davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-14

Before the Canadian. Australian lin
er Makura sailed for the antipodes
last evening Mrs. Freddy, a tourist,
who has spent some weeks in the isl
ands, and recently suffered broken
leg, was removed from her hotel to
the ship in the ambulance. The We
man is returning to her home in Mel
bourne.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-14

If you would hit the target OF sue
cess you must aim before you shoot.
Al rich mans philanthropy usually
draws the line at his poor relations.
II a man worries about his debts
it's sign that he is honest, the dis
honest man lets the other fellow wore
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-14
DIAz AND JAPAN

Especial Cable to the Nippu Jill
TOXIC, Japan, August 14.-Com-
menting upon the appointment OF
Felix Diaz as special envoy from
Japan to Mexico, Baron Maxine, min
lister of foreign affairs, said today
that Diaz's reasons for not coming
here at this time were due to a mis-
understanding of the negotiations en-
tered into by Japan and Mexico. It
is reported here that Diaz will go to
Europe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-08-14

upon by the robbers. The injured man
was left lying in the road and was
picked uprby a passing Chinese during
the dav
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
WITHIN THE TOWN

Mr.. r. D. Dorset has purchased a
house and two lots on Charlotte street
from Mr.. L. G. Baber.
- Thanksgiving yesterday was won
derfully like Sunday in town, except
for the sight Of men and boys walking
the streets in the morning and after
moon with shotguns. ..
. 1T Is due this community that
there be a thorough overhauling Of the
electric. light and power rates, and that
the burden Of support be placed on a
just and equitable basis. This Is not
the case at the present time, and 1t
has not been the case.
The opening exercises Of the Grad
ed school last Wednesday morning, re-
lated especially to Thanksgiving, the
significance and meaning Of the day,
and the leading feature Of these exer-
cises was an interesting and instruct
i've address by Rev. j. L. Oates. Mr..
Oates spoke for about fifteen minutes,
and his remarks will be fairly we'll
comprehended in the following: "The
idea Of giving public thanks. to a Su-
perior Being for signal blessings Is so
old that it Is probably impossible to
trace the practice from the beginning.
If we go into sacred history we find
a family who. alone of all people Of
the earth, have been preserved from
the waters Of the flood. Their worship
as they bow before their rude altar
would seem to partake largely OF the
nature Of a thanksgiving. When the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Our idea Of loves labor lost is a
small town organizing a chamber of
commerce. Gastonia, n. c., is the last
town to catch the fever. We would like
to hear some report from Gastonia six
lor eight months hence as to what that
energetic body is doing -Gaffney
Ledger.
The Ledger occasionally makes a
wise observation and this is one of
them. We would not agree that there
are no exceptions to the rule; but gen.
orally speaking the Ledger is correct
Where there is given a spirit Of hope,
confidence and cooperation, even in a
small town there is no better means
for expressing an intelligent direction
Of that spirit than through a chamber
Of commerce. But where there is an
absence Of confidence and cooperative
spirit, and the chamber Of commerce is
maintained mainly for the purpose Of
voicing the views of few individuals
or mayhap the views or desires Of a
single individual, as if that view or
desire were the view or desire Of the
town or community, the organization
cannot amount to great deal. While
this is a condition as we see it, we
would not be understood as suggest
ing that Gastonia does not need a
chamber of commerce or that she can
not derive benefit from such an or
ganization. We know Of many towns
that are no larger than Gastonia, to
which chambers of commerce are of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

descendants OF Jacob were enabled to
cross the Red Sea in safety, they pub
licly acknowledged the goodness Of
their God by singing song Moses had
composed: The horse and his riders
hath he cast into the sea- And when
these people became an established
nation, one Of their annual gatherings
was in the nature of national thanks
giving to God. Among the heather
nations, the gifts that We're laid on the
affairs Of their various gods were often
laid there as token Of appreciation for
supposed help from those gods, or in
fulfillment Of vows. Even in their tri-
umphal entrance granted to their great
commanders there was something OF
thanks to the gods Of land or sea who
had helped them to their victories.
Our present custom seems to date from
what is probably the first public
thanksgiving on American soil-that
Of the settlers Of Plymouth colony
when their log houses began to rise
amidst the wilderness; and the colo
nists seeing In this a promise Of homes
and blessings and freedom all from
the hand of God. held that hour of
worship which afterwards grew into
the first presidents proclamation, and
our present Thanksgiving day."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
GENERAL SESSIONS

