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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

In a personal note to the editor Of
The Enquirer Rev. Oliver Johnson,
speaking of his new home in Winns-
boro says: Il admit that l experienced
some inconsistencies at first; but / am
beginning to feel at home now"
Master Eugene Mickle, son of Mr..
T. B. Mickle Of Sharon r. F. d. No.
2, was successfully operated on for
on Wednesday afternoon
by DR.. VIM. M. Love assisted by DR..
Pryor of Chester. DR.. Pryor came up
in his automobile within an hour af-
ter receiving the call.
Fort Mill Times: At the close of
the school exercises Thursday even
ing, Prof. ]. H. WitherspoOn announc-
ed his decision to decline the princl-
palship Of the Fort Mill graded school
for the session Of 10000, to which
position he was reelected some days
ago This announcement Of Prof
WitherspOOn came as a surprise to
all for it was the first intimation of
his intention to decline the offer, and
was the source Of many regrets. Prof
Witherspoon has been principal Of the
local school for three years and dur
ing this period the school has prog
ressed very satisfactorily. 1t Is not
known at what place he will locate,
but it is understood that several lu-
crative positions have been offered
him. Acting upon this advice the To-
cal school board met Friday night and
elected Prof. Jackson Hamilton of
MarShville, N. c., to the principalship.
Prof. Hamilton was up to a few years
ago principal of Gold Hill academy
and is well known here as an able
educator. Prof Hamilton has not up
to this time notified the board as
to whether or not he will accept.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

EDITOR Carpenter of the Anderson
Daily Mail declines to qualify. We
are not surprised. A man of his rec
ognized ability is not likely to hunt
work during a pleasure outing for the
simple fun of the thing. Referring to
our nomination of him as editor Of
the Gaffney Ledger's proposed daily
edition he says:
Thanks for the inSinuatiOn. but if
Editor Carpenter of the Anderson
Daily Mail is able to get away from
home to attend the meeting Of the
Press association at Gaffney, which at
this time seems doubtful, he is not
going to do any work while he is there.
He has to work hard enough when at
home from necessity, and he is not
going to work from choice when he
goes off to rest. That's dead certain.
And besides, Editor DeCamp gets out
such an excellent semiweekly that we
want to see what he will do with a
daily. We are quite willing to stand
around and boss him if we get over to
Gaffney. but as for pitching in and
doing the work for him-nOt any, if
you please. You've got another guess
coming.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

GENERAL Stephen d. Lee, last lieu
tenant general of the Confederate
army. died at his home at Vicksburg,
Miss, yesterday morning, after sick
ness of seven weeks. General Lee was
commander of the United Confeder-
ate Veterans association and the most
popular of all the old Confederate Of
ficers in the south. Since the war he
had been giving all his available time
to the upbuildng of his state and was
president of the Mississippi Industrial
and Agricultural college. He also had
large planting interests in Columbus,
Miss. His interesting personality
made for him firm friends all over
the nation. His favorite saying was
that no soldier of the Lost Cause which
General Lee always believed To be right
should ever hang his head with shame.
The Memory of the old Confederate
soldiers" said he lis Il peculiar trust
committed t. living Confederate SOL
dierS." General Clement A. Evans.
senior vice commander of the United
Confederate veterans. succeeds Gener-
al Lee as commander.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
IHE SPECULATIVE MARKED.

The cotton market yesterday, says a
New York dispatch of last night, was
nervous and irregular with the close
steady at a net advance of points TO
a decline of points, new crop months
being relatively easy. Sales were es-
timated at 275,00O bales.
The market opened steady at de-
cline of to 3 points and during the
early session sold 5 to I points net
lower on active months owing to dis
cables, good weather and
a continuation of the scattering liqui-
dation noted at the close last night.
There was also some selling by local
bears but the market steadied in spite
of this pressure and during the mid
die of the day had quite sharp ad-
vance which was led by July on COW
ering of shorts and support from
spot interests. July sold up to 1887
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
ABOUT PEOPLE,.

