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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12
TO MAKE WAR MORE HORRIBLE.
Lots of Inventors at Work on Great
and Grewsome Devices.


and Grewsome Devices.
This government expends a small
sum each year for testing new devices
Of possible military value. The
board Of ordnance and fortiflcation is
supposed to have the duty Of encourag-
ing inventors and assisting in the de-
velopment Of their inventions.
Last year only $4,000 was expended
by the board, which, with its accumu-
| lated allotments Of previous years, has
now on hand more than 100000. Com
paratively few experiments are made,
says Harpers Weekly, and the vast
number Of suggestions are apparently
shelved without much more attention
than polite acknowledgment Of the au-
thors.
Nearly all the devices submitted are
intended to increase the terrors Of war
by adding to the efficacy of the means
Of fighting. Perhaps an exception
should be made in favor of an ear pro-
tector the invention Of a New York
man, adapted for use by those who
are on duty In the turrets OF battle
ships and those who are stationed at
the coast Notifications.
Ordinarily the blast Of a big gun has
an effect upon the drum Of the ear;
1t is at best unpleasant, and some
times 1t proves disastrous, as in the
instances of men who have lost their
hearing. The ear protector Is a Fttle
celluloid bulb so pierced that 1t may
be placed in the ear and protect 1t
from the noise and shock while not in
terfering with the hearing, an advan-
tage. Of course, over the crude method
If stuffing the ears with cotton so that
nothing can be heard and when orders
can only be appreciated by pantomime.
Some Of the other inventions which
have been favorably received may be
regarded as having a tendency to en-
courage peace since they would intro
luce into warfare factors Of devasta-
ton which would by their diabolical re-
suits promote international disarma-
ment. or this class must be considered
those bomb dropping devices which, II
successful, would destroy whole ar
mics: the infiammable projectile cap
lble Of burning up camp; the nitro
glycerine missile; a scheme for pour
ng burning sulphur into trenches,
md kindred methods Of wholesale OBJ
iteration.
There is, too, the usual proportion OF
irmored cars, including the highly
protected motor which shall penetrate
the enemy's lines and afford its steel
shielded occupants a chance to pick
off the opposing marksmen and incl
dentally strew high explosives along a
death dealing route. One Of these
hurtling cars makes the famed Jugger-
naut look like a nursery toy.
One Of the conditions which seems to
be fully met by incipient invention Is
the use Of smoke for various purposes,
including that of shield which Will
permit approach upon an enemy With
)ut his discovery of the advance.
The country does not lack yet, with
all the cry for universal peace, the
means Of increasing the ravages or
war.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12

Dover and Gris-nez. The tube, which
was to be thirteen feet in diameter and
only four inches thick, was to be laid
in ten foot lengths secured to the bot
tom by screw piles: and through this
submerged tunnel the trains were to
be propelled by compressed air. More
ambitious, but equally ineffective, was
the plan of NJ. Castanier, French en-
yineer, who proposed to lay two paral-
lei tubes on the sea. bed. connected at
intervals by transverse tubes, and with
\ station half way across on the Varne
bank.
Among many other visionary pro-
;ects was one of a submerged bridge,
on which a platform carrying train
was to run across the channel and
another for a submarine boat to run
on rails on the sea bottom.
Thirty-one years ago the present
channel tunnel scheme came into being
with the formation of the "Societo
Francaise du Tunnel Sous-marin," and
with the approval Of both the English
and French governments work was
commenced on both sides Of the chan
mel. In France a capital Of 100000
was subscribed A vertical shaft was
sunk near the village of Sangatte,
about half a dozen miles from Calais,
and the tunnel was commenced, which
was successfully driven about a mile
under the sea. On the English side a
beginning was made with three separ-
ate tunnels-one of half q mile from
Abbot's Cliff. another from the Dover
side Of Shakespeare's Cliff and the
third and longest a seven foot tunnel
extending for 2.0l5 yards from a shaft
100 feet deep sunk near the west end
Of Shakespeare's Cliff.
Unfortunately the project excited
alarm in the military authorities, who
feared invasion. A joint committee Of
the houses of parliament was appointed
prospect of success was assured the
work was stopped.
That the scheme is feasible is be-
yond doubt Beneath the channel, from
shore to shore. there extends bed Of
gray chalk. consisting of chalk and
clay, and quite impervious to water,
and through this bed, at distance
never less than 100 feet below the wa
ter, a perfectly safe and dry tunnel can
be driven at an estimated cost Of e4,-
100000. The proposition before parlia-
ment is to construct two tunnels, sixty
feet apart with third for draining
purposes. These tunnels would be lit
tie more than twenty miles long; and
when completed, as now seems proba-
BILE, II will be possible to reach French
soil from Dover within half an hour
and without any Of the physical qualms
which now aftlict cross channel travel
erS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12
(TO be COntlnued.)

