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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
Sperial 0utires.
Lecture by Col. Darean.

Col. John J. Dargan, lecturer and
historian, will deliver a lecture in the
Associate Reformed church at Hick-
Ory Grove on Friday evening. Decem-
Der 30 on the subject of South Caro-
lima in the Revolution, giving particu-
lar emphasis TO the part played by
John Laurens. His object is to induce
the legislature to erect a monument to
Laurens Admission, 25 cents for
adults: children under II, - cents.
III
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
"a YOUR CLOCK RUNNING3

TN HAT old Clock that has been
standing for years, and which you
would like to have keeping time again;
but which you think cannot be fixed
at a reasonable price. Bring 1t to
me.
do reliable, honest work on
Watches.
H D. MARLEY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
Lots In Westerleigh

Westerleigh Is the most desirably
located suburb Of Yorkville, and Is
close to the business centre Of the
town.
1t is the only place within the cor
porate limits where negro can buy q
suitable building lot at reasonable
price.
Already some thirty-fve or more
lots have been bought by substantial
negroes.
There are only about fifty more lots
for sale. >,
The prices are low, very low consid-
ering the value, and the terms are
easily within the means OF any INDUS
trious laborer.
Negroes who desire to invest In lots
for the purpose Of building homes, or
for the purpose Of getting good prohts
within a year or two should see me
for particulars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

- Fancy Blotting Paper, Red, Moss
Green. Robin Egg Blue. and Wood
Brown, 19x24 ins. 10c Sheet, for
csc. Heavy White at same price.
The Enquirer Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
CLOTHES CLEANING.

T AM prepared to clean gentlemen's
l. clothes and ladies' skirts In thor
oughly satisfactory manner, at rea-
sonable prices. Work may be sent di-
rect to my home or left at w. E. Fer
guson's store
Mrs. R. B. McCLAIN.
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REPAIR WORK!
J, j. KELLER 4 co.

tJ We are Wholesale and Retail
Agents for the Limestone Spring Lime
Works. See us for your needs.
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& ALLISON.
Come In Today

FOR THAT NEW BUGGY AND
You'll get Good Satisfac-
tion IL you buy Here.
Whether you pay $4,000 or $4,000
or any price between, you'll get the
Very best value obtainable for the
amount you pay.
Beware Of these people who are Of
fering all kinds of discounts to sell
goods-Good vehicles sell themselves.
A fresh car of STUDEBAKER
WAGONS just received.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
HYMEN EAL.

MARRIED-At the residence Of Mr.. G.
P. Carpenter, near Glover. on Decem-
Der II, by Magistrate S. NJ. FAIRIES, Miss
FLORENCE CARPENTER and Mr.
SAM MCCLURE, both of York county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

~ Wanted.-Your orders for all
kinds of printed matter. Best work
at fairest prices.
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AT THE CHURCHES.

BAPTIST.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at o'clock.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD.
Services on Friday afternoon at 4.30
o'clock.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Prayer meeting on Wednesday even
ing at o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY-
TERRAIN
Prayer meeting on Wednesday after
noon at 4.30 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at I o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
SIX THOUSAND ACRES
IN IMPERIAL affected
Land Frauds Assuming Alarming Pro-
portions as Investigation Pro-
gresses-Big Men May
Be Involved

The case of the Imperial land frauds
which is being investigated by the local
United States office is assuming more
serious proportions.
Siegel z. Skinner, who is gathering
evidence in the case, conferred yesterday
with Col Frank C. Prescott and o. R. w.
Robinson. and as result it has been
found over 5000 acres of the land has
been fraudently dealt in.
1t is said that officials of the several
real estate firms and water companies in
Los Angeles and Imperial are implicated.
Their names were not divulged, how
ever, as 1t is the intention of the land
office to secure all possible evidence be-
fore making any definite disclosures.
The land officers indorsed the evidence
OF Siegel in a manner which meant they
were convinced and understood.
1t is expected that in the next few
days startling revelations will be made
by the land office which will have a far
reaching significance with many of the
boosters Of the Imperial valley who have
made moderate fortunes through their
swindling methods of conducting real
estate.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
GAS PRESSURE NOT
IRREGULAR, SAYS DAY

