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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
COTTON PICKING RECORD.

When Mr.. w. C. Quinn of the Beth
any neighborhood. established a rec
ord of 539 pounds of cotton picked in
day, he did a good days work, and
although he has been beaten, he has
the satisfaction of having helped to
push along a wholesome rivalry in
the same line.
Mr.. ]. ]. J. Robinson. who lives near
the public bridge over Broad river,
was in Yorkville Wednesday, and re-
ported that on Monday, his son Gro
yer, and a negro named Lun Smith.
also working on his place, ran a race
to see which could pick the most cot
ton. They commenced at 5.45, stopped
fifteen minutes at noon and worked
until GAS, when the weighing up
showed that Grover Robinson had 610
pounds, and Lun Smith had 615
pounds.
Mr.. Raymond Whitesides of Fflbert
No. /, picked $50 pounds of cotton last
Tuesday. He commenced work at 6
O'Clock, stopped fifteen minutes for
dinner and quit at $50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
Imprisonment For Debt.

AS to whether the Spartanburg
magistrate who a few days ago un-
dertouk to declare unconstitutional the
act of the general assembly. making
the jumping of a board bill misde-
meanor is right or wrong, it remains
for the higher courts to establish; but
nevertheless the subject is quite inter-
esting.
OF all the mean offenders according
to our notion, one of the mcancst is
the fellow who will live off of some
poor, hard working woman for days
or weeks as the case may be, at an
agreed upon price per week. which
price is often less than the cost of ,hr
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
RECIPROCITY DEFEATED.
Canadians Will Not Stand For Trade
Pact With United States.

Montreal, Cam, Sept. 2l.-The Lau-
rier government and reciprocity suf-
fered an overwhelming defeat in the
Canadian elections held today.
BY a veritable political landslide the
Liberal majority of 43 was swept away
and the Conservative party secured
one of the heaviest majorities, up
wards of so. than any Canadian party
| has ever had. Seven cabinet minis
| ters who had served with Premier
Laurier were among the defeated can
| didateS.
The Liberals lost ground in practi-
cally every province of the Domin-
ion. Where they won their majorties
were small. Where the Conservatives
won their majorities were tremendous
Ontario, the leading province of Can
ada, declared almost unanimously
against the administration and recip-
rocity.
Robert L. Borden, leader of the Con-
servative party, will shortly become
the prime minister of Canada. He
will be supported in parliament by a
working majority of members far
more than ample for his purposes.
The government defeat means that
the Fielding Knox reciprocity agree
ment, ratified by the American con-
gress in extra session, will not be in
troduced when the twelfth parliament
assemblies next month and that a re-
vised basis of trade with the United
States, looking to closer commercial
relations, will not be possible in the
immediate future. The Conservatives
are committed to a policy of trade eX-
pansion within the empire and closed
door against the United States.
Although reelected in two constit-
uencies in Quebec, the defeat of the
| Liberals also means the retirement
from public life of Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier, who for nearly two decades has
directed the destinies of the Domin-
| ion.
Several times during the bitter cam
paign which preceded today's election
the venerable premier said that de-
feat of his party at the polls meant
the end of his career: that he never
would consent to lead a minority in
Opposition to a Conservative govern
ment. A Liberal membership of SO
from Quebec was cut down to SO
which, taken alone, seriously threat
ened the supremacy Of the party. But
| tiVeS won their greatest victories
Spurred on by appeals to patriotism
and the cry that reciprocity was the
entering wedge for annexation. the
Conservatives swept nearly everything
| before them. That province, which In
the last parliament was represented
| by 35 Liberals and 81 Conservatives
will send a delegation to the next
composed of 13 Liberals and IS Con-
servatives. A notable feature of the
defeat was the opopsition's capture OF
| two hitherto Liberal seats i'm Sis
katchewan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

