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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-01-30

TuLMAN's INFLUENcE.-If rumors
floating around the state house Hobbies
are true Senator Tillman is doing a
little work on his own account to de-
feat the bill allowing the students at
Winthrop college holiday on Christ
mas. 1t is said on the best Of author
ity that the senator from South Caro-
lima today wired two Of the state sem
ators to vote against the bill as q ia
vor to himself. The rumor was heard
late this afternoon and could not be
confirmed. The bill, which has passed
the house, comes up In the senate
shortly.-Columbia Record, Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-01-30

same situation faced the people some
time back and that nothing was done
until the delegation united on some one
place 1 was further told that we
could not secure the passage Of the bill
with Rock Hill and Chester fighting
each other"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-01-30
LOCAL lACONlCS.
Fort Mill Municipal Election.

Fort Mill special Of January 26 to
Columbia State: At the second elec-
ton held Tuesday for mayor and one
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for him to get an article of that valus
charged so willingly. He was a Washing
ton multi-millionaire. -.-
4
Half an hour later both men stood near
Market space. at Sth street.
Buy your children an automobile for
Christmas" cried a peddler. exhibiting a
specimen OF his wares in his appraised hand.
Nice automobiles. which go by them
selves. Only a quarter"
. II want orbilet' or. ed little boy prob
ably three and a half years of age. and
tugging impatiently at his mothers skirt
| II want one.
Behave yourself Freddie" she remon-
strated. fsuhing slightly.
'No-orbiIe-I want orbiier" he cred.
She shook him sternly. Behave your
SELF. she repeated. Il said no, and mean
no.
you mean! wah-ah-ah! 1 want or
bile!'
"Oh, these children" the worn-out- look
ing mother said. almost to the two friends.
who were standing near her.
''Wah-ooh! ha,,. L want orbile-orbile!'
cried the inslstent kid
do you want spanking? shall give II
to you before ali these NICE people. Fred
die" She exclaimed, while wiping the tears
from his eyes.
A sudden suspicion came to the bachelor
mind He believed that the mothers heart
was sore at her inability to spare a quar-
was only a screen. After saying something
pleasant to the child he bought him one.
TANK you!' smiled the, child through
tears. You like little boys"
1T do when they are good. Good bye.
ff Hnd both friends left. ovsrhearins the
grateful mother murmur: Young men
poll children so!'
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tered-as the bachelor had expected. When
the two friends left the place she was close
behind, and guessing her next stopping
place the men wended their way thither.
Following in her wake, before they knew 1t
they found themselves at a counter where
tin boxes glass Jars and glass bottles. with
multf-colored labels neatly tied packages
two and three in box, ETC.. are sold The
two men looked each other in the eye guilt
fly.
Nothing doing" said one. forgetting the
usage of correct Engl sh.
I'VE had better give up the adventure
So they walked out, leaving the young
thing in a lavender creation purchasing her
colors. and the beauty Of her dainty com
plexion no longer interested them The men
entered the same store through another
door and proceeded leisurely.= The risaon
counter was especially attractive because Of
the salesladies and customers
Lots purchase some ribbon for the
dog" said the bachelor.
we must get the dog first" retorted his
friend. You talk like bachelor, because
you do not realize the cost of ribbon fnery.
Why waste a dollar? We can go, instead.
and ask for samp.e. But no. There is
