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PROTECT THE BIRDS. The Situation Is Growing Desperate, According to James Henry Rice. Editor Yorkville Enquirer: The approach of the cotton boll weevil Is fraught with danger to the principal industry- of South Carolina, the planting of cotton. Incidentally it must affect us all, since general prosperity Is dependent on the success of argiculture. I have recently visited the region In Alabama and in Mississippi, which I is infested by the boll weevil. More- I over I have kept In touch with all field work being done by the field force under Mr. W. D. Hunter, who is In charge for the United States government with headquarters at Dallas, Texas. The pest is worse than reported; the damage done grows greater as the boll weevil comes eastward and the rate of travel has been enormously increased, owing to more favorable conditions in states east of the Mississippi. Texas has escaped on account of a greater acreage and further on account of climatic conditions which subject the insect to harassment from year's end to year's end. The hot dry summers, the sharp, hard changes in- winter, the absence of Eer cover, and the shifting of the n belt westward to where it is dryer and hotter, are the main rs which saved Texas, uislana, however, suffers a loss hree-fourths of her usual crop; ire conditions in the Infested porof Alabama and Mississippi any r. All authorities concur in the positive statement, based on facts of experience and observation, that birds are the chief and in the end the only check to the cotton boll weevil. This is disputed nowhere, except by ignorant Dersons. who should not be heed ed when the state faces a crisis in its history. It is certainly sufficient that every authority in this country stands by that belief in the efficacy of birds in checking the boll weevil. 1 saw evidence enough of it while in the | boll weevil territory recently; and it should be remarked that farmers in the same territory have not the slightest doubt as to the value of birds to them. Moved by the great danger the I state of Georgia has within the past fortnight passed a stringent and sweeping law for the protection of its ! birds and the legislature of that state has created a department with the means of raising ample revenue, whose business shall be to protect birds and game. This was done by passing the resident hunters' license which has been urged on the general assembly of South Carolina for five years past, but without securing action on the same. ' Xo politics whatever is In the measure. It is aimed for the public safety?a measure to provide relief against an insect invasion. It is necessary that I call your attention to the fact that for many years I have striven to forestall the work of the pine bark beetle, which is now destroying thousands of dollars' worth of pine timber and has become a grave menace. Insomuch that the national government has established a station at Spartanburg to fight it. i All the destruction of pine timber might have Deen prevemeu, aim nuum have been. If the general assembly had taken action, giving the department means to handle the outbreak. The general assembly of South Carolina is morally responsible for every bit of this loss. I am writing this with the hope that you will arouse your readers to action. The experience of the pine bark beetle will soon be repeated with the cotton boll weevil, unless the people of South Carolina force action out of the general assembly. The only way to save the birds Is to rigorously enforce the laws for their protection. The only practical way to enforce these laws is by passing a law, laying a license on hunters, f No other plan has succeeded anywhere; and now, with the action of fleorgia, there are but three states in the Union without a law licensing hunters. There are sixty-five species of birds that eat the boll weevil. Most of them are not game birds, but are the small birds which are peculiarly in need of protection. The boll weevil will enter South Carolina within three years' time. This gives a bare breathing spell; but If