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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Yonkers statesman: Mr.. Bacon-I notice
all of the articles OF that woman which are
now appearing In this magazine are about
things which happened years and years ago.
Mrs. Bacon-Perhaps she gave the articles
to her husband to mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Yonkers Statesman: She-Don't you al
ways feel annoyed when those pesky rail-
road windows won't open2
He-Not always. l saw the president OF
the road the other morning trying in vain
to open one.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Brooklyn Life: Noncompliance up, mani
Troth. yes LUX as II yez didn't HOY a
fri'nd In tn whole wur'rld.
Hogan-Oi hovn't,
Mooney-G'wanl II II amt money yez
want Z borry, Dim al good a fr1'nd as
iver yez had.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

There are. 1t appears, lis Indian centena-
Rams. two Chinese and one Japanese. and
1913 per cent Of the whole number are ne
groes-SS6 males and 1867 females. The
ready reckoner Of the census bureau says,
however. that a considerable grain Of salt
should be taken with these figures regard
ing Ethiopian longevity, as the older a
negro grows the more vivid his Imagination
becomes.
One noticeable oddly in all statistics
concerning centenarians is that showing
how steadily the proportion OF the sexes is
maintained among them from one census
to the next. More than half OF them, too,
are always colored.
OF the foreign born centenarians In the
United States, the census mar sets down
As per cent as Irish, 1874 per cent as Ger
man, 81 per cent as Canadian, sc per cent
as English. 2 per cent as Japanese and /
per cent as Chinese.
The average length Of life in the United
States ten years ago was, according to the
ready reckoner, only thirty-one years. Now,
according to the same authority, 1t is
thlrty-two years. This isn't much to be-
come. enthusiastic over, so far as the pres
ent generation is concerned, but 1t means
something to the child born 100 years
hence, granting that the same proportional
increase continues.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Cleveland Plain Dealer: at is claimed
that there are $4,000 Missouri mules ct work
In the T~ransvaal."
VIVA, . lot OF kicking there must be-"
Yes, s'pose that's, one OF the heeSlng
effects of gentle peace"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

First Of all, we find in this report the
statement that there are, or were in 1900,
1856 persons In the United States who are
100 years Of age or upward. This may not
seem particularly impressive as an indica-
tion Of growing vitality when It is placed
beside the item that puts our population
at $4,000, 900. but II means something alto
sether different when one is told that It
gives us twice as many centenarians as
there are in Germany, England. France,
Scotland and Servia, with q combined popu-
latlon Of 'IS5, 250, 900. e
Incidental food for argument is afforded
by q further examination Of the figures in
the cases Of the foreign countries men
toned in this connection by the ready
reckoner, and in but one Instance do they
rob Us Of any glory. He says that Germany,
with a population of IS, 900, 900, has us
centenarians; that England, with 49, 900, 900,
has lac; hat Scotland, with 1900, 900, has
&c; that France, with 1000, 900, has 21S,
and that little Servia. with only $3.50, 900
people. has a list OF 575 who have passed
the century mark.
Turning again to our own centenarians,
We hnd that out Of the $3.50 almost two
thirds Of them are women, the exact roster
being 2,247 women and 1899 men, and
that out of the 3,117 that are native born
1908 are men and 2,O9s are women.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Judge: There's one great Improvement
l wish Santa Claus would make this year"
said Cumso.
whats that7' asked Cawker.
II wish he would attach a receipted bill
to each present"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25
sTATEMENT OF CrRcULArIoN.


State OF Nebraska, Douglas County SIS:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary of The
Bee Publishing Company. being duly sworn,
says that the actual number of full and
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of Novemher. 1902. was as fOlloMs:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

And the same to you.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Smart Set: C1erk-Michael, nre you about
through moving those trunks?
TorLerT1lH soLi IN a rev mlnutes
the life net over the Sront pavement. Mrs.
Hibawl has jest telephoned from the top
the window.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-25

Merry Christmas.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
TO VOTE IN PRIMARY.