A. B. Day of the Los Angeles Gas COM
pany says the statement that there was
an irregularity in the pressure of gas in
the mains of that company is false.
There has been, according to Mr.. Day,
no difficulty with its system. Officials
of the company are at a loss to account
for the report. They say there has been
very little local trouble recently and no
widespread complaints.
Our gas is full twenty candle power
at all times and never contains less than
900 heat units. We maintain ample pres
sure throughout our entire system. If a
consumer does not receive what he be-
1ieves to be an adequate service we will
appreciate it If we are advised of the fact.
We desire to know of any complaints
which are not receiving full and courte-
Gus attention. What sometimes appears
to be lack of pressure is caused by
some local trouble in a pipe which can
be quickly remedied if our complaint de-
partment is advised of the difficulty"
said Mr.. Day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
WOULD DIE;
CUTS THROAT
PRISONER USES SCISSORS TO DO
CHASTITY DEED
ATTENDANT FINDS HIM WITH
DEEP CASH
Rancher Possessed of Considerable
Wealth, Suffering with De-
Iuslons, Tries to XIII
Himself In Jail

With a pair of pocket scissors Herbert
Fryer tried to cut his throat in the
county jail yesterday noon.
When the attendant discovered him he
had cut a cash about two inches long
and was coolly proceeding to cut the
flesh in an attempt to reach the main
arteries in his neck.
Fryer is the man who appeared Tues
day right at the city Jail and asked to
be locked up in order to protect him
from evil spirits that pursued him.
He believes he is breaking out with
leprosy which has been communicated
to him from his family in Paris by oc-
cult methods. Fryer was booked as In
sane.
The officer who searched Fryer failed
to find a pair of pocket scissors In an
inside vest pocket. Becoming despon-
dent over his situation Fryer tried to
commit suicide and having nothing at
hand but the scissors used them, and
would doubtless soon have succeeded had
he not been discovered
Fryer was Immediately taken out of the
Jail and placed in the hospital, where his
wound was dressed His hands were
strapped to his side to prevent him from
attempting any further injury to him
self
This morning Fryer was visited by a
fellow ranchman, r. b. Strathern, who
rents lands from him. Fryer is said to
be the owner of a 50OO-acre ranch and is
a man of considerable means
Strathern was only allowed to talk to
his friend for a few minutes as the
sheriff arrived and took Fryer to the
county hospital where he will be placed
in the insane ward pending examination.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
SAY ACTOR HAS PLAYED
WIDE RANGE OF PARTS
Cyril Scott Begins Stage Career in
Black Face Act, Next in
Musical Comedy, Now
In "Legit"

In the theatrical profession there is
satisfaction in the stellar step of Cyril
Scott, who began starring last season in
one of the biggest successes launched
in many years, THE Prince Chap"
A critic who takes himself and every
one else gravely places Nat Goodwin and
William Collier first in comedy in this
country and says that Cyril Scott follows
them a close second. "At all events,
he asserts owlishly, ''he stands as the
representative light comedian of Amer
ica."
Mr.. Scott is neither American, as many
think, nor English as more believe. He
was born in that home of spontaneous
wit. Ireland. The records show that the
event took place at Bainbridge, County
Down, February 9, 1886.
1t is related Of him that he made his
debut in a negro role at three dollars a
week and board, and after each perform
ance the manager came around, looked
him over and said: "Scott, you are the
worst niger 1 ever saw" Scott would
answer: THANK you, sir, think so too"
The company in which he made this
brilliant beginning stranded in Chicago
aid as young Scott hadn't saved much
out of his three a week and found"
parental assistance was necessary to ship
him back to New York.
He then Joined Miss Minnie Maddern,
appearing with her in Caprice" and I'm
Spite of ALL for three seasons. He has
supported Richard Mansfield, Lotta, E. H.
Sothern, DeWolf Hopper, Mrs, Leslie
Carter and Anna Held; was with Angus
tin Days company in "The Chorus Girl
and 1.-The Runaway Girl and in the
original cast, on Broadway. of THE Girl
I Left Behind Me" and THE Heart of
Maryland"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
COUNTY ROADS TO BE
IMPROVED AT ONCE
CONTRACT LET TO PACIFIC ELEc-
TRIO FOR OIL
Automobile Clubs Threat to Assist in
Division of County Believed
to Have Brought
Decision

