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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
PAYING Out the Checks.
To Speed Up the Draft.-Measul

To Speed Up the praft.-Measures
to speed up the draft programme arc
in contemplation and an official an
nouncement is expected soon.
The intention Is to meet the emer-
gency in France. For that reason
SOC, 900 called this year will be called
more rapidly than was previously
planned. Arrangements to this end
are In progress but no suggestion that
the 0,000 figure be exceeded during
this year has been put forward at the
war department,
Reports that the draft would be
raised from 100000 men to 100000
were denied.
Officials do not regard 1t as pos
sible that more men will be sent
abroad this year than the department
already has arranged to summon.
even with additional British shipping
made available as troop transports.
There are now under arms here and
In Europe more than 1.500. 900 Ameri-
can soldiers. This number will have
been raised to about 2,600.000 by the
end Of the year counting drafted men.
volunteers and special technical forces
to be called.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

1t is probably idle to hope that the
present great battle is going to end the
war, but il Is not unreasonable to hope
that it will have tremendous effect
OH future developments. AS to just
what the tactical purpose Of the Ger
mans was outside Of completely
smashing the Allied resistance we do
not know. II would appear that the
capture of armies at the northern end
/ OF the drive: or the breaking through
between the British and French at the
south, or the taking Of Amiens In the
center would have disastrous effect on
the Allied defensive. 1t Is hardly
probable however. that any OF these
results was the ultimate objective Of
the drive. The Germans could have
hardly had Il less object than the COM
pletc annihilation Of all the opposing
armies, and in that object they have
failed. The fighting is still in progress,
and it will probably continue for
weeks: but there appears to be very
llttle reason nOW W peIleNe littI IiiSi .
will be anything decisive about 1t. And
that is the point. The losses Of the
Germans have been something terri
Bile. undoubtedly far greater in proper
ton than the losses Of the Allies.
Whatever else may be said Of the Ger
man people. they cannot stand butch
cring of their men any better than
can any other civilized people, and 1t
is not difficult to imagine the tre-
mcndous moral effect that this tre-
mendous failure Of their generals Is
bound to have on them. II Hinden-
burg and Ludendorf had won, 1t would
have been all right, even If their loss
es had been twice as great; but the
German people cannot remain indif-
fcrent TO the price they have paid for
mere temporary advantage. and as
we see it. from now OH their conf
dencc in ultimate success cannot con-
tinue as strong as 1t has been.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

Whatever else may be- said about
the Germans. their soldiers night ana
their non -combatants behind the lines
buy bonds ana work. German lrisht- :
tulnrss. however. is something horn
i,l-. too horrible ior realization or "N'
preston: but nevertheless, the hight
ing and working Germans are far
better than the non. fighting. non
" Working Americans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

Kate =. Hampton OF New York,
writes 10 the New York Times that
senator Tillman in his day made the
keynote OF his campaign Speeches
General Hampton Is too old! we
need younger men In the senate
Senator Tillman is about the age that
HAMPTON was when hc was defeated.
We wonder ii Tillman thinks now ne
| is too old for the senate. He Is Il
but that is not too great an age ior
active service. Neither was Hamp-
ton, who was 20. There is u differ
cncc, though, and il Is that Hamp-
ton was strong and vigorous and ms
mind was clear as u crystal. Till
man on the other hand is infrm and
generally physically disqualified.
Hampton. when Tillman proclaimed
him too old" was very active, where
as Tillman is tagging behind.
When he termed Hampton too old
he would have done well to think OF
his own coming old days. But then
as now ii was Tillman first. regard =
| less.
When II man grows old hc is en-
titled TO Just as much consideration
as hr WAS willing to show his super
iors in his youth and no more.
Tillman is not too old, but h" Isl
too inactivc.--Charleston American.
The main point that Mr.. Tillman
| urged against Gen. Hampton was
that Gen. Hampton had no business
leaving Washington To come down to
Aiken in opposition TO Tillman and
the Reform movement. That was the
ground on which Hampton was de-
| frated Among other things. Mr..
Tillman said: We are the boys who
elected Hampton and he has no bust
ness telling us how We should con-
duet our domestic affairs" And that
is the thing and the only thing that
Mr.. rillman is up against now. lie
went back on the people who elected
| him. and they do not feel that they
ow" him any further allegiance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
New Liberty Loan silI.-In record

