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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
WOULD RAISE SALARIES.

WOULD Raise 6ALAhlG
Tie above statement clearly shows
that the salaries now fixed by Law are
not based, as required by the constitu'
tion, in proportion to the population
and work required" The salaries
based on the population would Wofk
an inequality, but when the populs-
tion and work required is taken as
the basis, there is no reason for the
present inequality. 1t is absolutely
necessary to have well qualified men
for these position; this fact should
not be disregarded, and In fixing the
salaries the compensation should be
such an amount as would secure the
best business talent.
The pensatlon OF the county
auditors and treasurers In the small
est counties should not be less than
5000, and even this amount Is small
in comparison with the salaries paid
for less responsible positions in bust,
ness life.
would therefore recommend that
all salaries Of county auditors and
treasnrers Of this stste be readjusteo
and that these officers be placed upon
an equitable basis.
The salaries OF the county auditors
and treasurers In the following coun'
ties should be placed at 5000. the
the state to pay $500, and the counties
$500: Bamberg, Berkeley, Cherokee
Chesterfield, Clarendon, Dorchester
Horry, Lee, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda
Union and Williamsburg.
That 81, 900 be the salaries In the
following counties, the state to PAL
$3.50, and the county $3.50; Abbeville
Chester, Darlington, Edgedeld, Fair
field, Florence, Georgetown, Green
wood, Lexington, Laurens, Aartor
and Nea berry.
The salary Of the county aud!to
and treasurer OF Spartanburg count.
should rank next to Charleston: Or
angeburg next to Spartanburg. Tn
counties of Anderson, Greenville
R!chlsnd, York, Aiken and Sumte
should be put upon the sane basis
The other counties can be easily ad
justed to thoss nam ID.
It appears that some OF the Unequal
tiles now existing arise from loca
legislation, although the constitution
prohibits the same.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
A Fatal Fall,
An Investigation into the sudden

An investigation into the sudden
q .ath Of Mr. W. G. Petsch, in Char
lesion, was held by the coroner, but
verdict was rendered that 1t was due
to an accident, falling down the steps
OF his residence. BE was found dead
in the hallway Of his house on Sunday
night, and it vas thought that there
had been foul play. Mr.. Petsch
clerked in a dry goods store and was
unmarried.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
Life Is Too Cnean.

The State says: In the celebrat-
ed case Of Nan Patterson, bail IN any
amount was refused the defendant,
even after the prosecution had fai'ed
to make out It's case against her, and
vet in this State man who has killed
his own SOD is released within week
on paltry bond for 81, 500. We need
not be surprised that life is held so
cheap by the populace Of South Caro-
lima when judges put such low eSti'
mates on It,"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
"A SERIOUS CHARGE.
The Railroad Agent ct Perry Arrest.
ed Charged With Fraud.


The Columbia State Of Wednesday
says W. J. Pooser, agent OF the South
ern Railway company at Perry, was
arrested In Columbia Wednesday en-
the charge Of forgery and fraua. he
is quite young man, and his father,
who conducts business at Swansea,
was in Columbia vainly trying to get
together the tangled ends Of the
young mans business affairs. Poser
seems to have lived beyond his means.
Having had some misgiVings as to
the way things were being conducted
in the ofa:e at Perry, Mr.. Geo. F.
Zealy, the travelling auditor, checked
up the books Of that Office On the 18th
OF January and discovered shortage
Of $500. An investigation OF this
shortage led to the discovery that
Pooser had beeu manipulating claim
receipts and had forged the signatures
OF claimants who had been paid by
the railroad company. he had
nisappropriated the money for his
own use and had made fraudulent en-
tries o1 the books.
The American Surety company Is on
Pooser's bond and the inspector in
this territory was notified at once
He caused a warrant to be sworn out
Tuesday before Magistrate Moorman,
and when Pooser went to Columbia at
the demands OF the railroad people.
he was arrested.
This is not the only shortage charg-
ed against Pooser. BE was the agent
Of the Southern Express company at
Perry and is indebted to them in the
sum OF s471. He had obtained this
latter sum Of money by manipulating
collections on packages sent &C. O..
D." That part Of bis shortages and
shortcomings was investigated by Mr.
F. D. FAINT, route agent OF the South
ern Express company.
Poser will be arrsigueo before
Magistrate Mo .rman and after that
will be taken to SAlley where the pre-
Itinerary bearing will b. held by Mag
istrate J. n. Edison, the magistrate
whose Jurisdiction is nearest to Perry.
While the inspector Of the surety
company expresses regret, he feels
that he must push the matter, as
his company is largely represented
on the sureties OF people in public
service in this State and shortcomings
cannot be overlooked.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
Who Can Answer?

