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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-21

where it is made into rubber and placed
in the markets of the world
Venezuela does not differ in dress or
general customs from any OF she Latin
American countries Spanish rules Of
hospitality prevail. Clothing Of as light
a. character as possible Is worn, which
means two garments u the case OF the
poorer natives. Shoes are an unbeard-of
luxury to all but the better classes.
Even some Of the army officers go about
in the field unshod. The rank and hIs
are tarefooted.
On the Verge Of Bankruptcy.
Venezuela's revolutions have we'll
nigh reduced the country to bankruptcy.
The population is less than 5000. 600. and
IS spread over an area OF 100000 square
miles or this population the whites rep
resent 1 per cent.
Tie man Of the law" in Venezuela
today. President Castro. has held him
self in place since his Inauguration in
1893 by sheer force and personal magnet
ism. He is a man of intelligence. and
in battle is a brave officer. His success
in the face Of determined opposition ia
due to his personal qualities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1902-12-21

COMETEING About the South
- American Republic Whose Name
Has Become Synonymous With Inter
nal Strfe--Lts Cities and Towns, Where
the Spanish Style Of Architecture Pre-
dominates---A Country Of Vast Nat
ural Riches That Await Development.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Among the many strange growths.
apparently freaks of nature, which are
to be found in New Zealand, the veg
etable caterpillar readily ranks among
the foremost. This caterpillar is sew
erai inches in length, is hairless, and
does not differ essentially in appear
ance from some OF the eaterpillars of
our own land.
It's claim to distinction lies in the
fact that when it gets ready to die it
digs a hole for itself in the earth and
completely buries itself. Later a slen-
der green shoot springs from the spot.
This bears two or more leaves near its
top.
Upon investigation it is found that
the green shoot springs from the head
of the dead caterpillar, and further in
vestigation develops the fact that the
body of the caterpillar is filed with
roots.
The form is retained without
change, and the roots do not pierce
through the skin or enter the ground.
When dug up this dead yet living
freak presents a most odd appearance.
for the head and even the eyes of the
caterpillar are distinctly seen, yet
from the head is growing the green
sprout, with its leaves.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Thirteen Broken Mirrors-wow.


The fatality of the number 10 was
well exhibited yesterday in the estab-
lishment of Chaudron & Peyton, deal
ers in plate mirrors. A large con-
signment of French plate, feet high
by 5 feet wide, had been received
from Paris for the Crystal Maze in
the Industrial Exposition shortly to
be held here. There were several hun
dred of these huge mirrors in the
maze, and they have been imported
in large boxes of twelve each.
Owing to the fact that an uneven
number are required, thirteen instead
of twelve were packed in one box. and
the number "13" in large black figures
was marked on its outside. The other
boxes were all unpacked and the cou-
tents found intact, but when the luck
less '13' box was opened every mirror
in it was found shattered into frag-
ments as though it had been subjected
to a heavy blow.
In such a large shipment of glass
there is generally a number of plates
broken, but the fact that the entire
contents of box IS, instead of one o.
Two here and there. being smashed.
caused not little comment among
the work people in the neighborhood
Baltimore Sun.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

The startling suicide of John Daily
of Cowley, near Bennett, on the line
of the White Pass and Yukon Rail-
road, was the talk of Skagway when
the Dolphin departed south last Sum
day night, says the Seattle Daily
Times. The man took sure and eff
fective method of shutting off this
mortal COIL He cut a hole in the ice
of the creek small enough to pass
through, squeezed himself down in
the aperture into the icy cold waters
and showed himself along under the
ice for several feet before he became
unconscious. The man made certain Of
his death. He cut the hole so small
that there was not one chance in a
thousand of ever getting back through
Then, very deliberately. he took off
his hat and forced his body down be-
meath the thick ice. and so close was
the fit that ne scariied the flesh on
his shoulders.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

