The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, January 17, 1889, Image 3

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Local and Special. Our Agents. Capt. U. B. Whites will receipt for subscrip tilons and take new ones at Prosperity. Mr. T. J. Wilson is authorized to do the same at Ridge Road. Church Notices. BAPTIST-Rev. C. P. Scott, pastor, preaching next Sunday at 11a. m. and 7:00 p.m. Sun day -school at 3:30 p. in., Mr. J. B. Carwile, Superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. LUTHERAN-Rev. W. C. Schaeffer. pastor. Preaching next Sunday by the pastor. at 11 a. ms. and 7.45 p. ms. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Dr. W. Gustave Houseal, Superintendent. Prayer me eting Friday at 7:45 p. in. 3iETH0DIST-Riev. W. S. Wightman pastor. Preaching by the pastor at 1i a. m. and 7:15 p.m. Sunday school at 4 p. m.. Mr. John W. Chapman, Superintendent. Prayer meeting at 7:5 p.m. A. R. PRESBYTERIA-Rev. E. P. McClintock, pastor. Service next Sunday by the pastor at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. in., Mr. M. A. Carlisle, Superintendent. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:16 p. in. Missionary Society Wednesday at 3 p. n., Mrs. C. Mower, Prest dent. W. C. T. U. Tuescay at 5 p. in., Mrs. C. Mowe.r. President. EPISCOPAL-Rev. W. f. Hanckel, rector. Service by the rector every third Sunday at 11 a. m. and 4:30 p. ms. Lay reading by Mr. N. B. Siazyck at 11 a. m. PRESBYTERIAN--Rev. J. S. Cozby pastor Preaching by the pastor at 11 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Sunday school at 3:30 p. mn., Mr. W. E Pelham, Superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.15 p. ms. The Supreme Court. Cases from the Seventh Circuit will be called in the Sup:me Court on to day. We notice only two cases from Newberry on the docket. F. H. Dom fnick vs. Jacob Fpting, and J. B. Fel lers, Judge of Prabate vs. Henry Stone, et. al. Don't Overlook This. ..I- The continued success of Pelham's Pectoral (Cough) Syrup at home, is be iog almost equaled by ils popularity abroad. Last week a order came from Charleston, S. C., for one dozen from one man, that man by the by, as promi nent in chu.-ch-and business life as any one in the "city by the sea." This gentleman (Rev. Dr. Toomer Porter) had previously bought a 4 dozen. He .says it acted finely and was recommend ing it to his ftiends. Price 23c per bot tle. It stops a cough. It cures a cold. Pelham's Pharmacy. t TAXE PARTICULAR NOTICE. A good many of our customers hare not yet paid their accounts to us, and we urge .iem to do so at once as we are compelled to have money to carry on oar business. Remember! NO more credit for you unless you pay up. PEOPLES & JOHNSON. tf. All persons indebted to me must settle their accounts. I can be found at Dr. Robertson's Drug Store, or at home. S. POPE. tf Trial JusLices. The following Trial Justices for New berry County have been appointed by the Governor: B. B: Hair, Prosperity; C. P. Dickert, Walton; J. H. Irby, May binton; James W. D. Johnson, Jalapa; W. G. Peterson, in No. 6 Township; George P. Hill, Chappells. Mr. G. M. Girardeau was some time ago appointed for Newberry. now ready for any work in the Haesm 'ring business. . 'F. A. SCHUMPERT. tf All who wish nice Christmas pres ents are respectfully invited to call and examine the stock of Jno. W. Chap man. tf - Pension Exainers. The State Pension Board met in Columbia on Tuesday and appointed the boards of county examiners. These boards will meet at the court house on the 21st of this month. The follow ing board was appointed for this coun ty : Dr. James McIntosh, Andrew J. Livingston, Jefferson M. Taylor. The Board of Trade. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trade will be held on next Tuesday night instead of Monday night. The members will please bear this in mind and not forget to be pre sent at the meeting. It has been impossiole of late to get -a quorum. We hope~ te members will start in the nest year with a better .record in the way of attendance. Let us all work together to make the New berry Board of Trade one of the per manent institutions of the town. Only by co-operation and aitendance upon the meetings can this be done. Low Down-. Oranges, Apples, Nuts, Cocoanuts, Candy, Toys, etc., for Christmas ; also Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Crock cry and Glassware-low down at tf J. S. RUSSELL'S. For lame back, side or chest, use Shi loh's Porous Plaster. Price 2.5 cents. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable b.terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure e R$medy_for yon. -erxone should see W right & J. W. pt'Underwear before purchas .'Ti issyn uh but 'tis true. Winter Night sermons. On next Sunday night Rev. W. C. s9 Shaeffer, pastor, will begin a series of mAWinte'r Night Sermons at the Lutheran achurch. The subject on next Sunday ~fnight will be "Half way to Canaan." "Fashioneble Amnusements" and S "Christian Enjoyment," and kindred ro aubjects will be considered during this The,gies. mp siimilar series of sermons was de parted at the Lutheran church by the en wls gentleman during last winter d ha.yh elicited a great deal of favorable bris. Jnent and att"acted large congrega n hi-. e m1ee public is invited to all of these rd nices Who keeps the nicest stock of Hats in Newberry? Wright & J. W. Coppock Go and see them and be convinced. tf Chairs Bottomed. Mrs. L. M. Ward is prepared to bot tonm chairs with neatness aami despatch. Orders may be left at Mr. 0. Klettner's How Doctors Conquer Death. Doctor Walter K. Hammond says "AMter a long experience I have come to the conclusion that two-thirds of all deaths from coughs, pneumonia and con1sufmptionl, might be avoided if Dr. wcer onglis Remedy for consump tion erl ol carefully used in time." This wonderful Remedy is sold under a positive guarantee by P. Robertson, CROU'P,'XW )orING COUGH and Bron chitis immediately relieved by Shiloh'sI Cure. - VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT. The alarm of fire brought out the de partment on Thursday night, but there was only a chimney burning out. An order staying the execution of Douglas Coleman has been granted by Judge Wallace, an appeal having been taken to the Supreme Court in the case. The petition sent to the Governor ask ing a commutation of sentence to life imprisonment has not yet been acted upon. The members of the Methodist church gave their pabtor, Rev. W. S. Wighte man, a "pounding" on last Friday night. Miss Sue Smith, the accomplished and tasteful young milliner at Mr. W. T. Tarrant's establishment, went North Tuesday to be present at the grand millinery openings in Baltimore and New York, in order to return with the very latest beautiful designs for the spring. The union service on next Sunday night will be held in Thompson Street Church, and the sermon will be preached by Rev. W. S. Wightnan, of the Methodist Church. Mr. F. A. Schumpert has bought the dwelling of Mr. I. N. Gary, on Adams street, and has moved in. The price paid was $2,000. The County Treasurer closed his books on Tuesday for the collection of taxes. The rush for the past few days was considerable. The board of jury commissioners are at work this week fixing up the jury for the next term of court. The juries will be drawn to-day. Mr. R. C. Williams has moved into Mr. J. W. White's house. Capt. R. H. Wright and Mr. J. W. Chapman have bought out Hunt's Book Store. The business will be con tinued at the same place. Mr. J. L. Aull is at work on the O'Neall bridge and will have it finished ready for crossing by Wednesday. The County Treasurer's report will be publishea in our next issue. There will be an interesting hearing before the Mayor's Court to-night. The February term of the Court will convene on the first Monday in Febru ary, Judge J. H. Hudson, presiding. See the notice of Mr. I. H. Hunt in another column. Mr. J. S. Fair, treasurer of the co-in cii, gives notice of the fire tax. Y. M. C. A. Notes. The men's meeting on Thursday evening of this week will be led by Mr. W. W. Hodges, Subject, "Let the Lower Lights be burning." After this meeting those who can sing are requested to remain and prac tice some new hymns for Sunday. All men will receive a hearty wel come: On Sunday afternoon the usual ser vice of e-ong will be conducted by Mr. A. H. Campson. T1he gymnasium is still booming. A class of ten is being formed to give an exibition about March 15th. New members are being added daily, and and every day we are feeling more and more the need of a larger room for our work. The Wonderful Spring That was discovered in Ashe County, N. C., known as Bromine-Arsenic