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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
FIELD OF CHAlONS
Historic battle-ground that Has Wit.
messed Bloody Struggles.

1t was said in recent dispatch
from Europe that possibly Gen. Joffre
had retreated purposely to choose
hghting ground east Of Paris so as to
bring the French troops to the field OF
Chalons as an inspiration to them. This
is probably a fantastic notion. At all
events the great plain round Chalons
was in the year 451 the battlefield
where the Roman legions under the
general, Aetius, and the Christian Visi-
goths, under King Theodore, defeated
Attila, the scourge of God," and saw
ed Rome for time. 1t was Rome's last
victory. Twenty-Five years later the
Roman empire Of the west was extin-
guished by Odoacer.
There is a broad expanse Of plains
around Chalons and few years ago
there were and may be still grassy
mounds and trenches about five miles
from Chalons, which showed, accord
ing to tradition, the ancient fortifica-
tios of Attila's camp. The Visigoths
held the North Of Spain and all Gaul
south of the Loire. They, with the
Franks, the Alemanic and kindred
tribes, held the whole Of Western Eu-
rope from the Scandinavia country
down to and including Spain, and the
significance of the battle of Chalons Is
that it was a triumph of Germanic
civilization over the onset Of the nom
A.ia Of xfyhf Oh
then the Huns were far and away the
dominant representatives. The distinc-
ton of the Germanic tribes compared
with the Carmatic and Slavic nations
was their personal freedom and regard
for the rights of man, and the respect
they paid to women. In the battle Of
Chalons these traits and this civiliza-
ton triumphed and saved Europe for
what it is today.
Attila crossed the Rhine near Co
blentz He conquired everything in his
path and reached Orleans in France,
which he besieged. The Roman Gen.
Aetius collected all his forces, enlisted
King Theodore as his ally, and advanc-
ed to the relief of Orleans. Attila rails
ed the siege and retreated to the river
Marine, along which the battle Of the
present war in the French centre ragged.
Here on the plains Of Chalons the Ro-
mans and Visigoths met him. The Ro-
mas under Aetius were on the right
wing, King Theodore assailed the right
Of Attila. AS he rode at the head OF
his columns he was struck down by a
javeln. His death, however, seemed
to inspire his troops, and his cavalry,
charging over his body and backed by
the infantry, routed the Huns, and then
wheeled and attacked the flank of the
center. Attila withdrew to his camp,
where, under the shelter Of his en-
trenchments he repulsed the onslaught
of Theodoric's battalions. The Roman
Aetius had not pressed his advantage
on the Huns left, but with their right
crushed and their centre driven in, they
were virtually defeated.
The battle ended here, and Attila
withdrew, unmolested and lived to
make other assaults on the western
world and it's civilization. But the vir-
tual victory over him and his retreat
saved Europe from Asiatic domination.
And this is why the battle Of Chalons-
sur Marne is classed by Greasy as one
of the fifteen decisive battles of the
world.-Indianapo News.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
Wars Awful Death Cost.

Conservative estimates place the
losses of the Allies for the first five
weeks Of the war at 100000, and those
of the Germans for the same period at
200, 900, declares Leslie's Weekly. Ac-
cording to the best information Ger
many has more than 100000 men on
her various battle lines, so that in hVe
weeks she has lost say ten per cent OF
her engaged forces. The total number
is appalling, yet by comparison the
losses on either side have not been
heavy. In our own battle OF Gettys-
burg there were $4,000 Federals and
10000 Confederates engaged, and the
total losses were Federals $4,000, or 20
per cent, and Confederates 2O,45O, or
2S per cent. At the battle of Sadowa,
in 1866. the defeated Austrians lost
400 out of 100000 engaged, or 2l
per cent. At Waterloo, in 1915, the de-
feated French lost "a per cent or the
124 900 men engaged, and the victorious
allies 10 per cent of their 2l4,OOO. In
their case, however, little of the fight
ing was done by the Prussians, the
brunt of the losses being borne by the
British and Belgians. At Zorndorf, in
1853. the Prussians had $1,000 men ana
lost 1000, or 30 per cent, while the
Russians. with $4,000 men, lost $4,000
or As per cent.
The loss of 10000 men to the kaiser
is not serious from a military stand
point. The war footing of the German
army is 1900, 900 Therefore, the losses
are under per cent, and thanks to
small calibre rifles and aseptic surgery.
half of the wounded will be back with
their commands in couple of months.
In the meantime a word from the en-
peror will replace them Immediately
with recruits from the large number OF
men fit for military duty, but not in
cluded in the regular army and re-
serves. German partsans say that ii
forced to do so. Germany can raise
arm and equip 100000 men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16

