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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
A FINE MARKET.

AS the readers of The Enquirer are
very we'll aware, this paper does not
belong to the class of publications
known as town boosters.
There is more or less sentiment In
each and every community that the To-
cal paper should brag on the town In
season and out of season, regardless
Of whether there is anything to brag
about or not, or whether the braggfns
can be done with truth, and there are
many papers that cater to this senti-
ment.
The Enquirer has always fought
against allowing .tself to be in
fluenced in favor of any such consid-
Grafton as has been described, for the
simple reason that 1t is unfair and
wrong, and the management could not
bring itself to give itself over to such
Occupation.
This paper is reluctant to print
Ianything unpleasant about anybody or
anything unless such printing appears
to be for the promotion of right and
justice, and it would just as lief print
commendable about one York
county town as another. 1t would as
lief print anything that is commend
able about one York county citizen as
another. 1t is unwilling to allow itself
to be used improperly in. the interest
of either towns or citizens, if it can
help itself.
This Is by way Of Introduction to
the statement that in one particular at
least, Yorkville is not the least behind
any one of the immediate surrounding
towns, including those that are far
ahead of it in commercial power and
other respects, and that is as a dry
goods market.
Where the prospective purchaser is
looking for the best In dry goods
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

ing of a franchise to a street railway
company and declares he will show
how money was paid for the privi-
lege. II shall give full account"
he says, "of the famous Santa Cruz
convention which nominated Cover
nor Gillette. Ruef begins his narra-
tive with a confession Of repentance.
He says in part: with others l CO.
operated in selling out the city of San
Francisco and so 1 am in prison cell.
1t has taken these stone walls, this
area six by ten, where the only light
or air Is that which comes from mar
row wicket to bring me to the full
realization of this betrayal. I started
life buoyantly. When I left the uni
versity / had the usual high ideals Of
that period. How and why my life
flew so wide Of its goal, am now de-
termined to trace and write in detail,
in the hope that it may prove of pub
lie benefit and may make amends for
what society has lost by my work. ,
Ruef tells Of his becoming disgusted
with politics and with having decided
to devote himself exclusively to law.
He refers to two railroad "ixers:"
For ten years was associated with
these two men," he continues. Il
wrote their platforms. I made their
nominating speeches. l quit from
time to time and joined the independ-
ent reform movements only to learn
they were controlled by the same big
interests. I drifted with the machine"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
LOCAL LACONICS.
Mrs. VIM. J. Stanton Dead.

Mrs. Ann Glenn Stanton, wife Of Mr..
VIM. ]. Stanton, was found dead In her
home near Bethel this morning. Her
death was due to heart disease; but
was unexpected. The deceased was
married to her husband in 1873. She
is survived by her husband and two
sons, Mr.. William Stanton Of Bethel,
and Mr.. Manning Stanton Of Charlotte.
Mrs. Stanton was a most excellent
Christian woman, who was held In the
highest esteem throughout all the
Bethel section, in which she spent her
long and useful life. She was in the
10th year Of her age. The funeral takes
place at Bethel church this afternoon
at $50 o'clock.
Fiddler's Convention.
A correspondent has sent the fol-
lowing account Of the Fiddlers' conven.
tion at Smyrna last Friday night:
The contests were all first-class in
every respect and the attendance was
larger than expected. The first prize
In the fiddlers' contest was won by Mr..
y. ]. ]. Robinson of Hickory Grove,
and the second by Mr.. Rufe Westmore-
land Of Kings Creek. The playing Of
both gentlemen was fine. In the
dancing contest the first prize was
won by Master Vest Parrish, aged 13.
His dancing was fine. His opponents
were all men. Mr.. Press Martin won
the. second 'prize. The banjo contest
was won by Mr.. ]. N. Strain, with Mr..
Joe Cobb a close second. In all the
entertainment was a great success"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Vacant homes are scarce in York
vile, and there is room as well as need
for additional dwellings.
Voters who have procured munic-
ipal registration certificates for them
selves should see to 1t that other voters
do likewise.
Because Sunday was unfavorable
there being drizzling rain nearly all
day, there was very little display OF
Easter finery.
The baseball team of the Hickory
Grove High school defeated the York.
willie team in Yorkville last Friday by
"a score Of to 5.
The Saturday afternoon trade de-
veloped little later in the day than
usual; but from about 4 o'clock till
night all the stores were busy.
There was no special observance OF
Easter Sunday except by the Church
of the Good Shepherd and by Trinity
church. Both of these churches were
decorated for the occasion and the
services were in keeping with the Eas-
ter festival.
The annual Easter election at the
Church of the Good Shepherd resulted
as follows: Wardens: Geo. w. S. Hart
NJ. c. Willis. Vestrymen: o. E. Will
kins Walter B. Moore, r. A. Bratton
R. G. Allen, T. p. Moore, Jos. E. Hart
w. S. Willis. Delegates to Council:
Walter B. Moore, Geo. w. S. Hart, R
C.. Allein, Jos. f. Hart; alternates: M
c.. Willis, r. A. Bratton, o. f. wilkins,
w. S. Willis.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
Chester special of April 6 to News

