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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

WATCH THE PoLITICIANs.-Keep q
tons. Both are all right so long as
they conduct their affairs in the open
md keep out of politics. The State
Press association. composed of editors
and publishers, helps the editors and
publishers. but it would go to pieces if
lClitics should enter It, The same Is
true of other professional and trade or
ganizations 1t will be true of the far
mers' societies.
The Southern Cotton association and
the Farmers union are striving to keep
up the price of cotton. They are doing
excellent service to the farmers. Sup
both. Watch both. Keep them clean
professional politicians. They must
have the backing of the bankers and
merchants and newspapers and others.
They deserve II and are getting 1t.
They would lose it were their officers
and leaders to convert the organiza-
tiOnS into political machines for their
Dwn selfish purposes.
When the organizations tell you to
hold cotton, hold. it: follow your lead
ers: they are your friends; but politics
and cotton marketing won't mix. Don't
let them mix. Kick out the first politi-
clan who tries to introduce politics
Just as a man would be kicked out of
the state association of doctors who
tried to make it an instrument for lift
ing him into cOngreSS-Laurens Ad-
vertiSer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county board of commissioners
met in the office Of the supervisor
Wednesday in regular monthly session
and gave consideration to such matters
as were presented for their attention.
Mr.. g. l.. Suggs Of the Wrights
Ferry neighborhood represented that
the maintenance of the ferry was very
unsatisfactory; that it was frequently
the case that travellers were required
to wait on the ferryman for an unrea-
sonably long time, and he asked that
something be done. The board pass
ed a resolution instructing the su-
pervisor to look into the situation, and
IL necessary have a conference with
the Mecklenburg authorities with a
view to formulating and agreeing upon
such rules and regulations as would
provide such remedy as might seem
necessary.
A petition was. granted for a bridge
over Turkey creek at what is known as
the Burris Hill on Yorkville rural route
No 4, provided such rights Of way as
might be necessary could be secured
without cost to the county.
A petition for the opening of new
road from Guthriesville to Smiths
Turnout was referred to Commissioner
Rainey for investigation and report.
Quite a number Of claims were au-
dred and ordered paid.
An appointment was made for a
meeting of the board with the Lancas-
ter county board at Fort mill tomorrow
for the purpose Of considering the re-
placing Of the Bales bridge over Sugar
creek.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

while there kept in close touch with
the Lancashire spinners. He was
thoroughly familiar with their efforts
to grow cotton in Africa and the large
sums of money that were being spent
by them in the enterprise. He gave
them figures on what cotton would
do in his state, as well as In other
states of the cotton-growing area,
and induced them to send commits
sion to this country to investigate
and to ascertain whether or not the
representations that he had made
them concerning the productive quail
ity of southern soil were bona tide.
While it is the purpose Of the com
mission at the present time to make
their investments in Texas, where very
large bodies of land are for sale,
II is understood that all operations
may not be confined entirely to that
state or to that section, but that
should the commission believe the
outlook good for profitable invest
ments in other parts Of the United
States, their attention may be direct
ed that way. AS already stated, the
members of this commission repre-
sent almost unlimited wealth and
backing, and the section that induces
them to locate will probably reap a
good investment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

cept in directions that are not calcu-
lated to detract from the power, pres
tige or influence Of the people who
have made of him their figurehead.
Hearst is a man of tremendous abil-
ity. enterprise. resource and wealth and
has an ambition to be president. He
cares little for policies or principles.
With him il is a matter of means to an
end. In the campaign just closed, ne
has been an ultra socialist, appealing
to the most radical sentiments of the
adherents to that doctrine, and he has
gone the lengths. That he made things
look serious cannot be questioned and
there is no doubt of the fact that the
people in power were very much
alarmed for the continuance of their
tenure.
It is commonly believed throughout
the country that Hearst was elected
mayor of New York, and 1t Is easily
probable that he has been elected gov
ernor; but so corrupt is the party in
power and so strongly entrenched is 1t
in that corruption that nothing can be
done to oust 1t.
Had Hearst been elected governor of
New York he would have been direct
in line for the pursuance Of his further
ambition to secure the Democratic
nomination for the presidency, and per-
haps after all that was the greatest is
H., aln
New York politics will continue very
much as they have been, as Mr.. Hughes
will, If elected, very likely be content
to fill the place that has been cut out
for him-that is a mere figurehead.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