There is considerable talk going the
rounds these days as to who is entitled
to vote in the primaries, and in order
to set the matter straight we give be-
low the qualifications of the voter as
prescribed by the law Of the party:
Rule L. The qualification for men,
bership in any subordinate club Of the
Democratic party of this state, or for
voting at a Democratic primary, shall
be as follows, viz: The applicant for
membership or voter, shall be Il years
Of age, or shall become so before the
next succeeding general election, and
be a white Democrat, or a Negro who
voted for General Hampton in 1876, and
who has voted the Democratic ticket
continuously since. Provided, that no
white man shall be excluded from par
ticipation in the Democratic primary
who shall take the pledge required by
the rules Of the Democratic party.
The managers at each box at the
primary election shall require every vo-
ter in a Democratic primary election to
pledge himself to abide the result OF
the primary, and to support the nomi-
nees of the party, and to take the fol-
lowing oath and pledge, viz: II do SOL
emnly swear that I am duly qualified
to vote at this election according to the
rules of the Democratic party, and that
I have not voted before at this election.
and pledge myself to support the NOM
inees of this primary"
Constitution, article vi: At this
election only Democratic white voters
who have been desidents Of the state
twelve months and the county sixty
days preceding the next general elec-
ton, and such Negroes as voted the
Democratic ticket in 1876, and as have
voted the Democratic ticket continu'
ously since, to be shown by the certifi-
cate Of ten white Democratic voters,
who have been residents Of the state
the nominees Of such elections, may
vote: Provided. That no person shall
be allowed to vote excent his name be
enrolled on the particular club list at
which he offers to vote. at least five
days before the first election. Each
club shall have a separate polling place
for primary elections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13

OF late the newspapers have been
publishing predictions of war with
Germany within the next six years,
and attributed as they are, to high ma
val authorities, these stories are cal
culated to give no little concern. The
predictions seem to be based upon
the fact that German and American
interests conflict in many quarters of
the world, and the additional fact that
the powerful navy that the German
government now has in course of con-
struction, will be completed in 1908.
The idea is being held out from official
sources that the object Of the Germans
in building their navy is to make war
with the United States. OF course such
a thing is easily possible, and it may
be probable: but in view of the we'll
known practices Of various foreign
governments along the same line, 1t is
not unreasonable to assume that the
principal object of these German war
scare stories is to induce congress to
devote more attention than heretofore
in the upbuilding of the American
navy
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
LoCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADyERTIsEMENTs.

p. D. Barron-Is announced as can
didate for election to the house OF
representatives subject to the action
Of the Democratic party In the pri-
mary election.
Thomas P. McDill-Is announced as
candidate for election to the house
of representatives, subject to the ac'
tion of the Democratic party in the
approaching primary election.
r. Andral Bratton, M. D.-I1as lost q
pocket memorandum book with en-
it's recovery.
The Bewley Hardware Co.. Chester, S
C.-Don't want you to fail to gel
their prices before you buy leather OF
rubber betting, gin bristles, machine
and cylinder oil, brass and iron fit.
tings, black and galvanized pipe, In
jectors, pumps. etc. They are whole
sale and retail dealers.
John T. Wilson, Administrator-Gives
notice to debtors to the estates of II
Albert Plexico and Carrie E. Plexico
deceased, to settle with him at once
and requests creditors to present theil
claims within the time prescribed by
law.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Talk to you abou,
the care they give to the work Of fill
SAA>S
guarantee their WORK.
w. G. Stephenson, Supt.-Gives infor-
nation as to what your boy will dc
if sent to the K. M. M. A. He invites
you to send for catalogue and other
information.
Oliver f. Grist-Announces his with.
drawal from the news and book
business, and bespeaks your patron.
age for the York Drug Store.
York Drug Store-SayS it has a COM
plete line of all kinds of patent and
proprietary medicines and invites you
to call on them for what you want ir
this line.
Riddle & Carroll-Don't want you tc
forget that they have carload ol
white hickory wagons. $4,000 shin
giles, lime, cement, wagon materials
hay, cotton seed hulls and meal, cof.
fee, etc.
c. P. Lowrance & Co.-Talk about the
things they have and among Others
mention Force. Ralston oats. cream
of wheat, dried beef. cakes and crack
ers, etc.
Heath-Elliott Mule Co.-Call your at.
tention to the stylishness of theil
livery turnouts. which they say are
up to the highest standard. They
also have high and low priced bug
gies, and want you to see them abou'
an Owensboro wagon.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Say that they
have put big profits in the pockets oi
economical buyers during the sum.
mer now closing, by selling goods al
such low figures, and tell you of bie
bargains that are now obtainable al
their store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13

