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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
HEAD HUNTERS OF PAUPA
cannbaIs Always MutiIate Bodies Of
Fallen Enemies.

Falen Enemies.
All the Bamu tribes are head hunt
ers, and the majority cannibals,
writes Wilfred Beaver in the July
Wide World Magazine. The bodies Of
those slain are generally mutilated,
and the legs and arms cut off as we'll
as the heads; the calf Of the leg and
the hand are, l believe the two por-
tions most esteemed. One very pow
erful tribe in the Bamu, called Bina,
always 1t Is said, take two heads and
two sets Of arms and legs for every
man Of theirs that has been killed.
Heads, besides being the badge of a
warrior and items of considerable So
cial significance, play a prominent
part in ceremonies and dances. They
are always cut off with the bamboo
head-knife, a weapon which Is used
from the Dutch boundary to the Pura-
ri Delta. This knife is a half section
of bamboo with a handle; a notch Is
made at the head Of the blade and a
thin silver Of bamboo torn off, leaving
sharp edge. For each successive
head, an additional notch is made and
another slice torn off, consequently
each knife Is it's own record. I pick
ed up one knife few years ago, all
red with fresh blood, that had eight
notches in it. On this same Bamu
river trip I saw my first heads. There
had been a serious massacre at one
village, and when we arrived at the
place there were several headless, leg
less and armless trunks lying about.
Some Of the police went out to look
for tracks, and not long after a SER
geant came back swinging bundle Of
fresh heads that the raiders had evil
IDENTIFY dropped in their flight. The
sight was not particularly pleasant,
but it reminded me Of nothing so much
as string Of onions. Once, when I
was on the upper Kiko river, long
way inland from the head Of the Gulf
of Papua I found that the natives
there did not, apparently, collect heads
but hands, which were smoke dried
and then hung round the neck as or
They were quite willing to
dispose Of them at a tomahawk apiece
i suppose on the principle that
hands were easy enough to get, but
were scarce.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
DOES NOT THINK 1T FAIR
Louis AppeIt Protests Against Abuse
of Private Citizen.

OF Private Citizen.
The attacks that are being made by
candidate Pollock upon a private citi-
zen does not appeal to us as being
warranted He has on several occa
sions, after he left Charleston, referred
to Col. James Sottille in a most dis
respectful manner which we think not
only wrong, but unworthy of a man
who poses as candidate for the Unit
ed States senate Pollock makes a
strenuous effort to arouse prejudice
because Mr.. Sottille is n member of
the governors staff, and he refers to
him as "a sawed off. pug-nosed Dago."
We happen to know Mr. Sottille. and
have never met more refined gentle
man. always courteous, and ever ready
to give his aid and encouragement to
a worthy cause. He is an Italian by
birth, but came to this country a boy
and attended our schools. but we
have no doubt he is proud Of his ma
tivity, as much so as Mr.. Pollock is of
his. man is what he is, regardless OF
his nativity, and should be so meaSur-
ed. Mr.. Sottille is not in politics, but
successful and public spirited bust
ness man. In this day of commercial
ism, we venture the assertion there is
no man in the state who is held in
higher esteem by business men than
this same James Sottille. He is noted
for his straight forwardness, his big
ness of heart and his loyalty to his
city and his friends. Then why should
this man Pollock who should know
that he stands no more chance for
election than a snow ball would stand
of freezing in a pot of boiling water,
go galivanting over the state speak
ing discourteously Of this gentleman.
AS long as Candidate Pollock makes
attacks upon Governor Blease'S record,
he is within the scope of his privil-
cgeS. but when he goes from that to
make odious and obnoxious references
about Il private citizen who is the
equal in every respect to either of the
candidates for the senate, we think it
outrageous and going too far.-Man-
ming Times
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

