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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19
RAISED 4 HOWL.

The report of the joint committee
On the State House investigation
caused some CONSERVATION in the
minds Of the old commission. While
1t is true that the investigating COM
mittee made no direct charges against
the old commission, yet their findings
were sufficient to show great dere-
LECTION on the part Of the old COM
mission in the performance OF the
duties imposed, While the report was
being read and discussed in the House
Of representatives some very unpar-
liamentary language was used, the
lie was passed and the Sergeant at
Arms had to interfere to keep the
peace. 1t is very evident that there
were exposures made by the investi-
eating committee that did not suit
the members Of the old commission.
Col. Marshall had filed a minority
report to the report of the old COM
mission, he seemed to be the only
one who could see the real condition
Of affairs and had the courage and
independence to so report. We don t
charge any member Of that commits
sion with an attempt to cover or
graft, but the finding of the invest-
eating committee surely could have
been as easily discovered by the old
commission. 1t was the minority
report that gave rise to the necessity
Of further investigation and the
report shows the wisdom and expedi-
ency of such an investigation. We
sincerely hope that the gentlemen
who composed the old commission
will be able at the hearing accorded
them, to exonerate themselves, and
at the same time we advance the
further hope that the State will be
fully remunerated, and the Capitol
building be completed according tc
it's original design Of architecture, ot
which our people can and will Justly
be proud.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19
THE DOG TAX.

We are delighted that the Legi sla-
ture has at last passed a specific dog
tax, and more pleased than ever, that
the money realized from this tax
shall go exclusively to the school
fund. We are glad that the colored
population, who own more dogs than
any other class Of citizens, will now
be forced to contribute this sum,
though small, towards the education
Of their children, because as it has
been heretofore they paid an exceed
ingly small per cent. of the money
paid for this purpose. g>
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19
MUTUAL DRY GOODS COMPANY.
r, P. HARRY, Mgr

they left without it. A second at.
tempt was suspected Tuesday even
ing but the constable was always on
hand. But it appears that the white
men didn't relish the idea and dan
ger of having their horses and
vehicles con6scated and themselves
arrested. So Tuesday night a negro
came and was allowed to sign for it
and take it out of the office, and
when he attempted to make off across
a big open field Mr.. Johns gave
chase and after going three or four
hundred yards the whiskey became
too much of burden for the fellow
and he had to lay aside the weight
that was so easily bese ting him and
take care of No. 1. MIR. Johns is
satisfied that it belonged to those
white men for they said there was no
such negro as Asbury Williams
over at the dam, yet they tried to
get it and were very much concerned
about the stuff. Mr.. Johns is very
much pleased over the capture as
this is his birth place, and those men
led him to believe it was easy for
them to outwit him. But he got the
liquor if he did miss the men.
regret very much to hear of the
death of Mr.. William Little, of
Sulphur Springs 1 could not. but
regard him as one of my very best
friends: He WIS always so sociable
and of a lively disposition, even
with young people that I was led to
believe that he loved company. He
seemed 30 considerate about the well
fare of myself and brothers, calling
us his Santuc boys, that / could not
but accept his standing invitation to
visit his home whenever the opportu.
nifty afforded. and there never was a
place on the face of the globe in
which person, appreciative, could
be entertained with more plainly,
cordial hosnitality than at that home.
Indeed Mr.. Little seemed kind Of
fatherly to me. Also was Mrs.
Little kind and considerate, the bows
and their sisters too, and could one
but love to be guest of such a
household, grieve for the loss of such
a kind friend and truly sympathize
with his family, for those kind Of
men are hard to give up, hard to
replace, as it were, with the public
but as to his family, never. Never
can another take his place.
HEY DENVER.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19
THE SUPPLY BILL.

