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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

the first and fifteenth of November,
and all measurements by weight Of
shucked corn.
8. The judging and measuring COM
mittees will send written reports duly
attested to the secretary Of the county
Union as soon as possible after the
measurements are made, and not later
than December 1.
9. Unless at least twenty-five con-
testants signify their intention to COM
pete, the proposed contest will be
abandoned.
The understanding is that the Union
Is to raise the sum of 500 to be divid-
ed among the contestants in three
prizes-$40 for the first, $35 for the
second and $25 for the third. This
money the Union will undertake to
raise within its own membership; but
the committees who will be charged
with the raising Of 1t will be allowed
to use their discretion in receiving sub
scriptions from the outside.
Mr.. c. ]. Hughes, representative in
this county Of the farmers Co-opera-
tive Demonstration work of the Feder-
al department Of agriculture, made a
statement in which he explained the
purposes Of the demonstration work,
and asked for list of those who de-
sire to be enrolled as co-operators and
demonstrators. Nineteen Of the far
mers present signified their desire for
enrolment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

Washington special Of February
q, to the News and Courier: Con-
gresham Levers joint resolution pro-
viding for the collecting and publishing
Of additional statistics concerning the
amount Of baled cotton on hand at CIV
en- periods has been passed by the SEN
ate, and has now gone to the president
for his signature. This resolution
means as much to the farmer Of the
south as any legislation recently en-
acted since it supplies him with the
amount of baled cotton being held in
the various mills Of the country, just
as the buyers now obtain the amount
Of the crop being raised. 1t gives the
farmer an equal amount Of information,
with reference to the demand, that
the buyer now has with respect to the
supply. Speaking Of the resolution, Mr..
Lever said: This resolution will
eliminate to some extent the feature of
speculation and gambling in cotton, in
my judgment, and will give to both
parties, the buyer and the seller, a
square deal at the hands Of the gov
ernment, as far as the statistics for
cotton go, than he has ever had, and
this is the entire extent Of my resolu-
tion."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Mrs. G. T. Radcliffe Is visiting rela-
tives in Columbia
Miss Mary Starr is visiting friends
and relatives in Rock Hill.
Thos. F. McDow, Esq, left last FRI
day for Annapolis, Md, on professional
business.
Miss Kate Padgett Of Gastonia, was
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. George
Sherer last week.
Mrs. ]. B. Scott of Yorkville No. g.,
is visiting. her daughter Mrs. L. H.
Ferguson at Taylors, S. c.
Mrs. Henry Massey Of Rock Hill,
and Mrs. S. M. Jones Of Chester, are
the guests of Mrs. ]. C. Wilborn.
Mrs. ]. c. Wilborn and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth, have returned from a
visit to relatives and friends in Rock
Hill.
Mrs. E. c. Adams has sent The En-
quirer, newspaper subscription receipts
given by the late John E. Grist in 1888
and in 1850.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Dunlap Of Rock
Hill No. /, and Mrs. A. ]. Dunlap OF
Yorkville No. 8, are visiting friends
and relatives in Charlotte.
Miss Elizabeth Finley and Mr.. Gist
Finley, left Saturday morning for
Washington, D. c., to be present at the
Inauguration Of President Taft.
Mrs. Thos. F. McDow and children
are in Charlotte on a visit to friends
and relatives. Mrs. Herriot Clarkson,
who has been spending sometime In
Yorkville, the guest Of Mrs. McDoW,
has returned to her home in Charlotte.
Mr.. M. T. Jonas, the chief engineer
at the York Cotton mill, had his hand
badly mashed in the machinery of his
engine recently. At first it was feared
that he would lose some Of his fingers;
but there no longer seems to be any
danger of this. At least some Of the
fingers, however, will be stiff.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Robinson of Clo-
yer entertained large party Of friends
in their nosbitable home at Clover last
Saturday, in honor Of the 21st birthday
of Mrs. Robinson's twin brothers,
Messrs. ]. H. and c. T. C. Jenkins, and
the occasion is described by the par
ticipants as most delightful. The re-
ception and dining room in the Robin
son home were beautifully decorated
in green and red, and the dinner was
not only a most abundant one; but was
prepared and served in a manner and
style that was faultless. There was
also some pretty music on the piano by
Mrs. Jas. A. Page and Miss Eunice
Plaxco. Among those present were the
following: DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Camp
bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Page, Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Beamguard, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Plexico, Sharon; Misses Eu-
nice and lone Plaxco, and Miss Ruth
McGill Bethany; Miss Eunice Thomas,
Miss Ferry Forbes, Miss Bessie Jen-
kins, Miss Ethel Plexico, Miss Bessie
Grayson, Mrs. James Ferguson, Mrs.
Ben Jenkins, Grandmother Forbes,
Messrs. R. N. Plaxco, ]. Meek Smith,
Fred Brown, Frank Forbes, Lee Jen-
kins, Roy Grayson, Ernest Thomas,
Frank Goforth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
The Lien Law Lesson.

