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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
AVANT IN PENITENTIARY.
CAPTURED at Cameron, Texas, George
town Man Now in Columbia.

Columbia, June 29.-At the peniten-
tiary ". B. Avant took up his abode
today. He was brought here direct
from Cameron, Texas, where the au-
thorities obtained him a few days ago
upon requisition from Governor
Blease's office.
Avant was convicted of manslaugh-
ter and sentenced, along with DR.. G. c.
Bigham, his close friend, to three
years and half in the penitentiary.
Avant came through here about
year ago and 'phoned the prison stat
ing that he was coming to give himself
up, but he didn't. Instead he went to
Texas, where he was arrested under
an assumed name.
Avant and Bigham were tried for the
killing Of young Mrs. Bigham at Muir
reIl's Inlet, Georgetown county.
Avant admitted that he had passed
through here about year ago and tele-
phoned out to the penitentiary that he
was going to come in and give himself
up to the authorities. This, Avant
was thought to have done at the time,
but the fact that re did phone was not
verified until today, when the prison
sergeant asked him the question. and
replied that he had. He said he
changed his mind later on, and went
on out to Texas. Avant is now safe
within the prison walls. Bigham is
still at large, SO far as the law is con-
cerned.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
Laurens Negro PardOned.

, Columbia. June 30.-Acting upon
she written statement Of Solicitor 4
A. Cooper, Governor Blease today an"
nounced the pardon of Adam Shelton
co1ored, who was convicted Of house
breaking and larceny at the June term
.of coll for Ls,:fns and sentenced &c
serve one year in the penitentlary.
The following is the solicitors let
ter
"Tne Hon. Cole L. Blease, Governor
Columbia, S. C.-Dear Sir: At our re-
cent term of the court for this county
which convened on the 18th instant
fhere was tried a case against Way
man Hunter and Adam Shelton, both
colored, charged with housebreaking
and larceny. They were each convict
ad and sentenced to twelve months
Imprisonment.
"The only testimony against Adam
Shelton was the statement of his CO.
defendant, Wayman Hunter. I was
not satisfied at the time of the guilt OF
Adam Shelton and determined then to
make some further Investigation.
Hunter and Shelton were both de-
livered to one of the foremen Of the
changing for the county on Thurs
day, the 22d instant, at which time
Hunter stated to the foreman of the
chaingang that he alone was guilty
and he had made the statement with
reference to Shelton in the hope that
he only could be benefited, himself
by it.
"Our county supervisor heard all the
testimony in the case, an6 while he
does ret object t having a large
chaingang force. be has sta u to me
that he did not believe Adam Shelton
was guilty.
Wayman Hunter died on Saturday,
the oath instant, from the effects of
cocaine, as stated by the attending
physician.
"Being confident that the conviction
of Adam Shelton is not supported 5y
the testimony, and especially in view
of the statement of his co-defendant, I
write to ask you you grant a full par
don to Adam Shelton
Very truly yours,
"R. A. Cooper,
'tSolicitor."
ssLaurens, S. c., June 80, 1911"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
MADERO THE MAN.
Red Cross Executive Describes Per
sonality of Now Famous Mexl-
can Leader,

C0u ACG3NC4e
''In Francisco I. Madero one sees no
trace of the military leader" says
Ernest P. Bicknell, national director
of the American Red Cross, who has
just returned from the Mexican bor-
der, where the Red Cross is caring for
Mexican refugees and wounded Mexi-
can soldiers. "In physique he is un-
impressive, in manner quiet and un-
aggressive. His expression is pleasing
and gentle: In conversation his face
lights up and one sees in him the IDEAL
ist, the dreamer. Instinctiyely one
feels the absolute sincerity Of the man
and is prepared to believe him capable
of the greatest sacrifice for his people
and country. But there is no sugges-
ton of the fanatic. That he is a man
of education and culture is always ap-
parent, and his use of the English
language many educated Americans
might we'll envy. 1t is impossible not
to believe that he must have resorted
to arms and warfare with the greatest
reluctance, and one questions wheth-
er he could control and direct exten-
sive military operations, with the op-
portunities which they afford for the
play of passion and the selfish aggran-
dizement OF ambitious leaders.
"Of many Of the officers in command
of the insurrecto forces which captur-
ed Juarez, a wholly different charac-
terization is inevitable. Motives are
too subtle for cursory discovery, but
the impression one gains from observ-
ing some Of these men is that they are
primarily adventures, inspired by
love of excitement and change, or by
an ambition for power or plunder.
The cessation of hositilities and de-
claration of peace were not welcome to
these men, and no one familiar with
conditions will be surprised if some
of these rebel leaders continue to be
a source Of disorder and obstruction to
the reforms which Madero is hoping
to effect.
*'No sooner was Juarez taken and
peace in sight than jealousies broke
out between the Mexican insurrecto
army leaders and the foreigners, who,
as officers or privates, had joined the
rebel ranks. Many Americans of the
insurrecto army were charged with
looting Juarez after the city was taken
and were forced to fee across the riv
er to Ell Paso. By other means, also,
process of elimination began which
promises soon to clear the ranks of
the foreign element, whose services
had been joyfully welcomed while there
was fighting to be DONE Any senti-
ment of indignation at this apparent
Injustice is tempered by the commonly
accepted belief that the motives lead
ing a majority of the Americans to
take up the insurrecto cause were not
wholly altruistic There can be no
question, however, that the reckless
daring of these Americans was a large
factor in the insurrecto success"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
1911
17S55.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON.

