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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The advance in the price of cotton
during the past few days has had a
noticeable influence on local receipts.
-Four successive weeks Of court fol-
lowing the third Monday Of next month
promises to add considerably. to the
business Of the town.
The parlor and reading room Of
the Commercial club quarters are
about ready for occupancy and they
put up handsome appearance.
= Surrounding towns are going in for
concrete sidewalks on business streets
and Yorkville can very we'll afford to
have the same or something better.
Last Saturday was the busiest day
Of the present season in Yorkville. The
dry goods people had about all the
trade they could handle and people In
other lines got a satisfactory share OF
what was going.
The new Southern schedule Is prov
ing of undoubted benefit to Yorkville
In a business way. The increased pa
tronage from both the west and east Is
quite noticeable. There were quite a
number Of shoppers in town from a
distance last Saturday.
The information that was printed
about cotton seed last Friday was
gotten from a dealer who was paying
19a cents a bushel. Since then anoth-
er dealer has advised US that at no
time during the present season has he
paid less than 81 cents, and that he Is
still paying that price.
The Edsall- Winthrope Stock COM
pany, which Is booked to appear at the
opera house three nights this week. be-
ginning Thursday. promises we'll to
prove one Of the best entertainments
the management has been able to pre-
sent for quite while. The company
has lots Of expensive paper and Is ad-
vertising in a manner that indicates
plenty Of confidence in itself.
- The Saxophone Quartette was the
Lyceum attraction at the Graded school
auditorium Monday night, and the
Manager Walker to the effect that it
was something unusually good, was not
disappointed. The music was of very
high class; but the artists were mas
ters Of it. and the enjoyment by the
individual members Of the audience was
great.
The c. & NV. has lost Its repu-
tation of late for coming in on time.
This applies especially to the south
bound train. Formerly this train ar
rived almost on the minute indicated
in the schedule. During the past ten
days it has been anywhere from thirty
minutes to an hour late. Inquiry de-
velops that the time Is lost by waiting
on the Seaboard at Lincolnton and on
the Southern at Gastonia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

Misses Lila Herndon and Halle Kir-
by Of Winthrop college, spent Sunday
and Monday in Yorkville with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Joseph Rose Of the grocery de-
partment Of ]. M. Heath & Co., spent
Sunday and Monday with relatives and
friends in Columbia.
Miss Nellie Bremmer Of Charleston,
who is attending Winthrop college,
at Rock Hill. spent Sunday and Mon
day in Yorkville, the guest Of Misses
Iva and Gladdys Withers.
Chester Lantern: Mr. r. ]. Herndon,
who is to furnish one Of the bands at
the state fair, will have the aid Of
three Of our Chester musicians, Messrs.
Hal Murphy, Willie Wharey and Willie
Went.
Mr.. John r. Schorb, who is the old
est citizen of Yorkville, celebrated his
eighty fifth birthday last Sunday.
The Willing Workers of the Presbyte-
rian church, Of which Mr.. Schorb is an
honored member. remembered the oc-
casion in a substantial way.
Mrs. Jane e. Kerr Of Spartanburg. is
spending a few days In Yorkville with
friends, the guest of Mr.. w. E. Fergu-
son and family. Mrs. Kerr was a resi-
dent of Yorkville for many years previ-
Gus to about 1874. when with her fam
ily she removed TO Spartanbure where
she has since resided.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
HEsTER's COTTON STATEMENT.
Receipts Up to Date much Smaller
Than Last Year.