AN UNPLEASANT CLIMATE-karachi
Il port In northern India, has a most
unpleasant climate. The parched des-
ert country behind Karachi has ter
rifle heat Jocobabad, thirty miles
away. often records 125 degrees F. The
one mail train a day carries a coffin
in the hot weather season "for the
use of passengers" If need be, and
in one year long ago twenty-three
European engine drivers died while
working their trains. A long journey
by train in the hot season is particu-
larly exhausting. Carriage windows
are kept shut to exclude the heat, and
sometimes not only does the woodworF
get hot to the touch. but even the wa
ter carried in the tanks on the ROOT
can scarcely be endured with the hand
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12

WHEN COFFEE WAS UNPOPULAR
Coffee was introduced into England In
1862, and within the next ten years
became the fashionable drink Of Lon
don. A few years later, however, In
1868, there was great uprising
against the oriental beverage OF
hades." 1t was satlrized on every
hand, the btterest invectives coming
from the pulpit. One leading minister
characterized 1t as "the sirup Of SCOT
mixed with the essence of old shoes,
and another declared that 1t was "a
poison which God had made black that
it might bear the devils own color
This bitter crusade soon wore Itself
out, and by the time of Charles II
coffee houses were known in every
village in the land.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12


for though there be war. and though
may be engaged in it. yet the present
prospect is, that 1t will soon be over
and as we all wish it-giving us peace
and freedom alike. and securing hon
orable station for our country among
the nations of the earth. This last
thought, my Emily, ought to make you
better satisfied with the risks our peo-
pie are compelled to run"
1T does not, brother. I have not
that vain ambition which for the sake
of name. is content with the blood
shed and the misery of mankind: and
Tossing the Christian faith. How II
may be upheld, this warfare tn which
life Is taken az a worthless thing, anC
mans blood shed like water, for any
pretense, and with any object by 9
believer in the Saviour and the creed
which he taught. l can never under
stand"
You would not have us submit tc
wrong and injustice?"
mo: but the means employed fol
resistance should be justly proportion
= ne aggression. But. alas fol
humanity! the glory and the glare OF
warfare. under false notions Of re.
nown. are too often sufficient not only
to conceal the bloOdshed and the hor.
ror, but to stimulate to undue venge-
ance, and to make resistance prema'
ture, and turn the desire of justice
into a passion for revenge. Then, fol
the wrong done by one captain. all the
captains conspire to do greater wrongs
and the blazing dwelling by midnight
the poor woman and her naked children
escaping from the flames to perish o.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12

81 In England, in the eighteenth
century, heavy fines were imposed on
those convicted of the crime Of not
attending church.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-02-12

e: 1t is said there is never an odd
number of rows on an ear of corn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

Detroit Dec. f1-Members OF the
Street Railway Employees association
who have had business to transact
with Business Agent Thomas Upper
or with Frank Garnsey, the secretary
treasurer have gone TO the unions
Office in the Bull block only to find
the door locked against them since
Friday. The business OF the office is
falling behind; limitations. complaints
and issuance of cards have been rem
dered impossible: the executive board
is in session today TO 30 over earn
sey's accounts, and the street car
men are asking anxiously what has
become Of the two officers who have
served them for the past year. and
who were defeated for reelection a
week ago Garnsey is the custodian
OF the unions funds which are said
to amount 10 between $4,000 and 49,
600
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
COMMITTEE REc0NSIDERS.
Street Railway Clause inserted In
Municipal Ownership Proposal.