Mr.. Lamar Pegram of Gastonia, is
the guest of Mr.. j. B. Pegram today.
Miss Laura Clancy of Washing
ton, d. c., is visiting Miss Agalice
McCaw.
Prof. B. d. Kennedy, who has been
teaching at Lake City, is home for his
summer vacation.
Miss Amelia Kennedy, who has been
teaching in Laurens, is home for the
summer vacation.
Mrs. Fanny B. McCaw left this
morning to attend the exercises of the
colleges at Due West.
Misses Estelle, Ruth and lone Ashe
Of McConnellsville, are visiting Miss
Mozele Inman this week.
Mrs. James Beckham attended COM
mencement exercises at Davenport
college, Lenoir, N. c.. this week.
Mrs. Lowry Guy and Misses Maude
and Daisy Guy from Lowryville visi-
ted Mrs. Robt. b. Lowry this week
Masters Joe and Sam Feemster of
Bullock's Creek are visiting Masters
Willie and James Moore in Yorkville.
Misses Matte and Edna Feemster
of Bullock's Creek. are visiting the
family of Mr.. w. T. Moore in York.
Vile.
Mr.. r. Glenn Allison returned to
Atlanta this morning. after spending
a few days with YOrkville relatives
and friends.
Mrs. NJ. w. White and children left
this morning for a three weeks visit
to Riverside. On her return she will
board during the remainder of the
summer with Mrs. Walter l.. Jack
SON
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
FRIDAY, MAY 2e, 1908.
NOTES FROM CHEROKEE.
Poisoned BY Tick-Recent Deaths
In suIIock's Creek-Waitins For the
Press Association

Poisoned BY a Tick-Reeent Deaths
In BuIIock's Creek-Waitine For the
Press Association.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
Wilkinsville, May 27.-Mr. r. JEFF
Hughes, one Of our old army COM
rades. is at present suffering greatly
from what would seem a very insignif-
icant cause-a tick bite. One day last
week he found q white-back tick on
his arm and pulled it off. In short
time the place began to swell and
hurt, and the doctor says 1t is very
likely to develop a case Of blood -pois-
on. The old gentleman Is suffering
greatly from ii and his friends are be-
coming uneasy about the outcome.
MIR. Hughes has been q very nervy
man and has gone through many mar
row places in life, and for such a
seemingly trivial matter to end his
days would seem incredible to one
who knows him so we'll
Mr.. John Robbins and Mr.. Sam
Dowdle, both Of the Bullock's Creek
section Of York county, died last Sat
urday and were buried at Bullock's
Creek church. Mr. Robbins had been
sick for a long time.
Jerry Wright, alias Jerry Johnson,
colored, died near Hickory Grove last
week. He is perhaps the last one Of
DR.. Samuel w. Wright's slaves. and
for long time has been conspicuous
figure in western York.
The time for the State Press asso-
citation, which was to meet at Lime
stone (Gaffney) has been changed to
the Goth of June, and will hold until
July 3.
Our county is making preparations
to give the editors a grand time, and
If they don't have it, it will be their
fault We haven't any liquor to offer
them, but we can give them all the
pure, fresh limestone water they want.
The Gaffney people, and especially Ed
II. DeCamp, don't do things by halves.
He has the people Of Gaffney and
Cherokee county behind him.
If there is any people in the world
who deserve a frst-class outing, It's
the newspaper men, and they will have
1t.
Farmers are now In the midst Of
their busiest season. The weather is
fine and crops are beginning TO grow
off nicely.
More attention Is being paid 20 corn
raising in this county than ever be-
fore. Not less than sixty farmers are
contesting for the prizes offered by
the Merchants and Planters Bank Of
Gaffney for the best acre Of corn raised
in the county this year. While only
one will get it, of course, 1t will be
the means Of adding anywhere from
5000 to 5000 bushels Of corn to the
usual crop raised in the county. pro-
vided the seasons are favorable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Lock Box 264-Offers rooms on East
Liberty street for rent.
Victor Cotton Oil Co.-Wants 500 oat
sacks at once.
Jno. r. Hart-Announces himself as
q candidate for election to the office
of mayor in the municipal election.
Jep Campbell-LOst q signet scarf
pin in Yorkville Oh Wednesday and
asks for it's return to the Enquirer
office.
j. Edgar Poag, Broker-Is publishing
a monthly paper in the interest Of
real estate and wants you as a sub
scriber. The price is soc a year.
Jno. r. Hart, Mayor-Publishes an
ordinance relating to the municipal
election to be held at the sheriff s
office on Tuesday, June 9Th.
Louth Roth-Says you are missing a
good cup of coffee if you are not
using French opera coffee. Sweet
potato plants on June 4th or 5th.
Palace Theatre-Will have The
Haunted Prince of Denmark" in
moving pictures tonight. Midnight
ride of Paul Revere" next week.
ferings of cotton and linen goods
and make prices that are as low as
can reasonably be expected for
sometime to come. Buy today and
save money.
First National Bank-Asks you If you
have been waiting for an opportune
time to open a bank account. 1t
says that now is the time. 1t will
help you.
Thomson Co.'s showing an attrac-
tive line of Eclipse shirts and says
that Eclipse shirts will satisfy all
good dressers. Prices 81, s1.25 and
$3.50
Loan and Savings Bank-Advises yon
not to expose your valuable papers
to danger of loss. Put them in a
safety deposit box.
j. @. Wray-Cuts prices on ladies
dress goods 25 per cent. White
goods sc to 4Sc a yard. Mems
clothing at one-third off regular
prices. =.
Luther Baber-Has control of Ess-
tee-dee for the hair and scalp in
York county. A specific for dan
druff.
York Supply Co.-Sells Peerless ice
cream freeZerS-one Of the best on
the market. Fruit Jars and rub
bers. Carloads of white corn and
r. r. p oats.
York Drug Store-Tells you to take
it's sure cure for diarrhoea, dysen-
terry, bloody fiux, summer COM
plant, etc. Csc and soc bottles.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo-Give ad-
ditional testimony as to the value Of
Doan's kidney pills. See fourth
page.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

