davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

American cotton crop, and about one
fourth of the cotton supply Of the
world. In 1902 this state produced
only 23.5 per cent. Of the American
crop.
Every important cotton producing
state, with two exceptions, Alabama
and Texas, shows for 1902 the largest
production reported since the inception
of the method Of collecting cotton sta
tictics through the agency OF the GIN
ners.
The states showing the most notice
able increases are Arkansas, Georgia,
Louisiana and Mississippi.
The increase in Arkansas is remark
able. being 264,622 bales, or 37.5 per
cent. over the total reported for the
smallest crop-that Of 1899, and 1921
bales, or 1913 per cent. over that OF
1900, the largest crop prior to that OF
1902. -
The increase in Indian Territory and
Oklahoma has also been gratifying.
The combined crops of these territor-
les for 1902 were 545,SS2 bales, as COM
pared with 215,591 bales for 1899, an
increase Of 32S,791 bales, or. 15S per
cent.
OF the total number Of ginneries re-
ported 30,948, or 94.5 per cent, ginned
some part Of the growth Of 1907 ana
1906, Of SIS per cent, were idle during
the entire season. Five states reported
over 5000 active ginneries each, name
ly: Alabama, 1871; Georgia, 5,7lS:
Mississippi, 4,379; South Carolina, g.
$50; Texas, 1859.
The average number of bales ginned
per establishment in the United States
in 1902 was 1853.
The price at which the farmers sold
the cotton seed from the growth of 1902
varied from $17.20 ton in North Car
olina to $3.50 in Louisiana, the aver
age for the country being $15.76 a
ton of 1000 pounds.
The estimated value Of the cotton
crop Of 1902 Is $501,697, ,134.65. This Is
a greater value than that Of any other
AGRICULTURAL product except corn, which
for 1901 was valued at 1921, 76S.
The wheat crop grown in 1901 was the
largest on record (743,460,218 bushels,)
and was valued at $467,350, ,156, or $685.
546,978.65 less than the value or the
cotton crop Of 1902.
There were produced last year by
the states lying within the confines OF
the Louisiana Purchase 2,439,965 baies'
which, including the seed, amounted IN
value to $113,S85,044. Although less
than / per cent. of this area Is devoted
exclusively to the production OF cot
ton, nevertheless it produced % per
cent. Of the entire production of 1907.
The price paid by the United States Tor
the territory known as the LOUISIANA
purchase was $15,000,000.
Raw cotton easily holds first place
among the exports Of the United
States, amounting for the year ending
June 3O,19O2, to s290,651,81s, which Is
s77517,475 in excess of the value of
"breadstuffs" exported, and greater
than the value Of the third greatest ex.
port, provisions including meat and
dairy products" by $90,790,441. The
value Of all cotton exports for 1902, in
Guiding raw cotton, cotton manufact-
r1res and waste and cotton seed and It's
products, amounted to $349,479,747, or
25.8 per cent. Of our total export OF 40
mestic merchandise for that year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09
AROuI PEOPLE.

