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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
The SPECULATIVE MARKET.

The course Of the speculative cotton
market yesterday as outlined in an As
sociated Press dispatch of last night
was as follows:
Today's cotton market showed no
improvement in point Of activity and
prices made new low records for the
movement with the close steady but at
a decline of to IL points. Sales were
estimated at 175,000 bales
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of to points and after some
little hesitation increased the gain to
a matter OF to points on the active
months as a result of better cables
than expected some New Orleans buy
ing, and moderate support from Wall
street sources. But local professionals
seemed to be bearish, offerings in
creased on the advance and after a
very quiet middle session the market
became unsettled on reports that New
England mills with the exception of
Fall River had decided to reduce wages
10 per cent, which it was feared might
lead to labor troubles. The close was
at practically the lowest level of the
day Press dispatches stated that Mis-
sissippi mills had decided to reduce
their production by third and while
'advices were received from Atlanta
stating that mills in the vicinity Of Bir-
mingham had decided to run on full
time, reports concerning the mill sit
uation as a whole were considered
bearish. Southern spot markets Off
cially reported were unchanged, but
private wires from Memphis, Birming-
ham and Galveston reported that there
was practically no demand and some
points stated that commitments seemed
II Go. ~;
izer sales are reported in Mississippi.
Receipts at the ports today 1929
against 13,509 last week and 24,150 last
year For the week 100000 against
105, ,5O3 last week and 1S7,095 last year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans $3.50
against 8,21S last year and at Houston
1878 against 9,7SS last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

ALL three Of the gentlemen who are
accepting Judge Pritchard's appoint
ment as receiver for the diSpenSary
funds are doing so on the ground that
the position will enable them to be Of
service to the state" Noble self -sacri-
ficing patriots! The usual commission
to receivers in the United States court
is > per cent. The amount involved in
this case is about $S0O,O0O, and 5 per
cent of that amount is $4,000. If Judge
Pritchard is sustained, the receivers
will get something over $4,000 each.
But what a strain there will be on their
patriotism. The stupid mob will hard
" be able to appreciate such noble sac
rifice. and because of the ingratitude
that is sure to come, the probability is
that all three of these gentlemen will
be turned against the regularly consti-
tuted authorities of the beloved state.
Later on when ii becomes clear that
the principal effect of this receiVershlp
is to protect the grafters, the receivers
will be defending their attitude then on
the ground that they wanted to help,
but the people would not let them. But
gentlemen if. in your opinion $4,000 is
full compensation for the position you
have chosen. take it and welcome.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