The report Of the proceedings Of the
court Of general sessions in the last
issue of The Enquirer covered every
thing Of Importance that had beer
done up to the hour at which 1t was
necessary for the paper to go to press
Following is a report Of the business
| transacted Tuesday afternoon, We'd
nesday and this morning:
In the case of John w. Smith, the
negro contractor, which was being
tried when the last issue of The En-
auirer went to press, the jury return
ed a verdict of guilty and the defen-
dant was sent to the chaingang for
one year. Smith. who was located In
Rock Hill had way Of keeping the
keys of the houses he built for his pa
irons so that afterward he could help
himself as he might desire.
Dean Boyd plead guilty to the
charge of assault and battery with In
tent to kill and paid fine of one hum
dred dollars.
Rob Ally plead guilty to violation OF
the dispensary law, and was sentenc-
ed to pay fine Of 500 and six months
on the chaingang, the chaingang port
tion of the sentence being suspended
during good behavior.
b. C.. Small, the Rock Hill club
steward, plead guilty to violation OF
the dispensary law, and was sentenced
TO pay a fine of 500 or go to the chain
gang for six months. He paid the fine;
Leonard Gill, a negro boy, was con-
victed on the third count in an indict-
ment charging forgery, and was sent
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

- new ADVERTISEMENTS a

j. C. Wilborn-offers the Black Mas
sey place of BAL acres for sale, as q
whole or in small tracts.
Lyric Theatre-Presents programme
for tonight and Saturday and makes
announcement as to Ivanhoe.
]. L. Whitesides, Yorkville R. F. D., 5.
>-0n December will sell a quanti-
ty Of personal property at auction.
James Bros.--Invite you to visit their
stable and see their horses on Mon
day-salesday.
Trustees District No. 16.-Give notice
of special tax election to be held al
Olive school house on December 16.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Invites yol
to attend their Live-Wire sale which
started today and continues to Dec
a.. Bargains In every department.
The Lyric Theatre-Three separate
plays tonight and tomorrow night
Ivanhoe to be presented soon.
Thomson Coon page four, cordial
ly invites you to attend the mid
winter factory cost sale now on.
Bargains all over the store.
Yorkville Bargain House-For Sat-
urday and Monday has a variety of
specials. See page four.
Royal Baking Powder Co.-Says
Royal is the most celebrated bak-
ing powder in the world. See page
four.
Palmetto Monument Co.-Solicits your
( business on a basis Of twenty-five
years Of giving satisfaction, See
page four.
]. M. Stroup-Talks about Peters and
+ Herman shoes for men, women and
children, all styles, all feathers. -
Carroll ,Bros.-Tell farmers to use an
e oliver. plow for best work and see
them for buggies.
J. M. Brian Co.-Can furnish every
thing for Christmas-fruits,, cake
ingredients, etc. -s s1t-s
First National Bank, Sharon-Advises
; you to save at least some Of the dol
lars Uncle Sam is coming. 1t Of
! fers Its help. 81. .. ~
T. W. Speck-Reminds you that
; Christmas is coming, and asks you
to visit his store early. z
Loan and Savings Bank-Solicits the
( accounts Of ladies. and promises ev-
cry courtesy and attention.
The City Marker, c. f. Sherer, pro-
prietor-Keeps things that are good
, to eat. Buys butter and eggs at the
: market price. ,z..- 10.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
FAVoRS LOCAL DELIVERIES
Cotton Exchange Committee Impress
ed by Argument of Senator Melaurin

