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The Conservative, 1902-02-27
! Booker r. Wash
ington is to be the
EXCLUSIVE.
commencement or


ator for the University of Nebraska.
A half dozen of the students draw the
color line, and threaten to withdraw
from the university, should this pro-
gram be carried out 1t is to be hoped
that this awful threat will not be car
ried out until after Mr.. Washington
has delivered his address,, as it is GER
tain that these students may learn
much from him. Among other things,
he might succeed III convincing them
that a man who is good enough and
great enough to affiliate with the lead
ing clergymen and educators of the
country, and who has been recognized
and entertained by the president Of
the United States, will probably meas
ure up pretty we'll with the average
college student, either as a scholar or
gentleman.
The Conservative, 1902-02-27
Che Conservative.

should serve to show Americans who
are inclined to slop over, how fiat and
foolish their vaporings must make
them appear to foreigners. Even Ms
this Canadian expansionist amuses
the people with his Incorporate utter
ances, so unbalanced statesmanettes
in this country furnish world of en-
tertainment to foreigners by their
foaming defiance to world Of pnrely
imaginary foes.
1t is an interesting fact that the
minority in Canada accuses the domin-
ion government =, and the home gov
ernment, of adjusting all disputes in a
manner favorable to the interests of
the United States while the minority
in this country as vehemently assails
the administration for alleged "knuck-
ling under'' to England in the same
controversies This only proves that
minority's mission is to find fault,
and that this sacred duty is neglected
neither in Canada nor in the United
States.
Returning to the gentleman's pro-
posed moonlight excursion from To-
ronto to Washington, The Conserva-
tive suggests that the itinerary be
marked ''subject to change" for
there are several thickets and ravines
along each of the trails which lead to
Washington, and some of them are H.
able to be rather thickly populated
when Tommy Atkins''goes march
ing by. Every long will be the way
very hard the hills to climb.
The Conservative, 1902-02-27
Some one Ii a S
predicted that the
landing of Presi-
dent-elect Palma,
ANNEXATION OR
STARVATION.

on Cuban soil will be the signal for
another war as fierce as any recorded
in the annals of the Pearl of the An
titles. While the fears of those who
view the situation in this light are
probably greatly exaggerated by the
incorporate utterances of friends Of
the disappointed candidates for the
presidency, it is certainly true that
circumstances are combining to bring
the affairs of the island to climax,
at no late date.
The disgruntled element which has
arisen as result of the recent elec-
tions-and it is no small one-the
petty jealousies mong former patriots
and partisans, the influx of Americans
and American capital, the hatred
of Spanish residents for their former
subjects, and their fear that, once alb
solutely free, Cuba would not hesitate
to wreak summary vengeance upon
them for former indignities, the.
natural desire of foreigners located
upon the island to place their lives
and purses under the protection of a
strong guardian, and last, but by no
means least, the disposition OIL the
part of congress to refuse concessions
to the sugar and tobacco planters, all
combine to force Cuba to either be-
The Conservative, 1902-02-27
When the Can
a d i a n a r m y
marches on Wash
CAUTION.

ington, it is to be hoped that those in
command will caution the men to
keep off the grass and refrain from
expectorating on the walks; otherwise
two or three policemen might be de-
tailed to take charge of them. Armies
have been known to come to grief in
Washington, simply because the rules
laid down by the committee having
charge of the grounds and buildings
were not properly observed. OF course
the people of the United States have
natural curiosity to see a real live
Canadian army, and all Washington,
irrespective of party affiliations, would
undoubtedly turn out to receive it,
but there must be no panes broken in
the conservatories, and the health Of
the grass and shrubs must be duly re-
spected, lest the gardener feel called
upon to put the army out, which
might lead to international complica-
tions, and ultimately result in Eng
lands whipping us-again.
The Conservative, 1902-02-27
CANADIAN
JINGOIsM.

