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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-02-21

HE LIKED IT.-Down in Georgia the
citizens Of a thriving town Of about
5000 people arranged for Chautauqua
assembly last summer. They held the
meetings in a big tent about mile
from the town, and the attendance was
large from the first day. An enterpris-
ing circus man heard Of the large
crowds, and landed in the town on the
second day Of the Chautauqua with a
steam merry -go-round, which he locat-
ed about halfway between the town
and the Chautauqua grounds.
Along in the afternoon young man
from the country districts was accosted
by 4 citizen of the town.
well, Ezry, suppose you are in to
the Chautauqua."
Il shore am. Just come from thar
now"
How'd you like it?" asked the
townsman.
Fine ez a fiddle. rode on the durn
thing nine times"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-02-21

A PARLIAMENTARY STRATAGEM.-It
was at an informal session, after one
Of the regular meetings of religious
convention, that the New Hampshire
minister told some of his best stories.
There is one man in our church." he
said, "who is as good as gold, but so
long winded that he tires everybody
out.
"At one time it was suggested by
one Of the deacons that in order to
avoid the extreme length Of this good
mans remarks at prayer meeting we
might make five minute limit.
This 1 inaugurated at the next
meeting, and it was cheering to us all
10 see that when the long winded man
rose to speak he held his open watch
in his left hand.
When the limit was all but reached
he said, Finding, my dear friends, that
l have only a few seconds left in which
to speak and having much to say, will
throw the rest Of my remarks into the
form Of a prayer"
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railway Foreign merchants must
choose between the Japanese road,
with all of the unofficial obstruction
that can be put in the way of non-
Japanese goods shipped over its lines.
and the Chinese road, which can only
he approached through transshipment
from Tientsin and roundabout route.
IF one ships over the Japanese road" "
said IN aggrieved American merchant
as quoted in New York paper recent
ly. "he may be sure that his goods
will be hung up at every switch along
the line and delivered after competing
Japanese ship destination. And until
very recently all exchange in South
Manchuria WAS on a Japanese basis,
notes of the First Bank of Japan cir
culating subject to various rates of
discount. according to the color of the
skin" 1t is clear enough that if cut
off from South Manchuria we'll nigh
all non-Japanese exporters except
Russians are still more effectually de-
barred from the region still under
Russian control, to which no alternate
trade avenue lies open except the
Trans-Siberian railroad. With the
Manchurian open doors on the coast
closed, there can be for the American,
the Englishman and the German no
Manchurian open door at all.
Greatly though the japanese have
offended against other nations, there
is still to be found for them an excuse
which was lacking in the case of Rus
sia. Here is no ambition for con-
quest which can do little more than
crafty the vanity Of rulers and people
but yielding to the sternest and most
urgent necessities. Japan's millions
are crowding each other off the mar
row limits of her island dominion.
Markets which afford only q minor
outlet for America and Europe are
matters of life and death to her rapid
" growing Industrial population. 1t is
also clear that even with industrial
japan prosperous there must be great
numbers of Japanese who cannot
maintain themselves at home even on
a very low plane of living. With the
United States. Canada and Mexico
closed to the Japanese Immigrant,
whittier shall he turn his face? The
PHILIPPINES, the logical point of Japan
ese national expansion, are in Amer
lean hands and he Is not wanted
there. No door of hope for any large
number appears to stand open except
in Korea and Manchuria. Here the
inevitable submergence of
these countries under a japanese tide.
These matters intimately concern
the south for the reason that very
large proportion of the now rapidly
dwindling American textile exports to
Manchuria come from this section. In
the face of a stagnant home demand
the question assumes special impor-
tance. The Japanese, having put the
Russians out of Manchuria, are MAX
ing vastly harder conditions for our
trade than ever the Russians made;
they are, in fact, desperately bent upon
reserVing that trade for themselves
alone. With such conditions notorious
Iy in existence, polite denials and as
surances by. Japanese ofiicialdom go
for nothing. Who, if anybody, is to
do with the Japanese as they did with
the Russians? That remains to be
Observer
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Aauauruias Department.
She Had Something 70 Say.

There is something" said the sweet
though rather plain girl as she moved
a little nearer to the young man, that
I have for a long time wished to tell
you"
Great heavens!" he thought. This
is leap year! Why was l fool enough
TO answer? This is horrible" Then.
drawing himself up rather proudly and
assuming AN air of reserve that was
hardly natural to him, he replied:
You cannot have wished to say any
thing to me for so very long. We have
not known each other long, you know.
Not long as some people reckon time
perhaps, but long enough, don't you
think, to be perfectly frank with each
other? hope you will permit me to
to say
She paused, apparently in doubt as
to the propriety of continuing, and he
drew a deep breath, hoping his frigid-
ity might have caused her to recon-
slider.
That is," she went on. Il hope you
may accept in the proper spirit what l
have to say. know I should, if were
in your place, take it as great kind
ness. Still hardly dare go on. for
there is not among all the girls know
one who would-who-that is-who-
would
He looked about for chance to es-
cape, but no way seemed to be open'
and, shutting his lips tightly, he wait
ed for her to continue.
who would" she went on have
the courage to tell you. But, really
don't you think you ought to quit plas-
tering your hair down over your fore
head rs you do? You would look so
much more intelligent than you do II
you fiuffed it.up little"
With a glad cry he caught both OF
her hands in his and assured her that
she was the best friend he had in the
world.-Chicago Record Herald.
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THE ALTERNATIvES.-They had not
been engaged very long, but already
George had made it apparent that the
salary Of a junior shop assistant did
not admit of an ecstatic existence amid
q sea of diamond rings. theater stalls
or even chocolate creams.
Recently they walked together to q
neighboring village. The road was
muddy, the wind bitter, and Daisy felt
that life would be better worth living
when she had an opportunity of reviv-
ing herself with tea and hot scones.
George hesitated outside the only
restaurant in the place, and she smiled
hopefully His hand stole to his trOus-
ers pocket. He fumbled nervously
there for a moment.
"Er-Daisy," he said at last, will
you have something to eat now and
walk back, or shall we have nothing
to eat and go back by train ?"-Pear-
sons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-02-21

DELICIOUS, INDEED.--A gentleman
travelling in Virginia last summer had
occasion to take a stage ride over a
portion of his journey. Riding on the
seat with the driver he fell into conver-
sation, and found the native to be
veteran sportsman. Passing a stream
the traveller inquired if it contained
fish.
Lots on EN-" was the reply.
What kind?"
Mostly trout" said the driver
They must be fine eating" was the
next remark.
Zine eatin'!" exclaimed the driver.
You jest go up TO the mountain and
ketch half a dozen trout about twelve
inches long. clean 'em without washin'
'en, rub 'em in some salt roll 'em in
Injin meal and bake 'em in the ashes.
Good eatin'? Why, stranger, by gosh,
they beats ham,"
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GASTON.

Gastonia Gazette, February IS: While
Gastonia has suffered much with grip
and pneumonia, still we have cause to
be thankful that it is no worse for
some sections are suffering more than
we. We hear of all sections Of the
county suffering from the epidemic and
many whole families are down unable
to help each other, but this is not to be
wondered at when we consider the
weather of the past two weeks, which
has given way however to sunshine at
last ... .Sunnyside school near RAM
seur and Rudsilrs mill, has suspended
on account Of a case of scarlet fever
near the school house and the bad
weather also. 1t is we'll to use every
precaution to prevent the spread of this
very contagious disease, but no doubt
the patrons of the school are very sorry
that it became necessary to suspend.
. The system Of the Piedmont Tele-
phone and Telegraph company which
was well-nigh put out Of commission
last week by the heavy sleet and ice, is
fast being rehabilated. All the
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Mistellaneuus Readiaa.
WITH hEleHsoRINe EXCHANGES.
News and Comment Cleaned From
Within and About the County.
ROCK HILL.

Herald, February 10: Mr.. w. NJ. Dun
lap, accompanied by his bride returned
to the city Saturday after very pleas
ant visit to Jacksonville. Fla. .....A
Mrs. Spencer was accidently shot Sat
urday afternoon at the home Of Il Mr..
Spencer near the Arcade mill. little
girl was projecting with parlor rlne
which in some way was discharged, the
ball taking effect in the young lady's
body. The ball penetrated the breast
bone and ranged leftward and has not
been located as yet The ball was OF
% 2-calibre. DR.. j. Z. Massey, Sr, was
summoned and was soon on hand TO
administer to the suffering one. The
wound is in no way serious but within
a few days the X-ray will be applied
when an attempt will be made to locate
the ball. Mr.. ]. /. Faris, one OF YORK
countys most substantial citizens, died
Saturday afternoon at his home in the
India Hook section of heart failure, at
the age of II years. The funeral SER
vices were conducted at the home by
Rev. w. A. Beckham Sunday at noon'
after which the mortal remains were
inferred in the burying ground at Con-
cord church. Mr.. Faris had been IN
feeble health for several weeks, but his
death came very Unexpectedly. He was
a life long member of India HOOK
church, and served in the Civil war
Mr.. Faris leaves to mourn his death
two brothers, Messrs. Densmore and
William Garrison, and two daughters
and seven sons. The bereaved relatives
have the sympathy of a large number
of friends.
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CHESTER.

Lantern, February l9: Miss Addie
Scoggins of Smyrna, York county,
spent from Saturday until yesterday
with her aunt, Mrs. B. E. Wright, on
her way to Columbia to take business
course. Mr.. Hiram Thomasson of
Yorkville, returned to his home yester-
day morning after short visit with
relatives here. Mr.. S. 3. Latham has
received information that his youngest
brother, Mr.. David Warren Latham of
Troy, Tenn, died on the 9Th instant.
He had been in poor health for several
wears. He leaves four or five children,
one son at least being married. His
wife died several years ago. Mr.. La
than went from the old home near
Blackstock to Tennessee in 1876. He
was about 81 years old. .... Miss En-
mie Boyce of Rock Hill, who has been
visiting at Woodward came yesterday
to spend a few days with Mrs. w. F.
Marion and Mrs. J. w. Cowan.. =. The
Farmers Union met yesterday to fur
IUeT peElSCl lILbll >AAN wv
tend to some business matters, the
chief Of which was arranging for the
purchase of fertilizers. Mr.. NJ. s. Car
roll of York county, who is organizer
for the Fifth congressional district,
was present. He expects TO remain in
the county until locals" are organized
in every neighborhood. There are only
seven as yet. Mr.. Ashe Of York coun-
ty, also attended the meeting yesterday.
=. Annie May, the 2-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. H. r. MCGOWAN, of
the Springstein mill village, died Fri
day, February IA, Of ptomaine poison
ing, supposed to have been caused from
eating frozen bananas and potted ham.
The burial was in Evergreen cemetery
at o'clock Saturday afternoon. after
funeral services conducted by Rev. d.
NJ Mcleod. A little brother about four
years old has also been desperately i'll,
but he is better and it is thought now
that he will recover.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY FL, 1908.
1t Is a Terror.

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
company is a terror to the agents or
all other companies when it comes to
show down. They know that 1t can and
does guarantee policy holders more
than any other company for their
money. and they know that 1t can and
will do all that it guarantees. They
know that 1t can do 1t because IL mas
always been economically and conser-
yatively managed and is now, and they
know that 1t has always treated all Its
policy holders right solely because II
WAS right that it should. They Know
that the man who wants life insurance
will insure in the Mutual Benefit nine
teen times out Of e." aLty II they take
the trouble to look Defo e they leap. l
will be pleased t. show y,u wherein II
is superior to al others If you VIII let
me. 1t Is for on. mutual beneht that
you should ask to be shown.
SAM M. GRIsT, Special Agent.
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LANCASTER.

News, February 10: Mr.. Cicero c.
Broome, a worthy citizen Of this coun-
ty, died Monday night of dropsy, at his
home in the cotton mills village. He
was a son of the late Abram Broom and
was about SO years old. He was born
and reared in the Halle Gold Mine sec
ton. He leaves a widow and seven
today. 49,. The Southern's south bound
passenger train due here shortly before
D. m, was delayed several hours last
Saturday by the derailment Of some
Yorkville. Miss Lula Hinson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. John Ben Hinson, of the cot
ton mills community, died Sunday
night, after a lingering illness. She
was about fourteen years of age. The
remains were buried in West Side cem-
etery Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.
.... Mr.. A J. Clark business mana
ger of the News company, who has been
confined to his home with grip about
ten days, is able to be out and at his
post again. John Hood writes us
that he killed large copper-head snake
while hunting one day last week, on Mr..
w. @. Caskey's place. Snakes evident
ly haven't as much sense as the ground
hog. ..."I do not owe one dollar in
the world" remarked our old friend
Mr.. jeff Sims, one of the best known
farmers in the county, while in this
Office the other day, paying in advance
as usual for his paper. Mr.. Sims hasn't
so much as owed store account in
twenty three years. He not only keeps
out Of debt, but raises on his farm all
of his supplies. He hasn't bought a
pound Of meat in twenty-three years,
and only twice in that length Of time
has he bought any corn, and on one of
those occasions the corn he purchased
he did not need. He made the purchase
in the spring, fearing that his supply
at home would not last until he made
another crop, but his home made corn
proved to he more than sufficient for
his purposes He fattened some hogs
On the bought corn and sold the meat
at a good profit. When more of our
farmers adopt the Sims plan Of avoid
ing debt and living at home, as many
of them are gradually doing, the cry OF
hard times will be no longer heard in
this country.
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PLEASE PAY UP.

A LII subscribers to The ENQUI-
N RER on my club will please settle
at once. The money may be paid either
to me or at THE ENQUIRER OFFICE.
J. +. A. SMITH.
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TIME TO SETTLE.

A LII subscribers to THE ENQUI-
ARER on my club who have not al
ready paid, are requested to do so at
once. r. BANKS BLACK.
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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
Jorate limits where a negro can buy
suitable building lot at a reasonable
price.
Already some thirty-five 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 gooc pronts
within a year or two should see me
for particulars.
LAURA E. PARISH.
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Plain Talks on Fertilizers
How to Get the Greatest Possible Yield per Acre

sold to Southern farm
ers last year; ndevery
year the demand be-
comes greater.
The best results in
producin 6 corn, the
good old standby crop
of the South, follow the
application of 200 to
500 pounds cf the right
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FOR SALE

M Y celebrated Newport Jack. Sew
IVA en- years old and weighs about 500
pounds. Address me Rock Hill No. 2.
w. S. BOYD.
13 TT 81"
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1t is a well-known
scientific fact that in
order to produce the
very greatest possible
yield from any soil it
must contain an actual
excess over and above
all demands that can
possibly be made on it
by the plants.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-02-21

Many farmers will feed their
stock as much nourishing food
as they can possibly assimi-
late, yet will starve their crops
on the mistaken notion that
they are "economizing" on fer
tilizer. The experiences of
farmers, government experts,
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fertilizer. Virginia Carolina
Fertilizers will greatly Gin
crease your yields per acre"
of corn or any other crop, even
on poor land-and the most
wonderfulrcsult. are produced
through its use on good land.
Write today to the nearest
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and agricultur-
alists every
where confirm
the fact that
plants, like ami
mails, need the
fullest possible
amount of nou,r-
ishment til at
they can obtain
if they are to be
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1908-12-18
schemes and propositions, don't

schemes and propositions, don't
allow yourself IN be led To lose
sight OF the place in your town
where = dollars worth Of goods
are always sold for . dollar.
Don't forget q nrm that has
earned your confidence through
years OF integrity and fair deal.
ing. The firm that has extend.
ed you credit c~heerfully when
you needed il. and can and will
sell TO you for cash as low rs
anyone under the sun.
We ask for your patronage in
making your holiday purchases
because we have y right, by vir-
tue Of our ability and willing
ness TO give your the most value
for your money.
We are studying your wants,
and We assure you that when
you inspect our stock you vii!
lind NO end Of valuable gifts for
young and old, useful ~ well -
ornamental. Gifts which, thro'
daily usefulness will serve to re-
vive the memory OF the giver
for years tn come.
Rene a her, we are not offer.
ing you something for nothing,
but guarantee you
Declare worth Of goods foz
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1908-12-18
Harvest u Over

Tbreshing is lone and corn
nearly all in the crib. Thanks
giving Is past and Christmas is
coming. We are all preparing
to enjoy the fruit OF a years la
Dor and give thanks for q pros
porous year.
You will now com mence 10
study how to spend . part Of
the proceeds OF your toll with
the most economy, for the
pleasure Of those you love. and
who have shared your toll.
Knowing your prosperity, know
ing that your purse il resplen.
dent with the cash, you are
doubtless being overwhelmed
with offers from those who love
the pelf. You are constantly
being reminded by mail, thro'
newspapers, catalogs, ETC., how
you can save money on your
purchases; how to get something
for nothing, until you cannot
rest.
Tn cOnsidor,nO all thoan
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1908-12-18

John Stedronsky was q visitor

john oVeuFOuSky was 3 vtSlLOT
at Omaha last week.
Frank Trumb~ was q visitor
in the cities down the line last
week.
G. A. Newman left Thursday
morning for his old home at
Alcester.
Mrs. T. ]. Harvey and son
Pearl went down to Sioux City
last Friday.
Do not forget the City Drug
store when you are buying your
Christmas gifts.
G. w. Hennies took = trip to
Chicago last week. for q few
days OF sightseeing.
IS cents . bushel for good
apples at Naeves.
Mrs. H. D. James and daught-
er left last Friday for a Few days
visit with relatives at Flandreau.
Wanted Observation-Disclosures ladies
young or old with pimples. blackheads, nasty
complexion to take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea and become CT charming. beautiful
and lsweet. IS cents sold by pinArd 4 Raben
F. w. Picking left Thursday
morning for North Dakota, to
see il he can pick up some stock
cattle.
M. H. Gill Of the r. Nj. Co. at
this point left Thursday morn
ing for q few days visit at Elk
Point.
W. S. Hammond and wife, who
live west Of Wagner, were east
bound passengers Thursday
morning.
A brother and sister of Mrs.
J. +. Janda from Springfield
have been here visiting her for
a few days.
Mrs. w. w. Cochran and
children left last Friday morn.
ing for q visit with relatives and
friends in Iowa.
Miss Seibertz. who has been
visiting at the Wellman home,
left last Friday morning for her
home at Garnavillo. Iowa.
Our poet is too busy selling
Christmas goods this week to
write ads, but we want you to
come in aud call on him-and US.
CITY Drug Store.
Apples-75cents a bushel
at Naeve's
w. w. Wagner and wife re.
turned Wednesday morning to
their home near Avon. They
had been visiting at the home of
A. G. James.
Two Of the daughters Of w. Il.
Caldwell have been very ill for
some time past with: typhoid
fever. They are reported Is
being much better at present.
II YOU are not using Platte
Flour YOU ought to. Try it ana
you will not use any other at
the Wagner Feed Store.
The J. F. Janda store is rapid
ly being put in fine shape. Last
week Friday some extra tine
show cases were pat IN, rs well
as several other improvements.
And he is at all times adding to
his stock. until soon he will be as
well equipped to satisfy the PEG.
pie as any store in the city.
e. w. Absher of St. Charles,
was q visitor at the home of his
son John over Sunday. Mr..
Absher looks prosperous. and
says that there is No place on
earth like that petal he picked
off the Rosebud 4 few years ago.
We are glad he likes it over
there, but are hoping that the
time will come when he feels like
returning to Charles Nix.