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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
TO GET INCREASE IN PAY

After July Is, 1915, most Of the rural
mail carriers in York county will re-
ceive q straight salary of 500 per
month owing to the fact that most
of them are serving routes more than
twenty-four miles in length. All of
the mail carriers out Of Yorkville with
the exception Of Messers. j. S. Jones
and H. c. Smith are travelling a dis
lance of more than twenty-four miles
each day. The following dispatch of
last Saturday from Washington, re-
garding the work and compensation
of the mail carriers will likely prove
interesting:
Rural carriers have won their fight
before congress to secure a standard
route with a fixed salary that cannot
be juggled nor changed by the post
office department. The resolution ap-
plying last years ~postofice approp-
riations bill to next year on account
Of the new bills filibuster embodied
the clause asked by the rural carriers.
This was the only enactment except
the provision that mail carriers as
signed to city collection work whose
salaries had been cut during the past
year should be restored to the old
basis. The salaries for rural car
riers beginning July l, 1915, will be
regardless of the weight Of parcels of
mail handled as follows:
For six days service route twenty
four miles and over. $1,000 per an
mum; twenty-one miles, $1,152; TWEEN
ty miles, $1,000; eighteen miles 5000,
IL 0oIn. nnr rOilaC
s720; twelve miles, 1912; ten miles,
1924: eight miles and less than ten.
miles, $576: six miles and less than
eight, $52S: four miles and less than
six miles, $3.50.
A carrier working on a tri-weekly
route is to be paid on the basis Of a
route one-half the length Of the route
served by him and a carrier serving
two tri-weekly routes shall be paid
for a route one-half Of the combined
length Of the two routes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
WITHIN TOWN

There were three deaths and four
births reported to the registrar OF
vital statistics for the town Of York
Vile during the month Of February.
C. & NV. passenger train No,
9, was more than four hours late
last night. The train was held up by
a derailment Of mixed train No 8,
near Dallas, N. c.
Two boys Of the Church Home or
phanage Of Yorkville, a away last
Sunday. They were located near
Tirzah Sunday afternoon, and brought
back 10 the orphanage Sunday night.
Sunday was all kinds Of a day
The sun shone in the morning and un-
til shortly after noon when a heavy
rain descended, part Of it turning into
a very soft hail and very fine snow.
- Extensive preparations are being
made for the Field Day exercises, and
those in charge of the occasion will be
very much disappointed If there is not
a big crowd Of people in town from all
parts of the county on Saturday. April
Bird.
- Petitions are being circulated by
Messrs. Carl Hart and Walter Barron
in the name Of the Board of Trade
in furtherence of Mr.. w. B. Moore's
proposition to change the name of the
town Of Yorkville to York. These pc
titions, for signature by freeholders
only, male or female, call upon the
town council to call an election or the
subject. The procedure is in accord
ance with the referendum statute en-
acted to cover such cases.
The town council Is wrestling with
a proposition from the board of health
recommending the passing Of an
ordinance requiring the cleansing of
hog pens, stables, barn lots and the
like once a week. The matter was
discussed by the council last Thurs
day night; but after some discussion
it was postponed for further delibera-
ton. A proposition to levy a per
capita tax Of 81 on all hogs kept with
in the corporate limits was voted down
for the time being.
- The county %chaingang camp. which
was moved from Bethel township Sat-
urday afternoon to a point near the
county home, proved to be quite a
spectacular attraction for the large
number of people who were on the
streets. The equipment, which in
cludes the stockade, cook tents,
guards quarters, etc, made a n
about 200 yards long and the convicts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Miss Ruth Representatives. public tc
entertainment at Sutton Spring
school next Friday night.
Art Novelty Co.. Columbia-Wants to
do your kodak finishing. One en-
largement free with each roll OF
film. Good work; at right prices.
Thomson Co.'s showing advance
meuse and foulard silks. The Cos
sard corsets are best. a
]. NJ. Stroup-Invites attention to his
line Of gents furnishings, clothing,
oxfords and Stetson hats for men.
Goods for ladies. Groceries, etc.
j. j. Keller & Co.-Makes an urgent
request to those who owe them to
make immediate settlement. Bust
ness to be changed about April 1st
First National Bank, Yorkville-Sug-
gests that you stop the small finan-
cial leaks and start a savings ac-
count with 1t to save the drippings.
First National Bank. Sharon-Pub-
fishes official statement Of condition
at the close Of business March 4th.
Resources total $136,65S.S4.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Pre-
sents its official statement Of condi-
ton at the close Of business March
A.. Resources, total $343,6S9.90.
w. T.. new BOouS lHdt
are seasonable just now. Full line
of coffees and teas. Choice hams
and breakfast bacon.
York Drug Store-Talks about articles
needed in the sick room, including
fountain syringes, atomiZers, Ice
caps, etc.
Lyric Theatre-'"The Master Key" to-
day. Francis Ford and Grace Cum
ard and Mary Fuller all come tomor-
row..
Kirkpatrick-Belk Co.-Invites you to
see the seasons new styles in Stet-
son hats for men. A most exclusive
line for your inspection.
Fred Smith. Tirzah-Has nitrate OF
potash, and several nice hogs for
sale, for cash or good paper.
]. L. Oates and E. G. Caldwell, Execu-
tors-Request debtors and creditors
of estate Of Benjamin F. Caldwell,
deceased, to make immediate settle
ment with them.
J. E. Jackson, Yorkville No. 6-Has
a we'll broken young mule for sale,
and Plymouth Rock and Rhode Is
land Red eggs for sale.
J.. B. Plaxco, Yorkville-Offers cord
wood for sale. Also sand for build
ing purposes and paving.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Talks OF
the new goods now arriving for the
spring trade, including all kinds OF
seasonable merchandise.
Ferguson G. Youngblood-Want to
supply you with Nancy Hall seed
potatoes, and coffee in cans or In
bulk. Farm hardware.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

