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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

The county chainsang costs more
than it comes to.
There is lots available electric pow
er that Is unutiliZed.
Lien law or no lien law hog and
hominy will still be winner.
IF the county campaign should take
place at this season Of the year instead
of later in the summer, the roads would
come in for more consideration than Is
otherwise the case.
1t gives The Enquirer especial pleas
ure to call attention to the business Of
Messrs. T. w. Wood & Sons, the we'll
known seedsmen Of Richmond, Va.
Hundreds of people throughout this
section have had business relations
with Messrs. Wood & Sons, and so far
as we have any knowledge. those rela-
tions have been satisfactory in every
instance. This concern is thoroughly
reliable. 1t puts up and carries seeds,
especially adapted to the south in al
most endless variety, and on application
1t always tells it's customers exactly
what they want to know about what to
plant, how to plant, how to cultivate,
and how to take care of the harvested
products. Generally the seeds OF
Messrs Wood & Sons are to be found
WlIn local QedleIS, Dul NlleH diC
not to be had from local dealers, 1t Is
an easy matter to obtain them by mall
express or freight.
We are convinced that the York
county chaingang is an expensive and
inefficient institution. We are not in
tending to criticise the management.
We have no facts upon which to base
such criticism. We have no reason to
assume that 1t is not being managed
as well as 1t has ever been managed, or
as we'll as 1t is likely to be managed.
The fact remains however, that the
class of convicts who go to make up
the chaingang does not constitute very
desirable labor Healthy, able-bodied
convicts are the exception rather than
the rule. The average value Of the la
Dor therefore is very low. The expense
of maintaining a force of laborers, of
this class is greater than If the force
was of q higher class. We are inclined
to the view that work of the chaingang
has cost much more than free labor
would have cost. We think that the
county is paying from $1.O0 to $3.50 to
get so cents worth of work. We be-
lieve that if the chaingang were abol-
ished and the convicts were sent to the
penitentiary, it would be better for
the roads, better for the convicts and
better for the county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

there is some political advantage in the
position. Under conditions like those
existing where the average voter pays
but little attention to politics, the more
active executive committeeman has
greater influence than otherwise, and
the chairman of the executive commit
tee In touch with a political leader
at each precinct, Is generally in a po-
sitlon to exercise a strong influ
ence in behalf Of himself and others.
He gets more or less consideration at
the hands of every candidate and he is
in position to command a certain
amount OF support from all. The peo-
pie who understand this best are now
setting their wires toward the chair
manship of the executive committee,
with the idea of either getting it for
themselves or some political friend who
will use his influence in their behalf
1t is a very common thing nowadays
for men to complain of the character
and capacity Of the men who fill some
of the public offices. Such complaints,
however, come in very poor taste, es-
pecially from men Of business affairs
and influence. When such people un-
dertake to criticise the character or ca
pacity Of public officials they are only
condemning themselves. 1t Is true that
everybody cannot have his personal
choice as to who shall fill any or all the
public offices; but the time has never
been when the intelligence and charac-
ter of this county could not control its
affairs. That time is not now If 1t is
fact that any Of the county officers
fail to measure up to a standard in
keeping with the average intelligence
of the county, then it Is only because
the people generally have not done
their full duty in the primary elections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
Yorkville, S. c., January 13.
|, PROGRESSIVE PEoPLE.-The

A PROGRESSIVE PEoPLE.-The York
County Farmers Union seems to be
composed Of wide-awake and progress
sive people. At it's last meeting the
following resolutions were adopted:
/. That the public roads Of this coun-
try are not worthy of free, progress
sive people who lay claim to the pos
session of public spirit.
2. That however submissively we
may have appeared to acquiesce in our
so-called road working system, we have
always recognized it as sham and a
fraud and we so recognize it now.
8. That we fully appreciate that first
class serviceable roads are not to be
obtained in this country except at very
considerable expense, and that the only
way of meeting that expense is by go
ing down into our own pockets.
4. That provided the money is judi
ciously expended, and none is misap-
propriated or wasted good roads are
worth to the individual and to the pub
lic all they cost.
5. That the most practicable and
equitable method of constructing public
roads is by means of property taxa
tion.
That we are willing and anxious
to submit to such taxation.
:. That we believe York county can
we'll afford to issue bonds to the amount
of 100000 or even $1,OOO,OOO and use
the entire proceeds in constructing
good, permanent roads.
Isn't this the most remarkable thlng
YOU ever heard Of-farmers wanting 10
be taxed to build good roads?
We wonder what would happen II
such a resolution should be offered IN
the Anderson County Farmers Union.
Anderson Daily Mail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

