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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
sow WHEAT.

Farmers, SOW wheat. You hit 1t
right with the last crop and you will
hit it right again. That is, If you SOW
wheat.
THE ENQUIRER delights in the pros
porous condition now existing through
out this section. The high price Of cot
ton inspires new life in us all. It is nat
ural that it should. No man who is
so burdened down with debts that he
can't pay, can feel as buoyant, self-re-
specting and Independent as the man
who has paid every cent he owes. The
present price of cotton will bring out
Of debt many a man who commenced
this year with but little hope that he
would be able to keep even.
How much the wheat crop has help
ed us this year, there is no telling; but
it has helped us lots. Any farmer who
raised a good crop ought to oe able to
figure out the proposition himself, and
we are satisfied that every one who
stops to think, will sow wheat again
more than he did last year. -
That cotton is going to be good
price again next year we haven't a
doubt. The statistical position Of the
staple has never been stronger. In
stead of getting worse it is getting
better. It is possible that a portion
Of the next crop may sell as low az 7
cents; but not below that figure. The
biggest crop on record, increased by 10
per cent. would not put the price be-
low cents under the natural laws Of
supply and demand. The only dangers
lie In famine, pestilence, war, financial
panic or other mishap that cannot be
foreseen.
: Looking at the situation this way
tI-ere are hundreds OF farmers who are
likely to lose their heads and over
plant themselves. Every man that
tries this will get hurt. Those who
raise their own supplies as usual next
year, stand the best chance Of coming
out ahead.
The thing to do now is to prepare
wheat. Prepare the ground we'll and
put in q lot Of it. It is cheaper to raise
wheat than to buy -four with 10 cents
cotton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEA III NE" ADSLnkD56W6 6N i3s
J. L. Hannahan, Observation-Disclosures
all subscribers to the Parmalee IL
rary to return all books to the libra
ry at once.
w. D. simpson, Anderson, s. Golfers
cash for old postage stamps used be-
fore and during the Civil war. Con-
federate and U. 8. original envelopes
with post-mark bring most. He de-
sires all the stamps Of this character
that he can get.
;. D. Patrick, McConnellsville-S Says
he has been too busy to say much
about dry goods as yet; but promises
to tell the public some interesting
things next week.
Riddle & Carroll-CaH on customers
owing the firm to make settlement at
once, and especially those who owed
the firm previous to Mr.. Riddles
death. They mean everybody who
owes the firm.
Yorkville Buggy Company-Says the
Deering Harvester company has re-
ceived notice from abroad that 1t
was awarded the grand prize, as well
as two gold and one silver medal, at
the Paris Exposition.
Louis Roth-Says that for choice fam
lily and fancy groceries come and see
him. -.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29

The Gaffney Ledger appears to be
somewhat worried about the fact that
Yorkville and Hickory Grove are pay
ing higher prices for cotton than Gaff-
ney, and undertakes to explain the
matter away. In view Of the well es-
tablished fact that money talks and
the longest pole is entitled to the per-
simmon, The Ledger's explanation
does not explain. The Yorkville market
is too high, so most Of the local buyers
saya but it is not any different this
year from previous years: 1t is always
high. Indeed it is rare thing that a
Yorkville cotton buyer makes any
money, except in the event Of a sud
den advance in the market after he Is
loaded up. When the market goes the
other way they get hurt. This condi-
ton of affairs is Of no especial concern
to cotton sellers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
ENGINEER PALMER.

