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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19

MoRocCo.-For a long time past
the ambitions Of the French. British
and Spanish have clashed in Moroc-
co. France desires to control north
western Africa, but Spain has inter-
ests In Morocco, and the British have
long objected to the extension Of the
boundaries Of French Algeria to the
west. About a year ago an agree
ment was made between Great Brit
ain and France. under which the
British virtually consented to a
French protectorate over Morocco In
return for a withdrawal by France
from any share in the control OF
Egypt, and concession of full
British control. Afterward Spain al
so agreed to recognize the French
protectorate over Morocco, but on
what terms has not yet been disclosed.
In these negotiations the sultan OF
Morocco was not consulted. Indeed
the announcement that the agree
ments had been made surprised the
cabinets of Europe.
Last March France in pursuance OF
the treaty, asked the sultan to agree
to a plan under which he should deal
with foreign powers through French
agents. Before he had replied to the
demand the German emperor visited
Tangier, and made a speech. In the
course Of which he said that he
would always deal directly with the
sultan, and would not allow any other
power to act as an intermediary, as
he recognized the sultan as an inde-
pendent sovereign. He wished to pro"
tect the commercial rights Of Germa-
ny. The emperor instructed his min
lister to negotiate treaty which should
secure to Germany all the privileges
enjoyed by the most favored nations
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
4umuru,ls department.
Mindina His Own Business.

Wallace Cummings, who used to
drive the old stage which ran between
Brighton and Portland way back in the
'7Os, and which is still in existence to-
day, was noted during his time as
wit of the sarcastic order and one
whom 1t was very hard to get ahead of.
One day Wallace had as a passenger
out of Portland a young city chap or
dude, as Wallace called him. The
scenery along the stage route was both
beautiful and diversified; the young
man was very much interested, and as
he sat on the box, or post Of honor,
beside Wallace. literally piled him with
questions as to what mountain that
was and what river that was, etc.
The old driver. who detested this
sort of Interrogation, stood it as long
as he could. Finally he blurted out:
Say, stranger. If you'll mind your bus
mess, I'll mind mine."
Thus snubbed the young man re-
lapsed into silence.
They had driven about ten miles
further when they came to long hill.
where the driver was obliged to apply
the brake. AS he showed his foot to-
ward 1t he Immediately noticed that
the mail bag, which always lay there,
was gone. Evidently it had dropped
off along the road.
Wallace stopped his horses; then,
breaking the long silence, he said:
Say, stranger, did you see that mail
bag slide Off"
"Yes, ] did: some ten miles back"
calmly remarked the young man.
well, why in the thunder didn't you
tell me?" gasped the astonished stage
driver.
The dude" looked him squarely In
the eye for a moment and then he
drawled, initiating Wallace's tone:
Say, driver, you mind your business
and I'll mind mine"
The rest of the journey was driven
in cold silence-Boston Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
Monan With a History.

A well-dressed and sharp-faced wo-
man entered lawyers office and very
shortly was standing by his table
says the Chicago Journal.
II beg your pardon" she said to the
lawyer but can you spare few mo-
ments of your valuable time?"
81 am very busy, madam" he re-
piled. but If you have anything OF
Importance to communicate, shall be
glad to hear it. Pray be seated"
Thank you, no." she said, looking
around in a nervous way at the clerks
Il am a woman with a history, and
Excuse me-" apologized the lawyer
anticipating a fee. Perhaps you had
better step into my private office with
me, where we shall not be interrupt
ed"
She thanked him and they went into
the adjoining room.
Now" he said, when they were
seated. Il presume you wish to con-
suit me on this matter of your his
tory?"
Yes, sir. That is why l am here"
Very well, proceed. Anything you
may say to me will be heard in the
strictest confidence. You were saying
you were a woman with a history?"-
this very sympathetically, as an en-
couragement.
Yes, SIR" she began, as she laid a
document before him. 1T is a His
tory of Napoleon Bonaparte.' in eigh-
teen monthly parts, at 81 a part and
The lawyer threw up his hands, but
she had him. and he could not get
away until she had put down his name
Now, when a woman with "a history
is mentioned in his presence, it causes
a cold chill to run down his back.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
SUBMARINE MINES.
They Have Caused more Damage Than
Torpedoboats and Torpedoes.