street Railway clause inserted IN
Municipal Ownership Proposal.
Lansing. Mich. Dec 1.-THE coz
stitutional convention committee on
cities and villages has RECONSTRUCTED
what they did last week. and agreed
on home rule and municipal own
ership section for the revised constf
tuition which includes sheet railroads.
II viii be reported as a substitute for
all proposals heretofore considered on
the question.
II Is provided that villages may ac-
quire and operate public utilities. and
may sell the surplus products in ex-
cess Of the needs Of the municipality
to consumers within or without the
territorial limits OF such city or vii
iaee When a CITY Is authorized to &c.
quire or operate amy public utility Il
NAV issue mortgage bonds beyond the
ordinary limits Of bonded indebted.
ness. provided that such mortgage
bonds shall not impose any liability on
said CITY but shall be issued only
upon the property and revenues OF
such public utility. including a fran
chise stating the terms upon which
in case of foreclosure the purchaser
may operate tire same. which franchise
shall fin no case extend for a longer
period than % years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
Finance committe Wants inquiry.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Senator Aid
rich Tuesday informed the senate
that the committee on finance would,
within very short time, bring in a
resolution providing for an inquiry
into the recent bond issues of the
government. and that it would pro
vide for an investigation into all mat
ters contained in resolutions of sew
eral senators concerning the financial
stringency and the efforts OF the gov
eminent 10 relieve the situation With
this assurance Senators Culberson of
Texas and Clay of Georgia agreed to
permit their resolutions 10 go TO the
committee for its consideration. Sen
ator Tillman allowed his resolutions
on the same subject to be laid on the
table until he secures data he desires
to present 10 the senate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

Columbus. Miss. Dec 11.--Pickens
county. Alabama. is about 10 have an
other outbreak among negroes. and
news from that locality paints an
alarming state Of affairs. The trouble
started when a constable named Wig
lowe started from Gorde. ten miles
from Carroilton. the county seat, to
arrest a negro named VIII Lowe. who
was charged with stealing cotton.
After making the arrest he was met
in the public road by a mob Of so
negroes. led by the prisoners brother
who began firing The negro prison
er under the constables care was in-
stantly killed by a shot from his own
brothers gun. and the constable was
shot several times, though not serious.
". The mob Of negroes left the con.
stable and prisoner for dead' and re
treated. Fifteen negroes are in Car
rollton jail charged with completely in
the affair Another outbreak may oc-
cur
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
LOCOMOTIVE BLOWS UP.
Fireman Is Killed and Engineer Badly
Hurt on Grand Trunk


Pontiac. Mich, Dec. LIZARD
engine No 1149. on the Grand Trunk,
blew up i'm the rear Of the Charles
Stinchfeld farm. about half way be.
tween here and Birmingham. and the
fireman. Thomas Montgomery, living
In Hamtramck. a SUBURB Of Detroit.
was killed Engineer William Brown,
81 Perry street. Detroit. was so SC.
verely injured that his fate Is prob
lematical
The yard engine was helping engine
No. 1893 over the difficult Bloomfield
hill in the rear of the farm. AS far
as can be learned Montgomery was
shoveling coal into the fire box of the
engine when the boiler exploded He
was blown out OF the engine and over
the tender. and his body landed about
100 feet back mp the track
Engineer Brown was leaning out OF
his window, and was hurled through H.
The boiler was blown fully 20 feet
into the air. the other trainmen say
II sailed 60 feet and landed end up
The force was so great that il bound
ed into the air again and landed in
an apple tree fully 100 feet IN front
OF the engine Strange 10 say, the
engine in front was but little dam
aged
There came a rain Of iron through
the roof OF the cab OF the forward
engine, in which was George Moner
engineer. and John Renter. fireman,
both OF Detroit, but neither of this
crew were hurt
The train came to dead stop al
most Immediately
AS soon as possible engine No. 1898
was disconnected from the train and
Engineer Brown was taken to Pom
tiac
AS soon as Brown was taken from
the engine at Pontiac the coroner was
taken aboard, and the journey back
10 whore the fireman. who had been
left whore he had landed was made
He had been killed outright
MONTGOMERY was 25 years old He
was not regular fireman on this
run hut was subbing Brown is rs
years old has internal injuries about
the chest. one hand is badly burned.
his face is scalded and his head cut
The soles OF his shoes were blown off
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks 1908 almanac
is ready and excels all former editions
in.beauty and value. The cover is a
beautiful design in colors, the entire
book is full of fine half tones, astro-
nomical engravings and interesting
matter. 1t contains the Hicks weather
forecasts complete for the whole year
finely illustrated. The price 10y mail
is 30 cents, on News-Stands 80 cents.
Word and Works. the Rev. lrl Hicks
fine monthly magazine contains all his
weather forecasts from month to month
together with vast amount of the
best family reading. The price is 81 a
year and one almanac goes with each
subscription. Address, Word and Works
Puhlihsing Co. 22Ol Locust Street st.
Louis, Missouri.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
Ahern Refuses to Be Removed.

