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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

eventually turn up its toes as 1t should
In such a case. But the question OF
support does not resolve itself down to
the town so much as the surrounding
country, and the counties adjoining. If
there is need for two papers In York.
Vile, and the need is properly met,
there Is no reason to be concerned
about support for both, and If there is
no such need, then it will be question
of the survival of the fittest. So far as
we are concerned, we have not the
slightest objection to another newspa-
per in Yorkvil!e. nor a half dozen more,
If the people want them, or If people
who have the money desire to use their
money in the publication of newspa-
pers. We believe that the support of
The Enquirer Is founded in the appre-
citation of its subscribers, and that is
the sole reason Of its publication so far
as its present owners are concerned. If
1t should ever develop that we are mis-
taken in this belief, and the evidence,
If it is found will be easy to recognize,
those now engaged in the publication
of the paper will look to some other
means Of earning a livelihood. How
ever, in passing we desire to say that
We are not looking for any such hap
pening this year or next-not in the
ordinary course Of events.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21
GOVERNOR AT ROCK HILL

Governor Blease was the guest of
honor at banquet given by Rock Hill
Lodge, No. 1853, Fraternal Union of
America in Rock Hill last Tuesday
night. The banquet was mainly for
the benefit of the members Of the or"
der; but there were a number of in
vited guests. 1t had been expected that
the festivities would commence early
in the evening; but Governor Blease
being detained by executive business IN
Columbia until late in the afternoon
was not able to get to Rock Hill until
$40, when about $50 members, friends
and guests were waiting for him. The
following account Of the affair Is from
the Rock Hill Herald of Wednesday:
The singing of the song America"
by the assembly was the initial number
of the programme. E. w. Conner, act
ing as master of ceremonies, with a
few apt remarks, then introduced Hon.
H. M. Dunlap, who gave the welcoming
address.
The speaker interested his hearers
and livened his remarks with some
catchy stories.
Rev. j. A. White, Of the North Rock
Hill circuit, delivered the invocation.
This Mr.. Conner stated would also
serve as grace for the banquet and the
enjoyment of the yiands was then pro-
ceeded with.
Following this period of the nights
pleasantness, Marion Nelson, secretary
Of the lodge, spoke on the origination,
purposes and services of the order, re-
commencing 1t highly to those Of his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Sarah Benton Of Kershaw, is the
guest Of Mrs. John R Ashe In York
Vile
Mr.. J. C. Wilborn has moved into his
handsome new home on East Liberty
street.
Mrs. j. M. Ferguson, who has been
undergoing treatment in Baltimore, re-
turned to her home in Yorkville this
morning.
Mr.. ]. w. Kirkpatrick Of the Kirk
patrick-Belk company, left this week
for the northern markets. =
Mrs. George B. Topping Of Colum-
bus, O., is in Yorkville on a visit ito
the family of her brother, Mr.. r. c.
Allen.
Mr.. B. o. bennington and family, Of
Hickory Grove, have moved to the
Ratchford farm, on Yorkville, r. F. D.
No. 3.
Miss Flo Hambright Of Grover, N. c.,
Is the guest of Mrs. ]. ]. Plexico, on
Yorkville. r. F. D. No. 4. ..
Miss Katharine Crawford, teacher at
Hero, reports that Emma Ferguson
made the honor roll in her school for
the month ending February IA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21
AID FOR THE SCHOOLS

The controversy now in progress be-
tween Governor Blease and the general
assembly over the governors demand
for the levy Of tax Of one mill for
the benefit of the common schools OF
the state, involves considerable concern
to the educational interests throughout
the state.
During the past few years, the pro-
ceeds from the winding up Of the state
dispensary have been going to various
purposes as follows: 1. Aid to high
schools in towns or communities OF
less than $500 population. 2. Length
ening the terms Of weak schools. g.
Helping to erect rural school buildings.
4. Aiding rural graded schools. s. Ru-
raj school libraries.
The dispensary fund that has been
used for these purposes has been ex-
hausted, and the only way by which
there can be continuance Of these va
rious objects Is a special appropriation
In his annual message the governor
gave the general assembly to under
stand that he must have a special levy
of one mill for the free common schools
Of the state, else he would veto the ap-
propriations for the state colleges.
The house has passed a bill provid-
ing for a one mill levy, but going on to
specify now the money snail De ex-
pended so as to carry out the purposes
heretofore served from the dispensary
fund. But this Is not satisfactory to
the governor, who insists that there
must be a straight levy Of one mill,
which shall in effect be supplementary
to the constitutional three mill tax for
school purposes.
A one mill levy on the taxable prop
erty Of the state raises approximately
s275,000, and the specific appropria-
tions indicated above, amount to about
$4,000.
If the one mill levy bill should be-
come a law as passed by the house, the
money will, of course, go as indicated,
and the general common school fund
will not be helped. If the bill does not
become law as passed by the house,
then high schools, the rural graded
schools, and the other schools that have
heretofore been receiving aid from the
state will have to go this next year
without that aid.
To carry out the idea Of the govern
or, as we understand 1t, and at the
same time provide the aid that has
heretofore been extended, will require
a levy of two additional mills on the
dollar.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