THE Enquirer has pleasure in
acknowledging the receipt Of copy of
"A Catalogue of the Mineral Localities
Of South Carolina" just submitted to
Governor Ansel by Prof. Earle E. Sloan,
state geologist. This catalogue in
cludes 500 pages of mineral informa-
ton most intelligently and satisfacto-
rily condensed, and also quite number
Of Photographic illustrations and charts.
Practically all Of the mining and quar-
rying properties in the state are noted,
and the gold mines of this county come
for particularly close attention. The
work is calculated to prove Of much
benefit to the mineral interests Of the
state, and Prof. Sloan is entitled to
much commendation for the thorough
ness and comprehensiveness Of his
work
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

A gang Of five suspicious charac-
ters, supposed to be safecrackers was
arrested near Van Wyck, Lancaster
county, on last Monday and taken to
Lancaster Jail. The men excited sus-
picion while passing through the coun-
try and several citizens surrounded
them in a. patch Of woods, where they
had built a fire and commenced play
ing cards. The strangers had reason to
believe that the surrounding party was
Of overpowering strength and made no
resistance. An examination Of their ef-
fects showed that their grips contained
nitro-glycerine, laundry soap, burglars
tools and everythi- - necessary for the
purposes Of cracksmen. In the party
was a man who had showed up at Van
Wyck about ten days before and pass
ed off as a preacher until 1t became
clear that he was trifling vagabond,
and 1t is supposed that this fellow was
the spotter for the party. He had found
safe to operate on and there would
have been some safe blowing that night
except for the capture Of the men. The
supposed cracksmen were held on sus-
picion until communication could be
had with a postoffice inspector, and on
Saturday they were charged with hav-
ing broken into the postofces at Pei
ger and Seneca. Federal Commission
er Moore fixed their bonds at $4,000
each, and as none Of them were able
to put up such sum, all Of them We're
remanded back to Lancaster Jail. An
effort was made to photograph the sus-
poets in the court room, but the effort
was only partially successful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Senator Brice left for Columbia yes
La L. Lii. 70 mill.

Senator Brice left for Columbia yes
terday, accompanied by his family.
On Monday, January the 9Th. the
children, grandchildren, relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Kendrick,
met at their home, in the lower Steele
Creek community, to celebrate the Saith
birthday of Mr. Kendrick. For several
years they have observed this custom
and the gathering this year came quite
up to the standard of former years.
Mr. Kendrick, though advanced in
years, is hale and hardy, for one of his
age, and takes a lively interest in the
movements Of the world around him.
Here at his present home, he has lived
for many years, and by hard work and
good management he has prOSpered.
He is known by all as a man of ster-
ling worth, business integrity, and
Christian character. He has reared a
large family of sons and daughters. all
of whom are doing well and occupying
honorable places in the world. Two OF
the sons are ministers and occupy
places Of responsibility in the state of
Louisiana. He has been twice mar
ried. His present wife was Miss Mary
Mendenhall. OF this marriage there
has been no issue She is much loved
by all the children and family connec-
ton. On this day, according to the
usual custom, the members Of the fam
ily came, bringing baskets filled with
good things. A bountiful and wcll-pre-
pared dinner was served and the day
was spent in pleasant social intercourse.
After a most enjoyable day, as the
hours began to wear toward evening,
the pleasant company broke up, each
one hoping that Mr.. Kendrick and his
amiable companion may each live to
celebrate many more returns or the
hapDv day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

