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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
LOWERING WAR CLOUDS.

Progress of Adjustment Continues Worry
e.. Slow.
Considerable tension Is again observ-
able in governmental quarters concern
ing the Russo-Japanese situation. az
cording to a Paris cable Of yesterday.
This is due principally to the fact that
the efforts toward pacific adjustment
have not made the progress whtcn the
officials hoped and expected. The zen
erai view of those highest in authority
is summed up in the statement that
the negotiations have reached a point
where practically no progress Is oc-
curing in any direction. It appears
that one Of the most difficult features
is the mutual mistrust and hatred
which have grown up between the par
ties. 1t is said that every stage OF the
present exchanges develops Japan's
suspicious Of Russia's good faith and
Russia's antipathy to Japan. Owing TO
this bitterness diplomatic efforts to Sc
cure a middle ground are proving un-
usually difficult. 1t Is understood that
Russia is now seeking to secure the
naturalization of the strait Of Korea
The strait Of Korea Is claimed to be a
vital outlet for the commerce Of north
east China and it is therefore asserted
that 1t will be in the interest Of Europe
and America to secure the neutraliza-
ton Of the strait.
The attitude Of Korea in the event Of
war 2between Russia and Japan has
been the subject Of much comment
among the diplomats here, as 1t Is be-
lieved Coreas giving aid to Japan
might constitute two powers attacking
Russia, thus bringing In France under
the terms of the Franco-Prussian
agreement. One Of the ambassadors
therefore asked Foreign Minister Del
casse what the result would be If Ko-
rea Joined Japan and the minister an
swered in substance that Korea Is not
considered to be that kind Of a sover-
eign, Independent power, whose assist
ance of Japan against Russia would
bring about the contingency contem-
plated by the Franco-Prussian agree
ment. Although the answer was con-
f1icted in Korea, 1t Is understood that a
similar view prevails that China's join
ing Japan would not constitute two
powers attacking Russia
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
MERE-MENTION,

The new protected cruiser Charles
ton, built to take the place of the ship
of the same name that was lost In the
Philippines few years ago, was sue
cessfully launched at Newport News,
Va, last Saturday. "A report from
Austin, Texas is to the effect that some
rich radium- bearing ore
has been discovered In the Llano gold
and coal fields lis miles north of Aus
tin. 800. Senator Burton of Kansas, has
been indicted on a half a dozen counts
for receiving bribes for the exercise Of
influence with the postmaster general
in behalf Of a concern that was max
ing fraudulent use Of the mails. .....
Fire swept the town Of Aalesund, Nor
way, last Saturday and 1000 people
were rendered homeless. .... The ther-
registered 81 degrees below
zero at st. Paul, Mimi, last Saturday.
....... Vienna dispatches report the
Of information Of a con-
spiracy to assassinate the new king
of Servia. A Pittsburg dispatch of
reports the death Of nearly 200
miners in the Harwich mine of the AL
legheny Coal company, as the result of
an explosion Of fire damp. The exact
extent of the disaster Is not yet known.
...... Senator Tillman Is being quoted
as suggesting that Mr.. Bryan Is dis
posed to be too dictatorial with regard
to the prospective presidential nomina-
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
NOTE AND COMMENT.

So far as the reporter has been able
to gather information there has been
about 100 bales Of cotton sold In this
county during the past week at IA
cents and over. There Is very little
cotton remaining, much less than there
was at this time last year.
There is widespread complaint Of low
streams and wells going dry. The
rainfall has been usually light since
last summer the aggregate amount
being less than five inches, and the re-
sulting inconvenience has been great.
It is remarked alsoethat the winter has
been notable for the protracted severi-
ty Of the cold weather. There have
been a few warm days-three or four
about Christmas when there was rain
and two or three last week; but taken
altogether the winter has been quite
severe. Heavy rains have commenced
in the northeast, however, and unless
there Is a deviation from the usual
rule, this locality may expect its share
within the next month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

