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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04

THE HOME PAPERS STATEMENT.-The
Anderson Daily Mail Of last Saturday
had the following editorial statement
about the campaign meeting that was
held in the city the day before:
Taken all in all, the crowd was a Nc
Laurin one, and his friends were great
ly elated at the result Of the meeting.
After the meeting The Daily Mail man
made an effort to "size up the crowd"
so to speak, and sought expressions OF
opinion from many, different persons
from McLaurin's friends as we'll as his
opponents. The. question was asked,
what percentage of the crowd was for
McLaurin? The answers ranged from
so to 80 per cent. The most Of the re-
plies were about rs per cent, and this
probably was not far wrong. A num-
ber Of McLaurin's friends from other
places were here and they frequently
led in the cheering: but the majority
Of the crowd was Enthusiastically In SYM
pathy with McLaurin. The attendance
in the afternoon was composed prob
ably of two-thirds farmers and one
third business men ,Pf the city and la
dies. The majority Of the farmers
cheered for McLaurin, though, as has
been stated, many cheered both speak
ers, as much as a tribute to their elo-
quence and skill in debate as express
i've Of political preference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The postoff1ce and bank observed
Labor Day on Monday. Otherwise the
holiday was not recognized in York
Vile.
~ The town Is buying rock for macad-
Am work at 80 cents per ton. Quite a
number of teams are engaged in haul
ing at that price. They haul from 1000
to 1000 pounds at load, and make
from so cents to s2.25 day. Each of
the double teams employed are averag-
ing about 81 day.
- Mr.. A. Rose, who has charge Of the
work of grading down the hill on East
Liberty street, near the depot, says he
will lower the hundred yards or more
Of six inch water main a depth Of sew
eral feet without springing leak. If
he succeeds in the undertaking, he will
be entitled to a certificate of ability as
q first-class civil engineer.
The ladies of the Auxiliary Gene
terry association have been rendered
many flowers for use in beautifying
the cemetery; but not as many as they
will require. Preliminary work look
ing to the proposed improvements has
been somewhat retarded on account
of the weather; but the association is
now ready to push its plans with en-
ergy.
EPolly Buchanan, the Negro woman
%ho was committed to the guard house
some two weeks ago to serve 80 day
sentence for selling liquor, made her
escape Sunday night. Somebody broke
the lock of the guardhouse from the
outside, leaving the prisoner at liberty
to walk away. The authorities are not
very much disturbed over the circum-
stance. If the prisoner remains away
they will esteem it good riddance, and
If she makes her appearance againt
they will return her to the guard house.
The local checker enthusiasts were
very much interested last Saturday in
a rub between s. E. McFadden. Esq, of
Chester, and Mr.. J. r. Pegraln, of
Yorkville. Mr.. McFadden was in town
on professional business. When he
completed the same Sheriff Logan ar
ranged for a game. At the end Of the
fourth game. the score stood two and
two. Mr.. McFadden proposed that the
fifth game decide the championship
and Mr.. Pegram won. The experts
who watched the game are Of opinion
that the two players are pretty evenly
matched, and that it would take quite
a number Of games to decide which
is the better player.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
MERE-MENTION.

The president has appointed VIM. H.
Hunt, Of Montana, to be governor OF
Porto Rico. =. .Bradstreet's Mercantile
agency estimates this years corn yield
at 1,400, 100000, a decrease of SO per cent.
as compared with last year. .Copious
rains are reported from Waco and 9TH
err portions Of Texas. .Brigadier
General Ludlow died at Convent, N. j.,
last Friday, Of consumption. .Thir-
ty-six persons were killed and 13 were
injured as the result of a wreck on the
Great Northern railroad near Nyack,
Montana, last Saturday night. A
freight train broke in two as it was
climbing a mountain, and the detach-
ed portion ran back into passenger
train that was just pulling out of Ny
ack...... Senator Dolliver, Of Iowa, has
announced Governor Dolliver, Of his
state, as a presidential candidate. e.......
A revised list Of the victims Of the re-
cent explosion of the boiler on the
steamer City of Trenton, near Phila-
delphia, puts the number at 26.... The
Galveston News's trade edition Of Sep
tember 1 places the Texas cotton crop
for the season just closed at 2,50S,2s6
bales, an increase Of 1,0S5,6l2 bales,
over the previous year. Galveston's
cotton receipts for the season were e.
177,9S bales, or an increase Of 1920
bales over the previous year.. AL
though both sides to the great steel
strike are still claiming the advantage,
it is believed about Pittsburg that the
strikers are losing ground daiy.......
Two more white men, making three In
all, were convicted at Wetumpka, Ala,
last Saturday, Of murder in the second
degree. for lynching a Negro named
Robert White. The white men are
named John Strength and Martin Full
Ter. They were each sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
WILLING TO DROP OUT.
Mr.. Bryan Says He Will Not Try For
Next Presidential Nomination.


