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E. U. AULL. EDITOR. Entered at the Postoffice at New _ern. S. C., as 2nd class matter. Friday, December 20, 1907. TWELVE PAGES. The Herald and News, today, prints a twelve-page paper. This is done in order to accommodate the demand for advertising space and at the same time not to reduce tire full quota of reading matter whieh we give to -our subscribers. Last Friday we printed a sixteen page paper and today we make it twelve pages. We will print again next Tuesday but there wsll be no pa per on Friday. It has been our cus tom since The Herald and News was made twice a week to omit one issue during the Chirstmas holidays so that the editor and printers and oth ers connected with the office might have a little respite from their daily routine. We trust that all of our readers may have a happy and pleasant 'Christmas and a prosperous new year. WILL WE HAVE PROHIBITION? We publish in another column to dday, an analysis, so to speak, of thre present legislature on prohibition, written by Mr. James Hoyt for the Tews and Courier. XMr. Hoyt gives 'tre decisive votes of the lgislature last winter when 'this question was up for discussion. He also shows what counties have -voted out the dispensary under the 'local option law since the adjourn ment of the legislature and what 'counties apparently seem to be satis 'ied with the county dispensary plan. Ordinarily and under ordinary con 'ditions his analysis and his conclu sions might be correct. It should be remembered that the vote in the last session of the l'egisla ture was not a prohibition or an an ti-prohibition expression, for as stated in the analysis by Mr. Hoyt, 'a number of prohibitionists voted 'against a prohibition ~bill and practi 'cally all of the dispensary advocates voted for a prohibition bill. In ad dition to this it should be remember ~ed that a great many who vot'ed for -the Carey-Cothran bill did so as a means of abolishing the state dis pensary rather t-han as an expression of their views on the qurestion of pro hibition or anti-prohibition. Just how they will vote in the ap proaching session bf course no one 'can tell. We have heard several members who come from counties nyhere a local or county dispensary seems to be giving satisfaction 'say that they expect to vote for a straight state prohibition measure. G'here are others from counties in 'which there is now prohibition and twko voted for the Carey-Cothran bill who will vote for state prohibi 'tion. >Anot;her view of this question is that the impression prevails, -and we are inclined to think that it. 'is correct, that a majority of the 'people of South Carolina if OTven an 'opportunitty would vote for a state 'prohibition law. Thgre are always -'hose who like to be in the majority -and if one takes a position that the state should be the unit on the ques tion of whiskey and is satisfied that a majority of the people of the state favor prohibition then it is proper that as a representative 'endeavoring to carry out the wishes of the people -in the state in the enactment of laws for their government h-e should vote ~for prohibition. Of course it is difficult to forecast, just what will be the result, but we 'are inclined to the opinion that if 'the prohibitionlists and those who care willing to vot'e with them in the 'approaching session can agree upon some measure and unite in 'support >of it that there will be a state prohi 'bition law enacted at the approach 'ing session of the -general assembly. It is now only a few days until Christmas and very soon another *vear will close. The Herald and News wants once more to call attention of our out'-of 4the-county subscribers to the state ment which has heretofore been made. We hope you have been waitingz 'to respond in ordfer that you mig"ht make your response something of a 'Christmas present for the editor. At 'least we trust you will let us hear -from you before the end of the year. We shall rezret exceedinzly to be 'for?ed to part company with any of 'te old friends of The Herald andl News and it is for you to say what -you