ments of the past two years have en-
phasized the changed conditions be-
yond a possibility Of mistake. The
fact that the supply Of cotton was not
equal to the demand was not the
shrewdest discovery that W.'P. Brown
and his colleagues made in connection
with the operations that subsequently
proved so successful. A shrewder dis
eovery than that was the fact that they
could raise the necessary money In
spite of the antagonism Of Great Bril-
tain. The price Of any commodity de-
pends as much on presence OF the
money with which to pay for 1t as upon
the necessity and desirability of the
article. Anyhow, it Is not necessary
to elaborate details as to the result
of the Brown operations. Every bale
Of cotton that sold over cents bears
its own testimony. But suppose old
man Cleveland had not had the nerve
to stand in the way Of the balance OF
us on that free coinage proposition.
Our standard Of value would have been
demoralized to such an extent that we
would have hardly been able to get 1t
Strengthened out even up to now. Eng
lands financial superiority would have
never been phased, and Liverpool would
still be fixing the price of cotton as of
old. AS matters now stand, unless the
boil weevil and other pests which have
undoubtedly contributed their share to
existing conditions, work still more
widespread devastation, the south will
soon become the richest section Of
the earth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

IF, without prejudice, one seeks to
unearth the real reason for the present
high price of cotton, we are inclined
to think that he will not have strain
his imagination very severely for facts
and circumstances by which the re-
sponsibiliry can be laid at the door Of
Grover Cleveland. We are not joking
and we are not seeking to boost Mr..
Cleveland, But most Of our readers
will remember that there was time
about ten years back when nearly
everybody in this country, this writer
included was crazy on the subject Of
the free coinage of silver. We all
knew that the country was in deep fl
nancial trouble and most Of us were
as firmly convinced that the REM
edy was free coinage Of silver. Great
Britain controlled the gold Of the world
and the only way that we could see out
firmly was the Democratic party con-
vinced Of this that it was ready to pass
the necessary laws by an overwhelming
majority and would have done so had
it not been for the firm, stubborn, trait
orous. we then thought, stand Of Mr..
Cleveland. 1t was the presidents in
fluence and power that prevented US
from getting what we wanted. And
what followed? More hard times, great
er economy and harder work. Our
manufactures were further developed
and our trade expanded. Then came
the South African war, and as the
result of the terrible expense that was
incurred by Great Britain and the
preparedness of the United States, this
nation took Great Britain's place as the
financial dictator of the world. 1t used
to be said. and with truth too, that the
cotton market could not be cornered.
Many able spectators backed by means
they deemed sufficient tried it with the
result that they were ruined. The rea-
son was because Great Britain had
everything to lose by high priced cot
ton, and having financial control of
the world she was able to make the
price as she would. But the develop
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Miss jamie Robinson-Wants the own
er to call for two trespassing pigs and
pay expenses.
]. F. Jackson, Bowling Green-Has ar
rived with another carload or mules
and will be at Yorkville next Mon
day, salesday for February.
]. Brown Neil, Administrators N
notice that on March 1, he Will ME
his final return as administrator OF
the estate Of Joseph w. Nell, dec q:
Keene Dobson-Asks you question OF
Importance to you and solicits your
laundry business. He thanks you Tor
past favors.
VIM. A. Burns, ministrator-Wlli ap-
ply for final discharge as admins
traitor Of the estate Of r. r. Beatty,
deceased, on March /, 1904.
First National Bank-Says that your
money is protected from fire, thieves
ETC., II deposited with 1t. Safety'
protection, courtesy are assured.
T. M. Whisonant & Co.-Are IN york.
Vile with bunch Of fine mules ano
horses and want you to see them al
the Heath Elliott barn.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent Makes
some remarks and suggestion that
are pertinent to life insurance buv-
ers. He offers to prove his state
ments.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Say it Is about
time farmers were buying fertilizers
and say that w. c. MacMurphy &
Co.'s goods are the best.
Foushee Cash Store-Gives notice OF
a guessing contest to take place al
its store on Thursday. 2Sth. A prize
will be given to the party making the
closest guess on the clock.
M. L. Smith. Clover--Has lost wafer
spaniel dog or it has been stolen
He wants Don back and Will pay q
reward for his return.
w. P. Smith, Clover-Has g. carload OF
extra quality shingles, and offers to
sell them to parties needing shingles
Glenn & Allison-Will have another
carload of mules and horses here or
Feb. l. They want you to. see them
before doing business.
Penny P. Barron-Is agent Tor tne
Spartanburg steam laundry and IN
vites a share Of your business. he
guarantees satisfaction.
Riddle & Carroll-Want you to kno"
that the fertilizers they sell insures
the best results at the harvest time
They thank customers and friends fol
past favors.
Strauss Smith Co-Say that they have
been the leading hat folks for so lone
that the lead Is easy to keep. They
describe a number Of hats recentl!
received. and invite you to see them
w. Brown Wylie, c. c. G. Pls.-Gives
notice to second week jurors thai
they are not to appear for court or
Monday next, Feb. 1.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Have 10000 fee
of 1-inch boards which they want tc
sell at once.
G. H. O'Leary-Tells you to half sole
your stoves by putting In CRATES
backs, tops, etc. He calls your at.
tention to a number of other items Of
interest.
]. M. Heath & Co.-Are ready for in.
spection with a big stock Of new
spring goods and staples. They pur.
chased early and their customers ge
the benefits. They call special atten'
tion to their grocery department.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

