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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23

The Careful Valentine.-There is a
young man in this town who likes the
ladies, but who doesn't wish to be
captured. Consequently his attentions
are rather timorous. He went to a
poetical friend recently and spoke
thusly:
Say. old man. you are something of
a poet"
What of it?"
Il want you to help me get up VAL
entine for young lady"
What do you want to say?"
We'll, l want to say something sort
of tender, don't you know, but at the
same time don't want to commit my
self. understand"
But you don't want a poet to draw
up your valentine. What you want is
a lawyer."-Washingto Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23

Either Way Suitsd.-An old Irish
gardener. meeting his master after the
prolonged absence of the latter from
the estate, touched his finger to the tip
of his cap, and said:
Good morning, yer honor. Glad
am to see yez Oi had fine drame of
We last night"
Indeed. Michael" remarked the en-
ployer. What was the dream?"
"Oi drained that you gave me a fine
box O. tobaccy. an that her ladyship,
yer honored wife, gave me humble Bid
dy a little caddy O. the best tay."
"Ah, Michael, but you know that
dreams always go by contraries."
Then" said Michael, maybe yer'll
be after givin' me wife tn tobaccy, an
her ladyship'll give me tn tay."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
THE CAPITAL OF INDIA.
Removal From Calcutta to Delhi Rights
an Ancient Wrong.

an Ancient Wrong.
The commercial instinct of the East
India company led 1t to perpetrate q
great outrage upon Indian national
susceptibilities by removing the capt.
tai to Calcutta. Ever since the dawn
Of civilization Delhi had figured as the
government seat. The Hindus and
Moslems both had favored 1t in this
way. OF and on in the course of GEN.
turies whimsical rulers had Tilted
India's hub for some other favorite
city, but sooner or later the lucky me-
tropolis always managed to gain the
upper hand over its rivals.
The East India company, knowing
little Of and caring less for the senti-
ments of Indians, established the capi-
tai Of India at Calcutta for situated
as it was on the banks of the Hooghli,
a navigable river, 1t was easy Of ac-
cess from the sea, whereas Delhi was
hundreds of miles from any port.
When the suzerainty Of the penin-
sula was transferred from the CONNER
cial corporation to the British crown
at the close Of the Indian Sepoy mutiny
of 1857 Hindustan hoped that justice
would be done to its imperial city; but
it was disappointed.
Again expectation ran high when
the assemblage was held at Delhi in
1877, especially in view of the fact
that the British by that time had
learned enough about their Oriental
subjects to convene the durbar there
instead of at Calcutta; but the people
once more were doomed to disappoint-
ment When King Edward was pro-
claimed emperor Of India In 1903 the
natives were thrilled by the same hope.
only to have it dashed to the ground.
Thus it has been reserved for King
George w. to right this wrong and
make all Hindustan happy over it.
Only a very limited number Of people
will decry this measure. Among these.
no doubt, are the alien and native
merchants and property holders Of
Calcutta who have fed and fattened
on the necessities of those who must
perforce make their homes in the cap
ital.-Empire Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
BRATTON FARM.
Phone No. 1S2.

We still have on hand few Pure
Bred Berkshire Pigs and Shoats, Grade
Guernsey Heifers and Mixers, and one
Full Blood Guernsey Bull, 1S months
old, and all Of the above are for sale
at LIVING PRICES. Let us have
your order for Fresh, Old-time Coun-
try Sausage. made from milk and
corn fed pigs-it's the best going.
We want TEN more Milk and
Cream customers. Phone US.
Stove Wood-Sawed to length and
split, delivered on short notice.
]. MEEK BURNS, Manager.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
Difference Of opinion.-A friend once

Difference Of opinion.-A friend once
asked Uncle Joe" Cannon for infor-
nation as to the prospects Of poll
tician who was at that time generally
thought to be ION the ragged edge
He seems to think he's getting on
all right" said Uncle Joe; but others
entertain a decidedly different opinion
His situation brings to mind the story
of the old lady up in Maine. When
she was asked as to the whereabouts
of her husband. the dame replied:
IF the ice is as thick as Henry
thinks it is he is skating; If 1t is as
thin as think it is he is swimming.
-Lippincotts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
Humorous department.
Virtues Reward.