Spring, furnishes a medicinal water that cures diseases when the best known remedies fail to do any good. Said to be a positive cure for Scrofula, Cancerous affections, Ulcers, Boils, Diseases of the kidney, Womb and Live!. This water is being freely used right now in New ber-ry by quite a num ber nf p-ominent people. Call for pamphlet at the agency for its sale, tf. W. E. PE LHAM, Druggist. Improvements. From week to week we have noted various improvements going -on in the town. The casual observer could not but help noticing that there has been a steady growth in the town. Many new buildings have been built recently and many more are in process of con struction. We are making a steady and we be lieve a sure growth. Mr. C. C. Davis has just completed a handsome residence for. Mr. 0. McR. Holmes. Mr. W. P. Houseal's handsome resi dence in Brooklyn is nearing comple tion. Mr. B. B. Hunter will build a nice seven room cottage on his lot in Brook lyn next to M. A. Carlisle's. The con tract has been let to Mr. C. C. Davis. Mr. Jas. A. Burton will commence in a few days the erection of a ware house at the depot. Mr. M. Foot, Jr., will build a large brick store on his vacant lot on Mair Sereet next to the store now occupied by M. Foot, Jr., & Co. New 1fixtures' are being put in the store on the corner recently occupied by D. C. Flynn, making ready for Min ter & Jamieson who will move in as soon as the work is completed. ~. Mr. Iley W. Fant is overhauling th interior of his bar and putting in new furniture. A small supply of Millers Almanacs for 1889 for sale at Robertson's Drug Store opposite~ the Post Office. tf Realgae.d. Mr. Silas Walker has resigned the office of County Commissioner. His resignation has beern accepted by the Governor. Under section 601 of thE Statutes, it is the duty of the Governor to make the appointment. We suppose there will be several ap plicants, although so far we have not heard of any. Mr. Walker shortly after his electior: lost his wife, and being then alone did not feel that he could be absent frori home as much as the duties of thE offie required of him. The many friends of Mr. Walker regret that hE has felt necessitated to take this step. Terrible. Two-thirds of all deaths in New Yorl City are from consumption or pneu monia. The same porportion holds foi most other cities. Delays are danger ous. Dr. Acker's English Remedy fo Consumption will always relieve. anc may save your life. Sold by P Robert son, Newberry. Remember that Wright & J. W. Col pock give a discount of ten per een from regular prices on all cash sales.tfl A BAD STATE OF AFFAIRSI BUTLER BANKS SHOOTS JAS. C. BANKS, AT SMOKEY TOWN, IN THE YAED OF A NEIGHBOR, IN DAYLIGHT. Butler's Dwelling and Corn Crib Burned at Night-His Wife and Children Left to Themselves Without Shelter-The Strong. Arm of the Law Invoked. Not long since, we gave an account through these columns, of the shooting of Butler Banks, on his way home from town. We then predicted that as soon as Butler could "perambulate" we would again hear from Smokey Town. Our prediction has been most wofully verified. James C. Banks, a prominent citizen of Smokey Town, on last Sat urday morning about 8 o'clock, at O'Neall Academy, was shot by Butler Banks, of the same section. J. C. Banks is dangerously, though not necessarily, fatally wounded. The news reached town on Saturday evening and was much commented upon, and much re gret expressed on the unhappy state of affairs in this unfortunate section of our grand old county. The rumors were somewhat vague, and so on Sun day morning we were determined to ascertain the facts in the case, and in company with Judge Hair started for the scene of action. The facts as we gathered them from Mr. J. C. Banks and two eye witnesses are mainly based upon oath: Jas. C. Banks is an agent for pictures and literature. He had started on a can vassing tour in the morning quite early. His first place to stop was at a neighbor's house in sight of Butler's house. It is supposed, and very rea sonably too, that here Butler first saw James C. Banks, and guessing or rather knowing his business, hurriedly gath ered his gun, a double barrel shot gun, and preceded James Banks to the public road at O'Neall Academy, know ing that James would be compelled to come into the "big road" at or near that point. He