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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31
THE FIGHT FOR PURITY
Organization on Scientific Lines
Against Social Evil,

Or0anizatloh on ociehtine L'nes
Against Social Evil.
New York. January 27.-The bureau
of social hygiene came into existence
about two years ago, as result Of the
work Of the special grand jury ap-
pointed to investigate the white slave
traffic in New York city, which served
during the first half Of the year 1910.
One Of the recommendations made by
It in the presentment handed up at the
termination Of its labors was that a
public commission be appointed to
study the social evil. The foreman of
that body subsequently gave careful
consideration to the character Of the
work which might properly be done by
such a commission and the limitations
under which It would operate. In this
connection, separate, personal confer
ences were held with over q hundred
leading men and women in the city,
among whom were lawyers, physicians,
business men, bank presidents, presi-
dents of commercial organizations,
clergymen, settlement workers, social
workers, labor leaders and reformers.
These conferences developed the feel
ing that public commission would Ia
Dor under a number Of disadvantages,
such as the fact that II would be short
lived; that its work would be done
publicly; that at best 1t could hardly
do more than present recommenda-
tions. The conviction also grew that
the main reason why more permanent
results had not been obtained by the
various organizations which had dealt
with the subject Of the social evil dur
ing the past ten or fifteen years was
that most Of them were temporary.
While active, they materially improved
the situation. but as their efforts were
relaxed, there came the inevitable re-
turn to much the same conditions as
before. The forces Of evil are never
greatly alarmed at the organization of
investigating or reform bodies, for
they know that they are generally COM
posed Of busy people, who cannot turn
aside from their own affairs for any
great length Of time to carry on re-
forms, and that sooner or later their
efforts, will cease, and the patient deni-
zens Of the underworld and their ex-
ploiters can then reappear and continue
the traffic as formerly
So the conviction grew that In order
to make a real and lasting improve
ment in conditions, a permanent or
ganization should be created, the con-
tinuation Of which would not be depen-
dent upon a temporary wave Of reform
nor upon the life Of any man or group
Of men, but which would go on. gener-
alton after generation. continuously
making warfare against the forces Of
evil. 1t also appeared that a private
organization would have, among other
advantages, a certain freedom from
publicity and from political bias, which
a publicly appointed commission could
not so easily avoid.
Therefore, as the initial step, In the
winter Of 1911 the bureau Of social hy-
giene was formed. Its present members
are Miss Katharine Bement Davis, su-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31

The Drunkard's cIoak.-One Of the
quaint instruments Of torture in Eng
land in olden time was device known
as the drunkard's cloak. 1t was made
of wood and in shape resembled huge
inverted fiowerpot. Through the small
circular aperture in the top was thrust
the neck of the imprisoned inebriate.
The weight of this ancient counterpart
of the straitjacket fell on the victims
shoulders and was sufficient to make
every bone in his body ache. With his
hands practically pinned to his sides
and the garment reaching almost to
the ground the only motion allowed
him was q slow shuttle Of his weary
feet as he dragged his way painfully
along. One can we'll believe that any
one who had been compelled to don the
drunkard's cloak would be very apt to
come to the conclusion that a high old
time was not worth having at the price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER XVII.
A Mystery.

