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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

He Finally Won out.-"Nettie,
cried the enamored young man, Il love
you, and would go to the worlds end
for you"
"oh, no. you wouldn't, James," re-
torted the sweet girl graduate. THE
world, or the earth, as it is called, is
round like a ball; therefore, 1t has nc
end"
"Yes, I know" continued the e. y. m.
"but what 1 meant was that I'd dc
anything to please you. All! dearest
IL you knew the aching void"-
Now I am surprised, James" inter-
rupted the s. g. g. Mature abhors
vacuum, and there is no such thing as
a void; but admitting that there could
be such a thing, how could the void
you speak of be void If there was an
ache in it?"
"Oh, WE'LL" rejoined the young man
at least I've got cash and property
amounting to nearly 100000, and
want you to be my wife. So there!"
James" rejoined the fair one with
out a moments hesitation, "since you
put it in that light, haven't the heart
to refuse you. Let the wedding bells
ring without unnecessary delay
Chicago News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

Where She Got the Money.-Tney
were at the circus. The conversation
ran to the subject of how they had
financed their admission ticket pro-
jects One said she had gathered rags
and sold them. Another had helped
her brother spade a garden. The third
member of the party presented sickly
grin and seemed reluctant about eX-
planning where her half dollar came
from. An explanation seemed abso-
lutely necessary.
Lizzie, whah yo' git dat half dol
lah yo tipped up to de ticket man."
"Nevah yo' mind. Yo' all saw me
pay de man, didn't yo'?"
"Sho 'nuf We did, but dat ain no
explanation"
We'll, got de money all right"
"Sho' nuf yo' did. ShO' nuf yo' did,
Yes, an eff 1 doan' git a half dollah
somewhat an git my ole mans Sab
bath shoes from dat pawnshop befo
Satahday evenin' I'm a deevo'ced
woman, dat's ll"-Indianapolis News
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
Due West fG1AhG G6hLEcE

LAS all the modern physical COM
strong points are quiet study, thor
ough work, sweet Christian tnfu-
ences, kind personal oversight and
low rates. For Catalog and other in
formation apply to
Rev. JAS. BOYCE, D. D., Pres.
Due West, s. c.
So + It
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

and the schemes Of distribution and
by the performance Of his duties. Hi;
vocation is a hazardous one. Last
year six clerks were killed, 1O4 seri-
ously and 536 slightly injured in 405
railroad accidents.
Where the distribution space needed
exceeds thirty feet Of a car, the office
authorizes the company to furnish
specially built railway postoffice car
and allows additional pay for 1t. The
cost Of this car service Is over $4,60O,-
900 a year. Mails are also carried on
6,764 miles of trolley roads, mainly be-
tween postoffices and between postal
stations in cities.
The contract screen wagon service
(between postal stations not covered
by electric car service) costs s1,520,000
year.
Sometimes the railway companies
carry the mails between trains and
other postoffices. In other cases the
postoffice department provides a mes
senger service. There are 1854 OF
these government messengers.
In Boston, Brooklyn, New York,
Philadelphia, Chicago and st. Louis
there is contract pneumatic tube SER
vice. There are under contract sixty
three miles of double lines Of inch
tubes, forty-five Of which have been
installed and are in operation. The
department pays $4,000 mile a year
for this service.
In some cases mails are transported
by carriers using wagons, horses, sleds
and dog teams as in Alaska, or by men
travelling on snowshoes in the noun
tains. This too Is contract service let
to the lowest bidder. Not only are the
mails carried to and from the postofhce
by these routes but If any one living
along the way will put up box he
may have his mail delivered therein or
collected therefrom. There are $4,000
routes Of an aggregate length Of 1872
2S6 miles and costing s6,967,000 a
year.
This is the original type Of trans
portation service. The foot carrier,
the post chaise, the stage coach, the
pony express, the famous overland
mail have all been a part Of it's his
toric development. 1t is popularity
called "star route service and derived
its name from the early custom Of
placing three asterisks on the regis
ter to indicate the three conditions
prescribed by the law-that Is, that
the mails shall be carried with "celer-
ity, certainty and security"
Whenever an office may be reached
mails are conveyed thereby. There
are 215 such routes, covering 29,S70
miles, costing yearly $763,00O. The
plan Of a universal postal union orig
mated with our own department. Its
development into the splendid foreign
mails service of today has brought the
whole civilized world into touch
Under the ocean mail service act we
have a contract service by United
States vessels convertible into cruis-
ers. Sea transportation in all other
cases is paid for on weight basis.
Parcels may be exchanged between
this and thirty eight other countries
and colonies by the international par
cells post service. We have a sea post
service on the transatlantic steamers
carrying the bulk Of the mails, in
which sea clerks distribute mails. The
cost Of the foreign mail service in 1908
was $2,S75.9OO. The total cost Of the
transportation Of the mails is over
$S4.OOO,0OO a year-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

Throughout the entire store-in all
kinds Of goods-you will find bargains
money-savers-that will interest you
immensely If you will take the trou-
BILE to see them.
Make this store a visit TODAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
Humorous department.
Thad Stevens's Church Contribution.

