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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
BIG DAY AT CLOVER.
Interesting Account of the Junior Or
der Exercises Last Friday.
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Interesting Account of the Junior Or
der Exercises Last Friday.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Glover, April 9.-Had Glover Leaf
Council No. 90 ordered weather for the
occasion the day could not have been
improved on.
Saturday, April 4, was indeed a
Red Letter Day" for our order, for
we gave to our graded school a hand
some American flag and copy OF the
Bible. The boys turned out in force,
and certainly made a favorable i'm
preston on our people. Not alone did
the order make brave showing, but
our citizens graced the occasion In
large numbers.
The programme was a splendid one
and the committee in charge OF ar
rangements deserve great credit Tor
the thoroughness with which they
performed their work.
Bro. G. w. Knox did we'll his part
as master of ceremonies, and in
graceful little speech introduced Past
Councillor ]. E. Beamguard, who de-
livered a splendid address Of welcome.
He was followed by Bro. u. P. Smith,
who spoke for some little time on the
general objects Of the order, and also
presented the flag and Bible. Bro L.
b. Butler, who by the way Is a cam
didate for congressional honors, ac-
cepted the gifts Of the order on behalf
Of the board Of trustees.
During the exercises q picked choir
rendered patriotic hymns, delighting
the great audience by their fine sing
ing
A feature of the occasion was the
presence Of the school children In
body, and the little ones seemed To en-
ter into the spirit Of the affair win
all the interest of their elders.
At the conclusion of the speechmak-
ing "Old Glory" was raised, while ev-
erybody united in singing our nation
al hymn, America"
Among the visitors present we had
our true and faithful State Council
Secretary Jas. s. Wilson, and we were
all glad to see him. Bro. Wilson Is
Just recovering from the effects or
serious operation, and literally got up
from a sick bed to be present with us.
We had almost forgotten to record
the ball game in the afternoon, proba-
bly, because our boys trounced the
visiting team so hard that we lost in
terest
We had our flag and Bible presenta-
ton to the public school in the after
noon, as nOleu, anu we liiu ai'' "u
vertised Bro. u. P. Smith to speak in
the opera house at night. BY the time
set for the exercises to begin, the opera
house was filled with an expectant
peOple-all wanting to hear about our
noble order.
Bro. ]. f. Beamguard introduced the
speaker, and for an hour he stood be-
fore our people and proclaimed the ogs-
pei Of the Jr. Order United American
Mechanics, and we know that he has
done us great good. and we are gong
to have this good brother with us
again. A feature Of the evening was
the singing of the school children un-
der the direction of our gifted princi-
pal. Prof. Hardy. -
Truly Clover Leaf Council No. %
covered herself with glory on April
4th. and the day and its work will long
be remembered by our people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
THE sUPERsEpEAs QUESTION.
Attorney General Lyon Applies Direct
" to Chief Justice Fuller.

Attorney General Frazer Lyon. OF
South Carolina, and his assistant, A.
w. Rountree, Of the Atlanta law firm
of Anderson. Fielder, ROuntree & Will
son, were i'm Washington yesterday
morning to get Chief Justice Fuller,
Of the supreme court Of the United
States to issue a writ Of supersedeas
against Judge Jeter G. Pritchard, OF
Asheville, n. c., in the South Carollna
dispensary case, involving the dispo-
sition Of 100000 of dispensary funds.
This money is now in the hands of
the South Carolina dispensary COM
mission and the effect Of the writ will
be to prevent it's payment to the dis
pensary receivers, thus holding the
case in statu quo until 1t has been re-
viewed by the United States circuit
court Of appeals, at Richmond.
The several banks in which the
funds are deposited were required by
the commission to put up collateral in
an amount corresponding to the de-
posits each received, and this collater-
al has been sequestered by the com
mission in the state treasurer's vaults
to keep the receivers appointed Dy
Judge Pritchard from getting their
hands on 1t.
Although Judge Pritchard has or
dered money and collateral turned
over to his receivers by the commits
sion on demand, the receivers have
not vet made formal demand for II,
and Mr.. Lyon desires to have the writ
issued by the supreme court before
such demand is made:
Chief Justice Fuller, it is under
stood, has reserved his decision, pend
ing the receipt Of an answer to let
ter written him by Judge Pritchard.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
Reduce the ACREAGE.

