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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

boy mayor, but we would like to see
His Nibs. Well just send in our
cards. The cards were sent in. The
president came out the next moment.
He gave both visitors a vigorous
pump handling and called them by
their first names. OF course. the boys
out i'm Omaha will want TO know
whether or not l saw you and talked
with you said the mayor, so 1 thought
| would drop around I'm glad you
came said the president: mighty glad
YOU came. Tell the boys out in Omaha
that don't care what governors and
Judges say-this panic had to come
sooner or later If have been instru-
mental in bringing it about sooner than
it would have come naturally, 1t is all
the better The panic showed the nee
essity for a general housekeeping in
financial circles, and the sooner house.
cleaning is started the sooner 1t is over
with" Mayor Dahlman was one OF
a band Of cowboys which attended the
Inauguration of President Roosevelt in
Washington three years ago and was
afterward entertained at the White
House.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

THERE is a regrettable disagreement
among the leaders of the Farmers Un-
ion in this state. One faction has been
moving for the calling Of a convention
to be held in Columbia on December
IS, and another is opposed to such con-
vention. The issue is the changing OF
the state constitution in several partic-
ulars. MessrS B. F. Earle, secretary
and treasurer, 7. T. Wakefield, vice
president, and w. L. Anderson, secre-
tary of the executive committee, are
moving for the convention. o. +
Goodwin, president; ]. B. Pickett, W.
c. Brown, w. L. Kennedy and John 7,
Boggs, members of the executive COM
mittee, insist that no convention should
be held. President Goodwin and his
friends say that state convention was
held only a few months ago to consider
and arrange these very troubles, and
the troubles were arranged at that
meeting. They claim that if the first
convention did not settle things then
nothing can be settled at another con-
vention. Mr.. Earle and his supporters
set up that the Union Is much larger
and stronger now than when the first
convention was held and that the ac-
ton of a new convention would be
more representative. w. c. Moore, the
state agent who has just returned from
abroad is supporting the Earle side OF
the controversy, and says he will make
his report to the convention to be held
in Columbia tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Congressman Finley returned from
Washington last Friday
Miss Jessie Baber returned to her
home Sunday, after several months
visit to relatives and friends in
Charleston.
Miss Anna Steele McCaw Of Due
West Female college, Is spending the
holidays with her mother, Mrs. Fan
ME B. McCaw.
Mr.. ]. F. McElwee left yesterday to
spend a few days in Columbia.
Kings Mountain special Of Decem-
ber 16 to Charlotte Observer: The
Associate Reformed Presbyterian con-
gregation at this place received Sc
we're shock yesterday when Rev. j. NJ
Garrison announced his purpose to re-
sign his pastorate here 20 take eject
about January 18th. He will go to
mission church in Fayetteville, Tenn.
Mr.. Garrison came here sixteen years
ago from a church not far from the
one to which he goes, and has made
very efficient, popular pastor, loved
and respected by every one, not only
those of his own church but in every
church in town. Every one believes
he Is entirely conscientious in the
matter and he thinks he is working
for the best, but they are just as unit
ed in their belief that he Is making a
grave mistake, and that the church
here will suffer in consequence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

ACCORDING to our Interpretation OF
the quotations, the manufacturers OF
completed cotton products are not suf-
fering any appreciable Stacking up In
the demand. The consumers are TAX
ing the goods as heretofore, and the
prices stand at the old figures. 1t is
a fact that there is no healthy demand
for yarns. 1t is only those spinners
who have orders ahead who are able
to make both ends meet, and the outlook
beyond the fulfillment Of these orders
is blue. But somehow we are unable
to see why it should be that II the
present demand for finished products
keeps up, the makers Of finished pro-
ducts will not soon be needing further
supplies of raw material.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

