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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
CHAPTER l.
The lmmiqrant.

The liner Neptune raised its an
chor slowly in Queenstown harbor.
She had sailed from Liverpool, but call
ed at the Irish harbor for the Euro
pean passengers who preferred to en-
bark at that point as we'll as the
travellers from Ireland. The liner
steamed majestically out to sea, its
four tunnels pouring out clouds OF
smoke.
"I am glad to see so many immi-
grants from northern Europe on board
this ship. They are Europe's life
blood, and we are draining the old
world dry"
Two young men were standing on
the upper deck on its first day out
from Queenstown. They were gazing
down on the crowded steerage as one
of them expressed himself in those
words. The speaker was evidently
young American returning from a
European trip. His companion was
fellow voyager in the first cabin, who
had stopped for a moment at his side
as he paced the deck Of the vessel.
Il am an immigrant myself. SIR
was the quiet response. Il was just
thinking now Of what may possibly
await all Of us immigrants on the
shores Of your land Of promise"
The American turned to face the
stranger, whom he had addressed
fresly in the belief that he was COM
panion American.
1t was a most promising young
manhood that met the gaze of Albert
Townley, which was the Americans
name. A little taller than the medium
height, square shouldered, clear eyed,
with a thoughtful brow and a firm
mouth, this young traveller had an air
Of authority and mastery which Albert
Townley's quick eye at once recog-
nized.
"I can tell you what awaits you in
America, sir" he said, after brief
pause. You will find life there and all
that life means"
What does life mean in your coun-
try?" inquired the immigrant.
Life with us, sir" answered the
American, means action, energy,
struggle and victory"
Does it never mean defeat?" asked
the other thoughtfully, speaking with
a note of pathos in his voice.
The enthusiastic son Of the new
world answered quickly and emphati-
cally: Never. Defeat is death. not life,
with u.s."
1T is life l want" responded the
other, gazing out over the sea.
Just as the immigrant said this a
fierce yell arose from the steerage
deck below, and Albert Townley ex-
claimed, There's something going on
down there. Let us go down."
Hurrying to stairway which led TO
the steerage quarters, the two cabin
passengers descended and found the
steerage deck scene Of strife and
confusion. \ number of Irish immi-
grants had seized and were holding
against the vigorous attacks OF q
crowd of Germans a desirable part of
the steerage deck. Greatly outnumber-
ed, the Irishmen were struggling like
demons and yelling like Mohawk In
dians, while their opponents were
doggedly seeking to gain the covet-
ed position, for. as one of the by
ISLANDERS explained to Townley. the
Germas had been first in possession
but the Irish. anxious for little ex-
element. had suddenly charged them
with a rush. Before the astonshed
Teutons knew exactly what was hap
pening they had been driven OF by
the furious Irish like chaff before the
wind, but they soon rallied their
forces and returned to the attack. Tho
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, contest was a good natured melee al
first, both sides laughing hilariously
but as it continued Townley and his
companion could see that the com.
batants were getting more earnest al
the persistent Germans were deter
mined to win back their place OF
vantage and they were pressing hard
the little company Of Erin's men.
Just then an officer of the ship. at.
tracted by the noise, appeared on the
deck Rushing into the midst of the
struggling mass of humanity, he began
to deal blows right and left, shouting
at the top Of his voice.
"Stop it. you dogs; stop 1t, stop It.!
Take that, we impudent spalpeen!
I'm no dog" said an athletic young
Irishman as he delt the ships officer
stunning blow on the ear, which
sent him staggering to the rail Of the
liner.
Furiously enraged by the blow, the
officer shouted to three sailors who
were SldHuil6 uCdi W ioiNiho - ANS>
Turn the water on them." The sailors
with evident glee turned the big noz-
zle Of the deck hose on the crowd and
began drenching them with salt water
The unfortunate combatants. who
up to this time had been acting In
spirit of hilarity, were taken aback by
this unexpected assault Of brine.
Shut it off, shut it on" they cried
in chorus. Its all in fun"
But the sailors urged on by the irate
officer, continued to soak the drench-
ed men and even women and children
on the outskirts.
What a shame to wet the poor
devils like that" said Townley indig-
nantly. The words awoke his COM
panion to instant action. With one
bound the first cabin immigrant was
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January 9th, 1864.
"wednesday Evening, Feb. 10, 1861
Gen. Moraan's Command.

