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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
Looks Like It May Not Amount to a
Great Deal.

Absence of definite news from the
Mediterranean seat Of war yesterday
was made up, in part, by develop
ments on the continent that pointed
to mediation by Germany between
Italy and Turkey.
A report given out by the German
foreign office, branding as "prema-
ture" a statement to the effect that
the German ambassador at ConStan-
tinople had presented Italian propos-
ais for peace, was taken to mean that
such proposals are not unexpected.
From all reports available 1t ap-
pears the city of Tripoli has not yet
been bombarded, and that the Ital-
ians are delaying attempted invest
ment of the port pending possible
peace proposals.
A maze Of contradictory reports
ontinues to shroud whatever history
has been enacted in the first two days
of the Turko- Italian war in the east
Mediterranean. Whether the city of
Tripoli has been invaded by Italian
troops cannot be definitely determin-
ed.
There is just one thing certain. The
Italians had not attacked the North
African city up to midnight Saturday
If there had been an attack and sub
sequent occupation, reports of the
bombardment would have been heard
on the steamer Castle Garth, which
left Tripoli late Saturday night and
arrived at Malta yesterday morning.
Italian censorship Of the wires out
of Tripoli is held responsible for lack
of definite news. Reports from out
lying sources are hopelessly conflict
ing.
Turkish officials in London confirm
a news dispatch saying that the forts
at Prevesa had been destroyed and
1900 troops landed; while Italy gives
an emphatic denial Of the report, say
ing that the Italian government has
no intention of resorting to acts
against the territorial status of Tur-
key in Europe.
1t is believed that what actually
happened was that the Turkish YES
scattered and the forts destroyed to
prevent raids upon the italian coast
shipping. Probably this was sufficient
alarm for the population, as one ca
BILE says that the telegraph operators
deserted the place as soon as the bonn
bardment began.
Europe is greatly relieved at the
receipt of news that Turkey has as
sured Greece she has no intention Of
attacking her as has been rumored.
Success Of the Italian blockade Of the
Tripolitan coast, which extends from
Tunis to Egypt, is shown in the ar
rival Of two captured transports at
Tarranta and Bridici
Reports Of the capture of Turkish
torpedo boats come from several
sources. Probably they all refer to
those engaged off Prevesa. The i'm
preston prevails that the hostilities
will be of brief duration. 1t Is be-
lieved that Turkey, finding herself un-
able to dispatch troops. probably Will
accept the mediation of Germany
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

sumed that she is so utterly helpless
that she is not to be counted. She has
a big army, and it Is composed of good
stuff. She has fought all her previous
wars with very little money, and she
can fight quite a while even now in
this very same way. Where other ma
tions pay their soldiers Turkey allows
hers to live on the country, and that is
quite an item in war. But that Is not
all. The Mohammedans are the most
fanatical people on earth and it is a
part of the faith Of the Mohammedan
millions throughout Europe, Asia and
Africa that when the green flag Of
Mahomet is unfurled at Constantine
pie, every true believer must rush to
the support Of the sultan, and If need
be, die under the sacred standard.
AS intimated at the outset, we are
not making any predictions; because
to do so would be absurd. 1t is easily
possible that this whole trouble may
be settled within the next few days;
but somehow we feel that If 1t Is not
settled within the next few days no
body need be surprised If 1t continues
on for the next few years.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

There are many good citizens in
that strip that the Cherokee manipu-
lators are trying to take away from
York county, which good citizens York
county would very much regret to
lose.
The people Of Blacksburg and Cher
okee township generally, now realize
what bad bargain it was the day
they left York county, and we hope
that our friends living In the strip that
Cherokee Is now coveting will never
have occasion to feel the same regret.
Tho negro, MiIus Partlow, who is
wanted for attempting to wreck the
C.. & N.-W's train No. 10, at Crowder's
creek trestle recently, has not yet been
arrested. The officers seem to have
lost track Of him; but think he Is
hiding about among his negro friends,
There is no question about the gall
of those Cherokee land grabbers, and
1t Is hardly to be denied that from the
way they have gone about their game.
they are in a fair way to win. If we
knew how, we would be glad to do
something to circumvent them: but as
it is there is nothing much that we
can do other than to sound the alarm.
The milk receipts at the creamery
are falling on little. II IS because
the cows are going dry, as is usual at
this season Of the year. So far as the
present patrons are concerned, with
their present number of cows, the de-
creased receipts is only temporary
matter; but the situation Is one that
should be met with energy and busi-
ness sense. It Is a fact that the cream
cry has been making money during
the past few months. The debt has
been very much reduced. 1t Is only
two-thirds of what it was. But re-
duced milk receipts means more ex-
pensive butter production and less
profits. The sensible thing for the pa
irons to do is to buy more cows and
increase the milk supply. To allow
the creamery to languish will be a Sc
rious mistake. To make a success Of
it will be a victory over which every
stockholder will have a right to be
proud.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

