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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
SAM M. eRIsT, Special Agent.
TAX coLLECTIoNs-leO4.

YoRKvILLE, s. c., Sept. Is, 1904.
TN accordance with the law, my books
lwill be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1904, for the collection Of
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES for the fiscal year commenc-
ing January 1st 1904, and will be kept
open until the 31ST DAY OF DECEM-
BER, 1904. without penalty. after
which day ONE PER CENT penalty
will be added for all payments made In
the month Of JANUARY, 1905, TWO
PER CENT penalty on all payments
made In the month of FEBRUARY,
and SEVEN PER CENT penalty on
all payments made from MARCH 1ST
until MARCH 18TH, 1905, after which
day all taxes not paid will go into
execution and be placed in the hands
Of the sheriff for collection.
For the convenience Of tax payers
will meet them at the following pla ices
on the dates named:
At Yorkville, from Wednesday, the
7th day Of December until Saturday,
the 31st day of December, after which
day, penalties attach, as before stated.
Also ! will receive VOLUNTARY
PAYMENTS OF COMPUTATION
ROAD TAXES for the year 1905, at
TWO DOLLARS each.
H. A. D. NEELY. County Treasurer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

WHY He COULDN'T SELL.-"Soliy
Joel the wealthy South African racing
man, once wagered friend 100 pounds
that he could stand on Westminster
Bridge for two hours offering golden
sovereigns for sale at sixpence eacn
and be unable to get a bid, so suspi-
cious Is the average person, says the
New York Telegraph.
On a rainy evening he appeared al
one end Of the bridge, shabbily DRESS
ed, and holding out handful OF SOW
ereigns, urged passersby to purchase
one for sixpence.
Not a pedestrian halted, and the
friend who had bet became desperate
Grasping the arm Of seedy looking
fellow, he thrust half a crown into
the mans hand.
"Here, my good chap" said me-
take this half crown and buy one OF
those sovereigns the gentleman mas
for sale therei"
The man took the money, put II IN
his pocket, and said, with a grin:
"Blime, gov'nor, not I-'arf crowns
is too scarce!" and he hurried across
the bridge, while Joel gave his frieno
the laugh. and the two hours being up
collected his bet.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

HIS ORDER For EGGs.-There Is
certain lawyer Of the town who de-
votes all his leisure time to the per-
petration Of elaborate and solemn
Jokes. Nobody on earth is too augus'
for him to tackle. He was In Londor
last summer, and one morning he wen'
into a restaurant with his most dig
nified air, and proceeded to order
breakfast.
81 want two eggs" said he to the
waiter. Il want one fried on one sloe
and the other fried on the other"
The waiter nodded and withdrew
A little later he returned.
BEG pardon, sir said he, but l an
afraid didn't quite catch your order
Would you mind repeating it,"
mot at ALL" said the American, SOL
emnly. Il want two eggs, one OF then
fried on one side and the other on the
other"
Thank you, sir" said the waiter
II thought that was what you said
but I wasn't quite sure, sir"
Five minutes later an apologetiC
waiter returned to the Americans ell
bow.
"I beg pardon, sir" said he again
but the cook and I have had some
words. Would you mind having those
eggs scrambled?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

A FAMILY AFFAIR.-"Just after his
election as governor of Massachusetts,
says Representative Mccall, 'Mr'
Crane sent his son Robert to attend to
a military school in New York
1.-The younger Crane, by reason OF
his manly ways and modest disposi-
ton, soon made himself solid with the
faculty.
There was an oral examination one
day during the course Of which young
Crane was asked to give the name OF
the governor of Massachusetts,.
After a moments hesitation Rob
ert replied: I don't know, SIR
Amazed by this unexpected answer
the teacher exclaimed, What, you don't
know who Is the governor Of your own
state? Reflect, my boy!'
Very sorry. SIR said the boy quiet
ly, but really don't know
why, Robert!" cried the instructor
Don't you know that your father is the
governor Of Massachusetts"
"Oh, come to think Of It, responded
the youngster. I believe he did tell me
something of the sort, but didn't take
much stock in it. 1 thought he was
joshing me- ,'"-Colliers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
WORLDS POPULATION.
figures Show That the Globe 10 Not
Nearly Filled UP.

