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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

ment, and after all that is the import
ant thing in an undertaking Of such
proportions as this.
The prospective changes in the river
bed also furnish a subject Of interest.
While the first result Of filling the dam
will be an immense lake, experience
has shown that in the course Of time
the lake will fill up, and the country
occupied by it will become a fiat, with
the river occupying only its ordinary
channel through the centre. But that
is matter Of time. For basin like
this to fill up to the level Of the top
of the dam will require from fifty to
sixty years, and long before that time
surrounding conditions will have been
fully adjusted to the changing situa-
ton,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

there are half q dozen others within
fifty yards that would range from ESQ
pounds on down.
Mr.. Blackmon has picture hog"
1t is great spotted animal Of un-
known breed, in good order; but not
especially fat and looks as If it might
weigh $50 pounds. He put it up about
the same time Mr.. Conner put up his
smaller hog and they are running
against each other. Mr.. Blackmon
now seems to have the best of 1t; but
the issue cannot be satisfactorily de-
termined except by actual weights.
Mr.. H. M. Abernathy has an eight
months old pig that looks like it would
| weigh 225 pounds. He slaughtered a
mate to 1t last week and it netted over
were penned at the same time, and
they do not look like they would weigh
100 pounds each. Mr.. j. A. Clinton
who lives about fifty yards further on
has a very fine hog that looks like it
ought to net $50 pounds. Mr.. ]. c.
Childers slaughtered one last week that
netted 1858, and Messrs. w. c. Ray
ner and j. w. Wisher each have some
highly satisfactory specimens, consid-
ering age, etc.
But Mr.. A. c. Hogue Is the undis-
puted champion hog raiser Of the en-
tire hill. He has two fine .Berckshires
of the D. M. Hall stock, which look as
they ought to weigh in the neighbor-
innate on the smaller Is 425, and on
the larger ATS; but the figures are
placed by some as high as $50 and 500.
Mr.. Hogue measured the length Of
both hogs. The larger Is feet II
inches long and the other a fraction
over 5 feet. When askedi as to their
probable weight Mr.. Hogue declined to
make guess. He said that some
times he thought they would weigh q
ton and then again it seemed as II he
could almost carry them under his
arms.
There Is nothing striking about the
lurnip patches to be seen "on the hill"
except their number, and the heavy
yield. There are lots Of families that
nave no patches, or hogs either; but
from general survey Of the situation.
It Is safe to say that If the York Cot
ION mill village were dependent upon
pork and turnips for subsistence not
withstanding the big population in
volved 1t would be several months be-
Iore anybody would have to go hun
cry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

IT is quite true that the government
of Colombia and Panama is principally
by fortune hunters and adventures who
care nothing whatever about the well
fare Of the people governed except for
plunder: but at the same time it seems
that the United States is under solemn
pledge to guarantee and respect the
sovereignty of Colombia over Panama,
and although it may be argued that the
end justiies the means, we do not feel
very proud of the manner in which the
United States has acted. The United
States is powerful enough to do as 1t
likes with Panama and the whole OF
South America; but it is not powerful
enough to do a dishonorable act with
out some day. in some manner, hav-
ing to pay heavily for its dishonor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

THE Spartanburg Journal denies that
it charged Mr.. Cleveland with having
profited by the bond deal and accuses
THE ENQUIRER Of having demolished
man of straw If the Journal wants to
let the matter go at that, we have no
objection; but whether it made such
charge or not, what it had to say was
certainly calculated to produce just
such an impression. It's treatment OF
the matter was, to say the least OF It,
very unfair to Mr.. Cleveland, and II we
are permitted to make the suggestion,
not altogether creditable to the Jour-
nal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

IT cannot be denied that Grover
Cleveland did more to purify the pen
sion lists than any other president the
country has had. and he would have
brought about sound tariff reform had
it not been for Senator German and
other self-seeking politicians who
thought more Of their own personal
advancement than they did of the well
fare Of the country. Old man Grover
has been cussed and abused a great
deal, but it is hardly to be denied that
he, more than any other one man, is
responsible for the prosperity that
grew out Of the seemingly hopeless
conditions that enveloped the country
when he last took his seat as presi-
dent, and fo- which the Republican
party is now claiming all the credit.
But it has always been so and jackals
and hyenas will ever fatten on the car
casses slain by lions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

they contend, for the absolute exter-
mination Of the pest must be devised
1t is understood that Secretary Wilson
will make a recommendation in his an
nual report, which, it is hoped by the
cotton growers, will be carried into
execution. 1t is expected that the
president will approve of any practi-
cable suggestions that may be made
by Secretary Wilson. In any event he
will do all in his power. it is said, to
second the efforts Of the cotton grow
ers to rid themselves of the evil.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