AS to what the war between Italy
and Turkey will amount to, no man
can tell. OF course it is to be taken
for granted that Italy would never
have undertaken the war without the
consent of the other European powers,
and there is good reason to believe
that it is the purpose Of the other Eu-
ropean powers that the fighting be
mainly in Tripolitan territory. But as
to this we will have to wait and see.
Most people are familiar with the
proposition of trying to burn off GER
tain piece of broomsedge. 1t is not in
tended that the fire shall spread, but
frequently the flames get beyond con-
troll and burn the woods and with them
the dwelling houses. We think it will
be remarkable if this scrap is confined
to Italy and Turkey; but that it may
go no further is easily possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

The Yorkville Enquirer seems deter
mined to rustic up" other candidates
in the coming race between Jones and
Blease for governor. In its last issue
it suffered itself to suggest that the
PrOhibitionists again get into the field
and If possible induce the Hon. G. c.
Featherstone to lead them. Let it not
be understood that we would not like
to see Mr.. Featherstone occupy the
governors chair nor that we would
not like to see every dispensary and
saloon in South Carolina closed and
the law enforced. Although Mr..
Featherstone has left our midst the
Advertiser still has the kindly feeling
for him that it has always had. But
we think the PrOhibitionists would do
themselves and the "prohibition-lOc
optionists" an injustice if they should
enter the field next summer. We are
firmly convinced that right at this
time the sentiment of the majority of
the people of South Carolina is not for
state wide prohibition and that fur
ther no manner of campaign nor no
manner of a leader could turn enough
votes to win the election during the
coming summer. What Prohibition
lists will have to do is to support at
this election an honorable, upright and
fearless gentleman, as is Ira B. Jones,
and then, in the coming years attempt
to change the sentiment of the people
of South Carolina against the sale of
whisky in any form. Until this is
done statewide prohibition will only
be a dream. We believe that Judge
Jones realizes the peculiar position
which he now occupies and the pecu-
liar circumstances which will throw
the support of the larger element of
law abiding citizens to his side. Know
ing this, we believe that he will not
exert himself to force his views on the
whisky question, nor will he endeavor
to break down the prohibition wall
that has already been erected. 1t is our
belief and hope that he will exert his
utmost to enforce the laws as they
now stand on the books and not to at
tempt to change them. This policy,
we know, would be considered by some
as a stand pat' or even more as a
stand still' policy. but it is not so.
We will have to use our best strength
in upholding the pride and honor of
our state rather than to let every
thing go in a vain endeavOr to have
our way on the whisky question. We
must let well enough alone until we
can get our people back to the old way
of thinking where honor was the first
requirement in its governOr-Laurens
Advertiser.
That sounds pretty good: but being
unable to change our politics as we
would a shirt we are not very much
impressed by it. AS we saw it be-
tween Mcleod and Blease. the only
two that were considered to be in the
race other than Featherstone, it was
only a matter of party-which party
should control the government. That
was the real issue, according to our
notion. FeatherstOne stood for more
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

