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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21
DOWN TO WORK,

The pretty weather of the past few
days has set the plows of York county
to going to their fullest capacity, and
in every section Of the county the far
mers have been busy. Speaking Of the
situation to the reporter, on Wednes-
day, an experienced farmer made these
somewhat interesting observations:
1.-The most noticeable characteristic
of the prevailing spirit among the far
mers, seems to be an eagerness to
make big cropnof cotton. There is a
general idea that cotton Is bound to be
a good price next fall and everybody
wants to plant all they can get into
the ground. Of course, there are ex-
ceptions to this rule. There are still
some conservative old fellows who
have gone through times just like this
in years gone by, and who found their
salvation in an abundance Of corn.
They still believe in corn, and they
could not be induced to go absolutely
cotton crazy, even If they should have
a guarantee that the price would run
up to is cents a pound. Now 1t may
be that some of these old fellows are
fogies; that they don't have a great
deal of cash; but as a rule they have
enough money with which to pay for
all they buy, and their credit is good
at almost any Of the stores.
$50 far as I am concerned, how
ever" the gentleman continued, Il
really do not feel warranted in under
taking to criticise anybody too harshly
for planting too much cotton. I have
made money out of cotton planting MY
self, and expect to plant good deal
this year again; but still If one would
come out ahead he must not devote
his entire energies to cotton.
Another thing, have noted" the
speaker concluded. "There wont be a
great deal Of careful cultivation this
year and not much deep plowing. The
farmers are in too big hurry. That
Is the rule. Because Of the continued
wet weather, and the consequent delay
in getting to work, people who ordi-
narily use two-horse plows, are jump
ing in with bull tongues, or any old
thing that will scrape up the ground.
I don't like this exactly; but it can't
be helped for when a man is in hur-
ry he is not likely to listen to the true
and tried old saying about haste MAX
ing waste"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21

accommodate the council, police, a
portion Of the fire department, and
also to serve as a prison, at cost
Of about $4,000. Nothing definite has
been decided with regard to the mat
ter; but there is something practical
in the idea, and unless there is objec-
tion on the part of the citizens 1t will
probably be put into execution. The
members Of the council all think fa-
vorably of the plan; but they do not
feel disposed to take any decided ac-
ton without the approval Of the people
Of the town.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21

Now. Notwithstanding the ratifca-
ton Of the treaty with Colombia py
the United States senate, comes the
great question, "Will the Panama
canal be completed" There Is no good
reason why the government should not
at once get down to work. If 1t does
not get down to work and keep at 1t,
It will stultify itself. But still there
arc many who believe that the canal
will never be completed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21
LOCAL LACONICS.
Bethel Presbytery.

Bethel Presbytery.
There was a mistake in the date Of
the next meeting Of Bethel presbytery,
as published in the last issue Of The
ENQUIRER. Presbytery meets in Rock
Hill on April Is, at p. m.
Annapolis Cadetship.
Congressman Finley has an Annap-
oils cadetship to give out to some
competent young man of the Fifth
congressional district, between the ages
Of II and 20, and will dispose Of 1t
through a competitive examination to
be held in Yorkville on Tuesday,
Rock HIPS Pfivate. Hospital.
The Rock Hill Private hospital,
beautifully located, splendidly appoint
ed in every detail, was formally opened
last Tuesday. DR.. J. Roddey Miller,
president, extended a welcome to the
visitors, among whom were the minis
ters Of the city, representatives of the
Kings Daughters, and Of the city
council. DR.. Miller called Rev. A. S.
Rogers to the chair to conduct the ser
vices. The preacher read the story Of
the Good Samaritan and the miracle
at the beautiful gate. Then in an ap-
address.
The County Superintendents.
Columbia Record, tuesday: State
Superintendent Of Education Martin
will probably issue a call for a meet
ing Of the county superintendents in
Rock Hill in the middle Of April. The
conference will be similar to the recent
conferences held in Georgia and Ala
bama, under the auspices of the gen.
eral education board. Mr.. Martin has
been in correspondence with DR.. But
terick, the secretary Of the board, and
the details Of the conference will be CIV
en- out at an early date. A meeting Of
the state board Of education will be
held Friday, March q, and the ap-
pointment of county boards will be
considered.
Two Large Families.
Gastonia, N. c., News: VIM. Skid
more, Of near Stanley, probably has the
distinction of being the father of the
largest family in CASTOR county. He
has twenty-five children. Some Of
them died before reaching manhood.
]. W.. Ferguson, Of Glover, was in town
Saturday with his family and the group
was taken by Photographer Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson were married
on March End, 1874, and to them have
been born eighteen children, twelve Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21

