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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
GUNS BY THE THOUSAND
An Army of Men Busy in Krupp Works
Niuht and Day.

To the rumors that the krupp
works at Essen are building 56-cen-
tineter guns, has now been added
another-the claim that the same
plant is turning out 56-cenumeter
pieces. saws a correspondent of the
Associated Press. While it is hard
to believe this. it must be borne IN
mind that a siege piece of 42-cenu-
meters, the existence of which was
doubted before the war, has become
a convincing reality. as has also the
Austrian 3O.5-centimeter piece. which
even after the outbreak of the war
was looked upon as the object of
very interesting fable.
To be sure a 3O.5-centimeter (about
12-inch) gun was not in itself nov
city. But that the Austrians would
be able to make such a piece mobile
for field purposes was thought out OF
the question. The same process of
reasoning was applied to the Geramn
42-centimeter or 16 1-2-inch gun.
mathematical relation of cause ana
effect, in this instance, the ability OF
steel to withstand the shock of the
propelling explosion, and the weight
which such a machine of destruction
would have, led to the conclusion that
a l6 1-2-inch gun, while possible
could not be transported easily
enough to permit its use in the field.
Nevertheless, it was shown that'
though the German 42-centimeter gun
weighs about SO tons, transportation
difficulties had been overcome largely
with the aid of motor traction and
other devices.
Since the increase in weight of
56-centimeter. or 22-inch. gun over
42-centimeter gun would not be very
great, and since the increase in 60
centimeter or % 1-2-inch gun over
a 22-incher would be an almost neg
ligible quantity. the existence Of such
pieces need not be doubted in this re-
spect. If it is possible to move over
ordinary roads and across soft fields
a 26-ton piece, it is not unreasonable
to expect that a gun weighing 35
tons would offer no new transporta-
ton problems. The case is one OF in
crease in motive power instead OF new
aspects in transportation
No attention need be paid to popu-
lar rumors making the rounds in
Germany that the new pieces are
designed to lombard the English
coast from the coast of France. The
extreme flight of the 16 1-2-inch shell
has recently been given as about II
kilometers for the "krumbahn' or
high trajectory pieces, and 16 kilo-
meters for those having a fiatter
course. Since the increase in calibre
from l6 1-2 to % 1-2 does not neces-
sarily mean a proportionate length
ening of the range, 1t is not at all
likely that the English coast cities
opposite Calais and other channel
points will make the acquaintance OF
the "Brummers"-as the Germans
have come to call their large siege
pieces.
The 56-om and Soon pieces,
should they actually exist, would find
their uses, and these, as more or less
we'll informed circles assert, would
consist of arming some naval base
on the channel which the Germans
hope to establish during the course
Of this war. 1t is maintained that
Calais has been decided upon as the
best locality for such a base, and that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
Humorous department.
MiddIina Good Money.-Just before

MiddIins Good Money.-Just before
the Civil War so much counterfeit
money was in circulation that business
men found it advantageous to use
counterfeit banknote detector.
A storekeeper in New Hampshire
village came into possession of bank
note which he strongly suspected to
be counterfeit, so he sent it to near
by city in charge of an old stage driv-
er for examination.
On two successive trips the old fel-
low forgot this particular errand. A
third time he was charged with it in
terms unmistakably strong. Again he
forgot. Fearing to confess his care
lessness, he resolved to brave it out
somehow.
Well" said the storekeeper anXi-
ously, did they say it was a bad bill?'
why no." responded the stage driv-
er deliberately, mot exactly"
Not eXactly?" calculated the other
What do you mean? Was it good?"
No, not exactly that, either and
the old man frightened little. They
said they guessed it was bout mid
dim"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. 500.
a JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSE

a JOINT RESOlU IlON proposing an
Amendment to Article \ Of the Con-
stitution by Adding Thereto Section
II, to Empower the Town of Fort
Mill to Assess Ahutting Property
for Permanent Improvement.
Section /. Constitutional Amend
ment Permitting Town Of Fort Mill to
Assess Abutting Property for Street
Improvement-Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of
South Carolina, That the following
amendment to the Constitution, Article
X, be known as Section II, Of said
article, and be agreed to by two-thirds
of the members elected to each House
and entered on the Journals, respect
lively, with the yeas and nays taken
thereon, and be submitted to the quail
fled electors Of the State at the next
general election thereafter for Repre-
sentatives, to-wit: Add the following
section to Article X, Of the Constitu-
tion to be, and to be known as Section
II:
Section II. The General Assembly
may authorize the corporate author
tiles of the Town Of Fort Mill to levy
an assessment upon the abutting prop
erty for the purpose Of paying Tor
permanent improvements on streets
and sidewalks, or streets or sidewalks,
Immediately abutting such property:
Provided, That said improvements be
ordered only upon the written consent
Of two-thirds of the owners of prop
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No, 551.
A JOINT RESOLUTION