calculated correctly. Butler took his oldest son, a lad of 13 years old with him, telling his wife that he was going to sell his ox, and that if he came across "Jin'j Banks, he was going to kill him. There had been exceedingly bad blood between the men for some time. They are not related. Butler, arrived at O'Neall, had a short conversation with Miss Dorothy Hole man, who lives there, and then in full open view seated himself by the side of a large pine tree on the road side. He did not have to remain long before James Banks arrived, and entered the house of Miss Holeman without per ceiving Butler who was just about 40 yards distant, at the tree mentioned. Butler remained there quietly until James Banks, came out of the house, and down the steps, when Butler quietly arose, took deliberate aim and fired at James Banks. The gun was loaded with buck-shot, four of which took effect in the body of James, one in the right hand, a painful wound, one in each arm near the shoulder, both flesh wounds, and one penetrated the forehead, just above the left eye, and ranged downward. This is the serious wound. James Banks did not fall, but called to Butler not to shoot him any more as he was hurt. Butler did not heed him, but raised his gun again, when James ran around the corner of the house, and the corner of the house received the contents of this barrel. James now knew the gun was empty and ventured from his place of refuge, when Butler drew his pistol, and again James got behind the corner in time to save further harm, and again the house received the ball. At length James ventured to look around the corner, when, bang, went Butler's pistol again, but without effect. By this time James was bleeding profusely, and left by the rear of Miss Holeman's house, and Butler, either satisfied, or without ammunition, left in an opposite direc tion. Judge Hair issued a warrant for Butler's arrest on Saturday night. Yies terday, Sunday in our presence he took James Banks' ante-mortem statement. He was cheerful and in good spirits, and wa doi ng as well as a man could do under similar circumstances. The physicians succeeded -i getting only one of the shot out. Th ' one that en tered the forehead had not been locat ed. Butler has made his escape. But the sad and lamentable part of this tragic affair remains to be tolk. It has a most deplorable and heart rending sequel. On the night of the same day (Saturday) a party of men unknown to the writer, repaired to the residence of Butler Banks, where there were only Mrs. Banks and her six little children, without any human protec tion whatever, and deliberately and devilishly set fire to the dwelling in which were this poor heart torn moth er and her six little children, the oldest a lad of about 13 years old. The crack ling of the flames awoke their s7ad mother to find her house on fire. With almost superhuman efforts, and by the aid of her little ones, she succeeded in extinguishing the flames. These heart less, soulless men, if Ii be allowed to term them men, on pain of death, and with oaths, ordered that poor woman baek into her house, and then saturated bags and rags with kerosene oil, stuck them into the crevices (it wvas a log house) and again set fire to the d wel ling, and then kept her in the house util the fire was well under way. She was then permitted to get out what she could, which was ir deed almost noth ing, either in quality or quantity. These lawless incendiaries, then set fire to the corn-crib and feed-house, the only other buildings on the premises. The work of destruction was soon com plete, and this pool grief-stricken mother and her six little ones, were homeless, shelterless, clotheless and al most friendless, save the star-decked heavens above, and the cold damp ground below. The corn, about sixty bushels, a lot of peas, rough food, &c., all the labor of this poor woman's own hands and those of her little ones were given to the flames to gratify and ap pease a demoniacal appetite of lawless, night marauders. Judge Hair, Mr. William Long, Sr., and Jr., and my self visited the scene of the horror. This was about three o'clock p. m. Sunday. We were the first and only ones who had gone there. A certain fear seems to pervade that whole sec :1tion. I hope nev'er to witness another suh a scne. My hart was made to bleed. There amid the