Than Last Year.
Secretary Hester's weekly statement
issued for the twenty-three days Of
October up to last Friday shows a de-
crease under last year Of $4,000 bales,
and a decrease under the same period
wear before last of 100000.
For the fifty-three days of the season
that have elapsed the aggregate is be-
hind the same days of last year 100000
bales, and behind the same days year
before last 100000.
The amount brought into sight dur
ing the past week has been 444,1s7
bales against 457,357 for the same sew
en- days last year and 557,S56 year be-
fore last.
The movement since September l
shows receipts at all United States
ports to be 1,566,s43 bales, against l.
S94,T29 last year; overland across the
Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers
to northern mills and Canada 29,511,
against 116,961 last year; interior
stocks in excess Of those held at the
close of the commercial year 200,019,
against 434,115 last year, and south
ern mill taking $4,000, against 337,64S
last year.
The total movement since September
1 is 2,09O,373 bales, against 2,692,4
last year and 2,25O,631 year before last.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 232,S93 bales, against 2OS,20S last
year, making the total thus far for the
season 1,O08,137, against 1,247,741 last
year.
The total taking Of American mills,
north and south and Canada thus far
for the season have been 522,544 bales
against 645,4S7 last year.
Stocks at the seaboard and twenty
nine leading southern interior centres
have increased during the week 1884,
571 bales, against an increase during
the corresponding period last season Of
124,860.
Including stocks left over at ports
and interior towns from the last crop
and the number of bales brought into
sight thus far for the new crop, the
supply to date is 2,25S,172 bales, against
2,9O7,522 for the same period last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Wilson & Wilson, Attorneys at Law.
Rock Hill-Will sell certain tracts or
land located in York county, at York
willie on December 7th, and at ROCK
Hill on December 8th, respectively,
The Enquirer-Says that next year Will
be an election year and that you Will
want all the news Of county,, state
and national politics. Smbscrlne ror
the Enquirer and you Will get II.
Jas. M. Starr & Co,-Call your atten-
ton to the good qualities OF STAIRS
liver regulator, and say that there Is
nothing so good for the liver. They
extend their thanks to parties VINO
have paid their accounts, and ask all
who have not paid to do so at once.
Strauss Smith Co.-Tell you about the
big stock of elegant bed blankets
and comforters that they are snow
ing and say that they can o1er you
attractive coverings at attractive hg-
ures. They also want to close out
their clothing, including mems ana
boys suits at cost.
c. P. Lowrance & Co.-Have received
keg Of those extra choice pickles tnat
they usually have in the fall or the
year. They are extra choice IN quail
ity and only 10 cents Dozen.
j. @. Wray-Asks a pertinent question
as to why you should pay more than
Wrays prices and accept less tnan
Wrays quality Of clothing. He also
calls attention to his line OF hats, ana
especially his 81 special hat.
York Drug Store-Offers fresh lot OF
Lowney's candies to its customers.
It says that Lowney's candies set the
standard that other candy makers
try to reach.
G. H. OLeary-Don't want you to take
hearsay evidence about his furniture
prices, but invites you to come and
see his goods and get his prices be-
fore making purchases Of furniture.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Have full line
of lamps ranging in price from l5c
to $3.50. They have full stock or
window glass Of standard sizes. 1t Is
coughine, they say, that is the best
remedy for coughs, colds, etc.
Sam M. Grist-Talks about his facln-
ties for handling fire insurance, CIV
ing a list Of companies that have
millions with which to pay their loss
es. Look at your policy-note the
expiration-tell it to him, and he
says he'll do the rest.
W. M. Kennedy, Agent-Again calls
your attention to the good qualities
of Lamm's clothing-best on earth.
He has tinware, crockery, glassware,
etc. New crop N. o. Molasses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

and fifty chapters Of the association,
represented in all the southern and
several northern and western states
and territories. Each chapter Is enti-
tied to one representative for every
twenty-five members. Votes may be
cast for the entire chapter by one dele
gate, and voting proxy is also permitted
in case no delegates attend. The
Southern Passenger association will
give a rate Of one and third fares
plus twenty-five cents to all attending
the convention. The full fare must be
paid and a certificate secured from the
ticket agent stating that the full fare
has been paid. This certificate Is to be
signed by the recording secretary, and
for the return a one-third fare will be
sold,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
suR1pcr FOR 1sHnsr1axr1os.- 1T !