more than forty in number, excited
considerable curiosity as they passed,
some walking and apparently keeping
step with the rhymatic clanking Of
their s~hackles, others driving the
teams and a few riding on the various
wagons. The trip through the York.
will streets Saturday, was the first the
camp had made through the town in
about two years.
- Union services in Trinity Meth
odist church Sunday evening were
attended by a large congregation Of
Yorkville people, all the churches Of
the town being represented. Devotional
services were conducted by Rev. DR..
E. E. Gillespie and Rev. ]. L. Oates,
and the musical programme Of the
evening included q beautiful solo sung
by Mrs. r. E. Heath. The speaker Of
the evening was Mr.. George C. Hodges
of Greenwood, lay leader Of the upper
South Carolina conference, who spoke
of the need for more Jealous work
among the laymen Of the land. The
speaker stressed the point that it was
as much the business Of the business
man to promote the cause Of Christ
throughout the world as 1t was Of the
minister, and stated that this end
should not only be accomplished
through donations to missions but by
personal service. The meeting Sun
day evening completed a series Of d
vocational and inspirational services
held In the Methodist church during
the past week.
The proposed cleanup" day is
now one of the most important matters
ahead Of the people Of Yorkville. and
there is no reason to fear than there
will be anything but hearty co-opera-
ton in the undertaking. The people
Of this town are we'll informed on the
necessity Of cleanliness. They know
how the fly stands as a menace to
health and they know how the mos
quito stands. They know also where
these pests breed and how their num-
bers may be decreased by destroying
the breeding places. Along with 1t all
they understand also how there Is very
little need for one to clean up his own
premises unless other people do like
wise, and the necessity Of all co-operat-
ing for the. common good. There is
little reason for anybody to doubt
the cleanup days Of heretofore have
been we'll worth while in helping sani-
tary conditions and promoting health
fitness, and they are willing to con-
tinue the good work, with another
cleanup day. The matter Is n In
which everybody should help, and in
which everybody will help.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
MORE INTERVENTION
President on the Point Of Sending
Another Fleet TO Vera Cruz