The death Of Engineer Palmer oc-
CURED last Tuesday morning, instead
Of Monday afternoon, as the reporter
was led to infer from such information
Fas could be gathered during Tuesday
morning. Since then it has been prac-
ticable to secure the exact facts in the
case.
It was just after freight train No. 81
left Lenoir. The train was what Is
known as a double header" having
an engine at each end. It was load
ed with lumber. Engineer Palmer was;
driving the front engine and Engineer
Lynn the rear one. Conductor w. w.
Isaacs was in charge Of the train. Be-
fore, the depot yard was cleared at Le-
noir, the pony trucks, or front wheels
Of Mr.. Palmer's engine, left the track.
Mr.. Palmer Immediately reversed his
engine and blew for brakes. Engi-
neer Lynn shut of steam and blew for
brakes also. But already the train
was on one Of those miserably steep
grades so common on that end Of the
line, and the track was wet with dew.
Te stop was impossible. The cars be-
gan to leave the track and Engineer
Palmer jumped. He was too late. A
great pile Of lumber pinned him to the
ground, crushing his head beyond rec
ognition and killing him instantly.
Mr.. Palmer's fireman escaped without
injury; but Sam Grier, another fire
man who was riding down to Hick-
ory, was painfully, though not serious
ly, injured as already stated.
Mr.. Palmer was the oldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. P. Palmer, Of Charlotte,
and was aged about SO years. He had
been employed on the Carolina and
North Western railroad since he was
1S or 10, and had been promoted
through the various grades Of service
to the position of engineer. He was
sober, Industrious and reliable, and, as
stated, very popular with his associ-
ates. He was married. In December
last to Miss Dora Porter, of Chester,
and made his home in that town It
is stated that his life was insured for
81, 900. The funeral took place in Char
lotte, N. c., on Wednesday. The Char
lotte Observer Of Thursday has the
following mention:
The funeral services over the re-
mains Of Engineer John Palmer were
held at the residence Of Mr.. ]. P. Pal
Fmer, the father Of the deceased, yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock, and were
conducted by Rev. James E. Gay, as
sisted py Rev. DR.. H. F. Chrietzberg
and Rev. Mr.. Grier, of Chester. At
ter the Methodist burial service was
concluded the remains were taken by
members OF the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers to Elmwood for in
terment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
MILITARY AT THE FAIR.

Captain W. B. Moore, Of the Jasper
Light Infantry, has received from Ad-
tutant General Floyd a circular setting
forth additional conditions that are to
rule at the competitive drill. The CIR
cular Is as follows: >,
In addition to the instructions sent
out by this department In preceding
circular (D the following rules Will
govern on the occasion OF the competi-
tive drill to take place on Wednesday,
October 31st, during the fair.
1. The formation Of the squad OF ~
met rank and file will be In single
rank and will consist Of the following:
Captain, two lieutenants, right and lett
guides and four fours.
2. Captains during the progress OF
the drill will be regarded as instruct
ors and may go wherever they deem
their presence necessary.
8. rhe mistakes Of captains will
count five times as much as those OF
enlisted men, and mistakes OF neuten-
ants three times as much as those OF
enlisted men.
4. During theprogress Of the drill cap
tains will not be required to draw
swords.
s. The scope of the drill will include
the squad drill Except the setting up
exercises), the manual Of arms Except
the Ioadings and flrings) and the COM
pany drill down to platoon movements.
6. Companies will not be inspected
by the judges preparatory to the drill.
Z. Calling step and the use OF any
musical instrument to indicate cadence
will be prohibited.
It is now settled that the Jasper
Light Infantry will attend the fair. A
sufficient number Of men to complete
the specified drill squad have already
indicated their intention to go and 1t
Is quite likely that still others will take
in the occasion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
~ A PUBLIC PARK.

PEOPLE crave company. They like to
see and be seen. With most people to
see and be seen is necessary to COM
Portable existence. It Is not only nee
essary for people that they see and be
seen; but 1t Is desirable that they have
every opportunity for social inter-
course.
Yorkville is an old town, and a pref
ty town, and is filed with as good a
class of people as is to be found on
earth; but it seems that there is some-
thing lacking, which, If supplied,
would further increase the common
happiness. No doubt the town Is lack
ing in many things, and perhaps there
is room for disagreement about what
it needs most; but one thing 1t needs
more than anything else, is the means
of common amusement and recreation.
It Is good to work and attend to bus
mess. It Is bad to be idle. Too much
work undermines health. Too much
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
CHINESE SITUATION ACUTE.
How Matters Appeared at Shanghai Last
Thursday.