A CABLE from Porto Rico announces
that the press and people of the island
have received the suggestion that Gu
ia become a state of the United States
with much derision. We confess that
we look upon the matter somewhat In
that light; but it had not occurred to
us that the people of Porto Rico would
likely see anything ridiculous in it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24
J. P1ERPoNT Morgan, hitherto invi

J. PIERPoNT Morgan, hitherto irwin
chile in the financial world has sus-
tanned severe reverses during the past
few weeks. The bottom has fallen out
of the shipping combine, and he has
been forced to give. up contract with
the United States Steel corporation out
of which he had reason to expect a
profit of not less than s1O,OO0,OO0. 1t is
generally understood that in the battle
between Morgan and the Rockefellers
Morgan has gotten the worst of it. Mr.
Morgan has been trying to do toe
much.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24
Che iIorarille enquirer.
YORRVILLE, S. c.:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER "a. 1908.

MEssRs. Latham Alexander & Co.,
estimate this years cotton crop at TO-
200, 900 bales. At this time last year
they estimated the crop at 100000
bales and the correct figures were TO-
72S,000. AS a rule their estimates are
quite accurate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Murder In Bamberg.


w. B. Warn, prominent merchant
Of Bamberg, was murdered last Thurs
day night, while on his way from his
store. He was stabbed in the back.
The county and state authorities are
doing what they can to run down the
assassin. They have no clue to his
probable identity.
Death of Louis kohn.
Mr.. Louis Kohn, bright young
newspaper writer Of Columbia, brother
Of Mr.. August Kohn, the well-known
correspondent Of the News and Cour-
ier, died last Sunday at o'clock. He
was a recent graduate Of the South
Carolina college and had only entered
upon journalism as his chosen profess
sion. He was not quite twenty -one
years Of age.
Jobs to be Refilied.
Columbia special: The terms Of all
the directors of the State dispensary as
we'll as that of liquor commissioner
will expire next January, and their
successors will be elected. It Is stated
that neither Mr.. Williams nor Gen.
Jones will be candidates for reelection
on the board, but that Mr.. Evans will.
Heretofore there have been any number
of candidates for the places, but one
of the retiring directors said that so
far he had heard Of only two or three
candidates. There are only two or
three out for liquor commissioner, the
office now held by Mr.. Crum, and
every legislator has, no doubt already
been canvassed by the candidates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

SEVERAL European governments
whose subjects hold Colombian bonds,
want Panama to assume a part of the
debt; but the Panama people are not
inclined to look favorably on the sug-
gestion. They want the millions they
are to receive from the United States
for their own purposes. The Colom-
bian debt amounts to about $15,000,0O0.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-11-24

looking to the adoption of measures
that may prevent the ravages Of the
cotton boil weevil, which now menaces
the cotton growing industry of the
south. The fear is expressed by cot
ton planters that, unless radical meas
ures are adopted for the determination
Of the pest, the loss to the cotton
growing states will aggregate tens of
millions of dollars. The matter was
brought to the attention of the pres
ident today by a deleg ltion Of sena-
tors and representative, from every
cotton growing state of the south.
The members of the delegation united
in a recommendation that the presi-
dent present the subject to congress-
with a suggestion that an appropria-
tion be made to pay the expenses Of
commission appointed to work out a
plan for the determination Of the boil
weevil. President Roosevelt expressed
himself as deeply interested in the
subject and promised to give the mat
ter his earnest consideration. He said
he would take up the subject with Sec
retary Wilson. who recently made a
trip through the south to investigate
the destruction wrought by the cotton
pest. Secretary Wilson has said that
the only remedy which suggests itself
to him is that the planters put in their
crops early, thus escaping the raw
ages Of the weevil. Planters of cotton
hold, however, that early planting will
not meet the emergency. Some plan,
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11
OPERA HOUSE ATTR

