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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
Literary Notes.

Jack Hamlin, gambler and sentimental
hero, appears in the last story that came
from Bret Harte's pen. the story. published
after his death. An English critic has been
asserting that this story shows that the
author didn't know poker rules, but this is
hardly credible, the Tribune thinks.
1t is now settled that the author of IAN
Engishwoman's Love Letters is Laurence
Housman, a young English painter, who
has written number of books, of which
Jump to Glory. Jane" is, with the excep-
ton or the letters, the best known. His
authorship of the anonymous book is now
on the title page OF new volume. But
who cares, now?
Mr.. Crawford's latest novel, Cecilia" is
one of the most entertaining of his shorter
books. Cecilia" by the way, is a real liv-
ing person. The character is drawn from
that of a young American lady. who. has
lived the most of her life abroad. Those
who know her cannot fail to recognize 1t,
though Mr.. Crawford has made certain
changes to suit the exigencies of his story.
The most interesting relics Of Charles
Dickens which have come to light for some
time are to be sold in London this week.
These are nine of the original galley-proof
sheets of 1.-THE Old Curiosity Shop" with
Dickenss own corrections Their appear
ance furnishes conclusive evidence of the
care Dickens took with his work, for they
are a perfect maze of corrections and re-
corrections, of crossings-out and of in
serts."
The late Mr.. Henty. a short time before
he died, stated that he always got consid-
erably more letters from girls about his
books than from boys-though all the books
were written for boys. Interested in this
fact, the veteran made up his mind to con-
slider girls in connection with future stories.
appreciating, moreover, the Duchess of
Sutherland's point of view: why should
courage. resource and fair play be held up
for the admiration of the male sex alone?'
Mr.. H. G. Wells has just finished new
novel. which is in keeping with his 'scien-
tifc'' fiction, and not on the lines of Love
and Mr.. Lewisham." 1t is called 1.-THE
Food of the Gods" and tells of a discovery
which sets aside the common limits OF
growth, as well as of the strange and won
derful and tragic consequences which ensue
from that discovery. Mr.. Wells's admirers
can easily imagine how he would use such
a theme. We have had the BrobdingaGians,
and before that we had Pantagruel. Does
Mr.. Wells intend to give US twentieth
century Pantagruel?
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could not have been torn from him, have
been sought out and published with far
greater freedom than our license permits
to the investigators of the Poe legend
Worse yet, fragments and unfinished
sketches of Maupassant's work have been
given TO the public. ard an irremediable
wrong has thus been done the most anx-
fously artistic Of modern writers. The Poe
parallel is now before US, repugnant 10 good
taste, If not actually immoral. 1t has been
pushed far, enough to convince us that IL
offers, to say the least, no fruits of edin-
cation. And the case of Poe would seem
to call for more than ordinary delicacy IN
the posthumous handling of his name and
fame. While alive, he got little enough
support and recognition from the world.
dead. his reputation is made the prey of
an abnormal curiosity which can serve no
worthy purpose. Let the poet rest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
Problem of Phonetic spelling.

Chicago Record Herald.
Among the improvements in spelling that
are suggested by the State Teachers Asso-
citation are "altho' for although" and
'thoro" for thorough" If the letters in
the two substitutes are to have the same
phonetic value directions are still required
as to how the words should be pronounced.
The dictionaries indicate by special mark
ingS that the 9TH" in though and the
9TH" in thorough are not pronounced
alike. They further indicate the pronuncia-
ton of thorough" by spelling the first syl-
liable thur and giving special mark to
the u, while they accept % as the
vowel sound of though" The truth is
that with the paucity of letters and the
multiplicity of sounds the simplicity that is
aimed at is impossible That is why the oc-
casional use of abbreviated forms in good
literature has never provoked general imi-
tation. There are always differences to be
explained, and 1t is of no practical impor-
lance whether the explanations relate 10
although" and thorough" or to "altho'
and 'thOrO"
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A Poet in Society.
Jew York Mail and Express.

New York Mail and Express.
Bliss Carman was guest at supper
of some eighteen or twenty people this
week, and occupied a seat at one end OF
the table. At the other end was a woman
who was rather near-sighted. She said to
her neighbor at her left:
''Who is that nice-looking cid lady at the
other end of the table?"
The neighbor was Mortified. THAT is not
an old lady, was the reply. That is
Bliss Carman."
The near-sighted one put up her glasses
and peered at Mr.. Carmans kindly face
through them.
Who is Bliss Carman?" she then de-
manded.
why. he's the poet. Writes those dear
little verses, you know" and the neighbor
held up an explanatory hand, with the
fingers indicating a poetic effort OF about
eight lines.
''Oh, yes, I remember" said the ques-
toner, sitting back in her chair. Il knew
I'd seen the name somewhere"
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The SnOwbirds.