= spartanburg has big street car
strike on.
= Mesdames M. e. Buggeln, Julia
Cox and Maggie Brabson, daughters Of
the late VIM. z. Rose. have sold the old
Congaree hotel property in Columbia
for $4,000. The Congaree hotel, a large
frame building. located on Gervais
street, a short distance from the state
house, was once a well known land
mark. 1t was the lot, however, which
Is quite large one, that explains the
| big price realized.
The State: One of the most i'm
portant matters before the general as
| sembly will be the election of the fifth
justice Of the supreme court and
chief justice to take the place OF Ira
B. Jones Of Lancaster, who has resign
ed and announced his candidacy for
the governorship of the state. A num-
ber of we'll known attorneys and judges
have been mentioned for the places.
The indications are that the filling
of the two positions will cause warm
fight on the floor Of the joint assem-
bly,. The supreme court Is composed
Of Ira B. Jones, chief justice. Lancas-
ter; Eugene B. Gary, Abbeville; c. A.
Woods, Marion, and D. E. Hydrick Of
sociate Justice Gary Is the oldest
member Of the court In point Of SER
vice. That a campaign will be launch
ed for each Of the associate justices to
be raised to the chief justiceship
seems highly probable. Immediately
following the announcement Of the re-
tirement Of Chief Justice Jones, the
Spartanburg friends of Associate Jus
tice Hydrick announced that a cam
~ al
him to the higher place. Associate
Justice Gary several days ago stated
in an interview that he would not
seek the place through campaign
methods, but would receive the honor
IL conferred by the general assembly.
There is certain to be a campaign
waged by his friends. The name of
c. A. Woods will also be presented.
All three are able jurists and 1t is
not thought that either will connect
the bench with politics in any man
ner. The last general assembly in joint
session balloted for many days in an
attempt to elect the fifth justice as
provided by the constitutional amend
ment. The balloting was In vail.
Those receiving votes for the Justice
ship at the last session were r. c.
Watts, circuit judge, Laurens; R.
Withers Memminger, circuit judge,
Charleston, and Thomas B. Fraser, at
torney of Sumter. A complimentary
vote was given Gen. NJ. L. Bonham.
During the past several days and since
the announced intention of Chief JUS
tice Jones to retire, the names Of many
well known men Of the state have been
presented. Judge George E. Prince Of
Anderson is mentioned as is w. c.
Miller, the we'll known Charleston at
torney. The names of Judge Men,
minger, Judge Watts and Thomas B.
Fraser will also be presented. The
name of ]. Fraser Lyon, attorney gen.
eral has also been mentioned for a
justiceship. Judge Thomas s. Sease Of
Spartanburg will also be nominated.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22

side of the road. 1t is an easy thing to
do, and most automobile drivers ap-
preciate the courtesy. If however, he
prefers to act otherwise, he will con-
tinuc to fill up the road, put the auto
mobilists who Is behind to the incon-
venience and annoyance of waiting for
a suitable chance to pass.
But the average driver of a team
who refuses to give half the road on
meeting with an automobile takes more
risk than he thinks. The automobile
has equal rights on the road with
himself, and it has an especial claim
to it's side of the road. In case Of
an accident resulting in damages. the
question as to whether the parties to
the accident were within their res
pective rights is a very important
question. 1t does not necessarily fol-
low that the presumption of law Is al
ways in favor of the driver Of the
team If the team driver Is on his
side and the automobile driver is on
his side, then possibly such advantage
as there may be Is in favor of the team
driver; but if the team driver Is on the
side of the road that belongs to the
automobile then the automobile un-
doubtedly has the advantage. The OBJ
servance of these rules Is so important
that when damages occur they may
often determine the question as to who
is liable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
Board Bill Act UnconstitutionaI.-

