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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
sEABoARp OR soUTHERN7

The story that the Seaboard Air
Line Railway company has purchased
from the Southern railway that por-
ton of the old Three C's from Camden
to Marion will not down.
The reporter has made considerable
effort to get some definite information
as to the alleged deal; but has been
unsuccessful in getting anything be-
yond the details Of what seems to be
a very plausible rumor.
The story is to the effect that there
has been quite an important agree
ment between the Southern and the
Seaboard which is far reaching in ex-
tent and which involves the South
and Western line also.
BY this agreement, 80 the rumor
goes, the Seaboard purchases the
Southern's control of the old Three C's
outright, and will operate 1t exclusive
ly as a Seaboard property.
The Southern is to have the joint
use OF the South and Western from
~. ~, " OOlilooh NilyB
and the Seaboard, which owns the
South and Western is to be permitted
to use the old South Carolina road
from Camden to Charleston.
1t is impossible to find a railroad
man either Southern or Seaboard, who
will say that he knows Of his own
knowledge that there Is anything In
the foregoing story; but there are
plenty of railroad men in different po-
sitions from scrubbers on up to divi-
sion superintendents, assistant gener-
al counsel and assistant general man.
ayers, who seem to have more or less
faith in the situation as outlined.
If there is real good foundation foI
the story, the facts will no doubt come
out fully within the next few weeks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
COTTON EXCHANGE MATTER.

The action Of Messrs Harvie Jor-
dan and Lon F. Livingston in asking
the postmaster general for a fraud
order against the New York Cotton
Exchange, the full particulars of
which appear in another column, Is
being watched with interest by cotton
men everywhere.
1t is not understood that Messrs.
Jordan and Livingston object to the
Cotton exchange as such, but they
claim that because Of rules made only
to serve the purposes of the gamblers,
the price of cotton is depressed in an
unfair manner. .
A local cotton man this morning
explained the situation like this:
1.-THE exchanges have their contracts
based on middling. That Is, all fu-
ture contracts call for middling cot
ton; but as the other grades have to
be disposed of besides middling, the
exchange people regulate the matter
as in their judgment they see proper.
Theoretically the price of good
cotton is higher when there is less of
1t In proportion and the price Of poor
cotton Is lower when there is more Of
it. The closer the future contract
specifies to the price Of middling, of
course the better the price allowed
for poor cotton, and vice versa.
In New York there is big lot OF
low grade cotton that nobody wants
to buy, and it serves only for specula-
tive purposes. The exchange rules
this year make this cotton available
for contracts at a higher price rather
than at its real value, and that ope-
rates to depress the price Of good cot
ton.
AT the present time, because of the
different rules applying the prices on
the New York exchange are forty
points lower than the prices on the
New Orleans exchange.
But as to whether there Is really
anything in the row that Messrs. Jor-
dan and Livingston are raising, l am
more or less doubtful. AS a matter
of fact most transactions in legitimate
cotton between the cotton buyers and
the mills are being made independ-
enly of either of the exchanges. The
sellers are selling and the buyers are
buying cotton on its merits
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

The question Of what price is being
paid for the liquor and supplies Is
even more important than the quan-
tity bought. Nothing Is said in the re-
port before us about the prices paid
for thirty of the thirty-five varieties
listed Why not? Much Of the liquor
purchased by the last board was of
popular brands at preposterously high
prices But the public did not know
it until after the investigating COM
mittee had dug out the facts. For In
stance "Old Joe" that was being sold
to bar-keepers in Atlanta for $28 per
case by the single case was pelng
bought by the state board by the car
load for $50 per case. If the tax pay
ers had known these facts 1t could not
have continued. 1t Is probable that II
the board had known that the terms
of all contracts would be published, 1t
would not have dared to have paid the
outrageous prices it did.
Publicity is safeguard that the
people should insist upon-Beaufort
Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
Home For the Aaed.