New Liberty Loan BilI.-In record
breaking time. the senate late We'd
nesday passed the new Liberty loan
bin authorizing $i.500.O00.00O more
war bonds. additional Indebtedness
certificates from $4,000. .0O0.0 900 to ss.-
900. 100000. The measure already has
been passed by the house. and slight
differences now will be adjusted in
conference.
II IL possible even that the house
will accept minor amendments and
make a conference unnecessary. As
approved by the senate without a roll
call and after less than an hours
perfunctory debate. all important pro-
visions OF the house measure were re-
tained. All congressional leaders
agree that the bill must be law be-
fore the new Liberty loan campaign
begins tomorrow. and II Is hoped to
send the measure to the president to-
day.
During Wednesdays debate, Chair
man Simmons, of the finance COM
mittee. said that with enactment of
the bond legislation, all treasury
needs could be met this year and that
further war revenue legislation would
not be necessary until the session OF
congress next December.
Should the war continue for q long
period. and II becomes necessary to
send three or four million men across
the seas, Senator Simmons said, the
expense OF the government would OF
course be Increased and there would
have to be some increase In taxes. Re-
plying to a question by Senator Lewis
OF Illinois. he said there Is nothing in
the bill to prevent the Allies from
spending Nancy loaned them outside
OF the United States II that is shown
to be necessary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

And now the senate has ihiollna l.
ton that German spies are getting
in their work at American gas mask
factories. Senator Thomas Of Colo
RADIO. declared in the senate few
DAYS ago that 1900 masks in Il ship
mrnt oil 5000 showed evidence of h;iN .
ing been puncturcd so as to make
them unsafe. Even al tn" factory
after defective masks had been Scpa =
rated from the good ones. Il rc-cXami-
nation of the good masks showed thai
they had been princturrd before final
hacking.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

a, the war department" A proposal
that General Pershing publish daily
communication for his sector has been
under consideration, but there has
been no announcement Of its Adoption
The activities Of the American FORCES
brigaded with French and British
troops probably will be covered in the
official statements issued by those gov
crnments General March refused TO
comment on the announcement fur-
thrr than 10 say that II was issued
upon direct order Of the secretary oi
war and will be carried int" cHect
AT once.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
TRANSFERS OF REALTY

The following transfers Of realt,
have been recorded in the office o.
the county auditor since the last
publication of the list up to yester-
day:
Bethel.
Mrs. E. Anne Harper to w. w
Boyd, 50 acres; consideration, $3Sl.88
w. F. Warren to B. N. and B. r
Nivens, 81 acres; consideration, ST.
400.
Bethesda.
Clarence 8. Bratton to Mason Brat
ton, interest in 442 acres; considera'
Marion b. Clinton. ct al. to William
A. Mccarthy, so acres: consideration
$500.
Ware Farm to DR.. /. w. Mclean
POSI- acres: consideration. Sl2.Is0.
ID. McCants to Lottie V. McCants
so acres: consideration, love and af-
fection.
suIIoek's Creek.
John r. Logan. C. c. c. Pls., to w
L. and ]. 8. Plexico, 124 acres: con-
sideration, $ess.
catawba.
Gertrude c. Russell to s. c. Weston
1 lot; consideration. $40.
Peoples Trust Company to w. G.
Stevens and J. l. Phillips. 2 lots;
consideration. $1,315.
The Cottage Home Building & Loan
association to w. @. Stevens and J.
L. Phillips, ! lot: consideration. $3.50.
J. w. Anderson to Annis ]. An
derson, l lot: consideration, love and
affection.
Eva J. Hoyle to w. II. Carothers.
1-9 interest In ITO acres: constdera-
tion, $500.
York.
]. 8. Alexander to w. w. Alexan-
der, So acres; consideration. $4,000.
H. Pearie Wallace to Will Young
blood. 80 acres: consideration, $1,000.
Sallie Hall Neil to Martin Brian
Hall. 5s1.7 acres: consideration. $I.-
7s5.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

There comes Suggestion ii"'''
Washington to the effect that whch
Gen. Foch strikes his blow AT the
Germans. the Allied fleets VIII also
mi, the. enemy at some point not yet
diVulgrd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

Members OF congress are now iooN-
ing forward TO adjournment on July
Il. As To whether adjournment VIII
be possible by that time VIII depend
ON the sincerity and zeal Of the con-
CrcsSmcn in pushing their work
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
FRIDAY, APRIL S. 1918.

