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

tides crest. The river gathers its
water at the base of melting glaciers,
plunges over great rock masses toward
its lower levels, cuts through the
widest mountain valley, ~traverses a
wonderful high, broad plain, and then,
entering it's famous gorge, wanders
through exquisite panoramas, through
a lane everywhere mantled with ruins
Of historic castles, abbeys, churches
and every foot Of it's way celebrated
by legend or history. After emerging
from it's gorge, it flows through a plain
where powerful steel, textile and
chemical industries center. Through
, Germany and Holland, the Rhine
forms the principal water avenue Of
central and western Europe, and an
enormous Is carried through
its ports.
The Rhine is international. 1t is di-
vlded between Switzerland, Germany
and Holland. That part of the river
which lies in Germany, $50 miles in
length, has been most disputed. The
French have laid claims to it's left
bank on the grounds hat the Rhine
formed the boundary line Of Roman
Gaul. Though the Roman empire
reached out beyond the broad Rhine,
the river formed, nevertheless, it's eff
fective barrier against the north bar
barians. However. when the realm
Of Charlemagne was divided and the
boundaries of Verdun established, the
Rhine became wholly the property Of
Germany, and France early began her
centuries-long policy Of winning the
stream back again. Complete success
crowned this policy under the Ma
poleonic empire, the Rhine became
once more the boundary of Gaul. The
Germans reassumed sovereignty Of
their beloved Father Rhine after 1871,
and in the present war the possession
of the historic river is one Of the most
critical questions.
The Rhine, like a mighty tree in
form, receives it's waters from count
less tributaries, and gives them up to
Ine sea- lhIouSh
It's principal source issues from gla-
cial ice 1921 feet above the sea with
in the confines Of the most independ-
ent canton in Switzerland. On its
way, the Rhine is fed, directly and
indirectly, by $4,000 tributaries, and
it drains more than $4,000 square
miles. Where the Rhine Is navigable
from Basic, it is about 900 feet broad,
and for the smallest river boats, navi-
cation begins here. There is a project
to make the Rhine n~avigable from
Basic to it's source for larger lighters
and small steamboats,. Since 1858,
Rhine navigation has been free, and
it's river ports do a commerce with all
parts Of the civilized world.
Lovers Of natural beauty mention
the German Rhine and the American
Hudson in the same breath. The
Rhine, however, has many traits in
common with the American Mississip-
pi. It is Europe's most important
river, it drains n Of the greatest in
dustrial regions on earth, and it Is
n Of the main factors in German
commercial development. Moreover,
the great timber RATS upon the Mis-
sissippi, as Mark Twain describes
them, can be seer in season floating
down the Rhine. Some Of these RATS
are 800 feet in length, and are guided
down the river by more than 200 men,
who live upon them in little huts, a
whole village adrift. They closely re-
semble the RATS which Huck Finn
met in his travels down the American
river.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

On Going to Coneerts.-Josef on
mar has a story which illustrates the
attitude of many people toward recitals
Of piano music.
An eminent pianist was to give a
concert (but Hoffman does not relate
that it was his OWN and as the au-
dience was filing in the ticket-taker
stopped a man who presented two
tickets.
You can't go in" asserted the OFF,
cial. You are not in fit condition"
Didn't 1 pay TOR my tickets?'
questioned the would-be auditor.
Aren't they in order?'
They're perfectly in order" was the
reply. but the truth is, you're drunk"
Drunk? Drunk" mused h other
solemnly, and placing the passports In
his pocket. "Of course l am drunk. II
1 weren't drunk, would l come TO a
piano recital?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

