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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

JAMES d. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
the office OF Congressman OF this, the
Fourth Conversational district, subject
to the E.tion Of the Democratic prf-
marfen.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fon CONGRESS.

J. NJ CARTER OF Texarkana auth
orize- the announcement OF his candi-
trict, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
FOR eHERTrr,

J. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
election to the office of Sheriff OF Polk
County. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

f. M JONES authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
Office of Representative of Polk Coun-
ty subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

Censissir. II three houses and
lots. two f0-arre truck farms one
vacant loi. VIII sell one or 81. See
re and make an offer. Phone 40
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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
ron COUNTY CLERK.

w. L. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement OF his candidacy for
County Clerk Of Polk County. subject
to the action OF the Democrats pri-
narfes
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

D HOLMAN =-.Ac-.=ss .ss =.
nouneemenf Of his candidacy for the
once OF County superintendent Of
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

For Trade-572 acres Of land in
Texas. Will deal for Mena prop
erty. Box 81, Hatfield, Ark. VISIT
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
FOR STATE SENATE.

ELMER j. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
Senator of this, the Thirty-third SEN
atorial district subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

A car of FERTILIZER just re-
ceived at TOWNSEND'S. bwtf
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE
w. N. MARTIN authorizes the an
nouDcement OF his candidacy for the
office of County and Probate Judge
subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

r, subject to the action Of tn
Democratic primary.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
ron CIRCUIT CLERK.

FREEMAN l. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement of his candidacy for
the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk
County. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15
ron COUNTY TRFasIRFR-

". NJ SHIELDS authorizes the an
nouneement Of his candidacy for the
office If Treasurer Of Polk County
subject 20 the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries
n. J. GREEN authorizes the -
npuuctmcnt of his candidacy for the
oulce 81 assessor Of Polk County. sub
jet e the acfion 81 the Democratic
primary
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-02-15

A. .. CGus) PIRTLE authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
the office of Circuit Clerk OF Polk
County, subject to the action OF the
Democratlc primaries.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

numbers Of the Greeks hold both Hell
lenic and Turkish passports to obtain
the advantages Of both nationalittes
and they now have to shoulder the re-
sponsibilities Of both. The government
is determined to expel all Bulgarian and
Greek subjects as soon as war Is de-
clared and these will be transported
by some Of the steamers which have
been detained for that purpose. Trou-
BILE is probable over the seizures as
most of the cargoes are foreign-owned
although the vessels flew the Greek
flag and the owners will claim dam
ages. The government is requisition-
ing the horses owned by foreign resi-
dents except diplomatic residents. The
various embassies have protested and
notified the Porte that compensation
will be claimed Several Turkish Wo-
men are going to the front to attend
to the wounded. This will mark the
beginning Of a new era for the sex. A
consular telegram reports the killing
of twelve Bulgarians at Kupr1li, In
Macedonia, by Turkish soldiers. Mas
sacres in Macedonia will be an ineVi-
table feature of the war. but 1t Is as
serted here that the Turks will not be-
gin them. A dispatch from Scutari OF
current date, reports that the Montene-
grins have burned the Mussulman viii
lage of Krania, several children perish
ing in the flames. The fighting in that
neighborhood is visible from Scutari.
The Porte will reply to the collective
note of the powers tomorrow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

There wore only 543 votes cast in the
general election in this county two
years ago; but that record will be
improved upon somewhat in the elec-
tion Of November 5.
J. Edgar Poag, who belongs in the
list Of large taxpayers, Is heartily In
favor Of the bond issue for the erec-
tion Of a new court house. He thinks
that York, being ahead Of most coun-
ties in most particulars, ought to be al
least abreast Of them in this particu-
lar.
Since the defeat of Winnsboro by
the Yorkville high school, local stock
in football has gone above par, and DR.
McFadden, a former Clemson star and
football coach Of statewide fame is
coming in for a lot Of well deserved
praise for the good work he Is doing
in developing the Yorkville boys to
their best. But 1t Is very well to re-
member that the victory over Winns-
boro does not settle the question OF
supremacy. That victory was won by
only a very narrow margin; and then
there are Hickory Grove, Rock Hill and
other towns to go up against.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
In HANDS oE The COURT.