Gone. Whither?"
She must have stepped out on some
errand after left the court" said
Miss Airy.
"Errand! What errand?" cried Val,
a great pang of nameless fear stab
bing through his heart.
How can I tell?"
Speak to the other lodgers-they
may know something about her."
There's not a single lodger in the
house, Val-no one but Mercy Is ever
here by daytime, as you know we'll"
He rushed up the stairs, two steps
at a bound, and Miss Affry followed.
Evidently her simple statements were
too much for him to believe. When,
however, he had proved their truth
when he had searched, called, and
shouted but found no Mercy, he plant
ed himself before the old woman, with
a pale, dazed face.
What does this mean?" he demand
ed.
THE Lord only knows" she answer
ed, irritably. "One thing is certain
you've gone clean daft, as the Scotch
say, laddie. Now, let me tell you, If
you marry that girl tonight, you will
repent 1t till your dying day. Take
time-take a few days, at least, for
deliberation Val. Think of Moll Dill
as the mother-in-law Of the future Sir
Valentine Arbuckle, of Deepmoor Park!
Oh, Val! you have never seen the place
yet, you know nothing Of its grandeur
i do. Listen to Mr.. Finch-to me-
For the first time in his life he re-
pulsed her-flung off the eager hands
which she laid upon his arm.
stop! thought it all over that
night when you read Of the death OF
Sir Godfrey's sons-when you told me
my real name and gave me my moth
but you don't seem to understand that
love Mercy. Come, she cannot have
gone far, she will be back in a mo-
ment Good God! she must! Is any
thing missing from her room?"
only he hat and shawl, as / told
you. Let us go back to Mr.. Finch"
They returned to the sitting-room
where they found the London lawyer
standing at window. plunged In
troubled thought. He had found the
heir of Deepmoor, but in what peril;
And how was he to be extricated
therefrom?
Miss Affry advanced to his side, and
placed in his hand the marriage lines
of Christine Black, remarking, az she
did so, that the wedding-ring was In
the possession of Miss Dill, who had
gone out upon an errand, and would
be in again directly.
Val unable to contain himself, be-
gan to walk up and down the floor
turning, at every other step, to look
anxiously to the door.
You see how we live" he said to
Peter Finch, with shrug Of his high
shoulders. I'VE have always been like
this, or a great deal worse. am more
American than English, and shall be
dare say, to the end Of the chapter
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31

most Of his time smoking on deck and
staring meditatively out to sea-
Farewell to America, to the old pow
-pinched life. and all its associa-
ttons: farewell to Val Black! That
plebeian person had now vanished
from the knowledge of man, and VAL
entine Arbuckle, the heir Of blue blood
and great possessions, had sprung to
life in his place-Sir Valentine Ar
buckle, might say; for when the big
steamer left her East Boston wharf,
and plowed away down the blue har-
Dor, Sir Godfrey Arbuckle, at Deep
moor Hall Lincolnshire, had already
been dead several hours.
(To be continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31

farther and allowing man to work
himself out by his good behavior in the
penitentiary. Take one case, particu-
larly, negro had been in the peniten-
tiary for eighteen years for killing an
other negro, which consider a most
unusual and severe punishment for his
crime: he Is paroled during good be-
havior; he is given another opportunity
to live. II he disturbs the peace or
violates any Of the criminal statutes of
this state, he goes back to the peniten-
tiary for life; that condition hangs
over him, and he knows that IL he Is
not Of good behavior, he goes back to
serve the remainder Of his sentence.
Another instance, a white man sentence
ed to the penitentiary for long term,
for crime committed while under the
influence Of liquor; parole him on the
condition that he take not another drop
Of liquor II he does, and thereby vio-
lates his parole, he goes back to serve
the balance Of his sentence.
Therefore, how any man who pro-
fesses to be Christian can object to
this system Is something beyond my
comprehension; and, when one does it,
am forced to the conclusion inevita-
bly, that he Is deep-dyed bypocrite,
that he is not what he processes, and
when he stands before his God Oh the
final judgment day. that he will be
condemned and will hear the words,
Depart from me, We accursed," and he
will be confined to the everlasting fires
of hell for his hypocrisy and will then
be reminded that For inasmuch as he
did 1t not unto the least Of these, he
did It not unto his Cod" and beg to
quote you right here, from an article
published in the Columbia State, dated
December /, 1912, written by that great
Christian man-oh, that South Caro-
lima had thousands more like him-the
Rev. J. 8. Moffatt, d. D., president of
Erksine college, in which he says:
1T would follow also that in the pris-
on life there should be brought to bear
all possible forces for the restoration
Of the unfortunate ones. Let their sur
be such, and the agencies
that influence them be such, and the
methods Of dealing with them be such
as viii influence them to higher per-
sonal and social ideals. The indeter-
inmate sentence and a system OF pa
roles are to be considered as inspiring
the condemned to higher ideals and
larger hopes. Above ALL let the gospel
of Jesus Christ, that greatest Of all
agencies for the transformation Of hu-
man life and character, come into the
lonely cell with Its love and light,
brought by loving and yearning hearts.
The prison house may become to some
a Bethel"
am proud that have been able to
extend this mercy to my fellow man,
because 1t was right that 1t should
have been done; 1t was my duty to do
It, and for these two reasons alone I did
It, regardless of consequences or re-
suits, remembering that:
THAT man may last, but never lives
! Who much receives and nothing
gives;
Whom none can love; whom none
can thank; '-'''' -S-''''
Creations blot; creations blank.
But he who marks from day to day,
In generous acts his radiant way,
Treads the same path the Savior
trod,
The path to glory and to God"
Very respectfully,
Cole L. Blease,
Governor.
Columbia 8. c., January, 1913.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-01-31

