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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-15
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL
nes Moines. oct. 3. lana

Des Moines, Oct ., 1909
The committee on legislation of tbs
Iowa Agricultural college, which was
In session in the Office of Governor
Cummins on Friday, roughly outlined
appropriations amounting to over
100000. which will be asked from the
state legislature next winter. OF this
amount $4,000 will be asked for the
experiment station, $4,000 for the
general instruction fund. $125,000 for
a central heating plant, $4,000 for the
furnishing and equipment Of the main
building. the new agricultural hall and
possibly new domestic science build.
ing. President A. b. Storms was en-
powered to prepare a list of the
moneys allowed by the last general
assembly and showing how they were
expended, with list of the funds nee
essary TO complete the buildings now
in course OF construction. Engineers
viii be asked to present figures on the
cost of construction of the proposed
new heating plant and domestic sci
ence building and after those have
been looked over, the committee will
be in a position to place its estimate
or the college needs before the whole
board OF trustees for endorsement
Chairman Cownie, of the board of
control, has returned from Marengo,
where he successfully completed the
task of expanding state appropria.
ton OF $4,000 for the purchase of cows
for the state hospital at Mt Pleasant.
He bought forty-five head some time
ago, and finished up his labors and the
$4,000 by buying twenty-one more.
The hospital has long been in need Of
a proper milk supply, and the recent
purchase Of 90A acres of land has pro.
Vided sufficient pasturage for keeping
them. The institution is now indie
pendent Of the dairymen.
The matter of effecting state or
ganization Of the county agricultural
societies or farmers Institutes of Iowa,
will be taken up at the meeting of the
State Agricultural department and
Farmers Institutes, which will be held
in this city in December. 1t Is prob
able that special organizer from the
agricultural department in Washington
will be present at the meeting for the
purpose of helping the project. Such
state organization, it is planned,
would cooperate directly with the de-
partment at Washington, and would
act as central body for the different
county societies. The executive COM
mittee of the state agricultural depart
ment will meet next week to deter
mine the date and arrange the pro-
gramme for this years meeting. s'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

A REsoURcEFUL WoMAN.-"1 think 1t
Is a foolish fashion that so many wo-
men indulge-that of telling their age
wrongly" said the woman with the
prematurely gray hair. Il can honestly
say that never practice it myself"
MOP" said her friend, with many
meanings in the monosyllable.
WELL" said the first speaker, with
a smile-she was woman with a
sense of humor-"the fact is, I don't
have to. I have way Of making my
self out younger than am, If I wish
to, without telling a fib at all.'
"Really?" inquired the other curious
ly. In what way?"
II put the burden Of the fib all upon
the questioner. You see, when one of
my dear woman friends-it Is always
women who are curious on this point
asks me how old I am I say: oh.
I'm a year or two older than you, you
know, my dear-at least year older.
Let me see, now, how old are YOU?
And then she always knocks more off
my age than I should ever have the
nerve to do myself" York
Times.
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TAX COLLECTIONS-l9O3.

YeRKv1LLE, S. c., Sept. Is, 1908.
IN accordance with the law, my books
L will be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
kOCTOBER, 1903, for the collection OF
FSTATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES for the fiscal year commencing
January 1st, 1903, and will be kept
open UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 1903,
without penalty, after which day ONE
PER CENT penalty will be added Tor
all payments made In the month OF
JANUARY, TWO PER CENT penalty
on all payments made during the month
of FEBRUARY, and SEVEN PER
CENT penalty for payments from the
1ST DAY OF MARCH TO THE 18TH
DAY OF MARCH, after which date all
taxes not paid will go into execution
and be placed in the hands Of the sher-
if for collection.
For the convenience Of tax payers I
will meet them at the following places
on the dates named:
At Sharon, Wednesday, the 21st day
Of October.
At Bullock's Creek, Thursday, the
22nd day Of October.
At McConnellsville, Friday, the 23rd
day Of October.
At ogden, Saturday, the oath day Of
October.
At Bethel, Monday, the 26th day Of
October.
At Yorkville, Tuesday, the 9th day
Of October.
At Forest Hill, Wednesday, the 2Sth
day Of October.
At Newport, Thursday, the 2sth day
Of October.
At Tirzah, Friday, the 3Oth day Of
October.
At Yorkville, Saturday, the 31st day
Of October, and Monday and Tuesday,
the End and 3rd days of November.
At Hickory Grove, Wednesday and
Thursday, the 4th and 5th days of No
vember.
At Glover, Friday and Saturday, the
9Th and 7th days of November.
At Coates's Tavern, Monday, the 9Th
day of November, from ~ o'clock NJ,
until o'clock A. M, Tuesday, the 10th
day of November.
At Fort Mill, Wednesday and Thurs
day, the 18th and 18th days Of Novem-
ber.
At Yorkville, Friday, the 18th day of
November, until Saturday, the 28th
day Of November.
At Rock Hill, Monday, the 30th day
of November, until Tuesday, the Sth
day of December.
At Yorkville, Wednesday, the 9Th day
of December until Thursday, the 31st
day of December, 1903, and after this
day my office will be kept open for the
collection of taxes with PENALTIES
ATTACHED until the 18th day of
March, 1904.
Also during the collection Of regular
taxes up to the 1st day Of March, I
will receive VOLUNTARY PAY
MENTS OF COMPUTATION ROAD
TAXES for the year 1904.
H. A. D. NEELY, County Treasurer.
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RICH OR POOR.

