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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12
(To be Continued.)
When suzzards are HeIpIess.-s

When Buzzards are Helpless.-Some
Of natures most active creatures show
strange he!plessness under certain con-
ditions. Place a buzzard in a pen six
Or eight feet square entirely open at
the top, and the bird will be as abso-
lutely a prisoner as If it were hermeti-
cally sealed in the enclosure. This is
because buzzards never begin a flight
from the ground without starting on a
run Of three or four yards. If they cam
not have that preliminary run they
either cannot or will not attempt to
fly, and so a buzzard will remain a
prisoner for life in a Jail with wide
open top.
So with the bumblebee. One Of these
lively insects dropped into goblet or
tumbler will remain there always un-
less taken out, because it never notices
the means of escape at the top.-New
York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12
PROLOGUE.

When a sinisterly designing noble
man and a clever, unscrupulous ad-
ventures match their wits against
three thoroughbreds-a man. a wo-
man and a horse-with the object OIL
bringing about their downfall and
confusion, thre is certain to be Sc
ries of dramatically interesting en-
counters Who will win eventually
depends largely upon the latent pos
sibilities that lie in the ever variable
unknown quantity that exists In hu-
man affairs And so it Is with The
Whip, a great race horse, about whose
history are woven romance. tragedy
and comedy in equal measure and VINO
in the end becomes the deciding fac
tor in the war Of wits around her.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Tuesday, January 90, 1S57.-Frozen
Over.-The best idea we have had as to
the severity Of the season was given by
a friend, VINO the day after the snow
storm. walked over Catawba river on
the ice. We have heard that on the
same day a buggy was driven over
Broad river at Cherokee Ford. THE
oldest inhabitant" never saw the like.
He speaks of spell when a dog was
known to walk across the Catawba; /;
but since the days of DeKalb and the
Revolution, the feat has not been per-
formed by biped. The cold SPELL of
1885 was more severe for a time; but
our section has not experienced so long
and at the same time so severe season
for seventy-five years. We ought to
begin to learn now the lessons OF new
climate. AS the forests have been
cleared, the summer heat has grown
more intense, the winds more violent,
the ravages of storms and freshets
more devastating, and the winter sea-
son colder and more severe. What a
happy providence it would be against
these increasing accidents If, while the
sun shines, we would have a care for
the rainy days" dig bitches, erect di-
kers; clear out the woods, build Ice
houses and keep more comfortable cab
ins for slaves, and warmer houses for
cattle and poultry. Barring the value
Of the cattle and poultry actually frozen
to death, enough has been lost in extra
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12
Mothers Boy.-"Why, Tommie, whei

Mothers Boy.-"Why, Tommie. where
did you get that black eye?"
1.-The boy downstairs struck me-"
What for?"
He said struck him first"
And did you?"
No, mother Ididn't."
We'll, why didn't you?"-Yonkers
Statesman.
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Brancaster, in the same Indian en-
gagement. Her father and Brancas-
ter, sire Of the present Brancaster,
had planned that the little Lady Di-
ana and the young Hubert should
unite the fortunes and lands Of the
two almost princely houses. But her
father had been killed and his father,
too.
The young earl, without the repres-
sing authority of parent, had be-
gun life as a boy with too much mon
ey and no sense Of responsibility. His
mother had died soon after he was
born. He had not been a bad natured
lad, but as a little boy he had been
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllIe Enquirer
news and Views OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers of To-
day a Pretty Comprehensive know-
edge Of the Things that Most Con-
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
The first installment of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published in our issue of November IA;
1913. The notes are being prepared
by the editor as time and opportunity
permit. Their purpose is to bring
into review the events of the past for
the pleasure and satisfaction Of the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction Of the present genera
tion. Having commenced with the
year 1856, it Is the desire Of the editor
to present from the records, a truthful
and accurate picture Of conditions as
they existed Immediately proceeding
the Civil war. This will be followed
by a review of the war period, includ-
ing the names Of York county soldiers
who went to the war singly and In
events Of the reconstruction period
and the doings Of the Ku-Klux. All
along the editor will keep in mind in
cidents Of personal interest, marriages
and deaths Of we'll known people,
weather events and general happen
ings out of the ordinary. In the mean
time persons who may desire further
information about matters that may
have been only briefly mentioned are
invited to call at the office of the edi-
tor and examine the original records.
NINTH INSTALLMENT
Thursday morning, January %, 1857
This ticket is presented to the voters
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Thursday, February 26, 1S57.-The
Newberry Sun suggests the calling of
a convention Of proprietors Of South
Carolina newspapers for the purpose of
introducing the cash system for sub
scriptions and other reforms that seem
to be necessary to the business end of
newspaper publishing.
Mr. Joseph H. Black, a native and
resident Of the district, has been asso-
ciated with Messrs. Miller and Melton
in the publication of The Enquirer, and
hereafter all business will be conducted
under the name Of John L. Miller & Co.
]. r. Schorb, principal of the York
VILE Male Academy" is offering to take
Ambrotypes in every possible style. His
studio is at his home, on West Liberty
street, "one door west of the Presby-
terian church"
4
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Not His Usual Brand.-He was a
waif from the slums, having his first
experience of the country. They gave
him a new laid egg at breakfast as a
great treat, but after one spoonful he
put it quietly aside and devoted him
self to the bread and butter.
why, Pete" exclaimed the matron
in charge, don't you like your egg"
mo, ma'am," he replied deprecat-
ingiy. 1T don't seem to have no
smell nor taste."-Pearson's Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