consolation to the sick and wounded of
our regiment, reminding them that they
are not forgotten by those near and
dear to them at home-for whose
homes and firesides they have gone out
to battle-inspiring them with new
courage and zeal to dare to do or die, y
in defense of all that is most dear to
us and enabling them to drive back
with defiance, the vile mercenaries Of
Lincoln, should they ever again at
tempt to place their unhallowed feet
upon southern soil.
Yours with highest Respect,
A. w. Thomson, NJ. d.
j. r Bratton, M. d.
(To be Continued).
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
NO.. S3.

the rapid placement Of the same, the
Central school will open Friday, Octo-
Der sixteenth. Several carpenters are
hard at work putting the desks togeth-
er and also placing them in the vari-
Gus buildings secured for teaching.
Three teams were used yesterday and
part Of today in hauling the desks from
the 2. & n. freight depot. 80. Friends
of Mr.. G. G. Page, editor of the Kings
Mountain Herald, will regret to learn Of
the death of his father, Mr.. ]. S. Page.
which occurred at his home at Sted-
man, n. c., on Saturday, the 3rd. The
deceased was IS years Of age, Con-
federate veteran, and a highly esteem
ed citizen Of his community. -. Miss
Macie Whitesides, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe Whitesides, underwent an
operation Friday for appendicitis at
the City Hospital
Lancaster News, Oct. 13: Mrs. Eliza
beth Snipes died at the home Of her
son, Mr.. Sanford Snipes, last Friday.
She was 76 years Of age. She was
consistent member Of the Baptist
church and the remains were laid to
rest, Saturday afternoon, at the Union
Baptist church, after funeral services
by Rev. S. r. Brock. The regular
fall term Of the circuit court convened
on yesterday, with Special Judge c.
M. Efird Of Lexington, presiding. So
licitor ]. K. Henry and Stenographer
Harry McCaw were, as usual, at their
places. Owing to the extraordinary
session of the legislature requiring the
presence Of Solicitor Henry in the en-
crossing department, all cases where
the defendants are out on bond were
continued until the next term Of the
court. -. Mr.. ]. w. Knight has been
on an extended trip through Chester
field county, and reports a big yield
of cotton, corn and peas. He was i'm
pressed with the fine hogs and cattle
and the general prosperity Of the coun-
ty. The many friends Of Mr.. John
T. Green, will be grieved to learn of
his indisposition. Last Saturday night,
he suffered an attack Of acute indiges-
ton, which affected his heart quite
seriously for awhile. But we are pleas
ed to be able to report that his con-
dition today showed considerable i'm
provement. ..... The annual session OF
the Lancaster Bible society was held,
Saturday evening, in the Presbyterian
church. Despite inclement weather,
the church was well filled and the
meeting was a very interesting one.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
To the Ladies of YorkviIIe.

We hereby acknowledge the receipt
of several boxes containing articles
contributed by you, for the sick and
wounded soldiers of the 5th regiment,
South Carolina Volunteers. For this
testimony of your kindness and sym
pathy. we tender you, in behalf Of this
regiment. and its sick. especially, our
warmrst thanks. For your generosity
and bcncVOlence, we can not beStOW
upon you too much praise nor To high
ly eXtol your earnest eXertiOnS in be-
half of this regiment, prompted as we
feel assured by knowledge of the
present unhappy condition of our be-
loved country, and by motives of pur-
est patriotism to aid her now in that
way. which is most appropriat" To your
sphere of society, and we trust you
will ask no higher reward in return
than the assurance that your contri-
buttons are the source of comfort and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
"A Shame and an Outrage "a

