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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22
THE PENSION DECISION.

The state supreme court today fixed
the amount that would be available for
Confederate pensions at 100000, says
August Kohn in his correspondence Of
Friday to The News and Courier. This
will be a source Of great disappoint-
ment to the old soldiers and very many
others. It will be remembered that the
act passed at the last session Of the
general assembly fixed the appropria-
tion at "at least $15O,0O0," while the
general appropriation act only car
ried an appropriation Of 100000. The
sentiment and vote Of the general as
sembly was that the pension fund this
year should be s15O,OOO, and that view
Of the matter was taken and urged by
Attorney General Bellinger.
It was thought best to have test
case in the supreme court, in which the
issue could be fully presented, and the
court today filed the following order
which fixes the amount that is to be di-
vided among the pensioners:
Supreme Court, April term, 1901. The
State ex relatione J. Frost Walker, as
clerk Of the county Of Richland, pc
toner, against ]. p. Derham, as
Comptroller General, respondent.
Per curiam.
On hearing the petition herein and
the return thereto, and after argument
of counsel, it Is ordered and adjudged
that the money appropriated in the
general appropriation act passed at TIN.
last session of the general assembly, to
wit: the sum Of $100, 1000, be distributed
according to the provisions Of the act
entitled, "An act to provide pensions
for certain soldiers and sailors, now
residents Of South Carolina, who were
in the service Of the state or Of the
Confederate states in the late war be-
tween the states" approved the 18th
day Of February. A. D., 1900, as amend
ed by an act entitled "An act to amend
Sec. 1, of an act entitled "An act to
provide for pensions for certain sol1
diers and sailors, now residents Of
South Carolina, who were in the SER
vice of the state or Of the Confederate
states in the late war between the
states, approved 18th February, 1900,
by increasing the amount Of appropri-
alton and further prescribing the dis
tribution of the same" approved 18th
day Of February, A. D., 1901. The rea3
sons. for the foregoing judgment will
be given in an opinion hereafter to be
filed.
HENRY McIvER, Chief Justice.
Y. J. POPE, Associate Justice,
EUGENE B. GARY, Associate Justice,
IRA B. JONES, Associate Justice.
It is pretty safe to say that had those
who fathered the $150,O00 pension act
anticipated the decision Of the supreme
court, they would have insisted upon
continuing the session so as to have
the general appropriation act and the
pension act coincide as to the amounts
and in that way have secured the $780,
900 for the pension fund.
There Is nothing now to be done but
to pay out the $1OOOOO-and warrants
for this amount will go out at once
and next year to see that the appro-
priation act and the pension act agree,
no matter what the amount to be d.
vided may be.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

WE are deprived of the pleasure of
an exchange with the esteemed Com
moner, but are indebted to a contem-
porary, which evidently has access to
it's luminous pages, for the information
that Candidate Bryan expresses much
indignation on account of recent
proposition of Senator Vest that a con-
vention be called to re-organiZe the
Democratic party. We really do not
see the necessity for any such conven-
tion ourselves, for without it the Dem
ocratic party is proceeding, in most
satisfactory manner, to re-organiZe it.
self. But it is not upon this ground
that The Candidate pitches his oppo-
sition. but upon the ground that no
reorganization is needed. And therein
his protest lacks the element Of sanity.
The object Of reorganization is to
corral more votes. and If the Nebras-
ka colonel does not realize the fact that
the Democratic party needs more
votes, who should?-Charlotte Observ-
er.
Will The Observer please keep quiet
and refrain from epithets while we ask
a question? Suppose you had control
Of the party machinery, as it now
stands, and were absolutely without
hope of being able to succeed with 1t;
but were certain Of being relegated and
forgotten upon reorganization? Sup
pose you believed absolutely in your
own wisdom and integrity, and were
without faith in the integrity or wis
dom of those opposed to you and your
theories? Would you let loose the hold
you had and allow your opponents to
go to perdition with their theories, or
would you stand firm and go to per-
dition with the theories you yourself
hold dear?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