The next transatlantic steamer that
sailed from the port of Boston, carried
among its cabin passengers little old
woman with defective eyes, shrewd,
kindly face and an air of newly-ac-
quired Importance; little, gray, wrin-
killed. man, burdened with many wraps,
and looking we'll pleased to find his
feet planted, at last, on a homeward-
bound ship; and a broad -shouldered,
red-haired young fellow, who passed
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-28
Notice Of Increased Assessment

At the June meeting the Equalization said Board
with the information then by it believed that the
ing assessments on the following described property each
small namely:
Assessed yaluat1on Proposed Raise
The Winslow mail., 1913-06-28

The of the above property and all who interested
therein hereby notified that the Board of Equalization will meet
the Office of the Board Supervisors in the Court House of
Navajo County, State of Arizona at nine O'Clock the forenoon
of the first Monday july 1913 at which time and place they
will take up consider and determine whether the assessments
above specified thereof shall be increased when and
where be with such witnesses bring
and be hearing These will be taken
the Board and considered order they above unless
for good first shown the time is extended in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
RlneLire CIRCUS ANNOUNCED
Worlds Best Show Adds Mighty
WoroIess Spectacle Of Joan
Of Arc"

Ringling Brothers circus with
nexly added spectacle Of Joan Of
Arc presented in the main tent on
a stage bigger than a hundred ordin-
airy theaters and with cast Of 1900
people, viii be seen in Chickasha on
Monday, October 20. The spectacle
viii begin the regular program. It
cost 100000 to devise and build II.
and an entire train is necessary to
carry the portable stage. the costumes,
properties and ions Of scenery. In the
production will be seen a grand opera
chorus and a ballet OF 300 dancing
girls.
As TO the regular ring performance,
IL Is far the best the Ringlings have
ever offered. abounding in thrills and
novelty and rejecting great credit up
on the shOwmen. Thirty years ago the
Ringlings began life with nothing but
ambition Today they own the richest
and largest amusement organization
I'll the world There are five brothers
ia the firm. When they gave their
first performance on the public square
Of their home town, the youngest was
only sixteen years old. Their tent was
homemade. The seat pIanks were
borrowed from a neighboring lumber
yard. They had but one horse They
gave the performance themselves.
Their start in life was small, but it
was earnest. They had the peculiar
talent necessary to raccess in the show
business. They were not afraid Of
hard work Naturally they prospered
from the start. though on their first
season they did not wander far from
home Their one horse was not equal
to the task. In 1884 their seasons tour
included an entire state. In 1885 they
travelled through three states. In 1888
they made their first appearance with
railroai show. From this on their
progress re1 IS like fiction. They went
where they li-ed. in spite Of bitter
opposition on the part Of older shows.
ADV
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
conarspalIonsI MsetIna TonIahl.