Chester special Of April to News
and Courier: The candidates for coun-
ty office were a little backward for q
while in Chester county, but they are
now coming nobly to the front. Sher-
iff D. E Colvin, who is rounding out
his first term, will be candidate for
and he will have opposi-
tion. Mr.. B. E. Wright is already In
the field. and there may be others be-
fore the entries close Mr.. 8. E. Wylie
has announced himself as a candidate
for reelection to the office Of county
treasurer, and so far has the field to
himself, but will probably have an OPP
ponent or two, as the Office Of county
treasurer Is looked upon as good Of
fee. Nobody has announced for audi
tor as yet, though Mr.. A. c. Fischel,
the incumbent, has told friends that
he will stand for reelection. For su-
pervisor Mr.. T. w. Shannon, after
serving two terms, although he had
previously held the office, will not seek
reelection. Messrs. w. c. Brown.
who Is at present commissioner, and
Mr.. John o. Darby, former supervisor,
among them Mr.. T. L.
Grant, at present a commissioner. For
clerk Of court, Mr.. John E. Cornwell
will in all probability have the field to
himself. For county superintendent Of
education Mr.. w. D. Knox will proba-
bly, have opposition, For the house Of
the only avowed cam
didates as yet are Messrs. G. s. Ford
and s. A. Rodman, who were defeated
two years ago, and Mr.. w. E. T. Wade,
Of the western section Of the county
Mr.. A. G. Brice, one Of Chester's repre-
sentatives for several years past, will
probably make the race for reelection.
as friends are insisting upon his do
ing so.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
DEMAND FOR LABOR.

There is a widespread demand for
labor throughout the south at better
prices than have prevailed for quite a
while, especially among bricklayers and
carpenters.
An employer Of labor told The En-
quirer yesterday that an agent Of a
Macon. Ca, contracting firm was In
Yorkville a few days ago offering car
penters-ordinary hammer and saw
carpenters-40 cents an hour to go to
Macon.
Advertisements in some Of the daily
papers are calling for brickmasons at
so cents an hour, and this Is q rather
unusual price so early in the season.
The demand for labor Of course
means that building operations are
opening up on somewhat larger
scale than usual and there Is a general
building boom in prospect.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.s :

