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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

II has been an unusually hard year;
but still there are quite a number OF
good crops scattered over the county.
That red shirt reunion proposition
ever in Anderson is interesting, and 1t
would not be out of place to work up
county reunions. We have seen as
many as three thousand red shirt rid
ers In Yorkville at one time; but
how many Of them could be gotten to-
gether now, we can only guess.
There is a movement on foot to in
duce Prof Ira w. Williams, superin-
tendent of the Farmers Cooperative
Demonstration work in this state, to
hold a three days institution In this
county for the benefit Of co-operators
and demonstrators and others who de-
sire to take part. The latter part Of
August or the first week In September
has been suggested as about the time
for the institution. Prof. Williams Is
not only a good speaker himself, with
lots of information about all the vari-
Gus problems that confront the far
mers Of this country; but he will be
able to secure the services Of num-
ber of the best farmers in the govern
ment service at Washington. Possibly
DR.. Knapp, himself, and the institu-
tion, If 1t is held, will be something
well worth while. II the farmers Of
the county manifest sufficient interest,
we feel quite sure that the proposed
institute will be go.
There is really a very urgent need
for some kind Of accommodation for
visitors on. Kings Mountain battle
ground. While. the fact is not gener-
ally appreciated in this vicinity there
are more isitors to the battle-ground
than is generally supposed. They In
clude a great many people from the
north and northwest, who, having bus
mess down this way for one reason or
another, take the drive to the historic
locality. Some go from Blacksburg,
some from Grover, some from King 8
Mountain and various other points.
The roads are miserable from whatever
direction, and from whatever direction
the visitor goes, he fails to find shell
ter on arrival. The average Of the
reople who go to the battle ground
are people whose opinions are worth
something, and whose impressions Of
the people Of this vicinity count for good
or bad. A good, substantial pavilion
provided with necessary conveniences,
would help the situation wonderfully
and rebound very much to the credit
Of people who ought to be and who are
interested in the battle-ground. About
the only way to get such a pavilion Is
to subscribe funds for the use Of the
Kings Mountain chapter of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution, and
what they will do will leave no cause
for complaint.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
SPECULATIVE MARKET.

Here are the developments in the
cotton market yesterday as reviewed
in a New York dispatch OF last night:
The cotton market had another very
erratic and nervous day witE the close
steady at net decline Of to s points.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of 4 points to decline Of 4
points, but quickly weakened and sold
at a net decline of 7 to 10 points soon
after the call under liquidation, and
local bear pressure, encouraged by the
easier late cables and increasing in
dications that the drouth had been
broken in southern and central Sec
tions of Texas. The western belt fore
cast calling for showers and lower
temperatures promoted continued Of
ferings, but people who had sold in
anticipation Of improved weather con-
ditions seemed disposed to take prof
its on the early break. Liverpool was
a buyer here and there was some spot
house support on which prices rallied
from 11.79 to 11.90 for December, with
the general list selling about II to IA
points higher. The detailed Texas
weather report which was delayed un-
til long after the usual hour, confirmed
the private reports Of rain in southern
and central Texas and with early buy
ers realizing on the advance, the mar
ket weakened again shortly after mid
day and in the late trading became
very nervous and unsettled under
spotless selling with prices reaching
the lowest point so far since the re-
cent advance eliminated. December
sold at lilo. 90 points below the high
level Of the day and III points below
the high records of July 13, with the
general list at this time showing a net
loss Of from IA to 10 points. The close
was up from the lowest on covering,
but sentiment continued very nervous
and late private wires from Texas in
dicated more favorable condition for
the crop. Southern spot markets off,
cially reported were generally un-
changed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
MONEY FOR THE DEDICATION.
The Whole State Is Interested and Ev
erybody Should Help.

