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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

The transit OF Halley's comet across
the SUMS disc. Tomorrow the comet
itself Will not be visible. because II
lies below the horizon.
Even If Halley's comet should be
disappointing dim after May 20, its
present return is destined to go down
reason than its transit across the
suns disc on May 1919.
In the eastern part Of the United
States the transit will be invisible.
because 1t will be nightfaH. On the
coast Of California, however, the phe-
nomenon will be visible In the even
ing between and o'clock to-mor-
row. The observers who have been
sent to the. Hawaiian Islands to study
the transit will be most favorably
situated.
transit OF comet across the
suns disc Ia so rare that 1t may we'll
regarded as one of the most ex-'
-tFaefdinafy- celestial happenings
1919 and In 1882 such transits oc-
Cured. In the first place. no one
was quite prepared for 1t, SO that 1t
passed unobserved. In the second
case. the comet was hopeiessly lost
in the suns glare, for the solar rays
passed right through its head as
though 1t was as transparent as
glass.
While the transit is being observed
in the Pacific Ocean the tail will
whisk the earth. When a similar
immersion in Il comets tail occurred
in 1861 there were some who be-
lieved that they saw "a strange au-
rorai glow In the sky. Perhaps there
may be some such display on the
night of May Is and ~. inasmuch
as some astronomers have collected
evidence which seems to indicate that
a comets tail liz tubular. there is
chance that we may see two such
phosphoreseent giows--one when the
earth Iiunges into the tail and the
other when 1t emerges from the tall
several hours later. Ii the tail
should really be tubular there VIII
be no noticeable effect when We are
right in the middle of II. for that
portion is supposed Ia be dark.
Anticipating some such pyrotechnic
disrla lay in the sky. Professor X. Birke-
l8 OF the University of Chrisuania,
Norway. one of the worlds great
authorities on the aurora borealis,
hits journeyed to Kaaftord in Fin
marker tthe north OF Norway in
order to Take magnetic and atmo-
spheric observations. He conceiYes
that the tail Of the comet may con-
sist OF highly elec,rified particles.
which may be drawn TN al the poles
IVY earth magnetism. Should his view
he correct. these electrified particles
Will exercise magnetic influences, es-
pecially marked in the polar regions.
II Is these effects in particular which
he hopes To trace.
Just what astronomers may see
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17
Cleaning Chinaware Should Be
Given During the Spring
Each Dish Must Be Carefully Washed (Not Hot)
Soapy Water How TO Remove Stains


To keep chiuaware bright and spot
less is the desire OF every housekeeper.
and so the task of washing the best
dishes she rarely entrusts to- servant.
For should the cleansing be done in q
careless way the result will be an ac-
emulation OF small stains. which Will
require treatment bordering on the
heroic to remove.
Hot water should be avoided when
washing fine china, because the heat
Is apt to make cracks just as IT will
break glass. To cleanse such china
cupful OF soapsuds or thin soap
jelly should be added to a pan of hot
water, and AS a precaution against
chipping and breaking II is a good
plan to fold a dish towel and lay on
the bottom of the dishpan. For this
purpose there are rubber mats. but a
thick fold of toweilng VIII be Just sss
much protection.
In washing few cups and plates
only ordinary care In sufficient, but
at this season OF the year. when house
cleaning is the order. the china closet
and It's contents demand special at
tention quite as do walls and floors.
For even thought the pretty ware
has been kept behind closed doors
dust will sift through and often stains
appear on china when IL is unused
for months at a time.
Uf course 1t goes without saying
that only few pieces should be put
in the bath at time, II the work
of cleansing is to be thorough.
In soaking, however, Ii each dish is
placed carefully in the bath num-
Der OF pieces may be put in together
After soaking in soapy water for
several minutes to soften the soil and
stains, second bath should be pre-
pared. into which a few pieces should
be washed at time, A small old,
soft tooth brush Is the best article
with which to clean handles of cups
pitchers and vegetable dishes.
1t may be necessary to say do not
hold a teacup of fragile china by the
handle when using the tooth brush on
It, for I know Of one case where this
method resulted in the cup falling
upon the floor, leaving the handle on
the finger OF the cleaner.
China dishes displaying raised pat
terms are veritable dust traps and need
much soaking and serabbfng to re-
lease the CRIME. One cannot be too
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

