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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
NEGROES ARE AGGRESSIVE.
They Threaten 90 Throw Their Votes
to SIemp Faction in the Second vir-
qinia District.

The negro Republican voters Of the
Second district are very aggressive, and
a prominent negro leader says that un'
less iha administration faction. cOmpOs
eG of FEDERAL ofliceh0lders abAndons the
idea Of eliminating the negro in the dis.
trict convention, the negro vote will be
thrown to Col. Slemp's TO 'ces through.
ont the entire state
Chairman Groner, of the Second dis.
tri { committee. has announced that the
negro will be given no presentation in
the district convention There are 5OS
registered negro voters in Norfolk, and
about 400 OF these have qualified to vote
by paying their State poll tax. Colored
leaders say If they are not received by
the SIemp faction they will name their
own candidates for Congress 10 several
districts In the State.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Memorial to Or. Broadus.

The Building Committee OF the First
Baptist Church, now In process OF build
inv in Chgrlott tlsville, has received sew
eral suggestions that memorial window
be placed in the church TO the pastOrate
of Dr. John A. Broadus, who gave &c
many years OF earnest labor to the old
church. The committee has fixed upon
S1n0 "a q anitAhle sum.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Crabbers Who Deiied Gunboat viii
Make Proposition to Lease
Grounds.

The crabbers about Tangier Sound be-
came 80 hostile that J T. Crockett has
withdrawn his application for a lease
The commander Of the oyster gnnbOat
insisted on stalking off the lease, and as
fast as the stakes were put down they
were taken up By the crabbers. Ia order
to avoid bloodshtd the survey was
made at night After a conference, it
was decided to leI the Tangier crabbers
make proposition 20 lease the beds,
which they will do at the next meeting
of the State board.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
One Price Liquor and Tobacco House
21J-2i5l and 2i7 10th St.
p. M'CRAcKER, BRO. & co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

GROCERs AID LIQUOR DEALERS
Orey Ten thousand Gallons PURE RYE and
BDURBOK WHIShIES from the following
well known distilieries, Grait q CO., OF Ohio.
boone County DlssilliDg Co., OF Kentucky
Monticello Distillery OF Maryland. and W. f.
Gray, OF FennRylVs nia
AGENTS FOR Berxner Engl4'a Lager Beer,
They also offer staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural implements. Seeds. Guano and
CemenL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Among those who have consented to
speak during the campaign are Senator
Daniel. Senator Martin, A. G. BraxtOn,
Col Joseph T. Willard, Gov Montague,
ConeresHmsn Jones. Congressman Swan.
son. State Senator Sears. Congressman
Flood, Judge Mann and Congressman
GlaRe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
SECOND DISTRICT REPu5Ll
CANS.
Convention Called to Nominate Can
didate For Congress.

The Second District X publican com.
mittee. in session at Norfolk, called a
nominating convention, 10 be held In
Norfolk, September %. for the purpose
Of selecting nominee to oppose Hon H.
l.. Maynard for reelection to Congress
There are three sspirsnts, A. e Peschy,
OF Newport News; Robert NJ. Hughes, Of
Norfolk, and g. n. Wise, formerly OF Nor
folk county.
The committee did not discuss the
race issue, but In a conversation after
the meeting Chairman ID. Lawrence
GrOner expressed confidence that the
Second district committee would take
such action as IL necessary TO preserve
white supremacy, despite the Chirego
convention and the wishes OF the Presi-
dent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
Fair aoeelpts Now Exceed Expenses

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company Is now making money.
According to the announcement the
daily receipts OF the exposition are now
100000. The daily expenses OF the Fair
are $65. 900 st present. This leaves a
profit of $25, 900 day.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
C.. Refuse Deadly 20 Fish.

The Department of Commerce and La
bor at Washington has forwarded to
the Commissioners a report Of an inyes
tIgation made by B. W. Eyermann, as
sistsnt in charge OF scientific inquiry
showing the refuse from the Washing
ton Gaslight plant flowing into the
Anaeostia River is deadly to fish.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
THIRD DISTRICT CONVENTION
Republican Out" Faction TO Meet
in Richmond September II.

