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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
SCHOOL PRIZES OFFERED.

The South Carolina School Improve
ment association offers thirty-fiye
prizes to the schools Of the state for
the most decided material Improvement
made during a given length OF time.
Five of the prizes are to be 500 each
and thirty are to be $50 each. Regula-
tions concerning the thirty-five prizes
that are to be awarded by this asso-
ciation are as follows:
/. improvements must be made be-
tween January l and December 10, 1908.
2. Prizes will be awarded to schools
where the most decided material I'M
prOvements have been made during the
time mentioned.
8. Under material improvements are
included local taxation, consolidation,
new buildings, repairing and painting
old ones, libraries, reading rooms or
tables, interior decorations, beautifying
yards and better general equipment.
4. No school can compete for any OF
these prizes unless it is rural school.
No town with more than 500 popula-
ton shall be eligible to the contest.
). All who wish to enter this con-
test must send names and descriptions
of schools. before improvements are
made, to the president prior to Oct. l.
6. All descriptions, photographs and
other evidences showing Improvements
must be sent to the president before
December 15 The chairman Of the
board of trustees of any school that Is
competing for prize must approve all
descriptions before and after improve
ments are made.
I. Prizes will be awarded in checks
at the annual meeting of the South
Carolina School Improvement associa-
ton, December 81, 1908. The prizes are
to be used for further improvements in
the schools receiving them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
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or Hon. .M.F.Ansel \ 1Jan09
WITHIN THE TOWN.

At the recent session of the general
assembly the YOrkville graded school
district act was amended so as to
change the time for the annual meeting
of the patrons and the special tax elec-
ton to April. Under the law as II
stood, the annual tax election had 10
be held between June l and July 70
There are some very good reasons, per-
hans. for changing the date Of the an
nual election, and except for one thing
there can be no reasonable objection
to the change. Under a strict con-
struction of the law, only citizens who
hold municipal registration certificates
are allawed to vote on the special tax
election. There are a large number OF
citizens otherwise qualified to vote, who
do not hold municipal registration GER
tificates. The town registration books
are now open but a certificate issued
now cannot be used until the next gen.
eral election three months from now.
The special tax election will, therefore
have to be decided entirely by voters
who were registered two years ago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
CEREAL GROWING CONTESTS.
Commissioner of Agriculture Watson
Serves Notice on Farmers.

The legislature having made pro-
vision for prizes for the farmers of the
state in cereal growing contests to be
held again this year Commissioner
Watson, who was chairman of the
board conducting the state contest in
connection with the national contest
in 1906, and who is occupying the
same relation in regard to the contest
this year, stated today that though
no meeting of the board had yet been
held to arrange for the 1909 contests,
he wished to give timely notice to the
farmers of the state that there would
be a corn growing contest this year,
and possibly one also for the growing
of oats. He said that he wished this
notice 10 be promulgated promptly
in order that the farmers might make
their preparations for entering in
time He said further that he hoped
there would be a larger number of
entries than ever this year, and that
arrangements would probably be made
for an exhibit of the products of all
the contestants at the next state fair.
Commissioner Watson said that
though he has not yet been informed
as to whether there will be national
contest or not this year, the state ap-
preparation is not conditioned upon
the holding of such a contest. If there
is a national contest, however. those
who compete in the state contest will
have all the privileges of the national
contest The special board in charge
of the contest. Mr.. Watson said, Will
doubtless meet at Clemson in The next
fortnight to prepare and issue all the
rules and regulations governing the
contests
While last year was an excellent
one for the growing of corn in the
effect of the general application Of
the Williamson corn method and the
winning of the national corn contest
prize by Mr. Tindal has been most
Strikingly reflected in the results OBJ
tanned with the 1907 corn crop. With
practically no increase of acreage.
the average yield of corn in the state
per acre has been increased from
eight to fifteen bushels and the pro-
duction by 6.l95,767 bushels. while
the value of the crop has been increas-
ed over the preceding year 10y $6,102,-
500. such 4 practical demonstration
of the results of intelligent cultiva-
ton has been of incalcuable value to
the agricultural interests of the state.
and will doubtless lead to q large num-
ber of entries in the 1905 contests. 1t
will be recalled also that South Car
oIina in the worlds contest for grow
ing oats in 1906 won the second prize.
Commissioner Watson stated yes
terday that the state department of
agriculture was having printed a
large number of pamphlets giving the
Williamson method in detail and that
these would be furnished to anyone
upon application to the Department.
News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

