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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05
GENERAL NEWS NOTES
Items of Interest Gathered from Al
Around the World.

Items of Interest Gathered from AL
Around the World.
Sir Charles c. Wakefield has been
elected lord mayor Of London.
A slight earthquake shook the coast
section Of California Friday.
More than 80 persons were killed
in an explosion in bomb factory al
Muembswyl, Switzerland, Thursday
Four hundred others narrowly escaped
fire following the dust explosion.
The widow Of the late Senator
Nelson w. Aldrich Of Rhode Island
has rented a furnished homo in New
York for the winter and is to pay a
rental Of $3.50 per day.
The increase Of the retail liquor
license in New York state from $1,000
to $500, effective October 1st, forced
nearly 600 saloons in New York and
Brooklyn to retire from business.
One man and four children were
killed and two fatally injured when
train struck an automobile at grade
crossing near Leola, Pa, Friday. The
automobile contained ten children re-
turning from school.
Two New York gunmen broke the
plate glass show window Of a Phila-
delphia jeweler Friday, and gathering
tray Of diamonds valued at $4,000
made away with it. One Of the thieves
was captured and the diamonds recov-
cred.
BY decision Of the Federal district
court in Philadelphia, the Motion
Picture Trust" Is to be dissolved
Twelve motion picture corporations
are affected by the decision and some
Of these will be put out Of business by
the decision.
A Stockholm, Sweden, dispatch
says that a terrific explosion occurred
in a German munitions factory at
Witterberg, Prussia, on August %, In
which 242 workmen were killed and
many injured.
The Keystone Watch Case company
Of Philadelphia, has been given a
contract to furnish brass parts Of the
fuse mechanism Of shrapnel shells fol
England. The contract totals about
$4,0O0,0OO.
Sir. A. Conan Doyle, the English au-
thor, says, in an article in the current
issue Of Golfers Weekly, that he hears
the roar Of the guns in Flanders
while at his home in southern Eng
land a distance Of 120 miles.
The Will Of Martha Washington has
been returned to the state OF Virginia
by ]. P. Morgan. The will was owned
by the elder Morgan and the state OF
Virginia had begun suit to recover the
paper, alleging that it has been stolen
Fairfax Harrison, president OF the
Southern railway was the mediator
between Mr.. Morgan and Governor
Stuart Of Virginia.
Six middies have been expelled from
the Annapolis Naval academy, fol-
lowing the charges Of cribbing. FffteeT
men were put back year. Included
in tho latter number were F. w. Ben
son of South Carolina, and A. B. Craig
a sor Of Governor Craig Of NORTH
Carolina. Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels has issued an order to the ef'
feet that hazing must be stopped al
the academy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05

A German dispatch says that private
advices from Ceylon are to the effect
that the island has been in a state Of
rebellion since June and that more
than 1000 islanders have been killed
in the rioting. Practically all the tea
plantations have been destroyed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05

Tho Referendum vote-Complete
and certified returns from all coun-
ties in South Carolina, as filed with
the secretary of state, give for pro-
hibition 41,735 votes and against pro-
hibition 16,S09. The election was held
September IA. The state board OF
canyassers has been called to meet
October S. Following Is the vote by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05
Owe Debt of Gratituoe.

The English and French owe the
Russians a lasting debt Of gratitude
for keeping the Germans off 'em for
the past six months-Edgefield Ad-
vertiser.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05
A Prophecy.

We predict that the European war
well end next May. Not that we have
any special reason for selecting this
time, but just think If it should happen
to stop in that month. wouldn't we
prophet News and
Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05
Called to Trial.

The grand jury Of Charleston has
made a good beginning Of the assertion
Of the law against the sale Of liquor.
Twenty-three true bills brought in
that have held against alleged blind
tigers in a very long time, and their
finding evidences, let us hope, the be-
ginning Of a better sense Of RESPONSE
bility for the enforcement Of the law,
however unpopular it may be esteemed
or unsuited to the conditions Of the
community. For a long time there
has been not so much as an attempt
to bring supposed violators of the Ii
quor law to trial, and recently an en-
deavor to make trial Of alleged illegal
sellers resulted in a wholesale rejection
Of indictments made by the solicitor.
The attitude Of the county authorities
toward this situation has furnished
text for endless denunciation Of the
people of Charleston, much of which
has been merited. This action Of the
grand jury should do something to-
ward counteracting these outpourings,
but, far more important, it should
nourish and support better sentiment
Of respect for the law for it's own sake
among the people Of Charleston
Charleston Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05
Better Use a Little Fertilizer.