arrived in the city from the east during
the past few days, and as many OF
them are without money, they are
in a bad way. 1t is not expected
that they will be able to proceed to
their destination in the west for a week
or ten days yet. Several trains on
roads that enter Memphis from the
west have been water bound out OF
sight of land, and the passengers had to
be removed in boats. .e.
At New Orleans the water lacks only
of a foot of being as high as
in 1897, and it is expected that this one
tenth will be exceeded; but there is not
a great deal Of uneasiness. Engineers
consider the city to be entirely safe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21

A CHICAGO dispatch states that the
saloon keepers of that city have organ
lied a total abstainence society. This
sounds somewhat curious; but 1t Is
stated as a fact nevertheless that fully
one-third Of the saloon keepers OF
Chicago are total abstainers. Their
observance of the effects on users or
the fiery poison they sell teaches them
to leave it alone themselves.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21
graceful thing to bracket the names Of
the men who wore the blue and the
gray.
YoRKvILLE, s. c.. ,d
SATURDAY, MARCH q, 1903.

IT is claimed that while at one time
every Democratic member of the SEN
ate was disposed to bow to the political
leadership Of Mr.. VIM. J. Bryan, the
Nebraska man has not now single
follower in the upper house Of. con-
gress. Mr.. Bryan still has a few
friends in the house; but his popularity
is also on the wane in the body.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-21

lot footing up 81 ayes to ~ noes.
BY direction of Secretary Root, the
war department has embarked on the
extensive work of compiling and pub
fishing a complete roster of the officers
and enlisted men Of the Union and
Confederate armies. This is the secre-
tary's own project and he succeeded in
impressing congress with the idea that
it would be just and fair to the south
to place on official lists the names of
Confederate soldiers in order that their
descendants may trace their family
histories with accuracy. The north,
through separate state publications,
has covered pretty we'll this ground
for it's own soldiers. But the southern
records and archives, never very COM
plete, were scattered and destroyed
owing to the outcome Of the war and
it is known that many frauds are prac-
ticed on the benevolent and many fam
lies lack important links in their his
tories because of the loss Of these rec
ords. Secretary Root in calling this
matter to the attention Of congress said
that the department was constantly in
receipt of appeals from state officials,
historical societies and patriotic or
memorial associations for transcripts
of the military records of state troops,
to answer which would cost more than
a million dollars, so that the most
economical way would be to publish a
complete roster. The publication will
be enormous in size, including no less
than 30 volumes as large as the re-
bellion records. The northern names
will be published with the southern be-
cause it is desired to have all Of these
data in one compilation instead Of be-
ing scattered through various state
books. Moreover, it is felt to be a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13
POPE LEO XIII.
a Pen Picture Of fbe Great POnfGcf Of The Catholic
Church Who Has Just Passed AsOoy.

Before his return to Rome he visited Lon
don and Paris, aid was received by Victoria
Prince Albert and Louis Philippe, to whom
he had been warmly recommended by Leo
pold.
Death had claimed the bishop Of Perugia
The hearts Of the people and the clergy
turned to him, who had endeared himself
to them in his brief sojourn as governor
The pope acceded to their wishes, but in
tended first to bestow the red hat. When
the nuncio reached Rome Gregory lay dy-
ing.
His successor, Plus X, confirmed the APP
pointment. For 81 years Leo filled
this pastoral mission. Plus was not unmind-
full of Gregory's design for his promotion.
but political troubles which crowded all the
years of Plus pontifcate, delayed for SIX
years the insignia of the red hat.
In 1877 was celebrated the golden jubilee
Of Plus IN. His strength was failing and he
know his end was near. Death had Just
taken his Oldest friend and paved the way
for new Camerlengo. Plus appointed
Cardinal Pecci. 1t was position involving,
during the vacancy Of the papal chair, the
supreme authority to administer the tenn
poralities OF the holy see. 1t was the Cam
erlengo who must use the silver hammer
upon his brow and thrice call him by his
baptismal name before it could be admitted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Peru-na Creating National Sensation in the Cure of
Chronic Ailments of the Kidneys.