THERE is perhaps nothing as yet,"
says the New York Commercial, ito
seriously alarm the South over any fu-
ture loss of her cotton trade, but the
world moves with remarkable rapidi
ty in these times, and every days, ev-
cry hours experience brings forcibly
home to the student of industrial con-
ditions the increasing Importance Of
the economies in every field Of produc-
ton. There is vast amount of waste
in the present method Of handling the
American cotton crop, and the cost Of
production could probably be material
ly reduced. If our cotton in the future
is to no more than hold it's own in the
expanding markets of the world, the
cost Of laying it down at the doors Of
the consumers must be made a matter
of constant study" We are not
alarmed much. 1t will not cost
much to deliver all the crop at the
doors of our own mills, and that is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

The records in the case Of Private
John Allen, of Company I, Thirty-sec-
ond volunteer infantry, on duty In the
Philippines, have been received at the
war department. Private Allen was
tried before a general courtmartial,
charged with the murder of Filipino
named Sugue. The findings In the
case developed that Allen, of his own
volition and upon his own Responsible
ty, took Sugue prisoner because he (Su-
gue) was said to be in possession OF
knowledge concerning certain conceal
ed arms. Private Allen then bound
his prisoners arms, and soon after,
with the native walking in front of
him, set out on what was presumably
a quest for the hidden arms. Arriving
in an open field, 1t was alleged that
the soldier deliberately dropped on one
knee and shot his captive dead. He
made no report of his actions. The
court found him guilty, but, owing,
says General Wheaton, Ito the extra
ordinary lax condition Of discipline
prevalent in the organization of scouts,
of which the accused was member,
awarded penalty short Of what would
otherwise have been appropriate" and
sentenced Allen to be dishonorably dis
charged from the service, to forfeit all
pay and allowances and to be confined
at hard labor for 20 years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

WE have been reading some letters
that Mr.. w. E. Curtis has been writing
to the Chicago Record Herald on South
Carolina politics. Mr.. Curtis was sent
by his paper to this state to investf-
gate the matter and is now publishing
his impressions. Although this cor
respondent has the reputation Of be-
ing at the head Of his profession, the
many glaring misstatements Of gener-
ally conceded fact in his letters, shows
that he does not trouble himself over
much about accuracy, while the color
ing he has given the whole subject, in
dicates that he has fallen into the
hands of politicians, who have not neg
lected the opportunity to see that he
was we'll stuffed. Such matter as he
has written may be acceptable enough
to the Chicago readers of his paper,
but it will not find much endorsement
down this way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

meet the waters Of the Atlantic with
those Of the gulf Of Mexico, commenc-
ing at point on the Atlantic at or be-
tween Amelia island and Biscayne bay,
thence by the most practicable and
feasible route the said company may
ascertain across said peninsula, termi-
mating with the gulf of Mexico at some
point between Deadman's bay and Cape
Roman, with the right to use and pass
over any lake or other body Of water,
and the land under same, on the route
so selected for said ship canal, the
same to be constructed with or without
locks, as the company shall deter
mine"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

A MONSTER strike Of the union ma
chinists Of the country for nine hours
work and ten hours pay, went into ef-
feet last Monday. More than 100000
men quit work in the various large cit
les Of the country. The strike is aimed
principally at the big shipyards, rail-
road and locomotive works. Many
small concerns throughout the coun-
try accepted the demands Of the strik-
ers during Monday; but it will proba-
bly, be quite awhile before the trouble
is settled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

THE Charleston Post is the only
daily paper in the State that makes an
effort to give both sides Of the politi-
cal controversy now going on. The
Post stands for McLaurin; but pub
fishes comments for and against him
with the utmost impartiality. The
State and The News and Courier are
both against McLaurin, and they pub
lish nothing that is calculated to up
hold the senator's side Of the conten-
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

1T was thought during last Friday
that Mrs. Mckinley was close to
deaths door and there was but little
hope Of her recovery. Since then there
has been decided improvement for
the better, and the sufferer is thought
to be out of immediate danger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

A CoNsTANT1NoPLE dispatch brings
the news that the Sultan Of Turkey
has yielded to the European powers on
the foreign mail question. The sultan
comedies the right of the powers to
continue the operation Of their respect
i've mail systems as heretofore.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

quietly awaiting the last few days Of
the month to take their squeezing. I
think, with favorable weather. a likely
probability, the market will go lower
and July with the rest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22
Che atorkpille enquirer.
YoRKv1LLE, S. c.:
WEDNESDAY, MAY %, 1901.

