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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-08-04
ST. SWITHIN
Brief History of Man Whose Birthday
Has to do With Weather.
(To Be Continued).

Brief History of Man Whose Birthday
Has to do With Weather.
st. Swithin was patron of Winches-
ter of which diocese he was bishop
from $50 until his death July 2, S62.
He is a sort of Jupiter Pluvius in the
Protestant calendar of England. The
common belief is that according, as 1t
rains or shines on st. Swithin's day,
which is celebrated on July l, the an
niversary of the translation of his rel
les, the next forty days will be either
rainy or bright This is founded on a
legion that, before dying the humble
minded saint had begged to be in
tered in the open churchyard, and
not in the chancel of the church as
was usual with the bishops. Here he
remained for over a century, when the
monks, thinking it disgraceful that so
great a saint should have so lOwly
burial place, resolved to move the
body into the choir. The 18th of July
was appointed for the purpose. But
on that day a mighty rainstorm burst
forth and continued without intermis-
sion for the next forty days. The
monks took this as a sign of heavenly
displeasure and instead Of removing
the body, they built a chapel over 1t
where it lay. Unfortunately for the
legend, it happens that the formal
translation of the relics of st. Swithin
from the grave in the church yard to
a magnificent shrine within the cath
edral. was in fact effected on July
Is. 971, only one hundred and nine
years after his death, without any me-
neurological interference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-08-04
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVilIe Enquirer
news and Views OF YESTERDAY
Bringing Up Records of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers of To-
day a Pretty Comprehensive knowl-
,dse of the Things that Most Con-
cerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.

The first installment of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published in our issue Of November IA.
1913. The notes are being prepared
by the editor as time and opportunity
permit. Their purpose Is to bring
into review the events of the past for
the pleasure and satisfaction Of the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction Of the present genera
tion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-08-04

Married-On the 7th instant, by Rev.
j. w. North, Mr.. Natty B. Morgan, Of
Murfreesboro, Tenn, and Miss Cynthia
f. Smith, Of York district.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-08-04

Continued on Page Four).
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
peeox Psrlseopes used.

Such things exist as decoy peri
scopes short lengths Of pipe held up
right on a float and looking exactly
like the real periscope. The sub
marine sets them adrift for you to
find sometimes scatters several OF
them.
When one ise sighted you cannot
stop to consider whether the little OBJ
ject dancing on the sea half a mile or
so distant does or does not mean ESQ
pounds Of high explosive coming
straight at you. Maybe you will see
an aeropIane naneuvering over it in
way that carries conviction that it
does. You don't dare to take any
chances and so you train all the guns
at 1t.
Then the real submarine sinks up
on the other side Of the ship, and
with the swift rush OF Its torped. the
latest Of sea tragedies comes to an
end.-Park Benjamin, in the New
York Independent.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Honesty.

Dan J. Callaghan, chief steward Of
an indianapolis hotel, has found an
honest man. Not to say that Mr.. Gala
CHAN has not met many honest men
before. but In this case he has heard
from new one.
A few days ago the chief steward
received a package addressed to him
self and on opening It there rolled out
beautiful little pearl-handled pocket
knife. The knife had been carefully
wrapped In 4 Biblical tract, the cap
tion Of which read:
do you know it is time for Jesus
i to come to earth again? Z"
With the knife was letter written
In a legible, masculine hand. "Mr. Cal
laghan," it read, there Is a knife left
by q guest on the table. Il was taken
by me, but God, who is rich in mercy,
has. saved me and has put the desire
and love, in my soul that makes ma
give back thatswhichs IS not my own
and causes me.to love my neiglibor' as
myself
The steward has the knife and will
keep It as a souvenir of one mans
honesty.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
DISEASE OF POTATOES
First Indication Of Rot Is Depres-
sion and ShriveIlng.
Best Preventive 6S Winter Trouble ls
TO Make Certain That Tubers Are
Well Dried 1efere storing
kalplt Destroys Funsua.
tBy ". 4. GILBERT.y

