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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16

The capitol bill yesterday went
through the house with practical una
nimity by the decisive vote of IA to IL.
Wilson, the representative from Huron,
supported the measure, saying that be
wanted to stop the people OF Huron
from spending any more money chasing
after the capital The bill will not
have as smooth sailing ia the senate
but will probably pass.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16
PERSONAL.

Former United States Senator Wei
lington may go into Maryland politics
again.
The late Ex-Governor Cladiin of
Massachusetts was one Of the seven
ex-governors OF that state born 10
1918.
Prince Mirski, Russia's reform
statesman, attributes much Of bis sue
ces In public life to his brilliant wife
Lord Alverstone, lord chief Justice
o1 England. will be the speaker q
next summers meeting Of the Amer
lean Bar association
United States Senator E g. Knoa
OF Pennsylvania says the only way =
become i successful lawyer ~ 70 studs
over and over again
Frederick Robie, aged 81, u IN
grand old man Of Maine. He remain
as marked personality ID the affair
cf his commonwealth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16

No one class OF inventions has been
20 profitable to both the manufactures
and the inventor as musical instru-
ments and appliances for same. Nu-
merous improvements to the piano
have been source OF large fortunes
and various devices are ct present be-
ing continuously applied. Radically
new instruments possessing real merit
are the inventions needed In this line
The public is always ready 70 adopt
almost anything new IN both wind and
Netrfnged Instruments Inventor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16

can government Is given authority to
decide as TO just what matter shall or
shall not be submitted to arbitration.
President Roosevelt has given the SEN
ate notise that he regards y - nut
worth wltfle TO try TO induce any nation
to accept a treaty Of This kind and be
will In all probability appeal the matter
directly to the American opIe,
Meanwhile the treaties will remain
high up in the air where the senate has
had them for year or two, the presi-
dent being entirely willing 70 leave 70
the judgment Of the intelligent citlzsn
the fixing Of the responsibility for this
sorry state of affairs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16
Member Of the South Dakota Press Association
Official Paper Of Union County

GEN. LEW WALLACE, the famous
soldierauthor, best known probably as
the author Of Ben Hur, died yesterday
at his home In Charlottesville, Ind, at
ter long and lingering illness and at
the age OF seventy -eight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16

A LENGTHY associated press dis
patch in the Sioux Falls argus. Leader
yesterday brings out State Superin-
tendent Nash as candidate for the
presidency of the state university on
the retirement OF Pres. Droppsrs.
There are many things la Mr.. Nash's
favor and we ara not sure as the state
university could do any better. 1t will
be urged against Mr.. Nash that he Is
young man, but this Is an age of the
young man and he would not be the
youngest college president Of promi-
nence by any means. He has the pop
ular qualities that would make him a
success, while his two years manage
ment Of the duties OF the stale superin-
tendency has shown him to be possess
ed In rare degree OF the executive
ability that would be essential to this
position. Then the state university Is
and must remain q near
neighbor Of Yankton college and
Mr.. Nash's recent connection with the
latter would put the two institutions
on the best Of und erstandings and keep
them there. We can think or other
points which would argue strongly In
Supt. Nash's favor, to which we may
have occasion to refer at some tine ii
the near future. MIR. Mash Is certainly
q strong candidate and we trust the
board OF regents will give him careful
and appreeiatige consideration.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16
Yvvn V3exvnI.

"A mans vote Is too precious to be
sold, said the patriot.
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, although d number of people BE
my acquaintance regard II as too valn
able to be given away. = washington
Nfar
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16

THE report 81 the COMMITTEES on
rules. to which was referred the initl-
alive petition for the primary election
law, vas yesterday adopted by the
state senate By the close vote of 24 10
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-02-16
ALL HOME PRINT
Entered at she postoiIice At Xix Point as mai
matter OF khe aecond-class.
subscription price. peryear.