7 AM very sorry indeed not to be
l. smart enough to tell some folks
how long they will live, or whether
they will die rich or poor, as they seem
to expect. One thing feel safe In as
serting, IL you trade with good judg-
ment and use me for your trumpet, you
will grow rich, and If your conscience
is clear, you should live long and die
happy. / have plenty Of money max
ing property for sale, and solicit your
business, buying or selling. 1t Is
not a question of how much a broker
costs, but should be how much do you
clear by using him. I often do business
quick for clients that they are unable
10 do themselves. Propositions are
the essential factors to success in bus
mess. Let the world know what you
want or have to offer, and you will
find others ready to relieve you Of
your pleasures or troubles. In order to
convince you that mean business and
do business, read a few specimens Of
my testimonials, and come to my
Home Office at IL o'clock noon, on
Wednesday the 21st instant, and tell
the auctioneer how much the follow
ing property is worth to you.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

RHEUMATISM SEcoNDHAND.-"Well J."
exclaimed Mr.. Queercase, you can talk
as you like about physical aff1iction,
but the largest that ever struck me
was when I had the rheumatism in
my brother"
rheumatism in your brother!" ex-
claimed his auditors in concert. What
are you telling us?"
I'm just giving you a case of stall
wart affliction that ought to bring your
sympathy out by the roots,' was the
reply.
THE kind of rheumatism that he had
was the kind that hangs over the edges
and threads on the adjacent martyrs.
Why, the way he'll yell and keep me
awake at night and have me tying on
bandages and rubbing joints and SMELL
ing all sorts of lotions, and the way he
would kick me out of bed when his 9TH
er leg hurt him too much, was energiz-
ing. Primary rheumatics is bad
enough, but to have to take it in a
secondary form is petrifying.''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

He WAS Mr.. DoCKEY.-At midnight
recently policeman found a man lying
on the grass under tree in park,
and he aroused him.
Come mister, no one can sleep here
But I have a good excuse" replied
the man.
What is it?"
See that house over there? Well
please do me the favor to go and ring
the bell and ask if William Dockey
is at home
The officer went to the house, as
cended the steps, and rang the bell.
A head was thrust out Of the open
window and female voice demanded
Now, who is thsrs?'
Madam replied the officer, "is VIM.
Dockey at homs?"
mo, sir, and I don't expect him un-
til daylight" snapped the woman, and
at the same moment bowlful Of water
descended on the officers head and
half-drowned him.
WELL" said the man on the grass,
as the dripping officer came up, you
see how it is, don't you. I'm Dockey.
That's Mrs. Dockey."
"I think l see," remarked the officer.
You can remain where you are
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
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WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT
RESERVE AT AUCTION.