T. B. McClain. residence, recently pur-
chased by him.
Rev. T. D. Latimer, Of Columbus,
Miss, is visiting his mother, near Phil
adelphia church.
b(Mr. Will Erwin, Of Chester, Is in
fYorkville on a visit to his school friend,
Mr.. Lowry Jenkins.
Miss Mamie G. Squier, Of Columbia,
] is visiting in Yorkville, the guest of
Mrs. s. A. Weber.
Mr.. Peyton Moore, Of Chester, spent
Sunday with the families of Messrs. B.
N. and w. 3. Moore
6(Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nicely and
children, of Rock Hill, are visiting the
family Of Mr.. H. A. D. Nicely.
Misses Belle and Sarah Schorb, of
Columbia, are in Yorkville, the guests
of Mr.. George T. Schorb's family.
Miss Isabel Erwin, Of Washington,
D. c., is in Yorkville with her sister,
Miss Charlotte, at Mr.. w. B. Steele's.
Mrs. R. ]. Herndon and children re-
turned home last Friday evening after
spending sometime at Spartanburg and
Glenn Springs.
| Mr.. S. B. Breedlove, Of Valdosta, Ga.'
is spending a few days with his wife
and son at Mr.. ]. A. Watson's, on
Cleveland avenue.
Mr.. G. c. Ormand was at home this
week, suffering from a severe boil on
his upper lip. He returned to Midden-
dorf yesterday morning.
lS Mr.. S. E. Boney, for the past year
with Wylie & Co., Of Chester, Is in
Yorkville to spend few weeks with his
father, Mr.. D. E. Boney, before enter
ing school.
~Mr. j. E. d. Barnett, Of Bethel, has
purchased the DR.. w. B. Fewell home
stead in Ebenezer, and will make it his
residence. DR.. Fewell will erect cot
tage in Rock Hill
Mrs. ]. C. Robinson, Mr.. Arthur Rob
inson and Mrs. N. B. Cousar, Of Lam
caster, came over last week on visit
to Messrs. J. B. and R. N. Plaxco. Mrs,
Robinson and Mrs. Cousar returned on
Monday. Mr.. Robinson will probably
remain for several days yet.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
President of Furman.

The trustees of Furman university
have elected DR.. Charles H. Judson to
serve as president pro tenn until sue
cessor for DR.. Montague can be Sc.
cured.
To Oppose Won KOlnitE.
Messrs. F. H. McMaster and John P
Grace have entered the Charleston SEN
atorial contest in opposition to Mr.. Won
Kolnitz. Mr.. McMaster is at present
member of the house and was candi-
date for reelection; but after the ap-
pearance of the Tillman-O'Neal cores
pondence, decided to try for the SEN
ate. Mr.. John P. Grace has been pri-
vate secretary to Congressman Elliott;
but has resigned that position in order
to try for senatorial honors. Won Kol-
nitz is represented as having good
organization and being quite strong;
but each of his opponents have hopes OF
being able to defeat him.
Another One on Col. Jim.
Columbia Record: A well-authentica-
ted story in circulation is to the effect
that Jim Tillman has promised COM
parative immunity to blind tiger deal
ers in return for their support, and
there is evidence right in this city go
ing to show that there is either some
thing definite in the report or that there
is an expectation that they will not be
seriously interfered with in the bust'
ness in case of his election. There Is
said to be evidence of the same condi-
ton Of affairs in Charleston and other
cities. Of course, combinations of any
sort may be made, but the local dealers
no doubt recall the promises of form
er governor and how they were kept
There is no need to mention names
These men know the man. The whole
business is pretty shaky at best in this
city, and pernicious activity in aiding
to foist Jim Tillman upon the people
of this state is not calculated to make
it any steadier.
South Carolina and Mnssnchusetts.
Columbia Record: Governor McSwee.
ney today issued a requisition on Gov
ernor Crane, of Massachusetts, for the
extradition of Julian Foster, who has
been wanted in Greenwood for some
time for the murder of another Negro
named White. The governor will moi
send an officer for the Negro, however
until Governor Crane honors the pa
pers, as il will be remembered thai
this same governor refused to honor a
requisition from another southern state
for a Negro, on the ground that the
Negro might be mistreated. The gov
ernor of North Carolina demanded q
Negro wanted for murder who had he'd
to that state, and, acting on the advice
of Boston Negroes, Governor Crane re-
piled that he could not give the man
up unless Governor Aycock would
promise that he would not be lyhched
AS Governor Aycock could not tell
what might happen. he refused the
conditions. and the southern papers
have been discussing the affair ever
since. 1t is not likely, therefore. that
Governor Crane will refuse this requi-
sition, but Until Governor McSweeney
has assurances to that effect he will
not send an officer after the Negro.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
sary." Talking of the Republican

