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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
The War News.

There may be those who are not in
terested in the news from the terrible
European war; but it is more likely
that those who profess lack Of inter-
est; are only trying to make themselves
think they are not interested, because,
as a matter Of fact, the gigantic strug-
gle is having its effect on the present
daily life and future fortunes of the
whole civilized world, and it is incon-
ceivable that anyone should lack in
terest in a situation like this.
But the trouble is that no matter
how great the interest OF the indiyid-
ual OF Of the people, it continues i'm
possible to get satisfactory Informal
ton as to developments. The papers
are printing all they can get about the
war, and thousands and hundreds of
of thousands of readers think they
are getting the whole story; but as a
ing -. the kind. The only really &C
curate and comprehensive information
that the world at large is getting is
from various developments far outside
Of the seething cauldron of activity,
and Of a nature that cannon be we'll
concealed.
Where a German submarine sinks a
merchant ship after taking off all or
a part of the crew, the news gets out,
Both sides recognize the impossibility
of ~concealing an event like this and
neither side tries. In the case OF a
killed or wounded soldier, Of course
his people are informed. When large
numbers of wounded are brought back
from the battle line, the people at
home draw their own differences, but
as TO whether the new is given out to
the world depends upon circumstances.
1t is the same when shipload after
shipload of recruits are sent to the
front. Orders for large numbers of
horses, or immense quantities of food,
arms or ammunition, and news of di-
plOmatic correspondence on this sub
ject or that. also give much material
for inference. Along with ii, too, the
official reports, the claims, admissions,
denials, suggest the trend of develop
ments and cause speculation: but in
all Of it there is little that is salts
factory.
1t is very well understood that there
are double lines of trenches from the
North sea down to Switzerland on the
one side and from the Baltic sea down
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
IDENTIFY desire to keep the schools up

IDENTIFY desire to keep the schools up
permost in the thought Of the people
Of the several communities.
Miller, Pine Bluff and Lowry Will
son are o~ne-teacher schools Of the
best type that exists in the state. One
teacher schools are a necessity in q
great many places, and where they
exist good buildings and interested,
active teachers should be secured.
The Lowry Wilson building Is one OF
the very best one-teacher buildings
that l have v e seen.
The children of the Glendale and
the Pine Bark communities are not so
fortunate as some others mentioned
in the physical accommodations OF
their schools. But, however, the peo-
pie Of these communities should I'M
dertake to improve their schoolhouse.
1t seems to me that they should con-
slider the ~advisability of providing at
a suitable location in the district such
a building and such a school as Is
provided at Filbert and Cotton Belt.
Glendale, Pine Bark and Bethel are
too close together for all three COM
munities to maintain a strong rural
school. In fact, they r too close to-
gether for the states money to be
available in the erection of adequate
schoolhouses. The Bethel school has
q good house and the school spirit
there Is excellent. But Bethel Is too
hemmed in by other schools to be-
come the fiourishing school that the
spirit of the people merits. I have
not seen anywhere a better opportu-
nifty Of combining four small schools
into n large consolidated school than
exists in this community. With such
a consolidation a building would be
erected, sufficient teachers would be
secured, and sufficient support would
be available to give the people Of that
school district as good a school as Is
to be found anywhere In the state.
1.-The truth Is, the schools Of this
vicinity are not in keeping with the
other conditions Of the community.
The splendid condition Of the farm
lands vas a revelation to me. The
magnificent homes are evidence Of the
pride and the prosperity Of the peo-
Pile. 1t Is extremely unfortunate that
the schoolhouse and the school &C
commodations are not in keeping with
the homes and farms. The people Of
this section should not long permit
this condition to exist.
while we did not see the Ridge
school, 1t was q genuine pleasure to
see the new building now In course OF
erection. When this building Is COM
pleted 1t will be a modern school
building in every respect and will be
a source Of inspiration to the people
Of the community.
1T was a genuine pleasure to note
everyw here the splendid spirit Of your
teachers. Interest was not tagging In
any school and apparently the teach
ers were concerned in making their
school a model Of its type. The court
esy of the teachers to me as q visitor
was readily observed and highly ap-
preciaed. I shall look forward to an
other visit to the county at the first
opportunity"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

The public will naturally be very
much concerned in the legal fight that
has been precipitated between the
Riggs National bank of Washington
and the treasury department. On the
face of the proposition the treasury
department has gone after the bank
to make it obey the law and the bank
officials claim that the treasury Of
ficials are prompted altogether by pri-
vate motives. AS to what n e real
facts are it will remain for the courts
to determine; but in the meantime 1t
Is inconceivable that such officials as
Messrs. McAdoo and Williams should
use their high positions to such an end
as the bank people allege.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

