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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

While there is good reason to look
for better prices for cotton next fall, it
must not be forgotten that the cost of
production will also be much greater
than for many years past, and people
who lose sight of this fact are going
to be very much disappointed over
their final settlements. They will find
themselves in a position very similar
to that which was experienced in the
days when they had to economize with
the greatest care and finally sell their
cotton at less than cost.
1t is said that down in certain
South American localities the natives
use a peculiar device for catching
monkeys. Having secured a strong
glass jar with a mouth just large
enough for the purpose they place an
orange inside, and leave it. The mon
key comes along, inserts his hand and
seizes the orange. When the native
returns he has but little difficulty in
picking the monkey up; because the
foolish animal, unwilling to lose the
orange is unable to withdraw his hand
otherwise. The story of mouse that
squeezed into the pantry through a
small hole and so gorged itself as to
be unable to get out again Is also ia
miliar.
Both of these stories illustrate the
effect of biting off more than one can
chew, and that Is the biggest danger
that confronts cotton raisers in the
present situation. There will be a
disposition on the part of many to try
to exceed their respective capacities
and most of these will come to grief.
The farmers who will make most
money this year will be those who re-
member best the lessons that were
taught during the years when the pre-
vailing price of cotton was from to
cents. Then most of them cut theil
cotton acreage down to a minimum
and devoted themselves more especial
ly to the raising of all kinds Of sup
plies They were enabled to live by
that policy then and if they continue
to pursue it now they have a chance
to make some money.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

ers. Machen was at the head of the
free delivery bureau for ten years, and
when the rural free delivery system
was exterded he built up powerful
personal and political machine through
favoring members of congress who
asked that routes be established in
their districts. Some of these routes
laid out by Machen paid less than $40
Il year. but they made the representa-
tive strong with his constituents.
When Machen was first accused he was
defiant ard all his powerful backing
was brought to bear against his re-
moval. At the time Of his arrest he
declared it was Merely grand stand
play" The convicted men have been
sentenced to Imprisonment for two
years and to pay a fine of $4,000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.

w. B. deLoach, Esq, Of Hampton
county, was in Yorkville yesterday.
Mr.. Sam L. Miller of Columbia, has
been in Yorkville for the past few
days on business.
Mr.. Tom Perrin of Abbeville. is Wis
iting his grandmother, Mrs. Belle Nc
Cav, for few days.
Mrs. Robert deLoach and children
left yesterday for a visit to relatives
in the lower part Of the state.
DR.. William Kennedy Of Chester.
spent Sunday in Yorkville with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Kennedy.
Miss Florence Cody who has been
teaching school at Richburg, has
closed her school and returned to her
home in Yorkville.
Mrs. George w. Foster Of Green
wood county Is in Yorkville on Wis
it to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Steele on East Liberty street.
Rev. S. A. Weber, D. D., filled the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian church
last Sunday morning, Rev. W. G. New
lille being absent at Brevard, N. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Several Fires-Mr. PAnson's Address
| Removal of Mr.. Harrison to Lam

