be a
well proven fact.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02

Martin Riser, father of John Riser
and Eve Riser who afterwards mar
ried Rev. Herman Aull and the faith
er Of General Henry Koon's first
wife, lived about one mile from the
residence now occupied by James A.
Riser.
The father Of James A. Riser was
John Riser, who built and lived in the
house now occupied by James A. Ris-
er, the house being more than one
hundred years old. His oldest son
was William Riser, who was the faith
er of Luther and Wallace ". Riser,
the latter Of whom was sheriff Of New
berry county for about twelve year
He was also the father of John Ris-
er, who now lives near the line of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02

Della married Ed. Koon and lives
near Pomaria also.
There are three sons. Albert Riser
lives at Liberty, Piekens county. Joe
Riser lives in Columbia, and Willie
Riser is a book agent and is travel
ling in Chesterfield county.
James A. Riser served in the Con-
federate army as member Of COM
pany F, Shultz Battery under Col. Del
Kemper. he is a little over rs years
old, and his wife has passed her 10th
birthday, but to use his words they
are "ively and pert; eat we'll and
sleep well.''
Ore Of the remarkable facts in co11-
nection with this old house which as
stated is over a century old, is that
there have caly been three deaths in
it. These were John Riser and his
VIE and an Infant Of James A. Ris-
er.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02

Newberry and Laurens counties;
Hartwell Riser, who lives in Saluda
county; and George Riser, who was
killed in the army; and John Riser,
of St. Paul's community; and Adam
Riser, who lived in Columbia. These
were all brothers Of James A. Riser
of this county ard sons Of John Riser.
The daughters of John Riser were
Mrs. Anne Bundrick, wife of Alfred
Bundrick; Mrs. Layinia Kibler, wife
of J. Bolton Kibler who was killed in
the army; and Betsy Berley, wife of
Adam Berley, who died some years
ago a. Clinton. Of the daughters on
ly Mrs. Lavinia Kibler is living and
one son, James A. Riser.
James A. Riser, who now occupies
his fathers old homestead, cut Of
which we present in this connection,
married Miss NJ. C. Busby in Novem-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
LONG DELAYED JUSTICE.
Recent Investigations Prove that the
South Carolina Contributed
More of Words and Pro7is-
ions to the Constitu-
tion than Any
Other Man.
Ausr,sta Chronicle.

Augusta Chronicle.
Our South Carolina friends have al
ways contended that Charles Pinck-
ney, a deputy from that State to the
convention, which framed the consti-
tuition Of the United States, is the
real author Of that sacred instrument.
1t is beyond all question that at the
opening Of the convention Mr.. Pinck-
ney presented a draught of consti-
tuition and that the convention con-
sidered it, but what became Of the
original document has always been q
mystery. The impression long pre-
vailed, however, throughout the coun-
try generally that the constitution
as framed, is strikingly like Mr..
Pinckney's plan, and some time be-
tween 1917 and 1925, during which
period John Quincy Adams was Sec
retary of State, Mr.. Adams wrote to
Mr.. Pinckney for copy Of the mis-
sing document and duly received one.
This paper is still on file in the
archives Of the State department,
and is remarkably similar to the con-
stitution as adopted. Some six years
after Mr.. Pinckney furnished it to
Mr.. Adams. Mr.. Madison declared
that it was not correct copy Of the
original plan presented to the conven-
tion by Mr.. Pinckney, and that the
close similarity between it and the
constitution was due not to the fact
that the constitution was formulated
on the Pinckney plan, but that Mr..
Pinckney had interhned into his plaE
the constitution as framed.
Jhdge Story, who was appointed to
the supreme court Of the United Sta
tes by Mr.. Madison, when president,
agree! in his work on the constitution
with Mr.. Madison, and the weight OF
these two great names has led all sub
sequent commentators to reject the
idea that the constitution was formu-
la:f IN the Pincknev plan.
6 q h: .,':,," c".,' en- the chief
ins -, : States court
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
Tortured on a Horse.

