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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

Bank Of Yorkville, the Savings Bank
Of Fort Mill and the Bank Of Hickory
Grove, Is floating around doing Its work
Just the same as the money deposited
in the other banks.
AS we have said before, we believe
there is more loose currency floating
around in York county right now, un-
der conditions that virtually amounts
to boarding than there Is In all the
banks put together, and the reader can
easily imagine the beneficial effect on
the county as a whole II this money
were deposited in the banks.
OF course we understand that there
are a great many people who think
that the depositing Of this money in
the banks would mean to take 1t out Of
circulation; but they do not under
stand. The truth Is just the opposite.
AS soon as the money Is deposited 1t
becomes available for loaning. and as
rapidly as 1t is loaned, 1t gets busy,
paying debts and loosening things up.
There Is more or less criticism as to
the policy that is being pursued by the
banks at this time; but this Is another
matter that has no connection with the
proposition we are urging-the de-
posting Of all idle money, and the pay
ment Of debts by checks.
There are two sides to the question
as to whether the banks are pursuing
the policy they should pursue, and 1t Is
probable that a clear understanding
would develop that while in some cases
the criticism is entirely just, in others
1t is not we'll founded
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
Rumors Of Distress.

Although no specific cases have
been reported, The Enquirer has
heard rumors Of poverty and want
among certain Of the laboring classes
of the county, particularly negroes;
but including some whites.
People have complained that while
it is we'll enough TO talk OF sympathy
and help for the unfortunate Belgians
and other war sufferers in Europe, 1t
is we'll enough to remember that we
have privation and want at our own
doors and that the situation promises
to grow worse rather than better.
A prominent farmer who lives sew
eral miles southwest of Yorkville. told
the writer yesterday that he knew OF
q number Of negro families in his
neighborhood who have nothing to eat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
CORN CLUB BOYS REPORT.

The annual meeting Of the York
County Corn Club boys was held in
the Yorkville Graded school building,
last Saturday. about fifteen members
of this years club attending. Quite
a number of parents attended ana
also several boys who will be mem
bers next year, The meeting was con-
Quoted by Demonstration Agents John
r. Blair and A. A. McKeown. and In
addition to the announcement OF the
winners, awarding Of prizes and an
nouncement Of plans for next year,
two interesting addresses were made
by Mr. ]. c. Wilborn, mayor OF YORK
willie and Prof. w. H. Barton OF Glenn
son college. who Is in charge OF the
South Carolina branch OF Boys Corn
clubs.
Mayor Wilborn complimented the
boys on their work and urged them to
make greater efforts next year. Boys
today have great advantage over
those Of yesterday. he said. They
should make the most Of those ad-
vantages.
Prof. Barton used q chart in illus
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
COMPENSATION OF THE CLERK

The Enquirer has been asked by in
dividuals from time to time about the
compensation received by the clerk Of
the court Of York county; but we
have not at hand the data under
which we can give this information
with anything like exactness.
The clerk Of the court of York coun-
ty receives a salary Of $500 for his
work in connection with the sittings
of the courts Of common pleas and
general sessions and in lieu of fees
and costs in criminal business.
The main portion Of the clerks
compensation comes from fees and
commissions in connection with the
recording of papers the giving of GER
tificates and the like, and although 1t
Is certain that in the aggregate these
fees, costs and commissions amount
to a considerable sum, 10 far as The
Enquirer has information, there Is
now no law that provides for the
making of the amount public or that
gives the citizen the right to find out
the exact amount,
Up to last year there was a statute
which provided that the clerk should
keep a record of all amounts received
by him, and make return under oath,
to the county supervisor The law
provided that all sums In excess OF
$4,000 per annum should be paid over
to the county treasurer for use for
ordinary county purposes: but this
law was repealed last year.
The repeal Of the law was brought
about quietly, without enough debate
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
ABOUT PEOPLE

