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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
HORSE WHISPERERs.
Tanners Of Horses In Ireland and q
Secret That Died With Them.

Tanners OF Horses In Ireland and
Secret That Died With Thorn.
Ireland, as we'll as the far south Of
Scotland, had-possibly still has-its
horse whisperers," though the
"brotherings," which give such per-
manence and geniality to the Scottish
"ploughman's whisper" never seem to
have existed in the sister island. Irish
"whisperers" have been lonely men,
whose secret has generally died with
them.
The most famous "whisperer' of
modern times was James Sullivan of
Dunhallow. whose exploits are fully de-
tailed in Townsends Survey Of the
County of Cork" No horse was ever
brought to Sullivan which he did not
permanently tame. Ordinarily restive
animals he would master in a few
minutes. For exceptionally vicious
horses he took about half an hour, dur
ing which time he shut the stable door
and forbade anyone to open it till he
gave the signal. When the door was
opened the horse was seen lying down
and Sullivan by his side, playing with
him as child does a puppy. There
was no tying up of the fore leg or any
other visible means Of coercion. How
his ascendency was obtained no one
could tell; natural intrepidity,' sug-
gests Mr.. Townsend, who was an eye
witness of many Of his surprising feats.
Anyhow, If he passed on the secret to
his son. the latter must have learned
it very imperfectly, for, though he gave
himself out as his fathers successor, he
never showed the same power and
soon fell into disrepute. Many brilliant
offers were made to him, but he could
not give up Dunhallow and the fox
hounds.
A successor Of Sullivan, named
O'Hava became almost equally famous
and was often urged to explain what
was the secret of his influence. But
O'Hava treated his questioners as
Samson did the Philistines, deluding
them with various unsatisfactory an
swers. At one time, for instance. he
said the secret lay in. rocking" the
horse-putting one hand firmly on his
crupper and with the other grasping
his shoulder, and then swaying him to
and fro. gently at first and gradually
increasing the motion till you throw
him. At another time. he protested
that his plan was to bite the animals
ear. Both these are we'll known jock
ey tricks; the stubbornest horse, they
say. will be wholly subdued by being
thrown twice or thrice; and If you can
get a vicious horses ear between your
teeth and bite hard you are his master
and he your submissive slave from that
time forward. AS to the idea that the
'whisperer" works by kindness, 1t
stands to reason that that method sup
poses the entire education Of the ami
NAL to be in your hands. If you have
only half an hour to do your work In
you must show overmastering power
as we'll as kindly feeling. A horse
whose temper has been spoiled by
chronic bad treatment looks on all men
alike as tyrants and bullies.-Golden
Penny
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

EGYPTIAN CoTToN.-Somebody in
commenting the other day upon the
question passed as to the possibility of
profitable cotton where there is no frost,
asked What about Egyptian cotton?"
and added that If cotton could be sue
cessfully raised in Egypt, where there
is no frost, why could it not be raised
in Cuba and elsewhere?
A Florida correspondent of the New
York Sun holds that the case of Egyp-
tian cotton is the exception which
proves the rule, showing that condi-
tions in Egypt are entirely different
from those anywhere else.
He says it is true there is no frost in
Egypt, but there is also no rain there.
which makes the difference. After the
Egyptian cotton is picked, irrigation is
stopped and the intense heat of the sun
dries up the plant, so that the field
can be easily cleared for the next crop.
In this respect the sun performs the
same service that the frost does in the
only other part of the world where
cotton is raised with real success, the
southern states of this country.
In other tropical countries where the
experiment has been tried, there is too
much rain. The plant is neither dried
up nor killed by frost, and the pro-
blem of destroying tons Of green trash
so us not to interfere with the cultiva-
ton of the soil for another crop is too
great to admit of profitable cotton
groWing.-Atlanta Constitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Did 1t Ever Occur
toy YOU
That it would be p

