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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

Tho farmers of Chesterfield coun-
| ty have organized marketing club.
Wyatt Aiken, who was defeated
by Fred II. Dominick for congress two
years ago. IL again a candidate.
Henry +. Rice. an Anderson law
yer. has entered the race for United
States senator.
- DR.. o. Il. Mayer died at his home
in Newbcrry last Thursday morning
at o'clock. He was IS years Of age.
- Mr.. Capshaw Of Florida, arrived
at Camp jackson last Thursday and
will engage in Y. NJ. G. A. work.
- Horace L. Bomar, Sam ]. Nichols
and David Is. Traxlcr have filed
pledges rs candidates for congress in
the Fourth district.
Forty thousand dollars worth of
war savings stamps were sold at n
| Red Cross supper ut Chester, on last
| Thursday night.
The first cotton bloom Of the
season has been reported by VIII
Pcrduc. Jr.. Of PG.ric.s. He pluckcG
1t from his field on the 18th instant.
- Ed G. Mann. First circuit solicitor.
Of st. Matthews. has withdrawn as n
candidate for congress in the Seventh
district.
The people of Bambcrg county
subscribed for S175,O0J worth Of war
savings stamps last Thursday night.
Tho amount allotted the county was
$1G5. 900.
- The candidates for governor arc
Robert a. Cooper. Andrew J. Bethca.
Thomas II. Peoples, John l.. McLau-
rim. John 6. Richards. John T. Dun
can. John VI. DesChamps and Vim.
\. Stuckey.
w. r. Nicely. who has been jailcr
foI G"ecnville county for the pas,
thrr" and Il half years. resigned his
position last Friday because Of too
much outside interference with his
work.
Seven hundred and twenty-thrcc
;ohliors II foreign Lirth. all members
Of rho Eighty-first division. Camp Sc
vie:, Greenvill2. were AWARDED ceitifi-
cntes Of United States citizenship last
Friday. Five of the new Americans
were citizens OF Germany.
- Senator Tillman has attacked tho
Charleston American for publishing
his recent open letter to Governor
Manning. II will bc remembered that
the senator did not furnish the Amer
ican Win n copy. Hc cent tie letter
to other papers, and as the result OF
subsequent Developments desired to
recall 1t. The American having re-
ceived a copy of the letter in some
way not yet made known. gave il to
the public. This, OF course. war &
matter OF most serious embarrass-
ment to all the politicians involved In
his attack, Senator Till!nan says that
the American could have secured the
letter from him in the regular way IL
its correspondent had called at his
office as did the CORE spondents OF
other South Carolina pa 2ers. To this
the American says that the senator had
Intentionally sighted The American
on other occasions. and II had no way
OF knowing that such a letter was
under contemplation. 1t accuses Sen
ator Tillman OF having treated 1t quite
shabby. Senator TillIlan refers to
the fact that the American has twice
been dcbarred from the mails. and
the American. in effect. charges the
senator with responsibility for that
piece of work. The senator says a
number Of bad things about the
American and the American does not
fail to say a number Of bad things
back ut the senator.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

Mr.. w. w. Love has brought In a
twin hen egg that he found IN MS
ward on Sunday. g.
Mr.. James L. Moss has brought the
Enuuircr n half n dozen red onions OF
hi. own raising that weigh n pound
or more each.
Superintendent Of Education Car
roll said Yesterday. that with the
,los,. of the Fort Mill school today
school room work will be entirely sus-
pcndcd throughout the county.
Wheat is said to he turning out not
uuit, SO good rs was expected. Fields
which ten days ago looked good have
been found to bc badly affected by
rust. There Is some good wheat, hut
not so much as was thought.
Wash Harlowe and Avery Hawkins
who escaped from the chaingang not
long ago, are known TO have been
seen in the vicinity of the Kings
Mountain battle-ground. IIarlowe was
hocing cotton up that way week
ago.
And the barber has become OF in
rrrasing importance these days. For
mCrly there was an excess of bar
hcrs: but il is not that way now.
No matter at what time n man goes
into a barber shop he stands chance
of having to wait.
Mr.. Hamilton Witherspoon has put
the North and South road In first
class condition from the corporate
limits of Yorkville to the Allison
creek bridge and automobilists are
enthusiastic about it. They say that
this road is now one Of the best in
The service pin has become quite
pop,llar with people having close rel
atives in the war. especially fathers
mothers, wives. swecthearts and SIS
lrrs of soldiers. These pins may nc
had in different qualities and de-
signs. ranging in price from about -
cents to rs high as anybody wants 10
my. But the 25 cents kind is most
popular. II is neat and simple little
piccc of jcwclry, consisting mainly oi
a field with ono. two or three stars
A letter has just been received by
President Johnson Of Winthrop COL
lege. from the state department oil
education of New York stating that
the board Of regents of the Universe
ty of New York had formally regis
tered the \. B. degree of this insti-
tuition as that of an approved school
of education and rs the basis OF the
teachers license OF that state and had
furthermore registered the degree as
meeting the order of the court of ap-
pcals of New York state relative to
the study of law and that the holder
of n Winthrop degree will be remittcd
one year of study in the study of law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18
LOCAL LkCONICS
Red Cross Subscriptions.

