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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
JELlYFISH.
One of the Peculiar Forms of the Ami
NAL Life of the Sea.

One of the Peculiar Forms of the Ami
NAL Life of the Sea.
Upon the sand at the waters edge
there lies a particle of jellylike sub
stances, inconspicuous and almost in
visible But in early spring one moves
in such a world of wonders, the merest
atoms of tissue are seen to be inform
ed with such varied and vivid life, that
lift the particle carefully upon a shell
and drop it into a jar of water to see
a strange unfoldment. a beautiful
The central mass eX-
pands into a double chambered bell of
pure and transparent vesture, and
these gossamer globes begin to con-
tract with regular rhythmic motion,
lifting the creature upward and softly
urging it forward by their quickly re-
peated pulsatiOns, while from below
four gradually lengthening tentacles
trail backward with graceful undula-
tiOnS. This beautiful meduSa, the Sar-
Sia mirabiiS, is the earliest of our
jellyfSheS to appear in spring. BY its
pleasing and graceful form, by its ca
ger and tireless movements. it seems
T. visit our shores at this season al
most like an Ariel Of the deep, voice
less. il is true. but thrObbing with its
message that the oceans submerged
shores and it's dark abysmal chasms
are all alike awakening to the spirit
that transforms the upper world. One
is at a loss to comprehend these Great
ureS. so different in form from any
that we are wont To associate with
animal life, for. although without a
head. they are yet capable Of sensing
the light and auditory vibrations.
Without hands arms or antennae, they
are yet responsive To tactile impres-
sions and. although of such fragile and
goSSamer texture, are yet the vehicle
Of vivid and intensive life. The
movements of the body and the con-
tanned impulses that prompt them seem
one and indiviSible. The desires of
its being seem themselves to urge
it forward. Like a thought it seems
momentarily embodied or an emotion
precipitated into the visible as it i'm
pulsively mounts upward in eager
quest or in apparent disappointment
relaxes it's efforts and subsidies with
all its drifting appendages a-stream,
only after a moment to palpitate
again with refreshed intention and
slowly pulse on its softly insiStent
way.--H. J. Shannon in Harper's Mag
aZine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

THE GOURMAND.-George W. Rector,
at the Lucullus Clubs superb $2O-a-
plate dinner in New York, said, dur
ing the terrapin course:
THE gourmet is a connoisseur of
foods and wines. The gourmand is a
low glutton.
1T was, for instance, a gourmand-
never a gourmet-who reached his
home at 3 o'clock one morning TO find
himself locked out.
He rang and rang, and at last his
wife protruded her head from an up
stairs window.
You can just go away she said,
I'm tired of this. You shan't get in
tonight
But my dear hiccoughed the hus-
band. I have brought home broiled
lobster and two bottles of champagne.
"'Oh,' said the lady, in a Modified
tone. And she came down and open
ed the door.
"I'n make a light dear she said,
leading the way through the dark hall
toward the dining room.
And then she turned on the elec-
trio current and, looking at her hus-
band, frowned.
But where she demanded, sis
the lobster and champagne?
Here said the man, with coarse
laugh, striking himself on the stom-
ach. h."-Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
FAMOUS SCHOLARS.
Men That Might Have Been Called
Human EncycIopedas.