The following is the tax levy for
Unions
Ordinary county purposes, 81 mills
interest on railroad bonds, II mills ;
sinking fund, mill; roads, 1 mill :;
for old soldiers, J mill.
POLL TAX.
Any person who shall fail to pay
poll tax, shall be deemed guilty Of IL
misdemeanor and on conviction there
Of before magistrate shall be pun
ished by fine Of not less than $40
or by imprisonment at hard labor
cpon the public works of the county
for not more than 20 days; provided
that the county shall not pay the
cost or fees Of any constable or sher-
If for the execution Of any warrant
or other process issued in any case
by virtue Of the provisions of this
section unless the defenda nts in such
cases shall be arrested and convicted.
For services herein rendered by these
magistrates and constables who re-
ceive salaries they shall receive in
addition to such salaries as they are
now entitled to have by law, the said
costs and fees provided that said
cost and fees be collected out of and
paid by defendants.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19
Election Of Beer Dispenser

County Board of Control will elect
dispenser Clerk and Beer Dispenser for
Beer Dlspensary No. the 10th of
march. All applications must be filed
with undersigned on or before the 27th
or February. T. X. FOSTER,
f-zt Oh. Co. B. Control.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19

III the previous culture has been
good and the soil is filled with humus,
then use less @. s.. Meal and more
kainit.
III the soil is worn and washed and
thin, and lacks vegetable matter and
humus, then use more @. s. Meal.
III you wish to use live cotton seed
then use 2 pounds in place of one of
@. s. Meal.
The quantity OF any Of these to be
used, depends upon how much crop
you wish to make, and how much
money you are willing to invest in
the CROP"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19

UNION, s. c.. FEBRUARY 10, 1904.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-02-19

CdSGS.
For cotton:
Acid phosphate. ........ 1900 pounds
G. s. Meal. l........... 500
halnlG .............. 3OO
If you use muriate, 100 lbs. will do.
For corn:
ACID phosphate. te......... 1000 pounds
@. s. Meal 600
Kainit 400
For grasses, sorghum and all that
class Of truck crop:
Acid phosphate. .... 1900 pounds
@. S. Meal. l........... 400
kainit ................. 500
For melons and fruits:
Acid phosphate. .... 1000 pounds
@. s. Meal. ............ 500 /"
Kainit 500 q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

THERE'S ne occasion for Japan and Russia
or Tor any one u their behalf, 10 play the rail
tn parts OF Hlldebrand and Hagen in the last
Nlbelungen fight Zach may try TO Tx upon the
other responsibility for the war. Bolligoreuts
usually DO so. America and Spain did 50 ia
169S; and each SIN insists, and probably viii
until the end Of me. tlat the other was the
aggressor Moth is 10 be gained by Rus
slams saying the = japanese are s.inlpudent' and
''unable 70 observe even the slightest de-
cency," because it is not true. and If il were
true Il would have little practical bearing.
Such things count for little after war has act
ually begun. All that Is desirable on that score
IS 10 understand Alright the points at issue on
which the two powers were unable TO agree.
and that Tor the sake OF historical accuracy
rather than FOR any direct bearing upon the
conflict.
Let Us take Russia's st:tement OF those points.
Russia, we are told vas willing 10 concede
Japan's demands excepting in four respects.
The first was Japan's demand that Russia
should make a treaty definitely guaranteeing
TIE Chinese sovereignty Of Manchuria That
Russia positively refused. Yet Russia in 1895
declared that the retention Of even a small
part OF Nanchuria by a foreign power would
impcril the Chinese capital and jeopardize
peace in the Orient SO in refusing the japan
csc demand Russia refused-in the japanese
view-to dsclaim intentions 20 menace Picking
and 70 disturb the peace OF East Asia. More
over, the second point of disagreement was
Isussia's demand thar Japan should guarantee
the Independence OF Corea. That is TO say.
Russia demanded OF Japan IN C0rea something
which She unwilling Japan should demand
OF her IN Manchuria.
The third point Russia's demand that
there should be no Notifications IN Southern
C0rea which might dominate the Strait OF
COrca and thus menace Russian communion
don by sea between Port Arthur and vladl-
vostol We understand that Japan was willing
TO recognize the freedom and neutrality OF the
strait in time Of peace; as, OF course. she must.
seeing II Is part OF the high seas. But apart
from that Il is 10 be noted that the western
channel between the japanese island OF Tsu-
shima and Corea, Is thirty or more miles wide.
That Is as wide as Ia Perouse Strait: Dut IS
hussla ready 10 promise never 20 forrifv the
southern end Of Saghalieni The Singapore
Strait Is much narrower, but is Great Britain
required % refrain from terrifying SlngaDoref
falk Strait is no wider. but the shores OF Cev-
ION ana india are not neuralized The Strait
q OEnuz Is little wider. but Russia herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