THE COURIER is mailed regularly to its
subscribers umtif d definite order to dis
continne is received and all srreafs are
paid
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30

looked at for whole year. I don't
see how the little japanese girls can
bear that part of it.
Then at the first of May comes the
boys festival-the Fish Festival, it
is called. Every family that's lucky
enough to have boy puts up flag
pole In the door yard; or perhaps
several families combine to use the
same pole. and have it bigger, hand
somer one than one family could af-
ford. On the to- of the pole is a gilt
ball, or else a basket with something
bright and tinsely in it. And flying
from the pole, in the brisk spring
winds, is whole string of carp, made
of oiled paper or cloth, painted i'm
bright colors, and anywhere from
five to fifteen feet long. Each fish
belongs to some particular boy, and
the carp is chosen because it is a
big. strong fish, and not only can
swim against the most rapid cur
rents, but in it's eagerness to get up
stream will leap straight up water
falls. The gold ball means a treas
ure, which the carp, leaping and
struggling, buffeted by the wind, is
forever trying to reach. And the
whole thing means that the boy,
when he's a man, will have to battle
his way as the sturdy carp struggles
up the river. The fishes look so very
pretty and CAV flying over his house,
and the boy gets SO many treats at
Fish Festival time, that I don't
think he minds even if the carp is a
nice little Jolly lecture on ambition.
From Bertha Runkle's "Child Life
in China and japan" in st. Nicholas.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30
BIRTHDAYS IN JAPAN.
All the Little Girls Celebrate in Febru-
ary, All the Boys in May.

The Japanese have a queer way of
celebrating birthdays. Instead of a
party in June for little Tama, and a
party in September for little O'Tat-
su, and Larty in December for lit
tie Ume, there's a party in February
In honor of all the little girls, and
one IN May for all little boys. In
February every little girl receives
from all her grown-up relatives and
friends gifts of dolls, and beside
these dolls her mother takes out of
lIe closet many of the dolls she had
when she was a child. and some even
Older dolls that the little girls
grandmother had when she was a lit
Ie tot; and l dare say there are dolls
ulat belonged to the little girl's
sreat-grandmOther, and even her
sreat-great-grandmother. quaint dolls
Ill faded clothes of a hundred years
fnu more ago, carefully handed down
rum mother to daughter ever since.
IN S"" an old doll, about six inches
io; ial; dressed as a daimio, or great
I,,u OI bygone times, in gorgeous
U.ocade robes, covered with steel ar
Oi a0 OF little overlapping plates, just
wo.: W. pe:autltuIly made as if for a real
csrI;i .ioF- lie wore a tiny helmet, and
Iorled I.IIed two tiny swords not as
tba se as matches. You could draw
IN. swords 1T out of their scabbards
sbo, o, ike real ones, and they were as
abon9 as they could be. Well, for
doIIa,' d week all Japan is one grand
val :, Tea party! And then the festi-
the - n., over, and all the best dolls, even
carafuT f,Jients to the little girl, are put
u4iS away, never to be even
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30
DIR YOUNG PEOPLE
Little Mays Prayer.

The days gay romps and tasks were
Ger,
The dishes washed from tea,
And clothed in nightgown long and
white
Nav knelt at mammals knee
With tiny hands clasped on her
breast
And curly head bowed low,
She said her lay me down to sleep"
In accents soft and slow.
And then with all that simple grace
Which faith to childhood lends,
She prayed for blessings rich and
rare
On all her pets and friends;
Dear God, bless mamma cause you
She fixes everything;
And please let papa not forget
That book he said he'd bring.
Take care of baby brother Will,
| ask for Jesus sake;
And bless old cook who let's me lick
The spoon that stirs the cake.
Please. God, give gran'pa some more
hair
To cover all his head.
And make my gran'ma knit for me
A pair of mittens red.
Forgive my kitty cause she stole
All mammals cream to-day;
She must have been so hungry, God,
She'd been so long at play.
Don't let my china doll get broke,
And love my old black hen;
Make May the best girl in the world
For Jesus sake-Amen."
The last words came with sleepy
sound,
With many a pause between,
And heavily on mammals knee
The dimpled elbows lean.
The lids close over violet eyes,
Down drOops the golden head,
And papa lifts her tenderly
Into her little bed.
Sara Beaumont Kennedy.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30
BENEFITS OF COOPERATION

