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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

French have a word Of their own for
these acts. 1t Is sabotage" The
word is scarcely translatable, al
though akin to vandalism. In col
lective movements the first step Is to
complain to the government or the
corporation. the second is to demon
strate" by procession or meeting, and
the next is to destroy something
the vineyards in the champagne prov
inces. the provision shops in northern
France or the railway stations, as has
happened on the Western railway,
because the suburban trains were
usually behind their schedule. Now
those who know the French navy and
believe thoroughly in the excellent
spirit and discipline that generally
pervades the service, accept the idea
of coincidence in the number of vio-
lent happenings and attribute them
where not purely accidental to "sa-
botage."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27
columbia State.)

Yesterday the State presented to Its
readers a statement signed by Cole
L. Blease, and alleged by the governor
Of South Carolina to be part Of his
speech, verbatim, delivered at Barn
we'll Tuesday.
In that statement we find that cop
les are furnished the News and Cou-
rier, the State and the Record in order
that they may have mo excuse In not
correcting the falsehoods which they
have published, and to show to the
world that the editorials they have
published in the matter are founded
upon falsehood." Then the governor
of South Carolina says he has assur-
ances from Senator Tillman and Major
Richards that Ira B. Jones was not
brought out for governor by them
that there was no conspiracy Matched
against him at the home Of Mr.. Rich
ards; and that he believes them
Therefore, says Cole L. Blease, COVER
nor Of South Carolina, II hope that
this will put at rest the dirty, coward
ly lies that are being circulated and
will show to the people Of the state
that Senator Tillman and myself have
no differences"
The State cannot guarantee that
dirty, cowardly lies" will be set at
u,
a little clearer. A failure to keep close
tab on the columns of our contempo-
raries prevents us asserting with pos
itiveness the position taken in this
matter by the News and Courier and
the Record, but for the State we cite
the printed word to prove we never
gave credence to the published report
that Cole Blease and Ben Tillman had
fallen out" Indeed, we warned those
of our contemporaries who were pat
ting Brave Ben Tillman" on the back
for "bucking" Cole Blease that those
two would not be estranged.
But where did the "falsehood'
which Is alleged by Cole Blease to be
the foundation for the editorials, orig
mate? If dirty, cowardly lies" have
been told, as the governor of South
Carolina alleges, who loosed them on
the public? (Gentle reader, please
give heed, as we pursue our mild man
nered inquired) Who printed the
original story of frame up" against
Blease by Tillman and Richards
who said Gonzales" was also in the
conspiracy, and that it was brought to
a head at the home Of Major Richards.
and Ira B. Jones trotted out for gov
ernor?
1t was not the State; it was not
the News anu courier, IL was not
the Record. Nor was 1t any person
or paper inimical to the governor
That which we have recited was a
scoop" by a paper recently estab-
lished at Greenwood by one of Cole
Blease's most ardent admirers; es-
tablished for the avowed purpose of
supporting Blease. Tillman wrote
that editor that his attack upon
him was an assassin's blow. He also
wrote that If character and ability
had counted in the gubernatorial
race In 1910-when Blease was
elected-John G.. Richards, Jr., would
have been chosen governor Later,
at Spartanburg. Governor Cole l..
Blease, in a public statement, ex-
pressed a measure of dissatisfaction
with Senator Tillman's explanation.
Persons not understanding the
characteristics of his excellency, Cole
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

After his remarkable feat of remain
ing in the air for nearly ten minutes
against a fifty miles gale at Kill Devil
Hill, n. c., few days ago, Orville
Wright gave orders for the shipment
of his aeroplane back to Dayton, O.,
saying that further experiments could
be concluded there as well as at Kill
Devil Hill. If he felt any especial en-
as the result of his be-
ing able to remain up nearly ten min
utes, he did not let it be known. On
the contrary he is quoted as saying,
that before anything further can be
accomplished. it will be necessary to
secure a good deal more scientific in
formation about the nature, strength
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

Lynch law in the courts is still
more harmful than lynch law in the
woods, and the solid, substantial citi-
zenship of the country must take in
hand the matter of restoring and pre-
serving the integrity of the courts.
There are thousands of good people
who understand and appreciate the
great wrongs that are sometimes per-
petrated under the name of law. and
it is for these people to arouse them
selves and see that the proper adjust
ments are made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

self in Columbia penniless, he drift
ed to Rock Hill. remained in the
Fennell hospital for a week and was
then sent to the county home. The old
man is quite philosophical and cheer
full In his misfortune, and although
not disposed to make claims upon
anybody, is appreciative of whatever
may be done for him. The disease
with which he is suffering has not yet
reached its worst stages.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