Judge Frank Gary at Gaffney, last
Saturday signed an order the effect OF
which was to have the court assume
charge of the York Cotton Mills al
Yorkville, under the management OF
Col. Joseph G. Wardlaw, the president
as receiver.
The proceeding, according to the in
formation Of The Enquirer, Is friend
ly one, and has the sanction Of all con-
cerned, as 1t seemed the best thing to
do under the circumstances to protect
the interests Of everybody.
The York Cotton Mills, as the man
agement represented to the court, has
been in an unhealthy financial condi-
ton since the first few years after the
organization of the company. The
original capital stock was never fully
paid in, and the authorized increase to
$150,000' not fully taken up. Heavy
loans were made for the purpose OF
adding to the plant, and also working
capital was borrowed. These loans have
been carried from year to year, and
the business has been getting along
very nicely considering all the circum-
stances; but recently 1t appeared that
1t was going to be difficult to renew OF
otherwise provide for certain loans
about to fall due, and 1t was decided
that about the best thing to be done
was to seek the protection Of the court
The mill has no outstanding bonds
All Of its obligations are in the shape
Of notes backed by collateral securi-
ties and personal securities. 1t Is stat
ed that at the present time the mill is
being operated at fair profit, and that
its contracts for several months ahead
are valuable; but owing to the situa-
tion in the money market, it is not able
to make necessary financial arrange
ments under present conditions. Other
wise the present position Of the busi-
ness as we'll as the future outlook are
brighter than they have been for quite
a while.
The receivership move, while in nc
wise prejudicing any Of the outstand-
ing claims against the corporation
puts the management in a position
where additional credit can be secured
by means of receivers certificates
These certificates, which by virtue o1
the courts order, became a first lien cr
the property, will be issued in sufficient
amount to pay Off pressing indebted
ness, and permit the continued opera
tion Of the mill so as to take full ad-
vantage of otherwise favorable condi-
tions.
It Is the hope and belief of the man.
agement that the present arrangement
is only temporary; that by reason OF
the stay the court has allowed, pend
ing difficulties may be bridged over
without violation Of the rights of any
creditor, and that within a short while
the receivership order may be vacated
and the operation Of the property may
be resumed upon it's own merits
OF course there Is no desire to con-
ceal the fact that If the plans of the
management fail to work out as anti
cipated, II business should grow worse
instead Of better, and there should be
q failure to meet the obligations neces-
sary to be incurred under the receiver
ship, then the property will have to &c
to sale for the benefit Of secured credi-
tors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
PronosAd Bond Issue.

Although we have already said thai
we are heartily in favor Of the issue o1
$4,000 worth of bonds for the purpose
Of building a court house in keeping
with the progress, wealth, and dignity
of York county, it is not our business
to quarrel with anybody on the sub.
ject and we. are not going to do so.
There are quite a number of reasons
why we would like to see a new court
house, and among them are the follow.
ing:
l. The present building is too small
2. The acoustics are poor.
8. The sanitation is poor. d..
4. There are but few modern conve.
niences.
5. There is very little security fol
valuable documents against theft.
6. Much of the lower part of the
building is useless, even in day time
without artificial light.
Z. There are no suitable accommoda.
tions for jurors during the considera.
ton of important cases involving life
liberty or property.
8. There is no proper room for the
deliberations Of the grand jury.
9. There are no accommodations fol
witnesses who have to appear before
the grand jury and subsequently tes.
tify before the court.
10. There is no proper place for the
safe keeping Of prisoners while await.
ing trial, and no secure and convent
ent place for conferences between cli-
ents and their attorneys. or necessary
private conferences between attorneys
on opposing sides.
There are other reasons why the
county needs a new court house; but ir
our view these are sufficient.
There is no use to try to deny the
fact that people are generally reluc.
tant to vote bonds on themselves fol
any purpose. This is a very natura
feeling, and we expect it to figure ir
the present case; but still we feel that
If there was general realization Of ae.
tual necessities of the present case
these bonds would be voted. If they
are not voted, we will have to attribute
it to the fact that the people just die
not understand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

