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NOTHING LIKE IT. The Welcome Given the Old Veter ans on Wednesday Was Never Equalled in Newberry. 'It is doubtful whether since the aays of old as many Veterans have gathered in Newberry as came to gether on last Wednesday. Press ing work on the farm, at office and at -store, all must wait on memory, and early in the morning they began to throng our streets, and all Newberry -was waiting to honor them. They -carne for memory's sake, and their very presence was a benediction to the younger generation, reminding -the young men and youth of today of what their fathers were, of their fideli ty in times past, ready to give up life land all for the duty of that hour. ad monishing us of the new today to be as true to the duty of the present. and as loyal to our people as they were in the past. All through the morning hours the streets were thronged, in pairs and groups they gathered, greeting one anothtr and recalling the scenes of long ago, and speaking in low tone5 of comrades who have "crossed over the river to rest beneath the shade of the trees." The Daughters of the Confederacy, 'W. D. Rutherford Chapter. had pre pared for them a cordial welcome, sending out invitations to all whose names were ascertained. and through the columns of the papers extending ,an invitation to all others. At twelve thirty o'clock a bountiful dinner with -all the edibles that the market could %afford, was spread in the court house, and round the tables gathered two ,hundred and fifty of our heroes, to ,be served by the hands of their daugh ters. There were no set speeches. It was-not a time for speech-making. It - was memory's hour and comrades sitting together talked of the frugal meal around the camp fires, and of -the hours when there wa- no ration in the haversack. At two o'clock all the business hou,ses in Newberry were closea and long before the hour fixed for the me nwriai service in the opera house. the crowd began to gather. and at three -thirty many, who wanted to be pres ent were compelled to turn away dis appointed. Never has a larger crowd been seen in the building. every chair was occupied and every inch of stand ing room. It was a scene to thrill the heart as the Veterans marched into the build ing, to take their seats, escorted by the Sons and Daughters of the Con dfederacy. Adjutant Schumpert presided, and rat his call the large audience rose and ~stood with bowed heads and reveren~t bhearts, while the Rev. Dr. McClin tock, Chaplain of the James D. Nance Camp offered an eloquent and touch ing prayer to God, a prayer 'of thanks giving 'for the blessing of the lives of diose who have gone, and the glorious heritage they have left the present, an heritage of honor.-a prayer for God's' blessing upon surviving comrades, and 'upon the new generation. ihe program was carried out as ar -ranged and heretofore published in our columns. *Dr. George B. Cromer was at his test. His address was a masterly -demonstration of the right of seces -sion, strong in argument. argument confirmed'by many a reference to views of northern men and legislative bodies long before the hour of secessionz came for the south-eloquert in Ian -guage, that appealed to the reason .and thrilled the heart, calling forth frequent applause. 'Iiss Bernice M\artin gave a beauti dul recitation in her ust4al attractive way. The choir composed of Mrs. P. C. Gilliard, Mrs. J. H. West, Miss Laura Bowman. Miss Neville Pope. Miss Hattie Leavell, Miss Lucy Wright. Mrs. WV. H.. Hunt. Miss Bessie Sim mons, John M. Kinard, E. C. Jones, G. A. Wright, F. M. Boyd, violinist. with Mrs. J. A. Burton at the piano, led the great audience in singing the old songs of the southland. Once more the crosses of honor were bestowed upon those entitled to wear them. Those who received them on this occasion were: D. I. Long, J. S. Pitts, J. R. Vaughn. G. B. Werts, J. B. Wright, J. M. Aull, L. S. Bowers, J. M. Clark, J. R. Rivers, L. J. Ful nmer, J.. H. Gilliard, W. R. Elmore, D. .M r.