c. F. Sherer-Wants a buyer for lot
. on East Jefferson street, and a house
and lot on Wright avenue.
l.. r. Williams, Probate Judge-Gives
notice that Mrs. Ada C.. Williams has
applied for letters of administration
on the estate of ]. L. Williams, de-
ceased.
H. c. Ferguson, No. Yorkville-Will
buy a farm Of 100 acres If he can
find what he wants.
A. A. Love, Admr.-Gives notice that
he will apply to the probate court on
November 2, for discharge as admin
istrator Of estate Of ]. A. Love, decd
Catawba Fertilizer Co., Lancaster
Urges local farmers to sow more
grain, use its fertilizers and make
larger yields of grain. See page 4.
]. c. Wilborn-Offers town property
a farm adjoining the town limits
and also a farm in Bethel township
J. M. Ferguson-Has a high grade OF
pure Appler seed oats, seed rye
vetch and rape seed.
Riddle Auto Co.-Sells high grade gas
oline wholesale and retail; oils and
greases and the Liberty Brush auto
mobile.
Thomson Co.-Invites your trade and
calls attention to mems fall suits
shoes, coat suits, sweaters, aviation
caps, underwear, millinery.
National Union Bank, Rock Hill-Ex-
plains what 1t Is that makes banks
strength, and invites your consider
alton in your banking.
Kirkpatrick -Belk Co.'s showing a
big lot Of twenty-five new suits by
express. All garments fitted in their
own work rooms.
First National Bank, Sharon-Says
that every man cannot get rich, but
every one can save something. II
will help you to take care Of what
you save.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Suggests to
machinery users that 1t can furnish
oils and greases Of different kinds
for all kinds Of machines. 1t also
sells gasoline.
]. L. Williams & Co.-Advises you to
buy your fall merchandise early, and
invites you to see their new fall and
winter goods.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
SELECTION OF SEED CORN.

If one desires to improve his seed
corn for another year, writes Prof. Ma
pier of Clemson College, the time to
do it Is before the present crop Is
gathered. When a person follows the
common practice Of securing his seed
from the barn, large ears are invaria-
bly, selected, and it cannot be told at
that time whether the ears are large
due to breeding, or whether they have
been produced on stalks which have
been favored with an undue amount of
fertilizer or distance. If seed are Sc
lected which have been under the lat
ter conditions, they are not apt to pro-
duce large ears another year unless
given a rather heavy application of
fertilizer or more distance than neces-
sary. Therefore, the seed ears should
be selected from stalks which have
grown under average conditions.
To make this selection properly, 1t
must first be decided which portion of
the field represents as near as possi-
BILE the average soil conditions Of the
farm. Then from blocky and healthy
stalks which have not been favored
with any undue amount of distance or
richness of soil, the seed ears should
be gathered. Before breaking the ears
from the stalks, one should ascertain
their size as near as possible. This
can be done by carefully examining
them with the hand and if they seem
to be of good size and well filled out
at the tip they should be pulled If
the corn should be a prolific variety,
1t does not matter whether the top or
bottom ear is selected so long as a
good one is secured
After having selected about twice as
many ears as will be necessary for
seed, all of them should be stored in
a place free from mice and weevils
A few days previous to planting time,
all of the ears should be shucked and
only the best ones should be retained
for planting. 1t is well to bear in mind
that all seed ears should be free from
mixture. heavy, of good size. have
deep grains, well filled butts and tips,
uniform kernels, and narrow spaces
between the rows Of grains, as the
above points are conducive to larger
yields and have a tendency to be re-
produced when planted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

- Columbia Record: Some interesting
points in regard to the proper serving
of search warrants, and the right of a
man to defend his home, are made by
the supreme court in upholding the
decision of the Richland county court
by which May W. Farmer, wife of a
dispensary constable, was awarded a
Judgment of $4,000 from Wade H. Sell
lers, who shot to death Constable Jas.
p. Farmer, while he was making an
entry into the home of Sellers. "On
the 22d day of February, 190S," reads
the statement of the facts in the case,
lin the city of Columbia, the defend
ant, Wade II. Sellers. shot to death
James p. Farmer. The plaintiff, May
w. Farmer, the widow of James w.
Farmer, having administered on his
estate, recovered a judgment of $4,000
for the benefit of herself and his chill
dren against the defendant, under the
allegation that the homicide was COM
mitted, "unlawfully, wilfully, wantOn-
ly, recklessly and maliciously." The
defenses set up in answer were, first,
a general denial; second, that the de-
fendant shot Farmer in the protection
of his dwelling; third, self-defense and
fourth, that the defendant had been
tried for the murder OF Farmer and
had been acquitted" In affirming the
civil verdict, the supreme court re-
viewed the testimony and charge taken
in the trial in which Sellers was ac-
quilted of the murder of Farmer. In
making decision on the civil issue, the
court appears to hold that Farmer, in
entering the home of Sellers, was act
ing i'm legal manner, by right of
search warrant. and under legal ap-
pointment of the governor. 1t also ap-
pears to hold that although having
been kept rty-eight days after the
date of it's issuance, the warrant had
not been held an unreasonable length
of time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

