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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
CANDIDATE DIAL.

Mr.. N. B. Dial, candidate for the
United States senate. is in Yorkville to-
day. having stopped over to meet as
many people as he could between
trains on his way to Columbia, where
he goes on account of the state con-
vention.
During the morning Mr.. Dial called
upon The Enquirer, made himself
known and talked interestingly about
matters in general, business and oth=
erwise, and a little-very little about
politics.
Mr.. Dial is a lawyer and business
man, and has been quite successful
both in his profession and in business
He built the first oil mill in Laurens
county and has assisted In the build
ing of number of cotton mills, as
we'll as in the establishment of quite
number of other enterprises.
Speaking of his candidacy for the
senate, he said that Senator Tillman
has been representing the state very
creditably in the United States senate
for many years: but he thinks the sem
ator has held the position long enough
and that he, Mr.. Dial, wants to give
the voters a chance to say whether or
not they think so too.
Mr.. Dial says he expects to conduct
his campaign mainly along business
lines. He does not claim to be an or
ator, he says; but then he has picked
up some practical ideas along one way
and another, and he can talk well
enough to let other people know what
he is thinking about.
Speaking of the town of Yorkville
Mr.. Dial says he was here once before
about eighteen years ago, when he
came over to inspect the water plant
that had just been completed, with a
view to securing the establishment OF
similar plant in Laurens.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

Arguing the Allen Case.-The Allen
jury was on yesterday instructed by
the court on the law Of murder, con-
spiracy and self-defense. and attor-
neys on both sides began summing up
the case. Floyd Allen, first of the out
laws who on March IA shot UP the
Hillsville court and killed five peo-
pie, to be brought to trial, exhibited
more interest than at any time since
his ordeal began.
Walter M. Poage opened for the
commonwealth; w. w. Coke opened
for the defense. and Commonwealth
Attorney Stuart Campbell of Wythe
county delivered the last address to-
day. Six more lawyers are to speak
which can hardly be before tomorrow.
Four other captured members Of
the gang are now awaiting trial and
upon the verdict Of the jury in Floyd
Aliens case probably rests the course
Of the State in the others. 1t has
been the contention Of the prosecu-
ton that the Aliens Matched con-
spiracy to shoot up the Carroll county
court and came protected by metal
breastplates. The defense has main
tanned that the shooting was started
by the court officers-three Of whom
were killed in the affray-who had
feud on with the Aliens.
Sidna Allen, the ringleader Of the
outlaws, and his nephew, Wesley Ed
wards, never have been taken and
are supposed to be somewhere in the
Blue Ridge. Witnesses at this trial
testified that Sidna shot Judge Massie.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

held in the McNeel building last Sat-
urday under the auspices Of the La
dies Aid society Of the Methodist
church, proved quite a gratifying sue
cess. Practically all Of the articles Of
fered, clothing, candy, cakes, etc., were
the handiwork Of the ladies themselves
and a contribution to their cause. AL
though the weather was unfavorable
the net profits amounted to $40.
Gastonia's call to Rev. E. E. Gill
llespie Is giving Yorkville people very
considerable concern, and there Is
general hope that Mr.. Gillespie will
not leave. Some gather encourage
ment from the fact that in addition
to the esteem in which he Is held In
Yorkville and throughout the county,
he stands so high in the South Caro-
lima synod and has charge of such i'm
portant work in that body; but against
this there Is the argument that he
stands equally high in the synod Of
North Carolina.
Proprietor Dorsett Of the Star the
atre, who has been steadily improving
the quality and character of the al
ready creditable service he has been
giving his patrons for quite a while,
has arranged to show the Titanic
pictures tomorrow afternoon and night.
There are several hundred feet Of gen.
uine pictures showing the Inflated
iqueen Of the sea as she gaily left
Southampton on the voyage that end
ed so disastrously, and the motion pic
lures are supplemented with quite a
number of slides" which carry accu-
Irate pictures of other incidents In the
terrible tragedy. The Titanic pictures,
of course, are new, and are proving OF
tremendous interest wherever they ale
shown.
In another column Ia call by
President O'Leary and Secretary Long
asking for a meeting of the Board Of
Trade in the court house this evening
at 6.15 o'clock. The special object Of
the meeting Is to elect officers for the
ensuing year, but 1t Is expected that
other business will be transacted, es-
pecially If the attendance Is sufficient
to warrant. That the town needs an
effective Board of Trade Is fact that
no one will trv to dispute: but it may
as we'll be admitted that the present
organization has been Of little conse-
uuence We do not care to say why;
II is not necessary. 1t Is only just,
however, to make 1t clear that no
blame attaches either to the president
or the secretary. Both Of these officers
have discharged their respective duties
intelligently and faithfully. To be
really effective Board Of Trade must
unite all the genuine enterprise and
enthusiasm of a community. There
must be no clannish factionalism or
lf-seeking, and everything must be
done on lines too broad to admit of a
reasonable suspicion Of such. There
are those who claim that really sin
cere and unselfish union Of all the
forces, or even a majority Of the forces
that can make for the upbuilding Of
the town Is next to impossible, and
there are those who sincerely hope
that this is untrue. But, however, this
may be, it Is absolutely certain that
nothing can be accomplished in the
direction indicated without a full and
representative attendance Of the
towns citizenship, and in view of the
published call, this should be In at
tendance at the court house this even
ing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