careful, however. with this kind OF
ware, and the wiping really Is almost
worse than the washing. for unless
thoroughly dry the dust VIII settia
into the crevices. SO after rinsing and
drying thoroughly with a soft towel
IL is "A good plan TO place the articles
in "a cool oven. leaving the door aiar,
IL only as a reminder that the dishes
are inside and must be removed be-
fore the fire gets hot.
One of the best home remedies for
removing stains on china Is wood
ashes. These ashes are safe to use.
and any ordinary stains will disappear
with the treatment. consisting of soft
ashes shaken on a damp cloth and
applied. There are also many good
cleansing powders for the purpose, but
only reliable articles should be bought.
When a stain Is obstinate. little
dry salt win usually remove IT and
Will not injure the china.
There are, however. some kinds OF
stains that do not disappear by ordi-
nary means, notably the dark color
that has settled into small cracks and
the yellow tinge often assumed by un-
used china, also stains caused by m4as.
cine.
When such is the case there is noth-
ing that will remove the obstinate
spots but muriatic acid. AT the out
set 1t is best to say this must be used
with caution. AT the Same time there
is no better agent. IL china has been
we'll fired no harm will result to the
ware or its coiored decoration, but II
home fred the china must not bs
treated with this acid.
In applying muriatic acid it Is best
to use a camels hair brush. because.
While the acid will not burn the An
gers. 1t is apt to injure the cutfciA
around the nails.
The muriatic acid should be used
full strength, and IL the article to he
whitened Is a dish or plate the LIQUID
should be poured into it, fitting and
rolling the acid until the stains dis
appear.
Stains caused by running water in
bowls will disappear as II by magic
by using little muriatic acid. II
must not. however. be poured on mar
Bile. only porcelain, for 1t will eat
away the polish on the marble.
In purchasing the acid the CONNER
ciat muriatic acid should be secured.
ELIZABETH LEE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

money by telling one OF the Ohio
general that the other has a new
scheme on foot to increase the pen
sions OF old soldiers. The general
who is given this alarming informa-
ton starts on still hunt to find out
what the other is up To and to beat
him to it,. Ii possible. General Keifer
wants to help the old soldiers. but
he does not want to do 1t in General
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

General Joseph Warren Keller. re-
publican. of Springfield. The other
IL General Isaac II. Sherwood, demo-
crat. OF Toledo Each veteran Is
staunch champion of the men who
fought in that war.
When things are duh around the
House fun-loving members are GER
tain TO get plenty OF action for their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

can step him is repeated raps OF the
Speakers gavel calling time.
1t takes one page of the Congress
slonal Directory to tell the history
Of General Keifer's life, willis Gen
eral Sherwood worries along ~Fh his
war history in about seven eighths of
a page,
Gordon Russell can no more keep
off the bench than Speaker Cannon
can be kept out OF the House of Re
representatives., said member of the
Texas delegation to-day, referring to
the report that President Taft Is TO
appoint Mr.. Russell as Federal judge
In one or the Texas districts.
1T liz a curious thing" continued
the Texan, but it is a fact neyerthe-
less that this particular district in
which Russell is slated for the judge
ship is perhaps the only part of the
United States where the administra-
ton cannot find a republican who is
qualified 10 fill the job. Hence the
Presidents reason for appointing a
democrat to the place
Being Judge runs In the Russell
family Mr.. Russeifs maternal
grandfather was a Judge and Mr..
Russell himself was judge on sew
eral occasions before he came TO
Congress. go that II he accepts the
Presidents offer he probably will be
more at home than in his present
position as a member of the House
He was elected judge of Van Zandt
county in 1854. but served only one
term In 1892 he was elected dis
tFiet attorney of the Seventh Judicial
district of Texas and was reelected
in 1894.
The call OF the bench became
strong again while Russell was serv-
ing as district attorney, and in 1896
he was a candidate and was elected
district Judge of the Seventh district
and was reelected to the same office
four years later. He became mem
Der of the House in the fifty-seventh
Congress and has served continuously
ever since. Mr.. Russell is prominent
in university fraternity circles. be-
ing a member of the Delta Theta ard
Phi kappa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

subcommittee in charge of the PEN
sion appropriation bill.
Unlike General Sherwood, General
keifer does not devote his energies
entirely rs pensions. He IS one of
the great defenders of the Consti-
tuition. He shares with Judge Bart
lett, of Georgia, the honor OF taking
up more Of the time OF the House
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17
ALONG
WASHINGTON BYWAYS