"wednesday Evening, Feb. 10. 1S64)
Gen. Morsan's Command.
The central association Of this state
have received s21,s43 for the use OF
Gen. Morgan's command. Also, a
thoroughbred stallion, from Ex-Gov
Aston, for Gen. Morgan.
The Importing and Exporting
Company Of s. c." have presented
six fine English saddles and equipment
for Gen. Morgan's staff; also, saddle
and equipment to VIM. N. Brecken-
ridge.
The friends Of Col. R. A. Aston, OF
Gen. Morgan's staff, have presented
him with a fine horse and equipments
D. w. Aiken, in command Of the
post at Macon, Ca, has rendered a
horse to a nom commissioned officer
or private from Abbeville district,
joining Morgan's Command.
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"wednesday Evening, Feb. II, 1864)
Fires.

"wednesday Evening, Feb. II, 1S64.)
Fires.
On Sunday morning, last, about 8
o'clock, a fire broke out on the roof
Of the large and beautiful frame build
ing on Liberty street, near Main, own
ed by Capt J. w. Avery, Of the 18th
S. C. ", and occupied by his family
1t is supposed to have originated
from sparks falling from the chimney
to the roof, which was so dry, owing
to the long drought, that the entire
building was consumed in a short
time. A large portion Of the contents
of the house were saved, but the re-
mainder is still considerable and not
to be replaced these times. We have
not heard whether or not the build
ing was insured, but the loss Is esti-
mated at $4,000 to 100000.
The kitchen Of A. ]. Matthews, liv-
ing nine miles north Of this place,
was burnt on the 9th instant. and
quantity Of meat, flour, cooking uten-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

Just Like Man-The following
fable, which is probably Of Turkish
origin, is not without touch Of truth:
AS a woman was walking, man
looked at and followed her.
Why" said she, do you follow
me%
Because" he replied, Il have fallen
in love with you.''
why so? My sister. who is coming
after me, is much handsomer than
am Go make love to her."
The man turned back and saw a
woman with an ugly face, and being
greatly displeased, returned and said,
why should you tell me a false
hood?"
The woman answered: Neither did
you tell the truth; for 1t you were
in love with me, why did you look
back for another woman?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
"wednesday Eevening, March 2, 1854.
The Currency.

The Currency.
We would caution our citizens, says
the Whig, against disposing too reck-
lessly Of the Confederate currency
they now hold. Shylocks, who know
it's value, are deeply interested In de-
preciating 1t to add to the mass Of
their ,lready ill-gotten gains. 1t is the
policy Of everyone to secure at once
sufficient amount Of four per cent
bonds to meet his taxes. and he can
not lose more by submitting to a tax
Of one third of the remainder for the
benefit Of the government by ex-
changing 1t after April 1st, for the
new issue, than by paying it out now
for articles advanced proportionately
in price. The Whig offers but a word
of advice-hold on to your present
notes, and exchange them for new
currency, II you do not wish to en-
courage the sharpers who would
ruthlessly sap the vitals Of the gov
ernment for their individual gain.
(To Be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

A Man Who Was Advertised
Rifieman A. C. White. says a London
dispatch, who was described by a
sentimental fellow soldier in letter
to a London paper, as the lonesomets
man in the British army, has become
the bane Of the British army postal
service White was lying in a hos
pital near the front, with no one to
write to him or to send him pres
ent. But after the pathetic descrip-
ton appeared. an extra force Of men
had to be employed to handle and car
ry his mail. His letters have now
passed the 5000 mark, and his parcels
are numbered by the hundreds. Ev-
cry mail White draws a bigger bag
than many companies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

