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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
Works. GOOD SHOWING.

The people Of York county will be
gratified to know that while they did
not make anything like as good a Corn
club showing as they could have made.
comparatively speaking they have
done admirably.
Prof. Weeks, of Winthrop, has been
to corn meets In many Of the counties,
and he says that with the exception Of
Spartanburg where the chamber Of
commerce last spring offered $1,000 In
prizes as an extraordinary inducement
more interest than was observable in
any county he has visited.
Asked as to the comparative quail
ty Of corn exhibited by the boys in
this county, Prof. Weeks said that 1t
came up to an unusually high stand
ard; but could not be put In the same
class with Spartanburg for the reason
that over there there were about one
thousand exhibits Of one hundred ears
each, nearly a thousand bushels, and
lin such a. large exhibit, the compare
lively small exhibit was naturally out
classed.
But said Prof. Weeks, II have OBJ
served the unmistakable evidence Of
careful study Of this seed selection
question. and think the York people
are making most gratifying progress.
I have been pleased to find too, that
many Of the York farmers show evil
dence Of having been investigating the
matter for themselves along original
lines, and have not such a good opin-
ion Of myself that I am unwilling to
acknowledge that I can not get some
pointers from them. BY the way" he
went on, do you know that the best
method Of acquiring knowledge about
the scientific side Of this corn question
is through the practical side? Well. that
Is the fact. At a scientific corn con-
gress out In Nebraska some years ago,
an unlettered old farmer interrupted
the proceedings with an abrupt inquiry
as to whether 1t was generally known
that corn, simultaneously with the
throwing out Of silk and tassel, a'so
threw out another set Of roots. No
body paid any attention to the old fell
low and nobody believed him; but sew
eral years afterward 1t was establish
ed that what he said was fact. And
1t Is still true that there is quite lot
to be learned on the scientific side from
the practical SIDE"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
TIRED AND Pleased.

Two thoroughly worn out ladies
were Misses Edith L. Parrott, and Miss
Minnie L. Garrison last Saturday af-
ternoon at the close OF the days work
in connection with the Canning club
exhibit; but as worn out as they were,
they were no less we'll pleased.
Miss Garrison came over to York.
vile on Friday morning, and assisted
by a number of ladies spent the day
until far in the night, preparing the
exhibit for creditable showing on
Saturday. She did her work we'll and
thoroughly; but nevertheless she had
an anxious time Of 1t until the people
began to put in their appearance in
considerable numbers. When 1t devel-
oped not only that the people were
pleased; but that they were deeply and
intelligently interested, the burden Of
anxiety and worry was dissipated by
pleasure and satisfaction.
In answer to questions Miss Parrott,
who has been to many such meetings
in different parts Of the state, said
doubtedly the most encouraging. II
would not say that the exhibit was the
most extensive" she explained; but
1t was very creditable considering the
late beginning, and the interest mani
tested was so much greater. That Is
the thing that counts. We only want
to get the people thoroughly interested.
We want them to realize the economic
possibilities Of canning and preserving
the fruits and vegetables that we are
now neglecting to grow or wasting af-
ter they have been grown. We want q
more general appreciation of the
wealth and comfort we can create by
giving more careful and intelligent at
tention to this seeming small matter"
1.-The York meeting" declared Miss
Parrot, has far surpassed my fond
est expectations, and am hopeful that
York is going to become what would
so much like her to to become, the
banner county Of the state in the de-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26

The hiekorynut crop this year Is
unusually large and according to ira
ditions handed down by the old folks
this is a sign Of hard winter.
"Now with a lively and intelligent
interest developed In corn and pigs,
and the canning industry fairly under
way" says Superintendent Of Educa-
ton John E. Carroll, what is the mat
ter with organizing poultry club over
the county and making general coun-
ty fair of it,"
Prof. Chas. r. Weeks, head of the
agricultural department at Winthrop.
Is a practical young Nebraska farmer
whose literary and scientific education
has been rounded out at the Nebraska
state college and the University of
Iowa, and who Is anxious to give the
benefit of anything he might know to
local farmers who desire his advice
and assistance.
. Following the lead Of the president
for the nation. and the governor for
the state, Mayor John T. Roddey has
issued a Thanksgiving proclamation
to the citizens of Rock Hill. thus set.
ting an example worthy Of emulation
by other towns and cities. What would
be more appropriate for instance, af-
ter the local ministers have agreed on
time and place for union services, for
the mayor to confirm the arrangement
in an official proclamation? Then
again, as Mayor Roddey has done,
there Is something impressive in the
enumeration of some Of the specific
blessings that we have to be thankful
for.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
THE COURTHOUSE COMMISSION