-r A. N. es, Dr. J H. M. Ruff. A. P. West, and H. C. Poag. The committee from the Daughter. of the Confederacy who pinned then, on the coats of the Veterans were Misses Lizzie Glenn. Lizzie Dominick Agnes Summer, Bernice Martin, Lal ]a Martin, Vinnie Mae Wilson, Oh Wilson, Nina Carlisle, Cora Domi nick, Fannie Mae Carwile. After the bestowal of the medal "Dixie" was sung and the benedictior was pronounced. PURELY PERSONAL. The Movements of Many People Newberrians and Those Who - Visit Newberry. Miss Carrie Jones has gone tc Bennettsville to visit friends. Dr. Ben. A. Daniels, of Georgia, i on a visit to relatives in the city. Mr. A. H. Hawkins, of Prosperity was in the city yesterday. Dr. W. G. Houseal left yesterday for a trip to the gold fields of the west. Dr. Geo. B. Cromer left yesterday for Jonesville where he delivered ar address before the school there yes terday. Mrs. J. T. White, Norfolk, Va., Mrs C. L. Dowell, Henrietta, N. C. and Mrs. M. XV. Durall, Cheraw, S. C. are visiting their sister Mrs. R. Y. Leav ell. Rev. XV. A. Lutz. of Prosperity has gone to Winston-Salem, N. C. where he will live for a short time before again taking active work ir the ministry. VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT. Dr. T. M. Bailey, of Greenville, wil preach at Bush River church Sunday. An annual meeting of the stock holders of the Farmers Oil mill wil: be -held at Newberry on May 18. The sale of the personal property of W. H. Lane has been postponed until fall, at the request of the heirs. The sidewalks are in pretty fair ondition just now and no doubt will remain so until the next April or May shower. The Ladies 'Aid society of the church of the Redeemer will meet with Mrs. W. H. Long Tuesday af ternoon at 4 o'clock. Prof. Elmer Hallman has been re elected teacher at Kingstree with ar increase oi salary. He has given sat isfaction. Col. George Johnstone is attending ourt in Greenville this week. Col. Geo, S. Mower returned or Wednesday night from a business trip to Pelzer and Greenville. Moseley Bros are still selling flour at greatly reduced prices. See theit advertisement in another column. Mr. 3. DeWitt Salter made a fint photograph of the veterans, taken irt front of the court house on Wednes day. Copies may be had at Salteri gallery at 5o cents each. John K. Aull is to 'be stenographer of our circuit. We knew him when he was a small boy around the News & Herald office, also when he was with the old Saluda Sentinel. We welcome Johnnie to our courts in Saluda.-Sa' luda Times. The library association will meel on Monday afternoon 5 o'cock This is an important meeting as a It brarian is to be elected and all the members are earnestly requested to be present. The regular monthly meeting of the ounty teachers association will be held at Boundary street school tomor row. Prof. Daniel of Clemson col~ lege will be present and speak to the teachers. Dr. J. M. Thompson who is a na tive of this county and who for sever 1 years practiced medicine near Sil ver Street has recently moved fromt Ocala to Delray. Fla.. where he is practicing medicine. Mr. G. W. Monroe. a half brother of Mr. E. P. Bradley, of Newberry, and a citizen of Laurens. died at his home on Sunday. aged 66 years. HeI had been in bad health for some months. Rev. W.- L. Seabrook has accepte< the invitation to deliver the addres: at the closing exercises of the Foun tan Inn School. Prof. H. B. Domi nick, principal, next Wednesday even Summer Bros. will close their hardware and grocery stores at 6.3< 'clock during May and their custo mers will please take notice and gov MERMORIAL DAY. A Great Day For The Old Veterans. They All Had A Grand Time. What a flood of precious memories crowd upon us on this ioth of May made sacred to all southern hearts, because the immortal spirit of that mighty soldier. -Stonewall" Jackson, Loth of May 1863 took its flight to the bosom of his Father and joined the caravan of illustrious and chival ric souls which were laid upon the altar of their country for liberty and freedom. And so in memory of the heroes on battlefield and of those equally heroic who served where they could, and where duty called them, all Carolina today paid tribute and homage to the cause, though lost, is yet honored, and ever will be by everyone save those who are dead to virtue and justice. Newberry did herself proud by ob serving the day in an especially fit ting manner and long will the veter ans cherish the occasion so full of pIospitality, open-handed and open hearted and sincere. Some weeks ago the Daughters of :he Confederacy "chose the better part" by extending invitations to every old soldier to be present and partake of a bountiful feast of good things, whereby the inner man might be served, and right royally did these gentlewomen discharge so worthy an undertaking. A magnificient dinner was provided and served in the court house by the ladies, and two hundred and forty sat down and par took of as fine a meal as any man on earth could well desire. Adding to the zest and enjoyment, -the-fair women gave grace to the oc casion by serving with their own hands. Dinner over the veterans gave the "Rebel yell," which was encored and resounded through the business por tion of the city faitly tell ing of