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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

and If corruption exists in the dis
pensary no one would urge punish
ment for it quicker than we, but we
still believe that 1t Is wholly unfair
and unjust to condemn men on no
evidence except rumors for which no
body is responsible.
This Is from the Columbia Record
of Wednesday and Is in reply to the
remarks that THE ENQUIRER devoted
to the Record in its issue Of Tuesday.
If there is any particular copy of
THE ENQUIRER that our contemporary
would like to have, we will be glad to
furnish 1t. All that is necessary to
get the paper Is postal card outlining
the particular charges the Record has
In mind.
We think the Spartanburg Journal
Is deserving Of praise and commenda-
ton for the able and fearless fight II
Is making to inform the people as to
what is going on in connection with
the dispensary. We have noted also
that the Journal is getting very little
assistance from some Of its daily con-
temporaries, especially those Of Co.
lumbia, and since we profess deep
sympathy with it in its efforts, we can
do no less than re-publish at least a
part Of what it has to say. So far as
we know, the editor Of the Spartan
burg Journal Is as honorable and high
toned a gentleman as there Is in the
newspaper profession Of South Caro-
lima; but how the Record would make
us responsible for his statements and
arguments simply because we see
proper to reproduce them, or even
because we credit them, is a PROPOSE
ton we cannot understand. Surely
the Record would not claim that be-
cause we have reproduced what it has
had to say above, the same has our
endorsement.
1.-THE ENQUIRER makes wholly un-
warranted and false statement when II
says that this paper receives an ap-
preparation from the dispensary and
therefore defends It."
II THE ENQUIRER stated that the
Record receives an appropriation from
the dispensary, then that would be
making charge Of corruption, a
charge that we could be compelled to
withdraw or substantiate. The Rec
ord claims that we made such q
charge. If we did not, then the Rec
ord must have-oh, well. It Is prob
ably mistaken. However, It surely has
the last issue Of THE ENQUIRER and
can refresh itself as to the facts.
OF course our friend may have q
right to infer such a charge from what
we did say: but since 1t does not allow
us to infer anything it should not in
fer anything itself. However, we did
not charge that the Record gets ap-
preparations from the dispensary ma
chine nor did we seek to make such
an impression. We only claimed that
it could not be more faithful to the
dispensary and the dispensary man.
agement, even If 1t were working fol
pay and this we fully believe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

AS we see 1t, the action of the South
ern Cotton Growers in session in New
Orleans is along the right lines. The
first and most important requisite to
better control Of the cotton market Is
a substantial guarantee Of mater
ial reduction Of the acreage. The next
requisite Is a reduced use Of CONNER
cial fertilizers. With these things ac-
complished the battle is more than
half won; but another important step
that might be taken is the perfection
of a warehouse system that will en-
able the marketing of cotton at the
right time and at the right price.
However, resolutions are Of but little
account unless they are backed up
and backed up right. The representa-
tives of the southern farmers at New
Orleans now need the support Of the
farmers themselves. Every cotton
growing county in the south must pro-
ceed at once to organize in accordance
with the plan agreed upon, and every
individual must exert all the moral
force OF which he is capable In per-
suading other individuals to join in
the necessary elbow touch. OF course,
there will be those who will seek to
get more than their share Of the ben
efits to be derived from the efforts
Of their brother farmers. There are
some who will plant more in the be-
lief that others will plant less. There
are some who will use more instead
of less commercial fertilizers; but
these things cannot we'll be helped.
The thing Is for each individual farmer
who gives his allegiance to this tre-
mendous effort in behalf Of his tenn
poral salvation, to do his full duty, and
not trouble himself about the unfair
people who would seek selfish advan-
tage. 1t is the people who go into the
organization and who live most hon.
estly up to their obligations who are
going to get the most profit.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
LOCAL LkcONIcS.
Probably lneendiary

