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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
The rain Of Sunday night was pretty

The rain of Sunday night was pretty
general throughout the county. and re-
ports are to the effect that cotton Is
coming up beautifully. ..
There are many reasons why Rev.
DR.. Oliver Johnson would have been
especially suited to the field offered in
the Associate Reformed congregation
at Yorkville. One Of the first and most
important is that he is good man
anywhere, always equal to every con-
dition that presents itself, and anoth-
er is complete knowledge Of the local
field in its relation to the congrega-
tions of the same denomination in the
fields surrounding. 1t Spuld be diff
cult to find a man who seems better
suited to the work here presented. But
nevertheless, it must be remembered,
that the Associate Reformed synod Of
the south includes many able, conse-
Grated preachers, and that the vacancy
in the Yorkville congregation will soon
be satisfactorily filled, there is little
reason to doubt.
While the editor Of The Enquirer
was a passenger on the Carolina and
North Western railroad with Mr.. w.
B. Stroup Of Glover, as the train pass
ed over Crowder,s creek trestle, Mr..
Stroup took occasion to mention the
fact that where there used to be thou
sands Of bushels of corn raised In the
Crowder's creek bottoms west of the
railroad, now there is very little. He
explained that the trouble was due to
the fact that the creek had filed up so
badly Of late years; but just why he
did not know. We do not know the
reason either; but somehow 1t seems
that the condition is one that could be
remedied, and 1t might pay the prog
ressive farmers along the creek to get
together over the problem. If 1t is
practicable to reclaim the splendid bot
toms along the upper part Of this creek,
there Is no doubt of the fact that very
considerable effort would be justified
by the benefit to be derived.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
TUESDAY, MAY II, 1909.

Chairman Murray and one of the new
members, Mr.. A. N. Woods Of Carney,
were the only members Of the commis-
sion present today. Attorneys 7. b.
Fielder and Malvern Hill Of Atlanta,
and w. F. Stevenson of Cheraw, were
also present. Mr.. M. E. Rutland. who
has been subpoenaed as witness, was
here for preliminary conference with
the commission. Some other witnesses
have also been summoned, but their
names have not so far been made pub
lie. The liquor houses whose claims
will be passed upon have been notified
to produce various kinds Of account
books and copies Of letters from mem-
bers of the state dispensary board and
others connected with the dispensary.
Those desiring their claims reopened
are required to file notice. Nothing
was given out for publication at the
conclusion Of the conference, except
that Henry Samuels. present mayor Of
Chester, and M. e. Rutland OF Bates
burg, were before the commission as
witnesses. I'VE are getting down to
the criminal part Of the business said
Attorney Stevenson, "and can't afford
to give you fellows Information that's
going to be used in that court house
up yonder."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. S. Gordon-Says that everybody
who is somebody or wants to be
somebody, has either read or Is going
to read 1.-The Dark Corner"
First National Bank-Points out the
decided advantage of saving money
for the time you will need 1t. VAL
liable papers cared for free
The Thomson Co.-Announces a special
sale of muslin underwear for this
week, and calls special attention to
a variety Of other seasonable goods
in ladies' parasols at 81 to IS.
]. Edgar Poag, Broker-Says your
wants in real estate can be satisfac-
torily filled If you will consult him
or subscribe for Poags Real Estate
Monthly.
J. l. Williams & Co.-Calls attention
to a red hot bargain in mems pants
which they are now Offering their
customers. Five hundred pairs Of
pants on sale at reduced prices.
York Supply Co-Sells U. s. Tick emul.
sion and every cattle owner should
use 1t. Cane seed and clay and cof-
fee peas. See them for farm imple-
ments.
G. H. O'Leary-Wants everybody to zee
his line Of mating, which he Is
showing In the most desirable pat
terms See him for window shades.
cottage rods, sectional bookcases and
Perfection oil stoves.
Farmers Wholesale Grocery-Talks
about chewing tobacco, Of which 1t
has q large variety, and wants you
to get acquainted with Purina chick
en- and horse feeds.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Wants you
to know that it has that small item
of hardware that you intend to buy
when you think Of 1t at the right
time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

