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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

Columbia banks were called on for all
or parts of these deposits. Mr.. Avery
Patton of Greenville, gave out a state
ment with regard to the matter, but
Chairman Murray has declined to give
out the resolution in which the
amounts called for from the various
banks are named.
The National Loan and Exchange
Bank, according to the statement OF
DR.. Murray, has rendered the entire
amount that 1t has on deposit, and will
turn in the entire amount upon the
surrender of the collateral. The dis
pensary board called for only part of
this deposit.
The Palmetto National Bank, 1t is
stated, was called upon for the amount
that It held, and is ready to return all
the funds 1t holds upon surrender OF
it's securities.
The Columbia Savings Bank and
Trust company advised the commits
sion that it was ready to comply with
its resolution ut any time.
DR.. Murray will offer a part or the
money to the banks of Charleston, but
they will have to pay per cent inter-
est and put up abundant collateral.
It Is somewhat curious, now that all
the fuss of litigation Is over and the
ANNOYANCE Of orders from this apd that
court has stopped, that the dispensary
commission should be Withdrawing the
funds and distributing 1t in banks that
had not had to suffer these annoyances
and that have not had to carry the
money at interest whether they want
ed it or not.
None of the bankers in Columbia
care to discuss the matter in any OF
it's phases, and say that If any state
ment is to be given out 1t must come
from the commission.
II the dispensary commission with
draws the money from banks and then
fails to replace 1t at interest and with
security, 1t will be a rather curious
phase Of the situation.
The entire fund has been safeguard
ed in every way and has been drawing
a. maximum of interest, and the only
reason assigned for any executive res
olution withdrawing part of the de-
posits was that other banks should have
some Of the deposits. The list OF
banks holding the funds now indicate
that the dispensary money is on de-
posit in banks in every part Of the
state. At the time the money was
placed on deposit some of the banks
declined to use any OF 1t, and there
has thus far been absolutely no hitch
about the handling Of the fund
News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

AGRICULTURE in the south was sore
ly depressed while it was burdened
with the task of building up the man
ufactures Of the north. During a long
period the farmer had to carry dou-
BILE load. He Is carrying double
load now; but relief is in sight. Es-
cape from the task referred to Is now
opening up because the task mas oeeh
completed, or almost completed. The
manufacturing population has grown
almost as numerous as the agricultural
population, and it is not unreasonable
to assume that this is one Of the ex-
plantations Of the advance in the price
of all kinds Of farm products. This
and other circumstances indicate that
the agriculturalist Is at last coming
to his own.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

SENATOR Elkins of West Virginia,
is trying to get at the ship subsidy
question from a new direction. On
last Saturday, he proposed the fol-
lowing amendment to the pending tar
if bill:
"On all goods, wares and merchan-
disc imported in ships or YES
sells of the United States there shall
be allowed a reduction of per centum
in the duties prescribed by the law to
be levied. collected and paid on such
goods, wares and merchandise"
We have not yet heard what the
politicians have to say about this prop
osition, whether it is Democratic or
Republican; but somehow it strikes
US as being a remarkably good idea
OF course, the proposed per cent re-
duction would go to the ship owner
Whether it would be enough to enable
him to overcome the other advantages
that now attach to the foreigner we
do not know; but we presume Senator
Elkins knows, else he would not have
advocated the idea. Anyhow, there il
need to do something to develop oul
American merchant marine, and this
looks like a pretty good start.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

THE information that the exports OF
cotton goods to China are increasing
Is q matter that should be very grati-
flying, especially throughout the south
AS shown in the article published ir
our issue of last Friday, exports of cot
ton goods to China is varying quanti-
ty. There is a considerable volume Of
trade in that direction all the while;
and the history of it is that when the
Chinese buy big, they buy very big
Their purchases have had very con-
siderable influence on the price Of cot
ton, sometimes raising 1t a few cents
a pound over a period Of few months
This same fact has greatly helped the
cotton mill business throughout the
entire country The indications are
that the Chinese are now ready to COM
mence buying again and if this be cor
rect, there is reason to look for very
general improvement in conditions
through the whole cotton industry
from production to manufacture and
retail
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

