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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-20

By RALPH CO.NNOR

Author oi

"roo much" she said promptly; 'tfal
too much, Is it not Bill?"
"Well," drawled Bill, III 'twere q
fellar as was used to ladies he'd offel
you the pinto, but he's too pizen meaI
even to come down to the even hun
dred."
The Yankee took him up quickly
"Waal, If I were so blanked-pardon
madam" taking of his hat-"used tc
ladies as some folks would like to think
themselves. I'd buy that there pinto
and make a present Of 1t to this here
lady as stands before me-" Bill twist
ed uneasily.
"But I amt goin' to be mean. I'll
put that pinto in for the even money
for the lady If any man cares to put up
the stuff"
"Well. my DEAR" said the Hon. Fred
with bow. I'VE cannot well let that
gage lie." She turned and smiled al
him, and the pinto was transferred to
the Ashley stables, to Bill's outspoken
delight, who declared he couldn't have
faced the music 'tif that there pinto had
gone across the line" I confess, how.
ever, / was somewhat surprised at the
ease with which Hi escaped his wrath.
and my surprise was In no way lessen
ed when saw later in the evening the
two partners with the stranger taking
quiet drink out of the same bottle
with evident mutual admiration and
delight.
You're an Al corker, you are! I'll
be blanked il you amt bird-a slngin'
bird, reg'lar canary" heard HI say
to Bill.
But Bills only reply was long, slow
wink which passed into frown as he
caught my eye. My suspicion was
aroi. sed that the sale Of the pinto might
bear investigation, and this suspicion
was deepened when Gwen next week
gave me a rapturous account Of how
splendidly Bill had disposed Of the
pinto, showing me bills for $3.50. 10
INV look OF amazement Gwen replied:
You see, he must have got them
bidding against each other, and be-
sides, Bill says pintos are going up"
Light began to dawn upon me, but
I only answered that knew they had
risen very considerably in value with
in a month. The extra fifty was Bilps.
was not present to witness the I'm
Ishlng of Bills bluff, but was told that
when Bill made his way through the
crowded aisle and laid his $3.50 on the
schoolhouse desk. the look Of disgust,
surprise and finally of pleasure on
Robbies face was worth a hundred
more. But Robbie was ready and put
down his $500 with the single remark:
"Aye, ye're no as daft as ye look!'
mid roars of laughter from all.
Then the Pilot. with eyes and face
shining, rose and thanked them all,
but when he told Of how the little girl
In her lonely shack in the hills thought
so much Of the church that she gave
up for it her beloved pony, her one
possession, the light from his eyes
glowed in the eyes Of all.
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planned the circumstances to her. She
had already heard Bills description Of
Owens accident and Of her part in the
church building schemes. There was
silence for few moments as she stood
looking at the beautiful pony.
What shame the poor child should
have to part with the dear little crea-
turer' she said in low tone to her
husband. Then, turning to the stran-
ger, she said in clear, sweet tones:
"What do you ask for him?" He
hesitated and then said, lifting his hat
awkwardly in salute, Il was just re-
markin' how that pinto would fetch
$3.50 down into Montana: but, seein' as
a lady is inquirin', I'll put him down to
S125."
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POPULAR MEDICAL DELUsIoNs.
An Old Family Physician Tells Of Some
of His Experiences.


