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Y0LU3TE L, NUMBER 39. .YEWBEBRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY. MAY 14, 1912. TWICE A WEEK, $1.50 A YEAR. _ I GREETINGS TO VETERJI ! CHAPTERS OF T1 <f> I At the Memorial day exercises in the opera house on Friday morning, greetings to the veterans from the D. A. Dickert chapter, Children of the Confederacy, were brought by Miss Mamie Paysinger. She said: Welcome, veteran soldiers, on this proud Memorial day! The D. A. Dickert chapter, the Children of the Confederacy, give you glad geetings here. With open hand and full heart we rise be!ore you and bid you hear and Relieve our words of triumphant love for you and the glorious cause you represent. The third generation, your chilJ? ~ ?in fVl io CSfTPlI 'Ureil S Ullliuicu, Mauu iu w?w. hour and lift high the song of praise for you and your dead comrades. You bore the awful shock of suffering and battle and through the deadloug night j of civil war, unflinching, saw the bitterness of death and blood. Shall we not have a part in th? strains that tell your heroism for a beloved Dixie and our pure gratitude to you? You are survivors 01 a nngnty conflict and the ^mnants of a devoted band, and in your honored company our lips and souls, unused as * yet to lofty themes, would learn from you and your example how to sing the song of high courage and disinterested virtue and to be brave in the day of danger. Southern Soldiers, Men and Fathers, one and all, if there be in all the r-tVi o +Viinor innn/?ont qtiH h.llv AS fci VU Mr UliU^ OV &UMVWMV UUU ? ^ y unfeigned and unselfish'joy, it must be ours surely when we recall the glad release for you from the wretchedness of that strife in which you shed your blood for home and country. And may that day be bright, more effulgent far than this, in which you shall hear the captain's voice call you on high to take * your places in the now waiting ranks r?f vour brethren in Heaven! 1 Hush! They're coram'! Don't you hear 'em? Hear the rhythm of their tread? See the dust above the highway? See the banner overhead? Don't your heart swell nigh to bustin'? Don't a tear bedim your eyQ When ihe war and time worn heroes, > In the gray uniforms go by? Don't your soul swell up within you, With a rapture you can't tell, When the band starts playing "Dixie," Don't you yant to up and yell? An' go chargin' them old heroes, An' go shaking of each hand, Or stand quiet, with your hat off, ?. WVian it'o "Fiivip" hv tho hand' Don't you think o' begone glories, And Stonewall Jackson? Say? Don't you see Lee's charger champin' An' prancing down the way? But each angel tunes her harp up, \ In perfumed supernal gloam, An' plays "Dixie,' yes, an' sings it, When each Johnnie Reb comes 1 Home. I'm some unreconsirucieu, But at that bis: rendezvous, When they're gathered up in glory, Up beyond the arching blue, I would like to march when they march, ^ I'd be glad to take my stand, An' have judgment passed upon me. | To the strains of "Dixieland." A Sad Accident, K vTnion Times, 10th. W James Duokett, son of Mr. Harry Duckett, and a nephew of Mrs. Jno. R. Mathis, was drowned in Tyger river three miles below Beaty's bridge, last Thursday afternoon. The young man was 15 years of age. He was attempting to cross the river in a boat and it ^ is supposed the boat capsized. The body of the young man nas not ueeu L recovered, although diligent search W > lias been made. The upturned boat Br }-is hat were found, but no trace L of :he bod:*. I V INS FROM CHILDREN'S | [E CONFEDERACY. | i rWV"<rvwfv " " v v At the Memorial day exercises in the opera house on Friday morning, greetings to the veterans from the 0. L. Schumpert chapter, Children of the Confederacy, were brought by Miss Kathryn Harms. She said: On this Memorial day, we, the children of the 0. L. Schumpert chapter, want to bring our greetings to the veterans here who wore the gray. We greet you as those who have heard of the fame of the brave men who left their homes to fight and bleed and die upon the battlefield. We greet you because you followed such men as Lee and Jackson, and did your best to win the victory. We greet you, soldiers, who learned to do your duty in the face of rattling musketry and booming cannon. ucivc (_ru.it; lu oaj w j \ju. iuav j year we will light up again the camp fires of tender' memories, and tell each other the stories of the courage and sacrifice that the gray armies of the sixties showed upon the battle ground. W? hop? that you will live a long ^ txi".