j. H. WitherSpoon, Sec.-lnvites the
public to an address in the court
house tomorrow evening at 1880.
First National Bank, Yorkville-Re-
cites an incident that should inter-
est the boys. Start them with a
savings account.
Cloud Cash Store-Invites special at
tention to clothing for men and for
boys and also to underwear for men
and boys at right prices.
Thomson Co.-Puts on a special sale OF
shirts and hats for men on Satur-
day. Special offer for the benefit OF
storm sufferers until January 1st.
Kirkpatrick-Belk Co.-Will put on a
special sale Of ribbons on Thursday
at 10 o'clock. New arrivals Of mil
linery, coat suits, etc.
City Electric and Water Plant-Points
out the advantages Of using electric
irons by private families. See page
four for details.
Jos. E. Hart, Town Treasurer-Gives
notice that town taxes are now due
and payable without penalty.
G. H. O'Leary-Has four-seat surrey
for sale.
City Electric and Water Plant-Tells
you how to make the best coffee
Use an electric percolator.
W. H. Herndon-Has complete assort-
-ment of havoring extracts, -and also
has all kinds Of farm tools. He, will
buy hides.
Commissioners Of Election for State
and Federal Election-Publish no.
tices Of elections to be held at voting
precincts in York county on Tues
day. November 9Th.
]. c. Wilborn-Offers tract Of farm
land near Bethany for sale as a
whole or he will divide 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
ERRORS EXPLAINED.
Mr.. Hart Tells of Difficulties Of Get
tina Exact Information as to Taxes.

Mr.. Hart Tells of Difficulties Of Get
ting Exact Information as to Taxes.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
My attention has been called to some
errors made in the assessments Of reg
istered taxpayers in York county as
sent out in the committees letter. In
making up the list Of registered tax
payers, the registration books were
used. In these books the voting pre-
cinct Of the taxpayer was given, and
We then turned to that township to
ascertain his taxes. In some few cases
a taxpayer owns property in another.
We did not trace each taxpayer through
the nine townships, owing to the i'm
mense amount Of time Ii would have
taken. Again, person may have his
property returned jointly with anoth-
er, and in this way the amount Of his
assessment was missed.
I wish to assure the taxpayers that
the committee employed the most
careful and experienced persons OBJ
tainable to make up these lists, and II
any error has been made 1t Is entirely
unintentional. We want the voters to
have the facts, and nothing but the
facts, and all reasonable efforts have
been made, and are being made, to give
them the facts. feel sure that the
above explains satisfactorily any error
that may have gotten into the work.
John r. Hart.
Yorkville, S. c., October IA, 1912.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

We very much regret that there are
not available at this time records that
would tell the story of the erection Of
the present court house building near
ly one hundred years ago. Though to-
tally inadequate for the requirements
of the present day, this old building
was tremendously creditable to the
forefathers who erected and paid for
it. We cannot consider the remains of
that old building without a feeling of
admiration for the far sighted wisdom
of the men of the old days. And when we
look around us and consider the splen-
did, hightoned, law abiding population
of old York, still forging forward in in
dustrial, educational and religious
progress, it is perfectly legitimate that
We should be led to reflect. upon how
much of the best things in our present
condition we owe to those same old
pioneers. These reflections are not to
be applied locally. They extend to
every section of York county, for in
the olden time the influence or the
court house and what was done there,
while no greater, was more direct than
now. Law and justice as administered
there permeated every section, and
public meetings held there served to
unity the whole people on various move
ments that looked to the welfare Of all.
1t is probably not too much to say that
the old courthouse has been Of ten times
more value to each and every township
than would be represented by the pro-
posed new building now under con-
sideration. And If we have benefited
so greatly through the generous fore
sight of the fathers, how can we better
show our proper appreciation than by
passing the good work on to posterity
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