OPEkA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS.
 '"Thelma' is now in it's third year in play form, and it has met with pro- nounced favor all over the country. Elaborate preparations have been made for it's tour this season, and the cast that will present the dramatiza- tion of Marie Corelli's popular novel, made by Charles w. Chase, will e.seen at the New Milford Opera House, Sep tember l4. It is thoroughly equip
 ped organization in scenery, properties and costumes, each one complete and accurate in every detail. Thelma is known far and near as the best of all Miss Corelli's popular novels and every woman sympathiZes with and loves the character of the heroine-in fact she appeals so strongly to womanly hearts that there has been over 5000 children named Thelma after Miss Corelli's famous character, in the United States during the past 10 years. MT Chase has made the Viking a very strong and interesting character, bringing in the idea of the old Morse mythology which teaches that just be- fore death claims one of this race beautiful sNalkyrie maiden sent by Odin appears in the air and converses with the dying. During the action of the play when the Viking feels that death is near, he is carried on board of his ship, which is set on fire, and the Valkyrie maiden is supposed to
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Other events to fill out the day. All money divided 40, 30, 20, 10 per cent. Those not wishing to shoot in sweep stakes can shoot for birds only. Price of pigeons, one cent each, which will be deducted from the sweepstakes.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11
WALTER R. PECK.

Walter R. Peck, one of the popular young men of the town, died on Mon- day afternoon about 3, after brief illness. For 20 years he had been en- ployed by the Bridgeport Wood Finish ing Co.,, of late years as foreman of the paint and filler department. He was man valued by the company and liked by all the employees for his ami able qualities. He was member of St Peters lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and of Good Shep- herd lodge, I. o. 0. F. His age was fl years. The funeral was attended on Wednesday, Rev J. F. Plumb offici- ating.
 THELMA.
 With cast that far excels anything heretofore seen in it, and with con- plete and stupendous staging, will be the attraction at the New Milford Opera House, September IA. This play is now in it's third prosperous year, and comes to us rounded out and perfected by repeated presen tation. The action of the play is laid in Norway and in England and is a most refreshing dramatic novelty, being entirely differ ent from any other attraction ever produced upon any stage. The snow storm is very realistic scene and the death or the Viking on board of the burning ship will bring tears to every ones eyes. A cast thoroughly in keep ing with the demands of a truly great success has been secured this year, and everything done to make the advent Of this play in our midst a notable amuse- ment occasion.
 Miss Edna Sweezy of Tashua is the guest of Miss Minnie Lake.
 Peter Peterson was in Bridgeport, Wednesday, attending reunion of the 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
 Mrs W. c. Hine had as guests rela- tives from Great Harrington, Mass, last week.
 Mason Morrow attended the Labor day parade in the Park City on Mon- day.
 Mrs Bedding and children of Tor rlngton are stopping at Starr Kinney s and Richard Redding's.
 Miss Alecia Payne has been for a week in Brooklyn, N. Y., and will visit Waterbury before returning. Mrs Will Leviness entertained ma irons and maidens on Thursday and Friday afternoons, previous to Mrs Caterson returning on Saturday to her home in Philadelphia, Pa. Richard Redding has been unfor- tunate in losing his horse by being kicked to death. Harry Kinney and Miss Eliza Rob- erts were among those who went on the excursion to Bridgeport on Thurs day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

carry his soul to Valhalla, the heaven of Morse mythology. Trouble and ex- pense have counted as nothing to those who exploit Thelma this season, as the play has fully demonstrated its earn ing qualities. and simply justities the outlay that has beerf made to place it among the notable attractions of the theatric year.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11
>iacksmithSng, Wagon Repairing, Etc
}. F. LYNCH.