Mr.. L. w. Louthian brought in a
second crop apple a few days ago.
Second crop fruit Of all kinds is said
to be quite common this year; but it is
usually immature and valueless.
Although farmers generally are do
ing what they can to put in as much
small grain as possible, the indications
are that the acreage sown will be
light. But few farmers have yet been
able to get out all their cotton and they
have but little time to devote to small
grain sowing. Some small grain has
been sown however, and a part Of that
which has been sown has been put In
well.
There is a rumor to the effect that
most Of the money with which Com
missioner Watson has been operating
was put up by the cotton mills, a
number Of them putting up an aggre-
gate of about 100000. The understand"
ing is that the labor scarcity Is so
great in some parts Of the state that
unless something is done to supply the
deficiency, hundred Of thousands of
dollars of investment will be lost.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
INSURANCE EXAMINATION.

At meeting Of the York County
Medical association held in the court
house last Monday, the following, ac-
cording to the Rock Hill Herald, was
adopted with reference to insurance
examinations:
Whereas, the York county Medical
association has considered the work in
insurance for quite a while and has en-
deavored to obtain all the facts per-
tanning thereto and considered the res
possibility necessarily connected there
with, with no desire to work a hardship
upon any one or any parties, we do
agree to the following:
Il. We believe the fee for old line
or annual payment companies should
be $500 where urinerisis examinations
are required; $500 where examination
Of the urine Is not required.
"2. In assessment companies the
fee should be $500 where urinerisis ex-
aminations are required and $500
where the urinerisis examinations are
not required.
"3. We do agree to do this work at
the above named prices or fee."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Mr.. ]. T. Harris Of Spartanburg is
nromoting the erection of q new opera
house on the basis Of the sale OF 1000
first night tickets at $5 each. He pro-
poses to take this much as a starter
and to supply the balance from his own
resources.
The Presbyterian synod visited the
Presbyterian college at Clinton last
week. The synod was entertained by
President Neville, members OF his fac
ulty and the people Of the town. The
members of the synod were very much
pleased with the progress the college
has made, and there was talk OF max
ing the institution part or the SEMI
nary. This will no doubt come nexa
Chester special Of November to
Columbia State: A part OF the car
go Of passengers of the steamer Wltte-
kind from Bremen to Charleston ar
rived here yesterday morning. TWen-
ty families are represented. In the
number are 48 operatives for the
Springstein cotton mill. Superin-
tendent Ward and Secretary Boney
were on hand to receive the new
comers and assign to them the homes
in readiness for them.
Columbia Record: Gen. Robert
E. Lee, the peerless entertain OF the
Confederate armies, was born jan
uary 19, 1907, and next January will
see the one hundredth anniversary OF
his birth. The suggestion has been
made that there should be a fitting
all over the south. The
has been well received
here and the local patriotic societies
will shortly commence laying plans
to that end. General Lee was the
greatest of all military leaders Of his
country, the general without peer,
and by the strength of his moral char
acter proved himself leader no less
in peace than in war. The people OF
the north give him just praise now,
as we'll as the people Of his own sec
ton, and his position in the annals
of history as one of the great men Of
the world Is unalterably fixed. His
Is figure that commands universal
and his life has impressed
all who knew of II with It's beauty.
1t Is hoped that here, as well as In
every other city and hamlet OF the
south he loved, his anniversary VIII
be fittingly celebrated next January.
Lancaster special of November
8, to Columbia. State: Mr.. John A.
Bridges, a prominent farmer Of the
Heath Springs section Of this county,
shot DR.. Edgar s. McDow Of this place
three times with a shot gun on the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
TRAINS 7 AND 8.

