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terfere with that subordination without
which an army soon becomes but a
mob, distinguished from other mobs
only by the uniformity of its clothing.
Fanciful as it may appear to civilians,
there can be little doubt that the officer
without his sword is an officer who has
undergone a considerable reduction Of
his influence.
Probably the future use of the sword
will be simply to emphasize the leader
ship of officers. Personal combats will
become rare despite the record Of the
japanese war. Such persistent death
despising hatred as the armies Of Rus
sia and Japan manifested for each 9TH
er is not frequently encountered in
history. Most armies, especially those
Of the great military powers, fought
with a purely professional interest and
entertained for one another no feeling
resembling rancor. Long range firing
efficiency still promises to be the deter
mining factor of battles, other condi-
tions being equal. Personal encounters
between officers of high rank are Of in
frequent occurrence. Some of the most
distinguished leaders Of men in battle
have relied upon personal example Of
indifference to danger rather than upon
weapons. Murat found a riding wand
sufficient for his purpose in directing
the charge Of the Napoleonic cavalry.
He very seldom wore a sword. Chi
nese Gordon pointed the way Of the
ever invincible army" with a bamboo
cane, and doubtless other instances
might be cited of generals who in SER
vice never drew a sword for any pur-
pose other than to return a salute
Boston Transcript
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17
THE TRAPPED THIEF.
A Midnight Adventure With South
American Desperadoes.

A Midnight Adventure With South
American Desperadoes.
In describing certain experiences
among the outlaws and desperadoes of
South America an English traveller
tells the following grisly story:
'One night a farmer was reused
from sleep by hearing unusual and
steaithy noises about the place. He
cot quietly out of bed and after listen
ing attentively, discovered that some
people outside were cutting a hole
through the door close to the bolt by
which it was held.
1T did not require any great amount
If detective talent to guess the object
IF the operation, and the best way to
foil it was suggested by a thong OF
rawhide with loop on it which hung
frcm a hook on the inside of the door
Noiselessly removing the thong, he
slipped the end Of it through the loop,
md there he stood armed with an i'm
oromptu lasso, ready for action.
1T was an anxious time while the
farmer stood watching the hole in the
locr grow larger and larger until al
asst it was of sufficient size to effect
the purpose for which it was made.
The supreme moment arrived, and
4 hand was stealthily inserted not only
through the hole, but also through the
loop of the little lasso which hung
skilfully around it. With sudden
Jerk the loop was tightened around the
wrist and the hand dragged in as far
as the aperture would allow, while the
thong was securely fastened to the
hook on the back Of the door.
THE robher was perfectly helpless.
His companions came to his aid and
having Intellectually dragged at the
imprisoned arm till they were tired
rave up the struggle and prepared to
depart.
But they were prudent men, and 1t
occurred to them to save himself, their
companion might betray them. Dead
men. thew thought, tell no tales, so
they killed him"-New York Mail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17
SAM M. GRIST, Special Agent
FOR TWENTY YEARS

WHEN YOU WANT FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES, SHERER KEEPS
THE INCEST AND CHEAPEST
STUFF IN TOWN.
Come to SHERER'S to buy STOCK
FOOD-Price, 25 CENTS a Package,
and a Buggy Whip FREE with every
package.
1 am selling good COFFE at 25 Cts.
q Pound and giving nice Dish FREE
with every package.
Don't forget when you want the
BEST FRESH MEAT in town, to
come and see OLD GEORGE, or
Phone No. III.
There are two new markets just In
sight,
So dead-L eater, whet your appetite:
Because they are going to feed you
day and night,
If you work your rabbit-foot just
right.
Old George has stuck for twenty years
To keep your kids from shedding hum
cry tears;
Now, como and Pay Me what You
Owe,
And I'll feed you for twenty more.
Yours to serve,
OLD GEORGE, The BUTCHER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17
An Unparalleled Record