The Presbyterians will meet al the
church tonight 70 further consider the
matter Of federation with the congre-
gationalists. The committee appoint
ed 70 canvas the membership viii re-
pors the result Of their work. and then
opportunity viii be given for free dis
sussion OF the proposals. Il is import
ant that all members Of the church
and attendants on the services Of the
church. be present and take part IN
the deliberations. The ministers and
officers OF the church are anxious that
everyone interested in the welfare OF
the Presbyterian church be present
and it is hoped that none win stay
away through indifference or unwill-
ingness TO consider the matter Re
member the time and the houT-to-
night at 1880 o'clock
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15

Take down that eye-sore Rooms for
Rent sign" and place q three line.
three time want Rd in the Express
Two bits is all 1t win cost yos and
everyone win see IL a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15

Chickasha. Okla. most reliable deal
srs la iaeiez and misses readyfO-wear
Furnishings and Dry Goods
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
CLEVELAND PLANTS TREES.
Telegram By United PresA

Cleveland. Oct 15.-In order that
Cleveland may truly i've up to its
name Of the Forest City the city
forestry department today began the
planting Of two thousand trees. This
is in line with q fixed policy Of in
creasing the number Of shade trees In
the city each year by 5000 Accord
ing to census taken By the forestry
department there are now more than
10000 shade trees in Cleveland
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
cets Car Load Of Foros.

Henry DuBuse has just received and
unloaded car Of Ford automobiles.
which shipment is a part Of 100 Ford
cars contracted for delivery in Grady
county this year. Mr. DuBose has es-
tabiished his storage and sales rooms
ar the Chickasha garage and announces
that the cars in this shipment are now
ready for delivery. Mr. DuBose is TO
day out Of the city in the interest Of
his business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15

II has been decided not 10 give the
last eniertainmsat Of the Chautaugua-
Persons who purchased season tickets
may receive pro rata return b. cali
ing al room 5el First National Bank
building. between now and the ieth q
October. 19l3.--J0nas Cook, Manage
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15

Tickling in the throat hoarseness,
loss Of voice. indicate the need Of Bal
lard's horehound syrup. Il eases tue
lungs, quiets the cough and restores
health in the bronchial tubes. Prices
&c. soc and sl-00 per bottle. Sold by
Owl drug store and Public drug store
ADV. de<N
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
loc--ADMIssIoN-I5c
Short Stories
of The Town


Death claimed Mrs Edna Page. aged
70 last night. al her home. ZOOS South
Second street Funeral services viii
be conducted al the family residence
tomorrow morning al 10 O'Clock By
Rev. George Sherman. lnterment viii
occur ia the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15

) All ifems for publication IN
the society columns Of the *
press Saturday uust be report.
"a 70 the society editor fDh0ns
10 before Friday noon. ex-
ceDt Ia case d events occur
ring Friday afternoon or Fri
day evening. which may be 70
} pOrted early Saturday morning.
} This IL not an arbitrary rule.
but "a made necessary By me
chaniczi requirements In tte
Express office.
Please note THIS rule carefully
and remember that II 10 IN
) force each week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
THE NEW MAJESTIC

Yes. business Esss better sre-y azg
N-hFs
Keystons comedE Reliance and ~
ta.al Weekly
Program.
Across TIE Alles. Keystone com
edy. A militant Cd maid objects -
tie musical family across che alley.
Abelone Industry Kegsione shoN-
lns diving Tor the shell ana the man
u1artsrs of different articles
TBs Bsners.T Renznee comedy. The
Romance or a honey ym0on-
Mutual Weekly No. s9r An extra
interesting review Of the world 5
events.
God of Chance. a tWo reel Domino
-.'schuriz the Taller" Keystone
coming Friday.
PRICES 5 AND 10 CENTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-10-15
=AT THE
PLAY HOUSES
NEW kozY


-. = = =
We are moving car t1ez-er lx1o 1s1f
Deu loaati1n. in 1ha Oasiey 1uil4-1E
rscHAtig vacated - lie Farmers STATE
tazE We hope 70 - ready for 1uz-
naEs Wednesday G. THURSDAY Oar
ueK 10ue VII - szezm 1szte1 and
wl A4Fe- eTeIy oa1Ee4ie1ce t1- ozr
I.atEo1E.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20

