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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
RURAL CARRIERS SALARIES.
Representative Finley Protects Their
Interests Under New Parcels
Post Clause

Washington, May 3.-Just before
the house of representatives passed
the postofice appropriation bill few
days ago, it adopted an amendment
offered by Mr.. Finley, of the Fifth
South Carolina district, who is the
ranking member of the postofice COM
mittee, providing that in the new scale
Of pay for rural carriers in connection
with the installation of the limited
parcels post established by the meas
ure, no carrier should receive less pay
than he receives now.
This amendment was proposed and
adopted because it had been found
that the new scale, while intended to
increase the pay of the rural carriers
generally and actually doing so in
most cases, would have resulted in de-
creased compensation in small per-
centage of instances. Mr.. Finley faith
cred in committee the proposition that
any provision for parcels post, in
creasing the work of the rural car
riers, should be accompanied by an
increase in their pay.
AS predicted in this correspondence,
the provision for commission to in
vestigate the advisability and method
of installing gener" parcels post
system was adopted, with an amend
ment requiring the commission to re-
port to the present congress at its next
session.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
AIKEN is FOR UNDERWOOD.
Three South Carolina Congressman
Now Favor AIabamian for N0mi-
nation.

Washington, May 3.-Representative
Aiken, of the Third South Carolina dis
trict, said today that while he had orr
ginally been in favor of Harmon as
the Democratic nominee for president
he had been for Congressman Under
wood ever since the latter's candidacy
had. been definitely announced. Mr..
Aiken believes that Underwood would
carry South Carolina if preferential
primary were held in the State. Two
other members of the South Carolina
delegation in the house are also favor
able to the candidacy of Underwood.
The growth of Underwood sentiment
in the Virginia delegation is likewise
noteworthy, though Virginia's dele
gates will go to Baltimore uninstruct-
ed. K. F. NJ.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
REMBERT QUITS OLD CLUB.
Blease Leader in Colnmbia Joins Mill
Club.

Columbia, May 2-George R. Rem
bert, who was On last Saturday night
left off the list of delegates to the
Richland county convention from
Ward 1, in which he is resident and
in which club he was enrolled, is now
enrolled in Ward club, his name
having been put on that club roll since
the action of Ward 1 club in leaving
him out of the list of delegates. While
no statement has been issued along
this line, it is presumed that Mr.. Rem
bert will be in the county convention
as a delegate from Ward 5, and this
action foreshadows a fight in the Rich
land county convention between the
friends and opponents of Governor
Blease, for Mr.. Rembert is the recog-
nized Blease leader in this county, and
the action of the Ward club in leav-
ing him out Of the list of delegates
is conceded to have been the work of
the opponents of the governor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07

sented by W. F. Stevenson and H. W.
Fraser, whom Governor Blease ap-
pointed bank examiner after he remov-
ed Mr.. Rhame, being represented by
B. L. Abney and G. R. Rembert. At
torney General Lyon was present in
the court, but took no part in the pro-
ceedings, Messrs. Abney and Rembert
representing Governor Blease's side,
and Mr.. Stevenson handling the side OF
Mr.. Rhame. 1t was pretty legal ar
gument between some of the best law
yers in the State, and many lawyers
were present and listened to the
speeches of opposing counsel.
When the supreme court renders its
decision in this case it will decide who
is the legal bank examiner, and also
decide the right Of the governor to re-
move the bank examiner, all Of which
was brought about by the governors
removal of B. J. Rhame from the office
of State bank examiner following the
publication in the News and Courier
of the story of the Lexington Savings
bank, now in the hands Of a receiver.
Judge Thos. S. Sease was appointed
by Gov. Blease to sit in this case in
place of Associate Justice Fraser, dis
qualified On account of relationship to
Mr.. H. W. Fraser.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.

