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Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Great Benefit in Woodruff.

McCrory, Ark, FeD. D, lSl4. Dear Doctor:
 It is with great deal of pleasure that I say to you that the work done by yourself and assistant in Woodruff County last summer in the cause of cure and eradication of hookworm dis ease has been of untold benefit to our people. I consider the money spent by this county in this cause we'll spent. It not only has taught our people the danger and prevalence of this disease, but you have done nos ble work in trying to teach our people better sanitation and better methods of prevention of not only hookworm disease but all other diseases. l trust you may see fit to visit our county again and continue your campaign of education along this line.
 Yours very truly,
 (Signed) J. T. Angelo,
 County Judge.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Izard County Thankful.

Melbourne, Ark, Nov. IS, 1913. Dear Doctor:
 It affords me pleasure to endorse the work you are doing for the eradi- cation of hookworm disease in our State, and especially the good you have done in our county in that way, and for the lectures and teaching on sanitation. l am sure that great good has been accomplished.
 Wishing you success and that you may visit us again, am,
 Respectfully,
 (Signed) P. c. Sherrill,
 County Judge Izard County.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Much Like Sarcasm.

The conceited visitor lad talked | long time, and small Js.nie was duly impressed with the breadth and varit- ty of his knowledge, At last the taIker made the senteniious statement that one-half the world does not know how the other half lives Why don. you teach them9" was the innocent question that made the visitor blush and his other listeners struggle wits scarcely suppressed chuckles.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Endorsements of County Jud- ges and Others On Work of State Board of Health
Wants Investigation.

Newport, Ark. Dear Sirs:
 most respectfully ask that you visit this, Jackson county, and make a thorough investigation for hookworm infection.
 l make this request after careful inquiry and am convinced that it will be for the best of the citizens of this| county for such an investigation.
 Very truly,
 (Signed) c. B. Coe,
 County Judge.l
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Sl0s.

Build your Silo of reinforced concrete and it will last forever without paint or other repairs. The first cost is but little more than wood. \ For instance: Our 16 X 30 about $450, owing to To- cation I am prepared to do the work, have a modern concrete mixer ana will look you up if you will drCp me a postal card.
 E. c. UTLEY,
 43dtf Newport, Arkansas.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Raise Standard of Sanitation.

MaIvern, ArK. Dear Doctor Campbell:
 heartily endorse the campaign that is being waged by the Rockefeller Hookworm Commission under the di- rection of the State Board of Health in the eradication of hookworm disease and the raising of the now very low standard of sanitation, since it is by this means also that the diseases, such as typhoid fever, tuberculosis. etc., can be eliminated to the mini num-
 (Signed) B. c. Fitzhugh,
 County Judge of Hot Spring Co.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Money We'll Spent.
Hamburg, Ark, March 1, 1914

Hamburg, Ark, March 1, 1914. To Whom It May Concern:
 The work which the Hookworm Com mission is doing in the state anl which has just been done in Ashless- county is to be commended and en- couraged in every way.
 The small appropriation which Is asked for ought to be readily given. The money spent for this work dur. ing the past six weeks in this county has been money well spent.
 Every county in the state should have the work
 (Signed) J. H. Riley,
 County Judge Ashley Go.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Soldiers Were Lost.

United Press Dispatch.
 Sheffield, Oct. 8.-Many of the soldiers wounded in the ear ly battles have been brought here and they have interesting stories to tell. A big, bluff sergeant in an Irish regiment
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Where They Stand.

Some men who believe they are conservative are only dead to the ap preciation of ths real possibilities and needs confronting them.-Push.
Newport daily independent., 1914-10-09
Town crIer Has Fertile Mind.