incumbent directors were reelected as
follows: w. 1. Witherspoon, w. B.
Moore. w. G.. White, ]. NJ. Stroup, ]. L.
Rainey. W. NJ. Love, o. E. wilkins, r.
c. Allein, and w. r. Carroll. Mr.. o. E.
Wilkins was reelected president, Mr..
W. /. Witherspoon. vice president, and
Mr.. r. C. Allein, cashier.
y Mrs. Emma Bertha Plaxco. wife of
Mr.. John B. Plaxco, died at her home
on the southwestern outskirts or York
vile this morning at 6 o'clock, of gas
tritis, after q tedious and painful Ill
ness extending over several weeks.
The deceased was a Miss Cousar of
Lancaster county. She was born on
October 13. 1870, and was married to
her husband on January 81, 1894. She
was a graduate Of the Winthrop Train
ing school, Columbia, and was a useful
member Of the Associate Reformed
church. Because of exceptionally ad-
mi-able qualities Of heart and mind,
she was held in high esteem by all who
knew her. She leaves six living chill
dren as follows: Leon, Carrie, Willie
Bart, Virginia, Eula May, Margaret;
also a brother and two sisters, Mr..
Barlow Cousar Of Lancaster, Mrs. R.
n. Plaxco of Bethany, and Mrs. Clark
Robinson of Lancaster. The funeral
takes place this afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the residence and the interment
will be in the Yorkville cemetery at 8
o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
SAFE CRACKERS AT SHARON.

Safe crackers blew open the safe Of
Kennedy Bros, at Sharon last Saturday
morning at about 2 o'clock secured
about $500, including two small checks,
and went Oh their way without leaving
any clue as to who they were, where
they came from, or whittier they went. .
When Messrs. Kennedy Bros, open
ed the store Saturday morning, they
found the interior badly demolished.
The safe door had been blown from its
fastenings and thrown some distance.
The floor was covered with merchan-
disc that had been Jared by the explo-
sion and the cash that was known to
have been in the safe the night before
was gone.
When the people began to gather and
compare notes, it developed that sew
eral Of them had heard an explosion at
about o'clock. DR.. Saye was certain
Of the hour for he had gotten up only a
few minutes before to gargle his throat.
The Messrs. Kennedy remembered hav-
ing seen a stranger in the store the day
previous. He had made small pur-
chase and when he asked for drink or
water he was directed to the bucket In
the back part of the store near the safe;
but they did not give him close enough
attention to be able to describe him.
stable Sanders went out to Sharon Sat-
urday in response to request over the
telephone; but there was little that they
could do. Some negroes told OF two
men who had fire the night before at
point about three quarters Of mile
west of the village and just q short
distance north of the railroad. Some
of the negroes said two men and others
said three. The officers made a care
full inspection of the vicinity. They
found where the fire had been and In
the embers they found a cigarette stub
and a wad Of charred paper; but moth
ing to suggest a clue as to who the
parties may have been.
The safe cracking was a very good
lob carried out in the usual way. The
operators had first stopped all the
cracks around the door with soap and
after pouring nitro -glycerine into an
opening left for the purpose. had caused
the explosion in the usual manner. Be-
cause Of the rain that night and dur
ing the morning, there were no tracks
by which they could follow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

- Washington, January IL: Commits
sioner Capers, of the international
revenue bureau, today rendered de-
cision to the effect that the govern
ment must return to the state Of South
Carolina $4,525.01 collected by the
government from the retail dispensers
for the sale Of fermented malt liquor
sold in wholesale quantities. He says
the evidence obtained on the part OF
the Federal government would not be
sufficient to sustain the governments
contention in court and therefore the
amount paid by the state under pro-
test should be refunded. The claim
is based upon two grounds, first that
the tax, II due should have been from
the individual dispensers and not from
the state. Second, that there is
failure Of proof on the part Of the
government to sustain the tax. The
commissioner bases his decision on
the second ground Of the complaint,
and distinctly holds the state through
its dispensers liable for tax as whole
sale malt liquor dealers, where they
sell in wholesale quantities. Had the
decision been against the state 1t would
then have been necessary for the state
to pay between $4,000 and $4,000, the
$4,525.01 representing one installment
only. ..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

HITTING AT THE SoUTH.-Kickers
are already at work. says Washing
ton special to the News and Courier.
trying to reduce the representation OF
the southern states In congress 1or tne
alleged reason that the negroes In the
south are disfranchised and not given
the right To vote. Heretofore erorts
along this line have been fostered by
Gen. Keifer of Ohio, but this year a
new bill has been introduced by rep
resentative Bennett Of New York:
If this bill passes 1t will afrect the
southern states as follows:
Alabama from nine representatives
to five.
Arkansas from seven representatives
to five.
Florida from three representatives
to two.
Georgia from eleven representatives
to six.
Louisiana from seven representatives
to four.
Mississippi from eight representa-
tives to three.
North Carolina from ten representa-
tives to seven.
South Carolina from seven represen-
tatives to three.
Tennessee from ten representatives
to eight.
Texas from sixteen representatives to
thirteen.
Virginia from ten representatives to
seven.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

