davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

merchant, banker and lawyer, who
feels an interest In the purposes OF the
Southern Cotton association, and VINO
desires to aid in its promotion, be In
vited to become a member or his
association, along with the
under such general rules
and regulations as may have been or
may hereafter be adopted; the con-
stitution Of the General Southern Cot
ton association being hereby approved.
The only subject upon which there
seems to have been any material diff
ference of opinion among the members
Of the convention was as to the pro-
priety Of asking all farmers to agree
to a straight reduction Of 25 per cent
In this years cotton acreage as COM
pared with last year, regardless OF the
number of acres heretofore planted to
the plow. The sentiment seemed to
be that 1t was the duty Of the soldier
to obey orders; but still there was an
evident desire to secure the most
equitable and satisfactory adjustment
of the matter possible, and the subject
was disposed Of by the following:
Whereas many Of the farmers Of York
county and doubtless in other coun-
ties of the state, and In other states
of the south, had already reduced the
1904 crop of cotton as low down as
eight acres to the plow, whilst others
during 1904 doubtless cultivated as
much as 25 or 80 acres Of cotton to the
plow; and whereas the rule for reduc-
ton should bring about equality as
nearly as may be:
Resolved, That the state convention,
called to meet next Tuesday at Colum-
bia, be requested to memorialize the
Central Executive committee to SO
modify the effect Of the 25% acreage
reduction rule as to discourage any
farmer from planting exceeding fif-
teen acres of cotton to the plow, even
IL said reduction rule would allow him
to plant more than fifteen acres; and
as not to prevent any farmer from
planting as much as eight acres or cot
ton to the plow, even though said re-
duction rule would not allow him to
plant as much as eight acres. -.
On motion Of Mr.. 8. L. Davidson.
the convention appointed the following
committee, consisting Of one member
from each township to nominate del
egates and alternates to represent the
county in the state convention to be
held today. r. L. Campbell, ]. T. Craw-
ford, d. ]. Smith, j. L. Rainey, w. b.
Wilson, Sr., ]. w. Simril. C. p. Blank
enship, ]. L. McGill. ]. F. Gordon The
committee retired, the convention be-
ing at ease in the meantime, and made
the following recommendations, which
uara upanimously endorsed: JF'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

The organization having been thus
completed, Mr.. w. B. Wilson offered
the following resolutions, which he
explained had been prepared by Mr..
C. E. Spencer, and which had his. Mr..
Wilson's, approval.
Resolved, That the York County
Southern Cotton association hereby
ratifies and confirms all the actions
and proceedings Of the recent New Or
leans Cotton Growers convention, and
especially its suggestions:
/. To hold the 1904 cotton surplus
for better prices-10 cents.
2. To reduce, for the coming cotton
crop, the acreage, and the use OF com,
mercial fertilizers under cotton, 25W
Of the last crop.
3. To arrange for a general system
of bonded warehouses under the con-
troll of the people interested In the
welfare Of the cotton growers. to pet
ter enable the holding Of cotton crops
as long as desirable.
4. To permanently organize on
business basis, all over the cotton belt,
the Southern Cotton association-call-
ed into being by said convention-wlth
a view to permanent relief and pro-
lection for the future.
The following, also introduced by
Mr.. Wilson, was adopted:
Resolved, That every business man
In the county. and especially every
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Foushee Cash Store-Tells you about
its line of girdles and corsets, and
promises an interesting special sale
for the ladies next Monday.
Ferguson & Clinton-Are prepared to
sell you open kettle New Orleans
molasses in five and ten gallon kegs.
James Mckinney, Hickory-Wants in
formation as to the whereabouts Of
a light red cow which left his place
on the night of the 18th instant.
]. H. Bigham, Sharon-Requests par
ties who subscribed for The Enqui-
rer on his club to pay up at once.
Probate Judge Williams-Gives notice
that Robt. T. Allison has applied to
him for letters of administration on
the estate Of e. F. Roberts, deceased.
First National Bank-Solicits your
banking business be 1t large or
small. 1t promises the best service.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Says If
he cannot show insurance buyers
that the Mutual Benefit will give the
most for their money he don't want
their business. .
J. Edgar Poag, Broker-Says that his
real estate brokerage office Is run all
for progress and tells you how you
can help him and he help you.
Star Drug Store-Has a full line Of
Chesterman & Streeter's trusses In all
sizes and prices. Also has pocket
knives and razors which 1t sells un-
der a positive guarantee.
w. s. Peters-Requests subscribers to
The Enquirer on his club to pay up
by March 1st.
Jas. M. Starr-Says that the weather
and the cotton association will re-
duce the acreage, and advises you
to use the best fertilizers-Navassa
and Chicora.
]. @. Wray, The Leader-Wants you
to know that he has full line Of the
best shoes that are obtainable and
invites you to try his shoes the next
time you buy.
York Drug Store-Tells you that Jap
anese grip and cold tablets hit the
spot. They are worth 25 cents
box.
Loan and Savings Bank-Prints an
engraving Of its trade mark. which
has recently been adopted. Your
business Is solicited.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