Sherwoods way. General Sherwood
has u pet scheme 10 give old soldiers
dollar a day pension and he cam
not tolerate any other plan fathered
10y General keifer.
General ktifer has Fl Htt4- the hest
of the argument at all times because
he Is ~ member Of the appropriations
committee and is chairman of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

Especial Correspondence of The
Richmond Nirginian.p
WASHINGTON, -. G.. May Ia
Ohio is represc nted In the House by
two veterans Of the Civil War whose
records iii the wnr department show
them to have been conspicuous on
more -Lhan-Gne-0c occasion -for-Lhefr
hraverN during Chat struggle. one is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17
Virginian Page for Each Member of the Family
THEGOSE GIRL
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SHAROLD MMGPNTH S
>4n/Hor Of
Mels17o1ate5ox. ZheLUfe0 f-MeHaad, etc.
The BobbS-Merrta Company.

Il dare uot!'' His eyes sought hers
unfiinchingly. This moment he was
mad, and had not the chancellor and
Baron Won steinbock came up. heav-
en- only knew what further madness
would have unbridled his tongue.
Your highness," began the be-
fIign voice Of the chancellor, the
baron desires, In the name of his
august master, to open the ball with
you Behold my fairy wand" gaiiy
This nigfst have made you a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

to explain what the trainers of the
Constitution Intended than the most
telkative of constitutional members
Of he United States Senate. When
ever General Keifer gets started on
the Constitution the only thing that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

and so is dark brown combined with
gold worked on tan hose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-17

The transit Of Halley's comet across
the SUMS disc, Tomorrow the comet
itself will not be visible. because 1t
lies below the horizon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Whereas, one-third of the resident
electors and a like proportion OF the
resident freeholders of the age OF
twenty-one years, OF tombstone
School District No. II, Of NeWDerry
county, State of South Carolina, have
filed a petition with the County
Board of Education OF NeWDerry
county, South Carolina, petitionlng
and requesting that an election be
held in the said School District on
the question Of repeating the special
annual tax Of three mills hereto
fore voted, levied and collected on
the property located in the said
School District,
Now, therefore, the undersigned,
composing the County Board OF
Education of Newberry county,
South Carolina, do hereby order the
Board of Trustees of the said School
District No. IL (Johnstone School
District) to hold an election on the
said question of repeating the three
mills tax heretofore voted, levied
and collected on the property in the
said School District, which said
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20

election shall be held at tombstone
academy schoolhouse, IN the said
School District No. IL, OF Wednes-
day, May 18th, 1910, at which said
election the polls shall be opened at
7 o'clock in the forenoon, and close
at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The
members of the Board Of Trustees Of
said School District shall act as
managers of said election. Only such
electors as reside in said School Dis
trict and return real or personal
property for taxation, and who e1-
hibit their tax receipts and registra-
ton certificates as required in gen.
eral elections sahll be allowed to
vote. Electors faVoring a repeal Of
the said tax will cast a ballot con-
tanning the word, eyes," printed or
written thereon, and each elector OPP
posed to such repeal shall cast a
ballot containing the word NO."
written or printed thereon.
Given under our hands and seals
on April 2Stn, 1910.
J. S. Wheeler, q. S.
S. J. Derrick, G.. So
E. O. Counts, Il. 81
County Board of Education of New
berry County, South Carolina.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
Not Sorry for Blunder.

eff my friends hadn't blundered in
thinking I was a doomed victim OF
consumption, I might not be alive
now" writes D. T. Sanders, of Har-
.rodsburg, KY, "but for years they
say every attempt to r a lung
racking cough fail. At last I tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery. The eff
feet was wonderful. 1t soon stopped
the cough and I am now in better
health than I have had for years.
This wonderful life-saver is an un-
rivaled remedy for coughs, colds, Ia
grippe, asthma, Group, hemorrhages,
whooping cough or weak lungs. ooc'
.s1.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by W. E. Pelham & Son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20

