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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
AGAINST COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS.

A Correspondent Suggests That Their Use
Might be Discontinued to Advantage.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
I consider Roddey's plan for the pro-
lection of the price of cotton to be good
one, and would be glad to see the peo-
pie of the south put it into effect.
And there is another matter which, in
my judgment, is almost as important.
AS things now go, cotton growers are
using too much commercial fertilizers. IL
helps them to make more cotton; but 1t
costs more than it comes to, especially
when prices are low as they are this year.
Then why would it not be good thing
to leave off entirely the use of CONNER
cial fertilizers2 The result will be de-
creased yield Of cotton, which will be di-
rectly along the line of the resolution
adopted in the county convention on
Monday, and there will be just as much
clear money for the producer as now.
The larger the crop the smaller the
average price, and the smaller the
crop, the larger the average price.
Under the circumstances, 1 believe
the use of guano can be discontinued
without the loss of dollar to the south.
Indeed, it would be money in our pock-
cts, for as all ought to realize by this time,
the excess of the crop we raise with
which to pay for guano, goes to depress
the price of that which is left to meet our
other necessities.
While the work of organization is going
on, it seems to me that it would be well
for this matter to be discussed all through
the guano using sections.
w. J. MooRHEAD.
Hickory Grove, December 8, 1897.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

to the entire town, including men, women
and children, white and black. The
work of vaccination is now going on as
rapidly as the local physicians can per-
form the operation.
Another precaution that was taken i'm
mediately upon the arriving at definite
decision of the nature of the disease, was
the quarant(ning of the family of Mr..
johnson. Sdme of the servants had al.
ready fed the house. These, however,
were brought back, and Mr.. johnson and
his family and servants are now closely
confined in their home, with guards to
prevent the going or coming Of unauthor-
lied persons.
The alarming news first reached York
vile on Wednesday night, and since that
time there has been considerable excite.
ment here, though this excitement can
hardly be described as general. 1t was
reported in Rock Hill on Thursday, that
Yorkville had quarantined against thai
place; but such report is without foun-
datiOn.
The reporter has conversed with men
of experience on the quarantine subjec
and it Is easy to see that the thing is much
easier said than done. An effective quar-.
antine would not only require careful
watching of every incoming train from
every direction, but the guarding of the
entire line of incorporation by means Of
pickets stationed at intervals sufficiently y
close to pick up all corners.
But notwithstanding the opinions o
the doctors and all the excitement, there
is still a probability that the suspicious
disease is mere eruption Of the skin
Several Of the little fellows brothers and
sisters have been subject to such erup'
tions, and many think that the trouble
with him is no more serious. Theil
doubts are only occasioned by the fact o.
the presence of small pox in Atlanta and
the fact of the little fellows recent visi
to that city.
From what they have learned, physi.
clans of Yorkville look upon the situa'
ton with more or less seriousness
and some are advising general vacci
nation. In order to be prepared for the
emergency, vaccination points have
been ordered by telegraph.
Although THE ENQUIRER has beer
constrained to give the situation just as II
has been able to discover it, it would OBJ
serve that there is nothing whatever to be
gained by undue excitement. Indeed
the probabilities are that there is really
not so much occasion for alarm as might
be indicated by what has been stated in
the foregoing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

The reports in our exchanges indi-
cate that enthusiastic cotton meetings
were held all over the state on Monday.
From the reports in the daily papers, the
outlook is that the Atlanta convention is
to be a business meeting, the like of
which has not previously been held in
the interest of cotton. The thing to do
in the meantime is to strengthen the
county organizations, and, as for York,
we hope that those to whom the work
has been delegated, will not fail to build
their fences horse high, pig tight and
bull strong" So far York county is in
the lead in the whole matter, and if she
so desires can greatly encourage the other
counties.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

