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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Weldon Social News.
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WELDON, N. c., February S.--Mrs.
Kate Rlchardaon. of Caroline county,
Va, is visiting her daughter here, Mrs.
H. A. Willis.
Mrs. j. $. Turner Is spending few
days with friends ut Goldsboro.
Miss sallic Squire and Georgia Lee,
OF E1nporia, who have been spending
week with Mrs. Clayton Bounds,
nave returned home.
MIR. Walter S. Hamlin, OF West Vir-
gnla, was here this week on visit
TO his old home. in Halifax county.
Miss lone Pope. formerly Of New
port News, was united In marriage
Wednesday at Enfield, to Mr.. III. j..
Marye. a prominent business man Of
Rocky Mount.
Miss India Bungardner. formerly OF
Staunton. Va. was this week welded to
1ir Hugh NJ. Humphreys, of GoIdsboro.
Miss Julia Them, OF Tlllery, is,visit-
ing relatives here.
Miss Edith Rowe. of Richmond. Va.
who has been the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. III. q. Rowe, OH Elm Street left
rev days ago to visit relatives In
Wilmington before returning home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Moro proof that Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saves
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. S. A. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
g / was great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia e. Pinkham's vegc-
table Compound restored me to health
In three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abso-
lutely necessary"
Mrs. Alvina Sperling, Of 154 Cley-
bourne Ave, Chicago, Ill, writes:
g suffered from female troubles, a
tumor and much inflammation. Two
of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
my life. Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me without
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Wilmington Social News.
Especial TO Tho Times Dlspalch.l


. WILMINGTON, N. e., February S.
Aside from the visit to Wilmington
this week Of Judge Charles A. Barnes
OF Jacksonville, Ill. supreme chancellor
made of general interest, as big
pubic reception was given him, the
February german OF the IAgile Club
WIS the feature social affair. The ger
man was given In the large ballroom
OF the Masonic Temple. and was led
by Mr.. Paul Cantwell. Fifty-odd
couples participated. and among the
Visitors wcro Miss Grace Whitaker. of
winston salem, with Mr.. w. p. Emer-
son; Miss Senah Critic, OF Winston
Salem. with Mr.. Walter storm;
Miss Ida Evans. of Warrenton, Va,
with Mr.. Rob Cantwell, and Miss Edith
Soulson, OF Alabama, with Mr.. Dick
Dunn.
In honor of Miss Whitaker of Win
ston-Saiem, Mrs. y. @. Moore delight
FULLY entertained Thursday afternoon
at the Moore home on South Fourth
street Miss Whitaker 'ls the guest of
Mr. and Mrs William Latimer. of
this city, sailed from New York Thurs
day on the Arabic, bound for Medi-
terranean trip and tour of the Orient.
delightful and decidedly Jolly af-
3air was the fourth annual banquet of
the local aeric of the Fraternal Order
OF Eagles. which took place at the
saarle's, home on North Front street,
y iuI sudS evening. Mf. Jere Garew
wittily and clevcrly acted as toast
master. and the banquet committee.
consisting Of Messrs. Frank s. Shepard,
j. u. Starkey and y. j. Williams, was
praised highly for It's admirable work
In making the affair such a success
Arrangements are now under way for
the anniversary celebration of two
Other local organizations. Wednesday
night, February 18th, the Howard Re-
lief Company. which grew out of a
voluntary fire company of the days OF
long ago, will celebrate its fifty-secopd
anniversary mn The next night. the 2oth
Linden Grove. No. ., United Ancient
order of Druids, will fittTngly cele-
brate their fifteenth anniversary.
Tho ladies of Grace Methodist Church
gave charming reception in the par
Tors of the church Friday night. and
during the course OF which an attrac-
tive program of songs, Rotations. etc,
was presented
Captain w. L. Jones and wife and
Captain Jones's mother and sister. Mrs.
julia s. Jones and Miss Daisy Jones
left Wednesday for Gainesville Ca
10 visit at the home OF Captain III. o.
Macarthur, formerly of Wilmington.
Thence Captain and Mrs. Jones will go
on visit to Tampa, Fla.
Among the popular visitors are Miss
Edith Rowe, of Richmond, Va, the
guest of Mrs. o. l.. Browne: Miss Nan
Clark, of Tarboro. the guest of her
sister. Mrs. Marsden Beliamy, Jr; Miss
Mamie Bryan, OF Tarboro, the guest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
er home, on Edgeworth Street, from