Generally, But Not AIways.-This
chunk Of wisdom is from The York
Vile Enquirer:
1T Is not surprising that the Charles
ton politicians should fight over the
control Of the county convention, be-
cause down there the people who con-
troll the election machinery have the
counting Of the votes and the people
who have the counting Of the votes
mostly win on election day."
We do not imagine that there will be
any one to dispute The Enquirer's
statement. Our friend did well, how
ever, to qualify that last clause. Con-
troll Of the election machinery does
not always insure success at the polls.
A great deal depends upon the men
into whose hands such control Is COM
mitted. If their only purpose is, as
1t should be, to secure a free ballot
and fair and honest count, they can
help one candidate no more than they
can help another.
In the municipal election held in
this city last fall, The Enquirer will
probably recall, now that we refresh
its memory. that the friends Of the de-
feated candidate were in a large ma
jority on the city executive committee
and had charge Of the polls at II out
OF the "a voting precincts-yet the
man whom individually they were
supporting reaped no advantage there
by.-News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
THE CROPS,

Although few farmers of York coun-
ty have lost any time in the fields this
year that they could have utilized to
advantage, farm work on the average
Is nothing like as advanced as the
farmers generally would like to see.
The cotton fields are showing up all
stages of preparation, seeding, sprout-
ing, etc, and many of them show good
stands. Many farms on which good
stands are already in evidence have
still a large percentage Of their acre
age to be planted, and farmers in some
cases are confronted with the prob
lem as to whether to go on planting or
to commence killing grass. 1t Is ex-
pected however, that with favorable
weather this week will see the work
of planting completed.
There is more or less upland corn
to be seen all over the county from 8
to IL inches high; but up to this time
only small per cent of the cotton crop
has been planted. This Is especially
true of bottom lands, which have been
so wet all along that they could not
be broken.
Wheat Is pretty scarce, but looking
very well. Oats though not as plen-
tiful as could be desired, are looking
unusually fine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
JOHN J. HEMPHILL DEAD.
Former Congressman Passes Away
Suddenly Friday Naht.

