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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-29

mounting his cheek2 Ii nor, il
Is revenge. not punishment, that
We secured. And we teach that the
individual should rise superior TO
revenge. Ii so the individual,
why not the state2 The two classes
named as subjects tor this mode oil
punishment are generally moral
psry.rts and sunk So low that the
intiicuon oil the proposed punish
meni would confirm them In their
error aud make oi any person upon
whom inflicted permanent en.m,
ot all decent society aud elvitlza-
ton. The sting OF the lash falling
on bare and bleeding backs would
leave an lmprlat on the minds OF
growing children In the tlcinity
where IL was allowed which would
serve to give an added brutality
To the nexi generation oil Americans
thai would be visited upon help.
lessness, old age and lnnocence,
with something added 10, interest
should times OF strife like our great
civil war occur in the future IL is
shame that such a re- al tor ary
measure could he advanced 10
second reading in the great state
oil Montana. The citizens OF Cul.
hertsen and Valley county should
let IT be known that no such law
Is desired by them; tina, they can
rise superior TO revenge hy law.
os..S i. jAs1s.
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February 5th,
A NOVELTY DANCE

On the fifth of February
Well make more merry.
Dancing novel dances up in Tanners Hall.
The old dances you have danced.
The old pranees You have praneed.
Changed on this occasion, to surprise you ALL
To our variegated dances
Come. and we will take the chances
That. when all are over.
You'll ciamor loud Tor more
County Division Rally"
"A Jolly little Ballet.
Barn Dance" Two Steps Waltxss.
Sixteen or a score.
II costs ''Mnzaskos Waxee''
For both your 'tsanaw and Thee.
Better value Tor your money
You have never had. | vow.
We will promise to delgh, you.
Good Shepherd Guild invite YOU
Cordially sincerely ,o The
Heap Big Grand fow-~ow.
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HEAP BIG P0W.W0W
Lest You Forget,
THE GRAND POW-WOW
on February 4th.

Don't scratch yonr head in wonder
What. on February fourth You'll behold:
For there will be things without number.
Too many and wonderful 10 be here told.
Only come ana visit Iceland" WOOD
land" and chinatown"
Then see Mrs. Vanderbilt in the swellest
kind of gown.
For each attraction. only ten cents you'll
pay,
And enter that vast realm OF pleasure.
Where al the end OF busy day
You can enj life to its fullest measure.
Oh! Another thing ought tn mention.
There's to be an Indian Post Office to at
tract your attention.
Don't worry ahou, the coat.
You will find you have not lost.
Pretty maids will greet you from the
Orient"
While in the Vaudeville. they cant resist
the temptation
To make You say. dime was never better
sp.nt
Unless ii we're in the Southern Plantation.
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$4,000 Reward

For the recovery of bay. standardized
mare. six years old. IoA hands high and
weight about 1900 when taken. White on
hind heel and small curb on left hind leg.
Mare very gentle and not branded when
taken. w. B. FosTKR,
39tf Glendive. Montana
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COUNTY DIVISION
Bill for .Shaw County" Intro
duced in the House by
Rep. r. q. Annette.

Helena, Jan. 2S.-The bill TO
create SHAW County" by cutting
off the east end oi Valley County
was introduced in the house today,
with lar prospect ut passing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12
MADE HIM INDEPENDENT.

