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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

Following are the developments in
yesterdays speculative cotton market
as summarized in an Associated Press
dispatch of last night from New York:
The cotton market reacted after an
early advance and ruled quiet during
the afternoon with the close steady,
net unchanged to points lower. Sales
for the day were estimated at 100000
bales.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of to points and during the
early session sold TO 10 points net
higher in response to higher cables,
larger English spot sales, reports of a
better business in Manchester: talk
of an increased demand from New
England spinners and early reports
from the south of steady. interior hold
ing.
There was Il good deal Of realizing at
the advance, however. and as there
seemed tC be very little broadening OF
demand prices soon developed reac-
tionary tendency which was probably
promoted by bearish Weekend figures
and large estimates for tomorrow re-
ceipts at leading points The lowest
level of the day was reached in the
late trading and the close was within
a point Or two of the bottom.
4 couple Of private ginning reports
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

The weather bureau at Washington
says a cold wave is headed south and
that it will reach this locality tonight
or tomorrow.
Several farmers to whom the report
er has talked say the wheat crop is
all that could be expected Of it at this
stage. The mild weather has been ia
vorable to sprouting and growing and
good stands are common.
The entries in the Farmers Union
corn prize contest will constitute the
honor roll of the year. Every man
who enters will. by so doing, give an
earnest of his ambition to do better
than he has been doing, and thus en-
courage others to do likewise. 1t is to
be hoped that the list when finally made
up, will include several hundred names
There should be a good attendance on
the demonstration lecture next Friday
1t will be well worth the while of ev-
cry good farmer to be present to hear
what will be said.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

be brought to agree upon verdict un-
der such circumstances it will be re-
markable. There are, no doubt, on the
Jury some honest, fearless men who
will find and declare as they conceive
to be the truth. 1t is quite probable
that there are others who will hold for
acduittal regardless Of the facts. Some
are apt to be influenced by duty and
others by fear. While we hope other
wise. we are inclined to predict mis-
trial.
AS we see it, convictions and hang
ings would be the best remedy for the
situations, because these will most like
ly end all future trouble of the same
kind.
If the jury acquits, then there will
likely follow protracted reign of terror
in the Reelfoot Lake neighborhood, and
it may be years and years before Sc
curity to life and property can be re-
established.
Although it may fail temporarily,
there is reason to hope that the law
will eventually establish right and JUS
tice in this Reelfoot Lake region. There
is no reasonable hope that such condi-
tions will ever be established through
night rider influences, for night riding
does not look to the establishment or
right and justice as one Of its aims.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
COTTON CROP AND PRICES.
Mills Accept Many Orders Expecting
Staple to Drop Below Cents.

What proved to be the greatest sur
prise of the year was the unusual
strength of the cotton market. The
staple resisted all attempts of specula-
tors and mill operators to break prices
and during the first six months of the
year cotton was the only commodity
that did not show the effects of the
panic, in sagging to lower levels. This
was the more remarkable because OF
the curtailment in production In mills,
and their consequent restricted pur-
chase of cotton. The size of the crop
il was declared would prove unwieldly,
but planters and factors kept control
Of the situation.
Many mills have entailcd losses be-
cause Of their confidence in cotton go"
ing below s cents. They accepted con-
tracts on cloths. discOunting cheaper
cotton and have not been able To cover.
On the 1868 crop, it is declared that
the superior grade and the clean quail
ity of the crop made it certain that
buyers will not let it sell below pres
cnt figures. This cotton which shows
less than so per cent of the average
waste, is too valuable. even buyers are
forced TO admit. to be allowed to go
cheap to foreign buyers.-New York
Commercials Textile for 1908.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

