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GIP.L 0WBOY'S CLOTHES. A Lassie From North Carolina Masquerad ing as a Lad-She Fooled the Boys at First. What to all outside appe-arances: was a boy on Monday afternoon strolled the streets of Newberry as a stranger in a strange land. chew ing tobacco and expectorating, without a license, as fully and fre ly as any masculine hobo who could raise a quid; fairly good looking as a boy but not so comely as a girl. The young traveler was not dressed in the height of fashion; but in this instance the "clothes did not make the man,"or boy either. The "youth" applied for a night's lodg ing and was provided with a cell at the station house by dur gallant and accomodating policemen. As yet no one suspected that the little North Carolinian was other than represented to be. She looked a boy, and style and manners bore out the deception to perfection, al though her feet and hands did look rather small for a boy. But in this case, as is often the case, appearances proved to be deceitful in the end. Strange to say, though, - everybody who came in contact, -seemed to have a tender feeling for -.the poor orphan, as if they had a -premonition that they were enter -taining an angel unawares, and - they were gentle in their treatment. "He" was not such a rough 'Oking customer, even considering the somewhat seedy clothes and ihat, but "she" did not turn out to be an angel, because she had too much of a boy's ways about her. But we must not be too severe. It may be, and perhaps is, true that a few years ago "she was some bady's love" and that "somebody's heart enshrined her tbere; some body wafted her name above, night -and morn on the wings of prayer." It was while seated in the office -of Chief Bishop, burrounded by oficials and other citizens, they talking of every thing in general and nothing in particular, that she weakened and"gave herself away." At least she told thisreporter at that uncture she felt that her sex was about to be discovered and identity disclosed and that it would probab ly be to her.advantage to let the disguise become known. The "Broadbrims" and "Carl Greens" and "Nick Carters" of our police fqrce were becoming too much for her peace at mind. After listening to as much of the conversation as she tho*ught necessary and answer ing as many questions as she re garde.d expedient, she cut the pro. 1 ceedings short by calling an official aside ar.d saying suddenly : "I am a woman The secret revealed she related her story. She was travelling under the as sBmed name of Webb, but said her true name was Laura Williams, and that she was "going on seventeen." was from Rutherford; that her mowner had been dead thrirteen years and her father six. She has a brother living in Columbia and was on her way there. The City Council had her dressed and paid her way to Columbia. To Confer Badges. On Tuesday, January 19th, the Daughters of the Confederacy will confer badges on eighteen veterans;1 who applied for them last May but did not get them. They will be conferred with: appropriate exer cises at the opera house. The following are; the veterans who will have this 'aon.or conterred upon them: Messrs. D M. Cro mer, J. S. Derrick, Hi. TI. Fellers, M. T). Harmon, E. C. Jones, James < Preston Kinard, A. H. Miller, James WV. McKittrick, H. C. Moseley, Dr. J. H. M. Ruff, Thos. F. Tarrant, A. P. West. Everybody invited and urged to PURELY PERSONAL. The Movements of Many People, Newber rians and Those Who Visit Newberry. Mr. I H. Hunt has returned from Columbia. Miss Lizzie Ruff returned from Clinton yesterday. Mr. A. P. Hinson, of Richmond, is on a visit to relatives. Miss Laura Vance, of Clinton, is visiting her sister Mrs. P. G. Ellisor. Miss Helen Hardy, of Maybin ton, is visiting at Mrs W. E Ruff's. Miss Lalla Arthur, of Asheviile, is visiting Miss Lucy Epps at Helena. Mr. Jesse Salter has returned to Spa rtanburg to complete his study of stenography. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Blease spent Thursday night in Newberry. fohnston News, 12th. Mr. North Pitts has moved with bis family to Mrs. Pitts' parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pitts. Mr. Carl Hinson, of Atlanta, is )n a visit to his sister Miss Grace Finson at Mr. T. G. Williams'. Miss Simmons, of Greenwood, md Miss Griffith, of Columbia, Lre visiting Miss Thyra Schumpert. Mr. C. A. Pressly, who has been )n a visit to his sister Mrs. T. M. Roebuck, will leave for his home in Texas on Friday. Mrs. Paul Johnstone has gone :o New York where she will spend ;ix weeks in the interest of the R.ifer Millinery Co. Miss Nettie Moore of Columbia md Miss Fannie Epps and Miss Fannie May Henderson of Maybin :on. are visiting Mrs. J. A. Hender ion. Miss Myrtie Schumpert, of New >erry, S. C.. arrives Friday to visit ier aunt, Mrs. J. M. Berry. Miss ;chumpert is a charming girl and ,he will be cordially yelcomed upon >er arrival.-Augusta Chronicle, :3 Mr. J. H. Clarey, of Newberry, was in town Saturday. He has lecided to remain in Newberry, nd whatever house he is connected vith will enjoy a good trade from 5aluda county.-Saluda Standard, :3th. - A pleasant visit was paid to the 1ome of Mr. J. Z. Salter on Monday >y Mr. Mana Lee Connelly and his ride, nee Miss Ludie Long of 3reenwood, who were married on he -;th inst. by Rev. M. M. Brab 2ami, at the parsonage at Ninety six. The groom is a nephew of iIrs. Salter. They returned Tues lay to their home at Chappells. VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT. An interesting subject-license. War is inevitable has a familiar mund. Mimnaugh sells shoes by the pair md not by the yard. Mr. Charles T. Paysinger is help ng Auditor Cromer with the returns. License is a good thing-in its >lace-like dispensary goods. Its tbuse is what hurts. There is always some all-absorb-4 ng matter on hand. The all-absorb- I ng matter now is license. Mr. T. E. Roebuck has been ap ointed on the board of trustees, ~Ielena school, to fill a vacancy. If we could just get schedules to uit every little flag station in the tate how happy we would all be. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Henderson >n Monday celebrated the thirty ~econd anniversary of their marri ge. In two senses of the word Aull of he Herald and News force went to olumnbia, but the paper managed :0 et out on time. A lady's gold breastpin (Poca-. houtas badge) has been lost. If found a favor will be conferred by leaving it at this office. A white elephant is a bad thing to have on hand, but the boys in this office are helping to hold him; down. The price of cotton is going on I up toward the stars. Anderson Mail. But it will get in the milky way out of sight of the cotton grower. Reading piles of exchanges and proof sheets and getting up locals is not as easy as fishing between James and Morris Islands or hunt ing squirrels, rabbits and partridges in the good county of Laurens. While Russia and Japan and other countries are wrestling with important questions, the question of the hour in Newberry is on li cense. The Newberry Almanac compiled by Profs. J. A. Gamewell and D. D. Wallace of Wofford College is full of valuable information and a good thing to have at the fireside. The Anderson Daily Mail tells you to get your rocks ready to throw at the legislature. Down this way we are engaged in throw ing rocks at the license ordinance. The News and Courier says the tourist hotel on the battery is going to be built and that quickly, quotes the State. The Herald and News hopes that the hotel will be bbilt ind that quickly. The report of the board of trustees :f the Winthrop Normal and In lustrial College at Rock Hill shows ie institution to be in a flourishing :ondition under President D. B. fohnson. The protem management of the Herald and News had it in the rush t the start, but Mr. W. B. Werts It mid the young boys in the publica tion room proved' equal to the oc casion. Foreman Werts knows his rofession. The annual financial report of :he clerk and treasurer of the town >f Newberry for the fiscal year end d December 31, 1903, is published n this issue. As everybody is now :aking interest in finances-rMr. 3tewart's report will be read with tdded interest. I1 People jump to conclusions gen rally only to be mistaken. And :ircumstantial evidence is not relia >1e. There was nothing in the rum r and talk of any misunderstanding n this office and effort to block the >usiness. The main force wanted : go to Columbia and new and ex tra help had to be obtained-that's til And everything is pleasant. A colored Romeo and Juliet were onsigned to the bonds of wedlock y the parson at the Zion Baptist hurch at Helena, on Christmas ~ve, after waiting for thirty years 4 o have the knot fastened securely.