Next Presidential Nomination.
w. J. Bryan delivered an address at
the Platte county fair, opposite Leav-
enworth, yesterday afternoon. and be-
fore leaving here when asked to state
his intentions regarding the presiden-
cy. replied:
IT would rather be right than be
president. In 1896 and 1900 the major
ity of the voters of the country said by
their ballot that they did not want me
as their ruler, and I think I would be
imposing upon them by giving them an
opportunity to vote against me again.
Twice I was defeated, and while I
do not say that I was defeated honor
ably, I am satisfied, and I do not in
tend to try to force myself into the
race again. IF the American people
ever decide that they wish to try Bry-
anism could not refuse to grant them
their desire; but for the present at
least the presidency is the least thing
on my mind when go to bed at night"
MI. biSdH leluStu W ulSSuss ~ o
Hill. but when asked how he consid-
cred the chances of Tom Johnson, of
Ohio, replied "Mr. Johnson is a good
man and n good Democrat and / would
be pleased to support him for any Of
flee; but 1t is too early to estimate his
chances in the presidential contest
And, too. Mr.. Johnson. 1 believe, has
not announced that he is a candidate"
Mr. Bryan said it was his opinion
that if the Republican convention was
held this year Roosevelt would be NOM
mated by acclamation.
II look for change before 1904" said
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04

ALTHOUGH the available informa ton
cate the exact truth, from such dis
patches as are being published from
time to time. there Is strong political
feeling between Russia and England,
and not a little to suggest the possi-
bility Of more or less serious develop
ments at some time in the not distant
future. Recent advices from Persia. by
way of London. tell Of conflicts between
British and Russian interests in that
quarter. The Ameer of Afghanistan is
acting in a very Independent manner
toward Great Britain, while growing
more friendly toward Russia, and In
Manchuria the Russians are acting as
though they consider the British as en-
titled to but little consideration. AS to
just how much significance there Is,
developments at the different points
mentioned cannot be correctly gauged
outside of diplomatic circles possibly;
but in connection with it all there is
growing jealousy and nervousness
among the British people generally. and
it is suspected that most of them en-
tertain feeling that they will soon
have to fight to maintain their present
Asiatic holdings against Russia. Dis
patches of the past few weeks indicate
that instead of the South African con-
ditions being on the mend, conditions
are growing more shaky in that the
large Dutch element of Cape Colony is
more disposed than ever to rise against
the British. 1t has all along been quite
certain that the Cape Colony people
have not been looking kindly upon the
conduct of the war against their Trans
val brethren: but that they will actu-
ally muster the courage to engage in
open rebellion is not at all clear. There
are indications though, that Russia is
counting upon something of the kind,
and as the whole situation appears
from this distance. it seems quite prob
able that some great events will have
begun to take place during the next
few months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04

can I say but that wish for that mo-
ment only I were not a Chinaman? I
should like to be an American as I
stand here, so that each one Of you
would appear as beautiful to me as you
actually must be when seen through
your countrymen's eyes. Alas the
slight difference in the formation Of my
orbs cannot do justice to the impress
sion you make upon me, individually
and jointly and severally. But there
are some well-nourished figures and
forms among you that really appear to
be as fine as the best that my own fer
tile country has produced. And your
intelligence and souls, am told, which
are hidden under your beautiful fash
ionable apparel, are more beautiful
even than your forms. May you all
feel the depth and sincerity Of my ad-
miration, and may your youthful looks
and honorable years always walk hand
in hand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
THE FOREST HILL PICNIC.