Neu S'oss SupsS' 'Pe'oHs.
The following subscriptions to the
Red Cross have not been previously
acknowledged: J. L. Hemphill, IS: W.
s. Hogue, $40: w. T. Youngblood
S..
For Limited Service.
There Is to be a complete re-organ-
ization Of all previously discharged
class one men, and all who are found
to be in any sense fit arc to be assign
ed to the limited service list.
Broad River Bridge.
The county board of commissioners
on last Friday received the new
bridge over Broad river. between York
and Cherokee counties, which =. was
opened for traffic on that day.
More Red Cross Subscriptions.
The following subscriptions of s.
and over, made during the recent Red
Cross drive, have been reported
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
L,NTu, aNf,I, .,v .rx, <

Entrance Examinations to the Uni
verslty OF South Carolina will be held
by the County Superintendent of Edu-
cation at the County Court House, FRI
day. July II, 1913. ut 8 a. m.
The University offers varied courses
OF study in science, literature, history,
law and business. The expenses are
moderate and many opportunities for
self-improvement are afforded. A large
number OF scholarships are available.
War courses and variety Of courses
In applied science, such as wireless
telegraphy. bookkeeping. typewriung,
and kindred subjects will be offered.
Military training compulsory for
Freshmen and Sophomores. Reserve
Officers Training Corps.
For full particulars write to
THE PRESIDENT,
UNIVERSITY OF. SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA, 8. C.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

The Postal and Western Union Tel
"graph companies har" surrendered
their claim Ia their alleged right Ia 70
fuse employment 10 union Telegraph
crs. and the threatened strike has l"'h
avert ~. The situation had reached -
point where the government was about
ready To- take over the telegraph lines,
which it should have done If the tele-
graph companies had persisted in their
refusal TO rccogniH" the ri"ht of Ia
bOr TO protect itScl. 10y or@aniZa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18
ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES

NOTICE Is hereby given that there
will be an Election at the Miller
School House, In School District No.
3. (BetheD, on SATURDAY. JUNE 90,
between the hours OF a. m. and 1 p.
m. for three Trustees for said school
district.
Qualifications for voting are to be
the same as In General Elections-res-
idence in the district, possession Of a
State registration certificate and evi-
dence Of all past due taxes paid.
r. o. CLINTON,
r. L. CAMPBELL
A. L CAMPBELL,
Managers OF Election.
jun 1858 St
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

What Tillman told was "n"i:-. 10
put Lever out OF the race; but 1t Is ev-
idcnt that in the telling the senator
was not certain that he was telling
enough. else he would not have threat
cncd to tell some more. OF course
though. since Mr. Lever has with
drawn. we are to he deprived OF the
balance that the senator had TO tell
and what pity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18
1913
i 'oo 1911
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
South Carolina's Oldest College.
18th Year Begins Scptembcr o7

Entrance examination ut all the
county-seats. Friday, July IL, at 8 u. IN.
Four-year courses lead to the B. 4.
and B. 5. degrees. a two-year pre-
medical course Is given. Military
training in all courses
free tuition scholarship Is assigned
to each county In the State
Spacious buildings and athletic
grounds. well equipped laboratories
unexcelled library facilities.
Expenses moderate. For terms and
catalogue, address
HARRISON RANDOLPH, President.
40 ~
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SCHOOL TAX ELECTION

NOTICE is hereby given that an
= Election will be held at Hoods
Store. Shady Grove District No. 10, on
THURSDAY. JUNE q. on the ques-
tion Of increasing the Local Levy for
School purposes to Eight Mills on the
Dollar. Polls will open at a. m, and
close at p. m.
]. E. LATHAM,
F. NJ. PRUITT,
H. E. HOOD. Trustees.
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LADIES