Fiqures Show That the Globe u No'
Nearly Filled Up.
II ia open to almost any one with
turn for statistics to make new guess
at the worlds population. Accurate
statistics are wanting for a great part
of II. One Of the latest estimates Is
that of Hovenstein, embodied In tine
proceedings Of the Royal Geographical
Society of Great Britain, which puts
the figure at 1,OS7, 100000. This esti-
mate, which contained few figures Ia
ter than those Of 1890, put the popuia-
tion Of North America at Ss,25O'ooo;
South America 36,420,O00: Europe $780,
200 900; Asia S50,000.OOO; Africa 127'-
0OO, 600: Australasia 4,730,000; the Po-
lar regions 100000.
Since these figures were drawn GER
tain regions have greatly increased In
population. North America has ad-
vanced beyond 100, 100000. Europe and
certain lands at least in Asia have al
so greatly increased. A new estimate
was called for and this has been fin
ished by one DR.. Supan, whose esti-
mate Is given in a bulletin OF the
American Geographical society, and
whose guess is probably as good as
the next mans. He puts the present
world population at 1,5O3,29O,OOO, In
spite of the fact that the last census
of India shows that that country has
now advanced to almost 300,000,000.
Europe's population he makes $4,000
OOO-a figure easily ascertained. And
North Americas is now 105,714,000.
The most impressive thing about
these figures is not their prodigious
size, but the presumption to which
they give color that the world Is not
nearly filled up as yet. While Asia and
Europe probably have as many people
as they ought to have, with more than
thirty each to the square mile, North
America still has but thirteen to the
square mile, and Africa the same;
while South America, one Of the
richest of continents naturally, has but
five people to the square mile. South
America Is all practically virgin soil
and Is capable Of receiving at least as
many more inhabitants as North
America now possesses.
The great readjustment Of the
worlds millions has practically but
just begun-New York Mail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

YOUTHFUL SAYINGs.-Harry and
Charlie aged five and three, respect
lively, have just been seated at the
table for dinner. Harry sees there Is
but one orange on the table, and i'm
mediately sets up wailing that brings
his mother to the scene.
why, Harry, what are you crying
for?" she asked. Because there Is
not any orange for Charlie"
When baby Alice first saw a COW
with a bell around its neck, she
thought it so funny nothing could in
duce her to leave the spot. She stood
watching the cow until it slowly walk
ed away. Then, when the bell began
the ring. she turned delightedly to hel
mother, exclaiming:
"Oh, mamma, does the cow ring the
bell when she wants the calf to come
to supper ?"-Little Chronicle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

fT Twenty thousand dollars to estab-
lish a home for drunkards' wives was
one Of the bequests Of James Gala
han, a philanthropic, but eccentric
millionaire, who died in Des Moines
Ia, lately.
,3T Every man needs a chart to tell
im the degrees Of kinship in his fam.
lily, but his wife knows them so well
she can say them backward.
tN' The truth about some people who
seem to be doing so much Is that they
always put off things until the las;
minute and then have to rush.
II The early bird may get the worm
but the late bird has as good an ar
gument: He gets his rest which the
early bird misses and has never yet
starved.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

PERFECTLY RIGHT.-Regular army
officers say that volunteers are a trifie
deficient in matters Of military eti-
quette. AS illustrative Of their weak
ness in this respect, Major General
Corbin tells an amusing story OF
young lieutenant Of militia who ac-
companied his fellow volunteers to the
war game at Manassas recently.
It appears that the young volunteer
officer In question was conversing with
certain regular army officers near
General Corbin's tent, when General
Grant and his staff passed. The reg
ular officers arose and saluted, but the
volunteer lieutenant sat still.
THAT was General Grant" said one
Of the regulars to the lieutenant. why
didn't you salute him?"
"Oh," responded the volunteer, non
chalantly. i've only been here few
days and we haven't been introduced"
-Colliers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
Fruits---

It is our constant aim and we hit the
mark-to keep the best selection OF
fruits to be found in Yorkville. You
can usually find the choicest Of APP
Piles, Bananas, Oranges and other sea-
sonable fruits at my store. Come to
see me when you want CHOICE fruit.
have a consignment Of FLORIDA
ORANGES. Purchasers by the box
can get bargain while they last,
I have a choice selection Of Holiday
goodies, including all kinds Of Nuts,
Raisins, Currants, Citron, etc. See me
for what you want.
Have just received q nice line Of
Glassware and Fancy Chinaware for
the Christmas holidays, and they are
marked at low prices. II you want
anything Of this kind don't fail to see
what have to show you.
I have q barrel Of extra choice New
Crop New Orleans Molasses-best Of
quality.
Come and see me for first class Gro
ceries.
w. M. KENNEDY, Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL witness
was testifying that he had met the
defendant at breakfast, and the latter
called to the waiter and said
"One moment" exclaimed the coun-
sci for the defense. Il object to what
he said"
Then followed a legal argument of
about half an hour on the objection,
which was overruled, and the court
decided that the ~witSess state wtTat
was said.
We'll. go on and state what was
said to the waiter" remarked the win
ming counsel, flushed with his legal
victory. q
We'll" replied the witness. "he said.
bring me a beefsteak and fried po-
tatoes.'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
MORE MORMON REVELATIONS.
Secrets of the Endowment House
Ceremony to be Revealed.