- Laurens, January IL: The jury
in the case of the state against John
C. Jerry, the young German farmer,
who was placed on trial here yester-
day, charged with the murder OF his
brother, to-day returned verdict OF
not guilty as to murder and guilty OF
carrying concealed weapons. After
taking an oath In open court that he
John c. Jerry, would never again car
ry on his person a concealed weapon
for any purpose, a fine Of 81 was I'M
posed and Jerry was released. The
incident has been freely commented
upon as a very unusual proceeding.
Jerrys plea on the murder charge
was self-defense, the claim being
made that Frank Jerry, the deceased,
was making at the defendant with q
hoe when the fatal blow was struck.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

THE chairman Of the Georgia rail-
road commission Is trying to induce the
railroads that do business in the
south to deposit their earnings in the
banks of the territory from which they
get their business. The railroad people
may have good reasons for sending all
their earnings to the banks Of New
York: but we do not believe that rea-
sons can be made to square with JUS
tice to the public.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

A SAN Francisco dispatch announces
that the district court Of appeals has
handed down decision that is favor
able to Schmitz and Reuff, the ring
leaders of the San Francisco boodlers.
1t was admitted that both had been
collecting graft. Reuff plead guilty to
the charge of having eXtorted money
from French restaurant proprietors un-
der promise of immunity from police
interference, and stated that he had
divided with Schmitz. There was real
ly no question Of the fact. But the dis
trict court of appeals has reversed the
court below on the ground that there
is no law covering the alleged offense." ."
The decision may be all right. 1t is not
difficult to comprehend the point.
Courts are able to decide anything,
anyway; but this is case where many
will be led to conclude that the pull of
Schmitz and Reuff was more reach
ing than was at first supposed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

tors claim that the bill is entirely too
favorable to Wall street. Sixteen
persons, mostly children, are dead as
the result of panic at Harvey insti-
tute at Barnesley. England. on Satur-
day The panic was caused by a cry
Of fire. Wiley II. Smith and J. w.
Harper are under arrest at Vancouver,
B. c.. charged with stealing $4,000
from the First National bank Of Hat
tiesburg. Miss. some months ago. .....
Six hundred bills calling for appropria-
tions amounting to $S0.000.000 have
been introduced in the SiXtieth con-
gress. Two young women fought
duel, using a knife and pistol, at
North Braddock. Pa, Saturday. A 22-
year-old sutor was the stake Both
the women may die.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
THE PRIVILEGE TAX MONEY.
Fair Play Thinks That Winthrop Should
Share Alike With Clemson.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer.