REPORTS are going out from st. Pc
tersburg to the effect that the czar has
commenced to give serious considera-
ton to the question Of making peace
with Japan. AS yet nothing official
has been given out along this line;
but there seems to be very little doubt
of the fact that the disturbed condi-
tion of affairs throughout Russia, re-
sulting in rioting and assassination
has been more than the emperor Is
able to stand. 1t Is stated that Japan
has given an intimation Of her will
ingness to agree to peace terms on a
reasonable basis.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

Columbia special Of Friday to The
News and Courier: The Wizard OF
OF" attracted large audience here
tonight The attraction was excel
lent but an incident not on the pro-
gramme occasioned more merriment
than the lines of the play. One Of the
chorus girls, instead of sticking to the
text of "Sammie," adapted 1t to
Hubby" who sat close by in the oox.
Then there was a bench brought on
and Col. Hub" Evans was not to be
teased in such a way, and he gleefully
Jumped from box to stage to give the
fond embrace invited. The music
kept merrily up to relieve any break,
but Tryxiefier hardly thought the en-,
treaties begun last year and continued
this year in 1.-The Wizard of o. to
Hubble" would be so literally con-
strued.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Cotton associations were organized
in practically every county In the
state last Saturday.
The general assembly has passed q
bill increasing the pay of state consta-
bles from 50 to $3.50 day.
The Walhalla bar Is urging the
name Of Col. r. T. Jones'of Cconee, for
the position Of district attorney In the
event Of the establishment OF the pro-
posed new Federal judicial district.
The committee to investigate the
dispensary consists Of Senator War
rem Of Hampton, and Representatives
CASTOR of Chester; Fraser Of Sumter;
Lyon of Abbeville; Spivy Of Horny.
The committee will have about $4,000
at its disposal and power to compel
attendance Of witnesses. It will prob
ably not begin its sittings until sum-
mer.
BY a majority of one the senate
last Friday night killed the bill for
the establishment Of reformatory for
youthful criminals. The movement
was started In Greenville and was ad-
vocated by Mrs. Martha Orr Patterson.
The legislature was asked for $4,000
but allowed only $1,000. Senator Cole
L. Blease Of Newberry. led the fight
against the bill in the senate and sue
ceeded In killing 1t by majority OF
one.
-Belton special Of Feb. 1S to CO.
lumbia State: Rev. w. T. Tate has
placed on exhibition in Hopper's drug
store a curiosity. Five rats were dis
covered by him in his barn with their
tails 80 interviewer with cloth string
that they could not get apart. They
were as completely tied together as a
whip, though all alive, each doing its
best to get released. It Is a mystery
how thew could have worked their tails
into such a knot. 1t has been a source
of considerable comment on the streets
bv all who saw 1t.
Senator B. r. Tillman, who went
to Philadelphia recently to consult
specialists, has returned to his home
at Trenton. The opinion OF the spec
Rabcock. and Is to the effect that un-
derlying the senator's trouble, there
has been for some years tendency to
what is known as the uric acid dia-
thesis-the poison that produces rheu-
matism. The physicians think the
senator can avoid serious complica-
tions by keeping quiet, and he will
therefore probably not return to WASH
ington during the present session OF
congress.
Lancaster special of February IL
to News and Courier: There was a
preliminary hearing before Magistrate
Perry yesterday in case growing out
of an alleged bucket shop" transac-
ton. Mr.. w. o. Gattis Of Rock Hill,
was the defendant, and the technical
charge against him. was obtaining mon
ey under false pretenses. He was rep
resented by Mr.. Walter Dunlap Of
Rock Hill, Williams & Williams of
the Lancaster bar. appearing for the
prosecutor, Mr.. Beauregard Cunning
ham. The prosecution undertook TO
show yesterday that Mr. Gattis. while
Labbaree & Co., brokers
Of New York, received $40 from Mr..
Cunningham in October last, when he
knew that his house had failed, which
sum the prosecutor has never been able
to recover. A prima facie case was
made out to the satisfaction Of the
and he accordingly decided
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