smoking em bers, were those six little children, black, dirty, barefooted, bareheaded, without food or shelter, oh! what e pitiful sight. The mother had left them early in the morning and gone tc relatives in Edgefield County to gel assistance. She could not do other wise. The children seemed to be cheerful. Poor things, they did not realize their sad condition. Mrs. BankE is an honest, poor woman. Her neigh bors say naught wrong of her. There is not a single mitigation circumstance connected with this horrible deed. Butler Banks may be just as mean as the devil would have him be, but there are some men in, or near that section of country, who are just as mean as Butler. The shooting of "Jim" Banks, by Butler is a diabolical act, but it fadeE into utter-insignificance, when placed by the side of the hellish deed of burn ing the home, the only home, and ef fects of a poor helpless woman and her children. There is no palliating cir cumstance which can be offered as as excuse for such proceedure. The case has not a paralel in the history of oui country. Even the memorable "Sher. man's raid" of the dark days of 1865, fails to furnish us with a paralel case. His acts were in part at least justified by the ends sought. This act demande the most severe condemnation, and the perpetrators thereof should be punished to the full extent of the law; but who is to begin the process. As I have al ready said, there is a certain kind of fear permeating, nearly that whole sec tion of unfortunate people. Some of the parties to this dark deed, were re cognized by Mrs. Banks and her chil dren, and the names of the whole can be ascertained, but unless the Solicitor or Grand Jury, or some other powerful arm of the State Government act in the premises we fear nothing will be done. There are just as good and true men in that section of country as ever breath ed the breath of life, and there are quite a number of them too, but the moment they act they jeopardize both life and property. See? The end of the Smokey Town troubles is not yet by far. The worst has not come yet unless the strong arm of the law intervenes very soon and brings some at least, of these guilty parties to justice. We have been there, we have carefully investigated, and we do know whereof we speak. There is a righteous indignation ex pressed by the good people of the com munity over Saturday night's foul work but that is the end. They dare not act. The very best men will arise to assist when they feel sure, the strong, strong arm of the law comes to their rescue. Let us wait and see. YUBE. Mules. A nice let of mules arrived to-day and we will continue to keep them for sale .during this season. Give us a look before buying. it. J. P. &T.C. POOL. Persoual. Rev. R. H. Griffith, D. D., of Green ville, financial secretary of Furman University, spent several days in New berry during the past week, and on last Sunday morning preached a most ex cellent sermon at the Baptist Church, on holding forth the word of life. Mr. Lucas McIntosh, of Darlington County, is visiting his brother, Dr. Jas, McIntosh. Miss Clara Crotwell has gone tC Charleston to attend Miss Kelly'! school. Col. T. J. Lipscomb, of Columbia, was in tow n the early part of the week. Rev. A. Coke Smith, ID. D., spent Sunday in Newberry and preached iti the Metho)dist church Sunday morning and at the Union Service at the Baptisi church on Sunday night. Mr. Harry H. Samuels left on Mon day for an extended trip on the Pacific slope. Rev. T. G. Herbert, of Spartanburg has been in town during the week. Col. E. J. Goggans, of Edgefield, has been visiting his brother J. K. P. Gog gans this week. Mr. T. C. Pool returned on Monda2 from Atlanta, w-hither he had been t< purchase a lot of mules. Mrs. Dr. Julian, of Ninety Six, is visiting the family of Judge J. B. Fel. lers. We take the following i:em from the News and Courier of yesterday. Cadel Foot is a son of our townsman, Mr. M Foot: "Cadet Raphael Moses Foot i: without doubt the best drilled recruil in the Academy, and will stand a gooi chance of getting the individual priz< if he is not defeated by his rival in mil tary tactics, Cadet Minus." A Marriage. The following marriage notice i taken from a Winston County (Miss. paper. Miss Bessie Perkins is wel known in Newberry, and this notic< may be read with interest: Married, December 