AS sour as d lemon. as sweet as nut,
AS small as ansatom. as big as butt.
As brown as berry, as fair as a nun,
As tickle as fortune, as sure as gun;
AS cold as a snowfall, as hot as toast,
As red as turkey. as pale as a ghost;
AS sober as judges. as drunk as a prince.
AS damp as a dishcloth, as dry as a
ounce;
as coarse as sackcloth, as fierce as a
carrot
AS dull as NOPE, as pert as parrot:
As fat as a founder as round as ball.
As sweet as an orange, as bitter as gall.
As white as q lily. as back as coal,
AS cross as Dicks harband, as straight
as a pole;
AS merry as topers, as dull as doit,
AS tame as a lap dog. as wild as a colt;
As rotten as pears, as sound as roach,
AS freezing as winter, as warm as
coach;
AS smooth as silk velvet. as rough as a
file,
AS sour as verjuice. as sweet as smile:
AS sharp-sighted as Scotchmen, as blind
as a bat,
AS white as sheet as black as my hat;
As slow as old ninety as brisk as bee,
AS shallow as fools wit, as deep as the
sea;
AS poor as old Job. as rich as a Jew.
As wrong as it can be. as right as my
shoe;
AS deaf as door nail. as tall as a tree,
AS stupid as you. and as clever as me-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
some swift Fish.

Recent experiments show that the
dolphin, when pursued, can go
through the water at the rate of about
thirty-two miles an hour. This is
great speed but for short distance
the salmon can do better. since it has
frequently been known to swim at the
rate of forty miles an hour.
Among the smaller fish it is doubtful
if there is one which is more swift
than the Spanish mackerel- AS a rule.
however, all those fish which prey on
others are remarkably swift, which is
only natural. as. if they lacked speed
they would be unable to hunt success
fully for prey and would often be
obliged to go hungry.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
HOW Portland was named.

One of the best known cities in
the United States gained its name by
the toss of penny Two men named
Pettygrove and Lovejoy were the first
owners of the ground on which the
city of Portland. Ore, now stands.
Pettygrove had gone there from Maine
and Lovejoy from Massachusetts.
Pettygrove. out Of admiration for
Portland in his own state. wanted to
name the new place Portland. Love
Joy. being a Boston man, insisted upon
calling it Boston. Unable to agree.
they finally decided to toss penny,
the man getting heads to name the
place. Pettygrove got the heads. and
named the place.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me and made
me well, and that is why 1 gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you ;
six bottles was all took, together
with your Pills Ny headache and
backache and kidney trouble went
never to return the burning sensation
1 had left altogether; my general
health was so improved felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty"
-MRs. LOUISE GIBSON, 4s13 Langley
Ave, Chicago. Ill--s5ooo forfeit II atoos
testimonial is not genuine
If you feel that there is anything at
all unusual or pulling about your
case, or if you wish confidential advice
of the most experienced, write to Mrs
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you will
be advised free of charge. Lydia T.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands OF
cases Of female trouble.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

The residence of Hiram Fulton OF
Hartranft, Montgomery county. Pa.
presented a scene of CONSERVATION ana
dismay several days ago when a
swarm of hornets took possession OF
the entire house Unexpectedly.
Last fall Mr. Fulton found an ex-
celient species of hornets nest, and
finding it perfect and intact. he
thought it would make an excellent
ornament for his home Acting on the
impulse, he took the nest home and
hung it in the parlor. That portion
of the house was very little used dur
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Baked Her Watch In Mince Pie.
There is ore young matron { Hart
ford who will no longer wear her
watch when she gees into the kitchen
to bake pie. The baking of pie is the
Only portion of the culinary work she
does and she does this because her
husband says it tastes like that
mother used to make"
Among the wedding presents OF this
young matron was handsome watch
which she thought so much of that
she wore it on all occasions.
She decided to bake a pie last Sat
urday. says the Hartford Courant. All
went well until short time after the
pie was placed in the oven, when she
from her chatelaine on which it usual
ly hung on her dress. She hunted all
through the house, but could find no
watch. The husband returned home
and he was told of the mishap The
wife became convinced that some per
son had stolen the watch and she
could not be consoled.
me nice pie IKE mother used tc
make" was brought on for dessert al
dinner yesterday, and generous por-
ton given the husband. He looked al
it and then asked his wife:
What kind of pie do you call this,
my dear?"
"Mince pie. of course" replied the
wife
Well l should call it watch pie. ;"
remarked the husband as he produced
the missing watch from the Interior Of
the piece he was about to eat
As this is an account of what actual
ly happened it would not do to say
that the watch was still keeping time.
1t was not, and the jewelers. bill for
repairs of the baked watch will take
considerable of the young matron's pin
money.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Samuel Gompers. the labor leader,
is master of five languages At con-
vention of the American Federation
of Labor some years ago some dele
gates made speeches in Italian, In
French, in German and In Spanish.
Mr. Gompers was at home with them
ALL He made notes on their addresses
and when necessary interrupted them
on obscure points in their own tongue
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
19a g jIER1ElR