Mrs. H. H. Beard Is visiting in Fort
Mill.
Mr.. H. T. Grist and friend, Mr.. Will
kerson, of Rock Hill, spent Sunday in
Yorkville.
Miss Iva Withers, left today (Fri-
day) for a visit to friends and relatives
in Charleston.
Master John R. Shurley, Of Old
Point, has taken a position at the York
Drug Store.
Mr.. Ernest w. Guy, Of Lowrysville
Is taking a course in business college
at Richmond, Va. ...5.
Miss Matte Caldwell, of Glover
spent several days in Yorkville with
relatives this week.
Misses Jennie and Nellie Hart, lef'
on Thursday for an extended visit tc
Charleston and Enterprise, S. c.
Miss Mamie Grist game over from
Winthrop the first of this week and re-
mained until Wednesday morning.
Mrs. ]. Lafayette Reid and little
son, Harvey, Of Rock Hill, visited the
family Of Mr.. L. B. Foushee this week
Mrs. ]. I. Vance and children, OF
Newark, N. j., are spending q part OF
the summer in Yorkville, the guests OF
Mrs. A. Y. Cartwright.
Mr.. w. r. Mccullough, Of Leslie
was in Yorkville last Tuesday on bus.
mess. He returned home on Wednes-
day morning.
Mr.. ]. R. Killian, superintendent Of
Cherokee Cotton mills, spent about two
hours in Yorkville on Thursday look
ing after some business matters.
Mr.. Hose Norman has been seriously
ill at his home about three miles south
Of Yorkville with pneumonia. His
condition is regarded as critical.
Mrs. A. C. Walker, Of Bishopville
is in Yorkville on visit to her son
Supt. H. A. C. Walker. Mrs. Walker
is accompanied by her son, Mr.. Arthur
Walker.
Rev. J. c. Johnes and Mr.. G. w. s
Hart returned from Columbia yester.
day morning. They have been repre-
senting the Church of the Good Shep'
herd in the Diocesan convention.
Mr.. Lee Hart, who Is studying medi'
cine In Baltimore, stopped over ir
Yorkville Tuesday, on a visit to his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. s. Hart
Mr.. Hart left Wednesday for Colum
bia.
Mr.. r. M. Carroll and his daughter
Miss Marie Carroll, have let contract
to Messrs. J. ]. Keller & Co., for
handsome residence to be built or
North Congress street between the
residences of Messrs. w. B. Moore ant
J. M. Starr.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

don. All these were fitting preparation
for the beautiful poem itself, which was
read by Mrs. r. T. Stephenson. There
were questions and discussion after
the reading as usual. Those present
were, Mrs. B. N. Moore, Mrs. w. B.
Moore, Mrs. G. H. O'Leary, Mrs. Jas.
F. Hart, Mrs. s. M. McNeel, Mrs. w. G..
Neville, Mrs. w. H. Herndon, Misses
Fannie Wardlaw, Annis O'Leary, Mar
garet Daniel, Cora Kuykendal, Hulda
McNeel, frankie Clawson, Jennie Hart,
Mrs. w. G. Stephenson and Mrs. r. T.
Stephenson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

roundup cavorting around it, he walk
ed right down off the car platform and
made for it. He dipped up his own tin
cup full Of coffee, spread his own hunk
of steak from the common frying-pan
and fell to, plying the cowboys with
many questions about the roundup
between mouthfuls. When he returned
to the train and the fractured Colora-
do programme, the cowboys gave vent
to their emotion by turning themselves
loose. The president was particularly
touched by the thoughtfulness of one
of their number, "Woolly-Eared Sam"
who having heard that the silk hat
was the proper attire with which to
salute the president, wore one while
exhibiting the cussedness of the worst
bucking horse in the outfit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09
NATIONAL BANK OF YoRKvILLE.

Yorkville is to have another strong
bank at an early day. 1t is to be a
National bank, and the capital stock
is to be $50,O0O. The matter has been
under consideration for about week
and final details were decided upon last
Wednesday night.
The promoter Of this new enterprise
Is Mr.. E. o. Wilkins, now Of Gaffney;
but soon to become a citizen Of York
VILE. He came to this place last week,
and at meeting Of number Of busi-
ness men made statement to the ef-
fact that he had or could secure sub
scriptions from citizens Of Gaffney and
the country surrounding aggregating
100000 for a National bank to be es-
tablished in Yorkville provided the cit
izens of this place would raise 100000
additional.
After sufficient discussion Of Mr..
Wilkins's proposition to bring about
a comprehensive understanding OF Its
full significance to the town and COM
munity, the citizens present put down
subscriptions to the amount Of nearly
$4,000 and gave a virtual guarantee
that the balance would be raised. At
terwapd committees made partial
canvass Of various parts Of the county
and easily secured the balance Of the
stock mostly from farmers.
An application has been sent to the
comptroller Of the currency for a
charter and it is understood that the
bank will have its. doors open within
the next three months, possibly within
sixty days. The only reason Of this de-
lay is the time required for necessary
preliminaries, the completion Of the
organization the securing Of the char
ter, the preparation Of plates for bank
notes and other matters that cannot be
unduly hurried.
The subscriptions to the proposed
new enterprise were made with the un-
'derstanding that Mr.. Wilkins Is to be
president and Mr.. Aline, now Of Gaffney,
Is to be cashier. The personnel Of the
balance of the executive staff Of the
bank will be decided upon later by a
board Of directors to be elected by the
stockholders,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

