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......LOCAL KARKET. COTTON MARKET Bu te.c. aW. Corrected by 'Nat Gist. Gioo. MiddTinge a1Week. Striet -lidig -.1H4%). ..1 t Middling. . . . . .14% Flour.......5.50 to 6.50 By Robt. MCC. Holmes. Corna..............9 Good Middling. . .14% M . . . . Strict MSugar........5% to6 Strictng.ddling. .. . 14% Bacon.. .. ..13% to 15% Middling.. . 14% Cotton seed 30 cents. VOLUKE XLVIII.' NUMBER 60. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CABOLINA, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1910. FProsperity's E Of Visitors PROSPERITY'S GAIETY HAS BEEN UNABATED "LET JOY BE UnCONFLNED" IS THE SLOGAN. Many Delightful Social Affairs Dur lug the Visitors' Tournament In Delightful Town. Prosperity, July 28.-On Wednesday afternoon Mr. A. Birge Wise gave a "college straw ride" in honor of Miss Louise Brockington, of Manning, and Mr. J. H. Hydrick, of Orangeburg. The wagon was surely a college wagon from the amount of college banners, pretty college girls and handsome college boys. At twilight the crowd -came home singing college songs and each declaring it was the jolliest of jolly rides. "Farewell" Dance. There was a farewell dance given 'Wednesday evening in the city hall in honor of Prosperity's many visi tors. The handsome costumes of the girls coincided excellently with their sunny smiles. While gliding to the sweet strains of the waltzes, or danc ing to the enthusiastic two-steps, the town folks and visitors showed their enthusiasm by happy countenances. Whether sweetheart or friend, dancer or spectator, they all left the dance hall with fond remembrances of a lappy evening, and all join in the re frain, "let it come again." A Delightful Affair. On Tuesday evening from 9.30 to 12.30 Misses Wise, Russell, Gibson, Willis and Schumpert entertained de lightfully in honor of the "tourna ment" guests at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wise. The house was beautifully decorated in Southern smilax. The color scheme in the par lor was carried out in red canvas. In the library there was a profusion of golden Marguerites. The guests were received in the re ception hall, where each was present ed with a section of a heart with part of a flower written on it. In this way the couples were paired, after which they were escorted to the lawn where they spent the rest of the evening. The Ideal moonlight evening was aid ed by the many Japanese lanterns which dotted the lawns. On the porch delicious punch was served by Misses Mai-y Lizzie Duncan, Tena Wise, Ruby Russell and Mary Lizzie Wise. Later in the evening the same young ladies served the guests with cream and cake. Personal Mention. Prof. Ed. Werts, of Memphis, 'Tenn., has been visiting his brother, Mr. J. M. Werts. Miss Maud Hopkins, of Seneca, S. C., is spending this week with Miss Lillie Mae Russell. Dr. J. S. Wheeler has returned from a visit to his brother. Mr. Sam Wheel er, in Hendersonville, N. C. Miss Della Bowers has gone to Sel wood to visit Miss Lizzie Dreher. Mrs. S. W. Calmes,.of Americus, Ga., is the always-welcome guest of rela tives and friends in town. Mr. J. F. Faust, of Columbia, spent Wednesday in town. Mr. J. Arthur Counts is taking the b,usiness men's trip over the C., C. & U. road.' Mrs. E. E. Young, Master George Wise, Mrs. Joe Hartman and little son. Everton, are spending several weeks .at the springs in Williamston. Misses Catherine Goggans and An ie Sligh, of Newberry, visited Miss te Barre Monday. Cadet Allen Lester has as his guest r. W. R. Connelly, of Ninety Six. The U7. D. C. will meet Wednesday. ugust 3, with Miss Ellen Werts. By Right of Gift A disembodied soul that during its arthly incarnation had had troubles .tf its own descended into hades. In its new enmbodiment it was strolling along whRx a rather pompous air when it met his Satanic Majesty. "You act as if you were the owner of .this place." observed the sovereign. "I ought to be," replied the new ar ival airily; "mry wife was giving it to me right along."-Everybodly's Maga zir.e ntertain ment Is Most Royal FARMERS' INSTTUTE HELD AT PROSPERITY MEETING UNDER DIRECTION OF CLEMSON FIELD STAFF. Interesting Addresses of Practical Value-Speakers Given Close Attention. Prosperity, July 28.-The Clemson field staff came to Prosperity Tuesday and held an institute in the town hall for the instruction of farmers. The staff consisted of Mr. James Henry Rice, Jr., secretary of the Audubon society; Prof. Perkins, agrostologist, who was in charge of the staff, and Prof. L. A. Niven, horticulturist, from Vr Lthrop college. The speakers were introduced by Mr. R. T. C. Hunter, and the audience, though small, was earnest, and gave attention to the various speakers, marking it iwth applause now and then. It is the object of these institutes to convey information through some specialist who is a practical man, with field experience. The first speaker was Secretary Rice, who described birds, told what a bird was, what it did, and why the world could not exist without them. The vast insect kingdom, outnumber ing all the men, animals, birds, fishes and reptiles on the globe and surpass ing them all combined in total weight, was vividly pictured, with the general life history of insects and amount of damage done by them in time past to the crops of the country. On the spread of this insect host that always threatened men and ani mals alike with ex%.nction there was no final check, but in the work of the birds, the police of the air. Mr. Rice explained the hunter's li cense, and this met the cordial en dorsement of his auditors. Prof. Perkins