In the rosy light trills the gay swallow,
The thrush in the roses below,
The meadcw-lark sings in the meadow,
But the snowbird sings in the snow;
All, me! Chickadee
The snowbird sings in the snow.
The blue narten trills in the gable,
The wren in the gourd below:
In the elm chatters the blue-Jay,
But the snowbird sings in the snow;
All, mel Chickadee
The snowbird sings in the snow.
High wheels the grey wing of the osprey;
The wing of the sparrow drops low:
In the MIDST dips the wing of the robin,
And the snowbird's wing in the snow.
All me- Chckadee!
The snowbird sings in the snow.
I love the high heart of the osprey:
The meek heart of the thrush below:
The heart of the lark in the meadow,
And the snowbirds heart in the snow;
But dearer TO me. Chlckadee.
is that true little heart in the snow.
--Hezekiah Butterwortf
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About Pig. and Porkcr..

1HcIVIu NIA-I
SINE we purchased those two little Polled
Angus pigs last spring We have learned
considerable about swine raising. When
the pigs are young feed them milk; lt is
not necessary TO stick your finger in their
mouths to make them drink They know
how to start. but unless the milk gives out
they don't know how 10 stop. When they
grow larger feed them anything you like,
and they'll like IL. too. Pigs are not par
ticular. Some people put rings in pigs
noses FOR ornaments. but we do not con-
slider this necessary IL tho pig has u pref ~
) curl in It's tail. A stockman told us that
pigs like coal. bta We haven't fed any
since tie strike. as they seemed To like
corn just as well. Our pigs will be placed
on the market before long. after which
time we expect to buy US a new overcoat
and pair OF suspenders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

Lonuon Mail.
The enterprising editor of Who's Who
is as rule successful in getting his nota-
bic people to answer sundry questions as to
their private tastes and habits. Some peo-
pie naturally prefer TO remain silent, but
generally speaking, an answer is returned.
Literary folk are no exception to the gen.
eral amiability, and some of them volunteer
a good deal of information which would
net seem ts have been asked for. Still,
they make up, no doubt, for those who are
sulkily silent.
An analysis of the returns, so to speak.
of upward of a hundred literary people,
taken more or less at random. reveals some
interesting features. For example, cycling
easily carries off the palm as a favorite
recreation, as no fewer than thirty writers
cycle. AS against this, those who prefer
riding and driving number only seventeen.
and those who are devoted to sailing or
rowing or canoeing only thirteen. Travel
accounts for twelve. fishing for ten and
golf for eight. This last is the figure at
which those interested in shooting also
stand, as we'll as those given to mountain
eering
1t is stimulating to find that no fewer
than ten seek their main recreation in
the very tools of their own profession Gas
an actor takes holiday in going to see
others play, and confess to collecting or
reading books for pleasure. Walking
claims seven devotees, music only six.
which figure represents also the cricketers.
Astonishingly enough billiards. which
seems an ideal game for sedentary people
and as a relief from mental work, is only
given as a recreation by two of the hundred
odd. Gardening similarly accounts for
two. Lawn tennis is played by four, which
goes to show how much that once popular
game has fallen.
The moral of all this is that English
literary people prefer TO take their recrea-
ton in the form of active exercise. Out of
the figures collected fewer than 20 per cent.
are allotted to sedentary pursuits. This re-
suit, from the point of view of health, is
satisfactory. One wonders how any such
inquiry would result, say in France! Ger
tainly one Iaight be confident the percent
age in favor of active exercise would not
noted there was not one who specified
motoring as recreation. But that is pos
sibly because a motor is an expensive ma
chine, and authors are not usually affiuent.
Mr.. Kipling does not answer the queS-
ton as to his amuSementS; but in view OF
his entertaining story in the Christmas
Windsor it is possible that he might have
been an exception. Steam Tactics" as
the tale is called, relates the hilarious adj
ventures of motor in the wids of Kent
and Sussex. One feels that there must
have been some personal experience in the
narrative. The story brings to mind the
astonishing tale of "Brugglesmith," which
appeared originally in Black and White,
and somewhat Mortified its readers. Both
exemplify the feature in Mr.. Kipling which
is most salient-namely, his extraordinary
animal spirits. which, after ALL is a very
important characteristic even in literature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

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Anyone who suffers from weak. dis
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or nervous system. should call on DR..
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wavs of curing disease
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

and true. The air which their reader
breathes is as pure and bracing as that of
the heathery hills of Scotland. To go back
TO them occasionally might be found both
an agreeable and wholesome change.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

Chicago Post.
Senator Aldrich paid sis for few tons
or coal day or so ago, just after he had
objected 10 removing the duty from an
thracfte. 1t Is not often that cause con-
nsots with effect SO quickly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

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IF you have aches or pains, don't feel
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

