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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

WOULD GET USED TO IT.--John Hanan
told this story at recent dinner OF
the Shoe Manufacturers association
about one Of the employees in his fac
tory, says the New York Sun.
Mr.. Hanan had become convinced
that the lasters in the factory could
turn out more and better work If they
stood up at their benches than If they
sat. He introduced the system. Most
of the younger hands took kindly to
1t, and were we'll satisfied with the
change. The older men found it hard
to break up the habit of lifetime, but
even they were won over gradually,
until there was but one grumbler left
This man entered an appeal.
"Misther Hanan," said he stopping
his employer in the shop, i've worked
fer you fer twenty year. All that time
I've sat at my bench as l worked. It's
sorry 1 am to be the only one to be
unable to adjust mesilf to tn new
ordher, but l can't get used to it. I've
thried an thried, but it's no use. Now,
Misther Hanan, couldn't We grant the
one favor to an old hand an let me
sit down till get used TO standin' up?
l am sure that In a short time I'll be
all right"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
UNDERTAKING
Confederate Reunion, Louisville, ky,
June 14-16, 1905.

The Southern Railway announces
very low rates to Louisville, KY, and
return. on account of Confederate We
terans Reunion, from the following
points:
Charleston, $14; Anderson, $1,000;
Blacksburg, $10.15; Spartanburg, 1895;
Greenville, 5000; Greenwood, $1,000;
Columbia, $11.45: Chester, $10.75.
Equally as low rates from other
points.
Tickets on sale June 10th to 18th, in
elusive; final limit June 18th, 1905. An
extension may be had to July 10th,
1905, by depositing ticket with joint
agent, Louisville, and upon payment Of
fee of so cents.
Side trips from Louisville to points in
Kentucky o can be made at very low
rates.
For full information as to rates, time
tables and Pullman reservation, con-
suit agents Southern Railway, or r.
W. HUNT Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, s. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

A STICKLER For PRoMPTNESs.-A
certain merchant in Boston is noted
for being a stickler in tie matter of
promptness to the extent that he has
been known to walk out of church be-
cause the services did not begin
promptly and to leave his sister alone
in a strange city because she was four
minutes late in keeping an appoint
ment. Not long ago he overheard a
forceful exposition of his popularity.
He had walked out to his stable and
was about to go in when he heard the
new groom within say to the coach
man, rs 1t thrue. Dolan. that the boss
is cracked about doing things on time
and goes into fit whim anybody is
late?"
"Thrue? Thrue?" cried Dolan. Let
me tell you, Ryan, how thrue it is. If
the boss had promised to mate himself
at iliven o'clock and was late he'd find
himself gone whin he got there. That's
how thrue 1t Isl"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
a Zen Picture of Jesus.

The following is the only reliable
pen picture Of Christ as seen In actual
life, and is an exquisite piece of word
painting. 1t is taken from a MS. now
In the possession of Lord Kelly and
I'm his library. 1t was copied from an
original letter of Publius Lentulus at
Rome, it being the usual custom OF
Roman governors to advise the senate
and the people Of such material things
as happened in their provinces in the
days of Tiberius Caesar. Pubilus Lent
ulus. Procurator of Judea. wrote the
letter to the senate:
There appeared in these, our, days,
a man of great virtue named Jesus
Christ. who is yet living amongst US;
and of the Gentiles is accepted as a
prophet of truth. He raises the dead
and cures all manner Of disease. A
man of stature somewhat tall, and
comely, such as the beholder may both
love and fear. His hair of the color
of a chestnut full ripe; plain to his
ears, whence downward II Is more
orient and curling, and waving about
his shoulders. In the midst of his head
is a seam, a partition in the hair, af-
ter the manner of Nazarites. His
forehead plain and very delicate; his
face without spot or wrinkle, beauti-
full with a lovely red. His nose and
mouth so formed that nothing can be
reprehended. His beard In color like
his hair, not very long, but forked.
His look innocent and mature. His
eyes gray, clear and quick and lumi-
nous. In reproving he is terrible, but
his eyes piercing-as with a two
edged sword-the greedy, the selfish
and the oppressor, but look with ten
derest pity on the weak, the erring
and the sinful. Courteous and fair
spoken. Pleasant in conversation,
mixed with gravity. 1t cannot be re-
membered that any have seen him
laugh but many have seen him weep.
In proportion of body most excellent
"a man for his singular beauty sur
passing the children of men-New
York Press.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