TIE people Of the state will do well
to remember that Governor Ansel has
been fought most bitterly by a num-
ber of politicians not a few who would
go to almost any length to bring him
into discredit. Some of the opposition
is because of political rivalry. For in
stance Mr.. Blease might be capable
of doing something really creditable if
Governor Ansel should happen to
do something discredtable to throw
him in opposition. But this, OF
course Governor Ansel will not do.
The politicians of Charleston have
it in for the governor on every
thing. 1t is not a question of politics
that provokes their opposition; but one
of duty 1t will be remembered that
departing from the easygoing policy
that Governor Hayward inaugurated, of
winking at the violation of the liquor
laws by Charleston tigers, Governor
Ansel tried to enforce the law In Char
lesion as elsewhere. Scores and scores
of Charleston tigers were brought be-
fore the grand jury. The tigers pretty
nearly control Charleston and the
grand jury returned no bills. Then
the governor resorted to the only re-
naming expedent of enforcing injunc-
tons by means of contempt proceed
ings. The tigers elect most of Char
leston's representatives and this ac-
counts in large measure for the fact
that Charleston refuses to stand by
the governor in his efforts to discharge
his sworn duty to the people. Govern
or Hayward used to be very popular
with most Of the Columbia newspaper
correspondents and reporters. Gov
ernor Ansel is not 50 popular. He has
the respect of the newspaper men all
right; but they do not swear by him
as they did by Governor Heyward. One
of the reasons is that Governor Ansel
more often finds himself at varience
with the newspaper men as to what
his duties as governor-his duties to
the people he governs-really are
Taken all in all we think it would be
of some advantage to the governor If
the people could know him as he real
ly is and we think also that it might
be some advantage to the people If
they had more of this knowledge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Loan and Savings Bank-Prints a
statement of it's condition at the
close of business on Monday, March
9th. Resources $273,7S7.3l.
Carroll Bros.-Are agents for the Co
lumbia buggy-the only buggy made
at the price with guaranteed A grade
wheels.
Bank of Hickory Grove-Publishes its
statement of condition at the close
of business on March 9th.
Star Drug StOre-GiVes talk on
paints for outside and inside work,
floors, roofs, boilers, etc. Use ala
bastine for tinting walls.
l. w. Johnson-Talks about molasses,
of which he has variety. He says
he has the best 5-lb. can Of coffee on
the market
Foster Milburn Co.-Says that age is
no bar to kidney diseases, and prints
a testimonial from a Columbia man
in regard to Doan's kidney pills. See
fourth page.
J. w. Dobson-Tells you that the man
who buys his groceries from him,
saves money. 1t is up to you to in
vestigate.
John B. Plaxco, Yorkville Alas sor-
ghum hay for sale at 81 per hundred
pounds.
A. -.
improved big boil cotton seed at 81
per bushel.
NJ. w. White-In poetry tells what the
man who bought real estate did.
Local stocks for sale and wanted.
D. E. Boney-Requests you to drop him
a card or phone him when you want
to see him in regard to insurance. He
will call on you.
Loan and Savings Bank-Reminds you
that it is a very dangerous practice
to keep money in your home. The
bank is the safer place.
York Furniture Co.-Wants you to see
its line of iron beds, Of which 1t has
always a large variety at various
prices. Bed room suits.
J. l.. williams & Co.-Are showing a
line of white linonette skirts for Ia
dies at 81 each. See their clothing
and furnishings.
w e. Reid e. Son. Rock Hill-Havc q
full line Of bicycles and bicycle sun
dries and remind YOU that now Is the
the time to ride. Wheels from $35 to
$40.
J. O. Wray-Quotes prices on lace cur
tains. pillow shams, ladies' collars
domestic, etc He wants you to see
him for shoes and says he will save
you money.
York Drug Store-Carries full varie-
ty Of garden and field seeds. such as
are usually planted hereabouts.
Louis Roth-Will have shad tomor-
row. Prices will be lower than last
week.
Thomson Co.'s receiving new spring
goods and wants you to call and see
for yourself.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Tells you where
it is located and wants you to call on
II for goods in its line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

carrying the mails. Mr. Finley char
acterized this proposition as IAN inde-
fensive and cowardly subterfuge." He
accused the Republicans Of attempting
to deceive the country into the belief
that the bill was In the interest Of the
postal service and challenged them to
come forward with proposition for a
shipsubsidy, pure and simple, with its
purposes and objects clearly stated
and unequivocally avowed. Mr.. Fin
ley pleaded for larger appropriations
for the rural free delivery service. For
the establishment Of a rural parcels
post, for more clerical assistance in the
third class postoffices where the salary
is less than $1,000 and for greater COM
pensation for fourth-cla postmasters.
Political Suggestions.
Rock Hill Herald: The political pot
Is beginning to boil in this county and
before the sulky weather sets in many
hands promise to be sore from hand
shaking. For more than twelve
quiet, save few whisperings now and
then between the friends of a said-to-
be candidate. 1t is rrmored that there
will be not less than three candidates
for state senator to succeed Mr.. j. S.
Brice, who will probably not be can
didate. Those spoken Of are Messrs.
James E. Beamguard, Of Glover: w.
H. Stewart and W. B. Wilson, Jr, Of
Rock Hill. Mr.. Beamguard repre-
sented the county ably and successful
ly in the lower house for several terms
and has large following. Mr.. Stew
art has been reading clerk of the sem
ate for number Of years and is we'll
known in political circles, and has
many friends who say that he will be
the next senator Mr.. Wilson is an
able attorney and although he has
never held any other position than
that Of county attorney. which posi-
ton he is now holding, will no doubt
make a good run, Mr.. Brice has q
large and growing law practice which
naturally suffers during his absence
from his Office during legislature and
this Is why he has about decided 10 re-
tire from active politics. The liquor
question, of course, will be the center
of attraction in the primary and some
interesting developments are expected
to turn up before the election.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
MERE.MENTION.