Doctor Bascomb was OF the old
school, and preferred the simple, old
fashioned remedies. So, when called to
attend Jimmy Jones, he merely pre-
scribed a tablespoonful Of cod-liver oil
every day.
Indeed, Mrs. JONES'" said he, cod
liver oil is the elixir of life for chill
dren."
Mrs. Jones, who believed in dosing
her children, and had implicit faith In
Doctor Bascomb, nodded her head, and
decided that perhaps the rest Of the
family also needed some. She called
Jimmy, Mary, Julius and 4-year-o old
baby Susan.
THE doctor and have decided" she
said, that you must take tablespoon
full apiece of this nice cod-liver OIL
every day. Jimmy's the sickest, so he
comes first. Here, Jimmy, open your
mouth"
"I don't want it," said Jimmy. I'D
ruther be sick"
Mrs. Jones loked her scorn, but she
had a new idea.
IF you'll take your medicine without
fuss" said she, I'll give each Of you
cent every time you take a dose.
Standing in a row, the detected chill
dren gulped down the medicine, and
the mother gave each the promised
coin, but she made them put the mon
ey in a tin bank. Later, she said, she
would buy them something with 1t.
Finally the day came when the last
drop was drained from the bottle. The
children saw their mother empty the
bank into her pocketbook and start
downtown. Their reward would soon
be forthcoming.
Wonder what she'll get?" asked
Jimmy, who wanted Newfoundland
dog. Julius chose an air-gun. Mary
yearned for an automobile. Baby Su-
sans heart was set on a teddy bear.
When the mother returned, the chill
dren wistfully watched her unwrap
package, which could be neither auto,
gun, teddy bear nor dog. At last the
paper was off, and the mother .tri-
umphantly revealed-another bottle Of
cod-liver oil.-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
REMEMBERS WATERLOO.
Interesting "Reminiscences Of a Scotch
Centenarian.

Centenarian.
Still in the full possession Of her
faculties, though she has attained the
great age of 102, Mrs. Edmond. aunt
Of Mrs. Grifflths, wife Of the principal
of the South Wales university at Car
diff, is one of the most remarkable
Scolswomen Of today.
Born in Aberdeen Of distinguished
parents, Mrs. Edmond is a brilliant
linguist, and she has read deeply and
travelled widely. After completing her
education in France she returned to
Aberdeen, and, says the Scotsman, be-
came the wife Of the celebrated ORR
entalist, DR.. Marcus Sachs, professor
Of Hebrew in the Free Church college.
She and her husband travelled a great
deal, particularly in Germany. Her
second husband was an eminent ad-
vocate of Aberdeen, DR.. Francis Ed
mond, LII. D., whose gifts to Aberdeen
university and charities reached nearly
s100. 900. She was left a widow for
the second time at the age Of SO.
Two years later she Joined Principal
and Mrs Griffiths at Cambridge, and
went with them to Cardiff in 1902.
She had been in the city only. few
months when through an accident in
the street she had one Of her legs
broken, but she fully recovered in a
few months, and now walks unaided.
Mrs. Edmond goes occasionally to
church. and takes her daily walk in
the garden Of the principals residence.
Mrs. Edmond remembers the arrival
Of the news Of the battle Of Waterloo,
and also recalls that when Napoleon's
name was uttered with bated breath
she said 1t was all right, father Is IN
the house." She has gone to a ball
in Sedan chair and was the only
lady passenger on the smack that took
her to London when she set out for
the boarding school at which she re-
ceived her early education. The jour-
ney from Aberdeen to the metropolis
took a week. land recall the stormy
les Of the primitive methods Of light
ing the house-the cruise lamp being
very popular. She has lived to see
the day of electricity. the telephone
and the airship.
Mrs. Edmond has been associated
with many Of the most eminent men
and women Of the nineteenth century.
She had a great admiration for the
genius of Robertson Smith, pupil Of
her first husband, and according to
Prof. James Bryce, the profoundest
scholar of his time.-St. Paul Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23

Mr. Thurmond supported John G..
Richards, and Mr.. Richards carried
Edgefield county-the only county
that he did carry. we believe, outside
OF his own county. In the second pri-
mary Mr.. Thurmond supported Blease
and Rlease carried Edgefield.
The announcement, then, that Mr..
Thurmond will support Jones this
year Is Of more than ordinary signifi-
canoe. When so many men like Thur
mond are turning against Blease 1t
seems to us that the result this year
cannot be in doubt.-Greenville News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
Navigating the Mountains.-When

Navigating the Mountains.-When
the Armenian massacres were COM
manuing the interest and sympathy of
the civilized world newspaper cor
respondent rushed eXcitedly one day
into the office of Assistant Secretary of
State A. A. Adee with the question:
Mr.. Secretary, will you tell me def
nitely whether or not the United States
government will send any battleships
to Armenia"
NO ships will be sent there, re-
piled Adee, with great gravity. Nav
igation has not been good in the vi
cinity of Ararat since the time OF
Noah's ark."-Popular Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
u A.. Nu:nl L. Rlavuind-The an.