"A Shame and an Outrase."
will be seen in another column Chief
Justice Eugene Il. Gary persistently
continues to harass Mrs. Lucy Dugas
with the threat of taking over her
two little girls, Douschka and Lucy.
and trying to force them to liv" with
their Tillman grandparents. They
have given every evidence of their de-
termination not to do this. To further
air this piece of high handed business
is nothing less than an outrage and a
shame that public condemnation
should So stamp with its diSapproval
as to relieve the future of ever seeing
any more of it. To attempt To tear
away those little girls from their
mothers protecting love and care to
be placed in hands that are diStaSteful
to them. should no longer be Countcn
anced by a brave and Self-respectinS
people The sooner it is all huShed up
far better will it all be.-Edgeiield
Chronicle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
ANTW ERP
Rich City and Seaport Prize in Many
Conflicts.

Conflicts.
Antwerp the city of dikes, once sur
passed Venice, the city Of lagoons in
its commercial Importance Just as
Venice was the clearing house between
southern Europe and the Levant, so
Antwerp was the clearing house for the
products Of central Europe, the British
Isles, and the Spanish Main. Although
it has had an art of it's own-almost
culture-the city has always remained
true to the significance Of its name,
"Aan't Werp'-"at the wharf"
Under the protection of the Emperor
Charles ", the city rose in the middle
of the Sixteenth century to be the most
prosperous and wealthy on the Contl-
nent. Vessels from every part OF the
world lay in the Scheldt and the great
fairs held in the city attracted mer-
chants from Russia and beyond. AT
one time over 1000 commercial firms
had their agents in the city. Besides
being a clearing house Antwerp had
goods of it's own to dispose of-Flem-
ish carpets, cloths, and gold and silver
ornaments and the work of her artists.
Like Venice, Antwerp was the envy
of all Europe and first one country and
then another sought an excuse to take
the city by force. In 1866 the Duke or
Alva's courts expelled thousands OF
her native merchants and turned their
business over to Spaniards. Ten years
later the Spanish soldiers were turned
loose in the city and burned and pill
laged. Nine years later still came the
siege of fourteen months and the citys
final capture by the Duke of Parma
During these disasters the place not
only lost most of its commerce, bur
most of it's population, which dwindled
from 125,00O in 1868 to 10000 twenty
years later What Antwerp lost the
Dutch gained and in 164S the final blow
was delivered-the Peace of Westpha-
liza closed the Scheldt to sea-going Ves-
sels
Napoleon l recognized the import
ance of Antwerp as a strategic pase'
and during his dominance of the Low
countries rebuilt it's wharves and re-
yived it's commerce. His general, car
not. defended it against the Allies IN
1914. but was finally forced TO surren-
der it to the British General Graham
The Congress of Vienna the next year
Incorporated it with the country lying
south in the kingdom of the Neither
lands, and then, in 1880, it was claimed
by the newly established kingdom OF
Belgium, not however, without beng
bombarded by the Dutch under Chasse
who in his turn was bombarded then
by the French.
Restored to Belgium in 1882, the city
gradually recovered it's commerce, al
though again and again the Dutch
closed the Scheldt to its trade.
At the outbreak of the war its popu-
lation even surpassed in numbers It's
golden period, being 100000; it had
again become a great mart binding
Central Europe to the rest OF the
world; it's ancient industries had reVlV-
ed and to them had been added dia-
mond cutting, cigar making, lace max
ing, sugar refining, brewing and dis-
tilling.-New York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16

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
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
EIGHTY-SlXTH lNSTAllMENT
Mai s. w Melton.

We were highly gratifed on Tuesday
last to welcome Maj. Melton on his ar
rival from the Virginia army. He
looks we'll and in good spirits. We have
not had an opportunity to converse
with him as yet; but hope to hear
from him soon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
The Palmer Guards.

