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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-21
CHAPTER V.
ACROSS THE CHASM.

When Ben had fully recovered and
his fathers case looked hopeful, Elsie
turned to her study of music, and the
southern boy suddenly walked to the
fact that the great mystery of life was
upon him. He was in love at last
genuinely, deeply, without one reserva-
ton. He had from habit flirted in
harmless way with every girl he knew.
He left home with little Marion Le-
noir's girlish kiss warm on his lips. He
had made love to many a pretty girl
in old Virginia as the red tide of war
had ebbed and flowed around Stuarts
magic camps.
But now the great hour of the soul
had struck No sooner had he drop
ped the first tender words that might
have their double meaning feeling his
way cautiously toward her, than she had
placed a gulf of dignity between them
and attempted to cut every tie that
bound her life to his.
1t had been so sudden it took his
breath away. Could he win her? The
word fail" had never been in his vo-
cabulary 1t had never run in the
speech Of his people. Yes, he would
win If ii was the only thing he did in
this world And forthwith he set about
1t. Life took on new meaning and
new glory. What mattered war or
wounds, pain or poverty, jails and rev.
olutions-it was the dawn of life!
He sent her a flower every day and
pinned one just like 1t on his coat.
And every night found him seated by
her side She greeted him cordially,
but the gulf yawned between them.
His courtesy and self-control struck
her with surprise and admiration. In
the face of her coldness he carried
about him an air of smiling difference
and galantry.
She finally told him of her determi-
nation to go to New York to pursue
her studies until Phil had finished the
term of his enlistment in his regiment,
which had been ordered on permanent
duty in the west.
He laughed with his eyes at this an
nouncement, blinking the lashes rap
idly without moving his lips. 1t was a
peculiar habit of his when deeply mov-
ed by a sudden thought. 1t had flash
ed over him like lightning that she was
trying to get away from him. She
would not do that unless she cared.
when are you going?" he asked,
quietly.
Day after tomorrow"
Then you will give me one afternoon
for a sail on the river to say good bye
and thank you for what you have done
for me and mine""
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WHAT HE WOULD DO.
Colonel Hayes Had an Answer Ready
For General Scott.

OF Colonel John C. Hayes, who serv-
ed with distinction under General WIN
field Scott in the Mexican war, an
amusing story Is told by T. e. Farish
in his Gold Hunters of California
Hayes, with his command, had been
out scouting. On his return he made
no report to General Scott, who sent
for him. General Scott was verita-
BILE martinez in enforcing military dls-
cipline. After Hayes was seated In the
commanders headquarters Scott SAID,
Colonel Hayes, have received no re-
port of your expedition against the
padre" II did not think 1t worth
while" said Hayes. Every officer OF
the army is required to make full re-
port of everything to his superior offi-
Ger. Please make your report verbal
ly."
Hayes began by saying that he struck
the PADRES trail on a certain day, FOL
lowed 1t for two days, and on the thlrd
day. while his command was resting al
noon and taking their seista, the old
padre came down on them. The 'boys'
gathered themselves together and WHIP
ped the Mexicans off, killing quite
number of the PADRES command. HIS
own loss was insignificant-one XIII,
ed and three wounded. surprised
were not expecting him." Where were
your pickets?" Did not have any"
What" shouted General Scott. "A
colonel In the regular army or the
United States go into camp In the
heart of the enemy's country and new
er place a picket on guard? what
would you do II surprised when
asleep" Shoot the first man that
walked me up" was the cool reply.
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Mistellaneous 8eading.
FARM ANIMALS.
Another Evidence Of Progress In the
South.