The most careful consideration Of
all Of our readers is respectfully In
vited to the communication Of Revs.
]. S. Grier and J. L. Oates in another
column and offering substantial back
ing to a proposition for the establish
ment Of a home for the homeless aged.
AS is set forth in the communication
Christian lady of Sharon, proposes to
subscribe the sum Of $1,000 to the un-
dertaking provided the First Associate
Reformed presbytery, can raise in any
way a sufficient additional amount to
make the sum practically available.
The practical necessity of a home
for the homeless aged is a proposition
that appeals very strongly to the good
common sense Of all who give even or
binary consideration to the exigen-
cies of life, present and future. While
1t is a fact that large per cent Of
the old people are either able to take
care of themselves or have relatives
and friends who are glad to care for
people reach old age in state Of des-
titution, and there is great need for a
home of the kind under consideration
for their care.
There are few Of US who do not look
forward with more or less desire to
reach an advanced old age, and every
one of US, no matter how we'll provid-
ed for we may be now, are at times
more or less anxious over the prospect
as to what our condition in old age
might be. Under these circumstances
ii is an easy matter for anybody to
be able to appreciate the great impor-
tance of home for the aged, and 1t is
difficult to imagine a charity that
should appeal more readily to the sup
port of people in all conditions Of life.
There are homes for the aged in
many northern and western communi-
ties, but so far as we know there are
none in South Carolina except the
various county poor houses, and these
do not begin to fill the idea of the good
lady who has sought to start this
movement or of the people who would
promote it on to success
Such a home as Miss Gilfllen has
in mind, we think, is where the aged
may be assured of plenty of whole
some food. plenty of warm clothing.
comfortable rooms and beds, nurses to
look after them when they are sick,
wholesome literature, and easy access
to ministers of the gospel.
We are unable to hold out to any
body the idea that the establishment of
such an institution as is proposed will
be of very great direct financial ad-
vantage to the community that puts
up the balance of the money; but we
have no hesitation in saying that in
our opinion individuals and communi-
ties will do themselves credit by sub
scribing most literally to such
cause.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
ROCK HILL AND VICINITY.
At Division Observation-Disclosures.
ing Municipal Eleetion-Persona'
and Other Notes.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.

