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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
WITH THE SPECTATORS.

The developments of yesterday on
the New York Cotton Exchange are
reviewed in an Associated Press dis
patch of last night as follows:
The cotton market had a sharp ad-
vance early today but lost the gain,
closing steady net l point lower to
points higher Sales estimated at 4O0,-
900 bales.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of to Is points and after some
little irregularity during the early ses-
sion worked up to a net gain of 22 to
rs points on covering and bull sup
port. Reports that leading English
crop authority would issue an estimate
of only 100000 bales for this sea-
sons crop Of American. were promi-
nent factors on the advance, in addi-
ton to which the market was infiu-
enced by the higher cables and reports
Of better foreign demand for actual
cotton. The advance carried Decem-
ber to 1911 and March to 1912 or
about 60 to rs points above the low
level Of last Tuesday and around these
figures offerings increased on rumors
that 1t was to buy cotton in some sec
tions Of the eastern belt at price low
enough to bring it here for delivery on
December contracts at slight proft
Some Of the local spot dealers denied
this later in the day, but the reports
caused the prices to decline during the
afternoon to the lowest point or the
session. The close was four points up
from the lowest on the later months.
Receipts at the ports today 60,291
bales, against 41.S52 last week and 53,-
TAI last year. For the week $4,000
against 321,615 last week and 4S0.794
last year. Today's receipts at New
orleans 1896 against 7,041 last year
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
The Business of It.

We have absolute confidence in the
soundness of the proposition, that if
the farmers of the south remain firm
in holding their cotton they can COM
pei the payment Of fifteen cents on
any other price in reason.
Fifteen cents is in reason.
1t is very we'll not TO forget. how
ever, that there is no joke about this
campaign.
The campaign is one of deadly Sc
riousness.
Just as great as is the interest OF
the cotton producer in enforcing fifteen
cents for his cotton, no less is the in
terest of the world at large in buy
ing the cotton for as much less as pos
sible.
that the farmer gets fifteen cents, and
the greater portion of the south recog-
nizes the fact.
OF course, the cotton producer cam
not fight the battle alone; but he must
rely mainly upon his own resources.
Such needed help as he will be able
to procure will come only on a busi-
ness basis.
The plan of battle is comprehended
in the proposition Of holding cotton
until it brings the price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

hugging and kissing her. After this
the officer his wife and the little tat
tered and torn beggar girl drove away.
The following explanation Of the scene
was obtained later. During the battle
of Laio Yang the officer was in COM
mand of a regiment and lived with his
wife and daughter i'm a Chinese hut
near the scene of operations. When
the flight of the Russian soldiers began
they were followed by bands of rowing
bandits who burned and looted every
thing they could lay their hands on.
In the panic which followed the disor-
dered retreat, the officers daughter, a
very young girl, was lost. A few days
later a detachment of Russian soldiers
put the bandits to flight and regained
much of the plunder. They also found
the little girl, whom they took along
with them. One of the soldiers took a
great fancy to her and when he was
wounded and sent to recuperate at
Moscow she went with him. In Mos
ccw the man died and the little girl
was left alone to wander the streets
and beg. Good fortune led her to the
street where her parents were driving.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

