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E. H. AULL, EDITOR. Entered at the Postoffice at New berry, S. C., as 2nd class matter. Friday, November 27. During the recent term of the com mon pleas court for Newberry county we took occasion to comment upon the fairness and impartiality of Judge Memminger, and the manner in which he dispatched business as rapidly as was consistent with a proper adminis tration of justice. During the crimi nal court which adjournad on Wed nesday afternoon-a court which was confronted with the largest criminal docket which Newberry county has furnished in a number of years-the work was disposed of in remarkably short time, and the result of the court will have a marked effect in the in terest of law and ord'er in Newberry county. Judge Memminger has made a record in Newberry county which will have a lasting influence in the suppression of crime. Judge Meni minger, in the opinion of the people of Newberry county, is a most excel lent judge. The new court house grounds should be planted in grass and walks laid out and paved. The driving of wagons on the grounds and the hitch ing of horses there should be prohibit ed. The wagon road by the Crotwell IIotel should be closed. We hope the Civic Association will get busy and keep behind the city fathers until our streets are put in better condition and our public square is turned into a park and the wagon yard is removed. A wagon yard should be provided and it should have a shelter and a watering place. These things can be had if we will to have them. The public square should not be used for a wagon yard. We are sure the ladies of the Civic Asso ciation can do something if they will. The State Board of Canvasserz Save sustained the validity of the dis -ensary election recently held in Laurens county. The majority was too large to have done otherwise even if there had been ~technical irrgulari ties. The wish of a majority of the electors was the purpose of the elec tion and that will was decidedly in favor of prohibition. There should be another arc light in College street In front of the Cr&t well Hotel. There is no light on this 7sre'et from Scott's creek to Boundary street. A light in front of the Crot well would furnish light around the court house lot and up the street to the public square. Any one who doubts the need of such a light should go to the court house some dark nighit. The criminal court which has been in session for the past two w eek3 has made good progress with the heavy docket. The convictions have been many, though none of the hontie Cde cases have resulted in straight ver dicts of guilty. One is impressed on hearing the testimony of the witnesses in the homicide cases with' the fact that t:ae negroes have little regard for taking the 4Nie.-f their fellows. It does not eem to desturb them in the least. In most of the homicides they have grown out of trivial differences and in some cases there seemed to be no provoca tion whatever. -Another fact developd is that it is almost a universal practice with the negroes to carry pistols. These homicide cases,have not been the result of drunkenness but rather resulted from the pistol habit and gam bling. The pistol is a greater menace to the negro than whiskey. It should be abolished. EVERYTHING QUIET AT LURAY. or That Lynched Negroe's Accom plice Broke His lNck. News and Courier.. Hampton, November 24.-Ev rything is quiet tonight in the vi inity of Luray, where Jim Gilmore, negro, was lynched on Sunday ght for an attempt at rape. It is Qred here that the negro Willie ortson, wvhom Gilmore impli ted and who was being searched by a mob, fell out of a tree and oke his neck. This report, how er, cannot be confirmed. Sheriff ghtsey wvill leave Hampton to THE (ITY COUN('IL. Those Who Haie Been Nc minated t) Serve the City (of Ne--errv Next Year. Alayor J. J. Langford's -dll inisT ra tion during the past year has been characterized by strict business meth ods. Material progress has been I- X. 5ft, J. J. LANGFORD, Mayor made. Several miles of cement side walks have been laid on th' streets i Lhe reidcnce sections of the c"y: amd a paving contract has been let, wh4l, while only a beginning. is the ene: ing wedge, and which will no doubit - P. F. BAXTER, Al 'erman fr om WVard 1. lead to a larger contract in the fu're. Along other lines progress has been made, and the admiinistration has been a succe:s. Mayor Langford was on u''usday 'nominated wither.t cyjositon for a second term. He shculd have the co operation of every citizen of Newber -N - II J. R GREEN. Alderman from Ward 2. ry in the efforts which he will make for the greater advanement of New berry along all lines curing the comn ing year of ia S admnitration. Public GEO. W. SUMMER, -Alderman from Ward 4 spirit and harmony are the tw.o ele ments which are necessary in the up building of any city. Mayor Langford will begin his second term with a good record behind him and with the determination to make every endeavor and to use every opportunity for the best interests of the city of Newberry it of ll ba W. A. McSWAIN, School Trustee fromn Ward i. istration. Wa rd 1 will be repreesniod again next year by A\r. P. F. Baxter. - Blaxter 1is beein fulhful h the tiis char.