licit contributions from the people OF
York. To accomplish this object, we
deem. 1t advisable to nominate the
following persons to call upon the citi-
zens of their respective sections, and
collect the contributions to this patri-
otic cause-transmitting the funds
received to US by the 18th Of Febru-
ary, next, to wit:
William G. Black, r. v. Gist, Smith
Bird, ]. B. Fulton. ]. ]. Wylie, Thos
McGill, John B. Lowry, William Oates
s. G. Brown, John B. Whitesides, J.
M. Starr, Joseph Leech, John P. Hood
Saml Blair, Jno. M. Brison, j. P,
Moore, John H. Adams, James McEl-
wee, James L. Wright, D. T. Partlow
John L. Watson, James D. P. Cur
renee, ]. s. Barnett, Archibald Barron
A. B. Springs, B. H. Massey, David c.
Roddey, A. E. Hutchinson, r. A
Springs, Capt. Samuel Anderson, ]. F.
Workman, ]. M. Wallace, Archibald
Steele, DIR. C. P. Sandifer and Richard
Sadler.
r. G.. McCaw,
w. C. Beatty.
January 9th, 1864.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
126TH INSTALLMENT.

"wednesday Evening, Jan. q, 1S64)
To the People Of York District.
The fact that Gen. Morgan has es-
capped from the Yankee prison-house
at Columbus, and is again free on
Confederate soil to do and dare in the
cause Of Confederate independence, Is
known to you. That money-the
sinews Of warts needed to equip his
bold and adventurous followers. will
be readily believed by you. Many.
in different states Of the Confederacy,
are moving efficiently in this behalf.
The central association at Columbia,
has appointed the undersigned to 30
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
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-
edge Of the Things that Most Con-
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
THE HOMES OF THE SCHOOLS
Photographic Evidence of Modern Progress In
York County.

a building
wonderful
that line in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

IT. People who come to high words
are apt to indulge in some low ones
IN A girl hasn't any use for a man
who is too cowardly to propose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20
company A, 18th Regiment.

From a member Of Co. A, 18th regi-
ment, S. c. ", who has shared its
hardships from the first, we have been
favored with a list Of casualties in
the company since they entered the
Confederate service aS follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

~ When many shell splinters are
found in the body Of wounded SOL
dier, they are drawn out wholesale by
huge electro o-magnet.
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Total casualties :.

Total casualties -. :. ...... 58
There are now on roll go, some Of
whom, it Is said, will never be fit for
active service in the field. Present on
the first Of January, 1864. including
officers, A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

IA Every year in Russia, about L.
100000 men attain the age when they
are liable for military service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

sils, table furniture, ETC.. destroyed;
the loss being estimated at about
$1,500 Cause Of the fire is unknown.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-20

The day after his arrival in Bronson
Albert Townley was walking down the
main street. nodding his head contin-
ually, like a Chinese mandarin, as his
numerous friends greeted him on
every side. Suddenly two men stopped
in front Of him.
Il am glad to see you home again.
Mr.. Townley. said the older of the two
men.
MIR. Graham, l declare!" respond
ed the minister heartily. at does me
good To see some familiar faces once
more"
Mrs. Graham and Joy have been
telling me about their pleasant voyage
home on the same boat with you.
said the other, who was Mrs. Gra-
hams husband. Here's friend" he
continued, whom l wish you to meet.
This is the new pastor of the Central
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daughter near the Gaffney Manufac-
county Jail. 800 Mrs. Elizabeth Har-
ris, widow Of Sam Harris, a Confed-
crate soldier who disappeared during
the war, died at the home Of her
turing company, Wednesday after
noon at the age of S3 years. Mrs.
Harris was possessed Of many noble
traits Of character that endeared her
to many friends. She is survived by
her daughter. Miss Mary Harris, and
two sisters, Misses Agnes and Harriet
Harris
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17
FEDERAL INDUSTRIAL
=. COMMISSION
BY Peter Z Radford.