fair visitors not heretofore reported:
Congressman and Mrs. D. E. Finley,
Miss Elizabeth Finley, Master Gist
Finley, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Wilborn,
Miss Elizabeth Wilborn, DR.. A. Y.
Cartwright, Messrs. T. P. Moore. Elmo
Stephenson, +. c. Black, B. F. Smith,
Arthur Wilkerson, ]. A. Tate, !. w.
Johnson, ]. Ed Sadler. w. L. Jackson,
w. r. Carroll and DR.. R. A. Bratton.
Charlotte Observer: Mr. D. G. Kim
brell, the father of Mr.. Frank Kim
brell. who was married here Wednes-
day night to Miss Donovan, gave an
elegant dinner at his home at Fort
Mill. S. c.. yesterday, of which the fol-
lowing named partook: Rev. and Mrs
]. H. Thornwell, Misses Della Mills
Sallie Felts, Minnie Garrison, Bertha
Massey, Katie, Clara and Georgia Culp,
Mary Minis, Zoe White, Bessie and
Earl Kimbrell and Johnsie Kell, Mr..
and Mrs. S. l.. Meacham, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Culp, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w
Kimbrell, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Massey,
and Mr.. Walter Meacham and Mr.. w
T. Hoagland and DR.. ]. B. Elliott OF
Fort Mill, S. c.; Miss Jennie Donovan
of Atlanta; Miss Ola Porter and
Messrs. c. r. Mccoy and Will Brown
Of Charlotte, and Miss Nell Porter and
Messrs. Fred Porter and Mclean Car
uthers of Steele Creek. The dinner
was a good old-time affair. The din
ing room was decorated in green and
white. Miss Nell Porter received al
the door and Miss Minnie Garrison
presided at the punch bowl.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
E.oCAI. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIM. H. Brown & Bro.-Call attention
to Pocahontas perfume, for sale at
the Star Drug Store.
j. NJ Rogers, Pastor-Makes an an
nouncement regarding the Mission
ary picnic at st. Paul church, which
will be given November 7th.
Miss Rosa j. Iindsay-Will be in
Washington, D. c., for some weeks
and her studio will be closed until
further notice.
Dobson Bros Cash Store-Is now
showing thirty pretty pattern hats
which have just been received. AL
so other millinery goods just receiv-
ed.
Yorkville B. & NJ. Co.-Announces a
big special sale of solid gold jewelry
at low prices, including hat pins,
scarf pins, rings, brooches, hair
combs, etc.
J. O. Wray-Invites special attention
to dress goods, blankets, cloaks and
Jackets for ladies, misses and chill
dren. He says he will save you
money on winter goods.
DR.. Earl s. Sloan, Boston-Recom-
mends Sloan's liniment to old people
who suffer from rheumatism, lum-
bago and other pains. See fourth
page.
First National Bank-AuVlSeS you "
take an inventory Of your money af-
fairs. 1t wants you to let its saw
ings department help you save.
Thomson Co.-Has received a case OF
ladies' brown shoes by express.
New line ladies' belts in leather, SILK
and elastic. Scriven's improved
elastic seam drawers.
M. w. White-Asks you why not let
him do your brokers' business for
you. He wants real estate offerings.
Loan and Savings Bank-Calls atten-
ton to its statement Of condition on
october 81, which is published else
where in this issue.
York Drug Store-Is making an ad-
vance showing Of holiday goods.
The line includes many articles
suitable for wedding presents.
Herndon & Gordon-Have onion sets
for fall setting, several barrels ap-
pies, dried fruit and nice hams.
Loan and Savings Bank-Publishes Its
statement of condition at the close
of business, October 31st. Deposits
are $24S, ,008.33.
Yorkville B. & NJ. Co.'s sole agent
for Cadet hosiery. made with linen
toes heels and knees.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
THE FLOWER SHOW,