VOUR Coat Suits and Skirts and
l. Waists should be Dry Cleaned
We have In our employ q Dry Cleaner
Who Understands Dry Cleaning and
Does II Right. Send Your Dry Clean
ing Work to Us. Guaranteed satisfac-
lion or no Charge.
'al1O DNISSIHd S.A11aY
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AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE

by International News Service.
Rome, June 17.-The Austrians
have been using 100000 men agninst
the Italians over n hundred mile front
for the past twenty-four hours: but
nowhere have they made any apprc-
ciable gains. The Austrian losses
losses have been terrific.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

Bumped His Head.-Senator Tillman
appeared on the floor Of the senate
Friday with his head done up In
bandages. He explained that while
attempting to sit down in q chair ut
his home, he missed the chair and hit
his head. He insisted. however. that
he was in good shape.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

MIR. Levers withdrawal OF his can
iI,:acy 'or the United states senate
!as brought about some 'nlharrasS- =
ing complications in the Seventh dis-
.ricr Following Tn" congressman :
ann0unc. !n,ut. H bunch OF candidates
.amc uu, for the seat hr was To lthV"
,.acant in the house These included
r. &. Mann. ThoS. g. Mcleod. 7. T.,
l:rantlry: George 1cll Zimmerman
Mad. Hampton cobb. som" OF thes"
.Hd signed up and some had not. n
der the arrangement whereby Mr.. l"'-
scr was 10 fOr"co his senatorial aspi-
:rations in the interest OF the continu-
an"c ut Mr.. Tillman in tn" scnat". 'f-
.oits were mad" TO SrCur" IN" with
.iIaval oi certain OF the candidates
who had announced themselves as
successors to Mr.. Lever. r.. {. Mann
.trpp,d down ana out at once: but
rhc others were not so certain
about the matter. There are some whu
ar. unable. 10 SOC VII! thc.' hiN, no.
AZ much liGht in congress as Mr. i-"-
-,r. ami iip To- this tim. they are mol
IjSuus,d to get 0Gt OF tho way. not
withs,anding the presidents strongly
.ypycssc.I desire for Mr. Levers con-
;nuanC,. in Office. Us We see the sill
IatIun. Mr.. Lever WAS not TO hc biam-
ii for d,SirinG to 20 To the senate
!Ic and others had become persuaded
hat Senator Tillman was no longer
other than Il feurchcad and that the
plac" WAS open 20 a younger and more
rigorOuS man. Iiut il has turned ont
hat however il may hc as 10 Mr. Till
mans usefulness in the senate, h" sui
has power. with the assistance OF
tri,ndS and admirers 20 make lots oi
rolitic:il trouble and hc is not Ia m
ignored There ara those who gather
rom Tillman'S recent reply To Gov
.rnor Manning an implied threat that
dnl"SS TillmAn WAS allowed to sue
',,d himself hc would SEQ To il that
his successor would he Cole j.. ll"asc
That. possibly. is tn" secret of Levers
withdrawal: but as to what is going
to become of Lever now remains to bC
seen. II is our opinion that the rot
rs of the Seventh district can do nn
hcttoI' than rc-clcct him Ia his pres
mt scat. He is good man. an able
IIan. ;iS clean as any oi them. ana the
:, vrn,h district has nothing to @ain
L.A Snannin.c him for nMOihrr.
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1he 4torkrille enquirsr.
Entered at the Postoff1ce at York as
Mail Matter Of the Second Class

DO YOU own - war savings stamp.
II not. what on earth ~" N"G doing "a
hac! ihr boz" who ::I" :'"h;in@ ~
YOUR freedom N IN" front?
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FOR SALE

II Is time to plant Lookout Potatoes
and SOW Peas. Lave few BUSH
els Of each. York No. 6.
~ " w. J. ENGLE.
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FOR SALE

A uTOMOBILE Trailer and an h.-p.
Cushman Gasoline Engine. Both
IN good condition. Bargain. w, ".
JACKSON. York Il. +. ID. No. E. II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

thy and az prosperous as he ts. and as
highly esteemed as ne Is in his own
county OF Calhoun. no one should ee'
he idea that he is after this Office Tor
.ithrr the salary or III" honor he
y eapable OF wanting the Office Tor
ynly one purpose. He is absolutely
.."i,a!n that he can l." Of tremendous
...n"h; 20 the agricultural interest o.
south Carolina. as well as to tn
.ta,o a. q whole and he stands r"ah!
20 dedicate the halanc" oi his ns"ih'
and hOnorabl" career 10 that "nd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-18

.tnce May Is. 1918. was made with the
primary view Of evading military SER
vice"
The Washington times., 1918-05-13