L
Cannon firing was heard, which was
confirmatory Of the report. Our regi-
ment was hurried from the South
Carolina railroad to the United States
arsenal to procure arms in the conf
dent expectation Of marching at once
| to the scene of action, to grapple first
with the foe in deadly conflict during
| the dark and stormy hours of the
night. The rumor was soon contra
dicted, however, and, after arms were
distributed to several companies, the
regiment, drenched with rain to the
skin, returned to the grounds of the
race course and took quarters about 10
o'clock at night.
The gallant behavior Of our men
under the apparent certainty of go
ing into battle at once, and for the
first time, in the night and rain, Is an
honor to the Fifth regiment and to
the up-country. Not a man fiinched,
although all were weary with loss Of
sleep, hurrying to and fro and hand
baggage. In fact, great many were
even anxious to go to one Of the is
lands, and repel the insolent invader
all were more than willing.
The cannon firing is explained in
these ways: First, it Is said to be
salute to Commodore Stringham, on
arriving to take charge Of the United
States fleet. Secondly, it is account
ed for thus: A British vessel ap-
preached the harbor, but was de-
MED admittance, a boat was sent to
the city after the British consul,
who went out and protested against
the quasi blockade; the vessel was ad-
mitted, and a salute was given to the
British flag and consul. This, II so,
amounts to the very important fact
that England will pay no attention
whatever to an inefficient blockade,
If to any at all. Thirdly, the British
vessel approached the fleet to know
If the port was in a state Of block
ade; the reply was that it was not;
and the firing was a salute to the
transfer of troops from the Isabel to
the Baltic. To show how rapidly ru-
mors succeed each other and how hard
1t is to get at the truth, all three Of
these accounts have come to Camp
Calhoun" since we sat down a few
minutes ago to this writing.
The regiment now numbers over
twelve hundred men. Good health,
better order and the best appetites
continue to prevail. We are glad to
say just here that from this evening,
Mr.. John A. Witherspoon will conduct
morning and evening prayer for the
Jasper Light Infantry.
Capt Seabrook, having been in
formed by Mr.. Cooper Kuykendal, that
number of boxes were placed in his
charge for the Jasper Light Infantry,
though it was impossible for him to
bring them; instructs us to say to the
ladies Of Yorkville that their kindness
is gratefully received, and keeping the
flame Of ardor alive in the breasts
Of the Jaspers. will prepare them to
do or die" in the line of battle.
Sitting on valise, with our KNAPP
sack for a writing-desk, we are, with
good cheer to you,
Our Corporal.
Married-At Hoods factory, by ].
P. Hood, Esq, on Tuesday, I'd, instant,
Mr.. John Colvin' Of Chester district,
and Mrs. Frances Narcissa Morgan, of
York.
ITO he rOptinnedl
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

- Six southern states mined $165, ,73O
of gold in 1913. North Carolina lead
ing, with $126,44S, or rs per cent of the
total, Georgia being second, $15,1OS:
Alabama third, $11,094 Tennessee,
fourth, $7,595; South Carolina fifth,
s4,SS1, and Virginia sixth, 1904. AL
though there is still much gold in the
south, the output has never regained
its relative Importance enjoyed until
the discovery of gold in California in
1S49. Until 1880 all the gold coined in
this county was supplied chiefly by
North Carolina, and by 1888 production
in the south had assumed such propor-
tions that branch mints were estab-
lished at Charlotte, n. c.: Dahlonega,
Ga, and New Orleans. Up to October
81, 1850, southern gold sent to the mint
and it's branches amounted to $15,OO4.-
1872, Of which North Carolina supplied
s6,7O7.45S; Georgia, s6,O17,6 ,693; Virginia
S1,197,S3S; South Carolina, $S17,692:
Alabama, $1S6,627, and Tennessee, $76,-
574
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
SIxTY-SEcOND INSTALLMENT
Thursday Morning, April 4, 1861.
Military Staff.

AS our regiment will be mustered
into the 3rd brigade of South Carolina
Volunteers, our district readers will
take especial interest in the following
staff appointments made by Brigadier
General A. c. Garlington:
VIM. F. Nance Of Newberry, Brigade
major; w. A. Walker of Chester In
spector; T. Stobo Farrow Of Spartan
burg, quartermaster; Jas. D. Gist, of
Union, commissary; DR.. w. H. Har-
rington of Newberry, surgeon; Cres-
we'll Darlington, Of Laurens, aid-de-
camp; and Jas. F. J. Caldwell Of New
berry, aid-de- camp.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
FOOTSTEPS OF THE Fathers.
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkViIIe Enquirer
news and VIEWS OF YESTERDAY
Bringing Up Records of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers of To.
day a Pretty Comprehensive knowI-
edge of the Things that Most Con-
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, 1914-07-10

I9' l.. A. Dansereau, publisher of a
French newspaper which has not been
published for more than six We. rs,
received recently an answer to a puz-
zle printed in the paper eight years
ago. The writer admitted that he
knew the paper was no longer pub
lished, but hoped that as he had been
workin gall the eight years to solve
the puzzle, he would receive a prize
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

~. BY law native Samona is not
allowed to sell his land, and the free
holders held by whites are seldom for
sale. The German government is
averSe to planters coming in with Il
small amount of capital. Land on the
beach in the municipality of Apia, Il
strip four miles in length is valued at
$1,000 per acre.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
Thursday Morning, April IS, 1860.
Our Editor.

