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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11

THIS MARRIAGE a FAILURE.-James
Whitcomb Riley, the dialect poet, re-
ceived the degree of doctor of laws on
Washington's birthday from the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Afterwards
he visited the academy Of fine arts,
where his portrait, by Sargent, hung.
while Sargent was painting my
portrait the poet said. "he showed me
a copy of an unusual epitaph that one
Of his friends had sent him from Vir-
ginia. 1t was the epitaph of a certain
John Custis, and it reads:
"'Under this Marble Tomb lies We
body of Hon. John Custis. Esq-City
Of Williamsburg and Parish of Bruton
formerly of Hunger's Parish. on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia-County of
Northampton, the place of his Nativ-
ity. aged 10 years. yet lived but Seven
Years, which was the space of time he
kept a Bachelors House at Arlington
"On the other side of the tomb" said
Mr.. Riley. these words were carved
apologetically:
This Inscription put on this Tomb
by his own Positive Order"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11
GOT THEIR WHISKY.
Tricks of Soldiers and Sailors Which
Succeeded.


General Braxton Bragg was so ut
terly opposed to having his men be-
come "craZy drunk" by the vile stuff
purchased from camp followers that he
issued a general order strictly "ex-
cluding liquors from the camp or any
place within the distance Of ten miles
in any direction" Nevertheless the
soldiers employed their time and tall
ents in circumventing this order, and
they were generally successful 1t is
matter of official record that when
General Bragg's confederate command
was encamped near Mobile there was a
certain spring from which the men
obtained their drinking water. AS it
rose from a sandy soil in which pit
could be easily eXcavated, one Of the
men hit upon the happy eXpedient Of
spring. 1t was only natural that in
that warm climate the soldiers should
go often to the spring, but in a few
days it was observed that the water
many often ended the day and spent
the night in the guard house while
they sobered down. 1t was not until
the command got marching orders
that the trick was exposed and only
then by one of the soldiers telling
Bragg's orderly how the whisky bar
rel was kept close to the spring, and
with plenty of straws at hand, when
seeming to be drinking from the spring
they were, in fact, sucking from the
whisky barrel
Sailors are as scheming as soldiers
when they want whisky. This incident
occurred when Prof. Agassiz. Sr., was
making his famous fish Investigations
in 1872 along the coasts of South
America. 1t was after passing through
the Strait of Magellan. where he dis
covered the mammoth glacier which
was named the Agassiz glacier. On
the deck of the steamer lent him by
the fish commission, and which was
officered and manned from the navy
personnel, he had large hogshead
lashed just abaft the smokestack, in
which he kept whisky to preserve the
fish until he could dissect them. A
haul of about 100 fine specimens of
fish had been made at Chimbote,
Peru, and after leaving there, on the
way to Payta, Prof. Agassiz went to
his improved fish tank and found only
a lot Of spoiled fish in the hogshead.
An investigation was made, and it was
found that some of the sailors had
bored through the smokestack and in
to the hogshead, and then, by means
of a piece Of gas pipe. had drawn off
every drop of whisky. 1t had been no.
ticed that some Of the sailors seemed
posed they got it from smugglers.
Another instance of naval shrewd-
ness came to light a few days ago.
An Irish woman had the privilege of
selling 'luxuries" to the sailors on the
Maine. She invariably carried aboard
a good sized chicken, and always left
it, but there seemed to be sharp COM
petition among the sailors to get It.
The trick was discovered through an
inquiry made by a butcher as to why
the officers wanted large fowls instead
Of the small and more tender ones, and
bought one every day. 1t was learned
that the woman went to the market
picked out large chicken and in place
Of the customary stuffing put in a
flask filled with whisky and sewed 1t
in neatly.-New York Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11

RARELY EXPERIENcED.-"We want
a man for our information bureau"
said the manager, but he must be one
who can answer ali sorts Of questions
and not lose his head"
That's me-" replied the applicant.
I'm the father of eight children
Philadelphia Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11
TIME TO PAY.

m HE date by which have to make
l. settlement with THE ENQUIRER
for my club is drawing near, and sub
scribers who have been kind enough to
allow me the use Of their names, but
who have not yet paid, will confer a
favor by handing over their money at
their earliest convenience.
Respectfully, j. w. MILLER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11