The presence Of the Wilhelm at
Newport News has revived interest in
the whereabouts of the sea raider
Karlsruhe. 1t is reported hat a men,
Der of the Wilhelm's crew claims to
have heard from the Karlsruhe since
the date that ship vas reported to
have been destroyed. OF course the
story is only a rumor thai cannot be
confirmed: but nevertheless the sub
ject is one which makes speculation.
There are British and French ships
outside the harbor watching for the
Wilhelm. The Karlsruhe could hardly
handle these ships, and it is hardly
possible that the Germans have a
submarine that they could send across
the Atlantic to do them injury. No
one seems to think it possible that
any of the larger German ships will
try to break out of the North sea.
But still the situation compells all
kinds of speculation as to what might
happen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

M. Douglass, President Presbyterian
college, Clinton; H.. r. Murchison,
Lancaster; j.. M. McLain, Glover; T.
w. DeVane, Liberty Hill; j. A. Nc
Murray, Bethesda; r. K. Timmons,
Bethel.
Elders-T. M. Martin. Allison Creek:
E. NJ. Dickson, Beersheba; A. L..
Thompson, Bethel; b. R. T. Bowen,
Beth Shiloh; w. B. Riddle, Bowling
Green; w. E. Good, Bullock's Creek;
f. v. Caldwell, Blacksburg; w. L.. NC
Crorey, Catholic: j. A. Page, Glover;
w. T. Mcdonald. Concord; ]. B. Nee
j. w. Bankhead, Hebron; r. M. Per-
~, Kershaw; R. E. Wylie, Lancaster;
r. C. Jones, Liberty Hill; Sidney
Adams, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill;
r. M. Lindsay, Olivet; H. K. McGari-
ty, Pleasant Grove; p. B. Caldwell.
Chester; T. A. Brown, Ramah; David
Hutchison, First Presbyterian, Rock
Hill; j.. w. Smarr, Salem; w. n.
Ashe, Van Wyck; E. E. Ferguson,
Waxhaw; r. D. Hope, Sharon; G. H.
O'Leary, Yorkville; A. w. Lowry,
Zion. .
The feature Of the initial session Of
p~resbytery was the sermon Of the re-
firing moderator, Rev. r. Roy Brown,
WIlOSC SuDyCSl WAC ~ NSSP>
istry." Elder Geo. H. O'Leary OF the
Yorkville church, was elected moder-
ator, and Rev. ]. A. McMurray Of Be-
thesda, was elected assistant clerk.
Wednesday mornings session was a
conference OF missions. Presbytery
was addressed by Revs. F. w. Gregg
Of Rock Hill and A. D. P. Gilmour OF
Chester.
4 conference on systematic bene-
ficence was held at $50 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, the discussion be-
ing lead by Rev. A. D. P. Gilmour.
There was a large congregation In
attendance ut the night session We'd
nesday. THE Work at the Thornwell
Orphanage,' illustrated by stereopti-
con views, was the subject. Of an in
teresting lecture by J. B. Branch.
Rev. H. r. Murchison, pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church Of Lancas-
ter, preached a strong sermon before
presbytery yesterday morning: AT
this session a commission, consisting
Of Reys. Alexander Martin, F. w.
Gregg, Joseph T. Dendy and several
elders were named to investigate the
practicability Of organizing a church
at Tirzah,
Reys. w. B. Arrowood, Alexander
Martin and A. D. P. Gilimour and Ell
ders ]. B. Caldwell and ], r. Reid were
named to look into the matter OF or
ganizing a church at Blackstock.
P~resbytery adjourned yesterday at
ternoon, following the election OF
Revs. w. A. Hafner Of Fort Mill, F. A.
brennan Of Lowryville, and Elders
P. B. Caldwell Of Chester, and w. L.
| McCrorey Of Catholic, as representa-
tiyes to the general assembly. Fort
Mill was named as the next meeting
place Of presbytery, which will con-
vene September IA.
A number Of ministers and elders In
attendance, left for their respective
homes last evening while others re-
manned over until today.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