It was a typical Bethel gathering
that turned out to the Forest Hill pic
mic last Saturday, and the occasion
throughout was in full keeping with
the long established reputation Of that
particular neighborhood in such mat
ters-happy, prosperous, hospitable
people, good behavior and an abun-
dance Of good things to eat
According to the programme, as or
iginally mapped out, addresses were
expected by DR.. ]. H. Thornwell, Gen.
]. w. Floyd, F. P. Mccain, Esq, and
w. w. Lewis. Esq. It developed that
General Floyd and DR.. Thornwell were
unable to be present. Messrs. Lewis
and Mccain, however, complied with
the appointments, and made good,
wholesome talks.
The picnic was under the auspices
Of the children of the Forest Hill
school, and the main purpose of 1t was
to afford an opportunity for the rails
ing Of funds to assist in the erection CT
the proposed monument to the ConfeG-
crate soldiers OF York county, it having
been determined by the children and
patrons, that their school shall, if pos
sible, lead all the schools of the county
with the largest contribution.
In ALL 1t Is estimated that there were
about 500 people present, including q
large per cent. of young people and a
good representation Of the citizenship
Of the surrounding country. The fore
part of the day was devoted to the
speaking, Mr.. ]. r. Cook acting as
master of ceremonies and the audience
giving good attention throughout.
Mr.. Mccain spoke first. In few
appropriate remarks, he welcomed the
people to the hospita titles provided by
the committee, and then proceeded to
deliver a very instructive address on
manhood and stability of character as
eXemplified by the Confederate soldiers
generally. and especially by Lee. Jack
son, the Johnsons and other famous
leaders. He spoke at length Of the duty
that devolves upon us to preserve the
memory of our heroes, and illustrated
some of the practical rewards that were
to be expected by the fulfillment of this
duty. The following extract from his
speech is probably entitled to especial
consideration:
II verify believe that the time will
come when sectional feeling will be
entirely abolished. 1t may not come In
this century, 1t may not disappear
during the next century; but sooner or
later 1t will come About the year $500,
England was literally torn to pieces
by civil wars. They were known as
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
The Price of Cotton.

Ten cents or less is the question that
cotton growers throughout the country
are asking themselves as to the pro-
bable price Of their staple. The recent
resolution of the Georgia Cotton Plan
ters' association recommending the
holding of cotton for 10 cents, has
added special interest to the question,
and what the growers want to know
Is whether there is any good prospect
of realizing any such price. That the
question cannot be answered in .ad-
vance is clear to all, and while it Is
possible that we may again see 10
cents cotton this fall, there is very
little in sight to warrant the fixing of
such figure.
The following Charlotte dispatch Of
last Saturday, gives a very correct
view Of the present situation as seen
from the standpoint Of the cotton spin
ner:
The cloth mills appear to have the
advantage over all manufacturers OF
cotton products now, largely as result
of the rise in price Of raw material,
whereby the yarn mills see little chance
of making profits. An advance IN
yarns has taken place since last weeks
report Of from to Z cents on all
counts Of yarns above 20's, and from
SIS to 16's an advance of to J cents
has taken place.
Notwithstanding the upward trend
Of the market there Is a lack of orders,
and in fact this lack has restricted bus
mess to a certain extent. No large
orders are reported. Buyers Of yarns
and spinners still are slow to make any
concessions whatever. The advance
in cotton has rendered 1t more difficult
for spinners to come out even, much
less to make a profit. With cotton at
81 cents, yarns spun from this mater
ial and sold at present market quota
tions would show loss Of from u to
cents per pound to the yarn mills.
The mills are all at sea as to the
approaching opening Of the new cotton
season, and they will not venture on
sales beyond two or three weeks.
The cotton crop is still more uncer-
tain than when last weeks report was
made. There Is nothing definite or any
certainty Of prices until this Is more
fully understood.
To quote large manufacturer as to
the outcome: There are three things
very evident: (a) Cotton has to come
down; % yarns must go up, or (c) all
the mills will bust" This sentiment
seems to have many followers among
spinners.
The brightest side Of the market 70
day Is undoubtedly cotton gods.
Trade in this line is reported good
better than for many days-and buyers
and producers are able to perfect more
contracts for future delivery. Cottons
have also shown an advance.
The stock of old cotton on hand Is
much larger than at this time last year.
and there is not now a great deal in
sight to promise better prices. AL
though it is not generally believed that
cotton conditions are as good now as
at this time last year, the acreage Is
larger and there is time for consider
able improvement. If there Is a great
deal Of improvement. prices promise
to go lower instead Of higher, and the
best that can be said at this time for
the man who holds for higher prices,
is that he certainly has no more than
even chances.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
Wednesday, September 4, 1901.