q number Of people here who are in
terested in baseball, lots Of small boys
and some grown men too. This state
ment Is evidenced by the eagerness
with which they scan the daily papers
to see whether Columbia has gotten
away from her place at the foot OF
the South Atlantic league, or whether
Charleston is going upward or down.
ward from her fourth place; whether
Greenville is still leading the Carolina
association, and how the other teams
throughout the country are coming
along. OF course. there are good
many of these local enthusiasts who
would look tired IL they were called
upon to beat a bunted ball to first,
and probably their animation would
not be materially increased by an in
! vitation to contribute an occasional
dollar to help pay the fiddler; but still
there are some who are anxious to
have a local ball team; and venture
the ambition Of being able to beat Nc
Connellsville, and eventually Fort Mill
or even Glover. Indeed, there has been
q suggestion of a fine, large scheme
looking to the organization of a coun-
ty league, to include Rock Hill, York
vile, Fort Mill, Glover, McConnells-
vile, Sharon and Hickory Grove, and
perhaps other ambitious communi-
ties. Filbert and TfrZah, from fnfor-
nation at hand, have no leans; but,
of course, they will be eligible along
with Guthriesville, Glenns Store and
"Johnson's Specials" whenever they
are in a position to make application
for admittance. And really the move
ment ought not to be discouraged.
There is whole lot in the saying Of
the late Capt. w. B. Smith to the eff
feet, that there is always hope for the
boy or man who Is good baseball
player and likes the game, because it
Is evidence that he has sufficient ener-
gy for something more useful upon
opportunity. So let all the baseball
enthusiasts turn out to the meet
ing, and let them organize the best
club possible, from the best material
to be had-material that can play ball
and help win-help beat Sharon and
Hickory Grove. and even Rock Hill
and Glover. Seriously, II Is really pos
sible for Yorkville to get up win
ming team; but to do 1t, the personnel
will have to be made up with reference
to the ability Of each player to "deliv-
er the goods" The old time policy Of
assigning men to places instead Of
places to men has been thoroughly
discredited.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

Aiken, June 26: Some excitement
prevails near Ridge Spring, in this
county. Sheriff Raborn received tel
ephone message yesterday asking him
to come at once that an attempt had
been made at criminal assault The
sheriff left and returned yesterday af-
ternoon late. The sheriff found that O
well known young lady Of that place
had awakened during the night to find
negro man in her room. The negro
placed his hands over her mouth to
prevent her crying for help, but she
succeeded in arousing the family
The negro escaped. and he has not been
captured. The negro Is described as
being a dark, ginger cake boy, about
16 years Of age. weighing about 125
pounds, and was barefooted, carrying
sack containing his shoes, hat and
= cap. The officers are on the lookout
for him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. r. Killian-Has q quantity Of clay
peas, mixed, for sale. Good for seed
Lesslie Smith, Sec.-Announces the
annual picnic of Filbert Camp w.
o. W., to take place Saturday, July
"a. Further details given later.
]. Frank Ashe, Pres.-Calls attention
to monthly meeting of YORK Goun-
ty Farmers Union at the Court
house, July, and asks for full at
tendance.
w. L. Hogue and Others-Announce
the production of "Josiah's Court
ship at Glover opera house, July I'd,
Benefit of baseball team.
, John r. Hart, Mayor-Publishes two
ordinances relating to maintaining,
keeping, harboring and licensing
dogs, with penalties attaching for
violation of same.
Id. T. Woods, Clerk-Calls a special
meeting of Yorkville Camp. No. 3s
w. o. w., tomorraw "wednesday
evening, at $50 o'clock
J. @. Wray-Invites you to make his
store your headquarters when In
Yorkville next Monday.
Bank of Hickory Grove-Publishes
an official statement of condition at
the close of business June %. As
sets of $30,999.S4.
Loan and Savings Bank-Prints an
official statement of condition at
the close of business June 23. 1t
has assets of s341,63796
I. w. Johnson-Has fruit jars and
rubbers, Royal, Rumford and Good
Luck baking powders, chewing and
smoking tobacco, vinegars, hams'
etc. 80,
]. e. Saddler-Has lost pig and will
appreciate information leading to
recovery.
], C. Wilborn-Offers additional York
county real estate for sale, includ-
ing town and country property.
IS. c. Mitchell, Pres.-Outlines the
educational work carried on by the
S. c. University and gives informa-
ton Of interest to prospective STU
dents.
IT. e. McMackin, Chairman Board
Calls an election to be held at Sha-
ron, July Il, on the question or es-
tablishing high school In district
No. 20.
Herndon & Gordon-Haye new ship,
ment of stone churns and recommend
them for cleanliness and convenience
in cleaning.
Thomson Co.-Tells you that 1t pays 10
buy at Thomson's, and gives long
list of prices to show you why.
National Union Bank-Points out that
it gives it's patrons, safe and reason
able service, and expects Its assets
to reach the $2,000,000 mark by Jan.
1, 1910.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
SAYS 1T Is A DODGE.
Judge Parker's View of the opposed
Corporation Tax.

