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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
A Kentucky Prodigy Dead.-A spe-

A Kentucky Prodigy Dead.-A spe-
cial to the daily papers from Kansas
City Of November 29, announces the
death Of Reuben Fields, who died Of
apoplexy at the Jackson county poor
farm, where he had been cared for
since 1907.
Rube Fields was born and reared on
MAYORS Branch, about four miles
north of Owingsville, and on account
of his wonderful gift as a mathemati-
clan was widely known in this part 'of
the countrv His brain specialized on
figures. Apparently without ambition
and always dependent on others, ne
regarded his wonderful powers as a
direct gift from God that would be
taken from him If he turned 1t to
worldly gain. He was unable to reao
or write The most wonderful feature
of his powers was his ability to tell
the exact time of day or night at any
moment 1t might be asked Of him. Il
ability as a lightning calculator was
puzzle to experts He was 70 years
old.-Owensville, KY, Outlook.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
ISSUE OMITTED FOR XMAS

There will be no issue of The En-
quirer on Friday December 26. The
paper will appear as usual on next
Tuesday, and from Tuesday afternoon
until Saturday morning there will be
a complete suspension Of work except
in the business and editorial offices
which will remain open as usual. The
last issue of the paper for the present
her %
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
Government Estimates co+.o, Gro,


The American cotton crop for the
season Of 1914 will amount to 49,
$4,000 bales Of 500 pounds, (not in
Guiding linters), according to the first
estimate made by the government this
year through the crop reporting board
bureau Of statistics, department Of ag-
riculture, and announced last Friday
afternoon This compares with 49,
I03,421 bales of 500 pounds, exclusive
of linters, produced last year, when
the total crop, inclusive Of linters. was
14,313,000 bales Of 500 pounds; 1852
701 bales In 1911, which, including
linters, amounted to 16,250,276 bales;
11,60S,616 bales in 1910, which, includ-
ing linters, amounted to 12,005,6SS
bales; 10,004,949 bales in 1909. which,
including linters, amounted to 1885,
3S2 bales; 13,241,709 bales in 1908.
which, including linters, amounted to
13,5S7.306 bales, and 11,107,179 bales
In 1907, which, including linters,
amounted to 11,375,461 bales. The av-
erage Of the crops Of 1907-11 was H.
331,047 bales. exclusive Of linters. The
average total production, exclusive OF
linters, for the five years from 1907 to
1911 was 12,331,047 bales. The value
Of the crop, including seed for the
same period averaged $S03. .460, 900.
while the 1912 crop. lint and seed, was
valued at $920,630, 900. the value Of the
lint being $792,24O,000 the 1911 record
crop, $S59,S40,O 900, the lint being valued
at $732.420,000, and the 1910 crop,
1858, ,180. 900, the most valuable ever
produced, the value Of the lint being
$S2O,320,000
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

For the benefit of those who may
not understand and in justice to both
of the officials concerned. 1t is proper
TO state that neither Superintendent
Of Education Carroll, nor Mr.. John r.
Blair receive any pay in connection
with the Boys Corn Club work. They
are not required by any authority,
to give time and attention to this
matter; but all they have done has
been a purely voluntary contribution
TO the welfare of the boys concerned,
and the interest of agriculture gener-
ally. And both Mr.. Carroll and Mr..
Blair; Mr.. Blair especially, have con-
tributed more to the success Of the
work than any other individuals have
contributed. Mr.. Carroll, of course,
has given his best efforts end Is still
doing so; but cannot do as much in
his office as Mr.. Blair can do in the
field.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ApyERrIsEMENTs