house of commons, one day last week.
The war fever was rampant. One
speaker said:
"If it is necessary to fight the
Yankees, we will fight within twenty
four hours, and after six months we
will capture their capital and annex
their country to Canada.
This dire threat-which somehow
suggests Mr.. Wheeler, of Kentucky
should not be taken seriously. 1t
The Conservative, 1902-02-27

come part of this government, or
break off all relations with it at once.
1t is within her province to do the
former; it is not within her province
to do the latter.
Torn by internal dissensions, bur-
dened with an administration which,
in it's incipiency is unpopular, shut
off from the only market which she
may ever hope to reach, face to face
with another internal war, though the
wounds and ravages of the last are yet
unmended, impoverished and discour
aged by continued trade depression, the
only thing left for her to do is to
cross our threshold, and forever close
the door, Thus will fade away the
Cuban's dream of independence,
condition for which he has hoped,
prayed and fought, but which now
seems further off than ever before.
Gould the question of annexation be
separated from the intricate maze of
weighty considerations in which it is
involved, there is reason to believe
that the men who followed Maceo,
Gomez, and the grizzled leaders of the
ten years war, would not forget the
principles for which they fought and
suffered; but, as it is, there is no al
ternative save that of ruin. 1t is an
nexation or starvation. Can anyone
doubt which course they will choose?
With "our plain duty SO clearly
pointed out, is it fair, is it honorable,
is it manly, to force a people into a
relationship distasteful to themselves,
and burdensome to us? Is it not as
reprehensible to draw these people in
to our fold by means of an artful ma
nipulation of the tariff schedule, as it
would be to drive them in at the
point of the bayonet?
Upon the action of congress depends
the happiness and prosperity of Cuba,
and the honor and respectability Of
the United States.
The Conservative, 1902-02-27

There was a rat
tie of drums and q
blare of trumpets
in the Canadian
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03

approve the action Of the trustees of
Saluda school district in demanding
the resignation of II. S. Cunningham
as principal of the saluda school"
Trustee Foy stated that Mr.. Gun
ningham's resignation was asked for
and advised because a number of pa
irons had said they would not send
their children to him; that the re-
signation was not demanded.
Several remarked that they failed
to distinguished between a ''forcible
request" and "demand," and the
resolution was unanimously adopted,
or at least no one voted "No."
The meeting then adjourned.
There is no excitement this morn
ing. 1t Is thought that the matter
has ended and will remain so. How
ever, the opinion is that all depends
on what will be published in The
Sentinel of Wednesday. Nearly ev-
cry citizen has expressed the hope
that the affair will be hushed now,
and all regret the publication of the
few words that caused the trouble
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03
System.

What is called "a good memory"
is probably natural gift, though
the power of recollecting can no
doubt, be, strengthened by practice
and effort. It is curious to note
the way in which our minds will
sometimes cling to store of trash
and let slip the things we wish to
remember. Some silly rhine, cas-
ually heard in the street, will cling
to us for years, while the poetry we
labored to learn and hoped to re-
member has long been forgotten.
Many systems of memories, as the
art of cultivating the memory is
called, have been invented, but all
of them, so far as they pretend to
assist one in any other way than by
strengthening the power of memo
ry, are quite useless. A laughable
story is told of a man who attend
ed "memory school" :"
"Hallo, TOM" said a friend, 81
hear you are attending this memo
nv school. What do you think of
+ it, anyhow?''
"Greatest discovery of the age!"
says Tom, enthusiastically. II tell
you it's great thing. Why, two
months ago I couldn't remember
anything a day. Couldn't remem-
Der names and dates at all, and
now, since I've taken up this sys-
tenn, I can't forget anything. No,
sir, really can't.'' -
''Is that soS I must look into
the thing myself. What's the
teachers name?"
"Oh' his names -um-um-urn
let me see. What is his name? I
know it as we'll as l know my own.
Odd sort of a name, but common
enough too. It's-it 81 had it at
my very tongues end just now.
! It's something like-7ike--han~ed
if I member Wla' :. is: ~ CD
OF and let you Anow. l never
could remember names, anyhow?''
Northwestern Review.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03
The Ivory City.

The exposition buildings and
grounds proper at Charleston, have
been dubbed "The Ivory City,"
because of the peculiar blend of col
ors used in the ornamentation.
There will be many visitors to
witness the beautiful effect the suns
rays will produce upon the exterior
of these buildings, by day, and be-
hold the magnifcence made visible
by electricity at night.
This, and all other cities made by
man, pale into insignifcance when
compared to "The city that had no
need of the sun, neither of the.
moon, to shine in it; for the .glory
Of God did tighten it,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03
The two Armies.
pv HENRY TIMROD.

