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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
What the Wholesalers Are Afraid Of.

Wholesale liquor dealers in Rich
mond and Petersburg last Saturday
applied to Judge Waddill OF the United
States district court, for temporary
Injunction to restrain the Southern
Express company from refusing to ac-
cept liquor for shipment to points In
South Carolina The proceeding is the
first attack upon the constitutionality
Of the Webb Kenyon bill, which passed
both branches of congress over Pres
ident Taft's veto. On the ground that
the South Carolina dispensary act Of
1896, which taken in conjunction with
the Webb-Kenyon act, threatens every
employe with fine and Imprisonment,
should the carrier undertake to for
ward liquor shipments to any point In
that state. the Southern Express COM
pany in Richmond has, since March s,
refused to accept further consign-
ments. The South Carolina act des-
ignates as contrabrand all liquor not
purchased from the state dispensaries,
while the Webb-Kenyon act forbids
the shipment Of liquor into other states
to be used or disposed Of contrary to
the law there provided.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

The embargo on liquors held in the
express office was raised yesterday,
and the traffic will probably continue
smoothly enough from now on unless
the United States supreme court shall
finally hold not only that the Webb bill
is constitutional; but that it prohibits
the delivery of whisky in South Caro-
lima to other than county dispensaries.
The small boys and others who have
heretofore been having such great
time each spring shooting the robbins
as they pass over on their way north,
will do we'll to have care hereafter
In the agricultural appropriation bill
passed this year, congress declared
that all birds which do not make their
home in any one state during the en-
tire year belong to the United States
government, and provided for their
protection. That means that hereafter
the people who shoot robbins will mot
run up against only municipal ordi-
nances and state laws, but against
Uncle Sam, and as Is pretty generally
understood, whatever the faults Of
Uncle Sam, he believes in the enforce
ment of his laws. The understanding
Is that the agricultural department
will promulgate regulations under
which migratory birds may be killed
or captured, If need be, and that these
regulations must have the approval Of
the president. But 1t Is not likely that
these regulations are going to permit
such slaughter as has heretofore been
so common.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

stands 1t, were made principally fol
the purpose of getting further line on
Kirk and his methods, and steps will
be taken to bring him back to South
Carolina to answer for his alleged vio-
lation Of the labor laws.
According to one Of the negroes in
Jail, on the night Of the robbery Kirk
had represented to them when they
set out from Tirzah, that there were
about fifteen negroes to be picked uI
between there and Catawba junction
but the robbery incident interferred
with the general exodus.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
It has been a subject of frequent re-

1t has been a subject of frequent re-
mark during the past few days that IT
the Webb law really prohibits the re-
ceipt Of liquor by express for per
sonal use," every county in the state
will speedily vote for the establish
ment of dispensaries. That may be
correct; but there is nothing certain
about it. In the first place there is
no probability that the Webb law will
stop the shipment of liquor for person.
al USE 1t was certainly not so in
tended, and it is not so worded; but
at the same time we are free to say
that it might be so construed in con-
nection with the Carey-Cothran law
as to have the effect indicated. But it
would still be question as to whether
every county in the state would run to
the dispensary in such an event. There
is a great deal of really honest and
sincere prohibition sentiment in South
Carolina, and among the honest prohi-
bitionists are included some who like
their toddy-people who, though they
will take a drink, will not vote for the
legal sale of whisky. These people
have stood their ground on vari-
Gus OCCASIONS in the past and many of
them will continue to measure up to
every test. So far as The Enquirer is
concerned, it would like to see the
Webb law held to prohibit the ship
ment Of liquor into South Carolina for
personal use, and it would like to see
a majority of the voters of York coun-
ty stand their ground in keeping the
dispensary out. We hope that the
matter will not come up for renewed
agitation; but at the same time, If the
fight must come let it come. The only
way to meet an issue like this is fairly
and squarely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
Justios cary stops prou.h.-The re.