ALTHOUGH it is commonly accepted
that Russia has withdrawn from her
recently intimated intention to absorb
the Chinese province Of Manchuria, the
diplomats do not feel great deal Of
assurance with regard to the matter.
It Is practically certain that Russia
desires to annex Manchuria and fully
intends to do so; but she is just lit
tie doubtful as to whether the proper
time for such a step has arrived. 1t Is
the general impression, and that i'm
preston seems to be well-founded,
that the recent intimation to China
was thrown out principally as feeler,
and that, If there had been no sugges-
ton Of a protest the movement would
have been speedily carried to an off,
cial conclusion. AS matter Of fact,
Russia Is already in full control and
possession of Manchuria, and in a po-
sition to prohibit entrance Of foreign
goods Of every description If she sees
proper to do so. The only thing that
stands in her way is the tacit agree
ment she made with the powers not to
annex the country or attempt to make
any trade restrictions and 1t Is COM
monty understood that this agreement
has no binding effect upon Russia ex-
cept in so far as that country believes
its violation might be made the occa-
sion Of a movement on the part Of
others intended to preserve their
rights. The recent note Of Secretary
Hay was a suggestion in that direc-
tion, and there is little reason to doubt
that had Russia failed to respect that
suggestion, there would have soon been
some important developments. Not
withstanding all that has occurred,
however, it will be very we'll not to be
deceived into the belief that any part
of of the issue is settled. Russia has
the historic reputation Of being the
most persistent power in existence In
the matter of carrying out her fixed
policies and she may be depended upon
to continue straight ahead in this mat
ter until Manchuria Is a Russian prov
ince in name as we'll as in fact.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

HIGHEST In TEN YEARs.-May cot
ton opened in New York on Thursday
morning at 1896, being new high
record for the present movement.
From 1886. the opening price, May
cotton went up to 1889, then fell off
to 1880 and gathering strength went
back to 1887, point above the open
ing. Previous to the current season.
the highest price Of May and July cot
ton in a decade occurred during the
season of 1928, when there positions
toward the end Of November sold az
1913 and 1850, respectively. The high
est price for cotton futures during ths
last ten years was reached on jan
uary %, 1901, when January sold up
from 1880 to 1915 on covering Of be-
lated shorts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Mr.. E. o. Wilkins has purchased a
residence on Cleveland avenue with
view to occupying it soon.
- The indications are that there will
be quite large audience at the open
ing" Of the graded school auditorium
this Friday) evening by Prof. Powell
Hale, the impersonator. The K. M. M.
A. orchestra is to furnish music for
the occasion. i
The stock for the prospective ma
tional bank has been oyerscribed by
several thousand dollars; but 1t Is the
policy Of the gentlemen having the
matter in charge to get as many de-
sirable people interested as possible,
and some Of the larger subscribers are
willing to let out portions of their TAX
ings.
People are still talking about the
matter Of the side track Of the Carroll
ma and North Western railroad across
East Liberty street. They are not gen.
orally reconciled to the action Of the
town council on the subject. There Is
some talk about proposition to move
the depot further north to the vicin-
ity Of the Victor Oil mills in case the
side track is not eventually granted;
but there is no probability Of this un-
less it should be decided to establish
union depot.
The Young Ladies' Eucher club held
its meeting on Saturday afternoon, the
End, with Miss Louise Lowry as hos
tess. The attractive entrance hall and
reception room were very inviting with
decorations Of roses of every hue, for
which the gardens of Yorkville are ia
nous. She received her guests in the
entrance hall. In the parlor, tables
were arranged for the playing, and
about fourteen guests participated.
For two hours the fascinating game
held high carnival, and on it's conclu-
sion 1t was found that Mrs. s. M. Nc
Neel had to her credit the highest
score, having won eleven out Of the
twelve games played. To her, then fell
the prize, handsomely bound copy of
Under the Rose" The following
guests were present: Mrs. S. M. Nc
Neel, Mrs. B. N. Moore. Mrs. H. A. C.
Walker, Miss Fannie Sease, Of Orange
burg, Misses Margaret Daniel, Ida de
Loach, Jennie Hart, Sudie Allison,
Mary Schorb, Elise Moore, Marie Car
roll, Hulda McNeel.
The Tennyson club met in very
pleasant session Friday afternoon with
Mrs. G. H. O'Leary. The Rubaiyat of
Omar Khayyam translated by Edward
Fitzgerald was the lesson. An inter-
esting paper, giving the main data OF
Fitzgerald's life was read by Mrs. B.
n Moore. Mrs. S. M. McNeel read an
other interesting paper on the Per-
sian Poet and his life. Mrs. w. G. Ste
phenson read a lecture delivered by
Secretary John Hay at the annual din
ner Of the Omar Khayyam club in Lon
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09

