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VOLUME XLIX, INIMER 4. 'NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. JUNE 2. 1911. TWICE A WEEK, 1. A YEAR. Governor Is M Atlanta; 5 SHERIFF BUFORD HAS WARRANT FOR FELDER -GOVERNOR BROWN EXPECTED BACK LATE THURSDAY. -Not lnown Whether He Will Honor Requisition-Newberry Sheriff Camps in Georgia Capitol. Special to The Herald and News. Atldnta, Ga., June 1.-,Governor Brown is out of the city and will not zeturn to the capitol until late this afternoon. Consequently Sheriff Buford,. who is here with requisition papers for Thos. B. Felder., has not yet been able to see -the governor. Win. B. Seabrook. A dispatch from Marietta, Ga., states That Mrs. J. H. Boston, Governor Brown's aunt, died in Marietta late Tuesday night, and it is supposed this is the cause of Governor Brown's ab sence from Atlanta. Of course Sheriff Buford can not bring, Felder into South Carolina%ithout having his re -quisition papers honored by Governor Brown. Acting under the resolution of the .dispensary winding-up commission at its meeting in Columbia on Monday, -an account of which appeared in The Herald and News of Tuesday morn ing. Secretary B. Frank Kelley, of the -commission, came to Newberry and swore out a warrant against Thomas B. Felder, of Atlanta, charging him -with attempting to bribe a member of the board of directors of the State dispensary of South Carolina, and con piracy to cheat and defraud the State of South Carolina. The warrant was issued by Magis trate James C. Sample. and was placed :in the hands of Sheriff M. M. Buford for execution. Sheriff Buford went to Columbia on 'Tuesday afternoon and secured re quisition -papers for Felder. He went to Atlanta Wednesday afternoon, reaching Atlanta Wednesday night. Before sheriff Buford can arrest Fel der in the State of Georgia and bring K him to South Carolina, 'hes must have the requisition papers issued by Gov -ernor Blease honored by Governor Bravrn, of Georgia. Governor Brown was not in Atlanta! ~on Thurs%ay morning, and was not ex * e ':ed to retun to Atlanta unLtil Thursday afternoon. There had been' no indication Thursday mornmgs as to whether or not Governor Brown would honor the requisition. It was stated :in Columbia that if Governor Brown should refuse to grant extradition papers for Felder, that application would be made to the incoming gover nor, Hon. Hoke Smith, who succeeds Governor Brown on July 1. If the requisition papers should be honored and Felder arrested, he would be brought to Newberry for the ar Tangemfent of bond. Following is the warrant issued for' Felder: * The Warrant. The State of South Carolina, .County of Newberry. By J. C. Sample. magistrate in and' -for the said county and the said State. To any lawful constable: Whereas, Complaint upon oath has 'been made by B. F. Kelley that at Newberry, in the county and State -aforesaid on or about the - day of -October, 1905, one Thos. B. Felder did offer to bribe one H. H. Evans, a member of the board of directors of the State dispensary of South Caro ~lina, and did then and there conspire to cheat and defraud the state of South. Carolina, and did offer or pro mise to the said H. H. Evans certain gifts or gratuities with intent to in fluence his act, vote, opinion, decision or judgment. on matters, questions, causes and proceedings, which were pending before him as a member of -e board of directors of the State dis sary of South Carolina contrary statute in such cases made and ed. and against the peace and of the State. >sent From 'heriff Waiting you to apprehend the said defendan1 and bring -nim before me to be deal1 with according to law. Given under my hand and seal thi 29th day of May, one thousand nin( hundred and eleven. J. C. Sample, (L. S.) magistrate. AFFIDAVIT. The State of South Carolina, County of Newberry. Personally appeared before me, J C. Sample, a magistrate of the sai( county and the said State, B. F. Kel ley, who, being duly sworn, says tha on infcrmation and belief, in the coun ty and State aforesaid, on or abou the - day of October, 1905, on' Thos. B. Felder