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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
COTTON IN THE WEST
Oklahoma Correspondent Discusses the
Situation.


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Aug. 30.
1t is apparent that the cotton Sit
uation is not fully understood in
Oklahoma, says Elmer E. Brown, Sec
retary of the Oklahoma City Chamber
Of Commerce. In Texas, it is because
Texas cotton is already upon the
market, and the growers, jobbers and
retail merchants see bankruptcy as
their only alternative If relief is not
quickly given. Texas is the first of the
big cotton states in the market with
it's cotton. Prior to September l, it
usually gins Is per cent Of its crop,
while Oklahoma gins one-thirteenth of
per cent; Georgia one and three
fourths per cent and Mississippi one
twentieth of l per cent
Can you see why Texas is first to
seek relief-to cry for help?
Does any sane person believe that
Texas single-handed can prevent the
utter decentralization of cotton prices?
Texas has 100000 bales of the 1914
crop ready to market. Georgia has
only 10000 bales ready and Oklahoma
has less than 100. But by November
l. Oklahoma will have 100000 bales
ready to market. The force of the
blow of demoraliZcd cotton prices hit
Texas first because it is first in the
market with cotton, but it will hit us
soon if we do not join Texas in work
ing out a solution.
1t is not the kind of situation that
time unaided will cure. 1t is, how
ever, situation that can be mastered
if mastcrful and patriotic men take
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
Humorous department.

Poor Thins.-"Did you send for
me?" demanded the beautiful and
naughty stenographer.
Yes" replied the boss. My wife
left for Europe yesterday"
"Oh, I'm so surprised. l didn't
know it was to be so soon
"She made up her mind suddenly.
Her health. is bad and the doctor
thought a trip might help her.
There was a pause while the boss
looked over some papers. The beauty
sat impatiently tapping her pencil.
Then he went on:
Il hardly think she will gain much
however. l think she put it off too
long. If she never comes back l want
you"
The telephone rang and he went to
the wire. When he was through he
seemed as If he had forgotten what
he was saying. The stenographer
prompted him.
You said if she never came back
you wanted me-"
"Oh, yes. If she never comes back
l want you to remind me to send her
mother a check every three months.
1 am forgetful about such things.
And he never noticed the disap-
pointment that settled on the beauti-
full face, but coldly continued dictat-
ing his letters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

man? Has anything been passed
which can be otherwise known than
as oppression of the masses and the
protection of the rich and OF capital! !!
Did they pass laws to help the labor
ing classes? Have they seen that the
corporations of this state have fulfill
ed even the statutory requirements in
their conduct towards the public? Have
they seen that freight rates and pas
senger rates and freight accommoda-
tons and passenger accommodations
have been carried out? | know OF no
such laws. Anti-Bleaseism is there
fore nothing but the perpetuation or
the rule of the corporations and the
rich over the poor; the denial of salu-
tary laws for the health, safety and
protection of those who cannot pro-
tect themselves. 1t is the indignation
Of the press against any interference
with their opinions or with their rec
concentrations of candidates for Of
flee, or their control of the creature
whom they have helped put in office.
These are the forces l have fought
These are the forces l will continue to
fight, whether | bear the standard OF
the people that l represent, or whether
l stand as an humble helper in ad-
vancing their cause. The truth or tnlS
situation, ike all otneI lIutHS' WIN q.
last prevail. AS for my future, | shall
endeavor, like those whom l have low
ed, whom / fought for, whom l have
represented, to make a living out Of
my profession, or as best | can. But,
whatever be my fortune, | say TO you,
my friends and supporters, thank you
for the favor you have shown me;
thank you for the encouragement you
have given me. and l trust that you
will always consider that | am ever
ready to donate whatever is in my
power of effort or of speech to stand
by you t. the end.
Very respectfully,
Cole l.. Blease.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
Canadian Wolves.

There appears to be no doubt what
ever Of the increasing abundance of
wolves in our north country. The In
formation comes to us from too many
sources to admit Of any doubt on the
subject. There are also perfectly nat
ural reasons for believing in the in
crease Of the ravenous creatures in
the Lake st. John country. All who
have studied their habits know very
we'll that they follow the red deer in
it's migrations. During the last few
years, the deer have been driven far
ther and farther south by the work OF
railway construction in the north, and
the wolves have naturally enough fol-
lowed the deer.
Then again the increase of big game.
and especially Of red deer in the Ma
tional Park, without proportionate
destruction Of the following wolves,
has apparently provided the destruc-
tive animals with a comparatively safe
asylum.-Quebec Chronicle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
FOR SALE

