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-BR4.NEWBERRY,* SOUTH CAROLI'.A, rrjDAT TOLMME XLIX, -NUYB'J 41jUED MAY 23. 1911.TW'IAEKS$5AYR SPLENDID EXERCISES. ttractive Program Creditably Carried Out by Children's Missionary So ciety of Mayer Memorial. The Children's Missionary society of Mayer Memorial Lutheran church, held a public meeting Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, which was as interesting as it was largely attended. The church was literally packed. The pul pit and chancel were tastily decorated with ferns. Excellent music was fur-. nished by the choir, Miss Lera Koon performing at the piano, and Mr. Frank Miller with cornet. The chil dren did splendidly and reflected cred it upon themselves, as well as upon those who had so painstakingly drill ed them. This society was organized about three years ago with a mere handful of children. Since then it has en joyed a steady and encouraging in crease in membership, so that now it is an organization thoroughly alive and active. The following wide-awake young people are at the head of the organ ization: President. Miss Ethel Koon; vice president, Miss Amy Wertz; sec retary, Miss Lera Koon; treasurer. Edgar Hiller; superintendent, Mrs. Bertha Cook. The president. Miss Ethel Koon, presided with an ease and grace that would have been a credit to one of long experience and mature years. The contribution at the close of the meeting amounted to $4.02. The. following program was render ed: Song-"To and Fro." 226. Welcome--Edgar Hiller. Prayer-Rev. J. D. Shealy. Song-"What Are We For?" Recitation, "What Can .I Do?" Louise Merchant. Recitation, "A Reminder"-Jennie Belle Burton. Recitation, "Help the World Along" -Joseph Taylor. Reading, "Little Corners"-Grace Eargle. - Recitation, "The Little Japanese Girl"-Lucile Hiller. Reci-tation, "Here Am I; Send Me" -Cecil Merchant. Recitation-Alice Thompson. Song-"Tell it Out," 109. Recitation, "The Sinner's Refuge" Arthur Kizer. Reading, "The Mite Box With Wood Sen Legs"-Miss Amy Werts. Song-"'Do It Now," 248. Recitation, "Indoor Sun"-Grace Thompson. Reading, "A Cluster of American Be'aties"-Miss Lera Koon.I Recitation, "Sending the Gospel" Aumerle Eargle. Solo--Miss Amy Werts. Recitation. "My Little Red Mite Box-Elsie Kizer. Recitation, "The Giving He Likes Best"-Leona Livingston. Recitation. "Only a Single Penny" -Mamie Rister. Song-G,race Eargle and Grace Thompson, while the children gave their offerings. Song-"Oh, Let Your Llght Shine," 250. Benediction-Rev. J. D). Shealy. DISTILLING CASE .00MPLICATED. Attorney General Was Not Especially Concerned With Pressing This Case, It is Said. Columbia, May 20.-A serious sit uation has arisen with regard to any further consideration of the case against the Ric'hland Distilling com pany. of this city, against which con cern the old dispensary commission claimed a judgment of $625,000, and in regard to which a communication was recently sent by the new c1ommission to Attorney General Lyon, requesting 'him to proceed with the case. Attorney General Lyon stated this morning th.at he has. as yet, received~ no communication from the new dis pensary commission about the reso lution passed a few days ago and pub- j lished in the press of the State. Mr. Lyon has no statement to make at this time about the case. It is learned that the contract for the pressing of the Richland Distillery case and the other pending litiga-] tion was with the Atlanta firm of at-1 torneys, and this work was largely in the hands of Cont T. B. Felder. On the Richland Distillery case and other dispensary litigation. Messrs. B. L. Abney. of this city. and W. F. Steven son, of Cheraw, were employed with or by Mr. Felder. The understanding is, therefore. that when Mr. Felder's contract was cancelled by the new dispensary commission., both Messrs. Stevenson and Abney were dismissed at the same time. While no official announcement has been made it would appear on the sur face that the dismissal of Attorney Felder presents a new feature and re vives again the discussion of the At lanta attorney in connection with the Richland Distillery company case. The question that is now