davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
The Lien Law.

Although the people OF South Caro-
ina have devoted much labor and
thought during the past thirty-five
years to what Is known as the agricul-
tural lien system. it must be apparent
to all who are giving attention to the
subject. that many mistakes have been
made and that the problem is still de-
manding serious consideration.
The original object Of the lien law
was good. BY enabling people who
could not give more substantial securi-
ty to mortgage their intention" to
raise crop, the country has possibly
gotten the benefit Of much develop
ment that would have otherwise been
delayed. At the same time, the sys-
tenn which, at its best, has never been
more than risky speculation, has ac-
complished an immense amount Of
harm, and in the view of many is still
a source of grave future danger.
Reviewing the agricultural history Of
this state briefly and generally in its
relation to the lien law, 1t seems fair to
size up the situation about like this:
When the system was first Inaugural
ted, landowners, who were without
means to conduct such operations as
they desired, were disposed to act as
general managers Of their farms while
they took advantage Of the lien sys-
TEN, both in behalf Of themselves and
renters. They exercised such oversight
results in producing crops, generally
paying the merchant all that was COM
ing to him, and leaving a profit to the
landowner. This plan is still practic-
ed by many landowners; but it is now
the exception. The tendency, for a
number Of years past, on the part Of
landowners who are financially unable
to manage their farms, and who have
no inclination to engage actively in the
business themselves, is to rent out to
persons irresponsible or otherwie, leav-
ing the renter to secure supplies as
best they may by means Of agricultu-
raj lien, and depending for their own
incomes solely on the rents that are so
strongly secured to them by law.
While it is a fact that many a good
man has gotten his start in life
as renter under this system,
there is no disputing the fact that
the great majority of individuals,
including a large percentage of Ne.
groes who are at present living under
this system, are worthless set, study
ing not so much how they can work out
their just obligations to landlord and
merchant, as how they can swindle
both.
The practice of renting land, giving
liens. and either not planting at all, or
planting less than enough to pay the
liens, even with proper work and fav-
orble seasons, has become so common
as to discredit the whole system. 1t is
almost a fact that the agricultural
lien no longer furnishes even specula.
tive security, in that most renters who
would pay up a debt secured by lien,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20

THE Charleston Post has abandoned
it's half-hearted support Of Senator
McLaurin on the ground that it has all
along been in favor Of the organization
of a decent Republican party in this
state. and the appointment of Koester
shows that to be impossible. If The
Post has been deceived it has no right
to blame Senator McLaurin, for he has
told 1t plainly from the first that his
affiliation was only with the more pro-
gressive Democratic element. He is
not seeking to build himself up by the
distribution of pap; but by pointing
out what he thinks is for the best for
South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Mr.. w. I. Withefspoon found the
gold ring for which he advertised in the
last issue of THE ENQUIRER within a
short time after the paper appeared on
the streets Of Yorkville.
The time in which 1t was prescrib-
ed that town taxes could be paid with
out penalty, expired last Friday.
Treasurer Love reports that collections
were about as close as last year, there
being only a few delinquents and not
more than two white men claiming that
they did not know taxes were due.
-Messrs. J. J. Keller & Co. have
erected an additional storehouse at
their wood working plant on the c. &.
NV. railroad. between East Madison
and East Liberty. streets. Heretofore
they have been keeping cofffns in the
upper story Of the main building; but
they have found that the room is need
ed for machinery. The firm is doing
lots Of work now and also selling con-
siderable quantity Of goods.
4 There Is to be a presentation OF
"Quo vadis" at the opera house on
Wednesday. December 4. with Mr..
James A. Young appearing in the role
Of Vinicius. 1t is represented as some
thing unusually good. Quo Vadis was
presented here sometime. ago; but In
some respects the audience was very
much disappointed. It developed that
the scenery carried by the company
was unsuited for use on the small
stage here, and in several other re-
spects the play failed to come up to ex-
pectations.. Mr.. James Young has
made himself famous in this play, and
the fact that he Is with the company
now booked to present Quo Vadis, car
ries assurance that there Is no reason
able probability Of another dfsap-
pointment. An agent Of the company
was here last week, and among other
things he invited Manager Moore to
send a committee to see the play in
Charlotte or Chester, in order to make
sure of the strong claims he was maxi
ing. This agent made careful inspec-
tion Of the opera house and said that
he had scenery to suit. He told Man.
ager Moore, Furthermore, to have no
hesitation in assuring the local public
that there would be no disappointment
this time. Quo Vadis is certainly a
great play, and properly presented as 1t
will be by the company led by Mr..
Young, lovers Of the drama, could want
nothing better.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20

