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a CURIOUS ILLuaIon

Hero 10 the Reason Why q Portraits
Eyes Follow You a. IL Alive.
Why do the eyes Of painted por-
trait follow you?
It is often un@nny, the way they
do It. In olden days superstition att
tached to it-especially with regard to
certain portraits in ancient houses.
The idea has been embaimed to some
extent In literature.
But we know now why the thing is
so. It is simply an optical Illusion,
easily explained.
To produce such an effect. the eyes
of the person represented in the por-
trait must be looking directly in front,
and not toward one side. SO much for
that. Now, under such circumstances
the pupil OF each. eye In necessarily In
the middle thereof, with as much
white on one side as on the other.
Obviously, this relation does not
vary at all with the position assumed
by the observer. The latter may stand
far over on either side OF the picture,
and yet from his point OF view. there:
is as much white on one side Of each
eye as on the other, ana the pupil still
is In the middle. Such being the case.
the, painted image continues to look
directly at him.
That is all there is to It. And exact
ly the same principle applies to the pic
lures, often seen in advertising signs.
which not only look but also point q
steady finger directly at the observer,
no matter where the latter may stand.
Sometimes instead Of finger, 1t Is
pistol In the picture that is pointed.
This very curious optical phenome-
non is exhibited most strikingiy on the
street cars. One enters, say, at the
rear door, and sees. on q picture sign,
man pointing q finger or q pistol at
him. AS the passenger goes forward
the man actually seems to turn and
follow him with eye and pistol. still
pointing the latter at him when he has
reached the front door Of the car. II
is a swing through an arc of 90 de-
grees or more. sitf
You see. whatever the point Of view
may be ESQ long as the picture Is In
sight at alp the muzz,e Of the pistol.
or the fngertip, is always opticaily
central The picture being plane
surface. the relation OF fingertip or
muzzle to the other parts Of It are un-
altered. Hence, wherever you stand,
the pistol or finger points at you.
In the palatial mansion Of q New
York multimiliionaire there is a dou-
BILE stair case, the two flights joining
at landing above. On the wall Is o
huge painting of a flock Of sheep conn
Ing down hill. The picture Is a ia
nous work OF art. aid cost nobody
knows how many thousands Of dol
lars; but the thing about 1t that chief
ly interests most people who see 1t is
that, no matter which Of the two
flights (Which are fifty feet apart one
ascends, the sheep seem to be running
directly toward the observer. Here
again the optical principle involved Is
exactly the same.-New York Ameri-
can.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

claimed cheerfully Nov, don't you
be worried, not little bit. Take it from
me, Miss West Just go ahead and tel
me all you know about this Turner
woman. Did you see her yesterday
The girls sobs ceased. After finaI
dab with the minute handkerchief she
leaned forward little toward the in
spector and proceeded to put a ques-
ton to him with great earnestness.
"Will you let me go home as soon as
I've told you the teeny little I know
"Yes." Burke agreed promptly. with
an encouraging smile. He added as
one might to an alarmed child. mo
one Is going to hurt you, young lady. II
well, then, you see, 1t was this
way" began the brisk explanation
"Mr. Glider was calling on me one aft
ernoon, and he said to me then that he
knew q very charming young woman
who .....
Here the speech ended abruptly, and
once again the handkerchief was
brought into play as the sobbing broke
forth with increased violence. Pres
emily the girls voice rose in a wall.
''Oh, this is dreadful-dreadful!" In
the final word the wall broke to a
moan.
Burke felt himself vaguely guilty as
the cause of such suffering on the part
Of one so young, so fair, so innocent
But his we'll meant attempt to assu-
age the stricken creatures woe was
futile. The sobbing continued.
I'm afraid" the girl asserted dis
mally. I'm afraid you will-put me
in a CELL"
"Poohp Burk returned gallantly
why, my dear young lady, nobody in
the world could think Of you and a
cell at the same time-no, indeed"
"Oh, thank you!"
Are you sure you've told me all you
know about this woman?"
"oh, yes! I've only seen her two or
three times" came the ready response
"Oh, please, commissioner! Won't you
let me go homer"
The use of a title higher than his
own fiattered the inspector, and he was
moved to graciousness.
Now, you see," he said in his heavy
voice, yet very kindly, no one has hurt
you-not even a little bit, after ALL
Now, you run right home to your
mother"
The girl sprang up joyously and
started toward the door. with a final
ravishing smile for the pleased official
at the desk Si''-r7''--
1t was at this moment that Cassidy
entered from the opposite side Of the
Office AS his eyes fell on the girl at
the door across from him his stolid
face lighted in grin. And, in that
same instant Of recognition between
the two the color went out Of the girls
face. The little red lips snapped to-
gether in a line of supreme disgust
against this vicissitude Of fate after
all her manoeuverings in the face OF
the enemy.
Hello, Aggie," the detective remark
ed, with a smirk, while the inspector
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

