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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
Mr.. John Anderson.

Because of the fact that Mr.. Johr
Anderson, of Rock Hill, was opposed tt
the court house bond issue, and because
he fought the proposition hard, there
has been more or less irresponsible
talk in more or less irresponsible quar-
ters that he should resign from the
commission appointed in the law to
look after the erection of the new build
ing.
The Enquirer does not pretend to
speak for anybody in this connection
except itself; but it believes 1t ex-
presses the opinion Of broad minded
men all over the county when it says
that such talk as has been INDUCED in
is not especially creditable, and we
think that it has been for the most part
thoughtless.
The names of the three commission
ers designated in the bond act, Messrs
w. S. Wilkerson, ]. S. Brice and John
Anderson, were selected in the first
place because of the generally recog-
iiZSu duHity VI lhSSS liiSc 6CiliCHiSh
to discharge the duty specified in most
creditable manner, and in the second
place because they live in different Sec
tions of the county.
Mr.. John Anderson is not only one
of the foremost business men of York
county; but of South Carolina and the
south, and York county has a right to
be especially proud not only of his bus
mess achievements; but Of his integ-
rity of character and his patriotism,
and If he sees proper to give his SER
vices in connection with the under
taking in hand as a majority of the
qualified voters who passed upon the
matter have requested, York county
will be the gamer.
In opposing the bond issue, Mr.. An
derson did nothing except what he had
a perfect right to do, and although we
are glad that he did not win, we think
none the less of him for his efforts. Ex-
cept for the fact that it is so easy for
irresponsible talk of the kind mention
ed to assume undue Importance and do
a lot of harm before its influence can
be counteracted, we would pay no at
tention to it whatever. We sincerely
hope that this talk will cease at once,
and that if it continues Mr.. Anderson
will ignore ii as he should.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
CASTLES REUNION.
Large and Pleasant Family Gathering
at Smyrna.

Correspondence The Yorkyille Enquirer
Smyrna, November 11.-Mr. r. j.
Castles having just completed fine
home at Smyrna, 1t was resolved by
all the Castles family to dedicate 1t by
a reunion of the entire family. On
last Saturday the day dawned brightly,
and at an early hour the whole FAM
lily began vending their way to Smyr-
ma to join in the happy occasion.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: Mr.. W. p. Whisonant, from
near the power dam; Mr.. c. w. Whis-
onant and family Of Rock Hill; Mr.. J.
Neil Castles and family Of Union Mills,
N. c.; Mr.. r. ]. Castles and family OF
Smyrna; and the family Of Mr.. e. p.
Castles of Gaffney, with the family Of
Mr.. l. II. Castles Of Filbert, and r. L.
White and family Of Hickory Grove.
Besides the family. there were pres
ent as honored guests: Mr.. and Mrs.
e. d. Darwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Whisonant, Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. White
sides, Mrs. James McGill and Edward
Whitesides. Words are not adequate
to express the happiness and enjoy
ment realized upon this occasion.
The day was spent In lively CONVEX
sation and in the stories Of the days Of
yore. When the clock tolled the hour
Of noon and the dining room was
thrown open, Oh, what a spectacle to
behold. There upon that beautifully
decorated table was the graHdest pre-
pared viands to please the eye, expand
the heart and give grandeur Of con-
ception and an appetite that was so
quickly appeased. And last but not
least the table fairly groaned beneath
the weight of good things. As the
day began to wane each one took his
journey homeward, feeling that II was
good for US we were there.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
THE BEST TEN EARS.