THE king and queen of Italy have
been able to demonstrate the true
meaning of royalty, both having been
doing all in the range of human pow
er for the relief, comfort and consola-
tiOn of the stricken subjects. While
the queen was bending over a wound
ed woman in a hospital. at Messina
four days ago, q crazed man burst
open the door loudly crying, The end
Of the world has come. The earth has
fallen in. Save yourselves. Save
yourselves" The wounded woman, ter
rified with fright, jumped from her bed
and started for the door. The queen
got in her way and tried to calm her.
The woman lowered her head, struck
the queen in the breast and knocked her
down. So terrific was the blow that
the queens mouth was filled with
blood; but she took the matter quietly,
recovered her poise in short time and
continued her work. 1t was necessary
for her to take chloral that night To
get some sleep; but nevertheless, she
was on hand again next day, and sew
eral times it was noticed that her lips
were covered with blood. Both the
king and queen are being literally idol
lied by their devoted subjects through
out all Italy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. c. Faris, Admr.-Gives notice of
sale Of personal estate of j. l. Faris,
deceased, on February 4th.
Enquirer Office-WantS information
as to an estray setter, female, six
months old.
]. l.. Williams & Co.-Are now to be
found in the store room recently va
Gated by the Strauss Smith Co, on
the corner.
w. f. Ferguson-Says he is still doing
business at his old stand and is ready
to serve you If you want the best in
groceries.
.G. H. OLeary-Extends his thanks tO
customers and friends for past fa-
vors and assures them Of good SER
vice in the future.
York Drug Store-Has good line OF
ledgers, journals, day books, ETC., in
various sizes at right prices; as well
as full stock of stationery.
l. w. JohnSon-SayS that YOU always
get the best in groceries at his store
and reminds you of number Of sta
pie articles he carries in stock.
j. A. Tate, c. c. c.. Pls.-Gives notice
of sale of realty in the case of Mary
A. Brian, plaintiff, against Elwood F.
Bell and others on salesday in Feb
ruary.
Geo. w. bTOWH-OlleIS al SeCOllu nan
Mason &; Hamlin church organ for
sale.
The City Market-Says it is ready to
serve you with the best there is in
beef, pork. sausage, etc.
First National Bank-Reminds you
that rainy days and reverses will come
and wants you to prepare yourself by
having a bank account with it.
NJ. ". White-Quotes First National
Bank stock offered at 120.
]. c. Nilborn-Offers a big line of real
estate located in various parts of the
county, for sale.
Yorkvil!e Hardware CO.-Thanks its
customers and friends for business
given it during 1908. and promises to
do i:S best during 1909.
Louis Roth-Has good buckwheat and
Wilkerson's homemade molasses,
and says they will make your break
fast enjoyable. Mackerel loose and
in kits.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Josie Carroll is visiting friends
in Sumter
Hon. ]. H. Mcdaniel of Chester, is in
Yurkviilr tu attend the funeral "C Mrs.
Fannie p. McCaw.
Mr. George Hall Of Davidson college,
spent the holidays with his aunt, Mrs.
Eugenia DrakefOrd.
Misses Maud and Ruby Barron Of
Chester, spent yesterday and today
with relatives in Yorkville.
Mr.. John Mellow of Charleston, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Yorkville, the
guest Of Thos. F. Mellow, Esq.
Mr.. John S. Sandifer and family
have moved into the residence Of the
Misses Witherspoon on Cleveland
avenue.
Mrs. Sallie K. Wells. sustained an
apoplectic stroke at her home In
Yorkville yesterday morning, and her
condition is critical
Misses Ollie and May Stowe, Messrs
Zeb and Tom Stowe, and Brown and
Paul Whitesides of Filbert, have been
visiting Misses Mabel Castles and
Reola Quinn of Smyrna.
Mr.. j. H. Carroll has purchased the
cottage on South Congress street now
occupied by Mr.. Frank Happerfield
Mr.. Happerfield will occupy the resi-
dence of the late Mrs. S. A. Carroll.
Mr.. w. B. Williams will leave this
week for Columbia, where he has a
position with the Southern railway
Mr.. Williams mother, Mrs. w. B. Will
liams, will also reside in Columbia.
Mr.. ]. B. Wood of F'ilbert, who has
been confined pretty closely to his
home since November, by reason OF
an injury to one Of his legs, was in
Yorkville yesterday, still walking with
a crutch.
Mr.. ]. H. Sparrow, formerly of Cl9-
yer, but for the past two years engaged
in farming near Russellville, Ark. has
returned to his old home. He says that
farming in the Russellville country Is a
poor business as compared with YORK
county. The lands out there are very
rough and poor, and rains are too un-
certain to give the farmer a great dea
Of assurance. He is satisfied that York
is the best country in the world, and
will not try the west again.
Gaffney Ledger: Mr.. ]. D. Jones and
family left yesterday for their new
home in Union. Dudley Jones has
been a factor in the business life OF
Gaffney. He Is an enterprising man
and takes lively interest in anything
that goes to build up the community
in which he lives. Mrs. Jones Is a
most estimable woman-one Of those
who labor to make home happy and
attractive and who. by her genial dis
position endears herself to all who
come in contact with her. Gaffney's
loss is truly Unions gain. We part
with them with a tear in the eye and
a tremor in the voice.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
AUCTION SALES.