of His Experiences.
Tradition and superstition, 1t Is said,
die hard, and even in this twentieth
century, the age Of education and
progress, 1t Is surprising what erro-
neous and delusive ideas prevail re-
garding medicinal matters.
In some of the more common all
ments Of children a doctor hears at
times peculiar views expressed. Many
patients are quite under the impress
sion that 1t is for their children's well
fare that they should contract while
young, such diseases as measles,
whooping cough and chickenpox, or
glasspox, and they will even go so far
as to expose them to infection so as to-
as they express it, get It. over and
done with"
AS a matter of fact, there Is no rea-
son or necessity why any child should
suffer from any Of the diseases. Hap
py Is the family that escapes from
them. for then there Is chance for
the youngsters growing up healthy
men and women and useful members
Of society.
Most erroneous ideals prevail as to
the effect Of these complaints Of child
hood l have often heard 1t said, "Oh,
it's only measlesi" or chickenpox. as
the case may be; quite oblivious to
after effects. Any one who would take
the trouble to read health statistics
would soon be convinced that measles,
especially, Is not to be trif1ed with,
And yet medical men, as a rule, find a
reckless disregard for isolation, and
in many cases not even the precaution
OF calling in the family doctor, the re-
suit being, naturally, that the disease
spreads at its own sweet will and Of
ten works havoc.
In the treatment of this complaint,
again, delusions and erroneous ideas
exist among a large number OF the
community. Tradition, so it appears
to me. Is more prevalent with regard
to measles than almost any other chill
dren's disease.
A remedy that has been handed
down from mother to daughter for
don't know how many generations, Is
saffron. Now. what effect saffron has
upon this particular fever no doctor
knows. Certainly there is no peculiar
element in its composition that makes
it a necessity. When one remembers
that saffron Is merely a dye, princi-
pally used commercially in that role
and that it possesses no medicinal
value-one fails to understand why 1t
10 80 universally used. The only thing
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to be said in its favor is that, while
being useless, it Is harmless.
A favorite addition to saffron Is
tbrandy; but as saffron Is harmless,
brandy on the other hand, especially
with babies and young children. ID pos
itively injurious and should never be
given except under medical advice.
Children are always thirsty In their
feverish ailments. Yet how seldom
the mother thinks of giving her child
water to drink! It is nearly always
milk-another popular delusion. Milk
is an excellent food, but 1t does not
quench.; thirst; in fact, 1t increases It.
Give the child cold boiled water and
1t will become quiet and less fretful.
A very popular idea is that spirits
keep the cold out. AS matter Of fact
they do just the opposite. Alcohol in
creases the action of the skin, opens
the pores and makes the individual
more liable to contract chills and colds,
often with serious results. A glass Of
hot milk Is far better and much cheap
er and :purer.
1t Is a popular delusion that doctors
are compelled to attend any and every
call made upon them. Nothing Of the
kind: but medical men very rarely re-
fuse. although in many cases the
chance :5of receiving fee Is remote.
Street accidents or people suddenly
taken Ill (sometimes malingerer) Will
make a kind hearted onlooker run to
the nearest doctor for assistance. quite
obuvious as to who is responsible for
payment. AS a matter Of fact, the
one who calls the doctor is liable.-Tit-
Bits.
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"YANKEE DooDLE's" ORIGIN.
Il Was Formerly "Nankse Doodle
Used TO Ridieule Cromwell.


The lively strains Of Yankee Doo-
die" are heard at every patriotic cele-
bration, yet perhaps few. Of those
whose pulses stir at the sound OF the
familiar notes are aware that 1t dates
from the time Of Oliver Cromwell and
crossed the seas with the Puritans.
"Nankee Doodle" was one Of the
nicknames bestowed by the Cavaliers
on the hated Roundhead, and a verse,
written upon Cromwelrs entry into
Oxford, riding on small horse with
plume twisted into q sort of knot oall-
ed a 'macaroni," runs as follows:
"Nankee Doodle came to town,
Upon little pony,
With a feather in his hat
Upon: a macaront."
The transition from Nankee to Yam
kee-which came from Yengee. the In
dian word for English-was very easy,
and the Royalists used 1t to jeer at
all New Engianders.
When the Colonials in Boston, pre-
pairing for the coming war, smusgied
muskets into the country, concealing
them in loads Of manure, the Tories
sang to the old tune Of Lucy Fisher.
Yankee Doodle came to town,
For to buy a f1relock;
We will tar and feather him,
And so we will John Hancock"
This tune was q favorite one In Co
lonial times, various couplets being
used one of the most popular of these
verses having come down as nur-
sery rhyme within the memory of the
present generation. The words are:
Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Lucy Fihser found 1t,
Ne'er a penny was there in 1t,
'Cept the binding round IT."
The New England men were fully
equal to the occasion. When the Brit
ish force marched to the battles Of
Concord and Lexington, their ap-
proach was heralded by God Save the
King but when the Yankee farmers"
saw the foe In full retreat, the strains
Of Yankee Doodle" accompanied their
flight, and from that hour, wherever
the Stars and Stripes have f1oated, the
once despised tune has been heard
Golfers Weekly.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
THE LADY CHARLOTTE.

q HE night Of the pinto's sale
was a night momentous to
5Ss Gwen, for then it was that
ssSgj the Lady Charlotte's interest
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CHAPTER XVII.
HOW THE PINTO SOLD.