1t is possible that the lien law will
never be repealed; that at its next ses-
sion the present general assembly will
repeal the act by which the law is to
come off the statute books next jan
uary; but we would not advise any
body to presume on such a contin-
gency.
In view of the fact that this law has
been a subject Of controversy more
than forty years, we think 1t will be
safest for every individual farmer to
consider the repeal bill as final and
that there will be no more of the lien
business after this year. A word to
the wise is sufficient
Now, suppose we assume as a fact
that there will be no lien business next
year, what Is the best thing for the
farmer to do in the circumstances? We
can suggest nothing better than that
every farmer prepare himself, as well
as possible, to do without the lien law
and put himself in a position to reap
such advantages as may come.
The basic idea of the lien law was to
provide means whereby prospective
renters and croppers could procure
corn and meat. Of course, the means
provided was extended to include ev-
cry other commodity from clothes to
candy and top buggies; but corn and
meat were the main things.
The cutting out of the lien law does
not mean the cutting out of corn and
meat. These things cannot be cut out.
They will be just as necessary next
year as they were last year or any
other year during which the lien law
has been in existence, and the thing
therefore, for every farmer to do this
year, is to put in as much of his effort
as possible in providing corn and meat.
We do not like to be in the position
Of attempting to prophesy, for we know
nothing about the future; but as we
see things there is nothing else for 1t
than that there will be a more press
ing demand for corn and meat next
year than there has been for years and
years, and that the prices for these
commodities will be higher in compar-
iscn with other things than they have
been for quite a long time.
Wise farmers this year, will raise
corn and meat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

. 1T has developed that beyond doubt,
says the New York Sun, the stories OF
depression in business directly affect
ing cotton goods were in most cases
exaggerations. The rumors Of organ
lied short time in Manchester, for in
stance, have been discredited, while the
curtailment threatened in North and
South Carolina, it turns out, applies to
but a few mills. Many plants in that
section have good orders ahead and
will run on without interruption. 1t
might also be again pointed out that
with grain and provisions commanding
such high prices cotton cannot be prof
itably grown at the figures 1t Is now
bringing, even though planting condi-
tions were the best in the world. The
disposition to plant corn and other
grain now so evident in Georgia may
extend to other sections Of the cotton
regions notably north Texas
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
The Liquor Evil.

The long drawn out struggle between
the state widers and the local option
lists that has kept the general assem-
bly, in a tangle for nearly a month
and half, was brought to a close last
Saturday with a victory for the local
optionists, and we believe, some gain
for genuine prohibition.
While it is possible that we may be
mistaken, as we see it, the principal
issue in this fight was factional as
cendancy, rather than moral principle.
Of course, we would not pretend to say
that none of the participants were gov
erned in their efforts by moral princi-
pie; but that the general casus belli
was more a matter of political su-
premacy. And we think the people of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The Yorkville Cemetery association
and the Ladies' Auxiliary association
are organizations that are creditable to
the community and both have done a
good deal Of commendable work In
time. They put the fences around the
cemeteries and they looked ahead and
purchased sufficient land to meet re-
quirements for many years to come.
The Ladies' Auxiliary association has
done much in the way Of looking after
the graves and grounds, and consid-
ering the small means at the disposal
of the members its achievements have
been remarkable. But there Is still
much important work to be looked af-
ter in this connection. The suggestion
recently made by correspondent with
reference to a new fence, and with ref
erence to q systematic survey of the
new portion of the "Elmwood" ceme-
terry, are pertinent; but there is still
another thing that might with much
propriety be provided for, and that
is a systematic record Of both the cem-
eteries. Most OF the graves nave mead
stones that tell their stories; but many
have no headstones. The Cemetery
association or the Ladies Auxiliary
might do a good thing in providing a
book, and selecting suitable person to
make in that book a record Of every
grave that has been filled in the past,
and to keep such record of all future
interments. This record should give
the names and ages. of the people in
tered, tell when they died, and locate
their graves. 1t is quite probable that
an effort to complete such a record,
even at this time would be attended
with great difficulty, and it would de-
velop that there are not few graves
in both cemeteries that would have to
be put down as unknown.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
THE SPECULATIVE MARKET.