SUBJECT FOR INvEsTIGArIoN.- 1t Is
apparent from talks. with Democratic
representatives, now In Washington,
says the correspondent of the Brook
lyn Eagle, that the Democrats propose
to take hand in the work Of investi-
eating the affairs Of certain Of the ex-
ecutive departments. It is said that
the members of the minority will insist
on an inquiry into the contract for
building the little White House, the
structure that has been the subject Of
so much adverse comment. It is gen.
orally understood that the one-story
brick affair now occupied as the execu-
tive office of the president cost $65, 700.
AS buildings in Washington go, this
must be considered very high price,
as many a pretentious residence has
been put up for less than half this fig
ure. The Democrats believe there will
be no objection to having the facts
connected with the construction Of the
Little White House looked into. They
say that the president is anxious to
thoroughly probe all suspicious looking
transactions affecting the public SER
vice, and that. as there has been so
much criticism Of the work on the an
mex to the Executive Mansion, 1t would
be we'll to have clear understanding
Of everything that has occurred in con-
nection with its construction. The
present plan Is to bring this matte up
when the postal investigation is or
dered, ''
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. John R. Ashe Of Kershaw, spent
yesterday in Yorkville.
Miss Mamie Lou McClain Is visiting
friends at Dallas, N. C.
Rev. DR.. s. A. Weber preached In
Lancaster last Sunday.
Mr.. ]. L. Beal of Gastonia, spent
Friday in Yorkville on business.
Mr.. Charley Long Of Charlotte, spent
Sunday In Yorkville with friends.
Mr.. George Glenn of Gastonia, was
in Yorkvflle on business yesterday.
Mr.. Sam L. Blair of Blairsville, is
attending the state fair at Columbia.
Revs. ]. L. Oates and J. H. Simpson
of Hickory Grove are in town today.
Mrs. Fannie Morrow Of Gastonia, Is
on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Wood.
Mr.. James Williamson Of Statesville,
visited friends in Yorkville last week.
DR.. Jno. I. Barron left last night for
a business and pleasure trip to Ala
bama.
DR.. ]. w. Campbell and Miss Matte
Caldwell Of Glover, spent yesterday in
the city.
Rev. G.. H. Waddell of Spartanburg,
was in Yorkville yesterday, the guest
of Rev. j. L. Stokes.
Mr.. G. T. Radcliffe, Jr.. Of Charles
ton. is spending few days in York
willie with his father.
Messrs. G. Z. Riddle and S. A. Glenn,
and Misses Daisy and Cav Glenn spent
today in Yorkville.
Mrs. Rachel Auld of Elberton, Ga,
is in Yorkvile on a visit to the family
Of Rev. w. G. Neville.
Chester Lantern: Miss Cora Dodds
of the Armenia neighborhood, has been
visiting her aunt near Yorkville.
Miss Lottie Bell Simril of Winthrop
college, spent Sunday and Monday
with her parents near Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
IT gives us especial pleasure to be

IT gives us especial pleasure to be
able to reproduce today the powerful
sermon that Rev. DR.. ]. L. Stokes, pas
tor of Trinity M. E. church. Yorkville,
preached on the subject Of prohibition
and Dispens: ry," last Sunday. AL
though it may be that the doctor has
told US nothing new, he has delivered
his message with a force and power
that ought to carry conviction to every
intelligent mind. That what he says
is true, even the most besotted drunk
ard can testify in his sober intervals,
and how any sane man can continue
to encourage the liquor traffic In the
face of such a terrible arraignment Is
proposition that seems beyond intelli-
gent comprehension. 1t is not to be
expected that even an exposition like
this will revolutionize existing senti-
ment on such a vital question:; but
nevertheless it ought to serve as bea-
con light to many misguided men and
women who are still cropping in the
dark.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
The Chrys ysanthemum Show

Given unber the auspices Of the Floral
Society of the Ladies Of the Presby-
terian church, will be held at the
Count House on Thursday, October
29, doors open from 10 o'clock a. m,
until II o'clock, p. m. Interesting pro-
grammes at o'clock and at 8
o'clock. Refreshments served at all
hours during the day. Other attrac-
tive features. One ticket at 20 cents
admits same person as holder. to the
hall during entires show at holders
pleasure. Entries fof the various prizes
solicited from all flower growers in the
town and county-the contest Is open
to all without fear or favor.
A very handsome prize for the
show has been dona-
ted by Mr.. E. P. Langston Of Danville,
Va. 1t is pair Of solid gold cuff but
tons, and it is to 60 TO the exhibitor
Of the six best white blooms. The
judges Of the flowers will be Mrs. w.
B. Moore, Miss Cora Kuykendal and
DR.. J. l.. Stokes.
Mrs. ]. ]. HUNTER, Pres,
Mrs. r. T. STEPHENSON, Sec.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

Bryan Democrat or Cleveland DEM
ocrat, and the Democratic candidate for
governor in 10 state except Iowa dare
define himself on the tariff question.
OF course, they all dare say that the
tariff should be modified wherever 1t
would be to the advantage Of the coun-
try to have ii modified. Of course, the
Democratic candidate for governor in
Massachusetts dare recommend free
wool and free hides, but none of them
except the candidate for governor Of
this state dare say whether he Is In IA
vor of a tariff for revenue only or
whether he is in favor Of tariff for
protection. The details Of tariff sched-
ules cannot afford an issue for ma
tional campaign"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
WE NEED IMMIGRATION.
Productive Lands Going to Waste for
Want of Labor.

