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*Jxj andPt Entered at the Postoffice at New erry, S. C., as 2nd dass matter. E. H. AU14 )ITO. Friday, October =V, 1911. Our Whitmire correspondent says some gentlemen is ready to establish a newspaper at Witmire if the citiz ens will raise the money. We know of no better way to get rid of money than to establish a newspaper. If any cne really wants to buy a news paper he can buy The Herald and News. It is already established. Money spent on roads and streets that tWe first haard rain will wash away is money wasted.-Gaffney Led ger. Surely they do not do patch ,work on the streets and .roads of the progres sive city of Gaffn-y and in old Chero kee? The assertion of the Ledger is as true as preaching, however, and applies to any community that pursues such a course. A little boy coming home from Eu rope said America was ahead of Eu rope in all things except roads. Mr. Eidson, the electrician, coming home from Europe says the same thing. Mr. E. C. Haynesworth, who traveled in Europe this summer, says he saw loads being drawn along the roads there that we could -not think of pull ing here. The people of Europe do not Seem to be afraid to build a good road because some man may pass over it in-an automobile.-Sumter Herald. It is a fact that we are worse behind In the matter of building roads than almost any other thing. There is -nothing so important and that would add so much to our comfort and con venience. It is strange that with the money-making spirit of the American people they do not realiz2e the big di vidends which come, from the inviest mhent in good roadk. We are arousing somewhat on this question, however, and it Iwill not be many ye before we will be keeping pace witl the Eu ropean countries. SThe Times and Democrat has no words of denunciation for the men who put the Honea Path fiend to death. We would rather see the laiw respected and enforced through the courts, but when we consider the faot that.at little eleven year old child was the. itctim of this burly brute's lust, we are rather'isposed to excuse the men who shot him to pieces.-Orange burg Times and Democrat. Most of those who are so strong in condemnation of the mob, as It is ~rmed, would feel just as you if the case was brought to their own fire side. It is a good plan to put yourself in ihe other fellow's place when you are passing judgment. The only dan ger in taking the law in your own hands in one case, is the danger of its being carried too far. It is easier to take .the next step. If the la~w is to be left to takelts course in these cases there should be no special term of court called, but the case should take its turn at the regular term, for the calling of the special .term is to legalize the hanging. THIs OLD COURT HOUSE LOT. In regard to the discussion which is being had as to the old court house and its sale, we can not understand why there should be any criticism of the county commissioners for granting for use one room 'as a rest room for1 the ladies from the country. This room V. as bringing no revenue to the county and will cost the county nothing to have it used for this purpose. This disposition of the room will not inter fere~ in the slightest degree with the sale of the property, if the county should determine to sell it. If it should be sold, it would be a misfor ktune for the town and the county to have it pass into private hands for building purposes for the streets of Newberry are now so narrow as to make it very inconvenient to those coming from the country with their teams and vehicles. If this should be used for building purposes it would further congest the situation. If -riy chana is to be made 'whic'h looks to getting -riJ of tMe bullding, w would like to see a park made where the building is now and one in the lower square. We do not want the [mpression to get out tmat there is a line to be drawn in this matter be tween the town and the country. We want it to be disposed of in such a way as to serve the entire county. We hould very much regret if anything Is said or done which would tend in the silghtest dgree to array the town 3gainst the country. r7e are satisfied that the interests of the entire coun ty can come together and settle this, matter satisfactorily to all parties in nterest. As to the title, and the amount of land involved, we are not informed 5uffioiently to express an opinion. What we want to say at this time, biowever, is that giving one room as a rest room can not in the slightest de ree affect any disposition which the ounty may decide to make of this ?roperty. We would suggest that the legisla ,ure provide for a commission of good business men to take up the proposi tion and recommend what in their judgment would be the best disposi dion of the property for the best, in terests of the entire county. This 3ommission should be composed of representative men from different see tions of the county. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S * * THE IDLER * S * ** * e* * ** * *,* * * * * * * * I read the following in some news paper not long ago, and I -think so much of it that I want to pass it on to others. It is so true that, "When they are dead, we heap the laurels." Why not heap some of them while they livL. I have often wondered why so many people wait until their friends are dead to say nice things about them. Why should we not tell them that We ilove them while they live, and not only tell them, but show them by our actions and .dealings with them tat we really do love them. It can to them no good for us to say' so after they are gone: Leaders of Ken. When they are dead, we heap the laurels high Above them where, indifferent, they .lie; We join their deeds to unaccustom ed praise, And crown with garlands of Im mortal bays, Whom, living, we but thought to crucify. As mountains seeni less glorious viewed too nigh, So, often do the great whom we decry Gigantic loom to our astonished gaze-. When they are dead. For, ashamed by largeness, littleness es die! And partisan and narrow hates put by, We shrine our heroes for the future days; And to atone our ignorant delays With fond and emulous devotion try When they are deaa. -Florence Earle Coates. -o You know that people can v'ery eas ily get in the habit of saying unkind things, and sometimes I am almost persuaded that In many cases it is a habit rather than a desire or an inten tion to say unkind things or to be un kind. "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver." Think of that. It Is high authority. I know that I am not near as good as I ought to be, but I much prefer to say kind things of other people, and I like -them to hear the kind things I say. -0 I heard a man say the other day that whenever you saw three or four' men in this town standing talking together you might be sure that they were pulling some poor fellow to pieces. Now, I think t#at is a wrong conclusion, for I do believe that four or five men can gather together and say nice things about every one. And that it is possible even in Newberry. Why should it not be true? Have we not good people here? I believe we have. What we want to do is to shoot the knocker. I see that the editor has reached the conclusion that neither Uncle Briggs nor myself knows what he is talking about when it comes to the ld court house building. And some "low says it would make a good ]iv y stable. Well, it just shows you how ad it it find neople with g' Pictures and I We are showing the and picture frames evei have them in all sizes Gold, and Black. Pric, 10 Cents See our window d Frames at 10 cents each for less than 25 cents. over 1700 Pictures and SPECIAL FOE 16x20 Picture under gla 25c. China Cake Plate, Our store is packed froi new goods. Buy Here and Sa Andersoi matter sufficient to understand in tricate problems. .This is a very in tricate problem. And then when you talk about a livery stable, it only shows the real value and the many uses to which this building could be put, and should put those who advo cate tearing it down to complete rout, for a building that can 1.e suggested for so many purposes must not yet have served its day and ,generation. There must remain many years of use ful life before it. 0 Now, to' be really serious, and to show you that I do know what I am talking aboat, this bunding is too good to be torn ?down, and it would be a reat calamity If the county should sll this property for any such pro fane uses as a horse stable--qiot in ending to say that a horse is a pro fane animal-it should be made into a county library and fitted up and verhauled so that it would be an or ament to the town and a credit to he county. Then it could be made in fact a rest room that would be attrac ive. But what's the use? The peo ple wila scarcely agree or any prop sition, and the legislative delegation will want to refer it to the people. By the way, I wonder when Mayor Lngford Is going to commence that street paving that I heard about some ime ago. What's the use to keep on waiting. The gr avel is still on the aved sidewalk at the west end of ain street. And the old wooden harred builJdings still rear their proud eads in west Main street. When are hey to be removed. I saw in the Ob server the other day where Mr. T. C. Duncan, the mayor of Union. was oing things. I wonder if we could ot get him -to come over to Newberry and make some of these old mioss backs who are always talking about axes stand up and take notice. The nly way to do things is to do them, ad I'll bet my old panama that the same fellows who are cuesing Mayor Duncan now will, at some 'lay, rise up and b1less his memory-, because he id things. A town the size of New berry or of Union needs a city ad inistration that will do things, and let the heathen rage, and not waste the money of the people on a patch work system of -maintaining the streets. But Mayor Langford says he is going to do things, and if he would nly start, I for one would be wiflHng to give him another trial, but if he doesn't start pretty soon I will be forced to the conclusion that he is nly going to do them, but never does them. Is that good grammar? If it is not I guess you lEnow what I am trying to say, so it will do just as well. I read somewhere the other day that you must be unselfish if you would seem distinguished in a selfish world. That may account for the fact that we have not as many distinguished per sons in Newberry a~s we once had. You know, sometimes I almost conclude that about the only thing we thinlk of in Newberry is to- make money, and that may be the reason so few of us make it. No doubt some of us think~ we are rich. And that makes us very selfish, for as a rule the rich are the most selfish and the least generous. You remember the fellow -who had kept all of the commandments from - is yonth up, and he was very rich, 'icture Frames largest line of pictures attempted before. We and finished in Oak, as from to $1.00. isplay of Metal Oval , never offered before We have just received Frames. , SATURDAY. ss, 75c. value for - 48c each - - - 10c n floor to ceiling with ve the Dtfference. I0c. Co. Cranberries, Celery, Grapes of all kinds, etc., etc. Are now in season; and we are keeping the best of all. Our home made Candies are the favorit 'of the chil dren. Don't deprive them of them. For the best Candies and Fruits call at. N. P. Mitchel's. 