Court of Common Pleas.
C. E. Stephenson, Plaintiff, against
Mary J. Mabry, Harry Mabry and
John NJ. Kinard, Defendants.
By an order of the Court herein, 1
will sell to the highest bidder, before
the Court House at NeWberry, S. c.,
within the legal hours of sale, on
Monday, May 6, 1912, all that lot, piece
or parcel of land situate in the town
of Newberry, County Of Newberry,
State of South Carolina, known and
designated as Lot. No. s OF Block "B'
on a plat of the Hallman property,
made by F. W. Higgins, surveyor, and
now on record in the Office of the
Clerk of Court for Newberry County
in Book 3D." at page Ali; said lot
fronts a ten-foot alley fifty (50) feet
and runs back therefrom one hundred
and fifteen 115) feet being rectan-
gular in shape and bounded by said
alley and lots Nos. 4, ), and of
Block "B." Same being the lot con-
veyed to Young Mabry by W. K. Sigh
by deed dated November Z, 1908, and
recorded in the Clerks Office for New
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
berry County in Deed Book No. II,

berry County in Deed Book No. II,
at page 100.
Terms of sale: One-third cash and
the balance on credit of twelve
months; the credit portion to be Sc
cured by bond of the purchaser and
mortgage of the premises, with in
terest from the day of sale at the rate
of per cent. per annum, payable an
nually, and providing for insurance
On the house On said lot and assign
ment of the policy to the Master as ad-
ditional security, and providing also
for 10 per cent. attorneys fees in case
of collection or suit by an attorney.
Purchaser may pay all his bid in
cash, if he so desires. Purchaser to
pay for papers and recording of same.
H H. RIKARD,
Master for Newberry County, S. C.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
GLORIOUS DAY FOR WINTHROP.
Cornerstone of New Training School
Building Laid, With Impressive
Masonic Ceremonies

Rock Hill, May 3.-This has been
a glorious day for Winthrop college
and Rock Hill, and as evidenced by
the many visitors, for South Carolina
as we'll, the institution today celebrat-
ing in ample form her twenty-ffth an
niversary, and laying the corner stone
of her magnificent new Training
School for Teachers. Everything COM
bined to make the occasion an auspi-
cious one. After the assembly in the
auditorium of the college, and the roll
call of delegates, the guests and stu
dents repaired to the front of the main
building to await. the arrival of the
Masons who were to conduct the cere-
monies of laying the cornerstone of
the magnificent Teachers Training
School building. In double line and
forming a wide lane extending from
the gravel entrance of the college to
the corner of the new building were
stationed the seven hundred and fifty
Winthrop girls, and never in the his
tory of the State has the most Wor-
shipful Grand lodge of South Carolina
had the privilege of parading a more
beautiful avenue than this.
Line of March.
The procession marched as follows:
Marshals: The Masonic order, the
grand master and president of Win
throp, the trustees of Winthrop, the
delegates and specially invited guests,
the faculty of Winthrop, the alumnae
of Winthrop.
The Rev. Alexander Martin, of the
Presbyterian church made the invoca-
ton and was followed by President
Johnson, who read a statement cover
ing the development of the institution
from its beginning in the Preston sta
o10 IL OOAu1npId WILL I"O teachers, 10
the present spacious campus of fifty
eight acres and a group of buildings
costing almost one million dollars. Of
this the State of South Carolina con-
tributed something over four hundred
thousand. DR.. Johnson did not so
State, but the remainder was raised by
his efforts, of which he is and should
be, intensely proud.
Cornerstone Ceremonies.
The cornerstone ceremonies were
then conducted by Most Worshipful
Grand Master Geo. S. Mower.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make final settlement
of the estate of NJ. T. Epps, deceased,
in the Probate Court of Newberry
County, On May Is, 1912, at II o'clock
a. m, and will thereafter apply for
letters dismissory. All persons in
debted to the said estate will make i'm
mediate payment and all persons hold
ing claims against said estate will file
the same, proved according to law,
with the undersigned or his attorney,
Eugene S. Blease, Newberry, S. C.
z. L. B. Epps,
and Testament of NJ. T. Epps, de-
ceased.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
BLEASE WILL GO ON STUMP
FOR 2 CENT MILEAGE RATE

Governor Blease stated that he will
go on the stump this summer with his
inaugural address and recent state
ments In which he advocated the pas
sage of fiat two-cent rate mileage
bill and with his opposition to the
Carlisle bill, made law by the re-
cent legislature and compare these
with the order of the railroads in
which the roads announce that they
will issue mileage after May for two
cents, good only within the State and
not interchangeable between roads
and that interchangeable mileage will
not be good in this State, not even for
an interstate journey, part of which
is in this State.
On the foot of the new mileage"
act Governor Blease wrote the follow
ing: This act will not accomplish
the good results that fiat rate of two
cents (if passed. would have. shall
not disapprove this act, but am afraid
it will be OF little benefit. C. L. B."
Governor Blease in his inaugural
address advocated a two-cent fiat rate
and today he says he will quote on
the stump his several predictions and
show that the roads have benefited
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
HAD ELEVEN CENTS; NOW RICH.
Farm Hand Inherits $4,000 for Res.
cuing Little Girls.