Wise Forest Management the
wise management of the forests is re-
garded by President w. w. Finley. Of
the Southern railway, as necessity.
In the development Of the south Is
strongly brought out in his recent ad-
dress to the student body of the uni
versity of Georgia
I'm my opinion" said President Fin
ley, "the economic Importance of the
management of our southern forests so
as to secure from them the largest
present profit consistent with their
preservation can not be overestimated.
In addition to their influence upon
stream flow, tending to diminish the de-
structiveness of floods and to maintain
higher water for navigation and for the
generation Of power In dry, seasons,
they form the foundation Of our wood
working industries.
Until comparatively recent years
the North Atlantic states predominated
In furniture manufacturing and other
woodworking industries. Timber sup
plies In that section have been almost
exhausted and these industries are fol-
lowing the rapidly recedinR forests In
to the south and west. greatly increas-
Ing the value Of the timberlands.
"If southern woodworking industries
are to thrive in years to come, they
must be assured Of a constant slpply
of their raw material. This can be
brought about only bv the adoption Of
scientific methods Of forestry by the
owners Of our woodlands"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

ishment Of the malefactor than it is for
an example to others, and there has
been so little hanging In this state In
cases where hanging was the proper
penalty, that there is but little check
to the fierce, brutal passions Of the
bloodthirsty.
We would not attempt to point out
where any considerable, direct good is
to come from the hanging Of this little
negro. The ends Of justice might have
been as we'll subserved by sending the
boy to the penitentiary for the balance
of his life. But there is no question
os the fact that under the law and the
testimony the crime was one Of murder
most foul, and while it would not have
been safe to excuse this little negro on
the ground that hundreds Of others
have been allowed to go free under
conditions, which taking their opportu-
mites and intelligence into considera-
ton, were worse than this, still a sense
of fairness applied to this case should
have its weight in ensuring the met
ing out Of more exact justice In future
cases.
There has been too much bloodshed
in South Carolina and our own people
are responsible for it. The trouble Is
that we have not been Furnishing even
where law and justice have cried out
aloud. We have set free, hundreds OF
murderers who had no more sense OF
responsibility than has the bull dog.
If we would hang few of them, and
properly punish few other violators
of the law, that portion Of our nopula-
ton which is most inclined to violence
and crime would become more rational.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

Columbia, May s: The records
made by those entering the corn grow
ing contests in South Carolina have at
tracted such attention in other parts of
the country that this state is now rec
ognized as competitor of some of the
western states. AS a result Commits
sioner Watson has received a letter
from Mr.. w. o. Paisley, general man.
ager of the National Corn exposition,
held at Chicago, asking that this state
be in the list Of states competing for
the prizes offered annually by the ex-
position. Mr.. Watson has replied that
he will be glad to do everything posi-
BILE to obtain entries, and Is gratified
that the possibilities of this state are
recognized. The fact there is an onpor-
tunity offered to win some of the very
handsome prizes is shown in Mr.. Pals
ley's letter, which states that $4,000
in premiums is given at the exposition
for the best crops Of corn. wheat, oats
and grasses. 1.-The south,'' he writes
'is taking an advanced step in agri-
culture, inasmuch as the farmers OF
that section have found that they could
raise good crops of other thines beside
cotton and this means much for the
prosperity of our country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
Davis. Tribute TO southern Women

Davis's Tribute to Southern Women.
LIN the dedication Of his able histor-
ical work. 'The Rise and Fall Of the
Confederate Government" President
Davis pays handsome tribute to the
women Of the south. The dedication
is as follows:
ITO the women Of the Confederacy
whose pious ministrations to our
wounded soldiers soothed the last
hours of those who died from the OBJ
ject of their tenderest love; whose do
mestic labors contributed much to
supply the wants OF our defenders In
the field; whose jealous faith In our
cause shone a guiding star undimmed
by the darkest clouds Of war; whose
fortitude sustained them under all the
privations to which they were sub
jected; whose annual tribute express
es their enduring grief love, and rcvS
erence for our sacred dead; and whose
patriotism will teach their children to
emulate the deeds Of our revolution
ary sires; these pages are dedicated
by their countryman-Jefferson Davis.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
souTH CAROLINA NEWS.