CORRESPONDENCE Of the Yorkyille Enquirer.
Rock HILL, January 3.-Rock Hill
is now a division headquarters, the
new arrangement of the Southern haV-
ing gone into effect Monday. Mr.. John
II. Herne is the superintendent ana
not Mr.. Simpson as at first given out.
Mr.. IIerne is in the city and has leas-
ed for a number Of years suite OF nve
offices in the Commercial club build
ing. This addition to the business Oh
the city means quite lot as about ten
men will be employed In the superin-
tendent's Offices. The pay roll In:
crease will consequently amount to
something like $1,000 per month. Mr;
Herne is a very affable gentleman and
he states that he will endeavor to I'M
prove the service. He Is from Knox
ville Tenn, where he held the office
OF train master.
DR.. w. r. Simpson left Wednesday
morning for Concord, n. c., where ne
was called on account of the serious
illness of his brother, the Rev. ].
Walter Simpson of the Associate Re-
formed Presbyterian church. Mr..
Simpson has been sick for some time,
but was getting along nicely and the
news Of his turn for the worse was
unlocked for.
The property known as the Cald-
we'll place, on the corner Of Caldwell
and White streets, was sold Tuesday
to Mr.. M. H Sandifer. This proper
ty, which is admirably situated for
hotel site, includes one Of the Oldest
residences in the city, which has re-
Gently been occupied by Capt j. Will
son Marshall. Mr.. Sandifer will oc-
cupy the residence for a time.
Miss Lessie Sealy, daughter OF Mr..
R. D. Sealy OF this city, was married
last week to Mr.. Guy B. Groves OF
Berkley Springs, w. Va. The mar
rage was a quiet one at the home or
the brides parent in Laurel street.
Mr. Sam Cornwell, who left here
about fifteen years ago and has re-
Gently been living In West Virginia,
came in Christmas, and visited his old
home near Harmony station. He Is q
son Of Mr.. John D. Cornwell.
The Ann White Chapter u. ID. &,
will hold It annual meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the home OF the presi-
dent. Mrs. ]. F. Reid. and an election
Of officers will be held.
A municipal election will be held
the 10th instant when mayor, an
alderman at large, an alderman from
ward one and one for ward four VIII
be chosen. So far there seems TO be
no opposition to the incumbents. but
IL does not take long In Rock Hill to
get out ticket and 1t might yet be
an interesting occasion. Mayor Rod
dey has undoubtedly made q good adj
ministration.
At the residence Of the brides sis
ter Mrs. w. Green Steele. in Oakland.
wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Miss Sadie Fewell, daughter OF the
iate Dr. w. B. Fewell. was united In
marriage with. Mr.. Fred Roy Black of
Bethesda. The marriage was q very
quiet affair, only relatives and very
intimate friends being present The
Rev. James VI. Thornwell, ID. d., the
brides pastor, was the officiating min
lister. After the ceremony. the newly
welded pair drove to their home In
Bethesda where a reception was held.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
r.oCAE. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. S. Neil and Jno. r. Hart, Admrs.
Will sell personal property Of Maj.
Jas. F. Hart, deceased, on Jan. 81.
Mrs. L. B. Foushee-Has one or more
rooms for rent, furnished or unfur-
nished as desired.
Mrs. Nelia G. Sparrow, No. 4, Glover.
will sell personal property at res
idence of w. H. Sparrow, Jan. IL.
S. L. Latimer-Will sell lot Of house
hold goods in front Of Yorkville ho-
tel, on Monday, Jan. 7th.
Strauss-Smith Co.-Beg to remind
you of their January clearance sale
of all kinds Of dry goods, clothing,
shoes, notions, etc.
L. r. Williams, Probate Judge-Gives
notice that Samuel M. Jackson has
applied to him for letters Of admin
tration on estate Of Thos. n. jack
son, deceased.
J. ]. Keller & Co.-Are wholesale and
retail agents for the Limestone
Springs Lime Works, Of Gaffney.
Yorkville B. & NJ. Co.-Today begin
their semi-annual "At Cost" sale,
which will continue until February
1st. Chattanooga turn plows.
Thomson Co.-Tells you to resolve to
do your trading at the Peoples
Store during 1907.
OrR fuTlllluTc w. 7Netiio youl os'Sh
ton to the good qualities OF Bern
stein three-piece iron beds. Mat
tresses. Thanks for past favors.
York Drug Store-Asks the ladies to
try ECLIPSE" almond cream for the
complexion. Full OF. bottle for
Csc. Fresh lot Lowney's candies.
M. w. White-Says money Is what we
want, and tells you that one way for
you to make more money Is to en-
ploy a broker to do your stock, bond
and real estate dealing.
Sam M. Grist-Says last year was a
good year for his business, and ex-
tends his thanks and compliments
to patrons of his office.
w. M. Kennedy, Agent-Thanks his
customers for past favors, and ex-
tends best wishes for future pros
perity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
Chinese FAMINE FUND.

The Enquirer begs leave to acknowl-
edge the following subscription to the
Chinese famine fund made in res
ponse to the appeal of President A. C..
Kaufman, of the South Carolina d.
vision of the Red Cross:
Samuel E. White, Lancaster. ...$ 8 90
This and such other subscriptions
as we may receive for the same pur-
pose, will be forwarded to the News
and Courier to be turned over to Red
Cross officials in Charleston.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
HOME FOR THE AGED.
Appeal TO the Public For Help In It's
~ establishment.