Another Evidence OF Progress In the
South.
No better insight into the real prog
ress Of the south in recent years, says
a Washington correspondent, could be
had than from an inspection Of the
last figures prepared by the department
Of agriculture showing the efforts of
the south to increase her supply of
farm animals. While there can be no
doubt that rapid progress, has been
made throughout the south generally
during the last ten years in manufac-
turing, cotton planting and other agri-
cultural pursuits. the experiment of
stock raising was not undertaken as a
means Of livelihood to any appreciable
extent until a few years back. The al
most unprecedented number Of hogs
raised In the state Of Virginia and
South Carolina during the past year
means that more corn has necessarily
been planted on which to feed them
and get them ready for the markets.
They are now on the farms Of the
United States 47,320,511 hogs. and of
this number the southern states claim
over 100000. The total gain over
1904 for the United States is 321,144,
and the states of Virginia, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi and Kentucky and Tennes-
see, which embrace not more than
IL per cent Of the area Of the United
States, get about 80 per cent. Of in
crease over 1904. While, as stated.
the growing of corn has also increp-'-
ed to a marked degree, 1t has not kept
pace with the amount necessary for
large stock raising. The area of corn
raising appears to be shifting to the
southeast.
There now on the farms Of Vir-
ginia 767,163 hogs; South Carolina,
663,9O7: North Carolina, 1,05S.146:
Georgia, 1,396.692; Alabama. 1884,
Os2; Mississippi, 1.OS7.7SO; and Ken
ucky. l ,O11,516.
While the increase in sheep raising
has not been 80 noticeable as In that
Of hog raising all Of the southern
states have made small gains during
the last year. At this time there are
452,12S sheep in the state Of Virginia,
5S,S67 in South Carolina, and approx
imately 800, 900 in each Of the other
southern states. with the exception OF
Kentucky, which has 654,9s9.
In horses and mules, Virginia has
invested-not counting any except
those designed for farm work-sS.-
S12,800; South Carolina, $3,670,2S7;
Georgia, more than $7,000.000, and
Kentucky, which would be expected
to show a very large number, about
half of what Georgia numbers.
From Georgia to the Virginia line,
traversing all of the mountain coun-
ties in South Carolina -Oconee,
Pickens, Greenville. Spartanburg,
York and Cherokee-here Is an area
of about 1000 square miles which is
said by the department Of agriculture
to be unsurpassed for stock raising.
Another excellent region Is found ly-
ing to the eastward in North Carolina
from Danville to Salisbury and Char
lotte. In all the plateau region OF
Virginia and the Carolinas the land
lies we'll for profitable stock raising
on a large scale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-21
SIGNS OF GOOD BREEDING.
Forms Of Etiquette That All People
Should Observe.

A bow should always be returned
even though one may be mistaken for
some one else. and to give the cut d.
rect is a discourtesy OF which no per-
son Of good breeding should be guilty.
It is perfectly easy to acknowledge
salutation with such dignity but brevity
Of glance as to plainly show that one
does not care to have anything but
very formal acquaintance with the
person spoken to.
A man always raises his hat when
presented to q woman or to another
man. He should also raise 1t when
meeting or taking leave Of a woman,
when she first speaks to him for what
ever reason, when he offers his SER
vices in any way. even though she
may be stranger to him, such as
when entering an elevator where wo-
men are present or in opening door
for woman to pass through. In fact,
a man cannot be too careful in show
ing this little act Of courtesy whenever
the least apology would be In order.
says the Philadelphia Press.
A man always lifts his hat when a
woman under his escort receives some
courtesy from a stranger or II she
bows to q person that he is not ac-
quainted with. He also raises his hat
upon recognizing an acquaintance
who has q woman with him whom he
does not know. A man should be as
particular in bowling to his mother,
father or sister when meeting them on
the street or in taking leave Of them
as he would be with his friends or for
NAL acquaintances.
Men shake hands with each other
at introductions, women only when de-
string to be especially cordial. A man.
Of course, always waits for the wo-
man to offer her hand first, and II pos
sible he should remove his glove be-
fore doing so II her hand is unglov-
ed.
Women do not kiss each other
when meeting and parting unless they
are very close friends, and even then
1t is usually only done in private.
When acting as a woman's escort
a man should pay all the fares and
fees. When entering street car or
any vehicle he should allow the wo-
man to precede him, assisting her as
she does so. In leaving the car or
cab he alights first, offering her as
sistance as she follows.
In all these forms Of etiquette 1t is
quite possible to at least lay the foun-
dation for their correct observance
when those under ones care are
merely boys and girds. II they become
accustomed to good form and good
manners when young they will never
dread the day when they must enter
the more formal ways Of society.
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must be cared for by the women and