ed by Argument of Senator Mclaurin.
The committee appointed by; the
New York cotton exchange-to consider
the extension of the warehouse sys-
tenn to southern cities reported In
favor of such plan last Tuesday,
says an Associated Press dispatch.
II adopted it will mean that 1t will
no longer be necessary for southern
shippers to send to New York for grad
ing and certification cotton intended
for delivery on contracts.
1.-The New York cotton exchange
has had for the past twenty years, y
says the committees report, "a very
complete system Of examining, certi-
floating and guaranteeing the grades
of cotton, making 1t safe and avail
able on the contracts for future de-
livery and eliminating disagreements
between buyer and seller as to the
grades and value. The difficulty, how
ever, has been increasing. because Of
our constantly enlarging cotton crops
that one place alone can hardly get
a big enough stock Of cotton for the
needs Of the also increasing business
in contracts for it's future delivery.
1T seems, therefore, a sound busi-
ness proposition, and just to both buy
er and seller not to add to the cost
of the cotton the requirements that
all bales intended for delivery on con-
tracts must be shipped to New York
for certification and delivery there.
A solution of the problem Is proposed
on the principle of extending this well
tested system to warehouses in south
ern cities which offer the necessary
facilities of size, safety and available
ity.
IF this plan can be carried out,
and there is not much doubt that all
difficulties can be met and overcome.
it will prove great boon to the whole
cotton trade 1t will prevent corners
and manipulations of the market and
1t will give the owners of the cotton
a reliable guarantee Of the grades
thus making it more salable to mills
at home and also for export to any
part of the world. 1t will also make
cotton one of the safest collaterals in
the world to loan money upon, be-
cause the bank or banker will know
by the warehouse receipt and the
guarantee of trade that the cotton is
safely stored in an approved ware
house and what its market value is."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
souTH CAROLINA NEWS.

u. G. Otis Of Spartanburg, Is quot
ed as expressing the opinion that the
Sims disbarment petition win MOI
come up In the supreme court until at.
ter the Christmas holidays.
AT a meeting of the board Of trus-
tees of the Charleston Medical col
lege held last Tuesday afternoon In
the governors office, DR.. G. P. Aimai
was elected professor Of general sur
gerry to succeed the late DR.. c. M.
Reese. DR.. Allen Jervey was elected
professor of the principles of surgery
DR.. Mcclure was elected assistant
professor Of surgery. The board found
the institution progressing well.
According to a Spartanburg dis
patch to the Atlanta Journal, Gilmore
A. Wright, recently paroled by Gov
ernor Blease from the penitentiary
where he was serving life sentence
for killing man, has been committed
to Spartanburg Jail on the charge OF
assault and battery with intent to kill.
He shot Ernest McAbee In the lung,
because McAbee demonstrated with
him for abuse Of his wife, who was
McAbee's cousin.
Columbia, November 26: d. j.
Griffith, superintendent Of the state
DenlIenIldTy, 5dlu lIllS HUI hluS lhdS hC
had 1873 men left within the walls of
the penitentiary and A women. The
average population Of the prison Is
from $50 to 400. Over 80 Of the
prisoners have been sent to the coun-
ty chaingangs. Fifty-two left the
prison this morning. Each man was
provided with suit Of citizens
clothes and railroad fare home.
Columbia special Of November IS,
to Spartanburg Herald: Comptroller
General Jones today called upon At
torney General Peoples to defend F.
B. Spigner, treasurer Of Richland
county, in the suit that has been insti-
tuted by the Carolina National bank Of
Columbia The bank paid taxes under
protest on 100000 invested in city of
Columbia bonds, claiming that the
bonds are exempt from taxation un-
der the law.
Columbia special Of Wednesday,
to the Charlotte Observer: Benjamin
John, Turk preacher who was con-
victed Of killing his companion, 81
mons, one night last summer while
walking down the Seaboard Air Line
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

The outlook is, that this years cot
ton crop in York county is going to
fall several thousand bales short OF
last year. ....g. t..-,s....s ,l.i
Our prospectus telling of our liberal
offer to. .clubmakers has been crowded
out Of this issue; but those Of our
friends who are interested will find II
worth their while to hunt up last
Tuesdays paper, and look on one OF
the extra pages. ,.
(: Tho Bethel plan of encouraging
children to raise cotton for mission
ary purposes, which plan is also being
practiced at Sharon and other points
is about as practical way Of pushing
forward this important cause as could
we'll be devised. ...rr -.r -
: The adoption Of the suggestion OF
Mr.. Fred Minis to require the wearing
of uniforms by school children would.
in our opinion, go a long way toward
increasing school attendance. OF
course, we can see many possible OBJ
jections that may be raised; but new
ertheless we are inclined to think the
idea is good one. ~
IF the farmers Of fifty years ago had
had access to the same facilities as to
fencing that the farmers Of today
have, this would have been a very diff
ferent country from what 1t is. Fifty
years ago the principal problem in the
improvement Of farm was the build
ing of fences. There was no way for
this other than to split rails or .use
sawed lumber and either plan was
very expensive, The wire fencing. OF
today Is all that could be desired 'ay to
'cheapness, convenience and perfha-
inence. 1t can be made equally avail
able for pigs, cattle, horses and mules
or chickens, and there seems to be no
limit to the possible profits to be de-
rived from properly placed fences.
This subject is receiving some atten-
tion; but nothing like the attention 1t
should receive. -z.--~-s-ge--
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
very considerable advantage.

