The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-08-11
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

which went into effect on July 4: Dis
pensaries are to be established in coun-
ties where the majority of the freeholder
voters may petition for them. Their
are limited to ten in tho county
of Charleston, three in tho county Of
Richland and one in each of the other
counties Of the State. A commissioner
Is appointed by the Governor, who is to
sell liquors to dispensaries at so per cent
profit over net cost. The retail business
is to bo guarded by a county Board of
Control, while the Governor, Controller
General and Attorney General constitute
State Board having general super
vision. Cocktails, mint juleps and the
whole catalogue of fancy drinks arc to
be dispensed over State bars, and drug
gists who use alcohol must buy of the
dispensaries at prescribed prices. Rail
roads cannot carry other than State
liquors, and in case of violation every
one connected with such carriage is held
to be liable to punishment.
THE Russian moujik, whose capacity
for the absorption of vodki and other
kinds of fiery liquor is practically illimit.
able, and who has hitherto spent con-
siderable portion Of his existence in
state of inebricty, has at length been
brought within tho sphere and influence
of the temperance movement. Temper.
ance societies have been formed through
out the Empire. Inasmuch, however,
as tho moujik has some doubts rs to his
power of keeping tho pledge, he has en-.
dcavored to bind himself with cast-iron
rules and penalties. He has arranged to
have his pledge registered by the local
authorities, who, on the first occasion
that he renders himself guilty of an in
fraction of his promise, arc to impose
upon him fine of three rubles and a
punishment of nineteen strokes of the
rod. For each succeeding offence the
penalty is to be doubled.
IS the wildernesses about the great
lakes the Indians arc tame and good
natured aud they arc glad to get job
as hunters and guides for parties who
arc going into the woods. That much of
their wild nature remains with them /;
that they prefer life in the open air ut
small pay to steady and remunerativc
employment in towns. Occasionally one
of them will be found who he's had a
liberal education, this being especially
true among tho ojibways. n good number
of whom have been schooled ut Sault
Saintc Marie, Mich. Among the Western
Indians, accustomed to the freedom OF
the plains, education is only transient in
its influence, and story is told of q
chiefs son who, after being graduated
with honors at Hampton, was found in
Montana living in wigwam and going
about in buckskin, feathers, aud beads,
wholly indifferent to whatever charm
civilized life may have had for him.
SECRETARY Hokc Smith on horseback
is fast becoming so familiar a figure OF
the Washington streets that people hav,
almost ceased to turn aud look at tn,
sight of Cabinet officer riding along al
a smart gallop instead of following II
the wake of his colleagues aud going t.
and from his Department in the officia
carriages provided for the purpose
When the Secretary first rode up to tn
White House in this style to attend Cubi
net meeting, his appearance created NJ
small amount Of excitement among tn,
crowds JS 9f pa ns%spape. mon and stranger
corridor. The saddlehorse is a favorit
with the Secretary, who had him brough
lor tho purpose from his home Ii
Georgia.
THERE is a general idea that the Pres
ident's salary of $50, 900 year is all tina
ne receives. This is a mistake. In ad
dition to this the President receives $50,
o64 to pay the salaries of his clerks ant
subordtnates. His private secretary ha
N,26O, his assistant secretary $2,25O
the stenographer gets ii, 800, each of fiv
messengers 81 200, steward 81, 800, cacl
OF the two doorkeepers 81, 200, Will,
other employees are paid in proportion
| down to the man who takes care of tho
hires, who receives 1864. In addition
| $4,000 Is allowed for incidentals, such
rs stationery and carpets; $4,000 TO,
repairs and refurnishing, 81, 500 for fuel
81, 900 for the greenhouse, and $4,000
for the stable, gas and other incidentals,
In all, tho President and his house cost
the country over $125, 900.
THE Government Building at tn,
worlds Fair still continues to be tn,
principal place Of attraction for those
Interested in the study of the nations
history and development. That her,
are found seats for the tired and weary
polite and soldierly guards, and an air 0,
freedom, without the taunting signs
"These are for sale, or the annoying cry
OF the catalogue vender, may constitute
some of the reasons why people seek Its
confines and remain longer within 1t.
walls. 1t is the only building which tht
cconcessionaire has not been permit tod t.
invade.
AN ingenious general information ma,
chine has been set up in railway station
OF Melbourne, Australia. By pressing
different electric buttons the following
among other things will appear: A list
OF the best hotels in the city, list of the
plays at the theatres, with their play
bills, list of the omnibus routes and
the cab fares to the various points of
interest. The principle of the machine
is capable of indefinite expansion; and
doubtless 1t will soon be introduced in
this country.
In this country $500 women are prac-
ticing medicine, 275 preaching the Cos.
pei, more than 5000 managing post
offices, and over 5000, 900 earning fnde.
pendent incomes. Since 1880 the
Patent Office has granted over 2,BO0
patents to women, and in New York CITY
$1,000 women support their husbands