The Insurance Field in its last Is
sue reports the withdrawal of the State
Mutual Life Of Rome, Ga, from Soutn
Carolina John Y. Darlington was
state agent for this company berore ne
inaupurated the Seminole enterprise.
Chester Reporter: The congrega-
ton of the A. r. P. church at q meet
ing Yesterday directly after the morn
ing service, decided to postpone actlon
ON the matter Of selecting pastor un-
til next Sunday, at which time 1t is the
purpose Of the congregation to MI the
Vacancy created by the death OF tne
former pastor, the beloved Kew. =. y; =:
Mcdonald. Rev. G. g. PARKINSON VI
Erskine Theological seminary, VINO &c
cupied the pulpit yesterday ana preaci-
ed two able and interesting sermons
is expected here again next SUNDAY.
Columbia State, May IL: Commis-
sioner Watson returned to the city
wearing a State Farmers Union but
ton He was elected an honorary
member Of this organization at meet
ing of the Union held in Elliot's, Lee
county, Saturday, where grand rally
of the farmers was held. This Is one
of the few instances where men not
actively engaged in farming nave peen
elected members Of the Union. The
meeting at Elliot's was attended by
large crowd of farmers and others in
terested in the work Of the Union and
in trade generally. Speeches We're made
by President B. Harris Of the Farm
ers' Union, Ira B. Williams, state agent
farm demonstration work; DIR. w. w.
Ray of the Southern Cotton associa-
tion; Prof. J. N Harper, director OF the
state experimental station; Commits
sioner Watson. Commissioner Watson
pointed out the significant fact that
all interests in South Carolina, touchlns
agriculture are now harmonized. The
experiment station at Clemson, the
United States farm demonstration
work, the state department are now all
working toward the same end. rms
corporation has been hoped for by Mr:
Watson and he Is very much gratihed
that 1t has now been brought about.
Columbia, May 10: The dispensary
held a preliminary meeting
in the attorney generals office today,
to opening up the inVestl-
CATION of fireworks at the meeting set
for the 18th, when the commission VIII
resume it's operations where 1t was
compelled to leave off by the in5unc-
tion proceedings in the Federal court.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

groes involved, including the witnesses,
were Of a dull, ignorant sort, and 1t
was hard to get an intelligent account
Of the tragedy from them. The de-
fendant Is a youth (16 years at the
time) and an orphan. There Is room
for executive clemency If the youth and
condition of the defendant calls for Its
exercise. I strongly hoped the jury
would save the boys life, but 1t did
not. yet hope he may be saved from
the gallows."
Solicitor Henry declared that the boy
desired the girl to submit to him and
they fought over 1t at the house.
when she resisted later in the field,
he went off and borrowed gun, tell
ing a lie to get 1t. Returned to the
field, and killed the young girl. The
law and justice cry aloud"
Gov. Ansel's Endorsement upon this
petition is as follows: After careful
consideration of the evidence and re-
ports of the judge and solicitor, I can
not see my way clear to Interfere with
the sentence in this case and the peti-
tion for Communication Is therefore re-
fused"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

government respecting these foreign
deposits; one Is to obtain them
through legal process and the other
through authorization from Abdul Ha-
mid himself. 1t is not believed that Alb
dull Hamid will refuse to direct his
agents to pay over these sums, for the
reason that as a prisoner it is quite
impossible for him to make use Of the
money, while by giving it up he may
secure advantages during his captivity,
and possibly be given share of the
foreign deposits and investments for
his family.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
YORKVILLE. s. C.s
TUESDAY, MAY II, 1909.

Wearing his uniform Of Confederate
grey, with the badges Of many reun-
ions pinned to his coat, Capt. John j.
Smith of Glover, came down to York.
VILE yesterday to participate In the
Memorial Day exercises. He yelled
when the school children sang Dixie
he listened closely to Rev. DR.. Wilson's
excellent address on Jefferson Davis,
and took a reverent interest In the dec
orations Of the graves Of his former
comrades. Capt. Smith was splendid
soldier from 81 to '65, and has been
true and loyal ever since.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
Sunday obserxanee.