Judge Gage presdes at the next term
of the court of general sessions for
this county.
The Presbyterian congregation Of
Fort Mill is to remodel its handsome
church building.
The York County Rural Carriers
association meets at Glover tomorrow,
which is a legal holiday, the Federal
Memorial day.
All those who expect to enter the
corn prize contest, should notify Mr..
A. L. Black, Yorkville No 1, on or be-
fore next Monday and pay the fee of
fifty cents.
The only sales advertised for next
Monday, salesday for June, are those
to be made by the sheriff under delin-
quent tax executions. Unless Mon
day happens to be too wet for plow-
ing, there will be but a small gather
ing from the country on account Of
salesday.
The business people Of Yorkville
have in The Enquirer the best adver-
tisng medium in the south, in propor-
ton to the available field. and includ-
ed among the business people of York
vile are some of the most intelligent
and wide-a- wake advertisers to be
found anywhere.
We have number l of volume l of
Poag's Real Estate Monthly, a hand
somely printed six column folio filled
with interesting reading matter and,
as it's name implies, devoted to the
real estate business. The paper is
published by Mr.. ]. Edgar Poag, who
cuts the earth to suit your taste" "
but, as Mr.. Poag informs us, it is to
be devoted to real estate generally
rather than to his own individual bus
mess. The price is so cents year,
which considering the fact that Mr..
Poag has to pay full third class post
age rates, is very low. Sample cop
les will be sent on application to Mr..
Poag.
In it's review of the cotton market
SlludIlOll lCN d5OJ liC 4'S"
York Sun had this interesting para
graph: Probably the most bullsh
feature Of the statistical situation is
the stock of cotton in Liverpool, which
at the present time is more than half
a million bales less than it was a year
ago. The sales made out Of this stock
each day continue so heavy that the
talk of the possibility Of a famine,
which has been hearu frequently re-
Gently does not sound at all far fetch
ed. The loss last week amounted to
$4,000 bales, and for the past three
weeks about 100000 bales. Should the
demand continue at this rate the Eng
lish market will be bare Of cotton long
before the new crop begins to move"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
diately after the killing does not indi-
cate any ground for a plea Of selfde-

diately after the killing does not indi-
cate any ground for a plea Of self-de-
fense.
The record in the clerks office shows
that true bill was returned against
Brown in 1888; that the case had been
called during thirteen consecutive
terms and finally stricken off the dock
ct. Sheriff Brown expressed great
pleasure at the arrest Of the man; but
expresses a fear that it will be very
difficult now to find the witnesses nee
essary to establish case against him.
In The Enquirer Of July 4. 1888, we
find an account Of the homicide as
follows:
About IL o'clock m., last Sunday
on the plantation Of Capt. A. e. Hutch
ison, three miles north of Rock Hill
an alteration occurred between two
ard Brown, which resulted in the
death Of Nash. The two men met at
house on Capt. Hutchison's place
neither Of them being employed by
him however; but both living in that
neighborhood, when Brown approach
ed Nash in a threatening manner, and
asked Nash if, at any time, he had
threatened to kill him. Nash attempt
ed to reply; but before he could finish
the sentence, Brown drew a pistol and
shot him through the heart. Death
was instantaneous. Information of the
affair was Immediately communicated
to Trial Justice White of Rock Hill
and he proceeded to hold an inquest
The following jurors were empaneled
Tredell Jones, foreman: II. H. Hart. j.
S. Glass. l.. w. Mccoy, w. c. Bigger
Napoleon Workman, p. A. Workman
J NJ. Garrison. ]. T. ThOmasson, De-
Folk Wilson, Sam Harris. After the
hearing Of the testimony, the jury
rendered a verdict in accordance with
the facts stated. The murderer made
his escape and has not yet been ar
rested. The parties to the murder are
both past the middle age Of life and
there is woman in the case"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
CORN PRIZES SUBSCRIPTIONS.