The Germans thought to eat their
christmas dinner In Paris. and falling
in that they thought to spend 1913
All Fools day there. But Paris is not
for Germans yet
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

Governor Manning has for the
fourth time appointed w. H. Gibbes
state game warden.
Judge Sease has upheld the con-
stitutionality Of the quart-a-month
law.
Lieutenant c. r Holmes Of this
state. has been awarded the French
war cross for having captured
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
The Twelve Days' Battle.

The big German offensive Into
Picardy, has come to a halt after l2
days OF terrible fighting. and the situ-
alton is at a standstill with the Ger
mans holding about one thousand
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05

Hon. John L McLaurin has been
appointed q member Of the state
council OF defense on the recommen-
dation Of the Marlboro county dele
CATION In the general assembly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
SECOND WEEK JURORS

The following venire Of petit jurors
was drawn last Tuesday to serve dur
ing the second week of the approach
ing term of the circuit court:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
THE cATAWBA BRIDGE

The Catawba river bridge, between
Rock Hill and Fort Mill, Is now prac-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-04-05
WITHIN THE TOWN

The town clock was striking in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
PUT IT sQUARELY UP TO DAD
Young Son Of Famous Member Of wig
iiantes" Frankly Considered His
Father Stacker.

Ellis Parker Butler. the author. who
lives at Flushing, and is devoting his
energy to aiding Ia the successful
prosecution of the war, does not bear
an enviable reputation for patriotism
in his own household. Mr.. Butler has
been writing for the Thrift and War
Stamps campaign.
Mr.. Butler is the father of twin
sons of tender age Several nights
ago he returned home tired after a
days work for the Red Cross and
took his seat at the head of the table.
After they had finished their dinner,
the twins produced their Thrift Stamps
and started to count them.
dad, look at all the stamps l have
said one of the youngsters. 81 have
200. Look Mt brothers pile; he has
more than l."
Mr.. Butler nodded approvingIy to
Mrs. Butler and they both smiled.
There was silence for a minute, then
one of the twins looked up and ex-
claimed: dad. why don't you do some
thing patriotic?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
Joy for Archeo,oaists.

was at Carchemish on the day the
greatest Hittite find ever unearthed
was revealed to the eye of man for
the first time in three thousand years.
When the enthusiastic laborers had
carefully uncovered the precious dole
rite slab, and the oyerSeer, bending
over it like some near-sighted Silas
Mariner caressing his gold, had dis
covered that 1t bore the longest Hittie
inscription ever found. ten shots from
a big Colt revolver, fired as a back
sheesh to the stone, echoed and re-
echoed across the Euphrates, and
workmen and directors knew that a
big find had been made.
Pandemonium was let loose. Labor
ers came running from ALI directions
to share in the joy of discovery. I al
SO shared in that JOY 1 shouted con-
ordinations to Khalil, the giant pick
man.
"Praise be to God !" I cried. He
grinned so l could see all his teeth,
and answered, Goods blessing return
to you I"-Christian Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Don't ignore the little pains and:
aches," especially backaches. They,
may be little now but there is no tell
ing how soon a dangerous or fatal dis
ease of which they are the forerun-
ners may show itself. 60 after the
cause of that backache at once. or you
may find yourself in the grip of an In
durable disease.
Do not delay a minute. Go to your
druggist and insist on his supplying
you with a box Of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vigor.
After you have cured yourself, con-
tfnue to take one or two Capsules
each day SO as to keep in f1rst-elass
condition, and ward off the danger OF
future attacks. Money refunded IL
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand, and thus be sure of getting the
genuine.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

