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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

are afraid to test their strength, and
that nothing will be done at this ses-
sion Of the general assembly to change
the situation. 1t would not be In the
least surprising If the statutes of 1909
did not contain an act In which the
word "dispensary' did not appear in
the title. The advocates Of local op-
ton are going to sit steady in the boat
and do nothing, and say as little as
necessary. All they want Is to main
tain the present status, and 1t takes no
legislation whatever to accomplish this
result
In connection with the bill proposed
by the Charleston committee, 1t Is to
be noted that those interested In this
measure are willing to have 1t so
amended as to give Charleston county
alone the privilege Of voting on the
three options-county dispensary, IL
cense or prohibition.
There has been no material change
In the situation in the election Of an
associate justice from the first ballot.
The indications are that there will be
no dark horse" to solve the problem
or to break the deadlock. The state
has the good fortune Of having five
high-class men running for the place,
and some one of these five Will be
elected. It may take some time to
reach a conclusion, but the sentiment
now appears to be the election Of some
one of the five names in formal nomi-
nation.
The insurance legislation at this
session has assumed unexpected pro-
portions. Commissioner McMaster has
suggested half a dozen well-conceived
and well-timed bills, and in addition
many new suggestions have been
made. 1t would be we'll to have what
ever is done in the matter Of insur-
two general bills and not to under
take to impose too many restrictions
on either life or fire insurance compa-
nies. Too often laws are suggested to
fit individual cases and, where one
company has done something that does
not suit, to go after the entire list OF
companies with general law that will
work a hardship and which 1t Is ar
gued is necessary because some one
little infraction occurred.
There is a general disposition to
economiZe; this does not mean that
there will be senseless and unneces-
sary curtailment of necessary expen-
ditures, but there will be no throwing
away of money What Is needed for
continued growth will be given, but
there is to be no experimentation.
There has been no suggestion Of cut
ting out any OF the established expen-
ditures Of the state, but the disposition
apparently Is to be careful and to use
the states money where 1t is necessary.
The Audubon society has done excel
lent work in this state and will be sus-
tanned. The desire appears to be to
give this society and its officers such
laws as may be thought necessary to
better enforce the present laws.
There are two bills pending-one In
the house and one in the senate-look-
ing to the taxation Of timber. These
bills are likely to provide considerable
discussion,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02
cHllE.PERU ROW.
Diplomatic Relations Between Two
Nations Severed.