BRIsrLEs WERE Not INCLUDED
One of the ablest lawyers and advo-
Gates New England ever produced was
Roger Minott Sherman, who was also
famous for the quickness of his wit.
A story which fully illustrates Sher-
mans powers of repartee is quoted by
the late Senator Hoar In his book en-
titled "An Autobiography Of Seventy
Years"
On one occasion Sherman was argu-
ing a case against Nathan Smith, a
very able but rather coarse lawyer.
Mr.. Smith had discussed the question
of law with the subtlety for which he
was distinguished. Mr.. Sherman said
to the court that he thought Brother
Smiths metaphysics were out of place
in that discussion; that he was not
averse to such refinement at a proper
time and would be willing on fit oc-
casion to chop logic and split hairs
with him.
Smith Immediately pulled a hair out
of his own head, and holding it up
said.
Split that"
Sherman replied quick as lightning:
May 1t please your honor, l didn't
say bristles."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

tdr William Allen White says that
during a severe drought that once af-
ficted the state of Kansas a visitor
from the east was one day driving
across country in the direction of To-
peka when he met a farmer hauling q
wagon load of water. A desultOry con-
versation ensued between the two.
"Where do you get your water" ask
eded the man from the east.
Bout seven miles up the road from
here" was the reply.
What" exclaimed the stranger. dc
you mean to say that you haul water
seven miles for your family and
stock"
II shore do" answered the Kansan.
But. man." expostulated the east
erner. why i'm the name of common
sense don't you dig a well?"
Stranger" replied the farmer with
a grin, "out this direction it's jest as
far one way as the other"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
WAYS OF THE MINK.
A Study Of the Clever Little Animal In
lis Own haurfs.

A Study Of the Clever Little Animal In
It's Own Haunts.
Zone summer morning when was
In the Adirondacks," writes cores
pondent, 81 rose early to go bass
fishing. ......... .....
"The day before we had caught
three bass and three sunfish, which
we put in a little pond out on the
edge of the point in order to keep
them fresh until needed. AS I was
preparing my rod my attention was
attracted to a splashing noise In the
direction Of my pond Of fish.
"Suspecting that something unusu-
al was taking place, I approached the
spot cautiously and saw the long
brown body of a mink gliding away
with one of my fish In his mouth.
II was greatly interested in the
sight of live mink operating in his
own haunts and decided that would
rather see him work than eat the fish
myself. While he was concealing the
l walked still closer, until was with
In twenty feet of my pond, where
remained motionless, awaiting devel-
opments.
I'm moment the energetic little
animal reappeared at the pond, gave
quick dive into the water like a
seal, and came up with another fish.
Glancing about him with his little,
black, beady eyes. he hurried off with
out even noticing my presence.
II stood motionless and fascinated
and watched him transport every one
of my fish to his secret storehouse.
After all my fish were safely slowed
away the little worker tripped in
nervous haste back toward the woods
to tell his family Of the find and invite
them all down to dinner.
Late In the afternoon Of that same
day this successful little fisherman led
a colony of four minks out Of the
woods and down to Rocky point. The
dinner party had to pass close to our
hotel in order to reach the point where
the fish were stored. To do so unob-
served they must travel under a long
board walk. In doing this one little
innocent mink, not knowing the ways
of man, came up through hole in the
walk. A city boy saw him, and before
we could stop him he seized club
and battered him to death.
While this tragedy was being en-
acted, all the other minks under the
board walk set up a chattering wall,
which sounded like a dozen rats
caught in a trap. An Adirondack
guide and old trapper who happened
near called to us to stand by and
watch the survivors carry off their
dead. After we had scolded severely
the murderer Of the little mink we
did as the guide suggested.
I'm few minutes out popped three
little brown heads from various points
near the dead, and then one brave lit
tie fellow ran out and, selling the dead
under the walk.
"The little dead mink doubtless had
q decent burial, with all the pomp and
ceremony known to these intelligent
little creatures of the great woods. 1t
was my intention to try to make pets
of the mink which / had seen from
time to time around the shores OF our
premises but the slaughter Of one OF
their number resulted In driving all OF
them away during the remainder of
the season."-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

and cut flowers, and with the bright
lights presented a pretty scene. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Emma Page and quite a number of
intimate friends were present to wit
ness the ceremony and give their good
wishes. A number of handsome we'd
ding presents were received, including
silver and furniture. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis will occupy the cottage .on Ma
rietta street just below Mr.. Thos. w.
Rhymes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23