Secrets of the Endowment House
Ceremony to be Revealed.
All the secrets Of the Mormon En-
dowment house ceremony are to be re-
vealed when the hearings in the case
of Senator Reed Smoot are resumed
by the senate committee on privileges
and elections, a week from next Mon
day.
The opposition to Senator Smoot
will attempt to show In these revela-
tions that the Mormon people in this
ceremony renounce allegiance to the
United States, and these witness
es are prepared to show this to
the satisfaction Of the committee. In
addition the robes Of the ceremony
will be exhibited to the committee,
and so far as possible there will be
reproduction Of the scenes in the en-
dowment house. One form Of the oath
taken is said to be this:
II will avenge the blood Of the
prophets who are killed on the nation
and will teach this to the remotest
generation"
During the previous hearings all Of
the Mormon witnesses, including apos-
ties, on the stand refused to reveal the
endowment house secrets, insisting
that they were bound by secret oath.
They were not pressed further, but
were simply requested to state wheth-
er or not there had been any change
in the oath and ceremony since the
foundation Of the church. They said
that there had not. Now the opposi-
ton will produce witnesses who were
once Mormons, but have renounced the
church. Three Of these witnesses have
been found, who have been through
the endowment; one as late as 1898.
and they will reveal all Of the secrets.
Special stress will be laid at the
coming hearings on the political power
Of the church and senate. Dubois, OF
Idaho, has been very active in produc-
ing testimony on this line.
THE result Of the recent national
election" said Senator Dubois last
night, goes to prove the participa-
tion OF the Mormon church in political
affairs and that it's members vote as
body one way or the other. Should
such power remain unchecked it is al
together probable that at some time
the Mormon church could turn the bal
ance in a presidential contest. 1t is
almost certain that in the near future
the church will determine the COM
plexion of the senate Of the United
States. This contest in which we are
now engaged is Of tremendous i'm
portance to the country, and 1t will
be fought out to the bitter end"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
A Record Breaker
During the month of Noven

During the month Of November,
1904, more new business, by nearly
$4,000 was written by the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Company In
South Carolina than during any one
month since the company entered the
State nearly fifteen years ago. All 1t
means is that the people have come
to know that every claim that has
ever been made as to the superiority
Of the company over all others Is true
and that It Is in a class by itself. 1t Is
a duty you owe those who depend on
you for support to insure your life,
and a duty you owe yourself to buy
the best policy in the best company.
An investigation will convince you that
the Mutual Benefit offers one and Is
THE OTHER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

HIS CAUTION Nor Appreciated
The young wife was weeping when her
mother called.
IT'S all because OF George" she wall
ed. He's a brute. and he does not love
me any more. l asked him If
wasn't the dearest little wife in the
world"-
II know, know" interrupted the
elder woman. And he said his checks
indicated that you were"
mo, he didn't"
He didn't?"
NO"
well. husbands must have changed
since l was a bride. What did he
say?"
He said very cautiously. Well, you
know, my dear. 1 haven't seen them
ALL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13

THE SECRET Of JAPANESE SUCCESS
The result Of the Japanese naval oper-
ations. reveals the old truth that the
mere possession of ships Of the most
powerful types, such as Russia pos
sessed, does not mean naval war. In
spite of all the assistance which science
has rendered in perfecting weapons Of
attack and in improving the mode Of
defence by armor protection and high
speed the character Of the personnel
admiral, officers and men-and their
war efficiency, are the deciding factors
in warfare. The Japanese exhibited
this dominating fact in their contest Of
10 years ago against China, now they
have illustrated It In an even more
striking manner by crushing the Rus
sian fleet in the far East.
The Japanese have proved atioat as
we'll as ashore that they have the
fighting edge. The racial factors-in-
difference to death, simplicity Of life,
the high courage of fanatical patriot
ism-have all helped but. above all,
their success spells War readiness.
From Cassier's Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
CHAMPION ROLLER MILLS.

1T gives US pleasure to inform the
lpublic that our mills have been thor-
oughly overhauled, and that we are
prepared to furnish our patrons WIN
the finest -four that can be made, In
this country.
custom is solicited from all who may
be seeking the best.
g. L. RIDDLE, Proprietor.
July 22 TT u
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
Buggies, Harness
and Wagons.