The auction sales of land before the
court house door yesterday morning re-
suited as follows:
BY the clerk of the court in the case
of ]. Eugene Lowry, plaintiff against
R. B. Lowry and others, defendants, a
tract of 212 acres, in Bethesda town
ship, known as the "Pardue" place.
Bought by Mrs. Ella s. Lowry for $500.
By the clerk, in the case of the
Yorkville Building and Loan associa-
ton against Fred c. Black, a house and
lot on Kings Mountain street, York
vile. Bought by NJ. f. PleXicO for ST.
$50.
By r. r. and NJ. B. Love, executors,
a tract of fifty acres. Bought by M.
B. Love for sc an acre.
BY the same, tract of eighty acres,
bought by NJ B. Love for $3.50 an acre.
By the same, a tract Of ninety-seren
acres, bought by NJ. B. Love for $3.50
ar acre.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
Works. REGISTERED VOTERS.

For the benefit of the public espe-
cially in connection with school and
other elections, it is the purpose Of
The Enquirer to publish list of the
voters of the county as shown by the
recent registration. The publication Of
all the names at one time would fill an
entire issue of The Enquirer, and it is
therefore deemed more advisable to
take up the work by installments.
People interested in these lists will do
we'll to clip them out as they appear in
The Enquirer and paste them in scrap
books. In the list given below will be
found all the registered voters Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

THE action of President Roosevelt In
ordering the two supply ships that had
been loaded with provisions and Christ
mas cheer for the returning battleship
fleet, to Immediately set sail for Messi-
ma to relieve the earthquake survivors,
will no doubt meet with widespread
commendation throughout America. 1t
was not exactly regular, of course; but
it was very human and all Americans
will be proud Of it. And too, If the
big battleship fleet can help the dis
tressed people of Sicily and southern
Italy, this will not have been the least
important benefit to come from its
wonderful trip around the world
Though much like fortunate accident
the glory of the whole thing is far
greater than if the fleet had met and
overcome a powerful enemy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
WORLDS COTTON PRODUCTION.
Exceeded That of Previous Year BY
2,34O,oO0 Bales.

The worlds production of cotton Tor
mill consumption during the year end
ing August 31st, 1908, exceeded by .
$4,000 bales the production OF the pre-
yiouS year, according to the census bu-
reaus report on the supply and distri-
button of cotton. 1t is as great fact,
the report shows, that the fluctuations
in the worlds supply of cotton is meas
ured practically by the variations in the
annual production in the United States.
If the consumption in 1909 equals that
of 1908 the United States, it is declared
must contribute about 12,5OO,OOO bales
to prevent further decrease in the
stocks. The number Of cotton Spindles
in this country is 27,964,3S7, the distri-
button among the states giving MaSsa-
chusettS "a per cent. South Carolina IL
per cent, and North Carolina IL per
cent. Rhode Island ranks fourth in
the list. The number of spindles has
Increased 23 per cent in the last eight
years and the consumption of cotton "a
per cent
The annual exports Of manufactures
of cotton are declared to be subject to
wide fluctuations. those for 1908
amounting to $25,177,72S, or less than
one-half the value Of exports for 1906,
which aggregated in value more than
S5O,000,000. This reduction Is due to
the falling off in the exports to China.
An interesting fact to producers is that
of the total cotton supply Of the cOun-
try for 1908, amounting to i,549,3OO
bales. "a per cent, was consumed In the
United StateS.-NeW York CONNER
cials Textile Review Of 1908.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

feet depth over the floor of 12O feet
The width is ample. The Dewey dry
dock, 1876 feet wide, got through with
only , feet in breadth to spare at one
bad spot. The Dewey was the widest
craft ever taken through the canal, and
the Connecticut class will be a prece-
dent as far as draught is concerned.
Leave to go through the Suez canal Will
cost the United States government. with
quarantine and other dues, not far from
$3.50. 900. The regular tolls are $l.4'
per ton. The Suez Canal company's
rate of dividend on $4O,0OO,OOO capital
has been from "a to 2S per cent for
number of years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