New York. Dec. IA refusal Of
John f. Ahern TO submit passively TO
removal upon charges, from the Office
OF borough president Of Manhattan by
Governor Hughes. has brought about
a situation out OF which may grow
legal Aght. Of moment, as well as a
lining up Of partisans, and the devel-
opment of the feeling Of the public in
the case. Counsel for Ahern has sc
cured temporary injunctions restrain
ing the county clerk from fling the
governors order of removal and the
mayor from presiding at a meeting Of
the aldermen for the election Of
successor 10 Ahern The order is re-
turnable Friday. when an effort TO
make it permanent will be opposed by
the corporation counsel; thus. in a
sense. arraying the forces friendly 10
Mayor Mcclellan. and IN this instance
to the governor. against Ahern, who
has the open and powerful support
of Tammany hall Should Ahern's
court action fail and he be removed
finally. the board of aldermen. it was
confidently declared in Tammny cir
cles. viii Immediately re-clect him
borough president
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
rlorida's Biggest Cypress Log.

Richard Cummings reports the cham
pion stock log of all Florida. says the
Apalachicola (Fla) Times. 1t was cut
ne.. Mcc~asin slough ny Robert Hath
cock on land owned by a lumber com
pany ~ Apalachicola and will be
brought To Apaachicola. where 1t will
be cut into boards. This log is of cy
press. measures forty feet in length
and is seventy-two inches in diameter
al the small end. This huge log con
tains 1852 feet. board measure, and
is probably the largest stick OF timber
ever cut in Florida.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
A Hard Debt to Pay.

II owe debt of gratitude that can
never be paid of, writes q. 5. Clark
of Westheld. Iowa, ''for my rescue
from death by DR. Kings New Dis
covery. Both lungs We're 80 seriously
affected that death seemed emminent,
when commenced taking New Dis
coyery. The omin Gus dry, hacking
cough quit before the bottle was used.
and two more hotties made complete
cure. Nothing has ever equaled
New Discovery for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung complaints. Guar
snteed BY Geo. T. Sharrar druggist
and Sl.CO. Trial bottle free,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

Plymouth. Eng. Dec. IA mes
sage telling OF the death OF Secretary
Taft's mother was received by the
President Grant by wireless while she
was out in the channel. Secretary
Taft was awakened and told the sad
news. He was deeply affected and
said he had hoped she would live at
least long enough for him to reach
America and see her again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
Offer Surrender Terms.

Paris. Dee. l1.-General Laiutey has
offered terms OF surrender to the Ben
is Nassen tribesmen who have been
engaged in an insurrectionary move
ment In Algeria and who recently sent
in emissaries asking for pardon. They
include the surrender Of their arms.
the delivery of hostages and the pay.
ment OF an indemnity. Unless these
terms are accepted Internationally
General I.aiutey will resume the of
hnsive
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
viii Paw rs Per Cent.

Lansing. Mich. Dec. i1.-Banking
Commissioner zimmerman declines
10 give out another statement of the
condition OF the Glazier bank at Chel-
sea, giving as his reason that II might
embarrass the receiver in his work.
From an authoritative source IL is
learned that the bank will probably
pay from 10 TO so per cent to de-
positors
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
CITY Can't Operate Brick plant.

Lansing. Mich. Dec. 1.-THE SUI
preme court has handed down a de
cision that Detroit cannot operate a
brick plant as provided by the con
tract OF the city with one Frank
Reich The court holds that the city
has no power to engage in the bust
ness OF brickmaking or other manu-
featuring business. and that the legis-
ature cannot convey such power.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
Hungry Man Sent Up.

