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way with a ditch on each side. This
causeway led through swamp near
half a mile, and terminated on firm
ground. Opposite to the point at which
the British landed is an eminence call
ed Brewton's Hill. The gallant Colonel
Elbert suggested to Howe the proprie-
ty of the stationing a strong force on
this eminence, and offered to defend 1t
with his regiment. Howe thought the
position one Of little Importance be-
lieying that the British would advance
directly against the town. At the end
of the causeway, Howe drew up his
centre. Colonel Huger was placed on
his right and Colonel Elbert on his
left. In front Of Huger was swamp
and on his flank was a swamp covered
with trees At this point Colonel Wal
ton was stationed with one hundred
Georgians. Colonel Elbert's force ex-
tended down the river. Captain Smith
was sent, with a few men, to defend
Brewton's Hill. Howe commanded the
centre himself. About three o'clock the
British took possession Of Brewton's
Hill and then formed, and advanced to
within seven or eight hundred yards of
the Whig lines. Here they halted and
seemed to be making preparations for
attacking the centre and left wing or
the Americans. This, however, was
only a feint. Through the swamp on
Howe's right, there was an obscure
path. The British learned this fact
from an old negro by the name Of
Quamino Dolly. Sir James Baird,
with a considerable force, was ordered
to pass through the swamp, and thus
gain the Americans rear. Quamino
Dolly acted as a guide, and the rear
was gained. Sir James Baird attack
ed Walton, both on the rear and on
the flank, and Colonel Campbell at
tackled Howe's forces in front In
moment the American forces were
thrown into confusion, and Howe or
dered a retreat. The troops had to
pass over Musgroves swamp on
causeway. To keep this way opened,
Colonel Roberts had hastened with the
artillery. The enemy were there In
force as soon as Roberts. The centre
and right crossed, after suffering Sc
verely; but when the left under Colo
mel Elbert, came up, they found the
way blocked. An attempt was made
to escape through a rice-field, but the
creek was so deep that none escaped
except those who could swim. Num-
bers of the soldiers were drowned. and
some taken prisoners. The American
loss was in killed, wounded, and pris-
oners, five hundred and thirty-eight;
the British only twenty-six. This was
a sad affair. The British had now, to
all appearance, a firm foothold in the
south. 1t was enough to dishearten the
brave patriots; but it did not.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

MISTRESS AND MAID.-They had
come to the parting of the ways, and
at last Mrs. Tartly felt she could with
safety indulge in a few trenchant and
opposite remarks.
And now you are going, Jane" she
said, "allow me to say that trust you
will leave me in orthodox style-l
mean in a proper conveyance. You re-
member when you came your mother
helped you in with your box, which was
brought on a wheelbarrow. l wouldn't
mention it, but 1 am afraid some of
our friends might see you"
YES" said Jane serenely, that will
be all right. My new master and mis-
tress are coming for me in a motor car
waiting a little way down the street"
But" asked Mrs. Tartly, why did
MT they drive to the front gate?"
We'll, num-" said Jane blandly Il
expect they didn't want people to
think they were visiting here."-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

Jolt TO HIS PRIDE.-An artist VINO
has attained fame and an income was
telling some friends Of his early strug-
giles. II had spent eight weeks on
the picture" he said, "and had put my
very soul into 1t, and we were pennl-
less. My wife was hungry and In
rags, the baby was sickly, and l was
discouraged. 1 hawked that picture
about town desperately only to bring
It home at night. No one would have
It,"
81 suppose that was the hardest blow
of your life," suggested a sympathetic
friend.
"Oh, no, 1t wasn't, either 1 could
stand that. 1 knew 1 was right. But
next day went out to answer every
promising advertisement. The last on
the list read: Dish washer wanted
"I felt secure of that so saved 1t for
the last. But when 1 applied, the
greasy proprietor of the restaurant
looked me over with a critical eye.
"'Ah, yes,' he said, and what expe-
rience as a dish washer have you had?
"Of course hadn't any, and ne
would not take me. I've never forgiV-
en- him for that awful jolt to my
pride."-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

ACTED In LF-DEFENcE.-Wlth
lacerated hands and disjointed knuck-
les James Neary rushed into the CEN
trail police station and reported that
he had beaten a man who had Jumped
on him" in the street so severely that
he feared for the other fellows life.
Neary, who admitted inbibing freely
had, he said, unintentionally run into
the man, who then hit him in the face
despite bis apology.
Neary got angry and gave his an
tagonist a punch, and the latter lurch-
ed against him, both going to the
ground, with the other fellow on top
Neary said he saw stars for moment
and then, recovering himself, dealt his
antagonist a terrific blow, which turn
ed him over, landing him in a door
way.
He took the count" Neary added.
He was much worried and begged
policemen to look after the other fell
low. Several policeman hurried out
and found Neary's opponent prone in
a doorway. He was a big wooden In
dian.-Baltimore correspondence New
York Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12
STERLING SILVER
And CUT GLASS

