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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
REPUBLICAN REVISION

! HyHE position of the Republican
party on tariff legislation. singu-
"A larly enough, is marked out by
an unofficial body of men known as
the American Protective Tariff league.
and It's mandates are law unto the
congressional committees having to dc
with that subject.
In the face of such hazy deliverances
as were made by Secretary Taft on
the revision issue and echoed by other
Republicans now in the public eye, the
pending action of the said league is
good reading.
Recently Secretary of State Root ne
gotiated a trade agreement with Ger
many, which he considered to be
essential to head off a tariff war with
that country that would have been
disastrous to us, and which included
clause providing for new method OF
fixing the invoice value of goods onered
for admission at American ports. The
tariff league OF the party whose lead
ers are now stumping the country
telling of a proposed revision-after
the presidential election--claims the
secretarys act is illegal and viola
titon of federal lawn short, smacks
of revision, and therefore unlawful.
To prove their purpose to protect
the tariff schedules as they stand the
league will take the matter into court,
charging the government through It's
secretary of state with action In tariff
revision contrary to law; action con-
trary to the policy of protection; action
injurious to American labor (si9 and
unfair to the honest American I'M
porter who buys in foreign market,
and makes entry at the price ne mas
to pay; demoralizing to the customs
service generally, and in effect a ma
terial and indiscriminate reduction in
the tariff"
So potent is the will of the tariff
league that Secretary Root finds HIM
self unable to conclude a similar trade
agreement with France till commits
sions, duly appointed, shall have gone
to these countries and reported on the
matter. These commissions cannot re-
port till congress meets, and the trade
of these countries is hampered in con-
sequence.
Necessarily these reports will stir up
revision questions and bring the whole
subject up in the early stages of the
session. President Roosevelt's cabinet
does not want them up till after the
election, but fate is against him here,
and the party, will have to go on rec
ord at once.
The Protective Tariff league Is the
nerve center OF Republican power. and
no action on tariff matters may be
taken, even by congress, till it shall
have been approved by the league, and
Speaker Cannon is the catspaw to do
it's bidding. Just how Mr.. Taft or
those who, like him, pirate Of tariff
revision can hope to accomplish the
needed work is not clear, but 1t passes
current for good fence material, and
there you are. Nevertheless, these tar
if leaguers have procured merchant
willing to go into court as a loser by
Secretary Roots ruling on German
trade, and so give the lie direct to
Secretary Taft's pompous utterances
on Republican intent on tariff revision
after the election.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
THE WANING MOON
,le Of the waning moon,

O silver sickle of the waning moon,
Bending above the wintry deserts a wos,
Waving in silence for you here below
rrts suttering breath Of sudden leaves Of
os sorest streams, watts softly out to sea;
NJ, 1veeung and no laughter breaks the silence
1-,,a Vastly silence of thin empiry
ornressed with passion and oppressed with
pleasure, ..-.,xa ~ as,a
The throbbng yorld sleeps tossing = Y
,Io. h.t - barvest-home of visions
y sickis - ,,i,,v waiting for you here below
Lies y AsAnnt,nzio In Transatlantic zaies.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

Born an American, widow Of a
Chinese and now wife Of a Japanese.
Mrs. Yoshi S. Kuno is a practical and
practicing cosmopolitan whose future
career will be awaited with interest.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

Council will pass an ordinance re-
ducing the price to be charged for the
rental of automobiles. If this thing
keeps up the Goldheld man who comes
here to get rid Of a little superfiuous
coin will not know which way to turn.
The hotels, however, will continue his
friends.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

Hartman is going to tell the inter-
state commerce commission how he
acquired" the Chicago & Alton road.
Doubtless when he finishes his story
the commission will see that 1t was
just as easy as rolling off a log.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

The "string fiend" who sent out a
story to the effect that President
Roosevelt, when his term expires. con-
templates assuming the editorial chair
of the New York Tribune, has a truly
imagination. The Tribune
is about the last paper in the country
the ordinary man would think Of In
connection with big stick editorials.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

Reformers say the theaters should be
closed Sundays because, forsooth, the
atergoers. after the performances are
over, patronize the cafes. AS an ex-
ample of near-logic this is joke that
should not pass without appreciation.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

The friends of that st. Louis boy
whom the physicians declare has only
spoonful of brains in his head need
not worry. He seems eminently quail
ified to become politician in his home
cftv
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

The California forest reserves are to
be stocked with wild turkeys. The
domestic bird will continue popular.
however, with those who have the
price.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

At Sheepshead Bay yesterday a horse
made $4,000 for his owner, which is
more than the majority of men make
in lifetime.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