Miss Bessie Connolly Of Rock Hill
visited relatives in Yorkville, this
week.
Miss Eunice McLain Of Rock Hill
spent Sunday with relatives in York
Vile.
Chester Reporter: DR.. w. G. White
Of Yorkville, spent Saturday In the
city.
Miss Matte Cowan Of Charlotte, is
visiting Mrs. ]. NJ. Barnett of York
Vile No. 6.
Mr.. H. F. Adickes, ST., Of Raleigh
N. c., spent Sunday with Yorkville
relatives and friends.
Misses Bessie and Mamie McCon-
nell of Yorkville. are visiting Mrs
Herbert Wright in Glover.
Mr.. S. F. Glenn who has been living
on Yorkville No. 6, has moved to Clo-
yer r. F. D. No. 8.
Mrs. C. ]. Youngblood Of Yorkville,
spent several days last week with
relatives in Hickory Grove.
Mrs. M. A. Bland and Mrs. Rpbt
Moore Of Charlotte, visited Mrs. T. F.
McDow in Yorkville, last week.
Miss Daisy Gaulden has returned to
HeT lOIlc OIl ANo. y, ohhSA q
visit to friends at Pickens. s. c.
Messrs. Earl Chambers and Henry
Hogue Of Yorkville No. 2, visited
relatives in Rock Hill, this week.
The condition of Probate Judge l..
R. Williams. who Is undergoing treat
ment in Columbia. Is much improved.
Judge c. M. Efird now presiding
over the court Of common pleas for
York, spent Sunday with relatives in
Greenville.
Mrs. William Howie Mcconnell has
issued invitations to the marriage of
her daughter, Elizabeth Jones, to Mr..
John Leonard Grier, the ceremony to
take place at the home of the brides
mother, on December %, at 4.3O
o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. John N. O'Farrell,
formerly Of Yorkville, now Of Allan
Ia, have announced the engagement Of
their daughter, Miss Catharine Meek
to Mr.. Robert Deaver Caldwell Of At
lanta, the wedding to take place In
January, at home.
The following were among the boys
attending the Corn Club meeting in
Yorkville, Saturday: Marvin Wal
lace. Gus Cain, Nesbit Burgess, MIN
Horton, Sam Campbell, Jas. w. Draf-
fin, Alex Campbell, William Carroll
Clyde Thomas, Marvin Faris, Bratton
Land. Frar' Stephenson, Earle Land.
Roy Steph- nson, Eugene Mickle, De-
Loach WhitesideS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
LIQUOR Is BARRED

OF course none Of the York county
agents indulge. Still the following
might be worth reading:
ITO the Industrial Companies:
Dear Sirs: Please inform each Of
your agents that hereafter no man
who drinks whisky or uses any other
drug to excess when on or off his
work will be licensed as an industrial
insurance agent. The women and
children and the wives Of the poor
people who usually carry industrial
insurance policies are entitled to COM
plete protection from any man who
uses whisky or any other drink.
THE rule Is to be made absolute,
and whenever a man loses his posi-
ton on account Of the use of whisky
or any other drink, he will not be re-
licensed until he is able to bring to
this department an affidavit showing
that he has not been intoxicated or
under the influence Of liquor for at
least six months.
Very truly,
IF. H. McMaster.
Insurance Commissioner"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

The first passenger car on the new
Charleston Northern railroad was run
Saturday. The road is fifty-seven
miles long.
"A. B. Patterson, NJ. D.. of Barnwell.
has resigned as assistant physician at
the state hospital for the insane, the
resignation to take effect Dec. 81.
F. H. McMaster, insurance COM
missioner of South Carolina, has sent
out a warnine to all persons who sell
fireworks that they must have a spe-
cial permit attached to their policies.
Col. ]. H. Wharton Of Laurens and
]. A. Hunter Of Abbeville, have an
nounced their respective candidates.
for appointment as superintendent Of
the state penitentiary to succeed Capt.
d. J. Griffith.
Information from Chester Is to
the effect that Senator P. L. Hardin
Is dying in a Baltimore hospital, where
he recently underwent grave opera
tion. The physicians hold out no hope
for his recovery.
MIR. Herbert A. Moses has been
selected by Goyernor-elect Manning
as private secretary. Mr.. Moses is a
son Of this late Altamart Moses. and
has been serving Mr.. Manning In the
relation Of private secretary for the
past five years. Mr.. Miles Wood is to
be official stenOgrapher Of the govern
0r's office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
COMMON PLEAS