A petition signed by 100000 people
has been presented to the governor Of
Kentucky asking for the pardon Of
Caleb Powers. If pardoned, Powers
will be a candidate for congress from
the eleventh Kentucky district. .......
Two Chinese, Mock Kung and jung
Jow, members Of the Hip Sing tong
were hanged at Moyamensing prison,
PHILADELPHIA, on Tuesday. ..... Harry
Orchard, confessed slayer of Governor
Steunenburg of Idaho, pleaded guilty
at Caldwell Idaho, Tuesday, to first
degree murder. He will be sentenced
March 1S. Brown Bennett, night
rider" was shot to death near Wood
ford, Tenn, Monday night. ..... An at
tempt was made to assassinate King
Haakon of Sweden at Christiania,
Tuesday. :. l.. l.. Fee, a plumber, un-
dertook to rob the Merchants National
bank Of Omaha, Neb., on Tuesday, by
threatening to blow the building to
pieces with nitro -glycerin. The fellow
is in jail. .... The cruiser Albany now
holds the record for the best shooting
in the navy with 6-inch guns, making
an average of ten hits per minute.
Italian troops killed 500 natives OF
Somaliland, Africa, a few days ago,
while the latter were raiding villages.
The Italians lost one man. ..... An At
lanta brewery is preparing to manufac-
ture soft drinks instead Of beer and
ales. . An insane inmate Of the Cen
trail Indiana Insane hospital, recently
completed an almost perfect counter
felt $50 bank note. The lunatic labors
under the delusion that the govern
ment owes him $4,000, 900. The
Southern railway has closed down its
repair shops located in Atlanta, Ga. -.
James Frady fatally shot Paris sum-
mer near Asheville, n. c., on Tuesday,
and then gave himself up to the sher-
iff of Buncombe county. 1t Is an "un-
written law" murder The bill pro-
viding for constitutional prohibition
has been defeated by the Mississippi
senate by vote Of 81 to 10.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. II. H. Beard is visiting relatives
and friends at LumbertOn. n. c.
Miss Sallie Mcconnell of McCon-
nellsville, was in Yorkville today.
Miss Mamie Smith Of Hickory Grove
is serving as night central" during the
illness of Miss Mamie Turner
Miss Frances Crossmore of Balti-
more. arrived in Yorkville Wednes-
day to take charge of the millinery
department of the Thomson company
for this season.
Fort Mill Times: Mr.. J. NJ. Grier
spent Saturday in Lancaster the guest
of Capt. S. E. White. The captains
many friends here will be pleased to
know that he is enjoying excellent
health.
Mr.. r. C. Jackson Of Tirzah, who cut
his foot with an axe recently, is not
getting along very nicely. Erysipelas
has developed in the wound and Mr..
Jackson seems to be in for serious
time
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

THE most deplorable feature of the
present situation is that individuals
and newspapers seem to be unable to
get their minds off that $S00,000 of dis
pensary funds that Judge Pritchard has
taken in charge. That may as well
be conceded to the expenses of the
So far as The Enquirer is
it cares nothing of what
comes of this fund. Of course, it may
as we'll have been burned as to go
where it will go. but that is not the
point; it's disposition will be according
to law. The split milk that we are
crying over is the escape'of the graf
ters who have been lining their pock-
cts in a manner not sanctioned by law.
The fear that these grafters will be free
to snap their fingers at the people
whose trust they have betrayed is gall
ing in the extreme.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
THE FALLING OF A GIANT.
Joseph w. Bailey Ruined by connee-
tion with the Oil Monopoly.