very considerable advantage. But
speaking of chambers of commerce In
small towns, reminds the writer of a
story that was told him Dy u certain
promoter not long ago, Of alleged sue
cessful operations in his line down in
Georgia To accomplish what he want
ed with great facility, the existence of
organized community sentiment was
always necessary, and, he sized the
matter up like this: Il would first lay
my proposition before the chamber Of
commerce. If the town was big enough
to suit my purpose and had no cham
ber of commerce, would make blum
oil proposed permanent residence and
organize a chamber. 1t Is no trouble
you know. ALI you have to do Is select
likely officers, call a meeting of cit.
zens and start the thing going. Blu,
OF course after 1 got my organization
effected and my scheme launched sue
cessfully, would move on to the next
town."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

port Of his work as president of Paine
college, which works for the education
and training Of negro ministers.
The bishop called question two.
who remain on trial?" The following
young ministers were reported as ap-
proved on examination and advanced
to the class of the second year: David
Norton Busby. John David Holler,
William B. Garrett, D. Earle Jeffcoat,
Robert H. Lupo. James Boyce Mahaf-
fey, Robert Frederick Morris, William
L. Millikin, Joseph Benjamin Prosser,
Tillman A Shealey, George Allen Teas
ley and d. Oscar Spires. -
/ John Edward Cook, william F,
Gault, William p. Meadows, Jr., MIL
ton M. McLendon, not approved on ex-
animation, were continued In the class
Of the first year. "a &
Benjamin Greig Vaughan of this
class was reported as having transfer
red to the Pacific conference. y II
The following resolution was pre-
sented and unanimously adopted:
whereas the Twentieth Century
Sketches OF our preachers has time
and again proven of great value and
interest: s r
"And whereas, since its publication
many have entered our conference
sketches Of whom are much desired: 3
Resolved. That we request DR.
Watson B. Duncan, the author of the
work, to prepare and publish new
edition bringing up to date the. infor-
nation concerning all members Of our
body-if he finds 1t practicable and
judicious 50 to do.
(Signed) "Jas. w. Kilgo, Peter
Stokes. r. E. stackhouse. John o.
Wilson" 5J- III - eE 5a,
who are the deacons Of one yearg'
was called. Elzie Myers. Geo. K. Way
and Jno. Paul Patton, having been APP
proved on examination. were advanc-
ed to the class of the fourth year.
Mason @. Latham Of this class was
located at his own request. a
What travelling preachers are elect
ed elders?" was answered as follows:
Albert Deems Belts. Edward King
Hardin, Edward Robertson Mason, "a
bert L. Mccoy. John Ashby McGraw.
Paul Kistler Rhoad. Geo. Tillman
Rhoad, John Powell Simpson, Jos.
Lawrence Singleton. and r. o. Law
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

We don't know exactly what the
currency bill is, but Wilson knows, and
he Is for II, so we are too. How is that
for an example Of loyalty. to the ad-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS News.
No, this is not necessarily an ex-
ample of loyalty; but it is an example
Of very good judgment as applied to
this particular case. While there are
tens Of thousands of people who un-
derstand the principles involved in the
currency bill; very few have compre-
hensive knowledge of details. We do
not know exactly what the currency
bill is; but like the News we believe
Mr.. Wilson knows, and although we
fear he is not getting just what he
wants, we will be willing to rest con-
tent with what he does get until he
can get something better The most
important question involved as we un-
derstand it, is the decentralization of
financial power.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
heavy The general belief Is that most

heavy. The general belief Is that most
of the men who filled the graves
were men who were shot after cap
ture. The rebels admit executing
prisoners who had volunteered for
service with the Federals. The rebel
army riding into Juarez today from
it's victory south OF the city exhibited
many souvenirs Of the conquest. Some
Of the soldiers wore the blue uniforms
of the late Federals, divested Of their
brass buttons and insignia. Many
rebel officers wore caps and coats
Of Federal officers. On the whole,
however, the rebels had not decked
themselves with many Of the spoils
of war. They admitted removing the
uniforms Of the men they executed be-
fore shooting them, explaining that II
was necessary to conserve all wearing
apparel Nearly all Of Villas fighting
men are quartered in Juarez tonight.
Nobody remains on the battlefield.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
LOCAL LAcoNIcs.
FennsII. .WiIliford.