in Mexico is far worse than the story
Of the first revolution in France. 1t Is
horrible in the extreme. Murder has
been one Of it's minor faults, relatively
speaking. Though attempts were made
to deny outrages against the sisters,
they are now admitted; but the worst
of this story has never been told. One
hundred and fifty sisters once left
Mexico City for Vera Cruz during the
American occupation. The train ar
rived empty. They were taken off by
the revolutionists or the way.
IF the United States is to be the
friend and sister Of Mexico, to the ad-
vantage of both, our citizens must rid
themselves of a multitude of inherited
prejudices, and substitute a spirit OF
understanding for a spirit Of greed.
"Mexicans need good government
and we have the opportunity now Of
giving it to them, by telling them fair
ly and honestly that we will help no
government set up by thieves. nor any
SoNCII iliiClll TIA 10 NV "a oPo'i
the principle Of equal justice to ALL"
Mexico needs good religion She
has the mother church of Christendom
but chained and bound by laws that
were intended to kill her. Mexico's
history shows that she will accept no
other religion. Mexico needs good ed
ucation.' Make every educational work
free, under democratic and wise laws.
See that the teacher is not penalized,
his work destroyed and his endow-
ments seized by rapacious banditti.
Give help to every effort for the in
struction of the masses. Would we
in these United States think Of con-
fiscating the hundreds Of millions Of
dollars invested in private educational
endowments for the Universities Of
Harvard or Yale or Chicago or Prince
ton, because they are private and not
state institutions; would we think of
off the endowments Of human
devotion and self sacrifice Of Wash
Georgetown and Notre Dame,
because they are religious institu-
tons? Then why give approval by a
pleased look or a smirking silence
when these same things are done in
Mexico by bandits with American
weapons in their hands,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

A Mean Shift.-The teacher had
been plying the geography class with
questions about Mexico. Then, sud-
denly, without the slightest warning,
she asked: What are the Dry Tor
tugas?"
Johnny was so sure of himself that
he not only raised his hand, but fairly
wriggled all over in his eagerness.
When the teacher finally smiled at him
and nodded, he answered, proudly:
They're griddle cakes without any
butter or maple syrup on them"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

More than a thousand people
gathered around the union station In
Charleston about 1905 o'clock last FRI
day morning to greet Jess Willard, the
conquerer of Jack Johnson, as he was
passing through on an Atlantic Coast
Line train on his return from Cuba.
Willard, though unadvised in ad"
vance Of the demonstration, was
up and dressed and came out when
called for. He appeared to be
very much pleased. He refused to
try to shake hands with a few on the
ground that it would be unfair to the
many, who were unable to get close
enough. Upon being called upon FOR
a speech, he said he vas no a speech.
maker, but only a boxer. He was glad
to see the people out to greet him,
was glad to see them so happy and
was glad that he vas the u OF
their happiness. He promised thai ne
would not fight another negro and the
crowd cheered. Willard was present.
ed with flowers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Hard Lines-The preacher was a
young man and nervous, but interest
ing. He was making an eloquent plea
for the home life, and was descanting
eloquently on the evils of the club,
telling his congregation that married
men in particular should spend their
evenings at home with their wives
and children. Think, my hearers"
said he, "of a poor, neglected wife, all
alone in the great dreary house. rock
ing the cradle Of her sleeping baby
with n foot and wiping away the
tears with the other!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

His Sarcasm.-Alice was very en-
thusiastic regarding the new minister
and young Winston was inclined to be
rather Jealous.
"Oh, he's superbly eloquent cried
Alice. He can move his hearers to
tears"
well that is but a paltry accom-
plishment, Alice" replied the young
man, sarcastically. Il would scorn
proficiency in an art in which every
sneeze is my equal and every peeled
onion is my superior"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Thoughtful Mr.. corneob.-"What are
you sprinkling the meadow with saw
dust for, Mr.. Corncob?"
WAL the summer boarders from
the city will be wantin' to see a break
fast food field the fust thing, an
hain't goin' to disappoint EN-, by heck.
Jacksonville TimeS-Cnion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Not Up to Date.-A doctor Of the
last generation was noted for his
brusaue manner and old-fashioned
methods. One time a lady called him
in to treat her baby, who was slightly
ailing. The doctor prescribed castor
oil.
But, DOCTOR" protested the young
mother, castor oil is such an old-fash-
toned remedy"
Madam" replied the doctor, babies
are old fashioned things"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Preparing for the Future.-"The
prohibition wave has hit Crimson
Gulch pretty strong" remarked Bron-
co Bob. Why. l saw every man in
the place lined up at the bar"
Yes. but sever or eight of the men
are learning to tax water on the
side"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