Board Bill Act Unconstitutional
When Magistrate CAN'T rendered a
decision in the board bill case Of Mrs.
Kennedy VS.. P. Q. Smith he dealt
severe blow to the board bill act pass
ed by the legislature to protect board
ing house keepers. The court held
that the act Is unconstitutional and
dismissed the case against the defend
ant.
Mr.. Smith boarded with Mrs. Ken
nedy, and after a time the lady asked
Mr.. Smith for his room. He gave up
his room, but refused to pay because
Mrs. Kennedy declined to state her
reason for asking him to give up the
room and because she asked him to
vacate before his month was up.
Mrs. Kennedy swOre out a warrant
against Mr.. Smith, charging him with
beating his board bill. Mr.. Smith took
the position that he had made no at
tempt to beat his board bill; that he
would have paid If he had been given
reason why the lady asked him for
his room. The question was also rails
ed as to the constitutionality of the
board bill act, the defense taking the
position that IL the act Is enforced 1t
would amount to Imprisonment for
debt. In South Carolina a man can
not be imprisoned for debt.
Magistrate CAN'T sustained the
point and dismissed the case against
Mr.. Smith. The decision Is regarded
as an important one and Is the first
of the kind that has been rendered in
a board bill case.-Spartanburg Her
aid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. o. P. Heath of Charlotte, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Heath. In
Yorkville.
Superintendent Wassum of the
Southern Railway, was in Yorkville
Wednesday.
Miss Annie Witherspoon. who has
been spending the summer in York
vile, has returned to Columbia.
Mr.. Eldred c. Dobson of Pensacola
Fla, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Dobson. in YOrkville.
Miss Zula Mcknight of YOrkville r.
F.. ID. No. 4. visited Miss Minnie Belle
Whtesdes in Hickory Grove.
Misses Bessie Pegram. Mabel Ashe
Anna c.. SchOrb and Mary Cartwright
of YOrkville, returned to winthrop
college this week.
Mr.. Samuel n. BOyce, cashier of the
First National Bank of Gastonia, was
in Yorkville last Tuesday on business
Mr.. Boyce does not come to York
vile often; but when he does come. he
invariably meets lots of people who are
glad to see him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22

The rate to Columbia on account Of
the Red Shirt reunion, will be the
same as was recently given to the old
soldiers.
Mr.. G. w. S. Hart, of Yorkville, is
being talked of as a good man for as
sociate justice, and although he has
not yet said whether he will allow his
name to be presented. the understand
ing is that all the members Of the
York delegation to whom the idea has
been suggested have expressed their
approval. and in the event of his can
didacy to give him their support.
In The Enquirer's report of Col.
Coward's recent address to the York
County Red Shirts, the colonel was
quoted as saying that he was rs years
of age. This was an error. AS to who
made the error does not matter, prob
ably, as there is no dispute about 1t.
It is a fact. however, that the colonel
is only rs, having reached the 18th
anniversary of his birth on last Tues
day
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
MERE-M ENTlON.

Judge Peter S. Grosscup Of Chicago,
one Of the most widely known Federal
judges in the United States, has re-
signed his office to take effect October
1st The police Of Chicago, are said
to have raised "slush" fund Of $780,
900 for the defence of policemen who
are facing charges of grating at the
hands Of the civil service commits
sion of that city. >. Colonel Kuliabko,
chief of police of Keif, Russia, has
been dismissed, because Of the fact
that he had signed the passport Of
Bogroff, the assassin Of Premier Sto-
lypin, allowing him to go into the
theatre. .... Large bets were being
made in Canada on the result of the
election held yesterday which decided
the question of Canadian reciprocity.
The candidates favoring reciprocity
were strong favorites in the betting.
The first International Municipal
Congress and Exposition opened in
Chicago, Tuesday, with more than
1000 delegates in attendance from all
parts of the world. .....A Savannah,
gang. on Tuesday, pawned a gold tooth
from his month for SO, in order to get
something to eat. "A Kansas far-
mer recently sold 134 bushels Of alfalfa
seed at $3.50 a bushel, and got check
for $1,O05 for the seed. ..... "Morgan's
Men," famous raiders of the civil war,
will hold what will probably be their
last reunion on October 13, at Lexing-
ton, KY, when a statue of General
John H. Morgan will be dedicated. ....
Professor Ricco, director of the royal
Italian observatory, says that the
eruptions of Mt. Etna are now about
over. 1t Is estimated that before the
eruptions cease entirely the damage
will exceed $4,000, 900. .... Champ
Clark, speaker of the house, will soon
make a visit to his boyhood home In
Anderson county, KY, the first in thir-
ty-five years. ...... Railroad trafnc In
Ireland, was completely tied-up Tues
day because of a strike of employees.
There was considerable rioting. ......
Quinn Nelson, a wealthy cltlZen OF
Marion county, Ala. on Tuesday made
a compromise of a 100000 damage suit
filed by Mrs. A. S. Mullins for the kill
ing of her husband by Nelson and the
plaintiff is to receive $4,000 damage.
Nelson Is i'm Jail waiting the result of
an appeal for new trial for the kill
ing of Mrs. Mullins husband. He was
convicted and sentenced to life impris
onment. . The International Good
Roads congress, in session at Chicago,
has passed resolutions demanding that
the government build a national high
way from Washington, d. c.. to Get
tysburg, at a cost of $2,000,0O0. ... 1t
is reported that 120 men were killed in
a battle between revolutionists and
federals at Orillas Del Grijalva, state
of Chiapas, Mexico, Monday. -. The
steamer Olympic, the largest ship In
the world, was badly damaged We'd
nesday, by being rammed by the Brit
ish cruiser Hawk. The Olympic was
beached to prevent her from sinking.
There were 5000 persons on board the
Olympic. .... The street car system of
Detroit, Mich, is tied up because of a
strike of operatives, who are demand
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
RED SHIRT REUNION PLANS.
Visitors Will Camp on Capitol
Grounds In Tents.