Major Il. H. Mars, of the First Wis
consin Cavalry regiment, writes from
1925 Cunning street, Chicago, ILL.,, the
following letter:
"FOryearS ISuffered with cafd rrh of
the kidneys contracted in the army.
Medicine did not help me any until a
conrade who had been helped by Pc
runa advised me to try Ii. bought
some at once, and soon found blessed
relief kept taking it four months,
and am now wei and strong and feel
better than have done for the past
twenty years, thanks to Pernna. "
T. H. Mars.
At the appearance of the first symp-
tom of Kidney trouble, Peruna should
be taken. This remedy strikes at once
the very root of the disease. 1t at once
relieves the catarrhal kidneys of the
stagnant blood, preventing the escape
of serum from the blood. Peruna slim
ulates the kidneys to excrete from the
blood the accumulating poison, and thus
prevents the convulsions which are
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13

that he was dead. Already the shadow of
the cross had fallen on Cardinal Pecci.
January II, 1878, Victor Emmanuel died
in the Quirinal palace-eight days after
Plus followed him. whom he had deemed
the prosecutor and spoliator of the church
When the wires flashed over the world the
news of Plus death, Protestants believed
that the papacy which was claimed to have
come down from Peter was at an end. The
questions arose, will the government not
take possession of the vatican and ST. Pc.
tiers? VIII they, can they, allow the cardi.
mails to assemble freely in conclave and elect
successor to Plus IN? Will not the gov.
eminent raise the flag of Savoy and secure 4
spiritual head Of its own selection who will
be amenable to the house of Savoy? Such
might have been the case had Victor En-.
manuel lived, or had the papacy had at its
head a man of less diplomatic skill. less tact
than Cardinal Pecci He carefully avoided
every thing that could give offence. but wa.
determined there should be no DELAY that
he could prevent in assembling the conclave
which should be ten days after the death
OF pope At that time the papal tiara wa.
not a crown to be coveted.
Out of sjxty-four cardinals three were all
sent. Two were III and Met loskv only ar.
rived in season TO do homage to the sue
cessor Of Plus TX. The Camerlengo pre.
pared for long session. The doors were
closed. None might enter, none pass ont
But two ballots could be cast m one day
morning and evening. Two-thirds majority
was necessary to an election If no choice
were made a little smoke emitted from the
burned ballots told the fact to the outside
waiting people. The fr,t balloting gave
. votes to Cardinal Pecci-he was seen to
be greatly disturbed-hs face expressed
dismay and grief. At the second ballotinq
the name of Pecci was called 80 times
great tears rolled down his cheeks-his pen
dropped from his trembling hands. Before
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the third balloting he begged the cardinals
to drop his name and choose one more wor-
thy. The third balloting began-44 votes
were recorded against his name. He rose
declaring his unworthiness. Il am old, an.
feeble. l shall soon end my days; it is not
the papacy, it is death that should be given
me-" Finally he bowed to what his brother
cardinals declared to be the Divine viii
and gave Leo XIII. for his pontiiical name.
He trembled at the threshold of this I'M
known glory, where he must be solitary, so
high above those who were nearest to him.
The hour was very bitter. There was not a
stain upon his name. In statecraft he ranked
with Gladstone and Bismarck-when they
passed away he stood alone as the greatest
statesman in Europe. By his uniform,
steady line of action, his aims were attended
by remarkable success. Leo's benevolence,
his self-denial surpassed even his zeal and
worldly wisdom To aid the poor he
stocked all the streams he could control
with fish. The fruits Of his gardens he or
dered to be preserved and dealt out to the
needy.
A late empress craved an audience with
him-had the poor taste to denounce GER
tain doctrines of the church. Leo listened
with gentle courtesy. On leaving, she was
bold enough to ask for his photograph and
request that he would write something be-
meath il. LEO XIII, to those who walk in
darkness and will not see light was what
she read.
The war between Spain and the United
States gave Leo infinite distress He was
so torn between the appeals of his people
in Spain and the reliance his loyal following
in the United States placed upon his up
holding the righteous end of the cause that
it was feared he could not bear the strain.
The queen Of Holland appealed TO Leo to
use his influence to end the South African
war He declared no war had caused such
bitterness of spirit-a war that was inspired
neither 10y ideals Of civilization nor by just
national interests-but humbly added, 81
can do nothing but pray for the dead.
His life was regular and simple. He rose
at siX-rather his valet called him at six.
but ol.en found him at his desk. 1t is Ell.
quette that a pope eat alone, which he did
with all the hurry OF a business man. AT
eight he entered upon the bushes, of the
day with one of the cardinals. That over, he
walked in the vatican gardens, which he
supervised. \ gardener, whom he censured
Tor raising poor IVY, exclaimed: Ills hOll.
ness can teach everyone, from his cardinals
down"
After his walk he would return to his re.
ception room and receive all entitled to an
audience Receiving, a pope remains seat
ed-the visitor makes three bows, one on en-
tering one in the middle of the room, one
when kissing the pope's slipper-audience
over. he backs from the room. If Leo re.
ceived an American be directed he should
act as if he were being received by the presi-
dent of the United States. He dined lightly
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The vlIlose of corprDeto the Birthplace of Leo