Thad Stevens's Church Contribution
The building of suitable edifice,
Just finished, on the site Of the Dutch
Reformed church in Washington
where the president worships, reminds
me Of the story told me by an employe
of the capitol, which he said escaped
the newsmonger of the Fortieth con-
gress, Of how Thad Stevens helped
build one of the Washington churches
He and Mr.. Blaine, were leisurely
pacing through the great building on
the hill one day, journeying from the
house to the senate, when about mid
way they were met by a clerical friend
Hands were shaken, the measure then
before the house referred to, and the
clergyman remarked:
well, gentlemen, am glad to have
met you so opportunely and with SO
little trouble. I meant to have sent In
my card, which is always an uncertain
process, you know; but the Lord has
favored me this time for I am on an
errand for Him today"
I'VE are glad to have seen you," in
terjected Mr. Blaine" If We can be OF
any assistance.
Thus encouraged, the reverend gen.
tleman went on: MY people are in
tending to build better house Of wor-
ship, one more in keeping with the
dignity of the capital city, and am
out in search of contributions from
our friends. I thought you would like
to have a share, perhaps, in the good
work, and I was on my way to the
house for the purpose Of offering each
Of you the opportunity"
Certainly" said Mr.. Blaine. Il Will
send you a check tomorrow"
Thank you kindly! I felt quite
sure Of you," said the parson. at the
same time turning his eyes towards
Mr.. Stevens, who was fumbling in his
trousers pockets.
"Ah, here it is at last!" said Thad,
producing a twenty dollar gold-piece,
which he handed to the clergyman.
He was duly thanked, and the two
statesmen proceeded on their way to-
wards the senate, while their reverend
friend continued his course towards
the house, to try the uncertain pro-
cess" on some of the other members
of that somewhat turbulent body.
Mr.. Stevens gave a peculiar chuckle,
laughing quietly to himself. as though
immensely amused, and presently, as
Mr.. Blaine looked inquiringly at him,
he said, with a sudden gravity that
was almost absurd:
""God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform won that
yellow boy in game Of poker last
night"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
AT THE BRATTON FARM.

11xI ON Z 1x1t1N1'
WE are offering thoroughbred
w Guernsey Heifers at from $40 up
and we have also a number of Berk-
shire Gilts with thoroughbred Pigs
that we will sell. Will deliver pure,
clean milk at 10 cents quart Cream,
butter and fresh eggs on orders.
Pure Berkshire Pigs at from SO to
SIS each. Pure Buff Orpington eggs at
81 a setting Of Is.
]. MEEK BURNS. Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
SPECIAL SHOE
SAVING BARGAINS

Be sure to see my Special Shoe
Counters. There are many extraordi-
nary bargains to be found on these
tables, and the Shoes are there that
will make your feet glad.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
THERE NEVER
WAS A BETTER
TIME THAN NOW

To buy Suit Of Clothes II you
need or ever expect to need q Suit Of
Summer Clothing. In order to make
a cleanup Of our Summer stock, we
are offering them at prices that are
we want the room they occupy and
we want the money they represent.
Hence the prices are cut to make
them go. If you can use them at the
prices quoted below 1t is up to you.
We know you, can't find better values
elsewhere. Suits that were $3.50 are
now going at ONLY $3.50 a SUIT;
Suits that were SO are now going at
ONLY $500 A SUIT, and there are
others at like reductions. Do YOU
think YOU can afford to pass these
by at the prices quoted?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
YORK FURNITURE co.
J. C.. WILBORN
REAh ESTATE
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH ME-
IF YOU WANT TO SELL
FOR SALE