Your references to the splendid
spirit OF cooperation between the ma
vies Of our two countries and your
warm praise OF the officers and men
OF the navy who have gone abroad
are extremely gratifying to me, the
men in the navy, and all Americans.
THE brightest spot in the tragedy
Of this war is the mutual appreciation
of the men in naval service. Our Of
hcers who have returned confirm the
statements of Admiral Sims regard
ing the cOurtesies and kindness shown
in every way by the admiralty and
the officers Of the British fleet and
we have reciprOcated by receiving cor
daily the able and efficient officers
who have come from your country TO
confer and work, elbow to elbow, with
our officers in the difficult work
which this war imposes upon the
naval service Of all countries allied in
the war against the submarine men
ace.
II had hoped to have the pleasure OF
visiting Great Britain and personally
expressing this feeling Of mutually
working together and exchanging
views, but the task here OF making
ready more units for the feet IL a
very serious one, and my duty chains
me here.
The order throughout tho navy Is
full speed head in the construction
of destroyers and other craft. and
the whole service is keyed UP to
press the program forward as rapidly
as possible"
Geddes replied:
Il am exceedingly grateful for your
letter, in which you thank me for
public references made to the very
cordial relations existing between
the navies of our two countries
"As you know, all OF US here have
great admiration for your officers and
men, and for the splendid help they
have given in European waters: and.
Furthermore, we ind Admiral Sims
invaluable in counsel and co-opcra-
ton
Il fully appreciate how onerous
your office must be al the present
time, and much though l regret tina;
you cannot see your way To visiting
this country in the near future. l nope .
we may some dan have the pleasure /
OF welcoming you here"
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
S1.5O Silk Duck, SIPS

33-inch silk Duck, an extra heavy all-sk
qualify; for making mems shirts, women's
waists and dresses. In white or black.-FirSt
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
WOMAN CONDUCTORS
INSULTING In BERLIN

STOCKHOLM May Women war
workers as substitutes for men in
Berlin have given satisfaction in most
lines OF work. but have made an un.
satisfactory showing as street car
conductors. according to a Berlin
Judge who presided at the trial OF a
woman who had given a female con-
ductOr a box on the ear.
He imposed the lowest possible fne,
saying that IL was notorious that the
women conductors lacked patience
and the ability to refrain from max
ing insulting remarks
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
$3.50 Crepe de Chine, S1.25

4Oinch Boy loom Crepe dc Chine: heavy
rich creepy finish quality. in white. cream. IVORY.
flesh, pink. mais, old rose. light blue, silver.
gray, reseda, wisteria, Russian green, myrtle,
seal, taupe, African brown Alice. Copenhagen.
Belgian, navy and black.-Flrst Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
ALLIED OFFICIALS
APPRECIATE PART
PLAYED BY j. s.

LONDON, May 13.-At time when
Americas participation, military as
well as naval, financial and economic.
has reached effective proportions,
British appreciation is gIowinEly cN-
pressed in the following statements
to The Times:
LORD ALFRED MILNER. SECRE-
TARY OF STATE FOR WAR:
America is rapidly filling up the
gap in the strength Of the allies
created by the failure Of war. \
war such as this can only be won
by superiority in man power and
material, as well as in hghtinE
spirit; and, with Americas aid, that
superiority is certain.
In altering her own military plans
to meet the urgent need OF her
allies in The west. America has shown
not only a true perception OF the
meaning OF "a single front" but
the most generous spirit, sportsman
ship, and comradeship.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
Soc Crepe de Chine, 44c
SEC Pongee Silks, 49c

0b-lnch POnEee Silk6s superior nlEn-gTade
silk and cotton fabric with the luster and finish
Of the all-sllk pongee. Color assortment in
cludes all street and evening shades also black
and white-Fifsf Floor. ..
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
Garden Rakes, SO,

Steel Garden Rakes, 16-prong size; long han
dle.-Basement.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13

A special purchase of
models for summer wear.
medium bust, long-hip style,
sizes.
GOIdenberE's-BarEa Table.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
LAuNcH BIC WOODEN sHIP.

ORANGE. Tex. May 13.-The City OF
Bonham. one Of the largest wooden
steamships ever designed, was launch
Cd successfully here. The vessel is
go feet long and - feet wide. She
was designed by a a. DauEherty
whose design Of a vessel has been ar
ceptsd as a model by the United States
Shipping Board
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
LORD RHONDDA, BRITISH FOOL
CONTROLLER

without the aid OF the United
States IL would have been quite i'm
possible for the allies to feed their
troops, and civilian populations dur
ing the last six months.
The sclf-SacriiCe displayed by the
American people and the efficiency
OF Mr.. Hoover's measures in pro-
viding necessary supplies not only
have been of incaIculable benefit to
the allies. but OF permanent value
to the allies in the struggle for the
maintenance of civilization through
out the world.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13

