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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
GREEK TRADERS FLOURISH
Since Coming Of the Allies to the Por'
Of SaIoniki.

Of saIoniki.
With the coming Of the relief armies
landed by the Allies for the succor Of
the hard-pressed Servians, the trades
men Of the Greek port Saloniki, say
the reports from the near east have
flourished as seldom before, and Dun
meh, Jew and Greek are said to have
found this stage of the world war a
special windfall for themselves. Wealth
is very unevenly distributed in this
little port, where Greek. Jew and Bull
gar have been held to poverty through
There is, however, one very rich
clique in Saloniki, which is described
in the following war primer recently
issued by the National Geographic So
ciety:
First among Saloniki's citizens Of
wealth, who are now enjoying the op-
portunity Of purveying in wholesale
quantities to French and British SOL
diers, are the Dunmeh's sect, or rath-
er community peculiar to the city.
They are Jews, who, the stranger is
told, have been converted to Moham-
mechanism. Just how successful their
conversion really was no one knows,
but there is an interesting legend
which embodies the traditions Of their
establishment. The story is that some
centuries ago a certain Jew Of Saloniki,
Sabatai Sew, by name, became con-
vinced that he was the Savior prophe-
sled for his race. He declared him
self to his people in Saloniki as their
|long-awaited redeemer, and soon won
a strong and enthusiastic following.
The Turkish sultan, unwilling that re-
deemers should flourish under the
crescent, or that dangerous fanatic
power the more should develop under
his sway, had Sabatai Servi arrested
and brought before him at Constan-
tinople. The story Of the reformer
found no favor at the palace, and he
was given the alternative Of death or
conversion to Mohammedanism with
his entire flock. The legend concludes
that he and his. chose the Koran in
preference to death.
This formal conversion to Moham-
mechanism has been the greatest COM
mercial asset Of the Dunmehs through
many generations of successful trade
at Saloniki. With all the business
keepness Of the Jew, they combined
the privileges Of the ruling Ottoman
and were thus among the most able
traders within the Ottoman empire
1t has been said that they professed
Mohammedanism merely for safety
and that they have continued their
religion In secret. In any case. they
are not fanatics. although through
the years Of Turkish rule of Saloniki
they were accepted by the ruling race
as cO-religionists.
The richest people in Saloniki. they
have jealously guarded whatever their
secrets may be, and, in Turkish garb
they have gone their way through Gen.
turies quietly and industriously amas-
sing fortunes. They have not married
outside their own sect nor sought be-
yond their fold for other forms Of So
cial relationships. Their community
keeps to itself. with it's education. its
own social life and its own success
For many years. these people throve
by sub-letting rights to gather tithes
for the government at Constantinople
Today, with their advantages Of wealth
| they form a most exclusive cast OF
Saloniki contractors and merchants.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
THE GILA MONSTER
Horrible Reptile that Makes the Blood
Creep.

SFccPs
In the hot valleys of the Gila river
and it's tributaries in Arizona is found
repulsive and evil looking reptile
for which a more appropriate name
could not be conceived than monster.
Looking at it casually it easily might
be mistaken for large lizard, with its
fat blunt tail. taking up half OF its
length Of eighteen inches, and it's four
legs on which it moves awkwardly
from place to place; but on closer in
spection, the peculiar rattlesnake
markings; the vicious snakelike head
with it's powerful jaws, from which
black forked tongue is shot out fol
two inches, with lightning rapidity
and the green sinister eyes suggest, al
least dangerous reptile which
sh, be given a wide berth.
\ first acquaintance with the
MOL er was in military camp on the
Gila river, where a fine specimen was
caught and tied to a bush near my
tent. The more closely l examined the
reptile the more dreadful it seemed.
| At bedtime 1 went out to visit the
captive, to make sure it was securely
fastened, but found it had slipped Its
cord and escaped.
In various camps, for some year:
previous, on the Mexican border, hat
become accustomed to rattlesnakes
centipedes, trantulas and scorpions
on one occasion at night, on the low
er Rio Grande, being compelled t
move camp on account Of a colony OF
rattlesnakes which loudly objected tc
our presence-but never before had
experienced the same uncomfortable
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
Humorous department