!
erybody Should Help.
On October 7th Of the present year,
which is the 129th anniversary OF
the battle Of Kings Mountain, there
will be dedicated on that historic bat
tlefield monument to commemorate
that famous event.
It is intended that the occasion be
marked by proper ceremonies. Presi-
dent Taft has been invited to attend
as have also the governors Of many
that the dedication will be an event OF
such magnitude that 1t will attract
the attention of the union; for few
Americans, comparatively speaking,
have read McCrady's splendid history
of the Revolutionary period, and the
New England historians have unfor-
tunately neglected to acknowledge
the important effect which Kings
Mountain had on the ultimate ont
come Of the war. Notable addresses
by men acquainted with the facts will
serve to give the general public a
more exact idea Of just what effact,
this battle had, and also a mora ac-
curate idea Of the value Of such men
as Sumter, Pickens and Marion In
making possible the final victory at
Yorktown.
Kings Mountain is lonely place.
Many pilgrims are prevented from
going there because Of the lack of
accommodations. All honor is due to
the good people Of York county who
have made the monument possible,
and all honor is due them also for the
efforts they are making now to pay
the expenses of the dedication cere-
monies. After all, the battle-ground
is the glory Of the entire state and no
one locality should be expected to
preserve it.
Subscriptions are asked for meet
ing the new expenses. The time is
short and already the preliminary ar
rangements have been seriously han
dicapped by the lack of funds. 1t is
hoped that the people Of South Caro-
lima will come to the assistance Of
York county and contribute gener-
ously to the expense fund.
1t is promised that any surplus
funds will be utilized for the erection
Of some permanent structure on the
grounds for the use Of visitors. This
appeals to us very strongly. 1t would
make 1t possible for strangers to WIS.,
1t the historic spot, and there are
many who wish to do so. The thing
Is to see that there will be surplus
funds, and the way to do that is to
subscribe literally.
All subscriptions may be sent to
Mrs. G.. H. O'Leary, Yorkville, S. c.,
and their receipt will be acknowledge
ed in the Yorkville Enquirer. The
management Of the fund Is in the
hands Of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution.-News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
MERE-M ENTlON.

Clayton T. Zimmerman, 20 years
old, has confessed to stealing $4,000
from the Adams Express company at
Chicago. The money disappeared
July IL. All but $40 of the money
was recovered. Zimmerman said he
took the money on the spur Of the
moment, being dazed at the idea of
possessing so much money at one
time. Thirteen persons, implicated
in the recent Turkish revolution, were
under court martial sentences. $685..
The two new tunnels under the Hud-
son river connecting New York and
Jersey City, were formerly opened for
traffic on Monday. The four tunnels
now is use, with the terminals at each
end, cost s60000,0O0 and have been
seven years in building. The
twelfth international Anti-Alcohol
Congress is now in session in London.
.Heatherbloom, a horse for which
Howard Willetts of White Plains, N.
Y, recently refused $4,000, had to
be killed Monday because of injuries
received in jumping a fence. The
horse held the worlds record as a high
jumper. 80. The body of Mrs. j.
Addison Hayes who died at Colorado
Springs, Col, Saturday was cremated
Monday. Her ashes will be taken to
Richmond, Va, and rest with the
other members of the Davis family.
......A New York boy, 9 years old,
fell from the fire escape on the fourth
floor Of a tenement house on Monday
and then rushed upstairs to tell mis-
mother he wasn't hurt and not to send
for doctor. ..... An oil well that 1T
Is estimated will produce 900 barrels
Of oil per day, was opened near Graf
ton, w. Va, Sunday. "A bill has
been introduced in the Georgia legis-
lature to put coca cola in the drug
list and govern its sale the same as
morphine, cocaine, laudanun, etc..
are governed. .....A 100000 COM
pany has been organized in Atlanta,
Ga, to work iron ore deposits in Wal
ker county, north Georgia. Isaac
A. Martin, who 'embeZzled $4,000
from the Knoxville Water company,
at Knoxville, Tenn, has been sentenc-
ed to five years in the penitentiary. :.
Five persons are dead and three more
are fatally sick at the Dunning hos
pital in Chicago from pellagra- The
disease is caused by eating spoiled
meal or flour. ....... Harry Hobbs, an
itinerant umbrella fiXer, whose body
was found in creek near Lexington,
KY, last Friday, has been identified
as the son of a millionaire OF Dor
chester, Mass. ....... King Manuel
of Portugal is to marry Princess
Alexandra Of Fife, a granddaughter
of King Edward VII. of England. -.
Joseph Chamberlain, eN-premier of
England, is critically i'll at his home
in London. -. The steamer Martha
Stevens was rammed by the tug Con-
fidence, in New York harbor Tuesday
and sunk. One life was lost. Chi
cago wheat spectators are buying
wheat in the fields of Nebraska as 1t
comes from the threshers and paying
a bonus of four cents bushel for the
grain. These buyers are making an
effort to break the wheat corner in
Chicago. .... The British government
has decided to build four more bat
tleships Of the Dreadnought class. :.
Wyatt H. Ingram, the New Orleans en-
beZzler, has been indicted on twelve
ten for forgery. He is unable to Sc
cure bondsmen willing to stand for
him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