being ask ed is: "Can Attorney General Lyon press the Richland Distillery company case in view of the fact that this litigation was in the hands of other counsel?" It is known that the details of the Richland Distillery case were known to Col. Felder and to Messrs. Abney and Stevenson, and that Mr. Lyon was not especially concerned with the pressing of this litigation. He is now asked by the dispensary commission to go ahead with the ease. Mr. Lyon makes no official state ment, and he will have none until the communication is received from the dispensary commission, but it can be safely stated that his reply will be along the line pointed out above. It is not yet known what can be done, in the light of these circum stances, as to the local distillery case. The commission meets again on May 29, and at that time Col. Felder has been asked to appear. Messrs. Lyon, Stevenson and~ Abneygwili also be asked to appear at that time. It is anderstood that there is grave doubt about Mr. Felder's appearing here. SEXTUPLE LYNCHING IN FLORIDA Hob Works Daring Trick to Get Negro Prisoners. Lake City, Fla.. May 21.-Masque rading as officers of the law, a dozen men app-eared at the ccunty jail at 2 o'clock this morning and presented a bogus telegram to the credulous six teen-year-old son of the sheriff, order ing the release of Mark Norris, Jr., Jerry Gusto and four other negroes, who hald been held hiere for safe-keen ing on the charge of murdering B. B. Smith, a saw milil man at Wadesbor augh, Leon county, and wounding an .ther white man named Register on May 12. The men, who had come from Talla bassee .to Lake City in automobiles, arried the negroes about a mile out ide of La;ke City, compelled the ne groes to stand abreast and about ten :omenced firing with Winchesters and pistols until every one of them 'had beern riddled with bullets. The firing lasted about a half hour. and a few straggling citizens found the negroes, b.utchered beyond recognition, just be fore daybreak. For the Best Service ?ossible. Clinton Chronicle, 18th. We publish today an article sent out by Mr. Thomas E. Wicker, pres-i ent of the association of rural f'ree ieivery carriers of South Carolina, which we trust will be read by all. M~r. Wicker is deeply interested in the work of this association, and is ever reaching out for better things. hroughout his entire address he irges the carriers throughout the tate to give the best service possi :>le. The spirit which he ,would ani nate his fel'low mail-carriers with is lot a spirit of performing those du :ies which they are obliged to do, but :o ever endeaver to give the ,public etter service. His address contains ome good sentim'ent, and should not >nly be read by the carriers, but by Card of Thanks. Dear friends and neighbors: We ~vant those of you, who were so kind ind unt.ring in your acts of kindness uring the recent sickness and death f our dear lit.tle habe, to know that ve appreciate from the bottom of our ~1earts every act of kindness that you so willingly showed us. M y God bless each one of you and et your days of usefulness be long ip'e' the earth. is the sincere prayer > i*.1 bereaved p)arents. M a Mrs .1 El Long IN IEMNORY OF JUDGE POPE. Exercises in Supreme Court Roon on June 5th. Columbia. May 20.-On June 5. at 12 o'clock noon. there will be held in the supreme court room exercises in honor of the memory of the late Y. J. Pope. who was formerly chief justice of the supreme court of this State. The attorney general will present suitable resolutions and responses will be made by J. C. Sheppard. of Edgefield; R. W. Shand. of Columbia; James Simons. of Charleston; R. T. Janes. of Walhalla, and Gen. U. R. Brooks, of this city. THE BROAD RIVER SECTION. Personal Notes of Interest-Death of Little Ethel Estelle Felker Other Natters. We are having dry and hot weather now. Rain is needed very much on grain and crops. Mr. Johnnie Harmon. accompanied by his niece, little Miss Clara Ringer, spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Edgar Long. of the Tranwood section. Mrs. W. F. Koon has returned to her home after ,a pleasant visit at her brothers's, Mr. W. F. Suber's. Miss Mamie Eargle is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. H. M. Wicker. Mr. Morris Oxner is visiting rela tives and friends in this community. Little Ethel Estelle, infant daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Felker, died at her -home on Tuesday, May 16, 1911, making her earthly pilgrimage 11 months, and was laid to rest on Wed nesday following. in the St. Matthews cemetery, with services conducted by the Rev. I. E. Long. Little Ethel was a sweet, loving child, loved by all who knew her. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION. * * ** * ** ** ** * ** ** * It will no doubt be interesting to a number of the readers of The Her ad and N-ews to know who are the members of the Chautauqua associa tion, who have put up the guarantee to secure this delightful entertain ment for the people of Newberry. The following are those who 'have guar anteed the amount forwarded to se cure Chautauqua week, including a lecture by William Jennings Bryan and Richmor.d P. Hobson: John B. Mayes. Thos. P. Johnson. Henry Lee Dean. Jno. C. Goggans. H. H. Pikard. J. N. McCaughrin. W. A. McSwain. 1. H. Hunt. W. G. Mayes. J. H. West. Jno. C. Goggans, Jr. Eugene S. Blease. J. H. Wicker., M. M. Buford. Jno. W. Eartardt. Chas. E. Summer. W. G. Houseal. E. H. AulV. J. E. Norwood. P. E. Scott. J. M. Davis. Robert Norris. C. D. Weeks. J. H. Baxter. 0. Klet-tner. Geo. S. Mower. J. C. Sample. Alex. D. Hudson. E. C. Sonnenburg. W. A. Price. J. J. Langford. Sam. P. Crotwell. Burton School Closing. The exhibition at tne closing of Burton school was held in the W. 0. W. hall near the school building on Friday evening, and was en.joyed by large audience of friends and pat rons of the school. The program was carried out splendidly and showed much interest. both by teacher and scholars. Messrs. Wheeler and Wallace. of ewberry, and Dr. W. D. Senn, a rustee, were present, and gave short alks that were very interesting. This vening of entertainment closed a ery neiccessful year for the schood * J** * * * * * * * SOCIAL. * *** * * * * * * * Veterans desiring crosses of honor June 3. will please send their applica tions at once to Mrs. J. E. Norwood, president Drayton Rutherford chap ter. U. D. C. A pleasant meeting of the Wednes day Afternoon club was held with Mrs. Herman Wright. A shirt-waist contest proved most entertaining. Mrs. C. H. Cannon receiving as a prize an embroidered shirt waist front. A delightful salad course was served during the afternoon to Mes dames W. G. Houseal, C. H. Cannon, Reid Boyleston, Jno. K. Aull, Frank Sligh. W. C. Schenck. L. G. Eskridge, and Misses Mary Carwile Burton. Daisy Cannor. Sarah Houseal, Ger trude Carwile Cora Dominick. Carrie Lou Connon, Blanche Davidson. Lois Goggan's. Anita Davidson, Elizabeth Dominick. * * * The Luther league of the Church of the Redeemer had an exceptionally pleasant social evening Tharsday at the home of Dr. E. B. Setzler. A fea ture of the evening was the writing of telegrams. each word of which had to begin with a letter contained in Luth er league. During the evening de lightful refreshments were served. * * * Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Harms en-ter tained the graduating class of New berry college Friday evening with a reception, the young ladies of the col lege -helping in entertalmng the guests. Partners for the evening were found by the matc~n-g or post cards and the enlarging of "Mother Goose" rhymes. A refreshing ice course was served. The ninth grade of the high school entertained the tentb on Friday in a most delightful way. The guests were received on the beautiful lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. McIntosh, which was lighted with Japanese -lantedns and electric lights. The affair proved most enjoyable to all present. Brothers Presidents. Salisbury Post. By the election of Rev. Dr. M. M. Kinard, of .Salisbu.ry, as president .of the North Carolina Lutheran synod, which took place last week in Wil mington, an unusual occurrence is noted. At the last annual convention of the South Carolina Lutheran synod, which was held in Charleston, S. C.. the Rev. James D. Kinard, brother of