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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03
CHINESE COAL MINES.
Anthracite Taken From the Beds BY
Primitive Methods.

TTlITikiNO bUShhSSSs
The valley of Poshan in which are
the distinct towns Of Poshan and Tzue-
chaun, is about 20 miles long and
from 200 yards to nearly six miles
broad, says a consular report. The
whole of this valley is a vast bed OF
coal, situated at a deeper level In the
middle and appearing on the surface
at the edges, where 1t has been
forced upward by the pressure against
the limestone Of the surrounding nils.
At the northwest exit OF the valley
the coal bed is interrupted by a chain
Of limestone hills, but 1t commences
again and continues in undiminished
quantity In a westerly direction for
another 20 miles between the main
range on the south and the Chang
taishan on the north. In this valley
and its branches are situated the min
ing centres of Puchi and Puchuan.
The best quality Of anthracite coal
is found near the surface in the
Halsham valley, and 1t is on account
of this coal that Poshan has been IA
NOUS 1t is principally used in manu-
featuring coke, which, owing to It's
ughtness, can be transported farther
by wheelbarrow than the heavier coal.
Unfortunately the Chinese have or
late been unable to cope with the
water in the shaft, and most Of the
mines have been Obliged to suspend
work. The method Of removing water
is extremely primitive. A basket woven
of willow twigs is passed from one
man to another and is then emptied
into a ditch at the mouth Of the coal
pit AS the galleries are low and mar
row-the miners are obliged to
work in a sitting position, and during
the time that water is being removed
from the mine other work has to
cease. The side galleries are short and
are shored up with millet stalks sup
ported by short wooden props. In
country devoid Of timber the cost OF
snoring up extensive galleries, and In
addition the difficulty Of removing
the water Is so considerable, that the
Chinese miners are prevented from
going far into a seam Of coal. The
cost Of timber may also account for
the small diameter Of the galleries,
which If enlarged, would need extra
support. The coal, loaded on low
wooden trucks, with iron wheels,
manufactured at Chinlingchen from Z
Tlenshan iron, is run along the gal
leries on. wooden rails until the bot
tom of the main shaft is reached,
and is then hoisted by wicker baskets
attached to a pulley on a framework
built over the mouth Of the pit, pull
ed by horses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03

large NnumDer Oh Otutf' SecQnQs rFauinB
bills. It..#ilr be the calender when
the house convenes nsxt %eeE'and may
be pressed during the present session.
/. In. substance the hiil.fs as follows:
:. Section. That from and after the
approval of this act, the defendant in
actions of libel or slander may intro
duce in testimony in mitigation Of
damage that the publication or charge
was made by mistake or through inad-
vertence, and that he has retracted the
charge or offered to make correction
before the commencement of action by
publishing, II daily paper, on first
page, in all other papers on editorial
page, an apology, verbally In the pres
ence Of witnesses, when the accusation
was verbal or written, and had offered
to certify the same in writing; and be-
fore any action for libel shall be begun
or the recovery of damages on account
of the publication of an article In any
newspaper, the aggrieved party shall,
at least five days before commencing
action, serve notice in writing on the
publisher or publishers Of said newspa-
per, at their principal office Of publica-
ton, IL within the state, specifying the
statements in said article which are
alleged to be false and defamatory. and
if II shall appear in the trial OF said
action that said article was published
in good faith, that its falsity was due
to mistake or misrepresentation, and
that a correction or retraction Of any
false or incorrect statement therein
was published in the first or second
regular issue Of said newspapers, II
daily paper on the first page, In all
other papers on editorial page, after
receipt of said notice, and requests, In
case of weekly or semi-weekly news
paper, or within five days after service
of said notice and request In said
newspaper with prominent headlines,
then and in said event recovery OF
nothing more than actual damage shall
be allowed"
The purpose Of this bill is to pre-
vent the securing Of larger verdicts for
punitive damages in cases where the
libel or SANDER was published inno-
Gently and with no intent to injure,
and If properly presented to the gen.
eral assembly the committee in charge
of the bill on behalf Of the Press asso-
citation believes it viii be enacted.-Co-
lumbia correspondent Of News and
Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03

