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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
NOTE AND COMMENT.

The crops between Yorkville and
Rock Hill look better than for years.
There Is some good cotton and also
some good upland corn. The people
over that way have no occasion to feel
discouraged.
Maybe there is hardly enough clover
hay in this section TO make this par
ticular piece of information Of value;
but all the same it is interesting. A
farmer from a clover country said to
this writer a few days ago that while
It Is a notorious fact that clover OF
second cutting almost invariably SAIL
Yates horses, If fed too soon after the
cutting, it Is really as good as the first
cutting If kept until the next year.
According to this farmer, the discov-
cry was made in his neighborhood
quite by accident; but now the fact Is
looked upon as established.
The announcement Of Mr.. ]. Edgar
Poag, as published in another column
Is Of especial and peculiar interest to
a large number of York county farm
ers, in that Mr.. Poag has entered a
field that has heretofore been practi-
cally vacant; but which needs atten-
ton throughout this whole section. AS
briefly explained, Mr.. Poag's business
is to bring into touch sellers and buy
ers-to find buyers for wouldbe sellers,
and sellers for wouldbe buyers. His
method of operation Is something like
this. Say an individual has a piece
of real estate that he is willing to dis
pose of at a certain price; but Is una
BILE to find a purchaser. It may be
that the property is worth the price
fixed all right; but that Is Of no con-
sequence so long as the wouldbe sell
er does not come in touch with the
wouldbe purchaser. Mr.. Poag proposes
to find purchasers for all such prop
erty. He does not guarantee any
sales; but he does agree to advertise
at his own expense and make no
charges unless he makes sale with
in a given time. In the event he makes
sale within the time agreed upon, ne
takes out Of the proceeds, a certain
commission provided for in the con-
tract. He has made quite a number
of deals in this manner already, to the
satisfaction of both sellers and buyers
and his clientage Is developing In
way that is entirely satisfactory. Peo-
pie who have real estate to dispose
of should communicate with Mr. Poag
af once
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
THE Virginia Carolina Chemical

THE Virginia Carolina Chemical
company is temporarily embarrassed'
but according to statement issued
by S. T. Morgan, the president, 1t Is
not on account of any fault Of its
own so much as on account of the ina
bility of the railroad companies to
handle it's products, and the inability
of the banks to take care Of its paper.
The statement represents that the
company actually sold 26 per cen,
more goods during the past season
than during the previous season, and
still has on hand 100000 tons that could
not be delivered because Of made
quate freight facilities. According to
Mr.. Morgan. the paper of the company
has always been considered the best to
be found in the south and the New
York banks have heretofore been hand
ling it without question; but this year
the New York banks have had their
hands full in other lines, and because
of the peculiar financial situation the
company has been hard pressed. AS the
result of these circumstances, there will
be no dividend this year, and the eff
forts of the management will be direc-
ted to raising cash necessary to con-
duct the business of the big combina-
ton without having to be so entirely
dependent upon the banks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. Edgar Poag, Rock Hill-Makes you
a proposition in buying, selling or
exchanging your real estate. NO
business-no charges. ,
B. N. Moore-Solicits the storage OF
your cotton in Moore's Standard
Warehouses. Warehouse receipts are
acceptable at banks at regular rates.
w. B. Moore, Captain-Gives notice TO
members Of j. L. l. to meet In tne
armory next Tuesday night at S.3o
o'clock.
T. M. CRISIS Sons-Make special Of
fer Of $11O for so engraved calling
cards-script letter-good until Sep
tember 10, next. g,
Strauss Smith Co.-Give additional
facts in regard to the Harlem sewing
machine, which they offer at sl5
cash. They print the certificate or
warranty, which guarantees the ma
chine for twelve years.
Riddle & Carroll-Have just received
a supply Of best quality full cream
cheese-best they can buy-gooo
enough for their customers. They
also have maccaroni.
w. G. Stephenson, Supt.--lnvites a
thorough investigation OF the X. M.
M. A.. by parents who have sons
whom they want educated and train
ed under best influences.
Il. w. Speck, The JeWeler-Has large
stock Of clocks Of all kinds on nanus
and invites you to see him for what
you want. He will sell you good
goods at correct prices.
J. @. Wray-Says he pays particular
attention to the good qualities and
latest styles in gentlemen's furnish
ings and invites you to call and see
what he has to show you. He says
he has an elegant line OF gentle,
mems half hose of good qualities and
latest styles.
JAS. NJ. Starr & Co.-Have received
shipment of fresh turnip seed OF sew
eral varieties. They offer prizes ag-
gregating 50 for the largest turnips
raised from seeds they sell.
L. M. CRISIS Sons-Say they WILL pe
pleased to receive your next order
for commercial printing, folders, etc.
See fourth page.
Foushee Cash Store-Offers several
varieties of turnip seeds at cents
an ounce. Also says its new fall
millinery has been bought and asks
you to compare it's prices and quail
ties with others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
NOTES FROM CHEROKEE.