By all accounts the speech Of Sem
ator Bailey of Texas, Monday, op-
posing the Aldrich currency bill, was
a mastery one and this estimate Of 1t
affords no occasion for surprise, for
it is to be seriously doubted II as an
intellectual proposition he has an
equal in the senate. 1t Is matter OF
unendlng regret that a man of his in
tellectual proportions and capacity for
public usefulness should have become
complicated as he has with an odious
institution, the Standard Oil company.
1t Is not for any one to say, in the alb
sence Of the clearest and most con-
vincing proof, that he has sustained
guilty relations with 1t but 1t seems
unquestionable that he has been under
financial obligations to H. Z. Pierce,
one of the heads Of a subsidiary con-
cern, and the fact has brought upon
him a great deal of denunciation and
ill-repute in Texas and has lost him
the major part Of his prestige in the
country The developments came af-
ter his nomination by the primaries
for reelection to the senate and not
withstanding this primary nomination
he had to undergo q stiff and 1t looked
at one time as If losing fight; and
now there Is an equally bitter and de-
termined fight to defeat him for dele
gate at large to the national conven-
ton. But for this Standard Oil asso-
citation it is not at all improbable that
he would have been the nominee OF the
Democratic party this year for presi-
dent, and IL he were, and still enjoyed
his popularity Of two years ago, he
would be elected. AS it is, he is no
longer mentioned or thought Of in this
connection.
His case is a tragedy in real life: he
is one Of those "who yet living doth
follow at the funerals of his own rep
utation." The world Is charitable to
men, especially to men as great as
Senator Bailey undoubtedly is; it for
gives a great deal that is wrong In
them but it is relentless in its judg-
ment of them when they deviate In
matters Of money, and, as an almost
invariable rule, washes its hands Of
them when any Of their transactions
to which dollars are related is even
tionable.-Charlotte Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

THAT was a wise move on the part
of the attorney general in putting the
books and records of the investigating
committee in the custody of the state
treasurer. The United States govern
ment is almost deadly sure when 1t
goes after it's own criminals; but we
are afraid that it might be somewhat
Indifferent in the prosecution Of the
dispensary grafters. That is right Mr..
Lyon, hold on to what you have.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

Now don't swear at Judge Pritchard.
abuse him or praise him. You are en-
titled to your opinion about the COM
misSiOnerS. who laid down on the gov
ernor's job of s. Il day to serve the
Federal court for chance at Il prorata
of 5 per cent on 100000; but Judge
Pritchard is not the subject of legiti-
mate criticism-nOt unless it can be
shown by actual facts that he has act
ed from improper motives. The rea-
sOning upon which he has based his
action may appear flimsy. From one
standpoint it looks tlimSy and from
another it doesn't. But that is not the
question. 1t is for the United States
supreme court to say whether Judge
Plitchard is in error and the people
can very well afford To contain them
selves in patience. Wrath against
Judge Pritchard is worse than wasted.
The thing for every loyal South Caro-
linian to do is to line up behind Govern
or Ansel He is level headed, fearless
and true. If the United States Su-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

THE banks receiving deposits of dis
pensary funds were required to put up
collateral security. This security was
turned over to the state treasurer, who
now has it. If the banks decline to pay
out the money they hold on the order
Of Judge Pritchard, their officers will
be attached for contempt. If they do
pay it out, the state is still safe with
the security. Is Judge Pritchard able
to make the state deliver up that Sc
curitv? Let us watch and see.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

In his charge to the Lancaster
grand jury last Monday. Judge Watts
outlined the scope of its duties-the
passing upon all bills Of indictment,
examination of public Offices buildings,
countys finances, etc. He advised the
jury to pay no attention to anonymous
communications, which usually result
from spite work. If party knows OF
any violation of law in this community
he should go before a magistrate ana
swear out warrant or report the mat
ter in person to the grand jury or a
member thereof. Judge Watts alluded
to the numerous hOmicides in South
Carolina. 1t seemed to him, he said,
that there Is too much unnecessary
killing going on in this state He said
he did not refer to Lancaster county
particularly. but to the whole state. In
proportion to its population, he stated,
there are probably as few homicides
here as in any county in South Caro-
lima Much has been said about the
non enforcement Of the law, some plac-
ing the responsibility on the judges,
others on the juIies, but from his OBJ
servation. Judge Watts said, much Of
the trouble is due to perjured testimo-
ny. witnesses swearing falsely to save
relatives or friends. In every county
there are a number of families bonded
together, so to speak, by blood, mar
riage, association and friendship, and
when a member of any Of such families
gets into trouble the various connec-
tiOns generally try to save him. The
laws will never be any better enforced.
the Judge declared, until the religious
and the law-abiding elements in every
county get together, take the matter in
hand and see that justice is done.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

