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. ULL, ISDITOR. Entered at the postoffice at New berry, S. C., as second class matter. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1905 The Land Frauds. The picture of the venerable sena tor from Oregon explaining and de nouncing with tearful eyes and be tween his sobs the charges brought against him, made an affecting scene in the senate chamber on Tuesday. The investigation of the charge upon which Senator Mitchell and Repre sentative Hermann have been indict ed, made in connection with the re cent administration of lands in Ore gon, Idaho and California, have creat ed public interest, and it is antici pated by some conservative journals that a scandal "beside which the pos tal frauds~ will seem like the work of petty-larceny theives" will be the re sult of the action taken in the mat ter. The disposition is to push the inquiries to the end, no matter whith er they miy lead or whom they impli cate in the alleged frauds. In speak ing of the events led up to this action, the Boston Transcript says: "What is now in progress is but another stage of a series of inquiries which have had results in a number of arrests, in several indictments, and some convictions. For more than a year past the government has been active in the prosecution of a ring of 'operators' who by various fradu lent methods thought they has suc ceeded in gathering to themselves considerable sections of the public domain mainly in the PaLific North west. Their operations were engin eered from several points contempor arneously. They had their represen tatives or agents in New York, in Wash igton, in Oregon, and in Cali fornia, and, of course their accom plices, -without aid they could have -done little toward carrying 'out their schemes, were dishonest officials. *"Some of these officials have been indicted and others have been con victed, but the suggestion of despat chies from Oregon is that the great patrons, the real bosses, are 'higher up.' *The. hope is natural that the in quiry-will climb to the highest points of vantage on which the great bene ficiaries are secret promoters of these frauds have relied for safety." Whether the principals in this par ticular case are adjudged guilty or not, it is certain the fact that the gov ernment is willing to strike even at the highest officials when ground is found for such -ction, will have a most salutary and quieting influence on the politicians who are engaged in these left-handed deals. r ITIELNS MdEETING. The undersigned, feeling the im portance of guarding the interests of the Newberry Graded schools, and feeling that no mistakes should be made in any alteration or amend ment in our school charter, call upon the citizens of said school district to assemble in the opera house Friday, January 20th, at 4 p. in., to consider the change proposed by our represen tatives in the general assembly in said school law. M. A. Carlisle Jno. M. Kinard T. J. McCrary Edw. R. Hipp James McIntosh A. T. Browvn T. C. Pool 0. B. Mayer -Geo. B. Cromner R. Y Leavell 0. Klettner J. WV. Chapman . E. Summer E. M. Evans J. M. Kibler THE PAST. Judge J. M. Crosson Tells of the Old Village as Seen Across the Stretch of Years. Houston, Texas, Dec, I 1904. To the past go more dead faces, Every year; As the loved leave vacant places, Every year; Everywhere the sad eyes meet us, In the evening's dark they greet us, And to come to them entreat us, Every year. You are growing old, they tell us, Every year; You are more alone, they tell us, Every year; Old places changing fret us, The living more forget us, There are fewer to regret us Every year. But the truer life draws nigher Every year; And its morning star climbs higher Every year; Earth's hold on us grows slighter, And the heavy burden lighter, And the dawn immortal brighter, Every year. A. D. 1831, seen across the stretch of 73 years, the old village with its small circle of well-known families was a delightful place. Sadness comes o'er us as we think of how long ago things happened. Whilst before the great revival of 1831 they could not have been counted a relig ious people, yet they were a proud, self-contained, brave, generous, ten der and moral people and the condi tions of life were pleasant. The men were true hearted and sensible; the women were lovely full of grace and purity of character. Ah, the years back of us are full of voices, voices eloquent and pathetic. "Therefore of all the pictures "That hang on memory's wall, "The one of old Newberry "Seemest the best of all." A. D. 1832, 'Tis a bright, sunny Sab bath morn; day of mercy, peace and rest. "Hail light serene! Hail sacred Sab bath morn, A soothing calm on every breeze is born." Yes, like the kiss of maiden love, the breeze is sweet and bland. "A flock of merry singing birds were sporting in the grove. "Some were warbling cherrily, and some were making love." A restful peace like a balmy atmos phere breathes over the lovely vil lage. Hark! the deep-toned bell sol emnly breaks the silence. 'Tis the bell of the pioneer church (the Bap tist church.) 