Members Of the Boys Corn club are
reminded that each and every one of
them is expected to bring to the meet
ing to be held in Yorkville on Satur-
day, November %, an exhibit of the
ten best ears of corn that can be Sc
lected out of the yields Of their respec-
tive prize acres.
The two boys exhibiting the best
ten ear selections will each be entitled
to have their corn entered in the COM
petion at the National Corn Exhibition
to oe held in Columbia in January, and
In addition these two boys will be en-
titled to have all their expenses paid
for a weeks stay at the exhibition.
According to the rules of the ma
tional exhibition, no corn can be en-
tered unless II has been passed upon
by recognized official judges. The
judges who will preside at Yorkville
on November % will be competent to
pass on the corn exhibited and make
the same eligible to entry in the ma
tional show. All adult farmers. of the
county, therefore, who desire to enter
corn in the national exhibition will do
well to. bring their ten-ear specimens
to Yorkville on November 23 and sub
NIT them to the judges.
1t has already been stated in The
Enquirer; but 1t is not out Of place to
make the statement again, that the
quantity of yield per acre has abso-
lutely no bearing on the eligibility of
the ten ear specimens as prize winners.
The only consideration affecting the
awarding Of prizes for the best ten
ears will be the question Of type.
Those who have no other instructions
with reference to the selection Of corn,
and who do not know how to go about
1t are advised to have due regard to
uniformity. The first consideration 10
the general shape Of the ear, which
should be cylindrical, and the greater
the extent of the uniform size the bet
ter. The rows Of grains should be
straight, even and compact, and the
grains should be as nearly as possible
Of uniform size. The covering Of the
ends, butt and tip with uniform
alton, and all the ears should be the
same color and Of uniform SIZE Avoid
ears that show up different colored
grains, no matter how perfect they
might be otherwise, and give prefer
ence to corn that Is set on the cob
most firmly and compactly.
1t Is easily possible that some York
county farmer, If he makes careful and
intelligent selection, might win some
Of the larger prizes. He stands almost
as good chance as farmers who have
been competing from the first organi-
zation Of the exposition.
But do not forget the important fact
that all proposed exhibits must first
have been passed upon by competent
officials and duly recognized experts,
and that the experts who will be in
Yorkville on November % are not only
duly recognized; but they will ne glad
to pass upon all exhibits submitted by
York county farmers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

In the language of Fighting Robley
Evans:-'Don't cheer boys! the
poor devils are drowning!"-G -Greenville
News.
With no desire to spoil the excellent
application, we take the liberty Of cor
recting the News in attributing the
quotation above to Robley D. Evans. 1t
was Capt. John w. Philip of the Texas
who said that at the battle Of Santi-
ago. The Texas had just finished of
the Almirante Oquendo, and as burn
ing fiercely from stem to stern the
Spanish vessel hauled down her colors
and headed inshore, the American
jackies on the Texas broke into wild
hurrahs. Capt Philip brought about
quiet with the gentle admonition:
Don't cheer men!" he said. the poor
devils are dying" Then after It was
certain that there was no more work
for his guns and nothing he could do
in the name Of mercy. Captain Philip
assembled his brave men, and from the
depths of his Christian soul, poured
out his thanks to God for the victory.
The history of the United States navy
is full of glorious records; but there is
nothing in that history or in the his
tory Of any other navy, that should
rank above the record Of Capt. Philip
at Santiago, and that is why we have
ventured to straighten out the facts.
Robley D. Evans was gallant. brave
and able officer; but of different type
of a man from Captain Philip. He was
fond of loud talk and bluster. For in
stance, it was he who said at the
breaking out of the war that If he could
get at them, there would be nothing
spoken in hell for the next six months
but Spanish" or something like that.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
ABOUT PEOPLE

Mrs. M. T. Ashe Is very iii at her
home on Yorkville No. 4.
Mr.. S. P. Pierce, formerly of Glover
has bought out the tin manufacturing
business of Long Brothers at Gastonia
Mr.. Bolivar Carson Of Gaffney, spent
few days last week at his home on
Yorkville R F. D. 3.
Mr.. Will Gaulden left yesterday
morning for Fair Forest, where he will
take a position with Mr.. P. S. Minus.
Mr.. E. L. Latham of Fair Forest
spent Sunday at his home on York
vile r. F. D. No. 4.
Mr. Ace Ashe of Gaffney, spent Sun
day at his home on Yorkville, r. F. D.
No. 4.
Miss Georgia Witherspoon, of Co.
!umbia, Is spending several days in
Yorkville.
Mrs. James Montgomery of Hickory
Grove. is spending a few days with her
mother, Mrs. L. F. Ashe on Yorkville
No. 4.
Mrs. R. E. Montgomery. of Yorkville,
was called to Clemson college, last
week. on account of the illness of her
daughter, Miss Dorothy.
Misses Mary and Annie May Har-
shaw of McConnellsville are visiting
the family Of Mr.. Robert Moore, on
Yorkville r. F. D. 4.
Rev. r. c. Anderson, of Montreal,
N. c., filled the pulpit at the Presby-
terian church Sunday, the pastor, Rev.
E. E. Gillespie being absent conduct
ing a meeting at Salem.
Rev. John A. McMurray, the recent
ly installed new pastor of Bethesda
was in Yorkville yesterday on business,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
WITHIN THE TOWN