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass
goods are specialties with US. We
give these lines very close attention,
and at all times carry stock Of Ster-
ling Silver and Cut Glass that will ap-
peal to the discriminating buyer OF
these articles.
In Cut Glass our stock varies In
variety from the single piece at a
small cost on up through the single
larger pieces to Sterling Silver goods
in sets. Our Sterling Silver goods are
made by the best manufacturers In
the United States-manufactur OF
highest reputation. Our prices are as
low as can be secured anywhere and
lower than you will find many places.
In Cut Glass goods our varieties
range from the small single piece on
upward through the different larger
single pieces and sets to large sizes in
pitchers punch bowls, etc. The cut
ting of all this ware Is as perfect as 1t
can possibly be.
1t Is entirely to your interest to see
my goods and get my prices before
you buy Sterling Silver and Cut Glass.
II. w. SPECK, The JeweleE
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humorous department.

THEY ALL RECOGNIZED HER.-The
four old captains of Salt Marsh, after
carefully studying the attractions Of
fered by the mind reader who was to
hold forth in the town hall, decided to
attend the entertainment.
I'VE can go right from the postof-
fee when mails in," said Capt. Gregg
most adventurous of the four, 'and
there dosen't seem to be any need
10 consult our women folks so as l
know. Most likely we shan't stay
more'n a few minutes"
They were all agreed as to ad-
visibility of this plan, and the next
evening saw them seated in the
last row, with interest written on their
faces.
After a few preliminary exhibitions
which caused the scattered audience
to gasp and wriggle, the mind reader
said, in a solemn tone:
There is one person in this audi
ence who has been thinking ever
since he came in here Of person VINO
is perhaps the strongest influence In
his life-small determined looking
woman, with eyes that snap and
At this point the four old captains
rose as II moved by a single spring.
and filed from the hall. When they
reached the safety of the steps, Capt.
Gregg turned to the others and spoke
in q hoarse whisper:
(which one do you suppose she
meant ?"-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12
GRADED SCHOOL MEETING.

NJ Office is hereby given that the
~ qualified voters resident In the
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF YORKVlLLE
are hereby called together In ANNUAL
SCHOOL MEETING on THURSDAY,
JUNE 14TH, 1906, at IL a. m, In the
Court House, for the purpose OF hav-
ing submitted to them the report of the
trustees for the school year ending
May 26th. 1906, and the trustees esti-
mate of expenses necessary for the
current year: and further. that on the
same day. commencing at IL O'clock
noon, a poll will be opened at the
Court House. and kept opel until 3
o'clock p. m. under the supervision or
three managers, at which election the
qualified voters of the said school dis
trict may vote for or against a spe-
cal levy of THREE MILLS LOCAL
TAX. which the trustees will recon-
mend to said meeting for the support
of the schools during the school year.
BY order of the board.
]. D. MCDOWELL, Chairman.
May 20 81.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

A FooLoMETER-Some visitors who
were being shown over a pauper luna
tic asylum inquired of their guide what
method was employed to discover when
the inmates were sufficiently recover
ed to leave.
We'll" replied he, you see it's this
way. We have big trough of water,
and we turns on the tap We leave it
running. and tells 'em to bail out the
water with pals until they've emptied
the trough"
How does that prove ito" asked one
of the visitors.
We'll" said the guide, them as
amt idiots turns off the tap."-Har-
per's Weekly.
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W Read The Rivals -Today's issue
COTTON INSURANCE.

7 AM prepared to write Insurance
l. on Cotton stored either in open
yard or in outbuildings on farms.
Farmers can arrange to borrow
money on my insurance policies on
cotton held on their farms the same
as if the cotton were stored in a
warehouse in town. Rate 81 per cent.
Write or call at my Office for rates Of
insurance and other information.
]. r. LINDSAY.
Oct. 3. TT. II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

USEFUL AND OREAMENTAL.-A color
ed clergyman in Georgia was per-
forming the service of baptism recent
ly when he paused i'm the midst of
the service to inquire the name of the
infant. With a pleased smile the
proud mother replied.
We is goin' to call de chile Shady"
shady" repeated the minister.
"Oh. | see. It's boy and his name
is to be Shadrach."
mo, sab. it amt no boy; it's girl"
why give such name to a girl p"
It's dis way, sab. Our names
Bower. an nah husband thought II
would be a fine thing to call her Sha-
dy. Shady Bower sounds kinder
pretty. Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

