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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

history, and, in my opinion, will begin
plans for .emancipating the farmers OF
the south, especially from present an
tiquated system Of finance and mar
keting.
Think the matter over and let me
hear from you. The only delegate
from your state so far qualifying, Is
Mr.. Robt. I. Woodside Of Greenville,
who has accepted appointment as del:
egate to represent the agricultural
section Of the South Carolina Bankers
association as we'll as the agricultural
interests Of the state. With best
which, l beg to remain yours truly,
Harvie Jordan, Chairman.
Mr.. McLaurin's reply Is:
Bennettsville, s. c., March 4, 1918.
The Hon. Harvie Jordan, Atlanta,
Ga.-My Dear Sir: Your letter to
hand, and I am glad to see that the
intelligence and patriotism which or
ganized seven years ago the Southern
Cotton association is still at work
along even broader lines. am doing
what can over here, but 1t is uphill
work.
am enclosed a copy Of speech
which I delivered in the state senate
on the subject Of the great opportu-
nifty open to our people OF establish
Ing a Cr6Qll system Ol OuT OWN poSCo
|, on land and Its products. I did so In
the hope that the general assembly
would rise to the occasion, but II
shames me to admit that political
conditions in this state are a bar (at
presently to Industrial progress along
lines of modern economic thought.
This legislature is the exponent OF a
campaign conducted upon low plane
of thought, nearly every man pro-
duct of a bitter factional fight, and
while individually 1t contains intelli-
gence and patriotism, as whole II is
opposed to constructive legislation,
and intent solely upon the erection Of
political fences. could not do a
thing except hope for better days to
come. I suggest that you appoint me
q delegate. I hardly think my busi-
ness will permit me to go, but II l
can raise the money by popular sub
scriplion I will substitute Mr.. Dabbs,
president of the Farmers Union. he
is possessed of a fine mind entirely
capable of grasping the situation. l
want South Carolina represented In
this great meeting of the best thought
Of the agricultural world, and II 1 do
not go, will contribute literally to
sending someone. With kindest per-
sonal regards,
Jno. L. McLaurin.
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STATE LAWMAKERS LAMeAsTED
MeLaurin's Opinion Of the State lesis-
ture Not Flatterins.

News and Courier, March 6.
The present legislature, in the opin-
ion Of John L. McLaurin, state sena.
tor from Marlboro and former United
States senator, is "the product OF
campaign conducted upon a low plane
of thought" and he says Is Intent
solely upon the erection Of political
fences" Mr. McLaurin simply could
not do a thing except hope for better
days to GOMEZ" for says he, the legis-
lature las a whole is opposed to con-
structive legislation" These opinions
of the lawmaking body, Of which ne
Is a member, were expressed In let
ter to Harvie Jordan In reference to
South Carolina sending a representa-
tive to Europe to study rural credits
marketing societies, etc.
The correspondence between Sena-
tor McLaurin and Mr.. Jordan Is as
follows:
Atlanta, Ca, February 25, 1913.
Senator John L. McLaurin. Ben
nettsville, S. C.-My Dear Senator:
regret that the state Of South Carroll
ma did not provide an appropriation
to pay the expenses Of two delegates
to go on the American commission
which Is now being assembled from all
parts of the United States to go to Eu'
rope in April, for the purpose Oh IN
vestigating European rural credits
marketing societies, etc.
This Is the greatest movement ever
started in the interest OF American
agriculture, and I trust that every
state in the Union will be fully repre-
sented on the commission.
have thought that you would take
special interest in this work and
might go as a delegate from South
Carolina. I am therefore enclosing
you an itinerary of the trip, with In
formation as to cost Of trip. ETC.. pei
delegate. If you would ike to go II
will give me great pleasure to have
you appointed.
do not know of any work in which
you could perform a greater service
to the agricultural interests OF tht
south. This commission Will make
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SMOOTH MR.. FIELDER
Georgia Man Gets Some More Pick
inas from Dispensary.
NO. 90.