We have watched with considerable
interest, the series of large advertise
ments, which the International Har-
vester Company of America has been
running in this ~aper during the past
few months. We do not doubt that
many of our readers have also read
and re-read these interesting "Har-
vester Talk to Farmers" The adj
vertisements have been very instruc-
tive, especially to those who are
planning to purchase binder, and
have impressed forcibly the immense
facilities of this company.
This company, as most OF our
readers know, manufacture the SIX
leading makes of binders, which are
known the world over. They are
the Deering, the Mccormick, the
Champion, the Milwaukee. the Ca
borne, and the Plano. These ma
chimes are represented throughout
the country by different dealers. In
addition to binders, the International
line includes mowers, rakes, corn
harvesting machines, wagons, bind
ing twine, etc. We would advise our
readers to call upon the nearest In
ternational dealer at their earliest
convenience and get one of this
company's catalogues. If you are 60
ing to purchase a new machine this
year, it would be wise plan to get
your order in early and avoid the
rush which usually comes just before
harvest time.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30
It Soon Became Easy.

A gentleman who, starting as a
poor boy, has reached high place in
the business world. when asked the
secret of his success, gave the fol
lowing answer:
"My father taught me never to
play until my work was finished, and
never to spend money until l had
earned it. If / had but one hours
work in a dav, / must do that first
after that. / was allowed to play.
Then I could plav with more pleasure
than if / had an unfinished task. /
formed the habit of doing everything
in time. 1t soon became easy to do
So"
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-05-30

The earlier you accept our 5O-cent
offer the more you get for your
money. Order to-day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
a Tribute To Col. Aul.

1t was late in the afternoon when
we left Salt Lake City on our way to
Ogden, where we were taken to the
Union Pacific for our trip through
Wyoming and again to Colorado on
Our way to DEWEY 1t was while
we were hurrying on through Utah
that one of the pleasantest incidents
OF our trip occurred. The day was
Col. .Aull's birthday. we had enjoyed
most delightful dinner in celebra-
tion Of the event and as we lay back
in our chairs slipping Our coffee, Mr..
Knight rose and in a charming little
speech. presented Col. Aull with a
handsome diamond stud, as a token
of the esteem and goodwill of the
members OF the party. Col. Aull by
his tact, his attention to details and
to Our comfort, his never failing
good-humor and his efforts in a hun
dred ways to add to Our pleasure, had
won a warm spot in Our hearts, and
it was with sincere pleasure that we
seized the opportunity of his birth
day, 10 express in a slight degree Our
appreciation of his interest in ou,
welfare.-W. Turner Logan, News
and Courier.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items Of More or Less Interest Con.
densed Throughout the World.

Raisuli is leading the government
forces in fierce battle with Moroc-
can rebels at the very gates of Tan
gier.
A band of 1900 Kurds has joined
the Tartars and they have destroyed
many Armenian villages in the Zang-
ezurski district
NJ. Witte spent Sunday in Washing
ton and also planted tree at Mount
Vernon.
Secretary Taft, upon his return
from the Philippines, is expected to
start campaign for free trade in the
products of the islands.
Figures showing large increase
in the American production of gold
and silver were made public.
NJ. Witte informed Mr.. Roosevelt
that Russia had decided to abolish the
tariff charges discriminating against
American products.
The Keep Commissions report
published by the president, finds that
thee harge Of bribery made by type
setting machine company against a
rival was unfounded, and the presi-
dent, in approving the report, de-
nounces the accuser.
American tourists in Europe have
spent over S18,5oo,ooo in the pursuit
of pleasure this summer.
Senator Elkins will frame a bill
providing for railroad-rate supervis
ion and regulation by the govern
ment.
The contract is said to have beer
let for the construction of the Salud;
Valley R. R., leading from Green
vile toward the mountains.
The petition for dispensar,
election in Chesterfield was refus
ed, the supervisor claiming that suf
ficient signatures had not been Sc
cured. The prohibitionists disput
this.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
GARY WON'T INTERFERE.
Refuses to Set Aside Order Closing
the Dispensary-Decree Of Judge
Townsend Stands until Su-
Court Gives Final Ruling.
Court Gives Final Rul-
ing.