Quinn & McGill, Clover-Haye a lot
= of fine western horses and mules
and want you to see them.
Mrs. A. M. Grist--Offers Himalaya
. berry plants for sale. -
D. T. Woods, Clerk-Gives notice of
annual meeting Of w. o. w. camp
on Thursday night. Z
Cloud Cash Store-In order to reduce
stock before taking an inventory,
offers sharp reductions on season.
able merchandise.
Thomson Co.-Cordially invites you to
make its store headquarters for all
kinds of holiday goods. Sale prices
continue on all goods. See page 4.
York Drug Store--Calls special atten-
tion to fine candies, stationery, ko-
daks, etc., as suitable goods for Gift
givers. ..
Committee, Clover-Invites the pub
lie to entertainments at Glover, Fri
day and Saturday evenings.
M. A. Mcfarland, Yorkville No. 4
Has complete line Of toys, candies,
ETC., and begins a reduction sale. of
all kinds Of goods, to continue for
twenty days.
The Handy Kitchen-Wants you to re-
member it is headquarters fore ev-
erything in candies, fruits, nuts and
other Christmas goodies
j. M. Brian Co.'s ready with COM
plete stock of holiday goods, includ-
ing toys, fruits, candles. china, etc.
Lyric Theatre-Gives programme for
the week, and will be open after
moons from. 2 to o'clock, for the
ladies' and children.
Sam NJ. Grist-Reminds you that he is
always ready to write fire, accident
business you have to give him.
w. H. Herndon-Can furnish fruit
cakes for Christmas; also has small
hams, mackerel, potatoes, etc.
York Supply Co.-Has a carload OF
iron roofing and will make you close
prices Fresh eggs wanted.
W. T. Nichols, Rock Hill Has four
horse farm for rent.
Shannon-Smarr Co., Sharon-Is ready
to supply your every want in the
way Of Christmas goods.
Yorkville Bargain House-On page g.
says its special sale will continue
until its big banner across the street
comes down.
G. w. Whitesides & Co.. Sharon-Sug
gest that you give your friends Bi-
bles and fountain pens for Xmas.
Kirkpatrick Belk Co.-Has new lot OF
ladies' and misses coats and offers
them at big reductions. Other suits
and coats at special prices. Page 4.
T. w. Speck-Again invites your at
tention to his big stock Of gift goods
that are worth while. See Iage 4.
Shieder Drug Store-Emphasizes the
value Of stationery and cigars as be-
ing most suitable Christmas gifts.
Loan and Savings Bank-Explains
why 1t is steadily growing in the IA
vor Of conservative business men,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

The administration currency bill
was submitted to a severe arraign-
ment last Saturday, by Senator Root
of New York. He declared that the
measure without statutory limi-
tation on the issuance Of the proposed
new currency could bring about an
imitation of credit that would result
in a dreadful catastrophe" The note
issue section of the bill, he said, "ex-
hibits the opinions Of very great
leader Of the Democratic party whose
financial heresies twice have been re-
pudiated by the American people"
The only check to an inflated curren-
cy, Senator Root contended, was In
the hands of a Federal reserve board
appointed under the same influence
that put into this bill these false
theories, and bound to proceed in ac-
cordance with them" The bill was
defended by Senator Pomerene Of
MO, who opposed vigorously the pro-
posals for public ownership and gov
ernment control of the proposed re-
sional banks and declared that the
bill would relieve any existing finan-
cial depression. Sharp differences Of
opinion, appearing In the debate on
the floor and a marked Discrimination
to compromise, which was evident IN
DSl"Scu DClhoSi1liN oHu
Republican leaders, dissipated the
hopes for an early vote on the bill
which for several days have prevailed.
Republican senators who were will
ing summarily to end the debate If
they could secure the elimination of
certain features, including the propos-
al to guarantee bank deposits and the
redemption Of the proposed new notes
in gold or lawful money" met little
encouragement and the leaders al
most gave up hope for an early vote.
Senator Root, in opening his attack on
the bill presented an amendment cal
culated to place a restriction on the
issue of the proposed government
notes by taxing the reserves held
against the notes when they fell below
fifty per cent, and by imposing a
graduated tax on issues above $780,
900, 900 and 120,0O0.000. Some re-
strictive amendment he declared. was
absolutely necessary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

C. Wallace, Of Yorkville who was seri-
ously injured on the play grounds of
the Yorlsville Graded schools recently.
The little fellow is getting along as
nicely as could be expected.
Mr.. John Davidson who has been
living on Yorkville r. F. d. No. /, has
moved to Delphos where he will live in
the future. While moving last Thurs
day Mr.. Davidson drove a load Of hay
containing 72 bales with two horses.
one of the largest loads that ever
came through the streets of Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

Yorkville, s. c., December Is. 1918.
Hon. VIM. ]. Harris,
Director Of the Census,
Washington, D. G.
Dear Sir:
have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your favor Of December
8, asking for official publications In
regard to the wealth, debt and taxa
ton Of York county and the Town Of
Yorkville, and regret to have to ad-
wise you that no such publications are
available.
There is in the charter Of the town
of Yorkville a provision requiring the
publication of information Of the
character desired by you and also q
general statute to the same effect;
but the officials whose duty 1t Is to OBJ
serve the law have. for reasons OF
their own, neglected to do so.
There Is general law requiring
county treasurers to give the informa-
ton you desire as to counties by pub
iication annually; but the politicians
who represent our county in the gen.
eral assembly, have seen proper to ex-
empt this county from the provisions
Of the general law, and although such
exemption is clearly unconstitutional,
in that there can be no special law
where a general law can apply. the
situation is accepted and there we are.
Regretting our inability to furnish
you with the information you desire.
l am Very truly,
w. D Grist.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