THERE are two sides to all political
questions, and people who would reach
correct conclusions must study both
sides.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-22

INFORMATION is death to ignorance
and prejudice, and because they recog-
nize that fact, ignorance and preju-
dice fight information.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

The Decision That Was Rendered by
a BasutO Solomon.
Law is a complicated thing, and
some of it's decisions seem not to be
founded in equity Probably most
readers will pass that criticism upon
the case recorded below:
Basutoland, being broken and noun
famous, was until recently the resort
Of lions. leopards and other wild ami
mails. Now, however, the hillsides
which were once the resort of these
savage creatures are the pasture
grounds of tens of thousands of cattle.
Nearly all dangerous animals have
been driven away from Basutoland,
but not long ago a leopard appeared
on the outskirts of a village. The
animal soon became as badly frighten-
ed as the villagers and sought safety
in flight.
The next morning the Inhabitants
turned out for a hunt. One of the
hunters was climbing a steep rock
when he Suddenly found himself face
to face with the leopard, whose re-
treat was cut off by the rock itself.
Neither the man nor the animal could
escape the encounter.
The dilemma was an awkward one,
for the climber was unarmed. Realiz-
ing his danger, he put forth his hands
and in desperation caught hold Of the
leopard on each side of it's jaw, hold
ing it at arms length and calling for
help. The leopard clawed and tore his
captor, but the man held on till help
arrived, and the beast was speared.
Now came question of law. BY
Basuto law the skin belonged to the
chief, who must reward one of three
claimants either the man who speared
the leopard or the man who held it SO
that it was possible to spear it or the
man who, being warned by the bark
ing Of his dog. first discovered the
animal in the village.
The Basuto Solomon decided the
case as follows: The man who speared
it could not have done so but for the
man who held it, and the man who
held it could not have known Of its
existence if the dog had not first
warned the village; therefore the credit
for the killing belonged to the dog
whose owner was entitled to the re-
ward.-Youth's Companion.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
Johns Many Names.

The majority of the names that you
see on the signs of laundries or tea
stores kept by Cinnamon are simply
fancy names adopted for their auspi-
cious significance. They are simply
notices, having no reference to the
proprietor or the members Of firm
whatsoever.
Every properly constituted Chinaman
has five names besides his surname or
cognomen. The last is fixed and hand
ed down from one generation to an
other.
Every male child born in China is
first called by his milk name" When
he grows old enough to attend school,
he takes a "book name" When he has
learned the mysteries of composition,
he completes for literary honors under
an assumed name, which is finally
adopted. When he successfully passes
his examinations and obtains his de-
gree. his equals address him by anoth-
er, either coined by them or adopted by
him. At his marriage he adopts still
another, called "style."-Chicago Chron-
iclo
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"SOm ethiUg New Under the Sum"

All Doctors have tried to cure Catarrh
by the use of powders, acid gases, in
halers and drugs In paste form. Their
powders dry up the mucous membranes,
causing them to crack open and bleed.
The powerful acids used In the inhalers
have entirely eaten away the same men,
branes that their makers have aimed to
cure, while pastes and ointments cannot
reach the disease. An old and expert
enced practitioner, who has for many
years made close study and specially Of
the treatment of Catarrh, has at last per-
fected Treatment which, when faithful
ly used, not only relieves at once, but
permanently cures Catarrh, by removing
the cause, stopping the discharges, and
curing all Inflammation. 1t Is the only
remedy known to science that actually
reaches the afflicted parts. This wonder
full remedy Is known as "SNUFFLEs, the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE" and Is sold
at the extremely low price of One Dollar,
each package containing internal and ex-
ternal medicine sufficient for full months
treatment and everything necessary to it's
perfect cure.
"Snuffies" Is the only perfect Catarrh
Cure ever made, and Is now recognized as
the only safe and positive cure for that
annoying and disgusting disease. 1t cures
all inflammation quickly and permanently,
and Is also wonderfully quick to relieve
Hay Fever or Cold in the Head.
Catarrh when neglected often leads to
nsumption-"S nuffies" will save you II
you use 1t at once. 1t Is no ordinary
remedy, but a complete treatment which
Is positively guaranteed to cure Catarrh
In any form or stage If used according to
kho ooh
package. Don't delay but send for it at
once, and write full particulars as to your
condition, and you will receive special adj
vice from the discoverer of this wonderful
remedy regarding your case without cost
to you beyond the regular price of "Snuf-
fles," the "Guaranteed Catarrh Cure"
Sent prepaid to any address In the
United States or Canada on receipt of
One Dollar. Address Dept A-344, Ed
win B. Giles & Company, 1880 and 1889
Market Street, Philadelphia. 4a1y
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
CHILL SAUCE
HOW BARSTOW BROWN
AND ELVIRY RICHARDS
CAME TOGETHER.
lo%o~oAo%o~oA~o~o%e
The household art is the only dover