The Right Place.-'Really, Kate"
said the country cousin, in considerable
agitation. Il am very sorry l lost my
head and kissed you. 1 didn't think
what was doing. 1t is a sort OF
insanity in our family"
well Roy" replied the young wo-
man. IF you ever feel any more such
attacks coming on, you had better
come right here where your infirmity
is known, and we will take care OF
yonv
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

A Good Sien.-It was several days
after arriving home from the front that
the soldier with the two broken ribs,
was sitting up and smoking a cigar
when the doctor came in.
We'll. how are you feeling now?'
asked the latter.
I've had a stitch in my side all day"
replied the wounded soldier.
That's all right" said the doctor.
1T shows that the bones are knitting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Father OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is meant
by comment is useless father" ask
ed little Rollo, the boy cross-eXaminer.
1T means, son that you can't
think of anything else to say."-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
Used the Wrona Word.-Pat h

Used the Wrong Word.-Pat had
seen the word suite" used in connec-
ton with furniture. Being in e of
bedroom comforts, he entered a store
with the purpose of buying some.
Pat-Have yez a cheap bedroom
suit?
Clerk producing a pair of pajamas)
How would his do?
And the fight was on.-Minnesota
Minnehaha.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
M for 'GETS-IT'
When | Have Corns''

Simple As Saying II; Never Fails!
1t does your heat good to see how
easily and quickly a corn comes out
when you put "GETS-IT" on! And
then when you have zone along for
years trying everything. when you've
sat up nights wrapping up your toes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Both Halves.-"I give my wife half
my salary every week to spend on the
housekeeping and herself"
And what do you do with the other
half of your salary"
"Oh, my wife borrowS that"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

you!" Americans are needed no less
in these wars at home. Now is the
time to enlist with the forces for
good.-Augusta Chronicle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Reversed.-H~How old are you?
She-T've just turned 90.
He-Oh. | See-32.-BOstOn Tran
script.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16

Helen Bowers, a 14-year-old schoo
girl of Philadelphia, poisoned herself
Monday, rather than go to school
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-04-16
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1915.
LIFE
1T CAN BE A SUCCESS OR A FAIL
URE. WHICH WILL IT BE WITH

IT CAN BE a oh TH'.
URE. WHICH WILL IT BE WITH
your 2 ~
Look at the men who are SUCCESSFUL
in the eyes of the world. Ninety-nine
out Of every hundred started a Bank
Account when they were young-and
stuck to It.
And now. look at the failures. Very
few Of them have a Bank account now.
Not speaking Of when they were young.
Perhaps you think o have not
enough money TO start an account.
Haven't you a dollar? That's all It takes
at THIS BANK.
Just try 1t for a year or six months.
II you do not wish to continue 1t you
have lost nothing by the trial.
Which Will II Be-Sueeess or Failure2
IT'S UP TO YOU.
Bank of Hickory Grove
HICKORY GROVE. s. g.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
DARIUS

The neigh of horse made Darius
King of Persia, the six contending
powers for the throne agreeing among
themselves that the one whose horse
should neigh first should possess the
kingdom This ancient method of
settling disputes among politicians
could be revived with profit today.
If our partisan factions and petty pol
iticials could only settle their dis
putes by the neigh of horse, the
bark of dog or the bray of donkey,
it would be great blessing and would
give our citizens better opportunity
to pursue the vocations of industry
free from political strife.
Let those who pick political plums
by raising rows and who flash swords
dripping in the blood of industry I'M
derstand that they cannot turn the
public forum into political arena and
by clash of personal aspirations
still the hammer and stop the pillow
and that their quarrels must be settled
in the back alleys of civilizations
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
FREE PORTS !.
BUILDERS Of
COMMERCE
CONGRESS SHOULD GIVE THEM
PREFERENCE IN APPRo-
PRIATIONS.
BY Peter Radford.

