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NEWSAND HERALD WINNSBORO, S. C. J. FRANK FOOSHE Editor and Proprietor. PUBLISHED WEEKLY TERMS. IN ADVAICE: One Year,.....................-$1.50 Six Months........................... .75 Wednesday, May 23, 1906. And with one accord they all say that the reunion was a de cided success. Colnmbia will win out every time as the place for these annual gatherings of the old soldiers, if it is left wholly to their preference. The State Convention will go down in history as one of the most harmonious that has ever been held in South Carolina. There was nothing but routine business. There were no resolu tions in regard to the dispensary. It remains to be seen whether this peacefulness is the calm be fore the storm. If you are so unfortunate as to have to buy your corn now, don't fail to put yourself in position where you will not have to do likewise another year. Increase your corn acreage, work your corn better and plant plenty of sorghum for supplementing your feed supplies during the summer and fall months. It is officially reported that the Southern is going to add at least fifty miles of side tracks on the Columbia division. Winnsboro ought to get a good portion of the first mile that is to be added. The limited trackage here is not by any means in keeping with the business at this point. It is the occasion of many delays to trains and a great impediment in the handling of the freight business. The Commercial Club must see to it that Winnsboro's claims for additional trackage are properly presented to the officials of the Southern. The farmers' institutes as con ducted by the Clemson author ities will be far more interesting this summer than ever befo., as the instructors will have along their exhibition car, in which .there will be many practical demonsrations of methods and appliances There should be as many as four of these institutes in Fairfield this summer: one at Ridgeway, one at Winnsboro, one at Woodward or Blackstock, and one at a railroad point on the western side of the county. If some one in each of the sections named will see to it that a peti tion is sent in accordance with the requirements, it will be a contribution to the industrial de velopment of the county. Lathamn, Alexander & Company and the Southern Cotton As sociation have each issued esti mates of the acreage of the cot ton crop based on information secured from thousands of cor respondents all over the South. The former estimates that there * is an increase in the acreage as compared with last year of 3.54 per cent and the latter of 2 76 per cent. This makes less than one per cent difference between the two estimates and with either estimate there has been but slight increase in the cotton acerage. not as much as it prom ised to be. The general scarcity of labor throughout the South is given as the reason why the acreage has not been increased more. Good Roads Too. In another column is reprinted from the State a communication signed R S. P. calling attention to the conditon of the roads in Fairfield~ county. The commnuni cation ends with a statement -to the effect that, while The News and Herald is sure to keep its readers posted as to the planting of sor ghum and turnips, it has failed to say anything about the condi tion of the roads in the county. .lf this correspondent alludes to only recent issues of The News and Herald, this is quite true; if, however, reference is made to the general policy of the paper then he is quite wide of the mark, for we have from time to time called attention to the con dition of the roads in our va rious travels over the county, and have not infrequently pre sented editorial argument for im proving the public highways. -In addition we have printed col umns and columns in our home print pages in regard to the advantages that have accrued to other pomunities from looking after this most important public improvement and each week on our inside sheet is at least one column of most approved matter, dealing with this all important matter. To us there is some thing more impertant than all the time calling attention to the con ;o bad. What is far more needed s that the people have their )yes opened to the great advan agos that would result from these improvement and the great !osses they are sustaining at present oi account of their; failure to properly , care for their roads. We do Dot object at all to R. S.: P. or any one else in the columns' of The News and Herald or in those of any other paper he or she may elect as for that matter making light of our frequent mention of the planting of sor ghum and turnips. However, we want them to be fair and honest and not misrepresent us by try ing to create the impression at home or abroad that we have failed to stand for other impor tant matters of industrial prog ress. More frequent mention has been made of the crops in ques tion because their value has been too little known and the satifactory results that have been had by many farmers with at least one of these crops is pretty good proof that these notes have indeed been timely. But at the same time we have not failed to urge a larger planting of corn and of peas, nor the raising of cattle