SOTpOTdtlon U ak
According to the views of Alton P.
Parker, the proposed 2 per cent tax on
the earnings Of corporations represent
an effort to establish the principle of
Federal control over corporations.
Judge Parker expressed these views
while speaking at the annual COM
mencement of the College Of the City
Of New York last Saturday morning.
He was addressing himself particular
ly to the 131 members of the gradual
ing class, advising them as they went
out into the world to take an active
interest in every public question.
Il would like. to have you," he said,
consider the bill proposing per
cent tax on the earnings Of corpora
tionS. Now, no one suggested such
a bill until very lately. Congress met
to revise the tariff, but in the midst
Of all the difficulties we find new
issue presented.
Have you the slightest idea that
revenue is what some Of them are af-
ter? l don't mean to say that reve-
nue. Is not what the president Is after,
but the president Is sometimes deceiv-
ed Just like others. Since 1903 there
has been a steady and trained effort
on the part Of the great corporations
to escape from state control. 1t began
with the movement on the part Of the
life insurance companies. They had
speakers go out in the interest Of Fed
eral control and they persuaded the
president to recommend 1t to congress.
"This move on the part Of the life
insurance companies was intended on
ly as an entering wedge. They act
ed first because they were able to pre-
sent more plausible arguments for
taking away from the states control
over their own creatures.
1.-The corporations have been persist
emily but privately, working toward
that end ever since. | know that the
Hepburn bill recommended by the
president was drafted by clever men
residing in this city. and had for one
Of it's purpose an escape from the la
bilities of the Sherman act"
Judge Parker declared that another
purpose Of the Hepburn bill was to
establish the principle OF Federal con-
trol against that Of the states.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
suLLock,s CREEK NOTES.
Heavy Rain saturday-Farm Work
Well AIong-Death of Mrs. w. A. J.
Robinson-Persona Mention.
lnce Of the YorkviIls Enouirer.

correspondents OF the forkvllie ENQUIRER.
Sharon June 28.-ThIs section OF
the county was visited last Saturday
evening by one Of the heaviest rains
that has been known for years. The
damage to the crops, land and bitches
was heavy.
The farmers generally have their
crops well worked out now; but they
have had hard struggle with the
grass. Crops are backward for the
time Of year.
Mrs. w. A. ]. Robinson, died at the
residence of her father, Mr.. Elijah
Nix yesterday morning Of cancer, and
was buried at Bullock's Creek today
The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.
B. Swami. The deceased leaves an
aged father, two sisters and one
daughter Since the marriage Of her
daughter, she has been making her
home with her father.
A report Is current here today that
a little negro boy was bitten by mad
dog yesterday morning, near Mrs. j.
w. Carrolps residence
Mrs. A. ]. Berry has been quite I'll
for several weeks; but is now able to
be UP most Of the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. III. Sherrer are Wis
iting their daughter In the Hopewell
section. @
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