Marion, Ind, May 9.-At work on a
farm, and with only eleven cents in
his pockets, William H. Prickett today
was told that he had inherited $4,000
from Frank Horch, a ranch owner of
Pocatello, Idaho, for having rescued
Horch's two daughters from their
burning home several years ago.
Prickett, then circus bill poster, risk
ed his life by running into the blaz-
ing house and carrying the girls to
safety. Horch's brother, ]. H. Horch,
came here to notify Prickett of the be-
quest.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07

There were tears in his eyes as he
called up memories Of the man who
was his aide ever since he entered the
White House and who had travelled
thousands of miles with him.
Mr. Taft made only a short speech
but he came near breaking down twice.
Never did know how much he was
to me until he was dead" said the
president Lacking nothing of self
respect and giving up nothing he owed
to himself, he conducted himself with
a singleness Of purpose and to the hap
piness and comfort of the president
who was his chief To many fine quail
tiles he added loyalty and when he be-
came one of my family he was as a son
or a brother"
Great Love for Mother.
Mr.. Taft told how he met Major
Butt, first in the Philippines and lat
er as aide to President Roosevelt. He
dwelt on Major Butts devotion to Mr..
Roosevelt and himself
cit has always seemed to me" said
the president, that Archie never mar
ried because he loved his mother so.
The greatest sorrow of his life was
when she left him.
Mr.. Taft concluded with word more
as to Major Butts spirit of self-sacri-
flee.
"Self-sacrifce," he said, chad be-
come a part of his nature. If Archie
could have selected his time to die, he
would have taken the one God gave
him"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
PRESIDENTS TRIBUTE TO FRIEND.
Praise of Major Butt Touches Hearts
of GeOrgians.

Augusta, Ca, May 2.-When Presi-
dent Taft left Augusta at $50 o'clock
this afternoon special train schedul-
ed to run through to Washington, it
was after he had touched the hearts of
the people of this part of Georgia as
he perhaps has never those of any
other part of the country.
His visit was more in the nature Of
a friend, come to pay tribute to the
memory Of a friend on the occasion Of
the city's memorial to Major Archibald
Willingham Butt, than in the outward
demeanor of his official position, and
that suppressed emotion which was
visible to his audience as he delivered
a personal tribute to Major Butt, has
deeply touched the people here.
After the memorial ceremonies at
the opera house, brief informal re-
option was held at the Commercial
club, when a number of the presidents
friends, made during previous visits
to the city, met him again. During the
early afternoon, until his train time,
the president was entertained at the
home of Mr.. Landon Thomas, on the
u;11
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
AID SOUGHT FOR INDIANS.

Washington Post.
In South Carolina is the earliest civ
ilized tribe of Indians in the United
States, and they are not the wards Of
the government. These are the Cataw-
bas, and they number approximately
100.
State Senator W. H. Stewart, of
South Carolina, is in Washington to
confer with the congressional delega-
ton of that State with the view of
having these Indians placed on the
same basis as all other red men, and
it is probable that bill will shortly
be introduced to this end.
'It is strange, perhaps, that the Ca
tawba Indians, who have been wards
of the State of South Carolina for
many years should never have received
any recognition from the national gov
ernment," said Senator Stewart, "but
it is a fact, nevertheless. The Cataw-
bas are the only American Indians,
so far as my knowledge goes, that
have always been friends of the white
man. They never took the blood of a
white man, and during all the early
struggles of the whites against the IN
dians the Catawbas remained true.
They were in what is now South Caro-
lima when the first whites reached that
territory, and they have remained
there.
For long time the Cherokees oc-
cupied the same territory, and there
was continual strife between the two
tribes, for the Cherokees were among
the most bloodthirsty tribes on this
continent. In all the struggles the Ca
tawbas took sides with the settlers
against the Cherokees. The latter In
dians massacred many of the settlers
in South Carolina.
"The State government, after having
taken care of these Indians for so
many years, now is seeking to have
the national government make provi-
sion for them, so that they can, in
common with other Indians, have lands
allotted to them and become Ameri-
can citizens, which is only just and
fair"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
Major Butts Old Home.