Gout. partial paralysis. dropsy. loco
motor ataxia, rheumatism. neuralgia or
any other disease resulting from high liv-
ing quickly and permanently removed by
the new method.
Weakness or debility in any form,
whether in man or woman. entirely era
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. @. Wray-Announces speciai en-
broidery and insertion sale COM
.mencing next Monday morning at 3
o'clock. He will offer about 1000
yards of choice goods, ranging up
to s inches in width, and ranging In
price from S to 80 cents yard.
Foushee Cash Store-Tells you that
1t has cast its lot among us and
never wants to move again. 1t Of
fers millinery at low prices and also
calls special attention to Its and
10 cents departments. Watch their
flag.
A. M. Grist-Offers a five room cot
tage on Wright avenue, for rent.
Policeman w. J. Whitener-Wants to
employ a number of hands for street
work at 70 cents day.
Brooks Inman-Wants you to know
that we'll known poultry judge of
this state says his fowls are the best
In the state.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Has
something special to say to buyers
. Of life insurance, and wants an op-
portunity of explaining to you why
the Mutual Benefit Is the best.
Riddle & Carroll-Offer red Bliss
+ seed potatoes for one week only, at
81 bushel. Not less than a bushel
sold at this price.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Make some very
strong claims for a vanilla extract
they are making and say that many
of the best housekeepers OF this
community use their extract.
Probate Judge McCorkle-Gives no
tice that J. R. Killian has applied
for letters Of administration on the
estate Of P. A. Killian, deceased.
The Observation-Disclosures picture OF
George Barr McCutcheon, the au-
thor Of "Graustark," it's new serial
story. See fourth page.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-25

seemed to be the favorite, and she was
good, for girl. Anyone who thinks
girl cannot throw ball should see her
twirl a few over the home plate. She
pitched for three or four innings and
then was relieved by the manager.
While the game was a one sided af-
fair 1t furnished plenty of amusement,
and that was what the audience was
after. There were six girls on the
team and three men. The game was
called after the Chicago. girls had their
half in the seventh inning. The score
stood twenty-four for Union and nine
for the .Bloomer Girls. There were
several good plays by both sides. The
strength Of the Chicago girls lies IN
their fielding and, notwithstanding
their tender hands, some Of the out
fielders scooped some sky-scrapers.
They were more nervy in the field
than at the bat. One pretty play was
made by Maude, the pitcher, when
three were on bases. She got a slow
grounder, which she picked up and,
pretending to throw it to first, she
suddenly turned and put it in home
and put the runner out; 1t was sent
quickly to first and the runner got
there just by the skin Of his teeth, but
this gave another runner chance and
he scored. -. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-25

THE Greenwood Journal comments
as follows on the failure Of Representa-
tive D. H. Magill, Of Greenwood county,
to publish the letter he received from
Senator Brice in answer to his inqui-
ries as to the moral and material
workings of the dispensary:
Candor however, compels US to
saw that we think as our representa-
tive, Mr.. Magill who is charged with
looking out for the best interests OF the
people who though seeking testimony
from a neighboring town to strength
en- his position in favor of the dispen-
sary when from this source he found
such strong and convincing testimony
against it should have let the letter
containing it appear in print as ne IN
tended doing previous to receiving 1t.
He had a perfect right to vote for
dispensary and to work for 1t II ne
wished, but 1t would have been fair TO
to the people whose best interests ne
Is supposed to have In keeping TO
have given out this letter which went
so strongly against his own views and
which advised him upon points which
the writer was thoroughly convinced
would be for the material and moral
welfare Of this community. 1t was
right to expect at least this much OF
the gentleman who holds his high po-
sition by the sufferages of the, people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-25
NOTE AND COMMENT.

There are frequent applications to
the clerk of the court from outside
parties for the pensions Of Confede-
rate veterans entitled to the same. Ac-
cording to a ruling Of the pension de-
partment, pensions are payable only to
the parties entitled to them, in person
or through power of attorney.
We present today the Confederate
roll for Bullock's Creek township,
which was filed in the office Of the
clerk Of the court during last week
and which is the last Of the town.
ship rolls now ready for publication.
This Bullock's Creek roll was prepar-
ed by Messrs. ]. P. Blair, John L. Raj
ney and o. J. Gwinn. They have ev-
identity put great deal Of work on 1t,
and their work Is we'll done. There
are still five townships to be heard
from, viz: Bethel, Catawba, Ebenezer,
Kings Mountain and York. We have
been advised that more or less data
has been procured for the Catawba and
ton as to whether anything has been
done in the other townships. We will
take pleasure in publishing the other
rolls as soon as possible after they are
filed.
Although it is a fact not generally
appreciated even by those most inter-
ested, it is nevertheless a fact that
there has been very considerable de-
velopment in the town Of Yorkville
during the past ten years. The effect
of the building Of the Charleston, Gin
cinnati and Chicago railroad on this
town was disastrous. Some Of our
people saw it in advance and sounded
a warning against it. Others were un-
aole to see so clearly in the future;
but they experienced the realization
of such predictions in the loss Of bus
mess and in financial disaster. Some
few went down financially without
ever realizing just what hit them. The
main trouble was the opening up Of
Sharon, Hickory Grove and Tirzah by
the new road as a natural conse-
quence. and the opening up Of Filbert
and Guthriesville by the Chester and
Lenoir as a matter Of protection to it
SELF Between these two causes the
town Of Yorkville Jared badly, and
business very nearly went to pieces.
We have not the figures at hand; but 1t
is safe to say that six years ago the
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Saturday, April 25, 1903.