How Matters Appeared at Shanghai Last
Thursday.
The situation in China is now more
serious than ever before for those who
are interested in preserving the integ-
rity of the empire, says a Shanghai
dispatch Of September q.
The Chinese government is in the
power of the Boxer leaders, who are
not likely to submit to the empress
dowager's opinions unfavorable to
them.
The viceroys Of the south are, still
loyal to the throne, and any foreign
aggression In southern China will pre-
cipitate an armed uprising.
Already the governor Of Nganhwei
province has handed memorial to the
empress dowager declaring that his
signature to the viceroy's agreement
with the foreign consuls in Shanghai
was forged.
There is danger that the friendly VIC
eroys will be replaced.
Sheng, the friendly taotai Of Shang-
hal, has been ordered north and that
practically means his death.
Russia Is holding all the forts and
strategical points from Taku to Pekin.
Russia's possession Of the railroad
shows by the permanent arrangements
which her officers are making that she
No one here believes that Russia will
ever move out, except under over
whelming pressure from other powers.
Germany's assurance that she does
not desire territory in China, If the lat
ter be able to pay an indemnity, Is
misleading. Her demand for the pun
ishment Of the leaders Of the Boxers as
precedent to peace negotiations, means
continued war and perhaps the COM
plete disruption Of the Chinese gov
ernment.
Friendly feeling between Russia and
Japan is increasing. France Is hand
in glove with Russia. The United
States is consistent, but powerless.
Lu Ii Chuah Lui, who is unofficially
announced to be the new viceroy Of
Canton, is anti-foreign.
Unless the allies protest, the vice.
roys are likely to have no friends left
in China. The only method for deal
ing with the situation, not involving
the division Of the Chinese territory, Is
through the friendly viceroys, gradual
ly moving the throne from the power
of the Boxer leaders.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
THE FOREIGNERS IN CHINA.

The Chinese situation is daily grow
ing more interesting. Only month or
two back everybody thought they could
see through the whole business; but
since then the developments have been
Of such nature as to work up a puz-
zle that Is complete and mystifying in
the extreme.
When the Chinese disturbance first
developed there was no other way for
it than that responsibility rested on the
dubious Vaccinations Of Russia, with
France standing ready to back Russia
up in whatever the Russians might
see fit to undertake. It seemed that
the other powers suspected an intention
on the part Of Russia and France 20
step in and either conquer China out
right, or manage to get an influence
that would be to their advantage and
to the disadvantage Of the other pow
ers. It was because of something like
this that the United States, Great
Britain, Germany and Japan FASTENED
to put their fingers in the pie and
bring about what has since amounted
to an international alliance.
The awkward pause that followed
initial developments was not at all
surprising. Whatever may have been
the alleged purpose Of the rush Of
troops to China, the real purpose was
to try to get there first with the most
men so as to be prepared for emer-
gencies. The question as to what the
Chinese might try to do was not near
ly so important as what some one Of
the other powers might do. When 1T
developed that all the powers were
ready for the emergency, the awk-
ward situation that followed seemed
perfectly natural.
The action Of Russia in breaking the
ice in proposing that all the powers
withdraw from Pekin and leave the
Chinese government free to return for
the purpose of entering upon negotia-
tions, furnished a new surprise; but
this surprise was not near so great as
was occasioned by the action Of the
United States in accepting the prop
osition without waiting for Great Brit
ain, Germany or Japan to speak first.
The worldwide presumption was that
the United States was virtually al
lied with the powers last named as
against Russia and France, and the
action of this country in alligning it.
self with Russia against the other
countries furnished grounds for genu-
inc establishment.
Then the recent German proposition
added a new novelty. The suggestion
that there could be no friendly nego-
tiations until after the instigators of
the massacres and robberies Of for
eigners had been punished seemed
perfectly reasonable. 1t struck many
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29


THE Anderson Intelligencer, the edi-
torial observations Of which are about
as sound as those of any paper which
comes to this office, discusses the ques-
ton of abolishing the primary as fol-
lows:
The talk in some Of the newspapers
of the state about doing away with the
Democratic primary elections Is sheer
nonsense. Anderson county, we know,
would never favor such action. II
fraud and sharp tricks are practiced IN
some counties, let the guilty parties pe
arrested and punished to the full ex-
tent Of the law. Each county executive
committee should see that only up
right, honest men are appointed mana
gers Of the election. Anderson county
pursues such a course, and as con-
sequence there has never been even g.
suspicion Of fraud or sharp tricks In
any of our primaries. In this connec-
ton we would say that we believe the
state campaign meetings should be
omitted. One meeting in each con-
gressional district would be sufficient.
Under the present arrangement a poor
man cannot be a candidate for state
office, for the reason that tour Of the
entire state is too expensive. And then
the meetings do no good. They tend
only to stir up strife and bitter feeling,
and the majority Of the candidates use
no legitimate arguments in their
speeches: but resort to personal abuse
Of each other.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
Ths Hlorkrille Gaqltirrr.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1900.
YoRKv1LLE, s. C.e