This fine company, under the COM
mand of Capt. VIM. H. McCorkle, left
our town on Tuesday morning, last for
the Camp of Instruction at Lightwood
Knot Springs. The company number
ed something over one hundred. May
Heavens blessing attend them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In EARLY Files Of The
YOfkVilIG Enquirer
NEWS and Views OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers of To-
day Pretty Comprehensive knowl-
edge of the Things that Most Con-
cerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-16

~ Learn to use your head as well as
your hands. A trained mind will go on
doing valuable work long after the
days of manual labor are over.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
ZINC lNTERuENEs

LONDON, July 21-In compliance with the Kings summons. eight of the party leaders most vitaIy con- cened with settlement of the Home Rule deadlock met at Buckingham Palace in an effort to reach agree ment
 The King received them with a speech, He pointed out the serious. ness of the situation and the narrow margin of difference which now ex- ists He expressed hope for a friend ly solution of all dimculues. They dis cussed the situation more than an hour and then adjourned.
 The eight leaders some of whom are now on speaking terms. includ- ed John Redmond Irish Nationalist leader and John Dillon. who never be- fore had came in personal contact with the King The mere fact that they win have another meeting shows that SO far as the principals are con cened, agreement Is in sight But the agreement by Che principals does not portend by any means definite settlement on any scheme for the flu. ture government Of Ireland.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
BRIDGE THAT FAILED
 A REAL FEATURE

The word feature has been used in connection with Motion pictures of in- lerior quality SO often that Che word has lost it's real value but "The Bridge That Failed shown at the Royal Theatre last evening is a real Feature in every sense of the word.
 "Thc Bridge That Failed" offers op- portunity for many feats of daring re- markable for the accuracy with which they are handled.
 The sensational dive of the heroine accomplished from the cliff to the wa ters far beneath. the scene in the wheel of death, and the parting of the bridge are truly big scenes and the audience was fairly carried away with the rapidity of action
 lt does not, like many so-called features. depend on one big scene to carry the picture over, but there are many moments of breathless suspense where one is fearful yet hopeful for the outcome. Manager Norcross took no chances when he made the state ment on the street that anyone not satisfied with the performance had the Driyiledge of getting their money back at the box office as they passed out. for everyone who expressed their views declared it to be one of the best productions ever witnessed on the screen.
 This picture will be shown again to- day at both the afternoon and even ing performances and all who have not already done SO, should manage to attend at one or tHe performances to-day for it Is really worth while
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
The SECRET of SUCCESS
Genuine Merit Required to Win
 the Peoples Confidence.

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that SO many products that are extensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon for gotten? The reason Is plain-the article did not fuldl the promises of the manufacturer This applies more particularly to a medicine A medi- cinal preparation that has real cura- tive value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited. to those who are in need of it
 A prominent druggist says "Take for example Dr Kilmer's SwampRoot preparation have sold for many years and never hasitate to recom- mend for in almost every case it shows excellent results, as many of my customers testify. No other kid ney remedy that ] know of has SO large a sale"
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the sue cess of Dr Kimer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact that it fulnls almost every wish in overcoming kidney. liv. CT and bladder diseases. corrects urin- ary troubles and neutralIzes the uric acid which causes rheumatism.
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swap-Root by Parcels Post Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton. N. Y.. and enclose ten cents; also mention the Bisbee Daily Review-Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
HOME CROWN TIMBER
 FOR ARIZONA MINES
Supply is Adequate to Meet All
 Local Demands.