The board of supervisors decided to
begin work at once for the betterment
of road conditions which have been the
eyeeore of the eastern section of the
county for so long.
Yesterday a contract was let to the
Pacific Electric Railway company to
transport oil to the various pits which
are being dug along its line near Olive
wood in Pasadena. San Gabriel, El Monte
and Covina
The matter was precipitated by the ac-
tion of the San Gabriel Valley Automo-
bile club, which threatened last Tuesday
to influence as far as it was able the
formation of new county if the super
visors failed to better road conditions in
and about Covina.
Supervisor Manning, who has the work
of this district in charge, has promised
to- see that the work is done efficiently
this time and that the cities affected by
the better conditions could feel more
satisfied within the near future.
Contract was let recently for the pur-
chase of 1000 barrels of oil from the
Gilmore Oil company and work on the
roads will commence at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
SEEK PROTECTION
AGAINST PRIZE FIGHTS
CITIZENS OF BURBANK APPEAL
TO SUPERVISORS
Urgent Request Is Again Made to
Officials to Enact Law Pro-
hibitng Fistic Encoun-
ters in Small Towns

Again the supervisors have come face
to face with the question of enacting an
anti-fight ordinance protecting unincor-
porated towns from invasions of pugilists.
The occasion was the recent arrest of
Mike Horwitz, who is said to be a local
pugilist, on a charge of disturbing the
public peace of Burbank with his anna
teur exhibits.
Two months ago citizens of Burbank
petitioned the board of supervisors to
draw up ordinances prohibiting prize
fighting in that town.
The petition was favored by the district
attorneys office and the supervisors at
the time, but since that time the petition
has been sidetracked 1t will come up
again before the board September Is and
more than likely will be granted.
According to Supervisor Manning, the
cause of the petition having been over
looked was due to the fact that it was
the intention of comforting with the dis
trict attorney a second time before pass
ing an ordinance favoring the petition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
GOES TO JAIL FOR
ASSAULTiNG A CHINESE
Man Who Beat Oriental Says He
Prefers Term in Prison
as a Matter of
Principle

Five dollars is too much to pay for
hitting a Chinaman; guess I'll take the
five days in JAIL" said George Bonham
yesterday morning in the police court.
Bonham was arraigned on the charge
of battery for hitting a Chinese who
he alleges insulted him.
He evidently did not get $5 worth of
satisfaction out of pounding the oriental,
for he refused to pay the fine imposed on
him in Judge Chambers court and will
serve five days in the city Jail instead.
Bonham says he was able to pay the
fine, but would not do it as a matter of
principle. He thinks Judge Chambers
charges too much for the privilege of
soaking Chinese.
Punching orientals at IS per head is an
expensive luxury which only the rich
may enjoy, and Bonham is resolved to
forego the indulgence when he is released
from jail
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
LEAGUE WOULD ENFORCE
KEEP-T0-RIGHT RULE
RELIEVE CONGESTION ON THE
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Police, as in Big Eastern Cities, May
Be Instructed to Assist Traffic
in Crowded Section of
Los Angeles