127th Year begins September %.
Entrance examinations at all the
county seats on Friday, July Z, at
a. d.
The college is we'll endowed, enae-
ling it to maintain >the highest stand
ards.
It offers complete 4-year courses In
Ancient and Modern Languages
Mathematics, History, Economics
Science and Engineering.
Courses for B. A., B. S., and 3. s
degree with Engineering.
A free tuition scholarship to each
county Of South Carolina. Vacant
Boyce scholarships, giving 500 year
and free tuition, open to competitive
examination in September.
Expenses reasonable. Terms and
catalogue on application. Write to
Harrison Randolph, President, Char
lesion, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
WASH HUNTER PARDONED.
Slayer OF Ebert Copeland, in D1'hcuitS
at Clinton. Relieved OF Serving
S.Year Sentence.

Columbia, June 3O.-Gov. Blease mas
hardened G. washington Hunter, the
Iaurens county man, who has oeen
under parole for the last seVeral
months. Hunter, who is generally
known as wash Hunter, was con-
victed Of the killing of Ebert Cope
land. st Clinton, and sentenced tc
aieht wears in the SAFE pen':> 'tl;irS
The case went to, the supreme court ol
the United States, after having gone
through the courts of this State. Hun
ter lost his appeal to the United States
court last fall and shortly after Gov
Blease came into Office he was paro1eo
until July 1.
Hnnter was tried at the fall term
of court, 1906, for Laurens county, anu
was convicted of manslaughter. Tnls
verdict was set aside by the late Judge
Aldrich on the grond OF irregularlueS
in the MANAGEMENT of the jury Wnlle
il had the case under consideration.
Three times more Hunter was trleo
IN T.aurens county, each time mis-
trial resulting. Then there was d
change Of venue granted. This case
,,n n fha supreme court and the cir
omit 7ndge was sustained. Then the
trial came at Greenwood, with the re-
s,,1t that the conviction of manslaugn-
ter and sentence of eight years was
.ocnred Then up through the State
snnrame court the case went. The
Hunter case was one Of the most noteo
;, tho history Of criminal cases IN
South Carolina. There were over 'oo
names signed to the petitions tor par
,so, Among the signatures were sew
eral of the jurors who served Wnen tne
case was tried in Laurens. The post
master of Clinton signed, and among
other signatures were some from Ao-
neville county. Senator J. II. "nar-
4on Of Laurens, signed the petition;
a1so Col. Thomas B. Crews Qate)'
Renresentative David H. Nag1n ana
q large number of others.
Governor Bleass stated today 1na'
ha was moved in this case by the su-
nreme courts reversal in the Lazarus
case this case reversing the Hunter
case; that if the Hunter case had had
The advantage of previous decision
in the Lazarus case, it would have
been decided differently. Gov. Blease
indicated that he would, later at the
proper time, amplify his statement IN
the Hunter case, as to the reasons Tor
pardon. T..
Hunter was paroled on February 20
NV Governor Blease. At the time 1t was
.=sa+ed that it was desired to make a
,motion for new trial. On the same
date the supreme court ordered stay
of remittitur.
; The pardon papers were made Out
today for Hunter and he, therefore,
goes free.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04

'Iaurens, S. c., June 20, 1911"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04

E. E. Chamberlain. OF Clinton, Me-.
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica SalVe
of stealing-the sting from burns OF
scalds-the pain from sores Of all
kinds-tne distress from boils OF
piles. "It robs cuts, corns, bruises,
sprains and injuries Of their terror,
he says, "as a healing remedy It's
equal don't exist" Only 25c at Wm'
E. Pelham & Sons.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

There will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank of Little Mountain, S. c.,
in the bank building, at 4 o'clock Oh
Monday, July 8, 1911. All stockhold-
ers are urged to be present.
J. NJ. Sease,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04
BARBECUE.