The Columbia State says: We
want to know. Was there ever post
office robbery In one OF cur South Car
olina towns where the robbers failed
to gain ingress by means Of a hammer
secured from "a nejghboring black.
smith shop?" 1t is only a coincidence
OF do all South Carolina postom ;es do
olacksmithing ION the side?" We are
anxious to secure exact information
concerning these peints." We pass.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25
companies licensed to do business in
this state be required to pay the fvl

companies licensed to do business In
this state be required to pay the fvl-
lowing fees:
An annual license fee Of $3.50; fling
and abstra citing annual statement
$40; each agent annual neers9 fee OF
81; 2 IL per cent, on gross premiums
received in this state payable quar-,
terly.
THAT the above amount collected
shall be all taxes and licepses required
of such insurance companies. That
no county, city or town can impose any
additional tax or lic:nse fee.
That all insurance companies
chartered under the laws Of this state
shall be required to psy the following
fees:
Annual license fee ESQ; fling and
abstracting annual statement 60;
each agent, annual fee Of 81. Oae p Z
cent, on gross earnings received 10 t ie
safe.
That all fracternal insurance com
panies be required to pay an annual
fee Of IS for fling and abs .raeting an
rual statement. Urder this law the
state would derive an estimated rev.
enue as follows:
Annual license fees s35 900; fees f,r
annual statements $3.50; fees,
agents' a1n1al licenses 81 600; 2 l 2
per cent. on gross premiums sl02 OTIS;
total estimated revente sl43.e75.
ASTONISHING INEQUALITY.
Comptroller General Jones, In his
report, calls attention to the salaries
Of county auditors in the following:
An astonishing ineq sulity Exists In
the salaries paid couat7 auditors Of
the several counties OF this state, as
exhibited in the following statement:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-01-25

and the hSc2l year 90 WHICH IL DE-
longs. This Is necessary In order to
keep the special fund Of the county
and schools separate and distinct.
FIRE BUSINESS GAINS.
Fire business in South Carolina for
1903 with figures Of 1902, for purpose
Of comparison:
Risk written 1908, 500, s45, 176;
1902, 800, o,Ol4, ,2l3 50; gain $780,
e62 II.
Premiums received, 1903 81, 1,19l,-
O69. 4e; 1902, 81, lao, S67.37; gain $780,.
202 90.
Average rate, 1908, sl.2s; 1902.
sl.26.
Losses paid, 1908. s557. 571.7o; 1902.
s6s2 $50 q; decrease s136, 2s8 81.
Percentage Of losses paid to prem.
iums received, 1908, As s; 1902, sos.
LIFE BUSINESS GAINS.
Life business in South Carolina for
1908 with figures OF 1902 for purpose
OF comparist q:
Risks written, 1903, SIS S40, 526 6U:
1902, SIS, ,so3, ,00T.7O; gain s4,037,-
$3.50.
Premiums received, 1908, 81 1884,
72l. s3; 1902, 81, ,030, ,48o.ll; gain 1904
241.72.
Losses paid, 1908, sso5, 800 S6;
1902, sS9s,s777 65; gain s7,213 81.
Losses incurred, 1908, 1907 1856. 81;
1902, 1915 SS8 69; gain s68, 1922 OF.
INSURANCE FEES AND TAXES.
II would recommend to take ef
feet Jan. l, 1906: that in lieu OF our
pres ut license laws aud the require
ments for companies to pay taxes tt
counties, that all insurance companies
chartered in other states or foreign
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
DROWNING
At STOUGHT0N
TWO ORPHANS OF LUTHERAN
HOME THE VICTIMS.
BATHING IN YAHARA
Marcus Mikelson Goes TO Their AS
sistance Bet Boys Cling to Him so
Tight That He Is Forced to Let Go
to Save His own Life-Bodies
Brought to Surface.