There is to be only one week OF court
during the July term, which convenes
on the 18th.
Next Monday is salesday for July;
but there will be nothing doing in
Yorkville much, except in the way OF
pleasure.
Quite a number of farmers are re-
porting that they are "out of the
grass" in spite Of the unfavorable
weather.
The rains of last Saturday were very
acceptable in most localities of the
county where they fell; but they were
not general over the county.
There will be no mails over the
rural routes next Monday. The car
riers will celebrate the Fourth, which
is assigned to them as one Of their
holidays.
The tendency of cotton continues
upward; but the price does not yet
seem to be a very great temptation to
the few people in this section who
have not yet parted with their hold
ings.
Mr.. Sam M. Grist, local agent for the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance compa-
ny, states that he has information that
this company has about decided to ex-
tend the operations of its loan depart
ment into South Carolina and put a
lot of 6 per cent money in farm lands,
especially in the Pee Dee and Pied
mont sections. Mr.. Grist Is not per-
sonally connected with the loan de-
partment of the company and does not
know certainly when 1t will be ready
for business in South Carolina; but
thinks it will be operating within the
next few months-certainly before the
close Of the present year.
Hon. j. S. Brice left for Columbia
last night to attend a meeting of the
winding-up commission. At its last
previous meeting the commission
passed a resolution providing for the
removal of certain funds deposited in
an Aiken bank and in banks Of Co
lumbia to other banks, and that res
olution seems to have made trouble.
Chairman Murray, of the commission
did not like it and there has been talk
of his resigning on account Of 1t; but
at last accounts. he was still holding
on to his place. The banks interested
are not supposed to like the action of
the board: but they have not been do
ing any talking for the public. Just
what it Is all about has not been made
clear; but there Is a common belief
that the withdrawal Of these funds
from the banks in question means
more than has been indicated-a more
equitable distribution of the funds.
Indeed there have been rumors to the
effect that the winding-up commission
now has reason to believe that in the
state dispensary days, some of these
banks acted as go-betweens in the
adjustment of accounts between the
dispensary, the liquor houses, their
agents and others. This has not been
fully brought out yet, but unless there
is something like this behind 1t all, the
winding-up commission will probably
find it difficult to justify its action in
changing it's repositories at this time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
SPECULATIVE MARKET.

the cotton market yesterday as sum-
married. by an Associated Press dis
patch of last night from New York:
The cotton market had another very
sharp advance today establishing new
records for the season, with the close
firm at Il net gain of Is to 81 points
The market opened firm at an advance
of l point on July; generally 6 to 10
points higher, I'm response to steady
cables, bullish private crop reports,
and continuation of the aggressive
bull support noted Saturday. At first
July was held back by the circula ton
"f notices. but it soon became evident
that there was a demand for all con-
tracts offered. and that position firm
ed up with the rest of the list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

WHEN a public official defaults and
makes good on discovery, does that
settle the matter? AS a matter Of fact,
is not each unpunished defalcation an
encouragement to further defalca-
tions on the part of others? Is a good
citizen warranted in excusing de-
falcation Of public funds under any
pretext? The man who misapproprl-
ates public funds is the guilty party
in the first instance; but 1t seems to
us that IL the officials next In line
fail to do their duty in the second in
stance, they become as guilty as the
original defaulter. And when there
develops an impression that any man
stands high enough, socially, political
ly or otherwise to make way with
public funds without mourning pun
ishment it means that organized So
ciety is getting pretty shakey.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION
Question Submitted to the Voters Of
Sharon District No. 20.

Yorkville, 8. c., June 20, 1903.
IN compliance with proper petition
Il duly drawn and signed in accord
ance with the law governing the mat
ter, the County Board Of Education OF
York county hereby calls an election
to be held in Sharon School District
No. 20, on WEDNESDAY, JULY IA,
1909, on the question Of establishing
a high school in said district.
The polls will be opened at z o'clock
a. m. and closed at o'clock p. m.
At this election all persons resid-
ing in said district, who return real or
personal property for taxation, will be
entitled to vote upon the exhibition OF
registration certificates and receipts
showing the previous payment Of all
due taxes.
Those favoring the High School will
vote a ballot For High School," and
those opposed will vote a ballot
Against High School"
BY order of the Board,
T. E. MCMACKIN, Chairman.
Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

