davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
SAVED BY A HYMN.
Without Knowing It the Sentry Dis
armed His Opponents.

Without Knowing It the Sentry Dis
armed His Opponents.
In his book Why Men Pray" DR..
Charles Lewis Slartery retells one OF
Henry Drummond's old stories to illus
trate his point that prayer produces a
sense of human fellowship.
"One Sunday night on an ocean
steamer man spoke of hymn which
had just been sung as having for him
peculiarly sacred associations. He was
in the Confederate army in the Amer
lean war between the states and was
ordered at one time to lonely sentry
duty. As the night wore on he felt
his danger. and to keep up his courage
lie began to sing
Jesus. lover OF my soul,
and after uttering the great prayer OF
this hymn he was comforted and felt
quite safe.
"a strange expression came over the
face of fellow passenger on the
ship. T. he said, was in the Union
army that night and had been sent out
with a party Of scouts. We saw sol
itary sentry. and my men had their
rifles lereled TO fire, but just then we
heard the clear notes ringing out IN
the stiffness
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow Of thy wing,
.,7 7 cold. Grows lower vOur rifles
Well go home"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
q Huue Flower.

The largest bloom known to botanists
is the boo" 1t is found only on the
island Of MindanaO. the most southern
of the Philippine group. Its scientific
name is somewhat longer than its ma
tive name. the botanists recognizing II
as Raffiesia Schadenbergia. The boo
was first discovered in January, 1889,
bv an exploring expedition. headed by
DR.. Alexander Schadenberg. a sin
gle flower weighs from eighteen 70
twenty pounds.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
0anoerous Talk,

A new arrival at certain board
ing house was a man who had taken
part in a famous arctic exploration,
and at dinner time be often RECALLED
the other boarders with stories Of his
adventures.
Yes he said after one particularly
thrilling description, I'VE were slowly
starving to death Just when things
were at the last gasp one fellow had
an idea. He cut up our boots and
made soup of them, and
Hush. Hush" hissed all the other
boarders anxiously Don't let the
landlady hear you!"-St Louis Post
Dispatch.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
NO TRUCE WILL BE MADE
BETWEEN MONEY AND LIBERTY

St. Matthews, S. c., April %, 1916.
Editor The Herald and News:
In my letter published in SIhe News
and Courier oA last Monday, | used
substantially the following language:
81 have no doubt that this letter will
find it's way to New York; it may be
that my insurance will be cancelled
l hope not, but if it is, let it be.
prefer insecurity and poverty in free
dom to security and wealth in servi-
tude."
/ have now received the following
telegram from New York:
senator ]. A Banks,
"St. Matthews, S. c.
Companies notify us al insurance
for yourself and Mrs. Wimberly can
celled.
(signed) Samuels, Cornwall &
Stevens
cause of commercial freedom. dared
to speak of the rights Of sovereign
State. This is the reply of the Money
Kings.
My personal interests are of no con-
cern except as they illustrate a gen
eral situation. l will take care of the
interests of this widowed woman and
her children, but I greatly over-rate
the temper of South Carolinians If
these facts do not stir them to action
Men of South Carolina, let me say
to you. in all earnestness, no truce
will ever be made between money and
liberty. Organized wealth is a mighty
power; if the people do not destroy ii
they will surely be destroyed by it.
You have only one weapon with which
to fight; that weapon is your govern
ment. If you use this weapon you
will be free. If you fail to use it, you
and your children will be slaves
There can be no compromise. Choose
ye this day whom We shall serve" The
people of other States are choosing
The federal government has chosen
and is acting with the Federal Re-
serve Banking law. Our own State has
taken a short step, in the insurance
department of the Sinking Fund, and
we have the experience of Germany
and the Republic of Switzerland
where insurance is controlled by the
government and only costs the people
ten cents per hundred dollars as
against the average of one dollar and
twenty-five cents in South Carolina
Let us use our only weapon, our
government.
There is absolutely no other help
nor hope
Respectfully.
T. A. BANKS.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
SELLING DEAD LETTERS.
3ne Postoffce Custom That Teaches
Moral Lesson.