We, the undersigned, Will give a
first class barbecue at the old J. A.
Cromer place Saturday, July %, 1911
The public is invited to attend. Guar
anteed enjoyment for young people.
B. NJ. Suber.
o. A. Felker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-07-04

Mr.. Cooper is the solicitor for the
9Th circuit. Governor Blease wrote
the solicitor, stating that the pardon
is granted as soon as the papers can
be made out and commencing the So
licitor for his stand.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-09-28
A Curious Swiss Custom.

h one part of the canton of fcino, Switzerland. a very quaint marris se ceremony prevails. The bridegroom dresses in his Sunday best and. aC- companied by as many friends and relatives as be can muster for the fetc, goes to claim his bride Finding tue door locked. be demands admittance. The inmates ask him bis business. and be solicits the hand of bis chosen maiden. If bis answer is deemed sat lsfactory be Is successlvely introduced to a number of matTous and maids. some perhaps deformed and others o,d and ugly. Then he is presented 10 some large dolls. all of whom Le re jects with scorn amid general merri ment. The bridegroom. whose temper Is sometimes sorsly tried. is then in formed that his ladylove Is absent and Is invited to come in and see for himself. He enters and searches from room to room until be finds her in her bridal dress ready to go 10 church. Then all his anxiety Is at m end. and the nuptals are duly celebrated
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-09-28
A Curious Tea Case,

A correspondent Of the British Med ical Journal gives an account of the curious symptoms be experienced aft CT drinking tea. He writes: When ever take tea go through a regular procession of events most distressing and stultifying. Shortly, these are as follows: Within fifteen minutes of walking tmovement seems to be essen tiaD l feel hot about the scalp and knees The former feels as if pepper were dusted all over 1t Then practi- cally lose my sight and hearing and if in conversation cannot say more than yes or no because am so faint and listless: then lose the power of walk ing quite straight and choose the wall side of :he path. Lastly l break out into a general precipitation. and with in forty-fve minutes l return to my senses" This correspondent adds that he has consulted many medical men, but has never found any means of re- lief.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-09-28
The Man Guessed Right.

h a church at Amsterdam there is q very ancient funeral monument of white marble on which are engraved q pair of slippers of very singular kind with this inscription. "Efen Nyt,' which means exactly" and the story of this singularity Is this: A man who was very rich, but who was bon viyant, took 1t into his head that be WAS to live a certain number of years and no longer. Under the impression of this idea he calculated that if he spent so much a year bis estate and his life would expire together. It hap pened that he was not mistaken in either of his calculations; he died ore cisely at that time which he had pre- sented to himself in fancy and had then brought his fortune to such a predicament that after the paying of his debts be had nothing left but q pair of slippers. His relations buried him in a creditable manner and had the slippers carved on bis tomb with the above laconic advlce.-Tales and Anecdotes.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23
Would You like o part the Original Historic
George Washin gton Homestead
81 of the beautiful Potomac River?

The undersigned has secured the part OF this historic
known Mount the historic home George Washngto
located the Virginia shore of the oomac River few
miles below the National Capitol
This beautiful land overlooking the river and is bounded
side by the Kings Highway and the other by the exclusive
Fort Hunt where L. Government spending thousands
dollars in permanent and impressive Improvements,
Direct rapid transit electric will land 80 minutes in North
Mount Vernon, the very heart Washington.
The title this property absolutely perfect having for
Washington family, passes almost direct YOU
Would enjoy owning what the home Of
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23

4 All persons who are indebted to
England, Ellison, * Co. are request
ed to call and settle their accounts
by the first day OF July, at which
time they will establish a stictly cash
system, and they wish to close up
their books.
Capt. John L. Powers. and wife
and little daughter arrived last Sun
day afternoon to visit his mother
Mrs. Powers, who has been quite III
for some days past, but who was
very much better when he arrived
from Pennsylvania,
Louis ID, Sampson came down
from Chicago and joined his wife
here last Saturday. She had been
visiting here tor the past two eeks
and both left Monday afternoon for
Cincinnati, where they will spend a
few weeks before returning to Chica.
go.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23
MIDDLE MANS
PROFIT SANTD.