Rev. M. M. Kinard. Ph. D., was chosen president of that body. This places the Kinard brothers at the head* the district synods of the two Caro linas at the same time. a thing which perhaps has not taken place before in these States. Certainly not in the Lutheran synods of the two States. Aughtry-Caldwell. Union Times, 19th. Mr. John Aughtry. of Whitmire, and Miss Ida Caldwell, of Union, were united in holy matrimony Tuesday morning, May 16, at 10 o'clocK. The ceremony was pronounced in the home of Mr. Joseph Sanders, where the bride has made her home for some time. Oply the immediate friends of the young+~couple were~ present. Rev. L. L. Wagnon officiated. Death of a Veteran. .D. M. Butler. a former member of Company "B" of South Carolina, Third South Carolina Volunteers, died on May 20, at his home near Good Hope church. Age 74 years. He was a cor poral in Company "B," and a good soldier. He was a member of the Bap tst church. LORIIXER CASE. Illinois Senate Wants More Probing. Passes Resolution Emphasizing Gravity of Situation. Springfield, Ill., May 18.-Declaring that William Lormer's election to the United States senate was brought about by bribery and corruption, and that the gravity of t:he situation in volving the integrity and good name of Illinois and the welfare of the country demands further inv'estiga tion, the Illinois senate today, by a vote of 31 to 10, adopted a resolution asking that the United States senate ropenn th oi nicr invstigation. CRADLE ROLL SOCIA.. Of the Associate Reformed Presbyte rian Church-Interesting Pro gram Carried Out. On Wednesday afternoon between the hours of 4 and 6 o'clock the moth ers and babies of the Cradle Roll were entertained by te primary class and their three teachers. The following was the program: Prayer by Rev. J. W. Carson. March of the primary class to the stand, where they gave " A Cradle Roll Exercise." Greeting. Kind friends, we welcome you to our, social, We're glad to have you come; It makes us happy to see you here, In this our Sabbath home. Our little band, with heart and hand, New welcomes you here today. -Sophia Nell Crotwell. What is the cradle roll-The very small children. It is a class, or department, for the tiny babies who are too small to come to Sabbath school. We put their names on the cradle roll, and then, when they are three years old, bring them into the Beginners class.-Mary Francis Jones and Lula Neele Half acre. Why do we,have a cradle roll? Small boys-George Martin, Haskell Mims, Foster Martin, Eliott Daven-1 port, James B. Robertson, Moore. Because Jesus said, "Suffer the lit tle children to come unto me, and for bid them not for of such is the king dom of heaven."-Selma Crotwell. "And he took them in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them."-Callie Boyd Parr. Who is enrolled in the cradle roll?: -Ruby Sligh George Martin, Has-; kell Mims, and E. Wherry. "Babies short and babies tall, Babies big and babies small, Blue-eyed babies, babies fair, Brown-eyed babies with lots of hair, Babies so tiny they can't sit up, Babies that drink from a silver cup; Babies that coo, babies that creep, Babies that can only eat and sleep; Babies that laugh and babies that talk, Babes quite big enough to walk; Dimpled fingers and uimpied feet, What in the world is 'half so sweet As babes that jump, laugh, cry and crawl, Eat, sleep, talk, walk, creep, coo, and all wee babies?" ar Welcome. welcome, baby band, Here's our heart and here's our hand; When you're older, stronger grow. You will join us here, we know. -Primary Class. In his arms 'he lovel to hold, Gives to you his love untold; Jesus keep you pure and sweet, Safely .guide your littlie feet. Here we hope you'll always fin'd Every classmate true and kind; Jesus loves you, babies dear, Loves to have you very near. Sophia Nielle Crotwell. Prayer: "Heavenly Father, hear our prayer; Keep within thy constant care These dear babies thou bhast sent, To their loving parents lent, To be taught and trained for you. May our school its mission do, Love and pray for. guard them, too." -Azile Parr. Music-"Children Come," by class. Psalm 34. IMotion exercise by Callie Boyd