-e of his duties as a]1la1u fro-ii hi. wurft, amd he has (heonfidencv of hi, c',!StituenjtS. H(- is in hcarty ac curd with the effort to build a grealer Newberry, and lends his aid to all things which seem to him to look to wards the city's advanceenint. -Mr. J. R. Green was re-elected as alderman from ward 2 without oppo sition. showing the esteem in which s1 his sen'ices are held by the people of his ward. In *xa:.1 3 Mr. C. H. Cannon suc- e cEeds 'ir. S. K. Boul.night. who de- ev cined to run for re-election. Mr. Can- of non is one of Newberry's prominent he business men and will serve his ward with credit. MNir. Gec. u. -u.1i1(-i suicceds Ali. J. ij tei sis ni( 5, ;:Ow'.WX' gr thi ~ th ca ~imr dr de F N. MARTIN, of g School Trustee from Ward 2. ag su A. Senn in ward 4, M'r. Senn having w< declined to run for re-election. Mr. in Summer is president of the Mollohon wi Manuacturing company, and is prom-i inently identified with other business ico interests of the city. He is a repre- fic sentative business man and his ser- ro; vices will be of value on the alder- wi manic board. inf Mr. Gregg C. Evans succeeds him- an 'self in ward 5, having bEen re-elected gn wnh fout oplposition. Mr. Evans has ga duing his term of office discharged onr" finelity the trust reposed in b.im, to and ward 5 is gratified to have him in ne ter be ) :foi Jru ish se< er tAm res be zei ot] 'I bu she feE 12E pr: thi OTTO KLETTNER, a Scho .1 Trus e: froma Ward 3 Wi th( another year as its representative in , city council. th( The truZtces of the2 graded school illh Wards 1 . 2. and :3 were re-elected on on Tuesday without oppcsition. They ye are Air. W. A. MlcSwain, in ward 1; wc Mr. F. N. Martin. in ward 2, and Mr.W Otto Klettner, in ward 3l. The man- toa agement of the Newberry graded the schools has been well conducted, .andin the only agitation now in school mat- col ters in Newberry is for larger equip- te ment, and all the trustees favor it. all The city of Newberry has outgrown it the present school accogimodations, me and the demand is imperative for Tb larger quarters.o' The three trustees who ha;e been in re-elected are all prominent business Th men of the city, and have the entire 5. confidence of the patrons of the city tra schools. They have the interest of the th schol ad the interest of the ms ',T ja l rt. "11141 are vell qialifie( tie positions which they hold. Commii%sioiier of Public Works. Ir. 'L. . Spearnian was on Tuesda, 3Sell one ol the ( OniziliSSiolers c blic works. Alr. Spearman is on the progressive business men c wberry. He is cashier of the Ex ange banijk. whic-h is the younges Aking institution in the city. bu M. L. SPEARMAN, omnissioner of Public Works. iich has ha.1 remarkable succes ice its organization. AMr. Spearmai ile a young man. has for a numbE years been identifiel with the bus ss interests of Newberry, and is i ry respect qualified for the dutiE the important position to whic has been chosen. T'e civic Association. here was a full and enthusiasti eting of the Civic association in th rary rooms on the afternoon of th h. A'e are glad to report that the con ttee which wasappointed to look a: monument s'uare has, with the aE tance of co incil, had the squar ely cleaned and sowed in Italia he committee on new court hous unds is continued on account c unfinished condition of th ounds. County Supervisor J. -A ker, who has the work in chargi 11 carry out the plans suggested b civil engineer from Augusta, wh [ne here at the solicitation of tb ric association. The plans call fc terrace in the rear. undergroun ainage, gravel walks, grading sidt iks on side and rear. The work wa ayed on account of the urgent nee the convict hands in repairing dan es caused by the late freshets. Tht pervisor promises to finish th >rk as soon as he can get his hand winter quarters. Then the ground 11 be sodded in Bermuda next Sprint [he association recently had a mos rteous letter from the railroad 01 ials stating they would send th id master here very soon to confe th committee in regard to beautif3 the grounds around the statior El carry into effect the suggestion 'en by 3Ir. Berckerman, landscap rdener. Ehe mayor has promised to look in the matter of plantipig shade tree the burnt district and wherever els ded, and give it his immediate at tion. We suggest that every stree planted with one variety of tret the simple reason that where thi e is not followed the streets presen roken appearance. The willow oa: said on good authority to be tli st suitable as well as the prEtties tde tree for street p)lanting in thi tion. ['he appearance of our public s4uar it now stands (a wagon yard and ting place for hacks) continues t an eyesore to our progressive citi is, and detracts largely from th ierwise attractive and up-to-slat iness square. A beautiful par: yuld be made of this space, and w 1 sure it will be done, for the ci.t ns of