That bumper onion crop in Texas
may make some millionaires among the
longhorns. With the onion aristocracy
and cactus cocktails the Lone Star
state gets right back in the spotlight
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

The Russian government yesterday
five terrorists into an
equal number of martyrs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01
Edison Says: The Ocean Waves
Will Furnish the Power
of the Future

If you are only willing to take
the "Show Me- attitude come IN
and glance over the written opin-
ions Of well-known engineers who
exported this proposition while
delivering the power. Our work
ing model, a mechanical marvel in
itself, shows not only how il will
be done but how it was done.
Note a difference.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-01

If YOU knew the Starr installa-
tons have solved this problem
you would get something down
on Wave Power Electricity
NOW.
Because now is the time we,
like all new enterprises, make 1t
an object to investors TO puy
shares for cash.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31

day being governed only by the ap-
proach of transportation facilities.
Why? Power. The discovery Of oil
meant the same for the same reason.
Is there anybody so dull as to be un-
able to see that in the electric power
now available at our doors we have
all the advantages Of water falls. coal
mines, oil wells and more? And Is
there anything unreasonable in as
suming that one day this electric pow
er will be made available?
Now, while it is hardly worth while
to call these things to the attention
of the man who wants to work, but
who does not know how, or the capi-
talist who has money and who does
not know what to do with 1t, other
people will do we'll to give the situa-
ton earnest consideration.
We have in no wise exaggerated the
quantity Of power that Is already
available or that will soon become
available; but it will not do to forget
that the possible market for this pow
ell is also very great, and that after
the supply has once been taken up,
there will be no hope Of increase.
Although there is now at our doors the
wealth of the Klondike gold and the
Kimberly diamonds, this wealth is not
likely to go begging for long. If we
do not take it while we have the op-
portunity, there are others who WILL
and within a few years, what can now
be had at an almost nominal price
will likely be at tremendous pre-
MUM.
That the development of this
country will be something tremendous,
there is no reason to doubt; but the
people who expect to share in the BEN
efts of that development without put
ting forth some effort on their own
part will as usual, be sadly disap-
pointed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31
PATRONIZE YOUR r. r. D.

The following article from recent
issue Of the Portsmouth's Advocate
is worth careful consideration
throughout this county:
The decision of Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General DeGraw concern
ing the discontinuance Of rural mail
routes where they are not supported
by those living along these routes Is
matter Of the utmost Importance
to every r. F. d. route.
Investigation shows that these
routes are not being patronized in
the south anything like as literally
as north Of the Ohio river.
In order to ascertain the cause
of the trouble and see just to what
extent R. F. d. routes generally are
ratronized the postofflce department
during the past few months institut-
ed a careful inquiry throughout the
country. Special inspectors have
been Instructed to make investigation.
and these reports recently submitted
account for the department orders
disseminating a number Of rural
routes-more in the south than any
where else.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral DeGraw has rendered a decis-
ion insisting upon adherence to the
regulations requiring that boxes on
rural mail routes be erected by the
roadside so that carriers can get easy
access to them without dismounting
from their vehicle. Not only are box
es to be erected by those who expect
TO patronize these routes but where 1t
IS ascertained that residents living
along a route are not patronizing the
mail service to an extent that will
t,stify the continuance Of the route
orders will be issued abolishing the
route, leaving the people to get their
mail the best way they can by send
ing to the nearest post office.
The policy Of the department Will
he that where the country people
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There was quite a rush Of people
to take advantage Of the Thomson
Co.'S offer to sell 500 pounds Of fine
candy at 10 cents. The offer was
made for yesterday and today and the
sales of yesterday aggregated 44O
pounds.
Manager Fowler of the Victor Cot
ton Oil company, is giving the people
of Yorkville a convenience that they
have not enjoyed for quite a while In
the shape of daily ice deliveries. On
several days so far Mr.. Fowler has re-
tailed more than a ton and a half a
day, and he calculates that when the
weather gets right warm the daily de-
mand will run up to several tons,
probably five or six. The ice handled
by Mr.. Fowler is manufactured by the
Victor Cotton Oil compay at Gaffney.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The Gaffney Ledger building had
another experience with fire last Fri
day night and the Ledger sustained a
loss of several hundred dollars. The
fire is supposed to have been caused as
the result of the depredations of some
negroes who were after cocaine that
was known to be in the office OF a
doctor in the same building.
- Spartanburg special of May q. to
News and Courier: The engineering
corps Of the South Carolina Public
Service Corporation has discontinued
all field work and will disband here
during the week. 1t will probably be
August ! before field operations are
resumed again. 1t is learned that the
cause of calling the engineers from the
field is that several cities through
which the proposed line is to pass are
showing Il disposition to delay in
granting franchises to the company.
Capt. A. E. Legare, who is in charge
of the engineering corps, had COM
pleted the survey from Greenville to
this point and was three miles out Of
town surveying towards Glenn Springs
and Union when orders were received
disseminating the work Fielo work
has been going forward seven months
and exhaustive surveys have been
made.
- Columbia special of Wednesday to
News and Courier: Governor Ansel
today sent by express to Richmond a
mammoth palmetto tree to be placed
at the foot of the jefferson Davis
monument in Richmond. which is to
be unveiled Monday. June 3. The tree
weighs over 200 pounds and is work
of much beauty. On the day of un-
yelling the South Carolina sponsors
will unfold the flags and place them
on the tree. The Daughters of the
Confederacy requested the governor of
each Confederate state to send flo
raj tribute Of some kind to the unveil-
ing and this design was selected as
unique and appropriate for South
Carolina. Governor Ansel today wrote
to the chairman of the committee,
Mrs. Archer Anderson, telling her that
the tree had been shipped and giving
directions as to placing it on the mon
ument In closing his letter, he said:
1T gives me great pleasure to place
this tribute of respect at the foot OF
the monument of President Davis on
the dav of the unveiling of the monu-
ment erected to him by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31
THE CONTRACT LABOR LAW.