A WoMAN's JoHE.-It is to be hoped
that persons with a CHASTITY taste for
joking may in some way enjoy their
merry jests after they have passed
from this sphere of humor. A Toronto
woman, now deceased, played g joke
on her heirs which she could not by
any possibility hope to enjoy while
living. While on a trip through Cana
da six years ago she deposited a box
with a Toronto trust company for
safekeeping. She mentioned it in her
will and after her death the lawyers
representing claimants to the estate
gathered from afar to witness the
opening of the package. 1t was elab-
orately sealed, and contained merely
a pair of corsets. There has been
much amusement over the discontinue
of lawyers and heirs. Who will say
after this that woman has no sense of
hun or?-New York Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-06-12

Nor EXACTLY On THE MARKET.-Af-
ter the newly organized band at Nor
rison had desisted from practice for
few nights the B-fat player found the
valves on his cornet had stuck. He
wrote to the factory asking what kind
of grease to use on the valves. The
house answered him saying that COR
net players used only saliva on the
valves and never used grease of any
kind The B-fiat player then wrote:
"Gentlemen-Please send me 25
cents worth of saliva. l can't get it
at the store here. Enclose find stamps
for payment"
His reply has not yet been received.
Perry (Oklahoma) Republican.
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CHE alurkrille Gnquirer.
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to the regular business of the firm or
Individual contracting. and the manu-
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at noon when intended for Tuesdays
issue, and on Thursday at noon, when
intended for Fiday's issue.
III Cards Of thanks and tributes Of
respect inserted at the rate Of 10 cents
per line for each insertion.
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~ Genius is not rare, but plain COM
mon sense Is.
6F' Doing business without advertis-
ing is like winking at a girl in the dark
you know what you are doing, but
nobody else does.
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HORSESHOE
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During the recent publication Of the
Historical Romance HORSE
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unable to supply the demand at that
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EASTBOUND TRAINS.
No. ia, Daily-BIacksburs to King
viIle-First Class:
No. 1856, DaiIy-Marion, N. c., to Rock
Hill. 6. C,-Eirst Class:

For further information address:
BROOKS MORGAN, Asst. Gen. Pass.
Agent. Atlanta, Ga, or
R. w. HUNT, Div. Passenger Agent,
Charleston. S. c.
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- Read the opening chapters Of The
Rivals in today's Enquirer.
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~ Read the opening chapters of The
Rivals i'm today's Enquirer.
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W- Read the opening chapters of The
Ri .als i'm today's Enquirer.
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GASTON.

Gastonia Gazette, June s: Mr.. John
Hart and Miss Mary Hunter, two very
popular young people of Yorkville,
were married Wednesday. The bridal
party passed through GaStonia We'd
nesday on a trip to Washington, New
York and Niagara. They were accom-
panied here from Yorkville by a large
number of friends. .... Two Of Besse-
mer's most popular young people join
ed hands Wednesday and started down
life's pathway together. The contract
ing parties were Miss Ella May
Thornburg, the beautiful and popular
hello girl" and Mr.. w. H. Holmes the
Western Union operator. AT his
home near Gastonia Mr.. Eli A. Jenkins
passed away at O'clock last Friday
afternoon after two years of aff1iction
Mr.. Jenkins was more than eighty
years old. He served through the en-
tire four years of the war and was a
good soldier in the 37th n. G. regi-
iIiSlll' L IlS DilSh plill dI lIle Nldl d
Mills have completed the making of
brick for the mill building and is now
making brick for the market. At
present brick is being made for the
Rankin armstrong store buildings on
the corner of Main and York strets.
..... The commencement exercises
of Erskine college came to a fitting
and brilliant close Tuesday night
with the annual reception given by the
Philomathean society. The commence
ment exercises were attended by hum
dreds of visitors from afar One of
the largest gatherings ever present at
Due West was present for the grad
uating exercises Tuesday morning
when the large class of twenty-eight
young men and young ladies received
their longed for diplomas. Among the
number We're three Gastonians. Mr..
Edgar Long, Mr.. F.. G. Carson and Mr..
j. P. Pearson; both Mr.. Long and Mr..
Carson received the degree OF A. B.,
while Mr.. Pearson received a Certifi-
cate in three departments. The honor
airy degree of d. D., was conferred on
Rev. r. NJ. Stevenson of Glover.
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Schedule Effective April 20, 1905.
WESTBOUND TRAINS.

No. 1856, DaiIy-Roek Hill, s. c., to
Marion, N. C.-First Class.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1906-09-13
seacosst Development.