Wise farmers throughout this coun-
ty are going to heed the warning that
is being sounded from various sources
for the reduction of the cotton acre
age.
1t is true that the worlds supply is
short this year-short something like
4, ,OOO, 900 bales. 100000 bales in Amer
lea and two million bales in Egypt,
India and other foreign cotton produc-
ing cOutries.
But do not lose sight of the fact that
trade conditions are bad in America
and that the mills generally are cur
failing to the demand.
The farmers have done Splendidly
so far in holding and they must con-
tinue to hold; but they must remem-
Der that they can only hold to Il GER
tain point The situation is nicely il
Illustrated in statement that Il prom
inent banker recently made to this
writer to the effect that he was ad-
vancing money for another crop to u
farmer who had not yet sold his last
crop. We would not have it thought
that there is anything the matter with
the individual farmer on the bank. 1t
is Il matter of business with both and
both are doing the right thing under
the circumstances; but it is not diff
cult for either to forSee the end of
such Il procedure.
With consumption of finished pro-
ducts very much reduced and cur
tailment going on To conform to con-
sumption. il will not do for the far
mer t" keep on producing the raw MAJ
tcl'ial too freely. or he will surely
come to grief.
The farmer who has cotton will do
we'll To hold it: but he will also do well
10 go slow about producing more. He
should at least guard against over
loading himself.
OF course. we would not be under
stood as advising anybody to take q
year off: but we do advise a consid-
cradle reduction in cotton and the de-
votion Of surplus effort to the pruduC-
tinn of other crops.
If the world gets the complete up
per hand of the southern cotton pro-
ducer again, nothing short of another
accident will shake it loose
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

IN signed statement to the farm
ers of the south, Harvie Jordan, pres
ident of the Southern Cotton associa-
ton urges reduction in cotton acre
age of SO per cent. Unless this is done
he said, prices will be low next fall
Jordan also urges growers to hold to
what remnants of cotton they have
His statement says in part: with a
shortage in the worlds supply of cot
ton amounting to 4,500,000 bales, due
to the bad seasons last year, the price
of spot cotton continues to go stead
ily down. American mills have been
for some time curtailing the manu-
facture of cotton goods, due to trade
depression and the condition of for
eign trade is none too bright at the
present time. If the same acreage is
planted in cotton that year that was
planted in 1907 and followed by good
seasons in America, India and Egypt
the growers will find but little or no
profit in the harvest next fall"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Who is the best banjoist?
Gould you vote in the municipal
election if it were to be held tomor-
row. Your certificate of two years
ago is not good any longer.
- The Fiddlers' convention. That
will be great There are not few
fiddlers in this section. Until the con-
vention is over it will be in bad taste
to refer to any Of them as violinists.
The Yorkville Cornet band is ar
ranging to hold a Fiddler's convention
in the court house about May 8. The
plans have not been perfected; but 1t
is pretty certain that the convention
will be a go. The idea is to hold a
musical concert, including pieces by
the band, cornet solos and other num-
bers: but the principal feature will be
a competition among the fiddlers, BAN
io pickers and dancers. Suitable prizes
will be offered, and every step neces-
sary to ensure the success Of the affair
will be taken. The band proposes TO
use the proceeds, of course, for its own
DurDOSpS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
EOCAL. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Enquirer Office-Will appreciate re-
turn of a gold pin that was lost
recently.
Victor Cotton oil Co.-Wants good
man to look after its ice delivery in
lorkVille.
John r. Dickson. Capt.-Issues an or
der to Co. az" members to attend
the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing for the annual sermon by the
chaplain. Inspection Saturday
evening.
Victor Cotton Oil Co.-ClOSeS its gin
merry for the season after April Ii
and 16, when repairs will be made
Walter Rose-Says for you to phone
him when you want the best meats
Strauss Smith Co.-Calls the attention
of men to the good qualities OF
Walk-Over shoes.
NJ. w. Whte-Says that Gabriel's
last trumpet call will probaDl!
clash before some people make VI
to their passing opportunities. Lo'
cal stocks offered and wanted.
Carroll Bros.-Sell Fosters white
camphor liniment for the ills OF
man and beast. A large bottle fol
25 cents. In emergencies see Mr.. M
L. Carroll.
J. w. Dobson-Has limited quantity
of good New Orleans molasSes thai
he offers at soc. gallon.
]. L. Williams & Co.-Say that hon
est values always win. Zieller's
Oxfords and pumps for ladies at 81
and $3.50.
Thomson Co.-Will inaugurate ar
Easter sale on Monday which viii
continue for one week. Special re-
ductions throughout the store. Sale
closed April 18th.
First National Bank-Wants you t.
deposit your surplus funds with il
on certificates of deposit, on which
it pays 4 per cent interest.
J. Q. Wray-For a short time oner:
attractive bargain prices on dres:
goods, staples and embroideries. He
wants you to see him for groceries
Yorkville B. & NJ. Co.'s showing
most fashionable line of mems and
boys clothing at reasonable prices
shirts and suspenders free. Visl'
the millinery department.
York Drug Store--Has complete
stock of Sherwin-Williams paints
and wants you to see 1t for prices
and particulars before you buy
paints, etc,
7. w. Johnson-Tnvites attention tc
Beechnut sliced bacon, put up ir
glass and says it is the "best whal
is" Other seasonable groceries.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo Give:
additional reasons why you shoulc
use DOan's kidney pills. See fourtf
page.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
ABOUT PEOPLE,.