THE Atlantic fleet, consisting Of six
teen battleships, manned by about 49,
500 men steamed out of Hampton
Roads yesterday on its long voyage tc
San Francisco. President Roosevelt
was on hand early. having come dowr
from Washington on the cruiser yacht
Mayflower, and vas received with the
naval presidential salute of twenty-one
guns. This was a little after o'clock
After the salute Admiral Evans and the
flag officers of the fleet went on board
the Mayfiower to pay their respects
and then followed the various COM
mandng officers. These ceremonies
over the officers returned to their res
pective ships, which, one after the 9TH
er followed the flagship Connecticut
out into the Atlantic, each saluting the
president as it went. The fleet con-
sisted of the Kentucky, kearsarge
Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas, Vermont
Georgia. Virginia, New Jersey, Rhode
Island, Minnesota, Ohio, Maine, Mis-
souri, and Illinois The proposed cruise
to San Francisco is probably the most
remarkable that has ever been at
tempted by such large fleet of mod
ern warships. The distance is about
fourteen thousand miles, and the trip
is commonly understood to be attended
by many difficulties. The first point
to be touched is Trinidad, which place
it is expected that the feet will reach
about December "a. The next point
touched will be Rio Janeiro, the next
Punta Arenas, the next Callao and it is
expected that the trip will be ended in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- Christmas shopping continues
brisk.
The Farmers Union meets the first
Monday in each month.
Butter and eggs are bringing
Christmas prices and there is ready
sale for all that is being offered.
The $50 show people who came into
YOrkville at an early hour yesterday
morning. had quite tedious time of
it during the day finding places to
board. but all Of them finally found
accommodations
-Rev. Henry Cauthen received a
generous pounding at the hands of
Trinity congregation last Saturday
afternoon. The presents consists of all
kinds of good things to eat, enough
to stock the family larder for weeks.
- Messrs. Ferguson & Sherer who
advertised for turkeys, chickens and
calves to be delivered at Sherer's mar
ket up to 12 o'clock yesterday, got $50
turkeys. big lot Of chickens and quite
n number of calves. They had full
carload for the Charleston market.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Bap-
tist church had a bad day Of it for
their sale at the Yorkville Hardware
store last Friday. After the sale was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
Mr.. SMITH OUT AGAIN.
President of South Carolina Cotton
Association Makes Statement.

President of South Carolina Cotton
Association Makes Statement.
Mr. E. D. Smith, president of the
South Carolina Cotton association on
Yesterday gave out the following:
For the first time since the 1st Of
October have l been able to attend TO
any matters at all, having been con-
fined in the hospital since the Atlanta
meeting. The rest and treatment, 1
hope, have permanently restored my
health. 1t was complete breakdown
from overwork.
II congratulate the farmers on the
stand which they have taken in the
midst of the trying circumstances, the
manner in which they have withstood
the financial stringency and held 10
their cotton. The situation seems TO De
one in which, seemingly, lack OF con-
fdence in those who have money In IN
vesting it in legitimate enterprises II
those in South Carolina, as well as IN
the other states, who are hnanclaliy
able would deposit their money IN
banks, or at least instruct the banks
| to lend money on cotton, the SITUATION
would be vastly relieved.
From the bank statement publish
ed today there seems to be no lack
of money; and now is the time, II
| ever there was one, when those VINO
have the interest of the south and OF
the farmers at heart and who nave
confidence in the resources OF their
country, to come to the rescue OF the
producers of the raw material and AID
them in winning the fight which they
have carried on so valiantly under such
adverse circumstances. The necessity
for a concerted action, for thorough
understanding between debtor ana
creditor, has arrived and there should
be some plan outlined whereby the
owners of cotton may be relieved from
pressing obligations by the placing OF
their cotton as collateral security: Are
the banks of the state going to sit idly
by and make no effort to cooperate
with the holders of cotton in meeting
the emergency which is upon us? IL
the crop were not so short and II cir
cumstances did not justify the stand
taken by the farmers, then this plea
would be unnecessary. But every rae
tor in the case is but accumulated tes-
timony that cotton is fully worth that
for which they are fighting and that
| for which they propose to fight.
IN a few days l hope to be able TO
give out a more extended interview;
also to give notice of our state meet
ing. which is to be held early In jan
Uary"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