Justice Gary Stops prou.h.-The re-
straining order issued by Chief jus
tice Eugene 3. Gary in Abbeville In
the case of d. T. Collicutt Of CO.
lumbia and w. w. Atkinson Of Ker-
shaw, against the Southern Express
company, has been sent to Columbia.
Douglas Mckay, representing the ex-
press company, and John ]. Earle.
representing the petitioners, returned
to the city yesterday with the order
which restraints the express company
from refusing shipments Of whisky
for personal use. The order effects all
the shipments Of whiskey that might
come into the state and as soon as 1t
was signed, the general counsel Of the
company was notified in order that the
rule might be rescinded. This was
done, 1t was said, to avoid litigation
and whisky shipments will be delivered
as usual within this state unless the
supreme court rules otherwise. The
hearing will be held April Is, the first
day of the term, unless the court is
called together sooner.-Columbi bia
State, Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
= Bennettsyille, March 6:

- Bennettsville, March 8: Daniel
C. Roper, nominated yesterday for
first assistant postmaster general, was
born and reared in Marlboro county,
He was a son Of ]. Wesley Roper. His
mother, before her marriage, was
Miss McLaurin, a sister Of Milton Nc
Laurin, judge Of probate. D. c. Roper
graduated from Wofford college. He
taught school at Tatum and later was
elected a member Of the house Of rep
resentatives from Marlboro county,
serving two years. He went to Wash
ington to accept position with the
government about II years ago. He
has carried with him the good wishes
of his home folks who are greatly
pleased to hear Of his recent success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
WATcHMAN AssAssINATED

Sam Smith, the negro watchman at
the York Cotton mill was found dead
at his post of duty last Sunday
morning when the day man came to
his relief at about o'clock.
The body of the old negro-he was
about 65 or 70 years Of age-was
found in the boiler room Of the mill.
He had been shot in the throat with a
charge of No. shot from a shotgun,
which had been fired at distance Of
only a few yards, and he had evident
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

]. P. McMurray, Sec.-Gives notice of
special convocation Mackey chap
ter, No. Is, R. A. M.
L. r. Williams, Probate Judge-Gives
notice that J. F. A. Smith has ap-
piled for letters of administration on
estate Of JOS A. Smith, deceased.
Kings Mountain Chapter, D. A. R.
Announces production OF Gold
smiths comedy, "She Stoops to
Conquer" at the opera house, Fri
day evening, 14th.
Mrs. M. S. Carroll, Filbert No. 1-Of-
fers white runner duck eggs at $3.50
per dozen.
]. M. Stroup-Invites attention to Pc
ters' oxfords, spring dress goods
Royal" tailoring, groceries, etc.
Idle Hour Theatre-Presents It's mo-
ton picture programme for tonight
Nothing but best films shown.
Bank of Ciover-Wants you to deposit
your surplus with it and promises
every banking consideration.
Cloud Cash Store-Makes special Of
ferings on spring coat suits and sep
arate skirts.
Sam M. Grist-Says that the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance company can
stand the "acid test"
Kirkpatrick Co.-Tells you about
the lines OF ready-to-wear clothing
for men now being shown.
Palmetto Monument Co.-Suggests
that when you buy monument buy
the best.
Yorkville Hardware Co.-Will be glad
to give you information as to the use
Of dynamite on the farm.
J. D. Hope, Sharon-Wants to supply
you with best Maine grown seed po-
totatoes and also wants you to see
him for groceries.
J. Q. Wray-Tells you that his "Wiz-
ard" sale closes Saturday and invites
you to come and see him for real
f.: bargains. =.
York Drug Store-Can furnish you
with kodaks and kodak supplies OF
all kinds. -.
Thomson Co.-Calls attention to new
spring clothing for men, hats. shirts.
coat suits. curtain goods etc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

J. M. Baker, of South Carolina, has
been chosen secretary Of the senate
over the presidents brother, Joseph r.
Wilson and former Senator Obediah
Gardner, of Maine. The position of
secretary of the senate carries with 1t
much power and influence
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

1t Is reported from Washington that
President Wilson proposes to labor
with the ways and means committee
in the revision of the tariff to an ex-
tent that will indicate clearly just
what he thinks should be done.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11

Major Cardenas, the Mexican rural
guard who allowed Maderc to be muir
dered, has been promoted to posi-
ton in the regular army. And that is
the way they do it in Mexico-disclaim
responsibility for crime, and reward
the tools through whom the crime was
committed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-11
Ths Yorkpills Gnqnirer.
Entered at the Postoflce In Yorkville
as Mail Matter Of the Second Glass.
YoRKvILLE. q. O.,
TUESDAY, MARCH II, 1918

An Associated Press dispatch Of yes
terday says that Mr.. William E. Con-
zales, editor of the Columbia State, is
an applicant for the post Of minister
to Cuba.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
WAR TAX TROUBLE
FACE GERMAN KAISER.
King Of saxony and Other Rulers
Said to BE Dead
Against 1t
CENTRAL GERMANY ALSO
Prussian municipalities Find Dill
llculty in Placing Loans
for War Fund
CENTRAL GERMANY ALSO
BERLIN. Anrii :.


