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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

At the recent session Of The general
asse mbly a bill was passed to outlaw
the carnival in the state; but not until
after many counties, including York.
had been exempted and it was made
clear that the chautauqua was not to
come within the prohibition. We do
not mind saying that we wish York
county had been included as one OF the
counties prohibiting carnivals; but per-
haps the heavy license tax now levied
gainst this kind of nuisance will be
sufficient. AS to the so-called chau-
tauqua, we have no objection except
hat we would be glad to see it stripped
of the camoufiage by which it inveigles
people to paying it a bonus to come
and escapes the license taxes 1t ought
to pay the same as other entertain
ments of the same character that sail
under their true colors. The lyceum
graft, too, is exactly on the same basis
as the chautauqua.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Mr.. H. S. Auten Of North Carolina,
has been visiting Mesdames R. A. and
T. w. Jackson. at Newport.
c. R. Stroup, of Georgia School OF
Technology, visitig is parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. M. Stroup, in Yorkville.
Mr.. o. w. Harrison of Walnut
Grove, Spartanburg county, spent We'd
nesday night in Yorkville, the guest OF
his cousins, Messrs. Sam NJ, w. D. and
A. NJ. Grist.
Mr.. J. Milton Auten, formerly Of this
county; but until recently living near
Concord, N. c., accompanied b." his
bride, has been visiting his sisters,
Mesdames R. A. and T. w. Jackson, of
Newport. Mr.. and Mrs. Auten are
now on their way to Porterville. Cali
fornia, with the expectation Of making
that place their future home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
THAT $50 BONUS.

Information as to the $50 bonus to
be allowed to discharged soldiers, has
already been published; but the fol-
lowing is reproduced for the benefit OF
those who may still be needing light
on the subject:
"All persons separated from active
military service after April 6, 1917,
who are entitled to $50 bonus and who
ave received final pay will forward
bonus claim direct to the zone finance
officer, Lemon Building, Washington
D. C.
such applications must contain:
81. Discharge certificate or order
for discharge or release, II no dis
charge certificate was issued but both
certificate and order If both were is
sued. The paper bearing Endorsement
of final payment being required.
"2. Statement of all military service
since April 6, 1917, showing place and
date Of reporting for service.
"3. Address to which check Is to be
sent.
"All papers will be returned to ap-
plicant when check is mailed. No fur
ther correspondence is necessary ex-
cepting to advise any change OF ad-
dress Of application.
"The zone finance officer, Washing
ton, D. c., is the only disbursing offlc-
er authorized to pay such claims
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
cATAWBA BRIDGE.

The following with reference to the
location of the proposed new bridge
over Catawba river, is from the Char
lo.te Observer of yesterday morning:
Though the citizens of lower Meek
lenburg county are reported TO be al-
yided in controversies over the Location
of the proposed bridge connecting this
county and York county, s. c., the Sc
lection of the site, If the bridge is
erected, will be left with the high COM
missions of the two states, II was
learned yesterday.
The erection of the bridge has not
been settled yet. The North Carolina
legislature has passed a bill permit
ting this county to share. with York
county, S. c., the cost of the erection
of the bridge but no word has been
received from the general assembly OF
the sister state, which was asked TO
pass a similar act. Chairman A. Nor
ris Mcdonald, when asked last night
for information on this subject, said
he had not learned whether or not the
South Carolina solons had passed the
bill A member of that body from
York county had promised to notify
him when the bill passed, but he has
not been notified.
It was understood yesterday that
differences of opinion exist between
citizens Of lower Mecklenburg county
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

The long discussed project Of driv-
ing a tunnel under the English chan
mel, between Dover and Calais. here
tofore tabooed for military reasons,
has been revived with g. reasonable
certainty that it will be put into early
execution. The old fear was that some
day. in the event Of general Euro
pean war, or war between England
and France, the channel tunnel might
he used for the invasion Of England
But that reason has been relegated by
means of the airplane, and the propo-
sition is now to be considered from
purely business and commercial stand
points. Lloyd George has committed
himself in favor of the idea and there
Is reason to believe it will be go. The
distance to be traverscd by the propos-
ed tunnel is about 25 miles. and the
estimated cost is s100,000,00O. about
as much as England. France and
America spent daily in the great war
The time that will be required for dig
sing the tunnel is estimated at nVe
wears, and Of course the work Will help
very materially in the solution or the
unemployment problem.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
Civil Service Commission to be Re-