M. w. Smith, Hickory Grove-Is now
prepared to do corn and feed grind
ing for the public on Saturdays.
J. D. Hope, Sharon-Wants orders for
several varieties of potato slips, for
May deliveries. Groceries, feed, etc.
G. F. Mitchell, Rock Hill Wants a
gentle horse for use during the sum-
mer months for light work.
Ed Mellon Co.. Charlotte-With full
line Of clothing, shoes, hats, furnish
ings, etc. invites your patronage.
Loan and Savings Bank-Tells you to
save a part Of your income and de-
post it regularly so as to be able to
take advantage Of opportunities.
Cloud Cash Store-Talks about mems
fine oxfords and shoes. 1t also has
Thompson's glove fitting corsets.
National Union Bank-Offers its best
service to the working man who Is
trying to save against rainy day.
Kirkpatrick Belk Co.-Invites special
attention to its mems fine clothing,
oxfords and furnishings, and espe-
cially wants you to see its oxfords.
Star Theatre-Will have on three reels
of moving pictures tonight. All Of
them are good.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.'s showing
big lot of ready y-to-wear hats for
laQleS.
Old George, the Butcher-Asks you to
try his choice meats, vegetables and
fruits and also see him for groceries.
York Supply ,Co.-Has homemade and
n. o. molasses. Also tells you about
farm tools Of various kinds.
NJ A. Mcfarland, Yorkville No. f.
Asks you to bring your boys and
girls to him for sandals and shoes.
Herndon & Gordon-Make a few re-
marks about bread, sweet potatoes,
groceries, hardware, etc.
Thomson Co.-Gives you reasons why
it doesn't sell better goods and why
1t doesn't sell them for less.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Has Durham
demonstrating duplex razors and
recommends them to men who shave.
]. O. Wray-Calls attention to his new
line Of spring clothing for men and
offers reduced prices.
Louis Roth-Sells middle breakers and
turn plows and wants you to see
him If you need one.
Shieder Drug Store-Recommends that
you take Nyal's spring tonic for that
run down, tired feeling.
York Drug Store-Asks you to see 1t
for paints and alabastine for the
work you expect to do. this spring.
York Furniture Co.-Points out the de-
cided advantages Of q refrigerator in
your home and wants to show you
what 1t has.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

And wouldn't 1t be joke If one of
the Charleston papers should send a
reporter to Columbia to investigate the
blind tigers and gambling joints In the
capital city?-Greenville News.
Maybe 1t would be joke and maybe
It would not be so funny. But anyhow,
the Charleston reporters could. if they
would feature Columbia as Charles
ton has been featured, write some
very interesting stories. And a little
newspaper war along these lines would
add materially to the public knowledge
Of things that convention prefers to
keep hidden. AS to whether or not
there would be any real exposure, or
as to whether such exposure would
result in other than public sanction OF
that which the public prefers to dis
own, is more or less problematical.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Senator Hepburn wants to reduce the
price of the Congressional Record from
sS to 50 a year, so as to popularize the
opportunity to get accurate reports
of congressional proceedings. He
claims that the newspapers treat coz
gress as a joke and do not give salts
factory information. 1t is to be doubt
ed whether the circulation Of the Con-
gressional Record would be very much
increased even at 81 a year; but even
if this circulation were increased a
hundredfold, it is difficult to see how
the cause Of the dissemination of ac-
curate knowledge would be helped, es-
pecially since in the matter of printing
speeches that were never delivered the
Congressional Record is the most no.
torious sinner in the world.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Reports from the small grain are
generally satisfactory. The only trou-
BILE Is that 1t is short on quantity.
Pigs for next years meat supply are
rather more plentiful than at this time
last year, when there seemed to be a
shortage.
Now that the farmers have at last
gotten down to work, the general situ-
alton does not appear so blue. Land is
being broken and gotten In shape for
the crops at tremendous rate.
\Mr. 3. II. Matthews of Rock Hill No.
4, has two and O half acres Of alfalfa
that is looking fine, and he Is so well
pleased with it that he has determined
on a policy that looks to additional
acres from year to year. Although
recognizing cotton as a money crop,
Mr.. Matthews does not think he Is
doing with cotton as much as he should
do and he Is looking to the long staple
as holding out opportunity for better
profit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

The dispatches published elsewhere
give a pretty comprehensive idea Of the
flood situation in the Mississippi valley
About the only important additional
information in the dispatches Of last
night was g. reminder that the crest OF
the flood is now further down the riv-
er. and it is the towns to the south that
are now undergoing the suspense Incl
dent to the fearful tests to which the
levees are being subjected. Greenville
Natchez and Vicksburg are among the
towns which are experiencing the
greatest anxiety.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
meRe.meNT,on.