From the dispatches Of last night,
1t appears that the president is about
to order another fleet to Vera Cruz.
The situation has been growing more
critical daily because Of the increasing
danger and inconvenience to foreigners
throughout Mexico and especially in
the capital.
Famine conditions exist in Mexico
City, and Gen. Obregon has not been
making any effort to restrain the mobs
from looting the homes Of foreign
residents.
Carranza proposed that the foreign
diplomats move to Vera Cruz where
he Is: but they were unwilling to do
this because Of the unprotected natives
who would remain in the capital.
Although nothing definite is known,
1t was understood in Washington last
night that the president had notified
CarranZa that unless there Is an i'm
mediate change for the better, he will
again send a fleet to Vera Cruz and
undertake the protection Of foreigners
on his own account.
The situation is regarded as more
critical than at any time since Huerta
was compelled to step down and out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
In a recent address before the Balti-

In a recent address before he Balti-
more chapter, American Institute OF
Banking, Hon. w. P. G.. Harding,
Of the Federal reserve board re-
viewed the various plans that were
talked last fall for the relief Of the
cotton situation, as demoralized by
the European war, and remarked:
But no legislative action resulted ex-
cept the enactment of an excellent
warehouse law in the state Of South
Carolina" 1t is pretty generally un-
derstood that Mr.. Harding is thorough
ly we'll pleased with South Cardinals
warehouse law, and that he is anxious
to give all the assurance in his power
in the promotion Of the negotiability
of warehouse receipts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
Although Secretary Bryan declined

- Although Secretary Bryan declined
to make any announcements, the gen.
eral impression in influential quarters
at Washington. yesterday, was that a
message Of inquiry had been sent to
Great Britain and France asking for
a clear explanation Of their recent
joint communication declaring they
held themselves at liberty to stop all
cargoes between Germany and neutral
countries. Reports that the inquiry
had been sem were current yesterday,
and met with no denial. High officials,
however, always have declined to dis
cuss communications to the European
belligerents in advance Of their re-
ceipt abroad. The latest message is
understood to be of a broad charac-
ter, designed to ascertain what the
actual practice of the allies will be in
the enforcement Of their embargo;
what disposition will be made of car
goes and ships detained; what pro-
cedure will be adopted in the case of
shipments consigned to neutral coun-
tries and alleged to be destined to an
enemy: what settlement will be made
for cargoes contracted for before the
declaration was made and whether dye
stuffs and other materials which Eng
land will permit her nationals to i'm
port cannot be obtained also by mer-
chants Of the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

started a bombardment by indirect
fire on the forts on the Asiatic side of
the narrows. These forts ere Offer
ing stubborn resistance. In addition
the Turkish army with modern Ger
man guns, is concentrating in the
Gallipoli peninsula to oppose any
landing and until it is disposed or
naval experts declare the ships Will
not be safe in the straits. Bulgaria is
said to have been aroused by the at
tack on the Dardanelles and is look
ing to the future. 1t is stated that
King Ferdinand is considering a coali-
ton government to direct the affairs
Of the country through the crisis
which is expected.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

liar crops. turning them under, and
rotating with corn, cotton, wheat, oats
and the like, then after a period, not
of twenty; but Of only four or five
years, they will begin to find them
selves on the road to prosperity at a
speed that oannot be so easily attained
otherwise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

Like most unpleasant things, the
war is tiresome; but then, we cannot
avoid it's effects upon US by merely
refusing to recognize its existence.
In spite Of it all, however, we a do
no better than keep pegging away at
our respective businesses, doing what
we can.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09
Che tlorkrille enquirer.
Entered at the Postofice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.
8. c.:
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1918

AS to whether the allies are really
making progress against the Germans,
or the press bureau work Of misrep-
r@esentation is growing more active, is
the real puzzle now.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

Congressman Joe Johnson may be
we'll equipped for a Federal judge, and
we have no kick to make on that
score; but it looks rather selfish for
public officials to use the power en-
trusted to them by the people in Gre
ating jobs for Observation-Disclosures
Intelligencer.
Now, remember that we are not
quarreling or disagreeing with you,
but if the circumstance complained of
really involves any deviation from the
rule, won't you please specify?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