Civil Service Commission to be Re-
oanized.-President Wilson's deter
-,ination to reorganize the civil service
commission together with the fact tnat
20 had asked for the resignation OF
'vyo members, Herman w. Craven ana
1harles M. Galloway, became known
Wednesday with the announcement
at the white house of the appointment
# two new commissioners, Martin A.
Morrison, of Indiana, and George r..
.ales, of Vermont.
One vacancy in the commissloI' al
adv existed, John A. McIlheny hay-
NO resigned several weeks ago to ac-
npt a position in Haiti, but as MT.
Galloway's resignation has not yet
Secn received at the white house thc
,ppointment of the third member was
,ot announced.
The letters asking for the reslgna,
;on of Commissioners Galloway ano
Craven were dispatched just peioTe
he president left on his return Trip
20 France and were said to have CON
tained no reason for the request. Mr..
galloway would make no statement
Wednesday night but said he might
have something to say yesterday.
Eriends of the commissioner In
onEress communicated with the pres
dent by wireless in an EFFORT 10 nave
Mr.. Wilson withdraw his demand 1or
Mr.. Galloway's retirement, but IL Is
said that the white house to-day an en-
tirely new commission would pe ap-
pointed. No explanation of the pres
dents decision to reorganiZe' the COM
mission was given.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
com;no of the Thirtieth.-"We !

Coming of the Thirtieth.-"We still
hold to the same policy that we orig
inally had with regard TO the return
of the Thirtieth Division" This was
the statement made here today ny
General Jervey at the war depart.
ment relative to the deoarkatlon OF
these troops at Charleston. 1.-The first
ship, which is now on its way over
the Santa Teresa" General Jervey
said, "will land at Newport News VIII WIFI
North Carolina troops and they VIII
demobilize at Camp Jackson. Ine
Santa Teresa should reach the Unlteo
States in three or four days from TINS
time. After the men have been prop
erly disinfected at Newport News, they
will proceed Immediately to camp
Jackson. We do not know yet tne
names Of the other ships which VIII
land at Charleston, but our policy mas
always been to send them there II pos
sible. 1t is probable that we VIII nave
details on this matter at almost any
time."-Washington Special Tuesday IN
the Columbia State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
Friday, March IA, 1919.
Mr.. Mahaffey's New Book
UnfoIds Mystery.

Surprising in matter and style, and
flaming with imagery like q moving
picture, What Ails the World" un-
wells the real cause Of all sin and suf-
fering. There is nothing like 1t In all
the world Of literature!
"Son Of Time" who saw God make
Adam and witnessed events from then
to now, enters pastors study at mid
night and relates vivid story that
unfolds the mytery Of ages; also sx-
plains how Sabbath was hid from men
in the days Of Joshua and found on
Sunday after crucifixion Wednesday.
It clears many different Scriptures,
reveals the cure Of Ills that mark the
bloody path Of nations and shows our
education ideas are about as correct
as farming. was a hundred years ago.
Timeliest book Of age or money back.
Cloth, coop. Large new edition cuts
cost to s1.10 at DR.. Shieder's Store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
pssnerate Conditions in Russi;

