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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02
Hardly Any Road at All.

Editor The Herald and News: The
so-called road running west from
Newberry, crossing Bush river near
the Southern railroad, then crossing
the Lewie branch, one fork of it then
going on to Longshore's store and
the other via Zion church to the long
bridge over Little river, could hardly
be called the worst road in Newber-
ry county," because it is hardly any
road at all. It seems to me there is lit
tie excuse for the condition this road
is in. The road bed is so laid that it
could easily be kept in fine condition.
The grand jury has several times
recommended that the road be ditched
at the Lewie branch, so as to keep it
passable in bad weather, but the rec
concentrations of the grand jury have
had no more effect than has the song
of a canary on the race for governor
this summer The road at the branch
is in terrible fix, and the road becomes
almost impossible when there is rain.
Some time ago the supervisor bor-
rowed a scrape from Mayor Langford,
and this scrape was left in the road
and has disappeared without accom-
plishing anything for the road. A
drag was made, and is lying in the
ditch. Other woodworking tools, in
stead of being put to work On the
road, have disappeared, or have been
left lying on the road. No overseers
have been appointed on the road in
two years who have done any work,
and my hands were not warned out
last year at all, and no action has
been taken this year, so far as know
and so far as my hands know, looking
towards working the road
The road is full of holes, drains are
filled up, and other bad conditions pre-
vail which could be easily remedied
by little of the proper kind of work,
and the road kept in first class condi-
ton.
1t does seem that when the people
pay taxes they ought to have some
rights.
Mr.. Ben Abrams did run drag over
the road once or twice in the spring
after the heavy rains, but this is about
ALL
The steel bridge across Bush river
has holes in the flooring and needs re-
pairing. This bridge cost the county
good deal of money, and certainly it
would seem that the supervisor ought
to give some attention to 1t.
Isn't there some way for the peo-
pie on this important road to get some
relief
Resident on Road.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02
GOVERNOR BLEASE WILL
MAKE REPLY TO GRACE
EXPECTED TO GIVE OUT STATE.
MENT THURSDAY.
Was Waiting For Affidavit From In
dianapolis-Will Dispose Of
Grace Charges.

Governor Blease told the newspa-
per men in columbia on Wednesday
that he would reply to the Grace
statement, and would probably have
his reply ready for the press ON
Thursday. He said on Wednesday
that he wanted to get an affidavit from
Mr.. R. C. Wright, then in Indiana
polls. Mr.. Wright is former proprie-
tor of Wright's hotel in Columbia.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02

bribed or attempted to bribe you, or
you if you have accepted bribes. At
ter Solicitor Peurifoy makes his re-
port to me shall take such action as
is best for the best interest of the en-
forcement of the laws of this State.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) Cole, L. Blease,
Governor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02

u. S. Bureau of Entomology.
Batesburg, July 80, 1912.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02
FIGH TO FINISH WITH AIRY WORM
Government Expert Outlines Best
Plan.-This is "Fall Army
WOrm.o
To the Editor of The State:

=
In response to wire from DR..
Hunter who is in charge of all in
vestigations relative to insects injur-
ions to Southern crops I am
about to institute a local campaign
against the socalled "fall army worm. p"
If can secure the cooperation of
your paper to the extent of publish
ing an occasional notice bearing upon
the subject, it will greatly aid the
movement by placing within reach OF
your patrons any information which
may be of service to them regarding
this serious pest.
At the present time there is abroad
in our fields a pest which is causing
much alarm and wonder among
planters. 1t parades under several
names, but it's true common name is
the "fall army worm" and it's scien-
tific name is Laphygma frugiperda.
In appearance it is easily confused
withthe cotton leaf worm" which
visited the cotton belt last fall, and
which so completely defoliated the
cotton fields at that time. The pres
ent pest is likewise thought by many
laymen to be the genuine army worm,
which is also not true. 1t is a curious
fact that though these three cater
pillar pests resemble one another a
great deal, they are very different in
their diet habits, as follows. The "cot-
ton leaf worm" eats only cotton leaves,
the genuine "army worm" eats any
thing that grows" The "fall army
worm'-the pest which abounds at
present-prefers wild grass, corn, sor-
ghum and millet, but apparently cares
little at all for cotton! These facts
should help to clear the readers mind
in reference to these much confused
pests and enable him to distinguish
between them.
Came Two Weeks Ago.
In this vicinity the "fall army
worm" first became noticeble this
season about two weeks ago. A Sc
we're occurrence was reported from
Anderson county which was immedi-
ately investigated. A visit to fields
about Anderson revealed it's presence
in considerable abundance in corn
fields on low bottom lands. The
worms had first attacked the crab
grass and when this was devoured
they began their attack upon the
young corn. The feeding takes place
near the bud, where the blades are
tenderest, and as the leaves unfold
they are badly ragged and shredded.
If the pest is given time it will de-
YOUR the young corn almost to the
ground. Apparently the season that
occurs mainly in bottom
lands, is, viz, that in such fields plant
ing was necessarily late, so that at
the time of the arrival of the cater
pillars such corn was young and very
AS the stalks become taller and
tougher the worms desert them in
search of greener food, but by that
time the stalk has suffered so severe
Iy that in most cases it will die. No
severe damage has yet been reported
in corn shoulder high, while mature
corn seems absolutely immune to the
pest.
This is the first season that the
fall army worm has been known to
De really threatening to a field crop.
therefore, neither the plan
.er or the entomologist has before
oeen cup against" the precise situa-
ion which confronts the farmer at
he present time. On the other hand,
he planter needs not be too greatly
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02