139 Acres-Property Of Mrs. s. ]
Barry; 2 good dwellings; 45 acres o1
fresh land; 100 acres in cultivation-e
miles Yorkville.
1926 Acres-At Newport, on South
ern, R. R., near Rock Hill. A nice res
idence-good land-at depot, school
etc. A nice location and good farm.
740 acres-J. e. Lowry plantation;
s miles Rock Hill; 6 Of Yorkville. Land
lies level-very fine farm.
1877 aeres-Adjoin lands Of s. L. Mil
ler. Price SO per acre.
200 Acres-Marshall Campbell place
in Bethel; a beautiful home and farm.
Price $6.5OO.0O.
The beautiful cottage and 81 acres
Of land; property Of w. H. Whisonant
In Hickory Grove.
535 Acres-Beautiful level land, in
Clay Hill section.
AS Acres-Nearly 200 acres In fine
very cheap. Property Of e. M. and
Jas. E. Bankhead.
w. B. Keller Place-Two miles Of
Yorkville on Kings Mountain road.
201a Acres. 1t Is beautiful home and
a fine farm. Look at 1t and make me
an offer.
Walter McElwee Lot-Near Grad
ed School, Yorkville, 100x325 feet.
A fine lot.
27O acres, $2,700. 235 acres,
$1,000, 5 miles from Rock Hill. 51a
acres, W. ]. Ingle property. 275
acres near C.. C. Hughes. 144 acres,
near C. C. Hughes. 100 acres, ]. M.
Seagle place.
1 will sell $40 acres, In town Of Tir-
zah.
III acres, ]. J. Scoggins place.
COME AND TELL ME YOUR
WANTS-IT WILL PAY YOU.
HAVE BARGAINS FOR ALL.
7. c. WILBO RN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.

During the summer months and un-
til further notice, the office hours of
The Lindsay Studio will be from a.
m. to 2 D. m. Studio will be open ev-
cry day during these hours.
Phone 1872
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION
To Be Held at McGilI Bros. Store, Sat.
,,rIev I,,Iv Al 1Q0Q

urday July oiJ tSVSs
IN compliance with a petition sign
i ed by the requisite number Of
freeholders residing in School District
No. 2, (Bethany), asking for an elec-
ton on the question Of establishing a
High School in said district, and such
petition being in due accordance with
the statutes governing the case, and
having been duly granted by the Coun-
ty Board of Education, we, the under
signed trustees, hereby order the
said election to be held at McGill
Bros Store. in said district on SAT-
URDAY, JULY 81, 1909. The polls
will be opened at s o'clock a.
m, and closed at o'clock p. m.
Eligibility to vote is limited to those
residents of District No. 2 who pay
other than poll taxes, and who must
present registration certificates and re-
ceipts showing the previous payment
of all past due taxes. The form of
the ballot to be cast will be For
High School," and Against High
School,"
JOHN w. PURSLEY,
J. j HENRY.
Trustees.
81 ( st
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

1T Some people imagine that phi
lanthropy consists in giving a collar
button to a shirtless man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
AFTER FOOD CONTRACTOR.
Williams Dissatisfied scith Provisions
Furnished Immigrants.
H. - Trlhune Rureau. ]