Crazy Snake, the Indian chief who
was responsible for the last uprising
among the Indians Of Oklahoma, died
lat Oklahoma City last Friday. .....
There is much bitterness between
American and Italian laborers at Fay
letteville, W. Va, caused by the MUIR
der Of an American by an Italian a few
days ago.. -. Thieves broke into the
rooms of Governor Wilson in a Chica-
go hotel last Saturday night and stole
all his papers, including political and
other correspondence. 1t Is believed
that the theft was committed through
the direction Of opposition political In
lterests.. =. :. The strike Of the British
coal miners Is at an end, the Scotch
miners returning to work yesterday,
and the English and Welsh miners re-
suming work this morning. -. DR.. z.
ii. Lewis and George Bernard, rail-
road clerk Of Roanoke, Va, were killed
In an automobile wreck near that city
Saturday. 80. Mrs. Louisa Vermilya,
charged with poisoning Richard T..
Smith, railroad man, was discharg-
ed by Chicago judge Saturday after
the jury had failed to agree on a ver-
dict. The fight for home rule for
British parliament will probably put
tiiO <iiiCidio 1910 Oh q PtOboA4oAeN@s
period Of home rule for six years. -.
Striking mill workers at Garfield, N.
J., clashed with the police Friday and
the exchange Of rocks and bullets re-
suited in the injury Of several Of the
participants. -. Fireman Of 100 tex
tile mills at Fall River, Mass, went on
a strike yesterday to enforce q demand
for % cents an hour as wages. Two
men were killed in a street duel at
Beaumont, Tex, Friday. >. There will
be two women delegates to the Repub-
lican convention at Chicago from San
Francisco. They will vote for the
nomination of Taft. lie Matin, one
Of the great newspapers Of Paris is
organizing an airship race from Paris,
France, to Peking, China, q distance
of $500 miles. 80. A cable from Lon
don, is to the effect that ]. Pierpont
Morgan has visited King Victor of
Italy, with a view to ending the Turco-
Italian war. %. Fifty girls, employed
by a moving picture factory in New
York, in its dark room, from s a. m, to
6 p. m, at IS q week, are on a strike for
more pay and shorter hours. Dur
ing the month Of March, preparatory to
the strike Of the coal miners, the Read
ing railroad moved 3,211,450 tons OF
coal from the mines to tidewater and
storage yards. Governor Marshall
Of Indiana, is being groomed as dark
horse" candidate for the Democratic
presidential nomination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

-Laurens special of April 5 to the
IGreenville News: n. B. Dial of this
city, announced definitely this morning
that he would be in the race this sum-
mer for the Office of United States sem
ator. Mr.. Dial has been contemplating
making the run for some time, but his
many business interests in and around
Laurens have kept him undecided un-
til this morning. Urged by his many
friends here and by prominent men
throughout the state he gave his final
decision to enter today. Mr.. Dial is a
lawyer of great ability and a thorough
business man Of the highest principles
and ideals. He is president of the En-
'terprise bank of Laurens, president Of
several smaller concerns here, and di-
rector of several others. In nearly ev-
cry enterprise that has been organic"
ed in Laurens recently he has been the
moving spirit and is altogether val
liable citizen. He was recently made
"a director of the Columbia, Newberry
and Laurens Railroad company. He
was for many years the mayor of the
city Of Laurens and is at present a
member of the city council.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
The Bamberg Herald printed tn,

The Bamberg Herald printed the
Underwood supplement that is being
circulated so extensively in the week
lies; but as a matter of square dealing
with it's readers told them that the
supplement went as paid advertising
While The Enquirer does not care to
send out prepared supplements with
it's circulation, even for pay, it has nc
criticism of other newspapers doing SC
if they see proper. What the Herald
has done in this case has The Enqui-
rer's full approval. Straight advertis-
ing is legitimate: but a supplement
like this sent out without explanation
would seem to carry the editors ap-
proval with it, and where a price goes
with it. the flavor of the transaction is
not good.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

clothing, hats, shoes, millinery, no.
tions, ETC.. at close figures, the York.
Vile market Is not behind the markets
of Gastonia, Rock Hill, Chester or
Gaffney. and 1t Is but little If any be-
hind Charlotte. Charlotte may have
some advantage In few things; but
as a general proposition even Charlotte
Is not far ahead, for in many cases the
purchaser can really do better as to
quality and price in Yorkville than In
Charlotte.
Another line of merchandise In
which Yorkville offers unexcelled op-
portunities Is in house furnishings, in
cluding furniture, etc.
The sole purpose in making the
foregoing statement is because 1t Is
fact, and those who may be skeptical
are advised to investigate for them
lselves.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Attention has been called to the fact
that four years ago Colonel Roosevelt
then president, was using all his abil-
tiles as a man and all his power as
president to pack the Republican con-
vention with delegates who could be
depended upon to vote for Taft and
now he is using all ability and politi-
cal experience to collect delegates who
will not support the denomination OF
his former protege. Such Is politics.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Why certainly, Colonel Talbert OF
Edgefield, and Colonel Dial Of Laurens
have a right to run for the senate-as
good a right as anybody else. 1t is
true that neither Of these gentlemen
are especially well known to the pres
ent generation of voters-Colonel DiaI
being almost a stranger in these parts;
but how many of our readers can give
a good reason why it makes a great
deal of difference to them who repre-
sents them in the United States SEN
ate2
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

