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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
WHEN UNITED STATES
ARMY USED CAMELS
@Ship of the Desert" Did Not Prove
Successful Addition to Ameri-
cas- Fighting Force.

1t is hard for the 1915 winter tourist
in San Antonio, Texas, as he steps out
of the big modern hotel on tie main
plaza, to imagine that historic old pa
rade e'.er being inhabited by white
Tobed ARABS "a squatting camels,
says the Kansas g, star COWBOYS
and camels-it sounlS -i.-e Z -nost fan
tastic drama.
eff such scene ever covered the
main plaza in San Antonio, why didn't
@. Henry write about it?" asks the lit
erary tourist. Well, WHY didn't ne?
He had the history for it in the con-
gressional reports and the army re-
ports just before the civil war, and
enough old-timers abound to give O.
Henry all the color he needed.
Such a scene did exist in San An
tonic in the summer of 1856, and con-
tinued for several years. o. Henry
failed to commemorate it. So did
Mark Twain. But an artist named Err
aardt Blersch, sojourning in Texas
that summer, left an obscure painting
which in way tells the story Of the
United States governments first and
,only venture into the use of camels
as army transports on the Southwest
ern frontier.
The venture was put through con-
Agress by Jefferson Davis, thin mem
Der of the military commission, and
later secretary of war Davis had
commanded troops in the Southwest in
the Mexican war, and knew what it
was to march for days over ory, barren
country in scorching heat, with
nothing to drink but hot, dry air, and
nothing to greet the eye except cactus
and rattlesnakes,
The rapid development of California
after the gold strike of '48 made ne
cessary provision for the transporta-
tion of troops and supplies to the new
country over a desert trail, which was
a task that set patriotism at a pre-
MUM. Jefferson Davis finally asked
for camels, and congress finally au-
thorized an expedition to the Orient to
buy them for the transportation Of
troops and supplies across the Ameri-
can desert.
The expedition brought back nearly
one hundred animals, which were
added to from time to time in the next
eleven years till the number grew to
zone hundred and twenty-eight. They
were stationed at Fl PasO, Yuma,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Society !
A Delightful Rock Plrty.

A charming social affair of the week
was the afternoon party given on Fri
day by Mrs. James Mcintosh compli-
mentary to Mrs. Jas. H. Mcintosh Of
Columbia.
TIE hostess home in Boundary
street was very attractively adorned,
a rich profusion of sunfoRers and
potted plants being used in all the
rooms. In these pleasing surround
ings some time was delightfully."- spent
in social chat and playing rook.
During the. afternoon grape juice,
cream and cake was served. More than
fifty guests were present on this oc-
Nasion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
A Lawn Party.

Miss Mildred Abrams entertained
delightfully."- her charming house guest,
Miss Estelle Plunkett of Greenville,
at a lawn party Tuesday evening. The
evening was spent in rock and pro-
gressive conversation, in which all
took lively part Later delicious
ice course was served. Those who en-
joyed Miss Abrams hospitality were
Nettie Settler, Grace Wilbur, Marcus
Glasgow. Rosabel Thompson, Vance
Miller, Ernest Buckley, Junius Long,
Marie and Inez Wessinger, Clarence
Wallace. John A. Wertz, Renna Reeder,
Nancy Wertz and Ellerbe Wilson.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17

In Switzerland, on the demand OF
$4,000 voters, or of eight cantons, any
law passed by the federal parliament
must be submitted to the general body
of the people for acceptance OF Pc
lection. =; -
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Couldn't Keep Up.

Old Gentleman Ito passenger in boat
train)-Have you had a rough cross
ing, sir?
Passenger-Yes; pitch and toss the
whole Way-and l lost every time
The Tattler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17

Flies do not breathe through their
mouths, but through holes in their
bodies. Their eyes are made up of H.
900 facets. Flies are able to carry
from sixty to seventy times their own
weight.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Comrades Club.

Miss Pauline Glider entertained the
Comrades club most delightfully."- Sat
urday afternoon at her home in Boun-
dary street.
Some time was very pleasantly spent
in playing bridge, after which Miss
Glider served dainty ice course.
Those present were: Mrs. R. H.
Wright, Misses Sara and Agnes Hou-
seal. Edith Bowers, Maize Dominick,
Ruby Goggans and Mrs. George Bale
Of Laurens. X
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Ear RamOYed.