dE Contrast your home surroundings
with those of your town friends Of
less means. II the comparison Is not
favorable to you, you are at fault.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

&B The townspeople who burn up the
country roads with their motor cars
may expect to be roasted by the farm
ers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
SOUTH CAROLINA GINS
Output by Counties to November "a,
1912 and 1918.

Following is the corrected report OF
the bureau Of the census as to the cot
ton ginned in South Carolina by coun-
ties up to November IA, 1918. as COM
pared with the same date last year:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
FOOTSTEPS OF THE FATHERS
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllfe Enquirer
NEWS and VIEWS OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers Of To-
day a Pretty Comprehensive KnowI-
edge Of the Things that Most Con-
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before. h5fG y.
The following notes are being pub
lished as time and opportunity permit
their preparation. sg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Thursday. July II, 1856.-The York
Division of the Sons Of Temperance,
at a recent meeting appointed the fol-
lowing members of the society dele
gates to represent the division at the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Temperance Convention to be held at
Greenville, on the first Wednesday in
next month: j. II. Adams T. ]. Bell,
A. F.. Mcconnell, Col. w. C. Beatty,
w. B. Nets, ]. N. Lewis. DR.. d. H.
Thomasson. H. F. Adickes, s. r.
Moore. I. N. Withers.
Washington, July 1.-THE house
today voted on the resolution to expel
Mr.. Brooks. The vote stood. yeas 121:
nays 95. There not being two thirds
majority, the motion was lost; but
Mr.. Brooks resigned his seat, pending
a resolution to press a vote Of censure
upon his conduct, and that Of Messrs.
Edmundson and Keitt.
Drawings are advertised Of the Ala
bama and Georgia lotteries. The Ala
bama lottery offers prizes aggregat-
ing 100000 and the Georgia lottery
advertises prizes aggregating $102,-
900. Alabama tickets are sold at IS
each and Georgia tickets at "a each.
Thursday, July "a, 1s13.-The gov
ernor has issued writs Of election for
the. districts, represented by these gem
tlemen heretofore, the election to
come or on the 2Sth instant. Mr.
Keitt has returned home; but by the
advice Of friends Mr. Brooks will re-
main in Washingtn city. Both gen.
tlernen will be returned without oppo-
sition; but as the 2Sth is set for the
time for the adjournment. it Is not
likely that they will resume their seats
in the present congress.
M. M. Chaney, convicted Of negro
stealing was hung at Lancasterville
on Friday the 11th instant. He per-
sisted to the last in asserting his in
nocence. Moses Gossett, convicted Of
the same offense, expiated his crime
on the same day at Unionville.
RHUTSudyp July OIL 1ooo. hohhoo
]. Eccles announces his purpose to be-
gin about the.10th Of August the pub
lication of a new paper to be known
as the york District Chronicle" and
to be devoted to States Rights" ir-
respective Of national politics.
A card signed by many voters asks
the! following questions Of legislative
-
1. Are you in favor Of establishing
a separate appeal bench in South Car
olina?
q Are you in favor of giving the
election Of Electors Of president and
vice president to the people?
8. Are you In favor of making the
experiment Of erecting a penitentiary
in South Carolina?
4. In view Of the heavy and increas-
ing taxes incurred by the state in the
late extravagant measures adopted by
the legislature, would you use your
efforts for the purpose Of curtailing
the public expenditures in future?
S. II elected will you vote for Bu-
ch3nan and Breckenridge for presi-
DENT ana vice president?
Capt. David Burris was on Friday
the 18th instant, duly elected major Of
the South Battalion, 34th Regiment,
8. c. Militia, vice Major ]. F. Walker,
resigned.
ITO be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
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WITHIN THE LAW
BY MARVIN DANA
FROM TIE PLAY OF BAYARD WELLER