( 'hey had passed the period ot an mniversary of a silver wedding byr iot having the opportunity of celeb ating it. Many em~ancipation pro :lamations have been read since first hey agreed to climb the hill toget ier-. A lady was walking to her home 1 ith her new Sunday hat in a pa >er bag. After going some distance she discovered that the bag felt ighter. Investigating the cau.se;. ;he found that the hat had dropped1 1 hrough the bottom of the bag. Th- - racing her steps she saw it lying 2 >n the ground. It is needless to ;ay it made her happy. Not oftenc oes a woman drop her hat. She vould rather drop a dish. A large and fine orchestra has een organized by some of the best - :alent in Newberry. Good. Now we will have our own music to en oy at commencements and the like. We like that. There is nothing ike sweet music. For the time be ng it makes one forget things THE COTTON TAuET. What the Fleecy Staple Was . Bringing Yesterday Afternoon in the Various Portions of the County. Newberry. (Corrected by Nat Gist.) Good Middling . . . . . . - . 1356 1-4 Strict Middling..... .3 45 Middling........ ...13 37 1-2 Prosperity. (Corrected by J. L. and A. G. Wise.) Good Middling . . . . . . . . 1325 Chappells. (Corrected by John R. Scurry.) Good Middling . . . . . . . . 13 25 Pomaria. (Corrected by Aull, Hentz & Co.) Good Middling . . . . . . 1325 Little Mountain. (Corrected by J. B. Lathan.) Good Middling ... . 1325 (Correctedblith Bros.) Good Middling 1325 Notice. W HILE I AM OUT IN THE COUN ty taking returns there will be some one in the office to attend the busi ness there. W. C. CROMER, County Auditor. LOST.-Gold watch and chain, on last Saturday, between Mimnnugh's store and Senn's store in West End. Lib eral reward if returned to Senn's store or to this office. LOST OR STRAYED.-A white set ter dog, black spots, from resi dence of N. P. Abrams. Any informa tion as to said d ma be left at drug store of Gilder, Weeks & Hunter or given N. P. ABRAMS. SPECIAL NOTICES. LESTOLEN-From cotton yard of G. M. B. Epting at Newberry on Saturday night. Small bay mule -black mane and tail-large scar be tween front legs on breast, Leather saddle and blind-briddle on mule. Suita ble reward for information leadine to return of mule. J. P. SUMME 141NE HCRSES-Just received a I nice lot of Kentucky horses. Call and see them. A. L. KNIGHTON & CO. WANTED.--dble Boarders Janu ary the first. Mrs. George MeWhirter. b R SALE.-100 cords Oak Wood, 2 feet long. Allyto OR RENT.-Store room on Main Street recently occupied by W. T. Tarrant. Possession given at once. For terms and so forth apply to Mrs. R. L. Paysinger, Newberry, S. C. f-t 6t. PARTIES having houses to rent or L lots for sale will do well to see Aull and Higgins in regard to same, who will rent and take charge of col lections, etc. D ON'T miss seeing those handsome DFeather Bows at WOOTEN'S. E LEGANT line c1 PERFECT SHAPE Umbrellas, at WooTEN'S. M ANUFACTURER wants reliable man to deliver and.colleet; horse ad wagon and $150 deposit necessary; 21 a week and expenses; permanent. Franklin. Box 78. Philadelphia, Pa. 4t WXANTED-Persimmnon, Dogwood, VHickory and Holly Logs. Freight aid on carloads. James Cockshot, Charleston. S. C. .; ONEY TO LEND-I am author 1 ..ized to negotiate loans on real estate mortgages running 3 to 5 years. Aoy to Johnstone & Welch. GEO. B. CRoMEE. R E TAURANT -Fancy Groceries Mr. John J. Eargle who has bought out the grocery store of C. W. Douglas will also continue the restaurant at the same place and you can secure a go eal cheap. He also has agood line f fancy and staple groceries at prices that are reasonable. MONEY TO LOAN-We negotiate loans on improved farm lands at seven per cent. interest on amounts over one thousand dollars. and eight per cent. interest on amounts less than $1,000. Long time and easy payments. Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, Attorneys. A NNOUNCEMENT. -Dr. Jerome AKnowles, late member of Faculty f Southern School of Osteopathy, and Dr. Ross P. Knowles, have located in ewberry, S. C., for the practice of osteopathy. Treatment given at resi dence or at treating room. Lady opera tor and lady attendant when desired. osulItation. and exanination free. Residence at Mrs. Glenn's. Office nder preparation. IT IUNTER & S.ANER are running a 1.saw mill about one mile from city on road to Lindisay's. bridge, and are >repared to fill all orders for lumber. TTLABREAL ESTATE FOR V SALE- Sixty Acres adjoining in orporate limits 'of Newberry. High state of cultivation. One hundred and forty acres one and a half miles from town. Good creek and river bottom, fine meadows on both tracts. For in formation apply to G. M. B. EPING. or E.H. AmL. Fourteen rats were found dead at Salter's studio one day this week. They were discovered in a back room among the rubbish. If they could have been found alive in a group no donDt the accommodating artists would have photographed the same. It would have made about as good a picture as the pho tographs of some of the leading "beauties" in certain papers. Death of Mrs. D. S. Pope. Mrs .D. S. Pope, wife of Dr. D. S, Pope, died last night at her resi dence after an illness of several months. Mrs. Pope was the daugh ter of the late Col. J. T. Sims and among several relatives are her mother, Mrs. James T. Sims; her brother, Mr. F. Clough Sims, of Charlotte, and her sisters, Mrs. Richard O'Neale, Mrs. Guy, of hester, and Mrs. Buford Cordes, >f Savannah.-Columbia Record 12th. Dr. Pope's many friends in New )erry are pained to hear of his rreat loss, and they extend to him :heir deepest sympathy. Satisfactory Inspection. I have this day, Janaary 14th, 904, inspected the Newberry County Dispensary, an'd congratu ate the people of Newberry city tnd county in having the service > a dispensor and clerk so efficient n the management of the business >f the dispensary. The books and iccounts balance with the state d county almost to a cent. A. H. Dean, State inspector. A Progressive Bank The annual meeting of the stock iolders of The Commercial Bank )f Newberry S. C., was held at heir Banking house on the 13 inst dr. Thomas J. McCrary was ilected chairman and Mr. Z. F. Wright secretary. The reports of he president showed this institu ion to be in a very prosperous con lition.Their deposits have increased iearly fifty per cent in the last rear amounting now to nearly a juarter of a million dollars; their arning capacity having likewise nade rapid stuides as indicated by he fact that ten per cent of their :apital was carried to profit acct. rom the year's earnings after pay ng dividends and all expenses. The following directors were ~lected for the ensuing year: L. W. 1oyd, 0. B. Mayer, Geo S. doer. IP. C. Smith, W. H. Hunt, eo. WV. Summer, A. J. Gibson, . F. Wright. Jno. M. Kinard. Cheir semi-annual dividend has >een increased to 31 per cent. Evidently this Bank is forging head in popularity and esteem. 'he following officers were re ~lected :Jno. M. Kinard President, ). B. Mayer vice-president, Z. F. Wright cashier, Jas. N. McCaugh -in book-keeper, Hunt, Hunt & Hunter Attorneys. The Southern Schedule. The following is the schedule of he Southern's trains passing New perry, which went into effect on sunday: iTo. 15, westbound... 8:26 a m Co. 8, eastbound...:5a. in. Co. 2, eastbound.i :5o p. in. Co. 1, westbound..1:23 p. mn Co. 17, westbound .....7:25 p. mn. Co. 6. eastbour d . r..I:4op. mn. No. 7p. mnixed. daily except Sun lay, westbound, is due here at :40a. mn. and No 72. mixed, daily 'xcept Sunday, eastbound, is due :45 p. in. Do you want one of the prettiest and nost stylish Hats in town this season? . so you must have it made by the Our prices are the lowest and our tyles the newest that can be found in