Augusta was Major Butts home and
for several hours today business was
practically suspended while memorial
services were conducted in the grand
opera house. Flags were at half-mast
on most of the public buildings and
thousands of persons crowded around
the opera house anxious to hear Presi-
dent Taft speak. :
Other speakers on the program were
Major Joseph B. Cummings, of Au-
gusta, and the Rt- Rev, Thomas F.
Gailor, bishop of Tennessee.
President Taft reached Augusta at
s o'clock this morning. He was a
breakfast guest of Mayor Barrett. Al
ter a reception at the Commercial club
this afternoon he leaves for Washing
ton, where he is due early tomorrow.
The President Touched.
The president was visibly affected
by the tributes paid to Major Butt.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
A FINE COMPANY.
Mayer, McSwain, Werts, Mclaughlin,
of the NeWberry Insurance and
Realty Company.

The April number of the Bulletin
a publication of the South Atlantic Life
Insurance company, has the following
interesting announcement as one OF
the most important items OF news
from the field standpoint:
The two most important items OF
news from the field standpoint are the
appointment of the Security Loan and
Investment company as general agents
at Newberry, South Carolina, and ].
C. Kaufman as district agent at Ports
mouth.
Mr.. Kaufman has for years repre-
sented the Mutual Benefit of Newark,
but has come to the conclusion that
the South Atlantic is the company for
him to represent, and he brings with
him many of his former agents, in
Guiding Messrs. Max Goldblatt, H. NJ.
Myers, B. H. Congleton, S. E. Buxton,
C. L. Tyler.
Mr.. Kaufman has wonderful rec
ord as a personal producer, having, led
the Mutual Benefit agents in the Unit
ed States for the first two months Of
1912, as well as an organizer and lead
er of men, two qualities that are rarely
found in the same person. Manager
Swink deserves to be doubly congratu-
lated for this achievement swink is
accustomed to doing big things, Kauf-
man and his co-workers will be found
well up on the leaders list each
month.
''The Security Loan and Investment
company, at Newberry, South Carolina,
will represent the South Atlantic as
general agents for the western por-
tion of South Carolina. With F. J.
Parham at Columbia and the Security
Loan and Investment company, we
now have an organization in South
Carolina which we believe to be Sec
ond to none. W. A. McSwain is vice
president and manager of the insur-
ance department. To his lot will fall
the work of organizing the agency, in
which he will be most ably assisted
by Mr.. R. M. Werts, special agent DR..
o. B. Mayer is president of the cor
poration, and Mr.. J. N. Mclaughlin is
the secretary and treasurer. These
gentlemen each take an active interest
in the business of the company and are
indispensable in their various posi-
tions. In addition to this, the Security
Lean and Investment company has as
directors the most prominent
business men in their section, and they
are directors who direct. Before we
were able to make this contract the
whole matter had to be discussed, not
only with the above named officers,
but before the board of directors. To
DR.. J. H. Smith alone belongs the cred
it for this appointment. There is go
ing to be a close race in South Caro-
lima between Parham and McSwain."
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
RHAME CASE IN COURT.
Right of Governor to Remove From Of
flee Contested.

Columbia, May 3.-Arguments in the
quo warranto proceedings brought BY
Attorney General Lyon to oust B. j.
Rhame from the Office of State bank
examiner we're heard today in the su-
preme court, Mr.. Rhame being repre-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-07
by the mileage" law.

by the mileage" law.
The thing now to be done by the
legislature, as pointed out by Governor
Blease today and Senator Carlisle re-
Gently, is to pass next year fiat two
cent rate bill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-18
Social Notes