against 1,679,239 bales last year, and
in Independent warehouses, $685.
81 bales against 1,S34,00S last year.
Exports in March were 1~,2OS,57S
bales against 695,310 last year, and
for the eight months ~6,6S9,613 bales
against 7,935,075 in last years period.
Imports were 1854 bales, against
30.S63 last year, and for the eight
months 206,7 bales, against l15,15I
in last years period. Linters used
were 31,39S bales, against 24,12O last
year and for the eight months 214,579
bales against 204,6S3 in last years pc
Rod; on hand in manufacturing es-
adjustments 161,647 bales sgainst
1OS,626 bales last year, and in indie
pendent warehouses 100,20S bales
against 1888 last year. Linters eX-
ported were Soils bales and for the
eight months l55,365 bales. Cotton
spindles active during March number
ed 3O,s1S,533 against 31,0S3,S9S i'll
March last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Suggests
that now is the time to buy all tile
cotton goods you need. Oxfords fol
ladies and children.
w. c. baltimore, Hickory Grove-ls
in the market for hides and will pay
highest market price for same.
Jim Johnson--Tells people to see him
at once for ribbon cane seed. His
supply Is limited.
Jim JDhnson-Has w 4-room cot
tages on Lincoln street, for rent
York Drug Store-Suggests that you
teach your children to take good
care of their teeth. See 1t for the
brushes and dentifrices.
w. E. Ferguson-Wants you to see
him for fruits, candies. and also fol
hams and bacon.
J.. j. Keller & Co.-Ask you to see
tn en- for paints, oils, varnishes, put
ty, glass and lumber.
Thomson Co.-Invites the ladies to
see the new spring dress goods In
silks, crepes, etc. New millinery In
today.
Lyric Theatre-Gives it's programme
for hex week. Mary Fuller or Mon
day. The Master Key" Tuesday
The Million Dollar Mystery" Fri.
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
HEAD OF THE ASYLUM

DR.. C. Fred Williams, son of Pro-
bate Judge l.. R. Williams of York
county, and formerly a citizen OF
Yorkville, has been appointed super
intendent of the state hospital for the
insane, to succeed DR.. T. ]. Strait. In
announcing the appointment Governor
Manning made the following state
ment:
Following the revocation of the
appointment Of DR.. George F.. Sargent
of Baltimore, as superintendent of the
state hospital for the insane. because
it was found that he was barred by
provisions Of the constitution, ! have
appointed DR.. c. Fred Williams OF
Columbia as superintendent.
DIR. Williams has resigned as re-
gent Of this institution, and / have
appointed Mr.. Christie Benet as re-
gent in his stead.
THE salary provided for in the ap-
preparation bill Is $4,000, and the su-
perintendent is given a house win
water and lights and other perquisites'
| have found it necessary, in order ia
get the trained, skilled physician
wa seeking for the position, to allow
Il salary or b,UUu Dut WITHOUT lHe
residence and without any perGuisites'
In addition to the salary provided foi
in the appropriation bill, ] will per-
sonally borrow monthly the balance
If the salary, standing security for the
same and will report the matter mex
year to the legislature to reimburse
me if it agrees in what ! have done.
THE date on which DR.. Williams
will assume tile duties Of superintend-
ent will be announced in a few days
DR.. Williams, who vas a member OF
the board of regents of the hospital,
has resigned that position, and accept
ed the appointment of superintendent
From the statement given out by
Governor Manning, the UNDERSTANDING
seems to be that the services CT Dr.
Sergeant. the Baltimore expert, are
to be retained in connection with the
asylum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