alarmed, since he has it entirely with
in his power to control-if not COM
pletely eradicate-this pest upon his
lands. Every mans problem becomes
his own and now is the time to act.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02
So Society Street,

Hon. Cole u. Blease, Governor OF
South Carolina, Columbia, S. C.-Dear
Sir: 1 notice that Judge Jones in his
speeches, or what he calls speeches, is
continuously referring to me and say
ing that 1 should be removed from Of
fee.
I beg to say that I court from you
or any fair and just tribunal full and
free investigation of all my acts as
chief constable of the county of Char
lesion. 1 lave absolutely nothing to
conceal from the public and have not
received one cent or one dollar Or any
other amount from any source or
sources for illegitimate purposes, OF
to attempt to persuade ME or to con-
troll me from doing my full duty.
You know the reports thai have
given you any money are most ma
licious and foul lies and no man can
tell me SO to my face. an proud Of
my reputation and | am glad that my
character is clean and I am jealous
Of both, and for that reason at the
proper time shall demand hearing
and a full investigation of tae charg-
es preferred against me.
I know and you know, and all the
people of South Carolina know, that
these charges are trumped up just at
this time to endeavor to injure you po
litically. l am more than willing tc
accent YOUR proposition that if any
two men be found who will swear
that thew gave me graft. who Ex-
Mayor Rhett will state that he be-
lieves on their oaths, that YOU immed-
lately dismiss me from oface.
I shall not tender you my resigna-
ton, because that would be consider
ed retiring under fire. have done
nothing dishonorable and the coward
ly liars. who have attempted to in
lure YOU over my shoulders. know it.
Yours respectfully,
(Signed) B. H. Stothart.
The governor replied as follows:
July 80, 1912.
Mr.. B. H. stothart, SO Society street,
aCharleston, S. C-Dear Sir: Your
letter of July 26 received. The same
would have been answered earlier but
as you know, I have been out on the
campaign and have been very busy.
have never believed you dishonest,
but, on the contrary, believe that you
have always done your duty and in
an honorable way. I think the propo-
sition is entirely fair.
At the proper time I shall turn this
sentire matter over to Solicitor Peurl-
foy and ask him to make a thorough
investigation thereof, with instruc-
tions to prosecute any violations of
the law, whether it be those who have
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-08-02

A man tries to please his wife just
the opposite way from what he
would any other women.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
KiSser Loses His Nose,

POTTSVlLLE. Pa. Dec. l6.-While
kissing his sweetheart. Anthony Baron
was attacked by two rivals who cut
of his nose.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16

Swift & Company's sales Of Fresh
Beef In Washington, ID. c.. for the week
ending Saturday. December II, averaged
10.3S cents per pound.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
FRESH AIR GAMES
FOR SCHOOL TOTS
ARE Big SUCCESS
Hygienic Exercises, at Re-
cess, Transform Chill
dren in First Grade.

Hundreds Of small boys and girls.
aged about six years, did not complain
Of tho cold today. although they were
out In the air at all the schools OF the
city for twenty-five minutes before and
during recess. Moreover. they did not
know they were being put through
hygienic exercise In order TO get them
TO breathe deeply and get plenty Of
osonc into their young lungs The chill
dren believe and will continue TO believe
they were playing games. 30 they
were, as matter OF fact.
The public schools OF the District
have Just inaugurated a system OF COM
bining ten minutes regularly devoted to
exercise with the nfteen-minute recess
period, 30 that the children. pent up the
rest Of the day In school rooms. are
new getting twenty-five minutes OF
fresh air In the open. They are to be
taken out every day except when II
Children Of the nrst grade. who are
about six, are the ones on whom the
new departure has been practiccd. but
the system will be gradually extended.
The little dancing games, played under
the direction Of Kindergarten experts OF
the Normal No. /, have tonic effect
on the children. who are i.id to he
quite different human beings when
they return to the school room After
the exercise they are rosy-cheeked and
vigorous Of body and mind. Their
mental alertnes Is particularly notice.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
Clergyman Praises
Eckman's Alternative
A Valuable Remedy for Throat aud
Lunga.

pcorle who have Consumption are Of
ten filled with bright hopes Of recovery.
only to realize that Improvement IL nut
temporary. Consumption IL dreaded by
everyone. Those who mad g and used
Ectman's Alternative can testify to its
:pnrficial effects. No one need doubt
it-..herc is plenty Of evidence from live
witnesses. Investigate the following
Armenia. y. v.
"Gen,icm,n: PRIOR 10 FEB. 100, ! was 10
i.ntirippe. which developed Into Tu5crculo.
ris My physician gave -" one nynih 20
lSS 'Si ssy S" ehiii. "ih and 5sing H"5n rspGs
hlySng gone from ii' u l5d pounds.
coughcd and raised continually ant tccamg
20 weak that walking few feet cNhaustel
me. on my return home. my rrgulnr physi-
elan gave me little announcement, NY
father, who r. a clcrEs,,nan, ,,,dn, h"arh OF ncE-
The night tweats aud cnills disuppcarcd, iny
cough became easier ana gfhdthlly dlmln-
ishcd and in rev days n,h. oeIe'SPed . r, AN az,
norfcct health back to 1bJ lbs. feel GER
lain that 1 owe my dife 10 Eckinans Alicfa-
tive" =, ., .,,r,,..
tsigncdb e H. GO" i'EH;
press my appreciation Of what your rom-li
into hope within Two weeks al,rr ne began
taking II, and without any I"upt IN my
mind 4, payod his life. ] wish 4" u4d my
ITs"F''"'"' i.l. to every ~''" u ,,','. n '"'"
,signedb REN. !. ). IoN .' Lhn'
E.ckman's ANoratIvc is cnccuyc in
Bronchitis. Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles and in dphnild!nt
the systcm. Does not contain pols"nH
cpiatcs OF habit forming drugs. For
sale by O'Donnel's ana "ther iSaH'iiE
druggists. Ask for booklet tcliins of
rccoyerics, ana write to EcHman
Iaboratory, Philadelphia. Pa, Tor addi-
tional evidence.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
MOVING DAY SENDS /,
ITO ARMY MEN TO
. new ASSIGNMENTS
Back to Regiment Order
Of Democratic Congress
Strictly Enforced. ;

There are lot OF old faces back In
the old commands today: q lot Of off,
GERS shaking hands with old friends
and secretly cusslnG q Democratic Con-
gross. and just about ~ many officers
wives In various stages Of distraction
while quarters are being fitted. For this
10 official moving day IN the army.
"Manehu Day." . school day after u
long vacation. '- ..
December 10 was the limit set by the
last session Of Congress for officers
absent from their commands four years
out Of six to get back to their respec-
tive posts. Special assignments to posts
were broken of short.
For the last three months preparation
has been made for the movement Of
officers. During all that time the hope
was INDUCED that Congress, seing what
q lot OF trouble was caused the officers,
would mitigate the severity Of its or
der. But Congress has not seen II this
way.
Ito Officers Affected
There were LILO officers affected by
the order. They were removed from
special service Of all kinds. ~ aides. a.
stah assistants. military attaches. int
structors IN military school and militia
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
AMERICAN ARTISTS
EXHIBIT PAINTINGS
!: IN ART GALLERY
Corcoran Medals and w. A.
Clarke Prizes An
nounced Today.