| The annual show OF the FlOral So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church
| of Yorkville is in progress in the
court house today, having opened this
morning, and flower lovers generally
are enjoying as beautiful and as taste
full display of rare and pretty flow
ers as has ever been collected together
in one spot in this vicinity.
Chrysanthemums are not generally
so numerous and pretty this year as
usual That Is the verdict Of most OF
the ladies who are familiar with the
situation; but this hardly applies to
the exhibits at the show. Many Of
the specimens. there are unusually fine
as to slze form and some Of them are
very nearly perfect in all the points
that enter into the usual schedule of
comparison. But the chrysanthemums
constitute only a feature Of the show.
The cut flowers Of various kinds, and
numerous potted plants add a full
share to the interest. Following is a
list of the exhibitors with the exhi-
bits of each.
Mrs. S. M. McNeel-chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Mrs. w. G. White-chrysanth
and potted plant.
Mrs. G. H. O'Leary-chrysanthe-
Miss Hulda McNeel-chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Mrs. ]. ]. Hunter-collectlon potted
plants.
potted plants.
Miss Hattie Hunter-Ostrich plume
fern.
Mrs. r. J. Herndon-Ostrich plume
Miss Lee Williams-Maiden hair
Miss Leslie d. witherspoon-Pot-
ted plants and maiden hair fern.
| Mrs. F. c. Black-Begonia and ap-
pie geranium.
Miss Daisy Gist-Collection OF thir-
| ty varieties of roses.
| Mrs. II. c. Glenn-Roses.
| Mrs. /. d. Wtherspoon-Dahlia
and roses.
Mrs. w. B. Moore, Mrs. M. ]. Walk
i er and Miss Bessie Barron, constitut-
ing the board of judges, made criti-
cal examination Of the various exhib-
its this morning and gave judgment
as follows:
Best collection chrysanthemums,
Jnot less than eight varieties: Mrs. 3.
M. McNeel.
| Second best collection chrysanthe-
NUNS: Mrs. w. G. White.
| Five best white chrysanthemums:
Mrs. W. G. White.
| Five best yellow chrysanthemums:
Mrs. G. H. O'Leary.
| Five best pink chrysanthemums:
Mrs. w. G. White.
| Five best bronze chrysanthemums:
Mrs. S. M. McNeel.
| Best single bloom chrysanthemum:
Mrs. w. G. White.
| Best collection roses: Mrs. II. =.
Glenn.
| Best single bloom rose: Mrs. H. c.
Glenn.
| Best collection potted plants: Mrs.
R. E. Montgomery.
| Best potted plant: Mrs. F. c. Black.
Best maiden hair fern: Miss Less
lie D. Witherspoon.
| Best vase dahl,as: Mrs. I. d. With
erspoon.
In connection with the flower show,
the ladies have doll, candy and fancy
work booths, all Of them very attrac-
tive. The show Is to be closed tonight
with an entertainment that will In
clude an interesting presentation of the
Moon Menagerie."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

1t is possible that the battle may
be fought to a finish within a few
months, but it may last through next
year. An issue Of such tremendous
importance is not likely to be settled
in canter.
If this fight continues till next spring
the cotton producers must consider the
question of reducing acreage. Ex-
treme measures along this line may be
absolutely necessary.
In the meantime every man must
remember to pay his just and homes,
debts. This is absolutely essential tc
the maintenance Of a reputation fol
personal integrity.
And with it all every farmer should
remember that no matter what is the
price of cotton now or in the future
he must raise all possible supplies a
home, must practice the most careful
economy in all things, to the end tha'
he may put himself in position tt
take care Of himself, regardless of any
and every device that the outside
world may hereafter resort to for the
purpose of. again getting control o.
his business.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

IT is a matter of much satisfaction
to The Enquirer to note that the Bam-
berg Herald has seen proper to discard
co-operative sheets and join the all
home print class Of papers. The edi-
tor Of the Herald has long been recog-
nized as a county newspaper man of
unusual force and ability, with sound
and sensible views on most questions
Of current interest, and generally ready
to say what he thinks. We have not
been able to account for his willingness
to use a cooperative sheet, except upon
the theory that his county had not yet
advanced to the point where it was
willing to stand the expense. There is
no patent outside printed that would
add strength to the work Of Editor
Knight. and If his county should fail
to stand by him in his step forward 1t
will be the loser.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
FIRST A. r. PREsBYTERY.
Fall Meeting at Edsmoor-Sprins
Meetino at YorkviIie.


