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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

AS to Mr.. w. H. Stewards declara-
ton that The Enquirer has always
been his political enemy, we have to
say that we had never thought of the
matter in that light before. In politics,
The Enquirer has always tried to
stand for that which it believes to be
right and just. 1t has never concerned
itself with Mr. Stewart individually
one way or the other and has never
considered itself in the light Of politi-
cal enmity or friendship to any indi-
vidual. But we shall not undertake to
contradict Mr. Stewards statement,
for than he, no other living man is
better qualified to judge of the truth
of it. But we do insist that we are
the political friend of the people of
York county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

THE legislative fight of two years
ago was over the killing Of the state
dispensary. The dispensaryites Of the
house voted for prohibition in the
hope Of saving the dispensary. They
knew that the senate would not vote
for prohibition, and the expectation was
that the dispensary would survive the
disagreement. 1t was purely a matter
of politics. Last year the fight was
on the punishment of the grafters. The
question did not come up directly in
that shape of course. 1t was on the
matter OF appropriating money for
prosecutions and on the matter of try
ing to circumvent the United States
court. But the real fight was over the
punishment of the grafters. The graft
ers rather got the better Of it as to the
court resolution: but the matter is not
settled yet. The fight is now going on
all over the state to secure immunity
for the grafters by giving them such
a preponderance of political power as
will enable them to circumvent the
operation Of justice in the state
courts
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

A FEW days ago a citizen came to
us with a complaint in behalf of a
friend on account of the Saye law to
the effect that this friend had three
sons under age, who would have to pay
SO each. and it was a matter of serious
inconvenience to a poor man with a
large family to raise that much cash
at this season. We could not sup
press a sympathetic feeling for the
poor man under such circumstances.
and the matter remained on our mind
until we We're able TO get leisure to
think it out. one Of the first things
that occurred to us was that there
were no twins i'm the family under con-
sideration, and we came to the con-
clusiOn that perhaps our informant
was mistaken as to the number of
sons liable That took SO off the case
and helped the father to that extent.
Then, upon further consideration we
decided that surely the father could
show the sons some way in which they
might be able to make SO each within
the five days labor required under the
persent law. and the more we thought
about the matter, the less hardship it
seemed to involve. In fact it now be-
gins To look like So is not nearly as big
as five days even for an eighteen year
old boy. whether he be a clerk. cotton
picker or mill worker. The per capita
conditions under the Saye law are
really lighter than they have ever
been. And then when we began to
compare what would be accomplished
in three days work at dollar a day.
with what used to be accomplished in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

capable of 14O horse power, and had
accommodations for sixteen passen-
gers. The German government has for
years had a standing offer Of $125,OOO
to the aeronaught who should keep a
dirigible airship afloat for twenty-four
hours and make a certain distance.
Count Zeppelin has not exactly COM
piled with the conditions; but the
understanding is that he is to receive
the money anyway Public spirited
citizens in different parts Of the coun-
try are raising subscriptions TO make
good the loss occasioned by the explo-
sion of his airship.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

THE following from the Newberry
Observer is we'll worth consideration
just at this time: The first thing to
find out about a candidate is has he
the capacity to fill the office to which
he aspires? If he has then, has he the
character? If both questions cannot
be answered in the affirmative, he is
not a fl man to vote for. Character
and competency are. the real test
"Views" CT candidates are important,
but not half so important as other
considerations. Views" can change
to catch votes; but character and
capacity-or the lack Of these-are
permanent"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

- Rock Hill Herald: one of the most
pitiful deaths, we have heard of in a
long time was that of a Miss Melton,
near Richburg, which occurred last Sat
urday afternoon. The young lady, who
was 16 years old, attempted TO start a
fire in the stove with kerosene oil and
not discovering a small blaze in the
stove, she commenced pouring the oil.
No sooner had she started when the
blaze came in contact with the can.
The oil can exploded and within the
twinkling of an eye the clothing of the
young lady was mass Of flames. She
gave vent to cries and the only in
mates of the house her two sisters.
came to her rescue. only too late. BY
the time of their arrival the young
girls flesh was fast burning The sis
terS wrapped blankets around the wO-
man. who was suffering intense agony,
hut it was too late for the body had
been burned almost to a crisp. Miss
Melton was attended by physicians but
their efforts were of no avail for she
closed her eyes in peaceful sleep an
hour afterward. The remains were in
TERED in Union cemetery Sunday af-
ternuon. The deceased was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Melton of
the Richburg neighborhOOd That be-
reaved family has the sympathy Of the
whole community in the loss Of their
daughter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07
LOCAL LAcoNIcs.