must be cared for by the women and
children.
Strangely their appearance does not
disclose this most marked character
istic. They are tall and well pro-
portioned. They look like Roman
senator's as they walk, wrapped in
skins resembling the ancient toga.
Their appearance Is not only prepos-
sessing, but bold and self-rellant.
Many an amusing story Is told Of
this small hill tribe, numbering about
400 men. An American missionary
was working among them. when one
day he saw some women and boys
building a hut of bamboo. He in
quired why the men were not per-
forming this labor, and one woman
explained: Husband mine don't
work; me and boys build house."
The missionary made no further COM
ment, but when the hut was built
he told the husband that he must
build another hut, as he could not
live in a home made by women and
children. But the surprised Toda an
swered: mo, no, me no work; man
has boys and wife to work"
The Toda meant what he said. Al
though the missionary argued and f.
nally horsewhipped the native. he
could not get him to build a hut.
An equally amusing story Is told
by an English officer. He was so
taken by the handsome appearance Of
one of the natives that he wanted to
take him to England and place him
in his own regiment. The officer gave
the native skins and silks until the
Toda promised to become an English
soldier. He was delighted with the
officers bright, gay uniform. He did
not feel bad about leaving his coun-
try, his wife and children, but when
he was told that soldiers work, he
said:
"Me no be an English soldier; me
be Toda. Me no work; me no like
work"
When the English officer tried to
persuade him he made answer: Take
wife and boys; they be English SOL
diers-like work. Me stay home and
rest; me be Toda."-Chicago Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-21
AFRicA's LITTLE PEOPLE.
A New Yorker and His Wife In a
Pyomy VILLAGE.

Pygmy Village.
In view of the attention excited by
the expedition which Prof. Starr Of
Chicago, has organized to go to Afri-
ca and study the pygny tribes, 1t Is
interesting to know that there are liv-
ing I'm New York a man and a woman
who have penetrated to the heart OF
the pygmy country and visited pygmy
villages never before entered by any
whites. They are the Rev. A. w. Hal
sey, secretary of the Presbyterian
Board of Foreign Missions, and Mrs.
Halsey, and their home Is now at Al
King street.
DR.. and Mrs. Halsey returned only
a few weeks ago from a trip to the
Presbyterian mission in Western Afri-
ca. which took them far into the inte-
rior. They disembarked at Libreville.
in the French Congo. and thence made
a long trip up the Gaboon river. turn
ing aside from time to time to ascend
tributary rivers. For this trip they
used naptha launch. the Dorothy.
given to the African missions by a
family of Orange. n. j.. In memory of
a daughter.
Returning to the coast, they went to
Benito district further north and from
there made an overland trip Of $50
miles into the interior. It was during
this trip that they visited the pygmy
villages.
At Lolodorf, eighty-one miles from
the coast. a native Christian reported
that at a few days journey distant
were twenty-one dwarf villages in the
forest. This mission itself at Lolodorf
was founded by Scotch woman who
wanted to send the Gospel to the
dwarfs. Only six dwarfs have yet
been reached.
The pygmies dwell apart by them
selves, exercising all their ingenuity to
keep away from the tribes OF normal
size and the other tribes, either
through prejudice or self-interest,
place every obstacle possible in the
way of the missionary's penetrating to
the dwarf villages. At the first native
village encountered after turning from
the government road into the forest
DR.. Halsey and his party were told
that there were no dwarf villages In
the direction in which they were go
ing. They pushed on. however, into
the dense forest.
Even at midday it was twilight
SAYS DR.. Halsey. "Great trees lay
across our way. Underbrush was so
thick that it had to be cut away with
a knife.
"It seemed impossible and absurd to
search for anything in that wilderness,
but our guide knew what he was about
and at times would stop and listen,
and at one of these pauses he heard
the faint sound Of distant chopping.
Telling us to remain where we
were. he went on, and after long In
teryal came back with two dwarfs.
They eyed us suspiciously. They are
a timid race and have been much OPP
pressed
I'm stature they were somewhat un-
der five feet, in color a yellowish
black. They had retreating foreheads
protruding mouths and chins, eyes
bright and keen, and faces much more
intelligent and pleasing than expect
ed to find. While the lower limbs
seemed short and slender, the body
was thickset, with long arms and a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-21
LATEST FOLK IN THE WORLD.
A HiiI Tribe In India That 10 Proud
of Its Reputation.

