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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

II Canada Had Been Coded to U.s.
But for the wisdom of George WASH
ington and Benjamin Franklin, Eng
land would have ceded Canada to us at
the close of the Revolutionary war.
Washington and Franklin knew that
If Canada had been ceded to the colo
MES France, from which Canada had
been wrested some twenty years ear
lier. would have demanded that coun-
try as indemnity for the expense she
was put to in the war for our inde-
pendence. With the French flag re-
stored in Canada it would have been
a matter of a very short time when we
would have been at war with France
and to save us from defeat there is
nothing more certain than that we
would have appealed to England. The
aid would have come. and come swift
and irresistible, and the chances are
we would have returned to our allie
glance to the crown of England, for Il
| was years between the treaty of peace
and the formation of the Union, plenty
of time to get into a quarrel witt
France over some dispute as to bound
ary or fishing.-Washingto Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

Time to Spare.-An eccentric-look-
ing person, with exceedingly long hair,
was walking down Walnut street In
Philadelphia one day not long ago,
when he was approached by mis-
chievous youngster who inquired the
time.
Ten minutes to four" said the &C.
centric person.
Whereupon, much to his disgust, the
disrespectful boy replied:
We'll, at o'clock get your hall
cut"
The boy then ran swiftly down the
street, pursued by the now incenseo
person with the long hair. The latter
after running a block, found his pas
sage barred by a policeman.
See that boy, officer?" demanded
the angry pursuer, pointing at the fee
ing lad. He asked me the time, anc
when 1 replied, Ten minutes to A. NJ
had the nerve to tell me, We'll, at
O'Clock get your hair cut
The policeman gazed stolidly at TIT
agitated man with the long hair. Ther
he asked:
We'll, what are you running for
You've got I minutes yet!"-Ex.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
humorous department.

He Used Abbreviations.-A colonel
of a British regiment in South Africa
who was repairing a railroad after one
of Gen. De Vets many breakages dis
covered a fine, empty house which ne
proceeded to occupy as headquarters.
When the news of the coloners COM
Portable quarters reached Bloemfontein
he received a telegram which read:
&c. T. NJ. wants house"
The colonel was unable to make out
what &c. T. NJ" meant and inquired
of officers, who translated it general
traffic manager
"All right" said the colonel, IF he
can use hieroglyphics so can l."
So he wired back.
&c. T. M. can G. T. H"
Two days later he received a dis
patch from Bloemfontein ordering him
to attend a board of inquiry. On ap-
pearing in due course he was asked
what he meant by sending such an in
sulting message to superior officer.
"Insulting?" repea ed the colonel in
nocently. 1T was nothing of the kind"
But what do you mean," demanded
his superior, by telling me 1 can G.
T. H.?'"
1T was simply an abbreviation," re-
piled the colonel-"G. T. NJ. general
traffic manager) can G. T. H. (get the
house). Human Life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

rhe ostrich's chief object in life
seems t. be to fight on every possible
occasion. Indeed. fight to him Is
the very spice of things.
The male ostrich Is not without
commendable qualities, however. For
instance. he mates but once and for
ever.
Should he. as often happens in the
cours, Of domestic complication, kick
his mate to death, he remains true
and constant to her memory, never
seeking successor. In the ordinary
phases of domesticity he is attentive
and helpful. He digs the hole in the
ground that Is to serve as a nest and
during the process of incubation,
which continues for forty days, he re-
Iieves the mother bird Of duties from
early evening till late the next morn
ing
A curious habit OF the male ostrich
is his constitutional" At sunrise and
lust hefne twilight the male birds line
lur II single file and race around the
Enclosure at whirlwind speed until
thoroughly limbered up. Then sud-
denly arranging themselves in sets
lthey execute a grotesque minuet with
lludicrous grayity.-Harper's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
farm and firesiae.
How College Training Helps the Far
nner.

