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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

few weeks ago, there would have been
a general Jail delivery except for the
timely arrival of Deputy Quinn, and
1t will not do to say that the Jail will
be absolutely safe against all possibil-
ity of escape, even after the steel cells
are installed.
Speaking Of his observations while
tearing up the floor, Mr.. Mitchell said
there were numerous efforts or at
tempts to get out in the old days. Be-
ginning with the first floor, there were
marks of cutting, and Of burning. 1t
looked to him as II the authorities,
whenever they saw signs Of anything
like this Immediately got to work and
put I'm another floor.
But 1t is we'll that the remodelins OF
the Jail is being accomplished at last.
The accumulations of filth that have
permeated all the floors during the
past fifty years are positively sicken-
ing, and the stencil that remained,
even after the workmen had done all
the cleaning that seemed practicable,
was still almost unbearable. All this,
however, has been covered under five
inches Of concrete, and the sanitation
hereafter will be all that could be de-
sired.
The carpenters say that the walls
of the building are all that could be
desired. and that there need be no fear
of a collapse on account Of the added
weight. But Notwithstanding the ade-
quate strength Of the walls, iron COL
umns are to be placed underneath, so
as to still further support the weight
overhead. It seems safe to predict
that when the work is completed, York
will have as secure and sanitary q jail
as there Is in the state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

In charging the Richland grand jury
last week, Judge Memminger took oc-
casion to repeat what he had already
said in York on the subject OF per-
Jury. AS we have mentioned before
perjury has grown too common. Liti-
gants secure information Of what
evidence is necessary to accomplish
certain results and too often they
swear the way they want things, rath-
er than the way things are. Usually
after a case is over, there is a disposi-
ton to let it drop, and fragrant per-
iurers are too often allowed to escape
free. to the encouragement of others
who would follow their example. Ii
all the other judges would back Judge
Memminger up along the line he is
pursuing, there would soon be less per-
Jury.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

JAMES J. Hill, chairman OF the poard
of the Great Northern railway, Is
very wise man, and the warning ne
sounded at Chicago the other day. as
to the danger that the United States
NAV become an importer Of food stuffs,
should be taken quite seriously. AS
Mr.. Hill says, this will come about as
the result Of people leaving the coun-
try for the attractions and supposed
advantages that town life has over
country life. No one supposes that
Mr.. Hill Is undertaking to say any
thing new on this subject. The MIS-
tory Of the world is repetition OF the
same story. Every great nation that
has played a prominent part in the
pages Of history, has owed its great
ness, either at the inception or shortly
afterward, to the progress and deVel-
opment of its agricultural resources.
There is absolutely no question of the
fact that America owes her ma
terial greatness primarily to agricul-
ture. It is fact that agricultural
economics are different today from
what they have been i'll any previous
era of the worlds history. This is be-
cause there is more widespread intel
ligence and consequently more liberty.
But still the tendency to drift from
the country to the towns is going on
as it used to. This drift was never
wise, and it is not wise now. 1t should
be changed, the people Of the country
should fight against it, and the people
of the cities should fight against 1t.
The best way to fight it, is to do ev-
erythins possible to make the country
more attractive than the towns. A
great deal has been done in this direc-
ton; but the inclination to move from
the country to the towns has not yet
been checked, and probably will not
be until the old, old story has been re-
peated again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

Jimmie, Jimmie Cooper and another.
Williams was brought here yesterday
from the Atlanta prison in charge Of
an officer and went over the ground
covered by the robbers, describing
the robbery in detail. All Of which,
together with the particulars Of other
crimes he had been implicated In,
came out in his testimony today. He
was on the stand nearly two hours
Postoffice Inspector Gregory went on
the stand and recited the circum-
Stances Of Williams confession and
also crimes in which Euten had been
implicated, but for which he couldn't
be tried because Of the statute of linn
itations. williams showed remark
able memory and many Of his state
ments were confirmed by local peo-
pie. Euten, or Georgia Mac has
a long criminal record as has also
Williams. The sum taken from the
McAden mills office was s1,44S.91 In
money. Several thousand dollars in
stocks and bonds were also taken but
were hid in McAdenrille and were
recovered a few weeks after the rob-
berry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17
NEWS FROM SHARON.
Good Rains Have Refreshing Effect
Well Digger Has Narrow Escape
n..eo.,I Mo,k;on
nee OF the Yorkyills ENQUIRER.