There is to be q mass meeting In the
Presbyterian church next Friday night
in the interest Of Sunday Observance.
]. s. Brice, Esq, is to preside, and all
the congregations Of the town have
been invited to participate. The prin-
cipal address Of the occasion Is to be
delivered by Rev. Edward Thomson,
D. D., of Fort Worth. Tex, General
Manager of the Sunday League OF
America
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
Excursion Rates to Charlotte.

N. c., and Return, Account Anniyer-
sary of Mecklenburg Declaration Of
Independence.
Account above occasion Southern
Railway announces special trains will
be operated to Charlotte on May goth,
and very low round trip tickets will be
sold May 18th, 18th. 18th and for
trains arriving Charlotte by LOO p. m,
May goth, with final limit May 22'
1909. :,
Round trip rates from principal
points as follows: Blacksburg $1.66;
Camden $3.50; Chester s1.65; Colum-
bia $40; CARNEY $1.90; Lancaster
$1.65; Rock Hill csc; Spartanburg
$3.50; Winnsboro sass; Yorkvilie
$1.40.
For detailed information apply to
Southern Railway local agents orad-
dress
J. L. Meek, Asst. GenI. Passenger
Agent. Atlanta, Ga, or ]. c. Lusk,
Division Passenger Agent, Charleston
8. G.. III
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
THE HoPEwELL NEIeHsoRHooD
Correspondence Of the YorkviIle snauirer.

Hickory Grove No. 1.-THE farmers
Of this section are progressing nicely
with their farm work and in few days
will begin chopping out their cotton.
Mr.. ]. L. Dowdle celebrated his seth
birthday last Saturday, the occasion
being a most enjoyable one. About
twenty-five invited guests were present,
including children and grandchildren.
An elegant six course dinner was serv-
ed and all present spent most de-
lightful day
Mrs. z. ]. Wylie and children, Clau-
dia, Willie and Wilma of Jonesville,
have I'm visiting relatives In this
neighbol mood.
home, after pleasant visit to friends
near Rock Hill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
TIE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

Following are the developments IN
the speculative cotton market yester-
day as summarized in an Associated
Press dispatch Of last night from New
York:
The cotton market was nervous and
irregular today without being more
than moderately active, and with fuc-
tuations comparatively narrow. The
close was steady net points lower %
4 points higher, May being lower and
other months about to points nlgner
The market opened steady at de-
cline of 4 points on May, but generally
/ to Q points higher and during the
early session sold up to q net advance
of 8 to 6 points on rather steadier ca
bles than expected, reports that the
Texas rains over Sunday had been toe
light to be of much assistance, bullish
private crop reports particularly from
parts of Mississippi, and continued re-
ports of Improvement In general trade
conditions.
Increased offerings of May, which
were supposed to be against cotton tc
come here for delivery before the emo
Of the month, checked the upward
movement during the forenoon and
prices gradually eased of under these
OnerluSS, TcdliZinS Wy oio iohoo, CAV
local bear pressure.
May sold off from 1896 to 1857, and
later positions eased to within point
or two Of Saturdays finals. At this
level there was q renewal Of demand
promoted by the forecast for frost ir
parts Of the eastern belt but after
working up to a net gain of to
points on the active positions, there
was another setback on reports thai
the price of printed calicoes had beer
reduced half a cent a yard by one OF
the leading manufacturers on the
ground that trade was slow and stocks
were accommodating. Last prices were
within q point or two Of the lowest
Southern spot markets officially report
ed were generally unchanged.
Receipts at the ports today 15,27t
bales against 11,2S7 last week and 6,S6A
last year. For the week 100000 bales
against 114,8S7 last week and 50,9Ot
lest year. Today's receipts at New Or.
leans 4,798 against 2,295 last year, and
at Houston 4,145 against 947 last year
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
Communion at Salem.

Rev. Thos. II. Law, d. D., will
preach at Salem Cherokee county,,
next Saturday, 18th, at IL a. m, and
s o. m, and conduct the communion
service on Sabbath at IL a. m. A cor
dial invitation is extended the public
to attend these services and take part
in them. IL
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
LOCAL LACONICS.
Until January I, 1910.