The Mutual Eenefit Life Insurance
CompanJ was chartered and commenc-
ed insuring The ives Of its memDers In
1S45, and from the date Of organization
to December 81, 1907, had received In
premiums from it's policy holders $3ll,-
792,966.35 and had returned to policy
holders in death claims, endowments,
dividends and surrender vaiues $780,
4i6,3j6.60 or $61,316,627.75 less than 1t
had collected On the same date 1t had
on hand Sill, 1886 or $5J,oe9,lIo:sl
moro than it had collected from it's
menb bers and every cent of the assets,
which, of course, includes the last
named amount, belongs to the policy
holders and the policy of each individ-
ual member states in plain figures how
much Of the fund is to his credit and
the policy provides that II he needs or
wants his part 1t Is Immediately avail
able when called for. II there Is an
other company in the world that mas
dcne as we'll by it's members as the
foregoing authentic figures indicate or
guarantees them as much in future,
and at as low cost, its achievements are
not on record. Don't you think that
a company with such a record behind
it is the proper one for the man who
desires to protect his family. his es-
tate or his own old age to investigate?
SAM M. GRIsT, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

HE TRIED NOT To.-When 9-year-
old Teddy displayed the shining ne"
quarter which Mr.. Ringloss had given
him down at the corner store, mother
very naturally asked If her little boy
had said Thank you" to fathers friend
No answer.
Surely you thanked Mr. Ringloss?'
she persisted
Still no answer. Trouble showed on
the little face.
Teddy, listen. You ought to have
said thank you, sir Did you?"
No answer yet-and trouble threat
ened to produce showers.
Come here, dear little son. Tel
mamma, now. Did you thank Mr.
Ringloss for the quarter?'
Then the storm broke, but between
the sobs and tears came the required
information: Il told him thank you
an he said not to mention it, an
tried not o."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17
THE SWORD.
The Reason For Its Restoration In Eu-
rorean Armies.

roEean Armies
AS the result of experiences Of Off,
GERS in the Boer war, Great Britain
relegated the sword entirely to parade
uses. In it's place officers were sup
,lied with a small carbine, something
ike the ancient fusll, which they were
To carry in actual service. In effect the
,fficer was made to look like the en-
listed man as much as possible. Those
long distance marksmen, the Boers'
picked out the officers by the flash OF
their swords and consequently the
mortality among holders Of commits
sions was great, to the decentralization
If the men in the ranks. Germany for
the same reason also took away the
sword from officers and armed them
with a small rifle. The theory OF the
change was that all wars were fought
and would continue to be fought at
such long ranges that the sword would
be of no value as weapon, while CT
fcers would be made more conspicuous
targets by brandishing 1t and as they
directed the movements OF their men.
Now as the result Of the observations
Of the Russo-J Japanese war the sword
has been restored to officers both or
the British and the German armies.
The fierceness Of the struggle between
he Japanese and the Russians, the
frequency with which both armies
fought at close quarters, the activity
displayed by the Japanese officers In
personal leadership, the frequent value
of the sword not only in pointing the
way but in personal combats nave
wrought a radical change in European
EXPERT opinion as to its value. 1t Is
realized that practice has impeached
theory and that men inspired by he
roic leadership or by patriotic impulse
will disregard zones Of fire and Will
rush them with such energy as to dis
compose defenders armed with long
range weapons and render their aim
wild.
The argument for the restoration Of
the sword is both practical and senti-
mental. 1t is to the officer what the
baton is to the orchestra leader, even
if he is not called upon to use 1t in
self-defence. In the past it has ever
been the point Of charge and 1t has
always been the mark of the officer
Reasons which may be called those Of
morale have also pleaded for its res
toration. There Is a distinction which
cannot be cbliterated and never should
be ignored between the officer and the
man. Anything which deprives the for
mer of a distinguishing mark of his
rank must react on discipline and in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

THEY DID NOT GIVE a HANG.-Wher
Commissioner Allen had charge Of the
patent office in Washington he was
very punctilious about the respect due
him and his position, and demanded
full tribute from everybody.
One day, as he was sitting at his
desk, two men came in without knock
ing or announcement and without re-
moving their hats.
Allen looked up and impaled the In
truders with his glittering eye. Gen
tlemen," he said severely, "who are
visitors to this office to see me are al
ways announced, and always remove
their hats.
Huh" replied one of the men, eve
amt visitors, and we don't give a hoo
about seeing you. We came in to ~
the steam pipes" Evening
Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

