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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
MERE-MENTION.

The twentieth week of the anthracite
coal strike commenced last Monday.
....It is reported from London that
neither Russia or Austria will support
the appeal of the United States for the
protection of the Jews Of Roumania.. .
1t is understood that Great Britain pro-
poses to make the South African states
pay $500, 100000 on account of the Trans
yaal war. The Third Iowa district
Republican convention, which recent
ly nominated Speaker Henderson, Will
reconvene tomorrow for the purpose OF
nominating his successor. president
Roosevelt left Oyster Bay last Satur-
day morning on his western campaign
tour. Soft coal is now selling at 81
a ton at Knoxville, within fifty miles OF
the coal fields. The trouble is said to
be because of the scarcity Of cars. .......
Mr.. Charles Lockemy, superintendent
of the Richmond cotton mill, at Lau-
rinburg, N. c., was killed last Friday
by Norris Saunders. Lockemy had
tried to make Saunderss boy do his
work right. More than dozen can
didates will make the fight in the Third
Iowa Republican district convention to-
morrow for the nomination that was
declined by Speaker Henderson last
week 49,. Secretary Shaw has author
lied the distribution of $10,00O,00O of
public funds among the banks of the
country that have bonds available as
security. -. Chairman Babcock, of the
Republican National committee, claims
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

THE following dispatch was sent out
from Kansas City a few days ago ana
published in all the large newspapers
of the country:
"The news received here today that
Lieutenant John r. Morris had COM
mitted suicide by shooting aboard his
ship, the Olympia, at Boston. was not
received with great surprise by MS
friends.
'"They have known that Morris had
weight of some kind on his MIND ever
since the blowing up of the Maine at
Havana, and it is the impression mere
that his suicide is the direct result OF
that disaster.
morris was electrician on the Maine
with the title Of assistant engineer.
When he visited here after his proVl-
Dental escape at Havana. ne was very
averse to talking about the matter, put
his friends at the Kansas City CLUB and
elsewhere gathered the impression that
he knew the cause Of the explosion. and
that it was not due to Spanish mines or
torpedoes. They have always beleNeo
from MorriS's account that the eXplo-
sion was due to defective wiring on the
Maine"
While there has never been any proof
of the fact, most of us have preferred
to believe that the destruction of the
Maine was due to Spanish or Cuban
treachery. One pretty generally ac-
cepted theory has been that the Span
iards. resentful of the presence of the
Maine in Havana harbor. blew the
ship up with torpedo. Another theory
almost as generally accepted. was that
the Cubans blew the vessel up in the
belief that the United States would
put the blame on Spain and go to war.
There have been doubts on the subject
all the while. and many people are
doubtful still. The foregoing story,
while plausible enough, of course
proves nothing. 1t is quite probable
that had it not been for the destruc-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There is some hay selling at 40 cents
a hundred.
The collection business is progress
ing very nicely.
The time in which town taxes must
be paid is approaching.
The local cotton receipts were prob
ably heavier yesterday than on any
previous day this season.
The dog law passed by the town
council Is a good one, and it Is to be
hoped that it will result in Kidding the
town of many useless CANNES.
3 Notwithstanding the unusually high
wages that the town council Is paying
for labor on the streets, 1t Is difficult
to get as many hands as are needed.
Mr.. VIM. Kennedy announces his
readiness to again begin taking orders
for the Lamm & Company clothing,
which has been giving much satisfac-
tion heretofore.
- There are still people who claim
that there is no more liquor drinking
in Yorkville than before the dispensary
was established. They are people who
claimed that there would be no increase
of drunkenness on account of the dis
pensary.
The Yorkville cottorf market is
again one of the highest within hun
dred miles. Some farmers took their
cotton to Kings Mountain one day last
week and sold it for less than was be-
ing paid in Yorkville. One Of the York
VILE buyers told the reporter about the
incident, and he went on to say II knew
they were going to get left when I first
heard they were going up there. have
been trying to sell some cotton at
Kings Mountain; but have been unable
to do So"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
LOCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