spoke next, explain ing the need of plants in soil, air, wat er and fertilizing material to be sup plied. The earnestness of the speak er is convincing when he is appeal ing to farmers not to rob the soil, b to enrich it. Worn-out soils are not worn out at all; their fertility has been temporarily exhausted, but may be easily restored. The problem be fore all farmers was to keep enough humus, or decayed vegetable matter in the soil. Bacteria rotted this hu mus and plants fed on it when it was rendered soluble in this way. It would not be fair t.. Prof. Perkins to attempt to give more than a bare outline of his masterly exposition. He is a native of Mississippi, and holds the chair of agriculture in Clemson college. Prof. L. A. Niven, who comes from North Carolina, is one of the most earnest and delightful speakers before the public; it is surprising to learn that he is speaking for the first time outside his class room. He took up insects that injure orchards and gar dens, saying that there was no ex cuse for rotten fruit; that all such Ishould be and could be prevented by the use of proper sprays, and he de scribed these in detail. The meeting was delightful and in structive. These institutes are up lifting farm life, making the farmer more efficient and thus swelling the State's wealth and increasing the hap piness of its citizens. The meeting yesterday was *at Keitt's and today is in Saluda county. REPEAT SERMON IN COLUMBIA. Dr. Daniel So States in Card to News papers. Columbia. July 27.-Dr. J. W. Dan iel,, whose sermon in Lexington, to the effect, as reported, "that Colum bia is the wickedest city south of IPhiladelphia," will repeat this ser mon in Columbia. So, Dr. Daniel, In a card to the editor of the local after noon paper, writes. Dr. Daniel adds that the papers are "sensational." He says that he has made that same sermon here and he THE CORN EXPOSITION WILL BE A BIG SUCCESS FOUR STATES WILL BE REPRE SENTED WITH EXHIBITS. Statement by President Hudson-Five Thousand Dollars in Prizes for - the Best Corn. Columbia State. "The South Atlantic States corn ex- i position will be a success," said A. D. Hudson, who is in attendance upon the annual convention of the State Farmers' union. Mr. Hudson is pres ident of the exposition and also of the S>uth Carolina Corn Breeders' asso ciation. He is one of the most suc cessful farmers in Newberry county and an enthusiastic member of the Farmers' union. He is a delegate to the convention from Newberry county. The corn exposition will be held in Columbia from December 5 to 8. Four States, North Carolina, Georgia, Flor ida and South Carolina, will be repre sented. The sum of $5,000 has been secured which is offered in prizes. There will be prizes for the coun ties of South Carolina and for 'the congressional districts of the other States. The purpose of the exposition will be to secure more and better corn and corn seed that is specially adapt ed to this climate. A publicity campaign has been in augurated throughout the above nam ed States. It is the purpose of the officers to carry the. features of the exposition to every farmer in the South. The exposition has been indorsed by all of the agricultural papers c-f the South, the leading dailies and weeklies and the trade bodies. It is expected that several thous and people of the four States will at tend. Special rates on all railroads will be secured. THE NEWS OF BACHNAN CHAPEL. Crops Looking Better-Pastor Kinard to Be Installed Next Sunday. People Coming and Going. Slighs, July 28.-Mr. Editor, after an absence of quite a while I will again endeavor to send in a few lines to let you and your subscribers know that I am still in existence. This long absence was caused by very se rious sickness. But we are always anxious for the arrival of The Herald and News, which we read with much interest. We have Gen. Green about conquer ed after a very close battle. It seem ed at times that we would have to surrender and hoist the white flag. The crops are putting on a better appearance and look more hopeful, though there is considerable room for improvement. The sick are improving nicely, which is far more encouraging than anything else, and it seems that a ray of sunshine has penetrated through the dark and dreary cloud' which we trust will continue until our trouble passes away and we again have brighter and more hopeful days. Many thanks to you, kind friends, who have proved your friendship by your acts of kindness. It will al-' ways be remembered by us. It is in deed gratifying to us to know that we have so many real true friends. Communion services were to be held at Colony church on last Sunday a. in., but it was decided to postpone it until next Sunday morning, the 31st,1 at which time conference convenes. Our new pastor,. Rev. Jas. D. Kin ard, will be installed on next Sunday afternoon by the president of synod. Rev. Kinard is meeting with the ap proval of all the members that we hear express themselves. If he isn't giving entire satisfaction it truly isn'tj his fault We feel sure that he is go ing to do his full duty. We notice that there will .be an an nual picnic given in honor of the W. 0. W. camp of Pomaria at Bethel school house on 10th of August. All of the members who can conveniently do so should attend these picnics and lay aside work for one day of pleasure and to gather information from the worthy speakers who address the' crowd. But donesn't the sun shineout th9ese [HE FARMERS' UNION IN.STATE CONVENTION [ANY MEMBERS ATTEND SESSION AT CAPITAL CITY. tnnual Meeting Began Wednesday Night in Hall of House of Rep resentatives. Columbia, July 27.