ADMIRAL LEWIS BAYLY. CON-
0IANDERN-CHI AT QUEENS
TOWN:
On the anniversary OF the arrival OF
the first United States men-of-war at
Queenstown I wish to express my
deep gratitude to the United States
officers and men OF all ratings for the
SKILL energy, and unfailing good ma
ture they have consistently shown.
and which qualities have so materially
assisted in the war by enabling the
ships OF the allied powers to cross the
ocean with comparative freedom. To
command you is an honor; TO work
work with you is a pleasure. and to
know you is to know the best traits
Of the Anglo-Saxon race.
The Washington times., 1918-05-13

SIR ERIC GEDDES. FIRST LORD
OF THE ADMIRALTY. testifying TO
Americas naval aid, offered hitherto
unpublished letters exchanged be-
tween .Josephus Daniels, American
Secretary Of the Navy. and himself.
Daniels wrote:
The Washington times., 1918-05-13
BONAR LAW. CHANCELLOR OF
THE ENCHEQUER:

was certain the United States
would assist the allies financially to
the fun extent OF her ability. I can
gladly say this expectation has been
fully realized.
The British budget shows how time
" and necessary was the financial as
sistance OF the United States, which
enabled US to borrow from her as
much as we loaned to our allies
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
BUILDING 231-A TROPHY
OF SOLDIERS EFFORTS

At least one of the Y. M C. A. huts
has started it's career like house
afire" for the new building, No. 231 was
plucl1ed as brand out of the brand out
of the burning last week After the mess
squad had carefully oiled the floor Of the
1G9th Field Artillery Headquarters mess
shack flash of flame from the boiling
grease in frying pan ignited the floor
fragile shack was ablaze. Great clouds
of smoke ard shooting flames were
blown about by the moderate light wind
from the west and the new Y. M c. A.
hut just half painted and with new green
timbers seemed to do its best to coax
tween. Trice was the building in i'm
minent peril of ruin. The tar roofing
was boiling under the heat and clouds of
white steam from the new lumber were
rolling out of the sides nearest the fire.
The fire marshall with men organized
and orderly, but frantic with desire to
save the new 'Y" hut were attacking
the fast crumpling mess shack with the
fighting spirit of good soldiers and
sWarming like flies over the roof of the
their contents making barrage of water
hanging like a sheet of protection over
the sides of the building and holding
back the flames.
belonged to the men of any camp, Hut 231
belongs to the 109th Field Artillery 103rd
Ammunition Train and the Trench Nor
tar Battery, because thew literally saved
it from the fire. Help came too from
the 53rd Brigade headquarters fire de-
tachment. In a short time two powerful
streams were playing with full power on
the mess shack and over the ''Y'' build
ing. and the fire was out.
The men will use the fine building that
rose in a phoenix like fashion out of a
fire that three times in fifteen minutes
threatened to burn it to the ground.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06

| that we have the best outfit here of any
of the Y. M. G. AS in camp, and there
was considerable Wonderment on the part
of a good many of them when for some
reason or other the activities of Build
ing rs were not mentioned in last week g
Trench and Camp. One private said
There have also been things doing since
the last issue came off the press. Two
classes in English for foreign speaking
men are now going in good shape, meet
Ing twice each week. The interest in the
French classes continues to keep up. A
club to discuss Current Events will be or
ganiZed on Saturday night of this week
and all fellows interested should sign up
at the desk. Secretaries Adams, Hughes
and Veech went on the hike with the
18th Regiment to serve the men on the
march and to promote activities on Thurs
day and Friday nights. Movies were
shown to full houses. Starting this week
the movies will be shown on Wednesday
and Saturday nights instead Of Tuesdays
and Fridays.
The Bible classes are increasing each
week. Besides those meeting in the
building there are also those meeting in
the company mess shacks. More are in
the process of organization.
DR. Winfield S. Hall, the famous writer
OF books on sex hygiene, will be here on
Thursday night to give talk 1t will be
well worth hearing.
Program For Coming Week.
(Subject to unavoidable change.)
To- night Wednesday.
A first class movie show
Thursday
7:3o-Dr. Winfield S. Hall.
Friday.
Nothing scheduled yet
Saturday.
6:45-Current Events Club.
8.00-Feature Photo Plays.
Sunday.
9:00-Bible Glass in Y NJ. c. A.
6:45-Bible Glass in Y NJ. c. A.
10:00-Regimental Service.
,7:SO-Evening Song Service and Address.
Monday.
6:45-French Glass.
S:00-Lecture for Officers
Tuesday.
Nothing scheduled yet