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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-07

People who do enough travelling over
the county to become familiar with
general road conditions, say that the
best up-keep work Of which they have
any knowledge. is that being done by
Mr.. Claud Robinson on the section OF
road between his house and Sharon.
The road itself is a mean one, in that
it has more high and steep hills and
more difficult curves in the same dis
tance than any other road in the coun-
ty. The physical character Of the sur
face is nothing to brag on either. But
nevertheless, Mr.. Robinson has been
keeping it in most excellent condition.
After the publication Of the results
of the club contest in The Enquirer OF
last Tuesday, 1t was noted that the
name of Mrs. ]. H. Ho veil Of Hickory
Grove, had been inadvertently omitted.
Mrs. Howell returned and paid for AZ
names and transacted the business
connected with the work in a way that
commanded our admiring apprecia-
ton. To leave out such name with
out an explanation would put US In
position that we would not like to &C.
cupy. Therefore we beg to extend1oar
apologies to Mrs. Howell and to allfof
those who contributed to her fine
achievement.
Mr.. j. C. Burge Of No. 3, Yorkville,
who is one Of the highest authorities
in this county on the value of crimson
clover, having been one Of the pioneer
experimenters some seven or eight
years ago and having made a success
of 1t ever since. told The Enquirer a
few days ago that his acreage Is small
er this year on account Of scarcity OF
seed. The war interfered with the I'M
port of crimson clover seed and Mr..
Burge has had to depend more largely
upon such seed as he has been able TO
save than on such as he could buy.
But while crimson clover is all right
he said, IT have become a convert TO
bur clover. Bur clover does not take
the place Of crimson clover. We need
them both: but the bur clover is GER
tainly great and after several years OF
experience I am trying to get practl-
cally my whole place seeded to 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-07
THE FRENCH ORPHANS.

Major ]. Wilson Mcconnell, with the
American expeditionary forces, has
sent q very interesting letter that
French orphans wrote to him and
some other American officers in ap-
probation of a Now Years treat that
the officers gave the children.
The penmanship of the letter Is
something remarkable not even max
ing allowance for the fact that it is
the work of little fellow who is not
more than q dozen years of age ana
Fit would be difficult to belive that the
child really wrote it except for the
fact that Dr. Mcconnell says he saw
other specimens of the boys work that
satisfied him of the genuineness OF
this beyond doubt.
Here is a translation of the letter,
as made by DR.. McConnell:
"Messrs. Officers: All of the little
French children who are at LIE Puy'
thanks to the kindness of the commit
tee La Fayette, are happy to thank
YOU for the gift you have offered
them on January 1st. The joy Of the
beautiful day will be for us unforget-
table.
1--WE have had much happiness
when we were presented with the
beautiful stockings filled with bon
bons, almonds and toys-so beautiful
and so delicious Now we wish, In
our turn, to become men worthy of
your recognition. We love you well.
Messrs. Officers, and we will never
forget what you have done to save
France. How many thousands of
yours have given their lives to come to
our aid!
IF there arrives day when you
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To Bring Soldiers Home.-

To Bring Soldiers Home.-The war
department has authorized General
Pershing to send to the United States,
for the purpose Of immediate dis
charge, individual drafted or enlisted
men upon presentation of convincing
testimony to the effect that there exists
serious indisposition or other distress
in the soldiers family.
Men may make their own request
for such discharge, or request Tor
discharge may be made direct by letter
or cable to the commanding general,
American Expeditionary Forces. IN
France, by a member of the soldiers s
family or by another interested and
responsible person. In either case, the
request must be accompanied by good
and sufficient testimony to the erect
that the need really exists.
General Pershing also has been au-
thorized to discharge in Europe, on
their own application, men who give
good and sufficient reasons for re-
questing such discharge, and who
waive any claim for sea travel allow
ances from Europe to the United
States Men so dicharged will be paid
travel allowances from their station In
Europe to the port of emarkation, and
from Hoboken, New Jersey, to the
place of enlistment or induction into
the service.
These instructions apply to enlisted
or drafted men who entered the SER
vice since April /, 1917. Men who en-
tered the service on or before April J.,
1917, may be furloughed to the United
States when the need is clearly indi-
Gated
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WOMAN SUFFRAGE POLITICS.
Democrats Scored and Republicans Are
Glad of Il.