n1er.
In estimating the value of the edu-
cation to be obtained at an agricul-
tural college, or putting 1t in another
way, in deciding whether the scienti-
fic facts relating to agricultural prac-
tice. which are taught at the colleges
or by books, are of value to the man
working the land, whose opinions
should be regarded as of most value?
Those who have learned these scienti-
fic truths, or those who have not? Is
the unfavorable opinion of those who
have not had an agricultural education
of more value than the favorable opin-
ion of those who have actually been to
an agricultural college, or acquired a
knowledge of the sciences of agricul-
ture in some other way? We have
never heard a man who had obtained
an agricultural education discredit its
value, and this single fact is worth
more than all the sneers of ten thou
sand so-called practical men who know
nothing of that which they hold in con-
tempt.
The following extracts from Hop
kins, STORY of the Soil" are put in
the mouth of practical farm boy VINO
had attended an agricultural college.
"I did not go to college to learn
practical farming, if we mean by that
the common practice of agriculture. !
already knew what we call practical
farming; that is, how to do the ordi-
nary farm work. including such opera
tions as plowing, planting cultlVating
and harvesting; but 1t seems TO me
that this sort of practical farming has
resulted in practical ruin for most OF
our lands. The fact is, there is side
TO agriculture that knew almost moth
ing about as a so-called practical far
mer, and l am coming to believe that
what we commonly call practical farm
ing, is often the most Impractical
| farming.
LAS said, did not go to the agri-
cultural college to learn the practice
or the art of farming; / went to iearr
the science of agriculture; but, as g
matter of fact, l found that the COL
lege professor knew about as much oi
practical agriculture as l did, and
| great deal of science that l did moi
know"
Learning the facts and principles
underlying agricultural operations
never took anything away from the
most practical men, but has alway:
helped them, as all who have had th'
experience will testify.-Progressiv'
Farmer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
TO REJUvENATE THE UNION
Mr.. J. 3. o'NeaI Holloway to Complete
His Work Next Month.

A T the meeting of the County Union
n held in the court house in York.
Vile on Saturday, March IL, 1t was
made clear that as the result Of his
visits to various Unions in the western
part Of the county during the week
previous, Brother J. B. O'Neal Hollo-
way, Deputy State Organizer, awaken
ed much interest among the brethren,
and II was the unanimous desire that
he continue his work in the eastern
half of the county. Brother Holloway
explained that he could not go right on
with the work, because of two weeks
engagement in Cherokee, beginning
March 13; but offered to come back
after March 27. 1t was decided how
ever, that it would be best to wait un-
til work slackens up little after
planting time, and 1t was decided to
arrange q schedule beginning on Tues
day, April 25. This schedule with
three committeeman designated to look
after Brother Holloway at each Of his
appointments, has been arranged as
follows: -,
McConnellsville-O Tuesday, April
25, at II a. MI. F. Ashe, j. o. Moore,
Bethesda-on Tuesday, April rs. at
8 D. mr.. M. Bratton, ]. F. lookout,
D. P. Curry.
ogden-on Tuesday, April rs, at 7
o. NV. S. Percival, A. L. Nicely,
Palmer Sherrer.
Lesslie-On Wednesday. April 26, at
p. ND. P. Leslie, ]. R. Gettys'
Gold Hill No. 2-on Thursday, April
81 at II a. nc. T. Crook. B. NJ
Faris, L. J. Kimbrell.
Concord-On Thursday, April q, at
p. MT. M. Martin. G. L. Suggs, w.
M. Setter.
Bellview-on Friday, April 2s. at II
q. m.-John NJ. Craig, A. c. Harper, w.
P. Boyd.
m.-H. G. Stanton, ]. ]. Nichols. G. c.
Ormand.
ND. M. Hall. w. d. Thomasson, w.
clover-on Saturday, April 2s. at
II a. MI. e. Beamguard, ]. E. jack
son, s. ]. Clinton.
Tirzah-On Saturday, April 29, at z
p. Mr.. C. Jackson, J. F. Gordon, j.
B. Barron.
Yorkville-On Monday, May 1, at II
q. m.
We are quite sure that the commit
teemen named will see that Brother
Holloway receives genuine Union
treatment in their respective jurisdic-
tions, and we sincerely hope that ne
will be accorded good audiences OF
farmers wherever he goes.
| ]. F. ASHE, President.
A. L. Black. Secretary.
| 81 II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Cattle Department.