PROBABLY inCouSia'J'
Oak Ridge school house, near Rid
dies mill. was burned last Tuesday
evening about sundown. The origin
of the fire cannot be accounted for on
any reasonable theory.
Tax Collections.
Tax collections have been coming
In slowly since the first OF January
the taxpayers seeming to care but lit
tie for the 1 per cent penalty that is
being imposed A little more interest
has been noticeable during the. past
few days and between now ana the
close of the month big bunch Of re-
ceipts will probably be issued. During
February 2 per cent penalty attaches
and beginning March l, the penalty
becomes per cent. After March ID,
Sheriff Brown takes charge.
No Extra Term.
The York county bar few days ago
petitioned for an extra term OF court
for York county during the week COM
mencing February 13, with Judge Pur-
dy presiding. The petition was grant
ed and Chief Justice Pope issued the
necessary order; but 1t was discovered
this morning that 1t will be impQssi-
BILE to give the 10 days notice OF the
drawing of jurors and comply with
other requirements of law within the
time prescribed, and the extra term,
therefore will not be held.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Fred c. Black-Announces that he is
the agent for the Security Life and
Annuity company Of Greensboro, N.
c., and invites parties interested In
life insurance to come and see him.
s. D. Williams and Others-Give no
tice that the books Of subscription to
the capital stock Of the Piedmont
Benevolent Insurance company Will
be opened Saturday, Jan. %. at the
M. e. parsonage, (colored.
York Furniture Co.-Give you some
pointers in regard to buying furni-
ture and invite you to see them be-
fore buying furniture.
Jas. M. Starr-Wants you to know
that Chicora fertilizers will grow
big crops.
Star Drug Store-Calls your attention
to a preparation which 1t has for the
prompt cure Of chills and fever
This remedy has been on the marke'
since 1910 and has cured thousands
Of victims.
J. @. Wray-Will offer for sale tomor-
row and Monday a big lot Of mems
negligee shirts worth 81 at SAC each
He will also sell dress patterns al
New York cost.
Foushee Cash Store-Announces Q
special sale Of comforts for Mon
day and will also sell ladies' and
children's sweaters, boys and mems
fur and wool hats.
J. M. Heath & Co.-Say that their big
clothing sale Is a winner because OF
the immense values they are Offering
in suits, odd coats and pants. over.
coats, etc. They offer 10 per cent
discount on all fleece lined under
wear 81 off on blankets.
York Drug Store-Has the agency fol
the celebrated Silver trusses, and
has a complete line Of crutches, abb
domina supporters, elastic hosiery
rubber gloves, etc.
Dobson Bros. Cash Store-Is Offering
bargains in ribbons, velvets, trimmed
and untrimmed hats, etc. They want
your laundry for the Charlotte laun'
dry-best in up-country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
The Record and Corruption.

The Record unfortunately, for itself
perhaps, does not keep a file Of our
contemporary. Hence, we cannot quote
the words of a single charge it has
made. 1t, however, has frequently, in
the course of the past month or two,
endorsed and given publicity to charges
that the Richland Distillery company
had corrupted the dispensary and
banks, and 1t has taken great pleasure
in republishing from the Spartanburg
Journal stories as to that and other
corruption, which were based on more
rumors. THE ENQUIRER must have
believed these charges since 1t reprint
ed them, and that was an endorsement
Of them and the assuming of some
degree of responsibility for them. We
were not surprised that THE ENQUIRER
admitted it had no proof. and since
that is so we again say that 1t was
not right and fair to print the charges.
The dispensary Investigating commit
tee will be appointed. and If THE. EN-
QUIRER or anybody else knows any
thing about corruption let them tell
all about it.
THE ENQUIRER makes a wholly un-
warranted and false statement when 1t
says that this paper receives an. ap-
preparation from the dispensary and
therefore defends it. We would not
defend anybody who Is corrupt, es-
pecially when he Is a public official.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.

Senator Raysor's bill to carry out
the recommendation of the governor
as to compulsory education was the
subject of an interesting debate in the
senate last Tuesday. Senator Brice
opposed the bill, and the News and
Courier's report Of his attitude Is as
follows:
A motion to indefinitely postpone the
bill was made by Senator Brice, who
said that although the governor, state
superintendent Of education, some
newspapers and others had strongly
advocated the bill, he was opposed to
1t. He gave some statistics concerning
other states. which used compulsory
education, and said that he thought
South Carolina, even now. compared
very favorably with them. He thought
the estimate that there are now $4,000
uneducated children might be exag-
gerated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
SILVER WEDDING cELEsRATloR.
Pleasant Social Event at the Horne
of Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb.

of Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb.
Corespondeocs of the Yorkvills Enqairsz.
:" KINGS iCREEK, Jan. 2l.-There was
a delightful family gathering, at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Cobb,
on the line between York and Chero-
kee counties near Piedmont Springs
today. The occasion was the celebra-
ton Of the silver wedding anniversary
Of these estimable people who have
been married twenty-five years to-
day.
Pursuant to invitation the guests
began to assemble at o'clock this
morning, and within an hour afterward
there were present forty-two people,
including relatives and close friends.
The morning was spent IN pleasant
social intercourse and shortly after
noon a bountiful dinner was served.
The dinner was simply grand az
fair: but can hardly give a satisfac-
tory description Of II. It included
boiled ham. chicken cooked In various
ways, pork, potatoes, turnips, rice. and
pies and cakes of every description:
Everybody enjoyed the delightful!
viands.
After dinner Miss Anna Faulkner
took her place at. the organ, and win
her father, Mr.. w. Meek Faulkner,
leading, the company spent an hour or
more In the enjoyment Of the most
delightful vocal music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb were the reel
pients Of a number. of beautiful pres
ents at the hands Of appreciative
friends, and everybody present enjoy
ed the occasion immensely. .t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

EX-SENATOR John L. McLaurin de-
livered quite an interesting speech De-
fore the New Orleans Cotton conven-
ton last Wednesday. He argued that
the principal trouble with the market
is underconsumption of cotton rather
than overproduction. He claimed and
stated facts to show that very little
is being done to develop new markets,
especially for American manufactures.
His argument hinged around the pro-
position that Great Britain, Germany
and France having control OF the car
rying trade Of the world, their inter-
est is to develop markets only for their
own products, leaving to America only
the surplus or overflow. They are
careful to see too that this surplus de-
mand is not too great, for that would
cause a more energetic demand for
raw cotton, and hence an advanced
price, redounding to the advantage OF
America. He stated that the Ameri-
can manufacturer cannot reach even
the South American trade except by
way of Europe. and the foreigners have
a we'll defined policy Of substituting
their own goods for those Of American
make. The customer who wants Amer
lean goods, understands this; but ac-
cepts the substitute rather than un7
dergo the trouble. inconvenience and
expense Of securing the real article.
Mr.. McIaurin argued that the same
disadvantages applied to the eastern
trade, and that the remedy lay in the
development Of an American merchant
marine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

WHILE there is no doubt Of the fact
that the preliminary agitation in favor
of decreased acreage and the reduced
use Of commercial fertilizers has done
good, we beg leave to remind the far
mers of York county that the real
work has only commenced. The thing
now is to effect a thorough organiza-
ton, and 1t Is not out Of place to say
that this organization is going to cost
a few people good deal Of time and
a great many people more or less
money. Things that are worth having
cannot be had for nothing, and only
foolish people will expect anything OF
the kind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

Charleston special Of Wednesday to
the Columbia State: The discovery OF
four separate blazes in cotton at the
Union compress yesterday was the
topic of general comment today. In
cotton circles and there is talk OF an
investigation to establish whether the
fires we're incendiary. The cotton
which was afire was Of separate lots
and in different sections Of the COM
press and 1t Is strange coincidence
that the four blazes should start apout
the same time under such conditions.
The blazes were all promptly discov-
cred and extinguished and the loss
was small, but there was a possibility
of at least a 100000 fire taking place
and doing great damage to the press
as we'll.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
The alurkrille enquirer.
YoRKVILLE, s. c.:
FRIDAY, JANUARY ~, 1905.

JUDGING from the senate's vote OF
21 to II on Mr.. Brice's motion to In
definitely postpone the compulsory
education bill, we are inclined to the
opinion that while this measure will
probably pass the senate, 1t will be
hung UP in the house. 1t is doubtful
as to whether the people Of the state
are ready to stand for such a PROPOSE
ton and the house is less liable than
the senate to take undue liberties with
public sentiment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

Judge D. A. Townsend was or
Yesterday defeated for reelection by
the general assembly and Senator D
e. Hydrick Of Spartanburg, was elect
ed in his place. The election resulted
Hydrick, rs; Townsend, 60; c. r
Sanders, Is. The number Of votes
necessary to elect was II. Judge Err
nest Gary was reelected unanimous
ly. D. ]. Griffith was reelected as
superintendent of the penitentiary
Messrs. A. K. Sanders, John G. MOB
lev and w. D. Kirby were elected d.
rectors Of the penitentiary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