Until January I, 1910.
We will send The Yorkville Enquirer
from this date till January l, 1910 for
5132.
Mule Kills Itself.
A mule belonging to Capt S. E. Car
roll of Yorkville No. 4, killed itself in
runaway accident last Friday. The
animal was hitched in front Of the
house. and becoming frightened at
something, broke its bride and ran
away. It's heart was pierced by a
broken buggy shaft.
Cotton Oil Company Organized.
The organization Of the Glover Cot
ton Oil and Ginning company of Glover
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County Of York.
IN THE PROBATE COURT. 4
BY L. R: Williams. Esquire. Pr6bat
T,,5.a ~ vorlr T0nnfv =

By l.. X: Wlliiams' EsqeiFe' f"oo'e
Judge Of York County,
VIZ HEREAS JOHN A. and ELLA
w J. NEELY, have applied to me
for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular, the goods and chattels,
rights and credits Of H. A. D. Nicely.
late Of the county aforesaid, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said deceased. to
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the said county, to
be holden at York Court House on the
10Th DAY OF MAY, 1909, to shew
cause, IL any, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal. this
4th day Of May, 1909, in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and nine and in the 133rd year
of American Independence.
L. r. WILLIAMS.
or Of
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Congregational Meeting at Woodlawn.
There will be preaching at Wood
lawn Presbyterian church next Sum
day morning at IL o'clock. A full
meeting Of the congregation and Of
ficers Is desired to transact business
Of especial Importance.
1t H W. Shannon, Clerk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
.Sperial Yotites.

An old chair can be refinished and
made to match other furniture by ap-
plying one coat Of Campbell's Varnish
Stain. Anyone can use 1t and do good
work. The York Furniture Co.. sells
1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
AT THE CHURCHES.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
There will be prayer meeting on
Wednesday at 8 p m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
RAprIsT

There will be prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11
Ths alurkrills Gaq,1irsr.

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-05-11

the Qeatn OF JuuSe lHoHidS II. ulHSi,
has existed for some months and has
been a source of much concern to Pres
ident Taft The contest for the place
has been a bitter one and the Republi-
cans Of the eastern district of North
Carolina recently urged the president
not to appoint Democrat. even If he
had to go out Of the district to get a
suitable Republican for the place. The
president has given more consideration
to this North Carolina judgeship than
to all Of the other Federal vacancies
on the Federal bench with which he
has had to deal since his Inauguration.
He has been in constant consultation
with the North Carolina senators and
representatives and has had placed be-
fore him the names of at least a dozen
candidates. Judge Connor, a Demo-
crat, was for about ten years on the
bench Of the supreme court Of North
Carolina and for a number of years be-
fore that was judge Of the superior
courts.
up to the present time, says Con-
stantinople dispatch, the sum of ST.,
100000 has been found in the treasury
boxes Of the imperial palace at Yildiz,
occupied before his deposition by Abdul
Hamid. Two and a half million dollars
Of this Is in cash, while $5,000,000 Is
marketable securities equivalent to
cash. Furthermore. papers were found
indicating that Abdul Hamid has on
deposit in Germany, England, France
and the United States upwards Of s15,-
100000. It is understood that the cab
met takes the attitude that all these
foreign deposits, as well as the treas
ure at Yildiz, are the property of the
state. Two courses are open to the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-08-19
Death of Mrs. Arnold

Mrs. Addie A. Arnold, wife Of
Chester Arnold, died Monday after.
noon of Bright's disease and heart fail.
ure. Mrs. Arnold had been seriously
Ill only few days and the news Of
her demise was shock to all. The
funeral services were held Yesterday
afternoon from the PRESBYTERIAN
church, interment being made at the
Praireview cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was born in Carol,
Iowa, January 5, 1883. She grew
70 womanhood in Idaho county and
was married to Chester Arnold in this
city on April 10, 1907. She was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
brust. To Mrs. Arnold the oft used
expression ''to know her was to love
ner was doubly applicable. She was
The possessor of countless friends, all
oi whom deeply regret her departure.
Mrs. Arnold was a member of several
lodges and was always an earnest and
conscientious worker. To the unfor-
tanate husband and sorrowing rela-
uves the SINGER sympathy of the entire
community is extended.