and horses, sheep and hogs; nor have we neglected to point out the beneficent influences that would come to the people from better roads and better schools and how that with the roads improved there would also come an improvement in the schools and all other rural conditions. There has not been the least change in our political creed as first announced in these columns: 'Fairfield county is our politics." We have consistently stood for everything that would tend to free the farmers of this county from their absolute dependence upon one crop and have tried to point out that the road to pros perity lies in diversified farming. In laying more than usual stress upon the planting of special crops we have stood no less fully for a complete "hog-and-hominy" schedule that provides for the Southern farmer iiving at home, the one sure way to happiness and to prosperity. If, however, we have sinned in not telling often enough of the conditon of the roads, and if the mere mentioning of the same would accomplish the de ssred end as R. S. P. seems to think, then we would be quite willing to take a trip over the county at some early day and try our hands at telling about the condition of these roads, though from what this correspondent says of them we fear that they are very much like we found them on a previous occasion when a zleseription was impossible on accout of the copfiict between our dictionary and our Sunday School teachings. in the mean time the columns of The News and Herald are open to IR. S. P. or to any one else to point out how this awful condition can be im proved. According to our way of thinkirng, it is going to come about through the following a policy that is now being w.>rked on the road from Winnsboro to Bell's bridge, full mention of which was made in these columns only a few weeks ago. Thie f arm ers along tbat road went down into their pockets and hauled out the cash for the employment of additional hands so as to make more effective the work of the chain gang. The gods help those who help themnselves and good roads come to them who will pay the cost. Pulling out the cash counts for far mfont than pulling down the o~ i -l. Greenbrier Dots. , Rex. and Mrs. D). E. C.rnn and children are visiting in the comnity. Mr. Jesse Smith paid Green brier a short visit last week. Miss Gairard is the guest of Miss Nora Curlee. Mrs. Mary Frazier is~ vi~itiu;: relatives in this comm uni ty. Mrs. C. L. Smith and babyv an' quite sick. Mr. Thomas Blair is imnprov ing. B. Fortunate Missourians. "When I was a druguist at Livonia, Mo.," writes T. J. D wyer, now of Gravsville, Mo., "three of my customers were permanently cured of consumption by Dr. King's New Discovery, and are well and strong to-day. ue was trying to sell his property and move to Arizona, but after using New Discovery a short time he found it unnecessary to do so. I regard Dr. King's New Discovery as the most wonderful medicine~ in existence." Surest Cough and Cold cure and Throat and Lung healer. Guaranteed by McMaster Co. and Jno. H. Mc M~aster & Co., druggists.' 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. Don't think because a man wears a large hat he is the head >f the house. See that your druggist gives you no mitation when you ask for Kennedy's Uaative Honey and Tar, the original Gaxative cough syrup. Sold by all Irugits. THE PLANET URANUS. Oddities i Voyage to This Giganti World Would Disclose. If Uranus, which is a star of abou the sixth magnitude, were a plane like those little ones called asteroids which are being discovered by th dozen every year, it could not hav much claim upon popular attention but Uranus is really a gigantic world more than sixty times as large as ours Its vast distance, about 1,700,000.00 miles from the earth, is what cause -t to look so small. Uranus has fou moons, which revolve backward 1: their crbits-that Is to say, they re volve from east to west around Urar us. while Uranus goes, like all the oth er planets, from west to east aroun the sun. It is believed that Uranu rotates backward on its axis alsc Moreover, the axis of that groiw strange globe, lies in such a directloi that in the course of its year. whic is equal to eighty-four of our yearE the sun shines almost perpendicularl; first upon one pole and then upon th other. Measured by our time stand ard, there are forty years of constan daylight, followed by forty years o unbroken night, around the poles o Uranus. And the sun rises in tb west and sets in the east there. Bu the sun looks very small when viewe from Uranus-only one four-hundredt as large as It appears to us. Still I sheds upon that planet 1,500 times a much light as the full moon sends t the earth, so that daylight upon Urar us, while faint compared with th blaze of a terrestrial noonday, Is nei ertheless a very respectable kind o illumination. CAKE AN OLD INSTITUTION The Ancients Made and Ate It, but I Was a Simple Affair. The ancients made cake, but It we not the rich, highly seasoned and flu vored confection which we indulge I nowadays. They had plain cakes mad with flour and water, some of 'ther without a suspicion of sweet or flavoi Some of them were not unlike ou plainest crackers and were often eate as we eat