The first external indication Of dis.
ease IL the gradual depression and
shriveline Of portion of the surface
OF the tnbeF
These sunken portions are soon Gov.
cred more or less with white patches
Of the fungus bearing tnyriada Of
spores, which are quickly distributed
by mites and other minute creatures.
At later stage the white tufts
change to pale pink color. and pro
duce D second crop Of spores. which
In like manner are distributed through
the heap OF potatoes by mites, etc.
BY such means the disease quickly
spreads. and aided by bacteria, the
tubers are soon reduced to q soft,
fetid mass. the skins alone remaining
intact.
During the following season the
most perfect stage OF the fungus. il
the form Of minute crimson points,
develops on the skins Of diseased tn
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
BALANCE KEPT BY NATURE
increase Of the Human Race Seems to
BE Regulated by Wars and
Other Devastations.

&
Every year, according to scientists
who attempt to keep the general rec
ords, at least so, ,000, 900 human beings
are born on this earth and 10000. 600
or 7O.00O.000 die. This indicates a
daily birth rate OF about 2O,000 and
death rate of 10000. The daily
Increase in population therefore Is
about 10000. The total population Of
the globe is estimated at 1906. .000. 900.
The ravages OF war do little to i'm
pede the Increase. Far more effective
have been the upheavals of nature
The Franco-P Prussian war killed about
100000 in seven months. The death
roll Of the Russo-Japanese reached
about 100000 A single earthquake
(1737, in India) has been estimated to
have caused 100000 deaths. The IA
talities Of the Messina earthquake in.
1908 cannot have been far short OF
100000. A tidal wave in 1896 drowned
27,000 persons In Japan, causing q
greater loss " life than the whole,
war with China in 1894. The earths
quake in Japan in 1908 iss saidsto have.
killed 100000 people. The Lisbon
earthquake in 1855 destroyed $4,000
human lives. while 10000 were lost in
the same year IL earthquakes In Per
sia.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

bers.. The spores of this stage germi-
nates In the soil and infect future
crops. ss
The best preventive against an at
tack of winter rot is to make certain
that the potatoes are weli dried before
storing. Powdered sulphur, il sprin-
kled over the tubers at the rate Of
two pounds to the tom. win destroy
the fungus, and also hold In check
mites, wood lice. etc. which hv their
movements convey the spores frorn
one potato to another. pits clamps
or cellars should always be wen ven
tilated.
Land that has profnced q ,3;seaaad
crop win certainly be infected, and DO.
statoess should not. be- planted Ii, 4. II
again5 FOR several years, sIxainit. Or
lime; may be applied to infected land.
Both destroy the fungus.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
TRAIN COLT FOR EXHIBITION
Most Interesting Event at County
Fairs Often Spoiled by Bad Actions
Of Excited Youngsters.

what should be a most interesting
event Fl s,anv .eonyfv, m !, @ fairs she shoSs. rgs
ing Of colts Il often very disaDnojnt.
ing both to the owners and the gpec-
tators 4 ring f;IIeS wstl3 Mid Or I,als.
broken colts Il not .,,,,ScIs aafiafaction
"a the fair rnanakemu1asnt or "a the
crowd.
The little rascais are excited thew
tear around like spoiIed vounxster
ana generally demean thsmeelVes so
badly that the Judges have hard work
ia picking the winners. All: fhie coi1ld
be changed greatly by training the
colt every day for : few weeks he.
fore he is to be shown.
The training should he of The sim.
pIest kind. When he is being weaned
he should be broken ia the bridle and
the halter The bride il usna1lV fha
best AS the youngster Il more easiIv
controlled by this than by the halter
II is easy enough ID break the 6olt "a
the bride IN the weanine stage and
from this he. sIlo,,Id: be edneataf an
he can be- made Ia walk trnt halt
when spoken to while being led bv tha
bride
a colt that Il led into the show RIM
and kent standirp ;n fba nrorsr re.s;. ,e,s;.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
CONSTANT PASTURE FOR PIGS