* 11* V? Ar TTAn 1 17 A 11 Q We greet you as those who like to think that you were brave and faithful, and bore the brunt of battle like knightly heroes. We greet you as children who want to keep alive the memory of the courage of our fore-fathers in the time of war, without remembering the bitterness. We greet you, old men, whose Hair is growing grey, to tell you that we will not forget you nor the great host that have already heard the last bugle call, and stacked their guns in the bivouac of life. It may not be that we shall all meet again on another Memorial day but we, the Children of the Confederacy, vnn t Vi o t VPQr hv LI ILLC ,JCl, UUC ? J-IC lu^i J \J U n-u 1 c soon or after many years we will remember you as long as there is one green leaf or summer's rose to lay upon the monument of a lost, but noble cause. When fades away the man in gray, Where shall our glory dwell, With our cross 011 his breast he goes to his rest A fV. ~ I'Mro lilra hourls wo- tpll CjLI XZ JV-Ul U v vw.?. May his son in blue prove him as true, As glory's knight in gray; May his arm be as strong, his endurance as long, When duty shall call him away. Will he fight for pay, As the man in gray fought for defeat and loss, of sunshine in New Orleans and throughout Southern Louisiana today cheered the hearts of those who are concerned over the high flood stages of the Mississippi river. State and federal engineers announced that the few reports received today from points north of New Orleans where gangs are repairing levees were encouraging, although it was admitted that the situa tion at Baton Rouge was still somewhat serious and would need careful watrthinsr anri continued hard work to . prevent a break in the front levee. : Miss Amelie Granger, a charming . debutante of New Orleans, is visiting . Mrs. W. E. Pelham, in College street ; Miss Granger was a sponsor to the > Confederate reunion, held last week in i Macon, Ga. Will his flag of stars and conquering bars Be loved like our broken cross? He is inarching away, the man in gray, But glory keeps step by his side, When he rests above in the tents of love, May his spirit with us abide. OLD SOL SHINES ALONG BIG RIVEK Bright Kays Cheer Protectors of Mississippi Levees?More Toruhie at Torras. New Orleans, May 12.?Another day SAME J.| F. LIVINGSTON < AS THE ACTING HEAD C., N. & JL. Directors Met Friday.?Is Also General Manager. Columbia State, 11th. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Columbia, Newberry & Laurens railroad, held in the company's offices here yesterday, J. F. Livingston of this city was elected general manager and acting president to i fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. G. Childs. A president could not be elected under the boy-laws of the company until the regular stockholders meeting in the fall. Those present at the meeting were : J. R. Kenly, third vice president Atlantic Coast Line, Wilmington, N. S.; C. H. Hicks, general manager Seaboard Air . ?T 0< .' v.-?-'::''-' .. f . ;: mmm . J. F. LIVINGSTON. Line, Portsmouth; W. H. Lyles, general counsel Columbia, Newberry & Laurens. Columbia; L. S. Manias, Newberry; L. A. Lorick, Columbia; i\. A. Clark, Columbia; Geo. B. Elliott, general counsel Atlantic Coast Line, Wilmington. A committee was appointed to draft j resolutions on the death of Mr. Childs, to be presented at the next meeting. The news of the promotion of Mr. Livingston will be received with pleasure by his hosts of friends in Columbia and in t'he upper part of the State, where he is well known. Mr. Livingston's railroad career dates back 20 years, when he began work in the Columbia office of the old South Carolina railroad (now the Charleston division of the Southern). He was later made agent for the Columbia, Newberry & Laurens road at Newberry, and in 1895 was transferred as agent of the same road at Columbia. Later