HIS FIRST SHAD.-Abner Stone had
lived INLAND" all his days and knew
all there was to be known about pork
and beef as articles of food. His ac-
quaintance with the products of the
sea. on the other hand, was very slight.
Once. however, when at the seashore,
he was introduced to shad and asked
how he liked it.
WELL" said the old farmer. with a
brave attempt at a smile. "calc'late I
shell like it when l get kinder wonted
to it, mebbe, but it does seem, jest at
fust, ye know. considerable like tryin' to
eat a paper O. buttered pins,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11
JACKSON BROTHERS.
CLOVER, s. C.
We Return Thanks.

wv E desire to return our most SIN:
w cere thanks to our friends ard
the public generally for the very ,ib-
elol patronage bestowed on our con-
Germ since we commenced business last
September, and also say. that during
the year commencing today 1t shall be
our constant endeavor to merit even q
larger proportion Of the trade In our
line than during our past experience.
We study the demands Of our trade
and then place ourselves in position to
meet 1t. We cordially invite every
body, friend and foe, who is thinking
of making purchases in our line to call
and see what We have to offer and get
prices. JACKSON BROTHERS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11
CHESTER.

Lantern, March s: Complying with a
request Of the Chester Chapter Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy, Walker Gas
ton camp Confederate veterans held
meeting yesterday and appointed a
committee of three to take in hand the
work of raising funds to build q mon
ument in honor Of the soldiers and
women of the Confederacy. Col. j.
W. Reed. Mr.. R. NJ. Cross and Mr.. w.
D. Knox constitute the committee, and
they have authority to appoint town.
ship committees, if they think best to
do so. This action means that the
monument will be built, at no very
distant day. The Spinsters gave
fine entertainment Friday evening.
Its success in furnishing amusement
was as great as it was financially. The
net proceeds were sG6, which will make
q handsome addition to the library.
Many good natured hits and puns
were gotten off at the expense of per-
sons in town. Married in Charlotte,
n. c.. March I. 1904. by DR.. Howerton,
Mr.. Roy Spratt Of Chester, and Miss
Nell Rankin Of Mt. Holly. N. c. Mr..
and Mrs. Spratt came down to this city
on the 11.30 train, spent the night ut
the Campbell house and left for Co
this morning. The CONNER
cial and Manufacturers club held their
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-11

YoRKvILLE BUGGY COMPANY,
Yorkvilie, s. c.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09

W. p. Brown, the great cotton
king who figured in the market SO
prominently two years ago, Is out
in a letter to the producers IN
which he advises all who now have
cotton on hand to hold it. He
does not believe that there have
been 10000, 900 bales made, but
says that, even if this be true, it
should bring an average price for
the season of ten cents. He
advises concert of action by the
producers and says that the acre
age should be reduced next year.
to a ten million basis. A ten mil
lion bale crop means wealth for
the south while a twelve million
bale crop means poverty. The
south holds the innings and should
profit by its advantage.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09

to be done is to hold on to what
one has until a change Of some
kind occurs. The wisdom of man
is too shallow to f0resee what is
best under the circumstances. But
our advice, given III the spirit of a
desire to help our unfortunate
friends is to hold! If the cotton on
hand Is dumped upon the market
prices will surely 60 lower. If it Is
withdrawn from the market prices
will go up. One thing is certain,-
the market will not stand still
Our unqualified opinion is that it
is best to hold!
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09
Gov. vardaman's TELEGRAM.

We print, in another column, a
lengthy defense of Gov. Varda.
mans telegraph;c reply to Gov.
Francis message that President
Roosevelt had expressed pleasure
at seeing the Mississippi exhibit
at the Worlds Fair and that he
ADMIRED the replica of Beauvoir,
the home Of President Davis,
which he had been shown. This
defense is by Garrard Harris, a
distinguished young lawyer of the
jackson, Miss. bar.
A considerable number Of the
papers Of the state are condemning
the governor for having sent the
message that lie did and claim to
perceive in it gross disrespect to
Gov. Francis. Nearly all of these
papers have been opposed to Var
daman ever since he entered the
race for governor and it is natural
that they should find something to
object to in most of his official acts.
1t is a we'll known fact that Pres
ident Roosevelt has gone out of
his way many times to show his
contempt for Jefferson Davis whose
memory every true son of Mississ-
lppi holds sacred and has since
his elevation to power laid rough
hands on a part Of the people Of
the state. When we think of these
things and consider the personal
relations existing between the pres
ident and the governor we are un-
able to see wherein he has perpe-
trated a great wrong. Every Mis-
sissippian thinks about as the gov
ernor does of Teddie and thinks it
irony in him to speak we'll of either
the state or anything with which
Jeff Davis was associated.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09
Rural Letter carriers Association /.