Ella-Miss Antique says she wishes
she could step to the phone and call
up her loappy college days.
BeIla-If she did she'd have to en-
ploy the long-distance 'phone.-Florida
Times Union.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Mr.. Blease in Race.

Belton Journal.
Ex-Governor Cole: L. Blease of Co.
lumbia, stated while in Bolton Satur-
day night, that he will be in tie race
for governor in the campaign Of 1915.
Many of his friends were present and
were delighted to hear their former
governor make the above statement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
Miss Matthews Entertains.

A number of the younger society set
enjoyed quite delightful evening
with Mrs. Margherita Matthews on
Thursday last.
Some time was very pleasantly spent
in social chatting, dancing and playing
rook.
During the evening delightful re-
freshments were served.
About twenty couples were present.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17

Mr.. Frank Farmer of Mollonon was
at the depot on Monday afternoon to
take the 3:20 train for Columbia. Some
one stole his suit case, which knocked
him out of his trip. 1t is to be hoped
the t.ief will be caught.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
The Cruel Policeman.

"Tnat policeman is too conscien-
tious to be gardener"
What do you mean?'
''He arrested the growth of vine
on lis house when he found it climb
ing through a window w"-EXchange
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17
In The Usual Way.

How are you going to spend the
summer"
Kicking about tie climate and the
food, as usual" replied Mr.. Growchef
although l have not decided what
place I'll go "-Washin gton Star.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17

10 Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it Is
Quinine and Iron in tasteless form.
The Ouinine drives out malaria, the
IloQ builds up the system. so cents
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-17

Subscribe 70 zns Ge=ssd and News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
BRITAIN STOPS U. s.
SHIP, SEXES MAILS
Passengers Complain of Being
Exposed to Mine Field.

NEW YORK, N. Y. = The steamer
United States, which arrived from
Scandinavian ports, reported that on
Dec. 13 she was stopped east of the
Shetland Isles by a British cruiser
and taken to Greenock for examina-
ton. There the British removed 1861
small parcels and $50 parcel post pack
ages. The steamer was released on the
18th.
Because they were held five days at
Greenock, the 200 American citizens
aboard the United States drew up a
vigorous protest against the action o;
the British government and will for.
ward it to Secretary of State Lansing.
They point out that, in being taken
to Greenock, the ship was exposed to
mine fields.
Captain Gotsche Of the United States
protested when the parcels were re-
moved, but without result During the
ships detention at Greenock an armed
guard was maintained aboard bv the
British, but the passengers were in no
way molested. Not even their pass.
ports were inspected
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
salutinq the Quarter Decks.

In response to an inquiry as to why
officers and men of the navy salute
the deck and civilians remove their
hats when going aboard naval YES
sci it may be said that, though COM
monty called salute to the deck"
the salute in question is really a sa-
Lutte to the flag. For instance, at night
on reaching the quarter deck or upon
leaving it no salute is required, as the
flag is, of course, not flying. The fact
that this salute is rendered upon reach
ing the quarter deck from below or
when coming on board and upon leav-
ing the quarter deck, as when leaving
the ship, is probably responsible for
it's having been known as salute to
the deck; but, as has been stated, it is
really salute to the flag. Men should
when rendering it stop, stand erect and
face the aag.-Philadelph Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
A WOman's Back
The Advice of This Edgerton Wom-
an is of Certain Value

Many woman's back has many
aches and pains.
Outlines It's the kidneys fault.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are
so effective.
Many Edgerton women know this.
Read what one has to say about it..
Mrs. E. j. Crandall 1872 Albion St.,
Edgerton, Wis, says: Kidney trou-
BILE came on me with pains in the small
of my back which changed to con-
slant. dull ache. I felt languid and had
dizzy spells. My kidneys weren't act
ing regularly and | knew | needed a
kidney medicine. got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Titus Drug Store, and box
or two greatly relieved me.
LASTING BENEFIT.
Over three years later, Mrs. Crandall
said: 'The benefit Doan's Kidney Pills
gave me has been permanent. | still
highly recommend this medicine.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Crandall has twice publicly rec
commended -Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Wonderful Linen Brooches.