Our Editor.
Mr.. East, the editor-in- chief, being
a volunteer in the Jasper Light In
fantry," left with his company on Sat-
urday morning last. 1t is his purpose
to correspond with the paper as fire.
quently as circumstances will permit
and to keep our readers fully posted as
to the movements Of our own COM
panies. We have the promise also, Of
letters from members of the other
cOmpanieS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
Camp Calhoun.

Charleston. Tuesday, April 16. 1861.
The Fifth regiment arrived here
yesterday evening. and found the
city wild with excitement from fly
ing report that the enemy had landed
5000 men, and that a brisk engage
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

~ The municipal authorities of
Tokyo have asked the government to
approve a plan involving the eXpendi-
ture of approximately $1O,OOO.OOO for
additional water facilities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

Thursday morning, April IS. 1861:
We leave this morning at o'clock
for Charleston. Yesterday morning
at II o'clock, Rev. VIM. Martin, presi-
dent of the Columbia Female college,
preached to the regiment; and Rev.
Mr.. Gamewell, the presiding elder OF
the Richland conference. at three in
the afternoon.
\ part of Col Williams regiment
belonging to our brigade, came down
from Laurens and Newberry on yes
terday evening and took quarters
here: but are expected in Charleston
as soon as the other companies reach
this place.
Feeling runs high. and everybody is
eager to reach the "hospitable city
to get in readiness and give Lincoln's
minions the right kind Of a reception
if they come to "retake the fort"
Our Corporal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
Editorial Correspondence.
Camp Calhoun, Columbia, S. C.

Camp Calhoun, Columbia, S. G.
Saturday Night, April 13, 1861.
Dear Enquirer: If the first days ex-
perience be any criterion, we can pro-
nounce the volunteer service, in spite
of it's hardships, anything but disa-
greeable. Our whole trip today from
Yorkville to Columbia was a continued
ovation. At every stopping place,
crowds of men, women and children,
were assembled to bid the Fifth regi-
ment God speed" in the cause Of the
south; and almost every house had its
bevy of ladies and citizens to greet us
with waving handkerchiefs. Especially
did hearty -souled Chester gallant
Winnsboro and queenly Columbia no
bly, welcome our band to a place in the
picture.
Nothing could show more complete
ly than these indications, the ardor
and unity of the people at this time,
unless it be the enthusiasm with which
all our mountain boys" returned
these greetings. The grief at parting
soon subsidized; and in its place, as the
facts and rumors of the brilliant siege
of Fort Sumter, one by one, came to
ear, every countenance lit up with pa
triotic pride and joy! Multitudes Of
voices shouted in triumph, and only
one regret was felt-that the Fifth
regiment was not there to share in the
dangers and glory Of the achievement.
On arriving at the Charlotte depot
Of this city, the companies fell in and
took up the line Of march to the depot
of the Greenville and Columbia R. R.,
to meet their comrades from Spartan
burg and Union; after which they
were quartered on the Fair Grounds
of the agricultural society, which you
perceive our gallant colonel has appro-
priately named Camp Calhoun in
honor Of the statesman Of statesmen,
and the father of the second revolution
of American liberty.
The companies assembled and were
assigned their respective parade
grounds, at retreat heat" which is
always at sunset. We had some
pleasing thoughts as we gaZed upon
those thousand men, in the mellow
hour of prayer, peace and love-for
we felt within us, that there was no
discord between the sacred ideas OF
the home and the no less sacred pur-
pose Of our war-all that is good in
prayer and peace and love, having
called us here. The new moon smiled
upon us-the moon of a sunny show
cred April-and it seemed a happy CO.
incidence. We involuntarily, raised
our eyes to see it's serene crescent
and waited a prayer to 1.-The God of
Battle" for our cause and all our men,
1t is a pleasing and grateful privi-
lege to say that Mr.. John A. Wither-
spoon, of our town, now in the Theo-
logical seminary here, has presented
100 Testaments to the Jasper Light
Infantry"
The volunteers are all in fine spir-
it's this morning, though most of us
are a little weary. with my KNAPP
sack on my back and my rifle on my
shoulder" sounds romantic enough
in print; but we confess our back
doesn't feel very romantic.
Our Corporal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

Aid to the Tired.-Yeast-A German
invention is jointed lamppost, the
upper portion of which may be low
cred with a rope.
Crimsonbeak-I can't see the good
of that. Even if a man is short Of
stature he can lean against a tall post
in time Of need.-Yonkers Statesman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10

Merely coy.-"That BOBBY made a
bluff at kissing me last night and then
quit"
But, he says you scratched his
face, blackened his eye and stabbed
him with a hatp n"
well, a girl has to put up a little
maidenly resistance. kansas City
Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
No Damage in Gastonia.