v~IdE SlO" VI fHtuouS AcShue
FL following the performance OF
S their generous act prepared
the men for q keener enjoy
ment than usual of nights sport
They had Just begun to dispose them
selves in groups about the fire for pokel
and other games when Hi rode up into
the Hight and with him stranger OF
Ovens beautiful pinto pony.
Hi was evidently half drunk, and
as he swung himself of his bronco
he saluted the company with wave
Of the hand and hoped he saw them
"kickin'."
BilL looking curiously at hi, went
up to the pinto, and, taking him by the
head, led him up into the light, saying:
"See here, boys, there's that pinto Of
mine was tellin' you about. No flies
on him, eh?'
Hold On there! Excuse me-" said
the stranger, "this here hoss belongs
to me, If paid down money means any
thing in this country"
"The country's all right" said Bill
in an ominously quiet voice, "but this
here pinto's another transaction. 1
reckon"
1.-THE hoss is mine, say, and what's
more, I'm goin' to hold him." said the
stranger In loud voice.
The men began to crowd around with
faces growing hard. 1t was dangerous
in that country to play fast and loose
with horses.
Look a-hyar, mates" said the stran-
ger, with Yankee drawl, II amt no
hoss thief, and If hain't bought this
boss reg'lar and paid down good mon
ey then it amt mine; If I have. it Is.
That's fair, amt it?'
At this HI pulled himself together
and in half drunken tone declared
that the stranger was all right and
that he had bought the horse fair and
square, and there's your dust" said
Hi, handing roll to Bill. But with a
quick movement Bill caught the stran-
ger by the leg, and before word
could be said he was lying fat on the
ground. . --..-..-....--..
"You git of that pony" said Bill,
It'll this thing is settled"
There was something so terrible In
Bills manner that the man contented
himself with clustering and swearing.
while Bill, turning to hi, said:
did you sell this pinto to him"
Hi was able to acknowledge that
being offered a good price and know
ing that his partner was always ready
for q deal, he had transferred the
pinto to the stranger for $40.
Bill was in distress, deep and
poignant. "'Tain't the horse, but the
leetle GEL" he explained; but his part
ner's bargain was his, and wrathful
as he was he refused to attempt to
break the bargain.
At this moment the Hon. Fred, not
ing the unusual excitement about the
fire, came up, followed at little dis
tance by his wife and the Duke.
perhaps he'll SELL" he suggested.
mo" said Bill sullenly. "he's q
mean cuss."
II know him." said the Hon. Fred.
"Let me try him." But the stranger
declared the pinto suited him down to
the ground and he wouldn't take twice
his money for him.
"Why," he protested, that there's
what call an unusual boss, and down
in Montana for a lady he'd fetch up
%o h,,pdrod ond Aftv doflare0 In
vain they .haggled and bargailed. The
man was immovable. Eighty dollars
he wouldn't look at: a hundred hardly
made him hesitate. At this point Lady
Charlotte came down into the light
and stood by her husband. who ex-
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In addition to the foregoing, we re-
commend that Mr.. J. r. Lindsay be
paid for his services as expert In ex-
amining the books, the sum of $26.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted.
Yorkville, 8. c., Nov. Ii, 1908.
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fS What We learn with pleasure We
never forgst.-Merce3r.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
NEGROES AIM WAS BAD
AND POLICEMAN LIVES
Set-To With Chicken Thieves Which
Might Have Resulted Fatally to
One of the Finest.

That a negro would shed human blood
for chicken was again demonstrated this
morning about 4 o'clock, when Special
Waterman Ronspies and Policeman Col
Inns, of the Fifth precinct, encountered
two dusky-hued marauders heavily load
ed down with chickens. The negroes
were carrying two large sacks, and
when Collins approached them and
asked one of them what they had in
the sacks, the negroes threw down their
burdens. one of them whipped out a re-
volver and fired three shots directly at
Collins
Mr.. Negro was evidently excited, and
his aim was bad, for all of which Col
Inns is thankful. because the pistol was
pointed directly at his head. The ne
groeS ran too fast to be captured, and
the two policemen picked up the bags.
aisd as they expected. found dead
chickens 10 the number Of twenty-eight
in then.
Collins said negro No. 1 was about
FIVE feet nine inches tall, wore shabby
clothes, light overcoat, and heavy mus
tache. No. was heavy set, five feet
FIVE inches tall, wore a dark suit, and
black SLOUGH hat. Both are good
runners and can be identified.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
RETAILER NOT REQUIRED
TO PAY SPECIAL TAX
Commissioner Yerkes Decides That Man
Who Sells Stock of OleOmargarine
Is Not a Wholesaler.