Columbia, September IS: General in
formation of considerable interest in
regard to the Red Shirt reunion, which
Is to be held here on the 9th and 2Sth
Of this month, Is tonight announced by
Col. John G. Mobley of Fairfield, COM
mander- chief of the Red Shirt vet
Grams in South Carolina. Col. Mobley
announces a reduced railroad rate and
ration for this reunion. The Red Shirt
veterans will probably encamp on the
state house grounds, where the Con-
federate veterans made their home
for two days while here last month.
I'm connection with the influence Of
the railroad commission" said Col.
Mobley, 'T have been able to secure
the promise Of the chief railroad off,
cials that In the next few days a
very much reduced passenger rate will
he published to that which has al
ready appeared in print as the rates
to be used on the occasion Of the re-
union. These low rates will mean q
much larger attendance and the cele-
bration now promises to he all that
| the most sanguine expectations could
desire for 1t.
81 have appointed j. Wilson Mar
shall. Of Rock Hill. adjutant and in
spector general of the parade. Mr..
Marshall has a distinguished reputa-
ton as Confederate soldier and his
company rendered great service to the
fact, the Republican leaders Of that
rxyhn oIo1p he
company would turn up.
II am In receipt Of letters from a
number Of prominent Red Shirt vet
Grams In the state, giving names OF
companies which will certainly be
present, and hope to announce In the
next few days a complete list Of all
the Red Shirt companies which will be
present to take part In the reunion.
Governor Blease has offered to permit
the use for this occasion Of the tents
which were used for the encampment
cent reunion. Mr.. Fred T. Marshall
of this city, who had much experience
In the Spanish American war In the
erection Of military tents, is chairman
Of committee to place them In proper
position and properly erected
while arrangements have not yet
been perfected, II is expected that the
Red Shirt veterans will encamp on
the state house grounds, where the
Confederate veterans formed their en-
campment last month"
In letter which is being generally
distributed throughout the state to the
Red Shirt veterans, and In which all
veterans are urged to attend the re-
union. the programme for the two
days is given as follows:
nn hn iY1or nP hn nd
2Sth concert at Columbia opera house
at Z o'clock. Miss Grace Lumpkin will
deliver the address OF welcome for the
city Of Columbia, and John Sharp Will
liams, senator from Mississippi, will be
the orator Of the occasion.
September 28, brass band concert
at a. m, and parade at 10 a. m.
Other announcements will be made la
ter.-News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER ~, 1911.

ing higher wages. George A. Kim
mel, for many years supposed to be
dead, and for whose death his mother
received $4,000 life insurance, has
turned up at his old home at Niles,
Mich, after spending a long term I'm
Auburn prison, New York. His moth
er refuses to recognize or even see
him. ;. Three men were killed In Gar
rett county, Md, Wednesday, in a
fight over a drink of whisky, which
one man had and the other two tried
to get. 80. Bench warrants were is
sued at Westchester, Pa, Wednesday.
for two policemen and two citizens OF
Coatesville, following indictments OF
the grand jury in the case Of the re-
cent burning of the negro at Coates
vile. Involuntary manslaughter is
charged in the indictments
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22

tonight that the authorities do not in
tend to let the matter drop, but will
quietly pursue Investigations in the
hope of solving the mystery. The
family of the dead girl will offer re-
ward of $500 in addition to the $3.50
offered by Governor Kitchen for the
arrest of Miss Hawkins slayer or
slayers. 1t is stated that the evidence
so far gathered and that which might
be obtained in the future will be laid
before the grand jury which meets
next month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22