There was q fifty thousand dollar
fire in Union last Wednesday. The fre
started at 1.S0 p. m, in the rear or
the woodworking department OF the
Bailey Lumber and Manufacturing
company, and was famed by the fierce
gale to an uncomfortable flame. The
buildings burned included those OF tne
Peoples Supply company, Masonic
Lodge quarters, Union Carriage VOTES;
Manufacturing company. Miss Emma
Brandon's residence, Jeffreys building.
T. e. Bailey's undertaking establish,
ment, w. T. Tracy's, W. Newell
Smiths, Jacob Rice's cottages: The
total insurance Is estimated at $2l,0oo,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

A matter affecting 81 counties In
the state has been. trought into the
supreme court. 1t will settle the val
idity Of the bonds issued by these 2!
counties and aggregating hundreds OF
thousand of dollars. Chester county
was authorized last year to Issue Vs.
900 in bonds to refund old bonds COM
ing due. The funding was accom-
plished at a lower rate OF interest pc
cause the bonds were exempted from
taxation. Suit has. been brought to
test the constitutfonality Of the act ex-
empting bonds from taxation. II this
exemption provision should be invaii-
dated, the decision would affect ~ oth-
er counties In the state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

company in the United States, to stop
the payment Of rebates because these
were the primary objects Of the COM
missions creation"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27
GOLD WATCH CONTEST.

According to returns up to this
morning the gold watch contest stands
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-01-27

Governor Hayward was inaugur-
ated for a second term last Wednes-
day.
The Press., 1905-07-19
MANSFTELD.

Miss Lila Simonds recently visited
Mrs. Arthur Lathrop at Brooklyn.
Miss Florence Fairbairn of Bridge
port is visiting at Peter Kuchle's.
Rev. Mr.. Paine of Jewett City oc-
cupied the Baptist church pulpit last
Sunday.
Mrs. Emily Larkham recently spent
a few days with Mrs. o. G. Hanks
on Hanks hill.
There are about As students at the
Connecticut Agricultural college sum-
mer school this season.
The ladies of the Spring Hill
church held social in the church
parlors last Tuesday, evening.
The lawn social given by the La
dies society of the Methodist church
last Wednesday evening was a pro-
nounced success.
Miss Lillian Haverns, who has been
visiting with Mrs. B. M. Sears on
Spring Hill, returned to her home in
Norwich last week.
Mount Hope.
Mrs. Webster is the guest of Mrs.
Fielder Russ.
Mrs. Gilbert Mathweson is in Prov
idence for few days.
Miss Helen Packer of Mansfield
City is visiting relatives in town.
Elmer Mathews of Westford was a
guest at Riverside the first of the
week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Turner spent few
days with relatives in Chaplin re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa T. Burdick OF
Morrow visited relatives at Riverside
last Sunday.
Miss Josie Warren of Eastford was
the guest of her sister, Miss Mary
Warren, last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young and
children of Hackensack, N. j., are
spending the summer in town.
Mrs. Thomas Crawshaw and son,
Willie, of Ardonia, N. Y have been
visiting her nephew, Geo. Smedes.
The Press., 1905-07-19
ASHFORD.
W2rrenVill0.

David Mathewson and John Church
finished cutting their grass last week.
John Scarborough of Eastford called
on A. E. Hewlett of Elmsville re-
Gently.
The Warrenville Cleaners met at
Mrs. David Mathewson's at Elmsville
last week.
A severe thunder storm passed over
this place last Saturday. Little or
no damage was done.
Freeman Hewlett of Stafford called
on Mary Cady and Albert Hewlett
of Elmsville one day last week.
Phoenixville will play baseball
with the Warrenvilles next Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock. All welcome.
Admission free.
George Smeade of Mount Hope has
been busy cutting rye with his reap
ing and binding machine for David
Mathewson and John Church.
The young people gave a social and
entertainment at Bakers hall July
18th. Following is the program:
Speaking by Geneva Bicknell; sing
ing by five girls; reading by Ethel
Durkee; speaking by Clara Marble
speaking by Ruth Woodruff; reading
by Ida Louks; speaking by Lydia Up
ton; singing by five girls; speaking
by Viola Louks. David Mathewson
was present with his large phono-
graph and gave a number of selec-
tions. Ice cold coffee and cake was
served and few old-fashioned games
were played by the young people.
The Press., 1905-07-19
FIELDING AVERAGE.