News Of the proposed discontinuance
of trains Nos. Z and next Sunday.
has caused not little disappointment
in Yorkville and other points along the
line of the C. & NV. railroad in this
county.
Assistant General Manager David
son was in town few days ago and
discussing the situation he said in ef-
feet: "These trains were originally
put on for the mountain travel. We
had no idea Of continuing them beyond
the first of September. While they
gave no direct profit, in sense the
returns were satisfactory UP to that
time. Since then the trains have been
run at loss Knowing how popular
the trains were the management Of the
road was loath to take them off; but
has been compelled to do so. We re-
gret 1t very much. 1t Is our present
purpose to put the trains on again next
spring, and we hope that they will then
be run indefinitely" -.
Asked as to what effect the action of
the department had in making the
trains carry mail without compensation
had on the action Of the company in
disseminating the trains Mr.. Davidson
said that was merely incidental; that
the postoffice department was aware at
the time the trains were put on that
the schedule was only temporary and
that 1t was to be discontinued In the
fall.
Discussing the matter with some
gentlemen on the streets yesterday af-
ternoon, Congressman Finley said that
in his opinion the mail matter had
nothing to do with the discontinuance
of the trains He recalled the fact that
he had proposed to different railroad
officials, Mr.. Nichols, Mr.. Marion and
others that If they would furnish him
with a schedule Of the expenses and
earnings Of the trains, the amount of
mail carried and the amount Of COM
pensation received, ETC., he would lay
the matter before the postofflce de-
partment and undertake to secure such
additional compensation for carrying
the mails as might seem warranted un-
der the circumstances. He had gotten
a promise of this information he said,
but the information itself had not been
forthcoming.
There Is a feeling on the part OF
some people that the towns along the
line of the road are entitled at the
hands Of the railroad people to the con-
veniences afforded by these trains and
that there should be a kick. Others
take the view that If the trains paid
expenses; that If their running through
the winter could be made profitable
either directly or indirectly, the rail-
road people would continue them.
So far as The Enquirer has informa-
ton there Is generally strong desire
for the continuance of the trains. The
business people especially feel that
they will be losers by the change.
Some have doubts as to exactly what
is right about the matter. Nobody,
however, wants to work any unjust
hardship on the railroad people, or
ANYBODY else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. M. w. White left today for a
ten days visit to her mother at River
side.
Miss Maggie Moore is in Philadel-
phia, and will probably be away for two
weeks or more.
Mrs. ]. F. Youngblood returned from
Gastonia Wednesday night, very much
improved in health.
Mr.. ]. M. Riddle, Jr., Of the Lancas-
ter News, was in Yorkville for few
hours yesterday afternoon, on busi-
ness.
Miss Wilma O'FaTell returned to
Yorkville Tuesday night from Andrews
N. c., on a visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John N. O'Farrell.
Columbia State, Friday: Major and
Mrs. w. B. Moore of Yorkville, who
have been in the city for brief stay
returned to their home yesterday.
Mr.. William Smith of Mecklenburg
county, was in Yorkville yesterday for
the first time in a number of years
He used to be a resident Of Yorkville,
and was at one time a deputy Of the
late Sheriff Glenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Thornwell OF
Fort Mill, have sent out invitations to
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Julia Earle to Rev. Richard G. Nc
Lees. The ceremony is to take place
at the home of the brides parents on
the evening of November 20.
Mr.. George Cartwright has returned
from the South Carolina university on
account of serious illness, his father
DR.. A. Y. Cartwright, who went down
after him, fearing that he is threat
ened with fever The sick young
man is still at his home and it will be
several days before the outcome can be
fully determined.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

laborer should have choice as to
whom he will work for, as well as some
say about the wages he shall receive.
The fact that 1T is difficult to get
farm laborers, cooks, washerwomen or
other help does not prove that there Is
any concerted effort on the part Of
any class of people or on the part OF
any organization to put up wages or
to establish shorter hours. Neither Is
there any proof of this condition of af-
fairs in the fact that there are so many
loafers, who will not work at all.
We are not prepared to say that
there is anything like concerted action
on the labor question anywhere nor
are we prepared to say that there is
not such concerted action. There could
have been and there could be. But If
there is any evidence 1t has not been
brought to our attention.
Notwithstanding the scarcity Of Ia
Dor of all kinds there are not a few
loafers Of all kinds, with and
without visible means of support and
loafers who will not work at any
price. But these do not need the as
sistance Of lodges to prevent their be-
ing useful members Of society.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
THE LABOR QUESTION.