her home. on Edgeworth Street, from
3 to $40 O'Clock, in honor OF her sister.
Mrs. w. o. White. bride of q few
weeks. at the door receiving the cards
were little Misses Lillian Merrimon aud
Emma Blake Mrs. C.. G. Wright and
Mrs. G. $. Ferguson, Jr.. received in the
hall, which was lovely with ferns and
palms, and lighted by many candles IN
quaint and handsome silver and brass
candelabra. The grill work and cary
ing of the stairway entwined with
tendrils of old English ivy was an ex-
quisite piece of artistic decoration. The
parlor was in green and white, ferns,
potted plants, jardiniers of white
hyacinths and the ivy running over
window draperies, doors and mantels
was scene like fairyland.
In this room the receiving party,
consisting of Mrs. w. B. Merrimon, in
white lace over satin; Mrs. w. Q.
White. wearing n handsome lace gown,
and their mother, Mrs, NJ. E. Small in
black net with jet trimmings, received
their guests. Receiving in the dining
room were Mesdames Fred Odell, Her
bert Balance, j. I. Scales and Miss
Hatty Warrington. This room was
decorated with magnolias. The table,
cleaning with silver and cut-glass.
was lighted by candles with red and
silver filigree shades, and decorated
with red carnations, smilax and
maiden-hair ferns. Dainty refresh.
ments were served. The punch bowl
was presided over by Mesdames 2. v.
Taylor and L. w. Meyers. while Mrs.
w. E. Allen and Mrs. j. w. Lindau
dispensed delicious coffee with whipped
cream and waters During the after
noon about 200 guests called.
Mrs. J. S. Wilson on Thursday gave
the second of series of parties, at
which she entertained about fifty oc
her friends at euchre in honor Of her
sister. Miss Collett, of Morganton, n.
c.
Friday afternoon Mrs. r. C. Hood
entertained the Friday Bridge Club at
her home, on North ldgewood Street.
Sixteen of the members We're present,
and the afternoon was most 'enjoyably
spent. The hospitable home of Mrs.
Hood was very beautiful with It's green
and red decorations.
Mrs. NJ w. Nash's party. on Wednes-
day afternoon was an enjoyable occa-
sion for the ladies invited to meet her
guests-Mrs S. n. Blackburn, OF Bed
ford City, Va. Mrs. S. M. oliver, of
Danville; Mrs. Ed. Huffne, OF Rocky
Mount. and her mother-ln-law, Mrs.
l.. L. Nash. The house was decorated
with cut flowers and ferns. ~ game
of finch was followed by hot lun-
cheon served in courses Mrs. Nash dis
pensing a pleasing hospitality to the
friends invited to meet her guests on
this occasion.
Mrs. Blackburn wore a handsome
pink brocated satin, Mrs. S. M. Oliver
wore black taffeta. Mrs. Nash Wore
lavender, and Mrs. Ed Huffine ap-
peared in blue silk and lace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Skinquarter Social ews.
Especial 10 The Times-Dispatch

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.
SKINQUARTER. VA, February s.
Mr.. Floyd NIalbone. of South Haven.
Mich. is visiting his fathers home at
this place.
Miss Lizzie Phaup and Mrs. Walter
Mitterel visited Mrs. Olmstead Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr. W. f. Rudd spent Sunday at
Lone Oak.
Misses Edna Wilkinson and Gussic
Sims have returned home after visit
ing friends in Richmond, Va
Mrs. S. S. Goode Is much improved.
Miss Helen Jayne spent Tuesday
night with Miss Lena Dyer
Mr.. Joe Wilkinson visited DIR. Sims
Sunday afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Mecklenburg Social News.
Especial TO The Times-Dispatch.l