Had Seen Enoush.-As E. ]. Bowes'
the theatrical manager, tells the tale
a simple garbed man walked into one
Of the hadnsomest and most ornate OF
Broadway cafes and called for drink
Of straight rye. Having drunk, he
counted out three nickles upon the bar
and prepared to depart.
Hold on, please" said the gentle
manly attendant; 1.-The price is 2E
cents"
What talk have you?" demanded the
patron. why, I can get the same
brand Of Ticker anywhere On Tenth
avenue for 15."
Probably so." explained the bar
keeper, but you see We do not charge
for the whisky alone. We have to
charge for all these decorations-for
the hangings at the windows, and the
furnishings, and the pictures on the
walls. That picture FOUNDER cost
$4,000. That's why we have to ask
you a quarter for drink, see?"
Il see" said the man, staring about
him, and out he went.
The next day he returned. He enter
ed slowly, holding one hand across his
eyes He felt his way to the bar and
again laid down Is cents.
81 amt lookin'," he stated truthfully
Gimme some rye"-Saturday Evening
Post
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
FOREIGN DEVILS
The Answer a Chinese Official Gave a
British Consul.

The Answer a Chinese Official Gave a
British Consul.
In his book, Home Life in China"
Isaac Taylor Headland gives an ac-
count Of the Chinese superstitions re-
garding the foreigner, one Of which has
resulted in their calling him kueitzu,
or devil" A very amusing story,
says he, is told Of red haired, red
whiskered, blue eyed British consul at
Canton who was, as are most Of the
British officials, Of an investigative dis
position and was anxious to know why
it was that the Chinese call us Of the
west foreign devils" Now, be it un-
derstood that the Chinese idea of a
demon Is that he is a red haired, red
bearded, blue eyed being who quails
at nothing that comes in his way.
One day when a Chinese official was
calling on the consul the latter asked
him:
why is it that the Chinese call us
devils?"
THE official at first hesitated, but,
being pressed. he finally said, Il do not
care to tell you.'
But should take 1t as great favor
If you would tell me. I am very anxi-
Gus to know"
Il cannot tell you" said the official.
why not?" asked the consul
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

Thou Faithful Servant.-Felix G.
Goerlich, teller Of the Franklin bank
has a new maid. Goerlich says his
last one missed her calling. She
should have Joined the army, she obeys
orders so well. This is how it al
happened:
Goerlich had been indisposed and
his doctor advised him to rest up fol
a couple Of days. He left some medi-
cine to quiet his nerves to be taken
every four hours. He took some Of the
medicine at o'clock and luckily soor
afterward he fell into quiet sleep
Imagine what Goerlich said when, al
o'clock, the negro maid entered the
room and shaking him, said:
Wake up here. Mr.. Goerlich
Wake up. It's 8 o'clock. You wake
up and take dem sleeping powders.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

"A nationwide movement to make
the country church not only the re-
ligious, but also the social and agricul-
tural center for the farmer through a
federation Of churches in rural COM
munities, was launched at Columbus,
Ohio, last Wednesday, at the opening
Of the conference of the commission
on church and country life under the
auspicies Of the Federal Council of
Churches Of Christ in America. Speak
ers advocated the laying aside OF
petty sectarian differences" in the
formation Of such a federation and
agreed that rural churches are too
numerous, that country preachers are
underpaid and that their energies are
divided among too many charges. The
convention opened with addresses by
Gov. F. B. Willis of Ohio, and Clifford
Pinchot, chairman Of the committee
commission. DR.. Washington GLADDEN.
Of Columbus, regarded by many as the
father Of the movement to bring
about interdenominational co-opera-
tion was one Of the speakers. Sessions
will continue until Friday night, when
President Wilson is expected to make
an address.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