SENATOR Tillman delivered warm
speech last Friday on the recess ap-
pointment Of DR.. Crum as collector OF
the port of Charleston. The speech was
based on information that the commit
tee on commerce had decided to sub
NIT a favorable report as to confirma-
ton. The senator disclaimed any In
tention Of raising party question; but
made it clear that he only sought to
know as to whether the senate was
willing to allow the establishment OF
such a precedent as was involved. he
asserted that although Crum had been
several times re-appointed he has no
constitutional right in the position he
holds and the question Of interest with
him was whether or not the senate
could be induced to agree with the
president in the assumption Of recess
between 12 o'clock m. and IL o'clock
m. Of the same day. Senator Tillman
quoted a number Of precedents to up
hold his contention, and notwithstand-
ing efforts at defense Of Senators Hale,
Spooner and others, made quite a
strong cas- :.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
WITHIN THE TOWN.,

There ought to be some building In
Yorkville this spring and summer.
The court attendance does not seem
to include anybody who was not oblig-
ed to come.
There are to be lots of mules on the
market during the next few days. and
on next Monday.
- There were no exercises at the
Graded school today on account Of a
failure Of the coal supply.
- The C. & NV. railroad people
have commenced work Of putting the
side track across East Liberty street,
as originally authorized by the town
council.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
John Hughes vs. the Southern Rail-

John Hughes vs. the Southern Rail-
way company.
J. w. Collins vs.. Highland Park
Manufacturing company.
w. M. Mcdonald vs. Southern Rail-
way company.
W.D. Glenn and R. T. Allison vs. the
Seaboard Air Line Railway company.
The sounding Of this little calendar
developed that In not q single case
were the attorneys ready. 1t developed
that all Of them had assumed that the
cases Of Johnson and Slaughter against
the Southern railroad would take up
practically the whole Of the first week,
and they had made no arrangements to
have their witnesses on hand. Each
Of the various attorneys interested
made response to his honor's inquiries
and there were some indefinite sugges-
tions that certain cases might be ready
today.
There was nothing else for 1t, and
Judge Mccullough ordered that the
court be adjourned until this morning
at o'clock.
When court convened this morning,
1t developed that there was but sim
gle case ready for a jury. This was
the case Of the Virginia. Carolina
Chemical company vs.. r. T. Castles and
Julius A. Hope. Thos. F. McDow, Esq.
appeared for the plaintiff and Major
James F. Hart for the defendants
A jury was empaneled; but the case
fell through on a non-suit, and that
was the end of the jury business fol
the day.
Judge Mccullough excused the Jurors
from further attendance, and the re.
porter understands that the clerk Is tc
publish a notice to second week jurors
not to appear next Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The house came very near repeating
the law that provides for special terms
Of the court upon petition Of a majority
Of the members Of the bar Of county.
It was Mr.. Haskell who introduced the
bill to repeal the law and the vote
stood 49 to so. Then there was a mo-
ton to reconsider and this failed by a
vote Of so to IS. The law came very
near going by the board.
Representative Halle introduced q
bill yesterday providing that electric
power companies should have the same
rights as to condemnation proceedings
as telegraph and telephone companies.
The question Of submitting a con-
stitutional amendment to provide for
biennial sessions Of the legislature in
stead Of annual sessions, came up yes
terday. The bill had been made a spe-
cial order on motion Of Mr.. Beam
guard; but there was not very full
and further consideration
was postponed until today. There is a
that the question will be
submitted to the people.
Mr.. Beamguard has introduced bill
to authorize and require the sinking
fund commission to sell or lease the
state farms.
Some time was taken up in the
house on Saturday in the discussion
of bill to provide for 124 scholarships
at Clemson college, each scholarship to
be worth 500. and the entire number
to be divided among the counties on
basis Of representation in the general
assembly. 1t Is proposed that the
be provided for out Of ap-
that are already being
made to the college.
The proposition to put the state in
the fertilizer manufacturing business
Is again under consideration.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