Town crIer Has Fertile Mind.
 The town crier of Folkestone, Eng land, has found novel way of solv' ing a difficulty arising in a quarrel with the lord who owns the town. The lord forbade the shouting of the crier on the beach. and the crier. who loves his profession. bought boat and a megaphone, and now shouts his announcements from the crest of the waves to the assembled people on the beach.
Douglas Island news., 1914-03-11

Jack Brevig, an old time Douglasite, was a passenger on the Admiral Evans Monday, bound for Cofdova. He will visit the scene of the new strike at NelcbiDa before returning to his home in Fairbanks. Jack spent the winter months visiting in Seattle.
 The Lyric theatre announces that the special historical and highly in- structive feature for the Thursday and Friday night shows will be entitled, "The Unconditional Surrender of the Graud old Hero, Robert E. Lee" Re- membe the dates, Thursday and Fri day nights.-Adv.
 The steamer Hum boldt, resplendent in new paint, arrived iu port early Sat urday morning, having made a record run from Seattle. The Humboldt is now equipped with oil burners and her speed is considerably increased. She will give a teu-day service between Sc attle and Southeastern Alaska ports. Capt. Baughman, reliable and safe, is still iu command of the Humboldt. Floyd N. Bush, general freight and passenger agent, made the round trip as far north as Juneau. Mir. w Brady, of San Francisco, who installed the oil burning apparatus. was also a round tripper on the ship.
Douglas Island news., 1914-03-11
Up to the President

The Alaska railroad bill embarkiug the government upon the undertaking of constructing a line which will open up the interior of this territory, was given tbe approval of the United States senate yesterday aud sent to President Wilson for his signature.
 As passed, the bill limits the cost of the Alaskan railroad to S35,OOO,OOO, and makes immediately available for cou- struction s1,OOOOOO. As the work pro- qresses, congress is bound by the au- thorizatiou DOW approved to appropri- ate additional sums.
 The president is given practically supreme power Co construct railroad into the interior of Alaska, to operate or lease it, aud 10 make all necessary arrangements for the transportation of freight aud passengers. Authority is given for the construction of auxiliary telegraph and telephone lines, and the interstate commission is given super vision of rates and practices of both railroad and wire lines
 The president is given the power Go employ officers of the army and navy, or any official on the civil list of the United States, in the construction of the road, and to "transfer any tools, equipment, or other property belonging to the United States and used in the construction of the Panama canal or other government work, for the use of such railroad and railroads in Alaska, aud DO charge shall be made therefor"
 It is contemplated that the president ashall cause to toe located route or routes for line or lines of standard guaqe railroad in the territory of Alas ka not to exceed 1000 miles, Co be SO located as to connect one or more of the open Pacific ocean harbors on the southern coast of Alaska with the navi- gable waters in the interior of Alaska and with a coal field or fields yielding coal sufficient in quality and quantity for naval use, SO as best to aid in the agricultural and mineral or other re- sources of Alaska, and the settlement of the public lands therein, aud SO as to provide transportation of coal for the army and navy, of troops, arms, munitions of war, of the mails, and for other governmental and public uses, aud for the transportation of passen- gers and property"
Douglas Island news., 1914-03-11
TREADWELL TOPICS

Henry Vogt, carpenter at the Mexi- can min, is laying off for a few days owing to bad cut in his left thumb received while working in the mill.
 Miss Crystal Snow sang at the Tread yell Club entertainment last Saturday night.
 There will be a band rehearsal Thurs day night at 8 o'clock.
 The boxing gloves sent for by Tom Mcdonald will arrive on one of the early boats. and the classes will begin as soon as the gloves arrive.
 The Treadwell fire department will hold meeting Friday night. Four reels of pictures will be shown.
 Perry Delo, who hurt his hand re gently in the Mexican mine has so far recovered as to be able to go to work again.
 The Treadwell Club barber shop has changed hands and is now under the management of Wm. Quick and Bert Graham.
 CIV. stearns has gone to work in the 300 mill.
 A crew of men is busy covering the infeld of the new baseball grounds with layer of clay. When finished, the grounds will be the best in Alaska.
 A bowling match between the Tread we'll Elks and the Juneau Elks will be pulled off on the Elks' alleys in Juneau tomorrow night.
 Knute Dorum met with a painful ac- cident ins the 24O mill early Monday morning. A piece of steel which he was hammering clipped off and frag meut of it broke bis eyeglasses, making several bad cuts about the eyes. The injury, however, is not serious.
 Hugo Anderson arrived recently from an extended visit in Che States He has been away year
 Following the closing of Che basket ball and bowling seasons, hand ball will be The main athletic attraction at Treadwell for a time. A tournament for both doubles aud singles will soou be arranged.
 The Treadwell bowling team is con  sistent in its race for the cellar cham plonship, having been low in the tele. graph tournament both last Friday and last night
 The water has been turned into the St. Ann avenue pipe liue.
Douglas Island news., 1914-03-11