A JOINT RESOLUTION to Amend
Section I, of Article VIII, of the Con-
stitutiun of This State by Adding a
Proviso Thereto as to Empower the
Cities of Chester and Sumter Each
to Issue Bonds to an Amount Not
Exceeding Fifteen Per Cent of the
Assessed Value of the Taxable Prop
erty Therein for the Improvement OF
Streets and Sidewalks.
Section |. Constitutional Amend !
ment Permitting Chester and Sumter
to Issue Bonds for Street Improve
ments-Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of South Caro-
lima, That Section I. of Article VIII, of
the Constitution, be amended as fol-
lows: Add at the end of the said sec
ton the following: Provided, further
That the limitation imposed by this
section and Section 5, of Article y,
of the Constitution. shall not apply Ia
the bonded Indebtedness incurred by
the Cities Of Chester and Sumter, bul
the said Cities of Chester and Sumter
may increase each it's bonded indebted
ness to an amount not exceeding ltteen
per cent of the assessed value of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

The Only Way.-He was very raw
recruit, and particularly stupid at
that, says the Philadelphia Ledger
The drill-sergeant did not know what
to do with him. He had tried patti
ence, he had tried language; all in
vain.
"Squad-halt!" yelled the sergeant.
The double rank of men obeyed, but
the very raw recruit marched gaily on
"Fitzmooney!" shouted the sergeant
"Yus, sergint."
Did ye ever drive a Donkey"
"Yus sergint.''
What did We say to him when we
wanted him to stop?"
Il said Whoa Sergint."
Very we'll, Squad-'tshun! By the
right, quick march! Left, left, left!
Squad, halt! Whoa, Fftzmooney!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. 558.

A JOINT RESOLUTION To Amend
Section l, Article XII, Of the Con-
stitution, by Striking Out the Words,
Blind, Deaf and Dumb After the
Word Insane" on Line Two, and
Before the Word And" on Line
Two.
Section /. Constitutional Amend
ment With Reference to Blind, Deaf
and Dumb"-Be it resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State of South
Carolina, That the following amend
ment to Section l, Article XII, of the
Constitution Of the State of South
Carolina be, and agreed to, by two
thirds vote of the members elected to
each House, and entered on the Jour,
nal, respectively, with the yeas and
nays taken thereon, and be submitted
to the qualified electors Of the State at
the next general election thereafter
for Representatives, to-wit: BY
striking out the words blind, deaf
and dumb on line two of Section l,
Article XII, of the Constitution, so that
said section, when so amended, is to be,
and be known as, Section l, Article
XII, and shall read as follows:
Section /. Institutions for the care
of the insane and the poor shall al
ways be fostered and supported by this
State, and shall be subject TO such
regulations as the General Assembly
may enact.
Sec. 2. Election.-That the electors
voting at such general election in
favor Of the proposed amendment shall
deposit a ballot with the following
plainly written or printed thereon:
Amendment to Section l, Article XII,
of the Constitution. by striking out the
words blind, deaf and dumb on line
two of said section. For amendment
Yes" Those voting against said pro-
posed amendment, shall deposit bal
lot with the following words plainly
written or printed thereon: Amend
ment to Section l, Article XII, OF the
Constitution, by striking out the words
blind, deaf and dumb, on line two OF
said section. For amendment-No."
Sec. 3. The Managers of Election
shall canvass said vote and certify
the result as now provided by law,
and shall provide a separate box for
said ballot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. SAB.
A JOINT RESOLUTION to