Moral Lesson.
Twice year in Washington they
hold a curious auction. ItRis called the
dead letter sale. but in reality it is the
sale Of packages that have been sent
to the dead letter office because Of de-
fcient postage or wrong directions.
After these packages have been held
for a certain length of time. in order to
give senders or owners an opportunity
to claim them. they are sold at public
auction.
1t is often a strange and pathetic col
lection. Most Of the articles are cheap
enough. although valuable things are
not lacking. But who can estimate the
intrinsic value of some Of those lost
gifts-the time and sacrifice and love
they respect? How many lives were
robbed of a happiness that fightfully
belonged to them because Of the send
er's carelessness or ignorance!
Is there not a parable lurking some
where about this strange auction!
How many lives are there today that
hold the possibility Of gifts for other
lives. yet through carelessness or 1gno-
rance or Indifference are robbing both
themselves and others and are care
lessly making dead letters of gifts
for which eager eyes and hearts are
longing?
There is no sale Of these dead gifts
No one has any chance at them. They
are doubly lost-lost to the one who
should have used them end to the
world that needs them. What pitt
full waste of power and joy!-Baltimore
American
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
HAVING A GOOD Iif:iE,
Young Persons Should Learn There =
Serious Side to Life.

Young Persons Should Learn lEETe =
Serious Side to Life.
Many young persons think Of little
except how they can lave Il good time.
If there is work to do ii is only some
thing in the way to he got rid OF rs
soon as possible. no matter how. They
think they can live as the butterfly
does when in its glory To find SC:ne
thing entertaining, 10 he amused, is all
they think of.
This is natural. and it is well thai
they can look on the bright side of life
But they should know also that life is
not all play. There are duties 10 be
performed, and real happiness comes
only after work We'll done. Happiness
is not found when sought as the chei
thing in life.
Entertainments cease 10 entertain
The clever companion does n,< please
always unless there :ire sterling quail
ties of character back Of the clever
ness. Work is the blessing Of man
kind. There ought to be some earnest
purpose, some worthy aim. in the heart
Of every one.
Live not for the present moment
Live to be and do There are conSe
quences to all our acts Folly sowl
brings bitter harvest which none can
escape reaping There are innocent
joys to which all. especially the young
are entitled. But it should be learned
! that living to some worthy purpose
brings the truest enjoymcnt.-Milwau
kee Journal
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
His Own Hands.

A fashionable painter, noted for his
prolific output was discussing at stu
dio tea in New York a recent scandal
in the picture trade.
Look here. old man." said noted
etcher "do you paint all your own pic
tures?"
81 do" the other answered hotly,
land with my own hands too
"And what DO you pay your hands"
the etcher inquired. I'm thinking OF
starting an art factory myself" u"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
AFRICAN COCOA PoRTERs.
Head Loads and Barrel Rolling Feats
Of the Natives.

Head Loads and Barrel Rolling Feats
Of the Natives.
Unusual and interesting is the spec
tacle in the African Gold Coast country
of the transport of cocoa. the bulk OF
the inland produce being carried by
porters to the railroad. Sometimes the
roadways as far as the eye can see are
one long line of cocoa bags on the
heads Of hundreds Of carriers.
This carrying trade has produced an
extraordinary flow of free labor into
the whole hinterland Of the Gold Coast.
At Adawso, buying station nearly hr-
teen miles from the rail head, one firm
alone employs in the season 5000 car
riers. who cover the distance to the
rail station at Pakro once and frequent
" twice q day with a $50 pound bag
of cocoa.
Many of the native farmers within
thirty miles of Acera prefer to sell
their cocoa at higher price at the port
of embarkation and so have created
the interesting system Of barrel roll
ing" In the cocoa season strongly
bound and ponderous casks are filed
with the beans and rolled to the sea-
shore.
Travelling along the somewhat primi-
tive roads one meets at frequent inter
vals perspiring natives struggling with
the barrel, which. filled with cocoa,
weighs considerably over quarter OF
a ton. AS rule. three men roll two
casks, one relieving the other. Occa-
sionally the loss. due to accidents. Is
considerable.-Argo
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18

should be looked on with suspicion.
Don't buy land or city property
that you haze never seen.
Don't depend entirely On the read
estate agent for information regard
ing land or property that you wish to
buy. Stay i Tie community for a Wet K
or two and get yaur knowledge first
hand.
Don't begin operations on large
sale in {; -, ness in which yol have
70 practica! experience.
Don't buy stocks On margin"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
SONGS THlT LIVE.
Stephen Fosters Ballads Won The
Heart of America.