Former Congressman Passes Away
Suddenly Friday Night.
After day spent in the practice Of
his profession and in planning with
others for the good Of humanity,
John J. Hemphill died at his home in
Washington at midnight Friday Just
as the old day was changing into the
new. Born at Chester, South Caro-
lima, August 25, 1849, he was at the
meridian Of his powers, and, posses
sing the confidence Of all his associ-
ates Of the bar and enjoying the re-
spect and affection Of troops of friends
he had the rich promise Of serene
old age.
Mr.. Hemphill was graduated from
the South Carolina college in 1869
and upon the completion Of his COL
lege course entered the law office Of
his father, the Hon. James Hemphill,
at Chester where he was prepared for
the bar to which he was admitted in
1870. He began the practice Of his
profession the following year and con-
tinued in it until the day of his death,
for many years at Washington where
he attained great success, having been
employed in many important cases
that brought him into much promi-
nence. While living in South Caro-
lima, Mr.. Hemphill served in the legis-
lature from 1876 to 1882 when he was
elected member Of congress from the
Fifth district and served his people
with great acceptability for ten years,
acquiring for himself much distinction
as a hard. worker and as a ready de-
batter. When he retired from con-
gress he was chairman Of the district
committee and was much appreciated
for his intelligent work in that i'm
portant place.
Mr.. Hemphill was twice married,
first to Miss Addie Avery, Of Morgan
ton, North Carolina, who did not live
long, and then to Miss Elizabeth Hen
ry Of Maryland, who survives him
with one son.
Mr.. Hemphill was a man Of the
highest character, Of very superior
ability and was much esteemed by all
who knew him. He was selected
about two years ago by President
Taft to be one Of the commissioners
Of the District Of Columbia, but was
found ineligible because he had re-
tained his voting residence in his ma
tive state. OF fine appearance, Of
charming manners, Of high purposes
fan honorable counsellor"-his
death will be widely deplored and
his memory will be cherished by
thousands whom he had served in
public station and by those who loyed
him for himself.-Charlotte Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

Comptroller General Jones has de-
clined to issue pay warrants to cover
accounts rendered by Rev. Mr. Creigh-
ton and Mr.. Leon NJ Green, on the
ground that the accounts are not
ltemized as required by law. Cover
nor Blease has written the comptrol-
Ter saying that it is the business of the
general assembly rather than of the
II audit his accounts. The
governor SAYS also that he is unable
to understand why the comptroller
should raise the question now when he
had paid other accounts of exactly the
same nature without requiring itemi-
zation. The comptroller says that the
other accounts referred to were paid
by clerks in his office before his at
tentiOn was called TO them. 1t looks
as if the question of paying these ac-
counts is going into the courts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

National Union Bank-Points out the
ease with which you part with coin
when you keep II In your pocket. 1t
suggests that you bank it with 1t.
Cloud Cash Store-Is making Show
ing of hosiery in silk, Isle, ETC., for
ladies, gentlemen and children.
Thomson Co.-Want you to know II
sells Menu Ease" shoes. A few re-
marks on overalls, pants, shirts. etc.
G. H. O'Leary Pres-Calls a meeting
of Yorkville Board of Trade this af-
ternoon at 6.15 in the court house.
]. r. Haile-Is announced as a suita-
BILE candidate for the state legisla-
ture.
Harrison Randolph, President-Gives
information relative to the College OF
Charleston.
York Supply Co.'s soon to have a
car of cane seed, and now has a va
riety of field seeds in stock
Shieder Drug Store-States few facts
in regard to caring for the teeth and
offers extra piano coupons.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.'s making
special showing Of muslin under
wear this week.
J. O. Wray-Offers reduced prices on a
big lot. of mems extra pants. Many
patterns at a variety of prices.
Star Theatre-Will show the Titanic
in moving pictures and slides to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
Kirkpatrick- Belk Co.-Announces a big
four day sale of ready-to-wear goods
at reduced prices. Oilcloth specials
for one week only.
Standard Oil Co.-Page four, tells of
the advantages Of using a Perfection
blue flame oil stove.
L. M. CRISIS Sons-Give notice of the
withdrawal of all former quotations
and prices on job printing.
g. w. Harris-Will begin next Satur-
day and make that his regular date
for Yorkville patrons OF his studio.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Again calls
attention to the superior qualities Of
Ellwood wire fencing for pastures,
hog lots, etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

