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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12

is now devastating Europe, ana no
where in the story Of American fl
nance can be found a commercial and
banking situation so serious as that
which developed almost over night
during the closing days Of last July,
nor has there been a crisis through
out which a secretary Of the treas
ury displayed better generalship or
handled matters more promptly,
skillfully and fearlessly, and never
before has there been so rapid a
transition from an acute situation OF
the utmost gravity to one Of COM
parative ease and assured safety.
In the Southern States, where cot
ton Is king, his power and glory
mean always prosperity to his sub
jects, and his weakness or dethrone-
ment is followed by their impoverish-
ment. His influence extends far be-
yond his own domains to every section
of this country and to the uttermost
parts of the earth. His fall and par
tial restoration, however, convey
lesson that we should ponder over
and take to heart, which Is, that he
should never again be permitted to
become an absolute monarch, but
that his sovereignty should be limit
ed one. It Is probable that the present
demand for cotton is due to an ap-
probation Of the fact that 1t can be
had for less than its average cost OF
production. Foreign and domestic
spinners are laying in supplies, with
an eye to the future, In excess Of their
imemdiate needs At the close OF the
present cotton year there will be prob
ably a surplus Of 100000 bales.
The war still RACES with unabated
violance, and the danger to shipping
increases daily. Cotton may at any
time be declared contraband, and an
effort to produce another large crop
this season would be supreme folly.
and such a result might be attained
with grave consequences. The mer-
camille and financial interests Of the
entire country and the farmers OF
the South should work together now
as never before for the cause Of crop
diversifcation. Cotton acreage this
spring should be greatly reduced and
every possible acre planted in food
stuffs for man and beast. The 1000,
000-bale crop in 1910 sold for more
money than did the 16,0o0.O0O-bale
crop Of 1911, and not only is 1t certain
that 100000 bales produced in 1915
would bring a greater cash return
than would 100000 bales, but 1t Is
evident also that the large yield may
mean disaster, while the smaller, II
the land released be properly utilized
for food crops, would witness the res
toration Of King Cotton to this throne
and would permit his subjects once
more to trip along the primrose path
Of prosperity
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12

A Preacher Judge.-The Rev. ]. H.
]. Rice, who has been acting as police
Judge for the last nine months, has
made good" in the judgment Of some
of his enemies who were at first skep-
tical, says an Emporia. Kan, dispatch.
Here are some Of the things which
have been noted especially in the con-
duct Of the Emporia police court:
The police are instructed to make
arrests only when absolutely neces-
sary. Use preventive and education
al methods instead Of penal.
Only six times in nine months have
lawyers appeared before the court for
the accused. The prosecutor is in re-
ality attorney for both sides.
1t is strictly court Of fact, not Of
suspicion.
Paroles are given to large percent
age Of prisoners.
Not one case has been taken on ap-
peal to a higher court.
Only three persons have been before
the court more than once.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12
HAPPENINGS IN THE STATE
Items Of Interest from All Sections ot
South Carolina.

Items Of Interest from All Sections Of
South Carolina.
The State Teachers association
meets in Florence March "a.
During the month Of February, 5s9
persons were tried in the Columbia
city court. Fines collected amounted
to $1.413.75.
James M. Baker, secretary Of the
United States senate, is spending few
days with relatives in Lowndesville,
his native town.
Will Sherard, a negro, killed Irene
Washington, a pegress, near Ware
Shoals last Saturday, by severing her
jugular vein with a pocket knife.
B. c. Trippett who shot w. L. Jones
in Sumter last Friday night, infiicting
wounds from which Jones died Sat-
urday, has been released on $4,000
bond.
A report from Spartanburg Is to the
effect that ]. Broadus Mcknight, for
fifteen years secretary to Senator Till
men, Is to be appointed as clerk OF the
Western district Of South Carolina
A large barn on the plantation Of
R. H. Aman near Bishopville, was
destroyed by fire Monday, together
with 7S bales Of cotton, $500 bushels
of corn, and roughness valued at
$500. The cotton was insured.
AS a result Of the primary election
for municipal officers of the city Of
Greenwood, which was held Tuesday.
A. S. Hartzog and E. r. Goodwin
will have to make a second race for
mayor. The vote for mayoralty candi-
dates was as follows: Hartzog, $50;
Goodwin, 211; p w. DeVore, 100, and
F. s. Evans, 49,
Fire in Sumter late Tuesday night,
destroyed two large frame buildings
occupied by the Harby-Epperson
stables, together with a quantity Of
eed and some score Of mules and
horses. The total loss Is about $4,000.
Mrs. Ellen Lowell Of Zoar, Chester
field county, died Thursday from the
,Tects Of a poison tablet she took by
mistake last Sunday.
Citizens Of Eastover have prefer
red charges with the Richland county
ispensary board against w. H.
Thompson, dispenser at that place.
Among other things, Thompson Is
charged with being perniciously
lctive in politics and it Is also alleged
that he has been receipting each
month for the salary of a porter
when no porter has been employed.
S. Curtis Armstrong, master me-
chanic Of the Orr cotton mills, Of An
derson. Tuesday night shot and in
stantly killed w. C. Green, an itin-
Grant mill operative, who broke into
the formers house, after members Of
the family had retired and who act
ed as though he was drawing a pistol
from his pocket when Mr.. Armstrong
discovered him in the house and called
on him in vain for an explanation as
to his presence there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12
CHAPTER X-Continued.