Parr. Estelle Moore. Eva Robertson, ElizabethMi. Music-"How blest and happy is the man." Psalm 1. Talk by the pastor. Rev. Carson. Talk by the superinten<int of cradle roll. Mrs. Rosa Carlisle and presentation of the certificates to new! members of the cradle roll. Seven Isweet innocent babes were added to: the ollfor hisyear. Refreshments were served on the~ church lawn. A very pleasant after toon was spent and all sompied to en jo- the occaionl. GEORGE HASTY LEFT PENITENTIARY MONDAY BLEASE GRANTS FULL PARDON TO CHEROKEE PRISONER. Convicted of Killing Actor In 1905 Last Chapter in Sensational Gaffney Tragedy. Columbia, May 21.-George Hasty, the Cherokee prisoner, sentenced to life, for the killing of Milan Bennett, an actor, at Gaffney. December 15, 1905. will leave the State penitentiary tomorrow a free man. He -has been granted an absolute pardon by Gover nor Cole. I. Blease. Hasty will nevier be tried for the killing of another member of the same theatrical troupe at the time that Milan Bennett was killed. Thus the pardon granted by Governor Blease ends one of the most sensationail cases known in the crim inal annals of South Carolina. In his cell at the State prison to night George Hasty knows not tbAt he 'has been pardoned. The papers have not been made out in the case yet. Governor Blease himself has written across the back of the par don petition "Pardon granted" and all that remains to be done Is the making out of the official papers, the signing of them by the governor, the secretary of State, and the affixing of the great seal of South Carolina This will be done early Monday morn ing, and the afternon train will bear George Hasty to freedom. Assurance From Governor. Yet, although he does not know that his pardon has been - granted, George Hasty is not without hope. He was told by Governor Blease as the chief executive passed through the prison yard Friday morning that something would be done for him. "I don't know how long you will be here. but I am going to do something for you soon," Governor Blease told Hasty. George Hasty has been within the. walls of the State penitentiary since November, 1906. Unlike many prison ers who enter the prison, time has! dealt kindly with Hasty. He is a good-looking young man, and even in prison garb be at once atracts atten tion. When 'he was told by Governor Blease that something might be done ~for him soon, Hasty simply replied, Thank you, governor," and smiled. Until the prison officials read of his pardon in the News and Courier Hasty will not be informed of his good for tune. He will be sent out the official papers Monday, and it is expected that # he will immediately leave for his home. Statement of Case. From the supreme court records the following statement of facts was ob tained: "This was an indictment against George Hasty, defendant, appellant herein, under the charge of murder, for the killing of Milan Bennett, at Gaffney, said county and State, on December 15, 1905. On the fourth! Monday in February, being February 26, 1906, defendant was arraigned and pleaded 'not guilty' to the indictment" The Woman in the Case. Miss Verne Sheridan, a member of the "Nothing But Money" Theatrical eompany, a woman of 21 years of age, was the central fignre of the trial. It was about her that George Hasty be came involved in a Quarrel that led him to kill two men. One of these two men was Milan Bennett. The other was Davidson, ailso an actor, for whose death Hasty will never be tried, according to the statement of Solicitor Otts. Born in New York and reared in ~ New Jersey. Miss Sheridan said she was 21 years old, and bad been on the stage four years at the time of the Gaffney tragedy. It was a little nusical comedy, "Nothing But loney." and Miss Sheridan played . soubrette's part. Milan Bennett was the leader of the orchestra. Brands Miss Sheridan. In granting the pardon to Georg [asty. Governor Blease b.rands Mise Verne Sheridan, not only as a woman >f doubtful character, but as a thief. Ihis was the statement with which Jovernor Blease granted the pardon o Hasty. He based 'this statemenit ipon affidavits made to him in the -rhece amfidaits a to the alUeged