Following are the developments in
the speculative market yesterday as
summarized in an Associated Press
dispatch of last night from New York:
The cotton market was very quiet
today with fluctuations narrow and the
close barely steady at net advance
of 2 to points on covering by sellers
of last week who were probably in
fluenced by the failure of the weather
map to show rains in Texas over Sun
day. The cables were about as due
at the hour of the local opening, but
firmed up right afterward, encourag-
ing a further gain in the local market
which, during the middle Of the morn
ing sold about 5 to points net higher
Offerings became little heavier around
this level, but there was enough de-
mand from shorts and local bulls to
prevent any severe break and fluctua-
tions during the afternoon were very
narrow, with the close only or 3
points off from the top. Sales for the
day We're estimated at not over $4,000
bales. Southern spot markets officially
reported early were generally unchang-
ed. Some very unfavorable advices
were in circulation with reference to
cotton trade conditions on the conti-
nent, but news of this sort seemed to
be offset by the talk Of dry weather
in the southwest which was received
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
THE FARMERS UNION.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
York county Farmer Union was held
in the court house at Yorkville yester-
day with the various locals represented
by about thirty delegates.
The deliberations Of the meeting
were presided over by Mr.. ]. Frank
Ashe, the president, and Mr.. A. l.
Black, the secretary kept the records.
The meeting was in session for nearly
two hours, and considerable interest
was manifested by those present.
The principal item of business of
general Importance that was transacted
was the adoption of the report Of the
committee appointed at previous
meeting to formulate rules and regula-
tions for the government Of the prize
acre corn contest to be conducted this
year. This report was adopted as fol-
lows:
l. That the contest be open to all
members of the Union residing in the
county, and in good standing.
2. That the conditions prerequisite
to entering the contest with as many
acres as the proposed contestant de-
sires to enter, will be to notify the
county secretary on or before June l,
and pay him so cents for each acre to
be entered. Provided that no contes-
tant will be eligible to receive more
than one premium.
8. Each contesting acre must be
measured by surveyor at the time Of
entry. or within thirty days thereafter,
and the stakes must be kept in place
till after the crop is harvested.
4. The contest will be confined to
uplands which shall not be understood
to include second bottoms.
Fodder may be pulled or not as
the contestant desires: but the corn
must be left on the stalks, standing in
the field until harvested in the presence
Of the judges. Cutting and shocking
will not be permitted.
6. The judging for each contestant
will be done by a committee of three
appointed by the president Of the near
est local Union upon the application Of
the contestant.
Z. All harvesting must be between
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
AFTER a hard fight in the house, tn

AFTER a hard fight in the house, the
senate bill against the utterance OF
worthless checks was passed last FRI
day. Several members objected to the
bill because, as they explained, its OBJ
ject was to provide punishment for
failure to pay debts. This was the
ground on which the friends Of the bill
advocated it. Josh Ashley went fur
ther than anybody else when he said
a man who will not pay his just and
honest debts ought to be put on the
chaingang. The law is intended to
check a pernicious practice on the part
of a class Of people making purchases
or trying to settle debts by giving
worthless checks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
BANkHEAD- D-McMU
Marriage of Popular Young People at
BuIlock's Creek Church.
Correspondepce of the Yorkyille ENQUIRER.