The undersigned have subscribed
the amounts opposite their names for
the use Of the Farmers Union Of York
county In offering premiums for the
best acres Of corn in a competition re-
Gently instituted by that organization
1t is desired that the aggregate fund
be not less than five hundred dollars,
and when that sum Is reached the
subscription will be closed. Should
that amount not be reached the COM
mittee will use for the purpose in
dicated such sum as may be subscrib-
ed All promises Of subscriptions will
be promptly acknowledged in The En-
quirer, and be furnished to Mr. A. L.
Black, secretary and treasurer Of the
Union for record. Payment is to be
made to Mr.. Black on or before Sep
tember /, 1908.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
For the Senate.


Wednesday, June II.
Manning Thursday, June Is.
Moncks Corner, Friday, June 19.
Orgetown-Saturday June 20.
Observation-Disclosures, June %.
FlOrence-Tuesday, June %.
Marion-Wednesda June "a.
COnway-Friday June 26.
Darlington-Saturday, June q.
shopville-Tuesday, June 30.
nettsville-Wednesda July l.
Chesterfield-Thu July 2.
Camden--Friday, July 3.
Saturday July 4.
Winnsboro-Mond July G.
Chester-Tuesday. July I.
OrkVille-WedneSd July 8.
Gafiney-Thursday, July 9.
Spartanburg-Frid July 10.
UniOn-Saturday, July II.
Columbia-Tuesday, July IA.
Newberry-Wednesday, July Is.
Greenwood-Th July 16.
Abbeville-Friday, July Il.
Saturday July IS.
Walhalla-Tuesday, July 81.
Pickens-Wednesda July %.
Greenville-Thursday July 23.
Laurens-F'riday, July "a.
LeXington-Tuesd July 2S.
da-Wednesday, July %.
dgefield-Thursday July 80.
Aiken-Friday, July 81.
Bamberg-Saturday August l.
Barnwell-Tuesday, August 4.
Hampton-Thursday August 6.
BeaufOrt-Friday, August Z.
Walterboro-Saturd August 8.
CharleSton-Wedne August is
st. George-Thursday August 20.
Orangeburg-Frid August 21.
St. Matthews-Saturday August %
For State Officers.
st. Observation-Disclosures June II
Orangeburg-Thu June Is.
st. George-Friday, June 10.
harleston-Saturday June 20.
WalterbOro-Monday, June 22.
Beaufort-Tuesday, June %.
Hampton-Wednesday, June "a.
Barnwell-Friday, June 26.
Bamberg-Saturday June q.
LeXingtOn-Tuesday, June 30.
Saluda-Wednesda July l.
dgefield-Thursday, July 2.
Aiken-Friday, July 5.
Sumter-Tuesday, July Z.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, July s.
NOIChS wi llui ouiS ~
Georgetown-Friday, July 10.
MISUNDERSTANDING, July II.
Florence-Monday, July 13.
Marion-Tuesday, July IA.
Conway-Thursday, July 16.
Darlington-Friday, July II.
Bishopville-Tuesday, July 21.
Bennettsville-Wed July %.
Chesterfeld-Th July %.
Camden-Friday, July "a.
LancaSter-Saturday July 25.
Winnsboro-Monday. July q.
Chester-Tuesday, July 2S.
Observation-Disclosures July 29.
Gaffney-Thursday July 30.
Spartanburg-F July 81.
Union-Saturday, August l.
Columbia--Tuesday, August 4.
Newberry-Wednes August 5.
Greenwood-Wed August 6.
Abbeville-Friday, August Z.
Anderson-Saturday, August 8.
Walhalla--Wedn August 19.
Pickens-Thursday August 20.
Greenville-Friday, August 21.
Laurens-Saturday August %.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

