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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

than terror; the hen, who Is faithful
to the poultry yard because she finds
more maize and wheat there than In
the neighboring forest. 1 do not speak
of the cat, to whom We are nothing
more than a too large and uneatable
prey, the ferocious cat, whose sidelong
contempt tolerates us only as encum-
bering parasites in our own homes.
She at least curses us in her mysteri-
Gus heart; but all the others live be-
side us as they might live beside rock
or a tree. They do not love us, do not
know US, scarcely notice us. They are
unaware Of our life, our death, our de-
parture, our return, our sadness, our
Joy, our smile. They do not even hear
the sound Of our voice. as soon as 1t no
longer threatens them; and when they
look at us it Is with the distrustful be-
wilderment Of the horse, in whose eyes
still hovers the infatuation of the elk
or gazelle that sees us for the nrst
time, or with the dull stupor Of the
ruminants, who look upon us as NOM
entary and useless accidents OF the
pasture.-Century Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

cHAmBERLAIN's UMBRELLA STORY
Joseph Chamberlain, in one OF his re-
cent tariff reform speeches, told an
umbrella story that has not been re-
corded, says the Philadelphia Inquirer
Mr.. Chamberlain wished to point OUT
that ignorance was to blame for much
Of the censure that had been attached
to his tariff reform scheme. He SAID:
"Why, my friends, many OF my op-
moments are as ignorant Of my propo-
sition as was a certain farmer, many
wears ago, Of the umbrella
This farmer had made a journey OF
some twenty miles on foot to a small
town. AS he was about to set of for
home again, a hard rain came up, ana
his host loaned him an umbrellas
novelty at the time opening 1t hlm-
self so as to save his friend all pos
sible trouble.
"A week later the farmer brought
the umbrella back. The weather was
bright and fine. but he held the instru-
ment open over his head.
".This contrivance,' ne grumbled' rs
more trouble that it's worth. There
wasn't doorway in the village could
get it through. and had to tether 1t
all the week in a field.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
AFFECTION OF ANIMALS.
Doc Is Sincere and the Cat Is Treach'
erous.

Man loves the dog. but how much
more ought he to love it if he consid-
cred, in the infleXible harmony OF the
laws of nature, the sole exception
which is that love Of a being that sue
ceeds in piercing, in order to draw
closer to US. the partitions, everywhere
else impermeable that separates the
species! We are alone, absolutely
alone on this chance planet, and amld
all the forms of life that surround us
not one, excepting the dog. has made
an alliance with us. A few creatures
fear US, most are unaware of US, and
not one loves us. In the world or
plants we nave dumb and motionless
slaves. but they serve us in spite of
themselves. They simply endure our
laws and our yoke. They are impotent
prisoners, victims incapable Of escap-
ing, but silently rebellious: and so soon
as we lose sight of them they hasten
to betray US and return to the former
wild and mischievous liberty. The rose
and the corn, had they wings. would fly
at our approach, like the birds.
Among the animals we number
few servants who have submitted only
through Indifference, cowardice or stu
pdity: the uncertain and craven horse,
who responds only to pain and is at
tached to nothing: the passive and de-
jected ass. who stays with IS only be-
cause he knows not what to do nor
where to go. but who, nevertheless, un-
der the cudgel and the pack saddle,
retains the idea that turks behind his
ears; the COW and the OK, happy so
long as they are eating, and docile be-
cause for centuries they have not had
sheep, who knows no other master
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
A SCHEME THAT FAILED.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Discover a
Competing Manufacturers Secret.