CHASE CITY, VA, February S.
The Hunting Lodge has been pop-
,llar rendezvous during the week; there
have been several musicale's,, and bridge
has been the favoritc pastime. Satur-
day evening there was delightful
music by Mrs. l. G. Peterson Mrs. Cook
and Miss Norvell. AT the sacred con-
cert Sunday evening, Mr.. p. T. Beaz-
Icy, OF South Boston, and Mr.. S. S.
Mccormick Of Bristol, Tenn, sang
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann $, Quarles Of
Richmond, Va arrived last week, and
vii, srend some the 7 p nere, - pau,
burg, ". Va. are here for an lndefl-
mite period.
D. g. arrived NJ TINS W ~%n e ,r,ve, i,
Richmond VA. have been here for
some time. Mr.. Mayer is Improving
Mr.. g. a. whitmore, Of the Shirley
week for his annual Visit
MI. benjamin II. Crnmp, of Rich-
mond, Va, is one of the recent ar
rivals
N. G.. returned last week from sew
cral weeks visit to her home,
Captain John G, Lea, of Danville, Va,
is here for an indefinite =, e = period.
here for an extended stay.
Messrs. A. w Wood and Emanuel
preyfus. OF philadelphia, arrived this
week, and are enjoying life IN tho
MI Mr.. Charles S Miekles. OF wlssa-
Mr.. and Mrs, George $. Bergen and
PARTY left saturday after spending sew
oral weeks most ;aellghtfully. Their
sports sports in the daytime. while bridge
occupied the evening hours.
i Misses Amanda md Loretta Simpson
who have been spending tha winter
here and winning many warm friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

will be here some time longer. Miss
Amanda Simpson has a lovely voice,
and her singing is always greatly en-
joyed.
Mrs. w. d. Simmons, of Richmond,
Va. and her very attractive sons are
here for their annual visit and are
warmly welcomed by many friends
made during former visits.
Mr.. A. C. Crawford, of South wey-
mouth. Mass. with his wife. left for
his home this week. Mr.. Crawford
had entirely recovered. and he and
Mrs. Crawford were genuinely popular
and made many warm friends during
their extended stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucke, of Worcester.
Mass, and MIR. and Mrs. McGregor, of
Boston, Mass, are recent pleasant
guests, who left this week.
Invitations are out to. the marriage
of Miss Josephine Plunimer, of New
port News, Va, and Mr.. Beatty DeKalb
Mcdaniel, of Asheville, N. G. Miss
Plummer has been frequent guest
of the hotel, and made many warm
friends, who are very much interested
In her welfare.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

of Miss Mary Clark: Miss Carrie Sim
mons, of Washington, the guest of Misc
Ella Jacobs, and Miss Edith Coulson,
OF Alabama, the guest of Miss Alice
Wright.
Graham keenan,. ESQ., OF this city. has
been on visit to his cousin. Mrs.
Fla.
Mr.. Pembroke Jones spent several
days In the city this week coming
from New York City, and returning
there.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Greensboro Social News.

EH Isptclal 70 Tho Times Dlspatch,l
GRllllNssBoRo N. c. February s,---
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. w. B,
Alerrllnon gave q beautiful reception in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
FACTS FOR SICK WoMEN.

For thirty years Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. PinlSilam invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10
PORTLAND MARKETS
Latest Quotations in the Portland
Markets.
Complete Market Reports Corrected Each
Day Giving the Wholesale Prices Of
Commodities, Farm Produce, and
Vegetables.