somebody 1 know purchasing that mysteri-
GUS baby ribbon, which always perplexes
me- Let's go. III introduce YOU.
The formalitiSs over, one of the men
plunged right In:
| well, are you buying ribbon for dolI?"
She laughed, while the bachelor detected
slight flush ON her cheeks. He tried to
pink ribbon and pink bush. but his study
was interrupted by screeching voice.
Say Maggie, I think this is a peach, II
it costs half PUNK per. What We care
i II think you done hit It about right. Lula.
but fifty cents buy SO maay other, things.
What's the use. anyhow
Amt Jim OF no use? He's mighty
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doctor Of music in her own right the
queen leads the choir on these occasions.
After the service the king, accompanied
by his guests, usually pays visit to the
stables and kennels, and shows his visitors
around his farm. 1t is little known that
King Edward is a very Skillful farmer. who
has succeeded in making the Sandringham
estate actually pay it's way He has
adopted all the devices of the up-to-date.
successful farmer. and his knowledge OF
practical land cultivation and its economic
side surpasses most Of the country farmers
of his district. The king is immensely
proud of his farming operations, and spends
a good deal Of his time on Christmas day
| inspecting various sections of his great
estate.
On Christmas morning Queen Alexan-
dra, accompanied by one of the young prin-
cesses, or her maids of honor personally
visits nearly all the cottagers on the estate
and leaves with them ticket which entities
| the holders to provisions and COIL These
are distributed Christmas night In the
coach room Of the royal news, or stables.
This is one of the most interesting Christ
mas ceremonies which takes place at Sand
bingham. Upward of 800 tenants of the
| king attend in the coach room. and each
one receives from four to six pounds OF
beef and an order for a hundred-weight of
coal. The king and queen are nearly al
ways present at this distribution. The king
always shakes hands with old tenants who
have been on the Sandringham estate for
years.
The browning event of Christmas week at
Sandringham Is the great dinner given
on the following day after Christmas. On
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CHOPPING Is a pleasant diversion and
a cheerful occupation-when some ono
else does 1t. 1t offers unbounded
amusement to the onleoker. parttcu-
larly II the latter is man. The rush US
uaHy takes place on Thursdays, but now
that Christmas is here every day Is Thurs
day, for bargains are advertised every
twenty -four hours. Therefore this is the
psychological moment to watch the bargain
hunter Ut should be huntress).
1t was with this intention that bachelor
left his house the other morning, intending
to devote the entire forenoon to some inno-
cent eavesdroppng, and to indulge, occa-
sIonally in q discreet glance. He was a
bachelor, but neither sour nor old, and.
fortunately. he had no shopping to do for
himself. So. determined, he boarded an
eastbound Georgetown car, and no sooner
had he paid his fare than the fun began.
Just as he had become engrossed In the
reflections of a bachelor he was rudely
brought to by stout and coal-black col
ored lady. who dropped her basket full of
clothes on his pet corn
Good mawnin'. Missus Washington
she said TO sister laundress sitting across
from her -.whar is yo' gwine at. this
nlawnin'?''
Use goin' down town ter do some shop
pin'," was the reply. My family need
close pow fully bad. an want'er see what
I can git"
rs yo' buying any Christmas gifts?'
mo, indeed. gal. 1 don't do no foolish
thin as that" was the confession. Use
goin' ter buy some close-p.As an some soap
an'-oh. lots O. thtn's ! needs in ma bust
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- HHY7rAJ DuuR 1hyz -