pope of him. Let Joachim be pope and
Joseph cardinal and you can be tranquil as
to the future of our boys" On the last day
OF the year 1887, 10 years after the death of
his much-loved mother, he was ordained to
the priesthood.
Gregory XVI. appointed him governor of
Benevento-a most difficult position. He
was not only obliged to cope with political
conspirato tors, but also with wel-organized
bands of desperate men, given over to brig
andage and smuggling-a position in which
older and more experienced men had been
baffled and retired. Three days after reach
ing his post he was stricken with typhoid
fever. The best medical skill was summoned
from Naples and pronounced the case hope
less The frail body, weakened with ascetic
fervor, triumphed over disease and death.
In his convaescent state, he began his bat
tie, bearing harder on the rich than on the
poor. Soon the Beneyentini saw with Joy
and surprise the most dreaded chief with
his band led in chains to prison Cunspira-
tors found il unsafe to hatch plots where
Gov Pecci ruled and sought an asylum
elsewhere. In three years the reign of law,
with order and peace. was established
that Pope Gregory recalled him to Ill a
more important post.
Perugia was the seat Of popular discon-
tent; thither Gregory sent the successful
young diplomat Again he was successful.
so successful that there came time when
the prisons OF Perugia did not hold a single
criminal
There were educational disputes in Bel
GUM; indeed all the affairs OF the church
were disordered. Gregory again turned 10
Mgr. Pecei to smooth difficulties and bring
order out Of chaos. lie went a. nuncio to
Brussels post he filled with credit TO him
self, the church, the Belgian court and peo-
pie. 1t was King Leopold verdict that he
was as clever a politician a. he was an
excellent churehmsn.
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10 become lne Iull6n III CdelO
which St. Malachy in the eleventh century
predicted would rise after him, who had
borne "Crux de cruce, and papacy should
be almost crushed to the earth. Surely he
has filed a luminous page in the history Of
the Catholic church.
His mother bore the name of the mother
OF the Nirgin-to the boy she gave the name
of the Virgins father-Joachim, like JOS
eph and Mary, sweet, familiar names in
Catholic countries.
Born and reared among the Volscian hills,
he was robust, sturdy boy. AT the age of
II he contracted serious illness, which left
him the frai, delicate being he was ever
after. When 81 he was threatened with
consumption. He made his will-before he
died, every legatee was numbered with the
dead. He gave early promise of being great.
In his first vacation from school he ex-
pressed to his father a desire to read and
write like st. Thomas Aquinas-and a."
said the father to his wife, signing, wished
to make a general of him" 'Ah, Welt" an
swered Comtesse Anne, 'you can make a
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On HIS VACATION.
The City Touriss I'm the Country Comes
Upon a New Kind
of Bee.

The summer tourist, being engaged in
some naturalistic pursuits, came upon a bee
which sat leisurey on a blade of grass and
seemed perfectly unconcerned, relates
Judge
How now quoth the summer tourist.
This bellies all / have read about the busy
bee
What does asked his guide
Why, that bee on that blade of grass
has been sitting there all morning EVIDENT
90 TO work"
"Oh, he doesn't have to 60 to work for
some time yet, explained tie guide.
lie doesn't? What variety of bee is hez''
That's what they call the husking bee
lie wont have anything to do until next
fall"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13

kldneys SIMPLY because It cures catarrh
wherever located.
Ifyou donot derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he viii
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
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Mame-My steady blew me off ter supper
at a reg'la restaurant last night
Mag-Say, they tell me he's real refined
in is saucer ter cool it he didn't blow il
like some guys would. but jist famed it
Wa is panama. Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13
Opium ana Liquor Habits Cured.
Book free. B. NJ, Woolley, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.