Strategy Of opponents Of equal suf-
fraEe was said to have prevented a
record vote in Endorsement Of the Su-
san B. Anthony suffrage constitution
al amendment resolution at a confer
ence of Democratic senator's Wednes-
day night.
After more than two hours Of de-
bate, Senator Jones Of New Mexico.
proposed Endorsement Of the constitu-
tional amendment measure. Twenty
senators voted favorably but all OF the
opponents refrained from voting and
Senator Martin, the Democratic lead
Ter, who presided, declared that the res
olution was not adopted because a
quorum was not present.
Before the vote on the Jones pro-
posal a motion of opponents Of the res
olution to adjourn was defeated, 23
to II.
After adjournment, Senator Jones,
chairman Of the woman suffrage COM
mittee, said the conference action left
the matter open for further consider
alton and would not affect his plans to
call UP the resolution in the senate
next Monday. -.
when we came to final action"
said Senator Jones, there was not q
majority of the conference present
and therefore no quorum with which
to act on the resolution. A large ma
jority of those present, however, were
in favor Of the resolution"
The political expediency OF acting on
the suffrage amendment was the prin-
cipal theme of debate, which was
marked by its vehemence. At times
senators spoke so loudly that their
voices reverberated through the thick
doors of the conference room and
echoed through the corridors.
Advocates Of the resolution argued
that the fortunes Of the Democratic
party would be aided by favorable
action on the equal suffrage question
and said II 1t was defeated future po-
litical benefits would be received by
the Republican party. Opponents were
said to have contended that political
expediency should not be a factor IN
so serious q matter as amending the
constitution.
Democratic senators during the war.
broke up in q roar OF laughter over
the ruling Of Senator Martin on the
point of no quorum on the final vote.
1t was announced that one more re.
cruit for the suffrage resolution mao
been gained in Senator Pollock OF
south Carolina, who spoke in its sup
port. .,
Friends of the resolution said pri-
yately that It will be brought before
the senate next Monday with at least
ca of the 96 votes assured In Its favor.
This would be one short OF the requir-
ed two-th!rds but advocates expressed
confidence that the one additional
vote necessary for its adoption could
be secured.
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disc by paying fabulous prices and
thus putting q premium on dishonesty.
The small number Of actual con-
victions each week is high tribute to
the morale and honesty of the Amer
ican army of occupation, considering
the tremendous temptation to which
men handling supplies are exposed.
The most interesting conviction of
the week was that Of Alfred Dyreff Of
Coblenz, who was found guilty Of mis-
use Of the American flag for CONNER
cial purposes and of misconduct to-
ward the Intelligence Police. He was
fined SOC marks.
wise principle OF the American
military administration is to enforce
only the absolutely necessary and
mildest possible ordinances. But one
Is made to see that the natives live up
to them as we'll as to the spirit Of the
military ordinances.
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OBJ 1T U A R Y