c. P. Lowrance & Co.-Say that you
should use supreme shortening for
your cooking.
Riddle & Carroll-Have a large guam
tity Of Texas red rust proof seed oats
and say that they can make you close
prices. They also want to sell Sec
ond hand superior grain drill and
disk harrow at a bargain.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Tell you about
sundry goods and quote numerous
prices to show you how their goods
are being offered. They also have
some remarks about the why and
wherefore Of selling goods at present
prices.
The Enouirer-Talks to you about COM
mercial printing. and calls the atten-
tion of druggists to labels and stick
ers in large lots. See the fourth page.
James M. Starr & Co.-Invite your at
tention to their stock of spectacles
and eyes glasses. They have them at
25 cents and up. They guarantee a
f1t.
The Enquirer-Advertises the loss Of a
pin set with emeralds and pearls, and
offers a reward for its recovery.
Probate Judge McCorkle-Gives notice
that R. Leslie Campbell has applied
for letters of administration on the es-
tate of Mrs: Francis E. Campbell, de-
ceased.
w. M. Kennedy, Agent-Advises the
public that h now has Lamm & Co. 8
new sample book Of fall and winter
styles, and asks you to see him for
suits, trousers. overcoats. etc. He
promises the best goods at the most
reasonable prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

ENGLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS great
cotton industry is filled with alarm by
late reports of the growth of cotton
manufacturing in the southern COM
monwealths of the United States. The
announcement that no less than half
million looms are to be built, and that
under a single roof are to be placed
more looms than the entire south pos
sessed twenty years ago, affords the
last evidence necessary to convince
Lancashire that it's long monopoly has
been effectively broken.
Slight comfort Is derived by English
mill owners from the probability of the
early introduction of the American
Northrop loom, which is already in op-
Grafton in some places. British labor
conditions in the mills are not satisfac-
tory. The gloom is still further In
creased by the prospect Of a short
American crop. The impending breach
between employers and workmen
threaten the disruption Of the agree
ment which has prevented strikes IN
the British cotton mills for the last dec
ade.
w. Tattersall, secretary of the Mas
ter Cotton Spinners' federation, OF
Manchester, said today
NLancashire is deeply concerned IN
the important development Of the cot
ton industry in the United States. upon
which country we have been accustom-
ed to look merely as a source of raw
material.
I'VE have just discovered that the
New England mills have been helped
to invade our once exclusive Chinese
market through cheaper freight rates
to Shanghai than we have enjoyed,
Notwithstanding the fact that Boston
is considerably further from China
than Liverpool. Strong representations
to English shipowners have now re-
suited in putting us on an equal foot
ing with the Americans. Lancashire
has little faith in the short crop re-
port issued by the government bureau
Mt Washington. Trustworthy private
adyices assure us that the government
is deliberately pessimistic. We look
with confidence for yield of 100000
baies"-London cable Of Saturday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
MILLINERY MATTERS.

Because they do not feel that they
can afford to take the time and go to
all the necessary trouble, there will be
no regular millinery opening either at
]. M. Heath & Co.'S or H. G. Strauss
& Co.'s this fall. A fall millinery open
ing involves too much inconvenience to
the general business Of the concerns.
Still the ladies will find much to inter-
est them at both stores, and they will
have but little trouble in learning what
is what in millinery. The reporter has
been making some inquiries, and has
found no difficulty in gathering infor-
nation which, although more or less
Dutch to him, will be good interest to
those better qualified to comprehend.
For instance, take these descriptions
on the subject Of hats:
"A fur hat Of ermine, on the roll brlm
sailor shape, trimmed with long cut
steel buckle and changeable blue and
black French ribbon. -
Another exquisite creation In fur
and lace was q large roll brim hat hlgh
in the back and fiat in front; the orlm
Of grey squirrel fur, the crown or cream
lace. Caught on the side OF the Drlm
and dropping in the back Is a long
plume of marabout feathers. This was
caught in place with a large buckle OF
dull silver and smoked pearl and
around the crown was loose twist Of
burnt orange liberty satin ribbon:
"a hat of mink skins and heavy
cream lace in grape design Is another
one worthy Of mention. The brim or
the lace is outlined with the fur, and
innumerable mink heads. The large
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
Party Politics.