Copyright 1912 by the H K Fly company
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Thursday, June 19.-Dr. T. b.
Whitesides, in command Of the York
men in Kansas, writes under date OF
westport, Mo-, June 9Th, as follows:
I'VE landed at Kansas City on the
night of the Sd instant, and marched
to this town today with Gen. Jones
and his company. We have supplied
ourselves with tents, arms and other
equipments at our own expense-with
the exception Of provisions and some
ammunition, furnished US by our Mis-
souri, brethren, and we expect to leave
in the morning with q considerable
accession from various parts to join
Mai. Buford, who Is encamped nVe
miles west of this place. Thence we
shall march direct to the scene OF ac-
ton, about 35 or 40 miles distance, In
the region of Lawrence, the hotbed OF
Abolitionism in Kansas territory. Our
trip thus far has not been as expen-
sive as we misunderstanding us not
more than $40 each.
"All is excitement here. We hear OF
nothing but the horrors Of civil war;
mingled with the groans Of southern
men slain in our common cause, bat
tling for states rights and the institu-
ton Of slavery. The plains have been
crimsoned, and are now running red
with the mingled blood Of Yankee ana
Southron. The internal Abolitionists
spare neither man, woman nor cniio.
They are stealing our horses, ropplng
our families, burning our houses, kill
ing all Of every age, sex and condi-
ton and perpetrating deeds shocking
to humanity and unknown to the saw
age! They do not come out in open
contest and decide the struggle In an
honorable, manly way; but lurk In
ambush and skulk about until they
find a small, defenseless party OF our
men, whom they kill, mutilate or take
prisoner to satiate their thirst for tor
ture and murder in cold blood.
while such events are going on, is
there any Southron who can remain
insensible to the importance Of the
crisis? Are you willing for those whom
you have already sent-few In num-
ber. weak in resources-to fight these
battles alone u? Send us more, men
and money and we will exterminate
the last Yankee in Kansas territory.
Wa naad twice the amount that has
been furnished US, and If we had 1t
we could do ten times the greater
good. We may be doing wrong; but
we understood when we left our ma
tive land that we were to fight If nec-
essary; and when in the name OF GOD
will 1t be necessary IL not now? Oh!
that every young man In York dis
trict, and not only there but in every
district, were here with experienced
leaders at their head to march with US
tomorrow to victory or death!" I
know that my little band Is inexperi-
enced; but our commander has known
brave service in the Indian and Mex
lean wars and does not doubt or fall
ter. Say to our friends in York, II we
fall, that we fell at the post of duty.
IF we are prosperous, we shall re-
turn to this place in week or two,
when I shall try to give you the par
ticulars of our trip. Please change my
paper from Atchison to Westport.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Thursday, July 81, 1S56.-Thomas
j. Eccles announces his purpose to be-
gin about the.10th Of August the pub
lication Of a new paper to be known
as the "York District Chronicle" and
to be devoted to States Rights" ir-
respective Of national politics.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Drawings are advertised Of the Ala
bama and Georgia lotteries. The Ala
barna lottery offers prizes aggregat-
ing 100000 and the Georgia lottery
advertises prizes aggregating $102,-
900. Alabama tickets are sold at sS
each and Georgia tickets at "a each.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
Tho Fox.

For it's occasional misdeeds, the
fox is looked upon by the majority Of
mankind as a villain that devotes its
entire life to robbery and derives all
its forage from the chicken yard or
duck pen. AS a matter Of fact, even
In localities where foxes are abund-
ant, 1t is comparatively rare that
poultry is destroyed by them. On a
we'll regulated farm chickens are
housed at night and the fox neces-
sarily turns its attention to field
mice, rabbits, ground squirrels, and
insects such as grasshoppers. crick-
cts and May beetles to the great bene-
fit Of the farmer. While 1t is true that
the fox destroys considerable num-
ber of birds, yet a ruffed grouse has
been known to rear its young within
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Temperance Convention to be held at
on the first Wednesday in
next month: J. II. Adams, T. ]. Bell.
A. F. Mcconnell, Col w. C. Beatty,
w. B. Nets, ]. N. Lewis, DR.. d. H.
H. F. Adickes, s. r.
Moore, I. N. Withers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

