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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-01-05


was going on we'll. and we had deter
mined to sit up until Mrs. T. should ar
rive, which could not be before mid
night. Horse Shoe was very obliging,
and as I expressed a great interest In
his adventures he yielded himself to
nv leading. and I got out Of him a
rich stock Of adventure, Of which his
life was full. The two famous pas
sages to which I had been asked to
question him-the escape from Char
lesion and the capture Of the Scotch
eodiers-the reader will find preserved
in tn" narrative upon which he Is about
20 enter. almost in the very words Of
my authority. I have-perhaps with
too much scruple-retained Horse
Shoes REGULAR vocabulary and rustic.
doric form of speech-holding these as
somewhat necessary exponents Of his
character. A more truthful man than
he, am convinced, did not survive the
war to tell it's story. Truth was the
predominant expression Of his face and
gesture-the truth that belongs to ma
tural and unconscious bravery, united
with a frank and modest spirit. He
seemed to set no especial value upon
his own exploits. but to relate them as
items Of personal history, with as little
comment or emphasis as If they con-
cer-ed anv one more than himself
IT was long after midnight before our
marty broke up; and when got to my
bed 1t was to dream of Horse Shoe and
his adventures. l made a record Of
what he told me, whilst the memory Of
1t was still fresh. and often after
wards reverted to 1t, when accident or
intentional research brought into my
view events connected with the times
and scenes to which his story had ref
erence.
The reader will thus see how I came
into possession Of the leading incidents
upon which this "Tale Of the Tory AS
cerdency" in South Carolina Is found
d.
" VOC eret published II 1895. Horse
Shoe Robinson was then very old
wan Fo had removed into Alabama,
and lived. am tod. upon the banks
of the Tuscaloosa. I commissioned a
friend to send him a copy Of the book.
The report brought me was. that the
old man had listened very attentively
to the reading Of it, and took great In
terest In 1t.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
BY G. v. j. ALUMNI

Ofcers for the year We're last night
elected by the alumni association of
George Washington University. The
business meeting preceded the annual
dianer by the Kappa Sigma fraternity
IN the associations house in II street.
The officers elected We're Dr. Henry u.
Frye. W. =. NJ ". NJ. Hallam. q. S;
NJ Preston Evans. G. t, John Fouche
Br0Wnlow. delegate 20 the active chap
ter. Dr. Frye was POSTMASTER at the
dinner and responses were made by g.
W Holmes. Prof. A. T. w Schmidt,
3. NJ. Doyle. W NJ HaIlam. J.. Hufty,
l.. ID. Tracy. II. T. Bright, J. Z. Pow
ell. S. c. Carnes. J. +. BrownIow. and
n p Evans.
Among the others who attended the
dinner were J. W. Brearton. Rowland
G. Taylor. r. G. Johnson, Joseph r.
Biggs. 9. II. Harrison, J. II. Warner, II.
Rouzer J. W. Sherwood, II. II. Howell
let. d. ". Reinohl, #, $. Asbell. Frank
EsteTbroOk. jr.. Frank Mccoy, John G
Brooke, DR.. II. c. JOTgenson, J. L. Bruff,
Or. 5. o. Hitchey. Or. +. +. Roberts.
DR. T. s. !. Grasty, Graham Nichols,
and W. n. Smith.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
JAPANESE BOYCOTT
MENACING COUNTRY
State Department Annoyed
Over Segregation of Stu
dents in California.

Concern is manifested by State De
partment officials over reports that III
feeling against the United States on the
part OF Japanese has been aroused by
the segregation OF japanese from Amer
lean students in California schools and
the withdrawal of a Japanese student
from the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
II is gathered from Ambassador
Wrights cable report Of the situation.
that a boycott of American manufac-
lures Is not unlikely
The students resignation was not
asked for, it Is declared by both State
and Navy Department officials. He
failed 10 pass the examination, and,
upon being notified Of his standing. the
japanese ambassador requested that the
student resign. This course was only
usual it Is declared.
The State Department openly depre-
Gates the action of the California
school officials and action will likely Oe
taken at an early date, TO have the
ruling Tescinded, so that all possible
obstacles in the way OF the continued
good friendship between this country
and Japan may be removed
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
MUD ANKLE DEEP
TENTH STREET CRY
Condition of Sidewalk Be-
tween Monroe and Otis Re-
ferred to Commissioners.
POLICE AID NOW INVOKED
Recent Heavy Rains Accountable for
the Swampy State Of the
Ground.