Torpedoboats and Torpedoes.
A remarkable fact. which also ap-
pears with regard to the torpedo, Is
the infrequent hits made when attack
ing ships at anchor, says the Navy
League Journal. In the first attack
made by the japanese fleet upon Port
Arthur the Japanese destroyers slow
ed down and came with a short dis
tance Of the enemy, but with every
thing In their favor of the twenty
three torpedoes discharged only three
made hits. On June and 4, when the
entire Russian fleet was outside the
harbor in a long series Of attacks by
the Japanese torpedo boats not the
slightest damage resulted. AS to
ships in motion the torpedo has been
proved to be absolutely useless. no hits
having been made during the war. al
though attempts were repeatedly had
1t would, therefore. appear that the ef-
ficiency of this weapon Of war had
been greatly exaggerated. for its fall
ure can not be attributed to any want
Of skill or courage on the part of the
Japanese, who displayed at all times
the greatest bravery and GOODNESS.
But II the torpedo has been a dis
appointment the fear Of 1t and the ig-
norance concerning its efficiency pro-
duced a marked change In naval ac-
tions, for 1t forced the fighting be-
tween the large ships at extreme long
ranges and proved that the 6-inch
guns, with which most battleships are
largely armed, were almost useless, the
heavy guns-the IL. 10 and S-inch-
only being effective.
The greatest destructive agent en-
ployed by both antagonists, however,
has been the submarine mine. BY this
means alone one-seventh Of the battle
ship force on either side has been put
out of action, and its use constitutes
one Of the most serious perils or the
future unless restrained by interna-
tional agreement to territorial waters.
The mine has done what the torpedoes
failed to do. and the long list Of cas-
ualties to it's credit proves it to be
most formidable engine of war.
What has been clearly demonstrated
and can be accepted for future guild
ance is that torpedoes are not to be
dreaded as formerly; that in an en-
gagement between battleships the
large guns only are effective, and that
submarine mines. while the most dead
ly of all modern instruments Of war
fare. are inhuman and barbarous. and
should be restrained by the laws Of
war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
WINTHROP COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

THE examination for the award of
Il vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College and for the admission Of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 7th, at
9 A. NJ. Applicants must not be less
than fifteen years Of age. When schol-
arships are vacated after July 7, they
will be awarded to those making the
highest average at the examination
provided they meet the conditions
governing the award. Applicants for
scholarships should write to President
Johnson before the examination for
scholarship application blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition. The next session will open
September 20, 1905. For further in
formation and catalogue address
Pres. D. B. JOHNSON,
Rock Hill, S. G.
May u. 10, July st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
SECRETS OF SNAKE cHARMER.
Expert Tells Some Secrets Of His
Dubious Trade.

An industrious snake charmer re-
Side hall paused long enough in his
work the other day to let out some
professional secrets.
He made no pretense to hypnotic
power over his sinuous fellow per-
formers, but said that everything lay
in close acquaintance with the
snakes. After that a snake charmer
must be a person of eternal vigilance
He could never be quite sure what
a snake would do. The snake that he
had handled a hundred times with
perfect safety might turn on him the
hundred and first time.
One indication was especially to be
trusted. A snake, like a cat, shows
it's anger by slow movement Of the
tail. When the tail begins to wag the
snake charmer must put aside the an
cry serpent and fetch out another II
his little turn Is to be done with safe
ty.
especially skilful in the handling OF
pythons. The python, according to his
account of the matter, being a con-
strictor, Is usually held to be non-ven-
omous, but the bite Of the python is to
be avoided when the snake Is shedding
his skin.
At that time the python Is blind
from a film that comes over the eyes
film that is shed with the cast-off
skin. In this condition the creature is
extremely nervous and sensitive, cas-
lily provoked to anger and somewhat
venomous.
At other TIMES the python Is to be
feared for the blow he strikes. 1t Is
like the kick Of a mule and no man
can stand up against 1t. The python
strikes a man in the breast or near
the waist. If he is disabled by the
blow the snake may coil about him and
do him mortal harm.
The snake charmer found 1t neces-
sary for success in his business to
keep three pythons. and. as they cost
from 500 to 5000 each. the business
required some outlay of capital. He
could not safely work with strange
snakes With three pythons whose
temper he understood he could be
pretty sure Of always having at least
one to work with.
He had to study the condition Of a
snake before undertaking to exhibit It,
and the snake charmer found that II
was unsafe to handle them much un-
til three of four days after their meal
In the early stages Of digestion they
required quiet, and If disturbed were
likely to disgorge what they had ca
ten 1t is a serious matter to lose
meal when meals come two weeks
apart. Sometimes a snake would die
from being disturbed too soon after
feeding. 1t was not difficult to replace
snake for New York Is an excellent
snake market, but the loss Of python
was a serious matter financially and
a new snake had to be studied before
it could be publicly exhibited.
The important thing in picking up
"a snake was first to distract his at
tention. This was commonly done by
holding a cloth in front Of the Great
ure Instantly the eyes Of the snake
were fixed upon the cloth and then
was the moment for the snake char
mer to seize it.
He must take firm hold just be-
hind the head and not far enough back
to permit the snake to turn upon him.
After that the snake charmer must be
wary, gentle, and ready upon the
slightest sign of the snakes anger to
put the creature back in his cage and
get out another.-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
An Apt Pupil.