upon which to run the machine during
next year.
There was discussion as to the howl
that would probably be raised by an in
crease of the levy. There were sugges-
tions also as to whether or not the iss ue
might be evaded. But there seemed to
he no help for it, and, finally, it was deci-
ded that the issue should be met fairly
and SO uarely.
An itemized estimate of probable ex-
penses showed that, by tight squeezing,
the machine might be run during next
year with about $23,66O. This contem-
plates the liquidation of all present in
debtedness and the winding up Of next
year with clean balance sheet.
To raise the money required, it was cal
culated, would necessitate a levy of 3
mills, divided as follows: For ordinary
purposes, 81 mills; for interest on c. & L.
railroad bonds, l mill for past indebted
ness, mill; total, S mills, as already
stated.
After this was settled, the board pro-
ceeded to levy taxes to pay the interest on
bonds of the o. R. & C. railroad. This, Of
course, was comparatively easy matter,
as the amount is definitely fixed. In York
township, including the Dickinson"
Judgment, mills is the levy; in Catawba
township mills, and in Ebenezer mills.
About one third, or little more, of the
extra levy, the discussion developed,
was occasioned by the cutting off of Cher
okee township from the balance of the
county.
While the recommendation is as stated,
it does not necessarily follow that five
mill levy will be made. In the opinion
of the board, such levy is absolutely
necessary; but the final option rests with
the York delegation in the legislature.
Members of the board, however, express
ed the opinion that inasmuch as this is
election year, the delegation will hardly
have the back bone necessary to agree to
such heavy levy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

- The plan outlined by Rev. j. H.
Thacker for the solution of the liquor
problem, is at least as practicable as
many that have been advocated in the
general assembly, and if adopted would,
no doubt, prove as effective as any pro-
hibition measure that could be proposed.
Furthermore, it seems to show that Gov
ernor Ellerbe's idea in appealing to the
ministry on this subject was not altogeth-
or absurd, for whether Mr.. Thacker'sp plan
should be adopted as whole or not,
there are in it some suggestions which
might be acted upon with profit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
WAITS FROM WARREN'S.
Serious Accident-Personal Mention-The
"Dog Eater Killed"-Other Notes.

Serious Accident-Personal Mention-The
"Dog Eater Killed"-Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
WARREN, December 9.-The rush OF
business is over and it now remains for
us to prepare for Christmas, which will
soon be here.
Mr.. Bradley Newsom has been confined
to his bed the past week with severe at
tact of pneumonia, accompanied with
rheumatism; but is considerably better at
this writing.
Mr.. James Smiths oldest son, some 10
or II years of age, met with all accident
few days ago which came near costing
him his life. He was sent by his father
to the old McElwee mill. While there he
was caught by an upright shaft which
was making something over 400 reVolu-
tions per minute. Before he could be re-
leased, his LETT arm was broken above the
elbow and his left side and feet were con-
siberably bruised Although it seems
mere accident that he was not killed, none
of his injuries are thought to be serious,
and at last account he was doing as well
as could be expected.
Antioch school has opened in charge OF
Miss Annie McCarley, Of Blackstock.
Mr.. d. S. Bates, of Charlotte, visited
his father, Mr.. r.. X. Bates, last week.
Mr.. j. w. Howell boasts Of another
fine girl:
We note with pleasure, in travelling
thro ugh different sections of the county,
that there is great deal of cotton land
being sown in wheat this fall. This is
move in the right direction, if the people
will just keep it up long enough.
For sometime there has been great
deal of excitement in this section over
what was called a dog-eater. 1t killed
several dogs, and if all reports had been
correct, it could easily have killed and
eat man; but on last Saturday an old
co lored man shot and killed gray
hound, and since that we have heard no
more of the dOg-eatcr.
Although there was very little gram
sown, and the bugs damaged our corn
siderably, nearly every farmer IN TINS
section has at least one good hog TO XII;
Dem weddin' bells still a-ringln'. VINO
next? You will hear from Warren again
after Christmas. S. X. j.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
aBOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. A. Hamel left on Thursday night
to Join his wife and child in Seftner, Fla.
Mrs. w. w. Dixon, of Union, is visit
ing the family of her father, Mr.. Joseph
F. Wallace.
It was Mr.. Lee Barnett, instead of Mr..
Meek Barnett, who made the report for
Bethel township in the cotton convention
last Monday. By slip Of his pencil, the
reporter got the names mixed.
Brownie, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. F. Adickes, of Asheville, N. c.,
had the misfortune to get one of her legs
broken one day this week while playing
in hay loft.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
The numerous newspapers which op-