Heart of America.
Stephen C. Foster. the writer OF
American ballads. the producer Of
Americas most distinctive songs. may
or may not have lived in the golden
age Of American music-that each may
decide for himself-but it was at least
a glittering age Foster fashioned his
songs. sang them and died. They were
American. And Foster has had no sue
ceSsor.
In that day many persons sang and
played. Every little hamlet had its
singing society. Music was in the
hands of the people and for the people
and to the people and even Of the peo-
pie Foster composed. His songs have
lived. The Old Folks at Home y
.sNellie Gray" MY Old Kentucky
Home Come Where My Love Lies
Dreaming"-these and others from his
pen have survived many strange and
weird twists and turns in the history
Of American music. They were born
out of the heart Of the nation.
Fosters name may not be entitled to
place with great composers. and mus1-
clans may turn contemporary away
from his songs, but his songs live.
That may not make them greater nu-
sic in the Judgment Of musicians. but
it gives them claim to respect. He
was a popular" song writer. We
have popular song writers today.
Their number is legion. But there Is
no Foster among them.-Indianapolis
News
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Mixed Meta phor.

King Edward VII. when he was
Prince Of Wales, once made q funny
mixture of metaphors. In reply to GER
tain inquiries and admonitions he said,
II will DO my best to walk in my IA
theirs footsteps. which You have held
I'D for my imitation
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
TWO QUARTS A MONTH
Mississippi Now Under New Liquor
Law.

Jackson. Miss, April 17,-Missis-
sippis new prohibition law, passed BY
the. recent. session Of the legislature,
weat into effect at midnight tonight.
1t prohibits the shipment into the
State to any person Of more than
one quart OF whiskey or u pints OF
beer oftener than once every two
weeks.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Indifference.

(Which DO you prefer, summer or
winter?'
GIVE no preference" replied Mr..
Growcher. 1T is just as depressing
to me whether l put in large portion
of my time reading about the hottest
day ever or the coolest day ever
Washington Star.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
A Fine Distinction.

\ small boy in the village school
when writing composition on "Quak-
ers" wound up by saying. "Quakers
never quarrel, never get into Il fight,
never claw and never scratch. Then
he added, Paw is a Quaker, but l
~oaIly don't think nav is"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Heavy Hearts.

Mr.. Bacon-Thcre, what did l tell
you? This paper says the average
mans heart weighs from ten to twelve
ounces; the average womans from
eight to ten. Mrs Bacon-Of course
mems hearts weigh more. They are
a good deal harder.-Yonkers States
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Sad.
Sad.
wont 10y riding last night

az went joy riding last night
''Did the trip have an unfortunate
ending"
Very. There wasn't any accident
at all, and l was with people that 1
will probably never have chance to
get my name in the paper with again.
Puck
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
lest.

''They seem to be in love-
"Yes. l really believe those two
think as much of each other as they
do of themselves. Louisville Courier
Journal.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
The Adiutant Bird.

The adjutant or marabou bird OF
India. which is valued or account OF
its feathers, will swallow a hare or
cat whole. It stands five feet high and
has a fifteen foot expanse of wing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
ProbablY.

Wife, don't know what makes Miss
Crankleigh so positive about every
thing. Hub-Probably her sex, ny
dear.-Boston Transcript.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18

I HAVE SOLD my stock Of goods and
accounts to c. A. Stephens. Par
ties who owe will pay their accounts
70 G. 4 Stephens. R.. NE Havird
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Thorough Understanding.