has been rlanning 20 fortity Bander Abbas.
The Strait OF Babel AIandeb IS only half as
wide. but Great Britain sits tight at Perrin
and Alden II Denmark Is forbidden TO fortify
Copenhacen. or Sweden HelslngbOurg. the world
does not know Il. though The Sound is scarcely
one-third as wide as COrea Strait. Certainly
England Is not forbidden 10 fordfy Gibraltar,
or Spain Ceuta. upon strait only one-thiro as
wide as that Of Corea The shores Of the Strait
Of Dover are not neutralized. though that
strait is narrower than that OF COrea. We can
not even recall that the United States hes been
forbidden 10 fortIfy the Florida Keys. which
command the Florida Straits. or the Porto
Rican side Of the Mona Passage
FINALLY. while Russia wanted TO create a neu-
tral zone on The Corean side OF the Yalu River,
she would not listen to JapGn's suggestion that
there should be a similar neutral zone on the
Manchurian side OF the same river. That again
Indicated. as did the first and second points,
Russia's unwillingness TO follow the rule or
do Ut des" or Of give and take" She de-
rparded Of Jar1an IN Corea more than she would
grant 70 Japan in Manchuria- She would not
grant 10 Japan IN Corea what she demanded Tor
herself in AIanchuria- Obviously. In such cir
cumstances Il was futile TO prolong negotiations.
such was the japanese view, based upon what
we understand to have been Russia's own state
ment or the case. when lAe A~Ai e0AN Va NN
diplomatic correspondence is revealed, IL II ever
is. we shall know more upon the subject bur
that increased knowledge seems at least as
likely TO strengthen Japan's as Russia's side Of
the case Meantime, all neutral people VIII do
well. while keeping clearly in mind all the
known facts, TO refrain from partisan passion
on either side OF a war which is none OF our
making. and in which we are not going TO be
involved and both parties 10 which we desire
always 10 regard as our friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

stand TO reason that gas meters all over town
which have been in satisfactory use have sud
denly gone wild, nor that hundreds OF families
without any change in their habits have sud-
denly doubled their use OF lights. Yet there are
FREQUENT reports Of gas bills suddenly being
doubled from the bills which had been about
on a level for years
Evidently more efficient disciplinary tests are
needed. and the bill prepared under the Mayors
direction would make them possible. II pro-
poses 10 enforce the legal penalty for any dis
covered fall below the standard. and to allow
the making of tests at any time. Then the
counpanies IL the inspectors were honest, would
never know when the penalty might be IN
Cured and would have to keep their gas up to
the standard all the time. This may seem
drastic. but the companies themselves have In
vited IL by their failure to meet the people half
way under the law meant TO give them some
latitude. Other features OF the Mayors bill
are also commendable. II is proper that the
city authorities should inspect gas meters, and
that they should be inspected more frequently
than is now possible. Still, 1t is probable that
the great majority OF meters are fairly accu-
rate. The excessive bills are, 1T is likely, more
due 10 other causes sometimes even TO guess
work, for now and then we hear Of bills being
sent for carefully specified cubic feet Of gas
which were never consumed because the house
supplied had been closed up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
PLANS OF CANPAIGN