Il
The house passed a revolution jugt
before adjournment last Friday, re-
guessing the attorn " general TO lnves-
tigate the claim Of $4,000 which An
oerson, relder Il Rountree, an Allan
Ia law tirm, says the state OF South
Carolina owes them.
The resolution was introduced by
Mr.. Rembert OF Richland, who reao
the following extract In regard to the
matter from the report or ]. Fraser
! Lyon, former attorney general:
'"rhe following correspondence In
regard to the sum Of $500, which
was heretofore deposited by Dennis
Weiskopr in one OF the banks OF Gin
cinnati, 10 be returned by him to the
state on account OF excessive over
cnarges made on labels sold to the
ola sla,e dispensary explains itself:
lion. j. ERASER Lyon, Attorney Cen
eral, Columbia, y. G.
Dear sir: We beg to advise that
we have at last been able to collect In
Cincinnati the $500 deposited with
the Trust company there by the Nevi-
son-Weiskopr company, which was In
full payment Of the compromise set
tlement Of the claim Of the state OF
South Carolina against the company
for defrauding 1t in connection with
the label transaction.
Under our contract with the dis
pensary commission, we are entitled
10 one-half Of the recovery, or SS,7bO,
for our services. AS you are aware,
the state Of South Carolina Is indebt-
ed to us in the sum Of $4,000, under
contract, which Is shown In the min
utes of the winding-up commission.
FOR services rendered In the south
Carolina Glass company case. This
amount was allowed by resolution or
the commission and ordered paid to
US. In addition to this, we are enu-
tied to one-haH Of the amount recov-
cred from this company on the over
judgment against 1t. We are there
1ore crediting the state Of South Caro-
lima with The sum Of $3.50, which we
are retaining.
Hoping that this may be satisfac-
tory, we beg TO remain,
Very truly yours,
Anderson, Fielder, Rountree & Will
son.
"By Rountree.
Atlanta, December 8, 1912"
"Messrs. Anderson, Felder, Rountree
& Wilson, Equitable Building, At
lanta, Ga
Gentlemen: beg to acknowledge
receipt of your letter Of the 3rd inst,
in which you advise that you have
collected in Cincinnati the $500 de-
posted with the Trust company there
by the Nevison- Weiskopf company In
connection with the label transaction.
also note that you have retained 30
per cent Of this amount under your
contract had with the dispensary
commission for collecting the same,
and that the other so per cent you are
applying as part payment to q claim
YOU have against the state of South
Carolina for $4,000 for services rem
dered in the Carolina Glass company
case. I beg to advise that have not
authority under the law to authorize
or consent to the disposition you have
made Of the money in question. will
report the facts in the case to the
next legislature, which Is the only
body having authority to finally dis
pose Of the matter.
Yours very truly,
]. Fraser Lyon,
Attorney General.
December Z, 1912"
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House Resents Letter.
(The State, March 81

(In6 STATE mdTCn o.I
The resentment o. some Of the
ment that the legislature during the
session has been Intent solely upon
the erection Of political fences" con-
tanned in the letter written by John l.
McLaurin, state senator from Marl-
Dor, to Harvie Jordan Of Atlanta,
was strongly expressed yesterday
morning on the floor Of the house just
before adjournment sine die.
The speeches in reference to the
McLaurin letter which has appeared
in print were acrimonious. The Marl-
boro senator was scored by five men,
bers, one Of whom, Mr.. Lilies OF
Orangeburg, declared that the letter
"ought to be treated with the silent
contempt due its source, made IA
nous by Hearst's Magazine"
Mr.. Boyd Of Spartanburg, started
the ball rolling by reading extracts
from Senator McLaurin's letter. He
said that he was Of the opinion that
the house ought formally to resent
the letter and for that reason he
spoke on the point of personal privi-
lege.
Mr.. Boyd declared that Senator
McLaurin had gone out Of his way to
make such statements relative to the
members of the house and exceeded
the scope Of his duties as a senator
and as a citizen.
1T am anxious to register my re-
sentiment of this letter." concluded
Mr.. Boyd.
Mr.. James, Of Lee. treating the sub
ject more lightly, said that one reason
why he resented the letter was be-
cause 1t had been written to man
in Georgia, in which state a child had
been sent to prison for IL years Tor
stealing a bottle of soda water.
"In my opinion, Georgia Is just
about half civilized" said Mr.. James,
land entirely incapable of passing
judgment on this house"
mo body of men that accompllshes
anything worth while can escape criti-
cism," said Mr.. Lilies of Orangeburg,
in declaring that the McLaurin let
ter should be treated with silent con-
tempt.
Mr.. Sapp. of Lancaster. and Mr..
Ashley, of Anderson, both speaking on
the McLaurin letter, declared that
they resented the uncomplimentary
references to the legislature which 1t
contained.
Senator McLaurin wrote Mr.. Jor-
dan in reply to letter from him In
regard to the failure Of the legisla-
ture to provide expenses for two dele
gates from this state to go to Europe
with a commission to study rural
credits and marketing societies, etc.
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RECESS APPOINTMENTS
Governor Has Some Fun at Expense
of LEGISLATORS.