Port Huron. Mich. Dec. Hilary
Miller. % years old, OF this city was
sentenced to spend 65 days in the De
troit house OF correction for stealing
Some lunch from Samuel Bray, a
night Waterman. HIS only defense
was that he was so hungry that he
>ould not resist the temptation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

III stop your pain free. To show you
first-before you spend penny-what
my Pink Pain Tablets can do. will mail
you free. a trial package of them-Dr
Shops Headache Tablets Neuralgia
headache toothache. period pains, etc,
are due sione to blood congestion. DIR.
Shops Headache Tablets simply kill
pain by coaxing away the unnatural
blood pressure. That is all. Address
DIR. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Sold by Geo.
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

1t is deliciously palatable, agree
with the weakest stomach, contains
the most soothing, healing, strengthen
ing and curative element. Makes you
well and happy HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
Geo f. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

If taken patiently and persisteutly will
relieve the most obstinate cases of indi-
gestine. constipation, bad blood, bad
liver no matter how long standing.
Thar's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mouu-
tian Tea will do. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
Geo. T.. Sharrer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
WANTED.

All kinds of Logs and Lumber, Stave
and Heading Bolts on p. M. or A. A.
railroad; also standing timber.
GRO. SANDAL. both phones,
i45n Elell, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

just a little Csscasweet is all that is
necessary TO give your baby when il is
cross and peevish. Conforms TO the
National Pure Food Law Sold 10y
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

Don't the Rexall Remedies deserve
your confidence: The pure food law
did not necessitate any changes, on tn
contrary IL has set the stamp Of appro-
Ia on them. You can prove they are
unchanged. Their Formulas are the
same now as four years ago. They are
honest without the restriction Of the
law. How many others can you say
this Of? Get a sample Of the Rexall Or
derlies Laxative at Stanard's Central
Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11
BOSTON GOES REPUBLICAN.
Postmaster Hibbsrd is Elected Mayor
Over Fitzgerald.

Boston. Dec lin the closest and
hardest fought election contest which
Boston has known for many years the
city went Republican Tuesday by
about 1000 votes, Postmaster George
A. Hubbard Republican. defeating
Mayor John f. Fitzgerald, Democrat,
who was a candidate for reelection.
The city voted TO license the sale
of liquor by a large majority. some
however, due 10 a hard campaign on
the part of the clergy and others in
an endeavor TO keep the saloons out
OF the suburbs.
Two features contributed notably to
the return Of Republican mayor after
six years OF Democratic administra-
ton, one being the heavy vote given
the independence league candidate by
Democrats, and the other the thoHSugh
investigation made by a finance com
mission into the affairs at the city
hall in which evidence had been
brought forth alleging irregularities
IN the purchasing department and in
the granting Of contracts through
which il was claimed the city had
lost hundreds of thousands Of dollars.
Concord. y. H., Dec. 1.-Two city
elections were held in New Hamp-
shire Tuesday
In Portsmouth Mayor Wallace
Hackett, Republican. defeated Samuel
w. Emery, Jr., LILO TO $50 The en-
tire council is Republican.
Martin V B. Clark, Republican, was
re elected MAYOR Of Keene over Albert
f. Fish. Democrat, by 355 majority
The city government is Republican.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

1 amt feeling right to-day.
Something wrong | must say:
Come to think of it. that's right
forgot my Rocky Mountain Tea
last night.
Geo T.. Sbarrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

without. both garth and glade are drear;
The plangent north winds rule.
And night by night the fatering year
Draws frosty toward Yule.
within. anigh the ingle glow.
! see about me stand
Long row upon inviting row
Wisdom from many land.
Nor lore nor legend DO heed;
/ pass the garnered store
so take the Holy Book and read
The Bethlehem tale once morei
Clinton Scotland I'm New York Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

Pain anywhere, pain in the head. pain
full periods neuralgia. toothache, all
pains can be promptly stopped by thor
oughly safe little Pink Candy Tablet,
known by Druggists every where as Or.
Shops Headache Tablets. Pain simply
means congestion-undue blood pressure
at the point where pain exists. DIR.
Shops Headache Tablets quickly equal
ize this unnatural blood pressure. and
pain Immediately departs. Write DIR.
Shoop, Racine, Wis, and get free trial
package. Large box. 7sc. Sold by Geo
SharAr.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-11

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