IT Is not reasonable to suppose that
the big Atlantic fleet which left Hamp-
ton Roads yesterday is in danger OF
running against an enemy other than
the sea and the weather. If the Japan
ese, for instance, have had notion OF
war, they will get out of that notion
and with the big fleet on the Pacific
coast, there will be no further impu-
dence from the Japanese or other far
eastern power. 1t is possible that the
fleet may some day be brought back
to the Atlantic; but this will probably
not be until after the completion OF
the Panama canal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. w. Dobson-Has q complete line OF
Santa Claus supplies, including ap-
piles. nuts. raisins, ETC., as we'll as q
good assortment Of fireworks Of all
kinds. He has a full supply of
fancy and staple groceries, crock
cry. glasSW are, etc.
National Union Bank, Rock Hill
Says that safety is its first consider
alton, and Is always ready to supply
the legitimate needs Of its customers.
See fourth page.
tate investments have always been
conceded to be the most suitable In
which to place absolute trust.
York Supply Co.--Has fresh cocoa
nuts, fruits, tomatoes, nuts, candies,
crackers, cakes, canned goods, gun
shells, ETC., for Christmas trade.
Herndon & Gordon-Invite you to see
them for groceries, hardware, con-
fectioneries, glassware, lamps, cake
ingredients, toys, heaters, etc.
Loan & Savings Bank-Wants the
little folks to write Santa Claus to
bring them one Of its savings banks
1T makes a lasting present.
J. A. Tate, C. C. c. Pls.-Gives notice
of sale Of real estate involved In case
Of w. D. and A. M. Grist, as Exers.
dSdlllSI ~. W. OoShooliJ Oii otiSotSy
in January.
Thomson Co.-Says now is the time
and its store is the place to make
holiday purchases Of toys, dolls, la
dies belts, gloves, handkerchiefs,
etc. jewelry, mems ties, fancy vests,
socks, suit cases, etc.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Asks you to
make it a visit when looking for ar
ticles suitable for Christmas pres
ents, including cutlery, clocks, etc.
York Drug Store-Says you will find
it there If you are looking for a
suitable gift for a. friend. You are
invited to see the great display OF
holiday goods.
j. Q. Wrsy-Will continue his big
panic sale through the holidays on
account of the bad weather which
prevailed through last week.
Strauss-Smith Co.-Reminds you OF
it's great earthquake sale, and. ad-
vlses you to take advantage Of 1t
quick.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
cook-MARTIN MARRIAGE.
Nuptials Of Popular Young People In
terestins Occasion.

correspondence OF the Yorkvflle enquirer
Bethel, December 13.-About forty
guests witnessed on Wednesday the
eleventh, the marriage of Miss Matte
Cook and Mr.. George Martin at the
home of Mrs. NJ M. Cook in the For
est Hill section. Promptly at high
noon, the guests were assembled In
the spacious parlor which was decor
ated in ivy and white roses. The
room was darkened, and a soft light
made the room very pretty.
Miss jamie Shillinglaw presided most
gracefully at the organ. To the strains
of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. the
following couples entered the room:
First came Miss Ella Carroll with Mr..
John Hoke, then Miss Sallie Martin
with Mr.. Fred Cook. After they had
taken their positions, the bride entered
leaning upon the arm Of the groom.
The Reverend Mr.. Hafner spoke the
impressive words which made them
man and wife. The bride and brides
maids were tastefully dressed In pref
ty white suits. They carried large bo-
quets of asparagus fern and white
chrysanthemums tied with white rib
bon. After the ceremony most elab-
crate dinner was served. The dining
room made very pretty picture with
its soft candle lights. From the chan
delier were suspended red and white
ribbons which were fastened to the
four corners Of the table. The chande-
lier was draped with a circle OF Ivy
and from this were suspended three
red paper bells tied with large bows OF
white ribbon. In tho center OF the ia
BILE was a large stand covered with diff
ferent colored grapes with ivy leaves
among them. A vine Of ivy and red
flowers radiated from the center Of the
table to the four corners. A beautiful
red and white crepe paper around the
table completed the decorations.
The young folks had much fun In
cutting a cake, which contained a ring,
thimble, a dime and button.
The wedding presents were many
and varied, showing the high esteem In
which the young couple are held. The
bridal party and a few friends spent
a most pleasant evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Martin, where
a sumptuous supper was served. The
best wishes Of host Of friends go with
this young couple in their journey
through life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
IA