BY HENRY TIMROD.
Two armies stand enrolled beneath
The banLer with the starry wreath;
One, facing battle, blight and blast,
Through twice hundred fields has
passed:
It's deeds against rufian foe.
Stream, valley hill and mountain know,
Till every wind that sweeps the land
Goes glory-laden from the strand.
The other, with narrow scope.
Yet led by not less grand hope,
Hath won, perhaps, as proud place,
And wears its fame with meeker grace.
Wives march beneath its glittering sign,
Fond mothers swell the lovely line;
And many sweetheart hides her blush
In the young patriots generous flush
No breeze of battle ever famed
The colors of that tender band;
Its Office is beside the bed,
Where throbs some sick or wounded head.
It does not court the soldiers tomb,
But plies the needle and the loom;
And, by thousand peaceful deeds,
Supplies struggling nations needs.
Nor is that army,,s gentle might,
Unfelt amid the deadly fight;
It nerves the sor's, the husbands hand,
It points the lovers fearless brand;
It thrills the languid, warns the cold,
Gives even new courage to the bold;
And sometimes lifts the veriest clod
To its own lofty trust in God.
When heaven shall blow the trump Ct
peace,
And bid the weary warfare cease,
Their several missions nobly done,
The triumph grasped, and freedom won,
Both armies from their tolls at rest,
Alike may claim the victor's crest,
But each shall see its dearest prize
Clean softly from the others eyes.
The above very beautiful old wal
poem went the round of the south
ern press in the early sixties.
reproduce it because it has gone out
! :. rvilr a2d it dest yes ;,l&ce
a..:o:.r !!!;e literature of the w1r be
tween the states. Henry Timroc
| was one of the best of the WARTIME
oets.-Journal.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03

nearly all of the business men of the
city was held in the Office of the
power company and the situation was
carefully gone over. 1t cannot be
denied that the city of Anderson has
received a severe blow, but the peo-
pie are hopeful and determined to
make the best of the situation. Sew
eral experts from different parts OF
the country have been telegraphed
for to come and look over the situa-
ton and advise what is best to be done.
The exact extent of the damage can
not be told until the water in the
river subsidies, probably tomorrow or
the day after. 1t is thought that
possibly a Golfer dam can be put in
until the large dam can be rebuilt,
and by this means secure sufficient
power to run the best part of the
machinery in both mills. If this can
be done it will take at least six weeks
time. The sudden rise of Seneca
river was wholly unexpected. There
had been heavy rains here, but not
such as to cause apprehension. It is
thought that there must have been
severe rains in foothills Of the noun
tains, or else there was snow in the
mountains which were melted by the
rain and the warm weather the last
day or two.
Earle's bridge which stood several
hundred yards below the dam, was
swept away by the immense volume
of water. The bridge, which was of
iron, was built several years ago and
cost $500. So far no other dam
age has been reported in other sec-
tions of the country by the high wa
ter.
The Water, Light and Power con-
psny also furnishes the electric lights
for the city. These are, Of course,
not running tonight and the streets
are in darkness. The business
houses and residences are using ker-
osene lamps and candles. The COM
pany, however, hopes to install an
engine in a few days which will gen.
crate sufficient electricity to run the
arc and incsndescent lamps The
water supply is not effected, as the
pumps are run by steam. Business
men here request the statement that
while the city has received a blow
the people are not disheartened. Ar
rangements will be made here for the
cotton mills operatives who are tenn
porsrily thrown out of employment,
and the broken dam will be repaired
just as speedily as possible. There
is general air of cheerfulness and
determination to make the best of
the situation.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03

I hit on the idea by chance. Down
on the East Side of New York I had
seen hundreds of the picturesque
Jews, with their boards and queer
hats and queerer dialect. 1t struck
me that there was q striking charac-
ter type that never had been done on
the stage. 1t may seem strange
statement to make, but the fact is I
never devoted much time to study
ing the Yiddisher in his haunts. That
is, it didn't seem like study, for l
was simply using the powers of OBJ
servstion. I took mental kodak
picture of him, and was enough of a
mimic to catch quickly his gestures
and mode of speech. Then, with my
subject photographed on my mind I
familiarized myself with his views of
life, put myself as much in his place
as could, and fitted my stories to
accord with his nature. Some of the
stories we're founded on fact, and
more were wholly fictitious. Since
I first acted the Yiddisher, l have
been developing and retouching the
picture, until now, though essen
TALLY my original conception, its
present state is very different from
it's first.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03
ENORMOUS SURPLUS
IN TEE TREASURY.
ROUNDLY TO ONE HUN
DRED MILLION DOLLARS.
In Excess OF Expenditures-Tle> Available
Cash on Hand Is About ESQ, 100000
More Than 1ear Ago.