By winning two games, one at
Minneapolis on Thursday night and
one at Minneapolis Saturday, the
Ellsworth team firmly grasped the
second rung of the pennant ladder
in the Solomon Valley basket ball
league.
The Minneapolis team has not
won a game this season but has play
ed a better game against strong
teams than some of the other weak
er teams and it should break into
the seIect circle Of winners very
soon
Ellsworth won from Bennington
Friday night. Bennington was tied
with Chapman for fourth position
until the defeat and are now occu-
plying the fifth position with Abb
lene safely settled in the sixth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
CASH REGISTER
OFFICIALS TO JAIL.

Cincinnati, Feb. 18.-John H.
Patterson, president of the National
Cash Register Company, who with
twenty-eight others was convicted Of
criminal violation of the Sherman
law, was sentenced to fine of $4,000
and to serve year in jail.
Twenty-eight other defendants
were sentenced to terms ranging in
nine months to a year in jail and
to pay the costs.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-Wicker-
sham when he heard the sentences
of the cash register case declared
them eminently just, from his knowl-
edge of the evidence. 1t is the
second case in which Jail sentences
have been imposed under the Sher-
man law. In the other case, that
against the "Turpentine Trust" three
men were sentenced to three months
each and their appeal is pending in
the supreme court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
COMMITTEE TURNED DOWN
PLANS OF SENATOR ROOT.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Roots proposed amendment to the
Panama canal law to repeal the pro-
vision giving free passage to Ameri-
can coastwise ships was rejected to-
day by the senate committee on
interoceanic canals. A motion to
table It carried Z to 3, Senator'S
Brandagee, Page and Percy sup
porting it.
The decision of the committee 1t
is believed, will prevent action in
the senate at this session. No report
will be made and there will be no
opportunity for supporters of the
Root amendment to put in a minor
ity finding.
Some senators who voted to table
the proposal declared they did SO
because they believed the tolls ques-
ton was too important to be dis
posed of in the short time available
for debate in the present congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-02-20
MAY GET YOUR MAIL LATE.
When New Law Goes Into Effect
p. o. Will Need Help.

eight hours in ten" is the new
law which Uncle Sam will put into
leffect for his postal clerks March
"A. Just what this will mean to the
people of Abilene may be shown
by a comparison of the new law with
the present law. The present law
is an eight hour law, but is work
ed on the basis of 48 hours in a
week. A postal clerk or carrier may
work nine hours one day, or ten,
liz there is so much business he can
not get it all done in the eight hour
schedule. Then he may get off one
or two hours earlier the day when
business is light. He is not sup
posed to work more than 48 hours
during the week.
Under the new law he must work
the eight hours within ten from
the time he starts to work. II he
starts to work at 8 o'clock in the
morning he must be through by s
o clock at night, or he must quit
every day when his eight hours
have been worked.
At present when a city carrier
starts out to deliver your mail he
keeps on going until he delivers all
the mail he started with, even II
it takes nine hours, or more. Under
the new law which will go into,
effect in less than month, the car
rier will stop when he has worked
eight hours and return to the of
flee. In this way, II you live on the
end of the route you may not get
your mail until the next delivery.
OF course the same law applies to the
clerks in the office. The postmas-
ter may, at present, work a clerk
three hours in the busy time in the
morning and five in the afternoon.
After March A the clerk who begins
at $50 a. M, the hour work starts
in the Abilene office, must leave at
80 p. m. AS the larger mailings
of letters are put in the office from
5 80 to $3.50 for the evening mails
the office is busy until Z p. m. The
clerks that quit at must not begin
until 9 a. m. This will necessitate.
more assistance in the office to
give the public the present service.
Postmaster Harger has applied to
the department for one extra clerk
and authority to use substitutes in
addition when necessary.