Outside the limits Of the city where
the wall had not been reared and
where the city had not been elevated,
the waters had their way, but they
wrecked only deserted huts and aban-
doned territory In this section OF the
city which is low and sparsely settled
the water rose to a heighth Of seven
feet but the weather bureau warning
had been needed and the inhabitants
had moved their possessions out OF
the danger zone.
From other cities in the affected
area come tales Of narrow escapes
and much destruction Of property. The
only anxiety expressed now Is for the
smaller towns and villages and sum-
mer resorts with which the gulf coast
Is so thickly settled. In the history
of other gulf storms it has been this
type of villages which have suffered
most from the waters. The entire gulf
coast is very low and offers absolutely
no protection from the storm waves.
Beautiful summer hotels and hand
some cottages dot the shore and shell
ter thousands Of care free and happy
pleasure seekers. What their fate has
been or what it will be as the storm
sweeps on, no one can tell yet.
There Is no communication by wire
night. A schooner, torn from her berth
by the wind, smashed into the span OF
the bridge which connects Galveston
with the mainland and severed the
telegraph and telephone cables as
we'll as rendered unsafe the bridge.
Tonight all communication with the
world Is by tugs.
Ten dead is the total numbr Of lives
lost by the hurricane that swept the
gulf and struck the city this morning.
Seven miles out in the Gulf Of Tarpon
Island ten persons were swept from
the rocky promontories into the gulf.
These drowned were members Of
fishing party and employees Of the
Tarpon Pier, marooned on the jetty.
Boats were sent to their assistance
late today and it was learned that the
house in which they sought refuge had
been washed away.
The drowned: Captain Bettison and
wife: Edward Lewis, c. H. Daily, cir
culation manager Galveston Tribune,
formerly Of Chicago and four negroes.
Others are unknown.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN.

Up to this date the following sub
scriptions have been reported to Mrs.
G. H. O'Leary, treasurer, in response
to the request Of the Kings Mountain
Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, for funds to be
used for entertainment and other
necessary purposes, on the occasion of
the dedication of the battle monument
on October 7. The committee desires
as much money as it can get up to
several thousand dollars, with the un-
derstanding that any surplus over
and above what may be necessary for
dedication occasion, will be used for
the erection of a pavilion for the ac-
commodation and comfort Of future
visitors IN tho hotf1oRa16
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