Battle in Chinatown.-Bullets flew in
all directions in Tong outbreak In
| New York's Chinatown yesterday af-
ternoon and before the fusillade had
ended, two Chinese and two white men
| lay dead, and another white man was
mortally wounded.
A half dozen others were struck and
more or less seriously injured, while a
score were knocked down and tram
| pied in the panic that accompanied the
gun fire.
The reason for the outbreak is diff
cult to ascertain. That continued bad
blood exists between the On Leong
and the Hip Sing societies, however, is
matter Of common knowledge. This
afternoon it boiled over when three
Chinese were fired upon from an up
per window of a house. AS they ran
three other Cinnamon, carrying revolv-
ers, popped out of a nearby doorway
and began blazing away.
In an instant the quarter was seeth-
ing.
The zip zip Of the bullets continued
for minutes and men dropped on all
sides. A bullet cut the scalp of white
man crossing Pell street. A white
hostler was shot through the leg. A
bullet lodged in the foot of an Italian
woman, who limped away without a
word.
BY the time police reserves arrived
and quelled the rioting, four men lay
dead and another dying in the street.
The two dead Cinnamon were Hip
Sing men. The two prisoners, among
several taken by the police, are de-
clared to be Of the trio of gunmen who
started the shooting and members Of
the On Leong Tong. OF the two white
men killed, one was Max Rudain, a
resident of a nearby foreign quarter,
and the other an unidentified Italian,
Max Hartman, a locksmith, Is dying.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
LOCAL LACONlCS
Rethesda's New Pastor.

There was an unusually large con-
gregation at Bethesda last Sunday on
account of the ordination Of Rev. ]. A.
McMurray to the ministry and his in
stallation as pastor Of Bethesda
churches. The exercises were interest
ing and impressive.
Shot by Mistake.
Calvin Mcknight, a young man who
works in McFadden's market, in Rock
Hill was shot through the shoulder late
Saturday night by Erwin Purseley, ac-
cording to a dispatch to the Columbia
State. The wound while very painful
Is not necessarily a dangerous one.
Mcknight on his way home brought an
order of meat to the home of Pursley,
his uncle, and being unable to get any
one to the front door walked around
the house and raising the kitchen WIN
dow put the meat inside. Hear ing the
noise of the opening window, Pursley
got up and after calling out who's
that" and getting no response, fired
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
"THE ROCK HILL SPIRIT"

Although it is not to be claimed
that the sentiment in the proposed
$4,000 bond issue for the purpose OF
building a creditable court house for
York county Is unanimous in any To-
cality, 1t is nevertheless q fact that
there are liberal minded, progressive
men in every locality who are heartily
in favor Of the movement. The COM
mittee which sent out the letter, which
was printed in The Enquirer recently,
and which has been received by prac-
tically all Of the qualified voters Of the
county, has been very much gratified
at the receipt Of the following from
Mr.. James s. White, one Of the most
prominent and progressive Of the
younger business men of the county:
Rock Hill, S. c., Oct. 18th, 1912.
Messrs. John r. Hart, E. w. Pursley,
B. F. Scoggins, w. B. Moore, ]. o.
Moore, Committee.
Dear Sirs:-
Your letter of Oct. 7th received and
carefully read.
All you say is correct. York county
Is sadly in need Of a modern; sanitary,
and fire. proof court house and should
have 1t at once.
Let's not only erect a $4,000 build
ing with plenty Of light, air and fire.
proof vaults, but let's design one that
We will be proud Of as citizens Of York
county. The small increase in our taxes
is not worth mentioning when we con-
slider the need. Our present court house
is liable to burn up any day and de-
stroy many valuable papers because
there are not vaults enough to pro-
tect them. 1t Is truly a disgrace to
our county.
Some York county people think Rock
HILL is going to fight this bond issue
simply because Rock Hill can't have
the court house. Well, we do admit
we want the $4,000 court house. but
Rock Hill Is not made up Of citizens
so small as to do the Dog in the
Manger" act. We are citizens not only
of Rock Hill but of York county, South
Carolina, the United States of Ameri-
ca; yes world citizens and we take a
pride in everything from "the Great
White Way" on Main Street to the
running of the Panama canal.
1 hope the bonds will be issued and
the work commenced as early as pos
sible. Very respectfully,
Jas. s. White.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