Walter L. Jackson, whose arrest
and commitment to Jail was mention.
ed in the last issue Of The Enquirer
was released on bond last Saturday
morning.
The grading Of the north and south
road is now practically completed into
Yorkville with the exception Of the
culvert at the mile-branch. The con-
crete work on the culvert has been
completed; but there Is still consid-
cradle quantity Of dirt to be filled in.
Jane Lindsay, we'll known az q
faithful negro servant died at her home
on the eastern outskirts Of Yorkville
last Saturday morning. She was the
wife of West Lindsay, and had many
friends among the white people and
was about 55 years Of age. .. p.
Mr.. Robert Witherspoon, chairman
of the Board of Trades committee on
agriculture has been appointed to find
homes for the large number Of visitors
who are expected to be in Yorkville on
November %, on account Of the meet
ings of the Corn, Pig and Canning
clubs and Mr.. Witherspoon Is making
fine progress in the prosecution Of the
work. The people generally are show
ing a hearty desire to have the boys
and girls as we'll as their fathers and
mothers to dinner on November %,
and everybody Is looking forward to a
great occasion generally.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

The election Of Woodrow Wilson as
president will give DR.. Willie all the
power he needs to secure the enact
ment and enforcement of pure food
laws which will control the situation
to his entire satisfaction. The coun-
try is more or less familiar with the
efforts Of Dr. Willie in this connection
He was allowed to demonstrate that
the people of this country are being
fed on impure and unwholesome foods
and that adulterated drugs abound
but when 1t came to correcting the
abuses found to exist he was brought
to a halt. The thousands of manufac-
turers who have grown rich and pow
erful in the selling of adulterated drugs
brought to bear upon the Republican
administration sufficient pressure, to tie
the hands of DR.. Willie and he was A.
nally forced to resign in disgust. Now
there is talk of making him member
of the cabinet. AS to whether that is
the right thing to do, we are more than
doubtful; but he should certainly be
put in a position where he can continue
the great work in which he has accom-
plished so much.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
THE MEETING OF THE CLUBS

The people Of Yorkville and many
people throughout the country are now
looking forward to the annual meeting
Of the Corn, Pig and Canning clubs to
be held in Yorkville on Saturday, No
vember %.
AS yet there Is very little definite in
formation to give out as to the pro-
gramme, further than has already been
announced. 1t Is expected that there
will be talks by Clemson experts. Miss
Garrison, the county superintendent of
girls clubs is to be present and Miss
Parrott, the state superintendent of
Girls clubs writes that she Is especial
ly anxious to be here and will come II
possible.
AS already stated, the suggestion
that the boys competing for the pig
club prize may bring their competing
hogs II they so desire and 1t will be ap-
preciated; but the bringing of the hogs
will not be compulsory and those who
do not bring them will not be preju-
diced to the advantage Of those who
do
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
MERE-M ENTION.

A disease, much like cholera, has ap-
peared among the Turkish soldiers at
Constantinople. Mrs. Margaret Kir-
by, wife of a Chicago banker was ar
rested Friday, charged with having
operated q confidence game. George
Baker, a white man, who two weeks
ago. shot his wife and father-in-law to
death, was lynched by a mob at Steele.
N. D., Friday. Bandits boarded a
Louisville and Nashville train at
Blount Springs Ala, Friday, and hold
ing up the postal clerks. robbed the
mails of $4,000. The Sheik- Ul-Is-
has issued a call to the priests for a
holy war, with a view to exciting and
encouraging the soldiers" ...... The
trial Of the four gunmen charged
with the actual shooting Of Gambler
Rosenthal, was begun In New York
last Friday. .... Jack Johnson, the ne
gro prize fighter, was indicted by Fed
eral grand jury at Chicago last
Friday, on four counts Of violat-
ing the Mann white slave act. The
negro was arrested and placed under
$50, 900 bond, which he was unable to
furnish and was committed to jail....
The last congress appropriated total
Of $1,019,412,710. AS compared with the
appropriations of 1911, there was de-
crease Of $7.270,170.. General Jose
Val!adares, a noted revolutionist and
hater Of Americans, was shot by Hon.
duran troops near Ojojona, Honduras,
Thursday The agricultural de-
partment estimates the nations 1912
corn crop at 3,169,137,000 bushels, val
ued at $3.50, ,776. 900. The average yield
per acre Is estimated at 1913 bushels.
The 1912 oat crop is estimated at l.
17,172 900 bushels. 49,. About 100 "a
pista rebels were killed in battle
with Mexican regulars around Cuerne-
vaca, during four days battle ending
Thursday. 80. Mrs Laura Rayme was
murdered and her home fired near
Powellsville, Md. early Friday morn
ing. Berry T. Davis, a merchant, YVES
arrested, charged with the crime.
The army of Russia has been put on
war footing. It Is announced that the
government takes this step as the best
means Of preventing war. .... Seven
teen sailors of the Russian navy have
been sentenced to death, and 106 to i'm
prisonment for four to eight years, for
participation in the recent mutiny in
the Russian navy. In Chicago last
Thursday, fire destroyed 100000 worth
Of whisky. 80. One boy was instantly
killed and four were badly injured in
Detroit Mich, Thursday, by the explo-
sion of a gasoline tank car. One Of the
boys climbed into the car and struck
match, causing a terrific explosion. -.
Sheriff Hamburger of New York city,
last week drew a panel Of jurymen
from the wealthy citizens Of New York,
The combined wealth of the men on
the jury totals more than 100000, 900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