In these days Of push and Energy
It sounds strange to talk Of people as
being lazy, and still the Todas, hill
tribe of India, are the LATEST people
In the world.
The Todas are not ashamed Of
their reputation and are free to con-
fess that they know Of nothing 80
foolish and stupid as work. Their
one and only pursuit is the raising
of buffaloes: they are far too indolent
to follow the chase. An axe Is their
only weapon, although they know
how to make others. They use this
for waging war and for telling trees.
They will not till the land, consider
ing this unnecessary labor. To make
housekeeping easier all their natural
products are held in common; the
idea Of property Is only restricted TO
the hut, its contents and live stock.
The buffaloes, which they own In
large quantities, furnish them with
skins for clothing and the hut and
the meat is used as food. But milk
Is their principal diet. They do not
even relish the idea of milking their
cattle; the head mixers are the only
ones that are to be persuaded to do
this labor. These men are chosen
from the class Of "peiki," or sons
of God" They are the priests and
practice celibacy. Although the
priests tend to the cattle, each house.
holder owns his cattle.
Much as these dislike the caring
for their cattle they find farming a
less dignified calling. Some years
ago they went to war with their
neighbors. the Badaga and Kotas, so
they might be able to levy a tax OF
one-eighth on their grain products.
When their grain grows scarce they
live on roots and berries. They will
sell their land or give 1t away, but
they will not cultivate 1t at any price.
The building Of bamboo huts does
not interest them any more than the
cultivating of the soil, and they make
this task easy by making the boys
cut the bamboo and their wives
build the huts. 1t is not unusual for
three families to share one abode.
The men are often so lazy that they
cannot afford one wife alone, but
even this does not worry them; two
or three brothers manage to support
one wife. Indolent and slothful, they
sit listless for hours, unconcerned
about all things. What they know
they know we'll; they are intelligent
within certain narrow limits, but they
are too lazy to increase their store OF
knowledge. Whatever has to be done
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-11-21
Montana Mountainsers Dog Wolf.

Twas smoking my pipe in the cabin
of an old-timer who lives on Muddy
Creek in southeastern Montana, when
I happened to look out OF the window
and saw an animal pass by that for
moment took to be red wolf.
said to the old man: What have
you got out there?" and he replied,
"Yes, am glad you spoke about that;
I wanted you to see them pups" Then'
while he walked out of the doors, he
told me that he had had a litter OF
six pups half gray wolf and half ordi-
nary domestic dog, and that he had
two Of these puppies still about the
house, the other four having been CIV
en- away.
The wolflike animal, with four or
five other dogs, was standing near a
wagon close to the house, and when
called galloped cheerfully to US, wag-
ging its tail and twisting its body, and
thrust its nose into the hand Of each
Of us, seeming to enjoy the pats and
caresses that 1t received. In color 1t
was reddish, somewhat the color OF
the summer coat Of a deer, yet hardly
so bright; there was more Of a brown
in it. On the tail the hair lay parallel
to the skin and did not stand out as
1t does on the brush Of a fox or the
tail of a wolf or coyote. On the other
hand the shape Of the creature was
that Of a gray wolf, which 1t also
equalled in size.
These pups are great thieves, and
things have to be kept out OF their
way or they will steal them. They
cannot bark. Sometimes they appear
to try to do so, and break out into a
regular wolf howl.-The Forest and
Stream.
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Copyright by the Author and Publisl
Book 1.-THE Revolution.
CHAPTER III.
THE Joy OF LIVING.