Alta session Of Third district Republican
Congressional committee in Richmond,
Saturday, a resolution was adopted d.
recting District Chairman Williams 10 is-
sue eall for convention, to be held In
Richmond az noon, September II, when
a candidate for Congress 20 oppose Capt.
John Lamb, the Democratic nominee,
will be chosen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
COUNTY TREASURER FINED.
Many Republicans In Buchanan
Deprived Of Vote by Failure TO Post

Deprived OF Vote by faIlure 10 fost
List.
f.. X. Boyd, treasurer of Buchanan
County, has been fined 5000 by Justice
Ratliif, of Buchanan County, upon the
charge Oi not having filed list OF per.
sons in that county who had paid their
poll tax six months prior To the election
1t il alleged that Boyd, by reason or
not having filed the list, has deprived
hundreds Of citizens Of that county OI
their right 10 vote at the fall election and
the case has therefore attracted cOnsid
cradle attention 1t is asserted that
Boyd refused TO file names Of Republican
voters who had paid their poll tax IL
compliance OF the law, and filed thu
names OF Democrats who had not paid
their tax
Boyd is a Democrat and the trial jus
tice is also a Democrat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

The house in Washington once occupied
by Daniel Webster IL 10 be torn down
and the site used for Police Court build
inc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

II Is stated that Secretary ofState Hay
Ia likely to retire to private life OF his
own yolition, even If Mr.. Roosevelt
should be elected.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01

Gen. Frederick Dent Grant will assume
command of the Department OF the East
September %.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-09-01
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

For YOUNG LADIES, Reaneks, Va
Opens Sept. 26, 1904. One OF the leading
schools for young ladies in the South. New
buildings, pianos and equipment. Campus
ten acres. Grand mountain scenery In
Valley Of Virginia. famed for health. ku-
r0pean and American teachers. Full course.
Conservatory advantages In art, music and
eIocution. Certificates Wellesley. students
from 30 States. For catalogue address
MATTE r. HARRIS, President, Roa-
n0ke. Va, DyUt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

Our own PEOPLE CAN SETTLE IT.
II there Is anything wrong win tne
law regulating the employment OF
children in the cotton mills the people
of South Carolina ought to be able 10
adjust 1t without accepting the aoVlce
or suggestion Of outside associations
which are unfriendly. These Foreign
bodies have doubtless believed that
system Of slavery was in operation III
This state from the slanderous articles
written by Elbert Hubbard, ana thaI
Van Worst creature, but If they VIII
take the trouble to investigate condi-
tions they will doubtless hnd that TINS
Is not a slave dealing commonwealth.
OF late years the law has been SO
changed and amended that 1t Is more
satisfactory to the harping critics ana
the situation in the mill villages Is
ideal. The operatives have no COM
plaints, and 1t is not the aim or de-
sire of the manufacturers to take pa
bies from the cradle for the spinning
room Excellent schools have been
established and the children are sent
there instead Of being sent TO the
mills 1t is not right. of course, to
ruin young lives by excessive iaoor
and that is not the purpose or the
men who have done so much to stlm-
plate the textile industry. South Car
olina can easily handle its own pro-
bIems and no attention should be paid
10 the screed and TRADE Of persons
who are not our friends.-GreehVllie
News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
Holiday Buying

Just about this time there are
many people who are searching cata-
logues Of foreign jewelry houses for
all kinds Of gold and silver novelties
for the purpose, Of selecting articles to
give to friends as Christmas souVe-
Mrs.
want to say just few words to
these good people: In the first place
1 don't ask you to give me chance at
your business from any sentimental
reason, but / do ask you to give me
an opportunity Of selling you what you
would buy. Please remember that l
have an unusually large and well Sc
lected stock Of almost everything 10
be found in first-class jewelry and
fancy goods store. You know that
am right here in your reach to make
good every claim that I make. You
know that I am right here where you
can return the goods II not as repre-
sented. There Is an advantage Tor
you. II you have catalogue and nave
found articles that you want, bring the
catalogue and let me see IL 1 cannot
save you from to Is per cent In the
price you would have to pay, and also
save you the express. I will appreci-
ate your business and / know that
can do as we'll in price and In quality
as any jewelry house in the country.
If cannot at least duplicate the 9TH
er fellows quality and prices l will not
expect your business. Isn't that fair?
Yours respectfully,
THoS. w. SPEck, The Jeweler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
NOTICE TO TREsPAssERs.