Newberry have too muc de to lag behind other towns i s respect. When the town secut e wagon yard the Civic associatio 1 heartily cooperate in beautifyin public square. [he city council some time ago a request of the Civic association re sted all persons not to put tras: street except in a receptacle an a certain (lay in the week. We aj: il to the residents. esp)ecially th men, to comply with this requesi wish that every woman of th n would deem it her duty to .i: association and attend the meet s if possible and thus becomLe nmittee of one to at least look af this small part of the work. Buir the rubbish possible-do not thro't on the street. The garbage wagon .ke the rounds only once per weel1 ey are requir'd to start at I lock MIondays in Ward 1, Tuesday ward 2. Wednesdays in ward ursdays in ward 4. Fridays in w;ar, So it can be p)lainly seen if aP. tii .sh from our premises is thrown il streets, the rounds cannot bi de on time. HOLIDAY S1 ti A large part of the a worry could be eliminc gifts and the pight pe together. That is wl out to do this year-] i ers and goods they i The list given herewitl suggest many suitab a list of all such item you come to the stc goods you will not i time looking at thingE not be interested ir CREAM OF THE WO Something for every i dition, You will find ii faction to buy your hol S Al I hope that you can fin soon and often. My r C . sortment and prices e an easy and economic for all. I have a large - Pocket Books and I Toilet Sets and TraN Hand and Stand Mij Holiday Stationery, Fountain and Gold Oxford Bible, Book4 French Stag Horn S Ebony Goods, Fanc, Shaving Sets, Puff Manicure Sets, Wor Pictures, Statuary, - Chafing Dishes, Chi Fancy China, Cut 0 Sterling Silver and Mogyes'Bo A city free from dirt, in perf:ect He health and made attractive in all tsus details will advertise itself and draw ta within its boundaries the best of peo tha ple. SThe editors of both county papers rope have stood by the Civic association in unde t everything it has undertaken" or ad- 'mish. , vocated. We bespeak their continued Ithe c ; hellp, and we appeal to the citizens gen- huma t erally for their cooperation and en Scouragemient in our work. struc BThe executive committee consi sting hund o M1rs. L. W. Floyd. Mrs. A. T. Brown. at it. Mrs. E. H. Aull, Mrs. F. R. Hunter, Ti Mrs. R. D. Wright and Mrs. R. H-. hang Wright has appointed the following chairmen for the different wards: Ias th Mrs. W. A. McSwain, ward 1. said 1 -Mrs. WV. H. Hunt, ward 2. carri BMrs. E. M. Evans, ward 3. exect Mrs. J. W. White, w ard 4- by th SMrs. Rena Kinard, ward 5. T - for a: SALUDA'S FIRST HANGIN{G has b -- I curta Will Herrin to Pay Death Penalty' for the Murder of Emanuel So SCarver. ing b for E Special to The State. comn SSaluda, Nov. 24.-Saluda county's and i IIfirst legal execution will take place next -in the rear jail yard here on Friday, the f< November 27, unless in the mean time there is executive clemency in He :~the shape of a commutation to life tenti' - imprisonment, or a respite. luda For the murder of Emanuel Carver in September last Will Herrin, a vnegro tried before Judge C. C. Featherstone at a special term of i -the court, one month ago at this befor place, will pay the death penalty. ry o Herrin after sentence, and in ac- cehic Scordance with the sentence, was or- ship Sdered carried to the pententiary for one 1 safe keeping and is there now, Te awatin the day of execution. IOPPING innual holiday ited if the right ople could get iat I have set >ring gift buy want together. i will no doubt le gifts. Make s so that when re to see the iave to waste that you may . I have the RLD'S GIFTS. age and condi : a genuine sat iday gifts here. d time to come nagnificent as will make this al holiday time steck of 'urses, reling Sets, rrors, Ink Wells, Pens, - of all kinds, ets, i Calendars, 3oxes, k Boxes, /ases. -istmas Cards, lass, Jewelry. ik8tore (does not know and possibly dcare little if he did know the scaffold.on which he will as been erectedi and that the to be used is now being kept r strain, that there may be no Ip in carrying ont the order of ourt. A scaffold on which a mn being is to hang is a novel ure, to Saluda people, and reds who come to town look e idea has gone out that the ing is to be public, in as much a Judge, in passing sentence, :hat the prisioner should be ad to the place of "public" ition "and there be hanged e neck until your body is dead" e execution will not be public round the cheap scaf fold which een erected there will be a in to shut out public view. far as is known there is noth eing done to obtain a respite errin or to have the sentence mted to life imprisonment, t now appears that on Friday he wvill pay with his life for ul murder he committod. rrin is still in the State peni try and will be carried to Sa Thursday. SALE OF LAND. rill sell to the highest bidder e the court house at Newber a the first Monday in De er, the tract of land upon 1 I now reside in No. 9 Town on Saluda river, containing .undred and thirty acres. rms: Cash. J. E. Boozer.