Although the people of South Caro-
lima are Democrats, comparatively few
Of them, except the politicians. clearly
understand anything about party poll
tics in so far as it relates to principles
and platforms.
With a few notable and honorable ex-
ceptions the main thing with the office
and power-seeking politician all over
the world, is successful leadership.
He looks upon parties principally as
means to an end, and, of course, 1t is
generally necessary for him to make
the rank and file believe he is benefit
to it in order that the rank and file
may be of benefit to him.
In South Carolina since 1876, the all
absorbing issue in politics has been
white supremacy-the fear of return
of the Negro to power. To preserve the
one and guard against the other, the
masses of the people have been glad to
work as a unit, and the principle task
of the politician has been to secure
greater popularity than his rival. The
matter of supremacy has so overshad-
owed all else that possible benefits to
the people outside of the maintainance
Of white supremacy has been Of little
moment.
It is a noticeable fact that but few
Of the politicians are yet willing to ad-
NIT that there is no further danger to
white supremacy. Where a man has
enjoyed power for so long on this issue
it Is natural that he should be reluctant
to enter into a new shuttle that might
result in his being supplanted by pos
sible rivals appealing for power on 9TH
er considerations.
But while gradual and insidious it is
evident that there is now going on
process of evolution that promises to
change the methods of the politicians.
No really prudent thinker is willing
to admit that the Negro has dropped
entirely out of politics, even as a pos
sible factor: but still it Is plain that
the present danger to white supremacy
has been reduced to a minimum. and
the people are beginning to turn their
attention to more practical issues.
The outlook is that from now on state
politicians will be judged more than
ever from the quality and quantity OF
their work, and those who aspire to
represent South Carolina at Washing
ton, will have to see to it more than
ever that their state has share in the
benefits as we'll as the burdens of gov
ernment. Most of the politicians seem
to be realizing this situation, and those
who have the ability to do so are MAX
ing more or less effort to conform them
selves to it. The result. of course, will
be a higher order Of politics than has
prevailed in this state for some time
past.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
HEARD, THOUGHT AND SEEN.

~ Don't put a letter or note into a
free delivery box OH your own RESPONSE
bility. Nobody but the r. F. D carriers
have the right to deposit mail in the
boxes, unless such mail be properly
stamped.
III 1t has been many years since
there was so much open unpicked cot
ton in the fields at this season. 1t looks
as if the whole crop Is open, and there
are many large fields that remain un-
touched by the pickers.
Al There are still a number of intel
ligent well-to-do people along the var
fous rural free delivery routes who do
not feel that they can afford to spend
the small amount Of money required to
put up a box. That is the way they
are now looking at the matter; but this
condition will not last. When a man
begins to realize that the government
is spending $500 year in order to Sc
cure the prompt delivery Of the few
letters and papers that come to him. he
will hardly be willing to hold out in his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