Governor Blease has re-appointed
Hon, C. J. Ramage Of Saluda, a men,
ber of the state board of education to
succeed himself When the governor
appointed Mr.. Ramage as a special
Judge some weeks ago; Mr.. Ramage,
who was then a member Of the state
board of education resigned his posi-
ton before qualifying as judge. After
he had discharged his duties as spe-
cial judge he was re-appointed to his
old position.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
LOCAL LACONICS.


At the annual meeting of the York
County Medical Association held in
Rock Hill recently, DR.. T. N. Dulin, of
Bethel, was elected president; Dr. L.
S. Hay, of Rock Hill, vice president,
and DR.. John l. Barron. Of Yorkville,
treasurer.
MoconnellsyiIIe Hard Hit.
There are few sections of the coun-
ty that have made as much cotton this
year as they made last year, and some
have been particularly hard hit. The
McConnellsville section has suffered
worse than any other neighborhood We
have heard Of A prominent citizen OF
McConnellsville told The Enquirer last
Saturday that he believed the terri
tory around there would show up u
shortage of fully 1900 bales.
Court of Common Pleas.
In the case Of ]. C. Steele & Sons
VS.. the Catawba Press Brick company.
which was occupying the attention of
the court when the last issue of The
Enquirer went to press, the jury
found for the plaintiff in the aggre-
gate sum of $685. This case involved
a contention that grew out Of trade In
some brick machinery. The issue ma
been pending in the court for several
years and a previous trial resulted in
verdict for the defendant. The
court has adjourned sine die.
Mr.. A. p. Hope Dead.
Mr.. Abel P. Hope, who was stricken
with paralysis some time ago, died
Sunday morning at his home one mile
and a half northwest of TirZah, fol-
lowing another attack Of paralysis.
MI. Hope had been in bad health for
a period extending over several years.
He was about go years Of age and Is
survived by five children as follows:
Messrs Robert and Glenn and Misse"
Myrtle, Inc and Kate Hope. The in
terment was at Beth Shiloh YESTERDAY
morning. Mr.. Hope was held In high
esteem in the neighborhood In whi'
he lived. as a most excellent citizen.
Filbert School Building.
The trustees Of school district No
q are just completing at Filbert one
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

II the state bar association would
have things done as they should be
done, we suggest that they round up
all the shysters and alleged shysters
and try them together. Sims. John
Duncan and Barney Evans are not
necessarily even the worst offenders
along this line, and the public is not
going to have any respect for action
that will single out one, two or three
and leave scores to continue their
crooked way unmolested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE

The following correspondence which
explains itself fully is Of sufficient
public concern to warrant its publica-
ton:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
Washington, December 8, 1913. .
Dear Sir: =
Pursuant to an Act Of congress the
bureau Of the census Is engaged In
taking census of the wealth.
debt, and taxation Of the United
ed States, counties, and municipali-
ties. It Is planned to compile much of
the required information from reports
of county and municipal officers as Of
ficially printed in local newspapers.
beg to request, therefore, that you ia
vor me with a copy Of the issue of
your paper, or that portion Of the pa
per showing the information. contain
ing the latest published annual report
Of this character for York county.
An official envelope and frank, re-
quiring no postage, are inclosed for
your use in this connection.
Thanking you in advance for your
hearty cooperation in this important
work, ! am,
Very truly yours,
VIM. J. Harris.
Director.
Editor of The Enquirer.
Yorkville, S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

Andrew Carnegie is quoted as say
ing that after the legislation that Is
now pending in congress passes. busl-
ness will be better than it has ever
been. He thinks the legislation al
ready accomplished as we'll as that
under consideration, is wise
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16
CHE Aurkrille Gnqairer.
Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Class.
YoRKvILLE, s. c.:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1918.