The court house commission consist
ing Of ]. S. Brice. chairman, John G..
Anderson and w. 8. Wilkerson, met In
the Office of Mr.. Brice in Yorkvllle this
morning to receive bids and informa-
ton as to possible sites and to hear
suggestions from a number Of archi-
tects who are here in connection with
the proposed new building.
A number Of proposed sites were Of
fered at various prices. and while 1t
was not understood that the. commits
sion was in a position to make a Sc
lection, the probability Is that a part
Of the day will he devoted to investi-
eating the lots offered with a view to
such as are not considered
desirable.
AS matter Of fact the commission
finds that because Of a certain incom-
pleteness in the act under which the
bonds have been voted, the commits
sion Is not in position to sell the
present site, or condemn and pay for
new one. 1t seems that while the title
of the act provides for condemnation,
there is no such provision in the body
of the act.
The commission is of opinion that it
will be necessary to have the defects
in the act cured by additional legis-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

The fall term Of the circuit court for
York county convened yesterday morn
ing with Hon. T. s. Sease, presiding
and Immediately after organizing took
up the general sessions business, with
Solicitor ]. K. Henry representing the
state.
All Of the grand Jurors were present,
and as this body had already been in
structed as to its particular powers
and duties, Judge Sease's remarks to
1t were Of a somewhat general nature.
He took occasion to re-iterate the COM
monty accepted fact that the Nbject Of
the law is to protect society J.. insur-
ing the security of life and property,
and to this end 1t Is necessary to con-
vict and punish the criminal enemies
Of society. He said he would take 1t
for granted that lawyers, jurors and
witnesses, understood their duty and
that they would be on hand when need
ed, and not stand in the way Of expe-
diting the work Of the court.
Several petit jurors desired to be ex-
cused for business reasons; but his
honor declined to accept business as
valid excuse. On the contrary, he
stated that men who had no private
jury anyway, and it was the business
people especially upon whom the
courts depended for their proper con-
duct
All Of the grand jurors were present,
as were also all Of the petit jurors for
the first week venire except A. c.
Bailey, who was reported by the sheriff
mot found"
The case against Thomas Lineber-
ger, charged with assault and battery
with intent to kill was mol pressed by
the solicitor on the payment of $25 by
the defendant.
The case against Leroy Hemphi!l,
charged with assault and battery with
intent to kill. was mol pressed on the
payment of $50 by the defendant.
The case against ]. A. Coley, charg-
ed with assault and battery with in
intent to kill! was mol pressed on the
payment Of $50 by the defendant.
The case Of Policeman Eubanks,
charged with murder was set for next
Friday.
The grand jury returned a true bill
in the case Of Charlie E. Williamson,
charged with murder.
Thomas McIlwain plead guilty to
the charge of housebreaking and was
sentenced to six months.
Thomas McCandle, plead guilty to
the charge of larceny, his offense be-
was sentenced to one year on the
chaingang,
The last case disposed Of yesterday
was that of Billup Garrison, convictcd d
Of stealing bale Of cotton from gin
yard,
The case Of the state against ]. L.
Templeton, charged with assault and
battery with intent to kill was mol
pressed on the payment Of $50 by the
defendant.
The following cases were mol pressed
this morning:
William Berry, Sam and John Starne
and Albert Latta. charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill; William
Mcclure, disposing Of property under
lien; w. B. Wright and Vicery Ledbet-
ter, fornication; VIM. Robinson, OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
At noon a jury was out on the case
of Harry Wright and Dock Johnson
charged with assault and battery with
intent to kill, and the court was en-
gagged on the case Of John T. and Rob-
ert Weir, charged with larceny Of cot
ton from the field.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26

