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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20
THE DLER.

I read the following in some news
paper not long ago, and I think so
much of it that want to pass it on to
others. It is so true that "When they
are dead, we heap the laurels." Why
not heap some of them while they
live. I have often wondered why 30
many people wait until their friends
are dead to say nice things about
them. Why: should we not tell them
that We love them while they live, and
not only tell them, but show them by
our actions and dealings with them
that We really do love them. 1t can
do them no good for US to say SO after
they are gone:
Leaders of Men.
When they are dead, We heap the
laurels high
Above them where, Indifferent, they
lie;
We join their deeds to unaccustom-
ed praise,
And crown with garlands OF i'm
mortal bays,
Whom, living, we but thought to
cruelty.
As mountains seem less glorious
viewed too nigh,
So. often do the great whom We decry
Gigantic loom to our astonished
When they are dead.
For, ashamed by largeness, littleness-
es die!
And partisan and marrow hates put by.
| We shrine our heroes for the future
days;
And to atone our ignorant delays
With fond and emulous devotion try
When they are deau.
Florence Earle Coates.
You know that people can very cas-
lily get in the habit Of saying unkind
things, and sometimes I am almost
persuaded that in many cases it is a
habit rather than a desire or an inten-
ton to say unkind things or to be un-
kind. "A word fitly spoken is like
apples of gold in pictures OF silver .
Think of that. 1t is high authority.
know that am not near as good as
ought to be, but T much prefer to say
kind things of other people, and
like them to hear the kind things
say.
I heard a man say the other day
that whenever you saw three or four
men in this town standing talking
together you might be sure that they
were pulling some poor fellow tc
pieces. Now, I think that is wrong
conclusion, for I do believe that foul
or FIVE men can gather together ant
say nice things about every one. Ant
that it is possible even In Newberry
Why should it not be true? Have we
not good people here? I believe W.
have. What we want to do is to shoe
the knocker. 3
| I see that the editor has reached
| the conclusion that neither Uncl'
Briggs nor myself knows what ne
talking about when it comes to tn
old court house building. And som'
fellow says it would make a good liV
= stable Well, it just shows you hoV
! ard it is to find people with &C
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

matter sufficient to understand in
tricate problems. This is a very in
tricate problem. And then when you
talk about a livery stable, it only
shows the real value and the many
uses to which this building could be
put, and should put those who advo-
cate tearing it down to complete rout,
for a. building that can be suggested
for so many purposes must not yet
have served it's day and generation.
There must remain many years Of use
ful life before it. =
Now, to be really serious, and to
show you that I do know what am
talking about, this building is too good
to be torn down, and it would be a.
great calamity if the county should
sell this property for any such pro-
fame uses as horse stable-not in
tending to say that horse is pro-
fame animal-it should be made into
county library and fitted up and
overhauled so that it would be an or
nament to the town and credit to
the county. Then it could be made in
fact a rest room that would be attrac-
tive. But whats the use? The pec-
pie will scarcely agree or any prop
osition, and the legislative delegation
will want to refer it to the people.
BY the way, I wonder when Mayor
Langford is going to commence that
street paving that I heard about some
time ago. What's the use to keep on
waiting. The gravel is still On the
paved sidewalk at the west end OF
Main street. And the old wooden
charred buildings still rear their proud
heads in west Main street. When are
they to be removed. I saw in the OBJ
server the other day where Mr.. T. G.
Duncan, the mayor Of Union. was
doing things. I wonder if We could
not get him to come over to Newberry
and make some of these old moss
backs who are always talking about
taxes stand up and take notice. The
only way to do things is to do them,
and I'll bet my old panama that the
same fellows who are cussing Mayor
Duncan now will, at some day, rise
up and bless his memory, because he
did things. A town the size Of New
| berry or of Union needs city ad-
ministration that will do things, and
let the heather rage, and not waste
the money Of the people on a patch
work system of maintaining the
streets. But Mayor Langford says he
is going to do things, and if he would
only start, for one would be willing
to give him another trial, but If he
doesn't start pretty soon. will be
forced to the conclusion that he is
only going to do them, but never does
them. Is that good grammar? If it
is not I guess you know what I am
trying to say, so it will do just as well.
read somewhere the other day that
you must be unselfsh if you would
}seem distinguished in a selfish world
That may account for the fact that we
have not as many distinguished per-
sons in Newberry as we once had. You
know, sometimes I almost conclude
that about the only thing We think OF
in Newberry is to- make money, and
that may be the reason so few of US
make it. No doubt some Of us think
we are rich. And that makes us very
selfish, for as rule the rich are the
most selfish and the least generous
You remember the fellow who had
kept all of the commandments IRON
is youth up, and he was very rich
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that will
make a final settlement Of the per-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