did unlawfully an< willfully give, offer, or promise to ono H. H. Evan 3, a State officer and member of the board of directors o the State dispensary, after his elec tion certain gifts or gratuities with in tent to influence his act, vote, opinion decision or judgment on certain mat ters, questions, causes or proceedings which were pending before him an which-were to be brought before hin in his official capacity, and did thei and there conspire to cheat and de fraud the State of South Carolina ii violation of the statutes of said Stat in such cases made and provided, an< against the peace and dignity of th4 State, and that H. H. Evans and oth ers are material witnesses to prov the same. B. F. Kelley. Sworn to before me this, the 29td day of May, 1911. J. C. Sample (Seal. Magistrate for Newberry County, S. C Endorsement on Back of Warrant. Arrest Warran:. Offense. Attempting to bribe a mem bei of the board of directors of thi State dispensary of S. C., and con spiracy to cheat and defraud the Stat, of South Carolina. Date: May 29, 1911. Officer: Sheriff M. M Buford. Felder has been quoted in severa newspapers since he learned of tha issuance of the warrant, as _saying that he is not afraid of the requisitio1 papers issued by Governor Blease and that it is nothing but a politica move on the part of Governor Bleass and his friends. An Atlanta dispatcl to the Augusda Chronicle quotes b.l'r as saying that "Blease and his comn mission are a set of cut-throats an< assassins." In an interview in th< Atlanta Journal Wednesday he charge: that "Governor Blease, while Stati senator, received $4,000 from one li quor house for using 'his influence ij its behalf, and that he received man: other thousands from other liquo: dealers." Felder is further quoted at saying that "as soon as Blease's ten of office as governor expires I expec to place this evidence before a grant fury in South Carolina and have 'hin indicted." He is quoted as saying tha one reason he didn't appear before th< winding-up commission "was that th< threat was made that if I ever. cam< back to South Carolina I would be pu out of the way." He says the comn mission met "for the ostensible nea son of beginning an investigation, bu for the real reason o> whitewashini Blease." He also pays his respects ti Mr. H. H. Evans. He is quoted al saying the issuance of the warran was a "political bluff." Baseball. On Saturday, June 3, Mollohon wil meet Clinton on the Mollohon dia mond. Real live batteries: Harper an< Morse, Riddle and Campbell. This is the first game that the Mol lohon boys play this season. The: have a strong team and a good gain may be expected. Game calle< promptly at 4 p. m. A Big Bargain. Rageland News and Scout. William J. Bryan is offering hi; papr, The Commoner," for the nex two years for one dollar. That reache; through the next campaign year. Ev ery Democrat ought to invest one do] lar that way. Mr. Bryan is without doubt one of the best posted men i1 American politics. FIRE BADLY DAMAGES CENTRAL METHODIST HEAVY LOSS SUSTAINED ON TUES DAY AFTERNOON. Fire Department Did Fine Work in Getting the Flames Under Control. Central Methodist church was bad ly damaged by fire on Tuesday after noon, the loss being estimated at from $5,000 to $6,000, not including the new pipe organ which was being installed, the purchase price of which was $1, 500. There was $6,000 insurance on ...................... .......... .......... ......... . ........... ........... ............. CENTRAL METI the church building, which will fully cover the damage to the building. There was no insurance, however, on fixtures which were destroyed or dam aged, such as pews and electric chandelier. The pipe organ had not yet been received and accepted by the church, not having been completed. The alarm was sounded at about 1.35 o'clock. The fire was first seen by H..M. Barger, who was at work on the second floor of The Herald and News building, just across the street from t#?e church. Smoke was at. that ttne bulging from under the roof. When James L. Aull, of the fire de partment, and Ira M. Sligh reachied Ithe church.' the door behind the pulpit was- open and the pipe organ was. in a blaze. The department responded 1promptly to the alarm and did some fine work fighting the fire. It was nec essary to carry the hose in the roof and to cut into the roof and throw 1streams down into the church before 1the blaze could be controlled. The pipe organ was a total loss. The handsome ceiling was ruined, the fine NEWS OF PROSPERITY. 