Eliaible.-A burly man, the picture
of perfect health and strength, walked
into the office Of a prominent accident
insurance company the other day and
wanted to be insured.
Are you engaged in any hazardous
business?" asked the secretary.
Not in the least" replied the appli-
cant.
Does your business make it neces-
sary for you to be without sleep at
night?"
mo. SIR
Would your business ever require
you to be where there were excited
crowds-for instance, at riot or q
fire?'
Never, sir"
rs your business such as to render
you liable to injury from carriages OF
runaway horses?"
"Oh, no, sir!"
Does your business throw you In
contact with criminal cases?'
Good gracious! No sir"
Il think you are eligible. What is
your business?"
II am a policeman"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
TOLD BY LOCAL EXCHANGES
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Columbia, S. C. They will be at home
after next Wednesday at the groom's
home in Bethel. The groom Is prom
inent young farmer Of Bethel and has
a large number of friends in Gastonia.
who will be interested in knowing Of
his marriage. -. Mr.. w. r. Turner
and family, who have been living at
Rosebud, Ark, for the past year or
two, returned this week to CASTOR
county and will make their home here.
Sheriff w. n. Davis killed hog
Wednesday which weighed 49S pounds.
In the parlance Of porkdom this would
be classed as some hog. ..... .Mr.
w. G. Boshamer has sold the City
Grocery to Mr.. F. w. Brawley, and has
accepted a position as travelling sales
man with F. D. Barkley & Co., the
firm for whom he was travelling be-
fore he went into the retail business.
Lancaster News, Dec. 10: Mrs. Sal
lie Morris, wife Of Mr.. w. T. Morris,
died Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock,
after suffering a stroke OF paralysis a
week before. Mrs. Morris was daugh-
ter of the late Samuel Neal. She was
about 81 years Of age. For many years
she had been a member Of the Camp
Creek Baptist church, which she
laid to rest in Camp Creek church
yard Wednesday at noon, after funeral
services conducted by her pastor, Rev.
K. w. Hogan, assisted by Rev. b. F..
Carson. Mrs. Morris Is survived by
her husband and five children. ......
Senator D. r. Williams has been In
Columbia this week on legislative
business Senator Williams Is chair
man of the joint senate and house
committee on education and Is visiting
the University Of South Carolina and
other state institutions on a tour Of
inspection. . :. {. Holiday Trades Day
brought many people to Lancaster to-
day and attracted a crowd to the
courthouse, where a meeting had been
called to organize a permanent county
fair association. Governor Manning
was one Of the speakers today, this
being his. first appearance here since
the campaign Of 1914.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
SMOAK-BROWN co.
HORSES. MULES. VEHICLES.
THAT NEW BUGGY

That You intend to buy this fall
Why not take look at the TYSON &
JONES before you decide on the kind.
The TYSON & JONES Buggies have
been sold on this market for years,
and they have always measured right
up to the Highest Standard Of Quail
ity for the price. They look we'll and
wear we'll in use. They are built Of
best materials and we sell them at the
Lowest Prices possible for a Buggy
Of like grade. YES, we believe you
will find it to YOUR interest to see US
before You buy a Buggy. You'll like
the good points Of the TYSON &
JONES II you'll look 1t over. Well be
glad to show YOU. Come around.
SMOAK- BROWN COMPANY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

Trouble Enoush.-The Rev Alfred
Noon, patriarch Of the Sons Of Temper
ance, was talking in Boston about the
war
Russia gave up her vodka" he said
"and France gave up her absinthe, but
when they began to talk about England
giving up her .beer-and English beer
is as strong as vodka and absintl'e
mixed together-the English peo-
pie in their indignation wrecked the
government, and a coalation had to be
formed.
Beer uber allies say the English
They remind me Of the stevedore who
looked upset.
"'You look upset, George said a
friend. What's the matter with you?
Matter enough the stevedoor
growled. The baby's just went and set
himself afire, and blamed if the old
woman didn't put him out with my
growler Of beer! And me dead broke
tool"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

Positive Proof.-Circuit Judge G. B.
Arnold likes a good story and tells
one well. Here is his latest:
THE wife Of one Of the judges
friends had a jewel Of a cook and ap-
prehension began to be evident in the
family when husky young man be-
came regular caller.
The woman Of the house decided
the matter was serious enough to
warrant investigation and approached
the cook on the subject.
Annie she said. I notice that
young man around here rather fire.
quently."
"'Yes, num- was the dffident re-
ply.
do you think his intentions are
serious?'
81 think so, mum. He's already be-
gan to complain Of my cooking"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
Woman,s Kindness Rewarded.-l

Woman's Kindness Rewarded.-A
legacy Of $4,000 has just come to
Mrs. John Warham Of Golcar, York.
shire, says an Associated Press letter,
as a sequel to her kindness to a
wounded Australian soldier, Robert
Mcclure.
Mcclure, who was ranchman from
New South Wales, was seriously
wounded during the Turks attempt to
cross the Suez canal. He was sent to
England and lodged at a hospital not
far from Mrs. Variants home. Mrs.
Warham, whose husband Is serving in
the army, paid frequent visits to the
hospital and did several small services
for the wounded Mcclure, who died
about month after reaching England.
He made Mrs. Warham his sole heir.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
ROYAL PRESSING. CLUB.
SHINGLES