Phyllis-"Yes. he was paying attentions
to her quite long time Blanche-'Per,
haps he hadn't the courage to propose
Phyllis-"Oh, | don't know Perhaps he lad
the courage not to propose, Town ard
Country.
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An lrishman and Frenchman were rart-
ing at the steamer The Irishman, standing
on the wharf waving his hand to his friend
shouted: 20 reservoir The Frenc l.ran
politely saluting. replied: Tanks. i os.
ton Christian Register
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13

rs the prisoner going to plead insanity
a. his detence!' asked the court ,tencg.
rapher. Judging from his selection Of an
attorney, replied the lawyer. who hau fail
ed to get the case. Il should say he Was -
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.
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Indies Can Mear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot, aching feet At all Druggists, 25e i Ae-
Address A. 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
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ARCH 10, 1910, Countess
Pecci, daughter of a noble
family of Sienna, gave birth to
to her fourth son, destined to
play one of the most important
roles in the worlds history
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Bings-"There goes a particular friend Of
mine Bangs" Friend o. your, Ell? Wen.
he can't be overparticular. Philadelphia
BulIetin
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sure " loItO"
if the poisons
are allowed to
re m a in. 1t
gives gre a t
vigOr to t h e
heart S action
and digestive
system, both
of which are
apt to fail rap
idly in this
disease.
Peruna cures
catarrh of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-08-13
DOCTORS SPECIAL NOTICE.

81 have prescribed the Complete Treat
ment called by my name and sold by all
druggists in hundreds of thousands of very
serious cases, with unexampled success,
and most satisfactory results" DIR. SLO-
CUM
Arizona republican., 1903-11-13
RECORDERS OFFICE.

Mexico Gold Fields Co.,, articles capital stock, $5,OOO,00O. amendment.
 Cincinnati Joplin Mining Co.,, arti- cles, capital stock $250.O00; incorpora- tors. c. M. Wilson, G. w. Cavett, J. F. Trader.
 Eight claims Mining Co.,, articles capital stock S10.000,000; incorporators w. c. Thompson, A. G. sherman, O. G. Gould ct al.
 Harqua Hale Mining Co.,, articles capital stock $1,50O,000; incorporators r. E. Hummer Vim. Foulke, D. Haynes.
 John T. Dunlap. redemption lots 23 24, blk 33, Montgomery add.
 E. J. Bennitt. redemption, lots 10 to 14, blk r Alhambra.
 Joseph Garside to Rosa Schmidt mortgage. four horses.
 J. E. Sturgeon to Farmers & Mer- chants bank, assignment, 127 head of cattle.
 Florence F. Rudd and husband to Ezra w. Thayer, deed, lots 3, 5, block 15, Phoenix.
 Andrew Crawford estate to Ashland Land & Cattle Co, deed, NE +, Eh NV F and SW A, NV Ii, See. r. twp. N, range ? E.
 w. J. Murphy and wife to Ashland Land & Cattle Co.,, deed, SEE F, Sec 19, w F SW Il, Sec. 20, twp 3 N, range l E.
 City Tax Collector to c. H. Dunlap deed, lot 10. block 1 Railroad place.
 Mary C. Vines to R. H. Greene, deed lot 19, block Is, Irvine add.
 W. K. James and wife to R. H Greene. deed, same.
 w. T. Smith and wife to R. H. Greene deed, same.
 George E. Sanders, Angel Consoli- dated Mining Co, deed, s mining claims Vulture dist.
 Charles H. Akers, same, deed Und l5, int claims Vulture dist.
 John H. McNally to James Me- Namara and wife, release, lot 5, block 2, Palo Alto add.
 Florence de Perez and husband to Thos. H. Thatcher, deed, lot 25 Sotello add.
 F. J. Bennitt to c. G. Fitzpatrick deed, water right SEE II NE A, Sec 9, twp. l N. range 3 E.