From this date TO January 1st, 1909,
for IS cents.
The Winthrop Scholarship.
Announcement has been made that
Miss Leona Thomasson Of Old Point,
Is the winner Of the Winthrop scholar
ship for York county awarded as the
result of the competitive examination
recently held in the court house.
Cotton Weishers In Chester.
Chester Lantern: The election Of
cotton weighers yesterday resulted in
the choice of Mr.. w. G. Johnson for
Chester Mr.. D. H. Hyatt for Fort
Lawn and Mr. ]. j. Banks for Lowry
vile. The law provides for a weigher
in each incorporated town If desired.
The towns named are the only ones
that asked for weighers. The weigh
er gets 10 cents a bale, but must fur
nish his own scales, platform and
whatever assistance may be necessary.
Covered BY a Blast.
The eastbound Southern train No.
SO, was held up near Marion last Tues
day afternoon, as the result OF Its
track being covered with earth. The
circumstance was caused by heavy
blast on the South and Western. The
two roads parallel each other at the
point referred to- the South and West
ern being higher up on the mountain.
A most tremendous blast on the South
and Western knocked down sufficient
earth to cover the Southern for dis
tance OF more than one hundred yards.
The Southern train, therefore, due to
reach YOrkville at 8 o'clock did not
come in until 1920.
The Browns Shop Picnic.
The annual Gold Hill picnic was
held at Browns Shop near the resi-
dence Of Mr.. S. H. Epps. in Fort Mill
township last Wednesday. There
were present probably a thousand or
more people, one-fourth or more Of
them from North Carolina. Speeches
were made by Mr. w. H. Stewart, ].
s. Glasscock, S. H. Epps, ]. P. Hollis,
w. B. Wilson, Jr., and S. L. Johnson.
Mr.. Stewart was the last speaker and
did not get to finish on account Of the
rain, which broke up the crowd. The
other candidates present were Messrs.
Brown, Plaxico, Crook, Williams, Par
rott, Gordon and Duncan. AS is always
the case at this picnic, there was plen-
tY Of dinner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. w. L. Wallace is confined to hi:
bed with fever.
Mr. c. E. Spencer and family arr
at Blowing Rock, N. c., for the balanc'
of the summer
Misses Hazel and Mamie Lee Grist
are visiting relatives in Atlanta, Ga.
for a few days.
Mr. w. c. Erwin of the Y. B. & NJ
Co., is spending a vacation at hi:
home in Florence.
Mrs. R. E. Heath and children lef
this morning for a visit to Charlotte
and Monroe, n. c.
Mr.. John S. Jones and family art
Bethesda township.
Mrs. Robert ]. Mackorell and two
children are visiting relatives anC
friends in Lancaster.
Mr. Jno. S. Sandifer of the Y. B.
Nj. Co., has been spending this weel
with Bethesda friends.
Mr.. r. Glenn Allison of Atlanta, Ga.
spent yesterday in Yorkville with hi:
mother Mrs. n. G. Allison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew II. Louthiar
Of Charlotte, are in YOrkVille on
visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Bertha Love OF Statesville, N
c.. is visiting the family of her uncle
Mr.. r. K. Love on r. f. d. No. 3.
Mrs. Jno. b. Bowen and son, of Spar.
tanburg, are in Yorkville, on a Visi
to the family of Mr.. Thos. p. Moore.
Mr. Russell Mickle Of Spencer N
c., is visiting his parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. j. r. Mickle Of Sharon No. l.
Little Miss Mildred Bankhead OF
Lowryville. is visiting her grandfather
Mr.. j. F. Bankhead of Sharon No. l.
Miss Emma Neil has returned tC
YOrkville, after a two months visit tC
friends at TimmOnsville and Florence
Mrs. j. NJ. Harris and Miss Fannie
ErWi in of Albemarle. y. c., are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Pegram
Miss Georgia Russell, who has beer
in Charlotte taking a business col
lege course, returned to her home this
week.
Miss Kate Mcconnell Of Chester, Is
visiting relatives and friends in York
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07
WITHIN THE TOWN.