till at last he histed 'em an made
the home run on his hands an knees,
while every body Taught fit to kill. He
wuz fame an laughed too, while
he examined the extent ov his mis-
f%ortins, which wuz a big bump on the
back ov his he'd, his eyeglasses wuz
broke, an the cristil smashed outen
his watch.
"Well by gum" he sed. "The way
these boys an gals ride around, looks
easy as creased litenin'! Darned if
appearances amt deceitful shore
enuff!" an he sot thare, watching the
skeeters in amazement.
Presently John Gillian begun to
sprinkle the flore with the stuff they
use.
whats that?" axed the Teller?
Starch" SEE I.
"Talcum powder-don't yew smell
it?' SEE Jeems.
lJlSlIlGCIdul, SCO o11oSAS4 -
lady, smilin' in pity over u igner-
ance.
"Well," SEE that Teller, they orter
used it before I shode my activerty-
maybe I cud a dun better!!"
"You done about as we'll as eny-
body, fur the first" SEE Jeems.
"Well if that's so, I'll try it agin
mex Sat nite!"
Come over Mr.. Editor, and see the
fun!
If Halley's comic don't interfere,
me an Jeems are goin' to have ex-
tinguished viseters frum way up in
North Carliny, next Sat.
My father an mother, an his faith
er-in-law an mother-in-law will all
cum in on the 800 trane. We amt
goin' to work a lick while they stay,
an air goin' to give 'em a swell time
fur as lies in our power. We wuz a
talkin' it over tother mite, after we
lay down, an Jeems sed:
Becky Ann, don't yew wish them
movin 'pickter shows WIZ back here
them what talked, we'll as moved?
Wouldn't our v~isiters enjoy 'em!"
"They shore wood" SEE I, "but the
Lyric an "Amus" is busted, I recin,
amt it,"
eyes, I reckin it isl don't here
nuthin' ov EN-" sed Jeems. Then he
continued:
"But we shore must take 'em awl
over our purity town, an into the nm
est stores, anyhow" 4
eyes, an don't I wish we had a
"Whoa-billy" like MI. lack Wright's
to take 'em around! They can't walk
much, yew no; guess we'll have to
git a kerridge sum evenin'. An my!
won't they injoy goin' to the park!
Mr.. Wright has promist to have ever
light turned on fur their special pleas
ure. Won't it be- a grand picter fur
'em-not bein' usen to parks? Wish
we cud git-pa an ma into won O.
them swings! Bet they'd feel like
kids ,agin, don't yew, Jeems" But
Jeems answered with a snore!
Becky Ann Jones.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
University of South Carolina.
Scholarship Examination.

The University of South Carolina
offers scholarships in the department
of education to one young man from
each county. Each scholarship is
worth 500 in money and SIS term
fee with free tuition.
Examination will be held at county
seat July /. Examination Of stud
ents generally for admission to the
university will be held at the same
time.
Write for information to S. 9.
Mitchell, President, Columbia, S. c.
5-10-3t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
Golden Rule

Pulaski Lodge.
Pulaski Lodge, No. 20, I. o. O. F.,
will meet Friday night, May 27,
in Klettner's' Hall, at 8 o'clock. Let
every member attend.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
NOTICE.

All executors, administrators and
other fiduciaries are respectfully
urged to make, upon oath, annual re-
turn of any estate remaining in their
care or custody, as required by law,
before the'frst day Of July Of each
year.
Frank M. Schumpert,
May 4th, 1910. J. P. N. G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20

Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to children.
1t contains no opium or other marco
tics and can be given with implicit
confidence. AS a quick cure for
coughs and colds to which children
are susceptible, it is unsurpassed.
Sold by W. E. Pelham & Son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
NEGRO SHOT AND KILLED.
Coroner Fe1ker Holds Inquest Over
Body of John Pitts, a Negro
Youth.