Charleston's Democratic club roll
was officially published in the News
and Courier of last Tuesday. 1t does
seem to us that if after a publication
like that fraud cannot be prevented, it
is time to quit and let fraud have it's
way. But, as we have taken occasion
to remark before, we have very little
confidence in Charlestons politics.
We think that the difference this year
as compared with former years, is
that there are two sides, and each is
watching the other. Formerly the side
that had control Of the machinery was
able to do pretty much as it liked
without danger of embarrassment. OF
course, it is possible that we are do
ing some injustice in this statement;
but if so, we are only giving express
sion to an impression that exists very
generally throughout the state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

]. Meek White-Lost q pair of specta-
cles and will pay reward for return
to j. Meek McGill, Hickory Grove.
C.. w. Wallace-Offers a tract of land
near Filbert for sale. He also has
several other tracts for sale.
w. A. NJ. PlaXco-Calls special atten-
ton to the opening of Bethany High
school next Tuesday morning. DR..
L.. w. Pressly will make an address.
d. E. Roney-Emphasizes the low cost
OF the Mutual Live Stock company
insurance for farm animals
York Supply Co.'s prepared to fur
nish poplar lumber suitable for the
making of wagon beds. Feed stuffs
for man and beast.
]. l.. Williams e. Co.-1nvite you to
meet their clothing specialist Mon
day and Tuesday. Suits at SIS, SIS
and $40 each.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Wants you
to try one of its Keen Kutter safety
razors. 1t is guaranteed to give sat
isfaction.
Herndon G. Gordon-Tell you about
the various good things they have
to eat. including cabbage, potatoes
hams, meal, etc.
good qualities of Superb" clothing
for men. He wants you to call and
see what he has.
National Union Bank, Rock Hill-In-
sists that it is to your interest to
open up a checking account with it,
Such an account will help you to
take care of your funds.
Loan and Savings Bank, Yorkville-
Emphasizes the fact that it Is a
good thing to save a part of your
earnings. 1t will help you to take
care of what you save.
Carroll Furniture Co.-Says that Co.
lumbia monographs are the best OF
talking machines and wants to show
you. All the newest records.
Kirkpatrick -Belk Co.-Says it has the
largest stock of shoes ever shown In
Yorkville. Millinery opening next
week.
Thomson Co.-Calls attention to its
fashionable millinery and also has
something to say about fall coat
suits for ladies, and wants the la
dies to see them.
W. E. Ferguson-Has fresh prepared
buckwheat, maple syrup, macaroni
and sphagetti as we'll as other sea-
sonable eatables.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-09-22
KEEP TO THE RIGHT.

Because most of the horses and
mules in this country have become
thoroughly accustomed to automobiles
and are no longer afraid of them. the
old time friction that existed between
drivers of teams and drivers of auto
mobiles has passed away; but it Is
fair to call attention to the fact that
there are still some drivers of teams
that do not appear to be as well train
ed on the automobile question as do
the teams they drive.
The rule of the road is keep to the
right" That has been the common
law of this country for SO long back
that the memory of man runneth not
to the contrary and also ii is the
statute law. 1t applies To pedestrians
on the sidewalk, to teams meeting
teams on the road, to automobiles
meeting teams and teams meeting au-
tumobileS, and automobiles meeting
automobiles. Every passer on the
road, whether walking. riding or driv-
ing should remember that the right
hand side belongs to him and his left
hand side belongs to the fellow ap-
preaching from the opposite direction.
AS to what complaints the drivers
of teams have. if any, against the
drivers of automobiles other than the
old time trouble of scary horses, we
do not know, but from time To time
drivers of automobiles complain of
meeting up with people who are not
willing To bear to the right and give
half the road: also if coming up behind
loaded wagons which are going in the
same direction, but which neglect TO
bear to the right on signal
As to what the driver of a loaded
wagon will do when an automobile
comes up from behind depends very
much upon the humur and disposition
of that driver. The road is his, so far
as he is able To fill it. and there is no
way of making him move to the right
or the left. If however, he is inclined
to be civil and accommodating, he will
when he hears an automobile horn be-
hind him, drive over to the right hand