Not being we'll versed in constitu-
tional law, we would be glad for some
of the legal brethren at Yorkville to
explain where the York delegation, or
the general assembly, can find the
right, under the constitution Of South
Carolina, to upset, or even qualify, the
wishes of York county electors as ev-
pressed at the polls. If a majority
votes for a one-mill levy for twenty
years, why that levy will run for twen-
ty years. You cannot "go behind the
returns. HILL Record.
If the bond act had provided for a
levy of l mill or so much thereof Us
shall be necessary" there would be no
ground for confusion on this question; !;
but even as the matter stands we do
not think this particular point is worth
worrying about. 1t will be a very easy
matter to arrange for the carrying of
the bonds over a period of twenty
years without the taxpayers being
called upon to pay any more than is
absolutely necessary for the purpose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15

The trial Of Lieutenant Becker, of
the New York police force for the mur-
der of Gambler Rosenthal, in New
York last July, was commenced last
week and will probably continue for
some days If not weeks. Practically
all of the discriminating facts hereto
fore published have been sworn to and
the case seems to. be growing stronger.
The gangmen Of New York have been
swarming in and about the court room
and threats of death to witnesses.
Judge Goff who is presiding and the
district attorney, are flying thick and
fast. On yesterday Judge Goff deemed
it wise to exclude from the court room
all suspicious characters and to enforce
rule that admission should be by
pass only. He threatened also if neces-
sary to fill the court room with armed
deputies. The testimony against Beck
er is quite direct; but most of 1t comes
from former accomplices who are un-
derstood to be testifying for the prose-
cution in order to save their own lives.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-10-15
ABOUT PEOPLE

DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Bowen of Char
lotte, are spending several days in
Yorkville.
Miss Eloise Norris of Chester, visit
ed Miss Esther Ashe, in Yorkville, this
week.
Miss Nell Elliott, of Winnsboro, is
the guest Of Miss Frances Finley, In
Yorkville.
Mr. B. w. Crosslands of Aiken, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. c. F. Riddle, in
Yorkville.
Mr. w. F. Robertson of Charlotte,
visited the family of Mr.. G. w. S. Hart
in Yorkville last week.
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. F. A. Smith, on Yorkville No. l.
Miss Margaret Moore, who has been
spending sometime in Morganton and
Charlotte, returned to her home In
Yorkville, Sunday.
Misses Mary, Sara and Fanny Young
blood of Sharon, have been visiting
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
T. Youngblood, at Pineville, N. C.
Mrs. Ada Faulconer and son, Jack,
of Yorkville, left this morning for
Washington, D. c., where they will
make their future home.
Miss Mary Robertson, who has been
spending several weeks with her aunt,
Mrs. G. w. S. Hart in Yorkville; left
today for her home in Washington,
D. c.
Mr.. E. w. Long, who has for a num-
ber of years past had charge of the
Yorkville agency of the Carolina and
North Western railroad, has resigned
his position to become travelling freight
agent for the Seaboard Air Line, vice
Mr.. E. o. Jennings, who has become
commercial agent Of the Piedmont and
Northern railroad. Mr.. Henry Sum-
mitt succeeds Mr.. Long in charge Of
the local agency Of the Carolina and
North Western. The changes mean
promotions for all three Of the gentle
men mentioned, and about the only
objectionable feature of any part of
the arrangement is that which will
take Mr.. Long away from Yorkville
for the greater part Of his time. He
will continue his residence here how