Of Legislators.
Columbia, March 6.-The following
special message, sent to the general
assembly by Governor Blease this af-
ternoon, explains ITSELF:
The State Of South Carolina-Execu-
tive Department.
Gentlemen of the General Assembly:
In regard to Act No. 256 (House
Bill No. 602. Senate No. 49G, Ito
amend the law relating to magistrates
and their constables, their powers,
duties, Jurisdiction, salaries, etc." 1
beg to call to your attention to the
fact under the heading, Anderson
county," all the magistrates salaries
are fixed per year, with the exception
Of the salary of Magistrate B. F. Will
son, the provision being that he shall
receive a salary of five hundred dol
lars, but not stating whether 1t is Cor
day, a week. month, or year.
I also beg leave to call your atten-
don to the fact that this act will not
90 into effect until twenty days after
is approval, and 1t might be we'll for
those counties interested to take into
consideration the question: VIII the
MAGISTRATES who have been appointed
at this session, and confirmed. by the
senate, in the counties where changes
have been made, be legal officers, or
should the governor after twenty days
when this act goes into effect, appoint
the magistrates provided for In the
act?
I am expressing no opinion, but l
call your attention to the case Of Go
rec, in Greenwood county, recently
decided by the supreme court.
The MAGISTRATES who have been ap-
pointed and confirmed by the senate,
who are affected by this bill, were ap-
pointed under the old law. Can they
hold on under this act, or at the END
of twenty days do new magistrates
have to be appointed?
You might refer these matters to
your respective judiciary committees,
and have them answer; for, am go
ing to be frank with you, II this bill
affects them, and I can make the
changes. new appointments will be
made, under this bill.
I do not want to take any advan-
tage, gentlemen; I want to fight fair,
and that Is why I am calling your at
tention to the matter.
You will note Section l: THAT the
law as to magistrates, their constables,
Jurisdiction, salaries, etc.. shall be as
now provided by law, except as here
matter provided" This is the repeal
ing clause of your other acts.
approved this act on the 3rd day
of March, the day I received 1t. You
were elected by the people Of your
respective counties, and II there Is any
blame coming for any part Of 1t they
must blame you and not me.
Very respectfully,
Cole L. Blease,
Governor.
Columbia, s. c., March 6, 1918.
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THAT MITCHELL INVESTIGATION
Committee Did Not Like Governors
Charges.
Columbia State. Saturday.

Columbia State, Saturday.
After awaiting again the pleasure OF
the house. the senate adjourned sine
die yesterday shortly after II o'clock.
Just previous to adjourning further
protest was registered against the gov
ernor for his attack upon those who
signed the majority report Of the
Mitchell investigation.
Senator Weston resented the gov
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"a Almost any man can succeed II
he has a little good sense and little
good nature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
LUKE McLUkE SAYS.

Just little bit of tafrey when Il fcl.
lows here III state.
Beats lot of repitaffy after he has
pulled his freight.
Advertise for u kitchen mechanic
and you will get one reply. Adver.
tise for n chorus girl and there will
be 400 applicants.
A girl is always willing to listen tC
advice from any man II he isn't her
father.
.. a schoolgirl likes you TO think shc
is as wise as n widow. 4 widow like
you to believe she is as innocent as
u schoolgirl.
Lots OF men who wouldn't trust You
with a five-dollar bill will trust you
with their daughters.
Six out of every ten men are
ashamed OF their full names. What's
yours?
You don't need them around here,
but out in Kansas every man has 4
corkscrew and beer opener on his
key ring. Kansas is dry state.
There's an awful difference between
feeding lies into girls ear and feed
Ing groceries into her month.
a chicken can't see the respectful
youth who tips his hat in silence
But the bashful boy who blows ciga'
rettc smoke In her face and says:
Hello, Kid" is hero.
What has become of the old.iaSh
toned man who used to play the accor
deon?
Father always indignates when egg:
and butter go up three cents. becans'
cigars are always ten cents and booz.
is always IL cents.
When girl has five dollars sh'
will spend s4.sS for a swell bag j;
which TO carry the two pennies.
When a princess has long hair sh,
hangs her head out of the front win
dow after she washes her tresses
But II her locks are short you viii
find her at rear window.
When fellow and girl are takin
sly peeps at each other it is a might
good thing that neither OF them ar
mind readers.
| A fat WOMAN may be foolish j
some way, but she never wastes au
of her money buying a bust developer
| or course 1t doesn't happen ever
day. but enc day man advertise
TO secure the acquaintance of a n
fined lady; object mat.imony; and III
first reply he received was from h
own wife.-Enquirer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
ANOTHER STATE SONG POEM,