81 am not prepared to say that the
repeal of the lien law is the best"
said a farmer to the reporter a few
days ago; but I have noted some
cases that seemed to argue that easy
credit very frequently does a man
more harm than good"
With this by way of preliminary eX-
planation, the farmer went on to tell
this story.
Il know a certain farmer in this
county who owns the plantation he
lives on, who is practically independent
so far as this worlds goods are con-
cerned, who has good credit, and who
pays his debts as they become due. Up
to a few years back, this farmer had
very little means. In fact he had been
running on liens year after year. and
coming out so far behind that he could
not get credit anywhere. And this
very fact was his making. When he
could no longer get credit, he went
down to hard, steady work, lived eco
nomically and finally got to where he
could go it alone"
The speaker assured the reporter
that he was able to give names and
other specific information; but sug-
gested that was unnecessary. as he
believed The Enquirer had many read
ers who could mention similar in
stances. They could be found. he said.
in almost every section and the lesson
they teach, he thinks, is that it is best
to put people as far as possible on
their own resources.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The musical entertainment in the
school auditorium this evening has
been the talk Of the town since its an
nouncement, and 1t will be thoroughly
enjoyed by everybody. 1t promises to
be an entertainment that will please.
AN alarm at about 7.30 o'clock
last Wednesday night took the fire de-
partment to Trinity church, where
prayer meeting was in progress. II
seems that something had gotten wrong
with the furnace, presumably as the
result of unauthorized tampering' and
the sleepers above caught fire. The
flames were extinguished with but lit
tie difficulty.
A white youth of II or Is years,
pretty well dressed and OF fairly good
appearance, drifted into Yorkville last
Tuesday and represented himself as a
deaf mute. He went to the printing
office and ordered the printing Of some
cards, for which he paid in advance.
Later he appeared on the streets So
Letting aims, and several people state
that they heard him talking. For some
reason he decided to HE out and took
the blind baggage to Rock Hill, leav-
ing his board bill unpaid.
In the last issue of The Enquirer
was an index of an advertisement OF
Zach McGhee's Dark Corner" for sale
by Mr.. w. S. Gordon Of Yorkville; but
by an oversight the advertisement IT.
self was left out Of the paper. Mr..
Gordon, however, has decided that he
does not want the advertisement re-
peated at this time for the reason that
he has only a few copies Of the book
left, and dislikes to disappoint any
body who may call for it. He has al
ready sold several dozen copies and
will soon get new supply, If addition
al copies are still to be had.
The funeral Of Mr.. ]. C. McClain,
whose death was mentioned in the last
issue of The Enquirer, took place in
the Yorkville cemetery last Tuesday
afternoon, religious exercises at the
grave being conducted by Rev. o. M.
Abney. Mr.. McClain was 65 years of
age. He Is survived by five sons,
Messrs. J. c. McClain Of Charlotte, n.
c., L. F. McClain of Columbia; Frank
T.. McClain of Augusta, Ca: T. w. Nc.
Claim of Jacksonville, Fla; Edward w.
McClain Of Houston, Tex; two daugh-
ters, Mrs. ]. E. Griffin and Mrs. O..
Neely of Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs.
Mary F. Grist Of Yorkville, and Mrs.
w. B. Haslam of Middletown, n. Y,
and a brother, Mr.. T. B. McClain OF
Camden.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county board Of commissioners
met in their office last Wednesday,
pursuant to published notice and spent
the whole day in the consideration of
various items Of business that demand
ed attention.
The feature of the days meeting was
the representations Of various delega-
tions that were on hand on account OF
the proposition to establish straight
road between Yorkville and Rock Hill,
and the discussion of the subject was
quite animated and interesting.
The straight road" proposition
contemplates the use Of the Landsford
road from the county home to Adnah
church, and the Lower Rock Hill road
from there to the Biggers hill, and
| the opening of about two miles Of new
road between the Biggers hill and the
end Of Main street, Rock Hill. The ad-
vocates Of this proposition offer to
secure rights of way and do the open
| ing up work free of cost to the county.
The air line distance between Yorkville
and Rock Hill Is little less than
twelve miles. The nearest road Is
nearly fourteen miles and by the up
per" road the distance Is about fifteen
miles. It is claimed that the new road
VIII make the ulSldlCc III d idStioi
over twelve miles.
The opposition to the proposed
straight road comes from various
sources assigning various reasons.
Some people on the upper road do not
want travel diverted to the lower road.
Others object to a Strengthening pro-
cess that would interfere with the re-
lations Of their respective homes to
the highway, and others claim that
there are enough roads already and
that there is no need to open any more.
There were still others on hand In the
interest of opening a road from Rock
Hill in the direction Of Bethesda and
Guthriesville. Some were antagonizing
the straight road idea, and others were
advocating other propositions.
With the light before 1t the board
was unable to decide in its office the
best thing to do in the circumstances,
and decided to visit the Biggers hill
next Thursday and go over the pro-
posed new road from that point to
Rock Hill; also to get as much addi-
tional information as possible about
the other propositions.
Messrs. J. S. Glasscock and N. B.
Williams presented a petition for the
granting Of a public road starting at
Neely's Creek church on the Column
bia and Nation Ford road and run
ming through the lands Of II. and N.
B. williams to Andrew ShillinglaW's
where it connects with the new Black
Jack road, leading to Rock Hill. This
petition was referred to Supervisor
Gordon and Township Supervisor D.
P. Leslie for further consideration.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