Do you feel tired and "worn-out?"
Are you nervous and irritable? Don't
sleep well at night? Have a dragged
out" unrested feeling when you get
up in the morning? Dizzy spells? Bill
ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back
ache, pain or soreness in the loinS,
and abdomen? Severe distress when
urinating, bloody. cloudy urine or sed-
iment? All these indicate gravel or
stone In the bladder, or that the poi
sonous microbes, which are always in
your. system, have attacked your kid
neys.
You-should use GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules Immediately.
The oil soaks gently into the walls
and lining of the kidneys, and the lit
tie poisonous animal germs, which are
causing the Inflammation, are imme-
diately attacked and chased out of
your system without Inconvenience or
pain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

use of the roads while the armies need
ed them, which was practically all the
time.
In the evening, after long march,
we reached the town of Suippes. Here
our captain told us we would find nu-
merous frank-tireurs. We were or
dered to bivouac, instead of being as
signed quarters. and all going into the
village were obliged to take guns and
cartridges with them. After brief
rest we entered the village In search of
food. Dead civilians lay in the middle
of the streets. They were citizens of
the village. We could not learn the
reason for their having been shot. The
only answer to our questions was q
shrug of the shoulder.
The village itself had not suffered
to any noticeable degree as far as
destruction of buildings was concerned,
but never in the course of the war had
I seen a more complete job of plumber
ing than had been done in Suippes.
That we had to live apd eat is true,
and as the inhabitants and merchants
had flown there was no opportunity to
pay for our necessities. Therefore we
simply entered a store, put on stock
ings, laundry, and left the old things,
then went to another place, took what
ever food looked good to us, and then
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
GIRLsl- USE LEMONS
FOR sUNBURN. TAN


Squeeze the Juice of two lemons in
to bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White. shake well. and you
have quarter pint Of the best freckle.
sunburn and tan lotion. and complex
lon whitener, at very. very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces OF Orchard White for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face. neck, arms
and hands and see how quickly the
freckles. sunburn. windburn and tan
disappear and how clear. soft and
white the skin becomes. Yesi It II
harmless.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
Not Rafferty's Feet.

At a parade of a company of newly
called up men, the drill instructors
face turned scarlet with rage as he
slated a new recruit for his awkward
ness.
'Now, Rafferty, he roared. you'll
spoil the line with those feet. Draw
them back at once, man, and get them
in line"
Rafferty's dignity was hurt.
"Plaze, sargint," he said, they're
not mine; they're Micky Doolan's In
the rear rank %
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

proceeded to a wine cellar, there to
seize as much as our hearts desired.
The men of the ammunition column,
located in the village as well as the
sanitary soldiers and cavalry by the
hundreds, searched the houses and took
whatever they liked best. The finest
served a very large rural district sur
up on almost everything. Within a
short time these places had been
cleaned out. The munition drivers
and train columns carried away old
pieces of silk. ladies' dresses, linens,
shoes dress goods and every other ar
ticle imaginable. and stored them away
in their ammunition cases. They took
children'S and women's shoes, and
everything else they could lay their
hands upon, although many of these
articles had to be thrown away short
ly afterward. Later, when the field
post was developed and gave regular
service. many of these things were sent
home.
A large chocolate factory was robbed
completely. and chocolate and candy
In heaps were trampled In the ground
Empty houses were broken into and
wrecked. wine cellars cleaned out and
windows smashed. the latter being q
special Dastime of the cavalrymen- As
we had to pass the night in the open,
we tried to md ss,me quilts and en-
tered a grocery store and a market
place The store was partly demol-
ished. but the apartment upstairs was
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

The membership OF the socialist par
ty in Saxony has decreased from Ill.,
600 In 1914 to $1,000 paying members
at present, according to a recent Ores
den dispatch to the Berliner Tage-
blatt- The decrease was due to the
number Of socialists serving In the
army and the split In the socialist par
ty of Germany. Deputy Gradnauer.
speaking at the convention of Saxon
socialists, said that the circulation Of
socialist newspapers IN Germany had
increased from 61S. 600 copies on April
1. 1917. to 1872 600 on April L. 1918.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

'-The sounds of battle are something
terrifying" roared the lecturer. Can
you imagine the screaming of the
shells, the roaring of the cannons, the
yeils of the men, the rattle of the
rifles and machine gunsY
Yes. sir. I think 1 cam" said the
meek little man In the front row. who
thought the question was meant for
him. I'VE got three singers. two from
bone players. eight pianos. fourteen
talking machines, violinist and a
cornetist in our block, all trying to
get back in practice"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
CIVILIAN DEAD sTREW STREETS OF FRENCH TOWNS AS
FOE SWEEPS ON TOWARD PARIS
Copyright By Detroit Eses Press

German branch service correspond
TO
Belgium with the first German forces invading that country 1gno
the border and attack the Belgian soldiers
their arms
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
Three Million spanoIes in FLAG.

A flag of extraordinary beauty, COM
posed entirely of spangles. was recent
ly displayed in Chicago store win
dow. The brilliant emblem, flashing
back the light from innumerable points,
extended almost the full width of the
panel at the back of the display area.
Three and one-half million of the tiny
metal disks, strung on threads, were
used in fashioning this f1ag.-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
One Talk, One Penny.

Donald had just finished reciting
Little Boy Blue" when his uncle said.
Say it over again and 1 will give you
a penny"
Donald did as he was requested. and
when he had ended his uncle again
said. "Now say Tom, the Piper's Son.
Donald"
Quick as a flash Don asked, You
hasn't got another penny, has you,
Uncle Bill?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
(To BE CONTINUED)
ca,,e. for Anoer

Cause for Anger.
Reporter-Major BAN is outside with
a gun
Editor-Whnt's the matter.
Reporter-In the story about him
we printed that his life vas full Of
bottles instead of battleA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

Reading. Pa, posts a night guard
around its city hall to prevent visits
of supposed German spies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
Used to- 1T

Heres that returned soldier boast
ing about how he was gassed in the
trenches, and 1t never hurt him."
"How could it2 He was book
agent for ten years"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

Terrific slaughter marks the
opening of the battle of the
Marine, when the German hordes,
5 rushing forward SO rapidly that
their supply lines are broken, are
caught in = French trap. Tho
next instaIIment contains = vivid
story Of the opening Of this his
toric battle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

It's pretty hard to get good work
out of the chap who has his mind bent
on going fishing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

United States in 1917 consumed
SO. 600 10000 cigarettes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

Minnesotans own 100000 motOrcars.
Bought 10000 last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05

Chicagoans reported 16 dog-bite
cases in one day recently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-09-05
a Message to Mothers

NoU know the doctors
readily
has
win their children
is nothing asking
We
Of buying Fetcherss
is
the welfare
The Washington times., 1918-11-21
at SAVED
ME FROM
CLUTCHES"
s'MiHer'S AntiSeptic Oil
BIOtS Out Pain"

Pain Is simply blotted out by Mil
ler's Antiseptic Oil Oknown as Snake
Oill-stopped almost instantly-ac-
cording 20 the testimony OF thousands
and that OF W. w. Burgess, 3S12 Mont
gall, Kansas City. Mo. who writes as
follows: "In trying TO hang a picture
IN my office the other day ] slipped
and fell six feet onto che concrete
floor. twisting my right ankle under
me. and striking ON my back. The
pain was 80 severe that I had to go
home, and feared ] was going TO be
laid Up. but I rubbed Miller's Anti
septic OIL on the bruised and sprained
parts and got almost instant relief
In the morning ! was nearly o. X. and
one more application removed ali
soreness, so ] believe your great pene-
trating oil saved me from crutches--
IL sure does blot out pain"
Get soc, 60c, or 81 90 bottle OF Mil
Ieris Antiseptic Oil (known as Snake
Oil from your druggist teday-it Is
great for rheumatism, lumbago. colds.
bruises and all pains Money back IL
Get il at Peoples Drug Stores. eth
and x y. W. 7th and j. n. w. 18th
and q y. w, 9Th and NJ y. w. sth
and n n p