desire and that must be said by WANTS LICENSE. Charleston Will Present Petition to Next General Assembly. A movement is on foot in Char leston to memorialize the legisla ture at its next session to restore the iincense system in Charleston, and with that end in view the follow ing petitions are being circulated in Charleston for signatures: "To the Honorable, the Senators and Representatives, the General As sembly of the State of South Car olina in regular session for the year 1908: The humble petition of the un dersigned respectfully shows: "That the dispensary system for the saie of liquors in the county of Charleston, in said state, in which your petitioners reside, is not desir ed by a large mapority of the voters and residents of said county, as your petitioners verily believe. "That the same is not suited to the needs, circumstances and con di tions of the people mostly affected thereby. "'That for. these reasons the said system is not supported by public sentiment. difficult to enforce and not calculated to demand observance or respect. "That your petitioners humbly pray that such legislation may be enacted as shall 'restore the license systeni to this community which was of force at the time f the original enactment of the state dispensary law in the year 1892 with the modi fications required by the state con stitution of 1895; and your petition ers feel assured that thereby will be secured not only all the benefits that could possibly be expected from the dispensary system now of force, but the same would operate also for the well being and upbuilding of our people." Your estimate of others is often a verdict of yourself. Virginian Kills His Bride. Roanoke, Va., December 18.-A special to the Times from Marion, Va., says: Wm. Moody, living about three miles from Marion, this afternoon shot and killed his wife and then committed suicide. The weapon used was a double-barrelled shotgun and the do.uble tragedy was enacted at the Moody home. No cause has been assigned so far for the crime. The couple had been married only a few months. The venomous tongue can not cov er its guilt by calling it candor. Complimented Tillman. New York World. When Senator Tillman concluded his speech in the senate today he turned and walked out of the cham ber. In the doorway he met John Wesley Gaines coming in. Of course John had not heard a word of the speech, but he is never at a loss. "My congratulations, Senator,'' he cried, grasping Tillmnan 's hand. "It was a noble effort; it recalls the traditions of I)aniel Webster and Eenry Clay. I was enthralled, .sir, nthralled!"'. Tillman thanked him, highly elat The power of foes without depends n the fears within. Not to Be Discharged.. When the jury had filed in for at east the fourth time, with no sign f coming to an agreement in the >ribery case the disgusted judge rose p and said: "I dise'harge th~e jury!'' At this one sensitive talesman, stung to the quick by this abrupt md ill-sounding decision obstinately ;aid: "You can 't discharge me, judge?'' e retorted. "Why not?'' asked the astonished judge. "'Because,'' announced the tales nan, pointing to the defendants law yer. "I'm being paid by this man here !''-Lippincot 's. You can measure any creed by its fruits in character. NOTS TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given that all per sons -holding claims against the es tate of Will W. Spearmnan, deceased, will present the same, duly attested. to the undersigned. All persons in lted( to said estate will make pa1y ment to the undersig'ned. M. A. Carlisle. Jothn C. Goggans, 2w Exeentors. "DEXTER,'' my fine stallion will be for service during the season at J. J. H. Brown's stables, known as Knighton 's old stand. Sale of Personal Proper Of the ESTATE OF Will W. Spearman, Decease As executors of the last w and testament of Will V Spearman, deceased, by order the Probate court for Newberi County, we will sell at his la residence, near Silver Stree in the County of Newberr State of South Carolina, to il highest bidder, therefor, at pui lis auction, on Wednesda January 7, 1908, beginning 10 o'clock