1t might be a very good idea to abol-
ish the state board of education and
leave the matter of changing text
books to the general assembly. In
view of the fact that one text book is
about as good as another, there would
be little or no risk in allowing mem
bers to make such changes as may be
necessary That they will make nc
changes without good reason may be
taken as a matter of course.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

Yes, there are numerous educators
who will disagree with us on the sub
ject of changing text books; but they
are just as vehement in their disagree
ment with each other. Occasionally
two educators will be found who will
come to an understanding as to an
arithmetic; but they will be pulling
hair before their minds meet on a
whole series.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

The Anderson Mail boasts that the
Glidden tourists said that the roads
of Anderson are better than the aver
age" We think that If the tourists
had come by this way, some of them,
after going over the road between
Yorkville and the Chester line, would
have been so we'll pleased that they
would have gone back and gone over
il again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27
BLEASE AND TILlMAN.
Their Relationship Seems to Be a
Matter of Doubt.

NJ after or Doupt.
News and Courier.)
Senator Tillman's testimony Is not
yet in, and his post -mortem sugges-
tion that Richards should have been
elected governor last year, II charac-
ter and ability to serve the people
creditably had been considered by the
people" still stands. We are prepar-
ed, however, to accept Governor
Blease's vigorous denial that this
statement of the senator's had awak-
ened resentment in his own breast or
that he and Senator Tillman have any
no special concern to the people of
South Carolina Senator TilIman, we
believe, has declined to lend his sup
port to Governor Blease, assuming an
attitude Of neutrality" in the forth
coming gubernatorial contest. If the
governor Is still determined to snuggle
up as close to the senator as the lat
ter will let him, we are sure that we
are able to discern no reason why
anybody should care.
We do think, however, that the gov
ernor ought really to let the Anderson
Intelligencer and the Greenwood
News -Scimitar know where he stands.
Why doesn't he forward a copy of
that Barnwell speech to them as well
as to us and the Columbia newspa-
pers? 1t was only last week that the
Anderson paper, which is certainly
one Of the governors most earnest
champions, If, in fact, we may not con-
slider 1t a member, so to speak, Of his
official family, was urging that Sena-
tor Tillman's candidacy for re-elec-
ton, considering his physical condi-
ton, is but the expression Of his per-
sonal ambition" and declaring that
when the interests Of the people, who
have honored him in the past, are con-
sidered, the senator must know that
he cannot give them value received as
their representative in Washington
The editor Of the Intelligencer will
feel badly, we should think. to find
himself so much out Of sympathy with
his chief in this matter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27
LOCAL LACONlCS.
County Automobiles.

There are 206 automobiles in York
county, an increase of 80 over the
number owned in the county year
ago. They represent an outlay Of be-
tween $150,O00 and 100000.
They Were Pleased.
Mayor John R. Hart took Supervisor
E. F. Lipscomb and Mr.. w. G. Fowler
of Cherokee county, over portions OF
the Chester and Kings Mountain
roads Wednesday afternoon and both
were surprised and delighted at what
they saw. Mr.. Lipscomb frankly ad-
mitted that Cherokee could not show
any roads to be compared with the
roads over which Mr.. Hart took him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

and tendency of air currents Of vari-
Gus kinds. To the ordinary mind,
however, it seems that the aviator has
remained in the air ten minutes is
sufficient to demonstrate that the
great problem with which Mr.. Wright
is wrestling is practically solved. We
feel quite sure that still more will be
heard from these experiments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

The Philadelphia Athletics won the
championship of the world contest
from the New York Giants. In the
sixth and final game Of the series
Philadelphia defeated New York 13 tc
2. 1t has long been the habit Of New
York to make fun of Philadelphia as
being slow and poky, but that will
hardly go any more.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

That law and order meeting in I'm
ion last Tuesday is significant; but
somehow we do not believe that con-
ditions are any worse in Union than in
many other towns in the state, and
that there is need for a general STIR
ring up all along the line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

We beg leave to call the attention of
the Newberry Observer to the fact
that the first move of the recently en-
franchised women of California is to
invoke the recall on town officials who
permit the sale Of whisky.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

The Anderson Daily Mail now
makes authoritative announcement OF
a fact that was prematurely publish
ed some time ago, that Mr.. William
Banks is to become editor of that pa
per. Mr.. Banks is to succeed Mr.. A.
M. Carpenter on November l.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27
TiIIman and Blcase.-It is inferred