Cattle Department.
All entries of cattle exhibits must
be listed with the secretary OF the
association on or before Monday, May
& and for each entry there will be
charged an entry fee of one dollar, eX-
cent in Class s, which will be 80 cents.
Class 1.
Cow producing the most butter:
First premium-blue ribbon, GER
Second premium 80. ~ oo oo
All COWS entered in this class must
he tested by the owner for seven days
Just preceding the show, the milk
weighed at each milking, and at least
three different tests for butterfat to
be made. The record thus made
must accompany the entry, as the
sole basis on which premiums are
awarded in this class will be this
weekly record subject to test during
the show.
Class 2.
Cow producing the most milk re-
gardless of amount Of butterfat:
First premium-blue ribbon, GER
tificate and ...... 80. ......$lO OO
Second premium ...... w
Third premium. .... .... oo
The same rule shall apply in regard
to record being kept for seven days
as i'm Glass /, except that the milk
need not he tested for butterfat, as
this class is only for quantity OF milk.
Class 3.
Best Individual COW. TO he judged
by appearances only:
First premium. 80. .... $40 0O
Second premium ...... .... OO
Third premium. 80. .... 80. 5O
In this class no record shall be re-
quired as the general, individual quail
tiles alone are to be considered.
Glasses l, 2, and 8, are open classes;
cows of any age or breed are eligible
The only restriction will be that one
COW cannot win more than one pre-
MUM.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

How He Judsed.-"I love you more
than anybody in the world" she whis-
pered, as she sat on hubby's knee, her
lips close to his ear, says Puck.
Don't add hypocrisy to unfaithful-
ness" he responded sternly, pushing
her away.
Why, what do you mean, dear?'
she asked. ready to cry.
You care more for some other man
than you do for met" was the bitter
response. l don't know his name, but
| think he is a Chinaman.
You must have fever, dear. Do lei
me call a doctor" Her face was white
with anxiety, and the tears were fall
ing fast as she started for the tele-
phone.
No. Sit down and explain-if you
can. You wear a lock of my hair ir
your locket-just one little LOCKE"
Yes"
And the entire queque of some Chi
naman on your head"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Excursion Rates VIA Southern ny.

Account Conference for Education in
the South, the Southern Railway an,
nounces greatly reduced rates from all
points to Jacksonville, Fla, and return;
Tickets will he on sale April lIth ana
18th, with final limit good to reacn
original starting point returning not
later than midnight of April 3Oth, l9il.
For information as to rates, etc' app!
to ticket agents or address, ]. l.. Meek,
Asst, Gen'i. Passenger Agent, Atlanta,
Ca. or w. f.. MCGEE. Division Passen-
ger Agent, Charleston, S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

A Defect.-A certain skeptic was
contending before a minister that the
work of the Creator was manifestly
imperfect.
Have you not yourself" he asked
noted defects in the human organism,
for instance, and thought of better con-
trivances?'
To his delight there was the frank
reply. why, yes. l really think
have"
In what respect"
Why" drawled the parson, you
see, when l want to shut out anything
disagreeable from my sight, can draw
down my eyelids. and it's all done;
but, unfortunately, l haven't any fops
to my ears"
Free conversation ceased at thai
point.-The Christian Guardian.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Excursion Rates Via Southern Ry.

Account Atlanta Music Festival the
Southern Railway announces very at
tractive excursion rates from all points
to Atlanta. Ga, and return. Tickets
will he on sale April 26th, 27th and
2Sth, with final limit good to reach
original starting point returning not
later than midnight of May 1st. 1911.
For information as to rates, etc, apply
to ticket agents or address ]. l.. Meek.
Asst Gen'l. Passenger Agent, Atlanta,
Ga, or w. L. McGee, Division Passen-
ger Agent. Charleston, S. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Military Etiaustte.-The command

Military Etiquette.-The command
ing officer of a military station, desir-
ing that the growing grass around the
quarters be offered every protection,
gave strict orders to the sentries that
only his COW should be allowed to go
over it, says Harper's Magazine.
One day the generals wife, while
calling upon a certain officers wife
wished to make a short cut by walk
ing over the grass from one to another
NO one to pass here, madam" SAID
the sentry.
The lady drew herself up. DO you
know who l ann" she demanded.
No. madam" replied the impassive
sentry. Il do not know who you are
but | do know that you are not the
generals cow, and no one but the COW
is allowed to walk on this grass
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Z Paws to Weiqh the MiIk.-Dairy.