However, it can hardly be assumed
that it was contemplated at the time
Of the adoption Of the eleventh amend
ment that q sovereign state would ever
engage In the purchase and sale of
spirltuous liquors for profit. The
state, having seen fit to engage i'm this
business and at the same time to de-
prive citizens Of the right 10 engage
I'm such business In competition with
the state, thereby placed itself i'm a
position where it could not, with con-
sistency avail itself Of the immunity
conferred by the eleventh amendment
| in a suit like the one at the bar, In
which it Is sought to collect debt
contracted by the individuals placed
i'm control of such business with i'm
piled, if not direct, authority to con-
/ tract such debts.
"'Having deprived citizens Of the
right to engage in this particular
line of business, reserving the right to
monopoliZe the business through its
agents appointed for that purpose, 1t
would be manifestly unjust to permit
the state, under any circumstances
whatsoever, to avoid the payment of
debts contracted by the purchase of
goods from the sale of which it has
derived enormous profits
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

who appeared before the commission,
however. expressed the belief that the
IpreSent industrial depression would be
lasting. In the testimony of nearly
every witness before the commission
| there was 4 note Of confidence because
all Of them practically believed that
the Strngcncy i'll the money market
from which the country has suffered Is
mot due To fundamental causes They
point out that the crops last year were
good: that prices were excellent: thtt
| Industrial enterprises throughout the
country were flOuriShing. 1t WAS mere
llv the inability to command ready caSh
and the boarding Of money by panic
stricken individuals which produced so
suddenly the remarkable depression
from which all have suffered. They
practically uniformly express confidence
that the return of prosperity will be
almost as sudden as was the coming ol
adverSity and in their arguments as L"
the enforcement of the nine-ho law
thew pointed out to the commission that
such a return of prosperity might Sc
riously embarraSS them in complying
with the law, because it would render
il difficult to command the services OF
competent operators in sufficient num-
bers to meet the needs of prosperous
conditions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

An Associated Press dispatch Of last
night from New York reviews the de-
velopments of yesterday in the specu-
lative market as follows:
The feature of today's cotton market
was the strength Of May contracts
which increased their premium over
July from Is to 26 points The close
was firm on May and steady on other
positions at a net advance of IL to "a
points. Sales were estimated at 2OO,-
900 bales.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of To II points and before the
advance was checked sold II to 16
points net higher on old crop months
as a result of covering and local bull
support, which was encouraged by
firmer cables, larger English spot sales,
and the bullish construction placed on
Saturdays visible supply statement.
At the advance, offerings increased and
prices eased off or 6 points from the
top under realizing and selling by 10
cal bears. There was q continued good
demand however, and after some little
irregularity the market tirmed up again
on rumors concerning the intentions OF
the new bull with reference to March
and May contracts. and the extent or
the short interest in those deliveries.
The close was within point or two OF
the top. Southern spot markets were
generally unchanged. Exports exceeded
port receipts by II considerable margin
and the interior movement continued
light. Some New England advices re-
ported n better demand for goods and
claimed that Spinners were better buy
els of spot cotton. Tomorrow Will be
a holiday in the New Orleans market.
Receipts at the ports today 1T.73S
bales against 14.19O last week and 81
Ol5 last year For the week 10000
bales against 121.O65 last week and
75.453 last year. Today's receipts at
New Orleans 1876 against S.764 last
year. and ut Houston 2.100 against Sill
last wear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
LOCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

s. +. Black, Yorkville No. HAS 50,-
900 first class pine and poplar shin
giles for sale at bargain prices.
f.. r. Shannon. Yorkville No. 4-Can
furnish few settings of Rhode Is
land red eggs at 81 per setting of 49,
S. b. Ompson-Requests subscribers
To The Enquirer on his club to please
settle with him or at the office.
M. w. White-Says he Is busy, but
wants To buy a residence lot. q farm
or town lot for investment and to
serve your interests.
Loan and Savings Bank-Tells you not
to put off opening a bank account
with it. 1t wants to add your name
10 it's customers list.
J. w. Dobson-Has big stock Of tobac-
co and offers special price on "red
coon" and ripe peach" brands in ten
pounds lots.
First National Bank-Pays 4 per cent
compounded four times a year on
money deposited in its savings de-
partment. 1t helps to make your ac-
count grow.
G. H. OLeary-Wants you to see the
new smooth cast Iron King cook
stoves, the rotary shuttle Standard
sewing machine and his very COM
plete line of furniture at right prices
Glenn & Allison-Are daily expecting a
carload of Coles cotton, corn and
fertilizer planters, shipped Feb. 2Sth
National Union Bank, Rock Hill
Makes proposition to loan you
money to enable you to go on cash
basis this year. 1t loans money at
6 per cent.
Yorkville Hardware Co.'s closing out
it's line of disc harrOws at bargain
prices and wants you to see 1t about
Il harrow.
Cleveland Dunlap, YOrkville No. 3-Of-
fers a 4O-h. p boiler, 30-h. p engine
and saw cheap. Terms to suit buyer
w. T.. FergusOn-Wil have shipment
of cabbage plants Thursday. His
Early Rose and Bliss seed potatoes
and garden seeds are the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

