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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
RECIPROCITY SIGNED.
Trade Arrangement Law on American
End of the Same.

President Taft signed the Canadian
reciprocity bill at $40 last Wednes-
day.
Secretary of State Knox, Secretary
of Commerce and Labor Nagel, Sec
retary to the President Hilles and
Representative Littleton Of New York,
several newspaper men and a battery
Of photographers witnessed the sign
ing. AS he picked up the pen the
president turned to Secretary Knox"
Come over here, Brother Knox
he said, you are responsible for
this"
The secretary Of state stood behind
the president as he placed his name
on the parchment.
It's DONE" said Mr.. Knox.
IT'S DONE" echoed the president as
the two clasped hands across the
desk.
To give the photographers a chance,
the president went through the mo-
ton Of signing the act again a few
seconds later.
Il didn't know there was so much
interest in it as this" he said, but"
He was snapped wearing a broad
smile.
The gold pen used by the president
in signing the treaty was sent to
nance committee who led the fight
for the bill in the senate.
Instructions for the administration
Of so much of the law as Is effective
until the whole agreement Is ratified
by the Canadian parliament were tele-
graphed to customs collectors along
the Canadian border today. The new
regulations provide for proper ldenti-
fication Of the imports to prove they
are of Canadian origin, and tine state
department has been asked to in
struct consular officers in Canada to
add their certificates to the declara-
tions Of the importers.
Until the Canadian parliament rati-
fes the agreement, only section 2,
which covers wood, pulp, paper and
paper board will be effective. The
regulations under the new law provide
free entry to all such imports from
private lands or from crown lands,
provided no export tax has been lev
led. British Columbia, Ontario and
Quebec impose export duties on wood.
New Brunswick will do so after Oc-
tober l.
Congratulations upon the passage
of the measure kept the White House
telegraph wire busy all day. Mes
sages came to the president from
ITlenuS all over the "OTlu. I1eIlTy II.
Stimson, secretary Of war, and Gen.
Clarence R. Edwards, a close friend
of Mr.. Taft, cabled their congratula-
tions from Panama; George Won L.
Meyer, secretary of the navy, and r, A.
Ballinger, former secretary Of the inte-
rior, sent warm messages. Andrew
Carnegie sent the following message
from Skibo castle:
Cordial congratulations upon de-
served success of your noble neigh
borly policy. Now for treaties; secure
these; then rest. No other worlds to
conquer"
From James ]. Hill came this mes
sage:
my warmest congratulations for
your steadfast support Of Canadian
reciprocity. It's success will greatly
benefit whole country without Injury
to any part"
One of the shortest messages was
from j. C. Schmidtlapp of Cincinnati,
a warm friend Of the president now
in Europe. He cabled one word:
shake"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Discussing in the previous issue OF
The Enquirer the subject of newspaper
men accepting appointments on the
staff of a governor, we made one error,
which though immaterial to the argu-
ment, should be corrected for the sake
of the record. Mr.. ]. A. Hoyt was
never a member of the staff of Cover
nor Haywood; but while on the staff
of the Columbia State served for a
while as colonel on the staff of Gov
ernor Ellerbe. Messrs. Kohn OF the
News and Courier, and Watson OF the
State, were colonels on McSweeny's
staff, and Mr.. Kohn continued on the
staff of Governor Haywood, who also
appointed Mr.. VIM. Banks of the CO.
lumbia State. Mr.. Banks accepted
similar appointment from Governor
Ansel, and Mr.. w. w. Ball, who was
rendered a colonelcy at the same time
declined. He was then an editorial
writer on the News and Courier. This
so far as our information goes, COM
pletes the record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

the governorship, with the purpose Of
using the governorship as a stepping
stone to the United States senate.
Political speculation has been engen-
dered from the fact that Mr.. Evans
and Governor Blease will both speak
at a picnic to be given at Filbert, in
York county, Friday. There is no
politics in it," said Mr.. Evans. Il
didn't know that Governor Blease was
going to be there. Those people are
my friends and have invited me to at
tend their outing every year for some
time. Always heretofore something
has interfered with my going. I found
that / could go this year." Anent the
published gossip that Mr.. Evans and
Governor Blease are not altogether
friendly-"that they are to a certain
extent rivals"-Mr. Evans said:
There can be no rivalry between us,
because am not in that class"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