The last case taken up in the Sec
ond week of the court Of common
pleas was the action. Of Julian L..
Strait against the City Of Rock Hill.
Mr. Strait who was nominated as cor
oner Of York county at the August
primary, alleged that on Oct. II. 1913,
while employed as a laborer by the
defendant corporation to do such
work as should be required Of him
upon a rock crusher, his left hand and
and the accident necessitated amputa-
tion Of the member. He asked dam
ages in the sum Of $4,000. The jury
found for the plaintiff in the sum Of
$4,000. Wilson & Wilson represented
Mr.. Strait and Dunlap, Dunlap & Hol-
lis were retained as counsel for the
City of Rock HILL
The third week of the court of
common pleas was entered into yes
terday morning. The following jurors
were excused from further atten-
dance: c. E. Porcher ]. H. Steele, S.
H. Blankenship, ]. P. Giles, B. G. Ad-
ans, c. w. Frew, H. B. Maxwell, v. b.
McFadden, w. W. Miller. ]. A. Nc
ALLEY.
A special venire composed of the
following jurors was drawn: ]. w.
Bennett, I. w. Johnson, M. L. Carroll,
Jno. M. Williford, J. ]. Gaulden, T. D.
Mullinax, H. w. Adkins. H. c. Robin
son, Benjamin Levy, Jas. A. Sherer,
s. L. Thomasson. Mr.. Sherer was ex-
cused from service.
The first case before jury was that
of William Preston McAbee vs.. the
Southern railway, the plaintiff alleg-
ing that he purchased a ticket from
Yorkville to Sharon, paying for same,
that the ticket was not directed prop
erly and he was made to again pay
his fare as we'll as to suffer humiliat-
ing treatment. He asked damages In
the sum Of $4,000. A mistrial was or
dered.
Court is now engaged in the COM
plant of Carrie Hendricks as admin
istratrix Of the estate Of r. c. Hen
bricks vs.. Roddey Reid, the plaintiff
asking damages in the sum Of $4,000,
alleging that Hendricks was killed In
an automobile smashup, due to the
carelessness of the defendant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
ACREAGE Reduction.

In a personal letter to the editor OF
The Enquirer, Mr.. C. T. Revere, Of New
York, who has a national reputation as
a writer on financial subjects. says:
Keep pounding away on the south
ern farmer as vigorously as you car
that a calamity as great as that OF the
civil war faces the south, II something
is not done to reduce cotton acreage
fully SO per cent, in order to stabilize
cotton values"
We fully appreciate the wisdom OF
Mr.. Revere's advice. and we recognize
the importance of acting upon the
same, Notwithstanding that we fee
that he Is somewhat extreme In his es-
innate Of the extent Of the calamity
that threatens, especially in this par
ticular locality
However at the risk Of being classed
among extremists ourselves, we will
say this: The farmers Of the south
could better afford right now to enter
into an absolutely binding agreement
never to raise another boil Of cotton
than to go on next year and raise as
large crop as they have produced this
year.
OF course that proposition Is un-
thinkable. Its carrying out would
mean a complete revolution and re-or-
ganization Of our entire industrial
commercial and social system; but a,
the same time that would hardly be as
disastrous as the situation that now
seems to threaten.
We have no hope Of being able to
reach all the farmers Of the south and
we have no hope that even If we could
reach them, they would listen to- our
warning. AS a matter Of fact we ex-
pect only a small per cent Of those who
read what we are saying, to give 1t
more than second thought; but we
have no hesitation in saying that the
situation is extremely critical.
AS we have pointed out time and
again and as all our readers realize we
have. through no fault Of the southern
farmer, been caught with cotton crop
sufficient to supply all the spindles of
the world, running on full time, and as
matters stand only about one-third of
the spindles Of the world are available
for the spinning Of this crop.
1t is very we'll understood that II the
American cotton crop had been only
half as much as it now is. even under
present conditions, it would be sold for
more money than this crop is going to
be sold for, and so general and thor
ough is this understanding that 1t is
not worth while to take the time and
space necessary to explain it.
The cotton farmer is in hole, and
If he uses such resources as he has
remaining to add to the crushing crop
he now has on his hands, he will only
dig that hole that much deeper. and
make his position that much more
hopeless. e..
AS we have said, we do not expect to
reach the farmers Of the south, nor
would we expect them to listen If we
did reach them. The only hope we
have is that some Of our readers will
see the point, and realize that the only
wise course for them is to raise all the
food supplies they possibly can, and
to raise not a single pound Of cotton
that requires the outlay Of single ex
ira cent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