There is general appreciation Of the
fact that there is not a little concern
about the labor situation. The trou-
BILE first became noticeable about three
years ago and 1t has since been grow
ing steadily worse.
The difficulty Of getting farm hands
has become proverbial. 1t is the same
as to nurses, cooks, washerwomen and
domestic help of all kinds. And the
situation has long since become a mat
ter of serious concern.
Mention was made last Tuesday Of
the fact that leading negroes Of York.
VILE were worried because Of the al
legged circulation of rumors to the effect
that there has been agreements in the
colored lodges not to work except for
certain stipulated wages, and that a
certain stipulated number of hours
should constitute days work. The
rumors covered other specifications as
to the requirements being made in be-
half of the colored laborers, and the
colored men referred to desired 1t to be
known that their lodges have not had
the matter under consideration at all.
This matter of correcting a rumor
Is difficult-next to impossible in fact.
1t is hard to manage any. kind Of a ru-
NOR; but if one kind is more trouble.
some than another it is the one that is
without definite source or tangible
form. No one seems to know where
this rumor. originated, rand no one
seems to be able to state its full pur-
port. 1t is a difficult rumor to deal
with 1t.
AS a matter of fact labor Is scarce
and there has been a tendency to an
increase Of wages; but increased wages
naturally follow scarce labor. In the
face of a strong demand this is espe-
cially true. There is a good demand for
labor and 1t Is not strange that the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

night. The insulation had worn of the
wire and the contact with the limb was
The result was a fierce
white light. similar. to that produced by
arc lamps" The light rose and fell
with the swaying Of the limb and the
variations of the current. The incan-
descent lights in the surrounding stores
also seemed to be affected. The turn
ing out Of the lights in the store Of the
Strauss Smith company seemed to
break the contact. At least there was
no burning of the limb after the lights
were turned off in the store. People
near by speculated as to the result
should the wire burn in two or should
somebody touch the tree. but nothing
Of the kind happened.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.

Progress on the Paving ouestion-Auto
Accident Dr.. Davis lll-Personal
and Other Notes-Miss Ida Smith
to be Married to Mr.. Leonard Dren-
nan.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, November S.-The mat
ter Of paving the sidewalks of all the
important streets of the city as sug-
gested by the Chamber of Commerce
at the recent supper given in honor OF
the mayor and city council seems to be
progressing. At the meeting Of the
council Monday evening the commit
tee composed Of Messrs Thos. L. John
ston. Rev. w. l.. Lingle, John G. An
derson, r. T. Fewell, G. w. F. Spencer
and WI. Roddey made report which
showed that they had the matter well
in hand and had considered 1t in al
phases. One bank stands ready ia
loan the city at per cent half the
amount necessary. Just at present the
other half is not in sight at per cent
but Is at 6 per cent, and II Is probable
that the money will be secured. The
citizens in general seem to be in favor
Of the plan and would enter into 1t al
once. The plan suggested Is that the
city shall borrow at per cent sufficien,
money to put a five foot cement pave
ment on all the principal streets Of the
town, that this money is considered as
loan to the property owners, who
shall repay the money in ten equal an
nual installments without interest, the
city taking lien on the property as
security. To most people this will bt
very small matter, and IL carried out
| Ii will be very unique way of taking
what would be big stride in improv-
ing the property and the streets, there
being few cities of Rock HIPS size thai
can boast Of paved sidewalks over the
entire town. II as expected this steI
| Is definitely taken, the ordinance re.
quiring certain repairs and mainte.
nance of sidewalks will probably bt
amended to require that all property
owners shall have their premise!
paved.
w. M. Dunlap. Esq, is nursing ,
broken nose, the result Of the too init
mate meeting with the crank Of hi
auto. 1t Is fortunate that he does no
articulation reminds one of the fellow
who had gold i'd bi doze."
DIR. Thomas L. Davis, Rock Hill
osteopathic physician, is reported a.
being seriously Ill of stomach troubi'
at the home Of his brother in Winns
boro. Dr. Davis has great man!
warm friends here who regret exceed
ingly that he Is Ill.
| Col. Charles r. Sibley Of the Edg
moor neighborhocd. died Wednesda.
night of Bright's disease. The fun
eral will take place at Harmony, Fri
day morning.
A marriage of interest to the com
munity will take place in western
York on the 21st inst, when Mr.
Leonard brennan, Of the Mt Holl.
neighborhood near here, will wet
Miss Ida Smith. Miss Smith Is ;
former student Of Winthrop and wei
known here. Mr.. brennan Is pop
ular young farmer.
Mrs. ]. A. Watson, her daughter
Mrs. Guy and little Eleanor Gu!
of Chester, visited Mrs w. McD
Steele Wednesday and Thursday.
| Mr.. Iredell Jones, Jr., Of Columbia
visited his father, Capt Iredell Jones
at Strawberry Hill this week.
Mr.. ]. v. Murray, who formerl.
lived here and who is now an insur
ance traveller spent Wednesday II
the city.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