Desperate Conditions in Russia
Chaotic conditions in Russia, particu-
larly Petrograd and Moscow, are des-
cribed in reports received by the state
department at Washington. The depths
to which the country has been plung-
ed by Bolshevik rule was said by the
advice to be indicated in a report from
Moscow saying that human flesh had
been sold to the famine-stricken peo-
pie by Chinese soldiers, who later were
arrested.
Both Moscow and Petrograd were
reported without fuel Of any KIND.
The supplies of coal, kerosene and gaso-
line have been exhausted and since
wood was nationalized in september II
has not been available for private con-
sumption. Because Of lack OF fuel the
advices said the sewerage anu water
systems of Petrosrad might cease oper-
alton at any time.
The streets of Petrograd were de-
scribed as deserted with the excep-
ton of soldiers and civilians begging
for bread. The deaths in the city,
chiefly from typhoid and smallpox,
were estimated at 1000 daily. The
swiss, Danish, Swedish, Dutch and
British embassies were said to have
been looted.
Conditions in Moscow were reported
az better than in Petrograd. although
ali industries in the former city except
a few military plants have ceased to
operate. The only food available is
brought to Moscow by peasantsr who
ELI it at excessive prices, sugar bring
ing 20 rubles a pound, which at the
old value of the ruble would be $40,
dog meat seven and horse flesh 20 ru-
bles a pound.
Many of the stores in Moscow have
been closed, and those remaining open
are permitted to sell merchandise and
foodstuffs only on the card system.
Celebration Of mass in the churches
has for the most part ceased. Traction
and electric light services are irregu-
lar. electricity being available Tor nght-
ing purposes only two hours eacn oay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

Chester News. March IL: George
Gains, colored was placed in the Ches-
ter county jail at noon today charged
with the murder of Frank Abell
rnother negro, the tragedy having oc-
-urred on the plantation of Mr.. Claude
;atteree near Hicklin's station Sunday
afternoon about four o'clock. Isabelle
Hempill, an aged negress Is at one
of the local hospitals suffering from
.~unshot wound received at the hands
of Gains. From information obtain
abe It appears that Gains was shooting
at the brother of Frank Abel when
tray bullet hit the Hemphill woman.
"he News understands that she Is
-criously injured Gains was recently
discharged from the army and when
brought to Chester today was wearing
his uniform. AS soon as Sheriff An
'erson learned of the tragedy he left
for the scene Of the murder. He re-
'rrned to Chester last night and tele-
phoned Mr.. Claude Ratteree about the
natter and as to the probable location
of Gains. Mr.. Ratteree found Gains
and brought him to Chester today.
The murder, we understand. was the
result of a fuss about negro woman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
MERE-MENTION

General Nathan D. Forest OF the
United Confederate veterans, has an
nounced that the next annual reunion
of the veterans will be aeld in Savan-
nah, Ga. NEARLY two. hundred per-
sons were arrested in New York
building last Wednesday, charged with
conspiracy to overthrow the govern
ment of the United States in the inter-
est of Russian Bolshevism..--..---Aw wide
spread labor strike Is in progress in
Cuba, and Minister Gonzales has ca
bled the United States to withhold the
sailing of food ships until labor condi-
tions improve. .....Joe Walker, a
negro, was lynched by a Florida mob
near Madison, last Wednesday on the
charge of having shot Night Watch
man Gerald at Greenville, Fla.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
WITHIN THE TOWN.

"A cottage occupied by the family OF
Mr.. William Ashe, in the Nicely mill
village, was destroyed by fire last Tues
day afternoon. The Nicely mill fire de-
partment was first on the scene and
the fire fighting force Of the Yorkville
Cotton Oil mill also brought hose to
the rescue; but not being quite able to
reach the burning building, played on
one Of the houses near by. The city
fire department answered the alarm
promptly, and brought to bear two
streams from the mill reservoir. In
spite of the efforts Of the Neely mill
fire team and the city department the
house was pretty we'll destroyed. Mr..
Ashes family lost practically all Of its
household effects except the contents
of two or three trunks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

1t is commonly understood through
out the world now that if Kerensky
had been considerate toward Lenine
and Trotsky, those leaders would new
er have secured the ascendancy over
the Kerensky government. But assum-
ing that he had the support OF ma
jority of the people and the Bolshe-
Wiki were impatient to accomplish any
thing by force, he took no harsn
measures. The Bolsheviki had his
government overthrown almost before
he knew it. Not so with Gustav Nos
Ike, the minister Of defense Cor the Ger
man republic. Upon the development
of the Spartican uprising, with the
Russian experience before him.. .Noske
issued orders providing that all per-
sons found fighting against the govern
ment with arms in their hands should
be shot Immediately. That is the rule
now.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
Although southern people did not