BY a stroke of legislation the state
assumed sovereignty over 400 square
miles of land under the ocean, enlarg-
ing the states limits to that extent.
This act was in furtherance of policy
of protection to the salt water fisheries
and the development of the seacoast-
The state administration this year took
steps to secure federal cooperation in
the establishment of harbors on the
coast and of safeguards for shipping in
stormy weather. By the widening and
deepening of certain bays or inlets for
the entrance of deep draft vessels com
merce will be attracted. towns will
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12

The blow which knocked out Corbo,t
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From the earliest days Of the ring the
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12

y yr7f fc4 II fHFq N II 49,
One rive Fees from the Ground Meas,
prss 70 Feet Around.

OF the many splendid live oaks
which lnhabit the southern states
there are none so large as one short
way out OF Jacksonville. Fla, beside
4 sandy roadway bordering the river.
Here, visited by strangers from va.
rious parts Of the world, It. forms a
spectacle SO dignifed, 50 magnihcent
III its proportions and unchangeablef
ness that few can leave It unim.
prenned. ~ sssg Sz M
Naturally the trssyis an evergreen.
hoIdine itssiollags over the winter or
until the young, leaves of, another sea.
son are sufAciently well developed to
allow OF the older ones falling unre-
I gretted to the ground: 1t issfoF this
reason that It's mammoth framework
can never be wholly seen. Its trunk.
however, at distance Of about flve
feet from the ground. measures 9
trife over rs feet In circumference.
Always the oak marks the landscape,
something as might colossal foun.
tain casting out spray of trembling
green leaves.
Through how many generations the
tree has been slowly attaining its
great size none can tell with accuracy.
In fact, when asked question regard
ing the oaks age the Oldest inhabit-
ant Of Jacksonville made answer:
Dat trees always been dar, fur's |
knows" And even those Of more sci
entific propensities feel strangely in.
clined to take this statement as con-
vincing. In spite Of its perpetual
greenness the oak has not the sem
blance of youth.
Waving through its green crown.
even hanging so low as to touch the
ground, long strands of gray moss
cast over it a look Of age and often
to those INBRED in the south mark It
as we'll with melancholy, unutter-
ably sad expression.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12

The average big dog In little town
usually realizee his mistake for leaving
whom be discovers that not many p-o.
pie 10 big town are afraid Of his
bark.
A good many unmarried woman "a
old % thirty years are proud OF their
families without being anxious 60
make public the record 10 the family
Bible.
When q bunch OF bridesmaids have
their pictures taken Ia 3 group they'all
cit up and look 40 II there's only one
thing that keeps them from being IL
happy - the bride.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12

When famous Roman statesmnn
said that what ls berOmtnlng 70 bon-
Orable he didn't moan d sixty dollar
Easter hat that drives husband Is
the bankruptcy court.
A suspiclous por6on Il misery to
himself and q foe 20 society. Accept
people az being honest until you have
unmistnkaDle evidence that they are
otherwise. 1uapicions iom0stly lost
motion. IL II d kind OI vermigOrm ap-
pendix that ID some prehistoric stata
Of evolution becomes . part Of the
nature Of man from some necooolty
not known, butiit can now be safely
Gu ont.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12
Childrensa

Favorite tonic is Whites Cream Vrr-
cure for worms and
children's diseases. It not only kills
the worms, but removes the mucus
and slime in which they build their
nests. Its action on the child is mild
and leaves him in q healthy condition.
Joe Dat lei, Surmac, Tenn, says that
he gave one OF bis children Whites
Cream VermifHge when the doctor
thought It had collie, and from the first
dose the child passed % worms.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12
That's III

Cough yourself into i lit Of spaSma
and then wonder why you DONE get
Reils II you will only tTya bottle 81
Billiards. Hofehound ByfnpyouF cough
will 10 thing OF the past. Il 10 4
pOeitlvo cure for Coughs, InlueDzhi
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One bottle will convince you- -at your
druggists, go SOC innd ol.OO Sold by
81. Clair Wylie Drug Co, TupelO, and
Boarden a King, OkOlOnh.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12
A Home made Happy by Cham
berlain'S Cough Remedy

About two months ago our baby girl
had measles which settled on her
longs and at last resulted in severe
attack of bronchitis. We had two
doctors but no relief was obtained.
Everybody thought she would die. l
went to eight different stores to find a
certain remedy which had been recon-
mended to me and failed to get it,
when one of the storekeepers insisted
that try Chamberlain's Cough Re-
medy. l did 80 and our baby is alive
and we'll to-day. GEO. w. SPENCER,
Holly Springs, N. G. For sale by all
dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-12-12

II 70 noticeable cold seldom comes
on when the bowels are freely open.
Neither can Il stay II they are open.
Kenncdy'e Laxative Containing Hon
~ and Tar Il the original Laxative
Cough Syrup. Taatea 10 maple sugar.
Free from aIl cplatco. Conforms 20
The National Pore Food and Drug Law.
Sold by ST. Clair Wiley Drug Co.,
TupeiO, and Bearden 4 KING Oxo-
Iona,