Unsuccessful Attempt to Discover
Competing Manufacturers Secret.
A group of young men, all active III
the world of business, were telling
hard luck stories at the Manufacturers
club one evening recently. An electri-
cal engineer, still in his early thirties
whose salary is represented by nVe
figures, told the following:
I've been up against it more than
once, but an adventure / had IN Ne"
York In '96, like Aarons serpent, s~al-
lowed all the rest. At the time l was
manager and q stockholder to linn
tied extent in Baltimore. We were
operating under a patent, and things
were just beginning to come our way
when we got word from our statesmen
that goods similar to ours were being
placed on the market at figures which
we could not meet.
IT got samples Of the goods and the
figures from three different sources
and at once called a meeting OF the dl-
rectors. Our patent was worthless as
a. matter of protection, and our only
resource was secrecy; and, so far as
we were able to do it, our process was
kept from prying eyes. But there was
some one who was beating us at our
own game. If we could find out how
II was done, we could do 1t ourselVes'
If we couldn't it meant ruin.
1.-THE next day, disguised as a work
man, I went over to New York, ano
found the factory without anv trouble
but try as I would I couldn't get en-
ployment. The foreman said he hadn't
enough work to keep his men gong
and would have TO discharge some 'oi
them. I was desperate. 1t was bit
ter winter day, and foot and a hall
of snow lay on the ground. AS last
resort, I asked him If he would let me
shovel the snow from the sidewalk
and give me a square meal IN pay
ment. This appeal reached his heart
and got the job. 1t was no joke, car
tell you, for the factory was big one
and the sidewalk long. But l was
glad to get the chance for 1t meant
that was to have a show to get in
side the works, and I only needed q
few hours at most to find out how the
trick was done. 1t took me four hours
to get the sidewalk cleared, and my
back was nearly broken when l wen'
into the office again. The foreman
looked up from his desk as 1 came In
and said:
"'Got it done so quick"
Yes said I.
Lets go out and look at it.
"And we went out. He looked the
sidewalk over and said: It's gooo
Job. 1 didn't think you could do 1t
Now, if you look sharp you'll be In
time to catch the noon train for Bal
timore, and Just tell them that you
saw me- That was a new song ir
those days, and I've detested it ever
SINCE Philadelphia Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

JUDGES QUESTION Lyman .
Burr of Derby, Conn.,, who resigned
from the bench last month on account
Of deafness, displayed in his address OF
resignation a vigor Of speech that has
always marked him. says an exchange
Judge Burr, it will be recalled, SAID
that Providence had been unjust IN
inf1icting him with deafness. This ut
terance surprised the friends OF the
unfortunate jurist.
A lawyer of New Haven told the
other day how he once introduced to
Judge Burr a novelist who is now ia
nous. The novelist was young ano
obscure at the time, but what he lack
ed in years and fame he more thar
made up for in self confidence. He
believed in himself; he had no doubt
of his powers; he delighted in calling
attention to the brilliance Of his mind
Judge Burr observed the young mar
closely and sternly. Finally he said:
$50 you expect to be famous some
day, eh?"
Some day." said the young man
II expect to have the world at m!
feet"
What have you been doing all this
time" said the judge, walking or
your hands?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
Aamuruas department.

AN APPEAL TO THE SHERIFF.-When
Senator Joe Blackburn was a strug-
Cling young lawyer, as all really great
statesmen must have been at some time
in their career. he was called upon 10
defend a negro charged with murder.
Mr.. Blackburn did the best he could
made an impassioned address to the
Jury and all that sort Of thing-but the
defendant was sentenced to pay the ex-
treme penalty.
Mr.. Blackburn was then taking his
first dip into politics, running for some
small local office. He had hard time
getting people to attend the meeting at
which he was advertised to speak and
luck generally appeared to be against
him. Well, hanging day came and the
doomed man was told that he would
have fifteen minutes in which to say
his last words. Mr.. Blackburn accom-
panied the man to the scaffold, ana as
his eyes wandered over the several
hundred of his fellow citizens who had
come to witness the spectacle-more
than ne cOOlQ ever nope W al"i ehS@ ~
his own eloquence-his brain was lit
up by a flash Of genius. He had few
hurried words with his client, In which
he painted the waste Of words, it would
be for the unfortunate man to talk at
such a time and impressed upon him
what a godsend the opportunity TO
make speech would be to him, Black
burn. The negro somewhat reluctant
ly agreed to let him go ahead. There
upon, much to the surprise OF the au-
ditors, Mr.. Blackburn launched into an
effort on the issues Of the hour. He
was proceeding to his own entire sat
isfaction when he felt tugging al
his coat tail. Glancing around, ne
encountered the panied expression OF
the negro.
Say, Massa Joe," he whispered DAT
speech wot yuh made tub de jury was
bad nuff to hang me, but dis yuh one
shaking his head sadly-"Mistuh
Shelf please pull dat rope"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
a Baboon Hero.