human GHCJCioPculdS.
1t has been said of Macauay that
not only did he retain in his prodigious
memory all that he had ever learned,
but that he had learned all manner of
things no other scholar would have re-
tained. Aside from his astOnishingly
comprehensive grasp Of many branches
of human knowledge, he was specially
proud Of the fact that he knew whole
libraries bN heart. 1t was his boast
that in the event Of wholesale de-
struction Of certain classics he would
be able to supply the deficiency out of
his memory. 1t was claimed among
other things that he could recite Par
adise Lost without a moments pause
for refreshing his recollection and that
to reel off all the plays of Shakespeare
was only childs play to him.
Another English scholar Of astonish-
ing erudition was Lyulph Stanley, Of
whom Lowell said, He knows three
times as many facts as any man what
ever had any business to know"
Stanley is said to have had only one
rival, Palgrave, the compiler Of THE
Golden Treasury" IT'S an even
chance which will return alive" was
said when Stanley and Palgrave went
on a trip together. When they did
come back, it is related Palgrave was
pale emaciated. silent But Stanley
nj oil lyfonu.-
ing than ever.
Another human encyclopedia was
Buckle, author of THE History Of Civ
ilization." One night, it is said, he
topics with a pomposity that caused
the table to quake. At last he put
forth some statement about the burn
ing Of witch, setting the date about
century out Of the way. Stanley,
who was present, had borne some
preceding inaccuracies very we'll, with
only a shaking Of the head and a red
dening of the face.
But at this juncture his self con-
troll gave way and he leaped to his
feet. Extending his hand, he piped
forth in a vigorous treble: Il beg your
pardon, sir, but the last witch was
burned at such and such a place. in
such and such circumstances. And
her name was So-and-so, and you will
find all about it in a book to which l
can easily refer you and which you
evidently don't know"
And so torrents of imprisoned
knowledge were poured on Buckles
head until the historian Of civilization
sat wrathful, extinguished, mute. But
in a little while he had his revenge.
Some one had mentioned new die
tionary as a good one. 1T is" said
Buckle most solemnly, "one Of the few
dictionaries l have read through with
pleasure'-St. Louis Republic.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

NO MIsTAKE.-A New York produce
commission house, which prides itself
on filling all orders correctly, received
a letter from a New Jersey customer
recently saying:
Gentlemen, this is the first time we
ever knew you to make mistake in
our order. You are we'll aware that
we buy the very best country eggs.
The last you sent are too poor for our
trade: What shall we do with them? -
The fair fame of the house for
never making an error seemed to be
at stake, but the bright mind of the
junior partner found a way out of it.
He wrote:
Gentlemen: We are sorry to hear
that our last shipment did not suit
you. There was, however, no mistake
on our part. We have looked up your
original order and find that it reads
as follows: Rush fifty crates eggs.
We want them bad. philadelphia
Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

How He SHOT THEM.-Down in
Florida, where l spend the greater
part of the winter" said the sunburn-
ed man. they are not so particular
about observing the game laws and
the little niceties of hunting as we are
up north. had frequently seen water
fowl shot without giving them
chance to rise. Coming up to Jackson
Vile big German got on the train at
Port Orange with a nice string Of
duck. He sat next me in the smoker
and l struck up a conversation with
him.
"'Nice lot of ducks you have there
l said.
YAH he replied.
Where did you get them" l asked.
Down py de inlet up de creeks,
he said.
- suppose you shot them on the
wing l ventured, remembering the
trick of the pot hunters.
yah he replied solemnly, on de
wing, und i'm de feet. und in de head,
Everywhere. Dere dey are. You can
examine dem und see for yourself >
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
J. G. WILBORN
= FOR SALE =