The recent investigation Of the
United States Commission Of Indus
trial Relations brought together the
extremes of society and has given the
public an opportunity to view the rep
resentatives of distinct classes, side
by side, and to study their views in
parallel columns.
Capital and labor have always been
glazing at each other over CULTS of
misunderstanding and If the Federal
Industrial Commission attempts to
bridge the chasm, it will render the
public distinct service.
The farmer has been sitting on the
fence watching capital and labor fight
for many years and incidentally furn-
ishing the sinews of war and 1t Is
quite gratifying to find them talking
with, instead of about, each other,
When honest men smile and look into
each others souls, 1t always makes
the world better and far more salts
factory to the farmer, who in the end,
bears the burden of conflict, than
resolutions, speeches or pamphlets
containing charges and counter
charges.
The love for justice makes the
whole world kin. Understanding is an
arbiter far more powerful than the
mandates of government, for there is
no authority quite SO commanding as
an honest conscience; there is no de.
cree quite so binding as that of the
Supreme Court Of Common Sense and
no sheriff can keep the peace quite SO
erfect as Understanding.
We suppose the time will never
4e when capital and labor will not
e occasionally blinded by the light
lg flashes of avarlce or frightened
the thunder peals of discomfort
Understanding is a Prince Of
ace that ever holds out the olive
inch to men who want to do right
mans income is always sacred
ug for in 1t are the hope, ambition
opportunity Of himself, and fam
there is nothing in o human
On divine hs Justice ant
its hludwaiden.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17
WEST VIRGINIA
State Wide Prohibition
Paralysis the
State.
Higher Taxes Worse Conditions.

The West Virginia Legislature con.
vened in May, the second time this
1 year, to consider tax questions made
necessary by shortage Of revenues
to-pay the current expenses of the
State
The Inauguration of Statewide pro-
hibition, last July, cut off $65O,OOOOO
of revenues heretofore available.
At the close of the fiscal year, Sep
TENDER 30, 1912, the State had a sur
plus in the treasury of $592,475.99.
The Governor estimated that on July
/, 1915, there would be a deficit Of
$624OOO0O, not counting $3.50, 100000 of
old appropriations not expended.
The Legislature, at the May special
session, increased the tax rate in the
State 40 per cent to make up the de-
felt in revenues caused by the State
wide prohibition system.
For lack of funds, Governor Hatfield
vetoed appropriation bills amounting
to 1855, 608.09 Among the vetoed ap-
preparations are the following:
Transportation OF prisoners and
extradition of criminals, 100000 a
year;
Girls dormitories and agricultural
buildings, State University, $780,
100000.
State Industrial Home for Girls
buildings and lands), 100000 for
next year;
Normal Schools buildings, and
land), 100000 year;
State tuberculosis Sanitarium
buildings and land), $15,O0O.0O a
year;
State hospitals buildings and land),
$35,00O.00 a year;
Public Service Commission, $780,
100000 year;
Mining extension work, State Uni.
versity, 100000 a year;
Civil contingent fund, $20,00000 for
current year;
Rewriting and reminding Auditors
records, 100000 a year;
Protection of forests and propaga
ton of fish and game, 100000 a
year;
Prevention foot and. mouth disease
100000;
State militia fund, $65.OOO.OO a
year;
Repair and improvements, State
institutf0ns, S0,00O.0O;
Hotel Inspector, $1,562.5O;
State Colored Orphans Home
buildings and land), 100000 6
year;
State Librarian, $4,000 a year;
Point Pleasant monument, $2,5OO.O(
agar;
Kings Daughters and city hospitals
100000 year;
Factory inspectors, 100000 &
year.
Since the adoption Of prohibition
violations of the liquor laws have in
creased enormously. Bootleggers arr
busy all over the State. On the frs
day of May, 1914, before prohibition
went into effect, there were 80 pris
oners in the county Jail at Charleston
the capital Of the State. On the first
day of May, 1915, there were 92 pris
pners In the same Jail.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17

u, $. DISTRICT COURT
Eastern District Of Kentucky
Judge, a. NJ, J, Cochyau, Maysyille.
LEGISLATIVE
U, S. Senators; Ollie NJ. Ialces,
Johnson N. Camden
Congressman 9Th Dist, W.. Fields.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17

"There is a tendency throughout
the State to increase taxes on an
already overburdened people, both
by constant increase Of the assess
ment as well as the rate"
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17
KENTUCKY TAXPAYERS, WHICH DO YOU WANT? ?.
re N N E S E E
Six Years of State Wide
Prohibition Bank
rupts State.
More Crime Than Ever Before