- -Yorkville has had some badly
needed rains within the past two days
- Mr.. Thomas V. Carr of Woon'
socket, R. l., died at the home of Mr.
B. Frank White on East Liberty
street Wednesday morning at about
o'clock. Mr.. Carr was an expert ma
chinist, who came to Yorkville abou
two months ago to assist in the cree
ton of machinery in the Lockmore
mill. He went to bed little less thar
two weeks ago with malarial fever
and this eliminated in heart failure
which was the cause of his death. Mr.
Carr was SO years of age, and being
man of pleasing and agreeable man
ners, made quite a number of friend:
during his short residence. He wa:
unmarried. He leaves a brother, Mr.
George Carr. who is secretary anC
treasurer of the silk mills at Woon.
socket. The body has been shipped
to Woonsocket for interment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

Vile, the guest of'Mrs. w. Mason Nc
Connell.
Misses Annie McPheeters and Kitty
Dickson and Miss Annie Bludworth
left this week for a visit to Blowing
Rock, N. c.
Misses Annie and Mary Scott Of R
F. D. No. 8, with a party Of friends
are spending a few days at the White
Diamond Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fox, who have
been the guests of Mr.. R. l.. Devin-
ney's family, left for their home al
Philadelphia, Miss, last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Barron of Ches-
ter, and two children, Miss Fannie ant
Master william, are spending this
week with relatives and friends II
! York county.
Mrs. Robert L. Cloninger and son
Robert, of Winston, N. c., is visiting
relatives ard friends in Yorkville, a.
the home OF her mother, Mrs. jamie
Parish.
Mrs. ]. S. Mackorell and children
and Mrs. Herbert Dunlap and children
left Wednesday for visit to Asheville
and other western North Caroline
points.
Misses Lilly Love, Mary Frew and
Isabel Fewell Of Rock Hill, and Mrs
Steele of Ebenezer, are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Edw. Sadler at the HOte
ShaEdon.
The refreshment stand at the Ogder
picnic today was in charge of Messrs
| j. b. Davis, w. T. Hollis and r. f.
Griffin and Misses Ida ScOggins, Bes-
sic Hollis and Carrie Newsom.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Feemster, have
| issued invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter, Amanda Elizabeth, tt
Mr.. Robert Lee Hicks, Tuesday after
noon, August the 18th, at 2 o'clock, al
home, Sharon No. 1.
Mr. Hunter Clark, who was injured
| in a runaway in Yorkville recently, is
getting along nicely. The ribs were
not broken as was at first supposed
but were badly sprung and the lungs
| were injured. Mr.. Clark was able tC
walk about little yesterday. He ha6
quite a close call; but there is reason
to hope that he will not suffer any
serious permanent injury.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07
LQCAI. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

j. A. G. LoVe-Is announced as a
candidate for recommendation for
appointment as commissioner OF
York county.
A. Friedheim & Bro, Rock Hill-Are
desirous of employing an experience
ed saleslady.
H. ]. Sherrer, Trustee-Gives notice
of the letting Of a contract for the
erection Of a new school building al
Shady Grove on August II.
j. w. Boyd, r. +. d. No. 1-Will ap-
preciate return of lost pug dog
Beauty
II. C. Gourley, for Com.-Invites the
public to a basket picnic at Beth
any church, near Olive on August
A. Friedheim & Bro, Rock Hill
Have a position open for a well
recommended salesman.
j. M. Stroup, Yorkville-Has $4,000
feet of scantling and inch plank fol
sale at 81 per 100.
]. Edgar Poag, Rock Hill-Says that
now is the time to list your proper
ty to be advertised in "Poag's Rea
Estate Monthly"
Palace Theatre-Will give a special
exhibition Of the Passion Play
tonight and tomorrow.
Miss Rosa ]. Lindsay-Gives notice
that her Studio will be closed for g
few days, beginning August 10.
Herndon & Gordon-Give you ar
idea of the varied line Of goods
they carry. Fresh groceries arriv-
ing regularly.
York Supply Co.-Has No. l shin
giles at Sharon, and Nos. 2 and X
shingles, painted and galvanized
iron roofing, iron, tin and galvan-
lied shingles in Yorkville.
Strauss Smith GOWN continue It's
special summer sale of shoes and
summer goods only a short time
Special values in clothing.
York Drug Store-Calls attention to
the effectiveness Of Bowen's chill
pills.
w. G. Reid & Son, Rock Hill-Are
carving on a special sale Of furni-
ture during August They pay the
freight and make liberal terms.
First National Rank-Points out that
80 per cent of all business is done
with checks or other evidences OF
credit. Your checking account is
solicited.
Thomson Co.--Tomorrow inaugurates
a special remnant sale which will
continue until Saturday night OF
next week. Special values in all
lines.
Luther Baber-Tells about S. T. D.,
the great dandruff cure; soc a bot
tie.
]. L. Williams & Co.-Ask you if you
know that they offer you better
values than you can get elsewhere
M. w. White-Calls your attention to
the fact that it Is confidence that
drives the business world.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo-Point
out the dangers Of blockaded kid
neys and tell you that Doan's pills
are a sure remedy. See fourth
page.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

