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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

jerry Moore-Jerry Moore of Vino
ma, Florence county, Is one of the not
ables Of earth. He Is only fourteen
years old, and yet has become famous,
his name having appeared in every
newspaper Of any note In the United
States He made 22S bushels Of corn
on one acre. That was great
achievement, surprising anything ever
accomplished by a boy, and only ex-
celled by Mr.. Drake Of Marlboro, who
some years ago made 25S bushels.
But the boys feat was greater than
the mans, for Mr.. Drake went to so
much expense to get his large yield
that he made nothing out Of It except
the reputation, while the boy made
both reputation and good profit.
If the man Is benefactor who
makes two blades Of grass grow where
one grew before, what Is to be said
Of the boy who makes 228 bushels Of
corn grow where only about twenty
bushels Is an average?
Jerry Moore had an exhibition Of his
corn at the South Atlantic States Corn
exposition in Columbia last week, and
1t attracted a great deal Of attention,
as he did also incidentally. Those
who saw him say he does not appear
to be at all spoiled by the fame that
has come to him, but Is a quiet, mod
est boy in knickerbockers; polite and
self possessed, but with no sign OF
the big head.
Our respects to Jerry Moore and to
all Of his kind.-Newberry Observer
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

P. O. Box 145, City-Wants three
or four rooms for light housekeep-
ing.
T. l.. Sparrow, Glover No. 4-On De-
cember %, will sell a lot of tools at
auction sale for cash.
D. f. Roney. Agt.-Again reminds you
of the desirability and good business
sense of protecting yourself with
insurance.
]. A. Tate, c. c. c. Pls.-Gives notice
of sale Of certain lands involved In
the suit Of Thos. Jamerson. Plff. vs.
Elmina Jamerson and others, Defts.
Also in the case Of Jno. D. White
sides VS. Nellie Whitesides and 9TH
ers Sale to take place salesday for
January.
John J. Hoke, Chairman-GiVes notice
of special tax election to be held on
December 29, in school district No.
As, at Neely's store.
]. L. Williams & Co.-With only sew
en- more shopping days before the
Xmas holidays. mentions number
OF record breaking bargains.
Herndon & Gordon-Tell of the good
things in groceries that they have.
Seeded raisins and currants can be
found there.
Star Drug Store--Has supplied many,
but Is prepared to supply many
more shoppers with holiday goods
Louis Roth-Can furnish you with
fruit and pound cakes, layer and
cleaned raisins, currants. nuts, figs,
dates. mince meat. etc.
York Drug Store-Says that with the
quantity, variety. quality and prices
1t can please all corners In Christ
mas goods.
j. O. Wray-Reminds you that you
only have a few more days for your
Xmas shopping and that you can
do your best buying at his store.
National-U Bank, Rock Hill
Calls attention to the desirability OF
having an administrator or trustee
Of undoubted integrity and justice
and invites you to talk the matter
over with It.
Kirkpatrick-B Belk Co.-Makes a lot Of
suggestions for Christmas gift buy
ers and invites you to see its large
stock Of such goods.
Thomson Co.'s showing large va
rietv of goods especially adaptable
to the needs Of holiday shoppers.
It forgets neither old or young.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Presents a
long list Of articles that would be
useful and convenient in your kitch-
en-. Little things at little prices.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Presents list
of articles that it carries. and one
Of which would be suitable for that
Christmas gift you want.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

The court of common pleas has been
engaged during the week on various
small cases of but little general inter-
est, disposing of only three from Mon
day morning up to Wednesday night as
follows:
w. A. Connor vs.. ]. L. Bird. Verdict
for plaintiff in the sum of S137.50.
w. F. Setter VS.. ]. B. Bigger. Ver-
dict for the plaintiff in the sum Of
s53.75.
Peggy Moore VS.. the Western Union
Telegraph company. Verdict for the
plaintiff in the sum Of s35.
Yesterday was taken up with the case
]. H. Duncan VS.. the Southern Rail-
way. The jury found for the defend
ant in the sum of $3.50.
The case of M. E. Dunlap VS.. the
Southern Railway, which was to have
come up today, was compromised yes
terday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
BROAD RIVER TEACHERS.
Township Association Organized BY
Miss Russell.
The Yorkyille Enquirer