The special term of the court of COM
mon pleas for York county, recently
called by the governor In such at the
request of the York county bar, con-
vened in Yorkville on Monday, his
honor, Joseph A. Mccullough presid-
ing, and after sounding the calendar
adjourned for the day because there
was not a single case ready for trial.
It was a remarkable situation that
Mr.. Mccullough found on his arrival
in Yorkville Sunday night. Inquiry
developed that the real occasion Of the
special term was two cases pending
against the Southern railroad, and
both Of them having been compromised
in the meantime. there was really very
little else to occupy the time OF the
court. Upon learning these facts Mr..
Mccullough began to inquire about the
schedules of outgoing trains and ac-
tually considered the advisability Of
opening the court and adjourning sine
die without an attempt to transact any
business.
It was finally decided that 1t would
be Just as well, however, to go on with
the work, especially since all the jurors
were on hand, and court was duly con-
vened. The return Of the sheriff on
the venire of the first week showed
that all Of the jurors who had been
drawn, save two, Messrs. w. H. COL
tharp and r. P. Starnes had been
served, and at the call Of the clerk the
following answered to their names:
]. S. Wilkerson, D. L. Evans, w. M.
Martin, w. B. Good, w. D.Kimbrell, j.
L. Spratt, R. B. Riddle. S. w. Garri-
son, T. A. Matthews, J. @. Youngblood.
E. H. Jackson, R. E. Montgomery, W.
M. Barron, o. w. Sadler, w. H. Spar
row, R. A. Shillinglaw, w. D. Thomas.
]. M. Hardin. w. ]. Coltharp, w. H.
Dunlap, S. w. Leech, ]. w. Barnwell,
G. A. Buchanan, J. E. Armstrong, F.
M. Lynn, T. n. 'Thomasson, G. c.
Leech, J. E. Gettys, ]. S. Starr, w. H.
Wylie, w. T. Mcknight, R. B. Lowry,
S. T. Ferguson, Sr, James M. White
sides.
On affidavit Of illness in their fami-
lies, Messrs. R. B. Riddle, w. B. Good
and G. c. Leech were excused from
further attendance.
The clerk having been instructed to
prepare a calendar of all the cases
pending for trial now or hereafter,
made out for his honor list Of ten
cases as follows:
Pink Page VS.. the Seaboard Air
Line.
Rock Hill Real Estate and Loan Co.
VS.. R. Lee Kerr and Julius Friedheim.
Virginia. Carolina Chemical company
VS.. R. T. Castles and ]. A. Hope.
Claiborne Wilson vs.. the Catawba
Power company.
Phil Bailey VS.. the Catawba Power
company.
Robert D. Sealey VS.. the Southern
railway and D. G. McAllister.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