A small white boy Of the Sharon
neighborhood had three fingers Of two
hands blown off recently, as the result
of the explosion Of a dynamite cap
with which he was ignorantly exper-
imenting.
Andy Wood, a we'll known negro of
the Shiloh neighborhood, died
last Tuesday after a brief illness. He
was a slave until the close Of the war,
and since the war has been held in
high respect by his white neighbors.
He owned a small farm and owed nc
debts.
The government has been spending
money at a pretty stiff pace during
the past few years, and with the out
go exceeding the income, and very lit
tie prospect Of an increase Of revenue
through tariff sources, it is begin
ming to look like it will be necessary
to levy war taxes to keep things
straight. Either that or there must be
a bond issue to pay the expenses of
the government.
People interested in the Farmers Co
operative Demonstration work, should
address Mr.. c. ]. Hughes. Filbert No.
1. There seems to be a general idea
that to undertake this work means ex-
pense to the co-operators and demon
strators. That is a mistake. The
government does not recommend or
desire the use of more than 300 pounds
Of fertilizer to the acre, and the whole
object Of the demonstration Is to get
the largest crops at the least expense.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss May Moorman Of Columbia, Is
the guest Of Mrs. Withers Adickes.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Nesbit of Van
Wyck, are the guests Of DR.. and Mrs.
M. ]. Walker.
Mrs. S. c. Ashe left yesterday morn
ing for Atlanta, Ga, where her brother
Is critically i'll.
Mrs. w. H. Lowrance Of Chester, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. j. Hughes
on Filbert r. F. d. No. l.
Because of a sudden change for the
worse in the condition Of his son, who
recently underwent an operation
for appendicitis, Rev. c. E. Mcdonald
will be unable to preach in the AS
sociate Reformed church next Sunday.
The many friends Of Mr. T. C. Dun
lap will regret to learn that he has
been compelled to resign his position
as cashier of the Loan and Savings
bank. This is because of his health,
his physician having advised him that
to continue in his confining position
will be very unwise. Mr.. Dunlap has
been cashier Of the Loan and Savings
bank for about three years, during
which time, by his courteous, consid-
crate and efficient service he has not
only held on to all Of his old friends,
but made many new ones. Mr.. Dun
laps resignation will take effect next
month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

cally a free hand in his appointments.
There are some white Republicans in
Florence, said the new senator, but he
will lift his voice in favor Of a DEM
ocrat and he feels certain that his re-
quest will not be refused. Exactly
who he will favor Senator Smith has
not yet decided, though he said that
he had several good men under con-
sideration. He believes that he has
time enough for that decision before
anybody's name will be presented TO
the senate. On the subject OF MT.
Taft's inaugural address-that part OF
II at least relating to the south ana
her negro question that sombre in
terrogation point that has punctuated
her history for fifty years-Senator
Smiths remarks were all praise. Ii
President Taft, said the new senator
from South Carolina, can carry out the
policy he declared in his own In
augural address yesterday, he will not
only build up a streng Republican par
ty in the south, but in Senator Smiths
opinion, he will do the south, as sec
tion, great good. with the negro
question hanging over u.s." said Sena-
tor Smith in effect as he walked hur-,
riedly down Fifteenth street northwest,
there was nothing for US to do but to
hang together, all of us. 1t has bound
the south in certain grooves that would
ordinarily have been abandoned and
has fastened her under the political
control of certain limited circles that
have not always been for the best good
of the south. If President Taft keeps
to his pledge, he will make some
changes in these things"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