Indian summer came again to Mis-
ery, Haunting woodland banners oi
crimson and scarlet orange, but 10
Sally the season brought only heart
achy remembrances Of last autumn
when Samson had softened MS stoi-
cism as the haze had softened the
horizon. He had sent her few prlei
letters-not written, but plainly print
ed. He selected short words-as much
like the primer as possibles, for no
other messages could she read. There
were times in plenty when he Wisneo
to pour out to her torrents OF feeins'
and II was such feeling as would have
carried comfort to her lonely httie
heart. He wished to tell frankly OF
what a good friend he had made, ana
how this friendship made him more
able to realize that other feeling-his
love for Sally. There was in his mlno
no suspicion-as yet-that these two
girls might ever stand inconflict as to
the right-of-way. But the letters ne
wished to write were not the sort ne
cared to have read to the girl by the
evangelist doctor or the district-school
teacher, and alone she could nave
made nothing Of them. However, l
love you," are easy words-and those
he always included.
The Widow Miller had been aiiing
for months. and, though the local
physician diagnosed the condition as
being right porely," he knew that
the specter Of tuberculosis whlcn
stalks through these badly lighted and
ventilated houses was stretching out
its fingers to touch her shrunken chest
This had meant that Sally had to fore
60 the evening hours to study, De-
cause of the weariness that followed
the day of nursing and housenolo
drudgery Autumn seemed to oring
to her mother a slight Improvement
and Sally could again sometimes steal
away with her slate and book, to SIT
alone on the big bowlder, and study.
She would not be able to write that
Christmas letter. There had been too
many Interruptions in the self-impart-
ed education, but some day she would
write. There would probably be time
enough. 1t would take even Samson
a long while to become an artist.
One day, as she was walking home
ward from her lonely trysting place.
she met the battered-looking man who
carried medicines in his saddlebags
and the Scriptures in his pocket, and
who practiced both forms Of healing
through the hills. The old man drew
down his nag, and threw one leg over
the pommel.
"Evenin', Sally" he greeted.
"Evenin', Brother Spencer. How air
ye?"
"Tolable, thank ye. Sally" The
body-and-soul mender studied the girl
awhile in silence, and then said blunt
ly:
we've done broke right smart, in
the last year. Anything the matter
with ye?"
She shook her head, and laughed.
1t was an effort to laugh merrily, but
the ghost Of the old instructive blithe-
ness rippled into it.
I've Jest come from old Spicer
South's,r volunteered the doctor.
'iAe's ailin' pretty consid'able, these
days"
Whats the matter with Unc' Spi-
cer?" demanded the girl, in genuine
anxiety. Every one along Misery call
ed the old man Unc' Spicer
II can't jest make out" Her in
former spoke slowly, and his brow
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12
MONARCHY OF king COTTON
Must Be Limited for the Sake OF
Safety.
OVERPRODUCTION MEANS WEAKNESS.