Bu,garians on the march to Saloniki
had already more than taste Of blood
and rapine having ravaged without
mercy the Turkish villages on their
route, and as soon as they entered Sa-
loniki they instituted systematic pill
lage of the wards occupied by them,
regardless of the remonstrances Of
Greek officials. "A continuous fussilade
was kept up on November 10 and II
both by the Bulgarian and Greek ar
mics and the Christian population. The
firing resulted in numerous casualties.
The soldiers, guided by roughs, en-
tered whatever houses appeared to Of
fer prospects of good booty and clear
ed out everything worth taking. The
terror stricken owners offered no resis-
tance. 1t would have been useless, in
view of the bayonets held to their
breasts and revolvers thrust against
their temples. In the meantime Vio-
lent anti-Jewish outbreak occurred ap-
parently because the Jews abstained
from decorating their houses with
Greek flags and did not join in shout
ing q welcome to the soldiers. The
Greek press spread a story that Jewish
LIQUOR sellers had poisoned twelve
evzones, supplying them with corrosive
sublimate instead of cognac. A num-
Der of Jews were arrested but were re-
'eased the next day. The mischief had
already been done and many Jews
suffered at the hands Of the soldiers.
Their assailants were not punished"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26

The lists in the Marlboro primary
for the nomination Of a candidate for
senator to fill out the unexpired term
of the late Senator Green were closed
today, and from the columns of the
last issue Of the Pee Dee Advocate. 1t
seemed as If Hon. John L. McLaurin
was to be allowed to go it alone. 1t is
not be understood that Mr.. McLaurin
is the unanimous choice Of both politi-
cal factions or classes-not by any
means. He is acceptable to neither ex-
treme; but all classes recognize his
unusual ability, and no man who real
ly knows him, doubts the splendid
quality of his patriotism. If Mr.. Nc
Laurin goes to the state senate, and it
now seems reasonably certain that he
will, the influence he will exert upon
legislation during the next two years
will be most wholesome.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
THE PIG CLUB AWARDS.

The committee on pig club awards,
consisting Of DR.. T. N. Dulin, Messrs.
]. c. Kirkpatrick and M. C. Willis had
an unusually onerous time Of 1t, be-
cause Of a lack Of sufficient specifica-
tions upon which to arrive at an equi-
table judgment as between the pigs;
but after several hours Of painstaking
labor gave its ruling as best 1t could
as follows:
First award of SO to Miss jamie
Land for pig 40 days old and weigh
ing 81 pounds on the 10th Of last
March. The pig weighed 497 pounds
last Saturday and showed a net gain
Of 394 pounds in 251 days
The next award Of S. to Joe Oates,
for pig that was days old and
weighed pounds at entry on the 18th
Of last March, and which on last Tues
day weighed 373 pounds a net gain of
$40 pounds.
The next award Of IS to VIM. Greene
Sandifer for a pig that weighed So
pounds at SO days old on March 16.
and which last Saturday weighed 44O
pounds, gain Of 3S1 pounds in 251
days.
The next award Of IS to Kate Dow
die for pig that weighed 81 pounds at
IS days old on the 18th Of March, and
weighed 415 pounds last Saturday, a
gain Of 1894 pounds in 251 days.
The next award of $5 to Sumter
Sandifer for a pig that weighed So
pounds at SO days old on March 16.
and which last Saturday weighed 440
pounds, gain Of 3S1 pounds in 251
days.
The next award of subscriptions to
the Rock Hill Record and Progressiyo
Farmer, donated by the Rock Hill
Record to Ernest Carroll for pig weigh
ing 64 pounds at SO days old on March
16 and which weighed 379 pounds on
November %, q net gain Of 315 pounds.
The next award Of subscriptions to
the Rock Hill Record and Progressive
Farmer, donated by the Rock Hill Rec
ord. to Paul Carroll for pig So days
16 and which weighed 377 pounds on
November %. net gain Of 313 pounds.
The remaining pigs Of which more
or less complete records were submit
ted. were as follows:
Rebecca Saye's pig entered at 35
days cd weighing 81 pounds, on No
vember %, weighed 285 pounds, a net
gain Of 264 pounds.
Walker Louthian's pig, Of which
there was no original record, weighed
354 pounds on November %.
Lee Jenkins pig weighed S74 pounds
on November %.
w. r. Harper's pig weighed 324
pounds on November H..
The committee found itself very
much hampered in its desire to give
absolutely correct judgment for lack of
sufficient data, as to cost Of feeding and
II 1t had had time It would have un-
dertaken calculations that would have
left no room for question. But for
lack Of time and lack Of proper data,
the work had to be left incomplete and
in a condition unsatisfactory to the
committee.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26