Plenty of Rain and High Water-Good
Roads Neutrality-suspicious. at Brown
Gold Mine.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Eta JANE, August 19.-The farmers
have got an abundant supply of rain
and they are wishing for 1t to stop
awhile. AS yet there has been not very
extensive damage done to crops on the
low lands, though water has been over
most of them, but not high enough to
injure the corn to any great extent
Cotton is generally late, about two or
three weeks behind what it usually Is
at this time Of year. The plant Is
rather small but the fruit is on 1t all
the same. Some fear that a contln-
uous wet spell will soon damage 1t.
The Wilkinsville Oil company IS
going ahead with its mill and ma
chinerv and they expect to work up the
present crop.
The telephone line has been extended
from Hickory Grove to Sarratts IN
this county.
A good roads meeting will be held at
Gaffney next Tuesday, 25th instant, at
which number OF distinguished
speakers are expected to be present
and address the people.
In the work of completing Its rolls,
York county stands at the head OF the
list, and we hope the others will soon
follow her example.
The Cherokee county road machinery
and chaingang is at work near Dray-
tonville, macadamizing the road lead
ing to Gaffney.
Quite a number Of York county peo-
ple have settled in Cherokee county
since the organization of the new coun-
ty. and they are worthy useful citi-
zens We are proud Of them, and wish
we had more Of the same kind.
We hear that they are shipping large
quantities of gold ore from the Brown
mine near Hopewell. Wagons are
hauling it to Hickory Grove for ship
ment. From what we learn it is very
valuable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
Friday, August 2l, 1903.

the families Of Messrs. J. B. and r. N.
Plaxco.
Mrs. H. ]. Bratton and Miss Rita
Witherspoon Of Brattonsville, and Mr..
Avery Lowry of Yorkville, left Thurs
day for Cleveland Springs.
Mrs. w. J. Dawkins, who has been In
Yorkville with her sister, Mrs. E. B.
Beard for the past week, left via CO.
lumbia for her home in Asheville, on
Wednesday.
Mr.. w. P. Smith, from North Caro-
lima. recently with the Bell Telephone
company. has accepted position with
the Bedford Telephone company, and
has charge Of the lines.
Messrs. Furman and Lon Quattle-
baum of Steadman's S. c., have been
spending several days in Yorkville
the guests Of their aunt, Mrs. Aionzo
Rose, returning to their home on Wed
nesday.
Mr.. T. M. Whisonant Of Hickory
Grove, was in Yorkville on Thursday
and stated that in consequence Of the
death Of his partner, Mr.. T. H. Leslie
he would wind up the affairs of the
Hickory Supply company, without un'
necessary delay.
Little Johnsie, the seven-year-olt
daughter Of Mr.. J. L. Stacy Of Clover
sustained a severe fall from platform
at her fathers home last Tuesday
She fell a distance Of eight feet ant
was rendered insensible for a few
minutes: but has since recovered with
out permanent injuries.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
diarism Too Common.