Stoughton, June ia double
browning occurred here yesterday,
George Stiller and Sander KjOrnland,
both aged nine years and inmates of
the Lutheran orphans home, went
bathing in the Yahara river, a short
distance west of the home. They ven
tured out 800 far and were unable 10
turn back toward the shore. When
;hc boys saw that they were in danger
they cried for help. Marcus Mikelson,
aged 10, who was watching over the
boys, swan to their rescue. When he
reached the spot the boys chung to
him so tight that they nearly strangled
ann. He was forced to let go in order
to save his own life Searching par
ties Immediately started for the scene
of the accident After dragging the
river for an hour the bodies were
Brought to the surface.
The sad accident occurred at 4
o'clock. A number of other inmates
OF the home were in bathing at the
time of the drowning Stiller's former
home was in Sheboygan. He is OF
German parentage. Kjornland came
here from Highlandville, Iowa. Both
boys have been in the institution since
last fall. The funerals will be held
tomorrow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

royal party, including King Edward
Queen Alexandra. Princess Victoria,
the crown prince and crown princess
Of Sweden. the duchess of Connaught,
the prince Of Wales. tine landgrave of
Hesse the grand duke and grand
duchess of Baden and the khedive of
Egg pit all accompanied by brilliant
suites
As Cigars Imperial March was
played on the organ. the bride on the
arm Of her father passed from the
castle TO the chapel. She was met at
the entrance by the lord chamberlain
and the bridesmaids. Princess Patricia
Of Connaught. her sister: Princess Vic
joria Of Battenhurg. Princess Mary OF
Wales and Princess Beatrice Of SAKE
Coburg The bridal party passed up
the aisle preceded by the choir singing
When the God of Old. to the chancel,
where a quarter Of a century ago
the brides mother and father went
through the same ceremony. The
archbishop Of Canterbury. assisted by
the bishop Of Oxford and Others. read
the simple service of the Church Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
GREAT SCANDAL TO FOLLOW DIS
CLOSURES MADE BY DR|SCOLL

70 contribute $4,000 to the new eoun-
" II 1t was named after him. He had
Ialled to make good" Mr.. Brooks
SAID, and now the people wanted the
name changed to Rusk, (which means
something to the people of the state"
The following telegram he been sent
to Gov. La Toilette by James L.
Gates, for whom the county was
named. in view Of his large landed in
terests there
THE action of legislature in pass
ing bill to change name of Gates
county to Rusk, and the manner in
which said bill was passed. is unprec-
edented, and reflects on the dignity
of that body, the former legislature
who passed the bill, the citizens who
elected them to Office and the people
of Gates county, also the governor
who signed the bill and the supreme
court who decided its constitutional
ity The development of the north
ern PAT of our state, especially in the
Chippewa valley and Gates county. is
largely due to my efforts. / do not
believe this measure has the consent
or sanction of Gates county citizens,
and hope you will veto the bill"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
BELlAME WINS
THE SUBURBAN

Now York, June 10 Beldame was
crowned queen of the American turf
when she won the 22d suburban handi
cap Yesterday afternoon at Sheepshead
Bay. The grand four-year-old daugh-
ter of Octagon and Bel 'adonna, wear
ing scarlet jacket of August Belmont,
lowered the colors Of James r. Keene's
Delhi, almost a quarter journey. Delhi
was the public tayorite at 21a to l bur
the winner was heavily played around
8 to l. The favorite shot away in front
at the start and Beldame logged his
steps like a shadow throughout the
first mile. Then he Jagged end the
Belmont colors flashed to the front.
Delhi fate was quickly settled and
he fell back. First Mason in nice
position all the way, slipped into sec.
ond place but was passed in the last
few jumps by Proper. Beldame's vic
tory was comparatively an easy one
after Delhi had been disposed o.
Jockey O'Neill distinguished himself
by winning four races, one of which
was the suburban.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
COL. ELLIS SUICIDES AND
WIFE KNOWS WHY

Marinette, Wis, June 16.-Col.
Charles ]. Ellis, former command
ant of the Waupaca veterans home.
killed himself yesterday by shooting.
Tne sensation in connection with the
affair was enhanced by a note written
by Col. Ellis before he shot himself, in
which attention is called to letters left
in his room to his wife, explaining lis
causes for self-destruction, II is be
lieved. Mrs. Ellis positively refused
to make public the reasons for the sui
eide. She is deeply stricken by the
affair.
Col Ellis was a resident of this city
for many years. He held various posi-
tions of trust and honor and was in
fiuential within a large circle. His
family and himself were held in the
highest esteem. and the blow caused
by his death and the manner of it, has
fallen as severely as ii was sudden.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral. A coroner's jury viii
be empanelled and at the inquest, it lie
believed. the mystery shrouding the af-
fair will be cleared up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