Fourteen and one-half acres, more
or less, sold as a whole, estate of Rev.
Jas. S. White for division. Southwest
Of Winthrop college. One-third origi-
nal forest-remainder cleared. Lies
level. Beautifully situated for build
ing lots or manufacturing enterprises,
as 1t is bounded by the R. R. on the
east. Terms, one-half cash, balance in
six months, with 6 per cent interest.
Fourteen and one half acres, more
or less, lying parallel and adjoining the
above. One-third original forest-re-
mainder cleared. Small stream through
this. These two tracts would make
an elegant factory site. Streets al
ready laid off through this property
so they can be used for residence pur-
poses. Terms, as above.
At same place and date. I expect to
offer q good deal Of other property
without limit. All depends on the size
Of the audience as to how the strings
will be tied.
Also same date and place will offer
with an upset price, farms, all sorts
and sizes, throughout the state, too
numerous to mention, as we'll as I'M
proved and unimproved property In
Rock Hill and other places.
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also love her, and you cannot have
her."
At that they flew at each other in
rage. Mr.. Jim picked up a heavy
toothpick and smote Mr.. John a terri
BILE crack over the head.
MIR. John staggered to his feet and
knocked Mr.. Jim down with a terrific
blow back of the neck with a lima
bean.
Then they grappled and struggled
about the place, biting and kicking and
clawing each other, and all the time
yelling at the top Of their voices until
they had attracted all the folks to the
scene. Then Mr.. Jim and Mr.. John
fell over on the ground exhausted.
"What's all this fight ,about? asked
Miss Mary Matilda, who was in the
crowd that had gathered.
"About you, love-" said Mr.. Jim as
he wiped the blood off his ear with a
towel.
"About you, DEAR" said Mr.. John as
he applied a piece Of sticking plaster
to his broken jaw.
Mercy! You don't love me, do your
cried Miss Mary Matilda.
1--WE do" they replied in chorus.
"Well, you are both crazy" she de-
clared. 81 don't care anything FOR
either of you. I'm going to marry Mr..
Richard Henry Jackson Flea"
And then the rival f1eas felt very
much worse than they had BEFORE
Atlanta Constitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
The Germs of Death.

Nobody ever dies a natural death,
says a writer in Golfers Weekly. Old
age, the premature old age, which is
the only kind we know Is patholog-
ical condition. Such are the opinions
of DR.. Ellie Metchnikoff, not a iakir
but a serious person, who studies
things through a microscope at the
Pasteur Institute. Each Of us swarms
with tiny beasts Of prey, which travel
up and down our bodies, seeking what
they may devour. By attacking our
beneficent cells, previously weakened
by the unwise life we all lead, they
produce an artificial senility, the NAL
ady which kills those men whom In
our ignorance we call very old. Look
ed at from DIR. Metchnikoff's stand
point, old age Is merely a problem
for medical science. How shall we
help our beneficent cells in their
struggle against the enemy? One
way would be to take every baby and
cut out his larger intestine, an organ
which ought not to have been included
in our anatomy. At present this
cannot be done as the method would
be to destroy the beasts Of prey. But
we do not yet know what they exact
ly are Some are legacy left by our
ancestors, immediate and remote, who
suffered from heritable diseases. 9th
ers, more mysterious are perhaps the
instruments Of sort Of essential dis
ease, Of that old age which preco-
ciously kills all who do not die still
earlier Of tuberculosis, pneumonia,
the bubonic plague, or Group. Until
we know more we can only reform
our diet, eating little meat or none,
and subsisting chiefly on butter, cheese
and sour milk. By these imperfect
means we may prolong life little
200 years or so. Up to ninety, for
example, we may be as active as the
president Of the United States and
thereafter, for a hundred years or
more, as reflective as the prime min
lister of England. This would still
leave us half a century for art, phil
anthropy, poker or croquet But when
death does finally draw near, will
not it's approach be as distasteful as
ever? By no means, says the doc
tor. Under present conditions death
is like an unnatural sleep, which
overtakes us early in the day-say be-
fore dinner. In the future it will
come after a full meal, when the days
work is done.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
OFFICE BOYS LESSON.
How One Employer Found His Match
and Lost Boy.