Mr.. Shonts, the new Panama canal
commissioner, tells this story:
Mr.. Shonts was seated in his office
one day when, unannounced. roughly
clad fellow entered:
"Shonts in?" queried the intruder.
"Who?" asked the magnate.
why, Shonts. the main guy of de
road" returned the newcomer.
"Oh, I'm Shonts." said that individ-
ual. What do you want?"
I'm a brakeman, and l want jot
on your road.
"Oh, Is that alp" returned the rail-
road head, as he sized up his visitor
We'll, I'll tell you, my friend, you don't
go about II right. Let me show you
Now, sir, sit there and watch me-"
picked up his hat and walked out into
the hail. Then he knocked on the door
and re-entered his office
Good day, sir" began the big rail-
roader. us Mr.. Shonts in?" Yes, sir;
what is your wish? I'm looking fol
employment, and would like a position
as brakeman on your road"
That's the way to do It," said Mr.
Shonts
The visitor went out into the hall
A moment later there was a knock or
the door. Mr.. Shonts said: Come
in," and In stalked the job hunter.
H.
politely.
Yes, sir" answered Mr.. Shonts
we'll pleased. What can l do fol
your"
You can go TO -" retorted the
rude job hunter, as he quickly bolted
out.
And the railroad president laughed
loud and long.-Kansas City Journal.
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Published Tuesday and Friday.
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to the regular business Of the firm or
individual contracting. and the manu-
script must be in the office by Monday
at noon when intended for Tuesdays
issue, and on Thursday at noon. when
Intended for Fridays issue.
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TOMBSTONE WORK.

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19

A WISE MAN.-An excited middle
aged lady bounced into a police sta
tion the other day and accosted the in
spector on duty, says Tit Bits.
where's my Jim?" she demanded.
Beg pardon, madam-dog, l pre-
sume?' said the officer.
Don't you dare to presume nothing
of the kind" snapped the lady. Dog
indeed No, sir. husband. He's miss
ing. disappeared. decamped-"
You don't say SOP"
But I'll have you to understand
that do say so, young man. How dare
you sit there and fatty contradict q
wife of one. I'll report you! Where's
my husband"
My dear madam
How dare you to call me your ma
dam? Do you think | came here to be
insulted? l tell you my husband has
decamped, and you sit there like q
dummy! What do you think of that"
We'll madam" responded the po-
lite inspector. II haven't the pleasure
of your husbands acquaintance, but
should say he Is a very wise man
Constable show this lady the way out
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-19
GASTON.

Gastonia Gazette, May 16: Mr..
Howell Glenn, who has been sick
with fever at the home of his father
on Chester street, is convalescing..
Mrs. H. G. Ware. an estimable woman
of Kings Mountain. died Monday
morning at her home at Bonnie mill
from pneumonia. Mrs. Ware was
sick only q few days. She was buried
in the cemetery at that place on
Tuesday. Mrs. Ware was &c years
old and leaves a husband and six
small children, the eldest seven years,
and the youngest six days DID, to
mourn her early death. E. Mrs. Jonas
]. Plonk, who had been in i'll health
for several months. died at her home
i'm Kings Mountain yesterday even
ing at sunset, and will be buried to-
day at Long Creek cemetery. Mrs.
Plonk was about Is years old. and
leaves a husband, five sons and two
daughters She is the mother of w. L.,
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Friday, May 19, 1905:
FULL VALUE FOR
YOUR r1ONEY.