Windsor. Eng, June l6.-Windsor,
the scene of many historic events, par
ticularly during the reign Of the late
Queer Victoria was in holiday attire
Yesteluay for the wedding of Princess
Margaret of Connaught. eldest daugh-
ter of the duke of Connaught, 10 Prince
GuStavus Adoiphus, eldest son OF
Crown Prince Gustavus of Sweden, all
the arrangements for which were made
under the personal direction OF King
Edward. Magnificent summer weather
greeted the young couple and showed
Windsor at its best.
The scene in st. Georges chapel
which was not decorated with the eN-
cepJion of scattered flowers. was ex-
ceeiinely brilliant. being blaze Of
uniforms and decorations and bril-
liant ladies' in fun dress with corouets
or tiaras and wearing many jewels
shortly after the guests were seated
the bridegroom made his appearance
accompanied by his supporters. PrjD-
Ces Euzene and William Of Sweden.
with the gentlemen in attendance.
The bridegroom was followed by the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
JONES WIFE
COMMITS SUICIDE
WAUkESHA MORTIFIED BY THE
TRAGIC OCCURRENCE.

Waukesha, Wis, June 16.-The body
of Mrs. Emeline A. Jones, wife of
Long Jones, was found lying in two
feet of water in the Fox river early
yesterday morning, few feet from the
shore of Bethesda park.
For some weeks Mr.. and Mrs Jones
had resided at the home of ex-Alder-
man Seth Lyons on Dunbar avenue.
Mrs. Jones was in the habit of arising
early and, as she was not seen yester-
day morning, search was made and
her room found empty. The searching
party then discovered the body in the
river. A. w Jones, a sn of Mrs.
Jones, said that his mother had been
i'll for number of years, and had often
felt respondent, but that she had not
appeared particularly so for the last
few days, and had in fact been very
cheerful. Fred Lyons, of the Lyons
house, said that Mrs. Jones had from
time to time announced that she was
weary of life.
Mrs. Jones retired at about 1890
Wednesday night apparently in excel
lent spirits though her health has not
been good for some years. She is sur
vived by her husband, a son, A w.
Jones of this city, and a daughter,
Mrs. J. l.. Robinson, in Florida. Mrs.
Jones was formerly Miss Emeline
Wright OF New York. She was mar
ried to Mr.. Jones at Hebron, ILL.,, Oct.
10, 1857. Most of their married life
l..
was for years prominent in republican
political circles 1t was while he was
a member of the lower house of the
Illinois Legislature, in 1S72-1S74, that
he received the name of Long" Jones.
He was thus nicknamed on account OF
his heighth, being over six feet tall.
and to distinguish him from another
Jones who was also member of the
legislature at that time.
The family have lived here since
1855, when Mr. Jones took the man.
agement of the Bethesda mineral
spring. 1t had proved an improbable
business venture but under his man.
dgement it has now become one of the
most widely known mir eral springs in
the country. Col. Jones is the owner
of Bethesda park. the Terrace hotel
and much other local real estate be-
sides valuable property at Waukesha
Beach.
Mrs. Jones was well known to Wau-
keshas summer guests. especially
those of the Terrace hotel. Bethesda
park was her pride. She took a great
personal interest of the park and the
flower beds were annually laid out I'M
der her direction. She spent many
hours in the park daily In the summer
time working among the flowers and
l.l1nts.
The city is Mortified at the tragic
oCC urTence,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

England
The wedding dress was a cloud OF
pure white Irish lace, posed over
white satin ard strewn with garlandS
o. orange blossoms and myrtles. The
corsage was cut low and there was
the regulation court train. The bride
carried a simple bouquet consisting OF
a sheath of madonna lilies tied with
white satin. the effect being both sim
pie and natural.
After the ceremony the members of
the royal families return. to the cas-
tie where luncheon was served The
wedding cake, which formed the cen
terpiece of the table. was FIVE feet in
height. consisting of three tiers. the
lower being three feet in diameter.
Overhanging each tier were four bal
comes beneath which were figures.
modelled in sugar. bearing wheat. the
symbol of plenty. The tiers were
horne by four silver Grecian columns
end on the top Of the cake was a
draped female figure supporting a
porcelain vase from which hung gar
lands Of natural flowers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