13, 1888, at th< bride's mother, Mrs. M. I. Perk.ns near Louisville, by Rev. M. J. McLean Mr. A. H. Foster and Miss Bessie R Perkins. Mr. Foster is the Superintendent o1 Education of our county, and is one o the most moral and popular young men of the county, and he has won fo his bride one of the most beautiful an< accomplished young ladies of the land A goodly number of friends were pres ent to witness the beautiful ceremon: and to unite in wishing them a long and happy married life. "May theirs be the supremes t bliss To mortals'given." A Sad Story. The child coughed. TIhe mother rar No remedy was near. Before miorninj the poor little sufferer was dead. Moral Always keep Dr. Acker's English Rem edy at hand. Sold by P. Robertson Newberry. Wright & J. W. Coppock's is the place to get your Clothing if you wan to get the worth of your money. tf Hallow, Charlie ! Have you beer spending the winter in Mexico? Naw been to Wright & Coppoek's ; eouldn' resist. tf Now is the time to prepare you ground for an early garden and bu' Buist fresh Garden Seed from Robert son's Drug Store, opposite the Pos Office. tf Albums, Photo. and Auto. Plusi Wok Boxes, Mirrors, Photo. Frames Writing Desks, Gold Pens, Cards o every style, Fancy Stationery of al kinds, at J. W. Chapman's. if Wright & J. W. Coppock have got I bg stock, and they are going to sell i or give it away. .3farlc 'Ms. tf Before the Trial Justice. A preliminary examination has been in progress before Justice G. M. Girar deau since Monday, that has elicited considerable interest. It is the case o1 State vs. Ed. Briggman, charged with larceny. The facts are briefly: Mr. Briggman, the father of Ed., was under contract with Mr. D. R. Phifer to work last year. Mr. Briggman died during the fall. Mr. Phifer claims also that he hired from Mr. Briggman a certain mare for last year. He also claims that he holds a mortgage on the mare. Mrs. Briggman makes affidavit that the mare is hers, and that her husband never did own it. Mr. Phifer borrowed the horse to drive to town, and put it in his stable. On January 2, 1889, Ed Briggman went to Phifer's stable and took the mare out. Phifer claims that Briggman stole the horse and brought the case in question. Young Briggman was arrested in Shelby, North Carolina, with the mare, on a warrant other than the one issued by Trial Justice Girar deau. From there young Briggman seems to have gotten to Laurens jail, and from there to Newberry. He was first arrested for malicious trespass but the case was nol prossed by consent of the prosecutor. These are the facts as we could gather them. It seems from the above that Brigg man took the horse believing he had a right to do it. The State was repre sented in the preliminary by Goggans & Hunt and Briggman by Johnstone & Cromer. Maonlc Instalatioa. Last Monday night the officers elect of Signet Chapter, No. 18, R.-. A.-. M.'., -which election we published a few weeks ago-were duly installed. Past High Priest, M. Foot, installed Most Excellent H. P. Scholtz who, when he had taken his seat "in the Oriental Chair of King Solomon," proceeded to the installation of the other officers, worthy companion Rev. W. C. Schaef fer acting as master of ceremonies. At the close cf work the Most Excellent "called the craft from labor to refresh ment." They were nicely entertained by our popular restaurateur, Sam Jones. At "low twelve" companions bade each other good night and disappeared with pleasant recollections of an eve ning spent in "peace, love and uni.y." Helena Heraldings. There was a little dance at Mr. Bish op's residence last Friday night. Mr,. John Hai--ston and Mr. Joe Chandler, of Goldville, were in the vil lage the other night, the guests of Mr. J. D. Shockley. The treasurer of the Sunday-school has sent the children s annual contri bution to the Clinton Orphanage. The sum was six dollars, and while it was not so large as at some former times, owing doubtless to the scarcity of mo ney, the Sunday-school did not forget their fatherless and motherless friends at the Orphanage. Mrs. Kate Coates went up to' Chap. pell's Tuesday to be present at the wed ding of Mr. Whit Goodman and Mise Bettie Brooks. It was a joyous occasion, and she left her friends happily "seated by the golden sheaves of their wedding day." We regret that we could not avail ourself of the