PORTLAND, Jan. D.--1he poultry ar
rivals this week, especially in the
chicken line, were too heavy TO move at
the prices current few days ago. The
week opened with IA 10 ID cents quoted
stocks being very light at the time, Yes
teFduy prices were cut cent. and today
tho Indications are that further cut
viii be necessary II the large stocks on
hand are to be disposed OF before the
end Of the week. Liberal arrivals we're
reported today.
A few turkeys are coming in daily.
but there is only limited demand for
them aud they sell in moderate way at
10 to II cents for live stock and IS to
20 cents for dressed birds in good con
dition.
One commission firm today received a
shipment Of dressed turkeys that might
be considered novelty. There were 20
birds in the lot, and they were lean to
emaciation. scrawny and unfit for any
market. "rhe per,eroity Of some coun'
try shippers is the perennial wonder OF
the From, street commission trade"
was the comment OF the receiver "a re-
taller today said he couldn't give 10
cents pound for the birds"
Eggs ale still weak at 30 to ~ cents
a dozen. and the prospect is that they
will 20 still lower unless there should
be a spell of cold weather that would
tend to cut down receipts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10
Vegetables.

Cabbage -75c@Sl cwt,i cauliflower. rs
@al .loz., celery, s5c@Sl doz.i parsley,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10

1926 hothouse lettuce. SlmI.50 box;
spinach, box. $l-25; Brussels sprouts, Sc;
artichokes 90cm$l.I5 doz.; okra, 35c
lb.; tomatoes, $l.2J@200 crate; peppers.
Sml4c lb; pumpkins. sl25 crate !;
beans. green and wax, Ice lb.; eggplant,
lbc b.. beets, 81 per cwt.; ttirnips, 75c
mSl per cwt,; carrots, 5OcCaSl per cwt.
Potatoes Best, 50m75c per cwt. /;
sweets 2am3c per pound.
Hops, Wool, Hides, etc.
Hops 1907 crop 4m6lc pound
Feathers Geese, white, 35M40c;
geese, gray or mixed. 25M3Oc; duck,
white, l5M20c; duck, mixed, l2Ml5c.
Valley, l8M20c; Eastern Ore
gon, Ia lSc, rs 10 sbrinkage.
u. to shrnkage.
Cascara Sagrala (chittim bark --5l@
&c per pound.
Beeswax Good. clean and pure, 22@
25c per pound.
1allow--Prime, &c; No. 2 and grease,
2mSe per pound
Tallow--I'rime, Be; No. 2 ard grease.
2D1sc per pound.
Oregon Graperoot--Per 100 lbs, SO
@s7
Iiides--Dry hides. No !, l2lc pound !;
dry kip, No. /, l2c pound; dry salted,
one third less; dry cnlf, l4c pound;
salted steers. Sc pound; salted cows, 4c
pound; stays and bulls, &c pound; kip,
5c pound; calf, 7c pound; green stock, lc
less; sheepskins, shearings, l0@25c;
short wool, 30@40c; medium and long
wool. ACCORDING to quality. 50@90c; dry
horses, 50c@sl; dry colt, 25c; angora,
s0c@Sl; goat, common, l0@20c.
Oils, Lead, Etc.
Coal Oil Pearl and astral oil, cases,
isis per gallon; water white, iron bar
rels. llic; eocene and extra star, cases.
2lsc; headlight oil, cases, l9Ac; iron
barrels, l2lc; Elaine. eases, CSC.
Fruits.
Domestic Fruits-Apples. fancy, Sl.50
@$2 box; good. T5cMSl25 box; pears.
50c@$l.50 box; cranberries, SS@ll per
barrel.
Tropical Ffiuts--Lcmons, S3.50@5.00
box; oranges, new navels, $2.25@2.75
box; grapefruit. S4.2j box; bananas, SC
lb,; Grated, 5ac b.; pogegranates, 50
crate; tangcrines. $2 box; pineapples,
$4a5 dozen.
Dried Fruits-Applies, 9@loc per b.;
aplicots, l6@loc; peaches, ll@l3c;
pears llh@ l4c; Italian prunes. 22@6c;
California figs. white. in ascks. 5@6Ac
per ID; black. 4a@5c; bricks, 75c@$2.25
per box; Smyrna, lsi@20c per ID;
iates. Persian, Ga@Ic per ID.
Produce.
Butter-Country creamery, 0@35c;
city creamery, 35@37!c; store, 10000;
butter fat. 33A@36
Eggs-Ranch, candled, 30@32c.
Cheese-Young America, lsc; Oregon
full creams, flats. lie.
Honey--Dary. l0A@llc; amber, l2@
l3c; fancy white, l4@l5c.
Poultry--Old roosters, 9@l0c ID hens,
l3@ l4c ID; dressed stock, 2@3c higher
than live; ducks, l4Ml5c ID; turkeys.
live, l6@l7c ID; dressed, ls@20c ib !;
geese, live, 9ml0c ID; pigeons, old, $l.01
per dozen; squads, S2@3 per dozen.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10