Great Crop Of the South Basis Of tho
Financial Strength Of the union-so
Long az tho Yield is Small tho Sell
ing Price 10 Great; But Whom tho
Crop is Great, the Throne Of the
King Becomes Shaky.
Following Is the text Of address de-
livered by w. P. G.. Harding Of the
Federal reserve board, before the Bal
timore chapter, American Institute OF
Banking:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-12
told mo oil ohout bern

He's told me all about her."
Horton shook his head. obviously.
II wish to the good Lord. he'd go
back to her." he said.
(To be continued.)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
Thoughts Of an
Idle Hour.
By Major F. W. Barber.


Isometimes wonder how many
people ever pause long enough t.
give a single thought to thu
''courtesies due the press"
Probably one in ten, possibly
not more than one in twenty.
And yet it is a matter which
should be given serious consider
alton by every person who has al
heart the welfare of the com
muuity.
The editor of the local paper
is expected to faithfully chrou'
icle the events of interest in the
community. 1t is demanded oil
him by the public, by the people
who pay for the paper, by those
who constitute the citizenship Of
the community, and if he fails
in this duty the burden of GEN.
sure falls upon his shoulders
alone. The public accepts no
excuse.
Editors are only human and
are not gifted with second sight.
They cannot tell what is hap
pening beyond their range OF
hearing or vision, although they
are popularity supposed to know
everything and a little besides.
They must depend upon their
eyes and ears for every item OF
news that appears in the paper,
and in this they should have the
loyal cooperation of every resi-
dent.
Courtesy extended to the edi.
tor of the local paper is as bread
cast upon the waters. 1t bears
fruit in many fold.
Churches, societies, clubs, Or
CARNATIONS of every nature ex.
pect the editor to push their
causes along, to give them adj
vance publicity, and after the
events to place them in proper
light before the public at large.
He is expected to boost every
thing and everybody in the COM
muuity, to advertise the town
and its advantages, and to guard
its welfare in all ways.
He of course is willing enough,
but it costs him time and money
to do it, and in return he is en-.
titled to every reasonable cour-
tesy that can be extended to him.
1t is the universal law of 'cour-
tesy to the press"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
Proper Treatment

n. {. Rsddy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
Koep Your Bowels Regular.

N. z. Roddy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

NOTICE-We have 4 piano In
the vicinity of Baxter Springs
that We will sell for one half it,
actual value. Write as q postal
for full particulars. c. Il. John
son Music House, Parsons, Kan
sas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

Keep your 60WOIS ASBuLaE'
As everyone knows, the bowels
are the sewerage system of the
body, and 1t is of the greatest
importance that they move once
each day. If your bowels be-
come coustipated, take a dose of
Chamberlain's Tablets just after
supper and they will correct the
disorder. Obtaiuable everywhere.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

attn Al yOaA
save him many explanations.
A man with a snore is some
thing of a bore-to his wife.
Now just why does a conceited
man invariably walk alone?
A wise man talks of others.
The fool babbles of himself.
All roads lead to our subscrip'
ton book. Are you travelingI
Good morning, Mexico! What
is the name of today's president.
Some folks wander in their
minds, but are never able to stray
far.
To tell the truth is commen-
dable, but it often results in a
black eye.
We are just aching to thank
you for that dollar you owe us on
subscription.
Confession may be good for
the soul, but it's a sockdolager
to the reputation.
If you want to cuss, why say
''hell?" Make it more emphatic
and say ''Ob, war;"
A woman is always as young
as she appears, provided it doesn't
come off in the wash.
Laziness and indifference have
much to do with the high cost OF
living. Buck up!
1T is more blessed to give
than to receive" Now will you
send us that dollar?
A strong demand has arisen
for pink shirts. In harmony
with cheeks, of course.
1t may be true that simplicity
is worth more than gold and
Jewels, but we'd rather have both.
Let US live in hopes. The
hoof and mouth disease may yet
strike the animal who beats his
wife.
After eradicating the hoof and
mouth disease we might turn our
fumigating apparatus on our
political parties.
While advocating eugenic mar
riages, we might 60 a step far
Their and demand eugenic minds
in Office holders.
1t is easy to own an automo-
bile these days. All you have
to do is to find a bushel of wheat
and make the exchange.
An exchange says that scan
dal to a woman is news, and to
a man it is gossip" True, and
to both it is the quintessence of
life.
Lord Kitchener is wondering
how he is going to find guns for
that new army he is training.
Easy, old top, take them from
the enemy.
''Some politicians spend hum
dreds of thousands of dollars to
get into Office" Exchange. Poor
economy. We'd let them into
our Office for half the amount.
If messly baseball player can
get $12,O 900 for six months work,
our brains ought to entitle US to
about a million plunks. Bring
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
DR.. English. Phone 1913.

