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ter securing a few articles, the line Of
march was taken up, the commands
passing up the beach for a half mile
in full view Of the enemy when hav-
ing secured the services Of a guide,
struck across the island over the
marsh, passing through dense thick
ct, with the mud and water up to the
knees, about half the way. The path
was only sufficiently wide to allow
one man to move at a time. We trav-
eled all night, reaching Beaufort on
Friday morning just at daylight, and
were conveyed from thence, in a
steamboat, to Port Royal Ferry, some
ten miles from Beaufort. We remain
ed in the neighborhood Of the ferry
until three o'clock in the afternoon,
when we took up the line Of march
for Gardeners Corner. four miles dis
tant, where we arrived at dusk, very
much fatigued, and as hungry as
wolves. There being but little to eat,
all were soon stretched on the ground
and sleeping soundly, as tired men
can sleep.
On Saturday morning about 8
o'clock after eating a few crackers,
the command proceeded to this place,
where it arrived at II o'clock, a. m,
! without the loss Of single man.
There were but five hundred and
nineteen men stationed on Bay Point,
including infantry, artillery and cav
airy Seven or eight Of the artillery
men were wounded, one Of whom has
since died. Not a single man, how
ever, was struck by the enemys shot
those who were hurt, being wound
ed by the recoil Of their own guns,
and the explosion Of the gun and am
munition chest mentioned above.
We are unable to say much In re-
gard to what occurred at Hilton Head.
where the Campbell Rifles" and the
Indian Land Guards were stationed.
We have heard, however, that not a
member Of either company was in
jured, and that all retreated in safety
to Bluffton. At Hilton Head there
was said to be 1900 men. The total
loss in killed, wounded and missing,
at that point, is put down at near 100.
The fleet was supposed to number
about 100 vessels, including transports
gun boats, ETC., and to contain a land
force of about $1,000 men, thoroughly
equipped in every respect. The fleet
is certainly the largest, and the bonn
bardment the most terrific. ever known
in the history Of the American conti-
nent. 1t is supposed that not less
than 100 guns were brought to bear
on our two forts, which were con-
structed Of sand and earth. with all
the guns mounted in barbette. The
artillerists on our side fought desper-
ately and gallantly, but the odds
against them was such as to render
success, without special interposi-
ton of Providence entirely impossi-
BILE.
There are some other matters about
which | could write, calculated to in
terest and surprise your readers. but
prudence dictates that | should keep
silent for the present.
Yours very tired.
l.. M. Grist.
(To be continued.)
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the eloouence of the narrator.

the eloquence Of the narrator.
When we stopped near a patch of
pine trees to partake Of an impromptu
lunch 1t was his quick hands that pre-
pared the campfire and his skilled ak
that fashioned the rude but comfort
able seats. 1t was he also who dis
appeared for a moment to return
with three half pound trout that he
had taken by some swift process Of
his own from the brook, Of which we
only heard the murmur. And for all
these doings he received an amount
Of open admiration from Linda's blue
eyes which seemed to me almost ex-
aggerated.
II think your November Joe Is
perfect DEAR" she copfided to me.
"If you really think that" said I,
have mercy on him! You do not
want to add his scalp to all the 9TH
ers."
Many of the others are bald" said
she. His hair would furnish a dozen
Of them"
(To be continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-29
TO Live in Cold Wsathsr-Eat tn

To Live in Cold Weather-Eat the
very best food your means will allow.
Remember that you are working for
your bread, and after you have earned
it, buy 1t. Good food comes back In
firm flesh, pink cheeks and good spir-
it's, which make you far more attract
i've and successful than any garment
you could possibly buy.
Drink lots of water. II you are
afraid Of taking on too much weight
do not drink with your meals for that
Is the time when weight Is added.
When working do not eat a heavy
lunch. Have a good breakfast, be-
cause by the time you get to your
work that Is partly digested. but IL
you have a heavy lunch you are apt to
feel sleepy. The big meal Of the day
should come at night.
In these cold days, dress warmly.
1t Is true that woolens are not beau
tiful, but they keep your skin pretty
color with a smooth, even flow OF
blood, and they keep you from using
up your energy and power in trying
to keep warm.
Don't get jaded or overtired. There
Is no salary big enough to recompense
you for that. Sacrifice little salary
for a position less trying II necessary.
Ordinary work should not overtire
woman. II 1t does 1t Is a sign she Is
not in good condition.-The World.
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ROYALTY IN WAR
Royal Families Of Europe All More or
go Rslstad