Nothing is easier and nothing more futile
than TO theorizc and dOgmatize upon n military
campaign NJ the other side Of the world and
TO tell how it will be or should be conducted
In the present case that would be even more
than ordinarily futile because we know so little
of actual conditions at the scene OF war and
because this is preeminently war In which
novelties may be expected. Japan is n new
figure I'm civilized warfare, and It is not certain
that she viii follow the traditional rules of
strategy. This too. will be the first time that
two great naval powers have matched modern
fleets on anything like equal terms. How can
the rules Of Farragut's time be applied to fleets
Of to-day, with wireless telegraphy, subma-
rine boats and what not? Who accustomed to
nothing but Occidental warfare can forecast
the conduct OF a great and highly civilized
Oriental war power?
1t may be that Japan will make haste to
strike heavy blows. Most people think she
should do so. But she may play a waiting
game. The standard rule prescribes that she
shall destroy the Russian fleet before she sends
her army across the water into Corea But II
is quite possible that she will do the contrary.
feeling secure in vantage ground of proximity
10 Corea and superiority Of naval strength
From the shore of Tsu Shima to the docks of
Fusan is only thirty miles, while from the
mainland Of Japan TO Corea is scarcely more
than a hundred miles. 1t is possible, there
fore. that Japan will pour her legions into
Corea at once, without waiting for the destruc-
ton OF the Russian feet, and If Russia is as
are told, doing the same, the first clash may
como on land instead Of on the sea There are,
too. great uncertainties as to the Japanese
avenues of approach 10 the Corean battle
ground. Fusan is the nearest point But Che
mulpo gives most direct access TO Seoul while
Win or AnJu would bring them most quickly
against the foe. Upon the possibilities Of
swift determined raid into Manchuria, either
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

IFRoN THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
Washington. Feb. s.-Miss Elizabeth Brewer
daughter OF Associate Justice Brewer. OF the
United States Supreme Court. married at St
Johns Church to-day to wellington Wells. Of Bos-
ton. The family OF the bridegroom was represented
by Mr.. and Mrs Lfvermore. OF Yonkers, N. Y. The
ceremony, which was performed by Bishop satter-
lee, was followed by wedding breakfast at the
home Of Justice and Mrs. Brewer. President and
Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt and the members Of the
Supreme Court among the guests at the
church and the breakfast
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas E. Walsh gave a dinner
this evening. Among the guests were the secre-
tary OF War, the Minister from Denmark the Min
lister from Switzerland. the Chinese Minister. Jus
tice and Mrs. White. Justice and Mrs Peckhzm.
Senator and Mrs Dryden. Mrs. Hobart. Assistant
Secretary and Mrs. LOOMS. Senator Frye. sena-
tor and Miss Warren and Senator Hale
Senator and Miss Willard gave dinner tonight.
Among the guests were the Secretary OF the In
terror and Mrs. Hitchcock Senator Allison and Sem
ator and Mira Scott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

r-o,, rho mouth of the Yalu or from Posiette
Rav. to attnck the Russian railroad, specuia-
tion NAV dwell with some fascination Indeed.
the possible plans of the japanese campaign are
r,araIIv ''too numerous TO mention" The one
thing of which we may feel reasonably sure Is
that the japanese leaders are fully alive and
awake to every opportunity. and that they will
conduct their war with that rare combination or
daring and prudence, of intuition and judg-
rnent of brilliant dash and logged determine
tfon that In both war and peace has made
that nation one Of the wonders Of the modern
world.
In no country outside OF Japan and Russia,
we imagine viii the progress Of the war be
more intently and sympathetcally watched
than in the United States. We have already
sufficiently recalled the grounds Of American
interest In It and the reasons why American
sympathy and good wishes go out so largely
as they unduestionably do-toward japan. 1t
IS not that Americans do not wish Russia well,
or that they are not mindful Of the friendship
that has long existed between the free republic
and the absolute empire. But 50, too. has there
been friendship warm and unbroken, between
America and Japan. If unhappily forced thus
n choose upon which Of two friends they will
bestow their chief sympathy, Americans are
not 70 be blamed if they choose that one whose
present aims and purposes are the more IN &C
cordance with their own. 1t will be with sin
cere regret that Russia has placed herself In
an uniustifable position, and with recognition
of the fact that Japan at this time Is fighting
the battles Of freedom and progress and justice
to all nations that Americans viii watch the
advance of the Banner Of the Rising Sun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
Gas TESTS.