THE News and Courier offers a
unique plan for the solution Of the
perplexing problem raised by the in
sanity plea in murder cases, which Is
stated by our Charleston contemporary
as follows:
Our position Is this. II a man had
committed murder while insane for
any reason whatever, and offers his
insanity as a defense, let 1t be abso-
lLtely understood that the state, fear
full, lest he suffer a similar attack
aga n, will confine him for the period
of mis- remaining life in the state hos
pital for the insane Were this the law
we believe that insanity would be
pleaded no more. Insane criminals are
just as dangerous as sane criminals,
and since we find 1t so difficult to de-
termine the question Of insanity, let us
take for granted that the defendants
plea is true, and out Of his own mouth
control him.
That sounds to us like good law, and
we endorse the idea Of Incorporating
it in a statute. OF course we do not
pretend to expert knowledge on the
subject of insanity; but we do not be-
lieve that the insanity plea should be
considered a valid one. The insanity
that is generally plead by murderers
is in reality the worst crime known
to the law, diabolical murder-unlaw-
full killing with malice aforethought.
We take absolutely no stock in the in
sanity plea.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A. ]. Berry, Sharon-Has fine Jersey
cow with first calf for sale.
J. H. Neely, Clover-Warns all per-
sons against trespassing on his lands
under full penalties Of the law.
Bethany High Schools healthfully
located and gives thorough instruc-
ton at lowest rates. Write the
principal for information.
Quinn Wallace and Arthur T. Hart
Give notice that application will be
made to the secretary of state for
incorporation Of "The Commercial
Club Of Yorkville."
Bank Of Hickory Grove-Will pay you
to travel the road to wealth." and
Is anxious to start you on the way.
Investigate its offer.
Loan and Savings Bank-Tells you
that it is not an experiment; that
1t has passed the new boot" stage,
and solicits any kind Of banking
business that you may have.
D. E. Boney, Manager-Calls your at
tention to the fact that some men
think they have enough life insur-
ance, but haven't. Take another
policy In the Farmers Mutual Life"
R. B. Davidson Co.-Describes another
Improvement made by Mr.. Edison
in his phonograph and invites you
to come and see 1t and hear the ma
chine talk, sing and play.
First National Bank-Asks the ques-
ton when is man rich? And
then answers 1t for you. 1t will be
pleased to help you along the road to
wealth.
J. L. williams & Co.-Insist that you
come to see them before buying dry
goods, clothing, shoes, notions, ETC.,
and they will save you money.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Has a full line
of bicycle sundries, including bells,
horns, lamps, pumps, pants guards,
etc.
York Drug Store-Has the seed with
which to SOW your fall turnip patch,
Six varieties of best seeds for selec-
ton.
Thomson Co.-Reminds you Of its
special syndicate and mill sale and
will offer special inducements for
Friday and Saturday Of next week.
to make the closing days the biggest
of the sale.
Carroll Bros.-Ask you to call and
let them tell you what a good thing
Old English floor wax is.
Chas. M. Stieff, Charlotte-Gives some
interesting information for the con-
sideration Of piano buyers. See
fourth page.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

If the people suspend prosecution
for embezzlement where will the thing
stop? II partiality is to be shown to
one individual, what will be the effect
on other individuals? The thing is not
pleasant, 1t is true. A fond father has
no pleasure in Furnishing his children,
and most fond mothers positively de-
clina to punish. But fond fathers have
the word Of Solomon and their own
exp perience for 1t, that where offences
have been committed punishment Is
absolutely necessary, and they compel
themselves to do their duty no matter
how reluctant they may be about 1t.
That Anderson case, for instance is
i, one OF our business. We are quite
gre that this dsfaulting cashier was
a good fellow; but he should satisfy
the law. If the law does not do what
it should in his case, it will find just
so much the more difficulty in proper
ly disposing Of other similar cases.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

in another column we are publish
ing a communication with reference
to Judge Memmingers action last
week discharging the jury panel. The
communication comes from "one Of the
jury" who complies with the rule by
sending his name along with the pa
per. Judge Memminger's position has
been made as clear as we can
make it, and we have expressed our
own view. Although we would not un-
dertake to say whether or not this
sets forth the position
OF all the jurors, 1t undoubtedly ex-
presses the views Of one Of them, and
1t is nothing but right that the public
should give it such consideration as 1t
may see proper. AS we see it, there
was nothing equivocal about the action
Of Judge Memminger He was either
very light or very wrong, and the only
way we can think Of to secure def
mite settlement Of the question Is by
the supreme court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
good school system, 1t looks as II York
VII ohn,l5 ha aytn crrOyU