The household art is the only dover
bring save myself to him wed.
Can you find the roof and earn the fourP
Then can make home and sweet white breadi
-Harper's.
The last scarlet bar Of the gorgeous
autumn sunset was fading out behind
the tall poplars along Turkey creek
when Barstow Browns creaking old
farm wagon turned the corner Of the
road which led to his lonely and ill
kept home.
''There's the light Albumin already
in Mis- Elviry Richards window" he
commented. sit does git dark awful
early nights now. Seems like hern's
the cleanest KEEP an the cheerfulest
lamp in the hull township"
And indeed it did seem to illuminate
with it's friendly radiance the little one
story house by the roadside. 1t looked
like d beacon-a star. 1t made Farmer
Brown think in admiring but unformu-
lated fashion of steadfast love-pure,
unwavering, brilliant. 1t attracted
him. 1t drew him-the worn and
harassed body and soul of him. Uncon-
SCiOuSly uc Tic IclAS Dut IL
was not until the plodding horses
stood still in response that he won
dered whether he might venture in
and what excuse he could give for his
visit.
Suddenly he lifted his head and
sniffed-once, twice. Then he hurried
ly twisted the reins around the whip
stock and clambered down from the
high seat. Swiftly, soundlessly, ex-
cuse and encouragement had come to
HMM the guise of an odor at that.
"Chili sauce! If she amt a-makin
chill sauce!" He was hurrying up the
short path to the front door. at which
he knocked. Iii tell her l want the re-
ceipt for Susie Reilly to make some
by. That's the ticket! Oh. howdy, Mis-
Richards! l was goin home from mill
an the incest smell come a-floatin
down the road! Seemed s if l was
back in mothers again, an she was
putin up chilli sauce" He sighed and
mostened his lips at the recollection.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

Some time ago a well known bar
rister had under cross examination q
youth from the country who rejoiced
in the name of Sampson. whose replies
were the causes of much laughter in
court.
"And So" questioned the barrister,
''you wish the court to believe that you
are peacefully disposed and inoffen-
sive kind of personY'
eyes"
Sand that you have no desire to fol-
low the steps Of your namesake, and
smite the Philistines?'
mo, I've not" answered the youth,
land If had the desire amt got the
strength at present"
'Then you think you would be un-
able to cope successfully with thou
sand enemies and utterly rout them
with the jawbone of an assn
"Well," answered the ruffied Samp-
son, II might have a try when you
have done with the weapon."-Spare
Moments
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
LOVE AND NATURE.

Dear Love, when spring has come, all natur
wakes
And from her languid lids the bandage takes
To look with wondering eyes upon the world.
The trees unfold their robes of silvery green,
And thrifty insects from the blossoms CLEAN;
Each birding finds mate both fond and true,
And I, dear Love, have you.
Dear Love, in summer time each heightened day
10 harvest fields a tribute rich must pay
OF sunshine packed in grains of yellow corn.
The earth is weighted with the seasons store;
No creature tree vine can ask for more.
Nature has satisfied each bird and bee,
Has given you to me.
Dear Love, chill fall doth paint in colors rare
The forests and the fields that soon grow bare
As winter clasps them to her icy breast.
Nature must wake and work and rest awhile,
Must sleep and cry, perchance, as well as smile;
And nature, life and love are one, know,
Because l love you 30.
Anne O. Steele in Harper's Bazaar.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