Giving our customers the fullest value for the dol
lars spent with is cardinal principle of this store
Its great pleasure for to know that custom
ers are thoroughly satisfied with values that give
them and we therefore always try to please them.
You can always get your moneys worth here. See
these offerings:
Just received, a shipment of Mems Felt Hats, Fan
cy shapes in Black Brown and light colors at prices
from 81 to $3.50.
Big line of Mems and Boys Straw hats in staple
and fancy shapes at prices from 1oc to $3.50.
Complete line of Mems Youths and Boys Malaga
Farmer Hats at SC, 1oc, 15c 2oc and 25c.
Complete line OF Mems Balbriggan Underwear, all
sizes, 25c and 5oca garment.
lust received, a shipment of Mems Negligee shirts
soc, 75c and 81 grades.
We still have very complete line of Gentemens,
Ladies', Misses and Children's Oxfords, in blacks
and tans, in cheap, medium and high grade goods at
right prices.
THE sTRAUSS-SMITH COMPANY,
Main and Liberty sts Yorkvile, s. c.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
Sale of High Glass Short
Horns.

The Importance 81 diversified farm
trg - being urged by the Agricultu-
sal Journals and taught by Agricui-
tafal Experiment Stations. and IN
mort states 1t has been adopted. The
introduction Of improved live stock has
been the salvation Of many sections
t1at had been devoted exclusively 10
$50 toc production 81 grain and cotton.
Why should planters resort to the
~ astcful and doubtful ~exrcdicnt Of
burning their cotton Ia correc, the
eysi effect of over production aud re.
sultant low price. when tho iu,roduc.
'ion Il live stock Will decrcasc the
acreage 81 gtass"s. aud thus enhance
'l1c sal1c Of all farm products.
7" farmers " ho desire TO fsirchasc
'1uptgted cattle. an excellent oppor.
tautfY will nc afforded in the sale ut
Registered Short Horns ,ha, aili nc
'gsadt Al Auburn. Alabama. March ~
leass. This sale. which - ~ad,crlscd
elsewhere ga thss paper. will ~,ntlusic
head n choice Young Shnf; NusnA
~ au.is ard = heif~rs. These cattle
aere shipped from Missouri ;u Aa-
l'uFn. @lacTc '''ey have been carefully
lsacelsss1' ~ u. =. e. Cary. VcIttl.
marian . sbr Fx.tssisnen. @,a,ion. so
tender 'hcsn 'nenua 'o she ,tca fever
Enr the production a beet and msiA.
as breed II cattle equals the short
Horn. The sale wtlI bc made unssct
The srauag essen; ~ the American stsos,
Horn hfee5crs' A~ssocta;tou. II yua
desire etsotee cattle you ahouia a,;er.!
this sale
The sale IL advertised else hero IN
thts paper.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
IMPORTANT
To Land Owners,

Io YOU realize Tire importance ot hav.
sns = good map or plos Ut your land? I
make a si~esal'y ot copying worn and
faded farm. town lot and other map&.
aud 30 making u,sps aud plots froea
sncsss ami he,unts an ~drAerihed In deeds
II you waus old maps copied. mail 70
sae. 81 Il yoai want - map made trom
your deed. copy me;cs ms bounds
ard mail - me.
DON'T PIT IT Off
After toss have los, your old maps
ar shcN have become loo badly torn and
faded IL wtll hc susa late. NJ charges
arr for ttaps. S. and mp. according
10 ssee. snd ~ and up tnr calculating
aFcar. Mail u'e shat yoa waa, done.
and l vii qaose you pr,rcs for sams.
can also furnish enlarged maps OF
several counties IN each Atate. showi Inc
F"ads railroads, towns. streams. cscs
just tho thing tos oroners and drum.
meTs. write for prices on same.
DAVID r. WILLIAMS.
Civil Engineer and Surveyor.
nanttilc, Virginia.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

Eight years ago the Editor Of
this paper introduced the follow.
.ng resolution a; a meeting of
'Tbe Silvercrcck Agricultural
Club Resolved that VIC use
every honorable means 10 our
power 30 have the subject OF az
rtcalture laugh; IN our public
schools" The resolution was
adopted and the members Of iha,
organization had the Rcprcscn.
sai,ves and Senator from Pike
county 10 work in the l.eg,sla.
tuYe until a bill was passed plac-
ing the subject Of agric Gl,urc in
our public school curriculum.
Representative Nixon in,rodnc-
cd the bill tina, was passed. This
shows what can be accom- plished
by 4 body OF intelligent men
banded tog either
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