Although southern people did not
fully understand the matter at the
time, the reason for the large volume
of negro emigration toward the north
in 1917 and 1918 is now pretty fully
explained. The correctness Of the ex-
planation is attested by present condi-
tions, both north and south. The war
not only stopped European immigra-
ton to the United States, but it created
a tremendous demand for labor in ev-
cry line Of industry that had any con-
nection with war. That, as is general
ly appreciated now, included every
thing. The center Of the munition in
dustry was throughout the north.
Even had there been no stoppage OF
European immigration the supply OF
labor, under the circumstances, would
not have been sufficient. Thousands OF
white laborers were attracted by the
big wages being offered everywhere
and the negroes went north for the
very same reasons that the whites went
north. With the stoppage Of work In
the war stimulated enterprises there
has been nothing for the people VINO
went north on account OF the Dig
wages offered, to do but come back.
Thousands have already returned and
others are returning. AS a general
thing the whites saw the situation first
and began to get out as soon as they
realized that there would be no fur
ther profit in remaining. Generally
the negroes have held on longer, and
now thousands Of them are loahng
around different northern cities with
nothing to do. Worse than that they are
not wanted, and the northern whites
are very much concerned as to how to
get rid of them. Some, of course, have
very good places and are content; but
others are faring badly. Many OF
them are returning, while many others
who have not the means with which to
return are drifting about from pillar
to post without certain employment or
definite idea of the future. The va
grancy laws are being frightened
against them in many sections, and In
Pittsburgh, as we'll as in New England
they are being threatened with Ku-
klux
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
There was quite a serious riot in

There was quite a serious riot In
London last week between American
soldiers and the London police. The
thing started because Of the interfer-
ence by the police with an American
crap game. The Americans resisted
the police got re-inforcements' Cana
dians and Australians, so the dispatch
es say, came to the assistance OF the
Americans, and before the thing was
over there were lots of bruised heads
on both sides. A story went out to the
effect that several Americans died ol
wounds; but just what the real truth
IS in connection with the AFFAIR mas
not been made known.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

over the location Of the bridge, some
wanting it at one point, others at an
other point and still others at a third
point. Sites near Wright's ferry have
been the ones suggested.
Petitions were presented to the
Mecllenburg county commissioners at
the last meeting of that body from
various committees of citizens, all pc
titions asking the commissioners to
place the bridge at some different To-
cation. The commissioners pointed
out they could make no promises in
their inability to act on the matter,
and nothing definite has resulted from
the petitions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
There were 100000 gallons OF

There were 100000 gallons OF
whisky in the bonded warehouses OF
the country when the manufacture OF
distilled liquors for beverage purposes
was discontinued under the food con-
servation act of September g. 1871
and there were only 112,ooo,oOO gal
Ions. including 100000 gallons un-
available for beverage purposes. IN
these same warehouses on January l.
1919. The present war revenue law
raises the government tax from sS.zo
gallon to $40 gallon. and now
there is much speculation as to now
much whisky there will still b" In the
warehouses when national prohibition
goes into effect on July /. next. Some
Of the experts hold that the amount OF
liquor remaining on hand will be re
duced to 5O,000,O00 and others say that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

filled with volunteer soldiers was cap
tured and nothing has been heard
from them. A woman soldier in the
Spartacan ranks who was captured py
the government troops is declared 10
have confessed participation In more
than twenty killings. The Spartacans
also are accused of using airplanes for
attacks on peaceable citizens. The
bomb which was dropped on a crowd
in Buloplatz is said to have been
thrown by a Spartacan aviator Al
ter their loss of the police headquar,
ters district the Spartacans organized
a new centre of resistance In tne
northeastern section of Berlin, but the
government troops Friday evening anu
Saturday were working slowly through
this district, using artillery and mine
throwers and now and then dislodsing
their opponents from barricades ana
other points Of resistance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