the wars Of the roses. On one side
was the house Of York, represented by
the white rose, and on the other side
the house Of Lancaster represented by
the red rose. Here was a grand exhi-
bition of the Englishman as a fighter.
When those wars closed sectional feel
ing in England was as bitter as 1t was
in this country after the war Of seces-
sion; but today all Englishmen are
equally proud Of the part these rival
parties took in the conflict. They look
upon these wars as nothing more nor
less than a grand manifestation of
English valor and heroism, and their
deeds are the common property of all
that country, and to shed lustre upon
thoroughly united England. So 1t will
be in this country some day. The time
will come when the descendants Of the
Union soldier will unite with the South
erner In singing the praises Of Southern
valor as exhibited in the memorable,
struggle. We were all Americans Ct
the opening Of the conflict. The bra
very Of both sides was manifestation
Of the most prominent quality Of the
American; the bravery Of both sides
was the common bravery Of the Ameri-
can soldier. Confederate valor will be
the heritage Of the Union. and Southern
bravery and achievement will be look
ed upon as the grand achievement OF
common country. But this state of
things will never be brought about un-
less we, ourselves continue to show a
proper appreciation Of our heroic SOL
diers.
Mr.. Lewis followed Mr.. Mccain in
a particularly thoughtful and practical
address on the value of education, and
gave out some ideas which no doubt
furnished considerable food for
thought.
Captain w. B. Smith and John R.
Hart, ESQ.,, each made few appropri-
ate remarks in behalf Of the Confeder-
ate monument undertaking.
A collection in behalf Of the monu-
ment netted about SIS in cash, and
quite a number Of subscriptions, the
aggregate amount Of which has not yet
been reported.
The entire day was spent most pleas
antly. and all who were present are no
doubt willing to concede that the occa-
sion was a great success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
smoke Mt HOaea Path.

Honea Path special Of August 81 to
The News and Courier: Senator Nc
Laurin arrived here at II o'clock and
made a speech of one hours length,
touching upon the tariff, imperialism
and ship subsidy. About 400 persons
were present. composed mostly Of far
mers. His visit here was entirely un-
expected, and had 1t been known In
time he would have had large crowd,
as he has a great many followers here.
He left on the o'clock train for Green
vile.
The Strike Settled.
According to the Columbia State of
yesterday morning, the cotton mill
strike has been satisfactorily settled.
The operatives were informed Monday
night that If they should present them
selves for work on Tuesday morning
they would be accepted, and no ques-
tions would he asked, whether or not
they belonged to or sympathized with
the union. The understanding was
that the striking operatives would re-
turn to work, and the whole incident
would be considered closed without
either side having made any sacrifice
of principle.
Bonhnm.
Washington correspondence Of News
and Courier: Lieutenant Bonham, of
Edgefleld, son of Gen. M. L. Bonham,
left Saturday for San Francisco. Lieu
tenant Bonham would have preferred
an assignment to duty nearer home for
the present, but the war department Of
ficials decided that his services are
needed in the Philippines, so he returns
to the scene of his former triumphs.
1t will be recalled that Lieutenant
Bonham enlisted as a private soldier
during the Spanish war, and was sew
eral times advanced for gallant and
meritorious services. He was with the
late General Lawton the day that
brave officer met his death, and 1t was
In that engagement that young Bon
ham distinguished himself and won his
commission in the regular army as q
lieutenant.
Death OF n Lost Son.
Chester special of Friday to the Co.
lumbia State: 1t will doubtless be re-
membered by some Of the readers of
The State, that in 1892 John r. Buch-
anan, son Of Editor John H. Buchanan.
of the Chester Reporter. very suddenly
and mysteriously disappeared from
home. He was only Is years Of age at
the time, and his father could find no
trace Of him until during the Worlds
Fair. The year afterwards he was In
formed in some way that his son was in
Illinois. He at once went to Chicago
and through Illinois. and at times he
would find some evidence of his sons
whereabouts. but he could never get to
see him. Several times since he has
heard of his being in different parts of
the west, but he has never heard direct
from him. 1t has been a sense of deep
grief to his aged father to know that
his son was living in the land, but
would not heed any Of the overtures
held out to him to return nome. For
nine long years Mr.. Buchanan has liv-
ed in hopes of finding his boy and Of
persuading him to return, but today his
hopes were blastel and his grief made
more unhearable by the sad Intelligence
of Johns death. A telegram from
saltwater, Mimi. brought this sad
news to the already grief-stricken faith
er. Mr.. Buchanan has the sympathy
of the entire town In this hour of his
sore bereavement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04