Manufactures employing more than
5000 men will start up this week
around st. Louis This isn't panicky.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10

In reducing the working force OF a
railway, it is noticeable that no gen.
eral officers are ever dispensed with.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10

It's getting 50 that Japanese can.
not snceze without having the act
constructed "a declaration Of war
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10

Admiral Brownson gives evidence Of
his wisdom by declining to talk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-10
~ 30 ! 30 ~ ~ I Miles

Astoria Casop Beach via IT. Stevens No
Portland to Astoria and Catsop Beach direct No. "A runs from
so Astoria to Casop Beach direct
Nos M IT No 23 from Catsop Beach 70
Astoria direct Additional train will bs from Astoria 70 IT
Stevens Sundays leaving Astoria 30 f. SM
1928 Returning leaves IT. Stevens $500 arrives Astoria a'@
Trains marked daily;t Telegraph stations. . . -,
CONNECTIONS- Portland with all transccntnsnta lines At Gos
Pacific Railway Co. AT Astoria with steamers for San FRANCHISES
ami Tamook and Navigation Co.'s boat and railway
Through tickets sold to and from ell pnts In h East aid Europe %
further naTtculars spuly To- R. Il. JENKINS
~ Gen. F. 4 Passngr. Agt.
ASTORIA. OREGON
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

In the case Of Love Robinson, the
16year-old negro Of Fort Mill town.
ship, charged with the murder Of Babe
Watson, a girl Of about the same age,
the jury returned a verdict Of guilty.
]. Porter Hollis, Esq, represented the
defendant and did all that could be
done for him. The State made out q
case to the effect that Robinson having
become jealous of the Watson girl,
borrowed a gun and deliberately killed
her. The defendant claimed the Wat
son girl was jealous Of him, and had
tried to kill him; but the jury refused
to believe his story. Robinson was
sentenced to be hanged on Friday, Au-
gust %.
The last case taken up was that OF
Newman Dillingham;, charged with
bastardy. The prosecuting witness was
a weak minded girl at the poor house
The prosecution was brought at the
instance Of the grand jury. The jury
found Dillingham; guilty The law pro-
vides that the defendant give 5000 bond
to guarantee the mother Of the child
$25 a year until the child is IL years
of age, and in default Of bond to go to
Jail. The understanding Is that the
defendant claims his inability to give
bond. and the probability is that he
rill be discharged under the insolvent
debtor law. That question, however
remains to be settled.
All the jurors not previously dis
charged were discharged this morning;
but the sessions court will not be ad-
journed sine die until next week Judge
Gage may or may not come back next
week
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

SINCE the Denver convention Can
didates John Gary Evans, and John P.
Grace, should apologize for charging
that Candidate r. Goodwin Rhetts
currency and banking views are Re-
publicanism, they should have the
manliness to acknowledge that they
were either endeavoring to deceive the
masses, or in their ignorance, knew not
what they were talking about. The
National Democratic platform is in
thorough accord with Mr.. Rhetts
banking and currency ideas, and to
continue to charge him with Republi-
canism will be resented as an affront
to the intelligence Of the people. We
are not espousing Mr.. Rhett's cause,
but we are opposed to deception to win
votes.-Manning Times.
We do not think Mr.. Evans or Mr..
Grace were trying to deceive anybody.
They just did not know. On the cur
rency question Mr.. Rhett is as clear
as on his "a, b, c's." He has his ideas
as to what Is best to be done, and he
had the courage to give. his plan in de-
tail. From time out of mind 1t has
been understood that it was easier to
criticise than to construct, and that, no
doubt is what led Job to exclaim, "Oh,
that mine adversary had written a
book" OF course, Mr.. Rhett did not
know that the National Democratic
convention would endorse his views,
and neither did Messrs. Evans, Grace,
Johnstone, or the others. But now,
whether they acknowledge their error
or not, they will probably cease trying
to reflect on Mr.. Rhett's Democracy as
to the currency question.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17
CHRISTENING OF THE CAROLINA
Member of the Governors Staff Tells
of the Interesting Event.