Mrs. Frank A. Dreck. OF Vineland.
\. j.. was one OF the few contributors
'c the State song contest whose Goa.
tribution received favorable mention
by the judges. Her poem follows:
OUR MOUNTAIN LAND is HOME.
by Mrs. Frank a. Brock, vineland,
y. j.
Gaily blow. q mountain brceZcs,
Bear our voices far away!
Since the morning of creation,
Has no grateful generation
Met for happier celebration.
Than is gathered here today.
Echo, West Virginia mountains.
Sound the song OF jubilee.
Sing. ten thousand flowing fountains:
"Mountaineers are always free"
Runaway--run away-O rushing riv,
ers!
Away. away-to gulf and sea!
Run away-away-bu chant the lay.
Tia, Mountaineers are free.
We are children of the mountains:--
Over spaces wide we roam.
GcauteoUs scenes beyond all telling.
Greet Our eyes with power compellln&
And our hearts with JOY are swelling.
That this mountain land is home.
See our forest.plumagc waving
Caiaracts and ripping rills,
Sturdy blows of labor pounding
Mills and traffic far resounding:-
Vegetation al-abounding,
In the YaIieys-on the hills.
May our SONGS to-day ascending.
Reach the highest heavenly dome!
For this land of matchless splendor.
Let US now our praises render,
Unto God our strong Defender,
That this mountain land Is HOME.
Far beyond the Alleghenies,
May our liberty expand!
let us 30 to those dcspairlnS.-
Loose the letters they are wearing.
And with them our blessing sharing,
Give them also. frccdom.land!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16

toned boy whose school books were
covered with calico?
When Petty tells Deasie at The
breakfast table that his snoring kept
her awake, the Honeymoon takes, a
quiet sneak and hunts new quarters.
"A homcly girl can go anywhere
without chaperone. ~.
And u girl who eats onions AT every
meal dosent have to worry about
temptations.
Nowadays clothes make the man
and lack of them makes tho woman.
When girl in tight hobble takes
n look around before she hoists to
climb a street Car step, you can bet
that you are not going 10 see much.
If you don't believe that beauty
is only skin deep just kiss'a homely
girl In the dark and see how good
She tastes.
Never ask Tor kiss, until after
you get it.
When you hear man Dragging
about supporting his wife You eau
bet that she works sixteen hours 4
day for her support.
In summer a woman looks cooler
than man. In winter she feels
cooler
Any old mutt can stay out of debt,
but It takes smart one to stay in.
a man yelping about the Trusts
always reminds you Of dog barking
1t an automobile.
The man. who can afford to drink
seldom has thirst. But the guy
who can't afford 1t is two.legget
fish.
Every woman is natural born
gambler and likes TO take chance
Look at scme of the things the!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16

Ella wh,e.y. W,lcv. says Work
hard and marry early. Ella is all
'ballcd up. she means marry early and
work hard -
As long as some men can work
eight hours PEI day and get 81 for it,
they can't see Why Opportunity should
butt in.
|. When u man buys suit of clothes
and orders wool and gets cotton he
doesn't know the difference. But
when he buys drink and orders rye
and gets borboun he sets up an awful
yelp.
T. Roosevelt should send a nice pic.
ture OF a Belgian hare to the husband
OF the Detroit woman who has had -
children in 90 years. ,..
Economy Is sometimes good thing
But YOU often met men who try 20
make one handkerchief last n whole
week.
After man has been married five
years he should Just MS soon wash the
dishes as to play cards with. his wife.
When you see a woman eagerly de.
vouiihg u ham sandwich and glass
Of beer. you know her husband Is
paying for 1t. When you see one hav.
ing chicken. lobster salad, fillct mig.
burgundy forced upon her. some other
| woman'shusband is paying for it.
Boys have more sense than they
used 10 have. When the old,fasl;
Toned boy got a dime he would buy Il
tencent bottle of rotten perfumery
with blue hearts and red cupids on the
label and give it to his best girl. Nova
days when he gets dime he take.
her 10 movie show and holds .hands
for an hour. -
What tas become of the old-fasir
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16

with flap on the, bottom that but
toned on his pants?
The girls Wa have good busts know
that excelsior won't wobble. That's
the. reason they wear skin tights
waists.-EnQuirer. 80
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
BELL OFFICIALS HERE.