ing the winter and several days ago.
when his wife was preparing the house
for ,sitcrs. fire was started in the
parlJr The room soon became warm.
and their attention was shortly at
tracted by loud buzzing. and the next
instant the room was filled with hor-
nets that came from the ornamental
nest. The heat caused them to come
out and resulted in a rush TO escape
from the room. Several of the family
suffered from coming into contact
with the business end of the insects
and over an hours time was con-
sumed in driving them from the
house
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

one size smaller after using ~ ems Foot
Case, powder Il tnaSes tight or new
hoes easy. Cures swollen aot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, ecrns ana
buaions. Allcruggists and shoe stores,
s5c. Trial package FREE by mail Ao-
Iress Allen 5. O rrsted- tehoy, y l.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

The editor of the Record, published
in Muscotah, Kan, embraces an inter
esting opportunity to make this dou-
BILE barreled announcement: Born, to
the wife of the editor, a nine-pound
boy on Sunday. Subscribers and ad-
vertisers will please remember that
we shall continue to edit one Of the
ablest weeklies in the first congress
sional district at the same rates.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.


Five literary Engiishmen are named
IS the proper recipients OF titles in
this, King Edwards coronation year
sIr. John Morley, Mr. Thomas Hardy
Mr.. Herbert Spencer, Mr.. Meredith and
Mr.. Swinburne. 1t is doubtful if any
titles will be conferred
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Praise soldier. Of Argentine.

Military spectators present at the
review OF the Argentine army are re-
ported to nave stated that the evolu-
tons and appearance of the troops
were worthy of the best organized
armies of Europe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Kew 70 uum.n Stature.

The Paris Academic des Sciences is
examining a remarkable theory to the
effect that the key to human stature
lies in the gland situated in the throat
Iarynx. BY artifeially stimulating this
gland it is claimed that any child can
be made to grow to maximum height
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

There are 3,745 distilleries in the
United States, annually producing 1874
$50, 599 gallons of alcoholic spirits. The
total cost of aging the 142,119,231 gall
Ions of whisky annually carried in
bond in the United States. including
loss by evaporation, interest, storage,
Insurance, etc, is estimated at about
$4,000 900 a year.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Hrs. Louise VI. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease is
Easily Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
mound
pound.

- DEAR Mrs PINKHAM - felt very
discouraged two years ago, had suf-
fered so long with kidney troubles and
other complications. and had taken so
much medicine without relief that L
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked so good to me, but
what is life without health l wanted
to be well
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Waterford possesses the only toll
bridge in Ireland. After los years
agitation a movement is now on foot
for the construction &C free bridge
over the River SUR.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Town Lose. o.rne.Is Lrhrarn.

The town of Loanhead, in Midlothi-
an, Scotland, has refused to adopt
the libraries acts, and consequently
loses Mr.. Carr egie's gift of e12.0O0-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
SEQ A vErK AND ExPENsEr


% men with rig to introduce our Poultry goods.
send stp. Jayelle Mfg Co, Dept d, Parsons, kan
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

To Cure n Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund moneyif til ailsto cure. 2oo
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds--N. W. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove. N j.. Feb. II. 1900.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
Mrs. winsIow,s soothing syrup.
Mide-Arake Editor.