If the whole woof and warp Of a po-
!itical party be based on distribution of
the public offices, as practically all Of
the partizan organs seem to think. we
are unable to see the benefits that ac-
crue to the rank and file that does the
voting. The principal concern of the
rank and file is not who holds the Of
fees; but how the offices are admins
tered. The public is benefited not by
what a public officer does for himself;
but by what he does for it. These
things should all be carefully consid-
cred by electors before they commence
their shouting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
LOCAL LACONICS.
Oeceased Death Rate.

A coffin salesman who passed through
Yorkville last week, said that the death
rate in this section, and in the whole
Piedmont, is less than it has been for
number Of years past. He based
his statement on the number Of collins
that are being sold by his own and
other firms.
Price of Hay.
Hay that sold on the streets of York
Vile last summer at from 20 to 80 cents
hundred pounds, is now bringing.
from so cents to 60 cents hundred
pounds. One local livery firm bought
s1,5OO worth Of hay at prices ranging
from 20 cents to go cents, and Is still
buying.
Summer School.
The second weekly meeting Of the
York county school for teachers, was
held in Rock Hill last Saturday under
the instruction Of Professors J. c. Cork;
A. r. Banks and Jackson Hamilton:
The following teachers were in at
tendance: Mesdames Barron, Hanna,
Culp, Misses Roach (2), Barron, Geta
tvs, Messrs. Hutchison, Clark, Kee,
Hall, Owens, Carroll. The meeting was
not so largely attended as was that at
Yorkville; but the session was quite
satisfactory. The next meeting is to
be held at Glover next Saturday.
The Smallpox.
The smallpox situation in Bethesda
township, about which information
was published in the last isue Of THE
ENQUIRER, Is causing widespread con-
cern. AS will be noted by the publi-
cation in another column, the York.
Vile town council, board Of health and
cotton mills presidents have taken
sognizance Of the situation, and are
urging the people Of the town and COM
munity to Immediately submit to vac
as the only safeguard against
a general spread Of the disease. Upon
representations from leading citizens Of
the neighborhood infected, the grand
jury has undertaken thorough inves-
tigation Of the matter, and will make
a full and complete representation to
the governor on the subject. That the
situation Is very serious Is quite ap-
parent, and in the opinion of members
Of the grand jury, the governor should
forthwith direct against the pest in this
ocality all the power of the state board
Of health. In the meantime there Is
nothing better for individuals than to
resort to vaccination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
I SENATOR ID. 8. HENDERSON.