A NORTH Carolina cotton mill recent
ly sold It's entire stock Of cotton at
profit of about s65,000. This profit
equaled more than one-half the capit-
alization Of the corporation. The man
agement figured that the deal recon-
mended itself in various ways. Among
other things, it was argued that the
profit in sight was already greater than
could be expected from operation. In
this view Of the situation, the manage
ment decided to continue to operate
from an even market so long as this
policy should continue profitable, and
in case the mill should begin to pile up
a loss to shut down. While there Is
little question of the right Of the
management to do as 1t pleases In mat
ters like this, we are not disposed to
consider its action wise or business
like. The profit that has been realized
is certain enough; but since the sale,
the price of raw material has already
advanced an additional cent, and just
as the mill people have a right to con-
slider thei s65,000 made, they have also
a right t. consider this additional ad-
vance 10: d. They would have done
better to hold their cotton to the end,
and make out Of it all there was in 1t.
That is the way most Of the mills are
doing, and the probability Is that
many Of them will be able to show up
better in the end than the mill referred
to in North Carolina will be able to
show up.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Bessie Mcconnell Is visiting
friends in Rock Hill.
Miss Helen Bigger Of Clay Hill, visit
ed friends in Yorkville Monday.
Mr.. Paul G. McCorkle of Chester
spent Sunday night In Yorkville with
his father, Col. w. H. McCorkle.
Miss Sallie Hall Is to be married to-
morrow at the residence Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Hall, to Mr
]. Brown Neil. A large number OF
close relatives and intimate friends
have been invited.
Mr.. ]. c. Wilborn Of Old Point, was
in Yorkville yesterday. He said that
he had not yet moved his family to
Rock Hill; but was arranging to do so.
Mr.. ". L. Riddle continues to get
along nicely, and Is pretty nearly able
to sustain half the weight OF his body
on his recently broken leg. He Is not
disposed to be imprudent, however,
but continues, as he has been all the
while, as patient as possible.
Mr.. w. T. Slaughter Of Hickory
Grove, was in Yorkville yesterday and
was pleasantly greeted by many friends
and acquaintances, among them some
who last saw him lying more than half
dead under a torrid sun and In the
foul smelling slime of Fishing creek, on
the occasion Of the never-to- be- forgot
ten trestle disaster Since then Mr..
Slaughter has been doing the best In
his power to get we'll, and has sue
ceeded very nicely, except that he Is
still suffering pain in the small Of the
back and can move about more comfort
ably with the help Of a walking stick
than otherwise. When twitted In re-
gard to the matter he remarked that
he had understood that some people
were saying that he would throw his
stick away as soon as he got a settle
ment with the railroad people. Just
how that would be he did not know;
but he was quite certain that he would
not continue to carry stick any longer
than he felt was absolutely necessary.
Mr. Slaughter''s 8 friends generally con-
gratulate him on the settlement that
has been made in his behalf, and most
of them would have been glad had he
been able to get a still larger amount
than he is to receive.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Big Land Sale.
The Wood Lumber company Of Bal
timore purchased 10000 acres Of vir-
gin timber land in Pickens and oconee
counties last week.
Housh .Ganson..
Senator W. c. Hough Of Lancaster
and Mrs. Maude Ganson, widow Of the
late VIM. Ganson. were married last
Friday. The event was somewhat OF a
surprise to the friends Of both parties.
The Hampton Monument Fund.
Subscriptions to the Hampton Monu-
ment fund now amount to only little
more than $4,000. leaving $4,000 still to
be raised before the states appropria-
tion becomes available. =.
Report of Dispensary Director.
In It's report to the governor last
Friday, the board of dispensary con-
troll gave the following statement OF the
business for the fiscal year ending No
vember 30th last: We have the honor
to submit herewith q statement Of the
business done by the state and county
dispensaries during the fiscal year end
ing Nov. 80, 1903. BY referring to the
several statements attached hereto
you will find that the total cost OF IL
quors, wines, beers. ETC., for the year
has been $1,997,559.47, and that the
total sales exclusive of fresh beer)
have been $2,817,998.77. The net earn
ings for account Of the school fund for
the fiscal year, which have been placed
to its credits amount to $126,266.00.
The net profits that have accrued to.
and equally divided between the coun-
ties and towns amount to $512,216.35.
Grand total Of earnings for the year
for school fund and counties and towns
$63S, ,482.35. Increase over earnings Of
last year $71.584.02. Two years ago the
school fund amounted to $611, ,354.38,
and the act Of Feb. 26, 1902, requires US
to reduce this sum to $400, 100000, and
within few days we will have met
this requirement. AS we said in our
last report $400,000.00 is an insufficient
amount to conduct the business Of the
dispensary on cash basis. 30
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

THE Greenville Daily Herald suggests
that farmers should be able to make IL
cents cotton without giving liens. we
are not prepared to take the sugges-
ton as a literal fact: but there is
something in It. Many farmers who
now give liens could undoubtedly do
better by borrowing cash from the
banks; but the great drawback Is that
so few of them seem to realize how
easy 1t is to make the necessary ar
rangements.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-01-26

A CONTEMPORARY suggests that the
opponents Of the dispensary system
have occasion to rejoice over the with
drawal Of L. ]. Williams from the
board; but we are of opinion that there
Is still more cause for congratulation
in the election Of H. H. Evans as Mr..
Williams's successor.