4 LII persons, without distinction Of
n race or color, are hereby warned
against Hunting, Fishing, Driving,
Riding or otherwise Trespassing on
the lands owned or controlled by us,
all Of which lands are in York county.
Any disregard of this notice will be
punished to the full extent Of the law.
Mrs. ANN CLINTON,
w. w. WALLACE,
GEO. S. WILLIAMS,
P. B. MCAFEE,
w. N. BIGGERS,
G. NJ. CARROLL,
A. E. BURNS,
L. H. CASTLES,
NJ. S. CARROLL,
w. A. BURNS,
]. D. LAND,
r. N. WHITESIDES,
]. E. BIGGERS,
S. F. BLACK,
L. G. THOMPSON,
B. N. MOORE.
R. L. WILKERSON,
N. A. HOWELL,
A. L. LINEBERGER,
]. ]. HOWE,
T. E. McMACKIN,
]. j. MATTHEWS,
S. L. PURSLEY,
]. NJ. STROUP.
Mrs. E. C. PURSLEY,
Mrs. M. j. PURSLEY,
E. NJ. WALKER,
JOHN F. SMITH,
- b. B. WHiTESIDES, --.
BLACK BROS,
Mrs. NJ. E. CONNER,
G. r. McCARTER,
c. S. whitaker,
A. z. GETTYS,
]. r. HOGUE,
]. S. CHAMBERS,
d. c. CLARK. J..
Nov. Is II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

IT'S UP TO YOU.

DONT forget the OLD RELIABLE
MARKET--the one that
Is run to accommodate the people.
We keep meats daily all the year
and II you want Regular
Market stick to me and I will to you.
There were markets here before
came and there will be markets when
I 60, but there never was but one OLD
GEORGE, and you all know 1t Is So
OLD GEORGE, The Butcher,
G.. w. SHERRER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
Shoes 80.

Do you know that we can sell you
the best Shoe you ever bought for the
money? Well. we can.
That is a pretty stout claim, but we
believe 1t to be absolutely true, and
we are satisfied that IL you will put us
to the test that you will come to the
conclusion that our claim Is true.
We buy lots Of Shoes for men, wo-
men and children-buy them direct OF
the makers-and we believe that we
are about as good judges Of shoes as
there are around this section.
Just for an experiment, the next pair
Of Shoes you have to buy, whether for
yourself, your wife, daughter, son or
anybody else come and see us and see
IL we don't give you more Shoe quality
for your money than you ever bought
before It's worth q trial.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
THE WE FIX IT" SHOP.
WE NEEN MONEY

WE NEED MONEY.
T OTIS Of people owe US for work.
IL We have sent bills, and they nave
received no attention. we neea our
money and MUST have 1t. All VINO
owe US are requested and urged 10 SET
tIa at once and all who fail to come
to see us by DECEMBER Is, may ex-
pect us to come to SEE THEM.
Respectfully,
r, p. MONTGOMERY, Prop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
CHAMPION ROLLER MILLS.
Zeno, S. C.

TT gives US pleasure to inform the
Ipublic that our mills nave peen thor-
oughly overhauled, and tnat we are
the finest flour that can be made IN
this country.
custom is solicited from all who may
be seeking the best.
July % Tt u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
HICKORY LIVE STOCK co.
Horses and Mules

WE still have on hands a few select
w MULES and HORSES and II you
are In the notion Of buying work ami
mails for your farm you will find II
decidedly to your interest to see what
we have to offer you. All our stock Is
TO BE JUST AS
REPRESENTED. We will make you
the right prices.
We now have on hands few PIED
MONT WAGONS and If you want any
rolling stock for your farm you will do
we'll to see us before you buy. We
will make the prices just right.
We sell iiBUdGIBS. ----i----.,-,.-;---- -; .,- ,
HICKORY LIVE STOCK CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of York.

IN PROBATE COURT.
Exparte, Jemima Bradford, Margaret
Strickland and John Hartin; In he,
The will Of Thomas Hartin.
wv HEREAS an application has been
w filed in this court, by Jemima
Bradford, Margaret Strickland and
John Hartin as legal heirs-at-law OF
THOMAS HARTIN, late Of the county
and state aforesaid, to have his Will
proven in due form Of law, and where
as John T. Latham and Wesley Shan.
non, named as executors in said Will
have filed their petition in this court
to have said will so proven.
Now, all persons who would be en-.
titled to distribution Of the estate or
THOMAS HARTIN, deceased, had ne
died intestate, are hereby summoned
to answer said petition in this court on
the 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER next.
L. r. WILLIAMS,
Probate Judge.
Nov OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.

DECEIVED this week q beautiful
hline Of Holiday goods for the
Christmas trade. Why not place your
orders now? Photos Of Graded school
taken Arbor Day now on exhibition
and for sale. Call at Studio and see
them. Hours from a m. to pm.
Phone 1872.
Miss ROSA ]. LINDSAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
COTTON STORAGE.