| Removal of Mr.. Harrison TO Ian
caster.
Correspondence Of the Yorkrille Enquirer.
Rock HILL, Feb. 28.-There have
been several fires within the conhnes
of the city during the past few days.
but none of them have been very de-
structive. The fire companies have
promptly responded to each alarm, ana
the efficiency of the fire department
ensures to Rock Hill ample protection
The Rev. V. TAnson from Columbia,
the field officer of the Law and Order
league, visited Rock Hill last Wednes-
'ay night and at the Baptist church
| delivered a very able address upon the
aims and objects of the order. The at
tendance was rather limited and To-
cal organization failed of its accom-
plishment.
The Civic Improvement society gave
an entertainment at Friedhetm's Hall
last Friday night. The proceeds were
for the benefit of this deserving socle-
ty, from which much good Is anticipat-
ed. The show consisted of a series
Of tableauX Vivants and quite nanu-
some sum was realized.
| The Rock Hill postofflce building ap-
pears now to be a fact accomplished,
| thanks to Senator Brice and Governor
Hayward. Despite strenuous opposi-
ton because Of the Exclusive 5uris-
diction'' clause, exception seems to
have been made to our city, and the
erection Of handsome postothce
building Is now looked forward to with
extreme pleasure by our citizens gen.
orally.
The Rock Hill Bottling Works has
begun operations under the manage
ment of Mr. S. N. Sowell. The plant
is located on w. Main street, near the
steam laundry.
The Rock Hill steam laundry has
changed hands recently, and under Its
new owners proposes to conduct Wig
orous policy and offers "guaranteed
satisfaction"
The Commercial Club dinner last
Friday night was a pronounced sue
cess. It's object was to invite ROCK
Hillians who are not members OF the
club and to put before them its OBJ
| jects. Several interesting speeches.
we're made, that by Mr.. Wood of Bris-
tol, Tenn. being pronounced partic-
ularly able one. About seventy-fVe
new members were enrolled.
The Rev. w. M. Foster Of Spartan
burg, has been visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Pryor. Mr.. Foster is almost an
octogenarian. being seventy-nine years
DID, but is exceedingly active and
| seems to retain all OF ms 1acultleS un-
impaired He delivered a forceful lee
ture on the Bible at st. Johns Metho-
dist church on Tuesday night. He Is
also selling his book, One Hundred
Sermons in Verse, and seems to meet
with appreciable SUCCESS.
Mr.. L. C. Harrison. for several years
cashier Of the Nationally bank
has decided to accept a similar posi-
ton with the Lancaster bank. Mr.
Harrison has been living in Rock Hill
for several years now, and by close ap-
plication to business and most gentle
manly courtesy has built up an envi-
able reputation. His departure Is re-
GREETED universally.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

Says a Toxic dispatch Of Feb. rs:
The opinion expressed by the foreign
ministry here, Is almost united against
the ability Of the Japanese ships to
shell Port Arthur without dangerous
exposure to the heavy guns Of the
shore batteries. The Japanese, how
ever, are confident that the place Is
vulnerable at three points on the sea
side, and in proof Of their opinions Is
the explosion Of a number of shells In
the town on the occasion Of the recent
night fight. The Japanese once pos
sessed Port Arthur and they have the
most complete information of the
ranges and distances. The lombard
ment Of the place should prove highly
destructive as 1t Is narrow and cramp-
ed. A few shells thrown over the hills
into the basin holding the bay and
town could not fail to do serious exc
cution. The Japanese shells are
charged with high explosive and
are very effective, and it Is believed
possible to render the harbor unten-
able for Russian warships by lombard
ment and force them to put to sea and
fight in the open. 1t Is thought here
that the withdrawal Of Admiral AL
exieff from Port Arthur and the re-
moval of headquarters and records to
IIarbin is an admission Of the weak
ness of the place and Of its inability
to make sustained defense. 1t is be-
lieved the Japanese intend to make a
vigorous onslaught on Port Arthur.
Its possession would deprive the Rus
slams of a naval base and insure the
Japanese a base for future operations
on the Liao-Tung peninsula.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
THE WAR IN THE EAST.
Still Confined to Manoeu-