lein said that a levee Is just like a
railroad embankment. Their con-
struction with reference to the run
ming water depends upon the topogra-
ply. Generally the levees are some
distance back from the river, in some
cases nearly a mile, and the land in
between Is all cultivated. The levees
are kept under careful inspection all
the while, and in most sections the
people nearby are organized so as to
be able to give systematic assistance
in case Of emergency.
Referring to the situation at New
Orleans, Mr.. Allen mentioned the
more or less familiar fact that the
surface of the river at the ordinary
stage is high above the streets Of the
city. The river is approached from
the city by an ascending incline. The
city is protected by levees on all sides,
and while generally there seems to be
no fear Of a possibility that the river
could break over, II II did break over
in full force, the destruction Of human
life would be something terrible.
Since the above was written New
Orleans dispatch of Saturday after
noon has brought the following:
New Orleans awoke this morning
with the sun beating brightly down
ldol . oSChS VI Sohidoioh
when all Of the elements combined to
give the city a storm that in many re-
spects was the most threatening ever
known.
mo rain fell during the latter part
of the night and the clouds had van
ished this morning with prospects Of
a fair, warm day.
1.-The river fell gradually from 2
o'clock this morning, after having ex-
ceeded all flood records here by foot
and half.
"a veritable inferno gripped the city
for four hours last night. Rain fell In
sheets, the wind blew a near gale, hail
added to the terrorizing conditions, the
river rose by leaps and Tapped over
levees and over 1t all there was con-
tinuous display Of lightning and roar
ing thunder.
1.-The streets Of New Orleans were
flooded to a depth Of from three to
fifteen inches and were raging tor
rents within themselves. People in
downtown districts were marooned
within the block upon which they were
caught by the cloudburst and for
hours there seemed to be little pros
pect of many Of them reaching their
homes during the night.
Electric light plants were flooded
and many parts Of the city were In
darkness for hours and street car traf-
fic was seriously interrupted"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
BUTLER VS.. BLEASE.
Mayor Of Gaffney Denies Obligation to
Governor.

Most Gaffney people are familiar
with certain remarks made by Cover
nor Blease to a Spartanburg Herald re-
porter, concerning Colonel T. B. But
Ter of this city. The reporter asked
Governor Blease what he thought Of
Colonel Butler being a Jones support
er, when II was rumored that he had
formerly been for Blease. The COVER
nor replied that 1t was only a sign OF
Buffers ingratitude, as he had shown
Colonel Butler many favors. He con-
tinued that 1t was no more than one
might expect when Colonel Buffers
political record was considered. The
governor went further and made
criticism Of Colonel Butler for holding
two offices at once, that of mayor of
Gaffney and United States commission
er.
Colonel Butler when interviewed by
a Ledger reporter yesterday and asked
about the governors interview, had
the following to say:
Yes, / have seen Governor Blease's
criticism Of me in the Spartanburg
Herald of the 10th instant, and feel
confident had the very erroneous re-
port continued that / was a supporter
of his and II I held a dozen offices
nothing by way Of unjust criticism
would nave come from the lips or Gov
ernor Blease. While / may have COM
mitted some political mistakes In the
past, 1t cannot be truthfully said
committed such q serious one as vot-
ing for Governor Blease except when /
voted for him as trustee Of the negro
college when was in the senate.
Il have asked and received no per-
sonal favors' Of him, and while he has
granted some combinations and par
dons when l represented the appli-
cants, certainly he would not claim
that as a personal favor If so, he vio-
lated his oath Of office.
1.-The governor gets very righteous
in his latter days when he criticises
me for holding the Office of mayor and
United States commissioner at Gaff-
ney. He voted for Senator Tillman
when he knew he was trustee of Glenn
son college, which position Senator
Tillman has held ever since he was
United States senator, and If l mis-
take not, Senator Tillman Is also trus-
tee of Winthrop college. Will Cover
nor Blease refuse to commission Sena-
tor Tillman II he Is elected because he
is trustee of Clemson college, should
Governor Blease be reelected?
why did not Governor Blease re-
sign as senator from Newberry county
when he was elected a trustee Of a
free Niger college at Orangeburg?"-
Gaffney Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14