1t is quite probable that all the
armed hosts of Europe are wishing
they had not gotten into that scrape.
Taken altogether we think they would
be willing to pay almost any price to
be put back where they were when
they commenced.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

THE new county Of Jasper pro-
poses to build a court house and Jail
at Ridgeland, the county seat in the
near future.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

The store of S. NJ. Davis, near
Ninety-SiX, in Greenwood county, was
robbed and burned on Friday night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-09

Fflbert school Is engaged in raising
funds for new equipment and with this
idea in view, has introduced a new
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-28
Heavy Life Toll Of
German Submarines

The decree of the German govern
ment making the waters about the
British Isles war zone, became eff
fective on February Is last. On that
date the commanders of the Germau
submarines, which were establishing
patrol in the Irish sea, the North
sea and the English channel. were
instructed to approach all enemy
vessels. unseen, if possible, and tor
pedo them. Germany. at the same
time, disclaimed responsibility for
neutral vessels entering the war
zone, and in its orders to submarine
commanders made no provision for
the sparing of human life. Since
that date the submarine warfare
has been carried on rustlessly. More
than three hundrede steam and
sailing craft have been sent to tn,
bottom of the sea, and more than
sixteen hundred non-combatants
have been killed.
The destruction of the Arabic
makes the 10th vessel of more than
five hundred tons that has been sent
to the bottom. OF these, the worst
was the Lusitania, which was tor.
pedoed off the Irish coast on May
I, with loss of 1850 lives, many
OF the victims being American citi
zens, This. with the sinking of tbs
Frye, the Leelaw and the Falaba
brought up diplomatic controvers,
which has not yet been settled. Tit
/ United States has insisted on tho
recognition by Germany of the righ
of peaceful American citizens IL
pursuit of their business to trave
theseas Jon the merohantN vessels
of belligerent nations. As yet Ger
many has not admitted that right
There have been few days sine
the German decress became effectiv
that all water lanes leading t,
British ports have not been infeste,
by the German submarines. Becaus
OF the watch kept by the Britisl
torpedo boat patrol these have no
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-28

yard sections of thenorth and west.
1t has long been contended by those
who have lived many years in Flor
ida that bunch grapes will not grow
in this state. Those who have re-
Gently been experimenting say thai.
this is not true.
Only few days ago the Gaines
vile Sun told of a man by the name
of Cheney who lives just outside Of
Gainesville, coming to town with
baskets of luscious white Niagras
and black Concords. The vines from
which the grapes were cut are in
their third year and this years is
the second crop of fruit. The Sun
appeals to the farmers of Alachua
county to work for the progress of
their section in the matter of grow
ing for the Florida grower to be
able to put on the market the sweet,
delicious bunch grapes and this
without at all casting reflections
on our own well-tried and populor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-28
her GARDEA
BY SARAH FuRNhAM.