tiser, written at Charlotte on January
II, 1857.
Il have been lecturing in Chester and
Yorkville, and shall lecture here on
Monday evening next, the Q9th insD.
My success so far has been encourag-
ing. The people everywhere seem
pleased with the idea of having good
periodical work started at the south.
They begin to feel that it is necessary.
My reception at Yorkville was especi-
ally cordial. 1t Is a spirited town, full
of liberal and able men,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

The Mercury of late date contains
a list of the members Of the convention
Of this state which ratified the Federal
convention in 1888, republished from
the original documents. The Parishes
and all the other Saints" were pro-
fusely represented as at present;
while the members from the up-coun-
try were comparatively meagre. "Ches-
ter county" had Edward Lacy, Jacob
Brown, William Mules and John Knox.
Spartan district sent William Kenne-
dy, James Jordan, Charles Sims, Thom-
as Brandon and Hon. Zacheria Bull
lock. York Is not down upon the pic
ture; but from the ring" of the names
we Judge our district was then known
as the District Called the New Acqui-
sation," which sent the following: Hon.
William Hill, Robert Patton, Samuel
Watson, Rev. Francis Cummins, James
Martin, James G. Hunt, Samuel Lowry.
Andrew Love, John McCaw, Adam
Meek and Abraham Smith. These have
all gone long ago; but some Of the
blood" and good blood 1t is, is yet in
veined amongst us (pardon the coin
age).
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Thursday morning, February S. 1857.
Two shares Of the capital stock OF
Kings Mountain railroad were bid off
at public sale recently at $79 each.
Here is portion of a letter from
Paul H. Hayne to the Edgefield Adver-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Thursday, February IS, 1S59.-Mar-
ried in Union county. North Carolina on
Tuesday, the 10th instant by John Cor
don, ESQ.,, Capt. julius Friedheim, Of
Mary Nine" in this district to Miss
Elizabeth Wolf. -. On the 5th instant
by Rev. ]. NJ. H. Adams, Mr.. Edward r.
Mills of Chester district and Miss Mary
Jane Moore Of York district.
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S. G., 2,

AMI let it not be said Of Yorkville that
fanaticism Is rife, and the rights of
the community are trampled upon.
Justice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

A new postoffice has been establish
ed in this district, 81 miles west Of
Yorkville on the Howell's Ferry road
called Sharon Valley. Andrew F. Love,
Esq, has been appointed postmaster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

as suitable for a town council: For in
tendant, F. H. Simril; wardens-Joseph
Herndon, F. II. Smith, p. B. Darwin,
Eli Meek.
Several of the newspapers in the
state are insisting upon the propriety
of charging fee Of 81 for making an
nouncements of marriages. The Enquir
er states that it is glad to make such
announcements, confined to a state
ment of essential facts, free of charge,
and requests all officials and ministers
to send the information.
Samuel l. Gaillard, Of Winnsboro,
offers a mo. /, Shoemaker for sale"
]. w. Avery announces his purchase
Of the interest Of j. NJ. Lowry in the
firm of Lowry & Avery.
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(To be Continued.)

8z5'A daily bath. a rough towel and
an hours walk in the open, will take
the kinks out of a dyspeptic quicker
than a doctors prescription.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

feed to pay for the remodeling of every
plantation in the district. Keep an eye
to the future, and prepare for acci-
dents which from experience. we know
must come upon us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

3S Kentucky and Pennsylvania pro-
duce nearly all the camel coal mined
in the United States.
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THE WHIP
NoueLized from the Exciting Play of Same Name.
BY BERTRAND BABCOCI