How One Employer Found His Match
and Lost a Boy.
In a down town real estate office the
boss called up an office boy who was
first in line of promotion to a clerks
desk.
Here. john" he said, "is $50 want
paid at once to Mr.. Blank. Be sure
to bring the receipt with you"
John took the roll of bills handed
him by his employer and hurried away.
He was obliged to travel to Harlem,
and in three hours he came back look
ing very much upset. But he handed
in the receipt all right, and went to
his desk. The boss looked at him cur
iously several times during the day,
but said nothing further to him until
closing up time. Then he asked John:
What did Mr.. Blank say when you
took him that money this morning?"
Nothing" was Johns brief response.
Now, john" said the boss, Il want
you to tell me the truth. 1 gave you
only $55, and when you brought me
back a receipt for $50. Where did you
get the other IS? 1 wanted to teach
you a lesson before promoting you in
handling cash. Never trust any mans
word when he hands you a roll of bills.
Count your money every time, my boy.
merely wanted to teach you a lesson
in business"
You mean old cuss!" shouted John.
Il never suspected you Of a trick like
that. When Mr.. Blank counted only
S55 told him you said it was $50 when
you handed me the roll. He looked at
me kind of queer and said, What are
you going to do about it?'
Going right home to mother l
says, and get the money
1 went home and told mother I'd
lost one of the dollar bills, and
she lent me five dollars out of dads
insurance money, which she'd been
savin'. When l paid Mr.. Blank ne
says: Sonny. if ever you want to
change your job come to me-
And I'm going to do it. Please pay
me back that five dollars and what's
coming to me in wages. You are los
ing Il good office boy and Mr.. Blanks
getting one. That's where I'm givin'
you lesson in business"
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atutnurolls department.
Quite Forgot the Taste.

1t was in 1868 that Aunt Ann came
to the family in the capacity Of cook.
Her culinary qualifications were limited
indeed, but she expressed herself as
being liable an willin' to larn, missy
In type she was regular cornfield
hand" almost as broad as she was long
and with an appetite which justified
her size, but at that time 1t was almost
impossible to get the services Of
competent cook at any price.
On one occasion Aunt Ann was as
sisting in the preparation of company
dinner. During the several days re-
uuired to prepare for the contemplated
dinner she was in her glory. She liked
to eat, and the thing that she liked
next best to do was to talk about good
eatin'," so during this time every va
riety Of tempting viands, from the most
delicate to the most substantial, was
discussed, from ambrosia and angels
food all the way down to ''possum and
taters," Aunt AIMS favorite dish that
her white folks uster cook back in old
Virginny."
AS the different dishes were prepar-
ed and set aside Aunt Ann became less
excited and loquacious. 1t was during
the presidential campaign Of 1868, and
the names of Seymour and Blair, Grant
and Colfax, became as familiar as
those of the family. Curious to hear
what the old Negreass would say, her
mistress, in one Of the lulls of CONVEX
sation, asked her:
well, Aunt Ann, which do you pre-
fer now, Seymour and Blair, or Grant
and Colfax?"
The old Negress, mixing spoon in
hand, struck an attitude, her eyes fix
ed on vacancy as if in profound
thought. In a moment she replied:
well, Miss Kate, as you axed me
Tze gwine tell you de trufe. Our white
folks back in ole Virginny uster cook
'em bofe but hits been so long since
Tze tas' any Tze mighty nigh forgot
how they tas'es."-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
Al ADinaI Story For
Little Folks
The Rival F|eaS

Mr.. Jim Flea and Mr.. John Flea
were both very much in love with a
beautiful young lady. One day they
met on the street. Said Me-. Jim Flea:
81 understand you love Miss Mary
Matilda. Is that SOP"
Mr.. John Flea answered:
ut is."
"Then, sir" said Mr.. Jim Flea,
there's going to be trouble, for
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guan and Sarinss 8ank,
Yorkville, -. G.
A General Banking Business.

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
out 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 call invited.
w. p. HARRISON, Cashier.
S. M. MCNEIL, President.
HOURS:
Bank opens for Business 9 a. M, and
Closes 8 p. m. Open Saturday Even
inss to 9.
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County OF YORK.
By w. H. McCorkle, Esquire, Probate
Judge of York County.
w HEREAS Mrs. ELMA B. BLACK
w and F. r. BLACK has applied
to me for letters of Administration, on
all and singular, the goods and chat
tells, rights and credits of DAVID L.
BLACK. late Of the county aforesaid,
deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said deceased, to
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the said county, to
be holden at York Court House on the
31st DAY OF OCTOBER, 1903, at
10 o'clock a. m, to shew cause, If any,
why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
18th day of October, in the year Of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and three, and in the 128th year Of
American Independence.
w. H. McCORKLE.
Probate Judge of York County.
Oct. 18th ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20
BARGAINS IN BICYCLES.