Union, Sept. 12.-Associate Justice
Gary today refused to reverse the Or
der Of Judge Townsend, that the dis
pensaries OF Union must close and
the matter will probably remain as
it is, until settled by the supreme court
in November. The liquor dispen-
sary is closed and the beer dispen-
saries are doing no business, though
it is probable that further develop
ments will arise tomorrow
Last Friday K. c. Wallace, and w.
Boyd Evans, went before Judge Gary,
in Abbeville as attorneys for the dis
pensary and others, but they were re-
fused a hearing until both sides could
be represented. J. A. Sawyer, at
torney for the prohibitionists, was
then telegraphed for and Saturday
afternoon at the hearing he presented
af6davits of responsible parties to the
effect that the dispensaries were clos
ed the morning after Judge Town
sends order to close, and then reopen
ed, though they had done no business.
Attorneys for the defendants argued
as before, concerning the illegality of
the election, etc.
Today Judge Gary rendered his de-
cision which concludes as follows:
can order staying his order would
have no practical effect unless it
should be construed as authorizing
the dispensaries to be kept open and
that would change the status quo. /
am unwilling to grant an order which
could only have the effect Of enabling
tf1e dfspenszries to be kept open
in seeming violation OF the law. OF
course, this order is not intended in
any manner to prejudice the merits
of the appeal. 1t is therefore ordered
that the application be refused"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15


people say that there was no harm in
telling little lie. Yes, little lie
just 10 have some fun. This kind of
lie they call white lie There is
no such thing as white lie There
is no excuse for telling a lie under
any circumstances. Exaggerating is
lying. To make a thing better OF
worse is simply lying. And God says
that no liar shall enter the Kingdom
OF Heaven.
There is another evil that so many
are contracting; and that is the evil
of drinking. He soon goes down as
vagabond and fills drunkard's
grave.
Now my young friends, let me en-
treat you TO leave off your bad habits.
There is another evil that is so
commonly practiced and which is
dangerous to the church, and is one
of the hardest things a minister of
the Gospel has to contend with. That
is the sin of gossiping. Oh! this
thing of tale-bearing. If you know
bad things keep them to yourself.
Don't tell them to anyone. Solomon
says that the love of money is the
root of evil, but I say that gosiping
is ther oot of much evil And after
all what does it profit a man if he
gain the whole world and loses his
soul We are; willing to acknowledge
that we are punished to a certain ex-
tent on this earth for Our sins, but
it is only the distress that is brought
on by wrong doing.
my friends, what I have said is for
your good. My whole hearts de-
sire is that you should be saved"
After the conclusion of Mr.. Sligh's
speech dinner was announced by the
superintendent, Mr.. Epting. A boun-
tiful dinner was served and enjoyed
by al. ..,,,..---.-..,
T. After a recess Of about an hour
the Sunday school was entertained by
music by the Bachman Chapel string
band.
Mr.. Epting is taking considerable
interest in Sunday school work, and
when I look back on my boyhood
days it recalls how faithful his dear
old father, Major Jacob Epting, was
in carrying on prayer meeting near
this place.
We then went up and worshipped
with Gods people at Cannon Creek
church last Sunday morning. Mr..
McMorris gave us striking sermon
from 9th chapter of Jeremiah and 10th
verse The sermon was one that
touched on old-time religion hitting
unbelievers on every side, pointing out
Gods judgment to sinners who fail
to repent of their sins. Rev. Nc
Morris is an able divine.
T. J. w.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15