to the Carpathian mountains on the
other side. 1t is understood that these
trenches are manned by each of the
the opposing forces at the rate OF
something like a thousand or more
men to the mile, and fighting is going
on with more or less regularity, some
times continually, sometimes intermit-
tently, hat recruits and supporters
are being Sent forward in regular
streams and that wounded are being
sent back as opportunity and faclh-
ties permit; but as to which side Is
making most Roadway and to what
extent is only a guess and a very wild
guess at that.
At times, the average individual
reasons that since the allies have
control of the sea, unlimited money and
the world to draw from, they must
surely win. Then there is pointed out
the fact that up to this time all the
fighting has been on the soil OF the
allies and the claim that the Germans
and Austrians have all the supplies OF
both food and ammunition that they
require; that up to this time nothing
like all their available men have been
engaged. In the absence Of accurate
and reliable information, there Is
nothing left but p~erplexity.
Common business opinion has 1t that
the war cannot last longer than next
fall; but Lord Kitchener. who says
that it will not begin until May, has
not withdrawn his original prediction
that it would last three years. Busi-
ness people do not know and Lord
Kitchener does not know. One Is left
to figure it out according to his W
notion.
There is another thing. The whole
Mohammedan world of Asia n
Africa has been stirred in connection
with this matter. These people as a
rule are not equipped for fighting as
they are fighting in France and Rus
STA; but they are very numerous and
very warlike when they are thorough
Nv SlTTeu. 1llClC 10
nothing being said about them; but
there are intimations that they are
giving trouble in Asia Minor, in In
dia, in northern Africa and elsewhere.
They might easily be giving a great
deal more trouble than has been re-
ported.
1t is possibly easy enough to guess
that the allies will surely win this
war. That is the natural assumption
of most of the outside world. Prac-
tically all Of the facts that are getting
publicity point to such a conclusion.
But since those who are trying to
study the whole matter closest, find
it most difficult to determine what is
facts and what is a half truth or
what is pure Misrepresentation, all
should keep in mind the danger OF
jumping at conclusions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Louise Short Baptist Widows and Or
phan home, Evergreen, Ala; Geo. w.
Jones, South Georgia Conference or
phanage, Macon, Ca; II. Dougherty,
South Georgia Conference orphanage,
Macon, Ga; w. A. Garrett, M. P.
Children's home, High Point, n. c.;
Rev. A.. T. Jamison, Connie Maxwell
o~rphanage, Greenwood, S. c.; Rev. T.
Tracy Walsh, chaplain Church Home
orphanage, Yorkville, s. c.; Rev. c..
H. Jordan, trustee Church Home or
phanage, Greenwood, S. c.; T. s.
Scoggins, general manager, Georgia
Baptist Orphans home, Hapeville,
Ga; Archibald Johnson, Townsville
Baptist orphanage, T~homasville, N. c.;
Rev. M. L. Kesler, T~homasville Bap-
Rev. W. H. X. Pendleton, trustee,
burg, S. c.; Miss Nettie n. Bemis, OK
ford Orphan asylum, Oxford, N. c.;
Miss Annie Stanbury, Oxford Orphan
asylum, Oxford, n. c.; Rev. w. T.
Walker, Rarium Springs orphanage,
Barium Springs, n. c.; J. P. Gray,
editor Our Fatherless Ones, Barium
Springs, ". c.; D. M. Nixon, Connie
Maxwell orphanage, Greenwood, s. c.;
Rev. w. T. Smith, superintendent
Thompson orphanage, Charlotte, N.
c.; Rev. Jas. D. Mclean, Southwest
ern Presbyterian orphanage, Itasca,
Tex; o. T. Porcher, trustee Church
Home orphanage, Darlington, 8. c.;
Rev. o. B. Sharpe, Virginia Confer
ence orphanage, Richmond, Va; Miss
Edna Davis, Evergreen, Ala; Miss SUI
san D. Smith, Thompson orphanage,
Charlotte, n. C..
Tho holonoo nf tho roorpipn oaco{op
was taken up with a discussion Of the
Farm, Garden and Orchard, follow
ing a thoughtful address on the sub
ject by Mr.. D. M. Nixon, of the Con-
ME Maxwell ~orphanage, Greenwood.
The afternoon was devoted to hearing
a paper on the Kitchen and Dining
Room Problems" by Rev. w. T.
Walker, and discussions thereon. De-
votional exercises were held in the
evening, and also there were addresses
and discussions on the subject OF
Financial and Numerical Statistics"
The main features Of Wednesday
mornings proceedings was the read
ing Of a paper on 1.-The Orphanage
School," by H. u. Majors of Column
bia, and much interesting discussion
thereon.
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: Rev. w. T. Walker.
president: T. S. .Scoggins, vice presi-
dent, and Archibald Johnson, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Before adjournment the conference
passed resolutions Of thanks to the
people of Yorkville for the h~ospitable
manner in which they opened their
homes to members and to D%eaconness
Gadsden Of the Church Home orphan
age, and her corps of helpers for their
warm hearted entertainment.
The orphanage .rintery showed
considerable enterprise in turning out
the minutes Of the proceedings in a
handsome pamphlet that was ready
for delivery yesterday afternoon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
D APRIL 16, 1915.

him, Nolan said he didn't know, un.
less 1t was because the sleuth realized
that he could not convict him and
rather than fail had decided not to
press the charge. You can bet your
life it wasn't out Of any sympathy for
me-" he said. That fellow hasn't
got any sympathy. He just realized
he had nothing on me and he laid
down-that's all"
Nolan left yesterday morning e
the Southern railway for New York.
He had about $50 In his possession
friend in New York. Before his de-
parture he said he did not know what
occupation he would follow. III just
hang around a while and get used to
things first" he said. u am going to
go straight, though. You'll W hear
of my being in bad again"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
MERE MENTION