For children reethfng softens the gums reduces IN
fammation aays pain, wind coiic- 25c bottle
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06
s stI'is ssss " ass Th0mpsOns Eye Water

WHY 1--WE AifEr? Rssids9sss and description Of 500
marry, and photos for Heart & HAND kansa City
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-06-06

W. NJ. salt Lake-No. %. 1902
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09
A FORGOTTEN STATUTE.
Nearly Every Firm In South Caro-
lima Violates 1t.

Nearly Every Firm In South Caro-
lima Violates 1t.
There Is one law on the statute books
which is violated by nearly every firm
doing business in this state and the
Greenville News calls attention 10 1t as
follows:
with hardly single exception every
merchant in Greenville has q signboard
or plate in a conspicuous place at his
or her business stand. In conversation
with a reporter Of The News, Major
John H. Earle referred to the follow
ing section, which, on the contrary, Is
violated by nearly every merchant In
Greenville:
Section 143 Of the revised statutes Of
South Carolina, vol. 1: Every mercan-
tile partnership in this state. in addi-
ton to a proper or conspicuous sign
board or plate containing the name and
style of the firm, shall post up and keep
posted up in some conspicuous place
at the business stand and stands of
the firm the given and surname Of each
member of the firm, under pain, in case
of default, of being. sued and proceeded
against, without naming the individual
members of the firm, and also Of for
feiting and paying, individually and
each, the sum of fifty dollars to any one
who shall sue for the same, for each
and every month they shall make such
default as aforesaid. Every person
conducting any business as agent shall
post and keep posted up In like man
ner the name of his or her principal,
under the like penalty"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09
E.OCAE. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

C. S. Gadsden, Chairman Board Visit
ors-Gives information to parties de-
string to make application for schol
arships in the South Carolina Mill
tary academy.
H. N. Snyder, M. A., President-Pub-
fishes information In regard to Wof-
ford college and Wofford college fit
ting school. Send for catalogue.
J. Calvin Comer-Is announced as a
candidate for recommendation for ap-
pointment as magistrate for York
township.
Charles H. Sandifer-Is announced as
a candidate for recommendation for
appointment as magistrate for York
township.
]. B. Garfunkel, Columbia, S. Cts
wanting to buy scrap iron Of every
description, including all sorts Of old
machinery.
J. B. Garfunkel, Columbia, s. C.-De-
sires to hire man to buy scrap iron.
S. D. Patrick, McConnellsville- Offers
a SO bill lost in Yorkville last Mon
day.
The Enquirer-Prints a statement In
regard to their commercial printing,
See fourth page.
w. o. Rawls-Requests every individ-
ual who owes him for work or mate
rials in any amount to make imme-
diate payment as he needs his money
H. G. Strauss G. Co.-Tell you that an
earthquake has shaken down the
prices on top and underskirts, and
they quote prices to show the result
They also make some remarks about
other special prices.
York Implement Co.-Is selling new
feed cutter that Is very durable and
it Is offered at very low price. They
are also selling Standard sewing ma
chimes and Mccormick mowers.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Say that their ice
cream Is popular because Of the quail
ity Of the materials used in Its man
ufacture. They also talk about the
merits of Starr's liver regulator.
York Drug Store-Tells its lady friends
that 1t has an elegant assortment oi
fine correspondence stationery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09

still in excess Of the 10-year average IN
the following states by the number Of
points stated In each case: Virginia, 3;
North Carolina, 6; South Carolina and
Florida, 9; Georgia and Arkansas, s.;
Oklahoma. 2; and Missouri, 10. On the
other hand, the condition falls below
the 10-year average by two points In
Louisiana and Indian Territory, one
point in Alabama and 13 points in Tex
as. This report is made up to June rs,
and no changes subsequent to that
date have been taken into account.
The departments statistical agent for
Texas, however, telegraphed last night
that the recent rains in that state have
had little or no benefit to the crop and
that a further deterioration may be
looked for unless there is more rain by
July 10. The condition in the princi-
pal states is reported as follows: North
Carolina, SO; South Carolina, S5; Geor-
gia, 81; Florida, Sc; Alabama, "a; Mis-
sisssippi, S5; Louisiana, IS; Texas, 73;
Arkansas, "a; Tennessee, 9S; Oklaho-
ma, 90; Indian Territory, SO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09