invitation- to witness the marriage of our young friends, Dr. Allen Miles and Miss Fannie Butler. The ceremony was impressively per formed at Trinity (Episcopal) Church last Thursday by Rev. Mr. Mitchell. Dr. Miles has taken his fair young bride to his little "kingdom of home,' at Summerville, where she is the queer and "love is the king." Our young friends will please remem ber the nature of the service at nex1 Sunday night's prayer-meeting. The Word of Truth is replete wvith assur ances of Divine clemen"ny and compas sion, and every promise can be full: realized. We wish that the "pleasant public' would keep us advised of arrivals anm departures, to enable us to make mer4 mention of their movements for th< benefit of their friends, excepting onl3 when they wish to travel incow. SAs 'OUCI. HERALDING8 FROM NO. 6. Schools full-about the largest at tendance we have ever had. Mr. J. A. B., of your town, has lot of.- goats. They cross any fence and go where they please, Mr. B's farn'er asked Mr. B. the other 'a what to do with the goats, Mr. B said if he could not keep them t< kill them. The farmer was asked t< dinner with a near neighbor, befort he started to dinner he called one o his negroes and told him to kill som' goats the negro asked, How many He answered "I will be back in a fey minutes and tell you-kill until] come." He forgot the negro and goat: for some time. Suddenly remember ing them he hastened home and fount four dead goats, and the negro was jus gtighs hand in. He says he wil be more specific next time. Trial Justice Peterson seems to be at officer of commissions. He was comn missioned on February 1881, as Tria Justice ; again in 1882; also in 1883; als< in 1886; also in 1887-for 2 years. Ii January 1888 he was again notified o appointment as Trial Justice. He wrot< to the Secretary of State, who wrote hin that they had only used that form but that he was now confirmed by thy Senate for two more years and to sen< down the fee and he would send corn mission for two years. He was comn missioned for the two years and no' he is again appointed and requeste< for the usual fee for his commission This will make seven commissions ir eight years. Who gets the fees for thesa commissions? Roads are in bad condition and the County Commissioners ought to pu the Murray law into effect. The Comn missioners ought to have a bridge buil over Bush River at the O'Neall mil place. This bridge was washed awa: in September, and the neighbors buil a temporary bridge across the river,1 stood all right till. the rain last wee] when it was badly damaged. It has been repaired again but we ought t< have a bridge across the river, as it i: one of the most important bridges ii the County. TELL. She 15 "AOrateful." "I saved the life of my little girl by prompt use of Dr. Acker's Englist Remedy for Consumption ."-Mrs. Wit V. HARRIMAN, New York. Sold b: P. Robertson, opposite Post office New. berry, S. C. Promptness. First a cold, then a cough, then con sumption, then death. " took Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Consump tion the moment I began to cough and I believe it saved my life."-WAL TER N. WALLACE, Washington. Sold by P.Rbrtson, opposite Post office, N'ewberry. A P'easant Oe asion. To the Editor of the Herald and News : Will you please give me space in your columns to return my warmest thanks to the kind friends who gave the parsonage so generous a "pound ing" on last Friday night. Let me assure them that this expression of their sympathy and favor is duly and deep .ly appreciated. And I beg to be permitted-in re turn-to invoke upon them the ben edictions of Him who marks and re wards even the cup of cold water given in His name. Very truly, W. S. WIGHTMAN. Worthy of the Office. To the Editor of the Newberry Her ald and News: Now that*County Com missioner Walker has resigned, the old "war horse" Os. Wells, who came next in the race, should be put in harness. This fact urges courteous consideration in his case, and so likewise does the fur ther fact of his fitness for the office. We simply make the suggestion for the consideration of all fair-minded men that Mr. Wells is justly entitled to be Mr. Walker's successor. TOTE FAIR. Salter's Famous Art Galer'. To the Editor of The Herald and News :-From time to time there have appeared in the columns of your readable paper