Some Of the farmers Of the township
have this year grown fairly good crops
without the use Of fertilizer, doubtless
due to the fact that last year the
amount put to the acre was heavier
than usual. 1t is our opinion that the
man who next year attempts to raise
cotton without any fertilizer is going
to come out "the little end Of the horn."
Fort Mill Times
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Buy American Securities.

Why the money lenders Of this
country should fall over themselves to
buy Anglo-French war bonds that
will yield at most orly five and a half
per cent is inexplicable to people In
this section Of the country, where
there are almost unlimited opportuni-
ties for safe investment Of money at
higher rates. The war bonds may be
safe, but there is an element of chance
in the matter that does not exist
when money is put into municipal,
county or state bonds or in real estate
loans, and the half billion Of American
money that will go into the war bonds
would do this country more good If
invested in American securities
Sumter Item.
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(To be Continued.)
EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT

What Various South Carolina News
Papers Think Of Various Things.
America are so reserved that they don't
care to thrust themselves forward for
an enlistment in the army of the
home land.-Greenville Piedmont.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-10-05

Fort Mill Times, Sept. 30: Rev.
and Mrs ]. R. McKittrick and chill
dren of Dyson, are visiting relatives
in Fort Mill and vicinity. 80. Miss
Olive Brock of Honea Path, who was
detained at her home on account Of
illness, arrived in Fort Mill Saturday
and on Monday assumed her duties as
teacher Of the third grade in the
public school. Awaiting the arrival
Of Miss Brock, the class has been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-08
Wilkeson Co.
6O5-s Provident Bldg. Tel Main 111s
FARMS GALORE

Fan 10 minutes the
and in cultivation, balance PASTURE
barn. chickens houses family orchard
ing mich horses chickens
farm TOOLS minutes walk school. This
little place and be had for $4,000
68 in Lewis county, 81 miles from milo
from Pacific Highway; cultivation
40 sahed level house, 4Ox4O
fruit all fenced Price $1,000 half
balance 10
40acre farm, ID cultivation, all
nice orchard good springs
vegetable cellar.
from Olympia. Price $4,000 half cash, balance time
partly cleared located " mile Summit line
school, 5oom house. chicken
her 40 chickens rabbits
spring and WELL 50 fruit all kinds
tools and household everything
$4,000, balance time.
80 in Lewis county, all bottom
cultivation 20 timber balance
lily orchard all fenced telephone
house condition. barn 52x02 outbudngs
and spring all kinds of machinery
horses mich IA head stock
chickens; mile
$500, little cash. balance
so in Thurston mostly bottom
In cultivation; 4-room CATTLE
horses all kinds of machinery
mostly In
health Is compelled to the
We have Just got In good
small Tacoma Better tell
about them.
DUFF and ALLEN
206-7 Bankers Trust Bldg. Main 1925.
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CONDONES
DISASTER

NEW YORK, May s.-The first
official statement from the Cor
man side regarding the torpedo
ing of the Lusitania came from
Capt. Frank Won Pahen, military
attache Of the German embassy.
ut is deplorable, II true, that
SO many lives have been lost.
am shocked to hear the news,
especially that American lives
have been sacrificed" said he.
But IL was absolutely criminal
for the Cunard company to carry.
and for the British government to
allow the line 10 carry, neutral
passengers in a ship which was
transporting explosives and mu-
nitions of war to be used by
Great Britain and her allies.
They certainly we're not in
tended for peaceful purposes.
They were to be used against Ger
many and Germany had to de-
fend herself against them. The
best way was to destroy the ship,
and such destruction was amply
justified under tho rules Of war. I"
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WENT DOWN
BOW FIRST