Marriage of Popular Young People at
BulIock's Creek Church.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enaulfer.
Bullock's Creek, February 27.-On
Wednesday afternoon at 4.3O in the old
historic Presbyterian church at Bull
locks Greek, was solemnized the mar
riage of Miss Ora May Bankhead and
Dr. w. S. McMurray.
A pyramid erected in the center Of
the pulpit rostrum made a beautiful
background for the bridal party. This
was formed Of graceful ferns, ivy and
palms with three tiers Of white wax
candles at the top. The front Of the
church and the pulpit were artistlcally
festooned with garlands. The beauty
of the whole was enhanced by the soft,
mellow glow of the ivy shaded chan
deliers.
A vocal solo, Promise That You'll
Be True" beautifully rendered by
Mrs ]. E. McAliley, heralded the ap-
proach of the appointed hour, then
the soft sweet notes Of Mendelssohn's S
Wedding March, chimed forth from the
organ under the control of the skilled
fingers of Miss Minnie Palmer.
First came Miss Mary Banks Good,
Master Patterson McAliley, Miss Mary
Bankhead and Master Coleman Gran
ford, ribbon girls and boys. The ribbon
girls wore wash chiffon with valen-
ciennes lace. The boys wearing white.
Next came the ushers, Messrs. j. A.
McAliley, w. D. Ratchford, ]. L. Blair
and w. Il. Sims. These were followed
by Miss Margaret Swami and Mr.. Joe
McMurray of Charlotte. and the maid
Of honor, Miss Minnie Ratchford. Then
the groom with his brother, Mr.. j. P.
McMurray of Rock Hill, came down
one aisle while down the other came
the bride on the arm Of her brother,
Mr.. R. T. Bankhead, she was met at
the altar by the groom and Rev. j. B.
Swami performed the ceremony, beau
tiful in it's quiet simplicity.
Mrs. j. E. McAliley was gowned in a
white embroidered net. Miss Minnie
Palmer also wore white net. Miss
gerie made in empire style. Miss Min
ME Ratchford wore a becoming gown
of blue silk with satin empire girdle.
The bride lovely in an empire gown OF
white messaline satin with tulle veil,
carried a shower bouquet Of brides
roses, maiden hair ferns, and lilies of
the valley. The bridesmaid and maid
of honor carried white carnations
with ferns.
The groom is a popular young ply
sician enjoying a lucrative practice.
The bride and groom were the recip-
tents of many useful and beautiful
presents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Sherer & Ferguson-Wants first-class
milch cows with young calves at
once; also want beef cattle.
]. F. A. Smith-Asks that subscribers
to The Enquirer on his club to
please pay up at once, either to him
or at The Enquirer office.
Glenn F. Gordon, Supervisor-On the
18th Of March will let at auction to
the lowest bidders contracts for the
erection of two bridges on Allison
creek.
j. H. Sherer-RequeSts parties who
have subscribed for The Enquirer on
his club to please pay at their ear
liest convenience.
A. L. Observation-Disclosures a call
for a joint meeting Of Bethany
Farmers Union, Jr. o. U. A. M.
and w. o. W., at Bethany next
Saturday night at 7.30.
M. w. White-Remarks that the
whirl-i-gig of time produces radi-
cal changes that are for the better.
Stocks for sale and wanted.
Loan and Savings Bank-Says it has
every facility for the handling of
accounts Of individuals, firms and
corporations and solicits your bus
iness. Deposits of $231,694.09.
Sam M. Grist, Special Agent-Re-
views the past history Of the Mu-
tual Benefit Life Insurance COM
pany Of Newark, N. j., which 1t Is
unnecessary to hide from view.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Again calls
attention to the bargain 1t Is offer
ing in the Johnston disc harrow. The
price is reduced to cost In order to
close them out quick.
Glenn & Allison-Want you to see
them for horses and mules, buggies
and harness, Cole planters and
Chattanooga middle breakers.
]. L. williams & Co.-Says that buy
ing and selling for cash enables
them TO sell for less. Oxfords for
men, women and children; cloth
ing for men and boys.
J. c. Wilborn-Has some desirable
farm property added to his list to-
day; also an engine and saw mill.
York Supply Co.'s selling John
Deere farm implements, including
planters, turn plows, middle break
ers, cultivators, harrows. Will ex-
hibit clothing samples Saturday.
National Union Bank-Has $200,OOO
which it is anxious to put out on
commercial loans to farmers and
others at 6 per cent interest. Ii
pays 4 per cent, compounded quar-
terly, on savings deposits.
Thomson Co.'s making an elapo-
rate display of new spring silks In
the newest styles, and neckwear Tor
ladies and gentlemen. Mems Ties
at 25c and soc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