Mr.. Joseph H. Mccullough has with
drawn from the senatorial race. he
has decided that his acceptance or
Judge Pritchard's appointment as one
of the receivers of the dispensary funds
really does affect the situation. Like
many other people, Mr.. Mccullough Is
wiser on reflection than at first blush.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

preme court decides that the Federal
government is sovereign over state gov
ernment in all things in which it finds
sovereignty expedient and desirable.
there will be time enough afterward
To consider what is the next best thing
To be done.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

TIE elimination of Hon. Joseph H
Mccullough seems calculated to
strengthen the Hon. o. B. Martin IN
Greenville county. There is reason to
believe that the Hon. John Gary Evans
will carry Spartanburg county prac-
tically solid 1t is quite possible that
there will now be other entries in the
senatorial race.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

never know" The papers served to-
day briefly recite the fact of the mar
riage at Pittsburg. on April 4th, 1908,
and set forth that at the time of the
marriage of the plaintiff to the de-
fendant the defendant was q lunatic
and of unsOund mind and was lncap-
able of making a valid contract of
marriage. The cause for anulling the
marriage, towit: The lunacy OF Harry
Kendall Thaw, existed at the time OF
such marriage"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

HARPY-A fabulous winged monster,
rayenous and filthy, having the race
of a woman and the body OF a yul-
ture, with long claws and the lace
pale with hunger.-Webster.
Mr.. Lyon seems to be quite happy
in the choice of words. This word
seems to be appropriate enough.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

GOVERNOR Ansel has re-appointed
Hon. f. ]. Watson to the Office ol
commissioner Of immigration. Mr.
Watson has made a most efficient ana
capable officer and in reappointing him
Governor Ansel has only done what
was naturally to be expected of him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

OH. well, if Mr.. Bryan is nominated
as he no doubt will be, it will be all
right But somehow, it seems to US
that after scoring two defeats with one
man the Democratic party ought to be
able to ring in a new candidate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

WHOM the gods wish to destroy
they first make mad"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
FRIDAY, MARCH l3, 1908.

THE mills of the gods grind slowly.
but exceedingly fine"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
Mrs. Mary Jane Guthrie.
No DAMAGES Awarded.


Charlotte Observer: The suit Of Mar
garet Freeman against the Southern
railway for $4,000 damages for the kill
ing of her father, who was 6S years old,
near Pineville some years ago, was
completed yesterday just before ad-
iOurnment for the noon recess and CIV
en- to the jury. Later in the afternoon
the Jury returned a verdict Of no dam
ages to the plaintiff. This suit was
warmly contested by opposing attor-
neys. The defense introduced tabular
evidence based on the calculations OF
life insurance companies, as to how
long a man of 6S could reasonably eX-
pect to live. The deceased had before
his death no regular and fixed employ
ment and hence it was argued that no
damages should be forthcoming from
the Golfers of the Southern railway
Postal Appropriation Bill.
Congressman Finley spoke on the
postal appropriation bill last Tuesday
There was a separate bill to increase
the appropriation for ocean steamships
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13

j. c. Catoe was acquitted in Lam
caster of killing John Snipes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
The 4lorkrillr enquirer

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkvilie
as Mail Matter of the Second 'Class.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-13
LOCAL LACONICS.
Declared a Bankrupt.

Mr.. J. n. Benfield. who has been do
ing a small mercantile business at Del
phos during several years past, has
been declared bankrupt. The order
was granted last Tuesday by Judge
Brawley, on an application presented
through F. P. Mccain, ESD, attorney,
The liabilities are given at $2.O99.2O'
and the assets at $1.672.
Mrs. Mary Jane Guthrie.
Mrs. Mary Jane Guthrie died at her
home at Guthriesville last Wednesday
morning of heart failure, in the 6Sth
year of her age. Her illness was quite
brief. The deceased was the widow OF
the late Robert f. Guthrie, the founder
of Guthriesville and for many years
one Of the best known citizens of the
neighborhood There were no children.
The funeral took place at Bethesda
Yesterday