SENATOR Latimer is advocating the
idea Of Federal cooperation IN pub
lie road building on the basis OF one
half the expense from the national
government, one-fourth from the state
government and the other fourth from
the county or township in which the
road is located. He says he proposes
to push the proposition on the floor of
the senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-09
The 4torkmlle Gaq,tirrr.
YoRKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1903.

WAR in Europe will certainly mean
higher prices for breadstuff In the
United States, and If war does not
develop, it looks like good chance
will be missed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
LAID TO REST.
Funeral Ceremonies Over the Remains
of Hallet Kilbourn.

Funeral ceremonies over the remains Of
the late Hallet Kilbourn were held at Cav
ler's undertaking establishment, 1882 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, yesterday after
noon at o'clock. There was quite gath
ering of those who had known and been
associated with Mr.. Kilbourn during his
Icing and active career in this city. Rev.
Joseph J. Muir conducted the services in
sympathetic manner. There were many
handsome floral tributes. The honorary
pallbearers were Commissioner Henry B. F.
Mcfarland, Senator William M. Stewart,
Senator ]. c. S. Blackburn Mr.. S. II.
Kaufman, Mr.. Stilson Hutchins, Mr..
George Alfred Townsend, Mr.. Francis ~.
Richardson, Capt Woolman Gibson, Mr..
George C. Gorham, Mr. A. A Wilson, DR..
Daniel B. Clarke, DR.. Franklin T. Howe,
Mr.. Scott Towers, DR.. ]. w. Buckley, Mr..
E. F. Droop, Mr.. Sam Cross and Mr.. w.
e. Lewis.
The interment in Oak Hill cemetery was
private, only the immediate relatives being
present. These were the widow, Mrs.
Katherine r. Kilbourn, and the two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Frank Gordon and Mrs. B. K.
Bourgeat. Mrs. Gordons son also was
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
THE ODD FELLOWS FAIR.
Past the Experimental Stage and Sue
cess Assured.