No relief is in sight for the residents
roe and Otis streets, who nave voiced
a loud complaint concerning the muddy
condition OF the sidewalk on the east
aide of Tenth street between the streets
named. unless the District Commission
ers find some method Of procuring II
through Police Department channels.
This. In substance. is the way Engi-
neer OF Highways Hunt has reported 10
the Commissioners on a complaint made
by r. J. Panabaker, of the Department
OF Justice, residing at 500 Tenth street,
who describes the sidewalk of the street
on which he lives. particularly the east
side. as being ankle-dcep in mud. and
disagreeable to the entire neighborhood.
The condition OF the sidewalk arose.
Mr.. Panabaker says, through the recent
heavy rains. The walk is likely 10 be
worse, he adds. in the coming winter.
unless some prompt measures are taken
10 furnish relief.
The complaint has been submitted TO
ton over the Police Department, with
the request that 10 be rOrw arded 10 Ma
Jor Richard Sylvester.
An existing regulation requires the
owners of property TO have q board
placed the entire length of vacant
lot. between the lot and the abutting
sidewalk, TO prevent mud from being
no legal means of having the mud
cleaned of. according 10 the Commits
siOners. after il has been once allowed
TO collect.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

DENVER. Oct 25.-Is twenty acres
enough?
This question was answered IN the
negative by a young man and his wife
who were in search OF pure milk for
their children.
A ride ia the vicinity north OF Denver
brought the young people TO a small
farm, the house being surrounded by
beautiful lawn with shade trees which
would make IA city residence blush The
fine Jersey COWS. the large number OF
chickens and pigeons and the dense cal
tivation of the little farm brought forth
the conversation on the question. How
many acres of land have you?' The
answer was Twenty" She asked.
How many have you IN your family
The farmer replied, Six" My, my"
the lady said, Il cannot see how you
can make a living on twenty acres,
NV father had a arm OF $50 acres IN
Kansas and IL was as much as he could
do 10 make both ends meet
The farmer smiled and inquired or the
gentleman how he made mis- living and
was told that he received a salary Of
Sl25 per month This was enough FOR
the good-natured farmer. He said:
Now. for fun, let US compare our In
comes and cost OF living" He figured.
You get Sl25 per month. or $500 per
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
HOTEL MEN MEET,
PLAN ORGANIZATION

A local branch of the Hotel Mems
Mutual Benefit Association of the
United States and Canada was crganiz-
ed last night By the hotel men Of
Washington.
The meeting was held at the Shore
ham Hotel and was attended by nearly
all the proprictors and managers OF
the Washington hotels. +. W. Wheeler,
the national representative of the Hotel
Mems Mutual Association IN the Dis
trict. presided. and L. a. Mckee acted
as secretary. A strong effort viii be
made TO have the national organization
hold its next annual convention in
Washington.
Another meeting will be held next
Wednesday. and the following We're
named as committee to perfect plans
for the formation of "a permanent or
gapizarion; =. W. Wheeler, John 4. De
vine A l. Bliss. Il. :. Hight Z. J.
Tally. w w panenhower. O. q. Sta
pies. and C. Lewis.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
MISS RISLEY MARRIED
TO FORREST GOODING

Miss Mabel G. Risley, the young wom-
an who was attacked by q negro near
Luna Park on the evening OF September
., last. was married last evening to
Forrest GOoding, the young man by
whom she was accompanied when the
assault occurred. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev j. 3. McLaugh-
lin.
Following the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gooding were rendered a reception by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Sullivan, at
the latteTs home ass r street north
west Mrs. Sullivan is a sister OF the
bride
Miss Risley had on her finger on the
night of the assault the engagement
ring which had been given her few
hours prior 10 The attack Before enter
ing Luna Park she had taken the ring
from her purse and placed il cn her FIN
ger. The purse. in which were two
other rings. was carried of by the as
sailant.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
VETERANS MEMORIAL
FOR DEAD COhRADE

Members OF the Kit Carson Post,
Grand Army Of the Republic, last night
held a memorial service at the g. A. r.
hall IN honor OF the late Thomas H
Martin. the senior vice commander Of
the depar Jment. who, while Darticipat-
ing In a parade at Minneapolis about
three months ago, fell dead. The serv-
ice was well attended. and as the eulo-
gies were offered by the various Veter-
ans the assemblage voiced its approval
by applause. Many ladies were pres
cut.
Department Commander Gallagher
and Department Chaplain B. z EutFi-
ken spoke Of the occurrence in Mime
apolis. when NIr. Martin fell PROSTATE
in the street and had 10 be carried 10
a hospital
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
PUBLIC LECTURES
At ASSEMBLY HALL
First Of Course Friday Night When
Bishop Alpheus Wilson VIII
Speak.