T STILL have on hand a few Second
Il hand Bicycles, all in good order,
that are for sale at Bargain prices If
you come quick. There is a strong de-
mand for secondhand wheels and If I
have a bargain today may not have
it if you come tomorrow. If you want
a secondhand wheel, you had better
come today for 1t.
R. D. ALEXANDER.
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Rock Hill. s. C., Oct. 10th, 1908.

About six weeks ago ! placed with J.
Edgar Poag, Broker, five farms, one
of which he sold at once. Today he
sold three more to my own brother
and neighbor without my knowing who
the purchaser was. All four at the full
price asked for them. ! have known
Mr.. Poas to be prompt, square and a
smooth quick trader. "up-to-snuH",. in
his profession. He has been selling
withdraw the fifth farm as found a
very reliable renter. With many
thanks for your success. (Sisned)
w. n. WILLIAMS.
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Too INSIGNIFICANT are
as unsafe as dynamite to those who
have failed to build up we'll tried sys-
tenn Of usage. At a reception recently
a young man thought he recognized a
young woman he had met few days
before, but she passed him by with
out a nod.
He supposed she must have forgot
ten him, and to jog her memory next
time looked at her even more intently.
She seemed embarrassed, and later, af-
ter being introduced to her, he tried
to explain his persistency.
You must excuse me-" said he, for
staring so hard at you, but l mistook
you for somebody else. Of course, if l
hadn't supposed you were the lady I
knew l should never have thought of
giving you second glance"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-20

~ A notable example of Scotch thrift
is recorded of a Mr. McCatarack, who
was driving a fast horse in trap with
a friend. The horse bolted and the
friend exclaimed:
I'D give 10 to be out of this"
Hold your tongue, man." replied
Mac. Yell be out for nothing in less
than minute!"-a prediction which
proved true.
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Rock Hill, S. c., Oct. 18th, 1903.

Rock Hill, S. c., Oct. 18th, 1908.
bought a piece Of real estate
through ]. Edgar Poas, Broker, on
which really realized a handsome
profit. Mr.. Poag also sold a farm tor
me recently that had only been in his
hands for a short while. Poas is a
driver when there are any trades in
sight to drive for. (Siqned)
J. ED. RODDEY,
President of the Roddey Mercantile Co.
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Stove Piping.

Handmade on our premises Of best
sheet iron--all hand -riveted and will
not Telescopes bad fault with lots
of piping-order now so we can have
it ready for you.
G. n. O'LEARY.
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Rock Hill, S. c., Aug. 29th, 1903.
Today | had a claim that desired
to convert into cash. placed it with
j. Edgar Poas, Broker, who handed mo
a check in less than five hours. Poag is
the man to make your trades quick,
either buying or selling: Apply to
him when you want any business done
with despatch. (Slgned)
e. e. POAG, Asst. Postmaster.
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GREEN GROCERIES.
Perfection
Oil Heaters.

Produce intense heat without smell
or smoke. They are self controlling
the flame will not climb or smoke
after lighting as will the old styles.
1t is simple in construction and easy
to rewick. 1t is strong and well
made Of pressed steel, nicely finished
in black or nickel. It Is light and
portable. Has removable oil fount.
A gallon Of oil will burn eight or
nine hours-just the trick for i quick
and economical heat in bathroom.
"a 50 and SS
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On my large office bulletin, 63 IT.
long by 6 #. high, you will find list
of a part Of my offerings. All of which
are for sale at your price. If 1t is such
as the owners can stand at all. I can't
expect to sell property without offers.
Customers often get property by max
ing offers when they don't expect 1t.
1 am a seller first, last and all the time.
If you don't believe it open your mouth
personally, or by wire or letter and see
what falls to you.
j. EDGAR PoAG, Broker.
Rock Hill, s. c.
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Wood Heaters.

Many styles and sizes-gives the
most even and satisfactory heat
with wood as a fuel-clean and neat.
$2.25 and up. Buy now, before you
actually need it and you'll have 1t
when you do.
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