What is all this prohibition fight
The Yorkville Enquirer is waging,
and Courier.
If you are alarmed contemporary,
be reassured no one who understands
the situation in Charleston as we'll as
does The Yorkville Enquirer. has any
hopes of reform. There is no desire
even to interfere with Charleston.
Sensible people can well afford to leave
this Ephraim with his idols. But con-
temporary, you and the rest of you,
who secured prohibition assistance un-
der a distinct promise to repay the
debt on opportunity will please revise
your estimates of prohibition intelli-
gence. There are among the best of
the Prohibitionists, some who can be
deceived once; but not many who can
be deceived twice in exactly the same
manner
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The Nationa. Corn Show.-It Is
something of d..Inction for South
Carolina to have attracted so great an
exhibition as the next National Corn
Show.
The News and Courier, comment
ing on Columbia securing the show,
says the magnitude Of the exposition
Is indicated in the fact that 1t Is pro-
posed to spend some twenty months
in the work of preparation for 1t, dur
ing which period at least a thousand
dollars a month will be expended. In
order to provide a building capable Of
housing the exposition the city Of Co
lumbia has already pledged SIS, 600.
with which there will be erected on
the fair grounds at the state capital
a structure which will have a seat.
ing capacity Of 35, 900 people. Fhe ex-
hibits and other attendant features
will constitute a liberal education to
the agriculturalist, while there Is also
4 very practical side to be considered,
namely the bringing to South Carolina
Of at least 1000 farmers from the
middle west who Will represent I'm
themselves some $30,000,000 Of capt.
tai and who cannot fail to be inter-
ested In q country possessing such
magnificent opportunities for develop
nnSnl anu the advantages VI NhiSh 80
a corn producing region have been so
amply demonstrated and widely ad-
vertised during the last few years.
TO tiance the proposition $65'O0O
is required, $4,000 OF which has al
ready been guaranteed by Columbia.
$3.5OO by Columbia citizens. $4,000 by
one of the railroads operating In
South Carolina and $4,000 by the city
Of Charleston. a total of $500
with $500 still to be raised. The
people of South Carolina will he ask
ed To pledge this amount and we do
not for a moment Coubt their doing
so. 1t Is big enterprise, but It
promises big returns. not only in the
way Of advertising Of the most desir-
able type throughout a wide territory
and over a long period CT time, but
also in other ways, ona or two Of
which have already been hinted at,
others of which the gentlemen I'm
charge of the undertaking will no
doubt lay before The people in due
season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The Cherokee News insists that
Governor Blease is not in Senator Till
mans class, and Hon. John Gary
Evans tells the Spartanburg Herald
that he is not in Governor Blease's
class. In the absence OF any recognized
authority on the class question, we
are at a loss to know how these little
differences of opinion are to be def
nitely reconciled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
Evans and BIease.-Here we ha

Evans and Bease.-Here we have
it. What has been talked on the
streets of Spartanburg for a few days
has reached Yorkville and we have
further reason TO believe that there
may he something doing" in South
Carolina politics some of these days.
In Spartanburg it was handed out
yesterday, or rather a day or so ago,
we believe, that the knowing ones had
reached the conclusion that eX-Gov-
ernor John Gary Evans is the man who
can beat Governor Blease in the next
campaign. Where this idea came from
it would be difficult to say, but one
thing is certain, it is being discussed
here.
A race for governor between Evans
and Bleasc would develop some in
teresting situations. 1t is generally
understood that former Governor Ev-
ans and the Hon. Thomas B. Fielder
of Atlanta, are very close personal
friends. Tom might be in a position
to give the former governor the nee
essary ammunition to make the race
interesting and somewhat heated.---
Spartanhurg Herald, Thursday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

We hardly think there will be such
change in the party rules as will
enable the individual Democrats Of the
state to say whom they favor for the
presidential nomination. The party
leaders prefer to control matters Of
this kind for themselves, else how
would the nominee, in the event of his
election, know who to listen to on the
patronage question?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Seems to us that southern congress-
men are going to get themselves in an
embarrassing snap if they join in the
matter of serious interference with the
cotton schedule at this time. Looks
like it might be just as well to wait for
a general revision, rather than rush in
too hastily with a disorganization of
the business in which the south is more
interested than all others.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The Charlotte Observer of Wednes-
day was devoted TO an unusually in
telligent and comprehensive exploit
tation of the towns in the Piedmont
that are to be touched by the inter-
urban railroad. 1t was a splendid
piece of newspaper work. well calcu
lated to help the towns exploited and
the whole section involved, not only
with the outside world but with home
information that they did not pre-
viOusly have.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

least this is the common impression.
Diplomats concerned have not given
out anything definite, but it is gener-
ally understood that Great Britain is
making preparations to present some
very strong arguments to Germany in
case she insists on establishing her
self at Agadir. The situation is said
to be quite acute, but it may be
smoOthed over without a great deal
Of trophla
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The health officials at the New
York quarantine station are still
wrestling with the danger of the intro
duction of Asiatic cholera into the
United States. There have been sew
eral deaths from cholera at Swinburne
Island, and a number of cases are un-
der treatment there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Chile and Peru are still growing at
each other over the boundary line dis
pute. Peruvians were attacked at
Taca and Area, Chile, by Chileans a
few days ago, and both countries are
in a state of excitement. 1t looks as
if it is going to be impossible to settle
the trouble without more or less blood
shed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