vers for Position.
There have been but few develop
ments in the far eastern situation
since those already published, and
such news as there is, Is still confined
to rumors and unsatisfactory specula-
ton.
Although the Japanese have been
assaulting Port Arthur continuously
since the original attack, this strong
hold is still in the hands of the Rus
slams. The Russians claim that they
are as strong as ever while the Japs
insist that the place Is all but taken
Correspondents represent that Port
Arthur is nothing like the stronghold
it was originally believed to be and
they express the opinion that after the
present war, no matter which side
wins. there will be no further effort
to continue it as a stronghold.
The indications are that strong Rus
sian and Japanese armies are ap-
preaching each other in northern Ko-
rea. 1t is not understood that the Rus
slams are advancing, but they are
making arrangements to hold their
own against the Japanese who have
landed on both sides of the peninsula
Conflicts have been reported between
the advance guards Of the respective
armies and according to these reports
A. ha, he ar nj
The Chinese are represented as be-
coming very much interested in the
situation and as sending a large force
to guard their northern boundaries
1t seems to be generally understood
that this force is to assist the Japan
ese against the Russians. but the real
policy of the Chinese is not definitely
understood.
The probability of an extensive ma
val fight seems to have disappeared
While the naval strength of the two
belligerents was about equal at the
beginning of the war. Russia seems to
have been pretty we'll knocked out
Such of her large ships as have not
been sunk are so damaged as to be OF
but little further immediate use
She has a number of vessels at Vlad-
ivostok: but they are not sufficiently
strong or numerous to cope with the
japanese fleet that is watching the
harbor from the outside. 1t is the gen.
eral impression of naval experts that
the Russian Black Sea fleet would be
Of but little value in the east even if
it could be gotten there. The trouble
is all the vessels of this fleet were
built with especial reference to SER
vice on the Black Sea and consequent
ly their coal capacity is rather too
small for effective service at long
distance from base Of supplies.
There is more or less doubt as to
how much damage has been inflicted
on the Japanese fleets. 1t is certain
that sixteen large war vessels partici-
pated in the first attack on Port Ar
thur. Japan claims to have sustained
but little injury on account of that at
tack. The Russians claim to have
done lot of damage. At least two
japanese vessels have been lost sight
of; but what has become of them is
definitely known only to the Japs.
There is reason to believe. however,
that they are now undergoing repairs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
NOTES FROM OGDEN.
Mr.. T. c. Workman Dead-Antioeh
Buys an organ-Runaway Accident.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.

Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
OGDEN, Feb. 26-Mr. T. c. Work
man whose serious illness was mem
toned in our last letter died on We'd
nesday afternoon at about o'clock,
at his mothers residence three miles
south of Rock Hill, of typhoid fever.
Mr.. Workman was twenty-nine years
of age and has been married about ten
years. His wife was Miss Maggie
Nicely of this place. He leaves widow
and two children, a widowed mother,
five brothers and five sisters to mourn
his death. The funeral was conducted
at the residence by his pastor, Rev. w.
H. Ariail and the large number of per-
sons attending showed the esteem in
which he was held. The interment was
in the cemetery at Ebenezer by the
member. Mr.. Workman was insured
for $1,000, but having been in less than
year his family will receive only
about half.
The members Of Antioch church
have recently purchased an organ Tor
the church.
Mr.. George Pope and family Of Co
lumbia are visiting friends and rela-
tives here.
Sheriff ]. R. Logan passed through
on Wednesday shaking hands with his
numerous friends.
Miss Ida Scoggins is visiting her
brother, Mr.. ]. K. Scoggins OF ROCK
Hill.
Mr.. Columbus Bates, prominent
sportsman of Charlotte, has been here
the past two days hunting.
Mr.. John Boyd happened to be In
runaway scrape one day last week, but
fortunately he escaped with few
scratches and bruises.
Mr. John Hollis of Columbia. has
been visiting his nephew, Mr.. w. L.
Hollis of this place.
There has been some fertilizer haul
ed from Ogden and there will be sew
eral carloads shipped later.
There seems to be a general scarcity
of farm labor in the neighborhood.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
Trust For Candidates.

The Columbia Record proposes the
organization of trust among candi-
dates for the purpose of securing pro-
lection against blackmail. 1t says:
Some candidates for county offices
object to their names being announced
in newspapers so early in the game
because II subjects them to the con-
slant demands of the grafters. and 1t
is stated that even thus early the court
house is daily besiezed by these fell
lows. The candidates themselves are
largely to blame for the continuation
of this deplorable and most harmful
political condition. Last election an
attempt was made to get all candidates
to agree to refuse the constant and
costly demand of grafters. but the plan
failed because some refused to enter
into it. Why they did so cannot be
explained because it was a scheme for
self protection. 1t would be good
idea for the plan to be revived. If car
ried out it would save candidates a
great deal of expense and would do
more than anything else to rid our
elections of what cannot be called
truthfully anything else but bribery"
All of this is quite sound and cam
didates would do well to act on it.
OF course, most of them are afraid to
rebuke grafters. AS rule they think
such cattle will at once go to their
rivals The ordinary CRATER however,
is of but little force in politics. He
stands for nobody, not even for the
last man who tries to buy him, and
candidates make great mistake in
not giving him the cold shoulder at
every opportunity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
Ths tlorkrille Gnq'tirrr.
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
TUESDAY, MARCH |, 1904.