backward look at the pale, .bloodstain-
ed face lying. in the dust, leaped breath
lessly out on the piazza, and fed from
the house into the stormy; dwindling
day-fed, TO lay down his life, If need
be, even as he had already sacrificed
gratitude, honor and fair fame, a. the
tiny, twinkling feet of Mademoiselle
Zephyr, the circus-rider.
To be Continued
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03

85 The female brain begins to lose
weight at the age Of thirty, but that
of the male not until ten years later.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-03
CHEAP FUEL

To be Continued.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
RAILROAD MAN
Didn't Like Being Starved.

A man running on a railroad has to
be in good condition all the time or he
is liable to do harm to himself and
others.
A clear head is necessary to run a
locomotive or conduct a train. Even
a railroad mans appetite and diges.
tion are matters Of Importance. as the
clear brain and steady hand result
from the healthy appetite followed by
the proper digestion of food.
For the past FIVE years." writes a
railroader, Il have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doc
tor I consulted seemed to want to
starve me to death. First / was diet
ed on warm water and toast until I
was almost starved; then, when they
would let me eat, the indigestion
would be right back again.
"Only temporary relief came from
remedies. and tried about all of them
i saw advertised. About three months
ago friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food. The very first day l no
ticed that my appetite was satisfied,
which had not been the case before.
that I can remember.
In week, l believe. I had more
energy than ever before in my life.
have gained seven pounds and have
not had touch of indigestion since
l have been eating GrapeNuts. When
my wife saw how much good this food
was doing me she thought she would
try 1t awhile. We believe the dis
coverer OF Grape-Nuts found the Per
feet Food"
Name given BY Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
vtlle." In pkgs. There's . Reason"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
Ha Waa Wllllna.

In the morning mail the busy ediea
tai card: "Dear Sir-I have Just graA
uated from . correspondence school
of journalism. Would you like -
have me write for your paperf J.
Alexander McNutt."
seizing his trusty pencil, the busy
editor dashed OF the following reply,
Dear ]. Alex.-Certainly we wouil
be pleased to have you write for ous
paper. Kindly address your letter -
the circulation manager and inclose
the regular subscription price"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
The Social Sc nse.

An enthusiastic teacher in the slum
distric. of large city once gathered
her flock and led them to vacant lot.
where she proposed they should create
their own playground. The idea was
received with wild enthusiasm. and
the youngsters fell to work with will
removing stones and debris. In the
midst of the excitement large boy
was needed to move a particularly OBJ
stina;s stone.
Smith. Smith," called the teacher
to one OF her star pupils. come and
help u.s.
The boy came with seeming reluct-
ance. and having removed the stone.
drew the teacher aside.
Say. teacher" he begged. please
don't call me Smith"
why. what am | to call your" she
asked In establishment.
''Schmitty. please. teacher. You see.
I'm Smith in society; but. here. I'm
Schmit.y on the dump"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
BLAMED ON THE RAILROAD.
First Thought In Irishman's Mind AZ.
ter the Accident.

Railroad claim-agents have little
faith in their fellow creatures. One
said recently: Every time i settle a
claim with one of these hard-headed
rural residents who wants the rail-
road to pay twice what he would
charge the butcher II he gets sheep
killed. think OF this story. illustra-
tive Of the way some people want to
hold the railroad responsible for
every accident. Of whatever kind. that
happens. Two Irishmen were driving
home from town one night when their
buggy ran into a ditch. overturned.
and they were both stunned. When .
rescuer came along and revived them.
the first thing one OF them said was:
Where's the train? Why. there's no
train around he was told. Then
where's the railroadT The nearest
railroad is three miles away he
learned. Well. WE'LL he commented.
I knew 1t hit us pretty hard, but l
didn't suppose It knocked US three
miles from the track.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
AND SHE BELIEVED HIM.
After This Who Can Doubt the Powe,
Of Lover