Productive Lands Going to Waste for
Want of Labor.
The Four States immigration League
will meet at New Orleans on Novem-
ber 9th and 10th. The league is COM
posed of representatives Of business or
ganizations in Alabama, Louisiana
and Texas, and it's chief purpose is to
devise ways and means for securing
desirable immigrants for the several
states represented in it. TT was point
ed out recently" says the Chattanooga
Times, that Of the enormous inflow
from the old country during the past
twelve months, the number seeking
homes in the south was ridiculously
small, and out Of all proportion to the
Importance Of the country and the in
ducements our productive fields hold
out to home-seekers."
An immigration bureau has been es-
tablished by the city Of Chattanooga on
it's own account. and active efforts will
be made to induce the settlement In
L
ber of desirable German immigrants
What is needed in all the southern
states and particularly in South Caro-
lima, is an increased white population
Instead of a Four States immigration
league there ought to be Solid South
immigration league. with each Of the
states in the south contributing to a
common fund for the purpose of en-
couraging the settlement Of desirable
people in this part Of the country.
Nothing is done in South Carolina to
bring new people here. The sporadic
efforts that have been made in aid OF
immigration have only shown in a
small way what might be accomplished
by the state if any policy for increasing
it's population should be seriously de-
termined upon. There ought to be a
we'll organized immigration bureau at
the state capital, and live, wide
awake experienced man should be
placed in charge Of it, so that the best
results might be obtained for the state
In this progressive age South Carolina
cannot afford to stand still. We would
suggest that Governor Hayward send
special commissioner to the confer
ence to be held in New Orleans next
month, to obtain such practical infor-
nation upon the subject of immigration
as will enable him to recommend to the
general assembly at it's next session a
grafton agency in South Carolina
News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

known, or ought to be known by all
intelligent people that no citizen runs
any risk in giving true information to
the grand jury. The members Of that
body are sworn to secrecy as to details
that develop at their Investigations, and
there is no good reason why any man
who has information for the grand jury
should not go up like a man and give
it out openly.
The business Of tho Carolina and
North Western railroad has increased
very considerably since the gauge was
made standard and it Is said that the
earnings Of the present month Will
show up better than for any previous
month in the history of the property.
One of the principal advantages Of the
change Of gauge Is the comparative
ease with which business can be ham
died. Speaking of this subject the 9TH
er day, a railroad man said to the writ
er: 1T used to take about four narrow
gauge cars to haul one standard gauge
car of COAL and about two standard
gauge cars was all one Of those little
old engines could pull. Now we have
nothing to do but hitch the cars on to
a train and go off with them. Most Of
our heavy business originates at Le-
noir. We used to have several extras
putting and blowing about there haul
ing lumber. Now we have only one
regular; but it walks off with the bus
mess as though there was not much OF
anything doing. It Is the same way
all along the line of the road. If the
people will just stand by US and throw
what business they can to US, we will
soon give them even better service
than now. However, we have no cause
to complain at present"
~ sold my cow" remarked Mr.. r. c..
Jackson of Tirzah to the reporter this
morning. Mr.. Jackson came to THE
ENQUIRER office a week or two ago to
see about advertising a cow that he
wanted to sell for cash or exchange for
beef. He had not had any practical
experience in the matter Of advertising,
and he was naturally somewhat du-
bious as to whether he would be war
ranted in making the necessary outlay:
He was told that THE ENQUIRER was
unwilling to guarantee a sale; but the
management had no hesitation In as
suring him that IL he should publish
the information that he was desirous
of circulating, he would be pretty sure
to get in communication with the man
he was looking for If such man exis-
ted in the community. This morning,
Mr.. Jackson came to say that he had
found his man. The paper went to
Tirzah on Wednesday, and before night
he had sold his cow for cash. During
the next few days he had other appli-
cations from would-be purchasers and
traders. II came in," said Mr.. Jackson,
ito tell you that I am well satisfied
with the investment, and the next time
1 have anything to sell, I shall not
hesitate as to how shall go about 1t. !"
The experience of Mr.. Jackson is the
rule rather than the exception. 1t Is
rare that anybody puts an advertise
ment in THE ENQUIRER without get
ting satisfactory results.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
LOCAL LACONICS.
Beats a Machine.