THIS WEEK WE received a carload
Of HEART CYPRESS SHINGLES
Axis lnehes-They are so good look
ing that even a boy would not object
seriously to being padded with one Of
them. IF YOU NEED SHINGLES and
want SHINGLE that will be on your
roof for years to come, buy and put on
a HEART CYPRESS-they last al
most ndefinitely-they're the best you
can buy in Wood Shingles-almost as
good as the very best iron. We can in
terest you with the price. See US.
LUMBER, ETC.
When you want LUMBER-Rough
or DRESSED, or LUMBER PRO-
DUCTS, See US before YOU BUY.
BUILDERS HARDWARE
Need any? We can furnish you any
thing from q Nail to the finest Door
Locks and Metal Trimmings. See US
for what You want. Prices just right.
JNO. r. LOGAN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
Il am a policeman"

That Brought Him.-"Behind first
in a certain ball game played at Pitts.
burgh in the late fall there was one
selfish man who would not sit down
and insolently ignored the pleas and
demands from hundreds behind him
says the Springfield Republican
Standing full six feet, the fellow paid
not a heed to cries Of "Sit down! Sit
down. Down in 'front.'"
A few missiles were thrown at him
with no effect and the crowd implored
him again to be seated, as not another
person in that part was on his feet at
the time Another big fellow three
rows back boasted: Watch me bring
that boob down" Awaiting the angry
chatter Of others to subside, he made
a megaphone Of his big hands. and
yelled:
Hey, fellow, if you don't care to
sit down, will you please pin back
your ears as we're coming to a tun-
nel."
The fellow turned, promptly sat
down and the crowd cheered.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
TAX NoTICE-l9l5
Office Of the County Treasurer Of York
County.

Office Of the County Treasurer OF York
County.
York, 8. c.. Sept. Is, 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the
IN TAX BOOKS for York county
will be opened on FRIDAY, the 18TH
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1915, and remain
open until the 31ST DAY OF DECEM-
BER, 1915, for the collection Of STATE,
COUNTY, SCHOOL and LOCAL
TAXES. for the fiscal year 1915, with
out penalty; after which day ONE PER
CENT penalty will be added to all pay
ments made In the month Of JANU-
AIRY. 1915, and TWO PER CENT PEN
atty for all payments made In tho
month Of FEBRUARY, 1915, and
SEVEN PER CENT penalty will be
added to all payments made from the
1ST DAY OF MARCH, 1915 to the
18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1916, and af-
ter this date all unpaid taxes will 60
into executions and all unpaid single
Polls will be turned over to the sew
eral Magistrates for prosecution in ac-
cordance with law.
For the convenience Of taxpayers, I
will attend the following places on the
days named:
And at Yorkville, from Monday, No
vember 22d, until Friday, the 31st day
Of December, 1915, after which date
the penalties will attach as stated
above.
Note.-The Tax Books are made up
by Townships, and parties writing
about Taxes will always expedite mat
ters II they will mention the Town
ship or Townships In which their
property or properties are located.
HARRY e. NEIL,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
Because you would be angry If


told you"
by no means. ! would not be sc
unreasonable as to ask you a question
and then be offended because you an
swered it. On the other hand,
should be greatly obliged to you"
Being thus pressed until he was un.
able to refuse, the official finally eyed
the consul from head to foot and said
slowly and reluctantly, Well, it is be.
cause you look like devils"
This natural superstition Of the peo.
pie was taken hold Of by the Boxers
in 1900 and circulated still more wide.
ly by all kinds Of placards both ir
prose and verse. / have one before
me in verse, part Of which, translat
ed, reads as follows:
1.-The devils are not human beings like
you.
II you doubt what say
You may see any day
That the eyes Of the devils in colol
are blue"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

His ExeelIency, the Cook.-In a
French Canadian village there is one
hotel and it is the headquarters Of the
community life, says the London
Chronicle. On the first night of the
trip the guide came to us after supper
You come from New York, hey?"
Yes"
You know Adolphe Desjardins?"
NO"
You not know Adolphe Desjar-
Dins?"
NO"
Mon die, you must know him. He
is the cook in the hotel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
REAL ESTATE
LOOK, Now Isn't This . Nice selec-