Royal Families Of Europe All More or
Lees Related.
War brings with 1t pain and suffer-
ings which know no limita Behind all
the smoke and powder Of the battle
field there are many people. who. al
though not actually taking part In the
fighting, suffer heavily through the
many-armed octopus Of war.
Among these must be included the
royal families Of Europe. which, since
the outbreak Of war, have found them
selves arrayed in opposite camps, and
thus many former royal relations and
friends have been turned into foes.
Commoners have, Of course, all their
relations in one country, but this Ia
not the case with the kings and queens
and princes Of Europe, who are nearly
all related to one another In some way
or other. And so. when various coun-
tries find themselves unable to agree
to political and state questions and
war ensues, much bitterness and an
guish Is the lot Of the head that wears
q crown.
This state Of affairs is comparable
to civil war when uncles and aunts.
nephews and nieces find themselves
supporting different sides.
In the present catastrophe, King
George figuratively speaking, opposes
his cousin the kaiser The Duke Of
Brunswick, nephew Of the Dowaser
Queen Alexandra, must Of necessity
take up arms for the Fatheriand, while
his two aunts, the dowager empress OF
Russia, and the queen mother, are for
the allies"
Then, again, the duke Of Saxe-Co-
burg and Gotha, another German state,
ranges himself on the side Of Prussia,
while his mother, the Duchess Of AL
bany, has placed herself at the head Of
an English relief organization.
Another curious point is that Prince
Arthur Of Connaught, who has volun-
teered for active service, has opposed
to him in the firing line his second
cousin, the crown prince Of Germany.
Similarly the elder daughter Of the
Duchess Of Connaught is the crown
princess Of Sweden, a country which,
although neutral at present, Is said to
be pro-German, while on the other
hand, Princess Pat" the pride Of Can
ada, is working like a trojan In that
colony on behalf of Great Britain.
Then again, one can quite under
stand why things are little bit strain
ed in the domestic circles Of Holland.
Queen Wllhemina Of the Neither
lands, Is the wife Of the German Prince
Henry, a gentleman who was never
very popular in the gallant little coun-
try, and who Is now undoubtedly re-
garded with increasing suspicion.
Many Of the other countries which
are at present neutral have relations
Of their courts ranged actively or sym
pathetically on different sides.
A prominent instance Of this Is Por-
tugal, whose ex-king offered his SER
vices to Great Britain, while, Of course,
his German wife and her relations are
on the opposite side.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
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Even on the field this train made as
high as five miles an hour.