P: S.-The editor has sen me the fol-
lowing from Uncle Briggs. I do not
care to hold it out and I, therefore,
send it on to you without comment,
Let them all have tSeir say. It makes
no bit of difference to me what is
done with this matter. I did think
the talk was all about the building,
but now it seems that Uncle Briggs
wants to sell the pubic square. Well,
it suits me all right. Sell the streets
of the town if you want to, and the
public roads.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

Gee! didn't the editor hit you a
heavy blow, Mr.. Idler? He said you
didn't know what you were talking
about Now, I know he didn't intend
to include my name. you know these
old type machines make lot of mis-
takes. Isn't it strange some people
can't see or understand a thing,
which doesn't suit them. I am sure
what I said was as plain as a knot
on a log. / said I wanted to place
myself on record as favoring the sale
of the old court house property. l
am an old country clod-hopper, but
have horse sense enough to know /
can't sell the property nor can Mr..
Livingston, but right here I wish to
commend Mr.. Livingston for his ac-
ton in regard to the rest room. l
have no objection to Newberry having
rest room, OUT contend Lnat IL ISL u
right to, use the ccunty's property for
such. Well, I happen to be in that
convention in 1908, and remember very
distinctly a few things-tWo very fun
ny to an old countryman.
Yes, Newberry is a part Of the coun-
ty, but not all. feel quite sure there
are voters in Newberry who would
vote to seel the property. feel an in
terest in the city, our county seat,
but don't think it is right for the
town to try hold or take the property.
Now, Mr.. Idler, I didn't expect to get
in~ a. newspaper controversy, but
. 4ly wanted to get your views On the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

sonal estate Of r. Archie Haltiwan-
ger, deceased, in the Office OF the Pro
bate Judge for Newberry county, on
Wednesday, the first day Of November,
1911, at II o'clock a. m, and will I'M
mediately thereafter apply for a dis
charge as administrative Of said e.
Frances L. HalhWanger,
Administrative Of the Personal Estate
of H. Archie HaltiWanger, deceased.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

I see that the editor has reached
the conclusion that neither Uncle
Briggs nor myself knows what he is
talking about when it comes to the
old court house building. And some
fellow says it would make a good liv-
:. stable. Well, it just shows you how
ard it is to find people with g:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-10-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
WILL SIGN TREATY
 WITHIN TEN DAYS Arbitration Negotiations
 Nearing an End WILL SERVE AS MODEL Treaties With Other Powers Will Be Drafted on Plan of Original.
 There Is. Only One Point
 Unadjusted
WILL SERVE AS MODEL