Incendiarism Too Common.
Columbia Record, Wednesday: The
governor today offered reward Of $1OO
for the apprehension and conviction or
the parties who burned the house or
Francis Marion in Laurens county. In
cendiarism seems to be all too common
in the state nowadays. In the last
week or two the governor has offered
eleven rewards.
Chicco a Candidate.
The Charleston correspondent Of the
Augusta Chronicle says that vincent
Chicco, a famous blind tiger keeper,
and a bitter enemy Of Senator Tillman
and the dispensary law. is a candidate
for alderman-at-large from Ward 3.
Chicco has announced his candidacy,
and he says he is going to make the
f~stest run of any Of the candidates
,m his ward for a seat on the alder
manic board Of Charleston. The
only political office ever held by
Chicco was that of private on the
police force, though it has been years
since he carried a policeman's club.
When the dispensary law was enacted
and went into effect, Chicco resigned
from the police force and opened up
an establishment on Market street
He has given the state constables more
trouble than all the other blind tiger
keepers together. Several months ago
Chicco called on Governor Hayward
and asked him not to be hard on the
Illicit liquor dealers in the city. Dur
ing the course of the conversation,
Governor Hayward asked Chicco why
he did not go out Of the blind tiger
business, and Chicco replied that he
would stop selling liquor If Governor
Hayward would appoint him on the
state board of dispensary control.
Chicco has made considerable money,
and he declares that he is going to
spend some of it in politics. When
Senator Tillman was governor of
South Carolina he had occasion to visit
Charleston, and one day, while stroll
ing through the market, directly in
front of Chicco's establishment, he was
accosted by Chicco and invited to come
in and have a drink.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

FORTUNE In FRUIT.-Col. r. B. Wat
son. the veteran orchardist Of Ridge
Spring, offered a valuable hint to
peach growers in this section In his ad-
dress at Clemson college on Wednes-
day. He said: Beware Of the bor-
er. We are removing dirt from around
the trees and putting sand around
them. This is a great aid against
the borer" It will serve as we'll also,
of course, to protect young pecan trees
from the same secret destroyer. The
same authority made some further re-
marks on the same occasion, which
South Carolina farmers generally
would do we'll to heed. They are worth
money to the men who are wise
enough to act on them. He said:
There are thousands Of acres Of land
in South Carolina that will grow
peaches, and I state from experience
that you can make more money on
peaches than on cotton on lands that
produce two bales per acre. II had
plenty of money would buy thousands
Of acres Of such lands as those In
Chesterfield and grow peaches. The
best peaches grown at Ridge Spring
this year were on land that you would
hardly have-poor, sandy land, that
looks very worthless. s."-News and
Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

faith in the banks, and it is said that
millions in silver bars are locked in a
strong steel cage at his home near Par
raj. This cage is constantly guarded
by large force of men. Alvarado re-
Gently offered to pay the public debt
of Mexico, but his offer was refused by
Finance Minister Limanteur. A year
ago Alvarado chartered special train
and made his first trip on railroad to
the city of Chihuahua. He took
bodyguard of about 200 men and all
of his family and relations along. He
distributed charity with liberal hand
on this trip, and among other things
donated a large sum for the building
of a Catholic church. He gave hun
dreds of thousands Of dollars to the
poor at Parral.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

LANeLEY's FLYING MAcHINE.-Prof.
Langley, secretary Of the Smithsonian
institution, whose experiments down
the Potomac with the aerodrome or n.y.
ing machine devised by him have at
tracted wide public interest, in order to
correct certain public misapprehen-
sions, on Wednesday issued the follow
ing statement:
"The present experiments being
made in mechanical flight have been
carried on partly with funds provided
by the board of ordnance and fortih-
cations and partly from private sources
and from a special endowment or the
Smithsonian institution. The expert
ments are carried on with the appro-
val of the board of regents Of the
Smithsonian institution.
I'm my previous trials, success mas
only been reached after initial failures,
which alone have taught the way to It.
and know no reason why prospective
trials should be an exception.
1T is possible, rather than proba-
BILE that it may be otherwise now, but
Judging them from the light Of past
experience, it Is to be regretted that
the enforced publicity which has been
given to these initial experiments.
which are essentially experiments and
nothing else, may lead to quite un-
founded expectations.
1T Is the practice. Of all scientific
men, indeed Of all prudent men, not to
make public the results Of their work
till these are certain. This considera-
ton, and not any desire to withhold
from the public matters In which the
public Is interested, has dictated the
policy thus far pursued here. The
fullest publicity, consistent with the
national interest (since these recent
experiments have for their object the
development Of machine for war pur-
poses), will be given to this work
when it reaches q stage which war
rants publication"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP.