T AM now prepared to receive COT
l. TON FOR STORAGE in my Stand
ard Warehouses, keep the same in
sured against loss by fire, give receipts
and lend money on same at reasona-
BILE rates Of interest. Call and see Inc
for particulars. w. r. CARROLL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
''Superb" Clothing

No Clothing ever put on this market
has given the wearers more universal
satisfaction than has our SUPERB
Clothing. The one point about this
brand Of clothing that makes 1t differ
ent from other clothes Is that 1t is
Made to FIT the figure and does it
it keeps it's shape, it is thoroughly well
tailored, made Of best qualities OF
goods that the prices will buy and is
thoroughly we'll tailored in every re-
spect. Wear SUPERB CLOTHING
If you would be well dressed at small
cost. 1t pleases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
EIISS DAISY b. WILLIAMS,
pnafo1r,nhio Studio.

All orders for Xmas work must be
given before the 18th Of Dec. No Pho
tos taken between Dec. 19 and 22-
time devoted to toning and finishing.
Especial Rates" extended to Jan. 1st.
Ali work Guaranteed. Hours a. m.
to s D. m. Bratton building.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
HICKORY LIVE STOCK CO.
FOR RENT.

m HE METTS Residence. For def
l. mite term, but to terminate In case
of sale. Possession given at once by
occupant for the time being, as long
as this notice runs. For particulars
apply to c. E. SPENCER.
Aug. IL TT tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
ARE
MAD.

But we want EVERYBODY
that means YOu-who owes us on ac-
count or otherwise to come In Al
ONCE and PAY US.
We are anxious to get all books and
accounts all Strengthened up by jan
uary 1st and as this date Is not very
far distant we will have to close up
our accounts without further delay.
We have several times asked those
who owe us to come in and PAY and
a great many have done so, for which we
are obliged. But there are some who
have not done so, and to these we de-
sire to say that what YOU OWE US
MUST BE PAID WITHOUT FUR
THEIR DELAY. We need the money
and we want 1t. Please do not put II
off any longer. Well thank you for a
prompt settlement.
Yours very truly,
JAS. M. STARR & CO.
Leading Druggists.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
FOR SALE.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
HAVING THE LARGEST SUPPLY

HAVING THE LARGEST SUPPLY
OF Gun and Revolver repairs in the
up-country I am prepared to repair
from the cheapest to the most delicate
hammerless guns. l will not botch up
YOUR gun. Can furnish parts for all
makes of guns no matter how old 1t is.
I have a Parker hammer gun, 2S-in.
barrel, cylinder bore for s25.
r. d. ALEXANDER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
Toys

Now, just word more. We want
you to know that we have a stock OF
Toys and Christmas novelties that Is
fairly amazing for its size and we
want you to see 1t when we get 1t all
opened, marked and ready for display.
J.. @. WRAY, The Leader.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
WOOD WANTED.

WE are in the market for q guam
w tity of WOOD-either hard wood
or pine, for which we agree to pay
the highest market price in CASH:
People who have wood to sell, ana
who are prepared to deliver the same
promptly, Will please confer with MT.
o. E. GRIST at THE ENQUIRER Of
fee. L. M GRlSTS SONS:
Oct 25 TT. u
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Sa- Subscribe for The Enquirer today
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TINWoRK AND PLUMBING.

T1NWORK AND PLUMBING.
In I'VE me your orders for ROOFING,
III GUTTERING and all kinds Of Tin
work. Will give you prompt atten-
ton.
l also want your orders for any kind
Of Water and Steam Piping, Repairing,
etc. w. o. RAWLS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
REV. J. L. stokes, D. D.. PASTOR.
PRAYER meeting tomorrow evening
at o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
AUCTION SALE.

.NN SATURDAY, DEC. 10. will sell
Vat my home near Fodder, to the
highest bidders for CASH the follow
ing personal property, to wit: A Wag-
on, Buggy, Mules, Cows, Hogs, Goats.
Bees, Blacksmith and Farming Tools,
Corn, Fodder, Household and Kitchen
Furniture, etc. Sale begins at 10 a. m.
Mrs. M. E. NICHOLS.
Dec. TT f st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
j. j. KELLER Il CO.,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
If You Intend to Build

See US, as we take contracts for
building In wood, brick, stone and iron
from the ground up. We also draw
building plans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
We Sell