he was a doctor whose family had not
been seen since the flood of a few
hours before. He saw al glance the
fire would be upon them before the
timber would be made to yield. Care
fully he looked at the girl. Then with
calm precision he leveled the axe at
the helpless victim. A stroke or two
and it was over. The leg was severed.
Willing hands caught up the poor
scorched and bleeding girl and carried
her to the hospital on the hill. She
may die from shock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

The strange thing to us is not that
there should be so little confidence in
the courts as that under all the cir
cumstances anybody should find any
thing strange in this lack of conf
dence When the primary object of all
litigation shall be to establish right
and justice, instead of being merely to
win, as is so often the case now, the
courts will command more respect;
but so long as present practices are
pursued the situation must necessarily
go from bad to worse.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
May Recall Turks from America

May Recall Turks from America
Four hundred thousand citizens OF the
Ottoman empire living in the united
States, may be called upon to FURNISH
an army of fighting men to take the
field against the Italians, according to
a declaration today by Dgelal Bey, the
new Turkish consul general here.
Dgelal Bey said there were $4,000
Turkish subjects living in New York
city, or about one-eighth of the en-
tire number of Turks in the United
States.
do you expect to call upon them to
aid in the war which Italy has declar-
ed?" he was asked
Such a call is entirely possible" he
replied. 1T would be issued, however.
not by me, but by the Ottoman embas-
sy at Washington
Dgelal Bey reached New York only
last night from Constantinople, to oc-
cupy the post of consul.-New York
dispatch, September 29.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
CORN CLUB PRIZES.

Mr.. John R. Blair, agent Of the gov
ernment Demonstration Work in York
county, made a partial canvass Of the
town of Yorkville yesterday for sub
scriptions to the fund for the Boys
Corn Contest. He desires to raise $500
If possible. He understands that Rock
Hill has subscribed about $3.50 in cash
and merchandise; and it is his pur-
pose to canvass also Fort Mill, Hick-
ory Grove. Sharon and Glover. The
following subscriptions were made in
Yorkyille Yesterday:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
CONDITION OF COTTON.
September Report Indicates Yield Of
13868337 Bales

The cotton crop Of the growing sea-
son Of 1911, which early in the year
gave indications that 1t would be one
Of the largest in the history Of the
country will be approximately 49,
S68,337 bales Of 500 pounds or about
100000 bales more than the record
year of 1904. This was indicated by
the final condition report Of the de-
partment of agriculture. issued today
at noon, which showed the crop to be
Ill per cent Of a normal on Septem-
ber 25. Comparisons of conditions by
states are as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

If the c. & N.-W.'s No. 10 had been
thrown off of Crowder's creek trestle
recently, it is quite possible that the
cause of the wreck would have been
lost sight of in the horror of the re-
suits; but even If the railroad people
had subsequently learned the facts,
they would have been laughed at when
they attempted to plead them as de-
fense against the damage suits that
would have followed. 1t is just as we'll
to ponder over this at a time when
there is no special excitement on.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
Report On Ginnins.-The second of

Report On Ginnins.-The second Of
the census bureaus ten periodical gin
ming reports, issued yesterday at 10 a.
m, shows the number Of bales of cot
ton ginned from the growth of 1911
prior to September 25. The report,
giving amounts in running bales,
counting round as half bales, with
comparative statistics to correspond
ing dates for the past three years and
the percentage of the total crops or
these years ginned to September 25, Is
as follows: United States 3,663'O66
bales, compared with 2,312,074 bales, IN
1910, when 20 per cent of the crop was
ginned to September %; 2,56S,l5O bales
in 1909, when 25.5 per cent was GIN
ned, and 2,590,630 bales in 1903 when
19.S per cent was ginned Round bales
included this year were 27,94S com
pared with 3S,026 in 1910; 4S.O7O bales
in 1909, and 57,1O7 bales In 1908. sea
island cotton ginned was 11,512 bales,
with 1904 bales in 1910; 49,
S32 in 1909 and 11,457 in 1908.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