A JOINT RESOLUTION to Amend
Section I, Article VIII, of the Con.
stitution, Relating to Municipal
Bonded Indebtedness, by Adding a
Proviso Thereto, Relating to the
School District of Yorkville.
Section |. Constitutional Amend
ment Relating to Bonded Indebtedness,
Yorkville School District.-Be it re-
solved by the General Assembly of the
State of South Carolina, That the fol-
lowing amendment to Section I, Ar
ticle VIII, of the Constitution OF the
State of South Carolina be agreed to:
Add at the end thereof the following
words: Provided, further, That the
limitations imposed by this section
and by Section of Article Y Of this
Constitution shall not apply to the
bonded Indebtedness incurred by the
school district Of Yorkville, in the
County of York, when the proceeds
of said bonds are applied exclusively
to erecting, or making additions TO-
school buildings in the said district,
and where the question of incurrinS
such Indebtedness is submitted to
the qualified electors of said district.
as provided in the Constitution. upon
the question of bonded indebtedness.
Sec. .. That the question of adopt
ing this amendment shall be submitted
at the next general election for Rep-
rescntatives To the electors as FOL
lows: Those in favor of the amend
ment will deposit a ballot with the
following words plainly written or
printed thereon: ConStltutlonai
amendment to Section I, Article WILL
of the Constitution. relating Ia mu-
nicipal bonded Indebtedness. as pro-
posed by a Joint Resolution entitled
a Joint Resolution To amend Section
:, Article VIII, of the Constitution.
relating to municipal bonded indebt-
edness, by adding a proviso thereto.
relating tn the school district OF
Yurkville-YeS." Those opposed 10
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

is in a measure due to this.
There is an authentic report that
in this establishment over $4,000 men
are busy day and night turning out
war material While large percent
age of this force must be employed
in supplying current demands of am
munition for the field pieces and re-
placing losses in this arm. 1t is only
reasonable to assume that this huge
force could in part be employed in
the making of new and larger Bum
mers." That the works are turning
out new additions to the 42-om equip
ment is known, for only a few days
ago six new pieces of this class were
taken to the vicinity of Antwerp.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

said amendment shall cast a ballot
with the following words plainly
written or printed thereon: "Consti-
tutional amendment to Section I, Ar
ticle VIII, of the Constitution, relat-
ing to municipal bonded Indebtedness,
as proposed by a Joint Resolution en-
titled "A Joint Resolution to amend
Section I, Article VIII, of the Consti
tuition, relating to municipal bonded
Indebtedness. by adding a proviso
thereto, relating to the school district
of Yorkville'-No."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

When Scot Met Scot.-The lady was
the owner of small shop. writes the
London Telegraph. and her squire ac-
quired the habit of seeing her home,
and carrying the cash bag that con-
tained the days takings. 1t was gen.
orally heavy.
You must be doin' weel," remarked
the gentleman, frequently.
"Oh, ay," the lady would reply, its
a guild bit business"
But she did not disclose that besides
the moderate drawings. the bag con E
tained the counter weights. The canny
lover only discovered that fact after
marriage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. $50.

A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an
Amendment to Article X of the Con-
stitution, by Adding Thereto Sec
ton to be Designated as Section 15a,
to Empower the Towns of Latta and
Dillon to Assess Abutting Property
for Permanent Improvements.
Section l. Constitutional Amend
ment to Permit Towns Of Latta and
Dillon to Assess Abutting Property
Be il resolved by the General Assembly
Of the State of South Carolina, That
the following amendment to the Con-
stitution, Article X, to be known as
Section 15a of said Article, be agreed
to by two-thirds Of the members elect
ed to each House, and entered on the
Journals, respectively, with yeas and
nays taken thereon, and be submitted
to the qualified electors Of the State at
the next general election thereafter
for Representatives, to-wit: By add
ing the following section to Article y,
of the Constitution, to be and be known
as Section 15a:
Section 15a. The General Assembly
may authorize the corporate authorities
of the Towns Of Latta and Dillon to
levy an assessment upon abutting prop
erty for the purpose Of paying for
permanent improvements on streets
and sidewalks or streets or sidewalks,
Immediately abutting such property
Provided, That said improvements be
ordered only upon the written consent
Of a majority Of the owners OF the
property abutting upon the streets or
sidewalks, or part Of either proposed
to be improved, and upon the condition
that the corporate authorities shall
pay at least one-half Of the costs of
such improvement.
Sec. 2. Election.-That the electors
voting at such general election in
favor of the proposed amendment shall
deposit a ballot with the following
words plainly written or printed there
on: Amendment to Article x, Of the
Constitution, by adding Section 15a,
empowering the Towns Of Latta and
Dillon to assess abutting property for
permanent improvements And
those voting against said proposed
amendment shall deposit ballot with
the following words plainly written or
printed thereon: Section 15a, en-
powering the Towns Of Latta and Dill
lon to assess abutting property for
permanent mprovements-No.'
Sec. 3. The Managers Of Election
shall canvass said vote and certify
the r ult as now provided by law,
and snail provide separate box FOR
said ballot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. 243.