THAT claim of double per capita tax
alton on the people Of the municipali-
ties under the Saye law is nothing but
political buncombe. But even if the
law should prove susceptible Of such
a construction, there is time to change
it before it goes into effect. We are
quite sure that the delegation, Sena-
tor Brice, Representatives Saye, Epps,
Glasscock and Slaughter did not in
tend anything of this kind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

the twelve days that the law used to
require and the five days it will con-
tinue to require until the law goes into
effect, we Just couldn't help but laugh.
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The alurkrillr enquirer.
Entered at the PoStofflce in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.
YORKVILLE. S. c.;
FRIDAY, AUGUST Z, 1908.

WE firmly believe that the people OF
York county stand for good roads
They have said so, and it is hardly
possible that they can be persuaded
otherwise.
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demand from the people of York.
When DR.. Saye came to him with his
road law, he was not welded to IT.;
but if the doctor would agree not to
abolish the chaingang and would give
each township it's own money, he
would vote for it. He said that there
had been some kind of a resolution
passed by the Farmers Union here at
York; but he did not know just what
1t was. He had supported the Saye
law, it is true; but he had done II not
so much because 1t had met his ap-
proval as in order to keep down an
unpleasant disagreement among the
members Of the delegation. All such
dsagreements are unpleasant. He
was not in favor Of indiscriminate i'm
migration. He was in favor of the
sale Of the state farm. If the people
want the lien law repealed he will
vote for repeal. He wants the people
to speak out. He was in favor of the
establishment Of the fertilizer factory
because the people want 1t.
Mr.. J. S. GIasscock
Said this was the second time he had
appeared before the people of York
county and he wanted to thank the
people for the splendid vote they had
given him two years ago. The audi
ence is an intelligent one, familiar with
his record, Of which he invites close
scrutiny. He was a farmer, who
had gotten all that he had ever got
ten by hard licks, and was not in
favor of extravagant appropriations.
AS a rule, he was not in favor Of the
creation Of new offices. However, he
had voted for the creation Of the office
Of insurance commissioner. The wis
10, 90 hnf hoI do ono rfF~cf
ed by the fact that several wildcat in
surance companies had already been
put out of business. He thought that
the office would do still more good. He
frankly accepted a share OF the res
possibility for the Saye road law. DR..
Saye had told him that he did not pro-
pose to introduce the bill unless the
delegation was agreed He suggested
one or two conditions and the doctor
accepted them. He did not consider
the law perfect; but he knew that IL
any mistakes were made, he could COR
rect them before they could do any Sc
rious harm. He did not know enough
about the fertilizer factory question to
warrant an opinion. He would study
the question hereafter, and come to
such conclusion as he would consider
to the best interest of the people. Be-
fore he was elected to the general as
sembly, he thought that the repeal
of the lien law would be a
good thing; but since hearing the dis
cuSSion in the house for a week at a
time. he had come to the conclusion
that repeal was not best. He had vOt
ed for repeal because of resolutions
adopted by the Farmers Union, and If
he felt sure that the people wanted to
change it. he would vote for repeal
He stood for local option and would
not vote to establish a dispensary in
York county
John Porter Hollis.
After properly introducing himself
as a student-resident Of Rock Hill for
some time, and as having spent a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-08-07

After properly introducing himself
as a student-resident Of Rock Hill for
some time, and as having spent a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-21
LATE LOCALS.