fairly open the rain set in, in torrents
and continued during the day. The
sales amounted to about SIS; but many
goods were eft over. The left over
goods. however, include only articles
Of substantial value that will wait for
another time.
- The store of w. w. Jenkins, on
the corner of Madison and Congress
streets, was burglarized last night, en-
trance being effected by the breaking
Of a rear window. The outer door of
the safe was not locked, and the bur-
glar had but little trouble with the
inner drawers. These he smashed
open. AS 1t happened there were only
three dollars in the safe, two in cur
rency and one in scrip. The curren-
cy was taken and the scrip was left.
The money drawer contained about
200 pennies, and these were left un-
touched. But little else was missed
except several packages Of cigarettes.
-Yorkville Camp No. 3S Woodmen Of
the World gave it's annual supper in
the Rose hotel dining room last Friday
night. This annual supper Is an insti-
tuition of several years standing, and
has come to be looked upon by the
Woodmen and their friends as a most
interesting and delightful occasion.
And this is deservedly so. From a
rather modest beginning, each succeed
ing supper has been more elaborate,
expensive and ambitious, and the last
one was easily the most notable that
has been given up to this time. Mr..
A. Rose was the caterer, and that Is
almost enough said. The menu con-
sisted of roast beef, boiled ham, baked
and fried chicken, 'possum and pota-
toes. turkey, oysters and salad, cake,
fruits, pickles. celery, coffee, ETC., and
there was an abundance Of everything
for the hundred or more people sur
rounding the tables. These included
members Of the local camp, quite a
number Of visiting Woodmen and many
especially invited friends. After every
body had eaten their fill Of the good
things. and became properly attuned
to the real spirit Of the occasion, Mr..
]. A. Tate, acting as toastmaster, rap
ped for order and called upon various
guests for speeches. There were
responses by Messrs. ]. C. Wilborn, j..
R. Hart, J. NJ: Ivy, Geo. st. Julien Lo-
ray. Thos. +. McDow, r. C. Allein, M.
B. Jennings, H. p. Jackson, ]. @. Wray,
w. T. Jackson, Louis Roth and Hen
ry Cauthen The speech making gener-
ally was provocative Of lots Of fun, and
everybody present enjoyed the occasion
immensely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
The first Monday In January is

The first Monday In January is a
good time to get a registration certifi-
cate.
Most Of the cotton gins throughout
the county have reduced their running
time to one or two days a week.
Tax collections have been much slow
er than usual this year. The penalty
attaches after December 81, and that
date IL drawing near.
President Barrett of the Farmers
Union, has been in Greenville this
week trying to arrange the differences
between the officers of the South Car
olina division.
There is lot more money floating
through the local trade channels than
the average individual is disposed to
think. And no wonder 1t is a very
conservative dollar indeed that is able
to withstand the temptations that are
being held out to 1t in the way of re-
duced prices. The purchasing power
of a dollar at this particular time is
something unusual.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
The SPECULATIVE MARKET.

An Associated Press dispatch Of last
night gives the development on the
New York Cotton Exchange yesterday
as follows:
The cotton market had a severe
break today with the close steady but
at a net decline Of IS to 81 points.
Business was fairly active, sales be-
ing estimated at 350,000 bales.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of 16 points to a decline of 6
points, near months being higher on
firm cables, bullish spot reports and
bullish predictions as to the show
ing of the census report expected next
Friday, while later positions were low
er on liquidation and bear pressure.
There did not seem to be a great deal
of support following the call and the
market Immediately weakened, catch
ing stop loss orders on a scale down.
This forced liquidation together with
the absence Of bullish aggressiveness,
encouraged selling by local bears and
during the afternoon the market was
depressed also by cables that unless
operatives on strike at Oldham return
ed to work within a reasonable time
work in federated mills would cease.
There were also reports from Boston
that New England mlllS were agreeing
to a proposition to curtail the produc-
ton 25 per cent for two months after
the 1st of January and the lowest
prices Of the day were reached In the
late session with the close at nearly
the lowest on the active positions.
Southern spot markets as officially re-
ported were unchanged at &c lower.
Exports for the day were full, exceeding
port receipts by about $4,000 bales, but
exports for the season are about 100000
bales behind last years.
Receipts at the ports today 54,S32
bales against 47,063 last week and 64,-
4S7 last year. For the week 100000
against 369,O93 last week and 353,7O1
last year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans 13.-
432 bales against 23,515 last year and
at Houston 12,493 bales against 1886
Ia
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