THE earliest returns from New York
indicated the complete success Of the
Republicans; but now it is beginning to
look as If the entire Democratic ticket
has been elected except Hearst and the
Democratic chairman claims that
Hearst has. been elected also. The
Democrats are making sweeping
charges of fraud against the Republi-
canS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

The Democrats lost four and gained
thirty-one congressman as follows:
Illinois 5; Indiana 2; Iowa 1; Mary
land l; Missouri 6; Nebraska l; New
Jersey 8; New York 1; North Carolina
/: Ohio 8; Pennsylvania 8; Wisconsin
/; Minnesota 1.
Republicans gained one each In
MARYLAND and West Virginia, and two
in Kentucky, making the net Demo-
cratic gain twenty-seven.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
Che alorkrille Gnqllirer.
YoRKvILLE, s. c..
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1906.

ABOUT twenty-one of the new arri-
vals of the Wittekind have signified
their dissatisfaction with conditions as
they seem in America and the under
standing is that Commissioner Watson
will furnish the money for their re-
turn home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09

- Spartanburg, November 6: Col.
Henry T.. Thompson, Of Columbia, was
run down here this morning by a
motor cycle, while he, was crossing
Morgan square. Col. Thompson was
dazed for a short time, but after a
while recovered sufficiently to attend
to his business for the remainder Of
the day. The motor cycle was ridden
by Mr.. w. C. Layton, Of this city, who
regretted very much the accident.
Col. Thompson was hurled with con-
siderable force on the vitrified brick
pavement and sustained several pain
full but not serions bruises.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
MERE-MENTION.

A dispatch of yesterday said that
the, vote between Hook and Harris for
the governorship of Kansas is so close
that it will take the official count to
decide it. &. Missouri Democrats have
regained most of the congressional
seats that were lost two years ago..
The board of directors Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad has ordered an increase
of 10 per cent in the wages Of all the
employees. . . North Carolina will send
a full Democratic congressional dele
CATION to congress. Blackburn the only
incumbent being defeated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
Correspondence OF the Yorkvile Enquirer.

Democrats Lost Three In Tuesdays
Election and Gained Thirty One
Returns from Tuesdays election as
compiled up to Thursday morning,
show that the Republicans have elect
ed 22S congressman and the Demo-
Gratis 1853 as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-11-09
GINNING TO NOVEMBER 1

census Report ShoWS increase as
Compared With Last Season.
The census report issued yesterday
showed that the amount Of cotton gin
ned up to November l. was 6,S92.597
bales as compared with 6,457,595 bales
up to the same date last year.
The number of active ginneries Is
given as 27,4S1 against 27,SO2 last year.
The number of ginneries by states, and
the amount Of cotton ginned, is as fol-
lows.