THAT Colonel Jim Tillman is "tak-
ing" fellow has been indicated more
than once. The fact has just been H.
Illustrated at the convention Of Span
ish war veterans, held in Washington,
Wednesday. Colonel Jim defeated
General Joseph Wheeler in contest
for the position of senior vice-com-
mander-in-chlef. For the position Of
commander-in-chief General Nelson A.
Miles was elected. "
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
WITHIN THE TOWN.

x Both the York Cotton mills and the
s,utrof Cotton mills are still running
dpy6le time. ),
AW. w. Lewis, Esq, town attorney,
Gs at work upon codification Of the
municipal laws. 49,,
The Office Of the town council has
been removed to No. 6 Law Range.
No new depot at the South Carolina
and Georgia Extension yet. I.
X Mayor Willis has received an &C:
acknowledgement Of .$Ss, raised in the
town Of Yorkville by Mr.. John A. Lat
Ia, for the benefit OF the Galveston suf-
ferers. ~
The town council has forwarded to
the railroad commission q statement
setting forth the South Carolina and
Georgia Extension depot situation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
aROUT PEOPLE.


Y 4-Mr. Carl Hart is clerking for Mr.. W.
M. Kennedy.
Mrs. A. F. Woods has returned from
an extended visit to Mississippi
5RMiss Julia Thornwell, Of Fort Mill,
Is visiting Miss Frances Parish.
Miss Laura Parish has gone to Gan-
ney, for an extended visit to her faith
er, Mr. G.. G. Parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Cain, Of Venice,
Ca, are visiting their daughter, Mrs.
J. S. Grier, at Sharon.
Mrs. E. r. Mills, Of Rock Hill, and
Mrs. Frank Glenn, Of Gastonia, attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Walker.
Messrs. B. F. Simmons, Of Charles
ton, and Hugh Phelps, Of Sumter, ar
rived at the K. M. M. A. last week.
DR.. George Walker, who came down
from Baltimore to attend the funeral
of his mother, returned yesterday az
ternoon.
~ Cadets Jefferys and John Ashe, and
Jack Gardner leave tomorrow Tor
Charleston to resume their studies at
the Citadel.
~fMrs. Laura Ford and daughter Miss
Venie, who have been visiting Miss
Willie Williams for few days, have
returned to their home in Belmont,
N. C.
Mr.. T. M. Whisonant, of the firm OF
Whisonant, Castles & Co., Hickory
Grove. was in Yorkville Thursday, on
business. Mr.. Whisonant is one OF
the firms that is worrying the Gaffney
people about the price of cotton. He
gave a very good explanation Of the
trouble when he remarked, "Yes, we
buy cotton, too"
Rev. John C. Johnes returned last
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29

GOVERNOR Roosevelt was mobbed at
Cripple Creek, Colorado, last Wednes-
day. by a crowd of miners who were
not disposed to listen to the doctrine
he was preaching. The governor ac-
cused the Democratic leaders Of own
ing trust stock, and said that the call
of the stockholders of almost any big
trust in New York would sound like the
roll of Tammany Hall. Somebody ask
ed the governor about rotten beef. The
governor replied that he ate that beef;
but that his questioner would never
get near enough to national enemy to
be hit by a bullet. After the speak
ing the governor started back to his
train. He and his party were followed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29

THE story Of the flood in the Colo
RADIO river valley last Monday and
Tuesday had big influence on the cot
ton market. There was reason to be-
lieye that it meant further curtail-
ment Of the crop by hundreds Of thou
sands Of bales, and the price bounded
upward. It was not a cotton exchange
story. There was good grounds for ex-
pecting all the damage that was fear
ed. Fortunately the waters did not
mount as high as they promised.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-09-29
SAM JONES NEXT TUESDAY