How the Wind Is Blowing.-The an
nouncement that Hon. William j.
Thurmond of Edgefield has consented
to manage the campaign of Hon. Ira
B. Jones for governor this year has
aroused general interest and has caus-
ed a. god deal of comment.
Mr.. Thurmond Is a man OF ability
and energy, and has much influence
in Edgefield county and wherever he
is known. He was for several years
solicitor Of his circuit, and retired VOL
unfairly. He Is widely respected.
In the first primary two years ago
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
Cabinet Organ, Sets of Bed Room
Furniture, Steel Ranges and Cook
ing Stoves Included Among Com
petitive Premiums.

RECORD OF SIX YEARS BEHIND II, THE YORK
SOUTH CAROLINA AS CLEAN, RELIABLE ENTER
WITH so MANY CLUBMAK
ASSISTING YEAR IN WORK OF RENEWING
RETURNING NAMES
EXPLANATION OF CLUB OFFERS
COMPREHENDED PROSPECTUS.
8 a
with
delay.
mail addresses single ubmker and the OBLIGATION Of
he she able to return have been duly paid for
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23

IL Things sometimes come to the
man who waits-after he no longer
wants them.
Il The fact that beauty is only skin
deep isn't much consolation to a
hOmely girl
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
THE COMPETITIVE PREMIUMS

will awarded to the Clubmakes re-
ber the order forth below:
Cabinet with finished as
double
ocaves Tour
and two OF two oay handsome
Furniture Co. for $500
and plate
ornamented
$500 and
hbiton a Carroll Furniture
spieee suit Golden Oak
finished
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solid
the Of the York Furniture
Company. 1.
nked In finish presents
complete
polished
with all attachments Sold
period charge The regular
8
American Fin
Roll head
oIeay
$4,000
PREanUMAn King Cooking stoveone Of the best
H. oIeary where the price is $500
sold
Carroll Furniture for $3.50
complete Sold by H.
OLeary $780,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-23
TOWNSHIP PREMIUMS

To Clubmakers in each Of the nine townships re
| for a LARGER NUMBER OF NAMES than any other
respective township and receiving Of the above
$1,000 In Cash.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
BAPT|STS END SESSIONS
Mount Bethel Association to
Meet in Baltimore
Next Year.

The Mount Bethel Baptist Association,
which has been in session at the Co.'S
mopolitan Baptist Church, on n street be-
tween 9th and 10th streets northwest, for
the last three days, adjourned last night
to meet the last Tuesday in August, 1913,
in Baltimore. 1t was the most largely
attended meeting in the thirty-six years
history of the organization. More new
churches Joined this year than ever be-
fore, it was announced. The reports
showed that this had been record year
in missionary work. More money was
raised for all the activities Of the asso-
citation than at any previous meeting.
DR.. W. Bishop johnson was granted
the power to organize woman's con-
vention auxiliary to the association.
Memorial exercises were held last night
for the late moderator, William IL ick-
erson, Rev. w. p. Gibbons. Rev. J. III.
Winston and Rev. r. l. Horner making
the principal addresses. The closing
communion services were conducted by
Rev. A. Hogan. Rev. J. A. Taylor and
Rev. F. w. Graham. Numerous adj
dresses were made.
Special services will be held Sunday.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
Wins AVIATION PRIZES
S. F. Cody, Once an American,
Takes Two in England
Amounting to $25, 900.