A JOINT RESOLUTION to Propose
An Amendment to Article X, Of the
Constitution by Adding Thereto Sec
ton 16, to Empower the Cities Of
Sumter and Darlington and the
Towns Of Belton and Walhalla to
Assess Abutting Property for Per-
manent improvements.
Section l. Proposed Amendment to
Article X, Of the Constitution.-Be
it resolved by the General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina, That
the following amendment to Article
X, of the State Constitution, to
be known as Section 16 Of said Ar
ticle X, be agreed to by two-thirds
of the members elected to each House
and entered on the Journals respect
lively, with yeas and nays taken
thereon and be sumbitted to the quail
fled electors of the State at the next
general election thereafter for Repre-
sentatives, to-wit: Add the following
section to Article X, Of the Constitu-
ton, to be, and be known, as Section
16:
Section 16. Sumter, Darlington Bel
ton and Walhalla to Be Permitted to
Assess Abutting Property for Perma-
nent Improvement.-The General AS
sembly may authorize the corporate
authorities Of the cities Of Sumter and
Darlington and the towns Of Walhalla
and Belton to levy an assessment upon
abutting property for the purpose OF
paying for permanent improvements
on streets and sidewalks or streets or
sidewalks Immediately abutting said
property: Provided, That said i'm
provements shall be ordered only up
on the written consent of one-half OF
the owners Of the property abutting
upon the street, sidewalk, or part OF
either, proposed to be improved, and
upon condition that said assessment OF
abutting property owners snail not
exceed one-half Of the cost OF such
improvements. Except in the city of
Sumter where the corporate authori-
ties shall pay at least one-third Of the
cost of such improvements, and the
abutting property owners not exceed
ing two thirds (2-3) Of the cost there
Of
Sec. 2. Ballot That the electors
voting at such general election in
favor Of the proposed amendment shall
deposit a ballot with the following
words plainly written or printed there
on: Amendment to Article X, of the
Constitution, by adding Section IT, EN-
powering the cities of Sumter ana
Darlington and the towns of Belton
ana WdlUdlld 10 dSScSS dDulliiib piOp
erty for permanent Improvement
Yes" and those voting against said
proposed amendment shall deposit a
ballot with the following words plain
ly written or printed thereon: Amend
ment to Article X, of the Constitution,
by adding Section 16, empowering the
cities Of Sumter and Darlington and
the towns of Belton and Walhalla to
assess abutting property for perma
nent improvement-No."
Sec. g. Managers Of Election.-The
managers Of election shall canvass said
vote and certify the result as now pro-
vided by law, and shall provide sepa-
rate boxes for said ballots.
ELECTION MANAGERS.
The following Managers OF Election
have been appointed to hold the cleo
ton at the various precincts in the
said County:
Aragon Mills-P. B. Parks, j. H. Hol-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. 544.
A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposir

A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing
an Amendment to Article Y of the
Constitution, by Adding Thereto
Section 16, to Empower the Cities
of Florence and Orangeburg and
the Town of Landrum to Assess
Abutting Property for Permanent
improvements.
Section l. Constitutional Amend
ment Allowing Certain Cities and
Towns to Assess Abutting Property
Be it resolved by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of South Carolina,
That the following amendment to
Article X, of the State Constitution, to
be known as Section 16 Of said Article
X, be agreed upon by two-thirds of the
members elected to each House, and
entered on the Journals respectively,
with yeas and nays, and taken thereon,
and be submitted to the qualified cleo
tors of the State at the next general
election thereafter for Representatives,
to-wit: Add the following section to
Article X Of the Constitution, to be and
known as Section 16
Section 16. The General Assembly
may authorize the corporate au-
thorities of the Cities of Florence and
Orangeburg and the Town of Landrum
to levy an assessment upon abutting
property for the purpose Of paying
for permanent improvements on
streets Immediately abutting such
property: Provided, That the said i'm
provements be ordered only on the
written consent of majority of the
owners Of the property abutting upon
the street, sidewalk. or part of either,
proposed to be improved, and upon
the condition that said corporate au-
thorities shall pay at least one-third
Of the cost Of said improvements.
Sec. 2. That those electors, at said
election, voting in favor Of said amend
ment, shall deposit a ballot with the
following words plainly written or
printed thereon: Amendment to
Article X Of the State Constitution by
adding Section 16, empowering the
Cities Of Florence and Orangeburg
and the Town of Landrum to assess
abutting property for permanent i'm
provements-Yes." And those vot-
ing against said amendment shall de-
posit a ballot with the following
words plainly written or printed
thereon: Amendment to Article x
of the State Constitution by adding
Section 16, empowering the Cities OF
Florence and Orangeburg and the
Town of Landrum to assess abutting
property for permanent improvements.
No"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