Gastonia fortunately escaped serious
damage, though the hail, wind and rain
was quite severe. The approach from
the northeast about 7.30 o'clock yester-
day evening Of a smoke-black lowering
cloud which developed quickly and
moved rapidly, startled many citizens.
Later the cloud changed to a sickly
yellow with a.green tinge and looked
then more frightful still. Many have
remarked today that they never beheld
so threatening and angry a cloud. For
nearly an hour the storm ragged, hail
falling most of the time and the wind
blowing a terrific gale. 1t was time
when the calmest could scarcely keep
their nerves from going into riot. 1t
was but the fringe of the storm, how
ever, that struck Gastonia and no
property damage was done, so far as
has been learned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
Our Corporal.

Married-At Hoods factory, by ].
P. Hood, ESQ.,, on Tuesday, I'd, instant,
Mr.. John Colvin' Of Chester district,
and Mrs. Frances Narcissa Morgan. of
York.
I'M
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-07-10
HOUSE SANITATION

(To be Continued).
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
NCH CLAIMING
some FURTHER
SUCCESSES
DETAILS or SEVERAL BATTt Es
AS SENT OUT FROM PARls
SHOW GERMAN Losses

Paris, Aug. 16.-An official commu
nication says: .Oyer 500 German sol
diers were taken prisoners by the
French when they occupied q number
.of mountains In the vicinity Of Demon
and Rougemont. on the border OF Ger
man Lorraine on Friday.
The Dutch troops in the Nether-
lands provinces Of North Brabant and
.Limbcrgs are showing discomfort
against the Germans. whom they ac-
cuse of being responsible for actual
slt,,ati tiofN The Dutch officers nre find
ing diffleulty in controlling their men.
FURTHER details of the fighting
around Blanont and Cirey IN tho
French deisa artincnt of Ateurthe -et dos-
eelle show that the Germans were
strongly entrenched behind earthWorks $
near Blampnt when on Friday evening
the French divisions began their At t-
tack. The German outposts repulsed
the French, who, at day break the fol-
lowing day. resumed tho offensive,
Supported BY artillery and succeeded
during the afternoon In taking Bla-
mont. The German troops then oc-
cnpied the heights To the north. from
which they were also driven, The Ger
man casualtie. were severe
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17

JAPANESE MANIFESTO is 70 90
10 BERLIN ThRouoH oUR
EMBASSY THERE

Washington, Ang. The Japanese
ambassador. Baron rhinda tonight
delivered 70 Secretary Bryan the writ~
ten announcement of Japan that Al
lilttmatum had been addressed to
Germany, requesting the 1atter's With
draWal from her field Of activity III
China.
AT the Same time, he communicated
the assurances Of Japan to the United
States that the utmost endeayor would
be exercised to safeguard the interests
.ofS this country ana All others not Inn
med iately concerned N The present
operations
We Remain Neutral.
The United States. 1t became known
after Baron Chinda's call on Mr..
Bryan, does not intend to be drawn
in any way into the controversy re-
garding It as a matter purely between
Germany and Japan, The American
government considers satisfactory the
promise OF Japan of eventual restora-
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
{ NEWSPAPER
LEANS TOWARD
FRANCE
HATRED OR AUSTRIA LlNeERs
IN iTALlANs' BREAsTs--
NAVAL BATTLE DUE

Rome, Aug. ls.--The Glornale
d'ltalia, commenting today on the mp
proaching struggle In the Adriatie sen
between the Anglo-French ana Aus
trian war vessels. says:
1T seems impossible there should be
q naval fight In those waters without
the participation OF the descendants OF
the great Venetian republic"
The newspaper adds that ''the
names Of the ships likely to be en-
gagged show which civilizations arc
confronting each other. Austrian ves-
sells bear the names of Tegsthoff and
Radically. who personified tho worst
tyranny OF Austria over tho Italians
while the French vessels bear the
names Voltatre, Dunton, Mirabeau and
Diderot."
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
DAYS EVENTS
N The WAR