The Municipal league has named a COM
nittee to frame suggestions to relieve
the congestion on the business streets OF
Los Angeles.
In this city the keep-to-the-right rule
is seldom obeyed by drivers, autoists,
bicyclists or pedestrians.
In New York, Chicago and other east
ern cities the street and sidewalk jams
would be inextricable if the rule of the
right were not strictly enforced.
It is proposed to give corner policemen
and later mounted policemen the instruc-
tions to see that the eastern idea pre-
walls here as soon as possible, and 1t
will mean a saving of time, life and limb,
too.
An ordinance will be suggested to the
city council applying first to the district
between First and Fifth and Broadway
to Main street, which will remove the
principal trouble.
''Cling to the right curb" and "Cling
to the right show windows Will be the
injunctions advised.
No unoccupied vehicle will be permitted
to stand in this district more than thirty
minutes consecutively in one place.
Four or more horse freight vehicles. oil
wagons, hay wagons or vehicles hitched
tandem will not be permitted in this dis
trict during the rush hours except for
actual collection or delivery to and from
houses situated within this district.
Permits for Stands" will also be lin
tied or withdrawn.
Half speed at crossings and strict obe-
dience TO the orders of the police to slow
up or whip up will be enforced.
North and south vehicles will have the
right of way over east and west in this
section.
All these are merely suggestions adopted
from other cities which have not yet
been included in the final report to the
league, but will be soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
FORFEIT BAIL RATHER
THAN FACE CHARGES

C. D. Taylor and j. L. Jones forfeited
their bail of $50 each yesterday morn
ing for failure to appear and answer
to a charge of disturbing the peace
The two men were accused of ap-
preaching an automobile and attempt
ing to fiirt with several girl occupants
early yesterday morning. The chauffeur
objected to the action of the men and
had them arrested The wouldbe mash
ers forfeited their bail rather than ap-
pear and be arraigned in police court.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
DRIPPING OF GARBAGE ON
CITY STREETS MUST STOP

Public Work Inspector D. K. Edwards
yesterday notified, owners of garbage
wagons that they must close the drip
holes in their wagons.
Spilled contents of barrels leak out of
the wagon beds by means of these drip
spaces and the streets suffer as result,
especially when the wagons stop long at
any one place.
The numerous complaints about grease
on streets has been traced to these gar
bage wagon drivers and orders were i'm
mediately issued to cease the soiling of
thoroughfares.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

Everything you want you will find in tn
classified pagc-a modern encyclopedia Or
cent a word
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
NONRESIDENT BARRED
FROM PARK PAYRoLLs

Secretary Richard Mutually of the park
board has been instructed to overhaul the
pay rolls and see that no employees are on
the list who are not residents of Los An
geles.
Taxpayers have charged that aliens
have recently been given preference.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
asRernInr nn the snn,,

Is an expression as old as the race No
doubt the rising and setting of the sun
Is the most regular performance in the
universe, unless 1t is the action Of the
liver and bowels when regulated with
Or. Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed
by Dean Drug Co. 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15
Buy 1t NnM

Now is the time to buy Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t
is certain to be needed sooner or later
and when that time comes you will need
it badly-you will need it quickly. Buy
it now. 1t may save life.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-15

DIR. Snodgrass-Well, Binxs, you're looking
much better already OF course you followed
my prescription?
Binks-If had, doctor. wouldn't be feeling
as well as / d.
Or. SnodRrass-Sir!
Binks-No 1t fell out of the third story win
dow. Chicago News
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

We are in receipt of Senator
Latimer's third letter from a.
broad, giving the result of the
congressional commissions study
of the immigration question in
Italy, but lis great length pre-
cludes It's publication in this
newspaper. The letter would
occupy about two pages OF The
News. We can better employ the
space in filling it up with matter
in which our readers are more
interested.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03
TAINTED REVENUE"