231-2 acres, one dwelling, rooms,
all necessary out buildings; Is acres
in cultivation; land lies level. About
one mile from Bethany High School.
Home cf Ralph Adams.
One tract, so acres-One 7-room
dwelling, weather-boarded and ceiled,
first class, condition, good barn. shielded
all around, and all necessary outbuild-
ings land lies well, good wire pasture;
running water. about 10 acres OF WOOD
land. One mile Of Bethany High
School, on R. F. D. No. 4, Glover. The
home of F. c. Horton.
319 acres-known as the John b.
Plexico land; about miles Of Bethany
High School, 6 miles Of Glover. One
two-story dwelling; one good new
barn; tenant houses, 3-horse farm
open, plenty Of wood some saw tim
ber; 200 acres or more in woodland.
Land lies we'll. Will sell 100 acres Of
woodland lying on the road from Beth
any to Meek Faulkners, being a part
Of this place. A most excellent place
for home.
One Tract-5o acres Of land-be-
ing his home place, joining residence
Of J. D. Smith, S. L. Pursley and fac
ing Kings Mountain road; 40 acres In
cultivatiOn-12 acres good creek bot
tom. A beautiful place for a home.
99a acres, lands Of ]. r. Ferguson, 81
miles Yorkville, miles Glover, II miles
from Filbert. Adjoins lands ]. M.
Stroup, A. ]. Parrott; 1 five-room cot
tage, new barn, nice young orchard.
1875 Acres, w. II. Sparrow Place.
miles Bethel church; 2 good dwell
ings; 65 acres fine bottom; horse
farm. Look at this
7S Acres, adjoining lands of ]. r.
Faires, Jno. Smith; horse farm open,
mile New Zion church, Ramah;
miles Bethany; For whole Tract,
81, 200.
1913 Acres-Bone Campbell home
to Bethel church: adjoins w. T. Mich
OILS; 7-room dwelling; necessary out
buildings; tenant houses. Price $23
per Acre.
s3I Acres, Bullock's Creek, mile
Hoodtown; l 3-room dwelling; ten
ant houses; acres woods; horse
farm open-J. H. Bankhead. Price
SIS per Acre.
1888 Acres, 8 miles west McConnells-
Vile; l 4-room dwelling; good or
chard; barn; all necessary outbuild-
ings; 3 horse farm open; 46 acres
good bottom land; 100 acres in pas
tenant houses; A Great Bargain
Price $4,000. g. w. Foster place
see him.
One House and Lot in Filbert, 3
room dwelling; good young orchard;
good garden; Price S175.
ISL Acres, 2 horse farm open; rs
acres in heavy timber; adjoins James
Feemster; l good dwelling; l good
tenant house; miles south Of York
ville-Aliller Place.
1 have disposed Of the three small
farms recently advertised for. l have
two orders for small farms-if you
wish to sell, come to see me and list
your land with me.
j. C. WILBORN, Real Estate.
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bers Of the diplomatic corps in this
city took sides with the minister from
The Hague. The result Of all the cor
respondence, &c, was that the minis
ter did not testify i'm the case.
There came near being a duel be-
tween two well known lawyers Of this
city during the course of proceedings
in the Herbert trial. One of these
gentlemen was Daniel Ratcliffe and
the other Walter LenOX. LenoX at
one time had been mayor Of the city.
Both were rather hotfreaded and both
favored the duello in certain circum-
stances. They had a war of words in
the court room and the lie was pass
ed. Now among a certain class Of
gentlemen in this community that
meant a fight at that period. These
prominent lawyers actually did have
Il collision in the court room, but
were separated. Before arrange
ments for a meeting on the field Of
honor, however, both were arrested
and required to give bonds not to en-
gage in duel.
There were other sensational
events about this time, one Of which
was a difficulty between Mr.. Sherman,
afterward Senator Sherman of Ohio,
and a Mr.. Wright Of Tennessee, both
distinguished members of the house
of representatives. Sherman threw a
batch of waters into Wright's face and
the Tennesseean made an attempt to
strike his opponent. There were
widespread rumors of duel to be the
outcome of this, but the reported
meeting was flash in the pan. In
fact there was no challenge from
either gentleman.
1T was in this same year that Pres
ident Pierce refused to recognize fur
ther Mr. Champion as the British
minister because, as it was declared,
her majesty's government was en-
deavoring to recruit soldiers in the
United States for service in the war
against Russia. There was naturally
much excitement, but diplomacy man.
aged to settle the difficulty peacefully"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
MAKING DESERTS BLOOM.
of the Government In
Redeenine Land Once Useless.

Redeemine Land Once Useless.
Forty-mile desert, occupying the bed
of ancient Lake Lahontan and, with
the exception Of Death Valley, the
most desolate and arid area on this
continent, was selected for the site OF
the first and most important Of the
great government irrigation projects,
saws the Craftsman. The plan in
wolves the establishment OF half a
score of reservoirs in the upper foot
hills of the Sierra to store the floods
that sweep down the mountain sides,
and also the building Of dams in the
valleys to hold in check millions OF
tons of water, to turn rivers back upon
themselves until huge artificial lakes
are formed, or to divert them into
more useful channels. Thus the en-
tire Truckee river is led through an
enormous duct. thirty miles in length.
to the sink which is the terminal OF
the Carson; thence the combined wa
ters will be carried out upon the plain
in two canals, from which hundreds of
miles Of laterals and bitches will radi-
ate over an area of 100000 acres.
But this will not exhaust the water
resources of the "dryest state in the
Union" AS it's population expands
and the demand for farmland In
creases, the underflow Of streams will
be utilized to add to the irrigable area.
photographers who are thoroughly
familiar with the conditions believe
that water supply can be developed
sufficient for the irrigation Of fully l.
100000 acres.
The present project will cost S9,OOO,-
600. but the land reclaimed by it will
be worth at least $30,O00,000. 1t would
be splendid investment at that price,
for when fully cultivated this area will
yield annually a crop worth consider
bly, more than the cost of the project.
Nor is this an unusual result Of irriga-
ton. The two principal canals in the
Puniab, India, cost about 81, 100000 and
the yearly crop from the land watered
by them is valued at $15,000,000. But
Uncle Sans $3OO0O,OOO farm is not for
sale. 1t is to be parceled out in forty
S0-acre tracts which are open to all
citizens of the United States who have
not exhausted their homestead right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