It Pays to Weigh the Milk.-Dairy-
men who are weighing the milk from
each COW every day find that their re-
turns are much larger than formerly,
when they allowed the old custom or
guessing at the amount in the pail,
froth and all.
1t takes hut few seconds time to
weigh the milk and make good rec
ord of it, if convenient scales and
blanks are at hand
The most convenient scale is a
spring balance. weighing to so pounds
by tenths. having an adjustable hand
which may he set to balance the
weight of the empty pail.
The records should be convenient
and have sufficient space for the
figures.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

A Cynical chauffeur.-A chauffeur
who had just returned to the garage
after taking the states examination to
determine his fitness TO be licensed was
asked by a fellowworker what the
questions were.
"One of them was about meeting a
skittish horse" he replied. They ask
ed what | would do if l approached a
horse which showed signs of being
afraid of the car and its driver held up
his hand to me"
What's the answer" asked by
stander.
oh. l had that all right the
chauffeur replied, Il told them Ia stop
the car. take it apart and hide the
pieces in the grass
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
J. 0. WRAY.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of York.
In the Court OF Common Pleas.

c. A. La Point, Plaintiff, against w.
G. Crumlsh and Crumlish-L La Point
Company, Defendants. - Summons
for Relief-(Complaint not Serve6.
To the Defendants Above named:
VOU are hereby summoned and re-
l. quired to answer the complaint in
this action, which is filed in the office
of the clerk of court of York county,
and to serve a copy of your answer
to the said complaint on the subscrib-
ers at their offices in Yorkville, South
Carolina. within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day
of such service: and If you fail to an
swer the complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
will apply to the court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated March 18th, A. d. 1911.
THOS. F. McDOW,
]. HARRY FOSTER,
PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
1888 ct
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

B. w. Bingham, Lockmore Mill, YORK,
yiIIe s c.. SAYS: I'VE have used
Doan's Kidney Pills in our family
with the very best of results and we
know for a certainty that they. live up
to all the claims made for them.
was nervous and my back ached a
great deal. These troubles convinced
me that my kidneys were disordered
and finally l was led to get supply
of Doan's Kidney Pills at the York
Drug Store This remedy soon brought
me relief. My little boy had diff1culty,
in retaining the kidney secretions ana
he also complained of pains in ms
back. Doan's Kidney Pills were useo
i'm his case and they gave prompt re-
lief.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Home Endorsement
Hundreds Of Yorkville Citizens Can
Tell You All About 1t.

Home endorsement, the public eX-
preston of Yorkville people, should De
evidence beyond dispute for every
Yorkville reader. Surely the expert
ence of friends and neighbors, cheer-
fully given by them, Will carry more
weight than the utterances OF strange,
ers residing in faraway places. Read
the following:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
EOR SALE

THE Palmer Lot, on East Liberty
l. street, Yorkville, 1872 feet front
and $40 feet back: one Of the most de-
sirable residence lots in the town
Joining this lot on the south is another
lot of one fourth Of an acre, more or
less. and both lots will be included In
same sale. Apply to c. E. Spencer,
Atty. at Law, Yorkville. or Med. AR
LEDGE, Charlotte, N. C.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
THE WE-FIX-IT SHOP

T HAVE bought the plant and good
i will Of the old brick shop in the
rear of Carroll Bros. store, and Will
continue to run it at the old stand,
along with my shop on my premises
on South Congress street. Patronage
of the public is solicited at both
places, and satisfaction guaranteed.
r. F.. MONTGOMERY.
"a TT II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
THE scRAPPY OSTRICH.
He is Full of Treachery and Dearly
Loves to Fight.

He is Full OF Ireachery ana Deary
Loves to Fight.
Those who manage ostrich farms
declare that much diplomacy is re-
quired in the handling of the ostrich,
which in more respects than one Is a
decidedly queer bird.
The ostrich requires. aside from
other necessary qualifications, a mas
ter's hand. a strict hand. tempered by
justice and mercy. Not that the os-
trich is at all appreciative Of kindness,
Indeed, he never becomes thoroughly
domesticated, say those who know him
in captivity.
On the contrary, the ostricn is
haughtily and stolidly irresponsive to
kindness, and so treacherous is he
when full grown that even his daily
attendants never approach him unless
equipped with the necessary appli-
ances to bring him to terms when in
an ugly or dangerous mood.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Bunalo,
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, 1911-04-18
THE PLACE TO SHOP.