'Phone 247. and lacked just one thing, and it was the sine qua non, as the lawyers say "Sell all that thou hast and distribute unto the poor, and *tnou shalt have treasure In heaven; and come and follow me." And you remember "when,he heard this he was very sor-. rowful." When .it comes to helping the poor it is generally not the very rich. The Idler. -o -P. S.-The editor has sen me the fol lowing from Upicle Briggs. I do not care to bold it out and I, therefore, send it on, to you 'without comment. Let thiem all have iNexr say. It ma,kes no bIt of d!ifferee .to me what is done wijth tis matter. I did think the talk was all about the building, but now it seems that Uncle Briggs 'wants .to sell the public square. Well, It suits me all right. Sell the streets of the town if you want to, and the public :roads. -0 Gee! didn't the editor hit you a heavy blow, Mr. Idler? He said you didn't know what you were talking about N'ow, I know he didn't intend to include my name. r on know these old type machines make a lot of mis takes. Isn't it strange some people can't see or understand a thing, which doesn't suit them. I am sure what I said was as plain as a knot on a log. I said I wanted to place! myself on record as favoring the sale of the old court house property. I am an old country clod-hopper, but have horse sense enough to know I can't sell ' the property nor can Mr. Livingston, but right here I wish to commend Mr. Livingston for his ac tion in regard to the rest room. I have no objection to Newberry having a rest room, but contend that it isnft right to, use the county's property for such. Well, I happen to be in that convention in 1908, and remember very distinctly a few things-two very fun ny to an old countryman. Yes, Newberry is a part of the coun ty, but not all. I feel quite sure there are voters in Newberry who would vote to seel the property. I feel an in terest in the city, our county seat, but don't think it is right for the town to try hold or take the property. Now, Mr. Idler, I didn't expect to get ifa newspaper com'roversy, but People Learni Those of thi fast learning THE WAY I They are ,fas that they ci class mercha vantage theri A FEW THINGS TO CONI 6 1-4c. and 8 1-2c. Ginghams, per 9c., 10c. and 12 1-2c. Ginghams, pe 10c., 12 1-2c. and 15c. Flannelettet 6 1-4c. Outing, per yard .... .... 6 1-4c. Checked Homespun, per y 6 1-4c. and 8 1-Sc. Cotton Flannel All Wool Jeans .... .... .... ... Men's $6.50, 3 piece Suits at ... Men's $8.50 3 pieoe Suits, at .... Men's $9.00, 3 piece Black Suits at Youth's all wool blue Suits at A full line of Men's Hand Tailored Suits made to order from...... ..Fit guaranteed or suit returned Ladies Long Coats and Suits and Ladies' $8.00 Suite for .... .... Ladies $10.00 Suits for .... .... Ladies's $15.00 Suits for .... .... Ladies $25.00 Suits for .... .... . Long Coats for the one month 014 and all the interveniing years. In footwear we are leaders. Nc Shoes no matter bow big the tow afford to pay. Follow those that have learune eonvince you. Ielp build the to your home is worth more. Tha soliciting your future business. N. L. Blac Prosperi OPERA THURSDAY, A. H. Wooi I"NE WBERR" The Girl ir Smashing all Rec< all Spee Girl i '1 The Sensation of ceived the Er Ame Two Hours of 4 Star sect. The editor says the lawyers dded that the county held a good teto the property. Then, I say sell .Is this plain? I reply to Eimi will say please pre st yourself before Recorder Ear hdt and receive your sentence for b1g naughty. U.ncle Briggs. NTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. otice is hereby given that I will ae a fnal settlement of the per ig Something s section are FO BLACK'S t finding out m buy first ndise to ad e . . . CE YOU WE ABE RIGHT: yard.................... r yard .... .... .... ......81- . ;, per yard ............8 1-Sc. .... .... .... ......-.81-4e. Lrd .... .... .... ........5 9, per yard .... .... ....... . .. 20c., 25t9e.,9 S., andlo. ..... .... .... .... ....4.50 ... ............. Suits from*.....$1.00 to $16.510 ...... .... .... $12.00to $40.00 Skirts ma4e to measure. ... .... .... .... .... $ .... . . ..... .... .... .u ........-.... .... ..$15.00 L BabY and the 65 years old Lady one has a more complete Ike of u or store at prices anybody .can e .. Give us a few miutes, we .iB wn nearest your home It means ks for your past patronage'and k &Son y, S. C. HOUSE OCT. 26th. d1s Presents ( IS MINE." the Taxi rds and.Defying d Laws Europe Has Re idorsement of rnca. lggles. Ani All Cast. sonal estate of H. Archie Haltiwawn ger, deeased,fnthofHee of the Pc bate Judge for Newberry county, on Wednesday, the first day of November, 1911, at 11 o'clock a. in., and will im . mediately thereafter apply for a dis charge as administratrix of said es tate. Franees L. Haltiwanger, Administratrix of the Personal Etate of H. Archie Haltiwanger, deceased. Be wise-subscribe for The Hrl