The American Society OF Religious
Education has arranged for a course or
public lectures 10 be delivered IN the
Assembly Hall OF the George Washing
ton University corner Of Fifteenth and
II streets
The first of this course viii be deliv-
cred Friday, October o., At p m, By
Bishop Alphcus Wilson on the subject
THE Bible n Divine Revelation
This lecture will doubtless prove OF
much interest to all lovers OF the Bible
Bishop Wilson IS well known 20 Wash
lngton audiences. The public Is invited
10 attend this and the succeeding lee
lures which will be announced from
time 10 time.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
MILLIONAIRE FINDS DIME
LOST SlXTY-FIVE YEARS

ATTIC, Ind, oct 8.-Just before
leaving his home. Frank BookwaIter. a
millionaire, OF Springfield, Ohio. then
about five years old lost a dime which
his grandfather had given him. One OF
his first acts upon returning TO his
home. in this place after an absence Of
siXty-1ve years. was TO search for the
dime II was found under the stone
steps IN front of the house, with one
side black and the other side unfair
nfshed.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

IN addition to this he said, we
raised 6Z1 pullets for next year and hay
and grain enough to feed We used for
he family living 2lo chickens, veal
mutton, squads rabbits butter, milk,
honey, fruit and vegetables and have
laid by cellar fun of winter supplies.
The farmer explained that there Is no
market equal 10 that OF Denver for
spring chickens, squads. fresh eggs and
pure milk. for the reason that there are
so many invalids in this country who
require fresh food Of this character.
and who pay fancy prices.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

dignation when he discovered" the
check for si05 substituted for his own.
The proprietor was called. and there was
nothing TO do, Of course. but TO ask pay
ment for the Decent check
The bunco phase of the transaction
was discovered a few minutes later,
when another guest saw the pair meet
around the corner TO compare notes.
He notified the restaurant man. but the
"nam-fam" birds had flown.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

patrons apparently were strangers. for
no word or sign passed between them
The second guest. in fact. became so
deeply engrossed in the sporting sheet
of his morning paper that he failed 10
note the first guest depart. picking up
the lesser check as he sauntered toward
the cashiers desk
The second. lelsurely finishing his mea-
ger repast, made a show Of virtuous in
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
THOUSAND CUTS OF SKIN
GRATED UPON WOMAN

NEW YORK. Oct Cone thousand
pieces of skin taken from four per-
sons will save the life of Mrs William
Russell. of Tarrytown, sister-in-law OF
Coroner Russell, who. while camping
at the Thousand Islands, was horribly
burned by n gasoiene stove
Mrs. Russell had to remain in camp
suffering untold agony. without the at
tention of a physician, two days. The
skin is being taken from her husband,
son. Coroner Russell and her physician,
Dr. Faiele.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
Restaurant Buncoed by THO Strangers
Who Deity Swap Their Meal Checks
Feast Ordered by One and
Ham and Beans by
Other.
GOURMAND'S 10-CENT BILL
Show of Indignation by overcharged
Man and ChagTin Of
Landlord.

4 nim-fiam gent has struck the town,
He foists a simple guise,
He eats his I'LL and then departs,
TIC leave you sad and wise.
During the lunch hour rush, recently,
at a popular Fifteenth street lunch en-
porium, where hosts of Treasury clerks
are wont to snatch hasty bite, a
young man. neatly dressed. brisk. and
businesslike. came in, and, taking a
seat, proceeded to sean the menu card
He had a large cavity TO ILL., and he in
Dictated it by giving an order that not
only bespoke a well-hlled purse. but
made the expectant walters eye bulge.
Perhaps the hash carrier had thoughts
of a substantial tip; anyway, a check
for S1.05 was placed beside the eating
guests plate This he was careful not
to disturb
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
POINT PLAYER
HAS HIS LEG BROKEN

WEST POINT. Oct. 25.-At the prac-
tice yesterday the Army received Sc
we're blow IN the loss of Garry, who
broke his leg taekling Hayes.
with Johnston on the sick list the
Army has no regular quarterback TO
NAV I'm the Harvard game. Mountford.
from fuiibuck. went In at quartec, and
Hayes replaced MOUntfOrd The de-
Tense stnl remains weak. and the prac-
tice today was devoted almost entirely
10 strengthening It,
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
GETTING RICH ON 20 ACRES
OF FARM LAND IN COLORADO
TiIer of the Soil Explains to His City Cousin How He
Feeds a Family of Six and Has Nice
Profit Zach Year.

year. and it costs you at least SO
per month for living expenses. or 500
per year. leaving YOU a net income Of
$500 per year for clothing and inciden-
tails" The farmer then gave them the
following statement from hIs books;
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
Enter the Accomplish.