-Organized labor will refuse to share
in the results Of price readjustments II
it's "living standards are to be endanger-
ed" Frank w. Morrison, secretary Oh
the American Federal of Labor, SAID
in a statement in Washington Tuesday
Mr.. Morrison criticised the dcclara-
tions made by the federal reserve
board in a recently published review
of it's forthcoming bulletin that all
factors in production should bear
their share in the general process OF
readjustment." "Thc board seems 10
accept the economic error" said Mr..
Morrison, that the price of a COM
modify and the price Of labor are
identical. Where wages are reduced
living standards of the workers are
Immediately affected and the home
suffers" Calling attention to the
boards statement that If the read
iustment is equitably carried out, lts
effect will not tend to favor any parti-
aular class or group in the commun-
'ty," Mr.. Morrison said: The work
ing man will ask, If his living stan
,,ards are to he endangered, II the
-ame theory will apply to the employ
er, or is it intended to have the latter
merely dispense with some of his war-
line profits? There Is nothing 'eqult-
able about such an arrangement. lts
theory is unsound and in practice It IS
impossible"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
LOCAL LkCONlCS
United States Court.

UnIteu otdUes COurt'
The United States district court,
Judge Johnson presiding, convened In
Rock Hill last Tuesday and adjourned
Wednesday afternoon in time to allow
Jurors and witnesses to leave on the
outgoing trains Of that date. Quite a
lot Of business was transacted, and be-
cause Of the unusually large number OF
prisoners who plead guilty, things
went along quite rapidly. Because OF
the failure Of appropriations bv the
last congress, there was no money with
which to pay witnesses and jurors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

because Of the high tax the stock in
hand will not be reduced below 6O,-
OO0, 900 or 100000 gallons. Our
Judgment is that If there are 1OO,0 0O0,-
900 gallons of liquor In hand at the
present time and the government tax
is s6.40 a gallon, it will be safe to cal
culate on a revenue of s640.000, 900
from this source, and If the tax had
been $3.50 a gallon instead Of $40,
the revenue would have been $11, 1,2S9..
600 900. What would people who will
pay $50 a gallon for raw moonshine on
which there is no tax at all, care for q
little government tax of $40 gal
lnpo
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

The cotton oil that is standing in the
tanks of the south would be wonder
fully acceptable to the people OF Eu-
rope, if they could only get it, and we
have no doubt that these same people
would be glad to get little OF the
cotton seed meal as we'll.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

The constitution of the United States
is the greatest charter Of human liber-
ty that has ever been enjoyed by any
people and the most serious danger
of the constitution Of the United States
ia the laxity of the people Of the Unit
ed States in compelling obedience to it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
WE HAVE MORE HELP

EOR some time past we have been
l. badly handicapped on account OF
,hortness of help. We have 1t now
-Four Competent Men-all experienced
Automobile Trouble Men-no begin
ners and can promise our patrons the
very best of service and prompt atten-
ton to all Automobile work. Well be
obliged to you for your business.
BABER'S GARAGE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

The $50 the government rs to give
the boys on discharge. will not much
more than pay for the new clothes
they will have to buy; but some OF the
bows will blow the money in without
buying clothes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
sHoRTHAND INSTRUCTION

lam teaching the Pitmanic System Of
l. SHORTHAND in the Bratton Build
ing. corner of Congress and Jefferson
streets, giving lessons Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Full course in principles
and practice for $50. For further par
ticulars write or call on me, York NO. 4
If13t Mrs. ]. A. SHANNON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14

A Texas reformer wants to eliminate
the expletive damn" from the Eng
lish language. He ought at least 10 De
willing to wait until after the adjourn
ment of the peace conference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
Ths Norhrills enquirer
Entered at the Postoffice at YORK as
Mail Matter Of the Secono CLASS.
FRIDAY, MARCH ID, 1919.

Among the many things that are
plaguing the Germans just now is the
scarcity Of ships to which they 80
largely contributed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-03-14
CI,EANrNG AND PRESSING

TT Is real economy to- have your
Clothes Cleaned and Pressed ire.
auently, and vesides Clean Clothes, II
rightly pressed. add much to ones ap-
oearance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
ROYAL PRESSING CLUB.
RID. DORSETT, Proprietor.