This nation is now entering upon
an era of marine development The
wreckage of European commerce has
drifted to our shores and the world
war is making unprecedented de-
mands for the products of farm and
factory. In transportation facilities
on land we lead the world but our port
facilities are inadequate, and our flag
is seldom seen in foreign ports. If
our government would only divert the
energy we have displayed in conquer
ing the railroads to mastering the
commerce of the sea, foreign bot
tom would. be unknown on the oceans
highways.
This article will be confined to a
discussion of our ports for the pro-
ducts of the farm must pass over our
wharfs before reaching the water. We
have in this nation 81 ports, of which
Al are on the Atlantic and 10 are on
the Pacific Coast The Sixty-second
Congress appropriated over $51,000,-
600 for improving our Rivers and
Harbors and private enterprise leyiee
a toll OF approximately $50,000,00O
annually in wharfage and charges for
which no tangible service is rendered.
The latter item should be lifted off
the backs of the farmer of this ma
ton and this can be done by Congress
directing it's appropriations to ports
that are free where vessels can tie up
to wharf and discharge her cargo
free of any fee or charge.
A free port is progress. 1t takes
out the unnecessary link in the chain
of transactions in commerce which
has for centuries laid a heavy hand
upon commerce. No movement Is so
heavily laden with results or will
more widely and equally distribute
its benefits as that of free port
and none can be more easily and ef-
fectively secured
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's BIack-Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years. says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, OF
his place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me TO try
Thedford's Black raught, which | did,
and found it to be The best family medi-
cine for young and old.
keep Black-D raught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Drallght."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
Package to-day. NC .2s
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18

Work for the best and the best will
rise up and reward you.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
n H. Z /: " 1 "! .s'.'
Schedule in Effect May 1, 1915.

Schedule in Effect May /. 1915.
llhAvE RURAL RETREAT DAILY.
Sal a. M, for Lynchburg, Petersburg,
Richmond. Norfolk aud Hagers-
town. Pullman Parlor car to
Richmond Pullman Sleeper
to New York.
7.15 M for Roanoke. Norfolk and
Richmond Pullman Sleeper to
Norfolk, Roanoke to Richmond,
2;25 MI for Lynchhurg, con meets at
Walton, 500 m for all points
vest and northwest. Pullman
Sleepere Walton to Columbus
Cincinnati and Chicago, East Rad
ford to New York via Sheuadoah
Valley Route Cafe car.
7:l6 N for Bristol and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper.
l2:t8 p M For Bristol aad local stations
SOC p N For Bristol ana intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Bris-
NEW RIVER BRANCH Leave Eaet
Radford daily 5;25 IA m, for Coum
bus, Pullman Sleeper aud dining
car l0;40 M, and 500 for
Bluetield
Il you are thnking of taking trip
YOU want quotations, cheapest fares
reliable and correct information, as to
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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
POLITICAL PRAYER MEETINGS

1t is sad day for Christianity when
the church bells call the communicates
together for a political prayer meet
ing. Such gatherings mark the high
tide of religious political fanaticism,
put bitterness into the lives of men;
fan the flames of class hatred and de-
stroy Christian influence in the com,
munity. The spirit actuating such
meetings is anarchistic, un-Christlike
and dangerous to both church and
state.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
, A Medicine Chest For 25c.