A. M,, the person propei ty of which the said W W. Spearman, died, seized ar possessed, consisting amor other effects of, TEN MULES, ONE FINE BROOD MARE. TWO JERSEY BULLS, THREE MILK COWS, FOUR YFARLINGS, EIGHT FAT HOGS, SIX FINE BILTMORE HOGS, TWENTY TONS OF HAY, FOUR THOUSAND BUSHEI OF COTTON SEED, FIVE BUSHELS OF WHEAT, FORTY BUSHELS OF SWEE POTATOES, FORTY BUSHELS OF PEAS, FIFTEEN HUNDRED BUSHEI OF CORN, FIVE TONS OAT AND WHEA STRAW, TWO THOUSAND POUNDS 0 FODDER, ONE 10-HORSE STATIONAR ENGINE AND BELTING, ONE 60-SAW COTTON GIN, ONE CARRIAGE, ONE BUGGY, EIGHT HARROWS, KLE1 Makes Every *Xmas Gifts R EF To th tteBn Eaie Bank. ofNwer,SI. FunTe an Whoues........ Toathe a te ExcankgE.............. Bnkvidedewberrt, ne.... C.,.. Lonsad discoends.............. Casher'sChecs............... Depoitre ankits............ Capoitlstockvia........... ills poaa..... y ONE M1COP.MICK .A.TR Y THREE MOWERS, I 2 REVERSIBLE DISC PLOWS, T.7O 2-HORSE CATTANOO GA PLOWS, d. .ONE LOT CF H4RNESS A:D GEARS, ONE SIXTEEN SHOOTER GUN, ONE BREECH LOADER AND of ONE PISTOL ry ONE AERMOTOR AND TANK, te ONE LOT OF -COTTON PLANT t, ERS AND FARMING IMPLE MENTS OF ALL KINDS. ALSO A LOT OF OTHER PER SONAL PROPERTY OF WHICH ~ THE SAID WILL W. SPEARMAN Y, DIED, SEIZD AND POSSESSED. at TERMS OF SALE: CASH. aj M. A. CARLISLE, 1ll JNO. C. GOGGANS, id Executors, NOTICE TO ELECTRIC LIGHT CUSTOMERS. Owing to the heavy over load on the electrical machines at the power house, the commissioners ask that the public be as economical as possi ble with the lights during- the holi days. They also wish to announce that just at present no more houses will be given lights. H. W. Schumpert, Superintendeat. TEACHERS EXAMINATION. Notice is hereby given that an ex amination will be held in my officz at Newberry on Friday, January 17, 1908, of persons desiring certificates rS to teach in the public schools. J. S. Wheeler, Co. Supt. Ed'n. Dec. 17, 1907. F Itaw td ,Y n COCAINE ANO riPum WHISKEY Habits cured at'my Sanatorium in a few weeks. You can return to your home in 30 days well, free and happy. I have made these habits a specialty for 25 years and cured thousands. Itf Book on Home Treatment sent FREE Address DR. B. X. WOOLLET, - 302 N. Pryor Street Atlanata, 61a ~TNER bode Hlappul Sfor Everybody: Every department has been replenished and every article marked at Low WATER MARK. Clothing and Dry Goods, Hats and Shoes, all will be sold at and below New York cost. Our immense line of Glass and Crockery we are closing out at 50c. on the do' lar. Here is your chance to c buy your Christmas present at half price Come, we can and will save you money on every purchase. TTNER, loes His Own Row. >OR T of the condition of The Exchange. at the close of business Decem DENSED)j JURCES.. .......................... $16,479 26 ........................ 3,636 92 ....... . - -- 10,60 1 07 $179,508 18 3LITES: $ 50,000 00 9,094 42 ..........12 50 ............. . 2,049 i10 .$ 2,779 72 . 11,072 44-1 13,852 16j .......... 4,500 00' $179,508 18 CHRIS . -:- 16 Nearly AND W: Readg for Our stock I ind most co )ffered here. andies, Nuts verything " ire in, and wi or the rush. We Off 50 boxes Juicy F 30 barrels fine N 50 boxes fine La: 0 boxes fine Mal 3ranberries, CeLa anannas, Grap< enes, Candy by t ~nough to suppl3 rancy Groceries ~nything in Glas! Toys! Toy We will give y oys, such as w ~oods are alread veek and will be We expect to go >usiness and dev nd time to the td Restaurant t Fireworks! Fire Crackers, lockets an'd .R e have'a heav) oods.. . Remember, "4 :0 eat" is our lave them t Our'goods Our prices JON [IRO C T MA8 Here E ARE Business. is the largest mplete ever Our Fruits, ,Raisins, an Good-to-eat e are ready er You "lorida oranges orthern Apples yer Raisins. aga Raisins. ary, Cocoanuts, a Fruit, Tange he ton, and Nyts i you all. of al-kinds.>. 3 or Tin, We Rave.IL s!! Toys!! ~ou bargains in1 te have. Thes y on hand thi, old at a bargainI. out of the Toy ote all our space Fancy Grocery I business.I Fireworks!, Torpedoes, Sky oman Can dtes. Sstock of fresh 3oods thing line, and w o offer yo tre fresh. are. right. IES' ER