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E. H. AC"LL, EDITOR. Entered at the Postoffice at New berry, S. C., as second class matter. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 19o5. Thomas J. McCrary. In the death of Mr. Thomas 3. McCrary this community has lost one of its most valued citizens. He was a self-made man and while he had prospered he was the same mod est, unassuming, gentle and kind gen tleman that he was when he came *Eo Newberry thirty or more years ago as a clerk in a dry goods store. He was one of those true and gentle men whom prosperity could not change. We knew him from the time we first came to Newberry as a college boy when he was with W. T. Tarrant, through all of his rises and successes in the bank and The mill business and he was ever the same gentle, kind and considerate gentle man. In what ever relation in life you approached him or had business with him he was the same ger.tle man. The last time we saw him was as both of us were going to dinner in fronm of Mr. J. W. White's store on Tuesday when we hailed him to give an answer to a phone message we had received from him during the morning. He was then as we had always known him the same kind gentle man-polite. kind in expression and courtenus in manner. Little did we think that that would be the last time we would be able to hail him in the flesh. In -every relation in life he was a gen tle-man and that we consider the highest compliment that can be paid to any man. We wish we had words to lay a more beautiful flower upon his bier for he was one man for whom we en tertained the most sincere regard. Only that Newberry had more like him. We are willing Eo admit for the sake of argument that possibly our moral acumen--the right to know the distinctions between wrongs-i possibly not quite so acute as that of our distinguished mayor and for that reason we humbly implore the privi lege of making an inquiry without the intent of condoning wrong doing in any shape or form. We s:and for the moral purity and uplifting of this community as strongly as does OUr distinguished mayor, that is in pro portion to our abiliry to do so. Now w~e would like to know where he draws the distinction between a little social game of cards that is not disturibing any one and betting on an intercollegiate game of baseball, right out in the open, or possibly he and his vigilant policemen did not know such a thing was going on the pasr summer. Is a social game of cards more heinous in his sight than a bucket shop where 4 man can go and gamble on the market and lose from Sroo to any amount be fore he can turn down the steps. And has he not licensed the bucket shop to do business in this city at so much per year and does he not know that gambling is going on there every day on a large scale, and does he consider that right a'nd proper. Does he con sider this right and a little game of cards so heinous that he must make an eavesdropper out of his policemen to fmnd out if gentlemen are playing a social game of cards. Understantd that we are not s- ying either one is right but we are asking a higher au thority for information and to draw the distinction of moral turpitude. Is a man a "'gentleman" who puts up a hundred on the cotton market or an intercollegiate baseball game and the one who plays a social game of cards a gambler. That is the question we put to our distinguished mayor. If he aliows and licenses the one why is he so anxious to rectify the other. Is it a moral and legal question or what? Let us have your views on the good roads subject. Surely our people are interested in this, the most vitel e tion That confronts us today. Good roads may increase taxes to buiild :h em. but they a'lso increase :he value of real estate. save xs.war and tear of stock, vehicles and bar nese, as well as enable one to haul more with less effort. No other investment wi yield so great a return.-Gaffney Ledger. You are entirely correct. That is what The Herald and News is and has been advocating for these many years. There is no investmen: that would pay so large dividends as the money put in the improvement of the public roads. There is nothing that would add so much to the comfort and happiness of those who live in the country as good roads. It would add to the value of real estate a hun dred fold and make country life the ideal life. It would bring the church es and the schools and your neigh bors all nearer to you. We would like to see the state sell her state farms and stop leasing convicts ex cept -to the counties and have them put on the public roads. Good roads has been our hobby for many years and we hope to see the day when they will be a reality throughout every county in this state. But to get them it will take money. And 'This money must come by taxa tion. There is no other tax, however, that can be levied that will come back to those who pay it in such abandance as the tax for good roads. There is one divorce in Maine for every six marriages. Which fact may also go to prove -chat prohibition, as well as marriage, is a failure in Maine. -Augusta Chronicle. We trust -that prohibition has noth ing to do with this condition of the divorce and matrimonial markets. A Very Brave Man Short Stories. There is a certain very little girl who is also very cowardly. Her fath er, -finding that sympathy only in creased this unfortunate tendency, de cided to have a serious talk with his little daughter on the subject of her foolish fears. "Papa," she said at the close of i,is lecture, "when you see a cow ain't you 'fraid?" "No, certainly not, Evelyn." "When you see a horse, ain't you 'fraid?" "No, of course not." "When you see a dog, ain't you 'fraid?" "-No!" with emphasis. "When you see a bumblebee, ain't you 'fraid?" "No!" with