DR.. English. Phone 1913.
If you want it, 60 after It. II
won't come to you.
Why shouldn't woman vOtei
She's better than you.
How to dress we'll: Buy 'em,
pay for 'em, wear 'em.
A man without a mind is oft
times a wit unawares.
Occasionally it might be termed
the high cost of loving.
Every man has brains, but
some are unable to locate them.
Sure thing, let's make it a
year of plenty. We want Ours.
The dove of peace is having q
hard time finding place to light.
Tell yourself each day that
You are a success, and you will
be one in time.
When a pretty girl smiles
every man in sight begins to
swell out his chest.
Begin the study of diplomacy
| in your own home, and the rest
| of the lessons will come easy.
We repeat, every dollar kept
in this community enriches the
community just that much. Buy
at home.
Bumper crops are becoming %
common in this country we will
soon have't to coin a new phase to
describe the increase.
IA bright eye, a smiling face
and a clean mind are more pre-
cious than gold-and they lead
to its possession Makeup!
Washington dispatches tell as
the "open door" is assured in
China. Bully! Let's push thru
and cop off some of that juicy
Chinese trade.
Intelligence requires constant
knowledge of local conditions
and affairs. And this paper sup
plies the demand in fifty.two ir-
stallments at $1.OO per year.
In olden times kings and EN-.
perors led their armies iu person
and accepted the fortunes of war.
Today their first thoughts are
for the safety of their own hides.
what is more attractive than
a beautiful woman" inquiries 4
local Beau Brummel. Now who
do you suppose he is, judging
BY his peculiar thirst for know
ledge?
Foreign correspondents report
that nine thousand Turks were
frozen to death with their guns
tightly clasped in their hands.
Probably a last supreme effort to
save the guns"
The fighting at long range in
this war is not so much after all.
Men will stand in front of a bull.
etin board for hours at 4 time
and watch the returns of q ball
game being played hundreds Of
miles away.
A belt worn BY Napoleon Bona.
parte at the battle of Waterloo
has just been presented to the
National Military Museum Of
Paris. That's good, for even =
belt may perpetuate the great
ness of its wearer. And on sec
oud thought, We have an old belt
or two we wore in bygoue days
which the museum may have for
the asking.
NOTICE-We have 4 piano In
the vicinity of Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

Proper Treatment
for RiIiOuSReSS.
For a long time Miss Lulu
Shelton, Churchville, N. Y. was
bilious and had sick headache
and dizzy spells. ChamberlAin's
Tablets were the only thing that
gave her permanent relief. Oh
tainable everywhere. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
The Court of Last Resort.

Around the stove of the cross
roads grocery is the real court OF
last resort, for it finally over
rules all others. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has been brought
before this court in almost every
cross roads grocery in this coun-
try, and has always received a
favorable verdict. 1t is in the
country where man expects to re-
ceive full value for his money
that this remedy is most appre-
ciated. Obtainable everywhere.
Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

Use one-cent-a-word advs. in
the News, if you want to buy or
sell anything. They are cheap
and very effective.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
d Roads are cvzers Let's Have the
Make an Offer.

Make us an offer, and If It is
reasonable we will accept II, for
a whole block of ground in 4
good part of town. Every foot
of the block can be farmed or
gardened. The block is 800 feet
square, all good dirt, and will be
sold to somebody soon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11

For SaI0-A first class Kroe-
ger piano; cost $3.50 new, and 1t
is as good as new. Will sell
cheap. A. L. Jones.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-03-11
II You

are troubled with heartburn, gases and
. distreased feeling after eating take
Aa.,A.N. Dyspepsia
N&9@ Tablet
boIorsand after each meal and.you win
ObtaiuprUuut reid. Sold Onlybyus,26o
N. z. ROddy,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE.