protection is given to the birds at once?iron-clad protection?in every community in South Carolina, there | will be a gratifying increase within 1 three years. It must be remembered that birds will be required to fight the weevil, not only at the time of its lntroduc- 1 tlon. but for every year the Insect remains within the borders of the state. In the last place, be kind enough to reflect on the fact that nobody knows anything about even ordinary insects, , except those of us who devote our , lives to it; and it is fair to conclude that the average farmer will know 1 less about an Imported insect like the boll weevil, which he could not tell by sight from scores of others. Every day lost gives opportunity to misfortune. The situation would easily justify calling a special session of the general assembly for the purpose of providing against so terrible a calamity as the boll weevil invasion. The quarantine is mereiy u. icmpuiary makeshift and Is justified only by , the awful necessity of the case. When the boll weevil gets ready to come Into the state, he will fly right in, and all the quarantines In the world will not affect him one iota. Dealing with ignorant politloans has been to me a distasteful Job but I have stuck to it for the issue means everything to South Carolina. Now it comes squarely to the people. They are on the brink of a precipice, the very rim of a volcano. There is but one thing they can do and the Lord have mercy on their souls if they fall to see it and see it quickly. James Henry Rice. Jr. Chief Game Warden, S. C. Summervllle. S. C.. Sept. 11. 1911. AT THE CHURCHES. PRESBYTERIAN. A series of revival services will begin on Wednesday evening and continue throughout this week and next, at 10 a. m., and 8 p. m. Dr. J. E. Thacker will do the preaching. METHODIST. There will be no prayer meeting this week. BAPTIST. There will be no prayer meeting this week. ASSO. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN There will be prayer meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Special JRotires. Card of Thanks. We wish in this public way to express our appreciation of the help given by our friends last Thursday night, when our home was burned. We thank you for your help then and for the many kindnesses shown since. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Youngblood. Sharon, Sept, 11, 1911. York Soil Survey. This office has received from Senator B R. Tillman several hundred copies of the report of the soil survey made of this county by the government in 1906. The report is in pamphlet form. It contains a good map of the roads and watercourses of the county, tells of the different kinds of soil in different sections and contains a lot of valuable information. The copies are in franked envelopes ready for mailing free of postage, and we will be glad to send them out to all who apply in person or bv postal card. Yorkville Enquirer. 72 f.t 5t Ihf dtotton iftarhft. Yorkville, Sept. 12.?Cotton llj t 118FOR SALE MOWING Machine and Rake, i first-class condition, tl C. W. WALLACE. FOR SALE ONE Milch Cow, about sever eighths Jersey, fresh. E. R. SHAN NON. No. 4. Yorkville. FOR SALE CJ EED Wheat and Oats. Address Ni O 4, Yorkvllle. J. B. PLAXCO. 73 t.f 2t* PAY ME FIRST FOR 12 long years you have pai the other fellow first. Now I ai sure you love to make glad hearts, s pay me first and let me pay the othe fellow, and let us all retjoice togethei R. E. MONTGOMERY. 73 t.f tf.. FANNIE MILLER-BOOK CLUB THE annual meeting of the F&nnl Miller Book club, will be held s the residence of Mrs. G. H. O'Leary o Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Sub '? ?Ml ?KfSnn. llato Btriutre Will picaoc L/i uift uvun USUI. It Mrs. W. B. MOORE, Pres. MONEY TO LOAN. ON first Mortgage on Real Estati Terms easy. THOS. F. McDCfl Attorney. 99 t.f tf NOTICE. THE Board of Directors of the Mc Connellsville Telephone companj having adopted a resolution declarln the desirability of increasing the cap! tal stock of the said company fror Five Hundred Dollars to Twelve Hun dred Dollars, a meeting of the compa ny's stockholders is hereby called to b held In the SCHOOL BUILDING a McConnellsville at 10 o'clock a. m OCTOBER 7TH, to approve or rejec said proposed increase of capital stoci J. T. CRAWFORD. Pres. S. H. Love, Sec. and Treas. 