its thrill and fury, when used in charging the enemy, to their dismay and confusion. When one hearts that yell. syn,onimous with fortitude and daring one calls to mind the ringing verses of Carolina's sweetest singer. Henry Timrod. in his ode. "A Cry To Arms," (Written in 1861): Ho! woodmen of the Mountain side! Ho! dwellers in the vales! Ho! ye who by the chafing tide Have roughened in the gales! Leave barn and byre, leave kin and COt. Lay by the bloodless spade: Let desk and case and counter rot .And burn your books of trade. The despot roves yo'ur forest lands, And till he flies or fears, Your field must grow but armed bands, Your sheaves be sheaves of spears! Give up to mildew and to rust The useless tools of gain; And feed your country's sacred dust, With floods of crimson rain.'' Such sentiment of patriotism and honor inspired the southern soldier and no wonder it vented itsefi in that war cry that led so often to victory. The names of the immortals, such as Robert E. Lee. "Stonewall" Jack. son. "Jeb" Stuar:. Wade Hampton, John Pelham, Albert Sidney Johnston and others equally renowned were spoken of with reverence, for there was a charm in their personality as well as glory in their 'heroism. but the soldier in the ranks who endured the brunt of battle, "the man behind the guns," was not forgotten and all honor to him! Many of the latter class were here today, and they were not complain ing of the losses they sustained, for some were armless, and some had lost a leg. telling more eloquently than speech that they knew what 'bat te signified. Some of these are showing the ad vance of age, and though the steps be less agile, the hair be frosted with white, the limbs be tottering and th . Ishoulders bent with many a care, yet stheir hearts were light and gladsome, -as they welcomed one with another the stirring scenes of courage and the sometimes humorous incident of camp life. It was a gala day for Newberry. The stores were closed. >and everybodiy strived the one with the other to add to the pleasure oft the day. Nature smiled upon the scees for it was fair and balmy, and we opine that the God over all filled many a heart with the spirit of resig nation and confidence in His provi denc-. The beautiful monument be hind the court house, which itself tes tifies, each day and hourly to the chivalry of this people. was beautiful ly bedecked with garlands of immor telles by fairest hands, plucked from the gardens of patriotic citizens. Those for whom the marble shaft was erected no more will they attend the bivouac of battle, no more do they hear the plaudits of their com rades who survive them, but they live in perpetual rememberance. For them has been erected a monume!.t more las:ig than brass for they are enshrined in the hearts of their coun trymen. The opera house exerciseb were very appropriate. The songs. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground." "Dixie" and other martial strains were rendered with feeling and with great credit. Many an old soldier, and there were many old ones, no tably. Mr. Livingston 93 years young with the spirit of the Confederacy were seen to shed a tear. as the songs were rendered. Fervent prayer was iendered by Rev. Dr. McClintock. the Chaplain. Geo. B. Cromer, Esq.. wab introduced, and spoke well. He re viewed the causes that led to the war and told in eloquent periods that the call to arms was a- call to honor, a call for home protection and for state sovereignty under the constitution, the framework of our forewathers. But we cannot review his speech, else we might mar its strength and beauty. A recitation by Miss Mar tin was rendered feelingly and well. And now in closing our too hasty sketch, we feel sure that the day will be long remembered by all. May the old soldiers live long and in his life memoralize the virtue, the integrity, the patriotism of the just, though lost cause, so dear to the hearts of southerners. Crosses of honor were conferred on veterans present who had not already received them. NATATORIUM FOR NEWBERRY Bathing and Swimming Pool Now Ready For Those Who Need It. The many persons who are inter ested in the projected swimming pool will be glad to learn that it is near ing completion and will be in opera tion by the middle or latter part of next week. Messrs. Jones and Dominick have expended a very considerable amount of time and labor in their endeavor to give the people of Newberry a first class natatorium, and the result will be all that could be asked. The pool will be of ample dimensions, solidly built, with a gently sloping bottom, and the water supply will be so ar ranged that the depth