Now that the president Of the United
States and the secretary Of agriculture
have become members Of the Farmers
Union, 1t would seem that no farmer
should fear to assume the obligations
of the order. We do not think there Is
any doubt of the fact that the Farmers
Union is the best organization of the
kind that has ever existed among the
farmers, and we feel quite sure that
when rs per cent or more Of the ell
gible farmers become members, the
agricultural interests OF the country
will come more nearly to getting what
1t Is entitled to.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

to several close friends. He reached
the White House just in time to greet
Mr.. Taft, who made his way there di-
rectly from his church in an automo-
bile. In accordance with custom, Mr..
Roosevelt today issued a proclamation
calling the senate in extraordinary ses-
sion at noon on March 4, next. The
session is to be held for the purpose Of
receiving "such communications as
may be made by the executive" among
them probably the nomination Of his
cabinet officers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

by the showing of the governments re-
port for the month of February, indi-
eating an average precipitation OF only
.15 inches at 81 points in Texas, COM
pared with 1.03 inches for the same
month last year. Savannah reported
a minus correction of about 10000
bales in the stock at that point.
Receipts at the ports today 22,740
bales against 1904 last week and 49,
935 last year. For the week 115,000
bales against 121,7S9 last week and
1926 last year. Today's receipts at
New Orleans 1923 bales against 3,676
last year, and at Houston 1883 against
21O0 last year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
Killed BY Wade Hampton.-Our es-
teemed townsman, Mr.. Walter Watson,

Killed BY Wade Hampton.-Our es-
teemed townsman, Mr.. Walter Watson,
who is always keenly alive to anything
connected with Fayetteville's history,
tells us that the remains Of a soldier
found near the Holt Morgan Hill, re-
Gently by workmen in making excava-
tions, were those Of Federal soldier,
who was shot by Gen. Wade Hampton.
The Confederate cavalry, headed by
Gen. Hampton, was descending Hay
mount, and when the head of the COL
umn reached Winslow street, division
Of Sherman's army was approaching
Hay street from Winslow. One Of the
Federal soldiers took a long distance
shot at the conspicuous figure heading
the Confederate cavalry, but missed.
Gen. Hampton at once brought his
horse to a standstill, and returned the
fire; and with such true aim, that the
man with his musket still smoking in
his hands, fell dead in the gateway Of
Mr.. Bash Avery's front yard. Hampz<
toms craftsmanship on this occasion
was the admiration Of those who%it-
messed 1t.
The only thing they foupS on the
dead soldier was a letteS from his
brother in Rhode Island, y signed "Ty-
ler."-From the Fayetteville, N. c.,
Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02

IF the general assembly will pass
statewide prohibition law and provide
the means of enforcing It, We will feel
that it has done a good thing. But II
there is to be no adequate machinery
for enforcing prohibition in every part
of the state, it is much better not TO
pass a statewide law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
Chattanooga. Tenn. February 2

- Chattanooga, Tenn, February %:
John Y. Darlington, former president
Of the Seminole Securities company Of
Columbia, S. c., was arrested in his
office in this city this morning on in
structions from Columbia. The charge
against him is obtaining money under
false pretenSes. He was released on
bond Immediately following his arrest.
The other two defendants, NJ. ]. Jeans
and ]. S. Young, voluntarily surrender
ed and were released. Sheriff Connor
left tonight for Nashville to secure
requisition papers. The accused men
say they will not resist extradition,
and insist on being taken to Columbia
at once.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
YoRKVILLE. 8. O.,
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1909.

PRESIDENT Roosevelt is said to have
abandoned his simplified spelling fad.
He tried it from the time he launched
It a few years back up to last week.
when he resumed the good old fashion
ed way. The simplified spelling fad
never impressed us much.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
LOCAL LACONICS

New Bank For Rock Hill.
The organization of a new National
bank in Rock Hill, with 100000 capi-
tai, has been completed. Mr.. T. L.
Johnston is to be president, and Mr..
Chas. L. Cobb Is to be cashier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-03-02
Ths aJurkrills Gaq'1irsr.

Entered at the Postofflce In Yorkvtlle
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.