WE are ready for the Fall Trade
plete line Of Buggies. Harness and
Wagons we have ever shown.
The Bahcoek, Columbia. Hackney
and Oxford are our Leaders; but we
have an assortment Of other grades
which are hard to beat.
We are prepared to furnish you
close prices on Wagons for Cash, II
you need any Of the above goods. don't
buy elsewhere until you have seen us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
If You Intend to Build

See us, as we take contracts for
building in wood. brick. stone and iron
from the ground up. We also draw
building plans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
We Sell

Flooring, Ceiling, Framing, Wealth
erboarding. Steel Roofing. Doors, Sash.
Blinds, Laths. Brick, Lime, Cement,
Builders Hardware, Tools, Building
Paper, Roofing Paper, Paints, Leads,
Oils, Varnish, Brushes. etc.
t1 Give US your orders for Screen
Doors and Windows. Satisfaction and
prompt work guaranteed.
J. ]. KELLER a. CO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12

The Philadelphia Inquirer recon-
mends that every farmers should
keep an account OF receipts and ex-
penditures and gives the experience
of one man who relates it in this way:
"Before he started to keep account
OF the doings on the farm he grew
Improbable crops and was alwaysin
debt. With the adoption OF the new
system, little mixed farm Of 81
acres brought an income OF about
50, 600 per year" This may not be
the experience OF every farmer, but in
keeping an account he could know
whether he was making or losing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12
EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR MEN
Plant Of the Pintseh Gas Company
Washington, Damaged.

Washington. April 9. - Four men
were killed in an explosion at the
Pintsch Gas COMPRISING company's
plant in Southwest Washington. The
dead are. Stephen Henson. Joseph
Cumberland Charles w. Grigsby and
an unknown colored man.
The explosion caused $1,000 damage
to the building. Henson was the engi-
neer and Cumberland was the fireman
Grigsby died at the Emergency Hos
pital. His injuries were the result Of
an heroic attempt TO rescue his COM
rades He rushed into the engine
room. and. catching the arm Of Cum
berand. who was buried in the debris.
tried TO drag him ont The flames
rapidly cnveloDcd Grigsby. but he re-
leased his hold of Cumberland only al
ter the arrival Of the firemcn. He told
the hospital physicians that the dis
aster was caused by the gas becoming
too high and the inability Of the men
TO find the leak. "The ROOM" said he.
must have been full. the gas kept ris-
inc and tho roof was hlOwn of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12
Negroes Buying Rifles.

A shipment Of about forty Winchest'
rifles was recently received and distribUt.
ed among az many negroes OF Salem,
who had organized clnb for their pur
chase direct irJm The factory. Its alleg
ed thai il was TO prot CT themselves
from any such treatment as that received
by Taylor Fields recently, who was
severely whipped by q crowd Of young
men for incendiary and scandalous utter.
ences concerning the Shields case in Roa-
noke. The occasion for this wholesale
purchase OF these firearms is said to be
due TO the treatment Of the ne gro preacher
Jones, who was run out OF Roanoke and
has not been allowed to return because
of his alleged scurrilous talk about the
Shields case and the inhammatory ar.
ticle concerning it recently published by
the Planet, the negro organ OF Richmond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12

The Ohio Journal says that one
good result Of the exposure OF the
disgraceful facts brought to light by
the Smoot investigation is reported
from Salt Lake City. 1t is said
young Mormons in all parts OF Utah
have united in a movement having
for it's object the rigid enforcement OF
the pledges made by that State at
the time of it's admission into the
Union. 1t is said that hundreds OF
the younger members OF the Mormon
church until recently were ignorant
of the fact that President Smith and
Others prominent in the organization
were living in polygamy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12
The Richmond Mayoraity Middle

Opponents Of Col. George Wayne An
derson, candid ate for mayor of Rich
mond, have begun active work against
him. Col. Anderson commanded the
troops during the street car strike and
repressed disorder with an iron hand
thereby mourning the enmity of all the
working people, whose sympathies were
with the striking street car men.
Mayor Taylor, who is a candidate for
reelection, also made himself unpopular
with the same element by calling out the
troops. 1t is now thought that Carlton
McCarty will withdraw from the contest,
and that the fight will be between Col
Anderson, Mayor Taylor and Council
man Hicks. la this event it is said the
workingmen will vote for Hicks.
The date for entries closes on the 10th
OF this month
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12
Sells His Farm to Secure Money to
Pursue His Daughters Abduetor.

A. F. Allen, twenty eight years old, a
farmer OF Halifax county, has deserted
bis vile and children to run of with HE
sisterin.lsw, Mamie Stevens, who il just
eighteen. The girl Left her home osten-
sibly 10 visit friends in Lynchburg, and
was Joined there by Allen. The girl is q
daughter Of Andrew Stevens, a Confeder-
ate veteran. Mrs Allen is the mother Of
three small children, and lives upon a
rented farm Her father has sold his
farm, declaring that he proposed to in
yest the proceeds in hunting down che
man who while the husband OF one ofhie
daughters is the abductor OF another.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-04-12

The Individual communion cup dis
appointed an entire Methodist Con
ference in New York the other day.
Everything was gotten in readiness
for the communion service and Bish.
Cd Fowler was to administer IT,.
When he discovered that individual
cups were the only ones that could
be gotten for the occasion he declin'
ed to proceed with the service and
postponed the communion. The ill.,
dividual cup is not very popular in
many quarters.