The scmionicial Cologne Gazette states
that. amid the conflicting assertions and
emotions of the hour, only one thing can
be affirmed with ccrtainty--that the i'm
pcrial chancellor Herr Won Be,hmann-
iIollweG. finds himself both from the
financial and political standpo!nts in an
extremely nnenvlable position" with re-
gard 20 the $3.50. 600 900 army increase
ii a. now known that wide differences
OF opinion exist among the members of
the federal council OF the empire as TO
WAYS ana means for nnanc.ng the recur-
ring cost of the army Increase which will
bc S50.000.rD year
The federal states or central Germany
are leading the opposition 10 the pro-
posalS in Prussia. y military news
agency. which has been well informed on
all the Developments OF the army increase
and the war tax, asserts that the king
OF Saxony has organized his non Prtissian
Fellow sovcreigns against tho north Ger
man tax projects. The same agency
claims 10 know that the taxes on prop
crty Will partly take the form OF fresh
stamp taxes. Articles OF. luxury will be
specially affected, aud stock exchange
transactions assessed in one way or an
other.
The banks have now 10 lind $50 600 0oo
FOR the undersubscribed half OF the new
Prusssan loan. The German municipali-
ties, which are also bof1'o wing heavily
are finding the greatest difficulty in plac.
ing loans. The Bcriincr Ncueste Mach
richtcn says II would be timely To make
a fcrvent appeal even to the women OF
Germany TO keep their money at home"
and not TO yield TO the tempting offers OF
Paris dressma6crs and milIncrs VINO
carry on an active campaign for German
trade al this season OF the year The
newspapers arc overwhelmed with letters
hardshps which Will be imposed on them
by the war taxes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
FRENCH ARMY CHEERED
BY 100000 PEOPLE
Remarkable Patriotic Outburst at
Annual Review OF the Car
rison Of Paris


PARIS. april )
Three hundred thousand Parisians
turned out yesterday to cheer at The
V!nccnncs review the 5000 men who form
the garrison Of Paris.
Although the review is an annual affair
1t was made a national holiday The
president OF the republic drove on, 10
Ninccnnes In landau drawn by four
horses with artillcrymcn riding position
The minister Of war sat by him in the
carriage. and General Joffrc, The general
in-chief OF the French army, sat oppo-
site
Nine. poncarc had driven on, in anoth-
er carriage. |, was her first public ap-
pearance without her husband since he
became president of the republic.
The crowd in the streets was enormous
and enthusiastic. At Vincennes AT u
o'clock the crowd formed "A circle five
miles in circumference AT o'clock.
when the cannon Numbered their vel
come, The circle stretched back in black
mass, which burst into a yell OF wild
cheering when the president arrived
Thirty thousand ncn--Zouaves light in
fantry, the line. artillery. marines and
cavalry-were passed in review by the
president. marched by the tribune, and
then charged with wonderful effect In a
thunder OF cannonadng
The troops who were i'll campaign kit
marched back to barracks through the
streets with their bands playing and amid
scenes OF great enthusiasm everywhere.
The Socialists had organized great
open-air meeting in Paris as a counter
demonstration against the three years
army bill. They had joined forces with
the anarchists, and black and red Gags
were carried though the police refused
to- let their bearers unfurl them. The
speeches against the bill were extremely
violent.
One speaker said. AS they want war,
we will given them civil war--war of class
against class. war between you who arc
listening to me and those who are out n
Vincennes."
1t is reported from Andrucia that re-
cruit named Ponchcle was disqualified by
the examining council he had lost the
use OF the forefinSer of his right hand
When he was Informed that IL he had
lost the finger altogether he would have
been accepted, he declared that lie would
undergo the necessary operation. The
finger was amputated and he was placed
on the active list
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
.GUNSHOT PRACTICE
FROM A|RSH!P DECK
Trial Proves Conclusivcly That 1t
Can Be Done With
Effect
NJ @ r z G. r NJ AN CRAFT