The national Republicans are hold
ing a convention in Washington to-
night, the purpose Of which is to try
to arrive at compromise basis under
which the two wings of the party can
get together.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

MIR. John L. Glenn, Jr., of Chester.
has been awarded appointment from
South Carolina to Cecil Rhodes
scholarship.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-12-16

Editor of The Enquirer.
Yorkville, s. c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
FIELDING'S WE'LL
is VALLEY MARVEL,
Two Women at San Simon Build Rest
oehee With Own Hands and Begin
Cuitivating Farm Land

san Simon. Arlz, July 22.-The flow
ing well OF Capt J. Fielding, brought
IN last week, is the marvel of the val
ley AT 200 feet it has irrigated, &C
1 1or9lng 10 the captain. 20 acres of grass
land already. Capt. Fielding claims
the largest flow in the valley.
IL ~ u Marrett's well, Jess Averi1I
o elrer has been completed with a
good flow. at 400 feet WIN
1here are in the valley two sisters
H women OF refinement. culture and
means, VINO, with their own hands have
erected A comfortable residence "a -,.S
ou = q S3.. and have gone to farming
irsr.eo =; ialLtcneI' OF AlamOgordo, is here
Inspecting the erection of the RsDI-
DQ 1Ia az It is to be opened August L
+,,- NJ T aschaII has secured a good flow
Two miles southwest of town tbe
t far9 9ei,S Cooperative company doing
Geo. z: Sigh's rig is at present drill
ing on Mrs. H. ChamberIin's desert IN
Try ", Two miles south of town.
me rains are abundant and are do
ing much good. ''--N - : ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22

! wife to Marcos Aspeftia. lots 16 and
II, block O-3, Moeller's addition; con-
sideratiOn, $3.50; July 19, 1913.
North side of Rivera, between Es-
trella and San Marcial-Airs. Annie L.
Ethridge and others to Z. Z. Hess. lot
and east Is feet of 3, block 3, East FL
Paso' consideration, S125c: July Z, 1913.
Licensed to Wed.
A. C. Barry Canaan and Laura
Bardwell
Macario Alvarez and Jesus Torres.
c AnchOndo and Conception Rod
riguez
Leonard Lee Warden and Mary Shir-
ingtOn Christian
Leonard F sagaret and Hazel Belle
Porfirio Davalos and Matilda Domin-
Automobiles Licensed.
DISCLAIMER Bros, 1903 Montana
street; five passenger Locomobile.
Births-GirIs.
To Mrs. W A. BOurland, 50 EucaIvp.
tus street; July 20.
To Mrs. R. E. Hines, 213 Lawton ave-
nue.; July u.
BirthS-BOys.
To Mrs II. c. Plat, SAT Epson ave-
nue.; July II.
To Mrs. Chas. E. Wolfe, los Leon
street; July 49,
70 Mrs. Enrique R. Gozano. 913 vir-
gina street; July 10.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
DAILY RECORD.
Deeds Filed.


West side of FL Paso, between Cliff
and River-D. H. Watson to Easlota
de Ia Cara, lot and southerly IL
feet of z, block 26, Alexander's addi-
ton; consideration, $4,000; June u,
1913.
Woodlawn addition-Cruz Ortiz to
Jesus Carbajal, lot %, block %, Wood
lawn addition; June q, 1913.
Northside Of Fort Boulevard, between
Ord and Park-C. R Moorehead to c.
NJ Newman, lots 5 to II, inclusive,
block 80, Grand View; consideration,
$1,000; May %, 1912.
West side of Stanton, between Mon
tana and BOUlevard-Frank Ruckman
TO Myron R Henley, lot z, block 40,
Hart's survey. No. 8; consideration,
$3.50; July II, 1913.
Ell Paso county, Texas-Jay F. Knox
and wife to MyrOn r Henley. section
Il, block "A" Texas & Pacific survey;
consideration SO; Dec. 81, 1912.
Woodlawn additiOn-Cruz Ortiz to
IHeIqglo Corral south half of lot 4,
oI0ck 70, WeodlaWn; consideration,
$A0O; June p, 1913.
Northwest corner of Westminster
dho Madlson-George r lie Baron to
- n LeaVell, lots Is and 16, block 81,
Hill; consideration, $500;
MoeIer's addition-C. S. Foust and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
DEVELOPMENT
PUSHING
CREAMERY PROJECT
Chamber of Commerce Urges Farmers
to Devote More Attention to
Dairy Products