THE rescue work at Messina and
Reggie continues; but the brunt Of ii
is falling on the sailors Of the warships
italian and foreign. All Of these are
doing their full duty and are receiving
the highest praise, particularly the
Russians. The Russians have distin-
guished themselves for their daring
as well as their tenderness
In their search for the wounded they
have unhesitatingly undermined totter-
ing walls, and it is said that on appeals
from frantic women, any of them un-
hesitatingly enter the most dangerous
shells of houses for the possibility OF
finding living inmate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

issued during the day each pointed to
about 12,450,0O0 bales ginned to Janua-
ry 1st and while this reflected con-
siderable falling off as compared with
the previous period the figures seemed
fully as large as expected. business
was fairly active on the early advance,
but the market was dull on the decline
and the steadiness of the southern spot
markets impaired steady undertone
at the close.
The census report is due at the OPEN
ing on Saturday morning.
Receipts at the ports today 50,12O
bales against 1895 last week and 50,-
905 last year. For the week 100000
bales against 29O.762 last week and
3O3,945 last year Today's receipts at
New Orleans 14,O17 bales against 12,009
! last year. and at Houston 7,461 bales
against 1886 last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
The aturkrillr enquirer.
Entered at the Postofice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Glass.
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
TUESDAY. JANUARY 5, 1909.

TIE first edition of Zach McGhees
book, the Dark Corner" consisting OF
1000 copies, is nearing exhaustion
From such information as The Enqui-
rer has been able to gather very nearly
one hundred copies have been sold in
York county, and many of these copies
have been read by several persons. The
outlook is that Mr.. McGhee is going to
experience the richly deserved compli-
ment of a demand for a second edition
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

THE president yesterday replied tc
the resolution of the house asking him
to explain what he meant by the inti-
nation in his annual message that the
members of congress were afraid to
be investigated. In this reply. the
president declares that he made nc
charge against any member of con-
gress. and goes on to say that if cor
ruption had existed it would be pros
ecuted in the courts. The message was
received with satisfaction and the in
dications are that congress has been
appeased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

CONGRESS on yesterday voted an APP
preparation of $SO0,OOO for the relief of
the Italian earthquake sufferers. The
bill went through both houses without
a sign Of opposition, further than that
Senator Bailey called attention to the
fact that there is no warrant for such
an appropriation in the constitution.
The action of the president in diverting
the destination of the supply ships
Celtic and Culgoa from the battleship
fleet to Messina, was approved. The
bill was passed amid hand clapping and
cheers
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

PROF. w. H. Hand of the South Car
olina university, is doing great work
for the common schools of South Car
olina-a work that promises to bear
much good fruit. In his articles on
the common schools during the past
year, he has pointed out many of the
most serious drawbacks against which
our schools have to contend, ana the
seeds he has planted will eventually
develop into a bountiful harvest of re-
generation and reform.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

II gives us pleasure to be able to
print in another column an interesting
and sensible article by S. A. Knapp
special agent of the government bureau
of plant industry, on the subject OF
raising home supplies. Although, Mr..
Knapp has not said anything that has
not been said before, he says it well
and forcefully, and we believe it Will
make an impression. The sum and
substance of the article is to buy
nothing you can produce at home"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

TIE highest mission of the ncwspa-
per, as we see it, is the bettermcnt and
uplifting of the people it serves. The
newspaper that seeks to cater to the
selfish, interests of a few Individuals as
against the rights and welfare of the
great mass of people, is pernicious and
contemplate. A newspaper that al
ways tries to he fair and honest. al
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05

No. Name Occupation .\g'
S69 J. A. Whitesides. 3
$40 w. NJ. Gregory, D.
S71 J. G. Anderson, manufacturer 4
S72 J. b. Johnson, druggist D
S73 DR.. w. w. Fennel, physician a
S41 w. w. Moore, mill supt. A
SIS S. L. Johnson, mill work g.
SIC J. j. Caldwell, carpenter g.
81 4. d. Sealy, merchant D
SIS E. c. Coker, teacher B
$40 John W. O'Neal, merchant
$50 It. A. Wingate, letter carrier 2
sSi Frank D. Williams, farmer 81
8S2 E. G. Jones, mechanic 3
Ss3 j. Lon Moore, farmer q
SkpiW. r. Steele, carpenter 4
~R. l.. Sturgis, farmer a
$50 w. c. Whitner, surveyor 4
SST ]. X. Roach, bookkeeper 3
S98 w. o. Harshaw. clerk 3
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-01-05
ROCK HILL REGISTRATION.