( M. M. Chaney, convicted Of negro
stealing was hung at Lancasterville
on Friday the 18th instant. He per-
sisted to the last in asserting his in
nocence. Moses Gossett, convicted of
the same offense, expiated his crime
on the same day at Unionville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Thursday July 9, 1854 cores
pondent writing over the signature OF
"Mnason," sends the following: ITO
see a creature bearing the appearance
Of a man-with impudence and swag-
ger, step up to candidate, and, i'm
pressed with his Importance and his
power, and calculating on the subser-
viency of the candidate, to hear this
caricature Of South Carolina free
man say: Come this way, Squire
and after leading the Squire into some
dark corner "give me half q dollar
1 want to treat my crowd" or You
must give me a dollar to buy pair Of
Shoes" or Loan me quarter squire,
we are going right after you with a
rush." To see such a sight Is more
common than the circus. The loan Is
a pretense, even though it amounts to
several dollars. How is the demand
met? The virtuous and charitable
this-runs his hand into his pocket,
and with a countenance sometimes
flushed with passing anger, and anon
displaying the likeness of a man
caught with a sheep on his back, hands
over the money with perhaps the en-
couraging words: "All right go 1t to
the DEATH" The candidate is consci-
Gus that he is victimized-is solids
in fact a slave; but he has not moral
courage to resist. The voter knows
the same thing. They have about the
same opinion Of each other, that
neither Is to be trusted, and both are
right"
John Massey, E. T. Avery and ]. G.
Richards committee, advertise the
opening of the Ebenezer academy on
Monday, July Z, with Miss Henrietta
c. Henry as teacher.
The Crescent City Circus Is adver-
tised to exhibit at Unionville on July
9, Dawson & Whites store, Bullock's
Creek on July 10; Yorkville. July IL;
Ronalesburg on July IL, and Char
lotte on July IA.
H. F. Roach, secretary, advertises
the opening Of Rock Hill academy, in
charge of Gen. John A. Aston, on
Monday, July II. Terms for session
Of months: Spelling, Reading and
Writing Sc; the foregoing with Arith-
metic, Geography and Grammar,
$3.50; History. Natural Philosophy
and Chemistry, $12.50; Latin, Greek,
Algebra and Geometry, $3.50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Ravens, crows and jays also do ef-
fective work in destroying pests, but
In localities where they have increas-
ed out of proportion to the available
food supply, they become trouble
some by killing small chickens and by
destroying eggs and nestlings Of wild
birds. a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Capt. David Burris was on Friday
the 18th instant, duly elected major Of
the South Battalion, 34th Regiment,
8. c. Militia, vice Major ]. F. Walker,
resigned.
fa Ito be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

John Massey, E. T. Avery and ]. G.
Richards, committee. advertise the
opening of the Ebenezer academy on
Monday, July 7, with Miss Henrietta
C. Henry as teacher.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

The heron, q fiesh-eating bird, will
consume a number Of gophers daily,
We should not therefore. begrudge 1t
the -fsh 1T eats when we remember
that a gopher, Is capable Of destroying
trees large enough to produce market
able fruit
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1913-02-20
In the Interest of our Schools.

The Patrortj-Teachers Associa-
ton met Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Wor-
then. about Twenty-Five being pres
ent. Mrs. Bay, president of the as
ISOLATION, called the meeting to or
der, and appointed Mrs. Beach sec
rotary pro tenn. Mrs. Watson. the
secretary, being absent.
Mrs. Sampley favored the audience
with a violin solo. accompanied by
Mrs. Wright. An interesting talk
on the subject of Corporal Pun
ishment," was given by Mrs. B. V.
Mounter, which was followed by {;
closed by piano solo by Mrs. P.
A. Wright. after which the presi-
dent invited questions on topics
pertaining to the progress and well
fare of the schools and school chill
dren. Interest conferred chiefly a.
bout the subject of new building
and the association proposes keep
ing the matter before the public un-
til that much needed structure is
reality.
The next meeting of the associa-
ton will be a special session al
the school house on the evening o.
March 4th. while the regular meet
ing will be held on the third Tues
day of March
Attention is particularly called to
the fact that not only those who
have signed the membership rol
are requested to attend the meet
ings, but that a cordial invitation IL
extended to all who are interested
in the schools and the school chill
dren.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1913-02-20