he was made commercial agent 01 ims roau, and the Atlantic Coast Line jointly, which positions he held at the time of his election Friday. Mr. Livinnston for a long time was the confidential assistant and right-hand man to Mr. Childs, the president of the road, and his promotion is natural, as he is already in close touch with every deparment of the business. "NO BOOZE TODAY" CHARLESTON CRY Liquor Establishments Showed Shades Drawn?Suspension of Business. Charleston, May 12.?For the first time in 20 years, and probably much iov>e?r. linnor establishments were generally closed today, as a result of tbe order of Mayor Grace to the police i department that there should be no l'onor sold on Sundays. Every club, ! hotel and blind tiger had its shades ''"""rn tttUi-. o oronprnl susnpnsion of ui a ? ii icii u. ? x ? business, and the results were apparj ont in the s:ood order on the streets. ! T^e colice officers sppnt a quiet I Sunday as far as arrests for drunkenk ness are concerned. Chief Cantwell personally visited the hotels and leading clubs, and saw for himself that the ^rdpv of the mayor had been carried out strictly. i Mayor Grace was at the station house this afternoon, having called for a conference with Chief Cantwell to learn the results of the operation of this ortfpr. He expressed his gratifi' ration over the situation and congrat' ulated Chief Cantwell on the work of the department. Several places were raided and 1, rasps made out for trial. At on? nlac? i * !n slot machine was also confiscated. ODD FELLOWS END GOOD CO> YE>TIO>T >'ext Annual Meeting Will Be Held at Anderson.?The Election of Officers. VToi t Q TVi o onniifll Ui cuigeuui g,, iviaj ?/.-?a ?? | convention of the grand lodge of In- ! dependent Order of Odd Fellows ad- j journed in this city today, after accomplishing a great deal of work. The grand lodge was very largely attended, about 200 delegates being present, and the sessions were very interesting and greatly enjoyed by all Odd Fellows. The next annual convention will be held at Anderson, the home town of the grand master. The officers who will be at the head of the grand lodge during the ensuing year are: James H. Craig, Anderson, grand master; Kenneth Baker, Greenwood, deputy grand master; M. L. Smith, Camden, grand warden; S. F. Kiljingsworth, Columbia, grand secretary; H. Endel, Greenville, grand treasurer; J. L. Michie, Darlington, grand chaplain. The representatives to the sovereign grand lodge are: For the two- year term, Wilson G. Harvey, Charleston; for one-year term, James | G. Long, Jr., Union. Grand Master Craig announced that he had appointed all of his standing committees, but did not read out the names before adjournment, but would notify the appointees. The Orphan Home. ! During the grand lodge meeting there was considerable discussion concerning the orphan home in Greenville. The roll of delegates representing the various lodges was called and $1,200 was subscribed to be usee! In the support of this home, which is known as the Odd Follows' orphanage The sense of the grand lodge was thai above all things, this home must t> supported properly and kept intact The discussion of the orphanage conditions will result in lasting good foi this important asset of the Odd Fellows. INVENTS COTTON CHOPPER. Rev. C. >V. Hood of Lamar Has Per fected Invention of Far Reaching Importance. Lamar, May 7.?Rev. C. W. Hood pastor of the Baptist church of Lamar, has invented a cotton choppei which is bound to revolutionize thf cultivation of the fleecy staple. It is x "? ?Vt o O ol. a musi lllgeiuuus ucritc auu. uuo ready amply proven that it will do al the inventor claims for it. The cotton chopper can be pullec by either one or two horses and bj a few.minutes' work, can be changec into a tooth harrow. Several practical tests wer made last wek in a fielc near town and it was seen by all whc were presnt that the work was don< perfectly and with rapidity. It is ?' great improvement on the hand chop T/ers besides easily doing tb-; work o eight or more field hands. TL"s inve^ tion is sure to make money for it: | owner. Old Volks Day. Following is the program for Olc Folks Day, to be held in Grace Luth