Nothing could be more senseless than the
present law controlling official tests OF the
quality OF gas. In order to incur the legal pen
atty for failure to furnish proper gas a COM
pany must Ice shown 10 be distributing in
fcrior gas by three consecutive tests made not
less than a week apart. For two weeks and
six DAYS cut Of every three weeks. II the tests
are made regularly. the gas may be poor. Then.
rs soon as the third test is made and success
fully passed, the quality can again be depreci
ated. The company has only TO be wntchful
for every third test and knows when IL must
prepare for that The only uncertainty is
whether or not it viii be promptly made, and,
II not. then the extra expense OF making good
gas must be continued for few days until the
record is clear Then another two weeks and
six days OF immunity may be enjoyed
That the gas companies take advantage Of
this situation Is strongly suspected. Official re-
ports have frequently shown gas 10 be far below
the legal standard for two consecutive tests, but
Il IS always n little above the standard once out
OF three trials. IL IS obvious that any such sys-
TEN OF inspection is OF 10 benefit TO the con-
sumner. There might possibly be some reason
for requiring more than one instance OF poor
gas for the collection Of penalty Now and
then the gas might be below standard by mere
accident IL might have been well enough 10
require two consecutive failures the tests to be
made without warning any two days. But
IL is ridiculous TO require three tests, and then
put them so far apart II is probable that much
OF the complaint which is made on every hand
about higher sas bills is duo TO this 1t does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
LACK OF RESPECT FOR LAW.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The editorial in Sundays Tribune entitled
.Tawless Theatre Managers turns a searchlight
upon a condition filed with peril to our country.
The non-respect for law. the non-respect for au-
thority Is a menace the foundation Of
government and. carried to its logical conclusion.
means chaos. That this condition is growing. all
thoughtful observers must agree. To check It we
must find the cause. The cause Of such condt-
ton may be obnoxious. unjust laws or the corrupt
or improper administration Of Just laws. The dis
regard is not confined to special class sec
ton: II Is widespread-seen in our courts and
kitchens II is only expression OF a general
public feeling that laws are made by the rich. to
be observed by the poor and evaded by the rich
on every side an indifference shown oy
money TO law. law rarely stands barrier
10 the possessor OF wealth influence in the
for possession We laws evaded by technical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

with the poor. but the sans laws surnountsd ~
the astute. high priced lawyers OF the rich HenN
law has lost the respect OF the masses. Justice
loses all when there Is suspicion that The bandags
has slipped from ner eyes.
That this condition Is one OF danger 10 20 put
10 too mildly. II Is q symptom OF the dislntegra~
ton OF nation and now IS the time for PATRIOTS
citizens OK this great republic to stamp out such
condition. This only be done By changing gu:
present standard OF honor and duty. We must
have an honest Interpretation OF mans duty to
man. To read once in seven days before audiences
made deaf and blind BY selfish personal intsrssts
Is not sufficient IL requires examples OF the correct
appliance OF this teaching BY those people IN the
public eye. The very people who have By example
led the people 70 adopt the present low standard
must be the ones TO alter II. The masses do not
originate; they follow. The greed OF money hAs
blinded the leaders and lowered Standards.
LEWIS CASS Johnson
New-York February z. 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

Russia is a pretty close northwestern neighbor
OF ours, the territories separated by COM
paratively narrow ocean strip. and great In
dustrial commercial and social activities will
prevail between US before the world IS much
older. Meantime. that great Northern country
might with advantage discipline itself in rea-
sonableness, and strive to see the occasional
mares nest for what II is. without the occa-
sional hallucination that there is an Eagle IN
IT. We have no hostile sentiments Upward It.
but expect It to behave itself and respect
treaties and our commercial and other rights.
and should think better Of !; as a neighbor II
Il also gave proper consideration to the rights
OF others the Chinese and japanese Included