1Death of MWr. D. I. Shealy--Social Af Sfairs-Personal M.ention--Other Natters. IProsperity, June 1.--Misses Agnes tMetts, of Jacksonville, and Minnie IHentz, of Pomaria, are the guests of 1Miss Julia Schumpert., Miss Jennie Lee Kinard, of Little Mountain. is visiting Mrs. J. B. Hart man. SMiss Mary- DeWalt Hunter left Thursday for Clemson college, 'to spend several weeks. tProf. R. C. Hunter, who has been teaching at Conway, is home for the summer. SMessrs. H. J. Rawl and T. B. Berley spent Wednesday in Columbia. Mr. J. B. Bedenbaugh attended Lander college commencement this week at Greenwood. IDr. and Mrs. G. W. Harmon are visiting in town. Mrs. C. L. Lathan, of Little Moun tain, is spending a few days with Mrs. J. L. Wise. -Dr. C. K. Wheeler has gone to Au gusta, where he has accepted a posi IMisses ..lla Kibler, of Newberry, and Gladys Bloden, of Leesville, are visiting Mrs. J. A. Simpson, Mrs. J. Frank Browne will be hos tess Friday afternoon 'at 5 o'clock at which time the Sorosis will meet. The program is as follows: S"Poetry is the Overflowing of the Sou"-Luckerson. -Present day poets. Reading-Miss Kibler. iReading-Mrs. C. 1M. Harmon. Tnstrumental Solo--Miss Tanrf'ord. memorial windows were broken and most of theni ruined, the roof was damaged and the understructure bad ly burned, the pews were damaged, and other- damage done by fire, water and smoke. Workmen of the Mohler company, of Hagerstown, Md., which sold the organ to the church, had been engaged during the morning in building the in strument, but had gone to dinner a short time before the fire started. The fire started at the organ, but exactly how it started is not known. Central Methodist church was erect ed at a cost of from $12,000 to $15, 000, and is one of the handsomest church edifices in this section of the State. -It is a matter of congratula .............. ..%3 . ... ... ........ ~ODISTP CHUR1H. tion that the brick part of the struc ~ture -and the foundations were com paratively unharmed. Arrangements will be made as soon *s practicable for repairing the: dam g . . ... . .. . . A Card of Thanks. In the nane df Central church I wish to express our sincere thanks to all who rendered us help and sym pathy in our terrible disaster. First of all we appreciate the prompt and efficient work of the fire department. We realize that, had it not been fortheir efforts, the flames would have quickly spread through out the whole interior of the building. We feel grateful to all who so kind assisted in saving the furniture, and equally so to the many who express ed their sympathy in words. To the other churches also we are indebted for offering us the use or their buildings while ours is being re paired. \ Sincerely, M. L. Banks. IReading-M-iss Groseclose. IReading-Miss D. Bowers. Vocal Quar'tet-Mesdames Wyche, Quattlebaum, Morris and Groseclose. ICurrent Events-Mrs. J. C. Schum pert. The U. D. C. will meet next Wednes day afternon at 5 o'clock with 1\ Gertrude Bobb. Mrs. J. Frank Browne entertained most pleasantly her music class of 39 pupils Wednesday afternoon, and in 'the evening closing her class for the summer with a grand concert. Mr. D. I. Shealy died suddenly Tuesday night of heart railure and was buried ednesday afternoon at Prosperity cemetery by his pastor, Rev. E. W. Leslie. Mr. Shealy was born March 26. 