-The State Far ners' Union began its regular annual iession in the hall of representatives onight, with President A. J. A. Per -itt in the chair. The program of the :onvention is far above the average n intelligence and there is an air of )rosperity and good will. In some re ;pects it Is the most important meet ng of the State union held in several rears. Reports show the union to be trong and doing good work in its )enefits to the farming class. At the meeting tonight definite ans and arrangements were made :n reorganize the, union, wherever iecessary, in counties already organ zed, and to push the work of organ zing in those countie's where organ zation has not been effected. The "ad ress of State President Perritt show,. ,d the union in the State to be in a iealthy condition. All accounts igainst the State union have been )aid and a small balance is in the ;reasury. Increase In Membership. The report of the executive commit :ee shows i slight increase in the, nembership of the order over its con lition a year ago. The committee on he revision of the constitution made ts report and several amendments boking to the good of the order were made. The number of members of :he State executive committee was de 3reased from seven to three. A great deal of very important work has been outlined, and it is hought that adjournment will not be possible till Friday. However, some >f the working men among the num ber are clamoring for the session of the convention to begin early and work as long as it is necessary, that ill the work may be finished and ad-, journment be had by Thursday night. I It is likely that Mr. Perritt will be re-elected president, and also Secre tary-Treasurer J. Whitner Reid. Both >f these have made efficient officers and have the good of the union at beart, and their re-election will be a !tting endorsement of good work al ready done. At the session tomorrow the time will be selected for the election of of Scers. A number of the committees af the .union will also report on va rious lines* of work, which has been previously assigned. A report from the work of the na tional union will be read, showing the general condition of the order. Re-) ports will also be read before the con vention as to the work accomplished at the national convention, held in St. Louis during the month of May of the present year. "good old summer time?" It is fine time' to dispose of grass and most of the farmers have taken advantage of it and have their crops in good shape. We haven't heard of so very many farmers complaining of an overpro duction of watermelons this year and would hardly know whose patch. would do to visit pleasantly. There are a great many frying size chick:ens scattered about, and a very1 good crop of fruit of all kinds this year, prospects for corn fairly good, cotton improving slowly and the times we hope won't be so "blue" as was once thought. Mrs. Jas. B. Baker, of Whitmire, spent, a part of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. B. Epps. Mr. I. H. Wilson and sister, Miss Essie, and Miss- Alice Epps, spent last Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. D. Q. Wilson and family of near Newber ry. Mr. Geo. Turner, of Laurens, is spending several days of this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Frank lin. Miss Ethel Sligh, of near Ebenezer, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. I. Kinard. Mrs. Jos. M. Wilson, who has been seriously ill for so long a time, is im rovinz slowly now. The School i A Full And PLANT WILL COMPARE WITH ANY IN STATE CITIZENS' ]WEETING COMKENDS BOARD FOR FAITHFULNESS. Report Shows Disposition of Moneyll Derived From Recent Bond Issue. The annual meeting of the citizens of Newberry school district was held on Tuesday morning of this week in accordance with the act creating the district to hear the report of the trus tees. This was an important meeting in view of the fact that during the past year the trustees have had in charge the enlarging of the schools and expenditure of $40,000 in bonds. voted for such enlargement. The re port was full and exhaustive and cov eded the acts and doings of the trus tees during the past year. The system was established here just 20 years ago and at that time the building which was erected was am ple for all purposes. With- the growth of the town it became necessary to en large the school facilities. For that purpose the question of voting $40,000 of bonds was submitted to the people and the bonds were voted by a very large majority. The issues presented in advocating the voting of the bonds included the erbetion of another school building to be used for the lower grades to be erected in a differ ent section of the city, and also for the erection of, a thira building to be used for high school purposes. The trustees in carrying out the trust felt that it was incumbent upon them to secure two additional buildings to be erected in different parts of the town, if possible. With that in view they purchased first the residence of Chief Justice Pope, including about three acres of land. This building was remodeled at small cost and has been made one of the most comfortable and up-to date school buildings in this section. Instead of erecting the third building on the grounds of the Pope building a lot was purchased in Martin street in a different section of the city and the high school building is being erected upon this lot Modern and up-to-dat heating plants have been put in all three of the buildings. Modern school furniture has been secured and the city now has one of the best