That it would be poor busi-
ness policy, and in fact exceedingly
dangerous, for me to make the uncon-
.ditional claim from week to week IN
these columns that the Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Company Of Newark, N.
j., was absolutely the BEST life In
surance company in the world and Is
sued the BEST policy for the insured,
unless I knew beyond q SHADOW OF
doubt that the statement was literally
true and could be proven to the entire
satisfaction of any individual VINO Is
hunting for the BEST and will be con-
vinced only by proven facts? Only last
week I was offered contract with a
company that Is recognized as being
az good as any except the Mutual Ben
eft, at much better compensation.
When I declined the representative
said: I'VE would be mighty glad to
have you with us, and I don't see why
you decline to do so If you are In the
business for the money you can get out
of it." My reply was: while need
money and your commission Is larger,
still know that your company has not
done as much for its policy holders
and never will and does not Issue as
liberal contracts and at as low cost as
the Mutual Benefit, and 1t Is my hope
that eventually all intelligent people
will appreciate the fact that my claim
that 1 represent the BEST company
and sell the BEST policy Is absolutely
true, and when they do will do the
business. His reply was: "Of course
all people who are posted know that
the Mutual Benefit Is the BEST COM
pany for the insured, and for that rea-
son Is not the best for the agent"
Look before you leap!
SAM M. GRIsT, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

DOWN THE THROAT OF A TURKEY GoBBLER
greatest jumper that had appeared In
the neighborhood for years. At last
everything was ready for the contest.
The bullfrog toed the mark and sang
q sort of refrain like this:
Watch me jump!
Watch me jump!
Then he jumped at least six feet.
"That's nothing" said the grasshop
per. 81 told you all that I'm the great
est jumper on earth. After this jump
intend to 60 with the circus and do 8
jumping act"
Then he threw out his legs in one
grand leap and would certainly have
won the match, but through faulty
steering gear he jumped right down
the throat of turkey gobbler who had
been watching the performance.
Moral.-Look before you leap.-Pitts
burg Dispatch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

OF COURSE NoT.-A judge Of one
of the United States circuit courts has
a five-year-o niece Of whom ne Is
very proud. A few days ago she came
to him and said with very serious
air:
Uncle, there is a question about law
I want to ask you"
well. dear, what is it?" patiently
inquired the judge.
Uncle, if man had q peacock ana
II went into another mans yard and
laid an egg, who would the egg belong
to-"
The judge smiled indulgently and re-
piled:
why, the egg would belong to the
man who owned the peacock, but ne
could be prosecuted for trespassing II
he went on the others property to get
it,"
The child seemed very much inter-
ested in the explanation, and then oo-
served innocently:
Uncle, did it ever occur to you that
a peacock couldn't lay an egg?-New
York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
An Army of Rodents.

From Calhoun county, Mich, there
comes to the Smithsonian institute a
sensational story of the invasion Of
that county by an army Of 5000 rats In
one pack. A big gray rat is said to be
leading the vast army Of rodents.
Michigan papers devote considerable
space to the peculiar occurrence, and
some Battle Creek citizens who hhVe
become interested in the migration
have written to the Smithsonian in
stitute for an explanation, If possible.
The story of the rat raid as told in
Michigan papers Is that about twelve
days ago about a hundred large rats
were crossing highway three miles
east of Tekonsha village, Calhoun
county. They are said to have been
under the leadership of large gray rat
of venerable and dignified aspect, and
this leader marshaled his forces In
most authoritative manner. A few
days afterward a farmer in Clarendon
township, In the same county, was
aroused about 8 o'clock in the morning
by a squealing noise Of great magni-
tude. such as might be made by score
Of litters Of young pigs. AS the sound
continued to grow in volume the far
mer arose, hastily put on his clothes
and went out doors. The air seemed
filled with the strange sounds, and the
man climbed his windmill to see If he
1Nr 1iCnnun,,
see a dark wave rolling across a field
toward his barn, it is said, and as 1t
approached nearer he could see that 1t
was composed of hundreds of rats
squealing loudly as. they ran. Into the
barnyard they came, halting in front of
the barn. Then large gray rat SEEM
ed to select about twenty husky rats
from the bunch and led them into the
building. When they emerged ten
minutes later they were accompanied
by about 100 of the Clarendon mans
rats. They took their places in the
ranks and the procession moved on
again across the fields. When last
seen the horde is said to have been
crossing the highway east Of the VIII
lage Of Tekonsha. 1t Is claimed trav-
eler had to wait nearly five minutes for
them to cross the road, and he esti-
mated their number to be not less than
5000. They were still under the lead
ership of the big gray fellow, who ap-
peared to be walking delegate in the
most extensive strike in the history Of
entdom.-Washingto Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Aumurolls department.
Bows Composition on Parents.