"For ten years I couldn't ride a
horse without being in torture from
piles,'' writes L. S. Napier, of Rug
less, Ky.. "when all doctors and 9th
er remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured me- Infallible for Piles,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Boils, Fever
Sores, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Corns.
25c. Guaranteed by ". E. Pelham &
Son, Newberry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
A-styp-to-dyn.

Cough remedy for colds and coughs,
pile ointment for piles, pneumonia and
Group salve for pneumonia or Group.
For sale at Mayes' Drug Store.
12-11-08-1taw-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.

In the Probate Court.
NJ. A. Carlisle and John G. Goggans,
Executors Of the last will and tes-
lament Of W. ". Spearman, de-
ceased, Plaintiffs,
Eta R. Spearman, Lucia Spearman,
Rosa Spearman, James Henry
Spearman, Sarah Spearman, Mar
garuite Spearman, William Worth
ington Spearman and G. F. Long,
Guardian, Defendants.
All and singular the creditors OF
William ". Spearman, deceased, are
hereby required to render in and es-
tablish their claims and demands De-
fare the Probate Court on or before
he fifth day Of February, 1909.
All Of said creditors are enjoined
end restrained from prosecuting their
demands elsewhere than in this action
F. NJ. Schumpert,
Probate Judge for Newberrv County.
Jan. s, 1909. it'd
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-02-02

About twice cs much power is re-
a. cd to stop al exp css tram as to
st'::t one.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
ee to 1t That Business Men Are Chosen AS commiss
LOOKING FOR ROBBERS
Police Are Hunting Robbers Who
Killed Wels-Fargo Agent Hay
maker at Hutchinson, kas.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Hutchinson, Kas.. Feb 24.-The en-
tire police force are today seeking for
the robbers who entered the Wells
Fargo office at the Santa Fe depot
and dynamited the safe after killing
Agent Haymaker. The uptown office
of the express company was also rob-
bed, and the officers think both jobs
were done by the same gang. 1t is
not known what amount the robbers
secured
Telegraph Operator Clark heard
the shot and went out to investigate,
but saw no one. The murdered ex-
press agent was not discovered until
the day man came to relieve him at
6 o'clock this morning. The police,
believe the agent was killed with his
own pistol, as an empty shell was
found and the revolver is missing.
The police are looking for Orville
Poland, who was seen about the sta
ton during the night. He went to his
home early this morning, telling his
mother he had spent the night with
friend. Since then he has been miss
ing. The express officials say this
afternoon that only $40 was secured
from both robberies.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
yeans of Crooks Run to Earth.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 23.-What
criminal experts pronounce to be the
biggest and most wonderful organiza-
ton of swindlers ever brought to light
in this country was unearthed in Lit
tie Rock yesterday following the ar
rest of j. c. Mabry, who, it is alleged,
is the head of the system, and three
alleged confederates. The operations
of the gang extended from Canada to
theS gulf and from the Alleghenies to
the, Rockies. Records found late last
night in Mabrys trunk give the names
of nearly a hundred men whom the
authorities declare have been fleeced
for nearly half a million dollars with
in the past two years The names of
over three hundred men stationed in
every state in the union and in sew
eral provinces in Canada whom the
authorities allege are agents who
steer" the victims to headquarters"
were found in small ledger amone
the, effects of Mabry
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
FOURTEENTH VENlRE
In the Calhoun Case ordered-1,262
Men Examined and No Jury.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 24.-The
fourteenth venire of eighty 1hen was
summoned today in the Calhoun case
Twelve hundred and sixty-two men
have been examined already without
a jury being secured to hear this ia
nous case.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
WANT AN AGREEMENT
Standard Oil Company Is Trying to
Fix Basis of offense In the
Hf Government Case.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Chicago, Feb. Assignments have
been prepared in the Standard Oil
company rehearing in an endeavor to
fixfthe basis of offense, the point on
which the former case was reversed
The Standard attorneys contend that
each settlement, if rebating is shown,
is violation of the law, while the
government contends that each ship
ment is a separate offense. In order
to get the matter before the court
the Standard attorneys demand that
the government select thirty-six
counts from the indictments brought
and try the case on them. They con-
tend there were thirty-six settle
ments.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
THE LIE WAS PASSED
And Former Governor Pardee Knock
ed B. B. Jones Down.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Oakland, Cal, Feb. 24.-Former
Governor Pardee knocked B. B. Jones
down this morning during a meeting
at the Merchants Exchange while the
proposed amendment to the city char
ter was being considered. Jones is
said to have called Pardee a liar.
Jones was taken away from the scene
by patrolmen.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
TEXAS OIL COMPANY
VIII Extend Its Business In the East.
Will Build Refinery.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. 24.-The Texas Oil
company, in which John w. Gates is
a leading factor, is preparing to ex-
tend its business in the east. The
company has secured a site for a re-
finery at Bayonne, N. j., adjoining
the Standard refinery there. and it is
expected the Texas company will put
up a vigorous fight for the eastern
business.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
TO TESTIFY
In the Cooper Trial at NashviIIe-Gov-
ernor Expected to Throw Some
Light on the case:x
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. Ex-Governor
Patterson is to be called as witness
for the defense in the Cooper trial.
He will be asked to tell about the
telephone message that called the
CoGpers for a conference with him,
and which engagement took them to-
ward his house when they met with
Carmack. Duncan Cooper resumed
his testimony this morning.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
BIG. BOAT WENT AGROUND.
North German LIyod Liner Wilhelm II
Was FIoated This Afternoon.