QUEENSTOWN. May s.-The
passengers were at luncheon when
the torpedoes struck the Lusitan.
la. One Of the stewards, rescued
and brought here. said:
THE passengers were at lunch
when the submarine came nm and
fired two torpedoes, which struck
the Lusitania on the starboard
side, one forward and other in
the engine room. They caused
terrific explosions.
Capt. Turner Immediately or
dered the boats out. The ship be-
gan to list badly Immediately.
Ten boats were put into the
water and between 400 and 500
passengers entered them. The boat
in which I was approached the
land with three other boats, and
we were picked up shortly before
5 o'clock by the Storm Cock.
II fear that few of the officers
were saved. They acted bravely.
There was only Is minutes
from the time the ship was struck
until she foundered, going down
bow foremost. 1t was a dreadful
sight"
Another survivor said that be-
cause Of her great list to port, the
liner could launch only part OF
her lifeboats.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., May 8.
able to believe that
the supposedly invulnerable Lusi-
tania had been sent to the bot
tom, naval officers today raised
these questions:
May not the Lusitania have
been blown up from within?
May not the Germans, IL 1t was
German submarine, have oper-
ated from a hidden base on the
Irish coast?\
How many ordinary torpedoes
would have been necessary to
sink her?
L was pointed out that the
I4dsitania was much more
staunchly built than the Titanic.
She had more water-tight COM
partments; double-built hull; and
she carried her coal in the space
between the inner and outer skins
of her structure. The officers
believe 1t would have taken a ter
rifle explosion to have torn
through this wall sufficiently to
break water-tight compartments.
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Newspaper
Man Saw
Submarine

QUEENSTOWN, May S.-Ern-
est Cowper, a Toronto newspaper
man, was one of those who saw
the attacking submarine and wit
messed the progress Of the torpedo
through the water toward its
quarry.
"As We neared the coast of
Ireland" said Cowper, 1--WE all
Joined in the lookout, for a pos
sible attack by a submarine was
the sole topic of conversation. I
was chatting with friend at the
rail about Q o'clock when sudden
ly l caught glimpse of the con-
ming tower of a submarine about
1000 yards distant. l Immediate
ly called my friends attention to
1t. Immediately we both saw the
track of a torpedo followed al
most instantly by an explosion.
Portions of the splintered hull
were sent flying into the air and
then another torpedo struck. The
ship began to list to starboard.
1.-THE crew at once proceeded to
get the passengers into boats in
an orderly, prompt and efficient
manner. Miss Helen Smith APP
pealed to me to save her. l placed
her In boat and saw her safely
away. got into one of the last
boats to leave.
Some of the boats could not be
launched, as the vessel was sink
ing. There was a large number
of women and children in the sec
ond cabin. Forty OF the children
were less than a year old"
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Naval Officers
Greatly Puzzled

Many believe that when the
torpedo hit, 1t must have explod
ed some of the immense quantity
of ammunition which the Lusi-
tania carried, and that the two
explosions together caused her
destruction.
Some of the more suspicious
think that the vessel would have
been blown up from within be-
fore her voyage was over, fire.
spective of whether a submarine
had been able to get to her.
The sinking of the battleship
Audacious near where the Lusi-
tania was struck, and the loss Of
many smaller vessels, brought
about the belief that the Ger
mans, in connection with native
smugglers, had been able to es-
tablish a hidden base In Ireland.
The Lusitania was struck 1900
miles from the German coast,
and although the submarine
might have travelled this far, 1t
would have been noteworthy
feat.
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U. S. Faces
Difficult
Dilemma

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 8.
The most serious diplomatic
situation the United States has
had to deal with since the open
ing of the war resulted last night
from the sinking of the Lusitania.
No man responsible for his words
gave any information from either
the German or English embas-
sizes, or from the government of
this country.
The center OF all discussion,
however, was the strict account
ability" which the United States
warned Germany several weeks
ago 1t would hold any country to
whose blockade tactics resulted
In the loss of American lives.
This warning was first given
when the Germans announced q
war blockade. 1t asserted that II
American lives were lost, the
country whose military forces
were responsible would be held
strictly accountable"
OAdAh6hily, ~ Wd6 tnOuSnLs tulh
would mean that Germany must
give satisfaction for what her SUBJ
marine had done.
However, II the Germans could
show that the Lusitania was
conveyed by any naval force, or
II she carried even small guns on
her decks, It was admitted that
her American passengers were not
entitled to this full measure OF
protection.
The German embassy generally
held-although no official infor-
nation was given-that the Lusi-
tania simply had attempted to
run o regularly established block
AIDE with. contraband aboard. and
that anyone aboard her simply
had taken an unwArranted chance.
All the various Officials were
up until late hour gathering ev-
cry possible fact connected with
the disaster.
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NO PANIC WHEN
BIG LINER SANK