We have often wondered as to the
extent to which British suggestions,
British arguments and British inter-
ests generally have had their influence
in preventing the development Of an
American merchant marine. Every
fairly we'll informed cotton mill man in
the south knows that in the early days
of the building Of cotton mills in the
south. northern spinners urged that
spinning was impracticable in this Sec
ton, in the first place because the cli-
mate was unsuitable, and in the second
place, we lacked the labor and could
not get it. Both Of these obstacles were
purely imaginary, as has been demon
strated. But it is a fact that the north
east which was on the ground first with
it's selling organization, still discrimi-
mates against the quality of south
ern products except where the south
erners manage to smuggle their goods
through as being of eastern manufac-
ture. 1t is known also that there are
other serious and annoying diScrimina- =
tions against southern mills. These
facts are mentioned only to suggest the
plausibility Of the arts that may have
been used by the British against us as
to ship owning. 1t is very well under
stood that the Importance Of the Brit
ish Isles now depend as much as any
thing else on their domination Of the
ocean carrying trade, and behind this
very question, we believe is the secret
of the present great European war. But
nevertheless America is paying fear
ful price because of her lack Of ships t.
take care of her foreign trade. and /,
is up to congress to take such steps as
may be necessary to remove all existing
handicaps. America should not allow
herself to be bluffed, bulldozed or de-
ceiyed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
AS to whether it is best to pass tn

AS to whether it is best to pass the
bill Of Senator Works Of California, to
prohibit the shipment Of war supplies
to the belligerent nations with view
to the sooner stopping the war. we do
not know; but we think the United
States could very well afford to say to
Great Britain. Russia and France. that
unless they are willing for the United
States to sell to Germany and Austria
as freely as to them, they will stop all
exports to them. 1t is not necessary,
maybe to put the matter as bluntly as
that; but the proposition seems fair
and just. and we would like to see 1t
put into execution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
FOR THE GOOD OF THE BOYS

Pursuant to previous notice. about
twenty-five boys, residents Of the
Beth-Shiloh neighborhood, met at
Beth-Shiloh Presbyterian church on
last Thursday night, and effected the
organization Of what will be known as
the Young Mems Beth-Shiloh Tenn
perance society, the members of the
independent organization pledging
themselves to abstain from the use OF
intoxicating beverages.
Rev. F. Ray Riddle, pastor OF the
church, was present, and was instru-
mental in effecting the organization.
Rev. J. l.. Oates addressed the young
men along temperance lines. and fol-
lowing his remarks the society, the
first Of it's kind in York county In
many years. was organized with the
election Of Mr.. ]. E. Jackson as presi-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
AS TO MARKETING

There has been more or less talk
throughout the state lately as to the
unscientific and unbusiness-like prac-
tices as to marketing that prevail
throughout South Carolina; but so far
as we are able to see the same cha
otic conditions complained Of in the
beginning continue to prevail.
If there was any way to make the
cotton producers Of the state realize
the extent to which they have suffer-
ed on account Of the unbusiness- like
methods that have so long prevailed
in connection with the marketing OF
their one great staple crop we believe
they would raise big row; but as to
this Of course we do not know, as our
farmers are patient and long suffering
to a degree.
There should be a regulation that
would provide an expert public weigh
er and grader for every cotton market
in South Carolina, and the grade and
weight Of every bale Of cotton should
be officially passed upon before 1t
changed hands. So far as we know
there Is no such thing as an official
grader in the state, and except at Fort
Mill, this county Of York has not even
a public weigher.
Ordinarily York Is one Of the most
progressive and intelligent counties In
the state and how the old conditions
should have been permitted to go on
for so long, we do not know how to
explain. But there should be change,
and the farmers Of the county owe II
to themselves to demand a change.
Now, whether there Is going to be
any reduction in the cotton acreage
we do not know: but certainly there Is
going to be a much larger grain crop
than usual. The grain crop, especial
ly oats, Is going to be much larger
than will be necessary for home con-
sumption, and there will be many oats
to ship out Of the county. At present,
however, there Is no means OF handl-
ing the surplus. The average York
county farmer with one thousand
bushels more cats than he needs,
would find 1t difficult to get falr
market price for them, and unless
something is done to insure the busl-
ness like distribution Of the surplus
oats that the farmers will have on
their hands next summer. the result
will be encouragement and loss.
The county has at present no or
ganization of any kind that Is capa-
Bile of dealing with this problem prop
erly, and 1t Is important that some
thing be done without delay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