Hon. D. s. Henderson. state senator
seat in the United States senate now
occupied by Hon. John L. McLaurin,
has been In YorkvlIle this week prose-
cutting his claims to the suffrages Of
our people. He had planned to ar
rive here Saturday night, and Senator
]. s. Brice, who Is close personal
friend, had arranged to give him pub
lie reception at the Parish hotel; but
the Southern train missed connection
at Gastonia, and the reception had to
be abandoned. The senator came down
from Blacksburg Sunday morning, at
tended service at Trinity M. E. church,
spent the day pleasantly, and on Mon
day met large number Of people from
different parts of the county.
During Monday morning, it was an
nounced that the distinguished visitor
would speak in the court house at 2
o'clock, and when that hour arrived,
quite a number Of people gathered to
hear what he had to say. The speaker
was introduced by Senator Brice as a
distinguished citizen of South Carolina,
and a thorough going Democrat in
every way fully qualified to fill the
high Office Of United States senator to
which he is aspiring.
With but few words of introduc-
tory explanation, Mr.. Henderson pro-
ceeded in a business-like manner to
unfold his message. He said that
when he left his home in the south
western part Of the state, a few days
ago, 1t was with no intention Of maxi
ing a political speech in this section;
but since his arrival his friends had
Insisted that he say something about
the great issues of the day, and as he
had had the boldness to aspire to the
high office Of United States senator, 1t
was only proper that he should try to
make known the reason for his claims.
1t is strange, Mr.. Henderson de-
clared, that it should be necessary to
talk to the people Of South Carolina at
this late day about the fundamental
principles of Democracy-the grand old
party that has preserved us and our
forefathers from the foundation Of the
government; but 1t happens that in the
last four or five months, it has become
necessary to go among the people and
discuss these very principles. In diff
ferent parts of lie state last summer,
the people came out in large numbers
to hear such discussions, and the at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
MERE-MENTION.

1t Is not thought that the report OF
the Schley court Of inquiry will be
made until within a few days before
the convening Of congress-. Mrs.
Sarah Elizabeth Griswold Morse. widow
of Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor OF
the electric telegraph, died In Berlin.
Germany, last Thursday. Orders
have been issued by the war depart
ment directing the 9th infantry to get
ready to sail for the Philippines as soon
as transports can be provided.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20

or slightly below last years actual
area. The crop is generally backward,
but the outturn for the whole province
is expected to equal the estimate for
last year. In Berar and Bombay the
acreage is larger than last year. In
other sections 1t is less and the crop Is
generally backward.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20
YoRKVILLE, s. O.,
WEDNESDAY, NOV'R. 20, 1901.

JUDGING from his Atlanta speech
which, in that respect is like all his
previous speeches, Senator McLaurin's
principal concern is not the formation
of a new party; but the progress and
prosperity Of South Carolina and the
South.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20

If some Of our wouldbe statesmen
would only give some really intelligent
study to the lien system, and make an
earnest effort to reform 1t, they would
eventually earn political preferment Of
a kind that seldom comes to the mere
political trickster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-20

IHeIIl WIFI Our dILuy dLu navy. IL
will bring interminable turmoil and
strife. It has been said that the de-
velopment Of our foreign trade will
encourage cotton production and cotton
manufacturers. There is no man more
in favor Of these things than I; but
what is the use Of going to war to
enlarge our trade so long as there
seems to be no limit to the peaceful
development Of the markets we already
have? Again they tell you cotton
planters, that the annexation Of the
Philippines will bring you a better
price for your cotton. Cotton can be
raised in these islands, and with the
cheap labor there can be raised cheap
er than here. The price of cotton is
controlled by supply and demand. and
how increased production is going to
raise the price is proposition that no
Commercial Democratic has yet been
able to answer.
Then again, they say that they want
to get more land in the name Of reli-
gion; that we want to take the soldiers
on one side and the missionaries on
the other side, and that we must shoot,
kill and baptize all at the same time.
If that doctrine is to become the doc
trine of this great nation Of peace and
good will, then am at loss to know
the meaning Of our religion.
Next, Mr.. Henderson took up the
ship subsidy question, which he ex-
planned as a proposition, that the gov
ernment should pay bounties to ship
builders at the rate Of 100000 year
until the amount reaches 100000, 900.
This he declared to be in contravention
of the fundamental Democratic prin-
ciple of equal rights to all and special
privileges to none. He said that we
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-24
CHARLESTOWN'S OLD PEONY.
Valued Service Which 1t Rendered
the Massachusetts City Sub
seQuent to 1876.