Washington, July S.--Withn a week or 10 days at the latest the signatures of the Secretary of State, Philander c. Knox, and the British ambassador, James Brice, will be placed on the treaty be- tween the United States and Great Brit ain, which will provide for the arbitra- ton of all questions arising between the two countries, including even matters of vital importance and national honor.
 The signing of the treaty will bring to an end the notable negotiations begun at the instance of President Taft and Am bassador Bryce early this year, and will make what many believe to be- the great est step toward international peace ever taken. - - The convention has been reduced to writing, and today was sent to the gov ernment printer to be put in type so that proofs can be drawn. Some changes re- main to be made, mainly in the phrase ology to which the greatest attention is bling given with the purpose of avoiding any ambiguity or possible chance of mis- construction when the treaty comes to be tested by actual recourse to it's pro- visions when an issue arises between the two countries. It is to be model from
 which generals arbitration treaties be- tween the United States and other ma. tions will be drawn.
 Only one point of substance remains to be adjusted. and the state department Is awaiting the last word of the British for eign office upon that subject. There are two ways in which the object sought to be covered in this provision of the treaty can be attained, either of which would be acceptable to the state department so there is no reasonable doubt of com plete agreement. The next step, there fore, will be to correct the proof to com promise these slight changes and reprint the convention, ready for the signatures of Secretary Knox and Ambassador Bryce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
FIRST ELECTRIC
 FAN FOR SENATE

Washington, July S.-(Specia1 )-Vice President Sherman has acknowledged de- feat in his fight to withstand the rigors of the present heat wave. For the first time in the history of the Senate an elec- tric fan has been installed in the Senate chamber and it is placed on the desk of the presiding officer.
 Owing to the deadlock in the Senate over the choice of president pro tenn the Vice President has been kept on the job all the time. Since Old Sol has been overworking. MT. sherman has found his desk is about the hottest place around the capitol. He stood the heat as long as he could today. But today the electric fan was installed on his desk and it was working all the time the Senate was in session. Q g. q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
1-Castro again in Venezuela.
 Conflicting reports about wreck of

1-Castro again in Venezuela.
 Conflicting reports about wreck of Il steamer.
 New Alaskan inquiry started. E Cummins' amendments defeated. II Dublin welcomes the King. r 2-Figures on high cost of living.
 Pelham heads State Bar association. 3-Concerted attack on Judge Burke. 4-Theft in sale If church property. 5--Statements made by republicans.
 All eyes now turned to Stiles.
 LaRue on local option. 7--To show history of photography. TO elect senator on next Tuesday. lOALaFollette Is looking to 1916.
 Fine exhibition of antiquities. l4-Sporting news. l6-Impeachment of Wright suggested
 Democrats also have amendments. 2N--Wealth can get college degrees. 2l--Growth in the Use of cotton seed. 22-Ensley's new park growing in favor.
 Conditions grow worse in Albania. 23-Will define what a teachers job is.
 Burial service is very impressive. 2EPlan sweeping changes in army
 Draw lines for 1912 campaign. Birmingham society news. 27-Book reviews. 2S-Edtorial comment.
 Ned Brace talks about problems of
 interest. 29--He Was an Elder of Isreal by
 Savoyard
 Morituri( aIutamus, by George Eaves,
 D. D.
 A woman's Face, by Dr. W. F. Evans.
 Heart to Heart Talks. by Edwin A.
 Nye.
 Bill Vines on the Fourth of July. BOA stirring war narrative. 3l--prison figures are encouraging. S2 S2-Hechinger writes from Milwaukee.
 Italian criminal trials. Many detectives at coronation.s 3-Market page. 36--New York plans for church work. 37-Dallas of the olden days. SS--Dollys Dialogs. 39--A Classic in a Page N-Romances of the Business World. flour young folks. 42-Comicy 4S-Comio A-Comia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
HERBERT COBB IS.
 FOUND GUILTY

Hopkinsville. Ky, July S.--The jury in the case of Herbert Cobb, who shot and Killed hls sweetheart, Miss Ella Gravens, on the night of May 20. to- day returned verdict finding Cobb guilty and fixing his punishment at life Imprisonment. The jury took the case late yesterday afternoon and had been hung up until this afternoon, standing nine for life Imprisonment one for manslaughter or 20 years. and two for death. The case had been on trial for week, a special tenn of court being held to hear It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
WAGON FILLED WITH
 PEOPLE IS STRUCK

Barboursville, Ky, July S.-One man was killed and another probably fatally injured here today when lightning struck wagon filled with people going to a baseball game. T. D. Ballard was dead when his companions extricated them selves from the debris of the vehicle and Charles Mcdonald was unconscious. Several others were bruised and shocked. Although the wagon was demolished the horses escaped injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
ROCKEFELLER IS
 72 YEARS OLD