THE Joy OF LIVING.
Within two weeks after the depar-
ture OF Mrs. Cameron and Margaret
the wounded soldier had left the hos
pi.al with Elsies hand resting on his
arm and her keen eyes watching his
faltering steps. She had promised
Margaret to take her place until he
was strong again, She was AFRAID tc
ask herself the meaning Of the songs
that were yelling up from the depth
Of her own soul. She told hersell
again and again that she was fulfilling
her ideal Of unselfish human service.
soon began to give evidence or MS
boundless 10y In the mere fact Of life.
He utterly refused to believe his
father In danger.
What, my dad a conspirator, an as
sassin!" he cried, with a laugh. why
he wouldn't kill a flea without apollo
gising to It, And as for plots and dark
secrets he never had secret In his
life and couldn't keep one II he had
II. Ny mother keeps all the family
secrets Crime couldn't stick to him
any more than dirty water to a ducks
back!"
"But we must secure his release on
parole that he may defend himself.
bridges till we come to them. l never
saw things so bad they couldn't be
worse. Just think what I've been
through, The wars over. Don't wor-
ry,"
He looked at her tenderly.
Get that banjo and play Get Out OF
the Wilderness!'
His spirit was contagious and his
good -humor resistless. Elsie spent the
days Of his convalescence In an uncon-
scious glow Of pleasure In his compan-
ionship. His handsome boyish face
his bearing, his whole personality, In
vited frankness and intimacy. 1t was
a divine gift, this magnetism, the
subtle. meeting OF quick intelligence
tact, and sympathy. His voice was
tender and penetrating, with soft ca
resses' In Its tones. His vision or life
was large and generous with a splen-
did carelessness about little things that
didn't count Each day Elsie saw new
and striking traits Of his character
which drew her.
what will we do If Stanton arrests
you one OF these fine days?" she asked
him one day.
"Afraid they'll nab me for some
thing!" he exclaimed. "Well, that Is
a joke Don't you worry. The Yankees
know who to fool with. licked 'em
too many times for them to bother me
any more"
"I was under the impression that you
go. licked" Elsie observed,
Don't you believe II, We wore our
selves out whipping the other fellows.
Elsie smiled, took up the banjo, and
asked him to sing while she played
She had no idea that he could sing
yet to her surprise he sang his camp"
songs boldly, tenderly. and with deep
expressive feeling,
AS the girl listened. the memory OF
the horrible hours Of suspense she had
spent with his mother when his uncon'
scious life hung on a thread came
trooping back into her heart and a tear
dimmed her eyes,
And he began to look at her with
new wonder and JOY slowly growing
In his soul,
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fB 1t takes more than a brotherly
manner to make up for the lack Of
business method in religion.
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fTf a man were his own enemy,
what stories he could tell on himself.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-15
STREET CAR EMPLOYEES
RECEIVE A GOOD RAISE

per hour for the regular men, which is
raise of two cents per hour, and
1875 cents for the extra men, raise
for the latter Of one-half cent an hour.
Instead of a signed agreement, for
three years. one for two years was
substituted, the company willingly &C
cepting all other sections of the agree
ment, which includes the use of stools
in certain portions of the city, a stated
time for pay day. and the governing
Of new employees by the union. which
now has the power to dismiss from
the employ of the company any person
who may be rejected by the union or
dismissed from membership
Fice-President Ben. Fl. Commons, OF
New Orleans. who has been in the city
for several days conducting the affairs
Of the employees. was well pleased
last night regarding the agreement
which had been signed. He was ably
assisted by President Mccain, of the
local union. w. H. Fisher and F. o.
Harrison. This committee stated last
night that they had been treated in a
most gentlemanly and courteous man
ner by President Northup and other
officials of the company.
They also stated that Mayor Welles
had used his best efforts in bringing
about the signing of the wage scale,
and assisting in an adjustment Of thu
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-01-15

differences, and last night the mem
bers passed a resolution thanking the
mayor for his services in securing an
amicable agreement.
Vice-President Commons, who has
been very active in the matter, was
given a surprise last night, when w.
H. Fisher. one of the members of the
committee, presented him with a
beautiful silk umbrella with a gold
handle, suitably engraved. The vice
president. who is himself motorman
in New Orleans, was taken complete
ly by surprise, but replied to Mr..
Fishers speech in a manner which
showed that he had the welfare of the
street car men at heart. The gift was
from the local street car men and was
a token of their appreciation of the
excellent work he had done in Pensa-
cola in their behalf during the past
few days.
Mr. Commons will leave to-day for
New Orleans.