MARCH cot on advanced about d
quarter Of a mt last Saturday, on the
strength of tn Southern Cotton asso-
citation conventions being held
throughout the cotton growing states.
The bears have been very bold of late
in the belief that the surplus of 2,OOO,-
900 bales would fix the ruling price at
almost any low figure. and now 1t
seems that they are beginning to fear
that the farmers who have cotton real
ly do not intend to sell until they get
good ready. How it is all going to
turn out remains to be seen; but 1t Is
evident that the bears are in more or
less trouble.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

WHY, Of course, the Democratic
house has a right to recommend one
of it's members to a Republican presi-
dent for appointment as Federal judge
if it wants to, and IL the president is
right smart he will give such recon-
mendation very serious consideration
It is inconceivable that the members
of the house should fail to be grateful
for the appointment Of Mr.. Morgan
and the good will of so many Demo-
Gratis amounts to more than the dis
appointment o. the handful Of Repub-
licans to be offended.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

WE remarked some time ago that
the people have not yet gotten control
of the general assembly. They seem
to have a majority Of the house, but
lack two or three votes in the senate.
They will come it all right after a
while however.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
The aturkvills Guqairer.
YORK LILLE, S. c.:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1905.

MAYBE it is a little presumptuous on
the part of the people to desire say
on the abolition OF the dispensary. The
fat pickings that are so profitable to
the few would be of little consequence
when divided up among the many.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

ALL probability Of the passage OF the
Esch- Townsend rate bill at the pres
ent session of congress seems to have
disappeared and the understanding is
that unless he changes his mind the
president will surely call an extra ses-
sion of congress in October.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21

THE editor Of THE YoRKvILLE EN-
ouIRER called on Governor Hayward
in Columbia and the governor con-
vinced him of the innocence OF Hoyt
Hayes.-Spartanburg Journal.
If our contemporary will pardon us
for the remark, We beg leave to re-
mind it that THE ENQUIRER has ex-
pressed no opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of Hoyt Hayes. We have
not had the opportunity to study this
case, and have never yet seen proper
to attempt to pass upon it's merits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
LOCAL LAcoNIcS.

Two barns on Mr.. H. ]. Zinker's
place, formerly Rawlinson's. about 8
miles southeast of Yorkville, were
burned last Friday night at about $3.50
o'clock, and two mules and a horse
belonging to Mr.. John Wherry, renter,
were destroyed along with a lot OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
Of the Yorkville Enquirer.

Rock HILL, Feb. 21.-The weather
is a subject Of much comment and dis
cussion these days. 1t has been sew
eral years since this section has been
visited by such a severe spell OF
weather. Some of the older citizens
claim it is the hardest weather we
have had since 1872 or 1878. In con-
sequence of the continued cold wealth
er, wood which has been very scarce
in Rock Hill all fall, is hard to get at
any price now. A few farmers have
been hauling wood and one or two
wood dealers have succeeded In haV-
ing several car loads of wood shipped
here the past week, and the demand
has been fairly we'll supplied at prices
ranging from SO to 81 per cord. Bus
mess of all kinds has been affected by
the continued cold and freezing wealth
er, and everybody is complaining Of
dull times. Another result Of the sud-
den changes in the weather is num-
Der of cases of grip throughout this
section Of the county. Hardly a fam
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
THE GOLD WATCH CONTEST.