The Rural Letter Carries Associa-
ton of the state of Mississippi was
orginized at Baldwin, Miss, On
Nov, oath 1904.
The convention was called to
order by Hon. Paul Paille Post
Master at Baldwin.
Hon. j. H. Gloves, of Corinth,
was nominated and duly elected
President Of the association after
which the following officers was
elected.
j. H. Thompson Vice President
Shannon, L. J. Davis Secretary
Baldwin. S. G. Peeler Treasurer
Shannon, a committee composed OF
the following members was apoin-
ted by the President to draft
a Constitution and by laws,
W. M Burge,
G. S. Dillon,
C. s. Archer,
Committee.
upon a request by the President
Hon, Els. Gambler, NC. delivered
a very able address on the duties
and responsibilities of the rural
letter carriers.
Reports of committee received
Constitution and Bylaws submit
ted and adopted by the conven-
ton.
On motion by w. M. Burge
Hon. E. S. Gambler, W. G. Watson
and Paul Paille were admitted in
to the order as honorary members.
Resolutions adopted: We, the
members Of the Rural Letter Car
riers Association, desire hereby
to express our sincere thanks and
gratitude to the r. l.. C's OF
Baldwin district and also to the
citizens of Baldwin for the hospi-
table way in which they have so
generously entertained us during
this, our first meeting. By this We
feel that we are bound IN a closer
tie of friendship to this good com
munity and will cherish kind mem
cries for them IN the future.
T. M. ROPER.
s. G. PEELER.
Com.
An executive committee as fol-
lows: G. S. Archer, ]. s. Dillon,
w. III, Wood, Bonds Agnew, and
w. M. johnson was appointed by
the president.
On motion the convention was
adjourned, the time and place for
the next meeting to be held to be
decided by the executive commit
tee.
s ], DAVIS. Sec.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09

FOR SALE-Eighty acres OF land ~
miles west of Tupelo. Two horse crop.
Well located Will sell for part cash or
all on time to suit purchaser. Apply at
once to o. X. Rogers, Tupel0, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09

We are authorized to George
n. Cunningham as a candidate for city
Marshall, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Il. f.
Robertson as a candidate for city Mar
shall. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratjc party.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09
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bottle of P%ARACAMpH FREE.
If you have never tried ~Paracamph,
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gift, made to convince you what Para
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cations whatever.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09
RATES or ADVERTISING.

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
$1.OO per running inch per month OF Tour
weeks. Liberal discounts made on yearly
contracts.
Notice OF meetings o strictly char
sable organizations will be inserted one
e<me free; all other notices must be paid
for.
All local notices will be charged at the
nate of 5 cents per line each insertion.
10 local taken for less than 20 cents.
There will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-12-09
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that THIS BANK
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Entrust your account to us and
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attention and courtesy.
Interest on time deposits.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1904-05-16

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27
OUR FEDERAL JUDICIARY.

Among the amendments which might be made the Organic Act
with benefit the islands changing the provisions regarding
the federal and the methods drawing ues for the
1t unreasonable require citizens make long nerand
trips just sit few days jury The holding sessions
side of Honolulu has also been found unnecessary and depve Ho
nouu of the of judge whose prompt action is sometimes
needed by business interests
In the Of the court the federal willing stand
the of moving o and back and probably Ho feels her
self entitled though experience has shown that the term
made much Of few which might well be
tried here and such brought here when Ho long
way off, make up the calendar.
the of jurors the law works distinct hardship To ask
who any occupation of his all the way from
Kauai Ho simply for the purpose of being juror utterly
reasonable The which the government allows mileage will
the actual expenses of the trip the jury will
living expenses Conditions different
easy expense within the mileage ompen-
sation Such thing the Kauaio Honouu-FIo trip
become juror contemplated by the American judicial
system
The applies to the terms held here Jurors summoned
from outofheway places in Kohaa Kona Kau from Maui Mo
oa and Kauai Nau great expense they have
land attend daily of cash
leaving their business It fact that the federal here
always had excellent ueas rule it has been far fortunate
this than the Territorial coursbut this probably because
the exercise of better in selecting the lists from which they
list limited district easily reached might give good
results AS matter of fact always necessary
federal jurors fill the panels from anyone who be found
the street elsewhere That high standard has been maintained in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

