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GEN. LONGSTREETIS DEAD. The Immediate Cause a Sudden Attack of Pneumonia-A Brief Account of his Career. Atlanta, Ga., January 2.-Gen. James Longstreet, sold,er. states man and diplomat, and the last lieu tenant general of the Confederate army, with the exception of Gen. Gordon, died in Gainesville. Ga., this afternoon at 6 o'clock, from an attack of acute pneumonia. He has been ill two days. Gen. Longstreet was a sufferer from cancer of the eye, but his gen eral health had been goon until Wednesday, when he was seized with a sudden cold, developing later into pneumonia of violent nature. He was 84 years old. His wife, four sons and a daughter survive him. He will be buried in Gaines ville, which has been his home since 1 the civil war. Gen. Longstreet was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, January 8, 1821. He removed with his mother to Alabama iii iS3i and was appointed from that State to the United States Military Academy. where he was graduated in :842 and assigned to the 4th infant_y. He served at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., in 1842-4, on frontier duty at Net chitoches, La., in 1844-5, in the military occupation of Texas in x845-6 and in the war with Mexico, being engaged in the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca dela Palma, Monterey, the siege of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, -Cherubusco and Molino del Rey. For gallant and meritorious conduct in the two latter battles he was bre vetted captain and major. At the storming of Chapultepec, September S, 1847, he was severely wounded. He served as adjutant of the 8th infantry fromJune, 1847, to July 1849, and on frontier and garrison duty till I85S, being made V,.captain, in December, 1852. He _g became paymaster in July, 1858, and r-signed June 1, 1861. He was commissioned brigadier general inthe Confederate service, and at the first Bull Run commanded E brigade on the .ight of the Confed erate life, where he held 4 large force of the Federal army from op erating in support of McDowell's, flank movement. On Gen. Joseph E Johnston's retreat before Mc Clellan, at Yorktown, Longstreet commailded the rear guard, having been made a major general. KOn May 5, 1862, he made a stand SatWilliamsburg and was at once .attacksed by Heintzelman, Hooker and Kearney. He held his ground (until his opponents were r einforced by Hancock, when he was driven into his works. 'He tooat part sin the seven days' battles around Rich mond and at the second battle of Bull^Rhun. When in command of the 1st -corps of the Army of Northern Virginia he came to the reliet of Jackson, when he was hard pressed Sby Pope's army,- and by a deter rined charge in flank deciled the fortunes of the dlay. At Fredricks burg he held the Contederate left. In 1863 he n as detached, with two Uof his divisions, for service south of JmsRiver. On Hooker's move mn,which led to the battle of Chancellorsville, Longstreet was! ordered to rejoin the army of Lee. but did not arrive in time to take - part in the battle. He commanded the right wing of the Armyv of Northern Virginia at the battle of Gettysburg.. He denied that he was r'esponsi ble for the loss of the battle claim ing that he was never ordered or expected to attack the enemy's left early in the morning of the 2d. "Had he been content with at tempting to defend himself with out assailing Lee the storm of in dignationk that has been pouring upon him would never have broken, and those who might have criticised him on the bare issue whether he was responsible for the Ge.tys urg disaster would have m erialy failed of svmpath.." Afterward he was d etacoed to capture Knoxville, but flond it to strzngly fortified. He commanded the ist corps of the Army of North ern Virginia in all the operations in 1864, and was included in the! surrender at Apponattox, April 9, 1865. After the war Gen. Longstreet engaged in business in New Or-1 leans. He was appointed surveyor of customs at that port by Gen. Grant. He commanded the metro politan police, which was support ing the rotten'Carpetboy' and negro Government of Louisiana. and or dered them to fire upon the young patriots of New Orleans on Septem ber 14, 1S74; the darkest blot upon his record. He was appointed post master at New Orleans, minis ter of the United States to Turkey by President Hayes; United States marshal for Georgia, by President Garfield and United States railroad commissioner by Pre.ident Mc Kinley. GOOD GUESSER GETS $5,000. French Newspaper Had a Million And a Third Frenchmen Guessing At Grains Of Wheat in a Bottle. London Mail. Paris.