establishments.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
Miss Mary 8. Gilfllen Of Sharon, y.
O.. has offered one thousand ($1,000)
dollars to establish a home for old and
homeless ones. The matter has been
placed in the hands of committee
consisting Of Revs. j. s. Grier, ]. Il.
Oates, r. M. Stevenson, Hon. j. >.
Briee, DR.. E. w. Pressly and Mrs. w.
c. Ewart.
The committee cannot see its way
clear to establish this home unless
we can get at least $1,000 In sight.
This means that $4,000 more must be
raised before the home can be assur-
ed. The home is to be under the con-
troll OF the, A. r. p. church, but Is 70
receive and care for needy ones Of all
denominations, and hence we make
this appeal to people of all faiths, and
OF no faith, to help In this work OF
caring for helpless and homeless old
people.
young and old--so there are two kinds
of orphans In the world. One Is the
child who has no parental love and
care. the other Is the old person who
has not love and care Of the child. We
all feel responsibility for, and give AID
to the child orphan; but we often neg
lect the old orphan. The life OF the
homeless old Is just as dependent and
even more dreary and desolate than
the life of the child orphan.
We all know IL Is right and Christ
like to care for the fatherless children.
Is 1t not just as much right and
Christ like to care for homeless and
helpless old ones and make their last
days comfortable and easy? Won't
you help?
$4,000 not yet In sight. Can you give
another 81 900, or $500 or 500? What
amount can you give? Remember IL
you have property that you are Gods
trustee, and these are Gods needy
ones, and then answer again. Won't
you help? 80,
we see II the $4,000 additional can be
raised; but we do need right now to
know the amount you can give when
needed. You can subscribe on condi-
ton IL home Is not established your
subscription need not be paid. Please DO
not wait for personal appeal; we have
neither man or money to send out; put
sit right down, right now, and write
us what we can depend on from you,
and from you and you, so we can go
ahead with the work. 80.
We would also like to have bids
from any town or community, who
might desire that the Home" be To-
Gated in their midst. How much Will
you give in money or lands, or both
to have such Home" with your
Write, 3y
Rev. J. 8. Grier,
Sharon, 8. c.
Rev. ]. L. Oates,
Hickory Grove, s. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

used; If more, put half. Cover with
one furrow or turn plow, then sow peas
in the middle broadcast, at rate Of a
bushel to the acre. and finish breaking
out. Lay by early. More corn is
ruined by late plowing than by lack Of
plowing. No hoeing is necessary and
middle may be kept clean until time
to break out by narrowing.
For SO bushels to the acre leave
stalks 16 inches apart; for rs bushels
IL inches for 10 bushels, s inches
apart.
Do not pull fodder: do not cut tops;
let peas and pea vines die on land
Value in fertilizer to land Is worth
more than forage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

-
the Shelby road between Bullock's
Creek and Sharon. s"
The rural carriers observed last
Tuesday as legal holiday A double
quantity of mail went out on Wednes-
day.
Ths banks report quite stiff de-
mand for money. The common opin-
ion is that the demand this year Will
be greater than last year.
The roads are getting muddier ana
muddier. The rural carriers are ac-
customed to report that there is only
one mud hole on their respective
routes, and that is all the way.
The railroads are complaining OF
more business than they are able to
handle, and some Of them are letting
II be known that they would appreciate
the consideration on the part of the
public if the public would only allow
them to catch up before tending addi-
tional shipments. .s
The purchase of the Three Cs by
the Seaboard, If such purchase has
been made, will be of considerable
benefit to Rock Hill in that this town
will have the benefit of competing
lines. The effect in Yorkville does not
promise to be especially marked. This
town already has competing lines.
The c. &. NV. road has heretofore
been working at this place principally
through the Seaboard; but hereafter
it will probably have to change its ar
rangements and make the same kind
of an alliance with the Southern.
This, of course, provided there Is
something in this repeatedly reported
change of ownership as to the Three
Cs. There are quite number OF bu-
mess houses here who think more OF
the Seaboard than they do Of the
Southern. AS to whether their feel
ings will change on more intimate re-
lations with the Seaboard remains to
be seen. But there Is one thing quite
certain and that is that no matter
what might be the management OF
the Seaboard, it cannot be much worse
than the management Of the Southern.
The Lancaster Tabernacle Of 1.-The
Noble Sons Of Rest" has spread its
good work to the extent that 1t now
has one hundred and fifty citizens OF
Lancaster pledged to simultaneous
reading of chapter in the Bible every
Sunday. The class began with the
first chapter Of Matthew and proposes
to go on through the New Testament
It is a most capital movement and
might be emulated with profit in York
VILE as we'll as throughout the state,
Captain Whites favorite argument In
behalf Of the movement Is this quota
ton: Search we the Scriptures for in
them ye think ye have eternal ltfe'
and they are they which testify OF
me-" 1t Is pretty generally held that
Bible reading is declining rather than
otherwise. Just how true that is, we
do not know; but we are doubtful
about it. The Bible has not been the
unchanged and Interchangeable book OF
books throughout so many ages to go
into decline at this late day. There
have always been many to ignore 1t,
and there will always be; but at the
same time there have always been and
always will be multitudes who have
recognized and who will continue to
recognize the Bible as the source OF
worldly wisdom and spiritual comfort
the like of which is not to be found
elsewhere. That the Bible ia not read
as much as it should be, there Is no
question:; but the losers on that ac-
count are only those who neglect such
great privilege.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