The fourth exhibition Of paintings by
contemporary American artists tonight
st the Corcoran Art Gallery will be
marked BY brilliant reception. Ia
which 2,50O invitations have been issued.
Prize awards have been made as fol-
lows: First w. A. Clarke prize (ss,0oo)
and tho Corcoran gold medal to Childo
Hassam. for "The New York Window: :
second W. A. Clarke prise 0l,5oo) and
the Corcoran silver medal tO Daniel Gar
Der for "The wiiderness;" third w. A.
Clarke prise $1,000 and the Corcoran
bronze medal to Gardner Symons. for
THE Breaking of the River 1ce:" fourth
W. A. Clarke prise (96O0) and the Cor
coran honorable. mention certfhcate to
Carl J. Nordell. for "The Femme
Nue."
Landscapes Predominate.
The exhibition was opened for press
view today, and the interior OF the gal
lery was vanished in preparation for
tcniGht's reception. The display 10 dis
tinctly American. with landscapes pre-
dominating. as in the past In the 2id
crnvases there are also ms ny marines.
Eiorc portraits. a dozen nudes, few
idealistie paintings. and u few noe.
turnes. Conservation has marked the
jury's award.
The place Of honor In the portrait Sec
,,,n GOO. ,o yohn S,ny.r Sargent vho
cor,r,hutod . hsau,ifs, sroup NJ can.
49,.
APtists Of Washington have a good
representation. with paintings as fol-
iows: Richard rocks. "a Tidal Brook"
and ''Incomins Tide:'' Miss Bertha l..
Perrie. An Old Wharf" NJ. b. Saw
Pound Island. East Gloucester:'' Miss
AiIne Soiomons, .:Stili Life" f.. e,
Messer. "CatskiiI Mountains;' Alexis B.
Many, "MadrisaI No. q" and "Madriyai
No. D." Miss Catherine c. Critcher.
'Ths New Tea Gown.
, n-.--,. a.
PORTRAITS VI Statesmen.
The portr.i, .ec,,o, 4. e.nec,.,,v ,t.
.,...,,.a ns..,'. =. ...a,, -
uee'e 'ecause y eoh,a,ns suc' an eH-
tensivs group OF wcli-known people.
One Of the best Of these Is OF Congress-
man Serene r. Psyne Of New York nv
Cecilia Reaux loaned nv Tho wavs ana
The Washington times., 1912-12-16

y streets southwest. Krall was re-
lieved Of sA. Tyson was knocked down
and searched by the men. but they did
not get any money.
Beaten By Thugs.
Charles II. Fioster. Of Berwyn. Nd.
was attacked by two mon at Fifteenth
and streets northwest and robbed Of
small sum Of money. He was badly
beaten up by the thugs and had to be
treated at Emergency Hospital.
Harry GriRGs. OF 10i Half street
southwest, was held Up In Third street
southwest. and robbed Of 20 cents and
q cheap watch.
None OF the hoid.up men were armed.
according to their victims.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16

able. teachers at the Franklin school
said today, and they learn Just about
two or two and one-haif lines as fast.
Great enthusiasm prevails IN school
cir1,1es over the new systen, and other
teachers are begging for Its institution
with their charges.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
Reports to House.

The Secretary Of the Treasury sent
10 the House. today. = report on the
revenue collecting service for the fiscal
year ending June 20. 1911. The report
shows that the total compensation Of
the collector OF the port Of Georgetown
was g. 1851, and that the amount paid
all officers IN the revenue collecting
service aggregated 500, ,206.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
James Herman iii.

Suffering from congestion Of the
lungs. James l.. Herman, Of baltimore,
until six years ago lessee Of the
Lyceum Theater Of this city. II serious
~ III at his home In Baltimore. His
brother. Eugene Herman. died In this
city last summer.
The Washington times., 1912-12-16
ACCUSE SUSPECT
As ONE Of -FOUR
WHO ROBBED WOMAN
Victim Identities Prisoner,
But He Denies Knowl-
edge Of Holdup.