Even on the field this train made as
high as FIVE miles an hour.
The wireless trucks, too. have dem
onstrated their value. They are pow
erful enough to keep in touch with
main stations $50 to $50 miles away.
and these main stations communicate
with the Eiffel Tower station in Paris
inside Of a radius of 500 miles.
What the ordinary high power mo-
tor car has done to aid the general
staff Of the contending armies has
been shown in news dispatches from
the front. picturing Gen. Joffre. Of the
French forces, here. there, and every
where, looking after French defenses
in a racing car driven by a winner Of a
French Grand Prix. In the swift and
secret dispatch Of the English expedi-
tionary army to the Continent, motor
cars were used in many instances in
preference to railway trains to trans-
port the troops to their embarking
point. In Belgium large bodies Of Ger
man troops have been moved in SINH
lar manner.
OF the specially devised military au-
tomobiles. the most picturesque are
undoubtedly the machines designed to
combat aeroplanes and other aircraft.
One type Of this description is armored
and carries q high-power gun so
mounted as to fire at any angle. In
front Of the gun is cellular compart-
ment for the transportation Of the
guns ammunition, one cartridge to a
compartment. Much Is expected Of this
machine in dealing with enemies in
the air. Another is the aeroplane trans
port designed by a German. 1t dis
penses with q special tractor, and has
the enormous advantage Of being able
to travel backward and in loops with
the aeroplane supported at its most
delicate points. This new truck also
carries q repair shop in its equipment,
and a set Of exchange parts. 1t can
make forty miles an hour with its
aeroplane burden and four passengers.
A novelty Of the British army man
oeuvres, which may find use with the
expeditionary forces, Is an automobile
cooker. One Of these motor propelled
vehicles showed that 1t was able to
supply hot soup and stew to 400 men
on the shortest notice. After days
marching and mimic fighting, 1t could
generally be counted upon to be up
with the troops and ready with a hot
meal by the time camp was made,
whereas the slow horse-drawn COM
missary wagons were subject to long
delay.
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place, on Wednesday, 23rd ult. We
reached Bay Point, which is at the
entrance Of Port Royal harbOr, about
2 o'clock the same evening, where we
note until Saturday evening, I'd in
slant, when a dispatch was received
from the war department at Richmond
stating that Port Royal harbor was
great naval expedition which had left
Hampton Roads on Sunday night, a
while after dark. Unusual lights were
observed in the direction Of the bar.
Monday morning at sun-up, one
vessel after another made its appear
ance until thirty could be counted
with the naked eye. Late in the af-
ternoon, Commodore Tatnall arrived
in the harbor with three small vessels
and steamed up within a mile and a
half Of the Yankees and opened fire
on them. After the commodore had
fired some eight or ten shots, the
Yankees replied with small guns only
nearly all of the shots falling short.
This was intended as ruse to get the
commodore farther out, but he being
an "old salt" was not to be caught in
any such way, but turned about and
steamed into port. At this the fleet
opened on him with heavy guns, and
continued firing until he was entirely
out Of range-the commodore sending
an occasional shot in return. So far as
known, no damage was done on eth
er side. Throughout Monday night,
everything remained quiet.
On Tuesday morning at 7.30 o'clock,
the commodore again steamed out to-
wards the fleet, when four Of the
largest vessels commenced moving
towards him. The enemy opened fire
with his heavy guns, to which the
commodore replied. After twenty-one
shots from our vessels and thirty six
from the enemy, our vessels retreated
towards the harbor, the enemy COM
ing up and engaging the forts at the
distance of about two and a half
miles. The firing was continued for
about an hour, when the vessels drew
off, One Of the commodore's vessels
was struck with a shot; and a shell
fell on the parapet of Fort Beaure-
gard, or Bay Point, and exploded an
ammunition chest containing about
eighty pounds Of powder, wounding
two men by the explosion. No other
casualty occurred during this part Of
the engagement. Some Of the enc
mys vessels were thought to be Grip
pied. OF this, however, we cannot
speak positively.
AS soon as the firing commenced.
the companies of Capt. McCorkle,
Capt McMeekin, Capt. Bookter and
Capt. Vallandingham were marched
to a position some 300 yards from Ft.
Beauregard, and a fourth Of a mile
from the camp, and placed under COW
er Of q large sand hill.-They were
stationed there with view to repel
any attempt at landing. AS the COM
panies were passing from camp to
their several positions, five or six
shells were thrown at them, from
which none Of our men sustained any
injury A large number Of the shell
which were fired at the fort passed
over our position, the greater part Of
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not include (about) $4,000 Imperial
service troops, $4,000 reservists and
$4,000 volunteers.
The officers, Of course, are British,
but every regiment has its native ON
GERS, known respectively as risaldars,
subahdars and jemidars. A risaldar 10
the native commander Of q troop Of
cavalry, while the subahdar and jemi-
dar rank respectively as captain and
lieutenant-among themselves, that is,
for in no circumstance does q native
captain exercise any command over q
British lieutenant. The Indian SOL
diers whose names are most familiar
to the British public are the Sikh, the
Rajput. the Gurkha and the Pathan.
It was the Sikh, Of course, who put
up such q tremendous. fight against
England years ago, but who, once con-
quered, has ever since proved the 10y
alist Of the loyal. Originally Of Hindu
origin, the Sikhs as religious sect
were founded by Nanak Shah in the
18th century, and reached the zenith Of
their military and political power un-
der the famous Ranjit Singh (178o-
1880. The Sikh Is not born Sikh,
but Is admitted or initiated az one
when he reaches early manhood, from
which date he never cuts his hair, and
always wears an iron bangle on his
wrist. By their religion, the Sikhs are
forbidden to use tobacco In any shape
or form. Equally at home in the sad
die or on foot the Sikh 10 q magnifi-
cent fighting man, and an awe inspir-
ing figure with his big beard, and great
mustache curled up behind his ears.
"Ratput" means literally, son Of q
king" and the Rajputs are an intense
ly proud, reserved and silent race.
They are the worlds finest horseman,
bar none though they do not disdain
to serve In infantry regiments. They
are very TALL outstanding men Of mag
nifcent presence" and naughty de-
meanor, for they never forget or allow
the spectator to forget that they are OF
royal blood. Inside his turban the Raj
put carries q steel circlet with sharp
edges. and this he can hurl or throw
with such accuracy and force a. to
decapitate an enemy at many yards
distance.
Kipling has made us familiar with
the Gurka, who is "blood-brother" to
the Highlanders, and the most cheer
fully bloodthirsty little devil" going.
The Mongol descent shows itself In bis
broad fiat features and squat frame,
and the contrast between him and the
lordly Sikh or Rajput Is comical In the
extreme.-Philadelphia Ledger.
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The first installment Of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published In our issue Of November IA.
1918. 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 Tor
the pleasure and satisfaction OF the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction Of the present genera
ton.
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From tho 18th Regiment.