1856 Acres-The Wells Place. the
property Of R. N. Plaxco. a very fine
farm. High state Of cultivation.
have had many inquiries about the
County Home lands-First Tract: 80
acres, on Rock Hill road; also 1877 acres
join ]. L. Moss. l must sell this land
At Once. If You want it, see Me at
once-lt is a good money maker.
County Home Farm-90 Acres, join
ing T. L. Carroll, $500 Acre.
140 Aeres-Joining r. r. Love, ]. l..
Moss and others. Magnificent bottom
land in this tract. See me.
Cottage Home-Of w. C. Miller, on
Charlotte road, near Ancona Mill.
onant, joins ]. w. Quinn and others
Price $1,000
20 Acres-Property Of John Barnett,
Joining farm OF ]. r. Connolly and VIM.
Harrison Est. lands.
100 Acres-Known as the Dorster
place, about l 1-2 miles from Phila-
delphia church and school. II sold
during February, will take the small
sum of $4,000 an acre for 1t.
400 Acres-Near Lowryville, $25.OO
per acre.
l desire to say to my friends that I
have property that l can cut up In
small tracts and sell on long terms.
The Quinn estate land-On Kings
Mt road, adjoining Frank Riddles
Neil place and others, am willing to
cut this into smaller farms to suit the
purchaser.
The residence Of the late DR.. ]. B.
Allison, joining the new Presbyterian
Manse Can be cut into two beautiful
building lots.
The property Of DR.. Mack White on
Kings Mountain Street. also 2 dwell
lings, property Of Quinn Wallace. ct al,
on Kinr's Mountain Street. This prop
erty will be sold quickly and II you
want 1t, see me.
l have for sale three of the Finest
Farms in York county, and they are
very cheap at the price; to wit:
The John Blackberry Massey
homestead.
600 Acres-The R. NJ. Anderson
Farm.
40 Acres-Of the s. NJ. Jones-Ware
Farm, about miles from Rock Hill.
Also Is acres, and nice cottage,
beautifully located within the incor-
porate limits Of Yorkville. Read my
list OF Farms and send me some Of
fers.
Two Good Houses-On Kings
Mountain Street.
]. c. WILBORN
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

In the Hands of Friends.-Jenkins'
a newly welded suburbanite. KISSED
his wife good-by telling her he would
be home at o'clock that evening
Then he got in his auto and started for
town.
Midnight arrived and no hubby. She
could bear the suspense no longer SO
arousing her father. she sent him TO
the telegraph office with six kilograms
to as many brother Elks living in the
city. asking each if her husband was
stopping there over night.
At dawn a farm wagon carrying a
farmer friend and husband drove up
to the house. The broken down auto
was in tow. Almost simultaneously
came a messenger boy with telegram
followed at intervals by five others. All
of them read:
Yes. Henry is spending the night
with me."-EXchange
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

I have a warehouse association. Ev-
cry foot Of available space for storing
cotton should be secured at once, and
where adequate receipts are not obtain
able additional storage room should
be provided. In Texas the Legislature
met on Tuesday to enact laws author
izing counties and cities to build
warehouses. Cotton warehouse men
say that corrugated buildings big
enough to hold 1000 bales Will cost
about $1,000 They recommend Sc
ries of warehouses Of that size to les
sen the fire hazard.
The situation should be canvassed
at once and in case it is found that
private funds will be inadequate 10
furnish storage they should ask Tor a
special session Of the legislature 70
enact a law authorizing the counties to
build warehouses. The question OF the
constitutionality Of such proceeding
is too trivial to be given serious atten-
ton, for legal restraints are not in
tended to prevent the people from saw
ing themselves from ruin.
Might Use School Money.
The state has $500,O00 Of school mo-
ney in the banks drawing "a per cent
interest The static constitution per-
mits the state to engage in any kind
of industrial enterprise. If the coun-
ties cannot legally levy taxes to build
the warehouses, the state can, and 1t
can do as Texas is doing. use the
school funds for that purpose. The
fund can be amply protected and 1t
can earn more than it is earning in the
banks.
Failure to take steps to protect our
selves will be due to a lack Of leader
ship in the state capable Of meeting an
emergency, coupled with a greed that
is willing to feed off the miseries OF
Of the public.
The state needs patriots who will
work for the welfare Of the whole peo-
pie.
We know already that we will be
obliged to pay war prices for our cot
ton goods. If we get war prices for
what we have to sell the situation will
not be serious, but if we sell at panic
prices and buy at war prices the stu
alton spells misery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
SKIN DISEASES OBSTINATE

But they can be cleared away by
purifying the blood and building up
the system with Mrs. Joe Persons
Remedy. y. w. Winton, Ahoskia, n.
c., had a child severely affected with
skin disease. Doctors medicines fail
ed to do any good, but two bottles of
the Remedy made a perfect cure. II
cannot say too much in praise Of Mrs.
Joe Persons Remedy"
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy is pro-
nounced by many the best blood med
icine in the world. BY purifying the
blood and renewing the health and
strength OF the body. it drives away
rheumatism, indigestion, nervous dys-
pepsia. scrofula, eczema and other ills
that come from bad blood. Your
druggist should have it; IL not, send
us one dollar for large bottle. Rem
edy Sales Corporation. Charlotte. n. g.
Mrs. Joe Persons Wash should be
used in connection with the Remedy for
the cure Of sores and the relief Of in
famed and congested surfaces. 1t Is es-
pecially valuable for women, and should
always be used for alterations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