II presume you understand an auto
thoroughly"
."Thoroughly-that is, know when
1t won't run there is something the
matter with it."-Detroit Free Press.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18
Only One e."BRoMo oUlNlNE''

rIVE TpOMO CUiNINE. Look for signature OK
y vE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stopa
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-04-18

A bad man is worse when he pre-
tends to be q saint.-Bacon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
Burton Holmes Tonight.

la Belle France" for the first time
in his career as a lecturer on travel,
has been chosen by Burton Holmes for
the subject of his travelogue tonight
at the New National Theater. Although
often Mr.. Holmes has taken his fellow
travellers to Paris and it's immediate
vicinity. this is the first time his trav-
elogues have entered into the heart of
France as country. The views will
reveal the old France of regal SPLEEN
dor and artistocratic traditions-of
princely palaces and feudal fortresses-
of great ecclesiastic monuments such
as the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel. of
the chateaux along the Loire, of walled
cities such as Aigues- Mortes and Car
casonne, as well as the simple home
like France of quiet villages and fair
landscapes Across the Mediterranean
on the beautiful Barbary coast of
northern Africa will be shown pictur-
esque phases of colonial France in
Tunis and Algeria.
La Belle France" will be the clos
ing travelogue of Mr.. Holmes series
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
''Betty. "

Brimful of pretty girls. tunefuI mu-
sic: clever lines and beautiful cos
tunes. is Betty" the musical play in
which Raymond Hitchcock will return
to Washington at the New National
Theater December 25. under the man
agement of Charles Dillingham;, who
has surrounded him with a notable
company, including Joseph Santley, Ivy
Sawyer. George Moore, Eileen DENIES.
Ruth Randall and the famous beauty
chorus" from the Globe Theater, New
York
Betty" was originally produced at
Days Theater, London. where it scored
success because of it's catchy music,
humorous situations and original plot.
This success was repeated in New
York when Mr.. Dillingham; brought
the piece to the Globe Theater early
this fall. AS Lord Darcy Playne Mr..
Hitchcock has ample opportunities for
provoking mirth.
One of the attractive features of
Betty is the beauty chorus from the
Globe. whose personal charms are en-
HANGED by the novel costuming plan
adopted. Each girl in the company is
deliberately clothed in series Of gowns
harmonizing with her particular TYNE
OF beauty AS these gowns were esne
cially designed by a leading 9th ave-
nue. nnodiste. Betty" is a yerita HE
fashion show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
B. F. KEITH's

Nan Halperin, "the Personality Girl"
who ranks high in the domain of char
acter singing of the artistic sort. will
head this weeks bill at the B. F.
Keith Theater in a production called
Five Stages of Girlhood." character
song recital William B. Friedlander
provided the lyrics and music. An ar
tistic revue of Broadway songs and
dances of piquante flavor will be given
by Melville Ellis, pianist. and the
French chanteuse, Irene Bordoni The
musical comedy stars. William l.. Glib
son and Texas Guinan. will be seen in
their new Willard Mack automobile
satire. "Honk, Honk, Maybe" in which
the misfortunes of pair of "runabout-
ers" are depicted with laughable re-
suits. A favorite of former years,
Digby Bell, the comic opera and must
cal comedy comedian. with adequate
support, will give for the first time
here Mind Your Own Business" writ
ten by James L. Golden and Winchell
Smith. Other acts include "Oklahoma
Bob" Albright, the cowboy tenor; Lady
Alice's pets, a happy family of rats
Blanche Merrilfs You Can't Believe
Them: Page, Hack and Mack. the PAN
tomine eauilibrists; the pipe organ re-
citals and the Hearst International
News Pictorial. Seats are on sale for
the three shows Christmas and New
Year day.
At and BIS pm today the con-
attractions will be given, including
Emma Carus and Larry Conner. Beat
-E1aA--Herford, Sam and Kitty Morton
and Others. z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
COSMOS