Messrs. r. S. McCully and Grier Less
lie, their attention having been at
tracted by the cries of the little negro.
They hurried to the rescue, and al
though the flames had already made
considerable progress. at great risk to
themselves they did what they could to
save the contents Of the building, con-
tinuing their efforts until the roof
began to fall in.
The wind was blowing pretty strong
and when the roof fell in sparks and
chunks were blown about promiscuOus-
ly, threatening widespread damage.
The building was worth about 5000
and there was no insurance. The burn
ed contents included some furniture
and other personal property of more or
less value to the occupants.
The burned building was a two story
log structure, weatherboarded on the
five years ago and for many years was
looked upon as one of the best houses
in the entire neighborhO0d. 1t was Oc-
cupied by different people at different
times; but became most notorious
probably during the time it was the
headquarters of Costners liquor busi-
ness. Costner sold liquor up and down
the railroad and to whoever came to
buy He kept the business up until the
people Of the village decided to stand
it no longer, and went to him in body
with a notice to the effect that unless
he should cease operations at once, they
would exhaust all the power Of the law
against him. He had become about
the wealthiest man in the community
as the result Of this Objectionable busi-
ness and was rather huffy to the COM
mittee at first: but next day sent word
that he had decided to quit. The in
formation is that he lived up to his
agreement and pretty soon after got
ont of the community. From that day,
some twenty years ago, to this. the peo-
Of Bowling Green have had but little
trouble on account OF the illegal liquor
traffic in their Immediate vicinity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

It is reported that the Hon. H. Fl.
Evans of Newberry. has accepted an
invitation 10 speak at Tirzah In May.
Some of the political ground hogs
have begun to stick their noses out Of
their holes and the presumption is that
they have not seen their shadows.
That means that they are out for the
campaign.
The late Mr.. John B. Whitesides went
TO the war as a member Of company B.,
Twelfth regiment. instead Of as MEM
Der Of company A as stated. Mr.. R. w.
Whitesides has kindly called out atten-
ton to the error.
81 get the Columbia State, the News
and Courier. the Atlanta Constitution,
and several farm papers," said lead
ing citizen Of western York yesterday;
but when The Yorkville Enquirer
comes into our house, all other papers
are laid aside for it. do not see how
I could possibly get along without The
ENQUIRER" OF course, no well regu-
lated family wants to get along with
out the county paper; but still there Is
in the foregoing statement that which
is especially pleasing to the publishers
Of The Enquirer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

TIE Yorkville, S. c., Enquirer makes
the observation that the last killing
over in Lancaster suggests the inau-
guration of the Kentucky feud system
down that way-a natural consequence
where the laws against murder are al
lowed to become so farcical as they
have become in this state. 1t is time
to reform" 1t seems to us that The
Enquirer is rather late waking up to
this fact. We had an idea that the need
for some reform" dated back a few
yeaIs.-CharlOtte Chronicle.
But because we did not commence
the reform some time ago, we are sure
that our contemporary does not mean
to say that we must leave off further
efforts. As deplorable as are condi-
tions now. they are nothing to what
they will be with a few more years of
drifting in the same direction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03

THE time to be given to politics in
South Carolina, next summer will cut
down the cotton crop of 1908 for the
state 25000 or possibly $4,000 bales, and
the production of other crops will be
cut down prOpOrtiOnately. twenty-five
thousand bales are worth one and Il
half million dollars. A campaign con-
Quoted under the convention system
would probably cost the people in loss
of production not more than half mil
lion dohars.-News and Courier.
That is no doubt true; but we do
not endorse the moral it suggests that
we should adopt the convention system
hates politics. 1t takes {; delight in
trying to promote the material and
moral welfare of the people; but 1t
does not enjoy the responsibilities of a
political campaign. 1t would be glad
if it could feel that those who are act
i've in such matters are moved solely
by what they conceive to be the best
interest Of the public 1t would be glad
if il could feel that only the best and
most diSintereSted people control pol
iticS. But for The Enquirer To say
that it feels this way would be To con-
fesS vcrdant simplicity that would not
be very creditablc. We are strong be-
levers in government of the people, by
the people. fnr the people. We do not
believe in government of all the people
by a few of the people. That is what
the convention system means. We are
aware that many people are disposed TO
Shirk their responsibility of citizenship.
They do not want to be bothered with
politics. and they refuse To take an in
tereSt As the result government by
the people is not as satisfactory some
times as it might be. But nothing is
so calculated to stimulate good govern
mCnt as n long period of bad govern
mcnt. People who neglect their duty
as citizens are sooner on later made 10
realize their dcrelictinn and to change
their conduct The best way to keep
people in line with their duty is keep
them face IL face with their response
bilty. Under the convention system
the state took the dry rot. The gov
ernment has not been quite 50 good un-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
FARMERS UNION.