Correspondence Of the Yorkvills ENQUIRER.
Sharon, September 1.-THE refresh
ing rains of the past two days have
frightened the countenance and glad
dened the heart of the farmer.
Sharon provides no way OF escape
for the transgressor. The wise fatn-
ers believe in maintaining the law and
order, and in keeping with this belief
they have q policeman employed to
look after the wayfarer.
Mrs. M. NJ. White Of Hickory Grove,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. N. E. Nc
Gill.
Mrs. S. E. Good and Mrs. R. R.
Plexico, returned yesterday from a
visit to friends in Glover.
Mrs. Starr Moore Of Rock Hill, Is
visiting Mrs. S. B. Pratt.
Miss Eunice Erwin Of Antreville, is
visiting her brother, Prof. A. M. Err
win.
Miss Blanche Cain left yesterday for
Linwood college.
Miss Nan McMurray left yesterday
for Chicora college.
Misses Blanche and Carrie Love, en-
tertained a few guests last evening,
complimentary to Misses Hunter and
Wideman.
License was granted yesterday to
Mr.. s. S. Robinson of Gastonia. who Is
to open a class market here in a
few days.
The unfamiliar sound Of the hun
ter's horn was heard last night. The
sportmen had an all night chase after
small fox. From reports the quest
wa$ unsuccessful.
John Walker colored, narrowly es-
capped death the other day by descend
ing into a well just after dynamite
explosion. He was taken from the
well in an unconscious condition, but
was later revived.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

p. w. Love-Needs his wagon bed and
asks you to return it II you have it.
w. c. Robinson, Bullock's Creek No.
1-Will appreciate information lead
ing to recovery Of an estray pig.
Paul n. Moore, Manager-Announces
the Monumental Minstrels" at the
Graded school auditorium Monday
night, benefit Of monument fund.
Pank of Sharon-Solicits the depos-
it's of farmers, and Will pay per
cent interest, compounded quarter
ly on time deposits and savings ac-
counts.
Miss Mamie D. Shafer-Is ready to
serve the ladies who want stylish
millinery, made in the best manner,
and will make every effort to please
millinery customers.
7. L. Williams & Co.-Quote num-
Der of prices on mems pants, heavy
ribbed underwear, heavy shoes. etc.,
and invite you to see their shoe
stock.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Extends pros.
pective furniture buyers a cordial
invitation to come and see their
goods and compare their prices
with others.
r r Davidson Co.-Points out why
you should see the Farrand piano
before YOU make a purchase. They
will be glad to show you Farrand
instruments.
Star Drug Store-Has "Icy-Hot" bot
tles which are so made that when
filled with hot or cold liquids, will
retain the temperature Of the IL
uuids for several hours.
Thomson Cc.-Calls attention to It's
lines Of Courtney full vamp shoes
for men, women and children. Eng
Iish long cloth, $3.50 value, for sS
cents. Everything in jet goods for
ladies.
First National Bank-Explains the
benefits and conveniences OF
check book In paying bills, instead
of carrying a wad Of bills in the
pocket.
]. @. Wray-Is now showing full lines
of fall goods in all departments.
Special clothing bargains. Grocery
specials for Monday only.
Chas. Stieff, Charlotte-Calls your at
tention to the fact that other piano
manufacturers and dealers meas
ure their qualities by saying, 1T !.
lust as good as the Stieff." See page
four
D. E. Boney, Manager-Wants two or
three good men to work for the
Farmers Mutual Life Insurance
company. :,
]. M. Brian Co.-Has choice mackerel
and herring; fresh candies, cheese
fruits, etc. =.
Louis Roth-Is selling two kinds OF
Florida strained honey; tip-top In
quality, 81 and $$1.25 gallon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17
KINGS MOUNTAIN LYRIC.