the cheerfulness Of the occasion. the pres
ent Christmas, however. promises to be
gala affair. There will be present at San
dringham this year the Prince and Princess
of Wales with their children, Prince Ed
ward, Prince Albert, Princess Mary Prince
Henry and the baby; the Duke and
Duchess Of Fife, with their children, Ladies
Alexandria and Maud Duff-now young
ladies'; the Connaught children. Princess
Margaret, Prince Arthur and Princess
Louise, the children of the Duchess OF
Teck and others.
An immense Christmas tree has been
erected in the outer hall 1T Sandringham
palace and Queen Alexandra has taken
great interest in the decorations both Of
the tree itself and the room in which 1t is
placed. 1t Is not the c.:stom in England
to place presents on the tree itself; but
these are arranged on separate tables near
the tree.
The Christmas tree stands on table. It's
base being placed in a large silver vase or
bowl The Sandringham Christmas tree Is
always selected by the head gardener and Is
usually some fir tree with long, outstretch-
ing branches. The tree is chosen for its
symmetry. 1t has to be fairly stout and
have a more or less thick trunk. for on top
of all royal trees Is usually placed a silver
figure representing plenty
Considering their various tastes and ca
pacities. the selection Of suitable presents
for each Of the royal youngsters has not
proved an easy matter. Last year the king
gave Prince Edward-his favorite grand
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ness; But amt you goin ter git present
TO- Mr.. Rastus?"
The stout colered lady laughed and laugh.
ed 60 way. gait" she exclaimed. Wat
'chu takes me fo'? II don't takes all ma
washin' money home. the ole man gives It
to me good an fair. Nondeed ma good
hans don work fo' no foolishness like
Christmas gifts TO- de ole man." And again
she laughed roarfngly.
This conversation was no longer satisfy
ing. because. a sweet young thing, dressed
in a handsome tailored lavender suit, whom
he. the bachelor, had been furtively watch
ing. left the car at the corner Of l4th and
F streets. He resolved to follow her out
and then in, knowing she was going to
shop.
The bachelor walked at regular. but easy.
pace about ten feet behind her. He could
ten-dollar bills In his pocket. including the
small change, watch, chain and cane, as to
the point of destination. In fact, so sure
was he OF the sure thing" that he in
creased his pace, left her behind and walked
triumphantly into an establishment purvey-
ing hot chocolate and sweet edibles in gen.
.eral. But he had been reckless. because
as soon as he entered he realized he had
mo business there. He started to say
something to himself when. to his intense
joy, he spied a friend at the other end
of the crowded store.
what are you doing!" he asked with
out preamble.
Birthday present"
Having it sent?' asked the bachelor.
yes"
"Goodr' Then the bachelor confessed his
occupatio
You are up to your old tricks again. are
just then the lavender-gowned vision en-
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this feeling. The painting from which the
card has been made was executed by the
same artist who designed the kings card,
and Queen Alexandra herself made many
suggestions as to the manner In which the
design should be carried out. The queen
is highly delighted with the result and
her secretary Miss Charlotte knollys. has
been kept busy sending these greetings to
personal friends of the queen.
Aside from interest shown by the king
and queen in designing their own Christ.
mas cards, the preparations Tor the royal
Christmas generally have been very elab-
crate this year. Hundreds OF presents
have been sent to the Amalienborg palace,
Copenhagen, for relations of the queen: to
Athens. for the King of Greece and his
family; to Berlin, for nephew William ;
to st. Petersburg. for the car and family
in fact, all over Europe among royal Eng
lsh cousins. sisters and aunts," whose
name is legion.
AS a rule, Christmas among English roy
atty Is not very exciting affair. During
the life of Queen Victoria the event was
celebrated by the queen at Osborne or
Windsor in a more or less solemn manner;
while the Prince of Wales and his family
remained at Sandringham-their private
country residence-and had Christmas all
to themselves. With the exception Of an
exchange of presents and the sending of
a huge woodcock pie from Windsor to
Sandringham, Christmas passed of rather
tamely.
With so many young royalties to add to
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smart man-an' he appreciates ribbons and
that sort O. thing. Tain't always that a
| plumber understands such things. and you