The regular monthly meeting of the
York County Farmers Union was held
in the Woodmens hall, Yorkville, yes
terday, and there was as usual full
attendance. nearly all of the local I'm
ions being represented by regularly ac-
credited delegates.
Mr.. ]. +. Ashe, the president, was
in the chair, and Mr.. a. l.. Black, the
secretary, kept the records.
The meeting was in session several
hours. and a number of important
items of business were attended to
some of public interest. and some OF
concern only to the Union.
Acting upon the recommendation OF
the committee that had charge of the
matter, the Union confirmed the choice
of Mr.. II. r. Williams of Yorkville as
business agent. and agreed to pay him
Il regular salary of fifty dollars a
month. the same to be raised by a
small prO-rata assessment of the MEM
berS
Mr.. r. y. PlaXco delivered quite a
forceful speech urging the farmers who
are at all able to stand steady and firm
in their determination TO hold their
cotton for the minimum price fixed by
the Union last Summer-15 cents. He
believes that the fifteen cents will
come. Notwithstanding the many dis
couragements that have bObbed up one
way and another, and feels quite sure
that the farmers will not get that fif-
teen cents unless they continue faith
full.
Mr.. ]. T.. Lowry, who had been dele
gated to extend an invitation to Miss
Mary r. Nance to address the Union
on the subject of school Improvement,
reported that he had conferred with
Miss Nance, and she had advised him
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
AUCTION SALES.

There were only two auction sales OF
land yesterday and both were by the
clerk. The result was as follows:
Under foreclosure in the case OF W.
p. Meacham VS.. r. B. Belk and others
a lot Of land in the town Of Fort Mill
Bought by w. B. Meachah. for 500.
For partition, in the case Of A. H.
Jackson. individually and as adminis-
traitor against R. c. Jackson and 9TH
ers, a tract of 122 and 2-10 acres at
Tirzah. Bought by Elias Ramsey al
$19 an acre.
This last mentioned tract was first
sold on salesday in November -for
s21.75 an acre; but the purchaser failed
to comply, and hence the resale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
FIRE AT BOWLING GREEN.

What was at one time known as the
Hill house historical landmark OF
Bowling Green. was destroyed by fire
last Sunday afternoon at about l
o'clock and for time it looked as if
the entire village was in more or less
danger of being wiped up.
The house was owned by Essex Law
renee. cOlored. and occupied by the
family of Aaron Caldwell. also colored'
Caldwell and his wife were off at
church. leaving the house in care Of a
little negro girl.
The fire was first discovered by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
LOCAL LACONICS.
A White Partridge.

| A White Partridge.
Mr.. John j. Wallace Of YOrkville, in
formed the reporter that his son, Mr.. j.
while hunting near Yorkville recently.
The white partridge was observed in a
covey, and was finally bagged after a
long and tedious chase.
Verdict For $500.
NJ. b. Jennings. Esq, went to Winns-
boro last week to represent a plaintiff
in a suit against the Western Union
Telegraph company, and won a verdict
for $1,000. j. f. Mcdonald, Esq. was
associated with him. 1t was a mental
anguish case of q distressing nature,
and the plaintiff was able to prove
gross negligence.
Called to Winnsboro.
Rock Hill Record: At a meeting of
the congregation Of the A. R. =. church
at Winnsboro yesterday, the Rev. OIL
YER Johnson Of LeSslie was called to
the pastorate. 1t is not known whether
or not Mr.. Johnson will accept the call.
The congregation is very anxious for
him to accept. as 1t has been without n
pastor since last August.
Coin and Letter Holder.
Mr. w. A. Faris of Yorkville No. /,
has invented quite an ingenius device
to hold letters and coins in rural mail
boxes. The device is SO arranged that
when the rider picks it up, he has the
letters and coins right to hand, without
the necessity for fumbling delay. Mr..
Faris has been advised to send the de-
vice to Washington to see if it cannot
be patented.
Death of Mrs. Minnie G. Lynn.
Rock Hill Record: Mrs. Minnie G.
Lynn, wife of Mr.. R. f. Lynn, c. &
NV. engineer, died at her home on
East Hinton street In Chester Friday
evening, after an illness of several
months, lung trouble being the cause Of
death. The funeral services were held
at the residence by Rev. D. NJ. Nc
Leod and the remains were laid to rest
in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Lynn was
% years of age. She was born and
reared in the neighborhood Of Blythe
wood She leaves four children, in ad-
ditiOn to her husband, to mourn the loss
| of her.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-03
9NGgU1g8g "a

that she would be delighted to accept
the invitation. A resolution was
adopted providing for the holding Of a
special meeting in the court house on
the first Monday in May for the pur-
pose of hearing IN address from Miss
Nance.
The next regular meeting Of the I'm
ION is to be held in the court house at
Yorkville on the first Monday in April.