LOOKi Now Isn't This . Nice Selec-
ton?
The J. X. Hope Place: 20 acres.
near Tirzah, on Rock Hill and Clay
Hill and Yorkville and Fort Mill roads.
5-room dwelling; large barn; . tenant
houses and other buildings; 2 wells
one at house and other at barn. Ad-
joins 7. M. Oates, r. e. Smith and
Mrs. Glenn. This Is something nice.
See ME- QUICK
The e. T. Carson Place: 1856 acres;
8-room dwelling; 3-room tenant
house; large barn; crib, etc. Plenty
Of wood. Adjoins w. r. Carroll and
others. Now is your time to see me.
Two Tracts-One SO acres and the
other so acres-about miles from
Yorkville on McConnellsville- Chester
road. First tract has 4-room dwell
ing; barn, crib and cotton house. 9th
er tract has one tenant house. Each
tract watered by spring and branch.
Plenty Of timber. Good. strong land,
and the price IL right. Better see me.
Town Property: My offerings here
are very attractive. Can suit you eth
er In q dwelling or q beautiful lot In
almost any part Of Town on which to
erect one. Let me show you.
Geo. w. Williams
REAL ESTATE BROKER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
SERVICE It

It is a we'll known fact that when IL
comes to Fire Insurance, there Is no
difference In the rate charged per
800 by all the reputable companies.
but 1t Is q fact that the rate charged
by agents who are not on the 5ob-the
kind who are writing insurance prin-
cipally for the commission-could
often be reduced materially II certain
changes were made and the agent who
knows, and is not in the business SOLE
ly for commissions will, at least ad-
wise his clients how O rate can be re-
duced. Service Of this kind Is and has
always been my specially, and have
saved hundreds Of dollars for my
clients Some Of them, in fact the
majority, have appreciated 1t, but some
have not, but I will continue tho policy
because 1t Is right. I do not ask for
business on any other ground than
value received. One Of the most seri-
GUS handicaps Of the business Is that
after minimum rate has been Sc
cured and policies issued correctly, the
novice can issue q policy just as well
as the expert, and some insurees VIII
give him business from various
motives.
MUTUAL BENEFIT INSURANCE
What has been said Of Fire Insur-
! ance above does not apply to Life In
surance. No agent can give you as
much for your money in Life Insur-
ance as I can In a Mutual Benefit
Policy and I can prove this claim to
your satisfaction II you will ask to
be shown. Wise people look before
they leap.
SAM M. eRIsT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14

Sure Sisns.-"Did you ever notice
any signs of insanity about the pa
tient?"
We'll, when he got legacy from his
uncle, he paid off the mortgage on his
house instead Of buying an automo-
bile"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-14
Warehoused Cotton
AS Security.

The idea is prevalent that our farm
ers, t. secure the Best Price for their
Cotton, must market it gradually. The
Farmers and the Public Generally
MUST KNOW that their Banks CAN
ana WILL HELP THEM. The mere
knowledge of this fact, it Is suggested,
may be effective in sustaining the
price Of cotton.
TO obtain special consideration in
the Interest Rate, it Is required that
Loans be based upon
INSURED, WAREHOUSED COTTON.
Along this line. The BANK OF
CLOVER will consider as favorable
security Receipts issued by the Bowl
ing Green and Filbert Warehouses,
and offer our services to ANY OF
OUR CUSTOMERS who may need
any assistance in this manner Of mar
keting this cotton crop.
The Bank of Clover
NJ. T.. Smith, Pres. j. A. Page, Cash.
- CLOVER, S. G. -
The Washington times., 1915-03-25
$4,000 Would Sound
Good to Frank Baker

TRAPPE. Md. March 25.-It was re-
ported here today that the Athletics
have made ]. Franklin Baker. the home
run king of the American League, q
Iiatterlhs ofrer to return to the ma :
tional pastime. The general oninIon
here Is that the big third bascman will
be lined up at third when Connie Mack
and his players take the field for the
1915 campaign.
"A contract calling for 10000 a
year would sound pretty good to me-
said Baker at his home today. but so
far l have not received any offer from
either President Shibe or Manager
Mack.
The Federals have offered me $4,000
a year to play third base and | have
turned it down. This was because
believe l have an iron bound cOntrac
with the Athletics which has two more
years to run. ! signed the contra ct
with the Athletics Of my own free will,
and though 1t was a foolish one, III
stick to it,"