Mr.. Dudley C. Sturgis Of Rock Hill,
has been awarded the New Normal
scholarship in the South Carolina COL
lege for this county. This scholarship
exempts from tuition and other fees,
amounting to s5S and also pays $40 In
money towards living expenses. The
scholarship is for one year with the
chance Of one or two more years, II
desired, according to the following reg
ulation:
After the first year the incumbent
may be reappointed, provided that, IN
the judgment Of the faculty, his apt
ness to teach, his progress In study,
that he is a suitable person to fulfill
the purpose of the scholarship as pro-
vided for by the general assembly.
The purpose is to help worthy young
men to fit themselves better for teach
ers. The course Of study Is arranged
with view to the needs and the WORK
of the country schools, and Is an evo-
luton Of the summer school idea
nine months instead of a one months
course in the school subjects and with
the school books. This short course IN
the essentials Ito be followed by high
er instruction of those who remain
for a second year, is a new develop
ment Of the normal department Of the
South Carolina college, and Is proba-
bly, the most practical and distinctive
TEACHERS course offered by any college
or normal school in the south.
Special attention is given to the
methods of teaching the different sub
jects, and thus the matter Of each sub
ject is mastered as in no other way.
The students will take turns In teach
ing before the instructors and will be
criticized and aided to better methods,
and better understanding the basis of
all methods). The subjects Will be
thus studied and taught and studied
again, and the instructors are:
English Grammar-Dr. E. s. Joynes.
English Composition and Literature
DIR. G. A. Wauchope.
History and Geography of South
Carolina and the United States-Prof.
r. Means Davis.
Oral Reading--Prof. r. Means Da-
Wis.
Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
Prof. Patterson Wardlaw.
Elementary Physics and Physiogra-
phy-Instructor Carson.
Nature Study-Prof. A. G. Moore.
Freehand rawing-Instructor Car
son.
Special Pedagogy-Prof. Patterson
Wardlaw.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
BECAUSE all of the locomotive works

BECAUSE all of the locomotive WORKS
of the country are from one year to
eighteen months behind with their or
ders, it is impossible for the railroad
corporations to provide power in pro-
portion to the requirements of their
traffic. In many cases the railroads
have had out orders for year or
more, and are still waiting at great
loss and inconvenience. 1t Is claimed
that the locomotive builders fully ap-
preciate the situation; but they are
not disposed to prepare themselves for
the reason they fear that such prepara-
tion will be accompanied by drop In
price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Fannie Parish Is visiting IrleIlus
in Fort Mill.
Mr.. ]. T. Quinn Of Bethany, Is saw
milling at Kings Mountain.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nicely have re-
turned to their home in Rock Hill.
DR.. D. L. Sheider of st. Georges, has
accepted position with Jas. M. Starr
& Co.
Mr.. J. M. Rawlinson has returned
from a visit to his daughter In Char
lotte.
Mrs. A. G. Hart and children, of
New Orleans, are visiting the family OF
Mai Jas. F. Hart.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Williams and In
fant son, left Thursday for a visit TO
relatives at Riverside.
Misses Hattie, Mary and Kathaline
Moore Of Rock Hill, are visiting Mr.
Jas. M. Starrs family.
Mrs. A. S. Clarke, is convalescing
from an attack Of typhoid fever, con-
tracted in Marion, N. G.
Miss Bessie Mcconnell has returned
home after a three weeks visit TO
friends at Pineville, N. c.
Miss Pearl Clarke Of Statesville, N.
c., sister Of Mr.. A. s. Clarke, Is In
Yorkville, the guest Of Mr.. Clarke.
Miss Ossie Jeffreys, after spending
some time with her aunt, Mrs. JAMIE
Parish, left on Thursday for AsheVilie.
Mrs. ]. B. Lyles Of Chester, Is In
Yorkville, on a visit to relatives and
friends, the guest Of Mrs. ]. M. Starr.
Mr.. Geo. W. S. Hart and two sons,
Masters Arthur and Oliver, have re-
turned from a visit to Wadmalaw Is
land.
Misses Marion Logan and Bessie and
Maggie Sandifer have returned from
pleasant visit to friends at McConnells-
vile.
Miss Josie Fewell has returned to
her home in Rock Hill after a pleas
ant visit to Misses Bessie and Mary
Williams.
Mrs. J. M. Brian and son, Barr,
spent Wednesday in Glover. Little
Miss Julia williams came back home
with them.
Mrs. E. B. Williams of Meridian,
Miss, is visiting in Yorkville, the
guest of Mrs. o. e. wilkins and Mrs
r. C. Allein.
Mrs. w. w. Miller after spending
sometime with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. R. Williams has returned to
her home in Rock Hill.
Miss Hattie Boatwright Of Stead
mans, is in Yorkville with relatives
and friends, the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. C. P. Lowrance.
Mr.. Joseph A. Alexander Of Waver-
ly, O.. arrived in Yorkville last Thurs
day on a visit to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Alexander.
Miss Mary Schorb is at home after
a pleasant visit to friends at Lands
ford. She was accompanied home by
her friend Miss Dora McFadden.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thomasson
and two children, Of Florida, are vis-
iting Mr.. M. L. Thomasson and other
relatives near Yorkville.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Moore and child,
after spending several weeks with rel
atives in Yorkville, have returned to
their home at Clarksville, Tex.
Mrs. ]. G. Burris, nee Miss Iona
Parker, and child Of Chester, Is in
Yorkville with relatives and friends the
guests of Mr.. H. H. Boards family.
Miss Mamie Mcconnell arrived in
Yorkvlle on Thursday from Phila-
delphia, for a two weeks visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. McCon-
nell.
Misses Ella and Eva Robinson of
Lancaster, are visiting relatives and
friends i'm this county, the guests of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