And these?" he went on, striking
the baskets with his heavy hand SO
that a few petals futtered to the
earth.
"Those-those are for one Of my
friends, poor distiller In the noun
tains. He is faithful servant of the
sultans, for whom may Allah be prais-
ed, and he is trying to prepare his
essence now as in other years"
did you see anything of the rebels
on your way up?"
mot the least sign of one, my lieu
tenant. Since you and your soldiers
came the bandits have run to cover
like so many rabbits. But l struck
quite a shower Of bullets"
WHO fired them?"
THE Turks, Of course. They were
practising, 1 imagine" A. a,-a-,.,..
The officer laughed
Weren't you afraid?' go Hl
Bah! the length of our life Is de-
creed before we are born! However,
l did tremble once for you, or for your
eggs. at least, and for my donkey al
So II had only brought you fine
omelet. what would you have said?"
Nothing. But would have had
your ears cut Off"
And you would have done we'll.
Fortunately. the shooters were too far
away"
Achmed ceased his catechism.
It's Just as well for you that they
We're. They wanted to make you
afraid. Would you like me to send a
guard with you?" ..
mo. my lieutenant, though may AL
lah be praised for the great kindness
Of his servant: but I do much better
to go alone. The Bulgarians have no
powder to waste on sparrows or such
poor devils as am-while-. You
have no message to send to the cap
tain?"
Nothing, except to tell him that
offered you an escort and you refused
for you do refuse?"
Yes. 1t will be better" o. W
"Very well; go to the devil In your
own way. then. There will only be
one less fool In the world"
The mule driver hastened to obey.
Once out Of sight of the camp he
grasped the doakey's bride and turn
ed abruptly aside from the regular
mule track to follow a cross path
marked by little piles of stones care
lessly thrown together by the side
Two hours later he reached the high
crests of -Shipka, behind which the
sun was sinking In a INST of rich pur-
pie haze.
F The peasant branched off along g
trail already covered in darkness
when a man suddenly rose from the
bushes beside him, a man with powder
blackened hands. who demanded
Have you been successful, Filiber-
ta?"
The mule driver, Strengthened his
shoulders with an air of intense sat-
isfaction and pointed to the basket OF
rose leaves.
There are the bombs, Boris Scho-
kol" he said.
The night fell upon the mountain
tops, bringing with 1t a furious storm
In the ravine the three hundred mer
of Murad-Bey worn out by thirty
hours of vain and constant search, lay
sleeping heavily, guarded by theil
sentinels, when suddenly loud firing
broke the silence, followed by the
sound of horses galloping madly.
At the same moment hailstorm OF
bombs burst throughout the entrench-
ments. reaping a fearful harvest OF
death and disorder.
Then fifty men, fifty demons, whose
hands cast thunderbolts, rushed like
whirlwind through the lines, destroy
ing everything in their passage and
gaining the road which led from the
mountains to the plain below.
Boris Schokol, the terrible Macedo-
nian chief, was free once more!-From
the Hungarian.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
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Entered at the Postofffce as Second
Glass Mail Matter.
Published Tuesday and Friday.
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at noon when intended for Tuesdays
issue, and on Thursday at noon, when
intended for Fridays issue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
GASTON.