The first of the Portland line of steamers, the Thomas l.. Wand, tied up at the city dock this morning Capt. s. Herrimau, a well known Alaska nav- igator is in command; Capt A. c. Jan- sen is pilot, and Ivor c. Glappen, first officer. The Wand sailed from Port land on March 4th, and will be followed by the steamer J. Stetson, which sails today, and the steamer Quiuault on March 18th. The steamers will ply the waters of Southeastern Alaska as far north as Skagway, and aweekly service is planned With direct line of steamers, Portland promises that goods and supplies will be delivered in Alas ka on the same rate as apply from Puget sound, with passenger fares being the same.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27
DID NOT NEEDLE

In personal conversation. Wedres-
day afternoon, Hon. ]. X. Henry took
occasion to correct a slight misrepre-
sentation he thinks The Enquirer has
made as to his connection with the
bond bill recently under consideration
in the general assembly.
Mr.. Henry thinks that what was
said in The Enquirer was calculated to
give the impression that while in Co.
lumbia as an attache of the general
assembly. as he put it. he busted him
with telling the members what to do,
and that is contrary to his ideas of
the duties of his position.
Except in this particular, however,
A1r. Henry had no complaint. He was
a believer in the bond proposition as
a remedy for the situation, and gave
expression to his views on the subject
to the editor of The Enquirer twice,
once on the opening day of the ses-
sion. and once on the day following
He also expressed himself to others.
and because of his decided opinion on
the subject, was requested To sit with
the committee and help draw the bill
Mr.. Henry went on to say in the
same connection, that ii is a fact that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

certain bankers appeared before the
committee and most heartily endorsed
the proposed bond issue, not only as
the best thing in sight, but very neces-
sary. and they continued heartily in
favor of the proposition until 1t was
made clear that the proposed bonds
were to be issued directly to the farm
ers in exchange for their cotton, in
stead Of through the banks.
He laughed a hearty laugh at the
manner in which the banks referred
to, and certain newspapers, faced
about the moment it was made clear
that the bankers were not to have
their way, and said that he stood
ready to testify against anybody con-
cerned who undertook to deny his
statement.
The writer does not understand,
from what Mr.. Henry said, that he
especially desired any correction; but
appreciating his reluctance at be-
ing placed in the attitude of meddling.
the writer takes pleasure in making
the matter clear. At the same time
also, it is only fair that The Enquirer
should clear its own skirts, as can
easily be done by repeating what was
said in the issue of November 3, as
follows:
THE idea Of taking care Of the cot
ton crops by means Of a bond issue,
originated with Mr.. ]. K. Henry Of
Chester, who was in Columbia during
the extra session. discharging his du-
ties in the engrossing department.
Mr.. Henry commenced talking bond
issue on the opening day and kept it
up until others began to take hold"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

Let people complain all they Will
about the inventive genius and the un-
reliability of the professional newspa-
per men; but we are inclined to think
that official press bureaus can give
the professional several points in the
game and beat him out. This is especial
ly true when newspaper men who have
regulations at stake, are kept away
from the firing lines and the govern
ment experts have full access to the AS
sociated Press. Not long ago, story
was published to the effect that a
Gurka regiment got behind the lines
blew up a powder magazine and did
a lot of other devilment that involV-
ed prodigies of valor and heroism.
Now comes a so-called official story
from London, printed in the Associ-
ated Press dispatches of Wednesday,
on the alleged efforts of the Germans
to win over the Indian soldiers. Here
is the story, and according to this
writer's estimate. it is a dandy speci-
men of rather raw taking:
'"The life of Indian troops in the
trenches is described in dispatch
from the front given out tonight by
the official press bureau.
Nothing sensational has happened
in the Indian lines" says the bulletin.
There has been trenching, counter
trenching and hand-to-hand fighting,
but no Gurka regiment has penetrat-
ed behind the German lines and blown
up a powder magazine"
The report says the Germans have
not attacked the Indian trenches as
desperately as they have other parts
of the line and have been repelled
without difficulty. When the Germans
have captured an Indian trench, in
variably il has been recaptured, usual
ly at night, with the bayonet.
Despite the cold weather the health
of the Indians is better than that of
white soldiers who accompanied them
from India.
The Indian officers are eXtraordlna-
rily we'll informed regarding the war.
Describing German attempts to Sc
duce the Indians, the report says the
operator of a Taube aeroplane threw
down over the trenches many leaflets
bearing the announcement by Ger
man professor that Sheik- Islam
had proclaimed a holy war. All the
leaflets fell into the hands of white
soldiers.
Two Indians were creeping towards
German trench on scouting eXpe-
ditiOn one night when searchlight
was thrown on one of them.
He was QuiCkwitted enough 10
realize that no ordinary resource
would save his life" says the report
He Immediately rose 10 his feet and
advanced saalaming into the German
trench. Its occupants ceased to fire
disconnected"
The Indian by signs indicated tina:
he wanted to kill the British and as
a result he spent a luxurious night in
the German lines. In the morning
on making signs that he could bring
other Indians he was allowed to re-
turn to his own side. He was pro-
ed for this exploit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