Miss Daisy Glenn of Bethel, is the
guest of Miss Maggie Glenn.
Miss Hulda McNeel left yesterday
on a visit to her brother, Mr.. John ID,
McNeel at Talladega, Ala.
Mrs. r. B. McClain of Camden, is
spending a few days in 40rkrllie' the
guest of the Bowen house.
Mrs. s. G.. McKeOwn of Sumter, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Steele in Yorkville.
Mrs. r. S. Bratton left yesterday
accompanied by her mother, Mrs. NJ
II. Nets, for Fort Des Moines, Iowa.
The statement that Mrs. Finley re-
turned home from Washington with
Congressman Finley last Saturday was
an error. The reporter had been IN
correctly informed. Mr.. Finley came
down only for few days instead of
for a more or less indefinite stay.
Mrs. Finley is still in Washington.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

his rounds the burglars would phone
Frost where to go with his push cart.
Frost would appear on the appointed
spot accompanied by q boy, kept for
the purpose of assisting in the rob-
berries The boy would be hoiSted up
To Il fire escape or through tranSum
and would then unlock the door OF the
store on factory To be robbed and then
the thieves could gather their loot at
their leisure cart il 10 FroStS place
and divide the Swag. TIL" four officers
and their accOmpliceS were arrested
Saturday and Il search Of their homes
disclosed thousands of dollars worth
of plunder The accused men have
implicated other policemen and as
result the whole police force is under
suspicion. One of the prisoners
states that if all the police who get
things by taking them by force or
otherwise were arrested. half of the
city'S police would be put in jail. 1t
is claimed that the situation disclosed
is the natural result of political po-
lice system.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
MERE-MENTlON.

Emma Goldman, the anarchist
queen, who has been lecturing in VIM
nepeg, Canada, has been refused ad-
mission to the United States by or
ders from the immigration department.
Colombian forces have occupied
the town of Niurado, Panama, claim
ing the town as being the territory Oh
Colombia. The Panama government
has applied to the United States, Dut
the Washington officials say 1t Is en-
tirely a matter for Panama to settle
The total amount involved in the
question of race track gambling or no
race track gambling in New York state
is $135, 900, 900. .... Eight prisoners,
some of them life termers, escaped
from Jail at GulfpOrt, Miss, Tuesday
morning George Smith, a negro
was convicted and sentenced to life
IMPRISONMENT at Jackson, Miss, Tues
day, on a charge of criminal assault
Smiths sister was also convicted and
sentenced to life Imprisonment as an
accomplice g. . Herman Ridder OF New
York, declares that he has the names
of sixty eight Republican congressman
to a promise to vote for the repeal of
the tariff on wood pulp and these with
the Democrats will force the passage
of the bill. .... The National Cement
company of New York, has been for
hidden the use of the mails. .... Tony
Shelby, Mexican detective, was shot
to death at Aguilar, Col, Tuesday by
an Italian anarchist. ..... Seven per-
sons were shot down and more than
100 were wounded by soldiers at Lis
bon, Portugal, on Tuesday, as the re-
suit of election riots. With the
exception of Havana. all Cuban points
have been quarantned by the United
States marine hospital service. 1890.
New York state has 1913 rural routes,
covering 41.196 miles of road, and has
an average of less than one mile of
macadamized road to each route, but
is preparing to spend $50,O0O,OOO in
road building. .. The health Of Ad-
miral Evans is improving rapidly at
the hot springs at Paso RObles, Cal.
go. Nearly 10000 foreign laborers
have left New York since January 1st
to April 1st. against 57,926 for the
same period of last year. Only 67,193
immigrants have arrived against 451,-
SCI for the same period Of last year.
.... Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
has resigned the premiership Of Great
Britain on account of his health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