George had been away on business
for n whole long week. and during
that time he had sent Clara ten let
ters. six letter-cards and AZ picture
postcards.
Why. then. was there touch Of
coldness in her greeting when he flew
to her arms on his return?
Dearest" he whispered. what 10
the matter?"
"Oh. George" she said. you didn't
send Kiss in your ninth letter."
MY precious" he replied. that
eight / had steak and onions for din
ner. and you wouldn't have liked .
kiss after onions. would you?"
And, such is the unfathomable pow.
er OF love. she was satisfied. and nes-
tied to him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
Tho Matter with H.

What IL the matter with my
poem?" asked the amateur contribut-
or; isn't the meter all rightr
"Oh. yes" replied the editor, "the
meter Is excellent"
Il think If you look again you will
ind that the rhymes are faultless."
THE rhymes are very good, quite
ingenious. might say"
Then why do you decline it,"
You have forgotten to say any.
thing"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
Breaking the News With an Ak.

Captain Pritchard OF the Mauretania
was talking about sailors.
I'VE are a bluff lot" he said. Did
you ever hear about the sailor and the
parrot?
well, once upon time an old lady
was returning from abroad with par
rot, OF which she was very fond. Sho
lntrusted the bird. with many admon-
itions to a sailor for the voyage.
"Seasickness, or something. killed
the parrot the third day out. The sail
or, knowing how upset the old lady
would be. could not bring himself to
tell her the sad tidings, but asked .
companion. famous for his skin in
such matters, to break the bad news to
her very. very gently. The man as
sented.
"And approaching the old lady with
. tragical face. the famous news
breaker touched his cap and said:
I'm afraid that ERE bird O. yourn
Amt goin' to live long. ma'am.'
"'Oh, dear!' exclaimed the old lady
In alarm. 'Why?'
"'Cause he's dead was the reply"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack-GrandfathsS
Suffered Torments with IT,
Owe Recovery to cutieura.

'In 1884 my grandson, a babe. had
an attack Of eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase OF the disease and suf-
fering. l recommended Cuticura and
in a few weeks the child was we'll He
is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago 1 contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer. A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes,
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then 1
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. NJ. w. LaRue. S45 Seventh St.,
Louisville, KY. Apr. 23 and May IA, 'O7."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Senator Moses T.. Clapp OF Mime
sofa, the Junior senator from that
state, bears n remarkable likeness to
former Senator John a. Logan. His
coalblack hair. eyes. mustache and
massive figure make him striking
figure on the floor OF the senate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

traced TO the Kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder ol
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that is their work.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
AlveoIar Dentistry.

A distinct advance In dental science.
Loose and falling teeth saved. Pyor-
rhea and all the diseases of the gums
cured. Missing teeth replaced with
out plates or bridgework. Booklet
tree. The Rex Dental Company. Rooms
20 to 25. 1928 Sixteenth street. Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
All Lost.

David Belasco. the playwright and
manager. was talking about matinee
idols. Strange" he said. "the fasc.-
nation that they exert upon young
girls. I overheard the other day .
literary conversation that is apropos.
Two men were conversing. did you
ever read Shakespeare's Loves La
Dor Lost"?' said the FIRST. NO.
growled the second bald head. but
I've taken my best girl to the theater.
and heard her rave all through the
show about the leading mans heaven.
ly hair"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Garfield Tea purifies the blood, eradi-
eating rheumatism gout and other chron.
ic diseases. 1t is made of Herbs-not drugsl
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
Tn. Best Hs Could Do.

Adam was blaming the woman.
There were'no malefactors Of great
wealth." he explained.
Considering his disadvantages. All
agreed he had met the responsibility
a. gracefully as possible.-New York
Sun.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

about another man isn't half as mean
As the man who repeats it
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Recent excavations on the site OF
Jericho have laid bare the historic
city wall of burned lime brick on q
stone foundation. while whole rows OF
houses have been uncovered.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Love of our neighbor is the only
door out of the dungeon of SELF
George Macdonald.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

well. Sepperl. what about the
goose your father was going TO send
me?"
Dunno, teacher. but it's gettino
veil again" n."-Transatlantic Tales.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BRoAO QGISISE. Look for
tho signature of T. W. GROvE. Used the World
Bver 70 Cure . Cold in One Day. nc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
A Warm AlIusion,

do you see that man across the
street?"
Yes: who is he?"
"The greatest fellow for giving you
hot air you ever came across"
'Oh, a buffer"
Not at all. He is at the head Of .
big heating company"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Count your own faults before as
tempting to enumerate those OF your
nsighboE.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Therefore, when your kidneys are weak
or out of order, you can understand how
quickly your entire body is affected and
how every organ seems to fail to do its
duty.
If you are sick or feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs to health. A trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys:
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all
druggists in fifty-cent 4 s.s8==A
and one-dollar size = It'll ! ID hi H. =
bottles You may -1a.l s1Y@ 1lYss@
have sample bottle Home of s-.mp-Roos.
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the adj
dress. Binghamton, N. V, on every bottle.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
Often The Kidneys Arc
Weakened By 0Yer-W Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
It used to be considered that only
urinary aud bladder troubles were to be
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

Stern PARENT hadn't any OF the
advantages you have had. How do
you suppose have got on as have?
Young Hopeless Intending to make
soothing reply)-Er-I expect the
grass wouldn't grow under your feet.
sir!
Hath any wronged thee? Be brave
ly revenged. Slight it. and the work
is begun; pardon 1t. and 1t is finished.
He is below himself that is not above
an injury.-Boileau.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
LYDIA e. PINKHHM


bined have produced the grandest
remedy for woman's ills that the
world has ever known.
In the good ld-fashioned days OF
our grandmothers they relied upon
the roots and herbs of the field tc
? cure disease and mitigate suffering.
The Indians on our Western
Plains to-day can produce roots and
herbs for every ailment, and cure
diseases that battle the most skilled
physicians who have spent years in
the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of tho
field Lydia Z. Pinkham more than
thirty years ago gave to the women
of the world a remedy for their Pc
culiar ills, more potent and effica-
cious than any combination ofdrugs.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is now recognized as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 NC. St.,
Louisiana, Mo-, writes:
"Complete restoration TO health
means 30 much to me that for the sake
of other suffering women 1 am willing
TO make my troubles public.
"For twelve years l had been suffer-
ing with the worst forms OF female ills.
During that time had eleven different
physicians without help. No tongue
can tell what suffered, and at times
could hardly walk. About two years
ago l wrote Mrs. Pinkham for advice.
I followed it, and can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Mrs. Pinkham's advice re-
stored health and strength. 1t 10
worth mountains Of gold TO suffering
women"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Muff,
1t will do for other suffering women.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23

on its merits by all
druggists in ffty-cent
and one-dollar size
bottles. You may
boye n sa,,,nle hottie
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-01-23
COLORADO NEWS ITEMS

Edgar Collins. chief clerk in the Fort
Collins postofnce, has been appointed
a postonice inspector.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

man. others in rehearsal are Misses Fay
Wheeler, Gene LeMott, Edna Bert, Sally
Williams, Bertha Blanchard, Florence
Weston, Myrtle Tannehill, Maud Tannehill
and Messrs.. George Anderson. Charles II.
Riegel, Walter Thomas. F.. Newton Lindo
and John Stepping. Max Figman is stag
ing the piece. Max Figman will open his
season on September 90 in a new comedy
by Beulah Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf Suth-
eTland bearing the title The Substitute. "
Mr.. Fignlan's role is that of a young New
England lawyer. 1.-The substitute Is first
to make an extended tour OF the far west.
Tit Joseph Blethen and Harry Glrard
opera, The Alaskan will begin its sec
ond season In Chicago on October 4. Ed
win Martindell and a strong cast have been
engaged for The Alaskan
Florence Roberts will open her season
on October g at Peoria, H.. in a new
play by Genevieve Haines to be called
Louise IL deals in what is said 10 be
an original and striking manner with East
been booked for Miss Roberts.
Nine. Emma Calve will again be under
Mr.. Cort's management. opening a season
OF thirty concerts at Quebec on October O..
Maude Fealy will open about November
10. her route lying In the west and south,
striking into the eastern states late in the
season.
Mr.. Cort himself Is pursuing his favorite
occupation OF anneNing western theaters.
His most recent requirements in this direc-
ton are the leases Of four California the
ateTs and two in Montana, new ones IN
Salt Lake City and Billings, Mont, while
ground will shortly be broken in Chicago
for a new COTt house.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Coming Events,

The Burwood's moving picture display is
surely the monarch Of all it surveys in
the amusement line in Omaha just at pres
ent. But that IL is a welcome and much
admired monarch none can deny, and as
still further proof, witness the immense
crowds that are daily in attendance. The
displays are invariably interesting and
amusing. 1t is really regrettable that but
this coming week and next Sunday re-
mains for the continuance of the Burwood's
pictures. the last exhibition being slated
tDr next week. Sunday evening, after which
the theater will be dark until the opening
OF the stock company on Saturday evening,
August q. But merely because this is
the closing week. let 1t not be thought
that the program will be sighted in the
matter Of selection. for such is not the case.
one Of the most Interesting films ever
seen anywhere is among the many to
be seen at the Burwood today and until
Wednesday evening. II is entitled New
York" and to one who has never visited
the great metropolis II will be most in
teresting. To those who know the big
city II will serve as a pleasant reminder
OF many sights and scenes that they have
witnessed in reality. Another strong fea-
ture will be the famous Krakowjak troupe
OF Russian dancers, six in number, noted
in their home country as being without a
peer in the realm Of terpsichore. Their
rapid and graceful evolutions are indeed
the poetry OF motion and the weird music
of their country lends much intensity Ia
their number on the lengthy program
BY special request the illustrated song the
first half Of the week will be, Love Ne
and the World Is Mine" The program
will be given continuously from 1 TO 5 and
7 to II, daily. Another change In the pro
gram is being prepared for next Thursday
lnnes' Orchestral band has been secured
for two performances at the Boyd, this
afternoon and evening. The lines banC
has a unique reputation throughout ths
whole country. No organization has a
higher reputation for the rendition OF IN,
great standards in music. and the name OF
Innes has come 20 be synonymous With tho
best there is in the domain Of high art
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
srAGNATloN IN LONDON THEATERs
Wyndham Receives o Applications
for Parts I'm New Play.

LONDON. Aug. A-(special Correspond
ence. )-old-timers declare that they cannot
remember such a dull between-season
period us the present one. Sir Charles
Wyndhem. who will produce a new play
In the fall, says that he has received no
less than 500 applications for the dozen
or so parts the production provides A
prominent official OF the Actors union.
with long years OF experience behind him.
tells me hat he never knew so many
really clever, competent actors and &C
tresses on the verge OF starvation through
& lack Of parts, Frequently, says the same
official. he hears OF actors who have signed
contracts with managers and have not the
fare to the place where the company is
playing.
The distress Is aggravated by the fact
that no new announcements are being
, made as TO possible productions In the
fan. Nor Is anything likely TO be forth
coming until the return Of the theatrical
Dowers-that-bo from their vacations. The
plaEs Of Charles FrohmaR George Alex