Pocotaligo, Beaufort Dist. s. c., NO
vember 10, 1861.
Dear Enquirer: AS intimated In my
last letter, the right wing Of the 18th
Regiment left Beaufort for Bay Point,
some fifteen miles from the former
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10oTH INSTALlMENT.
Thursday Morning, Nov. IA, 1861.
l..l>r>s H4nyiefAI

(Thursday Morning, NOV. IA, lSol)'
Murderer Convicted.
The trial of the negro man Mac.
(property Of William Anderson), for
the murder Of Miss Sarah Anderson,
resulted in conviction. He has been
sentenced to be hung on Friday, the
2sth instant, at the spot where the
murder was committed. (about IL
miles northeast Of this place.. The
prisoner since his conviction, has
made, voluntarily a full confession OF
his guilt, and the atrocious circum-
stances under which the deed was
committed.
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The matter Of the bond of Ware
house Commissioner McLaurin has
been adjusted, the company which at
first sought to write the $4,000 bond
for $500. agreeing to do it for only
5000.
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INDIAN TROOPS IN ACTION
Something Of tho East Indians Now in
European War.

Indian native troops have taken
their place in the European battle
line. Although mainly Mohammedan.
the Indian native army embraces men
Of the most varying religions, sects and
races. Its normal strength in round
figures Is 100000 men, but this does
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FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllle Enquirer
news and Views OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records Of the Past and
Giving the Younger Readers Of To-
day q Pretty Comprehensive knowl-
,dae of tho Things that Most Con-
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-17
Southern Io1ua Items