Since 1t is proposed that the lyric
written by Mrs. Clara Dargan MacLean,
then of Yorkville, for the Kings
Mountain Centennial celebration, and
set to music by Prof E. l. Lineback
of Salem, N. c., shall be one Of the
leading selections for the dedication
occasion on october Z, we reproduce
the words for the benefit Of the pub
lie. On the centennial occasion, Col.
A. Coward led a thousand voices In
the vocal part to an instrumental ac-
compartment led by Chief Musician
Wiegand Of a United States Post band.
The music was soul stirring and grand.
The words of the lyric are as follows:
Here, upon this lonely height,
Born in storm and bred in strife,
Nursed by Natures secret might,
Freedom won the boon Of life.
Song Of bird and call Of kline,
Fluttering leaf on every tree,
Every murmur Of the wind,
Impulse gave to Liberty!
Then she blew bugle blast,
Summoned all her yeoman leal;
Friends! the despot's hour is past
Let kim now our vengeance feel!"
Rose they in heroic might,
Bondsmen fated to be free,
Drew the sword Of Justice bright,
Struck for God and Liberty!
Come, We sons Of patriot sires,
Who the tyrant's power o'erthrew,
Here, where burned their beacon
fires,
Light your torches all anew!
Till this Mountains glowing crest,
Signaling from sea to sea
Shall proclaim from East to West
Union, Peace, and Liberty!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17
FOR KINGS MOUNTAIN.

Up to this date the following sub
scriptions have ben reported to Mrs.
G. H. OrLeary, 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 Z. 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 to the battlefield.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

Newspapers and the Truth.-The
newspaper accounts of the illness of
Mr.. Hartman again illustrate that
the public can trust the newspapers
for news and cannot trust official
statements.
In nearly all the important news
matters of the day it is so. Day after
day the newspapers said Mr.. Harri-
man was dying, that he had but a few
weeks to live, but might live a few
months. That was officially denied,
but the country knew that it was
papers were telling this truth and
knew that the official statements
were false. Wall street acted on what
the newspapers told them because
the papers are always right.
The official statements SOlemnly
said that there was nothing seriously
wrong with Mr.. Hartman. That he
was really better and that any other
statement was just newspaper talk"
1t was newspaper talk and like
all the distinct statements in news
papers, it was true. Readers Of the
Ledger remember that 1t said editori
ally that the news items could be re-
lied on and that the official state
mentS could not.
This incident only emphasizes the
well known fact that the newspapers
tell the truth and in the United States
there is no other source of truth.
"Oficial statements" have long been
a joke. The Ledger takes this clear
case to emphasize the fact.-Birming-
ham Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

The all important lesson in the high
price of foodstuffs, is to raise them at
home.
The county board Of education has
confirmed the consolidation Of Cotton,
Bells Creek and Bullock's Creek
schools under the name Of the Bull
locks Creek school.
The laws intended to reduce fire risks
in this state, by the removal or modl-
fication of obviously dangerous condi-
tions are all right so far as the text
goes. They need to be enforced, how
ever, to make them Of real value.
Mr.. r. L. Devinney Of Yorkville No.
4, has sent The Enquirer a stalk OF
diseased cotton, containing "a bolls,
only 10 Of which are still good, the
balance having rotted from the ground
upward We are told that the disease
that killed the dead bolls, is what Is
known as rag nose"
The pending sale of the Cleveland
Springs property, referred to in the last
issue of The Enquirer has been con-
summated, the purchaser being Mr.
John A. Darwin, for the sum Of $1S,-
900. The understanding is that Mr..
Darwin and associates will proceed to
develop the property at once.
Mr.. c. II. Smith of Yorkville No. 4,
who won the Farmers Union corn
prize last year for the largest yield on
an acre, brought to this Office yester-
day some specimens Of his this year, 8
crop containing three and four ears to
the stalk. He says he calculates that
this year, he will make eighty bushels
| on an acre.
When the price Of cotton Is fairly
high, the western wheat, corn, flour,
hog and mule raisers, put up the
prices of their stuff so as to get more
southern money. If it were not for the
fact that the southern people are able
to help themselves by raising all these
things at home, there would be good
ground for complaint. AS matters
stand, however, the south has no right
TO kick-neither has any individual
| farmer in the south.
Discussing tho crop situation last
Wednesday, Mr.. w. L. Hill, the well
known merchant Of Sharon, remarked
that a good, soaking rain all over York
county would be worth bale Of cot
ton to the plow. 1t has been very
common view for a week or two, that
the cotton crop was beyond the help
of rain. According to Mr.. Hills idea,
however, such a rain as he described
would retard premature opening of
bolls and cause the top crop to make,
where otherwise 1t would have been
no good.
There is constant inquiry as to
whether the Charleston, Clinchfield
and Ohio railroad will probably run
through York county, but as the result
of all we have been able to find out
on the subject we have only to say
| that we do not know. People whose
information and judgment entitle their
opinions to consideration, say they
look for a straight shoot across York
county; but they are not in a position
to speak with assurance on the sub
ject. If the projectors Of the road
know themselves what they are going
to do, they have yet to take the pub
| lie into their confidence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