box crown is Of brown velvet, the trim
ming consisting Of a heavy bunch Of
Paradise feathers shading from cream
to burnt orange. The shape, an odd
design something on the order Of a
continental.
1.-The cockatoo hat Is made of ermine
dapery. arranged In graceful folds in
the back and caught at intervals with
black silk tassels, and jet rings. Sur
mounting one side of the crown is a
large white cockat0o head.
"The Duchess of Marlborough hat Is
creation in moire silk, cream lace
scarf. black feathers and long buckle
in green enamel and jet.
There Is an all-feather hat in shades
Of grey. the shape being the popular
Amazon. the trimming soft folds and
long loops, or rich dark plum colored
paon velvet. caught with cut steel
rings.
A misses hat, very odd in design, is
made Of taffeta silk in black and white
shepherds plaid, barred off with blue
and green. trimmed with navy blue vel
vet and wings.
"a child's hat of white beaver, with
castor edge and trimmed with satin f.
bre pompons. and liberty satin ribbon
| in white.
Very beautiful Is a hat made of seal
skin; the large fiat brim Of shirred tur-
quoise blue velvet, and trimmed with
large ribbon roses Of shaded blue and
green.
The Mary Mannering hat. medium
sized shape with plaque crown; the fac
| ing of soft folds Of pale blue from vel
vet, and the crown made Of wings In
pale blue and white. In the back Is a
long square bow of pale blue liberty
satin ribbons, caught with smoked
pearl ornaments.
A creation in blue and green Is pref
ty. the shape being on the order Of q
| shepherdess: the brim made of q novel
ty piece, with large polka dot effect of
blue on background Of green chenille.
The crown Is draped in a large box
plait Of green velvet and the back is
finished off with a pair Of green and
blue chenille wings and long steel
buckle.
Among the up-to-date stylish mate
rials will be found fancy and
changeable plush, moufflon and shaggy
felts. shepherds check silk, silk felt,
and beaver felt. marahaut feathers,
metallic velvets. military pompons. che
nile and velvet grapes, white kid and
| chamois skin, feathers buckles. large
birds heads, green enamel ornaments
ard quantities of moire silks. laces and
| velvet foliage and panne and plush rib
bons and furs Of all descriptions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24


UNITED States marines have practi-
cally taken charge Of the railroad
across the isthmus of Panama. They
have given the warning Colombians to
understand most emphatically that
they must not interfere with the trains
across the isthmus. There was a re-
port recently to the effect that General
Uribe, the insurgent leader, had an
nounced his desire to get control of the
Colombian government in order to have
a hand in the negotiations with the
United States with reference to the
isthmian canal right of way. 1t is not
probable, however that General Uribe
will he considered in connection with
the matter. or the present Colombian
government either. No one need be
surprised if Uncle Sam keeps his ma
rines on the isthmus indefinitely. He
probably means to secure sovereignty
over the desired territory by right OF
possession and ability to keep the
peace.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

that the resignation of Gen. Henderson
will not hurt any of the Republican
candidates for congress. ..Ex-Gov-
ernor Hogg, Of Texas, wants to be at
torney general for the purpose of reg
ulating the trust that controls the
Beaumont oil fields. {. Senator Bard,
Of California, has been advised by his
physicians to resign from the senate
on account of his health. The Ven
ezuela revolutionists are reported to
have President Castro in a close place,
and that they expect soon to capture or
rout his army......The preachers OF
Atlanta are making war against the
Sunday newspapers. THE much
talked of army manoeuvres at Fort RI
ley, commenced Monday and will last
until October 3d.. The United States
pension list now exceeds the million
mark.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
The tlorkvillt enquirer.
YoRKvILLE, s. c.: ~
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. "a, 1902.

THAT was a distressing occurrence
at Birmingham last Friday night
wherein so many Negroes lost their
lives. While it might be said that the
catastrophe grew out Of circumstance
that is almost characteristic. Of Negro
satherings-lack of proper considera-
ton, one individual for another-still
it is not proper to assume that the gen.
eral result might not have occurred in
a similar white gathering. The poor
creatures were simply thrown into a
panic. thing likely to happen in al
mast any crowd on an alarm OF fire
or other equally threatening danger.
There is no reason to doubt that the
news Of the calamity produced feelings
of genuine sorrow and pity among the
white people of all parts of the south.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