Growing in the garden at Charles
town, Mass, of Oliver Holden, COM
poser of the tune Coronation" is to
be found an old-fashioned red peony.
The peony, to casual observer.
would not seem any more attractive
and perhaps not so handsome as
many of the magnificent specimens
which adorn the lawns of hundreds
of summer homes. It's claim to fame
lies in the fact that it has marvel
Gus history and is said to be 100
years old, says the Patriotic Review.
The present occupant of the old
Holden home, which is located on
Pearl street, on the side of Bunker
Hill, is Mrs. Thomas Doane, and it
is through her kindness that the
story of the peony appears in our
pages, which runs as follows:
Mrs. Holden as q child watched
with others the sprouting of the
peonies in the spring of 1776. After
the battle of Bunker Hill the Brit
ish fred the town of Charlestown
and all traces of the ownership of
lands were destroyed. Houses and
fences were swept away, and there
was seemingly nothing left to mark
anew the boundary lines of the own
ers. Some one suggested that in
the springtime their garden plants
might sprout and give some clew;
and sure enough, the old peony put
forth its leaves, and from its location,
near the old city hall, was marked
on the property Of the different late
owners AID also was laid out the new
CITY of Caarlestown. = :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-24
MINNESOTA NEWS.
ArbOr Day.

Gov. Van SAINT has designated Fri
day, April &c, as Arbor and Bird Day.
bis proclamation is as follows:
the legislature, with the object of
subscribing the best interests of the
people, have wisely authorized and di-
rected the designation each year of a
day for the planting of forest trees and
the identifying of private and public
grounds Pursuant thereto, I, S. Il.
Van SAINT. as governor of said state, do
hereby fix and appoint Friday, the 26th
OF April, 1901, as Arbor and Bird Day,
and do most earnestly request the uni
versal observance thereof. 1t is es-
pecially desirable that suitable exer-
clses be had at all public and private
schools, colleges and other educational
institutions, that the youth may be
taught to appreciate the beauty and
utility of trees and shrubs, and the i'm
portance of preserving the harmless
birds that make Minnesota their home
| therefore earnestly recommend that
oil our people devote at least portion
OF said day to the planting of forest
trees and shrubs, to the end that our
home and public grounds may be made
more pleasant and attractive. Let the
object and spirit of the day be met
through hearty cooperation in the
pleasant duties which the law invokes 81
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-24
QUAY APPEALS FOR ORDER.

coded to be an able business man,
no one would suppose that he could
distinguish man on telegraph
wire by mere touch-so to speak
and that, too, when less than half a
dozen words were sent. Mr.. Young
has charge of large force of men,
and when they desire to get off they
send him message to the capitol,
or call him up on a wire and talk to
him personally and make their desire
known.
One of his men called for him on
the wire the other day from up
town and asked: "Can I get off to-
night?'
Eyes, you're excused" responded
Mr.. Young.
The man walked down the avenue
as far as Fourteenth street, when sud-
denly the fact dawned on him that
he had neglected to state who he
was, and he went back to set the
matter straight.
Again calling up the capitol, he
asked Mr.. Young: Say, how did
you know who asked to get OFF,
"Oh," came the response, Its
f.. isn't it?'
Eyes" F@~
II said you were excused"
: ssWell," said the man, as he left the
Office, that beats all 1 ever heard of.
I gave no name and clicked but five
words and here is a man who. tells
me who T. am"
Old-time operators considered this
remarkable, in view of the fact that
only five words were sent. Things of
this sort have been done when long
er conversation ensued, or the char
acter Of the mans sending was better
knuged by long talk. ~. :.<. ~. =. 4. 4 =
The loorkeepers at the house say
that Amos Cummings, of New York, is
the most popular man in that body
and that statesman Su1zer, of the same
state, is the next man on the list. s
When one Of them was asked how
he came to this conclusion he said:
because s. many people call foe
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-24