Miss Bessie Williford was married
last Wednesday evening to Mr.. Robert
Fennell. The ceremony took place at
the residence Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Willfford. about
five miles southeast Of Rock Hill, and
was performed by Rev. ]. T. Dendy,
of Ebenezer. Only few relatives and
close friends were present Miss VIII
\ lie McFadden of Rock Hilf was maid
OF honor and Mr.. r. T. Fennell, Jr.,
acted as best man. After the mar
riage, Mr.. and Mrs. Fennell left on
a bridal trip to washington and New
York.
Witherspoon- HemphiIl. 4til 1;.
The First Presbyterian church in
Yorkville was the scene Of q beautiful
wedding on Wednesday afternoon,
when Miss Helen witherspoon, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wither-
spoon of Yorkville, became the bride
Of Mr.. John Mcclure Hemphill, of
Chester. The church was beautifully
decorated In potted plants. srnilax and
white and pink chrysanthemums. inter-
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28
ABOUT PEOPLE

| Miss Annie Ashe Of Yorkville, is
Visiting friends In Winnsboro.
Judge George e. Prince spent
Thanksgiving in Rock Hill. s..>s
Solicitor Henry went to his home, in
Chester for the Thanksgiving holiday
Miss Mary Cartwright Of York
Vile, is visiting friends at Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. SimriI of York
Vile, are visiting relatives in Lancas-
ter ..' .. GO.
Miss Frances Burgess of Crawford
willie, Ga, is the guest Of Miss Mary
Starr in Yorkville.
/ Mr.. Oscar Plaxico Of the Presbyteri-
an college, Clinton, Is now at his home
in Yorkville.
Mrs. ]. w. Quinn has returned to
her home in Yorkville. after visit to
Greenville. .
Miss Louise Quinn and Master ].
l:W. Quinn, are visiting Mrs. E. w.
Long, in Greenville.
Mrs. w. Y. Miller of Gastonia, is
visiting the family Of Mr.. w. w. Jenk-
ins, in Yorkville.
Miss Mary Simril Of Rock Hill, WIS.,
tied Miss Lottie Bell Simril on York.
Vile r. F. D. Z, this week.
Miss Jessie Baber of Yorkville, spent
Thursday in Sumter and from there
went to. Charleston to visit relatives.
Misses Nellie and Aida Mendenhall
of McConnellsville, are visiting Misses
Hattie and Florence Lilley on York.
vile R F. D. No. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Stroup, Mr.. ]. M.
Stroup and Masters Clayborn and
Quay Stroup Of Yorkville, spent yes
terday in Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay Hunter Of
Lincolnton, came down Wednesday
to spend few days with Mrs. ]. j.
Hunter. -.
Mr.. John L. Thomasson and daugh-
ter, Miss Emma Lou, Of Riverview,
Fla, came up Thursday for two
days visit to Mr.. and Mrs. M. L.
Thomasson, on Yorkville No. 2.
Messrs. H. E. Neil, ]. P. McMurray,
A. M. Grist and Quinn Wallace Of
Yorkville. attended the Thanksgiving
meeting Of Omar Temple Mobiles Of the
Mystic Shrine at Sumter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

Don't be a knocker. The chronic
knocker Is a disagreeable person who
is of very little use to his acquaint-
ances or the community. We refer to
the fellow who sees no good in any
thing and knocks at everything. He is
about the poorest citizen imaginable,
except we consider the colorless, char
,acterless willy-nilly who speaks well of
Everything, including lying, deceit,
fraud and the like The really first
class citizen is the one who weighs ev-
cry proposition fairly. impartially and
intelligently, who is really able to dis
tinguish between good and bad, and
who is not afraid to do so.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

All business on the Southern rail-
road was suspended during period OF
five minutes this morning at IL o'clock
out Of respect to the memory of Pres
ident w. W. Finley. Throughout. the
system trains' came TOT a standstill
wherever they happened to be at II
o'clock. Office forces ceased work, and
there was lull in activity, Of every
kind. A similar tribute, it will be re-
membered, was paid to Samuel Spen-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-28

And still the Mexican situation re-
mains unchanged in so far as the
United States is concerned. Huerta
continues to hold his ground, but
there are no indications that he is
gaining strength. AS to whether in
tervention is finally going to be nee
essary, there is no telling.