DrED-In Yorkville at the home Of
her mother law, Mrs. Kitty White,
at p. m, Wednesday, February 5,
of influenza, MRS NAN WHITE,
wife Of w. G.. White, Of Chesterfield,
aged % years. The deceased before
marriage was Miss Nan Laney. She
Is survived by her husband and one
child, w. G. White, Sd. Also by her
father and mother, DR.. and Mrs. D. H.
Laney, two sisters and two brothers,
all of Chesterfield. The interment
will be at Chesterfield today.
At the home Of his parents on Feb
ruary 8, LEON CONFER, son of Mr..
and Mrs. v. c. Conner in the 18th
year of his age. Death was due to
complications Of influenza The inter-
ment was at Beersheba on Tuesday.
after funeral services at the home by
Rev. H. A. Whitten. The deceased
Is survived by his parents and four
est Conner, and four sisters; Mrs. Min
ME Strange, Mrs. Annie Brewerton,
Mrs. Kate Arrowood, and Miss Lois
Conner.
At her home In the India Hook
section on Sunday night, February Q,
Mrs. MARY ANN HUTCHINSON, Wild
83d year Of her age. The interment
was in Ebenezer cemetery on Monday,
after services by Rev. Mr.. Taylor,
pastor of India Hook Methodist
church. The deceased Is survived by
three sons, Messrs. A. c. Hutchison,
s. A. Hutchison and ]. p. Hutchison;
one brother, John Faris and two
sisters, Mrs. Sallie Partlow and Mrs.
Sallie Hand.
At her home on Yorkville No. 3,
Tuesday afternoon, February 4, Mrs.
T. F. DUNLAP, aged SO years. The
deceased had been an invalid for sew
eral years. She Is survived by her
husband and several children. The in
terment was at Philadelphia church,
Wednesday after funeral services con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. E. Mahaffey.
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ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Nellie Moore, of Yorkville has
influenza
Miss Florence Cody Of Yorkville, Is
visiting relatives in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. w. T. Moore, and two children,
Mary and Joe. have been Ill with In
fluenZa.
Mrs. Margaret L. Grist of COLUMBIA,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. HE.
Neil, in Yorkville.
4aMr. w. w. Blair, who is contracting
In Sumter, visited his family at Bull
locks Creek this week.
The family of Mr.. Ebenezer Ed
wards, of Leslie R. F. D. No. /, has
been having a siege of influenza dur
ing the past several weeks, all being
down except Mr.. Edwards, who con-
tinued in good health. Mrs. Edwards
and the children are now getting
better.
Mr.. A. K. Whitesides, recently re-
leased from active service in the navy,
was in Yorkville Wednesday, and Is to
leave for the University Of Alabama
at Tuscaloosa, today. Mr.. Whitesides
says that he really enjoyed his service
in the navy rather than otherwise; but
at the same time he wants to finish at
college. What he is going to do after
that, of course, he does not know.
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of them within the space Of ninety
days; to have presently available for
military duty 100000 additional fight.
ing men: to classify this vast group Of
power in the order of it's military
industrial Importance so as to pre-
serve the domestic and industrial life
of the nation: to speed up war time
activities, to maintain them in a
status of maximum efficient produc-
ton, and to pave the way for g. speedy
return to normal peace-tirne pursuits,
while recruiting the full fighting
strength Of the nation-these are re-
suits which would be instantly reject
ed as impossible did not the actual
facts stand as irrefutable testimonials
of their accomplishment"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-07

The present road law had its origin
in political demagogy more than any
thing else. The most progressive
step in road improvement that has
been made by any member Of the leg
islature from this county up to the
present time was made by Dr. j. H.
Saye in 1907. There had been lots OF
road talk previous to that time; but
no representative had ever developed
the courage to provide the one thing
needful-the money. DR.. Saye, then
member of the house. took the respon-
sibility of passing bill that provided
for the levy of a 2-mill tax in each
township for road purposes. Our re-
collection is that DR.. Saye followed a
voluntary movement that had been
originated by DR.. T. N. Dulin in Bethel
township. Dr. Saye. however went
further with the imposition Of a SO per
capita tax and plan for working the
roads by contract. The whole plan
was along the right line; not under
conditions as they then existed, was so
obviously vulnerable to primitive ideas
of real progress, ETC., that the doctor
made himself a political mark. Some
of his colleagues even told him at the
time that it would ruin him, and they
consented to help him through with
the proposition only on condition that
he take the full responsibility, which
he did. w. H. Stewart took advantage
of the opportunity thus furnished TO
get to the senate on the strength Of
the popular objection to taxes for
roads or anything else. He attacked
the two mill tax and especially the
per capita tax. At the same time he
presented a utopian scheme for the
sections of the county that were in
habited by a majority Of the voters
without telling where the money was
coming from. After he got to the SEN
ate he enacted his scheme into law
and left the tax practically as it was.
for he very we'll understood that there
could be no showing on the roads with
in the next four years without some
money. The Stewart law has never
been carried out, Of course; but new
ertheless so far as the statutes are
concerned it continues the basis of
about all the road system the county
has.
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LOCAL LhCONICS
Applications for Nitrate.