Following is the status Of the gold
watch contest as ascertained by Sher-
if Brown and Superintendent Carroll
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
COTTON ASSOCIATION FINANCES
All Funds to be Disbursed by Treas.
urer of County Association.

All Funds to be Disbursed by Treas
urer of County Association.
The following circular letter refer
ring to the finances Of the York Coun-
ty Southern Cotton association ex-
plains itself fully:
Headquarters York County Southern
Cotton Association.
YoRKvILLE, S. c., Feb. 20, 1905.
To the various township associations:
Since the adjournment Of the county
convention last Saturday, Art. VII,
sec. 12 of the constitution OF the
Southern Cotton association-sub1ect
"Reyenue"-(see YoRKvILLE ENoU1-
RER issue Of Feb. 14th, 19O5), has been
called to my attention. -,
From said article 1t Is clear that all
the membership fees should be turned
over by each township association 10
the county association; which Will re-
tain half thereof, and forward the oth-
er half to the state association; Whlcn
in turn will retain half Of said half,
and forward the other half to the CEN
tral association.
Accordingly, let the treasurer OF
each township association In York
county forward all his collections as
made to James M. Starr, secretary and
treasurer York County, s. c.. asso-
citation, Yorkville, S. c.; and the var
ious canvassers will be paid for their
work out of the county fund.
C. E. SPENCER,
Pres. York County, S. c., Association.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.

Wood Famine-Fire on the Rawlinson
Place Recent Deaths Washing
toms Birthday-SaIe of Commercial
Fertiizers--Cotton Holders Stand
Pat
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
JUVENILE DAT WEDNESDA r.
Present for Every Boy and Girl-Fine
 Concerts To-day.

Concerts To-day.
 Thousands of youthful faces will be turned toward Savin Rock this week on the occasion of the annual 'tJuve- nile Day" arranged by the manage ment. Careful preparations have been made to make the event one of rare amusement for the children and par ents should not miss the opportunity to give them this outing. as it will be one long to be remembered. One fea- ture will be fine Punch and Judy show.
 Pleasure is taken i nannouncingthat every boy and girl from five to four teen years old paying fare to the Rock between 10 and ? o'clock will receive a present worth having. All they need to do is to ask for souvenir coupon of the agents on the cars. The pres ents consist of appropriate articles for both boys and girls, such as balls, bats, whips, bracelets, neck chains, hat and stickpins, fans and parasols. Then there Is handsome gold watch, which is now being exhibited in the show window of Goodman's iewelry store. Save te souvenir tickets tat you get on the cars and you may get the pres ent. The children will be presented with their presents just as soon as they present their coupons in the con- cert park.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
SECRETARY WILSON'S PULL
 WITH Farmers.
PULL

He has to a considerable exetnt made that office. He wa sthe first of it's four incumbents to see the enor- nous possibilities of the institution in making itelf so useful to the farmers that they would compel Congress to provide funds with lavish hand and these could again be used in furth- ing it's highly appreciated work. The range of the departments activities has doubled and quadrupIed under Wilson, and their limits arenot in sight as an appropriation getter. He had had in recent years few equals and no superiors. It is not long age that newly completed building of the department was pictured as the Ma tion's triubte to the farmer. Today a series of buildings, resembling those about Harvard yard, are in contem- plation for it, as it became apparent that the structure authorized by Con- gross two years ago would not house all the bureaus and divisions of this establishment-whi has been describ- ed as the greatest scientific institution on earth.
 MT. Wilson has taken this large view of the departments opportunity and has hypnotized the farmers of the country regarding his power His predecessor, J. Sterling Morton, an old time Demorcrat, believed that Gov ernments should not attempt things which the people could do for them selves. He accordingly reduced the scope of the department, trying even to cut off the free distribution. This effort was out of touch with the pater- nalistic tendenctic of the time. AS 8 politician Secretary Wilson has been exceptionally useful, winning for the Administration with which he has been connected the friendship of the agricultural millions, who firmly be- lieve he is working for them. The de- partment always proves a favorite theme for newspaper and magazine articles. As current series in the Century suggested, its successes are widely advertised while it's failures at tract no attention. Letter to Boston Transcrip.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
sAvTN ROCK THEATER.