The German naturalist, Herr Brehm'
tells this story of his adventure with
baboons in Africa:
"Our dogs, beautiful, slender grey
hounds, accustomed to fight successful-
ly with hyenas and other beasts OF
prey, rushed toward the balloons which,
from a distance, looked more like
beasts of prey than like monkeys, ana
drove them hastily up the precipices TO
right and left. But only the females
took the flight; the males turned to
face the dogs, growled, beat the ground
with their hands, opened their mouths
wide, showed their glittering teeth and
looked at. their adversaries so furious
ly and maliciously that the hounds
battle hardened and usually bold
shrank back discounted, and almost
timidly sought safety beside us.
Before we had succeeded in stirring
them up to show fight, the position of
the monkeys had changed considera-
bly,, and when the dogs charged a Sec
ond time nearly all the herd were in
safety.
But one little monkey, about half a
year old, had been left behind. 1t
shrieked loudly as the dogs rushed to-
ward it, but succeeded in gaining, the
top Of a rock before they had arrived.
Our dogs placed themselves cleverly,
so as to cut off it's retreat, and then we
thought that they would catch it.
THAT was not to be. Proudly and
with dignity, without hurrying in the
least, or paying any heed to us, an old
male stepped down from the security
of the rocks toward the hard pressed
little one, walked toward the dogs
without betraying the slightest fear,
held them in check with glances, ges-
lures and sounds that seemed almost
like intelligible speech, slowly climbed
the rock, picked up the baby monkey,
and retreated with it before we could
reach the spot, and without the slight
est attempt to prevent him on the part
of the dogs.
while the patriarch of the troop
performed this brave and unselfish
deed the other members, densely
crowded on the cliff, uttered sounds
which I had never before heard from
baboons Old and young, males and
females, roared, screeched, snarled and
beloved all together, so that one would
have thought that they were struggling
with leopards or other dangerous
beasts.
Il learned later that this was the
monkeys battle cry. 1t was intended
to intimidate us and the dogs; possibly
also to encourage the brave old giant
who was running into such evident
danger before their eyes."-Youth's
Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

RETALIATIoN.-An Irishman was call
ed upon to give evidence in shooting
affray. says the Green Bag.
Did you see the shot fired?" asked
the magistrate.
mo, sor, but heard it." replied the
witness.
THAT Is not satisfactory. Step
down."
AS the Irishman turned to go, he
laughed and was rebuked by the mag
istrate, who told him 1t was contempt
Of court.
did yez see me laugh?"
mo, but heard you"
THAT is not satisfactory
And then the court laughed.-Colum-
bus Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
TAX RETURNS FOR 1904.
Office of the County Auditor of York
County, South Carolina,