Too WELL TREATED.-A landlord in
the Highlands of Scotland had a "crof-
ter" tenant. who paid him 10 shillings
a year as rent for the little farm. At
the end OF the second year the tenant
came to the landlord and said that he
was not able to pay more than shil-
lings a year, as crops had been poor.
The landlord agreed to this.
At the end of the third year the ten
ant appeared before the landlord again
and complained that things were going
so poorly with him that he was not
able to pay any rent The landlord
agreed to let him remain rent free. At
the end of the fourth year the tenant
once more appeared before the land
lord. and said:
Colonel, if you don't build me a
barn I'll have to move."-Philadelphia
Ledger
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

they usually seemed somewhat sad
and preoccupied. I had often con-
versed with them and regarded them
as the most attractive women on
board. The night before we docked
was n beautiful one, though intensely
dark. and it was evidently on this
night that they left the ship. No one
saw them after 10 o'clock. The look
out reported nothing. No splash was
heard, no cry. But in the morning
they had vanished as silently and mys-
teriously as the darkness, leaving no
word behind.
"A strange thing happened once
when we we're two days from New
York harbor. There was an American
on board who seemed to possess many
friends and who apparently was ex-
tremely popular. He spent half his
time in the smoking room, standing
drinks to any one and every one and
imbibing rather more than was good
for himself Well, about o'clock in
the afternoon he was with several
other men on the promenade deck-the
weather was glorious and the sea with
scarcely a ripple-when, throwing off
his coat. he exclaimed, Here goes for
a swim' and disappeared over the
side.
There was a yell which almost put
the wireless out of business, and the
captain, who had witnessed the affair."
stopped the ship almost in her own
length. Boats were lowered, and will
ing arms pulled to where the man was
supposed to be fighting for his life.
Instead of any struggle, however, he
was taking long, easy strokes, and evil
IDENTIFY thoroughly enjoying himself.
When pulled into one of the boats he
calculated the single word, Grand!
and almost Immediately fell into a
kind of comatose state. He was put
to bed in hot blankets and soon re-
covered. After an interview with the
captain he was allowed his liberty
though a strict watch was kept on him
during the rest Of the voyage.
"A tragic occurrence took place about
four years ago, the facts Of which you
will perhaps recall. 1t was during a
voyage east, and we had among the
second cabin passengers a widow and
her three young children-two boys
and a girl. The woman appeared to be
much depressed, though the youngsters
were as lively and merry as children
generally are on board. The woman, 1t
appears, spoke to none Of the other
passengers, and for her aloofness she
was regarded with some suspicion
However, she was very quiet, and, as
she appeared to be reading all day, not
much notice was taken of her.
"One morning she was standing with
her children, looking over the side OF
the vessel, when, with no warning, she
suddenly tossed them, one after the
other, into the sea and Immediately
followed them herself. 1t was all done
so expeditiOusly and quietly that those
who saw the tragedy were for a few
minutes too dazed to give the alarm.
The ship was stopped in record time
and boats lowered, but the entire
quartet had disappeared, as though
some invisible force had dragged them
down. After two hours the search was
given up and the boats returned to the
ship. Another secret had. been be-
queathed to the oceans mighty bos-
om."-London Tit-BitS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
1T IS SERIOUS.
Some Yorkvlle People Fail to Realize
the Seriousness.