Diplomatic Relations Between Two
Nations Severed.
Advices received in Washington con-
firm the report Of the breaking off OF
all diplomatic relations between Chile
and Peru and the withdrawal Of the
Chilean minister, Senior Echenique from
the Peruvian capital.
The Chilean papers, according to
these advices, generally deplore the
situation; but there appears to be nc
great excitement over it, notwithstand-
ing the strained relations between the
two countries.
The difficulty arose over monument
which the Peruvian government pro-
posed to erect to the memory Of the
soldiers who fell in the war OF 1878
between that country and Chile. The
latter government, in spirit Of COM
ity, asked the privilege Of putting a
wreath on the monument, with an in
scription expressive Of the sorrow OF
the Chileans. The offer was accepted
by the then President Pardo.
But after the retirement Of Pardo
and the Inauguration Of Senior Legia
his successor, to the presidency OF
Peru, Legia opposed the granting OF
the privilege to Chile unless the Tacna-
africa dispute were first settled.
AS that controversy had been pend
ing since the war Of 1879, and during
all that time had been a constan,
source Of irritation between the two
countries, the Chileans regarded the
attempt to force a settlement Of the
question so inopportune that 1t consti-
tuted an affront, and the breaking of
Of diplomatic relations promptly fol-
lowed.
The treaty between the two coun-
tries after the war Of 1879 contained @
provision that the two provinces OF
Tacna and africa, bordering on each
country, were to be ceded to Chile II
their inhabitants should so vote. Chile
was to pay Peru $10,000,000 in return
II the vote was in favor Of remaining
with Peru, then the latter was to pay
Chile a like amount.
There was nothing said, however
about the qualifications for voting, and
Peru set up the claim that the Chileans
and other foreigners residing in the
two provinces should have no voice In
the matter.
So the dispute has gone on all these
years, despite the repeated efforts to
bring about an agreement. 1t has sew
eral times brought the relations be-
tween the two countries to the verge
Of hostilities.
With the feeling that has naturally
arisen over the action Of President Le-
gia Of Peru It has had the effect not
only of breaking off the negotiations
for the settlement of the long pending
differences, but also of suspending all
diplomatic relations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The result Of the last ballot taken
for associate justice last Friday, was
Cothran 3S, Hydrick 81, Sheppard 40,
Gage IS, Watts 29. 1t looked then as
IL the winner was as much matter OF
doubt as at the opening of the ballot
ing. The general assembly adjourned
Friday evening over until tonight.
- Columbia Record: Senator T. /.
Rogers Of Marlboro, has a joint reso-
luton to offer in the senate as sub
stitute to the Richards anti-lien law
bill which has just passed the house.
Mr.. Rogers resolution is to submit to
the people in August next the question
of repeal Of the lien law or no repeal,
and the resolution carries along with
1t the provision that the vote shall be
taken by counties and then all coun-
ties voting against the repeal shall be
excepted from the provisions of the re-
pealing act. Mr.. Rogers has high hopes
of getting his resolution through and
believes the provision 1t contains Will
be the solution to the vexatious lien
law problem.
- Gaffney, January 30: Col. T. b.
Butler of Gaffney, who was selected to
convey South Cardinals electoral vote
to Washington, was surprised to see
in today's papers the announcement
that he was supposed to be lost, with
the intimation that he was subject to
a fine of $1,000, and that Senator Till
man had wired Governor Ansel In re-
gard to the matter. The law Of this
state provides that the presidential
electors shall meet at the capital on
the second Monday in January after
the election and select a messenger to
convey the vote to Washington, who
shall convey said vote before the sec
ond Wednesday in February next en-
suing. Col Butler has complied strict
ly with all the legal requirements, and
has made his arrangements to take
the vote to Washington next Tuesday,
which will be several days before the
expiration of the time limit.
Columbia special Of Saturday, to
the News and Courier: A movement
has been started among a number OF
prominent South Carolina bankers,
headed by Joseph Norwood, of this
city, to raise by popular subscription
a. fund of $4,000 to reward the Laur-
ems officer who shot the unknown
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

to be attracting a good deal Of sup
port from the leading spot interests
and also in the way of fresh buying for
long account, through various commits
sion houses. Prices steadied on this
demand and when early sellers started
to cover they found very little spot Of
ferings. The high point was reached
late in the day and the market closed
within a point or two Of the top. Bus
mess was not active and while the
leading bulls were steady buyers, they
seemed to be making no aggressive ef-
fort to force an advance. Southern
spot markets reported early were gen.
orally unchanged. The large estimate
for tomorrow's receipts at Houston
was factor early while firmness In
New Orleans and southern buying
helped the later advance.
Receipts at the ports today 25,27S
bales against 4S,176 last week and 49,
255 last year. For the week 260,00O
against 277,058 last week and 217,03O
last year. Today's receipts at New
Orleans 5,325 against 1921 last year
and at Houston 1887 bales against
6,902 last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

WHAT Is known as the Stewart road
bill was reproduced in the last issue OF
The Enquirer, as the same has passed
the senate. At the time we received
the copy Of the bill, we were advised
that another bill, different in many Of
its provisions, was to be introduced in
the house, and that the probability
was that there would be no agreement.
Since then, we are informed that the
house delegation will, instead of in
PRODUCING a new bill, seek to amend
the Stewart bill so as to make it con-
form to most Of the requirements that
were to have been incorporated in a
new bill. AS to what the objections
to the Stewart bill are, we have not
been advised.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