essary." Talking of the Republican
platform of Iowa, Mr.. Bryan said: Il
am glad to notice an improvement In
Iowa politics. BY the action Of the re-
cent state Republican convention I am
glad to note that they realize and rec
ognize that behind the tariff turks the
great monopolies and trusts Of this
country. Nine years ago I introduced
a bill in congress exactly along the
same line, taking the tariff off trust
made goods, and, although the endorse
ment comes a little late, I am glad to
note that, even after nine years, the
Republicans of Iowa have come to my
way of thinking. But the action of the
Republican party Of Iowa will be OF
little effect in national politics, for the
simple reason that those who control
national legislation are those who favor
and operate the gigantic trusts and mo-
nopolies Of the country. People who
furnish campaign funds for the Re-
publican party are the ones who have
money in general and those having au-
thority. They don't want your money
out here They want your votes. So
say that the plank in the Republican
platform is merely educational, that's
all"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
. WITHIN THE TOWN.

- Mayor Willis had the streets sprin-
filed with the fire hose last Saturday.
-Yorkville gardens have been parch-
ed beyond reclaim by the protracted
drouth.
- The senatorial candidates are sched-
uled to appear in Yorkville next Satur-
day. The speaking will take place In
the court house.
n Mr.. G. w. S. Hart, who negotiated
the sale of the s12,5O0 bonds issued for
the purpose Of erecting the graded
school building, received a check yes
terday for the purchase price, amount
ing to s13,O69.44. This includes $500 pre-
MUM and s6944 unearned interest.
There has not been a hitch in the ne
gotiations and Mr.. Hart Is to be con-
graduated upon the manner in which
he has managed this important trans
action.
Arrangements are being perfected
for the laying Of the corner stone Of the
Yorkville Graded school building on
next Monday, August IS. at o'clock,
p. m., with Masonic ceremonies. The
matter is to be under the auspicies of
the local lodge, No. 80 A. F. M, and
every effort is being made to make the
occasion a notable one. Several Off
GERS Of the grand lodge of South Caro-
lima, including the grand high priest,
grand secretary, and grand master are
expected to be present. All of the sur.
rounding lodges are being invited, and
THE ENQUIRER is requested to extend
an invitation to the public generally.
Grand secretary, ]. T. Barron. will de-
liver a short but instructive address on
the symbolisms of the corner stone,
and there will be an address on the
subject of education by some able
speaker yet to be selected. There will
be music by choir, and an interesting
time of it generally. More particular
details will appear in the next issue or
THE ENQUIRER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
\ABOUT PEOPLE.

!. Captain w. B. Moore is spending the
present week in Columbia.
! Mrs. ]. M. Ferguson is on visit tc
friends and relatives in Chester county
Mr.. w. Mason Mcconnell. of j
NJ. Heath & Co.'S store, is in Charlotte
this week.
Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Knox, of Colum-
bia, are in Yorkville, the guest Of ]. S
Brice. Esq.
b Prof. Joseph McLain. of Decatur
Ga. is visiting in Yorkville, the guest
of the Misses Gist.
Mr.. ]. B. Pegram is moving into the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13

IT is being stated that Senator Han
ma proposes to retire from the senate
to devote himself to the settlement of
differences between capital and labor.
This will be a most laudible ambition
even for United States senator or a
president; but if the statement referred
to has come from Senator Hanna him
self, the fact has not been published.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-13
1he 1lorkrillt enquirer.
YoRKvILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IL, 1902.

IT is interesting to note that not one
Of the senatorial candidates has prom
ised to refrain from seed distribution in
the event Of his election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-12-13
Might Reconsider the Matter

Once in the course Of a speech which was
punctuated by interruptions in parliament,
John Bright was sayin: Personally | do
not feel disposed to wage war against the
Philistines," when an unruly member Of
his audience shouted; "Hee-haw!" I'll
however" Mr.. Bright continued without a
pause, my friend at the back of the hall
will lend me one OF his jaws / shall be en-.
couraged to reconsider my attitude, in view
OF the historic access Of Samson when pro-
vided with a similar weapon"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
Roast zig n Ia Lamb In china.