- The numerous newspapers which op-
pose Governor Ellerbe, are now jumping
on him for his appointment of ex-Chief
of Police Martin as sheriff of Charleston.
We know little or nothing of Martin +;
but, really, it seems to us that as Gov
ernor Ellerbe is the responsible party,
and is required by law to make an ap-
pointment, he should have the right to
appoint who he pleases. And if he has
selected a political friend who is fully
competent for the position, what could be
more natural?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
GAFFNEY GLEANIN6S.
Death OF Popular Citizen-The New Post
office-Improvements Still In Progress.

Death OF a Popular Citizen-The New Post
ofice-Improvements still In Progress.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
GAFFNEY, December S.-Our whole
town was saddened this morning at the
news of the death of Mr.. w. j. Hopper,
the popular and efficient agent OF the
o. R. & c. railroad at this place, who
died last night of typhoid fever. Mr..
Hopper was one of the most genial men
that it was ever the good fortune of the
writer to meet, and no one regrets MS
death more than myself. don't sup
pose he had all enemy in the world, ana
his death leaves a vacancy which Will
be hard to fill.
The o. R. & C. depot is rapidly ap-
proaching completion. Mr.. w. j. Whis-
onaut, of Blacksburg, is the contractor.
Postmaster Littlejohn has gotten very
frisky since he has gone into the new
postoffice. 1t is such an Improvement
over the old one, however, that there
is some excuse for the feeling.
The commission to apportion the IN
debtedness Of the several counties from
which Cherokee was taken, is in session
here now. Messrs. Brice and Wilker-
son, Of York, are here.
Quite number of handsome residen-
ces are being erected here now, among
them being those of J. @. Little, John U.
Lipscomb and Rev. Mr.. Bell. 1t still takes
Crpsus to buy lot here. The low
price of cotton has had no effect what
ever on the price of real estate. 1t still
remains at the top notch.
Our Jail is filling up as the time for
court approaches. There are nine pris-
oners confined now, with some out on
bond VERITAS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

John D. Rockefeller is evidently on the
eve of making another big donation to
the Chicago university. We note by the
New York papers that, on Wednesday,
he had writ of attachment served on a
COW belonging to Connecticut widow, to
collect a bill for SIG alleged to be due by
tie widow on pasturage for her cow. Mr..
Rockefellow is not only generous but he
is quite thrifty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

for if he had held it for higher prices,
he would of course have been much
deeper in the hold. While the fact
that cotton at the present prices does
not pay, is no news, and the average
farmer has but to reach down in his
pocket TO discover the truth of the
statement; yet fair and accurate rec
ord like this Mr.. Humphreys has kept
demonstrates the fact beyond all per-
adventure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11

Senator McLaurin is confined to his
bed in Washington with typhoid fever.
The disease, however, is said to be OF a
rather mild type, and the doctors say
they have reason to hope for the senator's
speedy recovery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-11
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, 1897.

Governor Atkinson means that Geor-
gia shall be we'll represented at the cotton
convention to be held in Atlanta on the
14tb. He has appointed as delegates
many of the foremost business men OF
the state.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
HOUSE CURRENCY BILLS.
Outline of the Programme Which Has
Been Mapped Out.

Washington, December 1.-THE deter
mlnation Of Secretary Gage to appear on
Thursday and to submit one general
financial bill instead of number of
separate bills, brought out many ex-
presslons of satisfaction. The understand
ing was reached as result of visit to
the Capitol of the solicitor of the treasury,
Mr Connell, representing Mr.. Gage. 1t
was decided that Mr.. Gage should submit
his measure on Thursday and explain
and argue its merits and answer ques-
tions from the committee. 1t wassmade
clear 6hat the secretary would cover all
his proposals in one general bill. The
members OF the committee decided that
the flrst thing to be done was to report q
bill eInbodying the three features recon-
mended by the President, viz: a reduction
Of the tax on circulation to one-half of
one per cent; the issuance of circulation
up to the par value of bonds deposited
and the establishment of small banks in
rural communities.
While these will be embodied in the
Gage plan yet it was felt to be advisable
to give the House the opportunity of
acting on them at once The comprehen-
siye Gage bill and the monetary confer
enee bill will be gone over with care
during the holidays and members of the
banking and currency committee say
there is no doubt that action will be re-
ported to the House soon after the holi-
days.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
LUETGERT CASE OPENS.