Parents are things most boys have
to look after them. Most girls also
have parents. Parents consist OF
Pas and Mas. Pas talk good deal
about what they are going to do, ou'
it's mostly Mas that make you mind.
Sometimes it is different tho. Once
a boy came home from college on va
cation. His parents lived on a farm
There was work to be done on the
farm. Work on the farm always has
to be done early in the morning. This
boy didn't get up. His sister goes 10
the stairway and calls:
willie, it's a beautiful morning
Rise and list to the lark"
The boy didn't say anything. Then
Ma calls:
William, it is time to get up
Your breakfast is growing cold"
The boy kept right on, not saying
anything. Then his pa puts his head
in the stairway, and says he:
"Bill!"
Coming, sir!" says the boy.
I know a boy that hasn't got any
parents. He goes in swimming when
ever he pleases. But I am going to
stick to my parents. However, I don't
tell them so cause they might get II
into their heads that I couldn't get
along without them. Says this boy to
me:
Parents are a nuisance; they aren't
what they're cracked up to be-
Says I to him:
Just the same I find 'em handy 10
have. Parents have their failings, OF
course, like all Of us, but on the whole
I approve of 'em, and hope good boys
will continue to have en-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
gpan and Sariass 8ank
A General Banking Business.
Yorkville, -. g.

With good connections and supplied
with all the conveniences and appli-
ances necessary for the equipment OF
modern banking office, We are In
position to extend to our patrons, and
the public generally, prompt and In
telligent service at all times.
Prompt attention to the needs OF
ut-of-town customers, country mer-
chants and farmers throughout the
county.
A Special Savings Department.
Using the Auxiliary Home Savings
Banks and paying three per cent inter-
est on Savings Accounts.
Interest Bearing Certificates Of De-
posit issued under special agreement.
Correspondence or a call invited.
w. p. HARRISON, Cashier.
S. M. McNEEL, President.
HOURS:
Bank opens for Business 9 a. m, and
Closes 8 p. m. Open Saturday Even.
inss 8 to 9.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

Not A CLEAR TITLE.-The ~ord
"furlough" occurred in a reading les
son of a primary grade in one of the
public schools, says the Philadelphia
Ledger. The teacher asked If any boy
or girl knew the meaning Of the WORD.
One small hand was raised and sha-
ken vigorously in the eagerness OF the
urchin to display his knowledge. When
he received permission to speak ne
rose and with the greatest assurance
said:
"Furlough means a mule"
Not a whit disturbed at the teachers
ooh, no, it doesn't" the small boy con-
fidently answered:
II have the book at home that says
So" Then the teacher told him he
might bring the book to school ana
show it to her.
The next morning he came armed
with the book, and triumphantly show
ed her the picture of an American SOL
dier astride a mule, under which was
printed, Going home on his furlough.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

A DIscREDITED LEGEND.-One pic
turesque detail Of the announcement of
a pope's death, says the Springfield
Republican, is now discredited by the
Rome correspondent of the London
Chronicle. This detail is the striking
of three blows with silver hammer or
rather mallet on the forehead Of the
dead pope. 1t was repeated over and
over again in connection with the death
Of Leo XIII. and the Tablet, a Roman
Catholic newspaper of much authority,
records that 1t actually was done by
the chamberlain, Cardinal Oreglia.
The Associated Press dispatches, which
were remarkably full and graphic con-
cerning recent events in Rome, and ap-
parently trustworthy. did not include
the silver hammer legend, but said
that holy water was sprinkled over the
body of the Pope, and that the cardinal
chamberlain called upon him thrice by
his name of Joachim, asking .Dost
thou 'sleep?" and then turned to those
present. and announced, THE Pope Is
truly dead" A very solemn and not
unbefitting ceremony. and losing little
in the abandonment Of the hammer.
But what then, was the origin Of the
legend. 1t should be as traceable as
the prophecy of st. Malachy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