lust remember when you are snop-
ming whether for Ladies' Goods or
for Gentlemen's wear, that you can
always find what you want at j: -.
WRAY'S in Right Qualities ana at
the Lowest Prices Today we call es-
pecial attention to
MEMS SHIRTS
We have them from the best Shirts
for dress wear down to the best maue
Shirts for the man at work.
Mems Negligees, 4S Cts. and Up.
Mems Work Shirts, 25 Cts. and Up.
BOYS Dress Shirts, 25 Cts. and up.
BOYS Work Shirts. 25 Cts. and up.
Mems and Boys Ties, Cts. and up.
Mems Linen Collars, Cts; ana up.
Boys Collars, 10 Cts. Each.
MEMS CLOTHING
You can pay more for your Clothes
and not get as much value as you Will
here at our prices Come and let us
show you something good.
Mems apiece Suits, S8.9S a Suit.
Mems 2-piece Suits. much nicer,
better made. S7.9S to $3.50 Suit.
Rows Suits, S1.4S and Upward.
Mems Extra Pants. 90 Cts. TO $500.
BOYS Pants, 35 Cts. and Upward.
Mems OverallS, 4S Cts.
Mems OveraIls. extra good quality
% Cts.
Mems Overalls, extra sizes up to Sc
inch waist measure, S1.25.
Ladies' Collars, 5 Cts. and Upward
A few minutes spent in our store
looking over our goods, will convince
you that we have the Goods, the Vari'
eties and the Qualities to please you
and that our Prices are just right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
The Cow and Bank Account


Blue Ribbon Cow First Prize-Certfcate and $25.oo.
You expect have your the winner and the
the time keep her feed high up IN the lott
out of her reach? -. ,
Would YOU expect the feed remain sound and sweet with the
roof half off the barn.
Again. you expect the barn stand sxty-me-anhou
gale and the posts all rotten: ~ :,
No. You being careful business will have your cow OF
good grade, careful attention and good sound feed
You are particular You have to be to get the
results How Bank account you careful about
it. or do consider unmportant to have none at a
Bank of the Foundations OF Success as the
Cow is One of the of the Successful Farmer
How about this matter:
FOUR Per Cent Paid Time Money in the Savings
Department of Our Bank.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
YORKVILLE, S. C.
- q WIFI K1Ns President R. c. ALLEN, Cashier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
PHONE THE CITY MARKET

MO. "A. l have been killing good
~ Beef, but If there Is any better, /
have 1t now-some Of the Latta Stall
Fed Steers-as fine as you get any
where. Phone your orders or come
and see for yourself.
C. F.. SHERER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Charleston and Cincinnati

Connecting at Cincinnati with
through trains for Chicago, Cleveland,
Detroit, st. Paul, Seattle, st. Louis,
Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco
and points West and Northwest.
E. H. Coapman, v. P. and G. M; S. II.
Hardwick, P. T. M; H. F. Cary, G. 2.
A.; ]. L. Meek, A. S. P. A.; w. E. NC
Gee, D. P. A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
CAROLINA SPECIAL

High Class Electrically Lighted Train
Between Charleston, S. c., and Gin
cinnati, Ohio. via Southern Railway
and c. N. o. and T. P. Railway, Run
ming Through Columbia, Spartan
burg, Asheville, Knoxville, Hartman
Junction and Lexington, KY, con-
sisting Of f1rst-class Coaches, Pull
man Drawing Room Sleeping Car,
Pullman Observation Sleeping Car
and Dining Car Service.
Solid RetWeen
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18
Class q.

Class =.
Best heifer between the ages OF one
and three years:
First premium. 80. ....$lO 0o
Second premium ...... w
Class is open to any breed; the
only restriction being age, and like
Glass 3, nothing but individual merit
Is to be considered.
Class 5.
Best pure bred or registered bull OF
any age or breed:
First premium-blue ribbon, GER
tificate and ..Slo w
Animals entered in this class must be
either registered or eligible to registry,
and pedigree must accompany the en-
try. Animals in this class to be Judg-
ed by general individuality and breed
ing according to pedigree. They must
belong to some recognized dairy breed
of cattle.
Class 6.
Best bull not eligible to registry:
First premium. ....SS w
TO be judged by individual quality
from dairy standpoint only, breed
ing not 10 De
Class 7.
Best beef animal-steer. cow or
hefer:
First premium. .... ..$lO w
Second premium w
Third premium. go. 49,. .... oo
Animals i'm this class to he judged
solely from a beef standpoint.
Class 8.
Best heifer calf under one year:
First premium. .... 80. ...$6 W
Second premium. 80. .... oV
Dairy Product Department.
Entries may be made up to Wed
nesday morning, May 10, at O'Clock.
No fee will be charged, but all eXhi-
bits, with the exception Of the contain
ing packages, will become the property
] of the association.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-18

81 The Business man you write to,
judges you by the quality OF your Sta
tionery. The best is the cheapest for