The sending of American vessels to
Constantinople merely means the ef-
fort to protect the lives Of Americans
in the city and throughout the country
There are quite a number of Ameri-
cans in Constantinople; but not SC
many Americans as there are British
French, Germans, etc. The situation OF
these Americans is more or less dan
gerous and is daily becoming more so
1t will be nearly a month before the
American war vessels can reach their
destination. In the meantime, OF
course, the British, French and Ger
mans will do what they can to look af-
ter American interests.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
train is now taking 400 bluejackets

train is now taking 400 bluejackets
fror, the Norfolk Navy Yard to fill
out the ships crews. Capt. Harry A.
Field will be in command Of the Ten
nessee, while Captain w. B. Fletcher
will command the Montana. Both ves-
sells always carry six months supplies,
and with the stocks of their larders
increased, they could feed vast num-
bcr should famine be in the train Of
disaster that now threatens the Amer
leans and other foreigners in the
Orient. Save for the little gunboat
Scorpion. station ship at Constanti-
nople, which scarcely counts as war
shin. these fine cruisers will be the
first American national vessels to pass
through the famous straits since the
old Hartford, of civil war fame. was
allowed to anchor in front Of Con-
stantinople by special decree Of the
sultan, to the no small dismay and
alarm Of certain Of the European
powers, which vigorously protested
against the allowance Of a privilege
to the Yankee ship which was denied
to the greatest powers Of Europe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

Illinois Democrats gave an exhibi.
ton of their magnamanity after the
defeat of Uncle Joe Cannon by burn.
ing the old man in efflgy. Such an ex.
hibition is not re-assuring either to the
nom participating victors or vanquish.
ed, for If there Is any spectacle more
discouraging than the kicking an6
grumbling of a poor loser it is the dis.
creditable excesses of an immoderate
victor. If there was ever a time wher
it would have been proper or creditable
to burn Uncle Joe in efflgy. that time
was when the old man was in the
height of his power. To do such q
thing under existing circumstances is
TO acknowledge Mr.. Cannon's superior
ity and merit his unutterable con-
tempt. 1t was pleasant to announce
Mr.. Cannon's defeat by the Democrats
after such a long lease of power as the
leading exponent Of Republicanism ir
this country; but there is no pleasure
in chronicling the conduct Of the Dem
ocratic voters on the occasion of his
defeat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1919.