object. Matrimony." George choos'
latest girl act" will be the big Offer
Ing of the Cosmos Theater bill of con-
tinuous vaudeville this week. Alan
Brooks wrote the book and Walter L.
the lyrics were written by Darl Mac
Boyle The company is headed by Max
field Moore. assisted by Edna Temple
and Al Hinston, and includes galaxy
of nine pretty girls. who appear in
pretenttous musical numbers and wear
9Th avenue gowns and hats in a veri-
table fashion show. p. Dodd Acker-
mans studios furnished the scenic set
tings and George Choos staged the pro-
duction. which is unusually attractive
in many ways.
, stellar act include William Morrow and
company in a pretty song romance,
"On Country Road" staged with
beautiful scenery ard novel effects;
bright comedietta, "A Night at the
Club; Cornella and Adele. in Russian
classic and sensational whirlwind
dance features. and Mabel Johnson.
the best woman ventriloquist in vaude-
Vile. with her unique sketch. "Jerry's
Dream"
Other numbers will include Ell Gotta. a
musical genius. with the xylophone
and musical metals; Corcoran and
Mack. in witty repartee. songs and
dainty dances. and Savannah and Geor-
gia. comedy singing and dancing duo
in dark tints. with the Vitagraph Com
pany's production of mystery and ro-
nance, THE Blue Envelope" present.
ing Lillian Walker as the picture star,
which Is shown only at I, 4:45 and
1915 pm. daily, except Sunday; the
Pathe and Selig-Tribune news weeklies
and bits Of cartoon comedy in films.
Today's performances. starting at 3
pm, will present for the last time all
the attractions of last weeks bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
Kluting's Animals.

Christmas week at the Cosmos Thea
ter will be made merry especially for
the young folks with bill of con-
tinuous interest. headed by Kluting's
animals, a collection of pure white
animals, dogs, cats. rabbits and others.
In an exhibition showing high degree
of animal intelligence and wonderful
training. Herr Jansen, the famous
Swedish magician. and his company OF
five experts in magic and mystery,
also will give an unusual entertain
ment, comprising many pretentlous lllu-
sions and incidents of wonderment
Davitt and Duvall will offer comedy
playlet entitled Holding Out; Samp-
son and Douglas, specialties in comedy
and song; Charles Riley. a monoiogue'
combining a grist of good stories with
new songs; Berry and Berry, musical
mirthmaker; Taylor and Arnold. songs
of the better sort, ana Claudia Cole
man, the girl of many moods. an en-
tertainment of original worth.
The big photoplay. which. however,
will not be shown Sunday and CHRIST
mas day. will be Irwin Cobb's famous
story THE Law and the Dollar which
has made somewhat of a sensation In the
movie world, featuring Lillian Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
POLLS

Mirth. melody and music will be the
offering at Poli's Theater this week, be-
ginning tonight at SIS o'clock, when
'Step Lively musical comedy success,
will be presented.
The book is amusing and possesses
originality of an unusual nature Nom
sense is provided to the degree Of hilar-
ity. girl chorus of many charms and a
plot which serves to carry a number of
special features. like beads on string.
Hal johnson, protean player of tai
ent. heads the company, and Florence
Little is the prima donna. The Broadway
Four offers harmony song specialties
lone. the violinist, also figures prominently
in the cast. which includes Billy Wyse,
Clyde Long, George P. Watson and Stella
Dopohue.
The action occurs in a sanitarium and
rest cure. where Henry Rumhauser. mil
honaire pickle king. and his wife and
ward, are taking the rest cure with nu-
merous others. who take part in the piece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
BELASCO

"a Daughter of the Gods" the VIII
lam Fox one-million- dollar picture"
featuring Annette Kellermann, will be
shown at the Belasco Theater this
week. opening tomorrow evening.
n idea of the colossal undertaking
may be obtained from the producers
claim that for the purposes of finished
production city was built. with all
modern improvements, that accommo-
dated a resident population of about
10000 persons. To shelter this great
body and to produce the picture an
entire island at Kingston. Jamaica,
was utilized. Two scenes alone-the
one, the mythical Kingdom of Gnome-
land: the other, the armed camp Of
the mad sultan'-represent a remarka-
BILE Undertaking. For the former scene
s; was found necessary to create the
effect Of mountain torrent, and to
do this il was decided TO divert the
natural course of a river. For the
war camp range of hills was RACED
10 the level of plain, upon which
the armed supporters of the Mad Sui
tan. to the number of about 10000,
with their. tents and horses were given