Pigs in clover are popularly sup.
posed to be in the ideal animal en-.
virOnment, but the cold facts show
that pigs in rape do better.
Recently 81 pigs fed on rape for
eight weeks gained 81 pounds more
weight than the same number fed on
clover for the same time.
It Is a mistake to assume. however,
that rape alone makes an ideal food
for gain. They must have some grain
! Fed ON rape or clover alone, pigs will
do better on clover.
Rape should be fed by mea Is OF
movable fences, in order that the pigs
may not trample the field too much.
Glover has to be pastured, or il
viii quickly become dry and woody
and therefore. without proper nutri
ton. With ordinary rainfall rape pro.
vides constant pasturage.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

One hundred years ago the United
States sloop-of-war Peacock dropped
anchor in New York harbor,- after a
most successful cruise of 147 days.
During this period she had captured
many rich prizes and destroyed yes
sells and cargoes totaling nearly half
q million dollars in value. During the
entire cruise she had lost but one
member of her crew. The command
er of the Peacock at this time was
Commodore Lewis Warrington. Ear
lier in the year, soon after he had
come into command Of the Peacock.
Commodore Warrington had iistin-
guished himself by capturing the
British sloop-of-war Epervier. The en-
gagement was fought on the coast Of
Florida and was one OF the most des-
perate of the entire war. For his
achievement on this occasion Com
modore Warrington received q gold
medal from congress.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
YOUNG WOMEN AND POULTRY
Production Of Fancy Stock, Eggs,
7roIlers and capons Affords
Means Of Making Money.

r
There are many young women on
farms all over this broad land of ours
who are debating the question of leav.
ing home @to make their way In the
world.
They have finished school, are not
particularly needed on the farm, and
are ambitious American girls who
seek to show that they are able to
take care OF themselves.
They have the idea they must get
away from the poky old farm If they
wish to win money or fame.
y The farm they argue, stands for
plenty OF hard work. no pay ana little
Play. On some farms this may be
true. but they are the exception
Any bright capable girl who Is will.
Ing. to give as much OF her time, en-
ergy and study TO the science of rails
Ing poultry. as she would be compelled
to give to At herself to be stem
ographer, bookkeeper, dressmaker,
etc, viii make success nine times
out Of ten.
She will have worked herself into
paying business without leaving the
shelter Of home, and always find a
ready market for her products.
The possibilities OF the farm were
never greater than today. and the pro
ducing Of fancy stock, fresh eggs.
broilers. spring capons and Just chick.
en- is one Of the broad avenues leading
fl,fs n vrr lrks oer.;aor sfrT "a f.y,e =
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
LAND OF REST AND QUIET
soJourn in Norway Even " short, y
Boon to American With Frazs
zIed Nerves.

The population OF Norway is 2,3S1,-
7S2, about equal to the population Of
Chicago: but il the entire population
met in a given area, venture to say
that their coming ana their going;
and their meeting, would not make
as much noise as one may hear every
1ive minutes on dozens of street
crossings, either in New York or IN
Chicago. IN this connection it is Of
interest to note that there are. $4,000
more women than men in Norway:
100000 more men than women in
the United States. and 100000 more
women than men In the United King
. dom. The total population Of the
United States is 100000 OF the
United Kingdom, $4,000, 600. Theorists
may make such deductions as they
win from the proportion OF men to
women In these countries, but Of the
comparative peace and quiet there is
no question,
Norway Ia the country Of Suuiet
voices. gentle manners, and no noise.
The steamers dock almost without a
sound. and depart as silently At
Christiansand, where we touched FIRST
on Scandinavian soil, people got on
and of the steamer, farewelIs were
waved, the crowd on the dock moved
about deliberately but no voice was
raised; there was no shouting, no phys
ical unrest expressing itself in squirm-
ing bodies or twisted features; they
were almost as calm as the stars
above them. All over Sweden and
Norway one is attracted by the smooth
skins, unwrinkled cheeks and unfur.
roWed brows of both the men and the
women. They have placid faces. as
OF men and women who have not yet
been in contact with our disease OF
striving to live all of life in day.
The trains slide away from the sta
tions at the sound Of q scarcely audi
bic whistle, and there are no bells OF
shouted warnings; the crowds in the
streets or elsewhere seem to pitch
their voices out Of the range of hear
ing Of ears accustomed te the ca
tarrhal rumble Of Londoh, the stri-
dent gabble Of New York, or the sibi-
liant cackle of Paris. Exchange.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Exaet copy q Wrapper.
our EarIv chinese Trade.