Beats Machine.
Foster Brandon, a young white man
who lives on the plantation Of Mr.. G..
L. Riddle at Zeno, picked 254 pounds Of
cotton in five and one-half hours one
day last week. The cotton was per-
fectly dry.
Married In Spartanburg.
Spartanburg special Of Saturday TO
the Greenville News: Mr.. John G. Nc
Keown of York county, and Miss Mar
tha May Cox Of Chattanooga, were
married in this city yesterday after
noon by Rev. w. r. Richardson. Mr..
McKeown and Miss Cox met in Green
ville and proceeded to Spartanburg,
where the knot was tied. The couple
left this morning for their bridal tour.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
Death Of Ulysses Adkins.

Mr.. Ulysses Adkins, a well-known
and highly esteemed citizen Of New
port, died last Saturday from heart
failure. He appeared to be In his usual
health and death came while he was
riding in a buggy with Rev. ]. s. Grier,
pastor of Sharon and Tirzah church.
es. He fell into Mr.. Grier's arms. Mr..
Adkins was sIxty-two years OF age.
He leaves a widow; but no children.
He was buried at Ebenezer on Sunday
morning at II o'clock. s-.a-..&2
Mule Killed by Lightning.
Rock Hill Journal, October 81: Mr..
David Johnson Of the Point neighbor-
hood had valuable mule killed Friday
evening by lightning. A Negro who
was ploughing the mule went to un-
hitch beneath a near by tree when the
rain came on. Lightning first struck
the tree and was then attracted from
its deadly course to the body Of the
mule which was instantly killed.
Strange to say, the Negro who was at
lIldl uilhItSiliii6t was ASS oAs'0
struck. He, however, sustained SER
ious shock from which he has not yet
recovered sufficiently to walk. -:
Destructive Hail Storm.
Quite heavy hail storm passed over
narrow strip Of country from York
willie to Tirzah last Friday afternoon,
doing more or less damage to open cot
ton along its path. Among the suffer-
ers were Messrs. M. L. Thomasson, ].
w. Love and Abel Hope. Mr.. Thomas
son estimates his loss at about one bale
Of cotton beaten into the ground until
salvage was out Of the question. The
losses Of the others was probably not
quite so heavy. The hail fell In other
sections Of the county also; but the
storm was not general. The stones
varied in size from pea to partridge
egg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

ALTHOUGH the fact came out in the
testimony, for some reason there was
no special stress on the part that dis
pensary whisky played in the Gonzales
murder Had there been fewer drinks
that day and the day before it is rea-
sonably certain that the coward'y shot
would never have been fired.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

WE would be interested in any word
of defense or attempted defense OF
Charleston grand jurors for violating
their oaths in behalf Of people accused
of selling whisky in violation Of the
dispensary law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

THE letter Of Juryman Risinger to
the Spartanburg Journal leaves but lit
tie reason for further speculation as to
the cause of the Tillman verdict; but
after all that is about what most peo-
pie of intelligence had surmised any
way
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27

IT is beginning to look as If Tam
many is going to carry New York at
the approaching election and that
George B. Mcclellan will be the next
mayor Of the city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
Che itorkrillr Gnquirtr.
YOEKVILLE, 8. c.:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1908.

SENATOR German made speech in
MARYLAND last Saturday which Is taken
to indicate that the Negro question Will
probably be one Of the principal issues
of the next campaign.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
Sperial 9otiGes.
Conversational Meeting.

Coh1regatIohaT MeetIH9'
Preaching at the A. r. P. church next
Sabbath morning at II o'clock a. m,
and at 7.30 p. m, by Rev. r. R: Cald-
we'll of Toronto, Ohio.
A congregational meeting will be
held Immediately after the morning
services with view of selecting pas
tor.
w. M. KENNEDY,
w. w. JENKINS,
D. E. FINLEY,
j. B. PLAxco, Elders.
Oct. 27 tt. It
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-10-27
Convention Of the u. D. c.

The general convention of the Uni
ted Daughters of the Confederacy will
be held in Charleston, beginning No
vember II. There are seven hundred