- Columbia special Of Saturday tc
the Charlotte Observer: Contrary to
expectations, the jury in the second
trial Of the handsome Mrs. Ethel w
Blair for the murder Of her husband
Conductor McCulley w. Blair, return
ed a verdict at midnight last night
acquitting her Of the charge, and she
was Immediately set free by the usual
court order. The case went to the jury
at the close Of the afternoon session
and Mrs. Blair remained in the court
room with her relatives doing her best
to conceal her agitation. She could
not avoid some hysterical demonstra-
tions, however, crying and laughing al
intervals. She tainted when the clerk
read the verdict, as she did at the for
mer trial when verdict Of man.
slaughter with recommendation tc
mercy was announced. She was soon
revived, however and able to walk out
of the court free woman. When II
was announced that the jury had
reached an agreement, Mrs. Blair's ex-
citement was greatly intensified, and
she grew hysterical, fainting when the
verdict was read. The defense sprung
a surprise by announcing that it had
closed when Mrs. Neal, her friend who
was boarding with her when the shoot
| ing occurred, left the stand. A large
crowd was in attendance in the hope
| of seeing Mrs. Blair take the stand
and give the details of the tragedy
| which occurred at the Blair home or
Marion street on the 18th Of January
two years ago, and the disappointment
| was keen when 1t was seen that the
defense would not put Mrs. Blair or
the stand, as it had done at the form
er trial. With this exception there
Oft ino11 n
| testimony from the last trial. Mrs
Neal recited how Captain and Mrs
Blair had frequently quarreled over
his drinking: while on the afternoon
of the tragedy he came in off his rur
| to Laurens in drunken condition and
quarreled with her and scolded her;
| how the couple both made a dash fol
| the front room where a revolver was
lying on the mantel; how they got
| hold of ii almost simultaneously; the
| fearful struggle between man and wife
over the possession of the weapon
both grasping it; how 1t was fired three
times while they were thus scramb-
ling over it: how Mrs. Blair finally Sc
cured 1t and threw it out into the yard
| The dying statement Of Captain Blail
was to the effect that his wife had shot
| him in a quarrel about a fellow con-
ductor, Captain Arms. He made this
statement to the physician who was
called in Immediately after the shoot
ing and in whose presence he died ir
the ambulance on the way to the hos
pital. He said his wife had deliber-
ately shot him, but that for the sake
Of the children he did not wish hel
prosecuted. The defense to offset this
put up a number of witnesses to prove
| that up to the time Of the shooting
| Captain Arms and Captain Blair were
the very best of friends: that 1t was
at Captain Blair's invitation. which he
had frequently pressed upon Captain
Arms. that the latter was frequently al
the Blair home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02
WITH THE LAWMAKERS.
Review of the Legislative Proceedings
Up to Date.


Up to Date.
When the general assembly meets
on Tuesday evening, writes August
Kohn to the News and Courier, three
weeks of the present session will have
passed. There has not in that time
been a measure that has reached the
ratification stage. This is most unu-
sual. Generally, when the session be-
gins, some member has a measure that
cannot be ratified soon enough, but 1t
is quite different this year. The fact
of the matter is that more time ought
to be given to legislation, and If the
aw-making bodies met from year to
year, passed the general appropriation
and supply bills and meditated over
other matters the state would be just
as we'll off-indeed, many say much
better off.
There has been a growing sentiment
in favor of the policy Of letting well
enough alone and giving the people
time in which to understand the laws
that are already on the statute books.
The past week has been largely CIV
en- up to the abortlVe eftOrt TO elect an
associate justice and to the passage,
by the house, of the bill to repeal the
lien law. There are some members
who perhaps think that the repeal of
the lien law will bring diamonds and
feather beds to the state, but it is go
ing to take a great deal more than the
repeal of the lien law. The poorer
classes of people in this state must
have some way of getting credit, and
if the lien law be repealed, some other
scheme will be thought out by the
wideawake merchant and the man who
wants to borrow money or the equiv
alent-provisions and materials.
Two weeks ago the atmosphere
about the state house was that the
state wide prohibition bill would pass
and become a law. Those who favor
statewide prohibition now think that
they are not on as safe ground and
that, if they win at all, it will be after
a hard fight. On the other hand, the
advocates of local option, as at pres
ent understood, between county dispen-
saries and prohibition by counties, are
very much more encouraged. They
think that they have won their fight
and that the statewide Prohibitionists
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