The rapid growth of our early trade
with China is shown by the fact that
the 81 vessels carrying in 1895 nearly
five and three-quarters millions worth
Of goods to Canton, represented a
larger fraction of our total foreign
commerce than our trade with the
whole of China does today. The silver
imported to balance American trade
with China averaged more than two
and a half millions annually in the 80
years down to 1927, and reached a
maximum of seven and half mil
Hons in 1918. John Foord, in Youths
Companion.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Keep blow .from Rustina.

To keep plows from rusting: TO
three pounds Of tallow mix one pound
Of white lead. Melt the tallow in an
ole iron pot; stir in the white lead.
When using, heat the mixture and ap-
ply It with an old paint brush. In the
spring just put the plow in the ground.
This vim clean the moldboard as
bright in few yards as it was before,
The same applies to any farm tool
used for cultivation.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
our Old Friend Humus.

Our old friend humus does not stand
much Of show with some farmers.
They have not yet learned that in or.
der to make material to last through
the crop rotation, we must plow un.
der grass sod and other crops Of that
kind. It takes little nerve to plow
under your crop OF clover. for instance,
but it must be done If we are to keep
up with the procession.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
FARaoNIMG PEN is PORTABLE {
Small House shown IL IllustratIon
Herewith VIII Be Found to Be
One Of Great convenlenee.

The illustration below shows how q
portable narrowing pen can easily and
cheaply be made. The runners are
by 6 and of any length desired.
Any sound planking viii do for the
body of the pen. A small window in
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

the rear end is always advisable. as
light is necessary The pen can easily
be removed from one part of the farm
to another. and it will be found to be
one Of the most useful things used iD
swine breeding.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Not to Be Thought OF.

Now let US put our head together
and see IL we can't arrange matters. !"
Put our heads together? That
would hardly do. Maude. Your green
-wig and my purple hair won't harmon
ize."
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Safer

Klicker- Wouldn't you like 10 i've
In history?
Rocker-No, I'd prefer to live In q
suburb Of history.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Il the Roat Rocks. !

I'D come over and kiss you, only
I'm afraid Of upsetting the boat"
Il can swim, Herbert !s-London
Opinion.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

Any man might conquer the world
If he had half as much perseverance
as q female book agent.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

Isn't it funny that the things we
IKE to do most are the things we are
bid we shouldn't do?
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
His .Nanne.s

His Name"
A young spark, notorious f6k - 80
ceit, was boasting in the pres ~
several gentlemen about the eamae
which he had gained over tIae asaP
heart.
Look. . said he, here's . lsi
present had from my IasE hs-
rata, at the same time handbag BU
beautiful cigar-case.
All admired the article, uAAeM ha@
an Endorsement Of its quality
upon it. = IS ' IS - !.
''very nice gift" remarkeA 60 81
the company Il perceive, yu4r nleE-
love even had your name Rut - 40
case"
"Well, that's queer" ansNeaas 90
boaster. i never noticed e :
Look again" rejoined flhe eznzAB
one. The case. is distinctly naasAa
Real calf.'n :.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

Don't envy the buffer. He isn't al
ways as happy as he looks.
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
70 Retain MoIsture.

Work the surface over after each
rain, and inns retain all tha moisture
The midland journal., 1914-11-27

Time to Match.
did you go in your auto ride at
lightning speed?"
yes, and had laundering good
time"
The midland journal., 1914-11-27
Austrian Army.