the loss to a matter Of to 8 points
right after the opening under selling
by old longs who were probably dis
couraged by the Indifferent cables.
rumors of short time in Lancashire
and prospects for more rain in the
southwest Leading bull interests
seemed to be supporting prices at the
decline, however, and during the mid
die session prices rallied 8 or points
from the lowest to ease off again dur
ing the middle Of the afternoon under
renewed liquidation and bear press
ure.
At the low point May sold at 9.42
and October at $40, the lowest prices
reached so far this week. Around
$40 for October there was good de-
mand, both from the leading longs
and fresh buyers, and prices recover
ed a point or two in the later trading,
although the undertone Of the mar
ket seemed to be unsettled. Oftcial
weather reports showed no precipi-
tation of consequence in the south
west during the past "a hours, but
the forecast was for showers In south
Texas and showers or snow In north
ern portions of that state. Southern
spot markets officially reported early
were generally unchanged and local
spot buyers report some demand for
export. Today's exports were heavy,
being more than double the port re-
ceipts.
Receipts at the ports today were
27,255 bales against 13,200 last week
and 16,159 last year. For the week
10000 bales against 1925 last
week and 100,735 last year. Today's
receipts at New Orleans 1895 bales
against 5,SS2 last year and at Hous-
ton 1884 bales against 1878 last
wear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

THE Columbia Record Is rapidly
making good under its new manage
ment, at least editorially. Mr.. James
A. Hoyt, the editor is one Of the most
capable young newspaper men in the
state. He began to give evidence to
that effect, first on his fathers old
paper, the Greenville Enterprise and
Mountaineer and later on the Colum-
bia State and News and Courier. This,
however, we believe, Is his first inde-
pendent responsibility in connection
with a daily; but he has taken hold
with the assurance and confidence of a
veteran, and we are not looking for
anything else than that he will make
of the Record a factor, that will have
to be considered. Mr.. Hoyt and the
Record have our best wishes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

THERE is quite a strong element OF
rebellion in the Republican house ma
jority against the reelection OF Mr..
Cannon as speaker. At least a good
deal Of fuss Is being made over the
matter. But it will not amount to a
great deal, for it is based principally
on the ambition Of other would-be
leaders to get the place for themselves.
There is a lot Of fuss from time to time
about the autocratic power Of the
speaker and the alleged tyrannical man
ner in which he uses it; but there is
more or less buncombe about it. OF
course, the speaker has great power. 1t
is necessary for him to have power.
Otherwise, but little headway could be
made in the transaction Of business.
Any other man as speaker, whether
Republican or Democrat, would have
to exercise just about the same power
and in very much the same way. All
Of the members of congress understand
this, and there is so little question of
it, that it is strange there should be
so much buncombe Of the kind that is
so persistently INDUCED in. But we do
not think there is much probability of
Cannon being turned down, at this
time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12
YORKVILLE. 8. c.,
FRIDAY, MARCH IL, 1909.