Correspondence The Yorkyille Enquirer
Hickory Grove, December Is. Miss
Leila A. Russell, county supervisor OF
York county rural schools, made very
impressive talk to the teachers OF
Broad River township this afternoon
at the Hickory Grove school house. All
the teachers of this township were
present. She made many helpful sug-
gestions, especially so to the country
teachers. She had with her many
beautiful copies of drawings and illus
trations of poems from the graded
school department of Winthrop college.
She emphasized the importance of
work of this nature. and suggested that
each teacher present should introduce
it in their schools.
Miss Russell is working now to have
an exhibition at Winthrop college next
October of the work above mentioned.
There will be prize given to the
school exhibiting the best work, which
will be used for improvement purposes
of the school, This Is a good oppor-
tunity for any teacher, who Is anxious
to enlarge their Libraries, or furnish
their rooms with maps, globes and
blackboards.
Following Miss Russell, was Mr.. w.
T. Slaughter, who made a very inter-
esting talk. He mentioned some of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The Primary system.-South Caro-
lima is noted for having some pretty
tough brands Of politics. There are
times when our primaries are abused
and misused until we almost con-
clude We wish we had never seen
one. Everybody who ever had any
thing to do with politics can truth
FULLY say that they know of many men
whom they have approached to offer
themselves for some public Office who
declined, saying: Politics is too dirty
for me to mix with" or course many
good men do offer themselves for Of
flee, and good many who are not
good also. and they very often win,
because they are enabled to manipu-
late the primary.
Who Is the man who will sell his
vote? Is he the man Of responsibility
and public spirit who can meet the
requirements Of suffrage in an "elec-
ton" The purchasable element of
every vicinity is composed of the
meanest class OF men, not, the proper
ty owners, or those who have suffi-
cient education to read and write
More often he Is one who has not
met the requirements as to registra-
ton, Of residence; for as a rule vi
cinity will not tolerate such a man
long. He meets with a cold shoulder
and has to migrate to the next COM
munity.
The present primary system is
causing many, many good men not to
offer for office, because they feel that
In entering the primaries they lay
themselves liable to have their names
besmirched by those Of less principle
Never an election passes but some un-
principled man is elected by q manip-
ulation Of the primary; II not by pur-
chase, then by undue influence AS
time elapses, Is 1t not possible that the
percentage Of men thus elected will
grow? Is it not possible that the real
will Of the people will be defeated un-
til there will be political revolu-
tion?
Does not the rottenness and irregu-
larities Of the Democratic primary
make an opening for the entrance in
our state Of Republicanism? We believe
that it does. 1t certainly opens the
way for some other party.
The legislature will have an oppor-
tunity Of saving the South Carolina
Democratic party from further dis
grace at its next session. It may save
the party altogether.
Mr.. Legislator. the people await
your .answer.-Aiken Sentinel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1e, 1910.

many things that he experienced dur
Ing his twenty-three years career as
teacher. Mr.. Slaughter Is the chair
man Of the board of trustees Of the
Hickory Grove High school. He al
ways heartily eo-operates with the
teachers In anything, that he thinks Is
for the betterment of his school,
Miss Russell with her other work. or
ganized a teachers association of
Broad River township. The object of
this organization is to get the teachers
in touch with one another to have
them meet once month and discuss
the difficult problems with which they
have to contend. For instance how to
manage an unruly boy, how to teach
percentage, fractions, etc. The presi-
dent will arrange a programme for
each month. Our first work will be
the country school. The following off,
GERS were elected. Prof. Mason Will
kerson, president; Prof. J. H. Holiday.
vice president, and Miss Clara McEl-
roy, secretary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
BULLocK's CREEK NOTES.
The Yorkviiie ENQUIRER

Correspondence The Yorkvills Enquirer
Bullock's Creek, December 14.-The
grip" has been prevalent in this neigh
borhood. Nearly every family has had
to entertain this unpleasant visitor.
Mrs. w. B. Good has been real sick
for several days.
Mrs. Dora Smith has been sick for
some time.
Turner, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. c. McCarley, has pneumonia.
Rev. j. B. Swami Is visiting near
Charlotte, N. C.
Mr.. w. w. Blair Is building a hand
some six-room cottage for Mr.. r. F.
Bankhead at the old John Mccullough
home place.
A social event Of much interest is the
marriage Of Miss Margaret Swami to
MT. Reggie F. Bankhead, which will be
solemniZed in Bullock's Creek church
at high noon, on Wednesday, Decem-
Der 21st.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
WITHIN THE TOWN.
The graded school will close I

The graded school will close for the
holidays next Friday.
Christmas goods are being display
ed in abundance, and in style, quality
and price to suit every taste and every
pOcketbook.
The Southern railroad people are
now ready for the new train which will
commence its daily trips between York
willie and Columbia next Monday. The
train will not run on Sundays.
Yorkville people need to wake up
and use their argumentative and per-
suasve powers to get more people to
locate In the town. There Is plenty
of room in Yorkville and plenty of op-
portunity for men of energy and ca
pacity.
ON Wednesday afternoon, Decem-
Der 14th, at the home of the brides
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
DIR. WEBER TO YORK CIRCUIT.
Editor of The Yorkville Enquirer:

Editor of The Yorkville Enquirer:
Please give me little space to tell
the Methodists and others within the
bounds Of the present York circuit, in
cluding the Yorkville, Kings Noun
tain, ST. Paul and Glover churches and
communities, of the fine man the South
Carolina conference has sent them to
be their preacher, pastor, neighbor and
friend. He is one Of our very best
men. Rev. ]. Fletcher Anderson for
twenty-five years has been a member
of ne S. c. conference. No man
among us is more thoroughly trusted
and more sincerely and ardently loved.
His strongest point Is his simple faith
and his beautiful life. He breaches the
gospel simply, sweetly and with power.
He is our sweetest singer. He is thor
oughly evangelical in his pulpit work.
You will all love him when once you
know him. I predict an outcome Of
great things in the churches of the
York circuit and especially in the York
vile church, which Is the very apple
of my eye, from the ministry and pas
torate Of this good and noble man.
s. A. Weber.
Charleston, s. c., Dec. 13. 1910.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

Shady Avenue church, said: II would
not and could not immerse in the
name of the Trinity. and 1 would
leave the church first" The Rev. c.
S. George suggested that those who
desired the change should be given
"a clean bill of health and sent over
to the Baptist church." Others point
ed out the expense of installing bap-
tismal pools i'm the churches. The
change was finally defeated by
large majority. The movement, al
though a futile one, was regarded as
important because of the fact that
the Presbyterian headquarters are
nominally in Pittsburg.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The Anderson Daily Mail has nomi-
mated the editor of the Spartanburg
Journal to succeed Mrs. Eddy as the
head of the Christian Science church
and several other papers have second
ed the nomination.; but before voting,
we would like the Daily Mail to inform
us as to the qualifications of it's can
didate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

If we could make congress think the
south was in danger of invasion and
that the north would be entered from
the south, maybe congress could be in
duced to pour several hundred million
dollars of defense money down this
way. That is about all the significance
that is attachable to the effort to make
it appear that such dire things would
happen if the Pacific coast were in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

We are inclined to think that the
Torrens system for the registration Of
land titles would be good thing to
adopt: but somehow, we have little
hope that the general assembly will
make any change
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The malicious effort of the Columbia
State to start quarrel between The
Yorkville Enquirer and The Daily Mail
has resulted in failure, as we knew it
would. The Enquirer refused to listen
to the voice of the tempter. Why is
it that, when people are in love with
each other, there are always outsiders
trying to make trouble?-Anderson
Daily Mail.
Now then, goodie. you naughty big
fellow on the Congaree. don't you think
you had better be good?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

Governor Brown of Georgia, has CIV
en- out a long spell in opposition to the
granting of pardons to murderers on
the ground that human life is too
cheap, and that the only way to put a
stop to reckless bloodshed is to make
the punishment of murderers sure and
speedy. That is the way they all talk;
but when it comes to the test they fall
down just as Governor Brown has
fallen.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

place, to say nothing Of the planting of
the right kind of trees in places where
they can hurt nothing, and can only do
good A little attention to intelligent
forestry will prove a splendid invest
ment for the future. OF course. most
people are inclined TO turn up their
noses at the idea, because of the long
time that must elapse before there can
be any returns. But such people
should reflect how much better off they
might have been had they at idle
times, fifteen or twenty years ago set
out pecans, walnuts or even oaks. The
matter is important, and although
there are many who will laugh at the
suggestion, it is hoped that few will
think.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
Tho Corn Boys In Washinston.-

The Corn Boys In Washinston.-
The corn boys, under the escort Of o.
B. Martin, called on the president yes
terday, says a Washington special to
the Columbia State, and shook hands
with the chief executive, who was de-
lighted with the champions.
The boys then went before the agri-
cultural committee of the house and
told them how to raise 22S bushels Of
corn to the acre. That Is, Jerry Moore
did.
They have several more days in
Washington on their prize trip as the
special guests Of the secretary Of ag-
riculture.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The insurrection in Mexico continues
to make trouble. Desultory fighting is
going on in different parts of the re-
public and the casualties are not in
significant. But Mexico is always more
or less turbulent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The Aiken folks are right in thinking
that the tomato is a great institution
also, and there is no good reason, so
far as we are able to see why South
Carolina should not become the centre
of the tomato trade of the world. Even
York county can keep tomatoes ma
turing and ripening from June 20 to
November /, and bring this vegetable
to as high a state of perfection as any
section anywhere.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

One of the state exchanges remarks
that about one-half the people have
quit reading the papers since the con-
vening of congress and that when the
legislature convenes the other half will
Quit. 1t is not so bad as that. of course,
but this legislative reading is more or
less tiresome.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

With all due respect to the military
sharps who want a big army, we are
firmly of the conviction that though
this country is not prepared for war at
this time, any other nation that desires
to test our wind had better be real
we'll prepared before making the at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The great trouble with most people
who do not get along is that they do
not try. There are few people who are
doing so we'll that they cannot do bet
ter if they will only use the necessary
effort
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