A. o. BunnelI of Evansville has in his
possession petition which was circu-
lated in his village in 1878 and signed
by we'll known people. remarks the
Utica Press. The petition appeals to
a prominent citizen to wear his linen
breeches. 1t seems that this gentleman
had pair of linen breeches. and ev-
cry time he wore them rain fell. In
1878 there was a long continued
drought in Dansville and Whereabouts,
and the citizens decided to appeal to
Matthew Mccartney to wear his linen
breeches sin order that the parched up
earth, low streams, dry wells and els
terms may be replenished with a boun-
tiful supply Of water" Mr.. Mozart
ney graciously consented to don his lin
en- breeches, and on the original paper
in Mr.. BunnelTs possession is this in
dorsement: Rain commenced falling
the same night"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
In a Japanese School.

In "a Wanderers Trail A. L.
Rodger, the author, says:
"In Tokyo gained my living as an
English teacher. This task of teach
ing English in Japan is not very diff
,ficult one. It is, however. a rather tir-
ing occupation. Fbe one qualification
necessary is tact. Discipline in Japa-
nese schools is very lax 1t is no ex-
aggeration to say that the student vir-
tually rules the school. His power is
ridiculously great. Should a class dis
like teacher they either boycott him
or they boldly proceed en- masse to the
school authorities and demand his dis
missal And the almost inevitable re-
suit is the teachers dismissal. To the
authorities the only guaranty of the
efficiency of a teacher is full class
room. Needless to mention, ! was an
efficient, for my class room was al
ways full. That is why I say the only
qualification needed was tact"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Stevenson's Cheerfulness.

"I shall never forget Mr.. Stevenson
said captain who commanded ship
on which Robert Louis Stevenson sail
ed 1.-THE ship had broken her shaft
and was delayed. He cheered every
body up by telling funny stories that
were better coming offhand from his
lips than most literary men could write
if they worked over them for weeks.
He knew. too. that it was only ques-
ton of a short time before he would
die of consumption and that he could
never again go home for more than a
brief visit. It was simply wonderful
what a difference that one man made
among the passengers, and | guess al
most all of us would gladly spend the
time to make port under sail, with ma
chinery disabled, if we could have a
Stevenson aboard"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
AS Shakespeare Said.

"Sweet Will ShakeSpeare'S" influ-
ence is still with us. and many of the
phrases which he used have become
part of our language Among these
phrases are: bag and baggage, dead
as a doornail," hit or miss" love is
blind selling for a song" wide
world "fast and loose ''unconsider-
ed trifes,' westward ho!'' ''familiari-
ty breeds contempt patching up ex-
cuses,'' misery makes strange bedfel-
lows ito boot" short and long of
it, dancing attendance, getting
even." birds of a feather" Greek to
me- that's fat" packing jury
mother wit" KILLED with Kindness >
"mum" for silent. ell wind that blows
no good wild goose chase" scare
crows ROW of pins viva voice.
"give and take" sold" "your cake is
dough.
Shakespeare was the first author to
use the words man in the moon or
mention the potato or use the term
"eyesore'' for annoyance.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
7. M. osBORNE,PRISoN
REFoRMER, INDICTED
Accused Man Best Known War
den in United States.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. - The grand
jury of West Chester county, which
has been investigating Sing Sing Pris-
on for several weeks, brought in an in
dictment against Warden Thomas Mott
Osborne. He is charged among other
things with permitting prize fights in
prison, failing to prevent felOnies in
prison, not reporting immoral acts by
inmates and permitting the indulgence
in such acts, permitting one prisoner
to assault another, and with personal
Immortality.
Osborne is probably the best known
prison head in the United States be.
cause of the radical reforms he has
instituted. Though a wealthy man, he
accepted the post as warden of Sing
Sing because he desired to put to a
form. Osborne attracted attention by
going to Auburn prison under the alias
"Tom Brown" and living with cOnvicts
to learn something of the abuses OF
Tie Ola pTlSOH system. WHEN nc WeHt
to Sing Sing he organized the Mutual
Welfare Prison league, encouraged
sports within the walls and establish.
ed other reforms. Only recently he
was banqueted in New York by a mum.
Der of ex-convicts who had been dis
charged from Sing Sing during his ad-
ministration.
Warden Osborne charges that there
was a conspiracy in the prison ring
to discredit him.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
First publication Dec. 10, 1915.
NO,fce to Creditors.