clearing the lifeboats began.
There was no panic, for every
one was too dazed to realize what
had happened. For a few min
utes we thought the Lusitania
would stay afloat. but the increas-
ing list showed there was little
hope.
Then both men and women
grew hysterical, hampering the
launching of the boats. Alto
gether there were 10 boats swung
oversize.
We had no warning of the at
tack and We sank within IL or
10 minutes after the first explo-
sion.''
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-08
GOV. LISTER TO
SPEAK JULY 4 AT
THE STADIUM

A speech by Gov. Lister, music
by a chorus OF from 1000 to
1900 voices, exercises by school
children, and another speech by
public man other than the gov
ernor. will form the program for
The patriotic Fourth of July Sun
day services, the special commit
tee headed by the Rev. Frank
dyer decided yesterday.
The Rev. w. A. Moore said
that plans we're maturing rapidly
for the organization of the large
chorus which will have . large
T-rt in the program.
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REPORT
SECOND
ATTACK

NEW YORK, May SIT is
rumored here today that the
steamship New York of the Amer
ican line. due at Liverpool tomor-
row. also has been torpedoed and
sunk.
Officers Of the company here
say they have received no advices
to this effect, and are inclined not
to take stock in the report.
They say 1t probably had its
rise in the uneasiness occasioned
by the Lusitania's destruction.
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A FEW GOOD ONES

s1000--10 acres, best of land,
two small houses, one ia new
one: land partly cleared. This
VIII make you "a fine home and
is bargain-way below the
market price. Don't over
look. -
30 acres with good house
and barn; waterfront. close to
Longbranch. VIM trade for
city property.
5 acres to trade for lots,
$500 lots. good 3-room
house: Fern Hill.
5000 great snap. 6 lots on
corner with "a large fruit
trees, Groom shack; East seth
and Il. Party paid $500 three
years ago. Lives in California,
needs money.
40 acres near Roy to trade
for house in city.
20 acres on Tacoma Eastern
X. r.. $50 per acre.
$500 for 4 corner lots on Park
avenue.
10000 acres, Is acres clear
ed, best OF soil $50 bearing
fruit trees, fine house and barn
and outbuildings, 9 cows,
heifers and 2 calves, horse
and 100 chickens. A great snap.
Fine 1room house and 10
acres, back of Dash Point. Will
trade for home In city.
E50-4Aroom house, 2 fine
lots. on Thompson av.
ss50-Good Groom house on
o st.
s500-65x65 on corner Aims
worth av. 20.
BERTELSON e CO.,
20s Bank of California Bldg.
Main 8359.
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QUEENSTOWN, May Sd. A
Thomas, a WEIGH colliery owner,
told a graphic story of the dis
aster. He said:
1--WE were having luncheon
when suddenly the vessel stop
ped and shook from stem to
stern. There was tremendous
explosion forward which seemed
to throw the liner on its beam
ends. Then came another ex-
plosion of equal force, and the
Lusitania shuddered and listed
heavily to port.
1.-THE officers and men rushed
to the deck and the work OF
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Funerals
To Be Held
Tomorrow

QUEENSTOWN, May s.-The
saddest day In the history of
Queenstown will be witnessed to-
morrow. Then most Of the Vie
Tins of the Queenstown will be
buried here.
The survivors and the victims
are arriving by every. boat. The
Cunard warehouse is morgue
already filled, and additional dead
are being taken wherever a place
can be found.
Many children were rescued
whose parents were drowned.
Two children were clasped in each
others arms, dead. who have not
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-08
Demands
1. / Revenge