1t seems to be a settled fact that
"zoline," the new motive power fuel
manufactured through the breaking
down of the constituent parts of wa
ter by means of distillation with GER
tain chemicals, is a complete success.
and that the fluid can be sold at a
price far under that of gasoline. 1t is
said that Zoline can be manufactured
at a cost Of less than cents gallon,
but that has not been given out au-
thoritatively. 1t is understood that
instead of establishing large plant
for the manufacture Of zoline, to be
sold to the public in fluid form. Mr..
Andrus, the discoverer, proposes to
sell to individuals the patented appa-
ratus. a peculiar kind of still, nee
essary TO his process, and leave the
ing. Unless the information about the
new discovery is much exaggerated,
there is no way Of eXaggerating its
influence on the economic life Of the
world. 1t will be far cheaper even
than hydro electric power, and Will
be applicable to all kinds Of uses, in
Guiding plowing and other agricultu-
raj work. Notwithstanding the COM
.ng of the X-ray, wireless telegraphy
and the flying machine, however, IL
will still be pardonable in all kinds
of people to continue to doubt as
much as they desire, until they see
actual demonstration of the merits OF
this new discovery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

would soon put to blush the profits
of the highway robber. But as things
have shaped themselves the British
ships generally have remained under
the British flag. and the French ships
under the French flag, and only a
few German ships have been able to
take advantage of the situation and
they from dire necessity. But with
il all nothing like satisfactory condi-
ton has been reached. There are not
nearly enough ships to take care of
American commerce, and the presi-
dent is barking back to his original
idea of developing government
merchant marine. AS a matter OF
fact he has never abandoned the idea.
His plan is for the government to buy
ships. and do the necessary pioneer
work in the establishment of trade
routes. After the routes are estab-
lished on a paying basis, it is his idea
to let private interests acquire the
interest in merchant ma
rine and continue the work on that
basis. Washington dispatches repre-
sent the president as being very much
interested in the matter, and as in
tending to use his influence to the ut
most in getting the bill for govern
ment ownership of a merchant ma
rine through at the next regular ses-
sion Of congress, which convenes on
the first Monday in December.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- Most of the stores were closed yes
terday. Quite a number Of people went
hunting, others took advantage of the
opportunity to visit friends, but the
big majority just loafed around town.
Rev. T. Tracy Walsh, pastor of the
Church of the Good Shepherd, is the
author Of a pamphlet, entitled "Episco-
pal Church Merits" recently issued
from the press Of the Church Home
Orphanage.
There was a large crowd in atten-
dance upon the Union Thanksgiving
service in the A. r. P. church yester-
day The address Of Rev. Lacy l.. Lit
tie, the speaker Of the occasion, was a
scholarly discourse, we'll received by
the large audience.
The town authorities have had the
streets cleaned and other debris re-
moved in anticipation Of the annual
convention of the South Carolina
branch of the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy which meets in Yorkville
next Tuesday and continues until Fri
day
The Yorkville football team defeat
ed the Gaffney eleven on the latter S
field in the presence of a large crowd
yesterday. Inc score was Is 10 U. AL
though considerably Outweighed, the
Yorkville boys were the aggressors at
all stages of the game, and at no time
did it appear that the Gaffney boys
had a chance to score. The Yorkville
boys worked their forward passes to
perfection, and in fact played rings
around the opposing eleven In every
particular. Numerous fumbles Of the
ball on the part Of the Gaffney boys
and their lack of experience proved
their undoing. Mackorell, PleXico, c.,
and PleXico, b.. made touchdowns for
Yorkvlle. Mackorell also kicked a goal
The game yesterday wound up the sea-
son for the Yorkville eleven. They have
played five games, won three and lost
two. On the whole they are well pleas
ed and hope to put out much stronger
and more skillful aggregation next
season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27
ABOUT PEOPLE