73 t 4t "YE OLD TIME FIDDLERS' CONVENTION' To meet at Sharon, S. C., FTUDA1 EVENING. SEPTEMBER 22. 1911, ii the second story of Shannon & Hop building. No end of fun and enjoymen for all. Competent judges will awari prizes to the successful contestants: 1st best Fiddler will receive?$3.00. 2nd best Fiddler will receive?$2.0C 1st best Banjo player will receive? 12.00. 2nd best Banjo player will receive $1.00. 1st best Fiddler with Guitar accom paniment, will receive?$2.00. 2nd best Fiddler with Guitar accom paniment, will receive?$1.00. isf hest Quartette?vocal?will re ceive?$3.00. 2nd best Quartette?vocal?will re ceive?$2.00. 1st best Dancer will receive?$2.00. 2nd best Dancer will receive ?$1.00. All who wish may compete fo prizes. COMMITTEE. WW All kinds of Typewriter Ribbon t The Enquirer Office. DON'T Buy a Range or Cook ing Stove until yoi see us and get our best prices. You can't buj better goods than we can sell you. You car pay more and get less See us before you buj a Stove or Range. YORK FURNITURE CO. M. L. Carroll. C. W. Carroll CARROLL BROS. n-ii:? t?I? udiiigu nuui A fresh car just In and every sacl guaranteed to please or money re funded. FIELD SEEDS. See us for SEED RYE, RED OATS and APPLER OATS. Pure seed ant right prlceB. SEE US FOR Bagging and Ties, Corno Horse ant Mule Feed, Buggies, Wagons, etc. West End Coffee for particular peo pie. We also sells lots of SHOES. CARROLL BROS. Evangelisti FIRST rKcySrJ Y YORKVIL I Gospel ! Mr. and Fisher am Choir. J. Ernest Thacker, D- D. Speaker. = VOIGHT'S ROYAL ?_ FLOUR n People who have tried this Flour, say that it is the best on the market. This is a strong statement, but it goes - to show that Voight's Royal is a v.*** ...ill i.loo oq tho nonttlp who !_ want the best. Try a sack. If you want Flour a little cheaper _ than Voight's Royal, try Cream of the Lake. It is so good that it pleases > most particular people. SEED RYE AND OATS. See me for Seed Rye and Oats. I have them and at right prices. When d you need feed for your cows, horses, n hogs or chickens, phone me. I have o what you want. * J. M. FERGUS ON. e J. L. WILLIAMS & GO n FALL GOODS e. jt In buying your FALL. NEEDS, think it over seriously. You want to save all - you can?we don't blame you. Our Fall Stock is coming in on every train. r, It will pay you to come here. Our g method of buying and selling for cash. n at a small profit, is making our busi~ ness grow. Sooner or later you will 6 come here, why not now? t 99" York's Cheapest Dry Goods Store. t J. L. WILLIAMS & CO. Cotton season is now on and you ? will want \ Bagging and Ties t 3 AND - Cotton Sheets e We are prepared to furnish these and - at close prices. We are in position to make it to your Interest to see us before you buy . FLOUR. We have . home-raised and shipped SEED OATS, southern grown RYE, CRIMSON CLOVER SEED. r BRAN and SHORTS for hogs. YORK SUPPLY CO. ' J. M. BRIAN COMPANY The Fancy Groocrs NEW ARRIVALS cheese. FRESH HAMS. VELVA SYRUP. KARO SYRUP. WESSON COOKING OIL, ' HERRING AND WHITE FISH, r All kinds of CANDIES. We have the largest stick of Candy in town. J. M. BRIAN COMPANY. G. H. O'LEARl Spring Fancies c There is no doubt about it! Vudor J Porch Shades are the Best, Newest and Most Durable Porch Shades on this market. Prices according to size? $2.50 to $5.50 put up on your porch. ' I am showing an exceedingly pretty assortment of summer Art Squares in - fancy Japanese Mattings. Also in Granite Carpet. Call and see them. G. H. O'LEARY. c Meetings TERIAN CHURCH ,LE, S. C. I3TH TO SEPT. 26TH CLOCK A. M. 8.00 O'CLOCK P. M. ? Most Cordially Invited ro THE SERVICES FOR THE MEETINGS OTHERS HELP AND BE HELPED Singing Led By Mrs. Geo. A. Ira f : j a Large Chorus * mM Geo. A. Fisher Musical Director. NO OXK'S EDUCATION IS < LEA It NED IX) SAVE HIS HAD MANY TIMES IN YOUR LIFE 1 THE MONEY YOU KNEW YOU ISHLY. DOLLARS PLANTED IN T PLANTED IN THE GROUND; TI MAKE OUR BA> LOAN AND SA WtT" Safety Boxes for RentTRUNKS, SUIT CASES, HAND BAGS, TELESCOPES. We have just opened up a complete assortment of Trunks, Suit Cases, Hand Bags, Telescopes, etc., which we have marked at prices to suit the pocket books of all. It will pay you to see our line before purchasing. J. M. STROUP EGGS WANTED.?Highest market price paid. JipTti? VwW Tt^Tv TWTw TWTW vvTt Early I Always get the CH( DISE. The time t( see what you want, ing rapidly every &< and let us show you ?f Di Sometf EVERYTHING NEW IN LADIES' F( High Toe?