TiIman and Bloase.-It is inferred
from the statement Governor Blease
has furnished the newspapers, that he
has received from Senator Tillman a
letter assuring the governor that the
senator had nothing to do with the
bringing out of Chief Justice Jones as
a candidate for governor. Is there
anything in the letter to indicate that
the senator has in any degree changed
his attitude of neutrality between
Blease and Jones? That IS the lmpor-
tant nhase of the matter, If the matter
is important at all. We agree heart
iIv with Governor Blease In one thing
at least, and that is that the time has
passed when any one man can dictate
to the people of South Carollna VINO 10
shall be governor. If Cole l.. Blease Is
reelected next year, 1t will be because
the people want him as governor and
not because Ben Tillman wants him.
The Columbia Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

But if we had arbitrary control of
the selection of text books used in the
public schools of South Carolina, we
think we could so manage as to be
able to get at least $4,000 a year out
of it, and without raising the price OF
the books a nickel above what the pa
irons now pay. Possibly, under this
arrangement, we would permit the
use of the present adoption; but if not
the books we would furnish would be
just as good.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

It will have to be admitted that from
the standpoint of political popularity,
it pays better to advocate and defend
lawlessness but honest, intelligent
patriotism can do nothing of the kind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

If it is admitted that prohibition does
not prohibit, will somebody give
reason other than that the lawless
class is permitted to have its way re-
pardless2
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

While York county has not held any
mass meeting on the cotton holding
question, it is a fact that York is hold
ing on as tight as any other county in
the cotton growing states.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

It must be confessed that Senator
Tillman has a peculiarly endearing
way of speaking of his friends.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27
Che alurkrille Gnqaircr.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Glass.
YoRKVILLE. s. c.;
FRIDAY. OCTOBER q, 1911.

The Chinese insurrection seems to
be making headway all along the line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

"The Laws Delay!" The idea!
Wonder who hatched that phrase and
why.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

The involuntary suicide of an avia-
tor is becoming one Of the leading at
fractions at state and county fairs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-10-27

The distribution of sea island cotton
for 1911 by states Is:
Florida, 1900.
Georgia, 24,215.
South Carolina, 719.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

Supt. Downing, of the Farm Ma
chinery Experimental Dept. spent
some time at the State Fair grounds
last week and he says that regard
less of the bad weather, there were
large crowds Of visitors in attend
ance every day, though nowhere
near as many as there would have
been had the weather been more
favorable, in which case, he says,
the Fair would proved to be the
greatest and most successful one
ever held in this state. Mr.. Down
ing further stated that among the
many exhibits on display he believed,
from close observation, that the
prison exhibit was among the most
interesting on the grounds, as there
was always large crowd in attend
ance there, even when the others
were practically deserted.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

The Mirror congratulates Guard
Arsenault for his success in winning
the first prize for the best cockerel,
at the State Fair last week. The
rooster was a monstrous big fellow,
weighing twenty pounds, and
was an easy winner. Mr.. Arsenault
also competed for the guinea pig
prize. He sent pair over to the
fair grounds and when he went to
bring h e m back TIL ere were
thirteen. Th e foregoing reminds
one of Ellis Parker Buffers famous
story: Pigs is Pigs"
The mirror., 1911-09-14

The inmates who attended chapel
services last Sunday were entertain
ed by Mr.. Anderson, musical in
structor, of Minneapolis. who rend-
cred couple solos. Mr.. Anderson
has but lately returned from Lon
don where he underwent a course
of training in famous academy of
music. He has a remarkably good
voice, and the inmates enjoyed his
singing very much. They wish to
thank him for his kindness in ac-
cepting Rev. Benson's invitation to
sing for them, and hope he will fav-
OF them with another appearance at
an early date.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

Miss Miriam E. Carey. member
of the State Library Commission
paid visit to the prison last Mon
day afternoon to inspect the local
library. After spending some time
examining the system by which the
books, papers, ETC., are circulated
she stated that it was by far the best
system in use in any Of the state in
stitutlons. Miss Carey also express
ed her satisfaction as to the neat and
orderly manner in which the library
is cared for and pronounced it in
first class shape.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

"A sufficient number Of the kahki1
uniforms to fit out the first grade
men were finished last Thursday
and were accordingly issued on that
day. Tailor Nelson expects to have
enough for the second grade men
sometime this week. The uniforms
of both the first and second grades
are Identical, with the exception Of
a chevron, which is worn only by
those in the first grade. The in
mates have been eagerly awaiting
the completion Of the uniforms ev-
cry since the work of making them
up was commenced some two months
ago, and now that they have
them in reality, they are entirely
satisfied, for besides being. an ex-
cellent fit and presenting nobby, if
not really stylish appearance, the
uniforms are very comfortable, and
have a great advantage over the old
heavy gray suits, for summer wear.
The second grade plaid suits are
to be discarded, hereafter, and with
the exception of the third grade men
who will continue to wear the regu-
lation stripes, all of the inmates will
be dressed alike, the grade being
designated by chevron as before
mentioned. The gray suits are to
be made over in regular uniforms
and will be worn by the inmates
during cold weather.
The new uniforms were made en-
tirely at the prison; the cutting and
fitting being attended to by Tailor
Nelson and his force, and the sew
ing by the women in the matron's
department, and it goes without say
ing that they did their work well
for everyone concerned is entirely
satisfied. The inmates W h o now
have the uniforms are very much
pleased with them and besides ex-
pressing their thanks to Tailor Mel
son and the matron for their good
work, they desire to assure Warden
.Wolfer and Deputy Coles that their
kindness in procuring the new uni
forms for them is heartily appreci-
ated.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