Copyright Cecil Raleigh and Hamilton by arrangement
Drry Lane America and Arthur Col
managing the Lane theatre of London
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Thursday, February II, 1S56.-Muni-
cipaI EIection.-At an election held In
this place on Monday last, the follow
ing gentlemen, representing the tenn
perance interests of the town, were
elected intendent and wardens by a
majority of twenty-five votes: Inten-
dant-F H. Simril; wardens-Joseph
Herndon, Thomas H. Smith, Peyton b.
Darwin, Eli Meek.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Quere-Do all who oppose the order
Of the Sons of Temperance regard 1t as
the Great Enemy Of Commerce?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

will proceed to collect the taxes for
the year 1856. at the following places
beginning at Rock Hill on the 18th of
February, Ebenezerville, 14th: Fort
Mill, 18th; Clay Hill, 18th; Bethel
(Brians store), 18th; Smiths 18th; AL
lison's Goth; Whisonant's 21st; Moore's
23d; Boydton, oath; Wylie's store, 25th;
Clark's store, 26th; Robert Gilfllan's
9th; Feemster's 2Sth; Yorkvi!le, March
2; Ross's store, March Sd; McConnells-
vile, 4th; Brattonsville. 5th; West
brooks, 9Th; Coates's Tavern, 7th;
Yorkville, 9Th and during the entire
week of court. All persons will be re-
quired to make a return Of marriages,
births and deaths of the whites, and the
births and deaths Of the negroes dur
Ing the previous year. T. w. Scruggs,
Tax Collector.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

A communication signed Several Pc
titioners," Is published calling upon the
pastors of the various churches in the
district to fix day to preach against
the dueling practice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

Commercial.-The following produc-
tion in the shape of hand bills, was
posted about the streets very early on
Monday morning and is supposed to be
the very last agony of the CONNER
cial" body polite of our town. 1t is not
only unique but perfect; and therefore
should be handed down to other ages
verbatim and literatim. Read 1t tear
fully and then consider yourself
trampled upon
To the voters of Yorkville: 1t Is
we'll known to the bushes portion of
Yorkville that the business season
now passing, up to this time has been
one of the most prosperous that it has
ever been our privilege to enjoy; all
branches of industry have fiourished,
no languishing feature presents itself
among our business and laboring
classes, but the efforts of all seem to
have been crowned with success. Does
not all good and honest citizens wish
a continuance of this state of prosperi;; :;
ty? II so, we earnestly call upon all
those who have the good of our town
at heart, who feel an interest In It's
prosperity, and wish a continuance OF
what has been begun, to come forward
this day and demonstrate that inter-
est by supporting the Democratic
ticket for intendent and wardens. Aid
us in defeating the Dry Ticket, the
great enemy of commerce, that mas
ruined the trade of every town ana
village into which it has been intro
duced in the southern states. Come
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-12

NINTH lNSTALLMENT
Thursday morning, January %, 1857.
This ticket is presented to the voters
The Sentinel=record., 1913-04-02
TO DISCUSS CHINA
 AND PHILIPPINES
WiL SON CABINET TO TAKE UP TWO VERY IMPORTANT STATE
 SUBJECTS TODAY.

Washington, April 1.--China and the Philippine question came proml- nently before the cabinet today Tne president and his advisors discussed the advisability of recognizing the Chinese republic at an early date and there Is every likelihood that the United States will be the first of tae powers to act
 Administration of the Philippines was consideHEd by the cabinet ana the name Of Joseph E. Davies of Wis consin. secretary of the democratic national committee, was suggested as governor general of the islands. Mir. Davies has under consideration also an offer to be assistant secretary of war.
 young man of progressive type to the Philippines to give him an accurate survey of conditions in the island and his long friendship for Mir. Davies is said to have prompted friends to mention him for the place. It was said tonight on good authority that if Mir. Davies did not become the gov ernor general he might be a member of the Philippines commission. In the absence of the secretary of war, no decision was reached.
 The president today received a memorandum signed by Professor Edward T. Devine of Columbia uni versity, and some of the most promi- nent social workers in the country, urging that social legislation be en- acted at the coming session.
 The president received many dis tinguished visitors at the white house today. Cardinal O'Connell of Boston was received in the green room and chatted for a few minutes with the president. The Slamese minister was also received by the president.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-04-02
MONTENEGRO FIRM.

Cettinje. April Montenegro has answered the latest demand of the powers regarding the withdrawal of civilians from Seutari by stating thar army headquarters have refused for military reasons to permit the trans mission to the commandant of the beleaguered town of cipher des- patch from his government. The Montenegrin government, however, has offered to submit to Headquarters 2 request for the transmission of a message in plain language.
 In reply to the powers previous note. Montenegro expresses regret that it is unable to defer to their wishes to cease hostilities at Scutarl and in the territories allotted by the powers to Albania
The Sentinel=record., 1913-04-02