The time in which applications may
be made to the government for nitrate
of soda at $81 a ton, (. o. b. ports, has
been extended to February Is. The
necessary application blanks may be
obtained from any OF the banks OF
the county.
Captured Still In Cherokee.
Sheriff Thomas and Deputy Sheriff
]. E. Watkins Of Cherokee. captured
distillery Friday, about fourteen miles
from Gaffney, on the waters of Big
Thickety creek. Two white men were
at work when the officers arrived, but
both men made their escape, carrying
with them a jug which the officers
supposed contained whisky. The still
was located at a place which 1t was
very difficult to approach quietly,
which accounts for the fact that the
men succeeded in making their escape.
Convention for Spartanburg.
The state convention Of the w. 0.
W., which was to have been held in
Rock Hill on March Is and 19, Is to
be held in Spartanburg instead. The
reason for the change, according to
Mr.. Max G. Bry ant. who conferred
with the executive committee IN Co
lumbia, Is because Of health conditions
in Rock Hill, and the possibility that
the quarantine now of force, might be
suddenly Reconstructed on short notice.
The Women's Auxiliary of the w. o.
W., which was to have met In Rock
Hill at the same time, may also be
changed to Spartanburg.
A Hint as to Sheep Raising.
Arthur c. Barnett, a young farmer
of Bethel township, on Yorkville
No. 6, who has for several years
been giving good part Of his time to
hogs, sheep, chickens. ETC., has had
little experience with sheep that gives
hint as to what might be accomplish
ed in this industry with proper care
and attention. In August 1916. Mr..
Barnett purchased two fine ewes for
$40 and later on registered ram for
S43.44. From the original pair OF
ewes there have been nine lambs. A
hog killed one of these and two were
sold for $685. From the wool sold the
sum of $2502 has been realized in
cash, and in addition Mr.. Barnett has
eight blankets made from different
clips that would sell on the market
for not less than $40. He still has on
hand, including the ram, eight sheep
that he could sell for 5000; but which
are not for sale. The total direct in
vestment has been $53.44, and the to-
tai outcome has been 100000.
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In a speech in the house the other
day, Representative Henry T. Rainey
of Illinois. said the war had developed
no less than 1900 millioreires since
1914. He said that careful exami-
nation of official statistics showed that
there were only 7.400 miilionaires in
the country in 1914. In 1915 there
were at least 10.600 millionaiTes. In
1915 the number had increased to H.
900, and although n2 statistics were
available for 1917 and 1918, he felt
sure that the number of millionaires
hod reached $4,000, to say nothing OF
the r-millionaireG.
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have need of the little French for
which you have done 80 much, we will
be large then; also we will defend
you. We also, If 1t is necessary will
give our. lives for you.
We pray you, Messrs. Officers, to
accept our good wishes and our
thanks. We will try to hold ourselves
worthy Of your kindnesses in showing
ourselves worthy little friends Of an
Allied nation, which showed itself so
generous toward u.s."
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The soldiers who have been across
are glad to wear the gold chereron in
dicating the fact, while the soldiers
who have not been across look upon
the silver chevron as a badge of dis
honor rather than otherwise. They
would rather not be compelled to wear
anything, and we really think the mat
ter should be left optional with them.
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,"If a bill is nicely dressed in the
uniform of a soldier, there is a ten
dency to omit investigation of its
merits" was a declaration that was
made on the floor of the house the
other day. That was wise saying
This member had as deep sense OF
obligation to the soldier as had any
man on the floor, and he was bet
ter friend to the soldier than many
of the people who are trying to dc
something without knowing how. The
soldier is entitled to everything that
can be done for him; but it takes
men of brains, experience and wisdom
to do the right thing. It is we'll to
keep this fact in mind.
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Ths 4lurkrille enquirer
Entered at the Postoffice at York as
Mail Matter Of the Second Class
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1919.

That newspaper" the war intelli-
gence board published proved COM
plete failure just as every newspaper
publisher in the country knew it would
People simply will not subscribe and
pay for a newspaper that does not
depend for existence upon the peoples
judgement as to it's merits.
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WE HAVE MORE HELP

EOR some time past We have been
L badly handicapped on account of
shortness Of help. We have 1t now
Four Competent Men-all experienced
Automobile Trouble Memo 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.
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FOR FINAL DISCHARGE.