When ye editor, hatless and coat
less, strolled into the laundry in the
wake Of Tailor Nelson, the other
day, several of the boys thought that
he had resigned" his editorial
chair and accepted menial position
among them. They were conse-
quently som ewhat disappointed
when they learned that he was only
on tour of exploration.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

In one of Herr Limberger's re-
cent articles, he stated that if a man
had any brains he (the MANI would
keep out of such places as these,
consequently those W h. o do land
here are brainless. A. #. B. takes
exception to the statement in very
emphatic and not too modest man.
ner, and says that there are men
confined here who have as many
brains as anyone outside. Which
statement is correct-literally?
The mirror., 1911-09-14

After several weeks work the an
nual inventory has at last been COM
pleted and delivered to the War
denis office. 1t consists of several
hundred closely typewriter pages
and makes quite large sized book.
The typewriting was done by r. j.,
one of steward Hills wide awake
clerks, and he is to be commended
for the neatness and precision Of his
work.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

v Dark and gloomy days have no
effect upon those who always keep
. supply of sunshine on hand.
If one could make men Of them
selves as easily as they make fools
of themselves, there would still be
hopes for many.
Then there is Arr & Arr, to whom
/ want to say, that if he expects to
live in peace he must solve that prob
lem of the cat with nine legs.
Although our good pastor, Rev.
Benson has never called or spoken
to us. we assure him that we wish
him success in his prison work, and
also thank him and warden Wolfer
for the many treatsin the music line
they have SO kindly granted us.
A wireless has reached us to the
effect that we might be selected as
teacher during the coming school
term. We could handle one of those
lower classes to pefection and We
trust that the rumor is true.
N. B.-I have inserted the above
because you know it pays to adver-s
/ tise.
We are deeply panied, also great
~ surprised at our good friend j. r.
f., who claims that we smoke a for
tY-horse power and who calls our
domestic pets ferocious beasts. We
hasten to assure our friend that our
pipe is as mild as the tobacco now
issued will allow and that had we
known in time of the escape of any
of our pets, we should have sent
Old Hutch after them at once.
We learn that Bobbles will, in
the very near future, depart for 9th
er climes. When Bobbles departs
The Mirror will lose one of its best
contributors. The many readers of
The Mirror have enjoyed his writ
ings. especially those of the Fan
family. Although Bobbles accuses
us of sending wireless messages to
our friend Willie and hanging about
the place on our eyebrows, we wish
him years of success, and also this:
That may Winters storms and Sum
mer's rain Blot out the past and
Remove the Stain.
/ It is expected that all the second
grade men will receive new suits
within few days. Speaking about
the suits already issued, only praise
can be given for those who made them
and for those who first started the
movement. The women's depart
ment deserves much credit for their
share in the work. 1t is stated that
four of the girls working on power
machines, turned out three dozen
suits per day. The improvement
the suits have made in the appear
ances of the men is surprise to all.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

Guard Husting strolled into the
stewards Office the other day and
casually asked for quart bottle.
Oliver Twist inquired whether he
would have Old Scotch or just com
mon Red Eye. 1t took Mr.. Hus-
tings some time to explain that he
only desired an empty bottle for
purely temperate purposes.
The mirror., 1911-09-14

Young Steady, who holds the po-
sition Of job compositor in The Mir
ror office, is making fine propress
with his work. He has lately turned
out several complicated jobs in a
first class manner and will be able to
hold position in any outside Office
when he leaves here.
The mirror., 1911-09-14
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Population

Total number of inmates. -. 7O6
Working at New Prison, ,..... II
Received during week.. g.
Discharged during week. 8
Number in First Grade. ...... $40
Number in Second Grade.... 145
Number in Third Grade $500. IL
Paroled ............... q
Last serial number. ..3459
Cell changes: sol to 80; III to
524; 21O to G. c.; 497 to 6. q; 32l to
3O3; 306 to Hosp; 588 to 3rd; $40
to 636; 263 to 321; 70 to 3rd; 80 to
331; 524 to 342; 6l5 to N. p; 173 to
30; 353 to 3O6; 221 to 615; 643 to
3rd.