Cleveland, O.. July S.-John D. Rock efeller's 72d birthday arrived today. but way. He sat on the porch of his house on the Forest Hill state a while, played some golf and ate his birthday dinner with his family. He Is in excellent health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
BILL IS AIMED AT a INTERSTATE TRAFFIC

; Washington, July S.-The bills aimed at the traffic in intoxicants into dry" states from other states were introduced today by Repre-
 sentative Roddenberry of Georgia. One of them would prohibit the
 use of mails to advertise, solicit or offer for sale intoxicating
 liquors in communities where state or local laws forbid the sale of
 such liquors" The other bill
 would make it unlawful ''to collect
 or receipt for a special tax for carrying on wholesale or retail
 liquor business In states where the
 laws forbid the sale of intox- icants."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Chamberlain's Anniversary

birmingham, Eng, July S.-Joseph Chamberlain celebrated his 10th birthday today at his home, Highbury. The vet eran statesman was the recipient of world wide congratulations. His health Is fairly good, the improvement noted upon his return from the Riviera being maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Oaths of Allegiance Renewed

Notre Dame. Ind. July s.--Five hundred members of the Order of the Holy Cross composed of presidents of colleges, prin- cipals of preparatory schools and pas tors of churches controlled by the order throughout the country, renewed the oaths of allegiance to the organization ct the University of Notre Dame today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Will Break Garment Strike

Cleveland, Ohio. July s.-Importation of strike breakers to break the strike of 600 local garment workers began here today. The strikers declare that enough strike breakers can be obtained to compel them to return to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
|NEWLANDS' PLANS ! FORMULATE TRADE Bill Meets Suggestion Made
 By Judge Gary IA TRADE COMMISSION New Body Would Bear Same Relation to Corporations as the Interstate
 Commerce Commission Does
 to the Railroads
A TRADE COMMISSION
BY WALTER HARPER

|
 l Washington, July S.-(Special. )-At first glance the casual thinker was disposed to
 smile when Judge E. H. Gary recently
 made the statement before a congress sional Investigating committee that the big corporations would welcome some sort of government supervision. That Judge Gary meant what he said
 and in all seriousness is becoming more and more apparent to the thoughtful stu- dent of business economies.
 Senator Newlands introduced a bill in
 the Senate this week that seeks to meet the suggestion of Judge Gary as well as
 the popular demand of the public Mr. Newlands'' act would create the inter- state trade commission, which would have | the same control of business and indus htrial corporations as is exercised over railroads by the interstate railroad com
 mission. MT. Newands' bill may not an
 swer all the demands of existing condi- tions, but it is a move in the direction
 that may ultimately solve most perplex- ing problem.
 l The need of some such business tribu-
 nal or balance wheel to regulate lost mo-
 tion between large corporations, or trusts if you prefer Is illustrated in recent trust decisions by the courts of the country and
 the railroad commission.
 The tobacco and oil trust cases have
 been before the courts in various forms for almost four years. Every decision announced as well as decisions delayed or
 pending has had its effect on trade. The business world has becn more or less un- settled for these four years because of
 the uncertainty as to results of court de- cisions.
 The final decision in the oil and tobacco | trust cases has not restored entire con- | idence. No one seems to be able to figure against results of the final dismember- ment of these two giant business enter | priSas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
The Railroad Case

On the other hand, let us take the case of the proposed advance in freight rates by the railroads of the country. This proposition was made and laid before the interstate railroad commission In May of last year, almost three years after suit had been instituted against the oil trust by the government.
 In less than one years time, or in Feb ruary of this year, to be exact, the com mission rendered its decision against the proposed advance in rates. That ended the matter and the railroads immediate ly set about adjusting their affairs to the settled condition. They knew what to expect. There was no long continued delay with its business demoralzation and uncertainty.
 The railroads are better off for the quick, final settlement and the people are certainly more satisfied.
 Looking at it from this viewpoint, it is easy to understand why Judge Gary and others desire government supervision of corporate matters.
 MT. Newlands. bill may not be perfect in all respects, but 1t is an attempt to an- swer the demands of the people as well as the business interests for some vehicle of quick and equitable adjustment of cor roro tinn r,rohlens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Text of Bill