seems to be certain that by the manner
in which the statute creating the boari
of control is amended by the bill
passed that Inc present board is wiped
out of existence and the governor EN-.
powered to appoint another, one of the
members of which shall be a woman.
The amendment consists Of only
seven words: "one of whom shall be a
woman" but inasmuch as this amend
ment makes a reenactment of the sec,
ton sci necessary, it is argued that
every member of the present board is
legislated out of Office. The bill con,
tains no saving clause for the present
members. The amended section
reads:
The governor, by ana with the ad-
vice and consent of the senate, shah
appoint five persons, one of whom
shall be woman. no two of whom
shall at the time of their apartment
be residents of the same congressional
district, and not all of whom shall be-
long TO the same political party"
Following all this gossip about the
present members of the board being
iegislated out Of Office, is a great
amount Of fevered speculation as to
whether or not the governor will reap
point Ill the present members except
one who is to be displaced by a woman.
Of course there is all kinds of anxiety
i'll certain circles as to what member
is to be superseded by a woman. But
that is not of the exciting nature of
the speculation as to whether the gov
ernor viii reappoint any Of the present
board. In the discussions heard on
every hand, the attitude of the present
members toward the institutional re-
forms advocated by the governor in
his message is recall ed The gossips
recall the mild opposition of some OF
the members to the passage of the civil
service bill. Others recall the attitude
of some of the members to putting a
woman on the board. And it is such
recent history that all remember the
attitude of the board toward the propo-
sion to build residences for the super
intendents of the institutions instead
of having the heads of the institutions
taking up the best room in the build.
ings which are provided for the states
unfortunate.
These things are cited as possible
reasons which might be assigned for
none Cf the members being reappoint-
ed. The bill, however. is not yet Ian
inasmuch as it has not reached the
governor for his signature. What he
will do with it and how he will inter
pref the bill when it reaches him no
man knows. Meanwhile there are
several men in Madison whose curios-
ity is at least thoroughly aroused.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
RUSK HONORED BY
THE LEGISLATURE

The last bin TO be introduced ami
passed in the Legislature was a meas
ure TO change the name of Gates
county to Rusk county Ii was intro
duced By the committee on town and
county organization in the senate at
the request of Senator sanDorn as
tn hands Of the clock were approach
ing Ciose 10 the midnight hour, passed
under suspension of the rules by
unanimous vote. messaged 10 the as
sembIy, read and passed. under sus-
pension OF the rules with a cheer, the
social democrats alone voting no, all
inside of a half an hour. Assembly
man Brooks in a short but vigorous
speech stated that it was the original
intention Of the people Of the new
to have it named after Jerry"
Rusk, but at the last minute, four
years ago. James L. Gates promised
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
WEAVER AGAIN
ROUTS MACHINE

Philadelphia, June 16.-Another
blow was dealt at the republican or
ganization when the street railways
committee of the councils referred
back to that body the bills repeating
the ordinances granting to the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit company tran
chises for 10 miles Of streets with
cut payment to the city. The ordi-
nances granting these franchises were
passed over Mayor Weavers veto and
at his instigation the repealers were
introduced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

Now the New York Central starts
out again with a nineteen-hour train
and the Pennsylvania, having spent
millions Of dollars in Strengthening
tracks and building new ones. meets
il with the announcement of an eight
teen-hour train. This train. we are
told. viii be the fastest in the world
between Chicago and Philadelphia
for so great q distance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

Prairie du Chen, Wis. June l6.-
The water of the Wisconsin river is
Using at an alarming rate and much
damage is being done Trains on the
Milwaukee road between this city and
WauZeka are abandon I'd entirely.
During the "A hours up to last night
the water in the Wisconsin river has
risen p inches while the Mississippi
came up nearly II inches.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21

versity. Acting President Holgate an,
nounced that 100000 had been given
the university in subscription by six
members of the university board OF
trustees, and that guarantee fund OF
5000, 900 had been subscribed by
twelve members of the board of trus-
tees and one outside friend Of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-06-21
MAY Be WIPED
OUT Of EXISTENCE
BoARD OF CONTROL PERHAPS
LEGisLATED OUT OF OFFICE.
Madison, June Is.

Madison, June lb.
Did the legislature legislate the pres
ent members of the state board Of con,
troll out of Office? This is a question
which has been one of the chief sub
jects of discussion in political circles
since the bill placing woman on the
board of control passed both houses
Wednesday, YET in the minds OF many
good lawyers there does not. seem to
be much of question about it. It