SlGClOIl.
Columbia, September 11.-Presi-
dent E. D. Smith, of the Cotton
Growers association, has given this
card to the press for publication:
In order to get thoroughly in
formed as to the spirit OF the people
OF South Carolina in reference to the
a-tual Southern Cotton association l
call upon every county association to
meet on next Monday, the 18th in
slant, for the purpose of getting an
expression of opinion from the men,
beFs of every association in their
county.
First, as to the ratification of the
action OF the convention as to the
minimum prce.
Second, devise means Of mutual
assistance in carrying out the aim and
purposes of the Southern Cotton as
sociation.
The one prime necessity now is
that the Southern Cotton association
has fixed its minimum price at Ashe-
vile, N. c.
The undoubted small crop, the Il
nancial condition Of the south and
above all the possibility offtise sesath-
ern cotton grower being able to die
tate his -owH' price, is a prize worth
striving for,,: because it means per-
sonal independence, manhood and
wealth. Therefore, at this crisis, I
beg every county association to meet
as above indicated and see that re-
port be made, both as to the spirit at
tending these meetings and the opin-
ion OF those attending as 70 the price
of cotton. AS to the outlook OF yield
and what means, if any, nave been
brought upon the farmers to withhold
the cotton from the market until our
minimum of eleven cents is obtained.
These reports to be forwarded to the
central office.
II matters not now whether it was
wise or unwise to set the minimum
indicated. There is but one thing left
to do and we can do it, and that is
to stand by the convention at Ashe-
vile and demand eleven cents. IT
is useless for me to call attention to
the fact that with the 100000 bale
crop, by our loyalty, determination
and manhood we will win it.
Various things will be brought to
bear that are being brought to bear
now, and the fight for the next thirty
days, perhaps longer, will be the bitter
est ever waged in the south. II, how
ever. the bankers, merchants, in fact,
all parties concerned in southern well
fare, which means in the southern
cotton crop, will see that the weak
ar assisted by the strong, we will
win this fight as we won the other,
and be rewarded by a much higher
2:::cc than eleven cents for our work.
This letter is dictated hurriedly on
my way through Columbia to meet
the cotton growers at Benefits
vile.
When l have leisure, which hope
TO have in few days, shall give to
the public the work that was done
ana proposed to be done at Ashe-
VILE
le, all the counties meet as have
asked above and send to this office
report OF the spirit of the people
as to the prospects Of their holding
their cotton, and the means they pro-
pose to put into operation 20 reach
he end desired. Already kilograms
and letters from the west indicate that
they are hauling their cotton back
home and storing it away and waiting
for eseven cents. E. D. Smith.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15

October 10 has been named as the
date of the dispensary election
in Darlington.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
4 CALL TO COT.
TON GROWERS
ALL COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS
ASKED TO MEET ON 18TH

President E. L. Smith Of the Cotton
Growers Association, Issues an
Important Call for the Purpose
of Ascertaining with what
Unaniminity the Farmers
Will Stand By Acton
of Southern Cotton
Growers Asso-
ciation.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-10-14
For Sale.

Draft or carriage horse. weight I,2oo
ouud aud true, thoroughly broken to al
lasses of work, perfectly safe for ladie
nd hildren. Also new a. Inch "Ol
Hickory" wagon. and complete set o
work harness. Inquire at City Stables
cory alliS.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1905-10-14
COMEDIAN SAM VALE.
He Was the Original of Sam WeIIel
of Pickwfck Fame.


The original of Sam Weller was Sam
Vale, an English low comedian. who,
in the early part of the last century, was
quite popular in the south Of England.
In the year 1911, and for few years
after, he made quite reputation in the
musical farce called t'The Boarding
House." written by Beasley. In this
he played the part Of Simon Spatter-
dash, a person who INDUCED in odd and
whimsical sayings. "Come on, as the
old man said to the tight boot" 81 am
down on you, as the extinguisher said
to the candle;" ''Let every one take
care Of himself, as the donkey said
when dancing among the chickens"
are fair nlustra tions Of his witticisms
in the course Of that play, the resem-
blance between them and some Of the
sayings Of Sam Weller being very
marked. In private life Vale was Il
wit, and many good things in his own
time were credited to him. A man of
excellent temper, he had no enemies,
and the good humor which pervaded
every saying. together with the droll-
cry of his manner, gave his witticisms
unusual value.4 His sayings were called
Sam Vaierisms, and on the appearance
Of Fickwick in 1886 the character of
Weller was generally recognized as a
portraiture of Vale. The comedian died
in 1913 at the age CT ffty-one.