Special to the Herald.
New York, Feb. 24.-While trying
to enter Gedney Channel today on
her way up the bay the North German
Lloyd liner Wilhelm II went aground
TugssEere at once sent to her rescue.
TJhe t!gs succeeded in freeing the big
afternoon. and the vessel
anchored just outside the channel,
deciding to wait until the fog lifted
before proceeding to the dock.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
ThirtY-Sixth Ballot.

Special to the Herald.
Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 24.-On the
thirty-sixth ballot for United States
senator, taken today, Hopkins had Ga
votes, Foss IA, Stringer A, Shurtleff
II, Mason 4, Lowden 1, Sabbath l.
Sherman 2, Duggan 10.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
NINE MEN WERE BURIED
In Sewer Cave-in at Seattle This
Morning-TWo of Them are
Dead-Rescuers Busy.
Special to the Herald.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 24.-Nine men
were buried alive when a sewer caved
in this morning. Two of the men
are dead and their companions are be-
ing kept alive by the use of tubes for
getting air and food to them. A relief
party is working frantically, and ev-
cry effort is being made to save the
lives of those buried.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24

Phone 900 for Wood.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
TO FREE ANTONIO ARUAJO
Socialists Have Begun Movement to
Free Leader Of Mexican Revo-
lutionary Movement.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
San Antonio, Texas, Feb 24.-The
socialists have begun a fight to free
Antonio Aruajo, recently sentenced to
a term in the federal prison at Leav-
enworth for participation in the re-
cent Mexican revolutionary move,
ment. Aruajo was formerly editor of
paper at Austin and arraigned Diaz.
Every socialist society in the counts
will be asked to help free the prisoner.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24

1t is announced that rates from
Galveston steamers to Texas points
are to be made lower than those to
Oklahoma, a condition just now the
reverse on some classifications.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
President In New York.
special to the Herald.

opeUIdI 10 lle Herald.
New York, Feb. 24-President
Roosevelt and party arrived in New
York this morning to attend the fu-
neral of young Robinson. They were
driven at once to the Robinson home.
The party will return to Washington
after the funeral leaving on a special
car attached to regular train.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-02-24
SERIOUS FLOOD FEARED.
Ohio River Reached Danger Point
This Morning-stiIl Rising.

Special to the Herald
Evansville, Ind, Feb. 24-The Ohio
river reached the danger point this
morning and is now six inches above
the thirty-five foot stage. The Wa
bash is also rising rapidly, and in
some places the rivers are several
miles wide. Serious floods are feared.