1846, and died May 30, 1911. As a young man he served under Co!. White, in Company F, -as artilery man during the War -Between th1e States. . He served his church as elder for 25 years. IAll stores closed during the hour of buiial in honor of him, he having been prominently engage5l in business here for many years. He leaves a wife, and three sons, R. E., F. H. and WV. C. Shealy, an aged father an mother and four brothers, be being the first of the -family to die. Truly we can say one of Prosperity's best citizens has passed away. Attorneys for Dispensary Commission. Holman & Holmnan, of whic'h firm W. A. Holman resides in Charleston, will be counsel for the new commis sion, being so named on Monday. R. C. Holm~an, of Barnwell, is the other member of th'e firm. Newberry Sch I Highly A MNNUAL.COMMENCEMENT IS NOW IN PROGRES' GRADUATING EXERCISES IN TH] OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT. Joint Meeting Literary Societies an Grammar School Commence ment. The annual commencement of th ity schools, which commenced wi.t the joint meeting of the literary sc rieties in the high school building o Wednesday evening, and will be con SUPERINTENDENT cluded wit the regular high scho commencement in the opera hout this evening, brings to a closle a yes of remarkable success in the 'histoi of a school system which- is justly ti pride of Newberry. There is probablW no city of its sia in the entire South that has a bhett system .of schools than Newbelr: There is an adequate .physical equl] ment, which would do credit to much larger city, and tahere is a hig standard of work. The erection of ti new high school building in Mfart street and the purchase and equi) met of the Pope graded school buil4 ing 'have more than doubled the ph: sical plant of the schiools within tl very recent past. For a number< years the city was content to get a.lor with only the Boundary street scho building for white pupils, long afti the growth of the city 'had made th one buijlding inadequate to the nee of the school system. Then came ti awakening, and bonds were voted ft additional equipment, and under tU wise management of the board of tru: tees the school system here has bee made one of the most modern in tU South. Superintendent Henry Lee Dean an his able corps of principals and a sistants have done fine work durn the past year, and the character < their work is creditably reflected i the commencement which is now ol The enrolment has been exceptiol ally large. the attendance good, an the general scholarship~ of the pupil has reached a high degre of exce The people of Newberry, Trustee Klettner. Martin, McSwain, Wicke and Davis; Superintendent Dean. Prir cipal Werts, of the high school, Misse Burton and Welch, principals, respe< tively of the Pope and Boundar street schools, and all the teachern and the scholars are to be congrati lated upon the whole session. Joint Meeting of Literary Societies. The commencement exercises oper ed on Wednesday evening with th joint meeting of the Waverly an Athenaean literary societies, hel-d i the ig-h school building. 'Ihe rai Dols Close 5uccessful Year during the afternoon and late evening had cooled the atmosphere, adding to the pleasure of the evening. The following was- the attractive program, which was well car-ried out. all the numbers being well rendered-t , and the debate showing much study'r - and preparation: Program. Invocation-Rev. J. E. James. Duet, "La Baladine," Lysberg-Mar garet Burton and Louise Jones. e Declamation, "The High. Court of 3 Inquiry"-James Kinard., - Essay, "Character"-Nancy Werts a Music. - Dulet, "Morris Dance," Atherton ENRY LE DEAN >lSaahSimos ndAnieKile e Delamaion ' Hw i Hapene r io SaahSime s andty MAnne.ber i Re eclaation, "Hoiar PHappe" P ayne. "olwteGem-sel aMusic. ReiainSl, "Frir Tbime"--Louie h - Workman.- . Debate-Resolved: That the.country is more capable of producing gret men than the city is. Affirmative: Rose Herbert, Lois eHipp; negative: Frank WalliamsonF Gus Houseal. e e d HON. OTTO KLBrTNER. d hairman Board of Trustees. Rebuttal. (Judges leave to .make their deci. *r so) S"Things Overheard in the High s School"-Kate Neiel. -Music. y Decision of judges ;, Marshals-Waverley: Brooks Den' - nis, Leila Dennis; Athenaean: George Wright, Eugene Summer. Negatives Get Decision. The judges, Dr. J. M. Kibler, Mr. R. e M. Werts. and the Rev. 3. E. James, d awarded the decision to the negatives, (Cntinued o. 'Dage five)