The frame OF Julius Converse's new
house has been raised.
The streets of the village are being put
In order under the supervision of Edwin
WOlcott.
The firm of John Brown & Co. at the
Central store has dissolved partnership,
Mr.. Weeden retiring from the business.
An attempt to get together the ex-sol-
diers of this vicinity to prepare for a
proper observance of Decoration day re-
suited in an attendance of six.
Funds are being raised to have the
streets sprinkled during the summer, and
there Is a good prospect OF success In
raising the sum required. John Fosket
will take the contract.
Uriel lodge of masons of Mansfield will
some time next month remove Its meet
ing place from Mansfield Depot to Mer-
row Station, where a new hall has been
built by the lodge. The new building is
two stories high. The lower part is to
be used for school-room. The expense
of the building, $4,000, is shared equally
by the school district and the masonic
lodge. The lodge Is In fourishing con-
ditlon under the administration of Clinton
J. Hall, w. M.
The STAFFORD Loom Co. this week sold
to Messrs. Ray & Bessey of Providence,
r. l., their mill privilege In this village,
embracing the site of their machine shop
burned two years ago. The price paid
was about $1,000. The buyers will i'm
mediately erect one or two story build
Ing of the dimensions of the burned build
ing for the manufacture of shoddy. Work
on the premises is already begun, and it
Is intended to have building completed
and machinery running within 80 days.
BIRTHS.
Tolland, May 18th, 1871, son to Sc.
reno A. Stanton.
Stafford (Orcuttville), 22d, daughter
to Alonzo Howard.
Stafford Springs, Oath, daughter to
Oscar Akers.
MARRIAGES
Wales, May Sd, 1871, Horatio L.
Parker of Brimfield and Ada j. Green oil
Wales.
Scotland. 18th, Eber Barber and Fan
ME Place, both of Coventry.
South Coventry, by Rev. J. P. Hawley
Irving A. Spaulding and Nellie Babcock
both of Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
Rest Your Eyes.

The moment you are instinctively IN
inclined to rub the eyes that moment
cease to use them; also it is time to
give your eyes "a rest when you become
sensible Of an effort to distinguish.
Cold water is about the safest applica-
ton for infamed eyes. Never sleep 81
that on awakening the eyes shall open
on the light of window. Never read
or sew directly in front Of the light of
a window, the better light being that
that comes from above or obliquely or
over the left shoulder. Too much tight
is an evil, just as is scant light. It Gre
ates glare that pains and confuses
the sight
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23
THE LITTLE OLD sPlNET.

Do you see the little spinet standing in the cor
ner there?
Great grandmother loved to play it when she
a maiden fair.
Sunbeams through the window twinkle, fick'ring
on its yellowed keys,
And we almost hear the tinkle Of the old time
melodies.
Great grandmother gowned in silk, with high
heeled slippers, dainty lace,
Sat there, while smile of pleasure lighted up
her fair young face;
From without the rose scent fingers, drifting on
the summer breeze,
While she plays with fairy fingers all the old time
melodies.
And the little spinet waits her patiently these
long, long years,
Till its mellow voice is broken harsh, and has the
sound of tears,
Yet it seems the sunbeams strayng, fickrin on
its yellowed keys,
And her fairy fingers playing all the old tim,
melodies!
Mary Small Wagner in Optimist
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

ST have been suffering from dyspepsia
for the past twenty years, and have been
unable after trying all preparations and
physicians to get any relief. After taking
one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure I
found relief and am now In better health
than have been for twenty years. can
not praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure too
highly" Thus writes Mrs. @. w. Rob-
erts, North Greek, Ark. w. ID. Heald.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-05-23

Miss Florence Newman, who has been
a great sufferer from muscular rheuma-
tism, says Chamberlain's Pain Balm Is
the only remedy that affords her relief.
Miss Newman Is q much-respected resi-
dent Of the village of Gray, N. Y, and
makes this statement for the benefit of
others similarly afflicted. This IMMINENT
is for sale by E K. Taft, Stafford Springs /;
Ii. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr.,
& Co., South Wellington.