Office Of the County Auditor OF YORK
County, South Carolina,
YoRKv1LLE S. c.. December 2, 1903.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the un-
~ dersigned, Auditor Of York Coun-
ty, will meet the several taxpayers OF
said county. at the places and times
stated, to receive their TAX RETURNS
for 1904, Of PERSONAL PROPERTY
and such CHANGES IN REAL ES-
TATE as have taken place SINCE
JANUARY 1ST. 1903 by purchase or
sale.
ALL NEW BUILDINGS ERECTED
SINCE JANUARY 1ST, 1903 must he
reported, otherwise the penalty for nom
return attaches. Township assessors
and special assessors are required by
law to report all delinquents in this
particular.
The law requires taxpayers to list
their property ct what they believe to
be its market value"
A tax return, in due form, will be re-
quired, and any return which says
SAME" or mo CHANGES" Is not
in conformity to law, will not be filed.
All returns must be sworn to before
the auditor, his assistant, or other Of
ficer duly qualified to administer an
oath.
When parties so desire, they can
make returns under oath, on the proper
blank, before a magistrate, notary pub
lie, or other officer qualified to admin
lister the same, and send by registered
mail to Auditor, at Yorkville, S. c., be-
fore the Goth day Of February, 1904.
Separate returns Of all property loca-
ted in School District No. 33, Bethesda
township; Nos. and 18, Broad River
township; No. IL, Catawba township;
No. u, Ebenezer township; Nos. 26
and 80, Fort Mill township; and Nos.
II and 13, In York township.
For the purpose OF receiving returns,
the Auditor will attend, either In per-
son or by assistant, at the following
places and at the times stated:
At Yorkville, from Wednesday, Feb
ruary 8, and until Saturday, February
goth, inclusive.
All males between the ages Of 81 and
60 years, except ex-Confederate SOL
diers above the age of so years, are
liable to 81 poll tax.
Taxpayers liable to poll tax, are
specially requested to inform them.
selves as to the number of the school
district in which they reside.
Taxpayers are requested to exam inc
their last tax receipt and see that the
number Of acres, lots, etc., are correct
ly reported.
IA 1 respectfully request taxpayers to
meet me in their respective townships
in order to avoid rush at Yorkville
during the closing days.
w. B. WILLIAMS. County Auditor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

PoPULIsM AND MATRIMoNY.-William
Jennings Bryan was telling party OF
friends about a chat he had with a
long-whiskered Populist he met on the
steamer returning from abroad.
Don't you think the mission Of the
Populist party is about ended?" asked
Mr.. Bryan of the bearded man.
II wish knew for sure" replied he
IF there amt any chance for my party
I'd marry a widow worth a fortune"
Whats that got to do with poll
tics?"
well. you see. the widow would
accept me if I'd shave" said the hir-
suite Populist.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09

LOCAL RArEs.-A breezy individual
from the Windy City drifted into one
of the uptown hotels yesterday and
used the public telephone to talk with
a friend in Brooklyn. When he was
through he offered the young woman
at the switchboard 10 cents.
Twenty cents. please" she said.
Twenty cents!" he shouted indig-
nantly; "20 cents! Why in Chicago we
can telephone to h for 10 cents"
YES" responded the operator sweet
ly. but, you know. that is in the city
limits."-New York Mail and Express.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-02-09
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE.

NJ OTICE Is hereby given that have
~ this day filed with w. H. McCorkle.
Probate Judge for York county, my
final return as administrator of the es-
tate of r. F.. BEATTY, deceased, and
that on March /, 1904, I will make ap-
plication for discharge from further
responsibility as to said estate.
WIN. A. BURNS, Administrator.
Yorkville, 5. c. Jan. %, 1904.
Jan. 26 81"
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just Il Reminder.

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issue Of The Enquirer of the fact
that I write Fire Insurance, Accident
and Health Insurance, and issue bonds
for any purpose for which they are de-
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that I am prepared to insure all kinds
of property against loss or damage by
fire, both inside and outside Of any OF
the incorporated towns in the county
except Rock Hill and Fort Mill, and If
so much insurance Is wanted and Is
admissible under rules, can write as
much as 100000. 1 represent NINE
strong time tested and fire tried COM
panies. All business, regardless of
amount, will receive PROMPT and
CORRECT attention.
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If You Need Bonding

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stand" for you. Please paste the
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If Your Time

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j. j. KELLER & CO.,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
Good Brick.

When you are in need Of BRICK,
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x9' HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-23
The Gates Nero. Co.
EBERT, COLO.
Pure Dru&@
Patent rledicnes Toilet Goods, Stationery
and School Supplies are our SpeciaIties.
prasrisass E s seso CITY DRUG STORE
The Crop Conditions.