THE Clemson cadets who were dis
missed on account of the April day
escapade have shown an admirable
spirit up TO this time, and we venture
to say that if they keep their temper to
the end they will eventually secure q
material mitigation of their punish
ment. The action of the discipline COM
mittee meets with our hearty approval
We cannot see how it could have done
anything else, but we shall not assume
to suggest that under the circum-
stances, the requirements Of the sit
uation may not be satisfied with pun
ishment less drastic. Up to this time
however. the discipline committee has
made no mistake.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
Mr.. w, s, WiIkerson.

Hickory Grove, April Q, 1908.
Mr.. w. D. Grist,
Yorkville, S. c.
Dear Sir:
/ am very much pleased to note the
movement that has been started by the
Farmers Union to stimulate corn pro-
duction in York county.
1t would have been better, Of course,
If there had been an earlier start. For
instance l have already planted much
Of my corn, and l confess that my
preparation has not been what it would
have been, If 1 had had contest in
view.
However, there is still lot Of good
to be gotten out of this undertaking.
1t will cause many to make better prep
aration, and many will be more thor
Ough in cultivation than otherwise.
Please be assured Of my hearty SYM
pathy with the movement and put me
down for s. to help swell the prize
fund. Very truly,
w. s. WilkersOn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

PEOPLE who have gone through the
plantation of Mr.. c. c.. Hughes, will
generally admit that he is the cham
pion road builder of York county.
The public roads through his place
have been put in excellent shape and
largely at his own expense, and not
the least striking feature of the OBJ
iect lesson thus presented is the large
amount of work that has been accom-
plished at a minimum cost. People
interested in the road question may
profit by a visit to Mr.. Hughes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

create a wrong impression among the
people Of the state.
In conclusion, we, the undersigned,
wish to say to the people of this and
other states that we, the dismissed
cadets of Clemson college do now feel
the seriousness of the OGfense and
think that the punishment received
was just: and that we have absolute
ly no i'll feelings toward the action Of
the discipline committee of Clemson
college. We realize that the mistake
was Il serious one, but we do not feel
that any disgrace attends our dismis-
sal.
This statement is signed by the
members of the Junior class dismiss
ed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
First National Bank.

Yorkville. S. c., April 9, 1908.
Mr.. w. D. Grist
Yorkville, S. c.
Dear Sir:
We notice in The Enquirer Of Tues
day the action of the Farmers Union
in regard to offering premiums for the
best acres of corn raised in York
county on the intensive plan. We
think this is most capital idea and
beg leave to ask you to enter the name
of the First National Bank for a
subscription of $5 to go into the fund,
Yours very truly,
o. F.. wilkins,
President.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
Bank Of Glover.

Glover, S. c., April 3, 1908.
Yorkville Enquirer,
Yorkville, S. C.
Gentlemen:
Heartily approving the plan outlined
in yesterdays Enquirer just to hand,
for raising a fund of $500 to be distri-
buted in prizes among the farmers of
York county to promote corn growing,
we take pleasure in handing you here
with our check for SO, for this cause,
as we realize that agriculture is the
backbone of the country, and we hope
to see the farmers Of York county
made famous during the year 1908 as
corn growers.
With best wishes for the success of
this cause, we beg to remain,
Very truly,
Bank of Glover,
NJ. l.. Smith, President.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
MARKET FLUCTUATIONS.

The developments in the contract
market during yesterday, are sum-
married by an Associated Press dis.
patch of last night as follows:
After making new records for the
season this afternoon the cotton
market had quite sharp rally during
the afternoon and closed very steady
at Il net decline of only 2 to points.
Sales estimated at 100000 bales.
The market opened steady at a de-
cline of : to s points in response to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
OTHER SIDE OF QUESTION.
Not Fair That Employers Should
Shoulder All Errors of Employees.