- Gaffney special Of February IS tc
Spartanburg Herald: Charles E. Smith
a we'll known white man of this coun-
ty, was shot this afternoon about
o'clock by w. K. Duggins. The affaii
occurred in the Goucher section Of the
county where both men live and are OF
some prominence. A shotgun was the
weapon used and the entire load took
effect in Smiths back and head. DR.
]. G. Pittman, the attending physician
states that the patient will recover
Sheriff Thomas went-to the scene and
arrested Duggins and tonight lodged
him in the county Jail. Duggins makes
the statement that he shot Smith or
account of domestic affair.
- -Greenville, February 10: Following
sensational raids on three local social
clubs at midnight last night, in which
officers today renewed their activity
forces from police headquarters and
the sheriff's office spreading nets in
every direction. The first sensation
came early this morning when Police
Inspector Gilreath had warrants issued
against w. G. Goodlett, Tom Harrison
and G. L. Renner, charging bribery,
solicitation Of bribery and conspiracy"
1t being specifically alleged that these
men have been active in keeping the
city's witnesses from attending record
er's court. The men were released un-
der bond of $1,000 each. The second
sensation was brought about by the
flushing of Sheriff Rector of a cooking
main in the suburbs, where spectators
and managers were taken in custody.
When the county officer swooped down
upon the chicken fighters. it Is said
there was q great main going on, and
bets were being made lavishly. The af-
fair was largely attended, there being
sports here from several nearby towns.
The big raid at midnight last night was
made on the One Hundred Thousand
Club, resulting in thirty arrests on
charges of gaming, storing whisky and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

The Importance Of the office of not
airy public is suggested in New Or
leans dispatch which tells Of the arrest
yesterday of James ]. Woulfe, not
airy on the charge Of negotiating a big
lot of forged mortgage notes. There
were sixteen charges and the bond OF
the notary was fixed at $4,000 in each
case, $4,000 in all. He was unable to
give the bond. The dispatch carrying
the above facts does not give full de-
tails; but there is suggestion Of how
easy it is for a dishonest notary to at
test a forged signature that might be
used for securing another mans money
to say nothing Of the numerous other
ways the Office may be abused. The Of
flee of notary is very important one
and none but men of high character
should be appointed to it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21
WATSON TO THE FARMERS.
President Southern Cotton Congress
uraes Reduction of Acreage.


To the Farmers of the South:
The cotton growers Of the south have
passed through two Of the most trying
years in the history Of cotton. At this
time last year those who have been in
the forefront of the fight to maintain a
living price for cotton against abnor-
NAL conditions, made possible by Amer
lean and foreign market methods
which as yet are permitted to exist,
were bending every energy TO bring
about a reduction Of acreage, or at
least to preventing an increase of acre
age. Conditions following the huge
crops Of 1911, and hard work made
this possible. The price on the crop
just harvested was kept steady.
A more serious situation confronts
you now and hence this word Of warn
ing. With the price of the 1912 crop
remaining fairly good and steady all
the season through, the argument Of the
manipulators will be that the cotton
farmer Of the south will yield to temp
tation and do as he has done hundreds
Of times before-plant more acreage to
cotton, on the assumption that the
price will stay up. This expectation
you have justified in the past and 1t
will be used from the start. Under
present laws and established methods,
possibly larger than fourteen and one
half million bales, want to say to you
1t will be suicidal to increase your acre
age. It is more important to hold your
self and your acreage in check this year
than ever before. To yield to the temp
tation Of an increased price this season
will be equivalent to proving yourself
devoid Of even common sense.
The planting season is upon us now.
Stop and think for day or two before
you listen to the siren song Of 13 cents.
The danger to you and yours is great
er by far than last year. II you must
have larger acreage on your farm, put
the increase In corn and other food
crops. AS one who has striven to aid
you In the hour Of need, and has been
faithful to the trust imposed in him,
let me entreat you to hold your acreage
down and prove to the world that you
are not obliged to rush in and do what
every cotton broker in New York, Liver
pool and elsewhere expects you to do
for your own undoing and the enrich
ment Of others.
In this state have endeavored to get
the general assembly to enact simple
cotton statistic gathering law that will
force facts on the world when they
should be there-not when 1t Is too late
this measure, which would aid in some
degree, is not yet law. Oklahoma al
ready has 1t, and your organizations
have all asked for 1t in every cotton
state.
Again let me beg Of you to watch
your acreage, and let good sense in
stead Of lack Of judgment guide you In
the planting Of your crop this year. II
you don't you will face in the fall a
situation that may be the most seri-
Gus you have ever faced.
If you don't do your part now, don't
say then that you were not warned.
The fight for justice to Americas
greatest money crop cannot be won by
few men year after year; 1t must
command the personal cooperation Of
every grower Of cotton.
e. ]. Watson,
President, Southern Cotton Congress.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