-16 Button Bool Velvet, Suede, Gun Metal, ( Let us show you these KIRKPATRIC1 THE ONE P] ?*<S4? Brushes? Sure We are showing the largest and the Best assortment of BRUSHES that has been shown in Yorkville in many years. Our line includes BRUSHES of every quality for every purpose at every price. If you need a Brush of any kind for any purpose come and let us show you what we have. See our lines of 11.111k nnvniuvn, llAIlt COMBS. TOOTH BKl'SIIKS. BATH BKl'SIIKS, XAlIi BRCSHES, FLKSH BKl'SIIKS. SIIAYIXO BKl'SIIKS. We ran please you in Brushes at the price you want to pay. YORK DRUG STORE. THE MAHOGANY PIANO At $135.00 With Stool is open to your eyes and ears at any time. Some day you'll pay $125.00 more for one not so eood. See it and hear it then form your own conclusion. I have on hand two brand new. beautiful Organs. They must go cheap. Every instrument sold on reasonable time. Pianos and Organs tuned and repaired. R. J. HERNDON iTdnflrtf complete if he has not :d-earned dollars, how i ave you wished you had il\d thrown away foolhis bank are like seed [ey grow rk your bank 17-tltfnc daml^ l v liiuu un.ii i\. ?$2.00 and $3.00 Per Year. JUST ARRIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF RED BAND BRAND CANDIES AT 10 Cts. Per Pound /. W. JOHNSON ^ (T~-t /T^ ? /T*a Ti . Tt P " * W Tti/TV VTJTwTV TTV J'J r? ??1 )/)VO J O WEST MERCHAN) buy is when you Our stock is growly. Visit us often the new things. pecially call your attention UT SUIT i w%rwvn wwi nrm i rAKimtni ling New in this Departivery day. i Class Tailored Suits $10.00 to $30.00 )OTWEAR :s?Tan, White, Black?in Calf Skin and Canvas. t-BELK CO. RICE STORE u k.%?!<kT4?S? C4J r "A'A A'A vA A' \A' *A' \A vA A' A A ? AT THE CLOSE Of each month, our bookkeeper sends out to each customer a statement of his or her indebtedness. We don't do this for fun. These statements are not intended for billet doux. On the contrary we expect tin early and prompt reply in the form of cash. We call your special attention to the fact that we have on hand a lot of heavy Bagging and Ties, that we will sell at prices that will move it. Our stock of groceries is fresh, full and complete. We have some extra large, sound Irish Potatoes on hand. We've sold f.TS Tin Cans for preserving fruit, corn, beans, tomatoes, etc., and we've ordered another gross. We also have plenty of Mason's Glass Jars?I gallon, quarts and pints?also Jar Tops and Rubbers. Our Tarbell's best Cream Cheese is going right along. HERNDON & GORDON. SERVICE SAFETY ARE PRIME ESSENTIALS IN A BANK. WE OFFER BOTH First National Bank Of Sharon, S. C. WANTED 1 am prepared to handle REAL ESTATE Where the Properties amount to over $5,000, at 21-2 Per cent.; under $5,000, 5 Per Cent. Will also handle Houses and Lots, etc. I still have the W. E. Oett.vs place for sale. See me. C. W. WALLACE, Real Estate and Insurance. EM" Dante IF YOU WILL NOTICE How the small amounts you spend count up at the end of the week or month you will appreciate an Account in our Savings Department. By merely saving a part of this even small expenditure you can have an Account with us. Start with as littia as a Dollar if you like, add to it as often as possible?have Money in the Bank. Bank of Hickory Grove For Fall Sowing I HAVE IN STOCK RED RUST PROOF SEED OATS?NEW STOCK, VERY FINE. CRIMSON CLOVER, GERMAN MILLET, WINTER VETCH?two kind#. LOUIS ROTH. Belting? Cotton Ginners, Millers and others who have machinery driven by belting will do well to remember that we carry an exceptionally good line of Bolting in both Leather and Canvas. Leather Belting from 1 to 4 inches wide and Canvas Belting from 1 to 10 inches wide. We also have Belt Lacings, Hooks, Dressing, etc. Corne ana see us ior wnai you neeu. You will find our quality and prices right. Yorkville Hardware Co. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Perhaps you have never given much consideration to their purchase, but think for a minute of the long days the little ones must spend in using them and how much pleasure and satisfaction it means if everything is Juat like they want it. Something that does not suit is a keen disappointment and now is the time that your children are forming habits and ideas that will have a great influence on their future. We have taken all of these features , into consideration in buying our f SCHOOL SUPPLIES and the chil- ' dren will receive the same prices, if they come alone as you do. We have s the SCHOOL BOOKS in now, and can j furnish any books you need. h v ^ - T-x n a a Star urug store r t LUMBER ! 0 If you need any kind of Lumber, h either Dressed or Rough, Gre?n or c Kiln-Dried, come and see us for what 1 s you need. We can supply your wants e at the Right Prices. * If you want Doors, Sash, Blinds, t Frames, Window Weights, Locks, 0 Hinges, Nails or other Building Sup- h plies come and see us before you buy. t If you expect to Build or Remodel v any buildings see us about the work a before making any contracts. a J. J. KELLER & COMPANY ^ AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES We have a newjine of Thermos Bot ties at $1.ou tor Bint size, ana iur Quart size. Full line of Tires and Inner Tubes? all sizes. Rubber and Linen Auto Coats. Don't forget that we sell Gasoline in f>3 gallon Iron Barrels?Texaco?there's ^ a difference. BRUSH RUNABOUTS?Everyman's Car. I HUDSON and CHALMERS Cars. \ RIDDLE AUTO COMPANY. '' F. C. RIDDLE, Proprietor. E 1 SCHOOL ; SUPPLIES I k During the next few weeks all the sehools will open, and we want you to IJ know that Our Store will be Head- ^ quarters for School Books, Tablets, S Pencils, Inks, Crayons, and everything v necessary for the SCHOOL. ^ ri We have a little present for every t scholar who buys a 5 cents Tablet from s our store during the next two weeks, e Don't forget to ask us about it. C Clover Drug Store, K R. L. WYLIE, Prop.. s CLOVER, ----SC. e W Now type, good stock and knowing how, is what makes The Enquirer's job printing satisfy its users. 4 4 4 4- 4 4- 4- 4 4 4 4 4* 4 * Thomson's 4 4 Eeal sport c the game as * the sake of the ean y who scores, and gets tl ** his triumph to the fellc y hit, and got left on secc Now that applies to yc clothes are a big aid to a nu & affairs of the day. The wel ?* chance to score than the mi J* looks. If we furnish the cl entitled to some of the ere any of it; you can have it a ?? good judgment by coming h< J SCHLOSS Bi ^ They are the kind of Clothe ** have a classy look of high quality of ALL-WOOL wea & look of tailoring?a smartn * clothes which you won't gel ^ indefinable "AIR" about thei i* pay for the clothes. "Jfc in mi t /li a% visit i nomson s uotni -* our Fall Suits (SCHLOSS B $15.00, : I THE THOMSi 3* BANK It BY A MOST OF OUR CUSTOME1 OF ROCK HILL, MAKE T AND SO CAN YOU. THIS AND CONVENIENT, AND DETAIL UPON RECEIPT The National ABSOLUT] Rock Hill, - W. J. Roddey, Pres. Old Davy Crockett Is credited with having said. "Be ure you are right and then go ahead." >avy was a wise man. as millions who ave gone ahead without knowing irhether they were right, both before nd since his day, would testify were hey given an opportunity. I have nade it my business during the past welve years to try to induce men who ad made up their minds to buy life nsurance, to Look Before Leaping, and nveetigate the standing, record and olicy contracts of the Mutual Beneit Life Insurance Company. Some ave taken my advice, while others ave not. All who have made a thorugh and impartial investigation and ave insured in the company?and the mmber includes not less than 95 per ent of the investigators?are sure hey have the best there is in life inurance, while many of those whr leapd and then looked have lived to