On last Friday at Chappells, John
Pitts, a negro boy, was shot and kill
ed in the following manner, as related
at the coroner's inquest:
Patrick Pitts, duly sworn, says: l
was standing in my yard at home. l
heard a gun fire. S. r. Fortune n
my son, John Pitts, says S. R. Fortune
had gun pointed on my son. Fortune
Just driving through yard and my son
was shot by Fortune. No words pass
ed as I could hear. Don't know II
accidentally or not. Fortune in wag-
on, John Pitts on ground. Don't
know of any other difficulty between
the parties. This shooting took place
last Friday, May 10, 1910.
His
Pat K Pitts.
mark.
William Pitts, duly sworn, says: I
saw Fortune come in Jul yard with
gun cross lap. Did not hear any
fussing. Was at lot when heard gun
shoot. Did not see boy when shot.
Once before Fortune passed u
house, saw US in field and said Hold
up your hands," and shot owe our
heads. His
William X Pitts.
. mark.
Willis Lark, duly sworn, says: Saw
S. r. Fortune in wagon in yard with
gun across lap. I was in wagon with
Fortune. Heard gun shoot and John
Pitts was shot. Did not see John
take hold of gun. Fortune said after
shot was fired, II am sorry I shot
him" I saw John fall up against
Gordon after he was shot. Fortune
got out of the wogan and carried John
in house. Have seen him with gun
often in hunting season. Never knew
him to point gun at anuy n before.
Fortune told me he vas going to Booz-
er to get glass blade. John Pitts was
shot after dinner, Friday, May -,
1910. >
His
Willis y Lark.
mark.
MI. --o-5;o+ of thu iI1ru .1yoc tho+
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Woodmen of the World.

Woodmen of the World.
Maple Camp, No. 437, W. o. W,
meets every first and third Wednes-
day ~veling at 7.45 o'clock. Visit
ing brethren are cordially welcome.
D. D. Darby,
T. Burton, Clerk.
Newberry Camp, No. 542, W. O. W,
meets e,ery second and fourth We'd
nesday night in Klettner's Hall, at
8 o'clock.
B. B. Leitzsey, G. G.
J. J. Hit, Clerk.
Amity Lodge, No. 81. A. F. NJ.
Amity Lodge, No. 81, A. =. Nj,
meets every first Monday night at 8
,'cIock in Masonic Hall.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
Harry W. Dominick,
J. W. Earhardt, W. M.
Secretary.
Signet Chapter, No. Is, K. A. NJ.
Signet Chapter, No. IS, R. A. M''
meets every second Monday night at
5 o'clock in Masonic Hall.
Fred. Il. Dominick,
Harry ". Dominick, E. Il. r.
Secretary.
Golden Rule Encampment.
Golden Rule Encampment, No. %,
l. o. 0. F., will meet at Klettner's
Hall the 18th Monday night in. each
month at. 8 o'clock.
". O. Wilson,
Chief Patriarch.
". G. Peterson, Scribe.
Pulaski Lodge.
Pulaski Lodge, No. 20, I. 0. 0. F.,
will meet Friday night, May Fl,
in Klettner's' Hall, at 8 o'clock. Let
every member attend.
G. G. Blease,
". G. Peterson, Noble Grano'
Secretary.
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His
A%4o
Willis y Lark.

mark.
The verdict of the jury was that
John Pitts came to his death IS a re-
suit of a gunshot wound in the thigh,
received May 10, 1910, the gun being
discharged while resting in the lap of
S. R. Fortune.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-05-20
THE PREMIER INVESTMENT
For Certainty, Security
and Profit
Is a ,Judicious Investment In Real Estate.

Values are constantly increasing. Time to invest is now.
Let us show you some real good investments. Farm products
have reached a higher price than ever previously known:
High products means high price farms. Farm values must
increase rapidly. Here are a few real money-makers: -~~wa
$50 acres in Barnwe1l county on good public road, i've miles
from Williston. Timber on the property worth more than
the price of S5.25 per acre.
40 acres four miles from Dyson, in Greer"ood county,
has two sets of farm buildings, rents for 2 800 pounds OF cotton,
will cut 100000 feet of lumber. This properly for s., 100.
200 acre farm in Newberry county, two horse farm open,
some good timber and good pasture land, one and one-balf miles
from railroad station, for 1900.
go acre farm, in good condition, 3 miles from Troy, S. c.,
12-horse farm open, really a money making proposition, at
$12. 50 per acre.
200 acre farm near Reno, all necessary buildings, good op-
portunity for a worker to make good money. Price on it $4,000.
Why not buy a home for yourself.
Here is nice groom cottage nearly new, two acres OF land,
we'll located, all for 81 700. .
A large two-story house, one acre of land, splendid home
location, for $1,000.
An old fashion mansion, needs slight repairs. would make a
very desirable home, for $1,000.
If YOU want to build your own home to suit your 1ndl-
vidua1 taste let us show you some desirable lots. Location
and price can be found to suit you.