Railroad Street, New Milford.
 Practical HOrSeShOcr. Particular attention given to horses which interfere Overreach. Also to trueing and balancing colts and gen. tlemen's speedy drivers. Give me trial and be convinced. 1 am a thorough mechanic and always on hand for business. Hand made shoes Ofevery description. Wagon making and repairing shop at H. A. Hubbel's Old Stand on Railroad Street, New '! tIl-d
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT BY Lo-
 CAL TALENT.
 A good sized audience was present at the Town hall, Wednesday night, to witness the entertainment for the benefit of the proposed drinking foun- tain on the park. The following ex- cellent program was rendered: Overture, Carlos de zafra 'Stein Song," Chorus Solo, Louis Richmond Mrs F. E. SOule and Chorus Recitation, Miss Bessie Donnelly "I'm G lad I Met You, Mary.'
 Messrs Woodford, Whtlock and Dolan Solo, Mrs Frank E. Soule Recitation, Miss E. Belle Sterling ''For You," Fred Woodford '"The Message of the Violet"
 Mrs E. J. Sturges and Chorus '"The Owl and the Moon," Robert Findlay. Duet, Miss Hill and Miss Reynolds A bright two-act comedy, "A Fool For Luck" was presented in spirited manner with the following cast: MT William Betterby. a young married man in straitened circumstances as a result of speculation. Fred Bennett.
 MT Robert Bidder, his intimate friend, a New York stock broker, James Donnelly. MT Arthur Babburton, d young English man, Carlos de Zafra.
 Watts valet to Babburton, Myron Whitlock Mrs Betterby, Betterby's wife, Miss Alkaline Buck.
 Miss Pollard, her younger sister, Miss Jessie Hawley.
 Miss Pattern, Betterby's aunt iss Bessie WhitlOck.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11
CLAY PIGEON SHOOT.

The first annual shoot of the Schaghticoke Gun Club of New Milford
 will be held on Saturday, September 12. Shooting will commence at 12.30.
 All shooters are cordially invited to attend. The program will be as fol-
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Twelve Pages.
New Milford.
THE MONDAY CLUB.

THE MONDAY CLUB.
 The Ladies' Monday club begins it's sessions October 26, with the following program: October 26: Our Summer Outings, Club. Current Events, Mrs Fred Green.
 November ?. Electricity-Frankl:n n and Morse, Mrs J B. Merwin and Miss Grace Turrill. November g.: France-Monarchy Mrs V. B. Sterling. Selections, Mrs Willis Bennett. November 16 Federation Day. Re. ports, Music, Recitation | November 30: English Poets Wordsworth; Life and Letters, Mrs A. G. Barnes, Mrs Minot Giddings. Selec. tions, Mrs I. B. Bristol. l December ': Lecture-Retrospec and Forecast of Music in America, Miss E. B. Smith. l December IA: France-Thiers and the Third Republic, Miss A. D. Brock way.
 January 4: Talk on Astronomy, Rev John F. Plumb.
 January II: English Poets-Tenny- son; Life and Works, Mrs Everett Sturges, Miss A. B. Bostwick.
 January IS: ty-Edison Inventions of his Time, Mrs c. N Hall, Mrs w. G. Green.
 January 25: France-Noted Cities, Miss E. L. Johnson. Current Events Mrs P. M. Cassedy.
 February l: Gentlemen's Night Mrs w. G. Green, Mrs s. J. Roberts Mrs J. c. Barker.
 February 8: Electricity-Marcon Mrs A. G. Clark. Roentgen, Miss Minnie Blinn.
 February Is: France-Artists. Mrs F. E. Starr. Musicians, Mrs F. E. King.
 February P: Patriotism, Miss c. B Bennett. Current Events, Mrs George Pixley.
 March l: English Poets-Rober1 Browning; Life and Works, Mrs J. F l luuU oeIcCOlOIlS, M lSS EL. Dcllc SUcI ling.
 March 8: France-French Litera ture, Mrs J. c. Barker, Miss E. Belle Sterling. 1 March l5: Life in Arizona, Mrs E L. Robinson. Current Events, Mrs A B. Sterling. | March P: Lecture-The Poetry O. Everyday Life, Rev J. c. Goddard.
 March 29: Trip Through the Italian Lakes, Miss Helen Boardman. A Day on the. Silvery Thames, Miss Kate Boardman. Annual Business Meet ing.
 The officers and committees of the club are as follows: President, Miss s. J. Roberts; vice president, Mrs J 0. Barker; recording secretary, Miss E. L. Johnson; corresponding secre tary, Miss Grace Turrill; treasurer Mrs Everett Sturges. l Musical Committee: Mrs G. H Lines, Mrs G. M. Breinig, Miss May Brown, Mrs E. J. Sturges. l Social Committees: Mrs F. A. John. son, Mrs Y. B. Sterling, Miss A. E. Bostwick.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