1T is beginning to look as If Sir
Thomas Upton, the wholesouled Eng
lish sport, who is seeking the Ameri-
cas- cup, is to again be disappointed.
The race between the Reliance and the
Shamrock III was commenced on last
Thursday, and although it was not
practicable to finish within the time
limit, because of unfavorable wind. the
Reliance showed up to the best advan-
tage. When the attempt was declared
to be mo race" the Reliance was lead
ing the Shamrock III at least sixteen
minutes. The second attempt at
race will be made tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

JUST what the trouble with the
Southern railroad is, is difficult to ar
rive at; but as precaution for puollc
safety, it might be a good idea to SIS
pend operations until track ana roll
ing stock can be overhauled, and the
operating forces can be disciplined up
to a higher standard Of efficiency
We fear that the big men like Morgan,
who devote attention only to the n
nancial aspect of properties like this
are too prone to lose sight of the I'M
portance of first class labor and equip
ment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
An effort will be made to add fl

An effort will be made to add in
struction in sight singing.
By an act Of the legislature no tui-
ton or other fee is charged to any
teacher pursuing special teachers
course in South Carolina college.
Hence this attractive course Is within
easy reach Of teachers other than the
scholarship holders. Women teachers.
who are conspicuous in every teachers
gathering and who in professional en-
thusiasm and ambition have set a pace
for the men to follow, will doubtless
avail themselves Of this opportunity.
The course is similar to that of the old
Winthrop Training school in Colum-
bia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
THE powers of Europe can very we'll

THE powers Of Europe can very well
agree that the Turk should be driven
into Asia; but they cannot agree as to
who shall fall heir to his European
possessions. If there could be a COM
promise on the basis Of erecting some
new and independent governments
like unto Greece. Roumania, Bulgaria
and Servia, the problem would be
solved. But to the balance of Europe
the possibility Of Russia establishing
herself on the Dardenelles is greater
bugbear than the outrages that are
being committed on the Christian sub
iects Of the sultan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

IT will be remembered that even af-
ter the final action of congress on the
subject, Senator John T. Morgan SAID
that the isthmian canal would never
be built by the Panama route. 1t IS
beginning to look as If the senator's pre-
diction was little more than an empty
boast, and that he knew WHEREOF ne
smoke
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21
The 3torkrille Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1908.

SENATOR Tillman has returned from
his lecture tour and the Charlotte Op-
server advises us that We may now
expect some hand primaries on the
pass -toting habit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

IT is believed that If Russia gets
mixed up with the affairs of south
eastern Europe-that is to say at war
with or about Turkey, Japan will not
hesitate a moment to push her conten-
tion. in the east.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

A Paris cable tells Of remarkable
experiment in the French navy a few
days ago. The object of the expert
ment was to determine whether or not
cruiser could actually Withstand the
impact Of a full size service, shell,
fired with service guns against its tur-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-08-21

IT has been remarked more than
once that the heroism and moral cour-
age exhibited daily in the cab Of the
locomotive is of as high an order as is
ever seen on the field of battle. There
is no reason to doubt this statement;
but still cases in point are always in
terestng. Between Spartanburg and
Asheville the railroad crosses Saluda
mountain up i murderous grade on