know it."
But Lula, get WISE Men are tickle. They
get tired even Of ribbon-because they want
the real thing. At least, Jim sees it that
way and he's no Johnny. I'll take some Of
/ the nineteen-cent-a-yard. He won't know
the dif."
The two men left the women making
their purchases and engaging in decep-
ton and made for Tth street.
They had not gone far when the bachelor
said:
But this reminds me have to get some
shirt studs
They entered a jewelry store. While he
chose his buttons both watched the trays
| full of diamond rings. and indirectly a flu
ture benedict beside them, who held In his
hand a sapphire-cluster ring.
THAT Is a magnificent setting. began
] the clerk although some preference is still
! shown for the sol taire as IN engagement
,, ring. the sapphire. ruby or emerald sur
| rounded by diamonds are the most popular.
considering their high prices.
Yes the young man. agreed, II Ike
| them more, for they do not have tell-tale
air about them. How much is this? Nine
! hundred and fifty, Co lars? l rather like It,.
I. Here is round sapphire, slightly larger
and more perfect. THIS setting is liked much
| know. This costs one thousand four hun
dred dollars
ut is beautiful. sighed the dutiful swain.
after scrutinizing the ring with the air Of
an expert, "and / II take it. You wi /
| charge 1t to my account"
Certainly, Mr.. -.
| AS soon as the two frieads heard the
| name, they understood why it was so easy
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After breakfast on Christmas day the
king and queen, with the older children
and members of the Christmas house party.
attend divine service in the Chapel of st.
Mary Magdalen. The queen. with Miss
Knollys, always looks after the interior dec
orations of the chapel Her majesty also
usually joins in the singing of the hymn.
"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" Being a
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to books, handkerchiefs and other things.
Now and then the presents take the form
Of some article of wearing apparel. such as
a magnificent sealskin or ermine cioaks.
valuable furs boas and other things
In addition to the usual Christmas gifts
both king and queen have a number Of
pensioners on their ''list'' to whom they
regularly send substantial sums of money
every Christmas. 1t is said that the king 3
private money present list runs into
something like $4,000; though this is SUBJ
ject which. from the nature of things. can
only be matter of conjecture.
In the early morning Of Christmas day 1t
has been an invariable custom for the royal
children to troop through the corridors Of
Sandringham palace waking up the sleepers
with such noises as children know so we'll
how to make at unreasonable hours. No
one is exempt from this custom, and each
of the children Is entitled to knock on the
doors even of the royal bedrooms. 1t scarce
ly needs saying that. after the children
have made their round through the pas
sages there are few steepers left In the PAL
ace.
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child. by the way-a fine bicycle. He al
ready has ponies, dogs and other pets ga
lore; and as he Is now twelve years old. he
has reached the age when he has mind OF
his own. AS he has shown decided fncli-
nation to things connected with boats and
the sea. probably he will come In for a
fine model motor boat or other marine OBJ
ject.
OF course. just what each Of the royal
children will receive Is always kept a pro-
found secret until Christmas day. With the
king and queen and other European royal
ties to think of them, and select for them. 1t
goes without saying. however. that they al
ways get the very thing they wanted.
Strange to say. however. despite all their
royal connections. the children nearest the
English throne-those Of the Prince Of
Wales-lead very simple lives. and the
presents given them usually of The
useful kind. They are not allowed to be
extravagant, and are taught to keep their
toys from one Christmas to another with
great care. Prince Edward still has a num-
Der of Christmas presents given him by the
late Queen Victoria. They are kept more a.
mementoes now than playthings
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All the kings personal friends and also
those of the queen receive appropriate gifts
at Christmas. The maids of honor attend
ant upon her majesty usually receive jew
eIry-the custom Of giving each valuable
bracelet has been long established. Royal
presents range anywhere from extremely
valuable jewelry. statuary and works OF art
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copyright. 1906, by W. b. Northrop. English
rights strictly reserved.)