eran church, Prosperity, May 19, 1912 Voluntary?The Glory Song. Song, "All Hail the Power of Jesui Vomo" X*/"\ 190 Scripture reading and prayer?Pas tor E. W. Leslie. Song, "Little Sunbears"?Children. Welcome address?Dr. Geo. Y. Hun ter. Song, "I Need Thee Every Hour"Xo. 201. Address?Rev. S. C. Ballentine. Song, "Just as I Am"?Xo. 2IS. Offertory. Quartette. Announcements. ! Song, "God be Witn *ou nil w< Meet Again." Benediction. Dinner will be served on the churcl j lawn, to which all are invited. Expression Recital. nn1- - J I i ^ Tli A U avo lr? on/1 VoilN 1 lie euitui (J1 1 lie Iiuaiu ciwvi . acknowledges receipt of the following College for Women Expression Recital by Ruth Efird Friday evening, May the seventeentl nineteen hundred and twelve Eight-thirty o'clock j Pickens Street Entrance. BRYAN INVADES OHIO TO FIGHT GOV. HARMON Declares That Friends of Harmon Tried to Buy Delegates in 1908. Columbus, 0., May 9.?Charges from - J ~ _ i. TV ? A I i William Jennings tsryan maue <u nuu[ lay, Ohio, that friends of Gov. Harmon had sought to purchase Bryan-pledged delegates to the 1908 convention, stirred the Ohio executive'to a telegraphic denial today and brought from Mr. Bryan the publication of the letter on which he says the charges are based. The letter was made public here by ^ 1 ^ ,A/^_ Harvey liaroer, who saiu it ??> addressed to State Senator Frank T. Dore, of Tiffin. It was signed Michael Devanney, of Cincinnati, and was in part: "Cincinnati, June 29, 1908. "Dear Sir: In a conference with our mutual friend, Mr. , of he advised me you were in touch with the two delegates from the district He advised that you see Mr. , of , and have him see the delegates of that place, whose name he did not remember and have him, together with Mr. , of , meet Mr. at Columbus on the evening of July 2, so that arrangements may be made for the trip to Denver. Mr. , of Cincinnati, will meet them and take care of their transportation to Denver. ht?? ^v,inffoi- mv /?oar Mr DV LUX2> ICll-ti, m; uvv? ..... , you will see there is "something do. in' and whilst endorsements have been . given in your district, I hope that your [ two delegates can see their way clear 1 to vote for Judge Harmon on the first ( ballot at Denver." Mr. Garber is a member of the "Dem: ocratic national committee. He de; clined to .nake known the names ol . those involved in the letter. Gov. Harmon today sent a teiegram to Col. Bryan denying cl arges made by Mr. Bryan that friends of the governor had tried to purchase Bryan delegates in 1908. He said: "I repeat that no one authorized bj me or with my knowledge or consenl ever tried to purchase delegates. ] never heard of such a thing except I from your statement yesterday. Ai , the date you mentioned I had accept ed the nomination for governor anc r was making no effort for the presidi ential nomination. If you have a let5 ter showing what you say, why don't - you publish it? The people are enI titled to the facts and I wish them tc be known." 1 Harmon Manager Denies Charges. r Cincinnati, May 9.?Michael Devan1 ney, campaign manager for Gov. Har" mon, made an emphatic denial tonighl I of the charges brought against him b) ; Wm. J. bryan. 3 Mr. Devanney, however, did not den} 1 writing the letter, but said that h< " would have nothing to say until h< f saw it. ""When Mr. Bryan says that I at s tempted to purchase delegates in Ohic for Governor Harmon," said Mr. Devanney, "he is telling a plain, unvar j nished lie, for never, either directly oi indirectly, was there any attempt mad< by me to purchase any delegates foi anybody." g For Wilson in Ohio. Lima, Ohio, May 9.?Wm. J. Bryar _ last night spoke to a large audienc< here in denunciation of Judson Har mon as prince of reactionaries. "I am for Wilson in Ohio," Mr. Bry an said, "but I am for Clark wherevei _ Clark is pitted against Harmon, want to make my statement as stronj as possible. When the governor of < great State deliberately repudiates th< platform of his party, as Harmon die in opposing the initiative and referen dum he becomes unworthy to have anj 3 office from constable up or down." Mr. Bryan referred to President Taf as a "political bankrupt." 