OBLIG1NG THE CoNDUcToR.-SteP
lively!" bawled the conductor as the
crowd started to board his car. "Step
lively there!"
The portly father climbed, wheezing'
aboard, carrying small and chubby
boy. Next came little bright eyed
girl of six, perhaps, while the mother
climbed on last. carrying the baby.
There were seats for the father, the
mother, the small boy and baby-the
last two on their parents knees-but
the little girl had to stand.
Mercy on us. Hester!" said the
mother. What are you hopping about
that way for?'
The little girl was clinging to the
seat ahead and was dancing excitedly,
hopping on one foot and then the 9TH
er as fast as she could.
why, mamma" she said, still eying
the stern conductor, I'm stepping live
ly!"
Even the conductor smiled.-NeW
York Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Al ADin7al Story For
Little Folks
How ~GrasshopperLost

A grasshopper because he had won q
jumping match from the cricket chal
lenged bullfrog who lived near by
When the date for the match approach
ed, the grasshopper worked very hard
so as to jump at the proper weight. He
would run a mile or two, jump rope
fly over fences, until he was really the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Hoosier Disk Drills.

We have in stock a supply of the
celebrated Hoosier Disk Drill, than
which no better and very few that
even claimed equality, has ever been
on the market. We sell them on an
absolute guarantee to give perfect sat-
isfaction, and owing to the fact that we
bought when much lower than the
present wholesale price are In position
to sell drills about as cheap as other
dealers can now buy inferior drills Of
other makes. You should not fail to
SOW wheat this fall. Next year may be
the banner wheat year.
YORK IMPLEMENT co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

COULD NOT TELL A LIE.-Tourist-
You say you saw Washington at Val
ley Forge?
Old Negro-Well, KANT 'zactly say
1 saw'd him forge. but l seed him at
de valley. sab.
Tourist suppose you held him
when he was baby?
Old Negro--No. sah l KANT tole a
lie. Youse see. sab. Ge'ge Washing
tum wasn't bohn den.-New York Her
aid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

A PUZZLE.-Dr. Blank has tele-
phone in his house, and he instructed
a newly engaged Irish lad how to reply
in case there should be call over the
wire in the absence of DR.. Blank and
his wife. One day there came such
call and Patrick went to the telephone
well, sor?" said Patrick, with his
mouth to the speaking tube.
who's that?" came over the wire.
ITS me. sor."
And who's me?'
"Shure, and how should l know who
yeZ are?" retorted Patrick.-Chums
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

PLAUSIBLE THEoRY.-"And this said
the tourist, lost in wonder. lis a slum-
bcring volcano. How peaceful it is
now. Observe those vineyards clinging
to it's side and this cornfield at its very
foot. Yet 1 fancy l can hear it moan
ing as if in pain!"
Yes" said the guide. That's caus-
ed by the corn"
Whereat the slumbering volcano
seemed to groan.--Chicago Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
3s The Sky Pilot. 1S The Sky Pilot
JERSEY CALVES FOR SALE.

A LIMITED number :, of THOR
n OUGHBRED JERSEY CALVES,
both sexes, of the most fashionable
breeding. These calves are all that
could be desired in so far as their
breeding and other qualifications are
concerned. Address
J. w. BELTS, Leslie, 8. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
THE SKY PILOT.
CLOTHES CLEANING.

T WANT to clean, repair and press
l. all of your old suits. First class
work guaranteed. Leave me your or
ders for First Glass Tailor-Made Cloth
ing. Made to measure Pants a special
ty. Fit and work guaranteed. Correct
prices and the very latest and most
popular styles. R. L. BRANDON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Wonderful Sales.

On account of the tardy spring
season the Buggy trade has been
late this season. but our .sales SO
far this season have surpassed all
previous records. We are using
our best efforts to keep them on
the increase. We have sold moro
than so Columbia Busgies since
January 1st, to say nothing of the
other makes. We have q large
supply Of secondhand Puggiss
that we are offering at Bargains.
Should you need one come at once.
At the prices they are offered they
are going like hot cakes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

e Nell-He invited me to take 4
stroll and before We had gone half Il
mile had him proposing.
Belle-Won in Il walk. eh?--Phila-
delphia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
Wagons, Wagons.