bread. Wedding cake was an institutio among them, as with us, but the cak was a plain one and was broken abov the head of the bride as she went t her new home. This was a special fei ture of Roman marriages 2,000 year ago. The breaking of the cake we part of a solemn ceremony. All of th cakes o:' ancient history are plain an simple. It is only as we come down t more modern times that we hear c spices and, fruits and all of the ric and luxurious Ingredients in whic present day cakemakers delight I Queen Elizabeth's time spice cakes an buns were eaten at weddings. Frox these the fashion and fancy grew fc all sorts of elaborate and deliclousl unwholesome combinations until ther seems to be a perpetual struggle fc something new and more unusual t stir into the cake of the period. Measuring Medicine. Use a medicine glass with the amoux of each spoonful and drop marke upon it. Teaspoonfuls and tablespoot fuls are always mentioned, but a these vary in size it is not safe to rel upon them. Drops, too, cannot b properly measured without a glas: Keep the medicine glass perfect] clean. It should be washed out afte each dose, In readiness for the ne3 time. It Is desirable that If the patier is to have medicine with a stron smell, oils, etc., to keep a glass specia ly for them, letting It soak In hot wu ter for half an hour after use to re move all disagreeable odor. It is in possible to cleanse such a glass in few moments. When the medicine being poured out hold the label uppe: most In order that it may not becomz stained with any drops escaping dow the side of the bottle. Mozart and Bretzner. When Mozart was at the height of hj fame he composed the music for Bret: ner's "Belmont und Konstanze" ("Tb Abduction From the Seraglio") at tI request of the Emperor Joseph II. Tb author of the drama was so angry this that he inserted the following n< tice in the Lelpzlger Zeltung: "A ce> tain fellow of the name of Mozart ha dared to misuse my drama, 'Belmoz und Konstanze,' for an opera text. hereby solemnly protest against thi Invasion of my rights, and I reserve I myself further procedures. (Signed Christoph Friedrich Bretzner, authc of 'Rauschchen.'" A Ground Hog Case. "A ground hog case" is a case ( absolute necessity-one in which th reward of perseverance is certain an the necessity for perseverance Is in perative. Its origin Is told in this st< ry: A boy was seen digging vigorous] with a grub hoe at the mouth of a ho) in which a ground hog had taken re: uge. Hie was asked If he thought h would get the ground hog, to which b replied with scorn: "Catch him? Wh; yes; I'm bound to catch him; we're or of ment."-St. Louis Republic. Johnny's Faith. "But why do you think Johnny be lieves so thoroughly In the efficacyc prayer?" "Because when I suggested that b pray fo' a little brother he refused t do it and prayed for a goat and a re wagon instead."-Hlouston Post. Gospel of Clothes. It Is a fact nowadays that fine feat] ers do make fine birds and that peopl are judged more by their appearanc than their character.-Lady Violet Gr< ville In London Graphic. Opponents think that they refute t when they repeat their own opinion and take no notice of ours.-Goethe. For a p~ainlful burn thera is nothin like DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salvt There are a host of imitations of De WVat's Witch Hazel Salva on the mal ket-see that; you get the genuine. As] for DeWitt's. Good, too, for sunburn cuts, bruises, and especially recomn mended for piles. The name E. C DeWitt & Co., Chicago, is on ever, box. Sold by all druggists. Why does a young man tr: to keep on the right side of hii best girl when he knows that he: Lenrt is on her left ide Tor Your Protctioln we place this habel on every package of Scott's Emulsion. The man with a fish on his back Is our trade-mark, and it Is a guarantee that Scott's Emul . slon will do all that is claimed f for it. Nothing better for lung, throat or bronchial troubles In Infant or adult. Scott's Emul t sion Is one of the greatest flesh builders known to the medical world. We'll send you a SWmPIe fU. > SCOTT & BOWNE,'iNew York f Machines Cheap. We offer this week six new drop head automatic Paragon Standard sewing machines at t factory prices for the spot cash. Ladies, (this is your chance to get a good machine cheap. D. V. Walker & Company. Have you weakness of any kind stomach, back, or any organs of the - body? Don't dope yourself with ordi r nary medicine. Hollister's Rocky 11 Mountain Tea is the supreme curative power, 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. Jno a H. McMaster & Co. e I poney can be lost in more 0 ways than won. It pours the oil of life into your sys S tem. It warms you up and starts the e life blood circulating. That's what d Hollister's Rocky Mountain does. 35 0 oents, Tea or Tablet. Juo. H. McMas 'f ter & Co. h EN"That last year's suit can 2 be made to look as bright and a fresh as new, if you will bring it a to Isaiah Bens ,, the merchant tailor at the Thespian hall. If l you are not a member of the e pressing club, join now, so that o you may have your suit kept trim Why take a dozen things to cure that cough? Kennedy's Laxative istops that tickling, duves the cold out -through your bowels. Sold by all S druggists. A. G. Quattlebaum, Dentist, winnrsboro, S.C. t Office same as occupied by the late gDr. B J. Quattlebaum. SC. S. PIXLEY, M. D. a WINNSBORO, S. C. -. Offices: 4 Law Range. e Hours: 10 to 3. J. D. McMEEKIN, a Dentist. WIN NSRORO, S. c. eOffice over M. WV. Doty's store. s Strongly endorsed. The recognized tbest. Our graduates are in demand. SDay and ntght classes orgenized each week. Enter at once. Write for s terms. 