II the decision of Commissioner
Yerks had been otherwise or the Unit
ed States court of claims had reversed
him in holding that state dispensarles
are properly subject to the govern
ment tax on retail liquor dealers
there would have been an end to Fed
eral revenue from this source. Other
states would have quickly followed the
lead of South Carolina in the monop-
olization of the liquor business, and
the grave problems with which this
state is wrestling would have spread
over the entire country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Several dispensary constables were
convicted in Columbia last Saturday Of
assault, on charges brought by Wei
ters Bros, alleged Illicit dealers In
liquor The assault was committed
with pistols and the ostensible object
Of 1t was to intimidate the alleged tt
gers.
Right of the Negro to Vote.
Columbia special to Atlanta Journal:
The constitution of this state, which
practically takes away from 100000
negroes the right to vote, may be
tested In the courts soon. At the
meeting of the Republican convention
here resolutions were offered and
adopted calling for permanent or
ganization with this in view. 1t Is not
thought that the fight will amount to
anything, but 1t may be used with
some effect at conventions and some
of those on the committee will induce
northerners to contribute something
toward a litigation fund to fight the
suffrage clause Of the constitution: A
member Of the committee, negro,
stated that it was the purpose Of the
committee to extend the organization
into other states, as in Georgia and
Alabama. 1t was pointed out that the
supreme court Of the United States
had practically decided all this. and he
replied that he was aware Of this, but
that the organization would have a
most potent political influence with
the Republican party whether anything
was accomplished or not.
Dispensaries Must Pay Taxes.
Says a Washington dispatch Of yes
terday: In the United States court OF
claims today the chief justice an
nounced, in the case Of the state Of
South Carolina against the United
States to recover various sums PAID
by the state of South Carolina as spe-
cial taxes for the sale Of liquors In the
state at the various dispensaries by
the officials in charge Of these dispen-
saries that the petition Of the state OF
South Carolina was dismissed ana
that the decision would be handed
down tomorrow. This Is one Of the
most important cases that has come
before Commissioner Of Internal Rev.
enue Yerks for decision since he has
been in office. The state OF South Car
olina made claim before him for the
refund Of these taxes upon the ground
that the state dispensary law was con-
stitutional, as decided by the supreme
court of the United States, and that
the collection Of these taxes was IN
reality tax levied upon state officials,
and therefore upon the exercise OF
governmental function and power.
The commissioner rejected the claim
and suit was then brought In the
court of claims and by its decision
Mr.. Yerks Is sustained.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

OUR LOYALTY TO LAw.-They are af-
ter the gamblers in Columbia, but
with Indifferent success, as we judge
by the accounts published in the State.
That paper says:
-Four men caught playing poker at
o'clock in the morning were tried by
a jury Of six Columbians, who In 10
minutes returned a verdict of not
guilty. The defendants took double
solemn oaths that they were playing
for innocent pleasure; that the chips
used had no money value; that abso-
lutely nothing of value except time and
sleep was involved. And the man who
believes that should seek employment
in a dime museum"
These chaps ought to appear just
one time before a court in Charlotte.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

THE Russians are very much mineo
at the alleged action of Captain Mar
shall, Of the United States cruiser
Vicksburg, at Chemulpo during the
naval fight there. 1t was charged that
Can't. Marshall made no effort to assist
the Russian sailors who were strug-
Cling in the water after the sinking of
the cruiser Variag and an effort was
made to show that the American was
guilty of inhumanity. 1t has develop
ed, however, that Capt. Marshall was
grossly misrepresented. Upon the
sinking Of the Variag, he was the first
foreign commander to offer assistance,
sending both boats and surgeons to the
aid of the Russians. The real cause OF
grievance on the part of the Russians
was the fact that Capt. Marshall had
refused to protest against the Japanese
attack on the Russians in the neutral
port. This grievance is sustained by
the facts. Capt. Marshall took the
position that the matter was no busi-
ness of his: that unless the govern
ment of Korea protested. it did not de-
volve upon any one else to do so.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
follOwS:

The committee was called to order
by Mr.. Brice, chairman. and with DR..
Saye as secretary, the business at
hand was dispatched quickly.
It was arranged that the primary be
held on Saturday, March 10, from Z
o'clock a. m, to o'clock p. m, and
that all Democrats heretofore enrolled
or who may hereafter be enrolled be
entitled to participate.
Any Democrat who subscribes to an
oath to support the nominee and pays
an assessment of So before Tuesday,
March Is, at noon, may be voted for
as the nominee of the party.
The executive committee will meet
in Yorkvile on Monday, March 21, for
the purpose of canvassing the returns
and declaring the result, and in the
event a second primary is necessary
for a final determination of the choice
of the majority, it will be held on the
Saturday following.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There is good reason to believe
that the town council has all the law
it needs for the enforcement of the
dog tax, and people who resist 1t will
only be making more trouble for them
selves.
Robert Camp, a small negro boy.
was convicted before Mayor Willis yes
terday of having broken into trunk
at the Southern depot Sunday after
noon and sentenced to the chaingang
for thirty days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

The York County Democratic execu-
tive committee met in Yorkville last
Saturday and perfected arrangements
for a primary election for the purpose
of nominating candidate for judge Of
probate to fill the unexpired term Of
Col. w. H. McCorkle, deceased. Va
rious precincts were represented, as
fo1lowc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-03-01

UP to the time of the development
of the Machen ring the postoffice de-
partment had the reputation of being
cleaner and more business like than
any other department of the govern
ment. This reputation was we'll de-
served; but had the Machen opera
tions been allowed to continue much
longer there is no telling what might
have been the result. There is rea-
son to hope that the conviction of
these conspirators will restore the de-
partment's most enviable reputation
for honesty and efficiency.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
SLIGHT CHANGE NECESSARY.
Small Percentage of Shifting of
Voters Needed to Wipe Out
Odell's Plurality.

Those supporters of Judge Parker
who are discouraged by the odds
against them as shown by the figures
Of recent elections will do we'll to re-
fleet upon the fact that there are q
great many voters in this country, and
that very slight change in sentiment
is enough to produce tremendous eff
fects in the election returns.
At least 100000 votes will be cast
for President this year. The States of
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
Delaware, West Virginia and Colorado,
added to those carried by the Demo-
Gratis in the last State elections, would
be enough to elect Judge Parker. A
change of S3,9O4 votes. or a little over
one-tifth of one per cent of the total
vote Of the Union. would carry these
six States A change of less than one
third of one per cent of the vote of
this State alone would wipe out Odelrs
last plurality in New York.
If Judge Parker's strength does not
represent more than these minute mar
gins of votes, the influence of a Just
cause and a good candidacy on cleo
tons has been greatly exaggerated.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-06
new YORK CAMPAIGN.
Democratic and Independent News
papers United For Herrick.

Every Democratic and Independent
newspaper in the city o. New York,
except the Evening Post, expresses sat
isfaction with the Democratic State
ticket and will give it earnest support.
The Post comedies Judge Herrick' S
great ability as well as his impartial
ity as a Judge, but says it cannot adj
wise its readers to vote for him because
the Judge has 'dabbled' in politics
while on the bench. Yet the Post will
continue to denOunce Odellism in its
usual vigorous style and no one need
fear that any considerable number of
it's constituents will vote TO, the dis
credited Odelrs ticket in preference to
the one headed by Judge Herrick. In
addition to the practically unanimous
support of the Democratic and indie
pendent press, the Republican New
York Sun is making a strong fight
for Herrick and Harrison without any
ifs" or butts"
sweep all of Odell's creatures, great
and small, into the Hudson River.r is
the Suns clarion call to honest voters.
of party utilization.