According to information received
in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday evening, an
accident in a coal mine near Shin
onoseki, Japan, Monday, resulted In
the loss Of 236 liyes....,.The fifteenth
annual convention Of the Southern
Supply and Machinery Dealers asso-
citation Is being held in Atlanta, Ga,
this week.. .Ex-Presidents Theodore
Roosevelt and William II. Taft at
tended the funeral Of Prof. Thomas
P. Lounsbury Of Yale university al
New Haven. Conn, Tuesday. 1t wal
the first time the two eX-presidents
had been in each others presence
since they were opposing candidates
for the presidency in 1912......A. H
Frederick, recently elected president
of the board Of aldermen of the city
of st. Louis, Mo-, has been indicted or
a charge of forgery in the first degree
......Mrs. l.. A. Leonard and her foul
children were found dead in their
home in Seattle, Wash, Tuesday. The
police reported hat they had beer
killed by poison administered by the
mother. THE Western Union Tele-
graph company and the Pennsylvania
| railroad have announced that they
| will give work to c%onVictS who have
been discharged from Sing Sing pris-
n ...... The American National base.
ball leagues formally opened the 1917
season Wednesday. ...,. Canadian of
fcers and soldiers in uniform have
been forbidden by Canadian chiefs tt
cross the American border. The or
der is made because Of the danger OF
internment Of soldiers who happen tt
get over the line......In commemora
| ton Of the birthday Of Abraham Lin
coin yesterday. all the executive de-
partments Of the Federal government
were closed. 80. According to esti-
mates of the German government
Russian losses in the Carpathiar
mountains since the beginning OF the
war are at least 500, 900 men....,.
Fifteen persons were killed Tuesda!
night at Volkhova, a suburb Of Petro-
grad, Russia, in an Illicit alcohol dis.
tillery. Serious damage was caused
by the fire which followed. $50. The
total Of British casualties in the war
from the beginning Of hostilities up
to April II is 139,347 men. according
to an sment in the house of
commons yesterday by Harold j. Ten
nant, undersecretary of war.
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Che atorkrille enquirer.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
~YORKVILLE. 8. O.,
FRIDAY, APRIL, Is, 1915.

Wonder what makes those Gaffney
| people think they can underbid York
| Vile on a loan to York county?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08
FIRST TRADE ON
NEW WAR LOAN

New York. Oct. S.--The first traas
action In the s5oo.ooo.ooo war loan on
the stock exchange was made TO-DAY
for $4,000 At ss.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08
AMERICAN YOUTH
HELD As SPY
Father Says Ne 10 Unbalanced and
Making Effort to Secure
He Release.

New York. Oct. s.-Kenneth Triest.
the isiyear-old Princeton student who
disappeared in January. is q prisoner
in London. accused Of being . German
spy. according to state Department
information. His father Is a German
by birth. but Is a nsturalIzed Citizen
The father was informed the son was
accused Of trying to enter the British
army In order to obtain information
for Germany. The father presented
the State Department with testimony
showing his sons mental unbalance.
and efforts are being made to secure
postponement OF the boys trial.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08
GIRRI|n looks
LIKE 4 winner
gvsrythIns Points to HIs Early Rscos-
milton by shs wsshInstea
Government.

Warrington. Oct. S.--The indica-
tions today. on the eve Of the Pan
American conference. point 10 the fact
that the carranxa government in
MEXICO win receive early recognition.
The only thing impending. n Is be
lIeved. is that some development
might occur complicstinE the situa-
tioa. Recognition would be based. n
sccusdsd. on Carransa's statements
showing bis military supremacy IN
Mexico. protection 10 foreigners. ~
llsious freedom and amnesty 10 poll
deal prisonsFs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08

Our fathers used TO say that the
Masters eye was the best fertilizer" !"
--PiIny the Elder.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08

my Assoc'atee Frsssl
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unsr way see'"~srd uneer es"mene
~ r"'e s'" W" se~'<'" ~
railways srem ue'eraee b besh
se'o"sn s"e Ce@ssn"i"ep'e.
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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-10-08
GREECE DENIES RumoR.
fHy Asxocia,sd Press.1

Athens. Oct. Sit was officially an
nounced there was no foundation for
the rumors In some quarters that the
new Greek Cabinet intends protesting
against the landing Of allied troops
At saloniki.