Chicago, Deoem ber 14.-After two weeks
spent in securing jury, the second trial
of Adolph Luetgert, accused Of murder
ing his wife Louisa, was commenced be-
fore Judge Gary today. The prosecution,
as in the former trial, was represented by
States Attorney Deneen and Assistant
Attorney MoEwen, while Luetgert had
at his side as his defenders, Attorneys
Harmon, Reise and Kehoe. AS Attorney
McEwen made the opening address for
the st;.te. his speech which occupied the
greater part of the session, did not deviate
much from the lines he pursued in his ad-
dress at the opening of the former trial.
At the close of Mr.. MoEwen's 8 address,
a recess was taken until afternoon at
the request of Attorney Harmon, who
said that certain points in Mr McEwen' IS
address needed detailed answer and to
get material for rejoinder time was re.
quired for consultation with the defen-
dant.
After recess Luetgerts side of the case
was presented to the jury.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
A MAINE MAN SELECTED.

Washington. December 14.-Andrew De-
vine. one of the official reporters of the
House. has resigned his position to ac-
cept the position of vice-president and
consulting director Of the American
Phonograph company. The Speaker has
Professionally selected Maine man as
his successor. Mr.. Devine is one of the
most celebrated stenographers in the
country. He WAS appointed official steno-
grapher of committees by Speaker Blaine
1874 and held that position until re-
moved by Speaker Keifer in 1881 owing
to personal difficulty. The next year,
however, Speaker Carlisle upon the re-
commendation of the late Daniel Mann
ing and other prominent Democrats, ap-
pointed him n member of the corps OF
official reporters OF the House, a position
he has filed with great ability. He aid
ed Mr.. Blaine in the preparation of his
book, Twenty Years in Congress"
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15

SAAO AoStASh
Washington, Decem Der 14.-The Nation
al Board of Trade met here today for its
| 20th annual session, ex- Gov. Standard of
st. Louis presiding, in the absence of
Mr.. Frederick Fraley Of PHILADELPHIA, who
has been president of the board since its
organization in 1853. The executive COM
nittee made its annual report, which was
adopted without dissenting vote. On
the subject Of the currency the report says
Probably there is no subject which is
still of such importance as that of the
currency. While the great uprising in
favor of sound money in 1896 was not
without its good effect there is still
much to be desired in the way of per-
inanen6 prosperity, which condition is
mainly due to the fact that the future of
our monetary system is still largely in
doubt. Over confidence as to the contin-
ued influence for good, of the defeat of
free silver at the last election is serious
mistake. While hard times are undoubt-
edly a stimulus to unsound systems of
finance, it is mistake to suppose that
the numerous friends of such systems
will be entirely satisfied by return of
prosperity.
lizard times, which did not originate
the silver question, have undoubtedly
been used by interested parties to instill
| false ideas into the minds of many of our
people, particularly our workingmen and
farmers, which have become part of their
political belief. A spirit of unrest and
dissatisfaction still exists among such
classes and there is no evidence that
among such any great conversion from
| the free silver doctrine has taken place
any where in the country. In New York
| or Nebraska, the opinion of the dissatis-
fed are now practically the same as be
fore election. The form may have changed
| as free silver, but a form and natural Sc
quence of the greenback heresy so now
| the tendency is to become fiat money
rather than silver fallacy; but in what
soever form it shows itself, 1t has become
a general theory of public policy and a
conspicuous tenet in the doctrine Of q
national political party.
| ITO such the free silver or fat money
| question is paramount and all considera-
tions of currency reform viii be made
subservient thereto. The only way to
meet it is by persistent education, for
which purpose some of the sound money
national ones, formed though without
very much popular interest or support,
and by the adoption of q sound financial
policy including not only coinage, but
banking and currency. While our present
system exists there is the ever impending
danger of repetition of our last tinan-
oial difficulties, when the country would
be at the mercy OF those who do not have
its best interests at heart. In the absence
of careful attention in the meantime,
unless by some very unexpected contin-
gency, we shall have an unprecedented de-
gree of national prosperity at the time of
the next general and presidential elec-
tions, we may expect to see the fiat money
issue the isSuA of The camnaion,
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
CUBA And FINANCE
House Democrats Outline Their
Party Policy.
WILL OPPOSE ALL ATTEMPTS TO
RETIRE GRERyBACKS.