dent, and Mr.. T. H. Robinson, as Sec
retary and treasurer.
At the request Of the young men,
Rev. Mr.. Oates prepared pledge,
which in substance, was as follows:
We, the undersigned, realizing the
evil Of intoxicating beverages, hereby
pledge ourselves to abstain from the
use Of all alcoholic liquors, except in
case Of prescription by our family
physician"
The pledge was signed by the fol-
lowing young men, who are between
the ages Of sixteen and twentyIfive:
Hugh Gordon, Willie Gordon, John
Jackson, Stacy Chambers. Earl Cham
bers, Dennis Chambers, Henry Hogue,
John Campbell, Albert Engle, Howard
Engle, Ivy Engle, Robert Engle, Will
liam Carroll, Tom Robinson, John
Alexander, James Wallace, Ed Shil-
linglaw, George Wallace. Sam Hart
ness. Rev. F. Ray Riddle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1914.

to attract public attention and the
understanding Is that it was done
through the efforts Of the state organ
ization Of clerks Of the court.
So far as we have been able to as
certain from the county treasurer, the
clerk Of the court Of York county has
at no time paid over to him for ordi-
nary county purposes any sum in ex-
cess Of the $4,000 allowed as salary,
and the presumption therefore would
be that the receipts Of the clerk Of the
courts office has not heretofore ex-
ceeded that sum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

encounter. Representative Henry is
sued a statement saying he would
vote against both of the proposed
amendments. 1t generally was pre-
dicted that the special rule would be
passed, as a majority vote only Is re-
quired. Opponents Of the two amend
ments, however. were confident that
neither Of them would have the neces-
sary two-thirds majority on the final
vote. The prohibition amendment
would forever prohibit the sale,
manufacture for sale. transportation
for sale. importation for sale, and ex-
portation for sale Of intoxicating IL
quors for beverage purposes In the
United States and all territory subject
to the Jurisdiction thereof" The suf-
frage proposal declares that the right
of citizens to vote shall not be de-
MED or abridged on account of sex.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

and a poor way Of getting anything.
He thought the situation would grow
worse before it would grow bette. !;
but expressed the opinion that the
whites who are in better shape would
no doubt be willing to give them work
to enable them to earn their food and
clothes, even If they could spare or
promise very little money.
We have no suggestions to make on
the subject except that we have rea-
son to believe that the stories Of pri-
vation and want that We have heard
are real, and threaten to become
worse later on. The situation imposes
great responsibility upon our people,
and this responsibility must be met
with a good sense and generosity that
has never yet been known to fail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15

We believe that the Federal govern
ment could help the distressed cotton
crop If it would and we cannot under
stand why it won't. If we cannot get
help from a Democratic administration
an administration that could not exist
except for the assistance Of the south,
we are not encouraged to look else
where. Under the circumstances. we
think Democratic congressman, or
rather southern congressman should
kick-not just make believe they are
kicking, but actually kick-and If nee
essary clean out of the traces.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-15
WITHIN THE TOWN.

"A number Of young men living at
the Ancona cotton mill have organic
ed brass band, and are practicing
under the instruction Of Prof. r. ].
Herndon. The band numbers twelve
members at present.
Fire was discovered in a closet In
the home Of Mr.. H. E. Ferguson on
Kings Mountain street, shortly after
noon yesterday. The blaze was ex-
soon after the arrival Of the
fire wagon. The loss Is about 500.
fully covered by insurance.