a correspondent OF the North China
Herald writes this dissertation upon
jast pig: How little western writer's
understand the Chinese, Who has
not read and rejoiced over Lambs
Dissertation Upon Roast PigY 1t Is
not everybody WHO has the chance
Of seeing Lambs fascinating story
worked out in real life. In the begin
ming OF the present Chinese year /
passed thrOugh a busy market villag"
where the people kept many pigs. In
the middle of the night II fire broke
stroyed the whole place No lives had
been lost. hut most OF the pigs had
been roasted. especially those too f;It
to run qVicMy Roast pigs! Burning
houses! Lambs story in real life.
Quite naturally | remarked that some
folk must have had splendid meal OF
roast porb in those days. To my sur
prise the natives asked with disgust
a splendid meal. Who would eat
that sinking, smoky stuff The
palate OF the Chinaman absolutely re.
jects smoky roast pork! All that mag
rihcent eplcurcan description culmi
mating in the one word cracking
delusion. yarn, lie. gloated over
that yarn when boy and grew ex.
cited as the story went from one page
to another Now 10 find the whole
thing 20 up IN smOker
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
solving IL.

Patrick q thrifty tradesman In the
nelghborhood Of the Dublin docks. was,
the story goes, Il man who never spent
II penny more than he needed TO spend.
but he was nevertheless as good man
at the making OF an Irish bull as any
who lived between Bantry and Bally
castle
Having one day occasion 10 send a
letter 10 q place some distance, Patrick
called "a messenger and asked him his
price for going such distanc.
1T i'll be shllin'." said the man.
Twice too much" said Patrick. Let
IL be siXpence."
"Nivver." answered the messenger.
1.-THE way is that lonely that I'd nlvver
10 IL under n shillin'."
Lonely. is ltT' said Patrick. scratch
ing his head Faith, an ye're right.
Now. man. I'll tell ye what Wen do;
make il sixpence, an III 30 wild ye 10
kape ye company
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
Cnrrnn Met HI. Match.

Curran. the famous Irish advocate.
was q master OF repartee. but he did
not always score. though he enjoyed
an encounter none the less II he was
fairly beaten. One day. In a gay mood,
he stopped and chatted with a certain
Father O'Leary. "Ah. father" said
the advocate. waiting for an opening,
show | wish when die that you had
the key to heavenW
"whyT' snid the prisst, for be guess
ID q trap was laid.
because you could let me In"
-Ah." aid Father O'Leary. 1t would
b better for you II ! had the key Of
the Other place Or to ! sssh ~
you out -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
Mimi VilInCe Criers.

Among the picturesque features Of
life in the Moqui villages are the town
criers, who take the place of the daily
newspapers in civilized communities
There are two of these functionares.
one representing the "hosties" and the
other the "frlendlies." the opposing po-
litical parties in the Tusayan villages.
Twice a day these officials ascend TO
the housetops and. wrapped in their
scarlet blankets, their figures outlined
against the clear blue sky. call out In
long drawn, resonant tones whatever
announcement or record OF town hap
penlngs may be in order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
The Woes of Cupid.

"Men is sho' tickle" said Miss Miami
Brown. "Dey goes back on you on de
slightes' provocation."
whats been happenln'r' asked
Miss Dina Jefferson Tompkins.
"Mr. Rastus Pinkley come aroun'
tryin' TO kiss me, an, so as not to seem
too willin an audacious. smashed
i'm wiz flatiron. an jes' fob dat he
Tilted me" Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
Teaching Him m Le..op,

Thompson-Did your wife scold you
when you went home so late last
night?
Johnson-You don't know what 1t is
20 have wife who was once school
teacher. She simply made me write
hundred times on slate. II must be
home by 10 o'clock"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
A Mean Rival.

Miss Esthete-Oh. just adore poets!
What q sad, soulful expression Mr..
Lc"ghan has.
Mr.. Smartchap-You would have
sad. soulful expression. too, II you were
as far behind in your board bill as he
h.-New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
TootltaChe.

Dentist-Been suffering from tooth
ache. | see.
She-Yes; haven't slept wink for
three nights.
Dentist-Is IL back one or
She-No; It's my husbands tooth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19
Not n bargain DAY.

The Husband during the quarrel
You're always making bargains. Was
there ever a time when you didn'tf
The WIfe-Yes, sir; on my wedding
day
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-12-19

Alice-what makes you think your
new photographs are 20 horridf
GIadys-All my girl friends ask for
one, but my male friends don't.