Meanwhile, a second weII-dressed pa
tron entered. Taking a seat directly
opposite the first. he proceeded. as II he
hated to spend his money foolishly, 70
order a plate OF ham and beans. for
which the waiter disdainfully placed a
Decent check beside the guest. The two
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
Your Money VIII Be Safe

and YOU will receive interest in addition
If same be deposited in banking dept Of
Union Trust Co. 1914 r 81.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

$500 HarpeTs Ferry and Martinsburg;
S1.35, Berkeley Springs; $500 Cumber-
land and return. Leave Baltimore &
Ohio station 500 a. m, October d Re
turning leave Cum beTland 6, Berkeley
Springs 7, Martinsburg s, and Harpers
Ferry $40 p. n. same day. Beautiful
scenery en- route.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25
CLEWS MAID ENUMERATED
IN $4,000 THEFT CASE

NEW YORK, oct. 25.-Henry Clews.
through a lawyer who refused 10 give
his name, failed to press the charge
that Mary Charters. Mrs. Clews' maid.
stole $4,000 worth of jewelry. and said
that Detectives O'Connor, Of the East
Fifty-tirst street police station. was en-
tirely responsible for the arrest. The
girl was honOFably discharged. but her
lawyer. Henry A Powell. was indignant
when he learned that Mr. Clews sought
10 escape the responsibility for her four
days Imprisonment
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, ora 9Th st.
Best white ash coal 40 cents a ton of.
Spot cash only, and city delivery.
The Washington times., 1906-10-25

These are IN smoked pearl, ocean
pearl. and fresh water pearl but
tons. Many OF them are of the best
quality ana some are seconds. For
little children's dresses, W0men's
waists. and thousand other uses.
6 and y buttons on card, and you
only pay half what they are really
worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

the board of local improvements re-
commenting the Improvement of Six
teenth street from Tenth to Twelfth
avenue by an asphalt pavement. Re-
port adopted.
Aid. Eckhart presented the city en-
gineer's estimate of the cost of improv-
ing Sixteenth street from Tenth to
Twelfth avenue by an asphalt pave
ment 81 feet wide with concrete curb
and gutter at $9,45O.S0
Aid. O'Connor offered a resolution
approving the estimate. Adopted.
Aid. Eckhart offered an ordinance
for the improvement of Sixteenth
street from Tenth to Twelfth avenue
by asphalt pavement.
Aid. Robbins moved the immediate
consideration of the ordinance. Car
ried
Aid Eckhart moved the adoption OF
the ordinance. Adopted, II to l, Aid.
Trenkenschuh voting no.
Aid. Anderson moved that when the
council adjourn it be to Wednesday
evening TO consider the plans for the
addition TO the waterwOrks building.
Adjourned on motion of Aid. Rob
bins. H. c. SCHAFFER,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
LETTER TO ARGUS READERS.
n. o. Rofs Guarantees Hyomei to
Cure Catarrh or 1t Costs Nothing.

n. .. Rolls Guarantees Hyomei TO
Cure Catarrh or 1t Costs Nothing.
To The Argus:
Ii view of the prevalence of catarrh-
al troubles at this season of the year,
want to tell your readers that l
have never sold anything that gave
more satisfaction than Hyomei. when
used in catarrhal troubles. You get
immediate relief from the treatment,
and consistent use will prove to every
sufferer, as it has to many of our GUS
toners. the virtue of this preparation.
The complete Hyomei outfit consists
of pocket inhaler, medicine dropper
and a bottle of Hyomei. and the price
is only 81. while additional bottles can
be obtained for 80 cents.
| positively guarantee a cure when
Hyomei is used in accordance with
directions. or will refund your money.
This certainly shows our faith and be-
lief in the virtues of Hyomei. Yours
very truly, II. o. ROLLS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

Upon the agreement of the interested
attorneys, another continuance was
taken this time to Thursday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

Half a century ago, Rev. FIR. JOHN
O'Brien, of Lowell. Mass, through ov-
erwork and exposure. became serious
ly run down. A cold and stubborn
cough and lung trouble threatened his
life. An eminent specialist gave Faith
er John, as he was fondly called. a
prcscription to cure the cold and re-
move the lung trouble as well as to
build up and strengthen the body. The
clergyman began to improve at once.
the cough disappeared and his lungs
healed II 1c6rsected his digestion,
made new tissue and Father John was
soon restored to his former health and
strength,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

Putnam Eunerai.-The funeral of the
late William Clement Putnam will be
held Wednesday afternoon, with SER
vices at 2:30 o'clock. at Science hail.
DIR. ]. B. Donaldson and Bishop T. N
Morrison will officiate. The interment
at Oakdale will be private.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

Father John recommended the medi-
cine to his parishioners and friends,
and because of its merits it became
the family remedy in thousands of
homes. and became known as Father
Johns Medicine" having been so NAM
ed by the people, and was advertised.
all with the approval of Father
John.
1t will cure all throat and lung trou-
bles, prevent pneumonia and consump-
ton, and make flesh and strength If
taken faithfully. 1t is not a patent
medicine and does not contain alcohol
or poisonous drugs. Read guarantee
which follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
Huntino for Rare Deerin Siam.