physically equipped systems of schools in the State and ample for all purposes for a gumber of years. Beside needed improvements were also made in the Hoge school which is used for the colored people. All of these improvements were made with in the bond issue of $40,000. As part of the system might be in cluded the West End school, the buil l ing for which was erected by the New berry cotton mill and is also a modern and up-to-date school building. During the past session there were in the white school 672 children and in the colored school 470, making a total of 1,142, with an average attend ance in the white school of 607, and in the colored school of 445, or a total average attendance of 1,052. In the, white school there were 20 teachers and in the colored school five. At the meeting held Tuesday Mr. J. B. Hunter was elected chairman and Dr. Van Smith, secretary. After hear ing the report of the trustees a mo tion was unanimously adopted en dorsing the trustees and extending to them the thanks of the community for the painstaking and conscientious manner in which they had discharged the trust which had been imposed up on them. As stated, it has been a strenuous year with our school system and has required a great deal of the time and attention of the members of the board. In addition to the work of disposing of the bonds and looking fter the erection of the building, there has been more or less criticism and this action of the citizens' meet ing is a proper expression of the ap preciation for the faithful and con scientious work which these gentle men have unselfishly rendered for the arancemenlt and thie betterment of Pustees Make SClear Report Report of Trustees. To the Citizens of Newberry SchooF District: In complaince with the school lav; prescribing our duties, we, the trus tees of the Newberry graded schools, have the honor of submitting the fol lowing report for the scholastic year 1909-1910. .. !I'% Every nation is founded upon some creed of government. A republic rests upon the idea that the people are in telligent; and hence the real founda tion of our nation is the public schooL It is the republic in embryo. In the public school are formed and fashion ed sentiments whose maturity will die tate the policy of rulers. The public school may be said to be the distaff. from which stern destiny lengthens out the thread which will make the warp and woof of our history glorious with deeds of honor or sullied by crimes and failures. For the money which the State ex pends to maintain a system of public schools it tightly expects to receive back a high type of citizenship. Head training alone is not a just return to the State for the money expended. Any system of schools that does not foster heart-growth along with head growth is not fulfilling the expecta tions of intelligent and, broad-mind of tender years, and lay the founda tions of intetltligent and broad-mind ed Ameerican citizenship is the duty and the privilege entrusted to the public schools. If .the public school is such an im portant factor in our complex and modern civilization, it follows asa, matter ef-fact that to keep its machin ery in splendid working condition is a task very difficult and at times most delicate to perform. Practically every phase of our government is demo cratic, and the endorsement of a ma jority is sufficient guaranty for con tinued action, but this theory. does not necessarily apply to school work; for schools of any nature hampered by even a minority can not fulfill their high and sacred mission. To please the whole people of a community be comes on the one hand the ideal theory of schools, and on thle other 'the well nigh impossible undertaking; for the progress of the ages has been the~ progress In difference~s in opinion. In school work if the "najority and the minority can not be blended into one whole enthusiastic company, then certainly the next best thing to do is for each to exercise the golden rule toward the other. For the Newberry graded schools to become the best system of schools in the State has been one absorbing pas sion of the present board of trustees. More buildings, better equipment, and more genuine enthusiasm were neces sary steps toward the realization of the ideal we have had for the future of our schools. To secure other build ings and make needed improvements a bond issue .was proposed. These bonds called for $40.000. There was some objection to voting them, and hence it followed that every inch of the ground was stubbornly contested and fought out in the open, and noth ing was done in a corner. When the smoke of that campaign cleared away, it was found that the bond issue car ried by a good, substantial majority; and the trustees stood pledged to erect two new school buildings, and prefer ably, on two separate lots. The bond issue was not shrouded in mystery. The money was not raised before the purposes for which it was to be used were clearly stated. Any one desiring forgotten facts and information can readily refresh their minds by a ref erence to the local papers. The cam paign has been ended, the bonds voted, and sold. In fulfillment of our pledge jto erect two new school buildings we bought the Pope residence with 2.81 acres of land, and are now having erected a high school building that will be ready for use by the opening of the schools in September. The Pope residence has been con verted into an up-to-date school build ing, It includes five recitation rooms, offices, cement basement with neat, up-to-date toilet rooms, storage rooms for coal, etc., and a boiler room for I motLined on Page two.)