A PRoBLEM.-Thomas w. Lawson al
a dinner in Boston talked about sue
cess.
Success in finance" he said, us due
in great measure to prompt action
The doubling, hesitating, Hamlet type
of man had best keep out Of finance
He is sure to be swamped. The Street
has no use for him.
Such a man ALWAYS makes me think
Of my boyhood friend, Grimes. Grimes
was a falterer, doubter, a Hamlet OF
the worst type.
"One night dropped in on him and
found him bent in a brown study over
a white vest.
Hello, Crimes said 1. What's the
matter?
This vest said he. It's too dirty
to wear, and not dirty enough to senc
to the wash. 1 don't know what to dc
about t.'"-Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

leaves resting on the smooth, slippery
grass, but the sliding grass is nearly a
foot long, and 1t is only after 1t has
been repeatedly slidden over and beat
en- down that 1t approaches perfection
in the eyes Of the Hawaiian small boy,
and sometimes leads to accidents,
when, for instance, the thin layer Of tt
leaves wears out beneath the slide, a
gentle tug at the stalks parts the sled
and sends the slider whizzing down.
ward in a most uncomfortable and
ungraceful manner, all arms and legs.
Lucky Is the victim Of such an acci-
dent If he is not stopped in his down.
ward career by the trunk Of tree.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

AN UNFORTUNATE PARAPHRAsE.-
General Sheridan used to take delight
in telling the following:
"A young man seated at dinner one
time said to his wife:
ELLEN. if you are good at guessing
here is a conundrum for you. II the
devil should lose his tail where would
he go to get another one"
After some time spent in guessing
well said he where they retail
spirits
Eager to get 1t off, she hastened to
a ladv friend with:
"'Oh. Marian. I have such nice
conundrum. Joe just told me Of 1t.
know YOU can't guoss It. If the devil
should lose his tail. where would ne
go to get another one?'
Her friend Marian, having given II
up. shA said:
Where they sell liquor by the
glass
Marian corldn't see the point OF
the joke"-Phiadelnhi Ledger
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

IL The state of North Carolina Is one
Of the most notable in the Union for
the production of gems, particularly
diamonds. emeralds, rubies, aquama-
rines, beryls. hiddenite, rhodolite,
amethysts and remarkable rock crys-
tails. These gems have been found
mainly in the course Of mining opera
tions, although few systematic
searches for them have been made and
two companies are now engaged exclu-
sively in such work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

HIS MORNING SHowER.-The soda
fountain clerk was engaged in vigor-
ously shaking up a chocolate and egg
when suddenly the glass broke in his
hands and the ensuing deluge made
him look like a human eclair. The
horrifed customer leaned over the
counter, trying to be sympathetic. Not
knowing exactly what to say, he finally
blurted out consolingly:
"Oh!-er-too bad-did the glass
break?" Dripping chocolate from head
to foot the clerk looked at him wither-
ingly. Did the glass break?
he roared, Did the glass break, eh|
And then, with freezing sarcasm: "Oh
no-not at all, not at all. You just
happened to step in while was taking
my morning shower."-Bellman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

out Central America as professional
soldier and the story is told that final
ly, when he turned up in Costa Rica,
that little country, which boasts of
never having any revolutions, he was
promptly notified that he must report
and give an account of himself at the
loo al commandment at certain hour
eNelY Qay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

A FABLE REToLD.-A school teach
er in the Italian quarter Of an Amer
lean citv told her children the story
Of the fox and the grapes. Tony was
especiallv delighted with the story,
and eagerly sought his chum, Joe, who
was in another class. Bv good luck,
the teacher overheard TOny's version.
In his excited broken English he
told the fable much as 1t is written
until he came to the end. This was
his rendering Of the climax:
"He olda fox no saws. 'Da Crane no
good. anyhow: ALA sour! I guess
% geta de banan."-Youth's Compan-
ion
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DECOR \TED " ARB
ALL 10 CENTS EACH