Resolutions Adopted Favoring Recogni-
ants-The Bankruptcy BIZ Endorsed
After Some Discussion.
Washington, December 14.-The caucus
OF the Democratic members of the House
OF Representatives resulted in the adop-
tion of resolutions defining the party
policy on the questions of Cuba, finance
and bankruptcy. The caucus was large
ly attended, 1o1 Of the 1876 Democratic
members being present.
Representative Bailey OF Texas present.
ed the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of this
caucus that the Democratic members
of the House Of Representatives ought
to resist alreforts, direct or indirect to
retire the greenbacks and treasury notes.
Resolved, second, That we are opposed
to and will resist all attempts to extend
the privilege of national banks or to re-
duce the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved, third, that we favor an early
consideration and passage of the Senate
resolution recognizing that condition
of war exists in the island of Cuba be-
tween the government of Spain and the
Cuban people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the
early enactment OF a just and wise bank
rnptcy law.
The resolutions on finance and Cubs
were considered separately, the discuss3 II
being vigorously and unanimously fav-
orable. There was not dissenting voice
and the first three resolutions were car
ried unanimously vote. the result being
received with hearty applause.
The fourth feature met with some OPP
position. MIR. Dearmond OF Missouri,
argued that it was not expedient for the
party to take position favorable to
bankruptcy bill at this time.
The resolution finally prevailed by a
large majority.
On motion of Mr.. Maddox of Georgia,
arrangements were madessfor the usual
Congressional committee to conduct the
congressional campaign of 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
A PRESIDENTS MOTHER.
Thousands Did Honor to the Memory of
Nancy Mckinley.

Canton. December 14.-Although if
rained almost incessantly today the
crowd attending the funeral of Mrs.
Nancy Allison Mckinley was numbered
by thousands. The first Methodist
Episcopal church was filed to overflow
ing long before the services began. The
r0strum of the church was bank of
flowers. After the simple funeral services
thousands passed through the church and
took last look at the remains.
During the services and until after the
remains had been viewed, the family and
close friends occupied the front pews of
the central section of the church. The
President sat directly in front OF the pull
pit. Back of the family were mem bers
of the cabinet, the Washington visitors
and many other intimate friends OF the
family from various parts of the country.
When the cortege reached the cemetery
the burial plot of the Mckinley family
was surrounded by an immense crowd.
The exercises at the grave were brief.
The simple service of the Methodist
Episcopal church WAS read responsively
by Presiding Elder Holtz and Rev. Mr.
Manchester; Rev. MacAfee Of Columbus,
pronouncing a benediction.
During the hours of the funeral busi-
ness was suspended throughout the city
County and city officials and members Of
the bar attended the services in a body.
The special train on which the Washing
ton party came this morning left for
Washington at $50 O'Clock this evening,
the Presidents car being attached.
The train carried President and Mrs.
Mckinley, Mr.. Abner Mckinley and
other relatives of the President, the Wash
ington visitors, Hon.. Whitelaw Reid,
Hon. Fl. H. Kohlsaat, and several other
friends of the family.
The Portland daily press., 1897-12-15
HE WEATHER.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 14-New
England: Rain with severe easterly
gales on the coast. A slight rise in
temperature.
Boston, Dec. 14.-Local forecast fol-
Boston and vicinity Wednesday: Cloudy
weather with rain in the early part OF
the day; warmer in the morning. high
easterly winds, diminishing in force and
shifting to westerly in the afternoon OF
night