COTTON GRADING ON THE EXCHANGES
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner
of corporations, today submitted to
the house the second and third parts
of his reports on the operation Of the
cotton exchanges Of the United States,
dealing with the classification of cot
ton" and the range of grades deliver
able on contract"
The commissioner treats of condi-
tions on the New York and New Or
leans exchanges, the only two mar
kets in this country doing a future
business. He has found that the
methods Of the two are radically diff
ferent and that criticisms of both
have been made. He finds that in
New York there is over-grading and
over-classifcation of cotton, while in
New Orleans there appears to be un-
der-grading. The commissioner urges
the adoption Of a system Of uniform
grades, if possible, thus simplifying
business and putting an end to serious
abuses.
The report considers at length the
criticisms directed at the large num-
ber of grades now deliverable on flu
ture contracts, and Commissioner
Smith says that in view of the eX-
changes of New York and New Or
leans and their effect on the cotton
industry it is desirable that consider
alton be given to practical lines of
improvement in methods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

REDUCING THE ACREAGE.-If all the
southern farmers are in the same
frame of mind as the Farmers Union
there will be no doubt about the good
price for this years cotton crop The
Union has adopted a strategy that will
do the work. Some days ago the pres
ident Of the national Union advised all
members to plOw up a certain per cent
Of their cotton and plant food or for
age crops instead. Local Unions all
over the county are acting on this ad-
vice. Cotton has been plowed up in
Union, and more will be- This plan
was adopted instead Of the usual plan
of reduction in acreage. so that there
could be no doubt about the result. 1t
was argued that if the Union was
known To be largely reducing before
planting time was over, many outside
farmers would increase. On the 9TH
er hand if the Union men went on with
their planting as usual. there would be
no increase by outsiders, but a ten
dency toward observation-disclosures, N.
c., Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

CONGRESS has not yet been able to
reach an adjournment. The senate
has been ready for week to adjourn;
but the filibuster in the house has de-
layed business on that side. During
the past few days strenuous efforts
have been making for the passage OF
the Aldrich- h-Vreeland currency bill,
and the indications yesterday after
noon were that the bill would go
in some shape today, and
that there would be a sine die adjourn
ment today or tomorrow. There is lit
tie probability of legislation at this
session that will require publicity of
contributions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

THEY have at last begun recount of
the votes cast in the Mcclellan Hearst
race for mayor more than two years
ago. The election was given to Nc
Clellan by a majority of 3,47S votes.
The contents of two ballot boxes were
counted in the presence of a justice of
the supreme court Wednesday, and they
showed a gain of 81 votes for Hearst.
There are 1920 precincts in the city
and it will take quite while to COM
plete the count. That Hearst was
swindled out of the election, there is
very little reason to doubt; but that
he will profit anything as the result
of the contest is very uncertain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

THE Enquirer is desirous Of perfect
ing a list of all it's present subscribers
who have been taking the paper con-
tinuously for forty years or more.
Letters from these subscribers giving
the dates when they first began taking
the paper will be appreciated. So far
as we have knowledge, Mr.. w. ..
Youngblood of Yorkville No. 2, is the
only individual now living who has
been a subscriber since the first issue
of the paper in 1855; but there may
be others. and information will be ap-
nreciatel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

TIE New York newspapers are rails
ing a howl for the resignation of Sen
ator Platt 1t can hardly be claimed
that there is any more reason now
why this old sinner should step down
and out than there was twenty years
ago. But that he ought to be kicked
out there is no ques. Ion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
THE CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE.

Times and Places, When and Where
Candidates Will Meet the People.
The state campaign this summer is
to be a double barrel affair, beginning
June Il, the senatorial candidates
opening at Sumter and the state can
didates at st. Matthews. The sched-
ulC is as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

THE problem now is, What are the
state and senatorial candidates going
to do to arouse interest in their res
pective claims? Political stock is SELL
ing at low figure at this stage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

HOLD For THE MINIMrM.-Prcsident
&. Harris of the State Farmers Union
has issued the following circular let
ter:
Hold cotton for the minimum. There
is nothing to lose by holding and much
I" be gained.
Cotton has advanced $3.50 per bale
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

If the people of South Carolina could
ever get the opportunity, they would
vote overwhelmingly for prohibition
also They did it once, but were rob-
bed of the fruit of their victory.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

AND now North Carolina has really
said something To South Carolina.
1t is up to South Carolina to come
across.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29

- Greenville has passed an Ordi-
nance providing for the killing of un-
muzzled dogs. Many citizens are
kicking seriously against the PROPOSE
tiun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-05-29
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1908.

SALISBURY, N. c.. will now move to
Virginia