In tls chest you have an excellent
reme&,for Toothache, Bruises, Sprains,
S.itf Neck, Backache, Neuralgia Rhen-
matism and for most emergencies
Ons 25c. bottle of Sloan's Imminent
dorsi it all-this because these ailments
are 8, mptoms, not diseases, and are
caused, bv congestion and inflammation
Ii YOU doubt, ask those who use Sloan's
Llniment, or better still. buy a 25c
bottle and prove it, All Druggists
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18
An Appreciation.

ne SuD]ect OF TINS Sketcn,
Michael Nef. was born in
Wythe County, Va. February
I 9. 1891. and died suddenly at
! the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
E P Scott, June 10 1915
In early life be made pro-
tesslon Of religion and joined
the Methodist church at the
old Asbury Camp ground on
Cripple Creek, il which church
and communion he lived 4aith.
fully until the end OF his lie.
He was married to Miss Rachel
Holmes Scott, OF Smith county,
Va, June rs. 1856 They
shared each others cares and
joys tor the long period of
flftv-nine years. To them were
born FIVE children. The only
son and one daughter have
passed beyond.
He is survived by his aged
wife, three daughters, Mrs
Pauline Clark Mrs. P. T. KEGS
Hing and Mrs. E. P Scott alsc
one brother, Jacob Neff. and
many kindred and friends. who
with the country at large have
sustained an irreparable loss.
He was soldier in the Con-
federate army for three years.
and often reverted, in conver-
sation, to the hardships and
prlvations which he endured.
He belonged to company H.
63rd Virginia regiment which
under Johnston and Hood
opposed Sh .rnan in his march
to the sea He and his COM
rades held regular prayers in
their camp, he taking his turn
in CO lducting them. Thi'
speaks we'll Tor his loyalty to-
tne Prince OF Peace as well as
70 the cause he espnused.
Brother Neff was a man Of
most even temperament, who
lived regular and exempla~,
life for more than eighty-fonr
years. He was a kind and
thoughtful husband and father
a true neighbor and friend.
hIling Well his place in his day
and generation.
Ii the presence of large
and sympathetic audience his
funeral services were con-
Quoted from Fairvievr church,
where he was laid to rest, on
Saturday, June r, by Revs
y A. H. Shuler and J. V.
Hall
The pallbearers were his
nephews, James P, w. Stuart,
lack M James c., Robert c..
Hampton K. Wiley A and
Greek c. Nef. The flower
bearers were his grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Well might we emulate the
lite OF this kind husband and
father, true citizen and friend,
and faithful follower Of the
Giver Of Lie.
nnad;r;ra rh.st Eos
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18

The success of the nation is in the
hands of the farmer.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-06-18

Tenant farming is just one thing
after another without a pay day.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-06
FALL OPENING AND
FASHION SHOW TONIGHT
MANY SURPRISES ARE IN STORE
FoS SHOPPERS; BAND CON-
CERT AT 7:30

Many Of the merchants of the city
are busy today with elaborate prepara-
tions for the Fall Opening and Fashion
show tonight. Many of the stores will
close at 5 o'clock and remain closed
until the general opening hour at s,
Others will remain open The fine
window displays will be unveiled
promptly at z, the band concert will
begin at 1880 and the new Federal
building and the City Hall offices will
be thrown open to the public at 7.
Promptly at s o'clock the stores will
open and the demonstrations, recep-
tions, style parades, living model dis
plays and other features will continue
from until TO-
Every citizen of Guthrie should turn
out to the band concert and all the
receptions and displays making it
real old time booster gathering for
bigger, better and more prosperous
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-10-06
sHARPERs WHO GRABBED
AUTO SPRINGS ARRESTED
VAN HoozER WAS TOO FOXY FOR
SHORT CHANGE MEN WHO
BORROWED" SET OFFS PRlNGs

Two smooth swindlers, driving a
five passengear Paige car came to
Guthrie Sunday afternoon and stopped
at the Guthrie Garage. When they
departed Monday morning they took
with them pair of new front springs.
They told several people they lived in
Wichita and were en- route to Nowata.
After the discovery of his loss Van
Hoozer got busy. The sheriff also got
busy. The men we're apprehended at
Arkansas City on a wire from Sher-
wood and Deputy Sheriff Robertson
went there after them. He brought
back full compensation for the stolen
springs and also exacted all expenses
incurred by the county It was after
wards learned that the two men were
short change" artists and are travel
ing over the country plying their avo-
cation They sure try every means
TO work the poor garage man" said
Van Hoozer today.