Accused of being one Of the four men
who held up and robbed Mrs. Sarah
wsldsaur, Of 6O% Half street southwest.
Of SO at virginia avenue and First
street southwest. Saturday night, Jo-
seph A. Phelps. Hfty-one years old. was
arrested today by Detectives springnan
and O'Brien on charges OF assault and
robbery. Phelps is a blacksmith and
gavehis address as 44S X street south.
west.
Mrs. Waidsaur. according 10 the de-
tectIves, Identified Phelps as one OF the
four men. hut the prisoner e,nphat y
denied that he had any knowledge Of
the robbery.
Seek Three More Men.
Following the hold.up of Mrs. Saral,
waIdsaur, four men complained to the po-
lice that they had been held up and
robbed. Two white men held up the
other four victims. but the police be-
lieve they are members OF the same
gang that robbed Mrs. waldsaur.
John CAllan, who wag arrested In con-
nection with Mrs. Waldsaur's case, will
be released bv the police today. as de-
tectives working on the case say they
are convinced he was home Saturday Y
night. and could not have been impli-
Frank RraiI. OF s}s G street southwest.
ana Sedgwick Tyson. Of 3O6 q strcet
northeast. were held up at Seventh and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-07
1--WE Can Save You Money"

believe such society is good for
both. The defective child learns
more from his normal companions
than from his teacher; the normal
child achieves the happiness of
doing something every day to
help one of his weaker fellows.
The di scipline of the schools we
find has become incomparably
more humane than when in form
er years our ancestors belived in
'slickin" and "learnin." Children
are now seldom beaten in school.
This blessed change is the result
of the other changes enumerated.
The child's interest and Joy in his
school work are depended on for
his advancement, not the fear of,
let us hope, physical punishment.
The teacher who now beats or tor
lures a child receives all the in
fanny due to any man who resorts
to force and violence to accom-
plish that which may be achieved
by skill alone.
Such, I believe, are some of the
aims of the progressive modern
school.
Now, how many parents aid the
school and by so doing aid their
childrenP By trying to UNDER
stand the aims OF the school; by
taking an interest in every task as
signed the child-not by doing the
task for him-as that's the worst
possible way-but by following
sympathetically every step in the
accomplishment; by establish
ing such routine in the home
that eating, sleeping. play, exer-
else, study, shall all have their
appropriate place and season; by
comforting with his teacher in a
helpful spirit whenever any diff
Guilty arises, but particularly with
regard to the high school course
he shall select, for on the wisdom
of this selection often depend the
child's success and happiness in
after life; and above all, by set
ting him good example in order
lly habits, in correct language,
in courteous behavior, and by re-
spect and service for others.
The great majority of teachers
are worthy Of respect. More chill
dren have their minds perverted
and their faculties dwarfed or have
vicious habits engendered by the
bad example Of crossness, dis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-07

order, discourtesy, lack of ordin-
ary politeness in the home, than
by poor teaching or poor admin
istration in the school.
"But how" some parents will
ask, "may know whether the
the school my boy is attending is
really good school2" answer,
"by the simplest method pos
sible." Watch your child. Does
he enjoy going to school? Does
he make play at home of his
school work? Does he desire to
show and to teach others what he
has learned? If so, then you may
be sure he is attending good
school and you may trust his
teacher.
Then when all the "knockers )"
and cold-water pourers are ousted
and parents get on the ''inside" OF
school affairs, our girls and boys
will begin to see that there is
something in common between
teacher, pupil and parents.
Then, and not ii II then, Mr..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-11-07

The teachers duty on the other
hand, was chiefly confined to
hearing the pupil recite the lessons
he had learned and to punish him
if he did not recite them verbatim.
Some teachers, doubtless, there
we're who inspired the children to
do more than memorize words,
but they were exceptions. Yet,
even under such conditions, chill
dren developed intellectually.
is one Of the most merciful
dispensations OF an all-wise Provi-
dence that children through their
devouring curiosity to know things
win learn something and attain
some development in spite of
any teaching, however stupid.
In the modern school memoriz-
ing Of words has been dethroned.
In the best schools the ability to
understand what is read is more
highly priced than the ability to
remember words; the power to
discover truth or to invent a
demonstration, than to absorb the
work of others.
The physical powers are now
trained in school as well as the in
tellectual. Hence physical train-
ing exercises to secure proper hy-
gienic posture in standing and
sitting and to correct those phys si-
cal ills which come from prolonged
sitting at and bending over that
monstrous atrocity in furniture, q
school desk screwed to the floor.
Hence athletics-running, Jump
ing, "chinning" the bar for boys,
and folk dancing for girls--to pro-
mote agility, to work off surplus