Al; chickens arc gon~i ana wGli pas
for keeping II provided with clean.
dry and aatfn hcssa~ in winter. ana!
arc rtupeFI. led. hu. a@rsne arc hc..
'es than others. Dustng The iaAs ~
fcars | have acp; urrtls ali tho s,an
daFi breeds. and u .it,nu, h~calsastou.
cay that II IL Ia eggs you want. ,.rg
hosna will give .hr hrs. rrsults.
Larger rggs and us,Er ii them. aud
with An outlay II lcas nancy for feed
than tic larger breeds. Their bust.
meas Ia I" lay eggs. They arc suu~i
win'cF layers and wIil keep i, /, all
summer. ur' of some carry matches
IA /, - the March and April puiie,s
that get doan Ia business aud give
yoH winter aggs. srr my adt criIAr.
'rcn' in this paper.
':ip u. HAssts.
Columbus. Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
GREENE BONE MILL.

One Dandy No. | Mil. Dearly
new. been used bu, a few times
cost =. - a, factory. sell for s..
Oac r. w. Mann No. : stard.
ard cone cutter in first class
condition. cost SIS ~ at factory.
wilt sell for 81. Prices f. o. b.
Biloxi Grated.
CHAS. A. TAppAN,
sol East Howard Ave.
Biloxi, Mrs.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
Special.

DO you want good literature of
all kinds; If so, send $l.5O to
So. FARM GEzETrE, Starkville.
Miss. and get the So. FARM Ga
zETTE, Weekly Commercial APP
peal. So. Fruit grower. So. Poul-
try Journal and American Swine
herd one year. The Editor urg-
es every reader OF this notice to
send the money at once.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

- OF the best addresses that
have been delivered at tie 4 X
NJ College in Is years. selected
BY the Editor oil the s.. EAss,
GAZETTE and priutcd ~ 4 ms
page pamphlet. Send Is cents
and get a copy of this vaiaabic
little book. e.. II. AlFuRo.
Starkvlllc Mis-.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

And Seed Corn l have a limited g.
mount OF Cooks impor,ed aud Bary's
Early big boil Cotton Seed for sale.
Also Maflbaro and Aibemarle prolidc
seed corn. Write Tor prices name quaa.
ii,y wanted. Sced IL genuine aud care
fully seles,rJ. J.. T.. STOSE.
SyIaSauga, Ala.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

Subscribe Tor the Gazette.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

IL ~. nj course, not ad visa BILE
To turn up very much subsoil
now. However the soil ought To
bc thoroughly pulvcrixcd for
say one inch deeper than il has
ever been broken before. II the
one inch OF subsoll ~ thorough.
ly mixed with the top soil, good
results will follow.
Use the harrow 10 prevent
clods. The harrow in no good
as a clod destroyer. but i, w,ll
surely prevent clod. If used i'm
mcdia,cly after the plo~.
Il IL Eggs You Want
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

The Editor is under many
obligations TO Mr.. T.. -. Coburn.
secretary OF the State BOARD OF
Agriculture Of Kansas for a copy
of the Boards Fourteenth Eien-
NAL Report. II is full OF va!ua.
ole Information. II you want a
copy. write TO r. ID. Coburn.
Topeka, Kansas. for partie ulars.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

The Editor was delighted to
receive several large photos of
fine Jersey cattle and hogs from
DR.. J. j. Harry. Gulfpor,, Miss.
The Doctor is proving 10 his
ncighbors that the live stock
business is profitable. We will
soon be shipping beef. pork.
lard. butter. poultry products.
hay, &c out OF this state instead
OF buying from the North and
West.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
Louisiana ~yrup.

The celebrated Ncg.and X
Cox pure home made sugar cane
syrup in = barrels Al ~ cents
per gallon +. q. Il. Centrrti.!c or
Liberty. Sample upon request.
EEYLAND * Cox, O.io, Miss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15

We want a good agent for this
paper in every neig hborhood in
this State. We want an agent
TO solic', advertising aud sub
scrlptions aud also 10 collect.
We want a permanent agent.
Write III for particulars.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
BERMUDA HAY

have zoo tons og No. l Bermuda
Hay for sale a; 81 per ton I o b NAY.
hrw. Miss. Claude piikiu,on.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-02-15
LE|NSTER STOCK FARM
c. w. SENTELL, Prop.
III SkfI.
r Ct

VI
Standard Trotters and PAGERS.
A. j. c. Jersey Cattle.
Berkshire Swine.
Fox-Terrier Dogs.
High scoring BAGS Lung hans
Pit Games, Lang~bans. White
Fan-tail Pigeons. pckin DUCKS.