C. H. Smith, Yorkville No. 4-Offers
Berkshire and Essex shoats for sale,
T. E. McMackin, Supt. Education
Urges teachers and trustees of the
schools of the county to attend the
lecture Of DR.. Cheyne at the Graded
school on February 10th.
W. w. Lewis, Executor-Gives notice
to persons indebted to estate of Mrs,
S. A. Weber, deceased, to make pay
ment to him. Creditors will present
their claims according to law.
the public to a lecture at the Graded
school auditorium on Wednesday,
February 10 at II a. m, by DR..
Walter Cheyne Of Sumter.
G. W. Whitesides, Sharon-Will ap-
preciate information leading to re-
covery Of a lost dog. Gone since
January 20.
Farmer, Care Enquirer-Wants to
buy secondhand grain binder.
]. F. Bookout, Rock Hill No. 1-Will
appreciate information leading to
recovery of a small black mule that
has strayed from his place.
Farmers Wholesale Grocery-Tells OF
it's methods of doing business and
inquiries If 1t interests you.
Old George, the Butcher-Offers for
Arm & Hammer brand soda for 25c.
Beef that makes the cook smile.
Yorkville Hardware Co-Has a full
line Of all kinds Of hardware for use
on the farm and says its prices are
made to suit you.
R. B. Davidson Co.-Has moved its
stock Of pianos, organs, talking
machines, etc. to the Herndon build
ing-opposite Herndon e. Gordon.
Va.-Carolina Chem. Coon the
fourth page Of this issue, tells what
an Alabama farmer accomplished
with its fertilizers
First National Bank-Tells you that
its Certificate Of deposit" Is an
ideal investment for the working
man or the rich man.
M. w. White for sale five
shares Of Loan and Savings bank
stock. See him for price.
Sam M. Grist-Reminds you that fire
insurance is something you cannot
buy just when you need 1t. He Is
ready to protect you from fire loss
with fire tested companies.
Loan and Savings Bank-Says that In
addition to its ordinary available
assets, its depositors are still further
protected to the amount Of $4,000.
]. Edgar Poag, Broker-Advises you
to own a little dirt to advance with
the price of cotton. Subscribe for
Poag's Real Estate Monthly.
York Supply Co.-Yesterday received
shipments of various kinds Of goods
including shingles, seed oats, etc.
Vulcan turn plows the best.
]. L. Williams & Co.-Quote prices on
staple goods and invites you to do
your trading at "York's cheapest
cash store"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

UNDER all the circumstances, we are
pleased to see the members OF the YORK
delegation in the house divided on the
lien law question. We would not be
understood as getting satisfaction out
Of the mere circumstance Of division
for we do not feel that way about IT.
Our own opinion is that 1t Is very
doubtful as to whether the lien law
should be repealed. We are very well
aware, however, that there is plenty OF
room for an honest difference Of opin-
ion on the subject. We can see how
a man who stands for repeal can be as
honest and as patriotic in his view as
man who is opposed to repeal, and we
can see how the opponents Of repeal can
be as honest and as patriotic as those
who stand for repeal. And herein lies
our pleasure at this division. On a
question like this, it seems next to i'm
possible that the delegation can be
unit. If all had voted the same way
there would be ground for fear that
some had subordinated their duty as
representatives, purely to the question
of harmony, and while harmony is de-
sirable it should not be attained at
the price that would be involved. We
feel sure that the vote as cast is more
representative of the desire of York
county, than it would have been If IT
had been solid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

wished it. Then came sensation No. 2.
"As you know Of the existence Of the
note" remarked the judge in a chilly
manner, possibly you can tell me
where it is or who took it from my
desk. 1 had merely glanced at it and
intended to direct it to your attention,
but it appears that some one has re-
lieved me of that duty" The state ex-
planned it got its information from
the man to whom Mrs. Whitworth in
trusted the note and was exonerated
Of any connection with it's disappear
ance. Judge Hart declared that he
would investigate the charges careful
ly. He said he would first summon an
eminent physician, have him examine
Juror Whitworth and report at a. m.
Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET

The developments in the speculative
market yesterday as summarized in
an Associated Press dispatch of last
night from New York, were as follows:
The cotton market sold off quite
sharply during today's early session,
but recovered and closed very steady
at a net advance of l to 6 points; sales
175,000.
The market opened steady at a de-
cline of s to points and during the
early session sold to 10 points net
lower, or about % to 80 points under
the recent high record as a result Of
lower cables then expected, predictions
Of easier spot markets which came
chiefly from New Orleans sources,
southern selling, local bear pressure
and stop loss orders. Liverpool was
also a seller here, but offerings became
lighter around 9.42 for May and 9.19
for October, while the market seemed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

BILLY Ball, of the News and Cou-
rier, has an unsophisticated lady friend
named Carrigene, and Billy often takes
pleasure in explaining to this lady
friend things she does not understand
We are quite sure that Carrigene must
be puzzled over all this trouble the
general assembly is having in securing
a suitable man for associate justice OF
the supreme court. According to Car
rigene's view, any one Of the distin-
guised gentlemen who are being vot-
ed for would fill the place efficiently
and with honor and credit, and, OF
course, there can be no politics or sim
lister designs behind an election to the
position of associate justice. 1t would
be so nice in our friend, Billy Ball, If
he would explain the whole matter to
Carrigene.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

to carry renters and croppers. These
find the lien merchant very much to
their advantage and they do not want
the existing situation interfered with.
The average individual depending up
on the lien to secure supplies to ena-
BILE him to operate as renter or CROP
per, has no way of helping himself,
and is saying nothing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

THE last stage Of the journey OF the
American battleship fleet around the
world is to be free for all race from
Norfolk to Hampton Roads. The pre-.
ponderance of opinion among those
who know, is that the race will be be-
tween the Connecticut and the Louis
lana.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

AND the best thing that can be done
for the advancement of common school
education in South Carolina is to ap-
point the commission suggested by
Prof. w. H. Hand to systematic the
laws on the subject Prof. Hand should
be on that commission.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02

decided to grant the request Of the
petitioners to construct bridge joint
ly with the York county commissioners
over Broad river near Howelps ferry.
The other business transacted was of
routine nature.
Coolest In Four Years.
The mercury in the thermometer reg
istered 13 degrees last Sunday morn
ing, 1t having fallen from 5S degrees
within about twenty-four hours. This
is the lowest dip the mercury has made
since February IA, 1905, when 1t went
down to about 10 degrees. Yesterday
morning there were signs Of considera-
BILE moderation, the mercury register
ing 16 degrees.
Fire Near Clay Hill.
The Billy Wallace old residence in
the Clay Hill section was destroyed by
fire last Saturday night at 8 o'clock.
The fire was started by spark from
the chimney The house was occupied
by Joe Avery, colored. There was suf-
fcient help to get most Of the contents
of the building out; but because Of the
high wind nothing could be- done to
save the building. The loss is proba-
bly, about 5000.
The Farmers Union.
There was no meeting Of the York
County Farmers Union yesterday. AT
the time the meeting was appointed
the fact that court would be in ses-
sion was overlooked. Secretary Black
however wrote to the local secretaries
last week and advised them that the
meeting could not be held, because OF
the difficulty of securing suitable hall
| in the town. There were number OF
delegates on hand; but for the reason
stated the meeting was not held.
Sunday School Organization.
Rock Hill Record: Kings Mountain
township has fallen into line with her
sister townships Of York county In the
matter Of Sunday School organization
An association was formed at Glover
last week with the following officers
| in charge: President, T. G. Matthews;
vice president, r. M. Stevenson; secre-
tary and treasurer Miss Ida Ormand
This association makes seven out OF
nine York county townships which
have been organized and much cre-it
IS deserved by our county organizers,
Mr.. J. B. Creighton, Capt. w. w. Boyce
and Miss Mamie Steele. 1t Is hoped
that we will be the banner county In
this laudable enterprise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-02-02
The Aurkrills Gnqairer.
Entered at the Postofflce In Yorkvfllt
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YoRKVILLE, 8. c.,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1909.

BUT we do think statewide road
law would be a good idea.