So far as the reporter has been
able to learn, Judge Brawley's recent
finding as to the cOnstitutiOnality Of
the contract labor law is giving but
little concern in this locality. But few
farmers seem to think that the law
really amounts to anything. Discuss
ing the situation with the reporter a
few days ago, a successful farmer of
business experience and ability said:
Yes, / have made contracts with
laborers; but l have never considered
that they amounted to a great deal
beyond the mere matter Of bluff. 1t
has been my experience that If man
becomes dissatisfied with his position.
whether he be a laborer on n farm or
a clerk in a store or employed other
wise. you might as well let him go.
There is not much good in a dissatis-
fled employee.
But it is not necessary that you
have a contract with your employee
further than that both are to under
stand what he is to do and what you
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31

effective laws to prevent imitation or
securities like that in the Alton reor-
ganization, which is described in most
effective language. That the prohts OF
the great railroads of the far west are
being used to buy stocks and control
systems in the east instead or IN
building more roads for the develop
ment Of the west, as ought TO be. The
report concludes that Hartman now
has absolute control of the Illinois
Central, and that he is so powertul IN
the Santa Fe that he has been able TO
stop all competition between 1t ana
his roads It Is declared that the
combination Of the Union and South
ern Pacific systems has been so pow
erful as not only to suppress all COM
petition, but TO prevent the building
of the San Pedro road, from Salt Lake
to Los Angeles, as an Independent
line. The Independent railroad In the
great empire dominated by Hartman
Is found to be impossible. 1t Is felt
by the commission that the record Is
a very complete and satisfactory one
for use in any legal proceedings that
may be instituted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31

II there ever was need for an effec-
tive road law, there is need for 1t now.
There is nothing to prevent the en-
actment of stringent laws against the
enticement of laborers under contract
and there is nothing to prevent the
enforcement Of such laws. "
The Farmers Mutual Live Stock In
surance company Of York county,
seems to be proving up all right
There is certainly no question as to
the efficiency and economy Of its man
agement, it is equal in every respect to
the management of the life and fire
companies.
York county could very easily have
an annual horse show II somebody
would only take hold Of the matter
There are plenty of good horses and
mules throughout the county, and
their owners include enough people
who would be interested to make a
success Of the undertaking.
Up to this time more than sixty
names have been added to the list OF
Confederate dead in the cemeteries OF
York county as publishd in The En-
auirer Of May IL. There Is no prob
ability that the list is anything like
complete; but still there can be nc
doubt Of the fact that as the result
of the work that has already been
done, many names have been saved
from oblivion.
The city of Rock Hill is plenty
large enough to be able to support
recorder without serious burden on
the tax payers, and it is no doubt very
we'll that the mayor shall be relieved
Of his police court duties. He has
enough to do without that. 1t Is sin
cerely hoped, however, that there will
be no radical departure from the prec-
edent set by the mayor, especially In
the matter Of Furnishing offenders suf-
ficiently to make them remember
During the meeting Of the rural
carriers yesterday there developed in
formation of a case in which the post
office department interfered to good
effect in a bad road proposition. The
carrier had reached a point where he
could stand the situation no longer
His Job was one that was not worth
while at even twice the money he, was
receiving. He complained; but the
people paid no attention, except when
they travelled the same road and then
they only went so far as to hope the
government would do something fol
their relief. The carrier finally COM
planned to the postmaster. The post
master sent the complaint to the de-
partment and there came notice tha,
unless the road was put in proper con-
dition within the next two weeks, the
route would be discontinued. The
news had not gotten we'll over the
route until the people began to take
notice and before the end Of a week
the road was in pretty good shape
There are some routes probably on
which the response would not be quite
so prompt; but there are none on
which the people would not finally
come to terms. If there are such
routes they are not very badly in need
of mail
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31