-Some weeks ago the pro prietors of the Petit Parisien an nounced that whoever among their readers could guess the correct number of grains of wheat contained in a bottle which had been sealed up and placed in a safe in the Cre0it Lyonnais would receive a prize of hbi,ooo. A large number of lesser prizes were offered to those who :ame nearest to the actual solution, inuding a cottage to the value of b6oo, a chalet at the seaside, value k8o, as wellas automobiles, pianos md a great variety of other articles. The competition excited such en )rmous interest that the promoters raised the original sum to be award .d in prizes from io,ooo to 424, )oo, to be distributed among 35,000 readers. The average circulation Af the Petit Pai isien before the com petition was 1,200,000 copies per nay, but during the ten days fol Lowing the .announcement of the bottle scheme it increased to the enormous total of 2,300,ooo copies daiy, which gradually fell to about 1,40,0oo. It should be stated that at the same time as the competition a new serial story was ' commenced in the Petit Parisien, 6,5oo.ooo leafiets containing the first chapter being scattered broadcast. In Paris the .street vendors have for weeks been selling the "correct solution of the contest" for a penny, and in every department in France, shops specially opened for the nur pose have sold extraordinary que . - ties of wheat and bottles to com petitors. One million, three hundred and fourteen thousand, eight hundred and one readers took part in the contest. At the Petit Parisien a special staff of three hundred extra em ployees, watched by detectives, had been working day and night for a fortnight classifying the replies, and yesterday when the bottle was open ed and the grains,had been counted it was found that twenty-seven com petitors had given the exact numb er-namely, 39-588. These were then re-classified according to the second condition of the contest, which was that the competitor should also tell the weight of the wheat and the bottle. In the end M. Albert Varesi, 27 years of age, an ironworker, living in the Avenue de St. Ouen, was rnuncned the winner. His wife is empioyed as a, !ace worker at 2s 6d ':a_ .Lv. L co-t the puper 1, PU2:> ap.rt fro:n the prize>, he it is tuated that 01- per- :ent circu' tion- of the journal hs bnefited to thre extent of 0o.) copies daily. Tie French Gover-n.:ent has de cided to prohibit such co:npetitio, in future. PFebruary Designer. The Designer for February is a comniete success from both the artistic and literary point of view. The cover is strikingly stylish, yet, altogether in keeping with a fashion magazine, and unusual care has been devoted to the illustrations, of which there are several occupying each a full page. "The Annals of a Love," by Charles McIlvaine, and "A Day of Miracles," by Mary E. Fitzgerald, are short Ltories of inter est, and "Soine Royal Young Peo ple," by J. L. Harbour, will appeal to little folks ard their parents as well. In the way of entertainments there are given "Aunt Angelina's Experiences of Trabbel," by Agnes R. Pratt, and -Thursday Afternoon Philosophy," by Clara J. Dentou, both being mirth-provoking mono ogue-: "A Goose Drill for Little Goslings." by Harriet Wilbur, and some delightful suggestions for St. Valentine fetes. "Raffia Work," "New Stitches for Afghans" and "Nanduti or Paraguayan Laces" offer abundant employment for the fancy worker, and to these may be added "Valentine Making" for the children. Departments which give opportunity for money making are "What Women are Doing," "Helps Along the Way," "Knots and Whatnots," and "The 'Mothers' Club." The fashion pages present modes which are at once refined and practical, and in addition to numer Us models for adults the millinery department tells explicitly hbw to make a shirred hat for a child. "Points in Dressmaking" gives directions for the construction of storm clothes, "Toilet Table Chat" advises