Seventies Entcrtain-The Ono Humid
red and Fortieth quorum of seventy
gave reception and a dance last
evening at Sugar House ward. \
splendid program was rendered. ana
a banquet was served, after which a
dance was engaged In. The Hawaiian
Troubadours furnished music for the
occasion
Bert Walker Very Iil--Albert
Walker. generally known as Bert, for
sometime a barber at the Alta club,
and formerly proprietor of the barber
shop under the Deseret News build
ing, Is lying critically i'll at his resi-
dence, as n result of an attack of
diabetes, His friends viii regret to
now that the doctors hold out but
faint hopes of his recovery.
Death OF MIR. tIcmphlIi-The many
friends of David l.. Hemphll, the
We'll known accountant and member
of the G. A. K. will be PANIED to
lear OF his death which took place at
his residence, 37a II street. this morn
ing at $3.50 as a result OF general de-
bilitY. Up to the time of his death
he was an employee of the MiddleseS
Banking company. The date of the
funeral Will be announced later
Needs Instant Nttcntioi,---A lady
residing near the Lafayette school.
whose children are In the habit Of
playing IN the City Creek culEart,
brings word to the News" that
mothers in that locality are greatly
worried to see that the bars OF iron
which arc supposed to be placed over
the tunnel which conveys the water
under ground from the opening 4"
front OF the school. are out of place.
and that the children can obtain en-
trance there as; freely as ever In
view of the fact that jury recently
awarded damages against the city for
the death OF child which occurred
through the same bars being mis-
placed, Is would seem as though the
water department, or some other de-
partment ahould give the matter i'm
mediate attention. The place Is a
vcrtitabe death trap for children, as
has been sadly proven in the past.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-21
NO SAINTS FOR HIM.

A lawyer names Radcliffe was fam
Gus in his circle for skepticsm and his
hatred OF religious things. One time
This Mr., Radcliffe had occasion to go
to st. Adams, to take testimony in a
law case in which he was engaged. He
amused himself during the proceedings
by continually alludine to the town as
rAlhans," instead of ':St. Albans.'
Presently ono Of the local lawyers
present asked:
Why do you cali this place AL
bans"
Because 7 don't like saints, said
Mr.. Radcliffe.
"Oh,"
Nothing more was said on the sub.
ject. but by and by the work being
conlpleted, the lawyer rose TO take his
departure.
'.Good-by, gentlemen" he said to Che
three or four ST. Adams men who werr
present
"Good-hy. AR CllRe.n they all an
swered at once.
What do Dc, you near, by calling me
Mr.. Cliffer" he exclaimed.
Why. we don't like rats" said one
Of the ST. Adams men.-Tit- Bits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-11-21
FORESTRY IN JAPAN.

Just at the time this country is be-
ginning to struggle with the problem
rf outstanding it's forest resources. OF
protecting It's mountain SLOPES, and of
improving the Waterways. II is inter-
cSttng to know that the Japanese have
successfully attacked thc same prob
lem. before the land suffered severely
from evil effects following deforestation.
The farsightcd people OF Nippon have
forcSteR the results OF the destruction
! of their extensive mountain forests. and
nave safeguarded themselves by placing
all OF these under government control.
The practice of forestry has been
carried on in Japan Tor longer time
| than in any otner country For l,21O
| years the people Of &Iapan have been
planting and growing forests, with q
success that has been a little short OF
marvellous. Under careful management,
tho Japanese forests yield very high
financial returns. This high yield IS
cation of every bit of the tree so that
scarcely twlg Is wasted. and by the
Improvement OF The growth of their for
ests by. carefully conducted thinning
and tending. The woods are first thin
ned at the age of thirteen years. and
then every FIVE years after up TO the
time OF the final harvest, at l20 years
It was with the, opening up Of the
hitherto inaccessible mountain forests
that the Japanese government became
most intensely Interested in forestry.
land, SO all that was necessary to pro-
tect them was to place proper restric-
tons OH this, sale and cutting of tim
Der. This was effected by declaring the
forests the steep slopes as resery-
4 forests, in which the only cutting
should done under government dlrec-
ton. - Forests on agricultural lands
not ncrued for protection, arc classed
as available forests, and here the cut
ting is not SO carefully restricted.
Thus Japan has effectually prevented
the stripping of her mountain slopes
before any great damage has been done.
In some districts. where the mountains
are near the towns, the steep slopes
have been cleared, aud this has re-
suited in floods and the washing down.
furm lands. But these cases have been
exceptional, a..d have merely served rs
Il warning, which Japan has needed be-
fore it WIS too late to prevent wide
spread destruction.