So far as we know he had no other
possible accomplice than Chung Sing.
No other murder that I can remem-
ber has attracted such wide interest
or such enthusiastic cooperation on
the part of police of other cities. All
the forces of the country are work.
ing as one great machine. We have
fifty men of our own in the cities of
the East. The only possible ship on
which Leon could have left the coun-
try is due to arrive in Yokohama on
.July 3. She will be watched. All the
Chinese laundries in the city,
which are operated by four COM
panies in the name of individual man
ayers, received notices to-day In Chi
nese, warning employees that they
must have nothing to do with white
women beyond business over the
counter, on pain of dismissal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
A Vote For Buncombe.-The lumber

A Vote For Buncombe.-The lumber
question came up I'm the senate again
today. and Senator Tillman got the
opportunity to vote for free lumber
amendment which made no exceptions
whatever. Senator Jeff Davis offered
the amendment and Senator Tillman
voted for 1t. Scarcely any interest
was taken in 1t. Senator Davis having
a hard time getting the required one
Gfth Of those present to ask for roll
call. The senate seems to consider
that the fight and the vote on the
question of free lumber was settled
when the McCumber amendment was
acted on. Outside of Tillman's vote
there was no change in the vote of
any senator's present from the way
they voted before on the McCumber
amendment, which left certain hard
woods with a duty of so cents thou
Washington special Of Satur-
day to Columbia State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
TO RETURN DISPENsARY FUNDS
Columbia Banks Ready to Surrender
Their Share.

Columbia, June 25.-Dr. w. J. Muir
ray. chairman of the state dispensary
commission. today stated that the
State Bank had paid the commission
$3S,S75, and that most Uf the other
banks in Columbia had rendered the
dispensary funds that they had on
hand back to the commission. While
it does not appear that the Columbia
banks have returned the money to the
dispensary commission on account of
the recent action of the commission
calling for part of the fund to be sent
to other banks. the action of the COM
mission appears to be somewhat res
pnnSible for this course on the part of
the Columbia banks. The official rec
ordS show that until today the Column
bia banks have had on deposit these
amounts:
National Loan and EX-
change Bank .S14O,61S 30
Columbia Sa"ingS Bank and
Trust .......... ........ 54,oio w
Palmetto National Bank E. $3.50 OO
The State Bank .......... 3S.SI5 OO
The understanding is that at re-
cent executive session Of the board the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
Ghe Cotton Btarhet.

Yorkville, June 2s.-Cotton Ia.
New York, June .28.-Spot cotton
quiet, 20 points higher; middling up.
lands 1900; mlddling gulf 1925: sales
none. Futures opened steady and
closed firm as follows: June 11.60;
July 1154; Aug. 11.60: Sept. 11.5S;
Oct. 11.59; Nov. 1L61; Dec. 11.64; Jan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

SOUTHERN towns should look more
to the development Of manufactures
of various kinds: but individuals who
are in a position to develop agricul-
ture should not seek elsewhere for op-
portunities that offer the greatest re-
wards of the future.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

Lancaster special Of June 81, to
the Charlotte Observer: About 4
O'clock this morning young lady here
discovered negro man In her bed
room and promptly screamed, causing
him to hastily make his exit Neigh
bors saw the negro running rapidly
from the building and Sheriff Hunter
was at once notified of the occurrence
and with others instituted a search for
the negro, which soon resulted In the
arrest Of Tom Murry. who lives in the
neighborhood. He denies the charge,
but he answers the description given
by the young lady and his feet fit the
tracks made by the intruder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
YORKVILLE. 8. O.,
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1909.

THERE is no question Of the fact
that the tendency of the price OF all
manner of farm products is upward
and this condition ought to be hint
to farmers who are now buying things
they can raise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29

A NEW York concern is offering to
deliver a flying machine within forty
days from the date of the order The
probability is that there will soon De
n number of flying machines on the
market; but it Is not likely that they
will be within reach Of the average
citizen for quite while.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-06-29
pr. Meconnell COMING.

DR.. John w. Mcconnell OF David
son College, N. c., will be In York
day July 10th, inclusive. for profess
sional work Office at Shandon Ho-
tel. Hours a. m. to 1 p. M, After
moons by appointment. Practice linn.
tied to diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Nose
ana sa infoa'. tf at