J. G. Gordon. plant supervisor of
Wheeling district and H. W. Wood,
traffic supervisor or Wheeling dis
trict. passed through here to-day on
TT inspection tour. They came here
from Clarksburg and Parkersburg en-.
cute to Wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
United States and State Deposito
ESTABLISHED 1865 ny

marry. 't
have always found that II you
have bankroll nobody cares darn
who your ancestors were.
What has become OF the old.fash.
Toned man who had II short bosom
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
Vacation Planning Means
Vacation Baggage

And right now - while your
plans are in the making-wc are
splcndidly ready to supply your
every need in this line. and in IL
manner that will leave your mind
free from the worries of inferior
baggage. giving You lasting salts
faction after you have returned
from your trip. And if we fail to
convince you that we can save
YOU about onc-third the price
usually charged for the same quail
ity, don II buy asa
Travelling Bags; e9c to- $4,000
Shown in all the popular grains
Of leather, in black, tan and reed.
High Glass Trunks, $3.50 to S25.
Steamers. Room .TrlmIiS.. w.
mems Trunks specially built for
travelling purposes and the best oil
modern Wardrobe Trunks.
Dcpartmcnt-First Floor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-05-16
{ The .Wonlan's Stores
&. GLOVES
Al Amy Fashionable Gathering
GARMENTS FROM THE W oMAN's STORE ARE STRONG.
LY REPRESENTED. YOU MAY EASILY TELL THEM
FROM OTHERS BY THAT SUBTLE SOMETHING
CALLED CIRCUMSTANCES a5

would be very easy matter Tor US TO purchase line
of Tailored Suits which might offer this stage Of the
season at half price and less and still make profit upon
them Every mail brings handsomely illustrated matter
on this subject and of travelling representatives call
upon in effort to the influence Of the citys best
Garment Store through which get their goods upon
the local market Some Of these Suits really look worthy
and back in early experience might have thought
them wonders at the price But experience has taught that
Quality must he paid for by some
Tailored Suits of The Highest Quality such
showing in Garment Section do permit of great prof
it's in the early Yet must have suits
tain selling prices and when offer you usual superior
quality Of materials expert tailoring and welnadvance
styles at the prices You elsewhere the difference
naturally come out of the profits esa
WE OFFER YOU, NoW, SUITS AND COATS AT
PRICES YOU NEVER KNEW FOR SUCH QUAIL
ITY AND STYLE.
Evening journal., 1913-11-28
SIX STITCHES
In FACE AFTER
STREET BATTLE

John 0Neil, a young white man, was
arraigned in City Court this morning
charged with assaultine James Wright,
white. OF No. 205 West street, with in
tent TO commit murder. ONeil was
held under $1,000 bail for the Court Of
General Sessions. The fight between the
men occurred at Second and West streets
last night and was a free-for-all affair.
Wright and Martin Miller were coin-
ing down the street together when, ac-
cording TO their testimony. the defend
ant with another man stopped them and
asked Wright for dime. Wright re-
fused to give O'Neil the money and a
fight started
Wright testified today that O'Neil
knocked him down and slashed him
across the face with knife or some
other sharp instrument. Martin said he
was too busy fighting TO see what
ONeil was doing to Wright, but after
he had disposed OF his antagonist he saw
Wright with his face bleeding and O'Neil
running around the corner.
OiNeil denied that he hal cut the
man. When he was arrested by Officer
John J. Fox a bloodstained pocketknife
was found on his person, however.
DR.. ID. IL. Davitch, of Second and West
streets, said the man was brought to his
store and he took six stitches in his face,
which was cut TO the bone
Evening journal., 1913-11-28
SHOT ONLY
TO BRIGHTEN IS
HIS DEFENSE

In City Court today Elwood Turner,
colored, charged with carrying con.
cealed deadly weapon and assault with
intent to murder Nathan Lafe, also
colored. was held under $1,000 bail for
the grand jury and also fined $50 ana
costs and sentenced to one year in the
wor<house for carrying the pistol
The evidence offered by the witnesses
for the State showed that Turner came
TO Iafe's house at No. Taylors Row
yesterday and said that a women who
was with Lafe had taken some food and
that he wanted IL. Lafe testified that
the defendant pulled a pistol from his
pocket and threatened TO blow ont his
brains. He tried to argue with Turner
but Turner commenced TO shoot his pis
tol and fired two shots into the floor
close TO where Lafe was standing.
Turner finally went away and was
arrested in a saloon on Front street In
his pocket was the pistol.
Turner did not deny the charge IN
City Court this morning but asked the
mercy OF the court saving that he shot
into the floor TO frighten l.aie and die
not intend to hurt him.