Edgmoor, October 30.-The First
presbytery of the Associate Reformed
synod of the south met here yesterday,
and was opened with q sermon by Rev.
]. M. Bigham on the importance of
tithe paying after which the retiring
moderator, Rev. r. A. Lummus con-
stituted presbytery with prayer. Rev.
]. A. White, was elected moderator and
took the chair. Unfinished business
was taken up and disposed Of in regu-
lar order. Four students were pres
ent and delivered trial sermons, they
were Messrs. Kerr, McAuley, Steven
son and Pearson. The sermons were
all good, but the sermon Of Mr.. Ste
venson was especially good and would
have done credit to a man Of mature
years. Mr.. w. A. Kennedy was or
dained at this meeting in order that he
might the better conduct the work at
South Side mission at Statesville, N. G.
The Rev. G. r. White, d. D., the
stated clerk, resigned at this meeting,
and Rev. r. M. Stevenson, d. D., was
elected to take his place. A memorial
was sent up to synod asking that the
treasurer Of synod have one thousand
copies of the book Of government, wor-
ship and discipline published and put
on sale within the coming year. This
matter has been very much delayed.
The reports from almost all the con-
gregations were gratifying; in a num-
Der of cases salaries had been over
paid, and in most cases all assessments
had been raised; number OF congre-
cations reported salaries increased for
next year Some Of the raises were
considerable.
Yorkville. S. c., was chosen as the
next place OF meeting, and Rev. r. G..
Miller, D. D., was selected as modera-
tor. The meeting, while not so fully
attended as usual. was one Of great
pleasure and harmony. The people OF
Edgmoor congregation and community
entertained the delegates most royalty.
The next regular meeting will con-
vent on Monday night after the first
Sabbath in May, 1908.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Miss Grace Gage of Chester is vi

Miss Grace Gage of Chester Is Wis
iting DIR. and Mrs. S. A. Weber.
Miss Willie Hare Of Chester. is
spending a few days with Mrs. Geo. H
OLeary.
Mrs. w. ]. White and daughter. Miss
Bessie of Louisville, Ga, are visiting
Mrs. w. G. White.
Mr.. Kelly Inman's condition con-
tinues very serious, and he is to be
taken to Baltimore today.
Mr.. S. A. Glenn Of Bethel, has been
confined to his home for the greater
portion of the time during the past two
weeks with rheumatism. Information
from him yesterday was to the effect
that he was somewhat better.
Mr.. T. B. Belk of Fort Mill, who had
been in the ST. Peters hospital, Char
lotte. for three weeks, was able to re-
turn to his home today.
Information from Mr.. ]. Ed Leech
this morning was to the effect that he
appeared to be somewhat better; but
there is no certainty as to how much
importance to attach to the apparent
improvement.
The following are among the state
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

Most of the people Of this section
have come to look upon the time when
liauor was sold freely with the sane-
ton of the law, as belonging to the
days before the country had emerged
from barbarism.
President Barrett Of the Farmers
Union has issued a call for meetings
of the county unions to be held at the
different county seats throughout the
south on November 9, for the purpose
of considering ways and means to hold
cotton for fifteen cents.
The ladies of Rock Hill have inau-
gurated a movement to erect Con-
federate monument in their city. Ar
rangements are being made to hold
bazaar during the second week In No
vember for the purpose Of raising
funds.
The high price Of flour ought to be
all the argument necessary to induce
those who can to SOW wheat. There
are lots of farmers who are unable to
see how they can possibly SOW wheat;
but the truth of the matter Is that
they cannot afford not to sow.
The county board of supervisors OF
registration will hold their regular
monthly meeting in the office OF the
county supervisor next Monday. Peo-
pie who are eligible for registration
but who have not yet obtained certifi-
Gates, and people who have been reg
istered, but who have lost their certif-
icates, should take notice.
A Washington dispatch Of Wednes-
day announces the appointment OF
Col. r. w. Hunt to be assistant gen.
eral passenger agent of the Southern
railroad with headquarters in Atlanta
He succeeds Mr.. G.. B. Allen, who re-
tired some months ago to go into pri-
vate business. Col. Hunt Is well
known throughout both South Caro-
lima and Georgia, and it would be diff
ficult to name a man in either state
who has a larger number Of influential
personal and business friends in both
He is one Of the most thorough going
passenger men in the business, and
we are inclined to the opinion that the
Southern railway people would have
had to hunt long, long time before
they could have found better man
for their work in Atlanta.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

THE New York exchange specula-
tors have sold to the mills thousands
and thousands of bales of cotton for
November, December and January de-
livery. The contract price is much
less than that fixed by the farmers as
a minimum. When the time comes,
unless the mills are lenient the spec
ulators will either have to deliver or
pay the difference between the price
at which the cotton has been sold and
the price at which it can be bought on
the market If the farmers stand firm
the short sellers. will be badly crippled
and the spindles will still be hungry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