Governor Blease on yesterday sent
in to the senate the nomination Of DR..
w. Gustave Houseal, Of Newberry, for
superintendent Of the state hospital for
the insane, succeeding DR.. ]. w. Bah
cock. BY request Of the governor the
appointment was read in open session
of the senate. Afterward the senate
went into executive session and there
was a hot discussion Of the matter for
several hours. 1t stated that the vote
on the question Of confirmation result
ed 81 against and for. There was no
vacancy in the position, DR.. Babcock
holding over from his original appoint
ment by Senator Tillman some twenty
years ago. Under the constitution this
appointment is made by the governor
with the advice and consent of the SEN
ate. The discussion did not develop any
feeling against DR.. Houseal, he being
conceded to be an able physician and a
high toned gentleman. DR.. Babcock
was lauded in high terms. A Columbia
correspondent sends out the statement
that it Is supposed that the governor
made the nomination because OF the
failure of the general assembly to elect
DR.. Houseal as a trustee Of the medical
college.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

John T.. CarrOll-OuerS eggs from
pure bred Plymouth rock hens, for
sale.
Geo. w. Sherer-Sells other things as
we'll as meats, and makes a few re-
marks about people who do not pay
Geo. w. Williams-Offers the Walter
w. Love and Pardue places for sale
and also several pieces Of town res
idence property.
Louis Roth-Can furnish you with Ma
vassa, Etiwan, Va. Carolina and
other fertilizers.
Yorkyille Hardware Co.-Wants you
to know that 1t can supply you with
every thing in piping, fittings, and
builders hardware.
J. O. Wray-Tomorrow begins a big
reduction sale under the manage
ment of the Wizard" Sale will
continue for nineteen days.
Cloud Cash Store-Is showing spring
styles in Reid & Co.'s oxfords and
pumps for misses and ladies.
Loan and Savings Bank-Urges you to
save money regardless Of your en-
ployment or what you earn. 1t pays
per cent on savings accounts.
First National Bank, Yorkvtlle-Says
that the road to success Is up the
steps to the bank 1t offers you Its
services in travelling the road.
York Furniture Co.-Invites you to
see its big line of furniture, and es-
pecially mentions dining room fur
nishings, iron and brass beds, etc.
City Electric Plant-Says that the
safest home Is one wired for electric
service. 1t wants to wire yours.
York Supply Co.-Announces that the
man from Kahn. tailors, will be al
Its store next Monday and Tuesday,
with full line Of SAMPLES.
James Bros.-Quote q Yorkville gen.
tleman's opinion as to their last lot
Of mules. Others coming.
Carroll Bros.-Want you to know that
Hoosier planters are considered the
about Oliver plows.
York Drug Store-Calls your attention
to Landreth's fresh garden seeds,
and also to poultry powders.
Smoak- Brown Mule Co.-Has added a
line Of buggies to It's business and
wants prospective buyers to see II
before purchasing.
Yorkville Banking & Mercantile Co.
Says that the Owensboro is a good
wagon to buy. 1t also talks about
Chattanooga turn plows and middle
breakers. Heavy groceries, etc.
Shieder Drug Store-Points out the
merits of Nyal's cod liver oil emul-
sion. Good for colds, coughs, etc.
Kirkpatrick-Belk Co.-Mentions LOT
of small articles for use in and
about the house, cent and upward
in price.
]. ]. Keller & Co.-Have a big stock
of rough and dressed lumber and II
is for sale at right prices. See them
for building supplies Of all kinds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