AMERICAN REVISED BIBLE.-Chicago
bookmen placed on their shelves today
the first copies Of the American Stand
ard Revision Of the Bible, which has
been kept from them for IA years by the
unfortunate contract enacted by tho
English revisers at the time of the dis
sent between the committees represent
ing Great Britain and the United
States. Today's sales were large, the
dealers say. They do not expect, how
ever, the demand to compare with that
for the English revision when it was
first issued.
Examination shows that the Ameri-
can renderings are more faithful to the
original text and that cutting out many
of the obsolete idoms of King James
time has clarified the meaning Of pas
sages hitherto obscure to the lay read
er. One Of the striking features Of the
American version is the restoration Of
the word Jehovah to the text, this per-
sonal appellation of the Diety being
used almost uniformly In place of
Lord" and God" "Sheol" Is the term
substituted for THE Pit" "The Grave"
and He'll"
geographically the book presents in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jane NJ. Barnett and others, Bethel
Offer at private sale the home
place" Of the late Hamilton Barnett,
at Bethel, containing 153 acres, more
or less.
w. N. Ashe-Wants 200 cords of pine
and oak wood for the brick yard, and
he wants it right away.
T. Baxter McClain-Wants to sell at
bargains a number Of farm imple-
ments and tools, as we'll as a corn
mill and lot Of finch betting.
John B. Williams-Talks about white
fish for breakfast; Magic yeast for
the bread baker, and sliced Star ham.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Print chapter 2
under the title Of "long horn cattle" |"
and give you some pointed facts to
thing to say in regard to their MILL
merry and milliner.
James M. Starr G. Co.-Want you to
see them about fertilizers for small
grain, which they are ready to fur
nish anyway you want 1t. They want
to sell you rye seed, and offer close
prices on tobacco.
T. w. Speck-Is making very close
prices on a lot Of ladies' umbrellas,
which he says are Of excellent quality.
He says for you use the B. & H. lamp
II you want lots Of light.
w. B. Moore G. Co.-Tell Of new goods
that are coming to them In carload
lots, and say that they are offering
special prices on carpets. mattings,
furniture, cooking and heating stoves.
etc., to reduce stock. They want you
to see their new emery grinder for
mower blades.
C.. P. Lowrance & Co.-Have fresh
snowflake crackers. and they want to
buy eggs, butter, potatoes and other
produce.
Riddle & Carroll-Invite their farmer
friends and others interested, to WIS.,
it Gordon Bros farm, Charlotte road,
to witness an exhibition of a McCor-
mick corn harvester, at 3 o'clock, this
Wednesday afternoon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-04

WE present today the admirable
speech that President John c. Carey
delivered at Spartanburg on Tuesday
of last week, and in doing so we desire
to call attention to the fact that al
though both The State and The News
and Courier each gave about five COL
umns of space to the other side Of the
question on that occasion, neither of
them has had the fairness to lay this
speech before their readers.