LONDON, August 3O.-The two leading
prizes in British army aviation were
awarded today by the British war Office
to S. F. Cody, once an American citizen,
but now a naturalized' British subject
The announcement was made Of results
Of the recent army aviation meeting a,
Salisbury Plain military camp. 1t show
ed that Mr.. Cody had won the principal
award. the first prize of $4,000 (S2OOOO)
in the competition open to the airmen OF
the entire world flying in aeroplanes OF
any system made in any country. Mr.
Cody used biplane of his own construc-
ton.
Armand Depordussin, Frenchman
carried Off second prize of f2.OOG
$4,000 in the same competition in a
monsplane of his own make.
Mr.. Cody was again the winner in the
contest open to British subjects only,
who were compelled to hy machines built
with the exception Of the motors, in the
United Kingdom. Again with a biplane
or his own invention Mr.. Cody won
f1,0O0 C$5.O00.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
CADET vAN1sHEs FROM TENT.
West Pointer, Technically Under
Arrest, Goes Home.

Cadet Joseph McGill of Maryland, q
"plebe" at the United States Military
academy, is in trouble with the author
tiles OF the institution at West Point. He
disappeared from his tent last Sunday
night and has since arrived at his home
at Catoctn Furnace, about twelve miles
from Frederick. Md.
1t appeared that when Cadet McGill
left West Point he was under technical
arrest. together with Cadet Peter II.
Hemphiil of Texas, charged with ''brac-
ing" another cadet. "Bracing is de-
scribed as a mild form of hazing. 1t is
supposed that the young man will return
to the academy to stand trial. Until he
does, he will be recorded as absent with
out leave" which. in case Of prolonged
absence, might be changed to q more
serious charge.
Cadet McoiI is the grandson OF the late
Rev. Ernest McGill, for many years rec
tor OF Episcopal churches at Walkers
Vile. Catoctin Furnace and Thurmont.
Md.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
URGES RIGHT SORT OF PANTS.
Ex-Governor Of North Carolina Sug.
gests Woman's Dress Reform.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, August go
Former Gov. r. b. Glenn Of North
Carolina. addressing 1000 teachers of
the Allegheny County Teachers Insti-
tute last night, made a plea to them to
use their influence in securing reform
in the manner OF dressing by the
women Of the country. He attributed
the spread Of impurity and immortality
which, he said, Is increasing at an
alarming degree to the present style
of low necked and short skirt dresses.
"My dear ladies'" he said. 'if you
want to wear pants, wear them. Japa-
nese women wear them and look pretty
good in them. But II you insist upon
wearing them, wear pants with both
legs in them and not with only one
leg and then try and stick your feet
through them as some OF you women
are now trying to do"
Evening star., 1912-08-30
NO REGARD FOR WEALTH
Gen. Booths Will Shows He
Had Comparatively
Little Property.

LONDON. August 3O.-As was expected,
the will Of the late Gen. William Booth
reveals the fact that he regarded lightly
the worlds goods. The main document
deals only with properties which he held
as general of the Salvation Army or in
behalf of similar public trusts. These
are all vested in his successor in trust.
Three codicils to the will deal with his
private property, the net value OF which
is 2,44O. This is bequeathed to the army.
excepting certain private papers and
memoranda which are bequeathed to his
son, Gen. Bramwell Booth. and a few
things allotted to his children and his
children-in-law as mementos.
The cOdiciis also dispose OF property
estimated to be worth S26,475 represent
ing money settled on the general by
Henry Reed many years ago for his
private use. 1t was on the income of this
money that the late general subsisted
and 1t enabled him throughout life to dc
without drawing from the army any sti-
pend or other remuneration. This prop
erty is divided among his children, Bram-
well, Catherine, Marian, herbert, Eva
and Lucy. His other son. Ballington, is
not mentioned.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
COLONEL 'COLOSSALBOSS'
Former Secretary of Navy
Long Censures Progress
i've Leader.