harmless beautifiers, and "Etiquette Hints" suggests what is correct in good society. "The Kitchen Kingdom," "Florg:nlture" and "Fashion Notes for Men" bring to a close what is in all respects a most interesting and helpful number! No Trouble There. "They say it will soon be cold enough to freeze the whisky, Major." "Yes, sir," replied the major, but this thirst of nine will thaw Found a Cure for Indigestion. I use Chamberlain's Stomach and iver Tablets for indigestion and find that they suit my, case better than any dyspesia remedy I have ever tried and [ havi use'd many different remedies. I m nearly fity-one years of age and ave suffered a great deal from indiges tion. I can eat almost anything I want to now.-Geo. W. Emory,' Rock Mills, Ala. For sale by Smith Drug Co., .' ew berry, Prosperity Drug Co.. Prosperity. A WAY OPEN many a Newberry Reader Knows it We There is a way open to convince the reatest skeptic. Scores of Newberry people bare ,made it possible. TrTe pubic t-tatemfentL of their experiece is proof the like of which has never been produced befort in Newberry. Read this (aa. of it given by a citizen: W. F. Ewart of the' firm of .E--v.rt Pifer C'o., clotnlier, and gectlemer"s fur1nng ddress Mar streCr says "I 'nave used] Doan's Kidnley Pil's with very great b'eaett. I :.odered with my ~ tack 'ad kidneys for quit.' a wie the secreti.'ns fromi the kidnes were very dark. coutained sediment and were annoying particularly at night. There was a duli pain ac'ross my loins for whici 1 wore piasters air.d us'ed liniments burt without any appar eat effects I noticed in our newspapers what Doan's Kidney Pille bad done for otters, and I calle d at W. E. Pelham & son's drug store and procured a box and used them according to directions. Since then my kidney secret,ions have regained their natural color and action my rest is not disturbed at nigrht and the pain in my back has entirely left For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents each per box. Foster-Milburn Co Bufao, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doans and take nO subtitute. i r Cured W'ithiout Pain at TE ,E OF SANATORIAM FA CILITIES IF DESIRED. 1; vou : .licted to: hese habits yon : Ou w:: qu.t i. ou woi:: you can' uniard; lbu! uu can be .ured and restorv(i to cour ftimer '.:lh a:d vigor v:itho.:t u- n or the loss of an hour fromL vour business at a mrodera:.t cost The medicii:e builds up your he:lth, restores %(our ;!ervois system to its normal con 1:tptu:n vou feel like a different person from the beginuing of treatment, LF. \V. ING OFF !HE O111ATES AFTER T1E FIRST DosE. You will soon be satisficI in your own nud that you will be cured. .Mr. T. M Brow%n. of DeQueen, Ark.. says: "Over sever years ago I was cured of opium h:e.bit by volr medicine, and have conti:med i.1 the very best of health since Dr. W. 3. Tunstali of Lovingstou, Va., sa-.s: --I am gl to say that I firmly olVii,ve that I an entirely and perma neutiv cured of the Drink ilabit, as I bave never even so much as wanted. a rink in any i'ru: siuce I took you: eradicator, L:ow -ighteede:cflhs ago. It was the b..st doliar I ever invested. .Mrs. Virgiia To use:. of Shreve port, La , wri.es: "No more opium I have taken no other remedy than your and I make to iistake when I say that mv heal:h is better now thaa it ever was in nmv life, ami I owe it to you and your remedy. It has been tw-.vu years since I was cured by your treatment." For fuil particulars address, Dr. B. M. Woolley, 30: Lowudes Bldg., Atlanta, Ga., who w ill send you hi3 book on these diseases FREE FOOD CHOPPER The Lght of the Ktchen C HOPS EVERYTHING YOU LAT. Buy The...... -"UNIVERSA" SOLD 8Y Knb,r_,ffyHrMiarC Co We have a few odds and ends of a large line of China which we wilt sell at prices to suit customers. Call arnd see our line before you select a Christmas present. Newberry Hardware Co. F. A. SCHUMPERT, Sec'y & Tre As the Year 1903 a nd I w.ant to thmank :ny many pa os for thir-liberTal patronagr- lnr ug tixe p..et year atnd Itope :or a antiuatonl or sameJ. Rememtber I am at the :n stand and1 at:: always ready to serve you with the very best of Jewelry, Watches, Toilet Articles and every thing to be found in a First Class Jewelry Establishment.. My business in Optical Goods has, greatly increased