Flooring, Ceiling, Framing, Wealth
erboarding. Stesl Roofing. Doors, Sash,
Blinds, Laths, Brick. Lime, Cement.
Builders Hardware. Tools Building
Paper. Roofing Paper, Paints. Leads,
Oils, Varnish. brushes, etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
The
Best
Tomatoes
At 10 Cents a Can

WE HAVE ON HAND A LARGE
QUANTITY OF NEW CROP TOMA-
TOES IN THREE POUND CANS;
THE REGULAR PRICE OF The
QUALITY THAT WE HANDLE is
FIFTEEN CENTS A CAN OR TWO
FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. OF
COURSE YOU CAN BUY TOMA-
TOES MOST ANYWHERE AT TEN
CENTS A CAN-BUT, WHAT DO
YOU GET-TOMAToES OR WA
TER? OUR TOMATOES ARE FULL
WEIGHT TOMATOES-NoT Wa
TER. STANDARD" TOMATOES
SELL FOR TEN CENTS ANY
WHERE-OUR CHOICE TOMA-
TOES ARE WORTH 12a AND 10
CENTS ANYWHERE-FOR A FEW
DAYS YOU CAN BUY THEM AT
TEN CENTS A CAN.
We also have a lot of the choicest
OAT MEAL ON THE MARKET-it Is
the "PREMIUM" BRAND and sells at
TWO PACKAGES FOR A QUAR-.
TER AND Is THE BEST.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
YORK FURNITURE co.,
Successors to w. 3. Moore & Co.
FURNITURE:

This one word-FURNITURE
ers q multitude Of articles that are
made for the home-and our stock,
which is complete In all details, in
cludes q multitude Of articles for the
home. II you want Bedroom or Par
lor Suite, Dining Table, Dining Chairs,
Rockers, Side Board, Dresser, Extra
Beds In iron or wood, Mattresses. Hall
Trees, Lounge, Settee, Pictures, Rugs.
Carpets, Heating Stoves for coal
or wood, Cooking Stove or Range,
or anything else to fit into any given
space in your home, either for looks or
for hard usage, just remember that we
HAVE 1T, and will sell 1t to you at
price that will be to your Interest,"
price that you can pay and feel sure
you are getting your moneys worth.
It will be our constant endeavor to
keep everything for use and ornament
In the home and to sell 1t at the low
est possible price.
For goods in our line you should
see US.
YORK FURNITURE CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
AT THE CHURCHES.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY-
TERRAIN.

REV. w. c. EwART, PASTOR.
PRAYER meeting Wednesday after
noon at 4.30 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

sT The Enquirer will be sent from
this date &c January L. lso,, tor sl.fo.
Send in ysur subscription today.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06
Fire Insurance.
Country Property.

I have a few 1905 Calendars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

Nv. INMAN, Sole Agent for York County, Yor<vi
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-06

JAS. M. STARR & &C
Leading Druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
Time to Stop II.

Last Monday the insurgents about
the city of Santo Domingo fired upon
the launch of the United States cruz
ser Yankee, killing Engineer ]. c.
Johnston and openly attacking the
American flag.
In itself the incident is not of great
international Importance. But it is
symptomatic of a condition that has
prevailed for a century in Santo Dom
lingo and it's neighbor. Hayti, and
whose further endurance by the
United States is a public scandal.
The people of these two so-called
republics have proved, through three
generations of experiment and expert
ence, absolutely incapable of orderly
government. Their history is but a
chronicle of fractional brawls and their
rulers but a succession of military
adventures.
Aside from the destruction of the
Maine there was nothing in the con-
dition of Cuba more warranting Ameri-
can Intervention than there is and
long has been in the condition of Santo
Domingo and Hayti. People so bar
barous as to murder Engineer Johns
ton would not hesitate to blow up an
American national vessel with all her
crew.
1t is time to drop the sentimental
nonsense which has governed our
treatment of this American island
and to stop this public anarchy. Since
these people cannot and will not keep
peace and order for themselves it is
time for the United States to keep
peace and order for them.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-05
No Law a Panacea.

The whole discussion of remedies
for trusts is apt to create the unbound
ed belief that for all industrial Ills
there is an absolute cure. 1t con-
ceals the fact that great financial sue
cess, even by a trust, can be won not
only by hidden and abhorent means.
but by transcendent ability and unfiag-
ging industry 1t is apt. moreover, to
engender the delusion that law can
"transmute leaden instincts into gold
en- conduct" and that eventually So
ciety will evolve a way by which the
individual may avoid pocketing una
voidable losses, and will devise a
substitute for the old-fashioned sir-
tue of looking out for number one
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