Col. S. T. McCravy, Of Governor An
sells staff, returned yesterday from
Philadelphia, where, with the govern
or's party he attended the launching
Of the new battleship, South Carolina,
from the Cramps shipyards on Satur--
day. Col. McCravy says that he had
the time Of his life, and that he verita-
bly, believes every other Carolinian who
was there could say the same.
In speaking Of the christening Of the
Carolina, Col. McCravy said that things
went off with the precision Of machin-
cry. He sat beside the wife Of one of
the Cramp company when Miss Fred
rica Ansel, daughter Of Governor
Ansel, stood at the prov Of the Carroll
ma to break the bottle Of champagne.
Above, from the decks, hundreds of
tackles" looked in breathless expec-
fancy. Each jack tar held bottle OF
champagne, and the lady beside Col.
McCravy told him what 1t meant. She
said the sailors were so superstitious
that they believed If the governors
daughter failed to break the bottle she
held fair on the prov Of the ship, Ill
luck would befall the vessel unless the
mishap was atoned for by each Of
them breaking a bottle and pouring
the contents on the ship.
1t was a moment OF expectancy
when Miss F'redrica Ansel drew back
the bottle Of champagne preparatory
to breaking it against the Prov Of the
vessel. Hundreds Of sailors aloft
stood ready to crash their bottles in
case the fair Carolinian failed to
break hers. Down came the chris
tening stroke. and the air was filled
with shivered glass and frothing
champagne. Then a mighty yell
went up, and the jackies were jubi-
liant because all was we'll.
Mr.. W. A. Law, formerly Of Spar
tanburg, but now Of Philadelphia,
gave a swell dinner to the gentlemen
Of the governors party at the South
ern club Saturday evening. The Ia
dies Of the party went to Atlantic
City Saturday evening to spend Sum-
day. The gentlemen Of the party
joined them Sunday morning.
The Carolina is the largest fighting
vessel ever built. 1t is larger than
England's famous "Dreadnaught." -
Spartanberg Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-17

ately conceived crime is committed
with the full expectation Of escaping
the penalty. The idea that deliber-
ate offender would voluntarily assist
in his own undoing is absurd. For in
stance the man who will steal will lie
about ii, and get others to lie for him.
1t is the same with a man who COM
mits murder or almost any other
crime. And il must not be forgotten
either that men of this kind fully rec
ognize the power Of public sentiment
in relation to their cases, as a protec-
ton if friendly and as an avenger If
hostile. They drop into this recogni-
ton, it seems, as if by intuition. 1t Is
common thing for such men to make
use of all the public sentiment they
can influence in their own behalf and
it is not an uncommon thing for a
thief or a murderer to be able to infiu-
ence enough public sentiment to Sc
cure for him full immunity from the
consequences of his crime.
But no community as a whole, can
afford to permit the fostering of dis
eased public sentiment in its midst
Such sentiment can only be fostered In
accordance with a most dangerous
system of reciprocity. The man who
is guilty of theft makes claim for the
sympathy of the man who is guilty of
extortion in return for his own sympa-
thy for the extortionist, etc, until the
whole community is permeated with
bands of criminals making common
cause against law, order and justice,
each standing for and condoning the
others in hope of securing immunity
for himself. Such community only
courts it's own ruin, for so surely as
time goes on "the thieves will fall out
and honest men will get their dues
The safe public sentiment is that
described by Judge Gage-a prepon-
derance Of good opinion. This kind OF
sentiment will steadily and surely
weed out all the more vicious and ir-
responsible, and give safety, comfort
and happiness to those who desire to
do right.