The constant aching Of a bad back
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches Of kidney Ills
Are serious-if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
H. w. Fudge, living at 1853 w. Main
ST.. Rock Hill, S. c., says: Several
years ago l was attacked with severe
spells of backache, the pains across the
small Of my back being very sharp and
acute. On several occasions I could
hardly get around and was in a mis-
cradle condition. 1 heard about Doans
Pills, procured box and used them In
accordance with the directions. They
helped me from the first, banished the
pain in a short time, and for the past
two years / have had but little trouble
with my kidneys. l gave statement
recommending DOan's Kidney Pills in
1903 and at the present time, l am glad
to confirm what I then said"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

Our inch guns are supposed to
carry their projectiles eight miles,
while the torpedo's distance is meas
ured by feet The moment a torpedo
strikes the water it sinks to level
about six feet beneath the surface, the
conclusion awakening the internal
machine inside of her. Like a flash
of lightning away she goes.
Everybody knows what happens to
the object that gets hit by torpedo
but it was new to me to learn that In
practice the battle head is shut up on
board in the magazine and dummy
head substituted.
The torpedo, whose machinery is
driven by compressed air under pres
sure of 400 pounds to the square inch,
travels under water for distance or
500 yards or more, then with a p-f-f
that causes a splurt of the water 1t
comes to the surface.
A launch goes after and tows her
back. She has the air chamber re-
charged and is fired again and again.
Each one of these little toys cost our
good Uncle $2,500. The second one
we fired balked, sunk clean out OF
sight and never came up.
1t was the opportunity for diving
drill. We are equipped with full
diving apparatus of six armors the
wearing of which is nOn-compulsory
When the torpedo sank 1 was among
the volunteers to go searching.
Some one sang, "Down in a diving
bell at the bottom of the sea- but
there were none of the sights and
wonders Jules Verne depicted; just
mud and slime and a terrible bugaboo
feeling. especially when one gets un-
derneath the ship. OF all the horrors
the human mind can conjure none
can compare with the feeling that
seizes one when he sees a man in div
ing armor coming toward him down
under the ship.
1t is like an onslaught from the
Royal Goblin of the deep. Seeing one
coming at me I signalled to be return
ed on deck, where I gracefully relin-
quished my suit to another eager VOL
unteer, omitting to own that l had
been frightened half out of my senses
by a creature exactly like myself. One
time in life when it was not we'll Ito
see ourselves as others see u.s.
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Alistellaneuus Beading.
WITH NEleHBoRINe EXCHANGES.
News and Comment Cleaned From
Within and About the Country.
LANCASTER.

News, April 90: The contract re-
Gently made by the board of county
commissioners with q Charleston firm
of civil engineers to survey the public
roads Of the county. the terms Of which
were published in The News at the
time. was formally executed Monday,
and work will begin in a few days. 800.
The old fiddlerS' convention held here
Friday night was. like the performance
of the night previous, decided success.
The old-time music was so much en-
loved by the community, it is hoped
that the musicians will hold some more
conventions in Lancaster The prizes
were awarded as follows: Mr. DICK
Crenshaw, best violin player; Mr.. T. j.
Robinson, best banjo; Mr., T. R. Duren,
best dancing: Mr. Samuel Powers,
"booby" The handsome home OF
DR.. and Mrs. G. w. PooIey has been
the scene of most charming house
party for the past few days, beginning
Saturday and ending yesterday. Among
the guests were MeSSrS. w. H. Rlchle'
I,ucius Hartsell. Lloyd Mckay and
Miss Elizabeth Propst Of Concord, n.
G.: Mr.. s. w. Vanlandngham and
Miss Ethel Vanlandingham of Camden;
Mrs. Martin Davis and little son OF
Charlotte, and Miss Marie Craig of
,pco ctar
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24
BANK OF CLOVER
CLOVER. S. c.
CLOTHES CLEANING.

7 AM prepared to clean gentlemen's
l. clothes and ladies' skirts in thor
oughly satisfactory manner, ct rea-
sonable prices. Work may be sent di-
rect to my home or left at w. E. Fer
gusons store
Mrs. r. B. McCLAIN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

,SS' Modelling in bread crumbs, which
are soaked in liquids Of various colors
and are made elastic and almost un-
breakable by a special process, is the
curious new art of Suzanne Meyer, a
French woman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

,33- One Of the choicest delicacies In
Jamaica is huge, white worm found
in the heart of a cabbage palm. 1t
tastes, when cooked, like almonds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-24

"a Caterpillars have been found to
be greatly agitated by musical vibra-
tions, descending from a tree in a
shower at the sound of a cornet.