When in future campaigns politi-
clans advance the argument that the
governor does not count for anything
much because the legislature makes
the laws, some of the people will say.
rats"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

England and Germany are showing
their teeth at each other over the
Moroccan situation again Because
France has assumed freer hand in
Morocco. Germany has intimated that
she is entitled to a naval base at
Agadir. The establishment of such a
base would put Germany in easy strik-
ing distance Of the British trade route
to South America, South Africa, India
and the Far East. and Great Britain
will stand for nothing Of the kind. At
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The Farmers Union in session in
Columbia Wednesday and Thursday,
adopted a resolution endorsing the
Torrens system of registering land
titles. The question is now under the
serious consideration of the general
assembly: hut there is little probable
ity of it's endorsement except under
considerable pressure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

to apply oxygen to revive him. He
thought that his leg was broken, but
examination showed that 1t was mere
ly sprained. Il minded the tumbling
above the falls more than the big
drop" said Leach. Like to killed
me the way | was tossed about before
hit the brink"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Yes, Columbia will entertain dele
cations and conventions and reunions
made up of the balance of the state, If
the visitors will only bring their
lunch
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

- Columbia Record: Governor Bleasr
hopes To accept the invitation of Gov
ernur Meade Of Vermont to attend the
Vermont agricultural fair at Rutland,
!. "GOVernOr'S day. If he
goes to Rutland he will travel from
there to cleveland. where he is due
September 16. as Il representative
from South Carolina to the supreme
council of the improved order of Red
Men. He has been invited also To visit
Topeka, Kansas. ON September 30.
which is "GovernOr's day" at tn" Kan
SaS state fair. The latter invitation
came from Governor StubbS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Now If the proposition of Columbia
that the balance of the state should
help" is to be considered, it seems that
the balance of the state should have
sey in the selection of the town to be
helDed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

- Commissioner Watson has received
guesses from forty y-four cotton mills as
to the number of bales of cotton that
will probably he produced in South
Carolina from this years crop, and the
average puts the figures at l,311,S1S.
Last years yield. according to figures
just obtained from the agricultural de-
partment was l.240.540.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The Atlanta Journal Of yesterday
was quoting cotton at IA cents in At
lanta and 1850 in New York. Surely
the difference can hardly be because
of the freight rates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

In Yorkville chicken wire fencing is
very popular for mosquito screening.
Charleston Post.
And it is quite as effective as the
wine gauge is us in Charleston.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Is there to be anything doing in the
matter of cleaning out the streams
during the month Of August? There
should be something along this line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The South Carolina Farmers Union
in session in Columbia has adopted
resolutions upholding DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
Chr 1lurkrillr enquirer.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Glass.
YoRKvILLE. s. c.:
FRIDAY. JULY 2S, 1911.

If there are only forty dog days. and
a great many more dogs, how is it pos
sible for every dog to have his day?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Of trouble
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Spartanburg Herald, Thursday: I'm
not fooling with politics at all" said
former Governor John Gary Evans last
night when asked to comment on pub
lished rumors that he might oppose
Gov. Cole l.. Blease next summer for
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
NUMBER "a
FIRE ENGINE
TESTS MADE
1t is Proper that Frequent
Tests be Made to Deter
mine Defects.

Fire Chief John CHASER under or
ders from the mayor has made tests
of the fire engines last summer and
has inaugurated the system this year.
When the Silsby engine was tried on
Main street bridge Tuesday evening
it was discovered that the suction
leaked at the engine connection. 1t
had become lossened. In speaking
of engine tests the National Board of
Underwriters says
investigation has shown that where
regular and systematic tests of en-
gines are not made. even in we'll man
aged fire departments, defects often
exist which may continue unsuspect-
ed for considerable periods and be-
come manifest under the stress of q
large fire, where the engine is called
upon to deliver it's full capacity under
suitable working pressure. Such tests
will bring to light numerous defects,
as, for example, improper setting of
steam valves, broken or worn pump
valves, broken, weak or displaced
valve springs, loose or tight bearings,
worn or broken pump plungers, poor
or defective condition of the boiler
and poor quality of the coal supplied
for engine fuel. Furthermore, regu-
lar tests are most valuable drill for
engine crews, for in only few de-
partments G. hoy receive sufficient
training in .r- g engines to capa-
city. The breakdown of an engine at
a fire or the inability of the crew to
operate it to capacity may be the di-
rect cause of confusion and the need
less loss of property and perhaps of
life, to the discredit of the depart
ment.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
ArbOr Day Friday. May 5.