The fair now in progress at Odd Fellows
Hall, under the auspices Of Canton Wash
ington. I. o. o. F., has passed the expert
mental stage, it is conceded. and now seems
an assured success. Notwithstanding the
very inclement weather which attended the
opening, the fair has been well patronized
from the start Last night was the most
successful of all, the fair room being filed
with visitors from an early hour until very
late. All Of the booths reported most
prosperous evening and the management is
very much encouraged in consequences.
The monday lunch, being conducted by
committee from Naomi Rebekah Lodge, NO
l, has proved to be a profitable adjunct to
the fair, as its business is increasing each
day. The committee has been obliged to
ask assistance from the other committees
because of the increased work required to
properly conduct this feature.
Washington, Golden Rule and Amity
Lodges. 1. o. o. F., each of which attended
in large number. Tonight has been set
apart by the committee as "Maccabee
night, and very large attendance is ex-
pected from that fraternity. State Com
mander Gall will be in charge of the visit
ing delegation, and will be accorded a re-
ception under the direction of the reception
committee Of the fair. The welcoming ad-
dress will be made by it's chairman, h. b.
Hay.
A special feature of the occasion will be
an exhibition drill by the degree team OF
the ladies of the Maccabees, under direc-
ton of Miss Helen Baitty. The team con-
sists of 100 ladies in the costumes and col
ors of the order. Another attraction will be
w. 8. Schley, Division No. 1, Uniform
Rank X. q. T. M. in full uniform under COM
mand of Capt ]. Camden Gall and Lieut..
Guy E. Padgett. Canton Washington, No.
l, under command of Captain Chisholm.
will meet the delegation at Maccabee Tenn
pie, on 9th street, with a band Of music
and escort the visitors to the fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Mothers Club Meeting.

The North Capitol Mothers Club held a
well-attended meeting yesterday afternoon
at the District Womens Christian Temper
ance Union building, so 9th street north
west. Mrs. L. T. Greist presided and led
the devotional exercises.
Mrs. Teunis Hamlin, chaplain general of
the Daughters of the American Revolution,
addressed the ladies on the topic THE
Discipline Of Work for Children" She
stated that, in her opinion, athletics take
the place of work in the training of chill
dren to a greater extent than they should
The boys and girls on farms, she said, have
a great advantage over city children in this
respect, in that they have no difficulty in
finding plenty of work to do But even in
the city homes suitable work can be found
for boys and girls. She held that they
should be taught to care for their rooms
and that boys as we'll as girls should learn
to make. up beds. sew on buttons, wash
dishes, and so on. In other words, she said,
teach them to take care of themselves and
of their homes. and in so doing they will
receive valuable lessons in the discipline Of
work.
Mrs. A. B. Storch gave a piano solo, lie
Dernier Sourire" CWollenhaupt) and in re-
Spouse to an encore played Mendelssohn's
Spring Song" vocal solo was given by
Miss Esther Armstrong. Mrs. D. P. Blaine
had charge of the cradle roll. Several Of
the little folks were present, and little
Gladys Steele was formally enrolled. Reso-
lutions of sympathy were adopted for Mrs.
w. f. De Riemer, district superintendent
of Mothers Clubs for the w. c. T. u. on
the death Of her daughter, Miss Alice De
Riemer.
At the close of the program refreshments
were served by Mrs. Earl Torrey, assisted
by Mrs R. B. Hitchcock, Mrs Carl C. King
and Mrs. Armstrong. The tables were
tastefully decorated with spring blossoms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Lack of Wharf Room.

The matter of providing wharf room at
which to berth the steamboats, doing busi-
ness on the river is an ever-present problem
with the managers of the steamers, and
there seems to be no relief in sight One Of
the steamboat lines has six steamers, and
under the lease from the District authori-
ties it has been able to secure docking
room but for four Of them. Several times
during the week all six of the steamers are
in port at one time and the trouble is to
find a place for the two steamers for which
no wharf room can be had. Under the
former condition of affairs the managers
of the line rented two wharves but they
have been notified the government authori-
ties want them for other purposes and they
are lett without adequate facilities for TAX
ing proper care of their steamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Capitol Hill Literary Society.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
Monday evening at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs John Bryson, ia 18th street
northeast. the president Mrs. c. Norman
Beaton, presiding
A paper. Our Lax Divorce Laws, and a
Remedy for Them" was given by Mr.. 8.
kronheim. 1t was discussed by Col. G. c.
Ross. Mr. John Bryson. Major George Law
renee. Capt ]. E. Hart Miss Laura Bryson,
Mr. A. B. Weed and Miss Daisy Wedding.
Three minute impromptu speeches were
made on topics suggested by members
present as follows: Evolution" Major
George lawrence; Strength Of Woman s
race IN Political World" Mr.. s. Kron-
helm; Evolution,' Mr.. A. B. Weed; How
to Hold Speakers to Their Subjects, and
Make Most Of Their Time" Miss Daisy
wedding; Love-" Col G. c. Ross; Hen
PICKED Husbands" Mr.. John Bryson.
Piano solos were played by Miss Gala
ner. "A characteristic sketch. Heads, Not
Daisy Wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
FREE MAsosgs TONIGHT.
Members Of the 4Traternity to Be
Guests at pTthian Fair.