1na1Q was OF uncertain summers, but
there was nothing uncertain in the
art or artfulness she displayed in
her get up and manners. They were
sitting on the sofa next 20 the statue
of Ethan Allen, and seemed to be
alone, but the writer was leaning up
against column next to them and
screened by its width.
"Now, general, you will be sure to
Gomez" she cueried, "and lou will be
sure to bring me some carnations,
just the color of my cheeks you
know. and 3 box of nice candy? Re-
member, Tuesday evening"
"Really, I'm afraid he can't, you
know" said cool, society voice be-
hind them, where a handsomely
gowned lady Aad just paused 'Tues-
day is my day, and we will have
some friends to dinner, 50 l think
| my husband will have to defer his en-
gagement with you. If you insist
upon carnations, I might send you
some after dinner if you will give me
your address. I usually bestow my
| flowers on some charitable institu-
tion.' But the address was not Civ
en-, and the maid walked away under
the fire of pair of dark eyes gleam-
ing through a gold-encased lorgnette,
| while the genera" walked stif11y
back to his committeeman. 1t
seemed as though Jack roses would
have come nearer matching the
color in three pairs Of cheeks than
carnations.
It seems to be pity that kodaks
are not allowed in the capitol build
ing, because real life in Washing.o n
| could be daily SO we'll illustrated by
their use. But whenever visitor
is seen with one of those harm
less little instruments capitol po-
liceman appears and takes tenn
porary possession OF the kodak. say
ing that it is against the esta blished
rule to permit anyone to carry them
about the building. The same rule
| obtains in all of the executive de-
partments, but it is only enforced
rigidly on Capitol hill and in the con-
gressional library. If the kodak
could be used and the owner have
the faculty of writing descriptions of
the scenes which the kodaks might
catch, the people would have oppor-
tunity to read some facts which
might not otherwise be written nor
illustrated concerning happenings in
this singular city.
| There are five detectives on duty
in the capitol during the sessions OF
congress, and the stories they tell
are interesting, illustrating every
phase of character. For exam
pie, a venerable and handsome ex.
congressman from the Pacific slope
who had admission to the floor of the
house of representatives at all times
forged the names of active members
to checks on the sergeant-at-arms
He is poor, needy and old. The con
gressmen did not prosecute him, nor
require him to make restitution
The detectives, however, do not per.
NIT him to enter the building any
more. SMITH D. FRY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-24
POLICE STATISTICS.

There are 10000 policemen in Lon
lin.
Buffalo, with $50 miles of streets
and $4,000 arrests in a year, has 73C
policemen.
Baltimore, with a75 miles of streets
and $4,000 arrests in a year, has $50
policemen.
st. Louis, with $50 mil1s of streets
and $4,000 arrests IT, a year, has 1900
policemen.
Boston, with $4,000 arrests in a
year and 500 miles of streets, has
100 policemen.
Philadelphia, with 1850 miles OF
streets and 10000 arrests in a year
has also policemen.
Chicago, with 10000 arrests in q
year and 1900 miles of streets to be
patroled, has 1900 policemen.
New York, with a total population
of 3, SOC, 600, expends in police salaries
alone more than $4,000, 900 annually,
San Francisco has 430, Pittsburgh
1856, Providence $50, Washington GOO,
Louisville, 325, Cincinnati SIG and
Cleveland 400 policemen. = x.<rls.. .
New Orleans. with 700 miles OF
streets, $4,000 arrests in a year and
, large floating, turbulent colored
population, has only 800 policemen.
The London police department
costs s., 100, 900, the Paris department
100000 and the Berlin police de-
|partment $1,000 Berlin police.
men are retired Prussian soldiers.
There are 400 members Of the
New York police force for all the
boroughs-7, 1868 to be exact. The
number Of arrests made by the New
York police last year was 1855, q
ian average Of between IS and % fo1
each policeman.