Washington. Aug. es-Felix Brodt eommssary
contractor for the immigration station al Ellis ISL
and. is about have trouble with Commissioner
William Williams and the Department OF Commerce
and Labor.
II Is understood here that rule may be Issued
tomorrow in the Circuit Court OF the Southern
District OF New York calling on Mr.. Brodt to show
cause why lis contract to supply food for the
immigrants at Ellis Island should not be terni-
mated Immediately. Commissioner Williams is ois-
satisfied with the way in which Mr. Brodt has
conducted his business Ellis Island. and the
officials Of the Department of Commerce and Labor
standing behind Mr.. Williams.
There is understood TO he a difference Of opinion
between Commissioner williams and Mr. Brodt as
TO the quality Of food which is being supplied 20
the immigrants who land at Ellis Island. Mr..
Brodt's contract cOmpels lin prepare luncheon
boxes at moderate prices. which contain
specified amount and quality of food. The Bureau
Of immigration issues these specifications. and at
present the boxes are required 10 contain sausage,
bread, crackers. fruit and pastry.
The quality OF the bologna which is served by
Mr.. Brodt Is understood TO he the main point at
issue between the two men. The specifications of
The bureau call for bologna which costs about 10
cents pound. and Mr.. Williams is of the opinion
that a smaller sum is being paid, and that conse-
quently the sausage is Of inferior grade.
The consumption Of sausage AZ Ellis Island IS
estimated al 500 pounds month. so that any
lessenng Of the cost would make great differ
in the pTofts. A sample Of the sausage served
by Mr.. Brodt was sent 10 the experts IN the Agri-
cultural Department for analysis. and It IS under
stood that they are prepared 10 uphold the Com
missioner
The Brodt contract made in the administra-
ton Of Commissioner Robert Watchorn and does
not expire for some time. Commissioner Williams
has decided that he must take legal steps 20 ac-
complish the abrogatlon OF the contract Mr. Brodt
is prepared 20 light the case according 10 informa-
tion received here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
REPLY TO LAND CHARGES.
Interior Department officials Pre-
pairing Statement for President.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Oficials OF the Interior De-
partTnent are busy to-da.- preparing their state
ment regarding the charges made by Louis s
Claws chief of the field division Of the General
Land ONCE in the Northwest. with Offices at
Seattle
The report Of Mr. CLAWS was made 10 the Pres-
dent. he is understood 10 have attempted 70 show
that high officials of the Interior Department were
concerned in the expedition Of what are known as
the Cunningham claims 10 valuable coal lands IN
Alaska The President called upon the department
for a report on the matter.
decision by Frank Pierce First Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Department Of the Interior. act
ing Secretary. dated MAY ~ 1899 = is declared
here would have clear listed and patented the
Cunningham claims had not Attorney General
Wickersham overTuled his action an appeal by
Mr.. CLAWS. In this decision addressed To the Com
missioner OF the General Land Ofce and referring.
fl is declared In some quarters, TO the Cunningham
case. Mr.. Pierce said:
have TO advise you that the act Of May q 1898.
strued 81 as 10 further the object intended 20 be
advanced by sald legislation namely. the CONSOLE
dalton OF coal claims in Alaska. initiated prior to
November y. 1905. through means Of associations
or corporations. so to permit 81 the requirement
acres
Il is assumed that the difficulty with which your
Office is confronted in passing upon these applica-
tons is merely that technical objection might have
entryman. because OF the understanding. arrange
ment or agreement contemplated entered into
with respect to the completion OF such entries prior
to the passage OF the act Of May q. 1908. with
respect thereto, ] am Of opinion that 10 so limit
the scope and purpose 81 the act OF 1908 10
fuse the privilege sc perfecting such claims under
its liberal provisions solely because Of such pre-
Fious arrangement or agreement. is unwarranted
and that IN passing upon entries sought TO be per
fected under the act Of 1915. where the only objec
tion thereto is an arrangement Of the character
specifically described in your letter. the same
might and should be accepted and passed 20
patent.
After reciting the question at issue Mr.. Wicker
sham. In his opinion overruling Mr.. Pierce. said:
am OF the opinion that 10 the agreements or
arrangements mentioned I'm your letter were en-
tered into by locatOrs OF coal lands in Alaska after
they had made their locations in good faith and
IN their own interest alone, such locations may.
under the provisions OF the act OF May q. 1905.
lawfully pass 70 entry and patent IN accordance
with the terms OF said act. On the other hand,
i am of the opinion that II such agreements or
arrangements were entered into prior such lOca-
/ tons being made, such locations do not come
within the provisions Of said act, and cannot be
lawfully passed 10 entry and patent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
SONS OF VETERANS ELECT OFFICERS.
George w. Pollitt, of Paterson, N. J., Chosen
Commander in Chief.
Iron The Tribune Bureaul

Washington. Aug 26-The twenty-eighth annual
encampment Of the Sons Of Veterans closed TODAY
After spirited contest George W. PolItt post
master OF Paterson, y. J., elected on the
second ballot as commander in chief for the en-
suing year. on the first ballot Mr. PolIitt received
5si2 votes, against 5O52 votes for Fred Bolton. OF
Massachusetts and ~ votes for Newton J. Nc
CURE. Of Indiana.
Other officers elected were: Senior ,,ice-co,,
mander. Arthur Boutwell,. Concord, N H.; Junior
Nce-commander in chief. Francis f. Cross Wash
ington chief Of staff. Edwin NJ Amies Altoona
rem members OF the council in chief Thomas J.
Hannon DedhaTn Mass: Felix A Kramer. Madi-
son. Wis; John A. Bommhardt Cleveland.
Final action was postponed until next year on
The resolution for the erection in Washington Of
a peace monument by the Sons of Union Veterans
and the Sons OF Confederate Veterans At their
annual encampnent at Montgomery, Ala the Sons
Of Confederate Veterans Will appoint a committee
TO act with committee from the Sons OF Union
Veterans 20 consider this project
The encampment did not concur in the recon-
mendatiOn Of the commander in chief for the con-
struetion in Washington OF a memorial building
The Maine memorial project Endorsed and
committee will be appointed 20 determine what
steps shah be taken for the erection in this city
OF a monument TO the men who died on the battle
ship Maine when she sank in Havana Harbor
The Ladies' National Auxiliary OF the Sons Of
Veterans reelected its president Miss MoIlia
Donaldson. Of Paterson. n. J. Her only opponent
was Miss Edna Bergowitz. Of Columbus. Ohio
other officers elected we're: National vice -pTesi-
dent Miss Ida Tschudy. Jolnstown Penn: treas
urer, Miss u. Pauline Creighton. CHAMPAIGN. Ill :
chaplain. Mrs. Loretta Patton. Mason City. Iowa;
inspector. Miss Sadie E. Walters. New Hampshire
installing and insttuting officer Miss Mabel BraIey
New Bedford. Mass: patriotic instructor Miss
Kate c. Raynor. Toledo; secretary Miss Mary q.
IFedo. Paterson, y. J.; chief OF stan, Mrs ST.
Slar' Denver: press correspondent. Miss Ethel
Gilman. Maine; judge advocate general, George w
Politt, Paterson. n J. Members OF national coun-
oil
Alice d White. Vermont. and Miss Elizabeth
Waterman. New York city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
"HUNGRY JOHNS" REPAST.
Digestion That Made II Possible
Is n ion To It's Ofcuer.