SENATORS WANT MORE PAY.-The
subcommittee of the senate committee
on appropriations, which for the last
week has been considering the execu-
tive. legislative and judicial appro-
priation bill with a view to getting It
in shape for the full committee, says a
Washington dispatch, has considered
the question of increasing the salaries
of senators and members Of the house
of representatives, and while no unal-
terable programme has been agreed
upon it now seems probable that the
subcommittee will recommend an ad-
vance of fifty per cent on congression-
al salaries.
The subcommittee is practically
unanimous in the opinion that such an
increase should be made, but there Is
a general feeling that the house should
have inserted the provision.
1t also looks as if the committee
would recommend that the provisions
for increasing the salaries of the vice
president, the speaker and cabinet Of
ficers should be eliminated unless a
corresponding increase shall be secur-
ed for senators and members. Many
members of the committee express the
opinion that the senate should be CIV
en- an opportunity to pass upon the
subject and will advocate the incorpor-
alton of an amendment in the bill by
the committee covering the entire
subject
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

THE attack of Messrs. Harvie Jor-
dan and Leonidas L. Livingston
against the New York Cotton Ex-
change promises some pretty lively
developments. The members Of the
exchange are as mad as wet hens
They insist that its business Is right
and proper, and they have instruct
ed their counsel to bring suit against
Messrs. Jordan and Livingston for IL
bel
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
THE CARNIVAL.

The Coney Island Amusement COM
pany. which commenced playing in
Yorkville last Tuesday night, has
been the leading attraction Of the
week. drawing great crowds Of people
each afternoon and night.
One of these open air shows Is like
another except that some are cleaner
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
Ths aJorkrille Gnqt'irer.
YoRKvILLE, s. c.:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1907.

Mr.. Dooley recently said that the
New Year is a grown up son Of the
old man, and up to this time 1t looks
that way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04

PUBLISH THE PRIcEs.-The board Of
directors of the state dispensary has
Just published what purports to be a
list of purchases at its last meeting.
1t would be interesting to know wheth-
er this is a true report or whether 1t
is as deceptive as those sent out last
spring At that time the actual pur-
chase was very much larger than the
figures given out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
LOCAL LAcONlCS.
Manistrata For Bethesda

On the recommendation OF the coun'
ty delegation in the general assembly
Governor Hayward has appointed VIM
F. Conrad to be magistrate for Be-
thesda township, vice A. 1. Nunnery
deceased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04
County Commissioners.

At their annual meeting on last FRI
day the county commissioners re-
elected Miss Hazel Grist as clerk OF
the board for the ensuing two years.
Commissioner elect Kirkpatrick was
called in to participate in the elec-
ton. 1t is understood that Senator
BrIce declines to serve any longer as
attorney for the board, and this posi-
ton will also be filled. The commits
sioners will take the matter under
later on.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-01-04


Among them was the editor of a Sc
cretly published paper, twenty five
soldiers and several women. The po-
lice also arrested many members Of an
important group of Terroristic Social
Revolutionists and captured, according
to report, list Of twenty-seven high
officials who had been sentenced to
death. Finally it is asserted that the
police accidentally obtained informa-
ton which frustrated a plot to blow
up a number of persons at a confer
ence which was to be held in the near
future. Six officers, including Colonel
Klopoft, who had distinguished them
selves in their respective services, were
captured while holding a conference
at Moscow. The local committee Of
the Social Democrats at Kiev consist
ing Of forty men, were arrested there
today.
- The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
horror Sunday night, occurring as 1t
did within sight of the Capitol, is
gent legislation for the safety Of trav-
elers. The interstate commerce COM
mission may make special inquiry
into the Terra Gotta wreck under the
authority of the joint resolution which
instructs 1t to investigate and report
on the operation of the block signal
system. There is pending before con-
gress legislation for shorter hours for
railway employees and for other regu-
lations calculated to insure greater
safety in transportation. Shorter hours
will result. doubtless, in amendments to
the present law, which will impose
heavy penalties for the lax operation
Of the block system where it has been