Shoulder All Errors of Employees.
A new partner, in the person Of the
railroad employe, has literally pushed
his way into the managers office. SO
important a factor has he now be-
come in the councils Of railroad
corporation that hardly a move can
be made in the operating department
without first consulting his rights and
wishes.
Not only is the power and influence
of the railroad employe at the present
day an important factor in railroad
management, but, in the opinion Of
competent judges. the time is not far
distant when manager and employe
will meet on equal terms and togeth-
er legislate for the interests Of all
concerned. Now, granting the ever
increasing power OF the employe I'm
framing the rules and influencing the
management, what is there to be said
about the division Of responsibility?
At the present day, when an acci-
dent happens on railroad and lives
Of passengers are sacrificed by reason
Of the carelessness or neglect Of en-
ployes, practically the whole moral
and financial responsibility Is imme-
diately assumed by the management.
Heartfelt regret Is at once expressed
by the highest authorities, the injur-
ed are visited by sympathetic officials.
and every conceivable kind of bill or
expense is at once acknowledged and
paid.
On the other hand. we, the emplO-
yes, singly and collectively, ignore the
whole business. We simply stand
back and let the press and the au-
thorities figure out reasons and reme-
dies for themselves. We neither
adopt resolutions Of sympathy nor
pay out a single dollar to benefit the
families Of the dead or to alleviate the
sufferings OF the injured.
Considering the division Of power,
does this adjustment of responsibility
appeal to any fair-minded person? 1t
has occurred to some OF us that IL we
or our organizations were assessed in
hard cash in proportion to our re-
sponsibility for some Of these pre-
ventable accidents, the casualty lists
on our railroads would very quickly
assume microscopic proportions. An
employees liability act' would, of
course, be looked upon as an absurd
ity yet If unprejudiced judges were
to analyze few of our accidents they
would quickly conclude that the idea
is sanely and soberly logical. o.
Fagan ir A,!antic Monthly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
Mr. n G. Henderson of Aiken has

Mr.. D. S. Henderson of Aiken has
withdrawn from the senatorial race.
He saws that the reasons for his with
drawal do not concern the public.
Of course no one will be so foolish
as to attempt to discount the need OF
thorough preparation for corn: but let
if not be forgotten that it has now
been definitely established that a great
deal depends upon proper fertilization
and that the time to fertiliZe is while
the corn is growing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

The Greenville Evening Sun, J.
c. Darlington, editor and proprietor,
publication last Monday
after a brief existence, it having been
started on February 22nd, of this
year. Lack of patronage is assigned
as the principal reason for the sus-
pension. The paper will go out of ex-
istence. Mr.. Darlington has formed
a connection with the Greenville
News. by which he becomes travelling
and staff writer and
will begin his new labors at once.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10
Mr.. J. F. Ashe, President of the Union

Editor Yorkville Enquirer
/ am sorry that l was so situated on
Monday that | could not meet with the
Union, on account Of which / did not
learn of the corn prize matter until |
got my Enquirer.
| heartily approve Of the plan. and
will ask you to put me down for a
subscription Of $5 10 the fund. AL
though it is getting late and ! have al
ready planted most of my corn, may
make some fellow hustle for the first
prize.
1t will help things wonderfully If we
can raise an aggregate Of $500 for the
prize fund. and with the cooperation
Of the general public, for which l look
with confidence. I believe the amount
can easily be raised.
l am very truly,
j. Frank Ashe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-04-10

- The comptroller general has COM
ploted Il full checking up of the old
state diSpenSary account with the
state This shows that I'm the thir-
teen and Il half years history of the
institution. up To Dec. 81 last. total
of $l.515.1OI.5T was paid into the
state treasury; 1.234.6O7.17 by coun-
ties for schools. $4,000 for summer
schools and $233.5OO.40 for the ordi-
nary expenses of the state govern
ment The distribution by counties
shows these six i'm the lead: Orange
burg. $64.490: Horny, $59.636: Spar
tanburg. $57.74O: Greenville; $52,9S5;
Charleston, $44.36O: Anderson. $42,-
g45. These figures do not take into
the account the county profits, which
were divided equally by the counties
and their cities having diSpensarieS.