regret heir failure to look before leaping, nd In many instances have rectified heir original blunder by also joining he Mutual Benofit Host, while many thers, if they keep their health and ;eep on living, will yet do so; anyway hey have assured me that such was heir purpose. Ask to be shown therein the Mutual Benefit Is Differnt from other companies. Wise men ttend to the matter of securing Mu* -nefit Policies with as little delay s' possible. SAM M. GRIST, Special Agent. rORKVILLE BUGGY GO WAGONS AT LOW PRICES We are going to sell a lot of Farm WAGONS At VERY LOW PRICES. If you want one it will pay you to See us at once. 10WING MACHINES. It is time you were buying a MOWNG MACHINE for your fall mowing. Ve have good ones in stock and would e pleased to show you. See us for BUGGIES, HARNESS, :tc. iforkville Buggy Co. Sterling Silver Goods. Just now I am showing an es-1 leciallv nice line of STERLING SIL- | rER WARE and invite all who want :oods of this kind to come and see khat i have to show. You will find lere better qualities, better patterns, lewer styles and much lower prices han elsewhere. At least come and ee. My stock includes a lot of pieces specially suitable for wedding gifts. ;ut glassis always in order for wedding rifts, and i am showing a very compete assortment in all sizes from the mallest to the largest. Will be pleasd to show if you will come in. T . W . SPECK, the jeweler. 4* 4* *2' 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4^ 4* Fa// Saifs i * * onsists in playing * yell as you can for * ae itself. The man * ie applause, often owes >w who made the base ^ >nd. *** iu and to us, because good in in the business and social , II dressed man has a better in who's careless about his lothes and you score, we're dit. Well, we don't claim ill. You'll be showing your ^ ire and buying one of m; suits t ;s that HELP a man. They grade distinction; there's a ve in every suit?a finished less of STYLE about these ^ t in any other way; it is the n that is alone worth all you ng Department and look at ROS.' make). Priced at $18.00, $22.50 and $25.00 * )JV COMPANY i ^ ^ <%??$ .$ ? ?$> *|t ??? *f. 1AIL h / RS WHO RESIDE OUTSIDE HEIR DEPOSITS BY MAIL, ? METHOD IS SIMPLE, SAFE . WILL BE EXPLAINED IN ^ OF INQUIRY. Union Bank, SLY SAFE - - s. c. Ira B. Dunlap,.Cashier. MEN'S SHIRTSWe are showing an extra nice line of MEN'S SHIRTS in most desirable patterns, well made, full sizes and at prices that are most attractive to the man who wants the best in SHIRTS, SUMMER UNDERWEAR. At end of season prices. If you need any to till out the summer, come and see us for what you may need. We have the qualities, and sizes and our prices will make buying easy. OXFORDS. Every year we are selling more and more OXFORDS for men and women. raoonn <Q that mn?t hllVPffl ftf thPSP goods have long since learned that they can get the very best in qualities, the latest in styles and all desirable leathers at WRAY'S and at prices that are always easily within the reach of OXFORD buyers. We are now offering all OXFORDS for Men and Women at prices that make buying now a good investment. Come and let us *hov/ you how much quality and style in OXfords you can buy for just a little money. J. Q. WRAY GLENN & ALLISON. We have a large stock of Buggies, Wagons and Harness on hand. If you need anything in this line, we will make prices that will Interest you. AT A BARGAIN We have one latest improved Winship Up-Packing Single Screw Cotton Press we will sell at a Bargain. A few thin young Mules we would like to sell or exchange for older, fat ones. GLENN & ALLISON THE BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL REOPENED The Bethany High School will open the last Tuesday in September. Rooms furnished with bedstead, mattress, dresser, washstand and chairs. Board at cost. Bovs and eirls ureoared for college classes. Terms furnished on application. Correspondence invited. Rev. W. A. M. PLAXCO, A. B., Principal. R. F. D. No. 4, Clover. S. C. LITTLETON FEMALE COLLEGE OUR Fall Term will begin Septemtember 20, 1911. For catalogue, address LITTLETON COLLEGE. Littleton, N. C.