Mrs. Frank circuit entertained her
Sunday school class and some other
friends, at her home on Village Hill,
last Wednesday. The party consisted
of about 20 people. Mrs. Orcutt has
been the faithful and much valued
teacher of her class for at least 20
years. The personnel has, of course,
changed from time to time. Each
year for several years she has invited
the members of her class to her beau
tiful home and entertained them.
She, assisted by her husband and
daughter, gave the party cordial re-
ception, and at once all felt at home.
The afternoon was spent under the
great trees in the front yard, and the
hours sped rapidly and pleasantly
away. Besides genial and profitable
conversation, games were played,
cherries were picked and eaten and
the crops were inspected. At the
party sat down to table groaning
beneath the weight of good things for
the inner man, and no one failed on
her part to Eat heartily and give the
house good name" Early in the
evening the party separated, each
leaving her good wishes for the host
ess and her family. "Too Truthful. .
The Press., 1905-07-19
COVENTRY.

A daughter was recently born &c
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Hill.
Miss Bessie Chase is spending the
summer at jefferson, N. H., and Mrs.
H. @. Mcknight is visiting in New
Haven.
Mrs. Peaseley of Haverhill, Mass,
is visiting at F. W. Chase's. and Miss
Anna Turner is with friends at New
berg and along the Hudson.
Recently, in one of our families, a
person took some medicine from a
bottle labeled creosote. The bottle
contained carbolic acid, and death
was narrowly escaped.
South Coventry.
Miss Stella Barker of Providence is
spending the vacation at @. J. Tracy s.
Misses Gertrude and Nettie Colburn
are visiting with relatives in Provi-
dence.
Mrs. Ella Payne and daughter,
Florence, are visiting at Mrs. John
Payne's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Park Kingsbury are
entertaining their son, his wife and
child from Manchester.
Mrs. Brown returned to her home
in Hartford last Friday, after spend
ing a few weeks at Mrs. John Payne g..
A large number of young men from
10
of the lake this week, in Ayers
grove.
Mr.. Begg and his sister, Mrs.
Steele, arrived at Mrs. John Payne's
the first of the week and will remain
for a few weeks.
Last Monday morning W. 9. Lati-
mer saw a good-sized deer browsing
in one of his meadows. The animal
seemed very tame.
Henry F. Dimock and family left
town on Monday for an outing at Bar
Harbor. They entertained friends
from Boston last week.
Alec Hawkins has added to the
comfort, as we'll as the appearance of
his house, by having a spacious We
randa built across the front.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kingsbury of
Northampton, Mass. and their friend,
Mrs. Smith, we're guests last week
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Kingsbury.
Lester Curran, the little grandson
of Mrs. Tisdale, entertained a party
of young children Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Tisdale on Main
street.
Miss Annie Barber visited last
week with Miss Grace Bradbury. She
left Saturday to visit her cousin,
Miss Sophie Miller, of Mcnson, who
is i'll.
Joel S. Ives, state secretary of the
Connecticut Home Missionary society,
addressed an audience in the Congre-
gational church last Sunday morning
and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Peterson en-
tertained recently Mr.. Sabin, who
was one of the instructors in the
Windham high school during the
principalship of Mr.. Peterson.
News was received Friday announc-
ing the death of Thomas Grant, W hich
occurred at the home of Mr.. Marley
in Windham. He was rs years of
age, and his death was due to the ex-
cessive heat. He was a brother of
Mrs. Hannah Noble of this town, and
also leaves one brother, who lives in
Bristol, where Mr.. Grant made it his
home His funeral was held in that
place at 2 O'Clock in the chapel of
the Baptist church. Mrs. Hannah
Noble and Lyman Cogswell of this
town attended.
The Press., 1905-07-19
WALES.

Q. G. Needham is the new mail
driver for the present, St. John, who
had the position, having resigned.
Miss Lydia E. Fiske and Jack Mid
gal were united in marriage July 18th
at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. E.
B. Doland.
E. L. Needham and family left
Wednesday for Matunuck, R. I. They
will spend the rest of the summer at
their cottage there.
The Press., 1905-07-19
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
The best OF all Temperance drinks Is
room.
When you are hungry call at the new
lunch room, Gregory's old stand.
Talking Machines, Records and sup
plies OF every description can be found at
Prof. Jordan's.
- Leave your orders for Engraved
Cards at The Press office. so cards and
script pate 80 cents. so cards and old
English plate from $l.50 to $3.50.