'It comes *'er me like the sweet south wind, that breathes on a abnk of violets, stealing and giving odor. The ~good old people, the smiling maidens, and the gallant young men are seen crowding the streets on their way to the church, for in those days every one attend ed church service. The building of the church was the result of +he great revival of 1831: this revival had a marked influence on th.i religious thcught of the village. The meetings were in Halcyon Grove. Carwile says of them, "there was no violent exhibiting of excitement." There was a warm, loving atmosphere pervad ing the community-no spasmodic exhibition as is found sometimes at revivals. The emotions. however, were deeply stirred. The christian religion is love, and this emotion was manifested by an all-absorbing iove of God with its coroallary, love to man. Cnapman and Carwile give an in teestmng acceunt of this church and revival, and :arwile names the ori ginal members, together with those that joined immediately thereafter. What a splendid body of pious intel lectual folk, whose characters were il lumined by all Christian virtues il lustrated in their lives. Not being able in this letter to mention all, we will take two men and two women as examples (.f all S Carwile, "par nob.!- (rtru, "(de :ed to each (:hel,a. ny present ani devout. Tr'sv. a religiouis dog s ays present with Mr. C(rwGe, re cimig Con the~ p::BWt Step- when a wange preacl:.r appeared Tirusty de ceded to the floor sat on his 1905 It is our desire to make 1905 the banner year for this Bank. With this object in view we extend you an invitati. n to be come one of our many new customers, assuring you of un failing courtesy and liberal accomm o d a t i o n Begin the year right and open an account in our Savings Department In which Interest is al lowed at 4 per cent. per annum. Compounded Semi- annually Oi-ganized 1896 Dividends Pi 11, $23,5oo.oo Capital, 55o,ooo.00 Surplus,$27,ooo.oo THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF NEWBERRY, S. C. JNO. M. KINARD, President. O.'B. MAYER, V-President. Z. F. WRIGHT, Cashier. J. Y. McFALL, Ass't Cashier. UNDER NEW IANAGEEN1 We are now Equipped TO DO First=Class Work, WhichWe Guarantet IF OUR WORK IS NOT EN TIRELY SATISFACTORY W1 WILL BE GLAD TO RELAUN DRY FREE OF CHARGE. The Newherr Laundry Co.... Best Mineral As phalt Roofing C. H. CANNON, ear C., N. & L. Depot OTICE OF FINAL SETTLE MENT AND DISCHARG.E Notice is hereby given that the onf ersigned will on the tenth aay o ebruary, 195 in the Probate Court ake a final settlement in the estat, f Augustus Boyce, deceased am ~vill immediately thereafter apply fo .etters Dismissory as Administra tor of said Estate. All parties having claims agains h: said Estate wvill present sam uly attested, to the undersigned o his Attorneys, Sease and Dominick n or before the ninth day of Febru ry, 1905. Tony Boyce, Administrator. ewberry, S. C., Jan. 19, 1905. LINCENSE NOTICE. Every person, firm, company 0 orporation engaged in any trade usness or profession within the lim s of the Town of Newberry is here y notified that lincenses for the yea: 1905 are now due and payable. Fo: ailure to comply with Lincense Or dinance by the 15th of Februar> next the penalty will be attached an( all delinquent names will be turnet over to the police. By order of the Town Council o ewberry. S. C. Geo. B. Cromner. Mlavo r... Thos. 0. Stewvart. C. & T. T. C. N. The nm who is in; business thal corsiders 2oo per cent. profit legiti mate is the one who wails loudes1 bot extortionate fares. FO THIS\ SPECIAL Cut P Embroideri( White Goi Lace Cl LinE Your Op: Come and of CASH 0 1 One=H a] Goods to be One-Half T We will place on sale next we January 23d at nine o'clock, anc evening the 25th. FIVE THOUSAND ( worth of choice mern Shoes, Hats, Pan1 At our regular low marked ca: This will make these goods cost $1.00 Shoes will cost you 50c. $1.50 shoes will cost you 75 $2.00 Shoes will cost you .$2.50 Shoes will cost $3.00 Shoes will $3.50 Shoes - $4.00 Sh( $5.00 Pants and Hats and other iterr :ude in this sale at the same farmers who haven't sold their c at half its value. We have got t< termined to unload at a great sac) advertised can be seen in our stock of Shoes, Hats, Pants, U we will continue to sell at our re ess 25 per cent. No such sale and not likely to take place again r exchanged durir g this sale. I arly and get the choice of wha riends about us. Open Until 9.30 at Nig At Ewart-Pifer Co.'s Old S Newberry, S. C., January 19, IOUNCE R WEEK SALE .AT rices Dds, irtains, n Damask. )ortunity. ExVaitl. OU'lro it ONLY. lower Co, if Price Mt..=r Sacrificed 'heir Value ek beginning Mondaythorning, l continuing until Wednesday $5,000) DOL LA RS :handise, including~ s and Clothing. sh prices less 50 per cent. you just one-half their value. $1.00, you $1.25. cost you $1.50. will cost you $1.75. es will cost you $2.00. Shoes will cost you $2.50. is that we may decide to in discount. We feel like the otton and are forced to sell it >o many goods and have de rifice. Samples of the goods windows. The balance of our nderwear and Winter Gloves gular marked low cash prices has taken place in Newberry, soon. No goods taken back Everything spot cash. Come .t we have to offer. Tell your ;ht Durins this Sale. stand Under Newberry Hotel. 1905.