BERLIN. -.>>-.i :.
Shots were 6ed from machine gun. on
the upper deck uhe top OF the gas en-
veione) OF tho now German army Zcrpcln
sirship Y during war Office trial
trip near Fricdrichshafen yesterday.
Although the wind was blowing at
for'y-one miles an hour tho gun practice
was carried on, TO the satisfaction OF a
military commission. IN official com
muniquc. which describes the event as OF
'epoch-making Importance" states tina,
the ufa! proves concusively that 1T is
possible 20 work comfortably and with
accuracy with machine guns from the
decks of Zeppelin airships captain
Won Puteau. the naval expert OF tho
TaeSiicho Rundschau. states that there
$ room for six machine guns on the ton
OF Zeppelin airship
Tho Nossischc Ieittinc states th,. tho
create part OF the $4,000 shorty 10
nc provided for the German air O.,.,, viii
u" devoted 10 building. with all possible
speed, ten airships OF the Zeppelin type
~ Is expected that 1--WE of the vessels will
hr incorporated in the air feet bv tho
nindic OF this year. The German nd
iniraity Is extending its system OF wa,cr.
n idAe stations. Ii is proposed 10 cstab
lsh ten-slX on the North sea cons, ana
io4r on the Baltic
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
ALL PEK|N MOURNS
THE DEAD EMF PRESS
Impressive Ceremonies Held Out
side the City Attended by
Chinese and Foreigners
LAST OF GREAT DYNASTY
pEKIN, April 5.

PEKIN, April 3
y continuous stream OF foreigners and
Chinese have attended the memorial serv-
ice for the late dowagcr empress. On tho
center span OF the marble bridge outside
the Iienen gate is Il temporary pavilion
OF imperial yellow silk, decorated with
flowers. The pavilion contains tho dow
ayers portrait and sacrificial utensis-
Here the general public performs sacri-
iices 10 the empress memory. wnlle on
the road vast crowds stand gazing.
Passing the Tienan and Tuan gates,
both beautifully decorated with flower,
aud shells enumerating the virtues OF tie
dead, visitors enter second Enclosure by
passing over the central marble bridge.
Thcy then face the Wa gate, under the
center OF which hangs the dowaScr's
portrait the work OF celebrated Chinese
artist
In front OF and beneath the portrait il
the dragon throne. typifying the departed
grandeur both OF the dowagcr and the
dynasty. The throne stands at the rear
OF daiS, the ceilings and sides OF which
are gorgeousiy betowcrcd and beiagscd
Above the daiS are four characters signi-
tying that the dowagcr was ono among
the women fitting TO rank with the two
HIST great CnlucSe ciHperorS. 10 tho
right and some yards distant from tho
dais is yellow -drapcd platform, on which
are monks and priests, whose solemn and
impressive dirSeS alternate with the loud
or and less penetrating strains OF Il
Chinese band similarly situated 10 the
left OF the dais.
Ascending the sters 10 the right of the
wa gate Is Il constant stream of Chinese
Manchus. Mongos. Mahommcdans and
Tibctans. Removing their head coverings
they halt before the portrait, bow thrice.
and pass on. Foreigners arc diverted TO
the left outside the line of mourners.
The central figure on the dais are Prince
Pulun. robed in white shccpskin, and also
n Monaghan buddha. wlio with members
OF tho funeral committee, addressed the
throng, eulogizing the dowaGer.
Looking backward from the WI sate
one sees an interesting concoursc, prin
cipally OF Chinese and Manchus, men.
women and children, in respondent attire.
while groups of white-robcd eunuchs
stand silent and sulcn as though resent
ing the public participation in tho funeral
ceremonies OF the last rcigning adult or
the Manchu dynasty on which they bat
tened.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
ENGL|SHMEN OPPOSED
TO PR|vATEER|NG
Next Conference at The Hague
to Be Asked to Abol-
ish 1t
ANOMALY IN WARFARE;
Anxiety Manifested 10 Come to
an Understanding With
Germany 4
ANOMALY IN WARFARE
LONDON, April 5.