In a recent decision Commissioner
John w. Yerkes. of the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue, ilolds that a merchant
or retail dealer IN oleomargarine VIII,
sells his stock Of goods. including oleo-
margarine, to his successor in business.
Is not required to pay special tax on
this account as a wholesale dealer in
oleomargarir.e
Another recent ruling is that persons
who buy unfermented grape juice and
sell 1t after it has undergone fermenta-
ton, are required TO pay special tax as
liquor dealers
In another case. It is held that the
placing of one or more cigars IN a sep
arate box to be forwarded by mail or
express or otherwise as a sample to
prospective customers. whether sucn
cigars are taken from stamped packages
or not, is illegal and cannot De author
lied or permitted under the law The
sale or offering for sale. or keeping for
sale Of cigars not bearing the proper
internal revenue stamp is prohibited by
law
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

William Chester. %. FairviIle. Tenn.
snd Jennie Honesty, p. Halls Hill. Al
exandria county, Va.
lass, 10.
Arthur J. Krause. Is. and Ella c. Car
ner. p.
Patrick shannahan. p. and Mabel De-
ment, Il.
Harry V. Belt, %. District Of Column
oia. and Ruby v Walters, "A, Montgom-
cry county, MARYLAND
arthur McGinn, 81, Philadelphia. and
Mary Z. Cook p. District Of Columbia.
Charles II. Miller. SO. and Margaret /.
Cassidy, y.
Elmer Z. Beach. %, and Jane J. Bur
CESS, ls, both of Stafford county, Vir-
ginia.
William II. Hauff. So and Sally S.
Trim Die. %. both of stanton, Va
Aubrey Miller. %. and Victoria Cole
man, "a
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
SEVERAL SMALL FIRES
STIR UP DEPARTMENT

Damages to the extent of SIS were
caused by fire yesterday morning at the
residence of John Karr, 62S Pennsyl-
vania Avenue northwest. Mr.. Carr
blames It on a defective fue.
Members OF Truck E company were
called from their quarters yesterday to
extinguish a blaze in the grass on the
old reservoir site. Thirty-second and u
Streets northwest Some one. evidently
DESTROYS of seeing the horses run, threw
a lighted match into the dry grass,
which quickly famed up.
The overturning of a gasolene stove
caused a damage of $40 at the home of
Mrs Elizabeth Townley PA II Street
northwest, last evening
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR
SCHOOL STREET WORK

On account OF the state Of the Dis
trict finances" the District Commission
ers today declined to recommend that
School Street be opened southwark to
Kenesaw Avenue. The Commissioners
say they have included in their esti-
mates to Congress items which will use
up all the available revenues. and while
the School Street extension is desirable.
the excheQuer is not sufficiently well
stocked to permit OF the expenditure.
The action was taken on House bill
1888. and the chairmen of the House and
Senate Committees on District Affairs
will be informed Of the decision of the
Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
CARS IN COLLISION.

About O'Clock yesterday evening, a
car Of the Metropolitan line. while
rounding the curve at the corner OF
Thirty-second and P Streets northwest.
collided with a north bound car OF the
Georgetown and Rockville line. and had
IL not been for the quick action of the
motorman a serious accident may have
resulted There were a number of pas
sengers in the cars, all OF whom were
badly frightened and shaken up 1t is
said the collision was due to the failure
of the motorman OF the Rockville and
Georgetown car to sound his gong
accident
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
EVANSVILLE NOTES.
Cspecial % me washington Times.l