GTATE OF WISCONSIN. County Court for
- Rock County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
County. at the Court House, in the City of
GAINESVILLE, in said County, on the third Tues
day of June, A. d, 1916 being June Goth, 1916,
at 9 O'Clock a. M, the following matters Will
be heard, considered and adjusted:
All claims against Edward Williams, late
of the City of Edgerton, in said county. de.
ceased
All claims must be presented for allowance
of GAINESVILLE in said county, on or before the
9TH day of June A. D. 1916. or be barred
Dated December 7th., 1915.
By the Court
CHARLES l.. FIFIELD, County Judge.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31

chequer, and Walter Runciman, Min
lister of Commerce, Hand in Their
designations - LIoyd-George Threat
to Quit Called National Calamity.
LONDON, ENG. = The cabinet de
cided that it is bound by Premier AS
quith's pledge and generally approved
the principle of compulsion as re-
suit of the Derby campaign.
Ministers McKenna and Runci Il
have resigned, but their resign .tiGns
have not yet been accepted. It is pos
possible that further designations will
follow
After the cabinet meeting to discuss
further the question of CONSUMPTION
war council was held in Downing
street.
The war council was attended by
Premier Asquith, Lord Kitchener, Sir
Edward Grey and A. j. Balfour.
The cabinet meeting which preceded
the council of war lasted two hours
and half.
There will be further meetings Of
the cabinet this week.
The premier will make his state
ment to the house of commons on
Thursday of next week, and until then
it is unlikely the result of the Derby
scheme will be announced.
Struggles With Problem.
The life of the Asquith government
was hanging in the balance when the
cabinet met to formulate a decision
upon the question of CONSUMPTION.
The possibility of genera, election
and a discontinuance of the govern
ment in it's present form loomed large
when the ministers gathered in con-
clave.
Public interest ran high and the
government buildings in Downing
street were surrounded by excited
crowds
The statement by the Daily Mail
hiatt David Lloyd-George, minister Of
munitions, would resign unless Pre-
mier Asquith consented to apply con-
pulsion to unmarried "slackers" Gre
ated CONSERVATION among the leaders
of the political factions favoring con.
scription.
Resignation Calamity.
Mr.. Lloyd-George was told that his
departure from official life at this ,rf-
tical period would be nothing less than
a calamity.
Kitchener Favors, Draft. ..
While Lord Kitchener, the war Sec
rotary, has not given definite express
sion to his attitude on -conscription, it
is understood that he secretly favors
it as one of the chief means of the
United Kingdoms salvation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Bryan Keeps Out of Mess.

NEW YORK - William j. Bryan
and Mrs. Bryan had reserved passage
aboard the Holland-American liner
Rotterdam but cancelled the reserva-
ton in message received at the
steamship office Monday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
snuroeon was NoncommittaI,

The Rev. w. Williams, in his per
sonal "reminiscences of G. FL. Spur
geon," tells an anecdote concerning
the great preacher as smoker. Some
gentleman wrote to Mr.. Sturgeon, say
ing: HE had heard he smoked and
could not believe it was true. Would
Mr. Sturgeon write and tell if it really
was SOP The reply was sent as fol
lows: Dear -. I cultivate my flow
ers and burn my weeds. Yours truly
G. III. Spurgeon."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Barnes Must Pay SLAP.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. - AS a re-
suit of Wm Barnes libel suit against
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt the for
mer must pay 81, 442 to Colonel Roose-
welt as costs and disbursements at the
trial at which a jury dismissed the
$50, 900 libel suit.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Canada Plans HUGE Loan.