The following appropriate
lines are clipped from the Ian,
caster News:
"We do not believe that the
blessing of God will rest upon any
revenue that obtained by the
sale of intoxicating liquors A
few dollars to each child, mean
ing a few days more at school, is
your return for debasing the
public sentiment of an entire
commonwealth. There is no
moral difference between the
sale of liquor by the state and
the sale by one citizen to another
but the official sanction given TO
liquor drinking by the stale is
more potent for evil in pervert
ing the moral sense of he people
and lowering the standard. The
liquor tafIic is not question of
control but of omplete prohibi-
ton. Greenwood Journal.
The foregoing was not an edi-
torial expression in this paper,
as may be inferred from our es-
teemed contemporaries introduce
tory words. 1t is an extract from
communication on the subject
of temperance, written by a
bright young lady Of Lancaster
county, which was published in
The News a few weeks ago. BY
the way, the young writer and
her friends will no doubt be graft
fed to learn thata number of pa
pers in South Carolina, one or
two in North Carolina and at
least one in Georgia have repub.
lished portions of her arti-
Gle.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

hungry contemporary across the
river. Since then, however, a
kind-hearted Calvinite has taken
pity on Brother Bigham and sent
him a trio of apples-adm mi'edly
little measly ones of which he
makes editorial mention as fol-
lows:
We have rec c>ived the follow
ing note from Mr.. II. j. Robbins,
of Calvin, and the separate COW
er" and its contents have also
been received. Brother Connors
will please take notice:
Dear Friend: Under separate
cover am sending you three
apples. They are only about halt
size, but | thoughtyou would APP
preciate them, and also | want
YOU to get even with that Lam
caster paper Tell him thai you
have some and that he can smell
and eat his own apple
Mr.. Robbins offers to send an
affidavit, if necessary, that The
apples grew in Chester county,
but as indicated before, no affi1a.
Wit is needed when The fruit is
offered in evidence.
BY the way, we have heard OF
some apple pies in Che ter coun-
ty."
Il is dollars to dou2hnuts that
tlose pies made a noise like dried
apples
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

FundeGbur!I, of Dudley. She
also leaves three brothers, Mr..
F. NJ. Welsh, of Jefferson Mr..
r Il Welsh, of Lancaster, and
DR.. Steve Welsh, Of Monroe, n.
C
The remains OF Mrs. Funder-
burk were taken 20 Dudley
Thursday afternoon, where the
burial took place yesterday, The
Rev. Baxter Funderburk con
Quoting the funeral services. The
following relatives of this place
accompanied the body to Dudley:
Mr.. and Mrs. b. G. Hough, DR..
and Mrs II. E. Funderburk, MIR.
B. Y. Funderburk, Mr.. Bon
Welsh, DR.. John Welsh and Mr..
Will Laney.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

A man on Long Island has
been captured after terrorizing
the neighborhood by hugging
women. When it was found that
most of his victims were old
maids it was decided the man
was crazy.-Augusta Chronicle.
" e back-number females
pr ly considered him about
III nest man they ever saw,
and are now longing for him to
resume his huggin' stunts
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03
Two Drowned in Well.

Boone Iowa, Aug George
Tipler and his 14-year-old son
were drowned to-day in a well
on a farm near Luther. The boy
had been sent down the well on
rope, but the rope slipped and
precipitated him sixty feet to the
bottom. Father went down to res
cue him and both were drown
ed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03


Superintendent of Education
Martin makes an objectionable
display of bad temper in his
criticism Of Gov. Ausel for ap-
pointing EX-Gov. Sheppard a
member of the state board of ed
ucation without consulting him
Inasmuch as the Superintendent {,
the official head OF the States
educational system, is response
bic to the people for the success
or failure of the public schools,
we believe that members of the
state board should be appointed
with his approval, but the failure
of the Governor to ascertain his
views in this case furnished no
occasion or excuse for Mr.. Martin
to indulge in the violent, intem-
perate language credited to him
iii newspaper interviews.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

An exchange says: An editor
of a western paper wrote squib
calling attention 10 the old
windows. The printers made him
saw. "The old widows about town
need a thorough washing"
Had the mistake been made
in this newspaper the editor
would most assuredly have struck
out for tail timber before the
ink was dry.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-08-03

If the Chicago professor is right
and after a time women will
grow boards, there will be an op.
portunity for some inventor 10
make fortune inventing con-
trivance to close their mouths
while they are being shaved. -
Augusta Herald.
Such device would afford at
least an occasional! brief respite
for the hen-pecked husband.