0 COLUMBTA, S. C. UNDERTAKING WILL BE CONTINUED IN ~the future the same as in the past in the old establishment in all its departments with a full stock of. Caskets, Burial Cases and Coffins yconstantJ; on hand, and use of ehearm when requested. - Thankful for past patronage eand solicitous for a share in the efuture, in the old stand. SCalls attended to at all hours. TH ELIOTT GIlN SHIOP. rJ. M. ELLIOTT & CO. A Great Advance e has been made in the making of hardware for fine dwellings. s Careful people are using Corbin 's Locks gand Trimmings. A variety of designs suitable in style and finish for the various classes of architec ~ture makes a selection easy. Write jW. S. STEWART, LU IMBIA. S.C. Ketch For Cloth in~ Fashionable for their Recent Sl Full stock o: stylish mi Men ai corn Men 's Oxfor that cou i1 Spec] A beautiful as Lawns, Nainsoc and other Color< The Nearest Point tc Obtain Your BOR BORS AND CHlOCOLA' is from Thomas' Drug Store, COLUrIBIA, S. C. We obtain it fresh every ten d and have it in 1, 2, 3 and 5-lb. bc It's8S0c. a pouud. Mail us your orders. Watch cur advertisement for sc thing new. We want your busi. for mail orders. Try us one time. Winthrop College Scqolarship Entrance examination. The examination for the awari vacant soholarship in Winthrop lege and for the admission of students will be held at the Cot: Court House on Friday, July 6th, a. m. Applicants must not be than fifteen years of age. When se arships are vacated after July 63, will be awarded to those making highest, average at this exanmina provided they meet the condit governing the award. Applicants scholarship should write to Presit Johnson before the examination scholarship application blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 free tuition. The next season open September 19th, 1906. jI further information and catalol addre.ss Pres. D. B. Johnson, R Hill, S. C. Letters of Administrati State of South Carolina,)> County of Fairiield. By D A. Broom, Esq., Probate Juc Whereas, A. B. Hamer hath mn suit to me to grant him letters of ministration of the estate and efi >f Thma J. Price, deceased: These are, therefore, to cite and nonish all and singular the kind md creditors of the said Thomna Price, deceased, that they be mppear before me, in the Court of I ate, to be held at Fairfield C7o d{ouse, South Carolina, on the lay of June next, after piubli ion hereof, at 11 o'clock in the fc zoon, to show cause, if any they ha vhy the said administration shot iot be granted. Given under my hand, this 22nd d f May, A. D. 1906. D. A. BROOM, -,_09.0 Tndge of Pmhoba swim UP JR UP=TO=DATE MEIN COME TO in Mercantile and Gents' Furnishir =======and====== ladies come to the sai Dress Goods and Not: ipiments e Depd F John B. Stetson Hats, the o :n. Straw Hats in great vai id boys can't do better th te here for their straw hats. -ds and Ladies' Slippers, th nt for style and comfort. B gains in Men's Tans. al to the Ladi sortment of Persian Linen i ks, Batistes, etc.; also of fi d Lawns. Be sure to see th Organized 1906 ~ BANK OF FAIRFI] WINNSB0ORo, S. c. CAPITAL, $50,000 Swe want your account and will ap~srecite it ani ing eas and pleasant for you. If you have not ab account with us, come and tell us why; if you ha Tn our Savings'Department interest is cheerfull raeof 4 per cent per annum, payable quarterly. July and October. OFFICERS. " W.R. Rabb, President. J. M Je T. WV. Traylor, Vice-President. Hughi IDIREC TORS. 3 W. R. Rabb, F. R. Me Tr. W. Traylor, T. WV. Rt J1. C. Buchanan, J. R. Cur I D. V. Walker, J. J. Rob me- J. W. IHanahan, J1. L. Miu esR. Y. Turner, Leroy Si S. C. Cathcart, ~J. M. Jeru and I SPRINC iew~ uty at 9 Try Liquid Veneer for furnitur< l~&Bon Ami for silver and glassware. hey Try L. & M. Floor Paint==dr henight. ons We have a fresh supply of L. & ei4 white and different colors, Varnish a foringColors and Domestic Paints. rnd Call on us for brightening up; vipainting your house. Paint guara: u~b Paints, Oils and Varnishes. ock McMAS'TER COM on Phone No. 9. Under Win NO TROUBL ge To Get Your Table Want ad-- - - . """" " cna Tegetables.He. ro ein Pikls, atspsand Sauces. Hein PtinuceCfee iemixture of Java and -cans. Only One Doa.A splendid Coffee b r- Swift's Premium Hamis and Brea kfast 13aico hi For Cakes and Crackers~ rhis i thec place. I Phone 25 for tour Groceries. EAM Go. ig Goods ne place ions. rtment nes for -iety. an e kind ar= es. mnd French, ne French ese. . EiLD maike your bank 'cady opened your -e, then come and ' E allowed at the January, April, inings, Cashier. S. Wylie, Teller. Meekin. rtf, lee, ertson, aniaugh, >rings, of all kinds, ies hard over M. Paint in tains, Grain your room or rited. PANY.. nsboro Hotel.. s Supplied uits, Meats and to best of all. Mochia, in 5-lb. rgun. 1.