buy direct from the quarry the
best Vermont marble; also handle
Canton. Georgia, marble, i'm rcadi-
ness for Inscriptions, and the price
for my labor in. preparing. will be-
all the middle mans profit there
will be about it. My prices will be
very reasonable. New stock coming
so come i'm and inspect work and get
prices. ToNY DooDNN.
shop i'm rear
Parker Mercantile GO.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23

Keep your eye on England. Ellison
and Cos. prices for July.
Mother Cole and granddaughter
Roberta are visiting relatives at Red
House near Richmond.
Mrs. Flora Anderson Of Lynchburg
Va. arrived this week for a visit to
relatives in this place.
Big trade sale for July at England.
Ellison * Co.'S. Dry goods, mems
~ q ladies furnishings. Ever, thing
1t cost, aud no mistake.
/ y. NJ. Decker, If. aud L L Saw.
yer left Monday on wagon trip
through Harlan County
So 30 mems shoes aud oxfords tor
So - at England's tor July.
Rev. y c. llutson, Pastor of the
BAPTIST Church, vino has been away
two Sunday mornings. will occupy
the pulpit of the Baptist Church at
both hours Sunday In the morning
at .o:45 he will peach to the old
folks especially. All are cordially in.
yitcd.
Senator \. J. Oliver, of Allen Coun.
ty, candidate for Secretary OF State.
was "A visitor in our town last Sat.
urday and made short talh at the
Court House, where he made a very
favorable impression upon his hear.
erS. lie was accompanied by Judge
O'Rcar.
a number of young folks from
here attended the annual dance OF
the pineviile Dancing Club at Pine .
willie last night. The dance was a
very elaborate affair, in keeping
with Pincvllc'S way OF doing
things up brown Saxton and .
rroSt's orchestra of Lexington fur
nisLed the music.
Sam Rash, of Corbin, was here
last Saturday, and introduced Judge
4
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23

We are in shape to furnish you all
kinds nj tomb stones and monu-
uents direct from the factory there.
by saving you the middc.man's
profit. Quality and workmanship
equal 10 any in the country When
in the market for these goods call
and see us
Kentucky Marble Company.
J Frank Hawn, Mgr,
E1ItL Barbourville. Nv
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23

ST. GEEUORY', ROMAN CATHOLIC
CnU K'H.
Mass and sermon every First sunday of the
month, ~ s.uu. IA.
sermon aud E,cniny PRAYER, every Third
SUNDAY ur the month, at 1;iO y. III.
REV T.. AMBROSE REGER. q. :. u.
Pastor. Corbln, Ky
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23

George Washington, the Father OF Couty; have
aooher such chance the YOU beautiful sub
urb will be taken aud will
lot possession. Look a price terms
The lots 25Nl00 feet and purchasers prices at
5000 90 tor inside lots and $3.50 90 The
$500 cash time OF purchase and $40
amount OF purchase money is paid
No interest and during lie Of the
and the purchaser should die deed will 10
heirs free andc clear from all ucumbeeucc
Upon receipt of first of S25o you will legiven
for decd
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Every sunday in each month.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1911-06-23
PERSONAL ~a LOCAL MENTIONINGS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeE

l.. M, Cole made a business trip tc
Wilton Monday.
b. p. Walker made business trip
to Knoxville last Monday.
Mrs. S. II. Perkins returned Mon
day from relatives in Warren.
| Fine line OF Buckeye pants at cost
at Father highlands for July.
J. w. Lumpkins of Corbin, was in
town last Monday on business.
{. K. Mcneil OF London was n Wis
itor in our city for a short while
Tuesday. DID,. ......
Mr. and Mrs. Henry l.. pitman, ul
Pineville are visiting relatives in this
city this week.
Engl nd will not find it necc, sarv
to use his Ratchet during July, as all
goods are at cost.
Mrs p. d. Kennedy and little
daughter left last Friday for their
home in Bradford. Pa.
Mrs. Nell Webb of Knoxville, is
the guest OF her mother, Mrs. John
Il Gates this week.
Miss Lila Johnson left the first OF
the week for Knoxville, Tenn. to en-.
ter the summer school there.
G. Z. Williams Of this city has ac.
cepted a position with the L. $. Coal
* Coke Co. of Gary, W. Va.
!. G. Stansbury visited his daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. NJ. ROBINSON and family
here last Sunday and Monday.
Judge w. X. Black and family left
Monday for Richmond for visit to
his parents and other relatives
Miss Gertrude Steele left Monday
afternoon for a few days visit to
Mss Hattie Stansbury at Grays.
Miss Ellen Clark left Monday az
ternoon for Knoxville, Tenn to en-
ter the Summer School of the South.
Mrs. K. Is. Sutton and little sons,
of torbin, are visiting her parents,
Mr.. ane Mrs. II. 7. Brown IN this
city. .
Mrs. {. n. Sampson and two |
daughters, bowls and Anna Maud,
are visiting her brother, Rev. frrd |
+ Kelly, at Covington.
Prof James T. Faulkner, wife, and !
oi Berea, rived last sat
urday. aud have been spending til, |
week visiting relatives in this city,
Mrs. Sarah Schneider and husband !
ca me in last Sunday morning from
Moretield, Neb and will spend Sev |
eral weeks visiting relatives here,
The post office was moved Mon |
day into the new brick building OF
Mrs. Lila Cole. This will make an
ideal location for the office.
England. Ellison, & Co. will sell
strictly for cash in the future.
Misses jamie Sullivan and Mar,
SAWYER and Messrs. Jarvis and
Walker composed horse back rid,
ing party to Artemus Friday even
ing.
Miss Ruth johnson returned t.
her home in Middlesboro last Mon.
day after a months visit to the fam
lily OF her Uncle d. " Clark in this
city
A patent medicine man with a bea,
yer. held the boards in front of tn,
Hotel Jones last Saturday afternoon
and evenir G, where he gathered in
several of the surplus quarters on
the medicine he was offering for sale.
4. All persons who are indebted to
England, Ellison, x Co. are request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-13
The Sd District.

Portland. Me, Sept 12.-Returns
forwarded by city and town clerks i'll
the 3rd Congressional district with As
towns and plantations missing, on the
three questions other than the repeal
of constitutional prohibition which aP-
peared on the ballot at the special
election Yesterday, give the following
totals:
on question OF making Augusta for
ever the scat of government. Yes, 10
955; 10 $3.50
ON question Of raising debt limit in
cities of 10000 and over: Yes 6a4s: no
600
ON adoption Of State wide primaries
act: Yes 1888; no $685..
This district includes tie cities OF
Ellsworth. Augusta. Gardner, Hal
lowell. Watarville and Belfast and 12s
towns an1 plantations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-13
later Returns Change Apparent Defeat Into An Apparent Pro-
hibhoy Victory By About 295 Votes.
OTHER QUESTIONS CARRIED.

Portland. Me-, Sept. 12-Of the three
referendum questions. aside from the
constitutional prohbitory amendments.
those proposing to make Augusta for
ever the capital Of the State and the
direct primaries act were carried By
large majorities in the special cleo
ton yesterday according to returns re-
eeived tonight from town and city
clerks from all except 1876 Of the small
er towns of Maine. The referendum
on the proposition to increase the debt
limit of cities of over 10000 population
which concerns Portland alone did not
fare quite as well. these returns giving
1t but 2491 majority in favor With
no cities and only 1876 towns missing
out of 521, the vote on the proposition
was as Follows:
capitaI-Yes, 4s.295; no 3o,41o.
Debt lirait-Yes, 34,413; no, 1892.
Direct primaries-Yes, Sc. s40 no,
17.75f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, sept. 12.--Weather ia
vorahle 10 the maturing al the corn
crop coutisues over the Middle West.
high temperatures being reported from
the Plains states and moderate though
cooler weather prevailing III the Mis-
sissipri and Ohio valleys iros, warn
ings were issued Tuesday morning for
Michigan. northern New York and eX-
treme northern New England There
were local rains within the last "a
hours eNer ,Ae Northern border states
from Minnesota 10 Maine. The indi-
cations are t'iat the weather viii he
fair Wednesday and Thursday in pfac-
licaliy All districts from the Plain
states cast To the Atlantic coast The
temperature via be lower Wednesday
oyer tie Atlantic seaboard y change
to warmer Weather will overspread the
Upper Mississippi valley and the Up
per Lake region Wednesday and the
Middle Atlantic and New England
states Thursday.