A representative OF Il well known ami
nal dealer Is now in Bangkok. in Siam.
apparently in search Of the big deer
known as the Cervus Schomburki. not
single specimen of which has ever
reached Europe alive, says the Siam
Observer. They are to be found only
in the ranges Of hills in the higher lands
i'm Siam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

City Council Chamber, Rock Island.
Ill.,. Jan. Is. 19O6-The city council
met in regular session at O'Clock d.
m. Mayor McCaskrin presiding, and
all of the aldermen present. The min.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
Steamboat Company Fonned.-Arti


taken this time to Thursday afternoon.
Steamboat Company FoUned.-Arti-
cles of Incorporation of the Anchor Elk
cursion company were filed in the Of
fee of County Recorder Charles Like
yesterday. The articles come from
Grant Van SAINT of Ramsey county.
Mimi. The organizers of the company
are II. c. Doughty and William Nc
Craney. The articles provide that the
company, to be called the Anchor ex-
cursion company, make its principle
place of business at Davenport, Iowa.
1t will be capitalized at $4,000 and is
to start business on March Is, 1906.
II. c. Doughty is named as president
and William McCraney as secretary
and treasurer. The company is TO en-
gage in a general steamboat business.
1t will do rafting and other work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16

Case Continued. - The case of the
state vs. A. Riepe. charged with selling
cocaine to John Foley. a 19-year-old lad,
contrary to the state statute. was not
called for trial yesterday afternoon in
Justice Halls court as was announced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
Sc 900. 90 Guarantee

This sam of money! S2D,0G0.00, aiH be giuen to-
nau chayita61 institution tit be shoWn mat tie story
of Fakhey Johns hedicnet is not true in eery particular
Far safe 6y tn Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-01-16
Teaches at university.-Miss Berth

Teaches at university.-Miss' Bertha
Voss of this city has received an ap-
pointment as teacher in French at the
State University of Iowa She will
have charge of the work in the sopho-
more classes. Miss Voss was gradual
ed from s. u. i. in 1904, in the college
of liberal arts. She had received her
preparatory education in ST. Rather
ines in this city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-25
direction which gave i,uDO hills lrr
acre and 5000 stalks.
Muct Cclcct Cad

direction which gave i,uO0 hills prr
acre and 5000 stalks.
Must Select Seed
The Importance of selecting corr,
carefully and using standard varieties
was shown by the fact that there was
only 10 per cent OF barren stalks in
BlOun,'s Prolific as compared with
i3.15 per cent in Virginia Ensilagr,
There was 1858 per cent of barron
stalks in the Boone County Wilrite
and Hickory King: 1880 per cent in
Virginia Golden Dent aud 20 Der cent.
i'll Leaning.
Boone County White led in yield
with 50.S5 bushels; Virginia Golden
Dent was second with 1850 bushels;
Cookies Prolific third with 1892 bush.
els; Hickory King fourth with $685.
bushels Blount's Prolific fifth with
1885 bushels; johnson County White
sixth with 1885, bushels; and Lean
ing seventh with 1871 bushels.
Yield Varies.
These are some of the best varie-
Ties us revealed By one years inves-
legations. and II is Il question OF such
Importance to the majority Of our
farmers THAT the work will be- pushed
vigorously this year. When it is re.
'ncmbcrcd that the yields of these
20 varieties grown side by side va-
rich from % to 80 bushels. the I'M.
poriancc Of selecting and improving
strains of corn adapted to a given
locality becomes apparent. and it. is,
with the idea Of emphasizing this
point that Tic above suggestions have
been made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-03-25
BEATS WESTERN UNION.
virginian Receivers Heavy Damages
From the Telegraph Company.

Especial to the Daily Press)
MARION, SMY'rH COUNTY, March
IA verdict for 500 in favor Of
James w. shcfrcy. Of this place.
against the Western Union Telegraph
Company. has Just been awarded
MIR. shcffrcy sued the company for
failure to deliver a telegram an
nollncing the death Of his father
Judge John =. ShcTrcy.