b.
n so far as Is possible at this time, ev-
cry arrangement has been made for.
the coming Of Rev. Sam p. Jones next
Tuesday night; but the committee is
still doing everything It cen think Of
that promises to add to the comfort
and convenience Of the large number
Of visitors expected.
The committee Of arrangements Is
composed OF. Rev. J. B. Bozeman, Mes
srs. 8. L. Hobbs, ]. Q. Wray, Sam NJ.
Grist and ]. A. Tate. These gentlemen
are being assisted by other members Of
the Baptist church.
Notwithstanding the indicated desire
OF large number Of people from Glow
er. Guthriesville, McConnellsvilIe and
Lowrysville to attend the lecture, the
Carolina and North Western railroad
company could not be induced to run
special trains except upon heavy per-
sonal guarantee from members Of the
committee. The South Carolina and
Georgia railroad people, however,
agreed to run extras without such g.
guarantee, and in view Of the fact that
the committee expects to have the
court house comfortably filled anyway,
1t was not deemed desirable to put up
the money that was demanded by the
Carolina and North Western. It 70 ex-
pected that number Of people from
points along this road will come to, the
lecture by private conveyance ~
The South. Carolina and Georgia Ex-
tension will run two trains to York.:
ville-one from CARNEY and the other,
from Rock Hill-both arriving here
shortly before the lecture; commences,
and leaving within a short time after It
is over. The train from the west leaves
Gaffney at $40 p. M; Blacksburg at
7.2o; Smyrna at 7.35; Hickory Grove
at 7.45 and Sharon at 8 p. m. The train
from the east leaves Rock Hill at 7.20
o'clock; Newport at 7.30 and Tirzah at
l7.4O, arriving at Yorkville at 8 o'clock.
The round trip fare from CARNEY is Is
cents; Cherokee Falls go cents Hick-
ory Grove 40 cents: ,Tirzah and Sharon
25 cents, and ali other points 50 cents.
General admission to the lecture has
been fixed at 80 cents and reserved
seats at Is cents.
A letter received Thursday from
Rev. Mr.. Jones' managers, said thae the
lecturer would come to Yorkville. from
Wadesboro, N. C..
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people in the United States so, and
some British papers actually express
ed regret that Lord Salisbury had not
been the man to originate such great
,oea. For the instant there was no
question Of the fact that Germany had
struck the keynote Of the situation,
and for Russia and the United States
to withdraw their troops from Pekin
now seemed impossible.
But in this game of surprises, there
came q new one that dismissed all
the others. AS the United States was
the first to answer Russia, she was also
the first to answer Germany. In a
note forwarded last Saturday, D. j.
Hill, acting secretary of state, told
Germany very politely, that while the
lnstigation of the disturbances in Chi
ma should be punished, it was much
better that they be punished by the
duly constituted authorities Of Chi
ma. The note seemed to take into con-
sideration the possibility Of the fact
that the instigators might be individ-
uals high up in authority, and that to
punish them meant war. It has all
along been the declared policy Of the
United States not to join in the con-
quest Of China II such a step could be
prevented.
When the answer Of the United
States to Russia became known, and
there was no effort to prevent its being
known, the British papers, or most of
them, at least, began to accuse us of
the baby act, and charge us with re-
sponsibilIty for breaking up the inter-
national alliance. It looked, indeed,
as If the alleged partnership between
this country and Great Britain had no
existence tn point of fact; when 10 and
behold there came still another sur
prise that capped the climax Of sur
prises. On last Wednesday, Lord Sal
isbury announced the position Of
Great Britain as being identical with
that Of the United States, on the pun
ishment proposition.
Orders have been sent to Pekin for
the withdrawal Of the United States
and Russian troops. General Chaffee
will remain in the city with about "a
regiment OF men we'll armed and sup
piled with plenty Of ammunition. The
Russians will also leave a regiment In
the city. These regiments will merely
act as, legation guards and will not be
subject to the control OF Count Won
Waldersee, the German commander.
The remainder of the United States
troops, some $500 men, will be return
ed to the Philippines as soon as pos
sible.
The Germans still declare that 1t is
their purpose to begin work Furnishing
Chinese instigators' Of the recent up
rising without delay. II she does, she
will have a war with China on her
hands and it is probable that the 9TH
er powers Will see to It that she gets
nothing out Of such war except sat
isfaction Of her honor. But in view
Of what has already taken place, It is
hardly safe to make any more predic-
tions along this line. There is no tell
ing what strange, twists the dubious
ways OF diplomacy may take on next.
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Wednesday from a five weeks vacatio,

Wednesday from a five weeks vacation
in the mountains Of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Dur
ing most Of the time he has been rough
ing 1t, travelling with friends through
the country by private conveyance and
stopping wherever night fell. he en-
joyed some fine fishing in the mount
aims; but most Of all, Of course, the
pure air and beautiful scenery, He
has been very much benefited by the
trip, and returns in good shape for
work.