This line Is complete. We have
Studebaker and several other
makes.
We have q fine lot Of Tennessee
Horses, both saddlers and drivers.
Our Guarantee. We pride our
selves on this feature Of our bus
mess and always take pleasure In
making 1t GOOD.
GLENN & ALLISON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
T. NJ. wHIsoNANT. r.H. LEssLIE.
HICKORY SUPPLY COMPANY
HICKORY, 8. G.
To Close Out.

n WING to the death Of Mr.. T. H.
~ LESLIE, Of our firm, 1t has be-
come necessary to close out our busi-
ness by the end Of the present year
stock, good will, etc., at a bargain that
is worth consideration. We prefer to
sell in lump and will give the lump
buyer some interesting figures. In the
meantime, until we can effect lump
sale, we offer everything at away down
prices. The public Is cordially Invited
to inspect the stock and get informa-
ton as to our inducements.
THE HICKORY SUPPLY co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08
A Car Load of
Oliver Chilled PloWS.

III ~ " ilCSl lllC SlCodhy iiLSi Soo
l. ing demand for Oliver. Chilled
PIows, We recently placed an order for
whole car load to be shipped us d.
rect from the factory, and take pleas
ure in informing the farmers Of York
county that we will In a few days be
in position to supply their needs in this
line. We will not consume space and
time telling Of the superiority Of these
celebrated plows over all others, but
will simply refer the farmer who has
never tested them in practical way to
his neighbor who has. We are entirely
satisfied to leave the decision with
them
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-09-08

IA The Sky Pilot. xS The Sky Pilot.
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IA The Sky Pilot. s0 The Sky Pilot.
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8s The Sky Pilot. fg Tho Sky Pilot
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THE HICKORY SUPPLY CO.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25
Fractured Bone In Ankle.

J. w. Kelly, night yardmaster for
the Chicago & Northwestern, was pain
fully injured near the Eagle mill at an
early hour Friday morning. He was
riding in the switch engine and when
about to step to the ground missed his
footing and fell. He struck upon his
left foot and fractured one OF the small
bones near the ankle. DR.. o. G..
Stricken reduced the fracture but it
will beasome time before he can re-
sumo work.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25
Glass Enters Eyeball.

A three-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Wiesner received very
painful and serious injury Saturday.
The child was playing with q glass
tube and in throwing it about shatter-
ed the glass. One of the flying frag-
ments struck the baby in the eye and
cut across the pupil. DR.. Schoch
was summoned and at first he feared
he could not save the eye. Now how
ever, it appears possible and the ply
stefan thinks the sight will not be i'm
paired, although the cut will leave q
scar on the eyeball. Mr.. Wiesner has
placed the baby under the care Of the
Misses Siebert.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25

FURNITURE.- While lumber and
material is high we sell our furniture
at prices you want to come and see, at
l.. j. BUENGER. 46tf
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25
Slaughtered the Bunnies.

Seventeen stalwart hunters of the
Turnverein, accompanied by three
chefs, went out into Milford township
Sunday on their annual rabbit hunt.
The start was made early and at
midday the cooks served a fine camp
dinner. Many exciting experiences
befell the nimrods and they bagged
thirty-eight rabbits. The big feast, or
Hasenpfefer, will occur at Turner
Hall next Saturday evening.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25

Wanted-Five hundred families to ask
for free bottles of the Worlds Famous
Frisco Cough Cure, at W. G.. Alwin's
Drug Store.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly disorder
ed or overloaded. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure supplies the natural juices of d.
gestion and does the work of the stnm-
ach, relaxing the nervous tension, while
the infamed muscles of that organ are
allowed to rest and heal. Kodol Dy-
spepsia Cure digests what you eat and
enables the stomach and digestive organs
to transform all food into rich, red
blood. Sold by all druggists.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-25

I PICTURE FRAMES. - Have your
pictures framed now in the new style
of mouldings at L.. J. BUENGER. 46tf