1t is quite possible that the sick
man" is going to suffer his estate to
be administered on without any fight
ing. In that event there is nothing for
him but to get back into Asia, where
he belongs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
= Cotton sales have Stacked up con-

Cotton sales have Stacked up con-
siderably within the past week.
The salesday crowd was rather
small for October yesterday.
The enrolment of the Yorkville
public schools Is now as follows:
White, 314; colored. 156.
The fire department was called out
shortly after dark last Saturday by an
alarm from the Nicely cotton mill viii
lage. The department answered
promptly in good shape, but when 1t
got on the ground found that its SER
vices were not needed. The alarm was
occasioned by a lamp explosion and
the fire had been extinguished before
the fire department reached the spot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03
LOCAL LACONICS.
Clerks Sale of Land.


At the suit Of A. A. Love vs.. Ardella
A. Love, the clerk on yesterday sold
for partition, 1876 acres Of land near
Kings Mountain battle-ground. 1t was
bought by Thos. F. McDow, attorney,
for $1,000.
The Corn Club Boys.
The York County Corn Club boys,
or most of them at least, have worked
hard and faithfully; but the weather
has been against them. From the
best information obtainable there are
few real good crops among the upland
acres, and there are no hundred BUSH
el crops among the lowland acres. The
plain truth about the matter is that
the boys have been hard hit.
Will Call Rev. J. Walter Simpson.
Rev. ]. L. Oates preached at Crowd
er's Creek A. r. church this morning
and Is to preach at Glover this after
noon. and Bethany tomorrow, the OBJ
ject being to moderate calls for the
respective congregations. A dispatch
from Bessemer, n. c., to the Charlotte
Observer OF this morning, says the
different churches have called Rev j..
Walter Simpson. While this dispatch
was premature in that none Of the
churches had actually made out call,
the general understanding is that Mr..
Simpson will be called by all Of them.
The Army Worm.
Mr.. J. W. Miller, carrier on York
vile No. 6, left at The Enquirer office
yesterday cotton stalk that had
been literallv riddled by army worms.
He says the worms have appeared in
Bethel township in large numbers and
are cutting the young cotton all to
pieces. They do not attack the older
cotton. In places large fields have
been devastated in a single day. Mr..
John r. Blair, county demonstration
agent, has seen large numbers of the
worms between Yorkville and Sharon,
and says they have appeared in other
parts of the county.
Mistaken Identity.
Mr.. Frank Walker of Filbert No. l.,
brought to The Enquirer office last
Saturday, a suspicious looking insect
that he wanted identified He had
discovered the insect in his wagon on
his return from the cotton gin and
from the size, color and general ap-
pearance, he feared that it was a boil
weevil And it was an ugly looking
fellow; but when compared with the
genuine weevil that is being kept at
this office, there were found certain
reassuring points of dissimilarity, es-
pecially as to size and number of legs.
Mr.. Walker could see the difference
plainly enough, and went away salts
fed.
Major T. C. Beckham Dead.
Rock Hill special of September 30 to
Charlotte Observer: Major Thomas
Chisholm Beckham died suddenly here
this morning, age 79 years. He had
been quite sick for several weeks, but
was thought to be convalescent, hav-
ing been out several times last week.
His death was due largely to infirmi-
ties of old age Major Beckham was
born and raised in Chester county,
near Landsford. He participated in
the war between the sections, from the
beginning to the end, and served with
great gallantry. He was captain of
Company B. Fifth South Carolina in
fantry. 1t is historical fact that at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-03

1t is reported that Wall street has
decided to drop Taft and support Gov
ernor Harmon for the presidency. AS
to whether this is really a fact we do
not know; but if so it is very compli-
mentary to the character of Mr.. Taft,
however prejudicial it may be to his
chances.