Hungry John" has been eating again This i'm
portant BIT OF news picked up yesterday morn
ing by Louis Zeltner. the East Side war CORE
spondent. when he dropped into former Assembly
man Edward Rosenstein's saloon. AZ Essex and
Broorne streets. IL his daily wont Certain ex-
oisions have been made In his story. because Zelt-
ners copy, though az all times clear. Is never
else. The story which made him rush OF 20 his
mimeograph in all haste Is substantially as follows
II appears that when Rosenstens head bar-
tender opened up At o'clock yesterday morning
he made the startling discovery that the place had
been piliaged during the night Shells which had
formerly enoased ten dozen eggs or more were
lying carelessly on the floor Examination showed
that whoever had eaten the eggs had made prep
arations 10 cook them I'm various styles bnt had
finally decided 10 be on the safe side and have
them pOached.
To vary his repast the intruder had raided the
lunch counter, consuming great quantities Of
cheese tongue. crackers. sauerkTaut and pickles.
That the meal had not been arid one proved
by the fact that the beer faucet failed to give
forth any amber fluid. Zeltner then goes 20 cay
that lines and fruit were missing. also "buttered
milk that the ice. The Jars. though
empty, had been placed back in position. Al this
point in the narrative ROsenstein himself ap-
peared. He made the additional discovery that his
eaten. A note addressed 10 Dear Eddie" proved
it. The note:
It was tho best feed ever had I didn't know
f I ~ c0elI ear So Hg out d au eo5t ~, @
for showing such a strong appetite. Believe me.
Eddie. l sorry that I did eat much but
the stuff tasted good I just couldn't stop.
think I viii take a rest for a few days and hope
some ~ the consumed win develop chickens.
You used Co know me. Eddie, when 7 rich.
and now that poverty has got a grip on me did
not have the nerve 20 ask you 90 feed although
knew yo. would not turn a worthy man down.
secluded myself in yOir place. and was locked in
and YOU have no one TO blame only 10 regret that
/ had such a big and fine appetite. I feel like
I have John D. Rockefeller and r. IT. Hartman
heat mile when IL comes TO 2 stomach that will
hold food. Please lock me up again time.
but do not leave many fine and good things.
for might go beyond my limit next time Yours
HUNGRY JOHN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
ASK MONEY FOR SWEDISH STRIKERS.
Delegates from Their Unions Here to Solicit
Contributions from Labor.

John Sandgreed and C. r. Tholin are now In this
city delegates from the Swedish unions solicit
financial aid for the strikers I'm Sweden from the
unions In this country. The strike in Sweden they
said yesterday. is not ended despite reports TO the
contrary. and will not end until the wages are re-
stored TO what they before the recent reduc-
ton. They said they had received a cable dispatch
within the last twentyfour hours. saying that two
hundred laborers had gone back 10 work. and that
49, 900 were still strike. and would remain out
until they gained their demands.
Only small number quit work. according 10 the
Swedish delegates when the strike started, IN No
vember. The government them interviewed, and IL
was supposed that settlement had been effected.
but employers began 20 cut wages after some OF
the strikers returned 10 work. and the strike be-
came general The unions in Germany and France.
they said. have sent liberal contributions 10 the
strikers. They will appeal 20 the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor a body. well to the local
unions throughout the country. for further eontr-
buttons 10 the strike fund.