CSBn on h8nQ 10 ABOUT SoU,UVU,VUU
More Than lear Ago.
Washington, Dec. 31.-"The treas
ury is in condition Of unexampled
strength" said Secretary Gage to-
day when asked to briefly review tie
treasury situation at the close of the
year.
"Only month ago in my annual
report to congress I reviewed these
conditions. The figures for the last
month have made but little change.
For the calendar year we show re-
ceipts in excess of the ordinary ex-
penditures amounting roundly to one
hundred million dollars. Such an
excess might have resulted in serious
embarrassment had not the depart
ment been able by means Of this sur
plus to reduce the public debt in
large amounts. Since April last
the treasury has redeemed and can
celled United States bonds to the par
value of s58,714,700 which have been
applied to the sinking fund and the
disbursement resulting therefrom
was s72,225,845. The available cash
on hand is therefore about $50, ,00O,-
600 larger than the amount year
ago.
"Compsring the situation as 1t is
today with April 1st. 1897, the re-
suit is most gratifying. On the lat
ter day the treasury held money of
all kinds to the amount of $3.50, ,873,-
600, including $lOO.0O0,0O0 as
gold reserve, leaving, therefore, $780,
100000 as a cash balance. Today
in money of all kinds the treasury
holds s296,659,O 900, and il we deduct
the $150,OOO,0O0 now held as a gold
reserve the balance stands at $l46,-
100000 or 100000 less than 1t
was April l, 1897. It will be seep,
therefore, that substantial equili-
brium has been maintained.
There has been q very material in.
crease in the money in circulation
since March l, 1897, as we'll as in
the amount per capita. The volume
of money on that date, outside the
treasury was S1,675,694, ,955 and the
amount per capita was S23.14.
"On the first Of December the
amount Of money outside the treas
ury was s2,25O,256,23O and the
amount per capita was S28.73. The
increase in amount, therefore was
$574,561,277 and the increase per
capita was IS SO.
"The amount of gold coin and
gold certificates in circulation in
creased from $3.50, ,86O,515 on March
1, 1897, to s914,3oO,089 on Dec. ],
1901. Every other kind of money
in circulation is greater in amount
now than it was on March l, 1897,
with the single exception Of tie
treasury notes Of the act of July IA,
1890. The amount of these in clr-
culation, Dec. l, 1901, was only
S4O,O12,622 as against $85, ,G6,621
on March /, 1897. This reduction
IN volume grows out of the natural
operation of the act of July IA, 1890,
and the act of March Il, 1900.
The increase in the amount OF na-
tional bank notes in circulation dur
ing the period in question was
$132,731. This increase is mainly
attributable to the act of March
II, 1900"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03