"YOu press the button,
 then do the res:.' Evcrr HoG,ke1 may develop his own film ii day,igh, by means of the
 Kodak
 Developing
 Machine. Come to our store from 2 to 6 p. m. on Saturday and the Eastman Demonstrator will show you how. ~-~Ny
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

BOAT RACE AT LAKE WARAMAUG There was an interesting boat race
 at Lake Waramaug, Monday, the boats
 contesting being "The Nancy" H. s. Mygatt; "The Loyal" Nelson B. Mead; '"The Lena," G. M. Breinig. The race
 was won by 1.-The Nancy"
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

Birds Unknown Angles
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-11

Master John and Miss Annie Cox passed Monday with Bridgeport friends.
 Miss Elsie FOote of Milwaukee, Wis, is the guest Of her aunt, Miss Caroline FoOte.
 E. B. Riddiford took in the races at Danbury, Labor day.
 Ernest T. Erwin of New York City passed Sunday with MT and Mrs w. F.. Hutchinson.
 Sherman Garfield, of the well-known firm of Duncan & Garfield, has been passing few days in New Haven and Bridgeport.
 Ezra Golden returns to-day (Friday) from New York, where he has been making selection of fall and winter goods.
 MT and Mrs c. I. Leach visited, re- gently, with A. M. Leach and family at Pawling, N. Y.
 Howard Andrews passed Sunday and Labor day in Bridgeport
 Grocer c. 1. Leach expects to add a meat department to his business about October 15.
 Miss Mary Jane Mallory of Upper Merryall has visited Mrs c. I. Leach.
 Mrs Bonge of New York was the guest, last week, at J. Le Roy Bucks.
 Ray Leach returned, Tuesday, to Saxton's River, Vt., to resume his studies at the Vermont Academy.
 Collector of Internal Revenue w. F. Kinney and Mrs Kinney are enjoying a sojourn at M. S. Woodruff's in Wash ingtOn.
 Mir and Mrs c. B. Rogers of Meriden passed Sunday at the Wayside Inn.
 Grocer c. I. Leach is selling the best quality roast beef at 6c; rib pieces, :5c: pork, 1Oc.
 Arthur Brown was home over Sun
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
ALLIANCE WAS A FAILURE.
William Collier and Weber and
Fields Part Company.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, Dec. 5.-.After an engagement
that holds the seasons record for disas-
tiers. VIM. Collier and Weber and Fields
yesterday agreed to part company at the
expiration OF another fortnight.
The immediate reason for this was not
disclosed yesterday, but the underlying
cause Is the fact that, after trying three
different plays and finding in none the at
tributes Of success. both star and man
ayers have become weary OF the strain
upon their financial and mental resources
and decided to haul down the flag rather
than to continue the contest against III
luck.
Our business relations with Mr.. Collier
are terminated by mutual consent. ex-
planned Jos. Weber. THE severance was
amicable in every respect, and at the end
Of two weeks more Collier and "A Fool
and His Money" will cease to be under our
direction: Tho canceling of our contract
was solely business matter. There was
no disagreement Of any kind. and We part
To this Mr.. Collier added: IAN this talk
about Disagreement is rubbish. We part
on the friendliest terms. We settled the
matter at luncheon. Weber and Fields
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
BOYD GAVE AWAY s25o,ooo.
Eastern Institutions Aided in
Will of Boston Millionaire.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Boston, Dec. 5.-More than s250C0O in
public requests, Of which New York in
stitptions receive large sum. are con-
tanned in the will Of George William Boyd
of Boston and Portland, Me-, which was
filed in the Suffolk County Probate Court
The residue of his estate, after the $780, goo
and other Sums he names have been
paid. Is to go to Boston charitable insti-
Some of the public requests are: SIX, 900
to All Saints Church. Dorchester: 800
each to. the Society for Promoting the
Gospel Among Seamen in the Port of
New York and the Boston Seamen's
Friend Society; 5000 to the Society for
York City: 5000 to the Memorial Hospital
for Women and Children Of BROOKLYN n
Y; 5000 to the Shelter1ng Arms OF New
ISOLATION for the Improvement Of the Com
dition Of the Poor.