The following names have been added
to the registration at Rock Hill since
the first Monday in December, the last
sixteen of them being added yesterday:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-07
PERSONALS.

Samuel Thompson is home after a
visit in st. Louis.
Miss Maude Holman OF Ottumwa IS
visiting Mrs. T. w. Agnew
Mrs. Robert Richardson has gone to
Lewiston, Ill, to visit for few weeks
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waugh, of Creston,
who have been in the city for several
weeks visiting their sons Alva and
Frank, returned home last Monday
Emmett Watson and daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Griffin arrived Monday morning
from Seattle, Wash.
Will Bryan of Creston was in the
city today to make arrangements for
the appearance of James F Bryan,
lecturer, who has lecture on Pana.
ma. Mr.. Bryan was, for years private
secretary to Congress Hepburn. He
has presented the lecture on Panama
to a number of audiences and it gave
the fullest measure OF satisfaction.
1t is hoped Keokuk audiences can
have an opportunity to hear him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-07
PERSONALS.

DIR. and Mrs. H. A. Gray have re-
turned from two weeks visit to Min
nesota, having enjoyed the time fish
ing in the lakes.
William Fletcher and daughter have
gone to Washington, Iowa, to visit
with relatives.
Miss Alma Pyles left at 1870 this
afternoon for Houston, Texas. to take
charge of the kindergarten of the pub
lie schools of that place.
Miss Abbie Bidwell has returned
home after spending the summer in
Chicago.
Mrs. J T. Trump and daughter
Gertrude of Kahoka spent Sunday and
part of Monday in this city visiting
relatives.
E. p. Davis, assistant secretary at
the Y. M. G. A. has resumed his duties
at that institution after short visit
in st. Louis.
Prof Jesse Benjamin and family are
home again after spending the large
part OF the summer in Colorado.
Lawrence Reiner who has been visit
ing in the city for the past three days
returned to his home in Argyle this
morning
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-07
Missouri Appointments.

SAVANNAH, Mo-. Sept. L. The NJ.
e. conference has closed. Tie ap-
pointments for the Hannibal district
are as follows: l. T. Nash. presiding
elder; Canton Station, T. P. Middle
ton Hannibal, Arch street, Victor O.
White; Hannibal Park Church, c. G.
Grimes; Hunnewell circuit, j.. o. Whit
worth, L. F. Parker, supernumerary;
Kahoka and Wayland, T. Penn; Lee
belle circuit, T. A. Allison; Lewiston
circuit, G. !. Hoy; haywood circuit.
R. w. Howerton; Monroe City Station,
w. p. Wynn; Monroe circuit, w. S.
Booker; Monticello circuit. j. A.
Hughes: New London and Hydesburg
W. N. Giddens; Novelty circuit. d. R
McBee; Palmyra Station, F. j. Mapel;
Palmyra circuit, G. J. Chapel; Perry
Circuit, ]. M. Hornback; Saverton cir
cult to be supplied; Shelbyvile sta
ton, F. e. Moseley: Shelbyville cir
cult 2. j. Speer; professor in Wander
bilt University O. e. Brown; assistant
secretary to the secretary of the board
Of Church Extension, e. D. Watson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-07
4 VEGETARIAN DIET.

Apart from any other question, Is
II any wonder that so many people ex-
cIude meat for Faust Brand Spaghetti.
considering how we'll it nourishes
without producing that uncomfortable
aafter dinner feeling. without over
heating the body, and at cost that
seems mere nothing when compared
with the price of meat.
Any day-every day-once a day or
twice a day-for grown folks and
growing folks Indoor people and out
door people-strong digestions and
weak digestions-brai workers and
body workers-there's no other one
food that begins to be like Faust
Brand Spa hett. And how indescrib-
ably good it is This time as steaming
brown baked spaghetti, next time with
eggs, today as side dish, tomorrow
as the principal dish-always right
always appetizing getting the family
to the table on time and causing them
to linger behind hoping for more.
Only five and ten cents a package
All grocers. Write for free book Of
recipes.
MAULL BROTHERS. - LOUIS, MO