or violation of the rules, and you may
at all times depend upon me to do
my best to see that you get fair
treatment"
And in this connection, Mr.. Finley
went on to say that he stood first for
the patron Of the rural delivery route
to see that the patron got intelligent.
faithful and courteous service. All
these things the patron Is entitled to
and he must have them. And I'll tell
you also that you must keep on good
terms with your patrons. A rural car
rier. who Is on bad terms with a ma
jority Of his patrons or any consider
able number Of them must either get
right or resign, for that Is something
that will not be tolerated"
Taking up the road question. Mr.
Finley struck a home shot with the
statement that our so-called system
| has "petered out" The carriers ap-
plauded vigorously. Continuing, Mr..
Finley said that It Is imperative that
members of the legislature, supervi-
sors and state officers undertake to do
something to improve the situation.
It must be done, he insisted. The de-
partment has tolerated bad roads up
to now; but 1t will not continue to do
so. And In this matter am with
| ~N~N
to be travelled with reasonable COM
fcrt, and the people along your route
will not remedy the situation, COM
plain to the postmaster. II you are
afraid Of incuriing the iii VIII Of any
body, complain to me, and I will see
to 1t that your complaint goes for
ward on my own responsibility, and
that your road will be fixed or your
route will be discontinued. want
you to understand that in this matter
OF improving the roads, you will find
me on your side everv time"
In conclusion, Mr.. Finley spoke OF
the proposed organization as being
along the line Of bettering the condi-
ton of the rural carriers without
working injustice upon anybody else
and said that he hoped that the pro-
posed county organization would be
effected.
After Mr.. Finley's speech the organ
ization was effected as stated above,
and the association adjourned to hold
it's next meeting at Rock Hill on the
first Monday in September-Labor
Day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-31
EoCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Enquirer-Has watch that was
found on the streets Of Yorkville.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying for ad.
w. Wright-Wants you to let him
decorate your walls with the best
grades of wall paper at small cost.
Drop him a card at Yorkville.
First National Bank-Invites you to
make the bank a visit on June 7th,
and make yourself at home on that
occasion.
Victor Cotton Oil GOWN deliver
ice at your home twice daily except
Sundays. VIII be in coal business
next season.
M. w. White-Tells you to be ready
to open the door to Fortune when
she knocks on your door. Stock
quotations.
Jno. R. Hart, Mayor-Publishes ordi-
nance relating to an election on the
question Of exempting certain man
ufacturing plants from taxation.
Dobson Bros Cash Store-ReQuests
you to place your order for hats at
once If you want them on or before
the 7th of June.
York Drug Store-Has limited guam
tity Of early amber and orange cane
seed and suggests that you buy at
ONCE DIS Tie pilSe 10 eiuNdtSiiS'
]. L. Williams & Co.-Make special
reduced prices on hats for men and
boys in blacks, browns and pearls.
SO hats reduced to 81.
Carroll Bros.-Invite you to see them
about buggies, which they will sell
you on easy terms. They sell the
Rock Hill, Columbus, Watertown,
Courtland, Hickory and others.
Thomson Co.-Has limited supply OF
bunting and cheese cloth for deco
rating purposes. Ribbons, gloves,
belt buckles, belts, fans, etc.
]. Q. Wray-Offers mems stylish and
snappy clothing at prices reduced
from a fourth to a third. Special
prices on shirts. Make his store
headquarters on June 7th.
York Furniture Co.-Extends a cor
dial invitation to everybody to visit
it's store on June 7th, and make
yourself comfortable.
T. w. Speck-Reminds you that he Is
showing a fine line Of community
silver and invites you to drop in
and see 1t at your convenience.
Miss Rosa Llndsay-Offers photo
graphs and post cards Of the Con-
federate monument and will be
pleased to have your orders for same
d. E. Boney, Manager-Reminds you
Of the desirability Of carrying live
stock, fire and life insurance with
the Farmers Mutual companies.
Standard Oil Co-Sets forth the mer-
its of mica axle grease. 1t saves
wear and helps the horses.