HAVING made my Final Return with
IL the Probate Court for York coun.
ty, as Administrator lof the Estate OF
]. M. Roberts, deceased, notice is here
by given that on Marrh 10, 1919, at /!
o'clock a. m, will apply to said court
for my discharge from further liability
in connection with said estate.
GEO. 7. ROBERTS,
feb. 7.19 II st Administration.
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SALE OF PERSONALITY.

IN February 10, beginning at 10
" o'clock, a. m, at Tirzah, the Per-
sonal Property belonging to the Estate
of Alfred Faris, deceased, consisting
of Blacksmith Tools, Carpenter Tools,
Shot Gun, and various other articles.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
T. B. GLENN, Administrator,
Estate Of Alfred Faris, Deceased.
ian. 31-19-9 I 2t
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Card of Thanks.

Neighbors and friends have been
kind to me and mine in connection
with the illness, death and burial Of
my husband, Samuel Walter Sherer,
and to make this public acknowledg-
ment affords US all some relief to our
heavy grief. Mrs. 8. w. Sherer.
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FOR FINAL DISCHARGE

NOTICE is hereby given that have
~ made Final Settlement with the
Probate Court Of York county as Ad-
ministratrix Of the Estate Of Elias
Ramsey, deceased, and that on March
10, 1919, at II o'clock a. m, will ap-
ply to said court for my discharge
from further liability in connection
with said estate. -
MARY BELLE RAMSEY MARTIN,
feb. 7-19 If st Administrative.
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Card of Thanks.

We have been more deeply touched
than we are able to express in words
by the great sympathy that has been
shown us in connection with the tragic
death of husband and father.
Mrs. w. ]. Love and children.
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AT THE CHURCHES
ASSOCIATE REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. J. L. Oates, Pastor.
Sabbath Services-Sabbath schoo.
at 10 a. m. Morning service at IL.
FIRST BAPTIST. =.
Rev. B. II. Waugh, Pastor.
Sunday Services--Sunday school al
10 a. m.
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD.
Rev. T. T. Walsh, Rector.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. E. E. Gillespie. Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at IL o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST.
Rev. ]. E. Mahaffey, Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at IL o'clock.
CHARLOTTE STREET BAPTIST
Rev B. H. Waugh. Pastor.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 o'colck a. m.
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to thus make known our
deep appreciation Of the kindness
shown to us in connection with the i'll
ness, death and burial of our son.
Leon. v. G. Conner and Wife.
Filbert No. /, February 5.
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WITHIN THE TOWN

Valentine day next Friday, Is al.
ready creating a considerable ripple OF
interest, apparently more than in other
wears.
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Clover Circuit.

Clover-Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL o'clock. New Zion
Sunday school at $50 p. m. Preach,
ing at $50. Cross Roads School
House-Preaching at p. m.
H. A. Whitten, Pastor.
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Ebenezer, Tirzah, Hepewell.

EDtHcLcT, IITz1iiI, 1HOPS"SH'
Ebenezer-Sundays school at 10 a. m.
Morning service at ii o'clock. Tirzah
sunday school at 2 p m. Preaching
at 3 o'clock. Hopewell-Sunday school
at p. m.
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NITRATE APPLICATIONS

NITRATE APPLICATIONS
THE time in which applications for
Government Nitrate may be re-
ceived, has been extended to February
Is. Application Blanks may be had
from the banks.
JOHN r. BLAIR,
II County Demonstration Agent.
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Sperial 9otires.
At Philadelphia,

There will be preaching at Philadel-
phia next Sunday at p. m.
]. E. Mahaffey, aPstor.
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Mill Chapel.

cannon WILL SildPci.
There will be preaching at the Can
non Mill Chapel next Sunday evening
at 7.3O by DR.. E. E. Gillespie.
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Beersheba and Ramah.

Beersheba and Ramah.
Beersheba-Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching at II o'clock. Ra-
mah-Sunday school at p. m.
Preaching at 3 o'clock.
]. L. Yandell, Pastor.
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Sharon q

Sharon and Shady Grove.
There will be preaching at Sharon
at II q. m, Sunday, and ct Shady
Grove at 8 p. m.
Elzie Myers, Pastor.