also, showing my knowledge and ability in fitting Spectacles and Glasses. New Sterling Silver just receiveCd: new ideas and new goods, also quadrupie plated goods. Whiting Mfg ,Co's, Deriy Silver Co .Bene dict & Rodgers Yours for a prosperous new year. . GUY DAIELS. Knights of Pythias CASTL.E HALL. Newberry Lodge No. 57. S TATED CONVENTIONS OF THIS Lodge will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesaay nights of each month at 8.00. Visiting Knights cordially wel omed. THOS. E. EPTING. K. of R. and S. Crowe11 Hotel Buildingr. STATE OF SOUTI CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN COMMON PLEAS. Jesse L. Den.on,. !aintiff, against Co:-ie West. Sailie Tucker. Nannie. Buone, Etie Lyles, Ellen Atchison, .John Denson, Joe Ray, Jack azhews. Hart Hinson. Carl Hinson, Armond Hinson, John Hinson. Grace Hinson. Lil;ian Hinson, Ella Hinson, onroe Wesson, Tomp Stewart, Georgiana Bailey, Alice Abrams, Ellen LaFar, Defendants. Summons for Relief.-Complaint served. To the Defendants above named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the com plaint in this action of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said com plaint on the subscribers at their office on Law Range, Newberry, S. C., with in twenty days after the service hereof; exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demande - ;n the complaint. To the Def'ts Jc : Hinson, Grace Hin son, Ella Hinson, Lillian Hinson, Ellen LaFar: You and each of you take notice that unless you have a Guardian ad, litem appointed to represent you in this action within twenty days after service hereof upon you, the undersigned as Plaintiff's Attorneys, will move the Court to appoint Fred H. Dominick, Esq., or some other fit and suitable per-. son, as such Guardian ad litem. Dated, Dec. 16, A. D. 1903. SEASE & DOMINICK, - Plaintiff's Attorneys. To the Defendants, Nannie Boone, Hart Hinson, Carl Hinson, Armond Hinson; Effie Lyles, Monroe Wesson, Tomp Stewart and Georgiana Bailey: Take notice that the complaint in this action together with the Summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, were filed with the Clerk of Court of Com mon Pleas for Newberry County in the State of South Carolina, on the 16th, day of December, A. D. 1903. SEASE & DOMINICK, Plaintiff's Attorneys. Newberry, S. C. 'STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF NEWBERRY-IN COMMON PLEAS. Francis L. Britt, Plaintiff, agumnst Ezylphia Gauntt, Dolly Brogden, Eliza Gunter, Polly Gunter, Alfred Gauntt, Jacob Gauntt, Mrs. Rish, John Lindsay, Henry Lindsay, Fan ny Lindsay, Eliza Ann Killough, Martha Ann Johnson,. Eloise Mat thews, the heirs at law of Henry Gauntt, and the heirs at law of Isreal Gauntt, whose names and places of residence are unknown to, the plaintiff. Defendants. Summons for Relief. , OU ARE HEREBY ONED Y and required to answer the com plaint in this action which is filed in'the officekof Clerk of Court for said county, State aforesaid, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at the law office of Lam bert W. Jones at Newberry, South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof; excliLsive of the day of such service; and if you faii, to answer the complaint within the time afore said, the plaintiff in this action will ap ply to the Court for the relief demand ed in the complaint. LAMBERT W. JONES, Plaintiff's Attorney. [J. F. J. CALDWELL,] of Counsel. Dated Oct. 18, A. D. .1897. T' the' Defendants, Eliza Gunter, Polly Gunter, Mrs. gish, also the heirs at law of Henry Gauntt and heirs at law of Isreal Gauntt, whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff: Take notice that the complaint in this action together with the summons, of which the foregoing is a copy, were fied with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for Newberry County, in the State of South Carolina, on the fourteenth dlay of October, A D. 1899. -LAMBERT W. JONES, Plaintiff's Attorney. Newberry;S. C. Small Savings are-the Stepping Stones to success and plenty $1.00 a month deposited in our. Will in 10 years amount to $ 146 00 $5.00 will in 10 years amount to - - - - $730 00 $10.00 will in 10 years amount to - - - -i$I460 00 We want your business. Have ample facilities to accommodate our cus tomes The Comimercial Bank of Newbem.y S. C.