ENGLAND has returned a favorable
answer to the American note calling
upon the European powers signatory to
the Berlin treaty, to compel fair treat
ment for the Jews at the hands of the
government of Roumania. There Is
some comment over the fact that Eng
land has been disposed to take kindly
to the idea Of American interference in
European affairs; but if it be fact
that England and the United States
have a friendly understanding with
each other in regard to matters politi-
cal, there is nothing remarkable about
this. Indeed it is not improbable that
Mr.. Hays note was sent out at the sug-
gestion of England. However. the prin-
cipal point at interest now is how the
note IS going to affect the Roumanian
Jews.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24
Wednesday, September "a, 1902.

refusal to put up box for the recep-
tion of these letters and papers. Even
many of the Negroes have commenced
to put up boxes.
Ss To just what extent those of our
farmers who may be in position to do
so are looking out for such a condition,
we have no information; but we be-
lieve there is an outlook for a strong,
healthy demand for pigs at an early
day. There has been a considerable de-
crease in the number of pigs raised in
this country during the past two years
as compared with several years previ-
GUS. 1t was in a large measure due to
the scarcity Of corn. The present corn
crop Is fairly good one. Pigs are still
very scarce. The demand will likely be
quite strong this fall and winter, and
people who will be able to put a con-
siderable number Of small pigs on the
market, are likely to make a lucky
strike. There is but little risk in max
ing trial.
sI In explaining the tightness of
money in Wall street, 1t Is common for
the New York papers to assert one Of
the principal reasons for the situation
is the sending Of millions of dollars
crop. There is no doubt Of the fact
that there was time when this expla-
nation was true and acceptable. 1t
may be true to large extent now; but
1t is doubtful as to whether it Is al
together true. 1t Is certainly not true
so far as this immediate vicinity is
concerned. Practically all Of the crops
Of this county are moved with our own
money. This is certainly so Of the cot
ton that is handled on the Yorkville
market, and the probability Is the same
with regard to Rock Hill, Chester and
Gastonia. OF course, 1t takes great
leal Of money to move cotton crop
4 thousand bales calls for some $4,000,
and 5000 bales calls for some $320,0O0
or course, there is nothing like the last
mentioned sum available for the pur--
pose in any Of the towns named. There
is no probability that any one Of the
towns has that much currency on hand
FOR all purposes. But it Is understood,
Of course, that the work Of removing
the cotton crop extends over a long
period, and the local banks are able to
keep up with the task by turning their
money over and over again. In the
ordinary course Of business, 1t takes
about ten days to move a consignment
of cotton from Yorkville to New York.
and get the money back to Yorkville.
If the freight and mail trains were
faster, the transaction could be coEi-
pleted in much less time. Under the
circumstances, the local banks have to
hustle: but, all the same, they are en-
titled to the credit Of moving the
greater part Of the cotton crop. There
Is very little call on New York or else
where for such a purpose these days.
There are no doubt other localities of
the south where the dependence upon
New York for crop moving purposes
are greater than here.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

ton of the Maine, the Spanish-Amer-
ican war would have never occurred.
At the same time it is not fair to as
sign this catastrophe as the cause of
the war. Had it not been for the long
continued disturbance and disaster in
the island, the Maine would not have
been sent to Havana harbor. But it Is
only just and right that steps should
be taken to ascertain the truth. If 1t
can be ascertained that the Maine was
blown up from within, instead of from
without, the United States should be
great and broad enough to acknowledge
the fact.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-09-24

tried to quiet the mob by giving out
hymn. But nothing could be done.
Within a few moments a great mass
of Negroes was piled about the door,
a half dozen or more deep. The strug-
gle lasted for about half an hour. The
fire and police department came to the
scene, and when they arrived they
found the proportion of dead and
wounded as stated above Some of the
dead and wounded were residents of
Birmingham; but most of them were
strangers-delegates and visitors. The
two Negroes who were the original
cause of the catastrophe escaped seri-
Gus injury.