EVANSVILLE. Nd. Dec. 2S.-The
towr council met Saturday night in
regular session. all members being pres
ent except the mayor. The road and
health committees reported TIE work
done by each during the past month.
That part Of the report of inspector Of
plumbing Wissman, relating TO sewer
nuisances was referred to the health
committee for report at the next meet
ing. The report of Treasurer Richard
son showed an increase in water rent
receipts of S3Os.s1 over 1902. which the
council considered a gratifying exhibit.
A petition from Robert W. Geib ask
ing to be allowed to complete the
plumbing in bis father house which
he had installed before the sdoption Of
present regulations. was the Cause of a
lively. but good natured, tilt between two
members Of the council 1t was finally
decided 10 grant Mr.. Geib permission.
on the usual conditions. provided he
pass a satisfactory examination and
make the usual deposit as a registered
plumber.
Town Attorney ]. c. Rogers reported
that he had been notified by Tracy L.
Jeffords. attorney for Miss Malone, who,
in a fall on Schley Avenue last October,
had broken one of her wrists and rib.
that suit for da7-eges would be brought
unless d satisfactory compromise is eff
fected- The matter was referred to At
torney Rogers.
w. w. Rush was re-appOinted en-
gineer at the pump house. and his sal
airy was increased from $40 to $45 a
month
Councilman Welsh. who is also one Of
the school trus Ras called the atterN on
Of the council to the lack of proper
school facilities for Hyattsville 1t was
intimated that the county school board
intended TO restrict the school to a
sixth grade standard. This statement
elected much indignation. The clerk
was directed 10 forward the board a
suitable resolution Of remonstrance. and
Councilman Owens was authorized to
prepare a resolution addressed 20 the
county delegation in the Legislature
urging the passage Of a law compelling
the levy Of tax sufficient to build a
brick school OF eight rooms.
AS the east-bound through freight was
slowing up in passing Hyattsville about
z o'clock Saturday evening. George An
tai. who was beating his way, attempt
cd to jump off He fell and broke his
right arm halfway between the elbow
and shoulder He was put on an cleo
trio car and the Emergency Hospital
ambulance was telephoned to meet him
He is German. about forty years of
age, who says he lives at Is Washing
ton Street. New York. and that he went
to Washington a few days ago in search
Of work and failing to find any was try
ing to make his way home
The children of the Baptist Sunday
School had an enjoyable time at a
Christmas tree Saturday night c.. N
Conklin enacted the role OF Santa
Claus. and the presents were distributed
by DR.. Ladson, II. e. Davis, and the
Hon. Charles Z. Vrooman.
Mr.. and Mrs. James J. Kennedy left
here yesterday for their home in Brook
Ign. n. Y. Mrs. Kennedy had been
several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. c. H
Welsh.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported TO the Health Department for
the fOrty-eight hours ended at moor
to-day:
Margaret A. Tilghman, IS years.
Thomas K. Marshall, "a years.
Isaac Sharp, IL years.
Letitia p. Davis. 20 years
Margaret Houck. 6S years.
Edwin A. Lee, So years
Maria G. Duvall, 6 years
Mary Pollard. 50 years
Mary G. White. 80 years.
Laura II. Thompson, 81 years.
Lucinda Brummel. AZ years
Morris Barnes. IS years.
Joseph Adams, Sc years.
Bertha NJ. Parkinson. "a years.
Martha A FOllin, "a years
Lille Jackson. 10 years.
Annie Johnson, Is years
William II. MastersOn. Is years
Helen l.. Moreland. years
Margaret NJ. Roche. years
Louise NJ. Brannan, / year.
Marie burrows, months
Lillian Munroe, months
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
PERMISSION GRANTED
TO ERECT LINE OF POLES

Commissioner mcfarland has ap-
proved the recommendation Of Walter
c. Allen, electrical engineer. that per-
mission be granted the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company 10 erect a line
Of telegraph poles along the north side
Of New York Avenue. between Brent
wood Road end the point where the
main line of tie Pennsylvania Railroad
crosses the present Washington branch
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Road.
The railroad company will also be
permitted to erect a line Of telegraph
poles on the north side of the main line
tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
between Brentwood Road and Langdon.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
HIS OBJECTION REFERRED.

Commissioner West has referred to
Major Sylvester for report the state
ment which Judge KimbaIl recently sub
mitted to the Commissioners. setting
forth his objections TO the re-establish-
ment of the magistrate court system in
the District Of Columbia for the trial Of
petty cases.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
AT THE REFORM SCHOOL

An entertainment was given on Satur-
day afternoon at the Reform School for
Girls. in which many of the inmates Of
the institution took part. The exercises
were under the supervision Of Miss A. J.
Rule. superintendent Of the Reform
School, and under the srlspices of Miss
WetmOre and Mrs. Ward Theron.
The program consisted of Rotations,
songs and dialogues.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
LIEUTENANT CASTLEMAN
TO BE TRIED AT NORFOLK

Lieut. Kenneth Castleman, OF the
United States Navy, is to be tried by
court-martial at Norfolk for the sinking
Of the tug Hustler by the cruiser Yank-
ton at Norfolk on November q.
Lieutenant CastIeman has exonerated
all other officers Of blame and has as
sumed sole responsibility for the acct
dent. The lieutenant is the son of Gen.
John 3. Castleman. Of LouEnilIe. Ky.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
IN THE CHURCHES.

In most II the church the Christmas
music was repeated yesterday. In only
two churches of the city were sermons
preached by out-of-town ministers
These were the Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, where the Rev. Mr.. Schroeder
occupied the pulpit and the First Bap-
list Church, where the sermon was de-
hvered by the Rev. J. w Mitchell, Of
Richmond, who was formerly pastor OF
the First Baptist Church in Ports
mouth.