Nc EDWARD and Queen Alex
andra are taking a very active
interest in Christmas this year.
For the past month the queen
has been assiduously shopping,
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Queen Alexandra is a great lover of birds
and animals and her card has expressed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-06-05
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
On the Army Appropriation Bill by
Conference Committee.

Washington, May 31.-The confer
ence committee on the army appropria-
ton bill has reached complete agree
ment. In order to enable the regular
troops to participate with the militia
in exercises and maneuvers and in
brigade camps, the senate amendments
appropriating $1,000,0O0 have been
agreed to. The house appropriated
100000 for the state troops alone,
overlooking the necessity of the par
ticipation of the regulars. The senate
added $15O,0O0 for barracks and guar
ters, and sS50,000 under the head OF
transportation, and these sums, which
are intended to meet this particular
purpose, have been agreed to by the
house conferees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-06-05
Where Prunes come From.

In the United States 100,000,000
pounds of prunes are eaten yearly.
Prior to 1886 the supply came wholly
from France and the Danubian prov
inces and sold under the designation
of French" or Turkish" prunes. In
the year referred to prunes of Ameri-
can growth appeared on the market
and with each succeeding year the
supply has increased until the impor-
tation of foreign fruit has been reduc.
ed to extremely small proportions.
Much the larger portion OF the prune
supply is from the southern part of
California, where climatic peculiarities
are extremely favorable for its produc-
ton. In Santa Clara county alone
there are 100000 trees growing on
$4,000 acres, 100 to the acre. The
quantity of prunes somewhat exceeds
100000 pounds-more than enough
for the requirements of the whole
country, but the excess, with that
raised in other localities, Is needed
to supply the export demand from
Great Britain, Germany and France
The first plum trees planted 40 years
ago in California were shoots from
the Petite" and "Epineuse" varieties
from France. The original varieties
have been greatly improved upon.
After the planting, which is usually
done in the rainy season, the shoots
are cut down to uniform height OF
about two feet. In the second year
the trees are pruned, from three to
Ave branches being left, and are agar,
pruned in the third and fourth years.
Twice during the spring and summer
the soil is cultivated In September
the fruit ripens and is gathered by
spreading sheets under the trees and
shaking the branches. The green
fruit is taken to the warehouse, where
II is graded in size and Iss ed through
boiling hot liquid, IN " ch process
Il Is cleaned and the c4ftp. skin soft
ened. 1t is then spread aRf in trays
eight feet in size and es1f44sA to the
heat of the sun for three 4 Aa&t days,
depending upon weather sondlt. '-ts.
Ten thousand trays ot~fruit spr,xt
oat in one unbroken tlscf may be seen
In Santa Clara in the drying season
When sufficiently eure1 the prunes
are stored in separate Tins and there
are allowed to sweat" this process
taking from ten TO twenty days, when
they are ready for ma keting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-06-05
-FOUR ACRES
OF Land Purchased in
West End by New Re-
public Stamping and
Enaneling Company
for Plant.

The new Republic Stamping and En-.
ameling Co. recently organized in this
city by local capitalists, yesterday
bought four acres of landAin the west
end of the city on which they will
build their shops.
The land is situated along the p F.
w. & C. r, R. near the Arlington Man.
ufacturing Co., and was bought from
William ]. and Jennie Steele at a con.
Bideration of $153S23. The company
owns the surrounding ten acres bun
they found it necessary to secure this
plot of land Mr.. Charles Knight
when interviewed by News reporter
last night stated that the preliminary
work to the building was progressing
very nicely, and that they would be
able to begin in at least four or five
weeks.
The plans for the structure are near
ly finished and the surveyors and en-.
gineers are now finishing their work
Mr.. E. X. Sober, one of the incorporat.
Ors of the concern, stated last night
that the work so far had been pro.
crossing very smoothly and satisfac.
tOrily.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-06-05
ANOTHER SUCCESS
"Pinafore" Again Scores Hit at the
Grand-Improvemen Noticed.

The second production Of Pinafore
by Ralph Browns pupils at the Grand
again Thurdsay night scored a big
success. Although the work accom-
plishGd by the amateurs Wednesday
night must be spoken of in a very
COmmendable manner the work Thurs,
day night of the principals and of
the entire cast was much improved
The character work was enacted in a
very pleasing manner and that fearing
and timidness was not to be found.
Numerous scores of solo and chorus
work were heavily encored and great
appreciation was shown for the entire
performance. The players responded
exceedingly well to the desires OF
their conductor and a decided hit was
made by the Famous Bell Trio and a
number of the heavy chOTuses which
were so effective and expressive.
The production of the two nights
proved to be great success in every
respect The undertaking was very
large one taking into consideration the
class Of opera produced and it was
given solely by the pupils of Mr..
Brown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-06-05
I. AMAZING
Graft System Among
Justices of the Peace
in Cook County, ILL
nois, Discovered.

Chicago, May 31.-Evidence of an
amazing system among justices of the
peace in Cook county, by which, it
is charged, Illegal costs are collected
and divided up among the magistrates,
constables, attaches and in some cases,
complainants, will be presented by
States Attorney Healy to the next
grand jury. Indictments are predicted
and the termination of the system will
be forced.
Thousands of dollars are collected IL
legally each year by justices as costs,
1t is alleged. A majority of the JUS
tices in Cook county are reported to
be involved in the information filed
with the states attorney.
The principal graft, according to the
evidence in possession of the states
attorney, has been in connection with
the collection of costs in both criminal
and civil cases. Information is also
being investigated relative to the FIX
ing of cases." Startling figures are
in the possession of Mr.. Healy showing
that hundreds of robbery, larceny, as
sault and other serious cases never
reached the grand jury, but were dis
posed of in the police and justice
courts.