Chamber OF Com merte Urges r farmers
to Devote More Attention to
Dairy Products
Artesia, N. NJ. July 22--The chamber
of commerce here held an enthusiastic
meeting to discuss the project Of a
creamery here. The subject has been
thoroughly canyassed and it was de-
cided that president H J. Rand, of the
chamber should appoint a committee OF
three to go around among the farmers
and try to get them to go to shipping
cream to the Roswell creamery; also,
to get more and better cows looking to
the establishment Of a creamery here
at the earliest date practicable. E B.
Barber. one of the owners in the Ros-
well creamery, was at the meeting, and
made some strong points for dairying
in this section. He offered to take all
the cream that could be produced here
at Elgin prices at the creamery, less
the freight or eXpreSSage.
The capacity of the Roswell cream
cry is being increased to $500 pounds
per week. At present it is paying out
about $500 per week for cream and
is buying as far north as Elida, n. NJ.
So far not more than $50 per week is
coming to the section south of Ros-
well Up in the dry section farther
north the farmers are buying Artesia
alfalfa and shipping butter to Roswell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
ELOPES, BAREFOOTED
AND SCANTILY CLAD

Fifteen Year Old Daughter of Rich
Pennsylvania Climbs From Win
dow and FIees With SuitOr.
WayneSburg, Pa, July 22-Bare-
footed, bareheaded, without money and
scantily clad, Lena Cage, the Is year
old daughter of Charles Cage, a
wealthy merchant of this city, eloped
She climbed from the window of her
home shortly after midnight, and get
ting a big motor car, with her sutton
Franklin Hurley, disappeared.
The girls father, with several Off
GERS, have searched in vain for the
pair.
Hurley is the proprietor of a big
moving picture business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
TRANSPARENT SKIRTS
A SHOCK TO CHICAGO
New Dresses Conspicuous for What
They Reveal Rather Than What
They Conceal Alarm 1IOraIIsts.

Chicago, Ill. July transparent
skirts. more conspicuous for what they
reveal than what they conceal, have
struck Michigan avenue and State
street, and a cry of protest and alarm
has gone Up from women who have the
preservation Of the morals Of Chicago
at heart
DR.. Julia Holmes Smith said: Why
do women make carfcatures of them
selves? I'm in favor of aboIishing
gowns which disclose the outline of
the figure"
The sight of some gowns makes one
shudder," Mrs. George Bass said
Mrs L Bracket Bishop, who re-
turned recently from a trip around the
world said:
When I was IN Constantinople I
was anxious TO see what the Turkish
women Of fashion wore, so 1 went into
a shop and asked them for a gown
sueh as would be purchased for women
OF the harem- There wasn't a dress to
be had IN that big city as bold as some
L nave seen on the streets here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
COLUMBUS TO GET
NEW SCHOOLHOUSE

Columbus, n N, July 22.-Workmen
are clearing the site where the new
school is to be erected Bids will soon
be opened for the construction of the
school building. The tract is three
acres, located in the north line of the
tOWnsite, just beyond the church.
The assessed valuation for this school
district is $169,SO9 on which a 10 mill
assessment win be made, assuring ST.
69S for the school, provided there are
no delinquent taxes. 1t is believed at
this time that three teachers will be
required for the next school year and
therefore the levy will hardly be suf-
flcient to pay expenses
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
JAPANESE STUDENT APPEALS
TO Z. s. TO MAINTAIN PEACE

Chicago, IL, July 22.-George J
kasaI, a student from Kofu, Japan. who
was graduated from the University OF
chicago last month and whose Grafton
The Mastery of the Pacific" won the
julius RoSenWald prize in OratOry, will
be sent out by the World Peace Foun-
datiOn 10 deliver his Grafton in eastern
cities
Kasai's GRAFTON dealt with the japan
csc question in California, and was an
appeal for fairness on both sides a1J
the continuance of peaceful relations
with Japan His tour will take him as
1as east as New York and will last two
months
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
PADRES'S HEARING TO BE
IN BISBEE ON THURSDAY

The preliminary hearing of G. Pad
res. arrested in Douglas in connection
with the alleged ammunition smuggling
conspiracy here. will be held in Bisbee
on Thursday. Deputy marshal c. R
Moore will go from here to testify for
the government against Padres, who is
alleged to have been implicated in the
plan TO smuggle a car of ammunition
across the river.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEN
TO MEET IN TUCI1MOARI

Tucumcari, n. NJ, July 22.-Commer-
ciaI clubs of eastern New Mexico and
northwest Texas will meet on August
4th for the annual meeting of the Co
operative commercial club association,
Gov. W. c. Mcdonald will be here to
deliver an address.
Quay county's fair association has
been organized and application made
to the county board for $500 with
which to help pay the expenses of the
annual county fair. The dates for the
fair have not yet been decided upon,
but will be announced later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-22
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR
80 Onn POWER HOI-SE

Phoenix. Ariz-, July % The con-
tract for the construction of the Cross
cut power house at Hole-In-The-ROck
of governors Of the Salt River valley
water users association. 1t viii cost
about SAP 200