There was a revival last week of the
story that the Japanese are seeking to
establish a naval base on the west
coast of Mexico within striking dis
tance Of the Panama canal; but Japan
it is understood. has entered an official
denial The United States government
cannot and will not permit such a
thing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Col. Roosevelt is charging that he is
being cheated and robbed right and
left. There is very little reason to
doubt that there Is more or less foun-
dation for the charge; but the ques-
ton of moment is: Are things any diff
ferent from what they have been?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

What do you think Of Underworld
was asked of Senator Bailey, according
to the Boston Sunday Herald.
Underwood" said Bailey, us the
only man in either house Of congress
who could be locked in hermetically
sealed room for a week and emerge
from it With a perfectly good tariff
bill"
A man who can live week in her
metically sealed room certainly must
be a wonder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

Governor Foss of Massachusetts,, has
withdrawn his claims for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination, and
friends of Governor Wilson claim that
the action is the result Of a deal with
Speaker Clark.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
The Nurkrille Gnqairrr.
Entered at the Postoffice In Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YORKvILLE. 8. O., ~
TUESDAY, APRIL 8. 1912

1t looks now as If Mr.. Roosevelts
chance of being a factor in the Repub-
lican nominating convention is exceed
ingly small; but as to that it is hard
ly safe to bet too heavily.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

The nomination Of Wilson might let
South Carolina into national politics
again; but there Is very little chance
for such a thing in the nomination of
any of the other candidates.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

One of the most interesting and i'm
portant outcomes of the present dis
pensary committees Investigations
has been the development Of con-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09
DICTIONARY CONTEST.

The voting in the dictionary contest
this morning, including all the coupons
of the April series that can be count
ed stnod as follows.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-04-09

| left in q room by man concealed De-
hind a bookcase for the purpose Will
be relied upon to some extent. A war
rant accusing Beach has been expect
ed for more than a week past by those
who have been in the secret that the
detective employed by the city author
tiles was continuing his investiga-
tions. This detective, M. S. Baugh-
an, who came here about three weeks
ago, was one Of the sleuths who sue
ceedea in landing Abe Ruef behind
the bars. The warrant was sworn out
by s. E. Holley, one Of the rural po-
licemen Of this county before Magis-
trate Smoak, and Solicitor Gunter
took steps at once to have the COVER
nor of South Carolina issue a requisi-
ton upon the governor Of New York
for Beach. Beach left here two weeks
ago with his wife for New York, CIV
ing 1t out before his departure that ne
intended to sail for Europe April 20
with w. K. Vanderbilt, whose guest
he and Mrs. Beach were to be on their
European trip. 1t was learned this
afternoon, however, after Solicitor
Gunter had left the city, that the
Beaches sailed from New York for a
European port last Wednesday, Pearl
Hampton, the negro woman who was
also struck with the same fence pal
ing that felled Mrs. Beach on the night
of February 26, few minutes before
Mrs. Beach was struck down and
who has stoutly refused to give
the police any information of the
events of the night, was also taken
into custody. together with two maids
from the home of Joseph Hartman,
the valet Of c. w. Dolan Of Philadel-
phia and two maids employed at the
Lyons home, adjoining that Of the
Beaches. All Of these are held as wit
nesses and gave bond for their ap-
pearance at the June term Of court
Of general sessions which convenes
here on June 8. 1t was through Mr..
Dolan's valet, Charlie Woodbridge,
whose wife Is Mrs. Beach's maid, that
It was learned this afternoon that the
Beaches had sailed for Europe.
Woodbridge stated, after his arrest.
that he had received a wire from his
wife Tuesday night to the effect that
she would sail next morning with Mr.
and Mrs. Beach for Europe.