i$C4NDoN, apTii ~.
In Wow Of next years Hague confer
ehce' steps arc already being taken to
ensure the consideration or The abolition
or the right OF private capture at sea. an
we'll as TO formulate other proposals for
discussion. a preliminary meeting has
been held. over which Lord IIorchurn
presided and those present included I,oni
Avebnry. Sir John Macdoncll. and f.
w. Hirst Tie editor of The Economist
MT iiirst. seen yesterday. spoke very
hopefully concerning the prospects Of se-
curing at the next Hague conference. ,lie
abolition Of the right of capture of pr,J
ratc property at In war time He
pointed out that the executive or the
Committee of the National Liberal Ecdcr-
alton composed or men OF business and
Of great weight in public affairs had
passed Il resolution asking for such OK
cmption.
Since the Declaration Of Paris" said
MI. Hfrst. there has been an cnormoiis
Increase In the size and value OF mas
senGer steamers and mcrcant.l. shipping
OF all kinds. ana the insurance system
has become so intricate and complex that
the possibility OF damaging an enemy by
Selling merchant shipping or private
merchandise at sea has become mora
than doubtful.
Great Britain now owns the moro val
uaole half of tho worlds shipping. and
London and Liverpool are the ccnters of
maritime Insurance.
| am pretty sure t9Iat the government
has no objection on principle 10 the OK
cmpton of peaceful commerce and
shipping nj sea from capture. and. owing
10 the discussion started by tho Dcc!ara-
ton OF London. our shipping interest has
suddenly become alive 10 the fact that in
case. for example OF War between
England and Germany the two greatcyt
merchant navies in Tie world would be
exposed to what Is little better than
Drivatccring They havo been nom party
gatherings. and although there has been
plenty OF discussion and many questions
have been asked. opinion has been pract-
icaily unanimous concerning tho prupo-
sii:on put forward by Lord Lorrburn In
1906. 49,, a. ." ,.....
Equally striking was Tho c2trcms-'
anxiety OF btts!nes- men for an under
standing with Germany. There seems
TO TO hardly an important inanufau,ur-
ing IOWA or port Ia tho whole country
which docs not depend 10 a considcr abie
extent upon ,radc with Germany"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
.CONF|D|NG COUNT
LOSES HER JEWELRY
Victim OF Three Clever Swindlcrs
She Accidentally Meets
in Cafe
ON. OF THEM \ WOMAN
BERLIN. Anril

BtfSi'iN. Nprll =.
a Russian woman, Countess Skosslrefts
has fallen "A victim to three accomplished
Berlin sNindle,s losing in their company
jcw,lrv valued al nearly $35.o00
Tie countess. who appcars to he OF
very unsophstcatcd nature. had been
spending some time on The Riviera. Rc
turning home via Berlin, she had some
hours % wal; FOR a train TO St. Peters
burg, and she employed the interval by
visiting a well-known Berlin cafe. She
sat down at a table occupied BY * pretty
GIL who told mo countess that she was
an actress waiting for her husband
This gentleman soon arrived. introduce
ing himself with Understanding aristo-
cratic name Another man presently
j"ncd the party and he was also intro
duced as OF noble and ancient lineage.
MI N'i" Very agreeable together, and
one of ihc men proposed visits To other
cafes and finally 10 cinenatograph
theatcr
NJ TINS last place Of entertainment tho
woman II Vas suggested, should put in
Inc clo1H-room not only her wraps but
a hand-bag 10 which she appeared y..y
| inuch attached. She parted with Inc bar.
sic sald, with great unwillingncss as II
Contained her iewclry. but the BerIn
hobies told her that it would be All rieh.
anu mat thcy would guarantee it's safcly.
during the performance the woman M
ticcd that the young actress and her nus
band had retired She asked for an or.
piahauon from her other companion. and
was io'd that they were tclephoniug, hut
as thcy were so long about 1t. nc wo1Id
! Jusl slcp out and sec. He cid not return
cher. ] he countess growing alarmed.
, az one OF the noblcmcn had her CLOAK
| room ticket. Left the ,hcatcr. ana wa.
! Informed by the c,oak-room won,nn ina,
/ the bag had been given up o. the prc.
9tH'IIon oi the ticket by one VI Inc
/ men. he woman rushed OFF 20 tho no.
nc but so far there has been no trace
! OF the thieves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-06
PARIS, April >.

PARIS, April >.
J. Saltcr Hansen has secured the
English and American rights OF a play
by Baron Henri de Rothschild with the
appropriate title OF "Crocsus" Baron
Henri de Eothschild. who IS also "A
practicing doctor. has several we'll
mcritcd successes 10 his credit on the
Paris stage.
The new play, particularly when its
authorship is taken into consid Grafton
is distinctly interesting. CrocSus. an
immensely rich man finds in the first
act that tho woman he loves and on
whom he showers money is carrying
on an intrigue with n poorer man
whose chief merit, apparently, is his
poverty.
We find him in the next act trans
acting business, buying pictures. lend
ing his friends money. and very much
disSusted at the general wish 10 eX-
tract money from him.
In the last act, disguised as a poor
clerk. Crocsus is happy. Iio' is en-
gagged to Paris midinettc, and she
believes him TO be earning $50 a
month. But one Of his own friends.
with money lac has borrowed from
CroesuS has daZzlcd the girl, and she
suggests that CrOesus should play the
part in her life which in the first act
was played by the friend OF the woman
he loved. CrOcSIis cannot be loved Tor
himself alone. His money always stands
In the way
Mr.. Hansen says that he and Baron
Henri de Rothschild will be in London
before long 10 make final arrangements
for the production of the play.