resigned her position, and is at home
on a vacation, after which she expects
to go to Orlando, Fla, where she has
accepted a position in the Church
Home and Hospital for graduates.
Master Mason Carroll, son Of Mr.. y.
E. Carroll, who had his arm broken a
couple of weeks ago by a fall from a
donkey, was taken to the hospital at
Rock Hill on Monday, as the break
showed symptoms Of serious results.
Information yesterday was to the eff
feet that his condition was improving.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

in should arrange to be present If he
can possibly do so, and we are not
looking for anything else. He owes it
to the memory Of all the brave old
lions, who fought the battle, and he
owes it to the thousands who will be
there on October Z, to participate in
the dedication of the Federal govern
ment's lasting memorial to the great
deeds that were done on this spot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

IT is a matter Of regret that Gov
ernor Kitchin will not be able to take
official cognizance of the dedication
of the monument commemoratinS the
battle of Kings Mountain. This mon
ument perpetuates the battle that was
the turning point in the fortunes or
the Americans in the war with the
British Its erection was secured
through the efforts Of Congressman
E. Yates Webb, one of the most alert
energetic and influential men North
Carolina ever sent to Washington.
The dedication of the monument
should be made an epoch in the his
tory of this state, and the absence of
the governor would be an event to be
deplored. 1t is to be hoped that Gov
ernor Kitchin may yet find way to
lend his presence to the occasion. BY
all means the governor should be
there, and if not, we expect he will
be required to give good accounting
for his absence.-Charlotte Chronicle.
Certainly. Governor Kitchin should
be there, and he must be there. En-
cept for the message that Ferguson
sent to Sewer and Shelby in Watauga
and Nollichucky, as the result of which
message, the North Carolinians were
aroused in their fortresses beyond the
mountain, there would have been NJ
Kings Mountain and no Yorktown.
North Carolina furnished the most
men, and many Of them came a longer
distance than any others, except the
Virginians There is no doubt about
the fact that South Carolina too, play
ed glorious part. 1t seems certain
that but for the efforts of Edward
Lacy, a Chester man, the North Caro-
linians would have been diverted from
their course and missed their quarry
1t is absolutely certain that North
Carolinians, South Carolinians and
Virginians acquitted themselves like
men that day, and indeed 1t was
glorious victory Of which the posterity
of all, as we'll as all who have inher-
tied the fruits of it. have right to
be proud. Certainly, Governor kitch-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

THERE is an interesting article on
another page giving reliable, specific
information about crimson clover, ana
~ hope the subject will receive care
full consideration at the hands OF our
farmers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

LARD is now retailing at three pounds
for half a dollar, very little below the
price of butter. And in this country
we can raise hogs cheaper than the
people from whom we buy most OF our
lard
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17
The alurkville Gnqllirer.
Entered a. the Postoffice in YorkVilie
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YORKVILLE, s. c.,
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER II, 1909.

AND If Texas hogs sell for eight
cents a pound, what should South
Carolina raised hogs bring?-Ander-
son Daily Mail.
Starvation, If that is all We have to
depend upon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1909.

cations must be filed in sufficient time
to arrange for the examination at the
place selected. No request Will De
granted for an examination otherwise
than as scheduled for the cities and
states on October 23.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-17

All subscriptions should be sent to
Mrs. G. H. O'Leary, Yorkville. S. c.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
GAYETY.