Gastonia Gazette, May 10: The acci-
dent to Mr.. Lucius Jackson last Mon
day did not prove serious, though he
was unconscious for two or three
hours after the mule threw him off f....
Miss Lizzie Morrow, whose illness was
announced in our last issue, has been
taken from Jones Seminary to Atlanta
for an operation. She was accompan-
led by her father and DR.. Lindsay.
They went Wednesday morning. Her
chances for a successful operation
and eventual recovery are believed to
be exceptionally good. Mrs. Ollie
White of Begonia, phoned us Tuesday
morning of a remarkable slaughter of
chickens and minkS at the home OF
her father, Mr.. ]. w. Moore. Early in
the morning it was found that the
minkS had been at work among the
poultry. Fifteen dead chickens were
found, one a grow hen, seven were
half grown. and the others smaller.
wood pile. This was torn down and
the dogs had Il picnic. Eight minks
were caught and killed before the
slaughter ended. go. Miss Clara Pa
trick of Begonia, attended the COM
mencement of the Presbyterian COL
lege in Charlotte, where her sisters,
Misses Mabel and Nina were students
during the past session. AS an
nOunced in last issue the marriage of
Mr.. ThOs. =. Lewis and Miss Eugenia
Sharpe was solcmniZed Wednesday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
II. Kerr on Marietta street. The GER
emony was pcrformc at 8 o'clock by
Rev. w. H. Reddish The home was
prettily decorated with potted plants
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-23
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SCHEDULES.
Schedule Effective Nov. 6, 1904.
y,r,crpnrrNrI, IND ArNrc

No. 1856, Daily-Roek Hill, s. C. to
Marion, N. c.-First Class.
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No. 1856, DaiIy--Marion, NJ. c., to Rock
Hill, s. C.-First CLisa:
No. 1866, Daily, except sunday--Ma
". c., to Rock Hill, 8. c-Third

For further information address:
BROOKS MORGAN. Asst. Gen. Pass.
Agent, Atlanta, Ga, or
Charleston. S. c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
MAKES A REMARKABLE RUN
Pennsylvania Special Train Speeds
Up to One Hundred and One
Miles an Hour
Special to The Herald.

special to The Herald
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-The operating
ofhcials Of the Pennsylvania railroad
system are working out the details
OF what Is regarded Is the most re-
markable short distance run ever made
by a train.
While making up time into Chicago,
the Pennsylvania special. an eighteen
hour New York to Chicago train, ran
eleven miles at the rate of 101 miles
per hour. To do this the train was
compelled to negotiate the distance in
trife over siX and one-half minutes,
or TO run at least one and sixty-eight-
one hundredths miles every sixty Sec
onds, thus covering each mile of the
eleven under thrty-six seconds.
1t Is said the run was exceedingly
even and that every mile was prac-
tically made in about the same num-
Der of seconds. The passengers did not
notice the accelerated speed
The stretch of track over which the
run was made Is as fine as any In the
United states. with just enough down
grade to make it possible to maintain
greater speed than on a level track.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
WEALTHY WIDOW is BRIDE
Mrs. Ella Liggett Scott of ST. Louis,
MuIti-MiIionaire, Weds
Charles Wiqgins
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 27.-Mrs.
Ella Liggett Scott and Charles Wig
gins of st. Louis were married tonight
at 7:45 o'clock at the Presbyterian
church by Rev. Warren d. More Mrs.
Scotts engagement, to Virgins was
reported in all the large papers of the
coast a month ago, but Mrs. Scott
when interviewed at that time by a
Herald reporter denied that they were
engaged. Mr. Virgins has been at
the Arlington hotel for several weeks,
and 1t is probable that their engage
ment was of short duration.
Ihe wedding ceremony was private
and of very simple nature. Only the
members of Mrs. Scott's family and
few of her close friends were in at
tendance. Mr.. Virgins relatives be-
ing abroad at present, were not repre-
sented at the wedding.
Mrs. Scott was attired in a handsome
travelling gown and made striking
appearance. She is AZ years old and
he is AZ, but each has the appearance
of being ten years younger. Immediate
ly following the wedding Mr. and Mrs
Virgins left on the north-bound train
for San Francisco, where they will
be registered at the st. Francis hotel
for some days. They will leave that
city in the private car Elite for tour
OF the western states, returning to Mrs.
Virgins mansion in this city in time
to be at home to their friends on Jan
uary Is. Mrs. Scott has spent several
winters in this city and has many
friends here.
She was married to Mitchell Scott
of Scott & Little, stock and bond
brokers of st. Louis. about twelve
years ago and was left a widow three
years ago. She is multimillionaire,
having inherited the estate of the late
John E. Liggett, a wealthy manufac-
turer.
Mr.. Virgins is a member of the St
Louis smart set. lie is cotillon
leader OF twenty years standing, was
one of the organizers of the Imperial
and Friday Cotillon clubs, is presi-
dent of the Apollo club and a member
of the st. Louis University and Noon
daV clubs,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28