Aunt Editha is not at home" said
Teddy Lane. as he raced across the
lawn to meet Jim Bartlett The
dressmaker telephoned her to come
down there, and she said to tell you
to wait for her.
Jim smiled I'D be certain not to
go until had seen her."
Teddy was silent for long while;
his brown eyes we're fixed meditative-
ly on a dandelion in the grass. Lift
ing his gaze he said. conclusively.
But you're not a marrying man, are
you, MIR. JIM"
Jim blushed holly. Eth? What in
thunder do you mean?" he frowned
who said that about me?"
"Oh! Mrs. jeremiah Wells told
grandmother so. She said you were
q shilly-shally bachelor. and"
"Hush all that. Teddy" interrupted
the young man. Let's stop gossipinl
and talk about something else. The
garden looks beautiful, doesn't it,"
"Sure!" Teddy's tone grew pert
1T ought to with Mr.. Smith sprin
king it while Aunt Edltha pulls up tht
weeds"
Jim pricked up his ears.
Smith, Ell? Well, he's not hert
now. You and will 90 and investi
gate Aunt Editha's garden. She prom
Used me some roses tonight"
she gave some to Mr.. Smith, too
Jim choked down a desire to asl
questions about his rival. He hastil!
changed the subject by asking Tedd,
the names Of many of the flowers.
"All those beautiful smelly ones arr
roses-pink, white and yellow" salt
the little boy. This gray-green stuff
is love-in-a-mist and this crawling
plant is creeping Charlie. That's ,
funny name; it's Mr.. Smiths name
Charlie Smith
1T seems to me that you have MI
Smith on your BRAIN" snapped jim
irritably.
Oh. Mr.. Jim, you're picking Aun
Editha's flowers. and 1t isn't Above,
unless she says you may!"
Ill take scold1ng afterward, sal
Jim grimly. Il want some Of tn
droopy stuR-bleeding heart. you cal
It? And love.in-a- mist? and say. Ted
which are the bride roses?"
But Teddy planted himself in from
Of tho bush of white roses and refuse
to bulge an inch.
"They are not for you. Mr.. Jim." h
said stoutly.
How do you known"
II heard what Aunt Editha said I
Mr.. Smith. She said. I'm sorry
can't give you bride roses-no. 70
might not understand l don't kno'
what she meant, but I do know whs
ohe said"
Jim stared helplessly. you're
regular photograph. Ted" he said 9
last. "Scc@@' 70 spend most Fl you
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-28

San Francisco, Aug. 2S-Wm.
Howard Taft, formerly President o.
the United States, said here that
the European war has an important
effect upon American political con-
ditions.
1.-THE chances of Republican sue.
cess at thecoming Presidential cleo
tion," he said, "were excellent until
the war interviewed to upset the nor.
NAL trend of events. Under the
present conditions no man may
prophecy the outcome This war has
prevented the narmol and neutral
effect of the Democratic tariff, and
has given a protection which that
tariff would not have secured to
American industries"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-28

time recording conversations not
meant for your youthful ears"
Il hear 'em just the same" shrieked
Ted.
Jim turned at the sound of a light
step.
Editha was coming down the lath,
thing beautiful to see on this summer
afternoon.
Good afternoon" she greeted him.
why, you have been picking flowers!
What an odd bouquet"
Jim looked down at the flowers. he
had clumsily arranged.
Bleeding heart, love-in-a-mist and
bachelor button. The bride roses he
wanted were just beyond his reach,
for Teddy still interviewed.
my bouquet Is not complete" he
said significantly.
He shook his mead.
Aunt Editha," Ted interrupted,
you've got a plant in your garden
named after Mr.. SMITH mean the
| creeping Charlie. You ought to name
! something for Mr.. Jim. He's my best
friend!"
Thanks. old top" laughed Jim.
swinging the boy to his shoulder.
Couldn't you name something for
him." insisted Ted.
| You are SO fond of your pipe I'll
name the nicotiana after you," smiled
Editha Come and have some tea"
He wants some bride roses" an
nouEced Teddy.
For my bouquet" murmured Jim,
offering it to her Isn't it q pretty
assortment of sentimental fiowers?"
Editha blushed and looked down at
the blossoms.
"He wants bride roses" repeated
: Teddy. but I told him you wouldn't
give Mr.. Smith"
Teddy" interrupted Editha In a
dreadful voice.
well. you did, and he said the best
man wins?'" shifted Teddy.
Editha was holding her head
haughtily.
do you like my bouquet, Editha?
asked Jim. Like 1t well enough to
keep? There's bleeding heart and
love-in-a-mist and--am l allowed tc
have bride roses in my bouquet" His
voice was very pleading.
Her blue eyes sparkled through the
curling lashes. Slowly she plucked
the bachelor buttons and the bleeding
heart from the bunch and threw them
! aside. Then she picked two beautiful
bride roses and held out the rear
ranged bouquet.
"You will not need bachelor but
tons, Jim." she whispered. "Or bleed
! ing hearts-but these others"
He caught her to him, flowers ant
all, and Teddy. from his precariou
position on Jim's broad shoulder
shrieked Indignantly:
"You mustn't kiss my Aunt Editha
Mr.. jim 1t isn't allowed"
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