E russo took trip to Beilinghan
Tuesday.
Mrs. c. B. Bay and Mrs. E. R
Dickerson spent Friday in Beiilng'
ham.
Mrs. NJ. E. Rittenburg, Miss Nell
lie, and little Vida Rittenoure
spent Saturday in Bellingham.
The M. E. Ladies' Aid Society
met Wednesday with Mrs. Nj. Ham
mond.
The Royal Neighbors INDUCED in
a most enjoyable oyster supper and
party Wednesday evening.
James Spaulding, after being q
"shut-in" for several months, is
now going about as usual.
Mr. Walter Elder is the possess
or of a curiosity in the form OF a
fifty-dollar bill.
Mrs. Lindhout is taking weeks
vacation from her work in the Lyn-
den Cooperative Store.
Miss Rae Sain entertained the
Needlecraft Club on Wednesday e.
vening.
A. A. Bauman has traded Lyn-
den property-the Rolla Handy
place-for thirty acres beyond North
wood.
Mrs. Lynn Brown and daughter
Merle. Of Bellingham, arrived Tues
day for a few days visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Cole, Miss Jordan, Miss
Cecile Watson and Iva Jacobs were
out of school several days this week
on account of illness.
Henry Zuitessma and wife. par
ents of Mrs. Sara Lindhout, came
this week from Grand Rapids, Mich
igan, to make their home with Mrs
Lindhout and family.
The death of Mr.. Galley, an old
soldier, occurred in Bellinsham Fri
day. He was buried at LINDEN on
Monday by the Bellingham G. A.
r.. assisted by the local post.
Mrs. Walter Sommers and
some Everson friends, visited at
the. home of Mrs. Sommers par
ents', Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Steinhau-
er. between trains Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. X. Smith. with
their grand son, Kenneth Pixley.
arrived home Saturday after sew
eral months sojourn at Synaret
east OF the mountains. where they
went seeking health.
Valentine day being Ruth Bau-
mans birthday. valentine party
made happy the following little la
dies: Alvina DenAdel. Marie Van
derKamp, Rita Jameson. Abbie Vie
berdink. the little hostess and her
sisters.
B. DeHoog this week sold his
3O-acre river bottom farm near
Ferndale to N. e. Mead for con-
sideration OF $1,000. The sale was
made through the agency of Il
Pioneer Really Co. Mr..
Mead bought the property for a
home.
The w. c. T. u will hold a
Frances Willard memorial meet
ing on February 81. at the home
of Mrs. Cudney Roll call respons-
es will be in the form of Willard
or quotations. There
will be a free will offering.
The Sophomore class of the high
school gave the basket ball boys
with their substitutes and coach,
"A reception in the form of valen-
tine party at the school house on
evening. The dining room
were red and white,
while gold and white, the class col
ors, were used in the other rooms.
A two-course lunch was served.
There were forty present.
On Saturday afternoon, March
the poultry raisers of Lynden and
vicinity will have an opportunity II
listen to a talk on How to Make
Poultry Raising More Profitable.
by Mr.. H. Rin.house. of Portland
Oregon. Mr.. Rlnghouse. who IS
associate editor of one of our pro-
minert poultry journals, is man
who has made financial success
of the business. No admission will
be charged. The place of holding
the meeting will be announced In
The Tribune later.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-05-22
THE CASE OF CECIL R. NUTTING.

To THE EDITOR OF THE JOURNAL l wish
you to correct report of your issue of May
18th in regard to the case of Cecil R. Nutting.
These are, plain facts: Cecil R. Nuttine, an
orphan, came to my home through the council
chamber at Augusta and DR.. G. c. Kilgore of
Belfast, who had him in charge for quite
time. He is an exceptionally bright and smart
boy of eleven years and this was his first little
offense, so far as we can learn. Being away
from home quite little and leaving him in
charge, he did no more than other boys have
DONE The State thought it for the boys good.
and that it would be for his best interest. to
give him short time at school. Now we feel
that a false impression has been given and
preat injustice done him and shall do all in our
power to undo the wrong for his good and in
respect to the Hon. gentlemen. myself, and one
who walked with me shoulder to shoulder ap
the rocky road of life. When in her last sick
ness this little boy did all in his power to make
life brighter and happier. tut who. neverthe-
less must learn the meaning of discipline.
When the proper time comes shall go to
Portland and take him home.
Yours truly,
FREDERICK J. WEBB.
swanville. Me-, May IL. 1913