can be increas ed or decreased with facility. The water will run into the pool throug.h a pipe or trough carrying it from a clear spring some distance above. It will be surrounded by a high fence. and dressing rooms will be provided. Arrangements will-be made, of course for the patronage of both ladies and gentlemen. The natatorium is situat ed behind the race track, at the south ern edge of town. It is the intention to issue season-.tickets, which may be prcured very reasonably from the proprietors. AT CENTRAL METHODIST. Much Interest Manifested in the Meetings Conducted by Evange list Leitch. The meeting at the Central Meth odist church is growing in interest. At last two evening services a num ber went forivard for prayer. Evan gelist Leitch and Singer Marshall will hold two services a day-at 4 in the afternoon and 8:30 in the evening every day until the meeting closes. A meeting for men will be held at the opera house. Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock. It is hoped that every man in Newberry will attend. Captured at Johnston. Sheriff Buford received information yesterday from the chief of -police at Johnston. S. C., that Fred Hubbard who killed Jim Peterson at Chappells last September had been captured at that place. Sheriff Buford knew that Hubbard was in that section and had a description of him over there. Hu'o bard will be brought to Newberry ON THE DIAMOND. Newberry Defeats the Military Met. -Newberry's Test Game Will Be Played Tuesday. In a slow game of base ball Tues day afternoon the N ::berry college team won from Citaccl by the de cisive score of 7 toi. The soldiers scored in the first inning on three successive hits, but were unable to find Crouch again. Smith pitched for Citadel, striking out 2 and allowing d hits, while Crouch, slabman for Newberry, struck out ii. allowing 6 hits. Cabaniss' catching, and Shealy's Crouch's and Simpson's batting were the features. This makes the eighth association game Newberry has landed, having lost but one. She plays one more, which is with Fur man, Tuesday May 16. This game will decide the championship of the S. C. I. A. Newberry must win. A record breaking crowd should be on side lines with good lungs and tin pans. This will be Ladies' day, and all ladies will be admitted free of charge. The following is zhe score by in mings: R H E Citadel. . i o o o o o o o o-i--6-6 Newberry 3 0 0 0 2 0 o f 1-7--8-3 Umpire-L. Jones. The Temperance Question and the Individual. On Sunday morning at the Lutheri an Church of the Redeemer, the pat tor, the Rev. W. L. Seabrook, will preach the second in a series of ser mons on practical moral questions. There were some, who did not hear the sermon of last Sunday on the . gambling evil, who may have been disposed to criticize his utterances He is very anxious that every man in Newberry, whose duty does not call to some other church on next Sus day morning-the man who never drinks: the man who drinks to ex cess. the man who regards himself as a moderate drinker, and especially the man who takes only an occasion al drink, will come zo the services and with open heart and mind hear what the preacher has to say. His subject will be "The Temperance Question and the Individual." NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TEACHERS. The school board of the~ Newberry Graded Schools will on June ist elect the following: One superinter:lent of school,,sal ary, $I,ooo a year. Eleven teachers, salary, $44o.0o per month for 9 months. One Principal for colored school, salary, $40.0o oper month for 9 months. Four grade teachers foi- colored , school, salary, $25.oo per month for 9 months. All opplications to be submitted to/ F. N. Martin, Secretary School Board. F. N. Martin, Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICES. WANTED-Twenty-five mule colts Highest market price paid. S. B. Aull, Jalapa. DR.WM. F. EDWARDS the Divine The people say I am healing them Come and see for yourself. I have - 86 patients stopping on Mrs. Mary Fulmer's place with Mrs. Sophie Wilson, on the over-head bridge road. WANTED-All the old iron,' you have for sale. Highest prices paid. Langford & Wicker. WANTED.-All the cotton seed you have after you are thro.ugh plant ing. Farmers' Oil Mill, J. H. Wick er, Manager. FOR SALE OR RENT-Five room cottage, barn and stables and two and one fourth acres, lot on Nance street. Apply to H. B. Wells. WANTED-3o Co.ws, fresh in milk, 4 that will give at least 3 gallons Ieach, of good rich milk per day. S. P. Crotwell. FLORADORA COTTON SEED . for sale at 75 cents per bushel. On- \ ly 15o bushels left. Call early. An tine Buzhardt, Newberry, S. C.