Behind and underneath the offer of
Carnegie to pension ex-presidents and
their widows at the rate Of $4,000 a
year, one cannot help rejecting upon
the conditions that have placed in the
hands Of individuals the wealth that
enables them to rival or usurp the
functions Of government. The tremen-
dous wealth of Carnegie and others is
certainly a development Of American
institutions; but it does not seem to be
in accord with the spirit of those insti-
tutions as taught from the foundation
of the government. OF course there can
be no quarrel with Mr.. Carnegie. The
use that he is making Of the vast wealth
that has come into his hands Is high
and noble; but still there is something
incongruous in the fact that private
citizen should have it in his power to
do that which would even hamper this
vast government-the power of the
whole people. The problem presented
is one that will continue to figure in
the affairs of this American people for
some time to come.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
SITUATION Is SHAkY.
All Euroupe on Pins and Needles Over
Question of Peace or War.

All Euroupe on Fms and Needles Over
Question of Peace or War.
London, November 25.-The ex-
treme anxiety manifested by all the
European governments to deny reports
Of warlike preparations and to repre-
sent the political situation as peaceful
and satisfactory in itself indicates on
how slender a thread the issues of
peace and war in Europe now hang.
The danger arises not alone from
the conflicting interests Of Austria,
Servia and other powers, but Of the
possibility that Turkey, following the
traditional policy Of profiting by the
embodiment Of the great powers, may
adopt an irreconcilable attitude in the
peace negotiation Of the present Turk
sh-Ralkan war.
Beyond the fact that the plenipo-
tentiaries met today, nothing Is known
yet--not even whether an armistice
has been arranged. There appears to
be a suspension of operations at the
Tchatalja lines, apparently by tacit
consent rather than by formal agree
ment.
The semi official Bulgarian newspa-
per, Mir, editorially reflects the gov
ernmental irritation at Turkeys dila-
tory methods Of negotiation and ac-
cuses the porte Of deliberately nomi-
mating delegates from remote points In
order to gain time. This probably re-
fers to Osman Miami Pasha. the am
bassador to Germany, who only arriv-
ed at Constantinople from Berlin to-
day.
In the diplomatic field the import
ant reports are that Servia declines to
reply to the Austrian demand until the
war Is concluded and that Germany
has not undertaken to mediate be-
tween Austria and Russia. The news
that Servia Is throwing further obsta-
cles in the way Of the Austrian repre-
sentative in search Of Prochaska, the
Austrian consul at Prisrend, Is anoth-
er disquieting feature.
Fighting continues around Adrian
ople, where the beseiging forces are
reported to have drawn their investing
circle to within two-thirds Of a mile
Of the town.
mo further operations have taken
place on the Tchatalja lines" says the
Morning Posts Constantinople corre-
spondent. 1.-THE Rulgarians are be-
lieved to have withdrawn considerable
of their forces from there In the d.
rection Of Adrianople and the Darda-
1elles. A vigorous attack against the
Dardanelles by the Greek and Bulga-
rian forces Is expected unless an ar
mistice Is promptly concluded.
"a divergence Of opinion has arisen
between the ambassadors of the pow
ers here regarding the porte's demand
for the withdrawal Of the marine de-
tachments in Constantinople. The
German and Austrian ambassadors
share the porte's opinion. while the
others consider the presence Of the
marines still necessary.
The Daily News correspondent in a
dispatch which evidently evaded the
strict censorship, says the cholera Is
pressing north from Constantinople,
and that the scourge has entered Bull
garia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
,handise. donated by the Smith -Fewell

chandise, donated by the Smith -Fewell
company of Rock Hill.
For the best catsup, Freddie Gryder
was awarded 81 worth Of merchandise.
donated by the Roddey-Poe Mercantile
company Of Rock Hill, and 81 worth of
fruit cans, donated by Dr. Simpson OF
Rock Hill. -
For the best ripe preserves, Theo
Garrison was awarded a years sub
scription to the Rock Hill Herald, do
mated by the Rock Hill Herald.
For the best green preserves, Fred
die Gryder was awarded pair Of $3.50
shoes, donated by ]. Q. Wray OF York
Vile.
For the best jelly, Evelyn Garrison
was awarded a gold stick pin, donated
by the RUIZ Jewelry company Of Rock
Hill
For the neatest labelling of tin and
glass, Evelyn Garrison was awarded
$1.50 worth Of merchandise, donated by
w. H Herndon, Yorkville.
For the neatest sealing in tin, Louise
Garrison was awarded $1.50.
Lena Williford. Yorkville: Annie
May Harshaw and Maggie Ashe, Nc
Connellsville, were awarded 80 cents
each, for effort.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
WOULD HAVE "JUMPED."