Mr.. D. S. Henderson Of Aiken, has
announced his entrance in the senate
rial race to succeed Mr.. Latimer. This
makes the fourth entry, the others be-
ing Latimer, Martin and Dargan. Mr.
Henderson. it will be remembered, was
a candidate four years ago 1t was
commonly understood that he spent a
good deal of money in that race, and
there are those who think that he will
probably do the same thing this time
AS to what the prospects are, 1t is
rather difficult to forecast; but there
are lots of people who would be better
pleased if there were some more de-
sirable timber in sight to choose from
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17

best and cleanest aggregation Of show
people, who have yet been brought to
this section. and as evidence Of the fact
states that during the weeks the shows
have been in this state, there has been
no trouble with the police. Not only
this, he says. every town in which the
shows have played Is anxious to have
them back again.
The free attractions consist OF an
excellent band of a dozen or more
pieces. bicycle riding up and down a
spiral tower, and Sletzer in his human
Teddy Bear act on slack wire.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
all come out IN the
Colored Conference.
HICKORY GROVE NOTES..
New Bank Nearly Ready For occu'
pancy-Woodmen of the World
Personal Mention.

New Bank Nearly neaoJ Fo' WV
pancy-Woodmen of the World
Personal Mention.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enoulfer
Hickory Grove, Dec. 16.-Mr. A
Blanton of the firm Of A. Blanton Gro
Gerry company Of Shelby, N. C.. was
here on business last week.
Messrs. ]. S. Wilkerson & Co., nave
moved their stock Of wagons, surreys
and buggies to their new warehouse IN
the new brick building, where they can
show their vehicles to much greater
advantage.
The bank building is nearing COM
pletion, and our efficient cashier, MT
n. M. McDill will soon be more com
fortably situated for business and bet
ter equipped to serve the people along
his line.
Santa Claus is fairly we'll represent
ed here at several Of the stores, not SO
fully, however, as II the financial strin-
gency had not affected us.
The state manager, Hon. w. T.
SlauRntei, NlSlleu lLdilCdSlCl ldob "S~''
to institute a new camp Of the W. o.
w. He reports that the order Is still
growing rapidly throughout the state
There are $50 camps Of the order and
q total membership Of $4,000.
There is some cotton selling here
since the price advanced somewhat
but most Of the cotton seems to be In
the hands of men who show little dis
position to let loose yet.
Rev. ]. c. Counts and family left last
Tuesday for their new home at Cen
tenary in Marion county, where he goes
at the bidding Of Bishop Morrison in
the recent annual conference. Thls
excellent family carry with them the
good wishes Of scores of friends, to
their new field of labor.
Rev. S. D. Bailey who was appointed
to this work, is expected to arrive here
Thursday the 18th instant.
Mrs. Agnes Rhame Of Greers, visited
relatives here last week.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
TUESDAY, DECEMBER II, 1907.

good reason for 1t, as the trade of the
country was never in better condition
than 1t was when the panic came on.
This Is a point which inspires hope
In the future, as all other panics
found the country In distress, for the
reason that, after months OF idleness.
the laborIng people had no purchasing
power.
There Is no need now for weak mills
to sacrifice their goods, nor for char
ity on the part Of those who have
surplus, as the country Is still In a
fiourishing condition.
The consumers are getting good pay
and are able to pay fair prices for
their requirements. and they do not
ask for low prices, which mean re-
duced wages and loss to the mills.
Yours truly,
s. B. Tanner, President
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-17
The 4torkrillr enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.;
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1907.

THE Democratic national committee
has decided upon Denver, Colorado, as
the place and July Z as the time for
holding the national convention. Since
it is a forgone conclusion that Mr..
Bryan is to be the nominee, it might
have been just as well for the national
committee to have dispensed with the
trouble of holding a convention at all.