SsS ~ 4JSAAAAA - 49,
Members of the Masonic fraternity will
be special guests at the zPythian fair this
evening at Washington Light Infantry
armory. 1t Is expected to be the biggest
night of the fair, as the Masons will re-
spond in large numbers to the call of
Grand Master GeorgesH Walker. They
are to assemble at Masonic Temple at 1880
pm. and will be escorted to the armory
by band of music and the Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias. The grand master
and those accompanying him will be well
coined by the. board ipf control and the
committee on reception and then left to
the tender mercies of the conductors Of
the many booths and other enterprises of
the fair.
Last evening was military night, and a
number of militia and other organizations
were received Prominent among them
were the Washington Light Infantry, COM
manded by Major s. Porter House, and
the Corcoran Cadets, commanded. by Capt.
Eugene C.. Edwards. The organization
were welcomed by Past Grand Chancellor
d. Elmer Wiber, chairman of the board
of control of the fair
This evening WILL in addition to the
Masonic reception, he devoted to the well
coming of visiting Pythian organizations
Tomorrow afternoon the; fair will be
open free to the school children Of the city
The fair continues all next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-17
Baltimore and Ohio r. r,

Leave Washington, New Jersey Ave- and c St.
CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST. '10:5o an.
Ic1StiNNATI, ST. LOUIS and LOUISVILLE
PiTTsBURG AND CLEVELAND. '1o:5o am,
sS.45 D. IN. and u 100 night.
COLUMBUS AND WHEELING, 1920 pm.
WINCHESTER. 1898 am. t4:16 and 1880 m.
ASNAPoLIs. ff7:so. $3.50. tl1:5o am. 1850.
sI FREfpERIcK. 1885, $780, t1o:5o am. s,:Is.
1H jIS 1000 am and 10 80 pm
BOYD and way points, 1855. $500 am. s1:15.
GATH ERSBURG and way points, 1885, 5000
an, 1880. s1:15, 1880. 1880. $500. f6:ao.
'7Ss f1S1s s 9u pG and way points,
ts:s5, $500 am, s1:i5. 1850. IS 80 pm
BALTIMORE, week days, $500, $780, $50.
xT:o5 7:3O 1880 s:35, 1880. 10000. II 80 an.
xi2:2o noon. II :s5. xs;oo 100 x 80 4;3s x6:oS.
s SUNDAYS. "a: zoo. 1905 1880, 1880, x0oO am.
si22o. i:16 1900 1880. x5:O5. 5:25. $780, xs:O0.
AAoo'' ROYAL BLUE LINE
All trains illuminated with Pintsch light
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK.
tBnffet), $500 DINER. t1O:Oo DINER am. 'i2:20
Diner), $500 ("Royal Limited" Diner. f4:00
tPhiia only, $50 (Diner) $500 and eli 80 D. M
3Sieeping Car open at 1000 o'clock).
ATLANTIC CITY. f7:05. t10:00 am. s12:20.
xEIpress trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders left at
ticket ofices. 610 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
New York avenue and Fifteenth street. and ct sta.
tio0. nOe4-eo