BOSTON, August 30.-John II. Long.
Secretary of the Navy under President
Mckinley, who had as his assistant Theo-
dore Roosevelt up to the time of tho
breaking out OF the war with Spain. has
sent letter to "Zion's Herald" by re
quest, entitled why l Shall Vote for
Taft" He charges Roosevelt with break
ing faith with the people, seeking self
aggrandizement and with being a colossal
boss. The letter reads, in part:
II cannot vote for Roosevelt because his
election would violate the unwritten, but
now practically constitutional, principle
that no President shall have more than
two terms of office. Washington and JEFF
ferson saw the danger Of a perpetuation
OF executive power and set the example
of refusing TO accept third term. True
to this principle, the country refused Il
third term 10 its idol. Gen. Grant. Roose-
Welt committed himself to this principle
and only four years ago solemnly de-
clared that ii would be calamity for
him to serve a third term.
II cannot vote for him because in this
respect he has not kept his word, but has
broken faith with the people
II cannot vote for him because I regard
his treatment of President Taft as unfair.
selfish and violative of the obliga tions Of
their mutual relations.
II cannot vote for him because | believe
he is striking at the very foundations OF
our constitutional government by his
theory of the recall Of judicial officers BY
popular vote, thus making our courts
subservient to the popular caprice: also
by his attack on our representative sys-
TENS Of government and legislation. sub
stituting for them the unrestrained and
irresponsible mob rule of Athens.
II cannot vote for Roosevelt because 1
believe that. though he may in his ex-
uberance be unconscious of IL. he is act
ing In spirit OF self-aggrandizement and
is using his great power OF attracting
public applause only to secure his own
return to political power His CRY
against bosses is wonderfully funny, IN
view Of the fact that there is no sucl
colossal boss az himself Everything is
made subservient to his personal dicta-
tion.
HE breaches effusively the commons
places of good morals and yirtuous con-
duct, but there is not an item among
them I'm which Taft is not as good, IL nos
a better example. Everybody WHO
thinks a moment knows that III Roosc-
welt were elected nothing would come 10
any man in the way of caeaper cost q.
living, better wages or more comforts OF
life"
Evening star., 1912-08-30
SLAYER Is ELECTROCUTED.
Cal Miracle, Who Murdered Two in
Kentucky, Paws Penalty.

EDDYVILLE. KY. August 30.-Cai
Miracle Of Bell county was electro
cuted In the penitentiary here today
for the murder OF a man and woman
in Bell county.
On Sunday. August 25. 1911, Miracle
went to the home of Mathew Jones. on
Turkey creek. in Bell county. called
Jones to the gate and. without another
word, shot him. Jones was helped To
the house by his wife, and as he
reached the steps Miracle shot him
again. killing him. Leaving the Jones
house, Miracle next went to the home
OF Dulcie Partin and deliberately shot
her twice. She lived but few hours.
He then escaped. but was recognized
by an acquaintance in Alabama, ar
rested. and brought back TO Ken
lucky.
Miracle walked to the electric chair
today with perfect composure. When
asked IL he had any statement 10 make
he replied: Nothing to say" Three
minutes later he was dead.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
BANKS ASKED TO AID
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
Course of Institutions in Wash
ington Yet Remains
in Doubt.

National banks throughout the country
have been asked to act as repositories
of campaign donations intended for the
use OF the several political parties. Let
ters have been sent To national banks in
all parts OF the country asking their CO.
operation in financing the campaigns OF
the three leading candidates.
Local banking institutions have received
the following appeal from the managers
Of the progressivc-"bull moose"-cam-
paign:
IF you are in favor OF the vigorous
advocacy Of our planks. regardless OF
what party you have been affiliated with
or are now inclined to support, will You
help defray the expense of such a CAM
paign by making a personal contribution
of SOP"
Evening star., 1912-08-30
Directors Must Decide.

Several Washington banks. when asked
whether they would contribute to the
bull moose war chest or whether they
would serve as custodians OF contributions
to the several campaign funds. said their
course would depend upon the action OF
their directors.
w. G. McAdoo. managing the campaign
Of Gov. Wilson. has sent letters some
what similar In nature to the national
banks, and in a statement issued last
night in New York says that acceptances
have been received from forty-two banks.
One such institution. the National Bank
of Commerce of Boston, refused. asking
that publicity be given to its refusal on
the ground that 1t did not think banks
should take any part in politics.
1t is understood the republican national
committee will make an appeal to the
national banks within a few days. feel
ers" having already been thrown out in
that direction.
Evening star., 1912-08-30
FLIES AMERICAN FLAG.
The Robert Thompson to Revive
Merchant Vessel Prestige.

NEW YORK. August 3O-For the first
time in thirty-hve years a merchant ves-
sci flying the American nag is about to
sail from New York to Mediterranean
port.
The steamer which is to revive what
was once an important branch of Amer
ican shipping Is the Robert Thompson q
new 1O0OO-ton boat named after Col.
Robert 8. Thompson. president OF the
New York Athletic Club and chairman
OF the Olympic games committee from
the United States