1 At the Arcade. The Arcade theatre will serve blackberry pie Friday night, May 17, to foui 5 boys of Newberry. The one eating his : pie first we reward him with the priz( n<wt miss if vou like t( Ul l?iw. *, A?WW . laugh. Three good reels of motion pictures also for that date. i Remember the Allen outlaws in th( HiKsville court house in moving piC' tures?not in slides. Date will soor be given. A MODEL FABM. Mr. Welch Wilbur Grows Vetch and Honey and Builds Boads?Power Plow?Fine Dairy. a r% /\f oro 1 A a. iVir. H.. *JT. <311111.11, Vfi. uuc a.' wivi ai m*? partraent of agriculture, who was in party from Columbia on Friday to attend the meeting of the boys' corn. club, is very much interested and very enthusiastic on the subject of growing \ vetch. He says that it is the most imporant crop which the farmers in this county should grow and that it grows as well here as anywhere, and in fact, he says that Mr. Welch Wilbur last year had one of the finest fields of vetch that he has ever seen. Mr. A. D. Hudson also grew some fine vetch. Mr. Wilbur has a number of acres in vetch this year though it is probably not quite as good as the crop was last year. In company with Mr. S. M. Duncan, demonstration agent, and the visitors from Columbia, we drove out to Mr. Wilbur's farm on Friday afternoon. This is the first time that we have had the pleasure of visiting this farm. Mr. Wilbur is a model farmer and it would pay every farmer in this county to make a visit to this farm and see what he is doing. Mr. Wilbur is not a Ncotton farmer, but grows fine corn, vetch, aua aUo in connection witn his brother conducts a model -dairy. He had just installed on Friday afternoon a twenty-horse power gasoline motor plow, the only one of its kind that we know of in the county. It was at work preparing some land that was in corn last year which Mr. Wilbur says he intends putting in cotton this year. The work was satisfactory. it travels about' as fast as an ' ordinary mule and does about the work of twelve mules and as many hands. When the motor is not in use i for plowing, it will be utilized in run! ning other machinery on the place. Mr. Wilbur deserves commendation for l another thing which is necessary to pleasant and comfortable life in the r country, and that is, he keeps the pubt lie road which leads to his farm from [ Newberry dragged regularly, and, t therefore, in good condition, t THE COBl R> FLAYERS. I ' uAs You Like It" Charmingly Present ed 011 the Newberry College L . Campus. 1 One of the finest attractions seen in Newberry in a long time was the presentation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It," on the campus of Newberry college, by the Coburn Players, on : Thursday evening. The play was given in rear of Keller hall. The trees formed an effective * " - J f ^ r* J fV* A bacKgrouna ior naiuie s siagr;, CUIU tuu J seats were arranged on the gently ' sloping hill-side, the whole location being ideal. p 7 t * T } Mrs. Coburn made a charming Rosalind, and Miss Eleanor Flowers was effective in the role of Celia. Mr. Coburn's interpretation of the role of Orlando was excellent and Mr. Frank ? Peters, as Jacgues, was superb. Mr. George Gaul made a good Touchstone. The character of Audrey was perhaps a little over-done, but where the gen1 eral excellence was of such a high * ' order, it would perhaps be as well to eliminate any unkind criticism of minor details. r The play was attended by a fairly [ large audience, but not as large as i r it deserved, i 2 Buy Your Chautauqua Tickets. 1 The managers of the Newberry - Chautauqua assembly have decided to ' put tickets on sale May 28 at 10 o'clock a. m. at Mayes' Book and Variety t Store. The tickets will be the same as last year, that is $3.00 for single tickets. It is right to state at this time in . connection with the sale of tickets , that the assembly will be much ?trongA1 ~ T> tc. tnio that W0 ^ er uian i<isl jcai. *1, u j can not have Mr. Bryan this year, but the program, taken as a whole, is in , every way stronger than it was. Reserved seats can be marked off when > tickets are bought, and first come first served will be strictly enforced. i' Henry Lee Dean, President Chautauqua Association.