Editor 1OrkNllle tIQulLSl'
In your issue of Friday 10th, you
draw attention to the usefulness or
Winthrop college in supplying teachers
and express the hope that the legis-
lature will assist it and not have two
hundred girls debarred on account or
want of room Why will not some live,
wide awake statesman, arise and draw
attention to the fact of Clemson COL
lege securing all Of the $160,OOO inspec-
ton tax from fertilizer companies last
year. In the opinion Of many, a law
could easily be passed allowing Win
throp to receive a portion, at least SO
per cent, Of this large sum. l am not
a lawyer; but know that such law
can be passed so as to overcome the
plea that Clemson college must receive
all (the inspection taxi, because of its
inspection and analysis Of fertilizers.
See Clemson's published report, Il
quote from memory, only $4,000 was
used for that purpose. Let the girls
college have at least so per cent, or 80
per cent of the same that now goes
to Clemson each year. think fully as
many farmers girls attend Winthrop
as farmers boys attend Clemson In
proportion to the capacity Of each COL
lege. Let some Of our York county
representatives take this matter up and
push hard and strong, bill to allow
Winthrop a part of the $l60,OOO OF in
spection tax on fertilizers, that now
goes to Clemson.
Fair Play.
Yorkville, S. c., January 13.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
E.OCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Fred F. Pooser Orangeburg-Has field
peas for sale at $1.23 per bushel
r w Bales, No. Wants the owner
TO call for hog which he has taken
H. A. Elliott, No. 5-Will appreciate
the return of a lost pocketbook con-
tanning $35 in bills.
j. a. Tate G.. G. G. Pls-Gives notice
of sale of real estate in the case Of
NJ. A. Moore against w. T. Moore,
Admr., and others.
j. l.. Williams & Co.-Are offering
blankets at 25 per cent discount.
]. w. Dobson-Gives you an idea for
the use of canned goods.
Star Drug Store-Offers a suggestion
in the way Of resolutions that may
prove beneficial.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Advises far
mers to have an equipment of black
smith tools on the farm.
York Furniture Co.-Suggests that If
you want the best you should buy a
Will c. Free sewing machine.
York Drug Store-Says an ounce Of
prevention is worth pound of cure.
W. E. Ferguson-Tells you about the
things he has for your table.
York Supply GOWN be in the fertil-
izer business this season and wants
Strauss Smith Co.-Begins a January
clearance sale tomorrow, with inter-
esting prices.
Thomson Co.-Reminds you Of it's SEN
sational cut price sale, which is now
on.
Herndon & Gordon-Have acid phos-
phate for making compost, and full
line of groceries, etc.
Glenn G. Allison-Announces the return
of Mr. Allison from market with a
carload Of mules and horses.
National Union Bank-Invites you to
open an account with it and PROM
ises satisfactory service.
First National Bank-Says that 81 Will
start an account with it and wants
you for a depositor.
T. w. Wood & Son, Richmond-Talk
about seeds and ask you to send for
a catalogue. See fourth page.
NJ. W. White-Prints some maxims
and applies the morals to his brok-
erage business.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

he was the first representative of his
country to enter the port. In the Rus
sian Japanese war he won distinction
as commander Of the Russian transport
Saratov. and won the favor of the tsar'
He has many medals and decorations
for gallant conduct, and by special per-
mission of the tsar was enabled to mar
ry a daughter of the Russian Adrnlral
Peveleshine, hero of the Crimean war.
Captain Sheikh Ashiri is worth more
than $25OO00 in his own right, owns
olive and palm groves near Jerusalem
and is held in affectionate reverence
by the desert tribe of which he is chiel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
WITHIN THE TOWN.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Loan and Savings Bank,
Yorkville, on last Wednesday, the in
cumbent directors were reelected as
follows: ]. +. Wallace J. S. Brice, w.
3. Wylic. w. w. Lewis, w. S. Wilker-
son, B. n. Moore, S. NJ. McNeel. Mr. S.
Nj. McNeel was reelected president,
Mr J. S. Brice, vice president and Mr..
T. c. Dunlap. cashier. The stockhold-
ers of the First National Bank held
their annual meeting this morning. The
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14

THE THAw JURY.-The empaneling
of the Thaw jury was completed last
Friday afternoon. The complete jury
is as follows:
l-Charles +. Gremmels, ship broker
foreman.
arthur r. Neathing. employing
baker.
3-GeOrge w. Cary. dry goods.
George G. Rupprecht, salesman.
John II. Holbert, mineral waters.
6-David f. ArrowSmith, manager.
7-William T.. DooittIe auditors
clerk.
S-William II. McHugh, clerk
9-Frank j. Howell, manufacturer.
1O-Wiliam Burck. assistant secre-
tary Y. NJ. c. A.
1l-Francis Dovale, real estate.
I2-JameS A. Hooper, meats and
provisions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
YoRKVILLE, S. c.:
TUESDAY, JANUARY IA, 1908.

In the weekly statement Of the clear
inghouse banks of New York issued
last Saturday, it appeared that the sur
plus of reserves was s11,5O9,55O in ex-
cess of legal requirements. The re-
serves had been below the legal re-
quirements since last October. 1t is
understood that deposits are now COM
ing in rapidly and the banks have more
money than they know how to use to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-14
FIRST WEEK JURORS.

The following venire OF petit jurors
was drawn this morning to serve dur
ing the first week of the approaching
term of the court Of common pleas,
which convenes on Monday, February
8, and lasts two weeks Judge r. G.
Watts to preside: