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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
THE TURBULENT cUBANs.
Opposing Political Parties Have Seri-
Gus Fight in Havana.

Opposing Political Parties Have Seri.
| Gus Fight in Havana.
Havana, Oct. 25.-A brisk battle be-
tween conservatives and liberals. dur
ing which several hundred shots were
| fired and a number Of people fatally
wounded, broke out after midnight In
Central park in the heart Of the city
The fight came at the close Of a meet
ing Of supporters Of Vice President AL
fredo Zayas, who Is candidate fol
the presidency.
Mounted police charged repeatedly
with drawn machetes. The mob return
ed the fire.
A crowd Of Zayas' adherents halted
| in front Of the Asbert club, firing vol
leys at the windows. The shots were
returned from the balconies Of the club
by supporters Of General Asbert, con-
servative candidate for the governor
ship Of Havana.
Reinforcements Of police arrived
and the mob was driven from the park
and gradually dispersed.
| The total Of the wounded was about
forty.
Immediately after the firing had
| ceased the police raided the Asbert
club and made a search for weapons.
They arrested several members. This
probably will intensity political ami
| mostly, as it is openly charged that
the police and rural guards were acting
under the orders Of the authorities and
actively assisting the followers OF
Zayas.
The city is quiet tonight, but there
is a strong undercurrent Of excitement
and dread Of a repetition Of the bloody
scenes of last night, when brisk bat
tie between conservatives and liberals
took place in Central park at the close
Of a meeting held by political support
ers of Alfredo Zayas, a candidate for
the presidency. The cavalry guard was
withdrawn from Central park today
and replaced by q strong force Of po-
lice, who are not permitting any gath
erings in groups.
ing in furious recriminations and
threats and both sides are declaring
It to be their determination to appeal
to force, II their rights are not protect
ed. Each side is alleging that fovorit-
ism is being shown their opponents
by the government
At a conference this afternoon In the
department of the interior, at which
representatives of the conservatives
and liberals were present charges were
made that Chief Of Police Aguierro ac-
lively assisted the Zayistas, Col. Orestes
Ferara, speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives, Is reported to have told
President Gomez that unless the gov
ernment gives immediate guarantees
of the absolute impartiality Of the po-
lice and rural guards all hope of hold
ing the presidential election must be
abandoned.
AS a result Of these representations
Colonel Pujo, an officer fthe regular
army. and a man Of excellent reputa-
ton. has been ordered to supreme
command of the police in Havana and
other army officers have been given
charge of them in the various towns
where trouble is threatened.
About a score Of persons who were
wounded in last nights battle remain
in the hospital. Two Of the wounded
died today. The others are expected
to recover.
There was small riot this afternoon
at a meeting of liberal university STU
dents, during which one negro was IA
| tally shot
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

"BiIly" Rush.-The heroic death OF
Billy Rugh, the Gary. Indiana, neWsie
who gave up his life In so unusual a
manner, calls for a word of comment
A young woman had been severely
burned in a motorcycle accident and
was in danger Of death because not
enough skin was available for the nec-
essary grating operation. Billy Rugh
a cripple from his earliest years, heard
of the need. His left leg was pract-
cally useless. He went to the hospital
and suggested that his crippled leg be
taken off and the skin used for the in
jured girl.
The doctors warned him that the
operation would be dangerous.
We'll, use it anyway" he said. i
can't use it except to twine around a
crutch If it will save the girl take II
off. Besides" he added, I'll save
money-you know I'll have to buy only
one Shoe
The leg was taken off; the operation
upon lne yOuH6 "oiiidh "oS SoSSNSS
full, but Billy Rugh began to sink. A
few minutes before he passed away the
"newsie" said: Yes, I'm going. But
l was some good to the world, after
ALL" Then he passed with smile on
his lips.
There is many a monument Of mar
bile or bronze in the worlds capitals to
commemorate deeds of heroism and
heroes not half so great as the deed
of Billy Rugh.
Greater love hath no man than this
that a man lay down his life for his
friends" Yet Billy Rugh laid down
all he had for stranger. Let us build
to him in our gratitude and memory a
white shaft of appreciation for his
knightly deed.-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

A cable dispatch from Paris con-
tains the following account Of the be-
ginning Of the Balkan war: when
the sultan of Turkey gave orders for
army mobilization he sent the czar Of
Bulgaria a sack Of mi!let with the
following letter: Ferdinand Efendi:
Mobilize II you like, but be assured
that there are as many soldiers In
Turkey as there are grains Of millet
in this sack Now. II you wish, de-
clare war The cars reply was in
kind. He sent very much smaller
sack, filled with tiny grains Of most
virulent red pepper Of the country.
With it went the following dedication:
Dear Sultan: The Bulgarians are not
numerous, 1t Is true, but be assured
that to stick your nose into their af-
fairs Is like sticking 1t into our ma
tional condiment. Try 1t and see;
they'll sting you so sharply that the
whole Of Asia will not be able to save
you"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
the fact that it is continually in state
Of political unrest

the fact that it is continually In a state
Of political unrest.
The exports Of the city are largely
agricultural produce, raw silk and cot
ton, opium, rose water, altar Of roses,
wax and the dye known as Turkey red.
The rural sections surrounding the city
are excellent for farming and the
wines are famous. The water supply
for the city proper Is provided by
means Of an aqueduct which stretches
out over the extensive valley.
Adrianople was formerly called U.s.
kadama, but was enlarged and renam-
ed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian:
but in 337 the Romans met defeat at
the hands Of the Goths. From 1851 to
1853 Adrianople was the home of the
sultans. During the Russo Turkish
wars in 1929 and 1878 the city was oc-
cupied by the hostile forces.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

Selling Cotton Too Fast.-Rapid
selling has caused big decline In
the price Of cotton recently. 1t is un-
reasonable to expect the price Of cot
ton to be maintained under heavy
selling. Farmers Of the south lost
approximately $500, 100000 on last
years cotton crop because they fed
the market too fast, and 1t looks now
like the same costly mistake Is going
to be made again. Gradual market
ing is the safe and practical preven-
ton Of the disaster Of congested
marketing, and II we permit our
selves to lose sight of this important
truth we must suffer the consequen-
ces and we have nobody to blame ex-
cept ourselves. The loss Of $50
bale last year as a result Of rapid
selling in the fall ought to be les
SON that we should not easily forget.
October and November are usually
good months to stay out Of the mark
ct, unless you want to buy cotton
Carolina Union Farmer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
Summer House in Oak Tres.-one Of

Summer Rouse IN YAK irces-One Oh
the finest and most remarkable trees
in the state is the mammoth oak on
the estate of William Barber, in the
town Of Exeter. The tree Is about
eighteen feet in circumference at the
base and five great branches which
leave the trunk about twelve feet above
the ground, form the support for
spacious platform, which in times past
was used by the owner Of the farm as
a summer house.
The lowest Of these branches, which
forms the principal support for the
platform, leaves the trunk Of the tree
almost at right angles and the others
form a symmetrical dome, which pro-
vides canopy over a dancing platform
which has been built beneath the tree
on the ground.
The great oak formed an ideal re-
treat for gatherings Of relatives and
friends of the owner. 1t is located not
far from Beach pond, which a few
years ago was favorite retreat for g
considerable number Of summer visi-
tors, who made the summer house
among the branches their favorite rem
dezvous.-Providence Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

worth, daughter Of Col. Roosevelt. gave
$500; Thomas A. Edison, $500; Emily
T. Carew, 5000, Mrs. M. E Roosevelt,
$500; Philip ]. Roosevelt and Mrs. ].
West Roosevelt, $3.50 each.
The chief items of expenditure up to
October II were:
{ Printing, $5s.444; printing bills. un-
paid and contracts in force, $2S,S74;
advertising, $20,565; travelling expenses
of candidates and speakers, $45,665;
salaries of employees, s32,71S; postage
and general campaign expenses" $11,-
a45; kilograms and telephone, s10,2ss;
office rent, $6,242. The sum Of $685.
"a was sent to thirty-seven Progressive
state committees for the work Of state
organizations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
FOUND A SACRED LAKE
Golden Ornaments Recovered From
Guatavita Shown.

Golden Ornaments Recovered From
Guatavita Shown.
Scores Of antiQuarians and others
interested in the races that inhabited
the American continent before the
coming Of the white man visited the
assembly room at the Waldorf Astoria
hotel to see the relics recently taken
near Bogota, Colombia, and brought to
New York by Mr.. Hartley Knowles of
London, the New York Herald reports.
The story of the finding Of the relics.
which consist of gold ornaments,
emeralds and pottery. reads like a ro-
nance. Ever since the Spaniards con-
quered the Indian race that inhabited
the fertile plateau In Colombia, efforts
have been made to recover treasures
sunk in the lake each year by the In
dians as a religious rite. Spaniafds
undertook the task, but draining the
lake was too difficult for them. Anoth-
er determined attempt was made In
1923 by Capt. Charles Stuart Coch-
rane, an Englishman, but 1t ended in
failure. In 1900 British corporation
was formed, and It tunneled the noun
tains and drained the lake. II has now
begun to mine the relics buried deep
in the mud.
Lake Guatavita Is almost in the GEN.
ter of the Great Andean plateau that
was the home Of the Chibch kingdom,
composed Of Indians who lived by ag-
ricuiture and who had civilized form
Of government. One Of their cities,
Usaquen, is said to have had more
than a million inhabitants.
The Chibchas paid homage to two
gods. The sun was the benefcent
deity, and the antithesis Of the sun
or evil spirit they believed was a huge
serpent, which lived in the center Of
lake Guatavita and which when an
gered brought storms, drought and all
the other evils which sometimes affiict
an agricultural population. Therefore.
though they hated the serpent. they
pretended to worship him and sought
to propitiate his wrath by gifts.
Four temples to the serpent stood on
the bank of the lake, which was only
mile across, but very deep. Once a
year a great feast was given the ser
pent devil. The chief ceremony con-
sisted of casting gold ornaments and
other precious objects into the center
of the lake, where the god could get
them. The exact center was found by
stretching two hide ropes in the form
Of a cross, from the four temples. Rats
were then propelled toward the center
of the lake, amid the din Of musical
instruments and the cheering Of the
multitude. One raft was occupied by
the ruler, whose body was covered with
gold dust. When the precious objects
were dumped overheard the ruler him.
self jumped into the lake and washed
of the gold.
The first Spaniards to visit the coun-
try witnessed these ceremonies, and
the practice gave rise to the Spanish
legend of El Dorado.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29
BULL MOOSE FINANCES.
Proeressives File Statement of contri.
buttons and Expenditures.

The Progressive party, according t
a New York dispatch, received contri'
buttons for its campaign funds up tc
October II, of $3O4,244, spent s292,341
and had unpaid bills and contract obli-
cations for $41,341 more, according tc
the official statement Of receipts and
expenditures sent to the clerk Of the
house at Washington by Treasurer E
H. Hooker, of the Progressive nationa
committee.
Frank A. Munsey, who gave $4,000;
George w. Perkins, who gave $45,000
and w. Emlen Roosevelt, who gave
$31, 100, appeared as the leading indi-
vidual contributors. The balance came
from nearly 1000 individuals whose
gifts ranged from the $4,000 given by
Douglas Robinson, Col. Roosevelt's
brother in law, to two anonymous con-
tributions Of ten cents each.
The statement by Hooker, filed ir
compliance with the campaign public
ity law requiring a publication Of A.
IldUCldl dlldllS udSo bSioiS SiSS
ton, is the first complete statement tc
come from any of the three principal
parties. 1t embraces all receipts and
disbursements from July 1, marking
the first activities of the Progressive
party, up to October II. The Republi-
can and Democratic statements will
be filed at Washington Saturday ac-
cording to announcements from the
respective committees.
Mrs. Willard Straight, Of New York
gave $4,000; Mr.. and Mrs. E. H
Hooker, $4,000; William P. Emo, George
Moore and Antionette Emo Wood, $5,-
900 each; Representative William
Kent. California, s4,500; George F
Porter, Illinois, s5,S25; William Wrig-
ley, Chicago, $4,000; E. H. Van Ingen
New York, $4,000, and Gertrude Pin
chot s1,10O.
Henry w. White, former ambassador
to France, appeared as contributor
of $4,000; Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Long
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

So did He.-"Do you know" said the
successful merchant pompously. that
1 began life as a barefoot boy'?"
WELL" said his clerk, Il wasn't
born with shoes on either."-Exchangc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

It Looks Like lt.-"Who can describe
a CATERPILLAR" asked the teacher.
Il can, teacher" shouted Tommy.
well, Tommy, what is it?"
AN upholstered worm."-Exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-29

88 A girl should never marry until
she is fully competent to support a
husband, and then she shouldn't mar
ry any kind Of a man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14

one showing the village of Falling
 Water, and Rip surrounded by his boon companions, his family, and his friends The second act shows Rips home, and the quarrel with his wife Gretchen, which results in his de- parture for the mountains. In the third act is shown his awSkS=czg from hla long sl4ep of twenty years, in the h<sa1t of the Catskil1s and the fourth act his return to his native home, where he finds great changes, and encounters most novel experi- ences. The fifth and last act occurs at the home of Derrick von Beck man, and relates the pathetic closing scenes in poor Rips life. It is a story which Is strikfngly dramatic, with nuInberless thrilling moments, where the sympathy of the audience goes out in unmeaSured volume to the poor unfortunate victim of his own fruit less life.
 But there are also many scenes of hITTnor, and Rips quaint sayings and pIilosophies go to the hearts of all. The elder theatre goers, and many who are not in the habit of attending the theatre will want to renew their acuuaintance with Rip, and the younger generation those who have never seen the plag, which has not been given in Bridgeport in several years, will be eager to see 1t as one of the greatest of all the older pro auctions. Seats are selling very large Iy for the entire week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14


 w. Vaughn of Binghamton, N. H.. is a visitor in town.
 Miss Frances Suamley has been ad- nitted to the Norwalk hospital where she will undergo treatment.
 Miss Louise H1tenberg, who recently moved to Bridgeport, was guest on Wednesday afternoon at the Miss met at tbe hn1oa of NE Reaina WIT WIT Hams. Miss Mabel Lewis was ap- pointed secretary. The society has concluded to hold no more meetings
 Miss Mildred Taylor has returned from a visit in New York.
 J. Peet, for many years employed as baggagemaster at the westbound westport. Deceased was 5s years of
 A large family gathering will be en- tertained by Mrs. Arthur Taylor at her home on Christmas day. will hold dance this evening in~Na- tionaI hall. Grace Brothers orchestra will furnish the music.
 Miss Mary Clair of Riverside ave nue has been taken to the New York hospital where she will undergo an operation.
 pleased with the new trolley system which went into effect last Sunday morning.
 The new building for the S. N B. T. company will soon be finished and the belongings of that company will soon be moved from its present place into the new quarters.
 An automobile with several New York people in it mistook the road leading into the Saugatuck freight yard for the main thoroughfare Tues day evening and went partway over the embankment No one was injured but help was required to haul the ma chine back into the road again.
 Miss TheIma Marshall has returned to her home in HoIyoke after weeks visit with Miss Marjorie Purdy on Lincoln street.
 Miss Frances Wheeler of Bridgeport is spending the weekend with Miss Harris in town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
PARK THEATRE
DUBAR IN KINEMAcoLoR.


 When King George of England went to India last December to be crowned there as Emperor of that country, one of the greatest delights was to take an hour or two away from the burden of the day's ceremonial and ride out into the country on what is known as the s"Taxicab of India.''
 The Taxica.b of India does not run on wheels nor does it require a plenti- fl supply of gasoline, though it has its regular chauffeur.
 From time immemorial, the people of India. who could afford it, have used the elephant as the means of conveyance, and though the t'Sahibe' of that country have introduced the gasoline consuming machine so much in vogue in this country and in Eur ope, the natives have fought shy. of it and prefer to be carried around on the back o6 the Bef1enoth.
 Hundreds of interesting episodes are shown in the Kinemacolor D1Irbar pie tures which have caught the fancy of New York and which are now being exhibited in that city at the New York Theatre, at 'the @ts1.5 50 sca1e'' of prices, to crowded houses. Arrangements have been made by which the superb Kinemacolor pictures of the Durbar will be seen in this city at the Park Theatre the coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,, matinee and evening. exactly as shown in New York, and popular prices will prevail, ranging from 10 to 25 cents for mAHneeS, and 15 to 50 cents evenings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
STAMFORD

At the annual meeting of General Joseph Walker council, Junior o. U. A M, Thursday night the following win, councillor; Frank Dedrick, vice councillor; James King. recording secretary: Lawrence stePheis. hnan- urer; G., w. Wright, conductor; J. H. Appleby, warden; J. H. O'Brien, jun for past councillor. The installation will take place Thursday evening,
 Special prizes at the Bridgeport poultry show were yesterday awarde White Plymouth Rock cockerel, sec on same and second on bullet. Albert Anderson was awarded ,rst for Asia tics.
 Cooks express wagon went into the ditch at Barnum and Nichols avenues Thursday night at o'clock and the Christmas presents with which it was loaded slid out into the brook. Neigh bors lent a hand and the wagon was pulled into the street again undana- aged. The damage to the cargo was confined to two bags Of feed which were soaked in the brook. The spot is dark and a railing or some oth CT protection is needed to prevent simi- lar accidents. An automobile loaded with people might take the same turn and loss of life follow.
 A recruiting officer of the D. S. army was in town yesterday seeking candidates for warlike honors. He had received no applications.
 The trolley wires on Main street between the viaduct and Barnum ave nue were down again at II last night. Traffic was suspended for half an hour until tR emergency car made temporary reSairs.
 A man, evidently under the influ- ence of intoxicants insisted on enter ing the residence of Frederick Garry on Elm street, Thursday night. He could not be convinced that the Garry residence was not his home. MT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
LYRIC THEATRE

t'AlI-of- -a-Sudden Peggy will be given it's closing performance this present to enjoy the many features of this excellent production. Miss Cleveland and her associates of the Lyrics popular organization have been doing. excellent work in this of fering, and the occasion will be re- membered with a. great deal of pleas ure by all who have witnessed the play.
 In "R5p Van Winkae'' which is to be the offering for next week, the Eleanor Cleveland company will be seen at it's best, and a scenic produc- tion will be made of the play which will be warmly remembered by the patrons of the playhouse in this city. Rip Van Wrinkle" is one of the old est of American stage productions, and 1t has never failed of a warm welcome whenever and where-ser it Jefferson was the first and the great est who ever essayed the title role of this wonderful story of the Cats kills, and his impersonation of jolly Rip will ever live one of the most noteworthy achievements of the stage.
 The play was dramatized by Ade- laide Ober from Washington Irving's fascinating story. and the original ton here during the coming week. There have been a number of other demonstrations. but none which pre- served the fidelity of the book did wonderful scope for the scenic artist, and every opportunity has been availed of by Karkunof & Schrock in the coming production. The most adequate rendition of the old play, and the event will be a notable one in local theatricaIs.
 The play is in five acts tha first
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
EASTON

William Andrews is spending a few days as guest ef his parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer Andrews.
 Perkins Nichols is spending the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Nichols.
 There will be a rehearsal for the Christmas cantata on Sunday at the Baptist church after the session of Sunday School.
 MT. Ferry is repairing his house by putting in new windows, also many other repairs which add to the looks. MT. Thomas Perkins is doing the work.
 gasoline engine.
 Mrs. Florence Mallette entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Epis- copal church at her home on Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. Betsie Sher- wood, Mrs. Winnie Bradley and Mrs. Charles Keller were among those who attandad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-14
WESTPORT
Special to The Farmer)

Special to The Farmer)
 The annual meeting of the Vigilant Ezose company will be held Tuesday evening at the truck house. Consider allle business will be transacted after which a social time will be enjoyed.
 The committee for the Christmas entertainment. at the Congressional church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sylvester Foster and arranged a programme for the ex- ercises-
 In a basketball game played Wed nesday between the members of fresh rnen class and the sophomore class of the staples High school, the eopho- more team proved victorious.
 Mrs. Nellie Sherwood, Mrs Horace f7IITIbutt and Mrs Leroy Meeker were in Attendance at the whist party in TTestor. Tuesday afternoon.
 The official board of the Methodist church voted at their meeting Mon dav evening, to combine their reg mar Sunday school service with the regular morning service. The closing hvInn of the Sunday school will be held in the church following which z1@4 scho1ars will repair to their class