Jonathan Sayre Slauson, capitalist,
philanthropist and one of the best
known men Of Los Angeles. died at his
home, 2345 South Figueroa street, at
1915 this morning.
Mr.. Slauson suffered from stroke
of paralysis November 10 and at first
1t was thought he could not recover.
Later he rallied and his friends be-
lieved until few days ago that he
might live.
Since the latter part of last week
Mr.. Slauson has had several uncon-
soious periods and at the close OF each
day 1t has been seen that the time of
Inconsistencies has grown longer and
that the patient was gradually becom-
Ing weaker.
Death came in one of these periods
of unconsoiousness. The entire family
was at the bedside when the end
came.
There are two daughters, Mrs.
Louise Macneil and Mrs. Kate Vos-
burg, and one son. James Slauson.
DR.. Jarvis Barlow, the attending ply
sician, spent most of the night at the
bedside doing all in his power to pro-
long Mr. Slauson's life.
Mr.. Slauson was stricken with pa
ralysis Nov. 10, and for a time his life
was despaired of. His strong consti-
tuition. however, gave promise of
throwing off the disease but improve
ment was only temporary, and for the
past week he has been growing worse.
The patient suffered no pain, say
members Of his family, but his periods
of unconsciousness have grown longer
until the end.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
BOYS BEATEN WITH STRAP
Missouri Truant Officer Establishes
Whipping Post for Incorrlgible
Youths-Fathers Witnesses
Special to The Herald.

Special 10 he Herald.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 27.-Robert
Page. the truant officer for Rosedale
district, has established d whipping
post for truants and incorrigible bays.
He whipped four boys last night, rang
ing in age from to IL years for break
ing into a grocery store. Mr.. Page
says hereafter he will use the whipping
post instead of resorting to the juven-
lie court, which disposes of criminals
under Is years. He says the juvenile
court in Wyandotte county acts too
slowly and does not accomplish the de-
sired results.
present and permitted Mr.. Page to whip
them. Mr.. Page laid them across the
table in the city hall and whipped
them with a leather strap.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
LITTLE WORK FOR GRAND JURY
San 8ernardno lnquisitors Hold the
Shortest Session on Record and
Find No Criminal Cases
Special to The Herald

Special TO The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. 27-The
final report OF the grand jury filed to-
night is one of the most routine docu-
ments that has ever been filed by a
devoid of anything bordering on the
unusual or sensational. It's principal
suggestions or recommendation are
that the supervisorial districts of the
county should be redistricted; that the
valuable records of the recorders office
be given better protection against fire,
and that the expenses of the horticul-
tural commission, especially for book
keeping, be cut down.
The session of the jury has been the
shortest on record, it actually being
engaged in work but four days. Not
criminal case was considered.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-28
POIS0NER
COMMITS
SUICIDE
ACcuSedOf Numbering
Man for His
Insurance
Tragedy Occurs in City Of
San Luis PotOsi,
Mexico
J. c. Hills, Wanted In Texas on Charge
of Killing J. McGsughey,
Takes His Own
Life
-
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. 27.-A
special to the Record from San Luis
Potosi, Mexico. says that ]. c. Hills.
wanted in Stonewall county, Tex, for
the murder of J. McGaughey, was ar
rested there by Deputy Sheriff Duckey
and committed suicide by poisoning.
Hills was accused of poisoning Nc
Gaughey, who raised him, for $4,000
life insurance which McGaughey car
ried for his benefit.
Hills, who was employed in a Fort
Worth bank, entered a claim for the in
surance, which the company held UP,
pending an investigation.
Hills then went to Mexico. He was
prominent in local, financial and church
circles.