THE clearing houses of the smaller
cities throughout the country are fol-
lowing the lead Of New York in the
issuance of clearing house certificates
and as was the case in 1893, the busi-
ness interests generally of these small
er cities are using these certificates
for currency. The Atlanta, Ga, clear
ing house has just issued series OF
certificates in denominations Of from
So up to 500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

WE are inclined to think that it is
rather to the advantage Of the holding
movement that the New York panic
was pulled off so early in the game,
rather than later on. The tug of war,
if there is to be tug Of war, has not
come yet If things had been allowed
to rock along until the tug had reached
a point where it began to look serious,
the panic would have produced a good
deal more intimidation than it has.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

IT would be pretty decent thing on
the part of Mr.. Cortelyou If, after he
has restored confidence in New York,
he would deposit the government mil
lions in the banks of the south for
short spell. The result of such action
would be to enable the farmers to
realize their price all the sooner, and
after all Europe would have to pay the
bills, at least so far as America is con-
cerned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

THE announcement of the dispensa-
ry commission that it will not pay
claims of whisky houses until such
houses have shown by their books and
complete records on
which the transactions are based,
seems to suggest hope that the peo-
pie of the state may either get on to
some interesting facts or save some
money
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I, 1907.

months at prices far below the mimi
mum demanded by the planters, and
they must deliver the goods when call
ed for or pay the difference. There has
not been enough cotton delivered to run
the mills, according to the best infor-
nation, and 1t is believed that the
planters can demand Is cents and get
it, II they will hold out for that price.
Atlanta Georgian, Wednesday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

QUITE a number Of state elections
are to be held next Tuesday. Some OF
the states elect state officers and
members of congress. The elections
generally, however. are of but small
political significance from a national
standpoint.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

john Smalls. colored. was killed by
Deputy Sheriff Limehouse at st
George. Monday afternoon. while re-
sisting arrest.
- Columbia. October 80: Rev. DR.. S.
H. Zimmerman, financial agent of the
South Carolina Methodist Girls Col
lege at Columbia, and statistical Sec
retary of the South Carolina confer
ence. died early this morning at his
home on Elmwood avenue after pro-
tracted illness from typhoid fever, in
his 47th year. He leaves a widow, for
merly Miss Elizabeth Simpson. and
four children. Dr. Zimmerman was
admitted to the South Carolina confer
ence in 1890. He has held charges at
Columbia, Rock Hill. Newberry and
Pendleton. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon from the Main
Street Methodist church and the inter-
ment in Elmwood cemetery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
THE VOTING CONTEST.

At noon today The Enqulrers VOtlnt
contest stood as follows:
Miss Bessie Sandifer. ....... LOSS.
Miss Lindsay Clark ........ 600.
Miss Wilmoth Jackson ...... $50.
The contest comes to close this
evening at 6 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

THE biggest bear" says Harvie
Jordan of the Southern Cotton Grow
ers' association, is not the gambler
who offers a low price for cotton, but
the farmer who accepts It,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01
Ths 5Jurkrille Gnquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER /, 1907.

THE indications are that most Of the
cotton that is going out Of the hands
of the farmers is being taken for ex-
port account.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-11-01

BARRETT SAYS HoLD.-"Hold your
cotton for fifteen cents. It's worth
it: and it is being held, too" said Pres
ident c. S. Barrett Of the National
Farmers Union, Tuesday morning.
Look at the receipts.
There Is no reason for selling cotton
below the minimum Of Is cents fixed
by the cotton organizations" he con-
tinued. 1.-The bankers, most Of them,
are standing by the planters and the
south has plenty Of money to hold the
crop until 1t brings the price fixed.
"See what Texas is doing. You know
what a big proportion Of the worlds
crop Is raised in that state. Texas is
not selling cotton now, but is holding
It for Is cents"
In every county in the cotton grow
ing territory where the union Is organ
lied a meeting will be held on Novem-
Der 9, and here the planters will be
shown exactly the situation. 1t Is
shown that the New York exchange
has sold cotton to the spinners for de-
livery in November and the succeeding