The enthusiasm of European audi
ences is almost incredible to the phleg-
matte Anglo-Saxon. Eugene D'Albert
has just produced new opera at Pra-
que, and upon its conclusion was call
ed forty-one times before the curtain.
D'Albert is one of the leading CON
tinental musicians. His father Char
les D'Albert, a composer of popular
dance music, was connection by mar
riage of Mrs. A. T. Atkinson. There
is enthusiasm at times among Ameri-
can and English audiences, but nothing
like the wild enthusiasm to be found
on the continent Of Europe.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

The death of Whitaker Wright was
dramatic. He dropped dead in court
as he was sentenced to seven years i'm
prisonment. 1t was a fortunate thing
for him, for doing time in an English
jail is a most unpleasant experience.
There have been instances of sudden
deaths in equally dramatic but better
circumstances. Palmer the actor when
playing a part recited the words,
There is another and a better world"
and fell dead on the stage. The an
nails Of the theatre have many similar
instances,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

The Porto Ricans continue to keep up
their reputation for pilfering. There
is quite a gang of them who enter
houses and lay their hands on any
stray articles of value that they may
find lying about, from silver spoon to
a gold watch. They generally recon
hotter in the guise Of beggars or as the
honest laborer seeking work.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27
THE KAISER.

The Germans throughout the world celebrating the birthday
their Emperor and they do with right good will and enthusiasm No
nation should be prouder of its sovereign than the German
Wilhelm Ii the most patriotic of mOnarchs His sole thought the
advancement OF his country And this he does leave Others but
devoe himself personally public
service civil military naval that he has made himself familiar
with.
The commercial expansion OF Germany directly
peror The colonial policy directed by him. His choice of
out his ideas has been good Outsiders consider his
rule personal the emneny satisfactory
then his private life simple and domestic AT Europe is
there less ostentaon and however etiquette
So strong personality the German Emperor great power
in the affairs OF Europe that all wish he long be spared
guide the fortunes of his nation May his subjects celebrate
of his birthdays
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

1t will be somewhat of a hard job for
Harper, whose case was mentioned in
the Star a few days ago to sue the city
of Honolulu for $4,000, seeing here is
no municipality. Harper's case threa-
tens to become almost as prominent as
jenkins ears.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27
FORT STREE T

jury material is due to good judgment
in selecting men.
Judge Dole, and his late predecessor
as well, have always been reasonable in
their enforcement of the law as to jury
summonses. But even their willingness
to prevent undue hardship will not pro-
tect the Kauai man, summoned to Hilo
and unable to see the judge on Kauai
and present his excuses.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

Delegate Kuhio seems to be working
hard for our appropriations. He has
quite a bunch of them. His latest is
a bill for $50, 900 to reimburse the Ter
ritory for lighthouse expenses. omit
would be a very handy sum just now,
for the Treasury is low, very low.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

If the lighthouse keepers are to take
the civil service examination, there will
be much studying of books and sharp
ening of wits among the present in
cumbents. 1t is likely moreover that
changes may take place in the personal
of the staff.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

The Federal Court made a clean
sweep Of those brought before it. The
japanese procurers broke down in their
defence and began to plead guilty one
after the other. In consequence they
got lighter sentences, but they are all
doing time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

The troubles in South Africa are
spreading, and something like a race
war has commenced. AS was feared
some time ago, the blacks in and
around Cape Colony are following in
the footsteps Of their neighbors in Ger
man West Africa. 7"'.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

Tt is an easy thing to neglect some
duty and Mayor Carter Harrison and
other city officials have been arrested
for criminal neglect in not seeing that
there was proper protection for the
people in the Iroquois theatre Who
would be responsible here in such a
case? presumably the Superintendent
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

or regulation about theaters or public
of Public Works. But is there any law
assembly halls and their protection
from fire. No such can be called to
mind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

Who are the insurgents in San Do
mingo. There have been three sets Of
them. Who is therefore going to pay
for the damage done to the property of
American citizens. Probably Morales.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27

This begins to look like the end.
Russia and Korea have agreed that O.
900 Russia troops should guard the
palace at Seoul.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27
Classified Ads in Star.
Ads under "situations Wanted" inserted
free until further notice.
Wanted

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capable of earning $3.50 per annum,
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-27
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