consideration to the matter of ap- pointments. but that he would give these things mature deliberation, and would select men who would help in the general work of upbuilding Hot Springs.
 There had been rum3rs that the grand jury would investigate, or for that matter had investigated the of ficiai head of the city government, particularly in the matter of non-ac, tion at time when public demand was made on him for strict law en- forcement in the matter of closing gambling. Mayor Waters at that time adopted a stand pat'' policy, announcing that he had been elected on a liberal policy, after announcing his views in this respect, and that regardless of the chan-ed public opinion, he had not changed his views, and as result the police de- partment was non-active at time when Sheriff Williams and other of ficers were busy putting a stop to public gambling.
 Mayor Waters had always hereto fore held the support Of the hotel men of the city, but this time that support was divided, Dr. McClendon making a particularly strong appeal to such hotel men as disapproyed drumming, and who wanted this system stopped by the city so that no hotel which did not want to use drummers would have to do so as a matter of self protection.
 Mayor Waters had made the city a most creditable mayor in many re- spects, and except for the positive and immovable stand he made in ref erence to non-action when the public demanded action, he probably would not nave had opposition in the race for the second tterm.
 Dr. McClendon, as he announced i'll opening his campaign, was not a can didate through any selfish purpose, but for the purpose of promoting such things as he felt were necessary to be promoted for the welfare of this city. He is one of the pioneer resi- dents. and is large property owner of both the city and county.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-04-02
YALE STUDENTS IN
 WELCOME TO TAFTS
lEx-PRESiDENT AND WIFE ARE GIVE NRouSlNG RECEPTION
 WHEN THEY ARRIVE.


 New Haven, Conn, April 1.-Presi- dent Taft has perhaps never received a greater ovation than that which greeted him upon his arrival in New Haven today
 The entire student body numbering over 5000, welcomed the president and Mrs. Taft enthusiastically as they stepped from the train here today. and an equally large crowd of ci.l- zens were present. As the Taft party stepped from the train, Captain Spaulding of last years football team strode forward and presented Mrs. Taft with great bouquet of violets. A moment later Yale's famous fog chorus" cheer with nine 'rafts" at the end roared from 5000 throats.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Taft were deep ly moved by the reception. Mr. Tafts famous smile was lacking for mo- ment and he wore a serious look. As the demonstration grew, however, he smiled broadly and doffed his hat in acknowledgment. Headed by the ''Y" men of the athletic teams and bull dog straining at it's leash. the pro NCScith Pt oGCCdCu to taC IdlllVu
 MT. and Mrs. Taft, with a delegation from the faculty followed in an auto mobile. All along the line the ex- president and Mrs. Taft were given a continuous ovation. Arriving on the campus, MT. Taft was escorted to balcony on Memorial hall. As he started to speak he received another great ovation.
 Visibly affected, Mir. Taft said:
 Men of Yale: You will believe me when l tell you that I am greatly touched by this student reception"
 Then with smile, ne said
 When it was suggested to me, deprecated 1t and thought it might be better to defer it until took my de- parture, but as I hope that may be indefinitely postponed and as l hope that Mrs. Taft and I are to become permanent residents in this city and members of the faculty of Yale col lege, I thought it was best to take what was coming to me at first
 You may nave heard more or less when presidents of the United States are retired--voluntary or otherwise--as to what should be done with them. When I took inven- tory, all I had was somewhat tar nished reputation as a lawyer. pro- fession that 1 had abandoned thirty years ago, but at the suggestion of Hadley it was decided that what little law have left might be put into practice here, and l am here again fo become an aqtiva Vale mans'
 Mir. and Mrs. Taft later went to the hotel. where they are to make their home, temporarily
The Sentinel=record., 1913-04-02
BULGARIA SUBMITS REVISED TERMS WHICH ARE NOW BE-
 ING CONSIDERED.
l2,OOO LOST AT ADRIANOPL E
Allies Captured 62,0oo Men and 700 Guns When Former Capital Sur rendered--Austria Making
 Demonstration.

Constantinople, April 1.-The terms of mediation offered by the European powers to Turkey and the allies were:
 l. The frontier of the Ottoman em- plre in Europe shall start at Enos and, following the course of the Ma ritza river and then that of the Err gene, shall end at Midia. All terri tories situate. west of this line Eaa4 be ceded by Turkey to the allied states, with the exception of Albania, the delimitation of which snail hs fixed by the powers
 2. The question of the Aegean sisl- ands shall be settled by the powers.
 3 Turkey shall abandon all claim to Crete.
 f. The powers cannot entertain the demand for indemnity, but will admit the allies to participate in the discus sions of the international commission in Paris for an equitable settlement of their participation in the Ottoman debt and in the financial charges of the districts to be handed over to them. Turkey Is to be asked to take part in the labors of their comilis- sion.
 The great powers declare at the same Yme that as soon as those bases are completed, hostilities shall cease.
 On Friday last (March 28) Bulgaria notified ner acceptance of the offer of mediation, but persisted In her demand for a war indemnity and pro- posed to substitute a frontier line from Midia on the BLACK sea to tiae Gulf of Saros at the top of the pen. insula of Gallipoli.
 The European ambassadors in l4on- don have since been considering the situation, but Have not reached any definite conclusions, The fall of the fortress of Adrianople is considered likely to have some influence on fu- ture negotiations