scorn. "Ain't you 'fraid when it thunders?" "N'o!" with loud laughter. "Oh you siliy, silly child?" "Papa." said Evelyn solemnly, "ain't you 'fraid of nothin' in the world but mamma?" To All Real Estate Agents And others interested in the sale of real estate and directing immigra tion to the south: We are pleased to announce that special Homeseekers excursion rates have been authorized from Ohio and Mississippi Gateways October 17th, and November 7th, 1905, at the re markably low rate of So per cent of the standard one-way rate from ini tial point to destination, with maxi mum rate of $20.00. The following rates will apply from the points named below to Newberry, S. C., and return: Cincinnati, Ohio. $13-35 St. Louis, Missouri, $18.70. Louisville, Kentucky, $13.05 Evansville, Indiana, $1.0 Memphis, Tennessee, $14-55 Tickets wil! be good for 21 days. Any further information regardin-g rates and conditions of ti-ckets will be supplied upon application. We are hopeful tha-t you will avali yourself of the opportunity and ad vise your correspondents and ot'hers in the northwest likely to be inter ested in visiting your section for the purpose of securing a home. Will be pleased to hear from you at any time on -this subject. Yours very truly, M. V. Richards, Land and Industrial Agent. Amity Lodge, No. 8', A. F.hi. A regular communication of Amity Lodge, No. 87, A. F. M., will be held! next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in dially welcomed. The F. C. Degree will be conferred. GEO. S MOWER, W. M. J H-. M. KInAD seeretarv. The Gray and The Blue. There are very few left of those who fought The fight of the blue and the gray. Their si-ps have grown slow, and their eves are dim One by one, they are passing away. They tell of the time, when they strove for the right To the cause, that they loved, they were true Their flags are unfurled on memorial days, And they talk of the gray and the blue. They speak of the time, when they battled with Lee, Their chieftain, so noble and true And tell, 0 how sadly, he passed down the line; Wh-en the gray had to yield to the blue. They are proud of their crutches and old empty sleeves And well they remember the day They fell in the trenches mid wound ed and dead Brave men, both the blue and the gray. The cross which they prize more than silver or gold Can never :be taken away Conferred upon them by some sweet Southern girl, Not worn by the blue, but the gray. When the last roll is sounded They'll answer the call And eager each one to obey In bright robes of glory, each soldier is clad All sing the same song, blue and gray. Anna Pearsall. New Fall Goods., We are receiving our New Fall Goods and want the trade to see what we are showing before making their purchases. Among the arrivals during the past week were our new style Hats, Neckwear, Cloth ing and Banister's Fine Shoes for Men. And we are expecting new things every week until our stock is filled with the best things of the season. We would call your attention especially to the mag nificent stock of Clothing we have bought for fall. We -will show an elegant line of suits rom $5.00 to $25 00 for men, and Boys' Suits from $2.00 to $7.50. Also a splendid linq of Men's, Boys' and Children's vercoats which we have se ected with a great deal of care, and will offer them at the lowest :ash prices, and hope to sell you. This is one of our strongest lepartments, and will be stronger than ever this fall. we have the exclusive sale in this market of James A. Ban ster & Co.'s Fine Shoes for men. The Hamilton Brown Shoe Co.'s lines which include the American Gentleman, The American Lady, Country Club, Picnic, Security School Shoes and other leading brands which ave a reputation for style as well as good wearing. Underwear and Hosiery. Come to us for your fall..Underwear, osiery and Gloves. We have large ines of these bought, and can supply you with them as you need them. Special Order Department! We represent Sampson & Harris, New York, who have a high reputation as exclusive Tailors for the best trade, d we will be glad to have you see :heir line before selecting your fall suit. Prices in all of our departments guaraneed to be the lowest in the city. ome and see us often. Send us your >rders. A. C. JONES, Newbrry S. C. Aug. 10, 1905. COST *'OF4 Summer We have a smart and dainty mer Footwear, fords, Tans and that we are selling means a rare o persons desiring I liable shoes for th $3.50 Shoes 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 &c., When in nee< Remena C.& U.S.IIM THE PLACE FOR RE] JNO. M. KJNARD, 0. B. MAYI President. Vice-Pi The Commer OF Newberry, Capital $50,000.00 - - - Does a General Banking Bt Pays 4 per cent.< We Solicit Your On and after September 1st this Bank EIGHTH CAR Choice Tenqe ExpectE ARRIVE THI While it lasts it goes for: Best Patent, Cotton, Best Half Patent, Cottor Best Straight - - We are having a big run to remind the public we ai and summer goods, havin nice new effects. 8 Don't be misled by loud advertist and red hot prices, and a compan IMoseley Bros. are in the lead, and the place to trade. Some are cutti off. ~They are just abcut getting in MAOSEL] SALE Shoes large, stylish, stock of Sum including Ox White Shoes at cost. This pportunity to ;tylish and re e least money. for $2.50 2.25 2.00 " 1.50 "1.20 &c. I of Shoes ber owerCo LIABLE GOODS R ~ Z. F. WRIGHT, esident. Cashier cial Bank - Surplus $30,000.00 siness. >l Savings Deposits. SAccount, will be open after 3 o'clock. OF THAT ssce Flour id to [S WEEK. - - - - $5.60 I, - - 4.75 - - - 4.65 on Flour. We want e leading in spring. g full line, knobby, ~ments, we have the goods son will convince you that for an all round bill, and is ng prices 10 to 25 per ct line with our prices then. EY BROS.