Miss Nancy Witherspoon of York
Vile. is visiting friends in Columbia.
Miss Fredrica Lindsay of Yorkville,
is spending several days in Darlington.
Miss Sallie Atkinson, who is teaching
at Cotton Belt, is visiting relatives in
Chester.
Miss NJ. C. Thomasson Of Yorkville
No. 9, spent yesterday with relatives in
Lancaster.
Miss Maude Eberhardt of Yorkville,
is spending several days with relatives
in Chester.
Mr.. Walter Barron Of Yorkville, saw
the Clemson Tech football game in At
lanta, Ga, yesterday.
Miss Rebecca Walker of Charlotte,
y. c., is the guest of Miss Fannie
Stroup in Yorkville.
Mr.. ]. S. James and Master Frank
James of Yorkville, spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Rock Hill.
Mr.. o. w. Hartness Of Orangeburg,
visited the family Of Mr. H. f. Fergu-
son in Yorkville, this week.
Mr.. Tom Cartwright of Anderson.
visited relatives in Yorkville, this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. l. Barber of Chester,
visited relatives and friends in York
vile, this week.
Mr.. ]. H. Glenn of Chester. spent
several days this week with friends in
Yorkville.
Mr.. John VI. McIver of Gulf, n. c., is
visiting his sister, Mrs. +. +. Gillespie,
in Yorkville.
Mrs. NJ l.. Riddle of Bowling Green,
visited relatives and friends i'm York
vile. this week.
MIR. George Hart of Greenville, spent
Thanksgiving with Yorkville relatives
and friends
Mrs. r. s. Mcconnell of Yorkville,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

1t is generally felt among the inter
,o+io,,l troda exnertS of this countrv
49,. -.
that the prihclp'l reason why ''ie e
port business of the United states Is
not recovering as rapidly as it should,
- bo,,,,so of . 1,cL of sufficient shipS
80 .,,o ,,,,.;vass When
10 '"he S"ie VI '''e ""'''''
the European war broke out, farSee-
ing ratriotic statesmen whose first
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-27

- Barnett Baff. a wealthy poultry
dealer, and an implicable foe of the
Poultry trust" was assassinated in
New York, Tuesday evening, under
circumstances almost identical with
those surrounding the Staying Of Ro-
senthal, the gambler, In that city, on
July 16, 1912. There was the same
mysterious summons, the unsuspect-
ing response, the crash of the gum
mems weapons, the fall of the body
on a brilliantly lighted sidewalk and
the whirr of rapidly driven automo-
bile engine as the assassins dashed off
to safety There is no doubt in the
mind of Assistant District Attorney
Whitman, who Immediately assumed
personal charge Of the csc. that the
Poultry trust" hired the gunmen who
shot Raff to death. Thirteen men,
bers of the trust were convicted last
year Of conspiracy to raise prices
They were sent to prison, and their
conviction was due almost entirely to-
the testimony of Baff. Not satisfied
with this achievement. the independ-
ent poultry dealer has kept up with
never-fl tagging vigor his attacks on
the price boosters. District Attorney
Whitman stood over the body Of Baff,
Just as he stood over the body Of Her.
brant with passion, declared he would
run this gang Of murderers to earth
as he had the slayers of the gambler
There is a Charles Becker in this
case" said Mr.. Whitman said. There,
is Harry Vallon, a Bridgey Webber,
a Sam Schepps. There Is a chauffeur.
to correspond with Shapiro and at
least two gunner in the roles OF Dago.
Frank. Gyp the Blood. Whitley Lewis
and Lefty Louie And" Mr. Whitman.
added significantly. there is a Jack
Rose, and am going TO find him.