OTTAWA, ONT. = Sir George
Foster, minister of trade and COM
merce, intimated in an address at the
Peoples Forum that Canadian do
nestle loan of $3O0,O0O,OOO might soon
follow the recent issue of 100000, 900.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
D'Arcy Again WaIIops Mceoorty

NEW YORK = Les darcy, the
Australian middle weight. proved his
superiority over Eddie McGoorty of
Oshkosh for the second time in their
bout in Australia Saturday night,
knocking him out in eight rounds.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
GREAT REVOLT ON IN CHINA

Revolution Threatens to Swamp Yuan
Shi kai, New Emperor.
SAN FRANCISCO, GALA revolu-
ton which threatens to sweep Yuan
Shi Kai from the emperor's throne and
re-establish the republic is reported to
be convulsing China. Crack regiments
are said to have Joined the revolu-
tionists.
Strict censorship, evidenced in
cables to the local Chinese newspa-
pers, convinced Chinese here that SER
: ious internal and international events
are taking place in the far East
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Jams Alter Sea Route,

TOKYO Because of increas-
ed submarine activity in the Mediter-
ranean, Japanese liners will take the
Cape route in voyages to European
points, it is announced
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Maxine It Clear.

'sNow, my good man, before we start
out in your machine let US understand
each other perfectly"
"Well, what is it."
Il am not DESTROYS Of seeing how
fast you can drive this car; it is the
scenery I wish to see" Detroit Free
Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
French War Loan $4,000. GOO. 600

PARIS Subscriptions to the
new government loan, exceeding ST.
900,00O,000, are for the greater part in
cash, says an official announcement.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
Eievatinq.

Wigg-The man who loves a woman
can't help being elevated. Wagg-And
the man who loves more than one is
apt to be sent up too.-Philadelph
Record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
GOV. HANNA Is ILL ABROAD

North Dakotas Executive Goes to a
Hospital in Copenhagen.
LONDON, ENG.-The Copenhagen
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph company reports that Governor
L. B. Hanna of North Dakota has ar
rived at Copenhagen severely ill of in
fluenza and has gone to hospital
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31

To pity distress is but human; to re-
lieve it is godlike.-Mann.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
GEN. G. M. DODGE VERY Low
Condition Aged Iowa Veteran Is Re
ported Critical.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, la. = General
Granville M Dodge is reported critical
ly ill at his home
1t is said that he never has fully re-
covered from an operation he under
went about a year ago. He is eighty
our years old.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-12-31
BRITISH CABINET
APPROVES DRAFT
Two Members Quit, Others Ex-
pGCted to Follow.
ASOUITH'S PLEDGE is UPHELD

Reginald Mckenna, Chancellor of Ex-
chequer, and Walter Runciman, Min
lister of Commerce, Hand in Their
designations - Lloyd-George Threat
to Quit Called National Calamity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17

K1aw and Erlanger have secured {
farce by Edwin Milton Roy1e called
Peace and Quiet"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17
GHALLE:.'N||G:E:RS
Secure Lead in the First Five
Games of Tent Game Match
for the Championship.

The threa-mzn team. which has
held the championship OF the Gore
bowling alleys for the last TIRES
weeks, was Challenged for ten
game match for the championship
G. 6. Jarvis and Lee Johnson.
The championship team composed
OF Lewis Deem. w. w. Ash and Bert
Gain, accepted the challenge and the
first games OF the contest were rolled
on the Gore alleys last evening with
the challengers winning out by II
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17

It Is reported that Oliver NHorosce
is planning to present Charlie Chap
lin, Of moving picture fame, in mus
.ical comedy next year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17

At the Star theater today, Billie
Richie, the famous comedian, plays a
unique role in ga Doomed Hero, q
bright and breezy western scream that
brings shrleks OF laughter from all.
This Is a two-part ITSO special For
His Superioris Honor" q. Leammele
drama; ..Fate Takes Hand" a two
part Reliance drama full OF heart in
teresN, and "T.he Danger Iine a
Joker comedy. are also shown.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17

A second company is to be organize;
to present "The Blue Paradise"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-08-17

bulgaria plans to convert much OF.
the territory acquired from Turkey
into a vast tobacco field.