planation is. not satisfactory, then
there is redress in the law.
Through justice to those citizens
who did not take part in the citizens'
meeting, I will state that there are
so or more prominent citizens of the
town of Saluda who did not take any
part in that meeting.-H. S. Gun
ningham."
Your correspondent called on DR..
Pitts and inquired of that gentleman
as to the intention of the committee
in the matter. His reply verbatim
was this:
"The committee, in my opinion, will
call the citizens together again. I
feel that this is proper under the
terms of the resolutions. I have not
seen all the members yet but this is
the opinion of those to whom I have
mentioned the matter"
"Let us also say" stated the doc
tor, ''that this committee had no idea
of doing any violence to Mr.. Gun
ningham when we called on him
Tuesday night. We went to him as
gentlemen and he had no reason to
believe that any personal injury was
to be done him, or that clash would
be had. Individually I have always
felt friendly towards Mr.. Cunning
ham, but do not think I or the men
of the town should permit their
wives, daughters and sisters to be in
suited by an article in paper or by
any other method. This is matter
for the citizens of the town alone and
We do not care for the advice or opin-
ion of any outside lawyers or Gov
Mcsweeney in regard thereto"
'I would like" continued the doc
tor, ''to make this statement also in
regard to Mr.. Cunningham's state
ment that so prominent people OF
the town did not take any part in
the meeting held. Two or three did
the inviting and as the meeting was
gotten up hurrledly, we did not have
time to invite all the citizens. Of
those invited all came, except one
gentleman who was sick, and ne af-
terwards sigred the resolutions. One
man alone, close friend and next
door neighbor to Mr.. Cunningham,
refused to sign the resolutions"
THE COMMITTEE ENDORSED. .-sALUDA CIT
rzENs PASS RESOLUTIONS APPROVING
TEEIR ACTION.
Especial to The State.l
Saluda, s. c., Dec. 31.-Another
act in the Cunningham drama was
played last night. About 30 citizens
met in County Treasurer Smiths Of
fee in response to the call of DR.. J.
W. Pitts, chairman Of the citizens
committee.
It was stated that the meeting was
held for the purpose of hearing the
report of the committee appointed to
wait on Mr.. Cunningham. The re-
port was submitted by Mr.. J. B. Cole
man.
Then Mr.. R. L. Ramey offered
the following resolution:
'Resolved, by the citizens OF the
town of Saluda, in meeting assem-
bled:
First, That We endorse the action
of DR.. J. w. Pitts, chairman, and
Messrs. E. G. Turner, J. B. Coleman
and J. R. Crawford, the committee.
who waited on Fl. D. Cunningham"
Second, That We tender our
thanks to the above named gentle
men for the faithful manner in which
they discharged the unpleasant du-
ties assigned to them, and for their
gallantry in defending the good Ia
dies of the town from insult and SLAM
der"
B. W. Crouch, Esq, moved to
amend by striking out all after the
word "gallantry." He stated that
he was glad he was present at the
former meeting,-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03

When a man borroWs money the
man who lends it to him borroWs b
enmity.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-03
HOW DAVID WARFIELD BECAME
THE JEW"

From the Autobiographioal Sketch In
Frank Leslie's Monthly for January.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-21
MANY PASS OVER THE SANDS
Record Breaking Initiation Into Tan
gieP Temple, Mobiles of the
Mystic shrine.

The inadequacy of space in the Masonic
temple at Sixteenth and Capitol avenue
was demonstrated last evening at the semi
annual ceremonial session Of the Mobiles
Of TaDgier temple. AT the initiation
held on the third floor of the building the
fez topped individuals were packed six
deep around the sides of the room.
Thirty-seven pairs of tender feet were
tried by the FIRE Of the desert sands and
landed safely across. This is a record
breaking number OF novices to go through
the ordeal at the local temple.
The plan of holding this session on
Thursday night was tried for the first
time here and proved an enormous sue
cess. This day of the week was chosen in
order that the mobiles from smaller towns
could attend and return home in time to
be at their business places on Saturday.
Nearly Ave hundred we're present at the
session last night. .
Following the initiation the usual ban
quet was served on the second floor. C.
K. Herring acted as POSTMASTER. Imperial
Potentate Aiken was the first speaker of
the evening and following his address a
standing toast was given in his honor.
Noble Pearse spoke on the "Blunders of
the Mobiles" An address by DR.. Christie
ended the session.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-21
CONSIDERING PENSION PLAN
Omaha Letter Carriers Into
Proposed scheme for old
AEe Pensions.

Letter carriers Of the Omaha division Of
the international association are consider
Ing the question Of taking advantage OF the
terms Of the voluntary old age pensions
provided at the last meeting OF the inter-
national organization.
According to the plan adopted at that
convention there is TO be created a fund
from which old age pensions will be paid
after the member has attained the age OF
IS years. The fund is to be created by the
payment Of a hxed sum each month by those
entering the pension society. the amount Of
monthly payment depending upon the age
Of the member at the time he enters. The
plan is not to be effective until January l.
but previous to that time the prospective
members are discussing the provisions Of
the plan.
1t is not looked upon as a complete 40.
luton to the old age pensions for letter
carriers, and some OF the carriers are on
posed to the measure as at present framed.
while they are almost a unit in favorins a
pension fund to be created by the carriers
voluntarily under the management OF the
government, at no cost to the department.
The matter will come up for formal dis
cussion at the December meeting OF the
local branch, at which time officers will be
elected for the year.