Almost every dining room and ev-
cry kitchen at times needs just few
more Cups and Saucers, Tea Plates
Soup Plates, Round Bowls or Meat
Dishes, Pitchers, etc. These dishes
needn't be expensive, but when need
ed are usually wanted very badly.
small sum spent at Speck's for these
articles will give you a supply that
will put you beyond the chance Of
running short in emergencies. A few
days ago I received big lot Of Dec
Grated Ware, nice ware, too, includ-
ing such things as
CUPS and SAUCERS
TEA PLATES
SOUP PLATES
ROUND BOWLS
MEAT DISHES,
PITCHERS, Etc.
That you are needing almost every
day. The price Is only 10 CENTS
EACH-Come and see lt--It's Just
what You have been wanting.
T. w. sPEcK, The Jewsler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-11-17

- The reclamation of the marsh
'nnds Cf tho United states is one of
he most Important natural develop
ments confronting us at this time.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Good Digestion Follows Right Food.

Indigestion and the attendant dis
comforts of mind and body are GER
tain to follow continued use of improp-
er food.
Those who are still young and
robust are likely to overlook the fact
that, as dropping water will wear a
stone away at last, so will the use of
heavy, greasy. rich food, finally cause
loss Of appetite and Indigestion.
Fortunately many are thoughtful
enough to study themselves and note
the principle of Cause and Effect in
their daily food. A N. Y. young wom-
an writes her experience thus:
Sometime ago had lot of trouble
from indigestion. caused by too rich
food. l got SO l was unable to di-
gest scarcely anything, and medicines
seemed useless.
"a friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food, praising it highly, and as
last resort l tried 1t. am thankful
to say that Grape-Nuts not only re-
lieved me of my trouble, but built me
up and strengthened my digestive or
gans SO that 1 can now eat anything
desire. But / stick to Grape-Nuts."
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well.
ville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
are genuine. true, and full of humAn
isterest.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
GENERAL NEWS.

]. Pierpont Morgan recently paid
$3.50 for rare Chinese rug.
Sampel l.. Clemens Mark Twain)
passed his seventy-third birthday quiet
ly at his home in Redding, Conn, No
vember 30th. AS was his custom, Mr..
Clemens took his morning ride. passing
the remainder of the day with his
household.
The withdrawal of Timothy l.. Wood
ruff, chairman of the Republican
state committee, is conceded to prac-
tically insure the election of Secretary
of State Elihu Root to succeed Thom-
as C. Platt as senator from New York.
The Atlantic battleship fleet which
left Hampton Roads December 26th
last. called from Manila on the latter
half of its world-encircling voyage De-
cembe. list.
1t IS stated that English and Amer
lean tin plate manufacturers in Lon
don have formed combine which
practically will control the industry
throughout the world.
A combination of automobile manu-
facturers of the country, with a capi-
talization of S3O.O0o,O00. is reported to
be contemplated by j. Pierpont Nor
gan, the New York financier
At San Francisco on the Both ult
William ]. Biggy. chief of police, fell
from a launch while crossing the bay,
with only the engineer present, who did
not see him go overheard, and was un-
doubtedly drowned.
Although the football season is COM
paratively short, 1t is estimated that
the public puts up something like $5,-
100000 year to see the various college
athletes do battle on the gridiron.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
Why He Remembered.

By some shufling of the social
cards the clergyman and the dog fan
cier were at the same afternoon tea.
The wandering talk unexpectedly re-
solved itself into the question. Who
were the 10 sons of Jacob? Even the
cleric with the reversed collar had
forgotten, but the doggy man reeled
off the names without error. from
Reuben down to Benjamin.
The clergyman looked surprised.
"Oh, I'm not great shakes on Scrip
ture," said the man with the fox ter
riers. but those are the names which
some chap gave to a dozen puppies
LIN willing to Sell.'
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
OF TWO EVILS, ETC.
Younsster Evidently Had His Own
Idea as to the Choice.