One OF the big new shows OF bur
lesque is given by c. r. Arnold's
In the Gayety theater, commencing
with the customary performance to-
morrow afternoon.
The new features OF the show are so
many that they cannot be enumerated,
but the groundwork Is found I'm tho
modern and original character comedies
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
TEMPLE.

"The Love Waltz" similar In theme
TO ".rhc Merry Widow" and The Waltz
Dream" will be the star feature of the
Temple theater bill next week There
are 10 male voices and ten stunning,
beautiful women Of the show girl va
risty. but all have extraordinary
voices The Love waltz" IL the pro-
duction OF Jesse l.. Lasky. who has
given many fine productions TO vaude-
villc. among them AT the Country
club" seen in the Temple two weeks
ago Miss Audrey Maple, a very pref
~ young woman. will sing the role Of
Zdlia. princess OF Moravia, and Alfred
Kappeler win sing the role OF Ferdi-
nand. the crown prince. The principal
vocal number is n duet by Miss Maple
and Mr. kappeler. during which the
couple indulge in the love waltz. One
OF the principal acts on the bill II a
comedy by George NJ. Cohan called "A
Lesson at 1 p. M" which will be pre-
scented by Fred Hallen and Mollie Full
Ter. well-known to the theatergoer
OF the country over as headliners i'm
vaudeville. and as stars In musical
comedy. Whiting and the Clark sisters
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

Manager. actors and critics have
formed a chorus In bewalling the dearth
rh really Th, sT'a ! hines With h'sS "a
brilliancy. For IL months The Thief
was Splayed In the Lyceum theater IN
New York, last winter; ana: fresh from
senting the original production in the
Detroit opera house for one week. com
mencing Monday night.
bert Kelcoy play the chief parts IN
''rhe Thief" The story Of The Thief
concerns Two families OF the upper mid
die class. They are Nj. and Nine. Lar
gardes and their son Fernand. and NJ.
and Nine Voysin. a bride and bride
groom. A theft has been committed
IN the chateau OF the Lergardes, and a
TO uncover the identity or the thief.
Ferhand. the son. has been entertaining
romantic love for Nine Voy-
ain. who has been leading him
on. iu spirit or mischief The
detective announces that Fernand
Largardes has stolen the money from
Voysin. the actual thief. takes advan-
tage OF the detectives error. Very
cunningly she asks the youth TO accept
the burden OF the guilt TO shield her.
which he does by clumsy confession.
The hus band finds an accumulation OF
hank notes amid his wife's lingerie He
demands an explanation. BIT by bit. In
a cruel relentless scene, voysin wrings
from hts wife complete confession.
Her excuse for stealing is; Because
l wanted TO be smart--to be we'll
dressed. so that you might love me-
voysIn's love for his wife overcomea
His scruples Of honor, and when he is
about to forgive and protect her. he Is
aid Fernand take on himself this guilt
for YOU" Then he suspects his wife's
purity. and at this she changes from
the CringinR. Apologize little wretch TO
an outraged and furious woman. The
curtain OF this tremendous act>descends
with husband and wife Slaring at each
other and trying 10 read each others
In the third act the author piles sur
prise on surprise. Fernand must be
sent away 10 Brazil to expiate his
fault He is called upon To say fare
well TO his family and To the Noysins.
When he reaches the side OF the woman
he loves. he breaks down utterly and
-together,rhe- gaesras= the little thief
blurts out the real confession TO her
friends. Her husband finally forgiVes
her absolutely.
~ Broken Idol" which has Just ter
minated it's long aud successful en-
Eagement at H. G. Whitney's home OF
musical comedy IN Chicago--the Whit
ney opera house--and which attraction
Is playing a few OF the larger cities en-
route TO the Herald square theater.
New York. will visit the Detroit opera
house, beginning a weeks arrangement
Monday evening May g. Mr.. Whitney
will bring TO Detroit the original Chi
cago cast and production intact Among
the many spectacular surprises intro
duced by Gus Sohike. Mr. Whitney's
general stage director, are four dwarf
apple trees which stand In full view Of
the audience for the first is minutes OF
the second act Then during the sing.
ing OF one OF the big song numbers
Sign OF the Honeymoon" they are sud
denly transformed into four blossom
bedecked little dancing girls.
-
LYCEUM.
Edward Peple's delightful story,