WHY HE RETIRES.-While in Column
bia last Saturday, on some private bus
mess, a representative Of THE ENQUIRER
called at the Capitol to have chat
with the governor. The governor had
been off to Charleston few days for
rest and recreation, and was up to his
eyes with work; but, nevertheless, gave
his visitor a pleasant and cordial greet
ing. In the course of the conversation
that followed, Governor McSweeney
he was able to keep out Of the senate
rial race. He made no hesitation about
replying. In effect he summed up the
situation like this:
1.-The people of South Carolina have
been very kind to me. They have given
me about all that ! have asked them
for. I have tried to do my duty as best
could, and 1 have reason to believe
that the people are better satisfied with
my record than l am myself. l feel
that 1 have been highly honored, and
of course l am human enough to ac-
cept other honors if they should be ten
dered to me. Numerous friends all over
the state have urged me to become a
candidate for the senate, and while l
would not have you understand that
have never entertained desire to be
member of that body, still I have been
impressed with the fact that it would
be in about as good taste to remain out
of the struggle. So far as I know.
have made no bitter enemies during
my administration and no especially
harmful blunders. My record and re-
lations with the people so far, are such
that l can always look back on them
with pleasure. l have no complaint to
make of the manner in which I have
been taken care Of by the state: nor
would have you understand that dur
ing my incumbency has my income
been confined to my salary as COVER
nor; but still it is hardly just to my
sen or family that l should remain In
politics, and l am entirely content to
step out of the way, and leave the
honors and emoluments of office to
Others"
1t was easy to see from what Gov
ernor McSweeney said and his manner
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09
Wednesday, July 9, 1902.

in this city, who wish her a pleasant
visit, and will welcome her back in
October" Miss Mcconnell arrived in
Yorkville Monday night.
THE ENQUIRER was pleased to receive
a call on last Saturday afternoon from
Mr.. Baxter Johnson, of the Gold Hill
neighborhood in Fort Mill township.
Mr.. Johnson had not been in Yorkville
since 1876, when as a boy he visited
the town as member of one Of the Red
Shirt clubs Of his township, and was
very much surprised at the substantial
growth Of what he had heard some
people designate as q dead town since
he was here 26 years ago.
The Washington correspondent Of the
Columbia State says that II Congress-
man Finley Is reelected this summer,
he will very likely be member Of the
judiciary committee Of the next house.
Congressman Elliott now holds an in
tiuential place on the judiciary COM
mittee, and on account Of his retirement
Mr.. Finley is his logical successor. 1t
Is suggested further that If the Demo-
Gratis organize the next house, especial
ly If DeArmond should be elected
speaker, Mr.. Finley would be made
chairman Of the judiciary committee.
The judiciary committee is second only
in Importance to the committee on ways
and means.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-09

whisky dealers. In connection with this
matter the point has been made that
the fact that the communication was
anonymous is evidence that it Is not
entitled to consideration, the point is
not well-taken. There Is really no such
thing as an anonymous communi-
cation in a newspaper. Where the
name of the writer does not appear, the
responsibility rests with the editor the
same as If he had written the article
himself. In this case. Mr.. Blackman
at once very properly assumed res
possibility, and although it seems that
he got licking, we do not see that Mr.
Evans has gotten any vindication. 1t
seems to us that his proper course
would have been to institute either
civil or criminal proceedings against
the Greenville News, so there might be
an opportunity to bring out some facts
in connection with the case. 1t Is not
yet too Iate for such proceedings.