Governor Francis K. McGovern has
issued proclamation designating Fri
Jay, May as Arbor and Bird Day. The
proclamation is as follows:
By authority Of law and in harmony
with custom, l. Francis E. McGovern,
governor of the state of Wisconsin, do
hereby designate Friday, May 5, as Arbor
and Bird day. To create in the children
of our schools an interest in trees, shrubs,
flowers and birds and to cultivate an
appreciation of the beauties of nature,
Arbor and Bird day has been established.
1t is therefore recommended that this
day be utilized by the people and schools
in making their surroundings attractive
by the planting of trees, shrubs and
flowers.
In the hope that there may be an
earnest and intelligent effort to enlist the
sympathies and services of the people,
more especially on our rural and suburb
an communities, in improving the sur
roundings Of homes and school houses,
hereby publish this proclamation.
In testimony thereof, | hereuntO set
my hand and caused the great seal OF
the State of Wisconsin to be affixed.
Done at the the capitol in the city OF
Madison, the third day of March, in the
year Of our Lord, one thousand nine
hundred and eleven. By the governor,
Francis z. McGOvern,
Governor.
j. A. Frear, Secretary OF State.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Insurance Money Divided

The trustees of the Watertown fire
department held their annual meeting
in the city hall last evening for the
purpose of apportioning the money re-
ceived from the city which collects
2 per cent on the fire insurance pre-
miums in force in the city. The total
amount collected and turned over was
$78791 which in addition to balance
in the treasury allowed a division of
SO to each fireman. The money was
apportioned to each company as fol
lows: 3
Anchor Hose company. ....... $261.00
Phoenix Hose company. ...... 10000
Hook and Ladder company. 243.o0
There are ninety members in the
department and at future meetings
the several companies will allot the
money to the members as has been
the practice for years.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
EdSter Services

Easter services will be held at the
Congregational Sunday morning at the
usual hour Of meeting. The sermon
will be preached by Rev. Sheldon Of
Madison. A fine program Of music has
been prepared for the occasion.
The day will be observed with appro-
pirate Easter service at the St. Panl's
courch in the morning and at $3.50 p. H..
the Knight Templars will listen to a
sermon at the same place.
At the English M. E. church. pro-
gram has been arranged for the morn
ing service which will be quite eIabO-
rate.
Easter services will be held in all Of
the Othe other churches in the city
teaching of the resurrection Of Christ
Jesus in whose resurrection mankind
has hope,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
WATERFOWL. JEFFERSON COUNTY. WIS. April Ia 1911
Getting Ready For Races

George Brew was elected president
Of the newly organized Milwaukee
Racing association at a meeting at
the Plankinton house Saturday after
noon. Robert c. Wirth was elected
secretary and treasurer.
1t is the intention of the new organ
ization to promote speed programs in
Milwaukee every year, and arrange
ments for the initial card are now be-
ing made. The dates Of August 10,
16, II and Is are under consideration,
but it is understood that nothing def
mite has been decided on. A four
day meet is assured, however.
Horse owners all over the country
have promised their support and it is
more than likely that. some of the
best horses in the country will appear
there. Events for yearlings will be a
feature of the meet, and promises to
do more than anything done previous
ly toward promoting colt racing.
A short ship circuit has been ar
ranged, comprising Waukesha, Port
age, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Watertown
and Beaver Dam. Breeders will ap
preciate this circuit because of the
proximity of the racing centers.
The races will be included in the
programs of the various fairs and will
begin on August % at Waukesha, fol
lowed by Portage, Jefferson, Water,
town and Beaver Dam.
The secretary returned on Monday
from a tour of inspection of the cities
comprising the proposed circuit and
states that horse owners all over the
state are indorsing the plans Of the
newly organized association. ''The
short ships especially meet with the
of the breeders" said Wirth
on Monday, "as it saves them expense
and assures them six racing sessions
with but a weeks intermission. I am
confident that our plans will go long
way toward promoting breeding in
Wisconsin"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Sunday Cemetery Service

Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock the mem
bers of the MOravian church will meet at
the church edifce and after short SER
vice will proceed to their cemetery as is
their custom on Easter Sunday where
the usual exercises will be held. The
ceremonies are not only interesting, but
extremely impressive and instructive,
and the public is cordially invited to
meet at the church at the hour named
and accompany the members to the ISL
lent city of the dead. and witness the
ceremonies.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-04-14
Four Candidates In Field

There are four candidates in the
field so far for the Office of city. at
torney. Those who are. known to be
candidates are. the present city at
torney G. A. Kading, Gustav Buchheit.
Edward F. Wieman and r. w. Lueck.
Either one of the men named are
capable in the official capacity Of the
city's legal adviser. The selection will
be made at the first regular meeting
OF the city council which will be
held on Tuesday evening, April Is.
Mr.. Kading, the present city attorney,
has served several terms in success
sion. Mr.. Buchheit and Mr.. Wieman
have served in like capacity before.
Mr.. Lueck served four years as dis
trict attorney Of Jefferson county.