Kalamazoo (Mich.) Chamber of Com
merce Maps Out Civic Reform Work.
That the recent reorganization of the
Kalamazoo Commercial club, whose
name III the process was changed to
Chamber Of Commerce, resulted in an
awakened civic consciousness upon the
part Of the membership is indicated by
the program of work for this year
which has recently been decided upon.
a few of the items in the program are
quoted below:
Promote Il higher ems of citizenship
by holding before the people of Kala-
maZoo as an ideal the best accomplish
ment of the most advanced cities.
Study the manager form of city gov
ernment and promulgate information
concerning the results of this study.
Assist in co-ordinating the various
charitable and relief agencies of the
city and county with Il view to increas-
ing efficiency and preventing duplica-
ton.
Help to devise ways and means for
providing Il home for the Y. w. c.. A.,
that will enable it properly to care for
the young Women tranSientS and en-
ployees of the city.
Promote the cultivation of vacant
lots and waste places to increase self
help among the needy.
Cooperate with the authorities to in
crease efficiency in public administra-
ton.
Urge the repair Of dirt streets.
Assist in securing full registration
and vote in municipal and school cleo
lions.
Secure public comfort stations.
Cleaner streets and sidewalks.
Extension of ornamental light sys-
tenn.
City water service extension.
Improvement in fire protection.
Improve and beautify the river front
and plan for its permanent utilization
for park purposes.
Establish and improve parks and
Fairgrounds.
Conserve our trees.
Prepare data on the establishment of
a public market, farmers headquarters
and women's rest room.
Prepare and submit data OH n mod.
ern system Of garbage collection and
disposal.
Make n study and analysis, for gen.
eral information, OF property assess
ment and public taxation. scope and
proper expenditure OF mnblic funds,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
h eLilibridge:
Scandal
A Mistake
In the Name
By CLARISSA MACKIE

Miss Tabitha Way scuttled across
the street and entered the gate of he1
nearest %neighbor, Fenella Mason.
"Fenny. what do you Think" she
gasped as she sank into a chair.
Fenny Mason lifted her little brown
eyes from the molasseS cookies she was
rolling out and spoke calmly:
My, Tab, but you're all het up she
| said.
What if l be-" snapped Tabitha.
hopping her face with q corner of her
white apron in lieu of Il pocket hand
kerchief.
makes YOU look so uncomfortable.'
remarked Fenny casually as she knelt
before the stove to put a pan of cook
les in the oven
For Il moment Tabitha glared at her.
friend, and then her eagerness to i'm
part her new to Fenny Mason over
came her indignation. and she said:
Il asked you if you'd heard the
news?'
You never asked me any such
'hNhS' oll Cu ICLIS ONeI lleC I'LL
shoulder. You asked me what |
thought, and l told you l thought you
looked all bet up, SO there"
II declare, Fenny Mason. you air
the greatest critter." Tabitha said.
you won't listen till you get good
and ready, so I'm jest going to set
right here until you say you're ready
to hear about the scandal"
"Scandal?' shrieked Fenny. sitting
up straight in her chair, With open
mouth. why didn't you say so be-
fore? l thought you'd come to tell
me about the new twins down at
Black Hannah's, and I heard all about
that from the milkman."
We'll, l never" gasped Tabby. for
this was news to her. Boys OF girls"
Girls"
II wonder what Hannah's going to
name emp
They're all acknowledgements and
pergolia."
The idea! Now, for the news. I'll
bet you haven't heard about Deacon
Quigg's SON.
Not Alfredo"
Yes. ma'am. He's robbed 4 bank
No" shrieked Fenny, for she was
second cousin to the Quie@s and felt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-08-26
BE NElGHBORLY.

Get acquainted with your
neiShbor-you might like him."
This, from the letterhead Of a
western village Improvement as
ISOLATION, is excellent advice.
What fine things q large person.
al acquaintance can do for US,
provided We are worthy of it!
Let Us put aside any petty dis
like. engendered perhaps by fan
cied faults III other people, and
go out and shake hands with
ncighbors whom we probably
have never really known. Let
us talk over u common prob
lens with them; discuss the well
fare Of u community, the
state, the nation, so that we may
all have Il better understanding
of u common hopes and aims.
All this pays. Its returns come
not alone in the help we can be,
one to the other, but in the
greater discernment with which
our personal business can be con-
Quoted and in the better feeling
and progress that follow in a
town or city where all are work
ing for the common good.-Coun-
tryside Magazine.