PHOENIX, July 21-A mmbarmao from the district office of the forest service has just returned from a three months trip in southern and eastern Arizona While on this detail a gem eral market study was made of the timber used in the mining districts on Che southeastern part of the state. An examination was also made of the available timber on the Apache na- tional forest to all this demand which at present is being supplied with tim Der shipped in from the coast It is the desire fthe forest service that all Of the material to furnish the mines and industries of Arizona be supplied with timber grown within the state There is, when transportation facilities are provided, sufficient standing tim ber on the national forests to do this It is hard to estimate the bepefts that would result to the state in case this were made possible, since the large sus Of money now being sent to other states for supplies would 'be spent at home. adding both directly and indi- rcctly to the prosperity of the other local industries.
 That a railroad can be constructed to tap the vast areas of timber on the Apache national forest and the White Mountain Indian reservation is consid. cred possible The length of such a line would be from 70 to SO miles and would connect with the Arizona & New Mexico railway at Clifton. Besides the
 traffic that could be developed from thee haulin of timber it would be in line to handle stock and other com modities produced in the lare region between the A. T. and S P. railway and the s. p railway
 A railroad such as described would make accessible to the local people of Arizona and the thousands of tour ists that annually come west, one of the most beautiful recreation grounds in the southwest and for beautiful scenery. excellent climate and fishing, a region that s hard to surpass in the west. A great number of people now come to the region but with transpor- tation facilities such as railroad thousands more could avail themselves of the privilege
 The vast quantities of timber taken in connection with the other resources of the region coupled with the large and interesting demands for timber in the southern part of Che state should make the construction Of such a road a strong possibility.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
LIN 3. ORME FROM PHOENIX A VISITOR
 IN THE DISTRICT

Lin B Orme, member of the board Of supervisors of Maricopa county, and candidate before the primaries for the democratic nomination for state auditor is a visitor in the War ren district in behalf of his candidacy. The Maricopa man arrived in Bisbee last night from the north and will re- main in the county several days.
 According to Orme everything looks rosy for his success in the primaries on September 8. He declares that he has met with universal encourage ment throughout the sections of the state which he had traversed.
 In speaking of the political situa- ton generally Orme says that it looks like Governor Hunt would be re-nom- mated over Dr. Hughes by an enor- nous majority and reelected. in No- vember by a larger majority than he received before
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
MEXICAN ARMED TO KILL KEMPTONi IS
 STOPPED BY M'REA

Juan Lopez bought a new gun and a box of cartridges. thereafter setting out at once Go find Omcen Kempton. Instead he ran across Constable Par ley McRae or rather Constable Me Rae ran across Lopez. for he had heard that the Mexican intended buy ing a gun and had said that he would use it to kill a policeman.
 Lopez had been out of jail only long enough to go to his home and get some money and return to lay in his arsenal He had been in jail because of a spree in the course of which .ie had become disorderly He was fined Judge Walter Thomas He left the court in rage. On the way home he confided his purpose of becoming a real bad man. Constable McRae heard and followed. Then he caught the man with the goods Lopez went tq the county jail forthwith Now he has two officers to kill. Meantime he languishes until he is passed upon for carrying concealed weapons and pos sibly for threatening life Either charge vii bring about a sufficient jail sentence to give him time in which to cool or.
 Lopez is carpenter He has re- gently been much impressed with the efficiency of Mexican arms as demon strated by the success of his compa- triots. the Mexican rebels in the north of Mexico. Killing of a gringo off, cer appealed to him as a fine piece of business. That he would have taken a shot at Kempton had not McRae headed him of, there is little or no doubt
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22

Dr schell the optician of Tucson, will spend today at the Copper Queen Hotel
Bisbee daily review., 1914-07-22
ORPHEUM ARIZONA
 PICTURES TONIGHT

A feature of the Mutual Weekly. ap- bearing at the Orpheum every We'd nesday night, is always an Arizona picture These deal with some indus trial feature That which comes in the fine list of world wide views in the Mutual Weekly at the Orpheum to- night depicts the shipment of thous- ands of hogs from Salt river valley ranches to eastern markets
 The Mutual Weekly is considered by many to be the very best of all the Weekly News pictures produced. al- though there are many more who stand by the Pathe Weekly as un- approached in the excellence of it's weekly features.
 At any rate. between the two week lies. both produced each week at the Orpheum, this theatre serves the pub lie with broader news service through pictures than has ever be- fore been attempted by a theatre in Arizona. Response that has come 10 the Orpheum in large special attend ance on the Weekly nights, Wednes- day Thursday and Friday, has much more than justified the management of the theatre in its judgment and the additional expense taken on in the productions.
 Beside the Mutual Weekly tonight there will be the usual strong Mutual bill. It is always a feature bill, always big and always worth while seeing.