good school system, 1t looks as II York.
vile should begin to grow
The big stores Of the Thomson
company were thronged for several
hours Wednesday, and there has been
good business ever since. There has
been a surprisingly large number Of
out of town people here every day and
all of the stores have been doing good
business.
There is no denying the fact that
Yorkville has one Of the best little ho-
tells in the state. 1t is little" only in
comparison with the big hotels Of the
cities, for 1t Is generally large enough
to meet all the reasonable demands
that are made on 1t. But Sadler takes
care of his people. They all agree that
they get good attention, a good, clean,
comfortable room to sleep in and the
table is first class in every particular.
The town has right to feel proud Of
its hotel, and most people who appre-
ciate good work on the part OF their
fellows are proud of it. The hotel was
good before Mrs. Sadler came; but now
everything is noticeably better.
Col. w. T. Brock got quite fall
from his horse yesterday morning op-
posite the First National bank. He
was riding spirited animal that chafed
under too tight curb and commenced
bucking. The colonel made a good
fight for 1t, but was finally shot out OF
his saddle and landed on his back. He
was up in time to make dive for the
horses bride; but missed 1t and the
horse got away. 1t did not try to run
however, and was taken In charge a
few yards further on. Col. Brock was
not hurt. After 1t was certain that
no harm had been done, those who
witnessed the incident INDUCED in a
good deal Of merriment at the expense
Of the gallant militiaman.
The commissioners of public works
are arranging to improve the water
supply by taking 1t direct from several
springs UP the branch that supplies
the settling pools instead Of out of
the branch itself. The idea Is to pipe
the water direct from the springs to
the reservoir, and use nothing but
spring water except in cases Of fire or
other emergency, when the water will
be taken from the branch. This is
quite a wise precaution. Although 1t
Is a fact that the towns present water
supply Is remarkably pure, still there
is constant danger Of contamination
through the unprotected branch from
which 1t comes, and the spring water
will be great deal safer.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Tavora cotton mill was
held few days ago, and the directors
declared a dividend Of per cent,
which was paid. This is the second
dividend that Tavora has paid, the
first having been paid some time ago.
Considering the unfavorable market
conditions, and the fact that the MIL
was subjected to q long shut dow 4,
the stockholders were not looking for
a dividend at this time. President
Wylie's statement, however, shows
that the dividend Is warranted from
the earnings, and the situation Is
generally quite encouraging to the
people at interest. There Is a feeling
that the long period Of depression
through which the spinning business
has been passing Is nearing the end,
and there is better outlook ahead.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
LOCAL LACONICS. L
Suicide In Fort Mill,
Until January I, 1910.

We will send The Yorkville Enquirer
from this date till January l, 1910 for
S6 cents.
Suicide In Fort Mill.
Fort Mill Times: Tiring Of life and
desiring to free himself Of troubles
which he considered unbearable, John
Owens, white. living on the plantation
of Mr.. S. P. Wilson in the Gold Hill
section Of this township, ended it all
with a shotgun Friday morning in the
kitchen of his home. Owens, 1t is said,
had been in bad health for year or
more and recently his family had no.
ticed evidences Of mental arrangement.
Friday morning he had a slight differ
ence with a member of his family and
threatened to destroy himself Little
attention was paid to the threat, how
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
WITHIN THE TOWN,

There has been quite lot of cot
ton coming into the town within the
past few days.
IF they can only do as good maca-
dam work on Congress street as has
been done on Kings Mountain street,
1t will be worth while.
With Main street well macada-
mized Yorkville will be more like sure
enough town; but the people may as
well begin to make up their minds to
1t that the trees will have to suffer.
With an up to date water system,
an up to date electric system. an up
to date sewerage system, a good, vol
unteer fire department, and real
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

would have covered the width Of the
English channel which Hubert La
than unsuccessfully attempted to
cross yesterday, said it would have
been possible for his brother to have
crossed from France to England and
have returned to France again with
out landing. He also remarked that
it would have been easy to have con-
tinued today's flight as far as Balti-
more.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

Mr.. w. +. Caldwell has purchased
the interest of his partner, Mr.. Lati-
mer in the Chester Lantern, and is now
sole proprietor. Mr.. Caldwell has been
doing good work as the editor OF the
Lantern, and we wish him continued
success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23
YoRKVILLE. 8. c.,
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1909.

THE old theory that carbuncle Is
for the purpose of letting the mean
ness out has been disproved, else why
should Editor Carpenter Of the Ander-
son Daily Mail have had carbuncle?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

Receipts at the ports today 2,1S3
bales, against 1886 last week and 2,425
last year. For the week $4,000 bales,
against 30,289 last week and 23,660
last year. Today's receipts at New
Orleans 704 bales against 242 last
wear
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-23

All subscriptions sent to Mrs. G. H.
OLeary will be promptly acknowledge
ed through The Yorkville Enquirer.