The outlook for good crops throughout
the Divide country was never better and
rnnchmen and stockmen all over are
feeling pretty good over the fine pros
poets. The rains which have been com
ing at regular intervals three and four
times week since early in May have
soaked up the earth till it seems like it
would hold no more, and indications are
good for further rnins The hay and
carly-sown grain crops arc already as
sured, potatoes are doing well and a
good stapd is reported. Some fields OF
winter wheat were damaged by wire
worms. bat the loss from this source will
be trifing. The weather has been too
cool for corn TO make much growth, but
aside from this the prospects for good
crop are bright. Rye is heading out and
the harvesting Of this crop will soon be
gin. 1t is no exaggeration 10 say that
with but small amount Of moisture
during the next three months tliis non
irrigated section Of country will raise
such crops Of grain and potatoes as has
not been seen before for many years.
Stockmen Also are feeling good over
the bright prospects and green pastures.
Many stockmen in this section have
been driven close 10 the wall, and some
up against 1t, by short ranges and low
prices. The sharp advance in cattle
prices looks good TO them, many of whom
predict that prices will tend upward
from now on. ft
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-23
We We're Easy.

Friends to the number Of twenty
Sprung well planned surprise on the
Tribune family Tuesday evening. 1t
was so well planned that the iirst arriv-
als found our better half In bed. The
lnyading party brought refreshments
with them and all seemed to enioy thcm-
sclyes except Al Cornforth. We feel
sorry for Al: something invariably turns
np this time it was iive-pound pal, of
lemonade) to spoil his fun ,uiaking. Tho
People are onto the fact that the editor
of the Tribune is ''casy," so when they
want to spring ii ''surpfise" as Is a sur
prise they work it on the easy ones.
Those present were; MIR. and Mrs. p.
Danks Of Colorado Springs, Mr.. and Mrs
k. II. Denney, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pur-
den, Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ. Maroon, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Cornforth, Mrs. W. Hnndley
Of Carrollton, Ohio, Mrs. II. II. Denney,
Misses Anna Orrin Of Carrollion, Ohio,
Elsie Cornforth OF Denver, Carrie
Schimpf, Clara Brazelton, Evelyn Corn
forth, Messrs. Il. w. Sehenk, Alex, Elsuor,
Johnnie Purden.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-06-23
CORRESPONDENCE
FoNpIs NEWS NOTES.

June %. George Harlow returned
from visit to Denver Saturday.
Sol Taylor celebrated his -th birth
day on Tuesday. OF last week
Sunday school next Sunday viii be at
o'clock in the afternoon. Everybody
invited.
Mr. Rasmussen completed the new
bridge across Spring branch last week,
for which the residents east of Fondls
are duly thankful.
William Denison of Calhan is working
on the Parlshurst building this wcok
The upper floor will be converted into a
tirst-class lodge room, and has been
leased to Fondis camp Woodmcn OF the
World. The lower floor will bc put in
shape for public hall
Mrs. l., W. Parlhurst returned Sntur-
day from Canon City. where she went TO
attend the w. Il. G.. convention. She
reports a very pleasant time. While
away she visited number of old friends
in Canon City. also in Denver, in both OF
which Places she formerly lived.
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Taylor received word
of the death OF one Of their little grand
sons atNewton, Kansas, on Tuesday OF
last week. The little one WIS the two
year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w
Taylor, who formerly lived in this local
ity and are well known here.
The recent heavy rains have put the
roads between Fondis and Calhnn in bad
shape, washing out bridges and tearing
up things generally.
Mrs. Thomas Ustick, Mrs Owen Us
tick and children and Sam Ricketts, re
turned to Denver last Wednesday, The
junior Mrs. Ustick shipped their house
hold goods TO Denver, whore they expect
to reside permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harlow have gone
to Rifle, Garfield county, TO reside.