In view of the general interest in the subject Senator Newlands' bill is here with given:
 mission, to define it's powers and duties,
 and for other purposes. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and Hoy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

tcoNrINUED ON FACE loy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-02
Economy
(Auburn) Star of Hope.

Said Jack to Bill the other day,
AS in the wing they met,
Have you a chew that you can spare?
NV groceries amt come YETI
'sI'm sorry, partner" Bill replied
With quick and ready wit.
but I'm on the blink myself
And haven't got Bit"
lust then Harry came along
And said to Bill, his friend,
''You haven't got little week
That you would care 1end?"
Bill answered him with ne'er a smile
Quite serious he spoke,
II wish had it, PAL" he said,
/" But on the square, I'm broke"
Then each PISSED on into his cell.
And each pulled shut his door;
Removed his coat and settled down,
AS oft he'd done before;
And after all the bars were locked,
Then unseen by his ate,
Each took paper from his kick
And took a chew Of "state!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-02

| wish that / had time to 90 into
the details as regards the Irish poor
law. The Imperial Parliament APP
pointed . committee to advise if
the proposed law would be suitable.
The committee consisted of ten Of
the most influential men in Ireland,
and included both Catholic and
Protestant Archbishops. After
three years study they unanimous
ly reported against it. The Impe-
rial house then appointed a COM
missioner, one Nichols, by name,
who made a flying trip to Ireland
and within six weeks had reported
that the bill would fill all needs,
and ON his recommendation the
present poor law was passed. You
may not believe it, but by it, the
aged poor, the infirm, the insane,
the drunkard, the abandoned baby,
or destitute child, the men who will
not work and those who cannot
find work to do, are all rated to-
gether, and all housedtogether Is it
much wonder that self respecting
person would rather die by the
roadside, as they have by the hum
adreds, than enter such place.
! Taking all these things into con-
sideration [ think that the Irish
claim la made good, not only to its
Historic Title, but by the failure
of England to make good.
What do the Irish want?''
/ O'Connell claimed, Repeal of the
Union, but Isaac Butt, in 1873,
proposed a Federal Union, and it
was the resolutions, as laid down
by the Irish Party at that time that
were accepted by Parnell, Glad
stone, T. P. O'Connell and Red
mond, and that we are fighting fo1
today.
4 What they asked, and what We
will never be satisfied until we get
is, legislative and executive control
of all purely Irish affairs, subject
to the authority of the Imperial
House.
j That is, we want an Irish Parlia
ment, responsible to the Irish peo
pie, to look after the purely Irisl
affairs, as land, education, loca
} government, transit, labor, law
justice, police, and local taxation
leaving such things as army
navy, customs foreign relation
and Imperial taxation. In fac
, just what Australia, Canada ant
South Africa have today.
This is what the Irish want, jus
: what South Africa got within tel
years of the Boer War, just wha
Lord Durham gave to Canada, ,whel
men of different creeds, differen
nations and different tongues joined
: together, and worked to promot,
; the harmony of the whole. Jus
what % other British. Colonie
; are prospering under today, ant
, what we hope and pray we will b.
prospering under soon.
Can / close better than will
these words of Brooks: mot eel
Z the high amounting hand of Heavel
: can authorize oppression; give ,
I law for lawless power; wed faith t,
: violation; or reason build misrule
or guilty bind allegiance to in
$ Justice
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-02

A mans idea of good joke is
one that he feels himself.
When man is cornered it doesn't
necessarily mean that he is square,
The man who undertakes him
self is never overrated by others.
By MI Despegdndum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-02

(Concluded on srd pace)