LONDON, May S.-Edit0rially,
British papers express bitter con-
domination of Germany.
The Liverpool Post asserted:
'.---''If Germany had desired the
power of the United States thrown
on the scales of war against her,
she could not have chosen a more
effective method."
399e -
AMSTERDAM, May S.--"Ths
t0rpedoing of the Lusitania," says
the Telegraaf in an editorial was
q premeditated crime against a
passenger ship on which were
$500 nop-combatants. 1t IL no
longer outrageous; II HAS become
fiendish.
Does there still exist soms-
thing like conscience among the
neutrals? The neutral powers re-
NAMED silent when Belgian neu-
trality was trampled upon, when
the German submarine assassins
took their first Victim. VIII they
now look on inactively? Only the
spontaneous Joint protest OF the
entire civilized world. from which
Germany has separated herself,
can be an answer to the lates rrc-
vocation. >
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U. s. About to
Begin,on Census

All manufacturing plants,
large and small, are to be queried
as to capital invested. number OF
persons employed, total output,
salaries paid, etc. by special
agents Of the U. 8. department Of
commerce in the next 10 weeks.
The regular five-year census IL
to start Immediately, under the
direction. locally. Of r. w. Weist1
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J. D. MCPHERSON
THESE SHOULDN'T BE GIVEN
AWAY

THESE SHOULDN'T BE GIVEN
AWAY
Wanted to exchange Broom
house and lot 60xl20 near Point
Defiance car line for improved
acreage on either Puyallup car
line.
20 acres with 5-room modern
bungalow on waterfront near
Vaughn for Tacoma residence.
Property clear.
40 acres, all cultivated, Broom
house, good outbuildings on Grays
Harbor line for acreage or resi-
dence property near Tacoma.
North End snap of 2 fine lots
with 3-room house, all improve
ments in and paid; close TO Point
Defiance car line. Price right,
small payment down, balance like
rent.
Fine farm near Chehalis OF so
acres, all improved with very fine
buildings, located right by the
r. r. station. This is one of the
best farms between Tacoma and
Portland. Can be bought on good
terms.
TEMPLE & WILKINSON
$50 Provident Bldg.
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oIyrENsTowN A

QUEENSTOWN, May s. -
Wrapped In . blanket, and en-
tirely without clothing, Julian De
AyaIa, Cuban consul at Liver
pool, was extremely cheerful to.
day, despite the fact that he was
suffering from great cash In
his leg, from which blood was
streaming.
s He had cast aside his clothing
so his movements in tho water
might not be hampered.
II boarded three boats before
/ got off the singing steamer IN
safety" said De Ayala. THE only
reason I was saved was that rc>
NAMED quiet and trusted in the
Lord. prayed that l might be
spared for the sake of my three
children.
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yet been identified.
The women who have been
landed mostly are without
Clothes. and are covered with
blankets.
Both men and women are maxi
ing frenzied trips from one hotel
to the other looking for friends.
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II. ID. GREGORY
Those South Tacoma Lots

Those South Tacoma Lots
Have you bought any yet? They are
being almost given away. Fine level lots,
$50 and 500.
$40 Down. SIS Month.
Don't miss this opportunity to get fine
piece of property for your own price and
terms
INVESTIGATE AT ONCE. 4
GOOD TIMES ARE COMING, BUY +,
NOW. 4
Fine location. KENILWORTH PARK, !
So. 68th and Union.
So. Tacoma cars, Sc fare. Salesman on
ground.
MASON BROS.
Main 4044. Ill So. 10th ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-05-08

40 ACRES
4 COWS
3 heifers
Horse
Wagon
Chickens
Good house
Crops in
Come and see it.
o. N. JOHNS
200 Nat. Bank
Tacoma Bldg.
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Never Before Such Prices

Never Before Such Prices
you have intention of owning you
should Investigate following offers
point to the should will
dreds of dollars the cost of home to buynow.
4-Room Bungalow
This beautiful little particular
TWO extra large lots close line commands wonderful
and unobstructed
electric lights toilet
fixtures. The
this place offered Only 1850 $500 cash. balance suit
broom Bungalow
$1,000
Constructed OF hollow practically indestrucbe
attractive design finish Thoroughly MODERN
lights cupboard kitchen
cool in IL builders
art this 1t 1850 Just build
immediate only 200, $500
cash and balance to suit
Groom Bungalow
$1,000
home that can't be beat 1t without a doubt the
buy in the city highgrade home. modern,
finished and
have Besides
sleeping porches The kitchen
complete with all
Handsome light fixtures line. school,
church Two fine lots About $500 will handle
be arranged reasonable terms.