ground that the envelopes were not
sealed within the meaning of the stat
ute They had been properly sealed
in so far as the glueing Of the flaps
was concerned; but Mr.. Hart insisted
that they must either be sealed with
wax, duly imprinted, or there must be
paper seals, with the name Of the no.
tary taking the testimony written
across. The court indicated an i'm
preston that Mr.. Hart was wrong; but
the latter promptly produced his au-
thority in the shape Of q supreme court
decision covering the case down to Its
minutest details, and Mr.. Brice grace
fully submitting, non-suit. was Or
dered. :. e.
The next case taken up was that OF
W. N. Ashe, Jr., vs. the Carolina and
North Western railroad. This case
has been to the supreme court twice
on law questions, and this was the
first time the issues have gotten to
the jury. The plaintiff made con-
tract with the defendant for the use
of locomotive and train Of cars
with which to haul a lot Of wood from
Mcconnellsville to Yorkville. The
cars were hired for a certain number
of hours at a fixed price, While. the
hauling was in progress the railroad
people attempted to collect their pay
and Ashe refused to- pay until after
the work was done. The railroad fail
ed to deliver the wood. and as the re-
suit it Is alleged that a kiln Of brick
was badly damaged. The suit was
therefore to recover damages. w. w.
Lewis for the plaintiff and J.. II. Mar
ion for the defendant The jury found
for the defendant.
In the case of c. &. Parish vs. Eula
B. Moore (undefended) the jury found
for the plaintiff, giving possession Of
property sued for or $36.1S its value.
Judge Dantzler announced yesterday
morning that he would. not hold the
Jurors longer than today Saturday at
1.30 o'clock. He, himself, however,
will remain over until Monday night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-25
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. J. K. Aston visited friends In
Columbia this week.
Miss Laura Parish is visiting friends
in New York city.
Mr.. R. M. Carroll. Of Blairsville, was
in Yorkville on Thursday.
Miss Mamie Moore returned home
from Washington this week. -,
ME-. Dan H. Carroll, Of Blairsville is
in Yorkville this week on business.
Rev. w. G. Neville went over to
Spartanburg Thursday, returning last
night.
Miss Jennie Hart ia visiting her
brothers, Messrs. o. F.. George and
Carl Hart, in Columbia.
Miss Sallie Wylie, of Hickory Grove,
is spending a few days in Yorkville
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. o. E. Wilkins and Mr.. Aline, Of
Gaffney, were in Yorkville Thursday.
They are prospecting for location for
the establishment Of bank.
Mr.. S. E. Lowry, carrier on r. F. d.
No. 8. Yorkville, who has been quite
sick for the past two weeks, Is able
to be about again, and will probably
resume his work within a few days.
Mr.. w. B. Carpenter has moved his
family into the residence Of the late
DR.. May, on East Jefferson street.
Mr.. M. L. Smith, Of Glover, was in
town for short time on Wednesday
afternoon, on business.
Mr.. T. r. Cox, manager for the Vic
tor Cotton Oil company at this place
left on Wednesday for Gaffney with
the expectation of being away until
the first of next week. Before return
ing he will visit Simpsonville, in Green
vile county, his old home.
Greenville News, Wednesday: r. r.
McCorkle, prominent citizen Of York
willie, was made foreman Of the grand
jury by Judge Brawley. Mr.. McCorkle
IL a sturdy, reliable and substantial
citizen and handles work Of the grand
jury in an expedite manner.
Abbeville Press and Banner: We
learn that Rev. M. w. Gordon, pas
tor of the Baptist church in Abbe-
vile, has accepted a call to Flint Hill
Baptist church. He will go to his
new place about the first Of July. The
resignation was handed to the dea-
cons some two weeks ago, but was
not accepted until last Sunday. Mr..
Gordon has served this church for
about two years, during which time
he had ninety accessions to the church
and during the some time contribu-
tions Of money for. church work has
been more than doubled. During Mr..
Gordon's sojourn amongst us he has
been an earnest worker and has done
much for the uplifting of the cause
which he breaches.