Up in the Air.-"General Funston"
said a war correspondent who had
been at the front, was admiring one
day in Vera Cruz the splendid flying Of
one of our army airmen.
mo uncertainty about that chap,
the general said. He's not like tiier
l heard of recently.
A millionaire paid this fiier 500
to be taken up in his monoplane. Up
they rose, but the dipping. the zig-zag-
ging and the sidestepping were terrible.
Easy, man, easy!' the millionaire
roared above the shrek of the wind
and the thunder of the motor. Easy.
This is only my second trip, remem-
ber'
Its nv first said the pilot"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27
No. $50.

A JOINT RESOLUTION to Amend
Section I, Article VIII, of the Con,
stitution, Relating to Municipal
Bonded Indebtedness by Adding a
Proviso Thereto as to the City OF
Florence.
Section /. Constitutional Amend
ment Relating to Bonded Indebtedness
City of Florence.-Be it resolved by
the General Assembly Of the State OF
South Carolina, That the limitations
imposed by this section and Section
5, Article Y, of the Constitution, shall
not apply to the bonded indebtedness
incurred by the City Of Florence, In
the County of Florence, when the
proceeds of said bonds are applied
exclusively for the building, erecting.
establishing maintaining of streets,
waterworks, lighting plants and sewer
age system or for the payment OF
debts already incurred, exclusively
for any Of said purposes; and when
the question of incurring such IN
debtedness is submitted to the quail
fled electors of said municipality, as
provided in the Constitution upon the
question of bonded Indebtedness.
Sec. 2. That the question of adopt
ing this amendment shall be submit
ted at the next general election lot
representatives TO the eleSloio 'S
follows: Those in favor of the amend
ment will deposit ballot with the fol-
lowing words plainly written or print
ed thereon: constitutional Amend.
ment to Section I, Article VIII, or
the Constitution, relating to municipal
bonded indebtedness, as proposed by
Joint Resolution entitled A Joint
Resolution to amend Section I, Ar
ticle VIII, Of the Constitution, relating
to municipal bonded Indebtedness by
adding a proviso thereto as to the CITY
of Florence'-Yes." Those opposed to
the said amendment will deposit bal
lot with the following words plainly
written or printed thereon: "Consti-
tutional Amendment to Section I, Ar
ticle VIII, of the Constitution, relating
to municipal bonded Indebtedness, as
proposed by a Joint Resolution entitl-
ed A Joint Resolution to amend Sec
ton Z, Article VIII, Of the Constitution,
relating to municipal bonded indebted
ness by adding a proviso thereto as TO
the City of Florence'-No.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

Fearful Mortality.-The Rev DR.. Jo-
seph Parker, of the City Temple. Lon
don, says the Philadelphia Ledger.
once had a collection to the announce
ment of which he added with deep pa
thos Widows and orphans will not
be expected to contribute
A few Sundays later there was an
other collection for the same object.
This time" said the preacher,
widows and orphans will not be eX-
empt; for no battle ever made so many
widows and orphans as the announce
ment made on the previous Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-10-27

Ready for New life.-An old lady
visiting the prisoners in certain prls-
on was chatting pleasantly with a
burglar who had been sentenced to
serve a long term. She thought she
detected signs of reform in him.
And now," she said, have you any
plans made for the future, on the eX-
piratiOn of your sentence"
"Oh, yes, madam" he said, hopeful
ly. I've got the plans of two banks
and postoffice!"
The old lady collapsed.