y. J.. HUFF of. the Fargo National
bank is spending a vacation at the
lakes.
The public library will close at 8
O'clock p. m. during the time from June
IL to Sept. /.
Mr.. and Mrs; Sam Poole plan to
spend a couple Of months.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Hutchinson and
Miss M. e. Hennessy of Lakota were
arrivals in the city last evening.
DR.. Roy H. Nelson Of Mlssoula,
Mont, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon and is the guest at the home
of Judge and Mrs. B. +. Spalding of
Third avenue south.
Miss Caroline Kilbourne of Mime
apolis and Mrs. McRoberts of Cassel-
ton were the guests last eVening of
Mrs. M. A. Baldwin and enjoyed
Blanche Bates and her company at the
~operahouse.
Grand Forks Times: Announcement
was made at Beloit, Wis, Friday even
ing of the engagement Of Miss Mar
1orie Gregory of that city to Prof. b.
Warren Brown, lean of Fargo college.
The wedding date was not announced.
Twenty-four members of the stand
ard Bearers of the First M. b. church
ate breakfast this morning at the home
~ MANS 1S1A WLA9oh Oh LhiIu dNShuS
south. h winning side in a recent
contest were the guests of the losers
n a very jolly hour was spent.
Mrs. A. L. Liembacher entertained at
a very delightful little afternoon party
yesterday, at her apartments at the
Gardner in honor of Mrs. 7. p. Riley,
who has been in charge of the cafe
az the hotel for the past two years;
Miss Bertha Thorson, who has had
charge of the telephone exchange at
the Gardner for the past two years and
ts soon to be married, and Miss Kiah
Olson, who has been connected with
the office at the hotel for some time and
is a bride-elect Of this month. A jolly
Informal afternoon was spent, the
apartments being beautifully decorated
with American beauties n carna-
con was served for ten.
Miss Mary Hannaher was hostess
last evening at a very pretty party al
her home on Fifth street north in hon
or of Miss Anna Holden, who will be-
come the bride of Albert Bernier on
next Tuesday morning at st. Mary's
cathedral. About twelve young ladies
responded to invitations and a very
happy time was spent with music and
chat and a chronicle was arranged for
the bride, representing her life from
babyhood. At the close Of the evening
a tempting luncheon was served. The
rooms were decorated in pink and
white and green and the luncheon table
was pretty with pink carnations, pink
shaded candles and hand painted place
cards. Miss Catherine Hannaher,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-18
SRERIDAN'S LOSS FELT
Former Fargo Man Was a Prominen,
Civic Worker and Minneapolis
Grieves at His Death.

Speaking Of the recent death of j. F..
Sheridan, a former Fargo man, The
Minneapolis Tribune says: James F.
Sheridan, president Of the Botany club,
vice chairman of the highways COM
mittee of the Civics and Commerce as
ISOLATION, and member of the execu
tive committee of the Boys club, died
suddenly shortly after Z o'clock last
night at his home on Casco point, Lake
Minnetonka. Death was caused from
a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr.. Sheridan had eaten dinner and
was apparently in the best Of health
up to a few moments before passing
away. He had worked around his
home during the afternoon and when
the evening meal was finished sat
down in a lounging chair to read.
Soon after sitting down Mr.. Sheridan
asked his wife for a glass of water.
Before she could comply with his re-
quest he had gone into a deep slumber,
never to again awake.
Realizing that something was wrong,
Mrs. Sheridan called for aid, 1t was
too late, however, for he died in a few
moments.
Born in Wisconsin,.
Mr.. Sheridan was born in the state
Of Wisconsin, March IL. 1870. When a
0Oo11S 111a11 AZ IN S1 ~ II al 5SH y LIE
where his early life was spent. He
came to Minneapolis six years ago as
city salesman for the Green & De
Laittre Co., wholesale grocers. He was
rapidly promoted and was sales man
ager Of the company at the time of his
death.
His close association with SO many
civic institutions and his earnest work
in advancing improvements of a civic
character brought Mr.. Sheridan in
touch with the leading men of Mime
apoIis, all of whom were shocked at
the news of his death.
When The Tribune issued it's first
call for Big Brothers to join the
movement of giving the needy chill
dren of the city a real Christmas with
toys and good things tic eat, Mr.. Sheri-
dan was the first person to respond.
His connection with a Boys club as a
member OF the executive committee
also showed the interest which he took
in the newsboys of the street.
Death is Loss to Firm.
T. Homer Green, president of the
Green e. De Laittre Co, said the
death of Mr.. Sheridan was a deep loss
to the firm and to him personally.
"Mr. Sheridan was a man of strong
character and one liked by all with
whom he came In contact" he said.
His place in my life will be a hard
one to fill.'
Ell. r.. Yerxa, one of Mr.. Sheridan's
most intimate friends, was 80 grieved
at his loss that all he could say was
you couldn't a too much for Jim"
L. y. Boughner, chairman of the
highways committee of the Civic and
Commerce association, of which COM
naittee Mr.. Sheridan had been a mem