Tennessee has had Statewide pro-
hibition for six years.
Before the prohibition law went into
effect, 10 per cent of the revenues of
the State were applied to paying off
the State debt, as provided by law,
thereby rapidly discharging it, Since
prohibition deprived the State of large
revenues from taxes on the manufac-
turers of liquors and beer, the sinking
fund law was suspended, and payments
on the State debts stopped
The present Legislature found that
there was deficit in State revenues
of $1,O22 100000. Short-time notes have
been given to cover that deficit, the
same to be converted into 30-year
bonds next July. This will increase
the bonded indebtedness of the State
to total of $12,5OO,OOOOO.
Taxes have been largely increased
The State Manufacturers Association,
in 1914, stated in its report on Taxa
ton:
There is a tendency throughout
the State to increase taxes on an
already Overwhelmed people, both
by constant increase OF the assess
ment as well as the rate"
Since that report was made, the
Legislature has passed new Revenue
and Assessment Act, increasing many
kinds of taxes from 40 to 100 per cent,
the entire tax burden being nearly
twice what 1t was before prohibition
went into effect.
In 1908, the year before Statewide
prohibition was adopted, the cost of
criminal prosecutions in Tennessee
was S15S,OO0.OO. According to official
figures submitted to the Legislature
that has just adjourned, $S42,OOO.OO
was expended for criminal prosecu
lions last year. This shows an in.
crease of nearly 100 per cent in crime
in six years under prohibition.
The city of Nashville rAeently issued
bonds for S9S7,OOO.OO to cover a deficit
caused largely by the operation OF the
prohibition law. The other large cities
of the-State are in similar financial
condition, due to the same causes.
In Tennessee, prohibition has moi
helped the taxpayer, nor has It i'm
proved moral conditions. Exactly the
reverse has been the result. Large
numbers of extra ofiiceholders, ant
greatly increased expenses for thell
support and for prosecuting violations
of the law, are the main features o.
present conditions.
Blind tigers, bootleggers and moon
shining have taken the place of law
full, regulated liquor traffic; there has
been a steady increase in all crimes
moral standards have been lowered
and TAXES HAVE DOUBLED.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17
Kentucky Facts and
Figures.
WHO PAYS THE
TAXES?

All mines and mineral products are assessed at 90
All Stocks merchandise etc. assessed at 81 148 1890
All manufactured articles assessed at ~ 1864 1890
All agricultural products and farming implements
(toos) assessed at Observation-Disclosures. 251434900
All diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry gold and
siverware, paintings, musical instruments,
and libraries assessed at .......... 1902 53500
10000 is the capitalization of Kentucky dseries and
breweries, according to the last Federal Census
$ 493 $4,000 the assessed value Of Whisky in u S. Bonded
Warehouses; in Kentucky, on which State and
county taxes paid.
100000 is the assessed value approximately of proper
ties used in the distilng and brewing industries
and liquor trade in Kentucky, not including any
part of items given above
$4,000 100000 is the amount paid annually Kentucky by
dstlleres for grain.
ST. 100000 is paid annually for wages and salaries by Ken
lucky >distleres and breweres.
So 90 is paid annually for coal and barrels by Ken
lucky distileres and breweries.
OO00 annually is paid Kentucky Banks in interest
$780, 100000 by, Kentucky dstleries and breweres
$6OOoOOOOOO annually brought into Kentucky bank
ances by the distillng and brewing industries.
$s225415 the paid in taxes in Kentucky by the
distillng and brewing industries in 1913, given
by statements from the State Auditors office
This is than the combined taxes paid all the
merchandise coal Mines oil wells, live stock agricultural pro-
ducts, and manufactured products in the State.
Statewide prohibition will destroy entirely, for taxation
purposes these of Other property then
be taxed heavier to make up that loss.
If Farm Lands are compelled to pay it, the tax
on farms must be SO per cent more than at
present ---.------
7 If Live Stock is made to pay it, that class of
property must be taxed three times what it is
at present.
If Railroads are to pay it, their assessment
must be doubled.
If Mining Property is required to pay it, their
assessment must be increased to more than 100
times what it is now
WHO Is WILLING TO PAY THESE EXTRA TAXES?
And what will get Conditions similar those in Ten
and West Virginia and will drive of the State
largest taxpaying industries.
Nothing will be gained for temperance Counties can vote
themselves dry under the present law Statewide proh
btion could make them.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1915-06-17

NoTICEWe pay Express charges the following in lots
A quarts and over Bottled in Bond goods