she tried to stand alone with the sup
port OF a chair. Somehow the chair
slipped and she fell, breaking her leg
in the same place. The doctors were
| Immediately called and reset it, She
will be confined to her bed again for
another six weeks.
Mondamin
While running at about fifty miles an
hour, the engine of fast Chicago pas
senger train. which was being detoured
over this liue on account OF washouts
on the Maple Valley branch of the
Chicago & Northwestern. left the rails
at a point about two miles south of
here, and ran about one-fourth OF 8
mile on the ties before it could be
! brought to a stop. The track was torn
| up quite badly and 1t was almost a
| miracle that the engine never left the
grade, nor any of the coaches left ~
! rails. AS it was no one was hurt and
| by II o'clock the engine was hack on
| the rails and went on its journey
The accident happened about z o'clock
Fort Madison.
George Blint. the young man whom
| authorities have been hunting for the
| past few days. was caught Sunday
morning about 10 o'clock in the timber
! near his home, four miles northeast OF
| West Point. Several days ago his
| mother had filed a charge of inebriacy
| against him and when the young mar
became aware of the fact he armed
himself with a gun and made for the
| timber stating that he would not be
| taken. AS he was familiar with the
ground the task Of capturing him Wa
difficult. Sunday morning Sheriff Datin
| and body of men surrounded the tim
| Der and his home and closed in upor
him. driving him to the shelter OF his
| home. AS the police gathered around
the house he made dash for the tim
| Der but was caught by Andrew Gay.
lord. He WAS brought to the Jail here
Sunday and will. in all probability, bt
taken to Knoxville.
Council Bluffs.
Owing to the continued illness OF
Judge Smith Mcpherson he was unable
to appear on the bench when the Sep
TENDER term OF the federal court q
Council Bluffs convened here yesterda,
morning. Judge Walter I. Smith Of thu
United States circuit OF court OF APP
pea:s took his place. hut announced
that he would only hear those case,
that were OF pressing Importance ant
no criminal cases at all except those
where the defendants were In jail
Judge Smith announced that It was
improbable that Judge MCPHERSON
would be here during the present term
Judge Mcpherson Is confined to hi,
home in Red Oak ana Judge Smith sale
that while he was not compelled to re.
main in bed he was too much indis.
posed to undertake the heavy duties Of
his office Judge Mcpherson some time
ago suffered severely from an attacl
OF ptomaine poisoning. and later. wher
stranded by a balky automobile. I'm
| patiently got out and walked severa
miles. forgetting his weakened condi-
ton He was considerably prostratet
by the unusual exertion and IL still
J suffering from the combined effects OF
the poison, and the over-sxsrtion.
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MURDER in SIOUX CITY.
Ray Dingr,an Shot by Unknown Man
During Street Quarrel.


During Street Quarrel.
Sioux City, Sept. fray Dingman.
1907 Fifth street. 90 years old, was
shot and fatally wounded Tuesday
night at $50 o'clock by an unidentified
man with whom he had been quarrel
ing at Sixth and Steuben streets. He
died at o'clock Wednesday morn
ing in the st. Vincents hospital.
Two young men, Burne Stratton. OF
Omaha. and Walter Stratton. of Fort
Dodge. were arrested yesterday morn
ing in the Milwaukee railroad yards
while trying to board an outbound
freight train. A third man who was
escape. The third man was hatless.
The murderer lost his hat at the place
Of the shooting
The STATIONS denied knowing of the
shooting. They are being held at the
police station. 1t is thought by the po-
lice that they may have been in a
crowd seen near Sixth and Steuben
streets Just before the shooting.
The man who killed Dingman fed
down an alley when his victim fell
The police were not notified of the at
fair until some time had elapsed, 1t
was stated at headquarters.
Five shots were fred at Dingman
and three Of them took effect. One
went thru his left arm near the ell
bow One pierced his left lung. The
third entered his brain near the left
eye Probers for the bullet traced its
pathway to a depth OF six inches. then
gave up the search. Dingman did not
regain consciousness after the shoot
inv
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suit was brought for $1,000, alleging
that amount due because OF damage
sustained when the defendants auto
mobile was driven into a buggy owned
by the plaintiff in which he and his
wife were riding.
Two divorce cases have been fled
for the October term OF court IN this
county--Rose L.. Curtis wants release
from the bonds of matrimony from ora
re-. Curtis. alleging cruel and inhuman
treatment The couple was married
Feb 10. 1913, The woman formerly re-
sided here. her maiden name being
Rose Brown. The other case is that
of Karl Harrington VS.. Vera Earring
ton. the plaintiff alleging desertion on
the part OF the woman. This couple
was married April 10. 1910
Carl :. Newcomer. of this city. has
brought an action against w. ". Hill.
OF Marshaltown. for $780, the plain
tin alleging that amount due because
of damages to his automobile which
was run into by the defendant In this
city on Sept H.
j. +. Hardin of E.ldora, has brought
an action in district court against O.
j. Whitney for 1871 on a promissory
note. with interest and costs of suit.
The case of SeerS VS. the klemp-
Simpson Company which was to have
been tried before jury in the district
court this week, was settled Wednes
day. the defendant company paying the
plaintiff $1,000. This was the case
wherein the young man. Seers. was In
tured by falling from the bridge being
constructed here early in June by the
Klemp- simpson Company