Adjutant Our equipment is no good.
General-So much the better! When
the Russians get it they can't use it.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-24
CAN'T MAKE PACKARD
 CARS FAST ENOUGH

The first automobile manufacturer in the country to declare q shortage of cars for this season is the Pack ard Motor Car Company. During the first seven months of that companys s fiscal year starting last September the total sales for motor carriages have been 20l4 For the correspond ing period of the 1910 season. the Packard Company's previous banner year, 1882 cars were sold.
 By flood of orders. the Pack ard Motor Car Company is maroon cd on pinnacle of success, de clares President Henry B. Joy. At present We are unable to turn out cars in sufficient quantity to supply those patrons of high class vehicles who know that the best is cheapest in the long run. Our aim has al- ways been to establish a name for character and quality of Packard product so our vehicles will be re- garded as pre- eminent in the vehicle trade
 The buying public has put the stamp of approval on Packard ve- hcles by such liberal patronage that
Arizona republican., 1914-04-24

trouble was brewing for the newly weds, they were quietly dining in a downtown restaurant, where they were discovered by J. C. McIlwaine, McNews successor as president of the club. McIlwaine remarked on the air of festivity that hovered about the two, not knowing they had been married
 Why, Mack, you look just as though you had been married." ex- claimed the president.
 We ARE just married" said Mrs McNew.
 McNew had been talking about forming motorcycle corps of scouts to present to the state of Arizona for use in conjunction with the national guard. When asked how she would like that arrangement, Mrs. McNew said, That's all right. I'll go too"
 Up until a late hour last night, the motorcyclists had not been able to locate the McNews. Presumably they had fled, knowing what was in store for them, if discovered by the confreres of the groom.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-24
Noon and Evening Programs Arranged in Phoenix to Celebrate Senli-Cen t cn- nial of Formation of the Territory
OLD-TIMERS AND
 STIRRING HISTORIES
Of Former Days Splendid Banquet at Adams l To- night to Gather Phoenic- ians Together That They May Contemplate Past
It's Arizona Day. today.

It's Arizona Day. today.
 With Colonel J. H. McClintock pre- siding, and such men as J. Lorenzo Hubbell, Richard Sloan, A. F. Ban ta, Ed Wells, Louis Hughes, A. C. Baker. T. F.. Parish and J. H. kib- bey speaking, the program at to- nights banquet to the classy young state of Arizona will be an expo stion of old times. All the gentle men mentioned are of long years in the territory. and know it's history as few others can know it. In ad- dition to these who will speak on Arizona as it was are Governor Dwight B. Heard to speak on the future
 The program is a dandy. It is spread over that portion of the his tcry of the southwest since 1864, and now, in other words over the fifty years since the few strong pioneers got together and organized the first territorial government. It deals with the rise of the territorial administra- tion, ard changes due to hostile In dians, the ward against savage man and savager nature, the coming of the miner and farmer and later of the irrigator.
 The topics are as follows:
 Before New Mexico Lost Ari- ZOna," Hon. J. Lorenzo Hubbell.
 The Blazing of the Trail" Ex- Governor R. E. Sloan.
 The Pioneer Vanguard A. F Banta
 Building the First Capitol" Hon Ed. w Wells
 The Capital in the South." Ex- Gov. Louis C. Hughes.
 The Rising of Phoenix Judge A C. Baker.
 "Arizonn as Found It. State Historian T. F. Parish.
 Moulding the State" Ex-Governor J. H Kibbey.
 The Ship of State in New Wat CTS" Governor Geo W. P. Hunt
 The Newest Star" Dwight B Heard
 At high noon. the wars of ant with the MeXicans will be forgotten the petty business cares of the citi- zens of this state will be shovet away for q few minutes while every body takes time to think of Arizona toast her glories and cheer her on Clubs, hotels. gathering places of al sorts will be the scenes of assemblies of people who will listen to short talks on the state, and give resound ing cheers for her Schools will hall their lessons for q brief space whil