Because Mr.. W. H. Barton, district
agent Of the cooperative demonstra-
tion work, has been 80 particularly in
terested in the agricultural progress OF
York county, 1t was especially desired
that he be present last Saturday and
an especially urgent invitation was
sent to him. He did not get the invi-
tation in time, or he would have been
here. The following was received from
him yesterday morning:
Simpsonville, November 23, 1912.
Dear Mr.. Grist:
I have been in Greenwood and An
derson counties since last Monday
morning and failed to see your invita-
tion Of the Goth until my return, Sat-
urday afternoon. I regret very much
that such was the case. Had known
it in time. l should have Jumped" my
engagements to be present.
Yours very truly,
w. H. Barton, D. A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26

Climax Is a pretty little musical drama
and 1t was beautifully rendered. The
fact that there were only four people
in the play had a Instantaneous ef-
feet to begin with; but this was for
gotten before the first act was complet-
ed. All four of the actors showed them
selves to be artists Of unusual ability.
THE manner in which the people of
Yorkville entertained the visitors to
the boys and girls clubs, is some
thing to be proud Of. It was a brave
undertaking under all the circum-
stances to send out a general invita-
tion to all the interested boys and
girls in York county and their inter-
ested parents and others to entertain
them. One Of the circumstances that
made 1t brave was the fact that there
was no definite means of ascertaining
how many people would be present,
and the demand on housekeepers was
heavy. It was realized beforehand
that people who had made all arrange
ments would get two guests and that
others who had arranged for a given
number might at the last moment be
called upon to entertain twice that
number. All the work that was done
In the whole matter was purely volun-
tary. All the trains were met by auto
mobiles belonging to members Of the
entertainment committee, and other
members Of the entertainment commit
tee remained on duty at the graded
school building all the morning work.
ing intel.igently and systematically to
assign the guests to the various homes
that were open to them. Notwithstand-
Ing the large number Of visitors 1t de-
veloped that there were more homes
available than guests, and 1t also de-
veloped that many Of the visitors just
would not be assigned. They preferred
to Shift for themselves, some because
Of diffldence and some for other rea-
sons. AS the result many housekeepers
were without guests. But there is no
blame to attach anywhere. After II
has all been summed up. there stands
out the important, pleasing facts that
the entertainment committees did their
work as thoroughly and as efficiently
as was possible. the housekeepers per-
formed their whole part, the town ac-
quilted itself handsomely and the peo-
pie went away, conscious of having en-
joyed pleasant and profitable day,
and many Of them wondering at the
unselfish hospitality Of the fine old
town.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-11-26
LOCAL LAcoNIcs
Tenant House Burned.


A tenant house belonging to Mr.. J.
w. Belts, on Yorkvile, r. F. D. 8, was
destroyed by fire last Thursday. The
loss was about 5000, with no Insurance.
Boy Killed in Bethel.
A negro boy named Jim Jackson.
was killed on Mr.. s. ]. Clinton's place.
about four miles east Of Glover In
Bethel township. yesterday morning.
as the result Of what appears to have
been the accidental discharge Of
had gone rabbit hunting with Otis
Robinson, a white boy Of about the
same age, and according to Robinson's
statement the two became engaged in
a struggle for the possession Of the one
gun they had between them. The gun
was discharged In the scuffie and Jack
son was almost instantly killed.
Foster Wood Dead.
Rock Hill, November "a: Foster
Wood Of this city, who has been one of
its residents since It's beginning, died
this morning at the age Of So years, of
heart trouble, of which he has been q
sufferer for a long time. Mr.. Wood has
engaged practically all Of his life in
the transfer business and farming. He
leaves a daughter, Mrs. Humbert Wat
son, Of Greenv!lle, his wife having died
several years ago, in addition to these
several sisters, Mrs. r. d. Owens, Mrs.
B. w. Greed and Misses Buena Rho-
da, Mamie and Carrie Wood, and his
mother. Mrs. Pauline Wood, who Is
one of the oldest residents Of this city.
being SO years old, and one brother.
Jerome Wood, Of Chester. Funeral
services over his remains will be con-
Quoted tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
after which they will be buried In
Laurel Wood cemetery.