interesting and instruc tive descriptions of Newberry's impor tant enterprises and institutions-her magnificent cotton mill and flourish ing bank; her two handsomely-built and well-kept hotels; her noble college and excellent academies and schools; her glorious churches and Sunday schools, etc., etc. While all this is right and proper, we must not overlook Sal ter's beautiful Art Gallery-which has become an important feature of the city, in fact, one of its necessary insti tutions. We visited the gallery several days since and were so impressed with the surroundings that we determined to ask space in The Herald and News to add this enterprise to the list already mentioned in these columns. Mr. Sal ter is a fine artist, and we venture the assertion that his gallery is the best in the State outside of the larger cities. It is certainly the best that this place has ever had, and Newberry is to be con gratulated on having such a splendid institution in her midst. It is well worth a visit to the gallery. Mr. Salter has a lovely collection of pictures, and is well supplied with the latest im proved chemical appliances, and ac cessories of the art, as well as the very latest scientific improvements and fa cilities in his profession, to give the ut most satisfaction to those who patron ize him. G. Young Wens' Christian Association District Conference. The Newberry District Association, composed of delegates from Y. M. C. Associations of Newberry and the Fork of Lexington Counties, will convene in Newberry, S. C., on Jan. 31-Feb. 1st 1889. Each association is entitled to not less than three, nor more than five delegates. Associations are requested to prompt ly notify Jno. T. Niobolas, Newberry, S. C., of the number and names of del gates expected to attend. Delegates should reach Newberry not later than five o'clock p. m., Jan. 31, as the organization meeting is held that evening at '7:30. Upon arrival, delegates will please report at the association rooms, where homes will be assigned them. All delegates are further urged to make arrangements to stay through the entire conference which will close with the night session Friday. A. H. KoH5, Chairman District Executive Com mittee. Superiatendent of Highway. An Act to abolish the Office of Supermn tendent of Highways. Section 1. That the office of Superin tendent of highways now provided for by law be, aad the same is hereby, abolished. Section 2. That all of the duties now imposed by law upon the superinten dent of highways be, and the same are, devolved upon the county com missioners of the several counties of this State. Section 3. That all Acts or p arts of Acts in confiet with this Act be, and the same hereby are, repealed. DEATHs. A seven year old soa of the late Thos. Harp died on 15th inst. Mrs. Alice Smith. wife of Mr. I. M. Smith, of No. 6, died on Monday, 14 January, of consumption, aged 33 yea-s. Advertised Letters. POST OFFIcE, NEwBERRY, S. C. List of letters unclaimed and advertised January 14, 1889. cumnmy, Doc:c Jones. Allix Dawnin, Bennie Livingston, T. D. Ducket, Wesley J. Metts, Daniel Gary, Abby Ma'cringfost, Giles, Foster Poberts, F. C. Ipark, W. w. Samples, B. F. Mrs. Johnston, Ze b Sligh, R. C. Willingham, Rab IPersons calling for these letters will please say they were advertis ERBR,P.d Wright & -J. W. Coppock's line of Gents' Neckwear is just awfully nice. That is what the ladies say, i. e., the test looking ones. tf Letter from the Ex-sheriff of Chautauqua County. Ntew York. MAYVILLE, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1885. I am glad to say, from a long personal Iexperience with Allcock's Porous Plas Iters, that I am able to endorse all the Igood things that have ever been said about them, and supplement these by saying that I frankly believe their value cannot be estimated. Their breadth of Iusefulness is unlimited, and for prompt and sure relief to almost every ache and pain that flesh is heir to, no other re tmedy, in my opinion,either external or internal, equals them in certainty and rapidity. I have used them at one time for rheumatism, another for backache, again for bronchitis, always with the same result-a speedy cure. tf. L. T HARRrNGTON. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of parity, strength and wholesomeness. 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