The selection of Mr.. Mcleod as
president of the state Democratic con-
vention emphasizes the situation as
outlined in The Enquirer some time
ago that it is TO he the same old fight
of two years ago, except that the is
sue is to be between the two liquor
factions, with the balance of power in
the hands of the Featherstone people.
Two years ago there was good reason
to feel that the Mcleod people were
bound to help the Featherstone people
as against Blease, on the theory that
the Mcleod folks were further from
Blcase than they were from Feather
stone. But the Mcleod people showed
their hands on the other side, and this
year they are expecting the Feather
stone people to do for them what they
would not do for the k'eatherStOne
people. If the Prohibition crowd could
only be organized and lead like the
other two crowds, what they would do
for themselves in this campaign would
be a plenty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Rosa Steele of Yorkville, is
spending some time in Columbia.
Mrs. ]. e. Meares of Asheville, Is the
guest of Mrs. Helen Adickes in York
vile.
Rev. R. D. Daffin and family of Bra
zil, are the guests of Mrs. Eugenia
Drakeford in Yorkville.
Miss NJ. B. Marshall of Sewanee,
Tenn. is the guest of Mrs Annie Mar
shall in Yorkville.
Miss Clara B. Alexander Of York
vile, left last Friday for Charlotte, to
undergo treatment in hospital there.
Rev. w. A. Hafner of Fort Mill,
passed through Yorkville this morning
on his way to Glover.
Messrs. p. N. Moore, B. F.. Smith
and Forest Smith of Yorkville, are at
tending the school of militia officers
in Atlanta this week.
Miss Helen WitherspOOn, who has
been teaching school in Winston Sa-
lem, n. c., has returned to her home
I'm Yorkville.
Mr.. A. l.. Smith and Mrs. E. r. Rus
sell of Little Rock, Ark, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. .Tno. f. Carroll in
YOrkville.
Misses jamie Ashe and Annie May
Harshaw of McConnellsville, visited
Misses Zula and Julia Mcknight, on
Yorkville r. F. d. 4, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. @. McElwee, who
have been visiting in Yorkville, re-
turned to their home in Montgomery,
Ala, last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Beard of Colum-
bia, are in YOrkville. spending some
days with the family of Mr. Paul N.
Moore.
Rev. S. P. Hair of Fort Mil and
Flint Hill Baptist churches, and Mr..
W. +. Boyd of Fort Mill township, and
a member of Flint Hill church, are at
tending the Southern Baptist conven-
tion in Oklahoma City this week. Mr..
Boyd has a son in business In Okla
homa.
Mr.. A. L. Smith and daughter, Mrs.
e. r. Russell. of Arkansas, are visit
ing Mr.. Smiths brother, Mr.. L. L.
Smith, on YOrkville No. /, and other
relatives in York county. Mr. Smith
says that when he left home much of
the Arkansas country was under from
to Is feet of water. and farm opera
tions were further behind than he has
ever knOw'I. even in the uplands. He
saws Arkansas is coming out wonder
fully ami he notes great Improvement
in this county also.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-14
MERE-MENTION.

A New York messenger boy, Is years
$4,000 in that city Thursday and
was given a reward of 25 cents when
he returned, them to their rightful
owner. 80. Peter Walker, a wealthy
contractor, was shot to death by Mrs.
Anna Dewey, a former wife, at Los
Angeles, Cal, and then she committed
suicide, Sunday of last week The
bodies were not found until Thursday.
.... King George of England, last
Thursday took ten minutes dive in a
submarine boat, during British naval
manoeuvres at Weymouth, England.
..... There are more than 1000 cases
of measles at Harrisburg, Pa.
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston, has writ
ten Governor Foss of Massachusetts,
a vigorous protest against any inter-
ference in the death sentence passed
upon Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, the
murderer Of Avis Linnell. .....I In O
miners riot at Scranton, Pa, Friday,
six men and one woman were more or
less seriously wounded. =. Louis Mar
kert, prominent Philadelphia busi-
ness man, committed suicide in that
city Friday, rather than undergo a
surgical operation. .... President Taft
is making cdInpdlSu speeches Ill OlllO
this week. He is scheduled to make
about sixty speeches during the week.
The Ohio preferential primaries occur
on May 21......In preparing for it's
approaching presidential election the
republic of Panama is negotiating
with the United States for the pur-
chase of 500 Krag- g-Jorgensen rifles and
100000 cartridges. ..... Thomas Eras-
tus Boone. aged 80 years. a descendant
of Daniel Boone, died in Brooklyn, n.
Y. Friday. Canada is preparing to
celebrate the centennial of amity with
the United States following the war Of
1872. The web pressmen Of Chi
cagO are on a strike and most of the
newspapers are issuing only limited
editions. John Grier Hibben was
on Saturday inaugurated as president
Of Princeton university, succeeding
Woodrow Wilson