Japan's attitude as a factor
IN the European war loomed
largely In today's press dis
patches.
A Rome dispatch said
refugees arriving there from
Berlin declared that the So
cialists are rising in deyolt
because Of the execution Of
their leader, DR.. Liebknecht.
Austrian troops have evac-
uated the towns Of Kielce and
Chencin In Russian Poland,
after an attack by Russian
cavalry.
A general engagement has
occurred In the neighborhood
OF Namur. The French
troops, according to the re-
port, assumed the offensive
and repulsed the Germans.
The northward advance Of
the Austro-Hungarian armies
continues along the right and
left banks Of the river Vis-
tula, forming the boundary
between Austrian Galicia
and Russian Poland.
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
( R Nc / WIN
BIG NAVAL
BA I Tie
Engage Austrians in the
Adriatic and Sink
Two Ships
THIRD SET ON FIRE
THE FOURTH FLEES
Fight Lasts Only One Hour
and the French Are
Easy Winners
THIRD SET ON FIRE
THE FOURTH FLEES

London, Aug. IA dis
patch to Reuters Telegram
company from Nish, Servia,
under date Of Sunday, says:
A naval battle between
French and Austrian war
ships began off Buda, Aus
tria, in the Adriatic at 9
o'clock this morning. The
French squadron, coming
from the southwest, attacked
the Austrian warships. Two
Austrian ironclads were sunk,
one was set on fire, and a
fourth fled nothwards toward
Cattaro. The fight lasted
over an hour.
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
GERMAN ADVANCE UNCHECKED
BATTLE is NOW VERY NEAR
INVADERS SWEEP DOWN THE sVAIIEY or THE
MEJJSE- FRENCH HAVE ASSUMED OFFEN-
SIyEWITH SOME SUCCESS

war, the main armies have not ccme
into contact.
On the Austro- Seryian ana Austro-
RussiHn frontiers both sides claim
Victories hi encounters. hut these
cannot have little eetedt On the gen
eral result unless the EerviAns COM
pei the Austrians to send stronger
forces lii an attempt to subdue ,hern.
attack on her shores of the Adriatic,
which possibly Will be undertaken by
the joint Anglo French fleet.
4 1t IL explained that the state OF
siege which has been proclaimed in
Bulgaria is simply precautionary
measure, 10 that thu country will be
prepared ii case ~ emergency
Raris, Aug. l6. The following offi-
ciat statement was issued tonight.
"A forward movement developed
today all along the front from Rechi.
court dRixingen) IN Lorraine, III miles
southwest of Saarbourg to Sanite
Marie AUX Mines. We erarried the lat
ter ana advanced Into the region Of
Saint Biaise
The French troops continued 10
advance, their progresH being espe-
cially RAPID Iii tho Bciiirneck vafrey.
Wa have taken 1000 prisoners In addi-
Stion to the 500 an Friday. Large
quantities OF equipment were aban
donod by the GernanB; we have also
captured this We pushed as far as
Ioruuin height, capturing a convoy be-
longing 10 d cavalry division, consist
ing OF 10 automobiles.
Al Dtnant.
'"Fhe Germans attacked Dinant.
The Daily Missoulian., 1914-08-17
FRENCH AERDP|
ATTACK FORTS
AT Me-
DROP 6oMss AMID A TERRIFIC
fire AND Es6Aps-Tt4,hk
THEY DID DAMAGE


Paris. Aug i6. 4sl0 d. m n Details
of q daring exploit at Metx earricdeont
by French military 4viators were given
today in All official communication Is
sued by the war office. which says:
AT $40 o'clock FRIDAY evening
Lieutenant Cassari and C.orpofai
Praidhomme, flying N separate aero
planes. left the French fortress nf
verdun. with orders TO reconnoiter, III
possible, and destroy the dirigiblc bal
loon sIiod IN the German fortress Of
Metz.
Lieutenant Cassarl flew over the
fortress at o. height of ncs.ylv 5000
feet while Corporal Prelhomine res
smained at the lower altitude OF about
s6 1900 feet.
Fire Frsm Garrison.
"A terrific fire was directed on the
two aviators from the fortress gatri-
son and during the fusilatle the motor
sof the lieutenant's y aeroplane stopped.
Az he did mot wish 10 TAIL Ii his ilis-
sion. he began to vOlplane and while
doing this threw. d bomb with fnar- !
veicus copiness. shortly afterwarsf be
SsHcceeded In getting his motor started
again.
In the nsanwhile the corporal had
hurried M projectile also.
'rhe smoke over tho city prevented
tho avintors seeing whether they iIAd
been successftil. but th6y believed they
had achieved their purpose and fiew
away amid d rain OF shells from quick
firing guns They returned safely to