me before making the arrests, but
could get no satisfaction out Of me- i
felt sure that this must be mistake,
for Gas will appear later) my instruc-
tions to Mr.. Rector were most explicit.
therefore. called upon Mr.. Rector for an
explanation, and he states that he did
not mean to be understood to say that
he could get no satisfaction from me-
Mr.. Rector called me over the tele-
phone the night that Vaughan was TAX
en- to Columbia, and told me that he
had had a conversation with Governor
Blease, who had instructed him to con-
suit me, and that he desired to do so.
He then came to see me, and again
stated that he had been directed by
the governor to Consult with me and
act upon my advice. He then told me
the substance Of Vaughan's statement
with reference to Mr.; Gilreath and
others, and asked me what he had bet
tive terms that II he, representing the
state depended upon Vaughan's testi-
mony to convict the parties charged
then he might as well abandon the
idea, for under no circumstances could
use Vaughan's testimony. / explain
ed to him that Vaughan's conviction
deprived him Of his citizenship, and
that his testimony could not be ac-
cepted In any court unless the verdict
were set aside, a thing to which would
never consent. I further stated that
even IL 1t were possible to use Waugh
an as a witness I couldn't do so, for I
couldn't believe him on his oath.
then told Mr.. Rector that my advice to
him was to wait until should have
chance to consult with the governor,
whom I could see the following week,
as was going to Columbia. told Mr..
Rector that under no circumstances
could Vaughan's testimony be used,
but IL his statement had led to other
proof by which the crime might be es-
tablished, he could use his own discre-
tion about instituting the prosecution.
But advised him to wait until ! saw
the governor. Mr.. Rector then left me
and acted according to his own judg-
ment thereafter, for saw him no more
until after the arrests were made.
make this statement SO that no one
may be misunderstood in this matter"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Yorkville Hardware Co.'s ready to
supply the bird hunter with loaded
gun shells of the best quality at the
right prices.
Cloud Cash Store-Asks you TO see 1t
for coats and coat suits of right
qualities, styles and prices.
Loan and Savings Bank-Tells you
that when you deposit your surplus
money with 1T you are practicing the
most practical economy.
|Kirkpatrick-Belk Coolers mer-
chandise cheap, but not cheap mer-
chandise. Specials In domestics.
vite the public to an oyster supper
at Miller school house Friday after
noon.
Palmetto Monument Co.-Insists that
you see it for monuments If you de-
sire the best quality.
w. H. Herndon-Reviews recent po-
litical history and talks about every
day needs.
York Supply Co.-Has odd sizes in
shoes for men and women and offers
them at reduced prices.
Harris Studio-Suggests that you have
your Christmas photos made during
this month.
Sam Musgrave-Is at Turner's stable
Will CIlOlCS lOl VI 1oIHeSSS6 UluISS
and horses, for ten days.
]. A. Tate, c. c. c. Pls.-Gives notice
Of sale Of real estate in the suit Of
Alice Wilson against r. T. ]. Wilson
and others.
j. Edgar Poag, Rock Hill-Will pay
suitable reward for return Of pair Of
eyeglasses lost last Friday night.
]. G. Wilborn-Wants a buyer for a
seven-room house on West Madison
street, Yorkville.
Thomson Co.-Offers specials in do
mestic cotton goods, and suggests
things you may want to purchase.
York Drug Store-Invites attention to
a big line Of ledgers. cash books,
journals. day books, etc.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Sug-
gests a number of things you may be
thankful for.
L. r. Williams, Probate Judge-Gives
notice that Mrs. S. A. Caldwell has
applied for letters Of administration
on the estate Of w. L. Caldwell, de-
ceased
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12
The great danger to Wilson's admin

The great danger to Wilson's admin
istration now is the tremendous rush
for office. That fact is recognized from
one end of the land to the other and
there is no disputing it. This greed
played smash with Cleveland's first
administration and it gave both Harri-
son and Mckinley lot Of trouble
While the country fully appreciates the
danger, there is no way of heading ii
off. Factions and individuals cry out
against other factions and individuals,
while they continue to push their own
claims. 1t is very much matter of
asking the other fellow to stand by
and be patient while you land the
plum. Under such conditions 1t is
unreasonable to think that anybody is
going to hold back.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

The only news that is coming from
the Balkans without the authority of
the allies, is such as comes through
Constantinople, or from outlying from
tier towns to which the correspondents
might be able to make their way. The
censorship of the allies is very strict,
and the censors not only strike out
such information as may be contained
in kilograms they do not want publish
ed; but they write in whatever they
please over the signatures of the cor
respondents. The object Of thus hold
ing back the news is to prevent the
Turks from getting hold of informa-
ton that may be of advantage to them.
The Turks continue to make claims of
success but there is very little reli-
ance in anything they send out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-12

The queen Of Bulgaria has gone into
ing all the ordinary work connected
with the position the same as the other
nurses. She is now at Philippolis
Bulgaria, where the waiting rooms al
the railroad station have been fitted ur
for hospital purposes and where the
wounded are arriving in great num-
hers