A PARTY of soldiers captured a pair
of young eagles on James Island, on
a few days ago, after
hard fight with the old birds. The
nest was in a tall pine. One of the
soldiers climbed the tree, and was so
fiercely attacked by the old eagles
that he had to push the nest out of the
tree In order to save himself. His
on the ground caught the
young birds without difficulty. When
the man who climbed the tree came
down, blood was flowing from numer-
Gus cuts, and he said that If he had
not thrown the young birds down the
old birds would have finally got the
best Of him. The Audubon society
has taken the matter up and sworn
out warrants for the soldiers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ENQUIRER Office--Will tell the finder
the name of the party who lost SIS
on Wednesday, II application is made
at this office.
R. M. Wyatt, Smyrna-Owing to ply
sical inability will in the future do
only the lighter grades of work In
his line.
]. NJ. Barnett-Requests subscribers
to The Enquirer on his club to pay
up at once.
Miss Catherine Dickson-Has lost q
breast pin and will appreciate infor-
nation leading to its recovery.
Bank Of Hickory Grove-Wants an OPP
portunity of telling you the advan-
tages you receive by having bank
account-$1 will start you.s
Yorkville Monument Works-1s pre-
pared to furnish marble and granite
monuments, urns, vases, curbing'
ETC., and guarantees workmanship
and material.
M. W. White-Advises you to do unto
others as you would have them do
to you. Stock and real estate Of
ferings.
York Supply Co.-Can supply you
with several varieties Of seed Irish
potatoes and wants you to see the
John Deere line Of farm tools and
Loan and Savings Bank-Inquires II
you have started to lay by some
thing for your old age. 1t offers a
safe depository for your funds.
T. M. Dobson-Representin the
Charlotte steam laundry, solicits dry
cleaning, dyeing and laundry work.
Take care Of your laundry tickets
J. Q. Wray-Is showing new spring
styles in white wash goods and wool
dress goods, mems negligee shirts,
etc. Groceries for the man who
would save money.
Yorkviile Hardware Co.-Tells about
the good qualities Of "Keen Kutter''
tools for carpenters use. 1t has a
large stock Of these tools.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Says its cook
ing stoves are hot propositions and
can supply you with any size at the
right prices.
First National Bank-Is ready to take
care Of your funds and assures you
Of the most thorough protection
against loss by fire, burglary OF
otherwise.
l.. M. Crisis Sons-Have added a
stock Of typewriter ribbons and
carbons, typewriter papers, etc., to
their stationery department.
Sherer & Ferguson-Want fat veal
calves delivered at City Market on
Saturday and Monday.
Star Drug Store-Has big line OIL
stationery to meet the requirements
Of all classes Of stationery users
Prices to suit you.
Miss Rosa j. Lindsay-Is prepared to
fill orders for photographs In col
ors and will be glad to quote you
prices on this class of work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-12

D. Clark, w. S. Hogue, R. r. Love. j.
Warren Moore, D. T. Quinn, r. w.
Whitesides, T. A. Gwinn, ]. L. Dow
die, w. T. Dowdle, ]. D. Smith, w. T.
Smarr. E. N. Caldwell, M. S. Carroll,
w. D. Thomasson, John M. Craig, w.
H. Herndon, H. B. Merritt. J. Frank
Ashe, E. A. Burns, H. ]. Zinkler, j.
M. McIlwain, ]. S. Harper, A. T. Nee
ly, S. l.. Thomasson, S. P. Nell, Fl.
N. Stephenson, J. w. Mcfarland, E.
G. Pursley, S. w. Mcknight, J. l..
Templeton.
"varnint" At PineviIIe.
Pineville correspondence Charlotte
Observer: "As Messrs. Tate Spencer
and Alvah Culp were walking along
the street last evening they heard the
pitiful yelp Of dog, which seemed to
be in distress. In a few minutes an
animal, with a little dog clenched be-
tween its teeth dashed in front of
them. The boys Immediately gave
chase, and rare race they had. Over
gullies, across lots, through fields they
went, often splashing in water over
the tops of their shoes. The wailing
cries of the little dog grew weaker and
the unknown animal kept straight on,
out -distancing the boys, who only de-
sisted after utter exhaustion. Later IN
the night the same animal made a
disturbance on Gay street, and anoth-
er dog disappeared. Policeman Wag-
staff has been investigating and the
general opinion is that the animal Is a
catamount or a far-famed santer."
Escaped and Recaptured.
Richard Brown, serving three years
sentence on the chaingang on the
charge of murder, ran away last Tues
day night and was captured Wednes-
day. Brown is the negro who killed
David Nash, another negro, in Ebene-
ger township some twenty years ago.
He was captured in Charlotte last year
and at the July term Of the court was
convicted and sentenced as above stat
ed. For some time past he has been
a "trusty" and has been behaving him
self very WELL Thinking the threat
ening weather extended the invitation,
he walked off Tuesday night and gave
Superintendent Gordon and his guards
a lot of trouble. Mr.. Gordon was out
after him nearly all night. going as far
as Catawba river, and getting the full
benefit Of the heavy downpour Of rain
that fell during several hours. Brown
was captured about three miles south
of Yorkville. He claimed that he was
merely going to visit his family and
that 1t was his intention to return.