That little trick whereby 1t Is sought
to save Robin Cooper from a new trial
is not unusual, except that generally
1t is not attempted in cases where the
public Is known to he so cognizant of
the facts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
carneqie Visits the President.-An


drew Carnegie visited the White
House yesterday and chatted for near
ly an hour with President Taft. The
president congratulated Mr.. Carnegie
on his gift Of s10,OO0.000 to promote
peace among the nations. The presi-
dent added. laughingly. that if Mr..
Carnegie had any more tens of mil
lions that were mot working he was
sure some one of the government de-
partments could use it to advantage.
BY way of rejoinder Mr.. Carnegie
said if he started providing the gov
ernment with funds he surely would
begin with the chief executive.
Seriously speaking the president eX-
pressed his deep interest in the new
foundation. In addition to talking
with Mr. Carnegie he had a long con-
ference with Senator Root, chairman
of the board of trustees, regarding
the scope of the work to be undertake
en-.
Mr.. Carnegie told the president that
he had great faith in humanity and
he believed that the time would not be
long bef' e the settlement of interna-
tiOnal difficulties by arbitration is as
sured. Mr.. Carnegie's highest hopes
are pinned to a peace agreement
among the English-speaking people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

1t is understood that the Democratic
leaders have agreed that the commit
tees of the next house shall be selected
by some plan other than appointment
by the speaker. That is wise and sem
cihla
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

An Anderson county negro has
confessed to the burning of barn
because he had been beaten by the
son of his employer. He was COM
mitted to Jail to await trial. The barn
belonged to Mr.. w. II. Martin. near
Settlers. and it was destroyed last Fri
daV morning
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
FRIDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1910.

The result of the merger suit, so far
as the jury is concerned, will probably
be known this afternoon or tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBY.
TERRAIN.
Rev. ], L. Oates,

Rev ]. L. Oates, Pastor.
Sabbath Services-Sabbath school
10 a. m. Morning service at II o'clock.
Evening service at o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. E. f. Gillespie, Pastor.

Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at II o'clock.
Evening service at o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
Chr alurkrills enq'irsr.

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD.

Rev. T. Tracy Walsh. Rector.
Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Morning service at 11.15.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16
AT THE CHURCHES.
RAPTIST

Sunday Services-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Church conference immedi-
ately after Sunday school.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-12-16

The Chester Reporter nominates
Judge Gage for associate justice of the
supreme court.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-12

plays of pronaiscuous discussion intro
duced by Mr. Shaw and Mr.. Barker
without sincerity and in an ironica1
spirit These had to be tried because
there was a noisy claque Of admirers
clamoring for them: but audiences have
been wearied with futile and not in
frequently coarse chatter and have
expressed a marked preference for
realistic drama of common life, in whlch
cIoseness of observation is disclosed
Much has been gained, if this wholS-
some trend of public taste has been
definitely ascertained; and now that the
Repertory system is to be continued in
definitely, it may not be too much 10
expect more rapid progress toward ideal
drama In the theatre prologue 10
Faust the manager talks about hard
cash in the till and the poet plunges
into a rhapsody on literary form; and
the merry Andrew silences both with the
incisive question: who is to amuse
the rublic?" When Goethe and Schiller
failed at the Weimar Theatre in their
noble effort to establish poetic drama on
an enduring foundation, ii was because
literary. and TO please a select audience
instead Of the larger and more human
public. The Repertory Theatre. IN hhe
manner. will be a failure if it neglects 10
entertain audiences Of average lnteln-
gence and taste.
The new Alhambra ballet has theme
as comprehensive as the sky archIhs
over the broad circuit OF sunlit horizon
This is the influence Of Vanity over
voroe,'s minds in all ages and clines.
IN the course Of five scenes of exquisite
beauty woman is tempted with mowers
IN the earliest Of Oriental gardens Win
fIrs In a prehistoric stone cavern Win
Jewels in a magnificent Assyrlan Ieiii-
rle with masculine fattery in Span
ish dancing hall and with fashionaple
STYLES in the modern realm OF huliia1i
activities: and the evolution OF eOS
.,,r,ae from wreaths of pink or piue
blossoms and primitive fur dressing te
.a,,,,-bartaric brasses, the most dell
cate medisval fabrics and the Ilo0AH'
,eU,els and millinery of the oay' Is
cle,5erIv denoted. It is an ingenious anu
lovely spectacle with signihcaht ue-
,arture from Alhambra tradlllolis' hi4'N
.ha reinforcement Of the Ordinary
corps de ballet with a group OF FuSSial- .-,
dancers. The coryphees scarcely Know
where they are when the warriors come
on with wild rush in the Stone age
..I-eyn,na,' is the name of this popular
ballet and there is bright and attractive attractive
r.rsic for it, especially in the spanish
Hl1SiO I. n. F.
scene.