My neighbor. writes correspondent.
has four young sons, whom he and his
wife duly lead to church every Sun
day. Just as the sermon was about
to begin last Sunday one of the boys
was observed to look very uncomfort-
able, and, having explained the nature
Of his sufferings, was sent home. His
younger brother, in an urgent whis-
per, demanded of his mother: Where's
Tom gomez"
He's gone home"
What for?"
THE mother whispered, low: Hes
got toothache.'
And the lad. as he sat up to listen to
the preacher, muttered, in a stage
whisper: Lucky dog!"
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

A F. Clappei of Weld county has
been appointed messenger in the for
est service at Denver
The four offices OF assistant post
master general will be abolished, di-
rector of posts with seven assistants
provided for, and the entire postal SER
vice of the United States divided into
fifteen separate districts, IL the bill for
the revision of the postal laws which
is being prepared by the joint postal i'll
vestigation commission is passed by
Congress.
Attorney General Bonaparte has for
mally submitted to the Supreme Court
of the United States his petition for a
writ of certiorari to the Circuit Court
of Appeals for the seventh circuit, or
dering up for review the judgment of
that court reversing the rulings of
Judge Lands in the rebate case
against the Standard Oil Company, in
which the company was fined $780,
900. 900.
The annual report of Postmaster
General Meyer for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1908. gives the total re-
ceipts for the year as $191 ,47S,663, and
expenditures as $2OS, $50. thereby
showing a deficit of s1G,S73,222, the
largest in the history of the depart
ment; with an additional loss from
fire. burglary, etc, of $37,056. The
deficit of 1909, it is estimated, again
will exceed s16,000,000.
In a decision rendered by Commits
sioner Lane Of the Interstate Com
merce commission in the case of T. NJ.
kehoe & Co. against the Nashville,
Chattanooga & ST. Louis Railway Com
Eany and others, it Is declared that the
commission would not impose on a car
rier the duty of telegraphing to the
Corsigner in the event that the ship
ment is refused by the consignee, or
the latter cannot be found.
All fourth class postmasters in the
states east of the Mississippi river and
north of the Ohio river have been
placed in the classified service by an
executive order of the President. Here
after all the appointees to fourth class
postmasterships in those states must
undergo civil service examinations.
Postmasters now holding office will
not need to take the examinations.
Over $4,000 fourth class postmasters
are affected.
The United States and Germany
have arranged for a postal rate on let
ters of 2 cents instead of cents. The
new rate will go into effect on Janu-
ary 1st
Chairman Stellwagen of the inaugu-
raj committee has appointed Maj. Gen.
j. Franklin Bell, chief of staff, U. s. A..
TO be grand marshal of the inaugural
parade.
Governor Curry of New Mexico who
is in Washington to work for state
hood, says prospects are encouraging
for admission during the coming ses-
sion of Congress of both New Mexico
and Arizona.
Postmaster General Meyer has ap-
pointed Mrs. Helen Longstreet, widow
of General Longstreet, as postmistress
at Gainesville, Ca. and Miss Alice Rob-
eftson as postmistress at Muskogee,
Okla The Postmaster General said
both had been recommended because
of their excellent services.
The Secretary of the Interior has
granted an extension of nine months
in which settlers on the Carlsbad irri-
cation project, New Mexico, may make
payments for water maintenance.
These payments were to fall due
March 1st next, but the secretary has
extended the time to December / 1909.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
Sniffles and Nerves.

Keep to yourself during warm,
nerve-irritating weather. 1t is related
that an Atchison man and wife dearly
love each other She is perfect lady.
and apologies when she says
"shucks." But one night, when they
were sitting on the porch, prcsum-
ably enjoying the tender twilight. she
suddenly picked up stool and threw
1t at his head. II am not insane, she
said, calmly, when he turned fright
ened gaze on her; II am simply worn
out by the manner in which you sniffie
at the end of every sentence!"-At-
Gibson Globe.