of Lord Leicester's household and the
peasant folk from the vicinity Of Ken
ilworth. Upon the queens arrival she
will be entertained with old English
reels, masques, pantomimes, Morris
dances and performing animals. In the
evening the great Robin Hood drama,
Sherwood, by Alfred Noyes, will be
presented before her majesty. 1t Is ex-
pected that special trains will be run
from all neighboring towns for the
convenience Of visitors.
Back from Mexico.
Rock Hill Herald, Wednesday: Pleas
ed with his trip and glad to return
home, w. w. Boyce was seen this
morning in his home on White street.
by Herald representative. He pleas
antly talked of the trip and exhibited
many curious souvenirs collected by
him while away. He began his trip
January 6, last and went via San An
tonic, Texas, and Tampico, Mexico, I,
Coxcatlan, in that country, where his
son, William w. Boyce Jr., Is now To-
Gated. The young man, who Is a grad
uate Of Erskine, Is engaged in mission
work, among the people there under
the direction Of the board Of foreign
missions Of the Associated Reformed
CuuiCll. ne lcll lOi
the scene Of his noble labors in Jalru-
ary, 1912, following a six months peri
cd Of work as minister in Memphis,
Tenn. His father bade him goodbye in
Tampico last Thursday and suggested
that he remain there until the revolu-
tion was subdned and the countr.
quieter but the young man declared !
to be his intention to return at once to
his post Of duty" The elder Mr.. Boyce
considers that Madero Is an able man
but that he Is generation ahead Of his
time and the masses do not understand
nor appreciate his efforts in their be-
half. He thinks that the country Is one
Of immense and profitable mineral and
agricultural resources, but that for
some time Americans will not find 1t
congenial nor in a large measure safe
to reside there and do business on the
basis usual with them. The inhabitants
Of the part Of the country where he
was, which Is 200 miles inland from
Tampico, are suspicious and treacher-
GUS when transacting business. But
they are not dangerous when the coun-
try Is quiet and they can pursue their
various forms Of employment at peace.
He went over the circuit which his son
covers and saw the converts, students
and the women who distribute Bibles.
This territory Is about as large as York
county. Agricultural work can be done
the year round. A rainy season comes
in June. The days are hot and the
nights very cold.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

and had held him prisoner for whole
day. Looking backward 1t is now per-
ceiveG this was the reason that Am
bassador Wilson was refused confer
ence with Huerta, except in the pres
ence of Madero himself, Huerta being
practically a prisoner at that time and
under suspicion. One Of the small
clouds in the otherwise clearing sky Of
the new regime was the action Of con-
gress of the state Of COahuila in refus-
ing on constitutional grounds to recog-
niZe the authority Of Gen. Huerta, pre-
pairing to arm troops to resist his au-
thority and appealing to the governors
of other states to adopt similar atti-
tude.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

The Gaffney Ledger says the town of
Yorkville cannot support two newspa-
pers. and we agree with it. The town
of Gaffney cannot support two, and
we doubt that if there is town in
the state that can support one newspa-
per worthy of the name. The city of
Columbia furnishes about one-fifth of
the support of the Columbia State, for
instance, and the town of Yorkville
furnishes about one-fourth of the sup
port of The Yorkvil!e Enquirer. But
that does not mean that two newspa-
pers cannot be published in Yorkville
successfully. For instance If there were
another and better newspaper pub
lished in the town, the probable
ity is that The Enquirer would
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21

Although we have no objection to
the McCravy compulsory education bill
that passed the house the other day
we really do not think it amounts to
much more than a row Of pins. AS we
see it there is really no compulsior
about the measure. 1t applies only to
children between and 10 years Of age
and requires them to go to school for
only three months out of the year
There is nothing the matter with that
1t provides that where it can be shown
that a child's assistance is necessary for
the support Of dependent parent, that
child cannot be forced to go to school
That is all right, unless the state Is go
ing to undertake the support of both
child and parent. There Is provision
that in case the child has private tut
tion there can be no requirement OF
attendance on the public school. There
is nothing the matter with that either
Then again, there is a provision that
the law cannot be put in effect in any
school district except upon a vote OF
the people There is nothing the mat
ter with that unless the state proposes
to furnish the school to which the child
will be required to go. But with it all,
what does the proposition really amount
to as compulsory measure? The par
ent who does not want the child to 60
to school and who is unable to keep
that child at home on the ground that
it Is being taught at home, (and any
parent who can read can do that) can
keep the child at home on the ground
of needing its assistance for support
According to our view this law would
not compel the attendance of single
child who does not now go to school
And the fact that the law cannot be put
upon a community except with the
consent of majority of itself seems to
remove all suggestion of compulsion. A
better title to the bill would be "A bill
TO encourage voluntary education" But
the discussion of the measure has done
no harm. 1t has furnished an important
subject for discussion, and made peo-
pie think.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-21
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

Columbia State, February 21: A
banker, two lawyers and twenty -four
doctors were nominated yesterday by
members of the joint assembly to fill
the eight vacancies on the board of
trustees of the new state Medical col
lege In Charleston. Three sessions OF
the joint assembly and two ballots
were necessary before the election of
Henry p Williams, a banker Of Char
lesion, DR.. w. w. Fennel Of Rock Hill,
DR.. Charles Sims, Of Spartanburg, DR..
s. B. Fishburne of Columbia, DR.. w. A.
Tripp Of Anderson, DR.. ]. M. Davis of
Orangeburg, DR.. r. E. Hughes Of Laur-
ems and DR.. T. G.. Croft of Aiken.