The patrons of the Savin Rock the ater this week will be treated with one of the best vaudeville bills ever seen at this popular resort. It is com posed of some well known acts. ssuch as John J. Earle and Marie Bartlett, team that is known from ocean to ocean. Mr Earle, as an eccentric Irish comedian, is one of the best that we have in America. MT. Earle has starred in his own productions for several years and has a. reputation second to none. Other headliners are Leon and Adeline. society jugglers; MT. and Mrs. Garnelia, acrobatic com- edy sketch Miss Mary Harnish, pop ular singing and monologue comedi- enne; The Lavells, novelty dancing act. The performance will conclude with a Imaginable one-act farce enti- tied "A Warm Reception" introducing the entire company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
LOCAL FINANCIAL NOTES.

New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad stock is slightly higher in price, selling at 2O11z to POP.
 Boston and New York Air Line first mortgage. lives. issued August 1. 1875, having thirty years to run. will be due and payable August 1. This mortgage on the fifty miles from New Haven to Willimantic, issued at S10,O00 per mile. with a total amount of $5O0,OOO, has al- ways been considered a safe and desir- able investment, though, singularly enough, it has never been available for savings banks, as the law requires that, for the purpose of their investment, dividends should be paid upon the en- tire capital stock. A small amount of the old Air Line common stock, on which, of course, no dividends were ever paid, has kept these bonds from being legal investment for banks and trustees.
 Southern New England Telephone company rights ranged in price from 4 to Az. The supply is rather less than the demand. A large majority of the new stock is being taken by the pres ent holders, and stockholders generally desire to even up their fractions as soon as possible, many of them going on their summer vacations. The rights expire August 8. The stock has sold at $40, ex-dividend and rights, which is equal to, s4.44 for the rights.
 The clearings and balances of the New Haven banks for the week ending July p. 1905, and for tie corresponding week of last year, are furnished, by days, by the secretary of the New Ha- ven clearing house:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
EHnrattnm.
 BVflSsr THtSs
 In Europe for the Summer.
 Lessons resumed September l5.
MADAME ADG1Es LIONS HERE.
Wonderful Group of Animals at White
 Cs...

Cs.=.
 Madame Adgie and her famous group of lions have arrived at the. White City and will give their first performance this afternoon. These h- ons are particularly notable for their great size, beauty and tameness and compose the youngest company of trained lions in the world. Their per formance is a remarkable demonstra- ton of the power of the human mind over the beasts of prey. Madame Ad- gie herself is a wonderful woman and displays what appears to be superhu- man power over the king of animals. She is now the only woman lion train CT in the world, the only other one having been killed. in Austria nearly a year ago, when she was torn limb from limb through the sudden mad ness of one of her animals which at tackled her and started the others. Madame Adgie uses the smallest cage in the world, but she has perfect con- trol of her beasts, even. though she is close in the midst of them. For her there would be no means of escape if she were attacked, but sae seems to have no fear at all. She uses a twelve-foot cage, where the noted Bostock uses forty An interesting feature will be the feeding of the an imals at 10:45 o'clock each night. Ev- eryone should see this part of the show. The lions consume at each meal s5.0O worth e the choicest chuck steak, which is purchased of Swift & Co. The recently born cub will be interest," ing to the children. Madame Adgie walks out of her stateroom with the cub under her arm.
 Owing to the great hit which Prof. Feldman made with his trained pigs and goats last week, the management has arranged with him to fill out an. other week, So that everyone may have an opportunity to see Nick leap the gap and Joe make his famous thirty five foot dive into a net.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24

A minstrel show to be given by Short Beach and New Haven is among the pleasant possibilities of August for Branford.
 Miss Bassett, of Ohio, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. A. Richards, of West Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-24
WOMEN SHOULD REMEMBER

that with. Paxto Skin Food they can keep the face looking young. A relaxed and lifeless skin eagerly absorbs this
 pure, sweet-scented, cream-food and it's constant use assures a clear, fresh,
 youthful skin and firm well rounded flesh. There is nothing just as good' as Paxto Skin Food for the skin, there- fore. don't. be fooled by accepting cold cream for skin food because it won t do the work. If your druggist does. not keep it send Soc to The R. Paxton Co.,, Boston, Mass, for a large jar postpaid.