consequences of inconvenience and
distress and confusion would be II the
diminishing income Of the treasury
should make it necessary rapidly 10
withdraw these deposits. Such risks
are not necessary and ought not TO De
run. We cannot too scrupulously OF
carefully safeguard a financial situa-
lion which is at best, while war con
tinues in Europe, difficult and abnor-
NAL.
And we ought not to borrow we
ought to resort to taxation however we
NAV regret the necessity Of putting
additional temporary burdens on our
people. To sell bonds would be to make
most untimely and unjustifiable de-
mand on the money market, untimely
because this is manifestly not the
time to withdraw working capital
from other uses to pay the govern
ment's bills; unjustifiable because un-
necessary. The country is able to pay
any just and reasonable taxes without
distress. The people Of this country
are both intelligent and profoundly pa
triotic. They are ready to meet the
present conditions in the right way
and to support the government with
generous self-denial.
Should Raise Money.
IN order to meet every demand
upon the treasury without delay or
peradventure and in order to keep the
treasury strong, unquestionably strong
throughout the present anXieties, l re-
spectfully urge that an additional rev.
enue of 100000, 900 be raised through
internal taxes devised in your wisdom
to meet the emergency. The only sug-
gestion | take the liberty Of making is
that such sources of revenue be chosen
as will begin to yield at once and yield
with a certain and constant flow.
Il cannot close without expressing
the confidence with which | approach
congress, with regard to this or any
other matter, which has shown so un-
tiring devotion to public duty, which
has responded to the needs of the ma
ton throughout a long session despite
inevitable fatigue and personal sacri-
flee and so large proportion of whose
members have devoted their whole
time and energy to the business Of the
country"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Just Spending the Day.-A woman
from out of town walked into one OF
the big hotels the other morning and
wrote her name on the register.
What, madam" said the room
clerk, with one of those engaging
smiles for which he is famous, "can |
offer you in the way of a room ?"
"Oh, / don't want a room," was the
reply. Il am just spending the day
here.
Good thing some people speno
more than that with US" remarked the
clerk to himself as she turned Smil-
ingly away.-New York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Plenty Left over.-Mrs, Ives had en-
tertained her bridge club, and as she
had to prepare considerable food, hav-
ing gotten her hand in, she decided t0
invite a few people to whom she was
indebted, for the next evening. She
made out her list of guests and sent
her little daughter Eleanor to deliver
the invitations. Eleanors first step
was at Mrs. Jordan's. She gave the
invitation, and as she was about to de-
part, Mrs. Jordan said: Why Elean-
or I'm afraid your mother is undertaK-
ing too much, after having had the
bridge club last evening" "Oh, l guess
not" replied the child. Il heard hei
tell father this morning that there was
stuff enough left for three parties. -
National Monthly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
If You are Going
To School,

Visit our store for the many things
you will need-Gloves, Shoes, Ties,
Underwear, Shirts and everything you
will need when away from home.
ROYAL TAILORED CLOTHES
Young Man, let us take your meas
ure for a ROYAL TAILORED SUIT.
We are showing the Fall patterns and
styles, and we guarantee Perfect Fit
ting garments. the prices are right and
delivery is made when you say.
HOES FOR EVERYBODY
Our stock Of Fall Shoes is complete
and includes Shoes in all Styles, and
in all Leathers. for Men, Women and
Children. and all rightly priced
MISCELLANEOUS STORE NEWS.
We sell Ladies' Home Journal Pat
!erns-the best ever.
We are Agent for the Charlotte
Steam laundry-Perfect Work.
See us quick for Coffees, Sugar and
flour If YOU NEED EN-. Better buy
hesc Now as they are all going UP.
G. w. WHITESIDES & CO.
SII\HON. s. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
Regarding the
Monument

The Monument is the sole product
Of man which is expected to exist,
without change or repair, for all
time-beyond the memory that we
cherish in our hearts, which Is only
as long as the span Of life. 1t may
help to form a record, but it Is erect
ed as a tribute Of love to those who
have passed ito that bourne from
whence no traveller ever returns AS
such, let it be thing Of beauty, not
dark and somber, but bright and
cheerful; not typifying earthly sor-
row, but symbolizing undyIng love.
And as architecture is brought to us
from the past by the tombs Of the
ancients, so let us pass on to those
in our steps, some worthy expression
Of our conception Of beauty.
PALMETTO MONUMENT CO.
JOS. G. SASSI, Prop.
Phone 211 Yorkville. S. C.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Poor WjlIie!-"What on earth are
YOU crying about, little boy?" asked
the neighbor who was strolling by an
East End dooryard, the other after
noon.
Because I'm so mean and selhsh!
lobbed the little one.
"Oh, 1 guess you are not very mean
md selfish-if it affects you this
way" commented the passer-oy
What makes you think you are?
See this bread an jelly? Well
I'm so mean an selfish that l amt
a-goin' to give Willie none Of it. Boo
ooh-hoo."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Rusty, All Right.-"See here" com
plained the man as he walked up tc
the proprietor of the clothing store, e!
have only had this suit two weeks anc
it looks rusty already"
Well" said the proprietor, did the
salesman guarantee the suit?"
He did," replied the man. He said
it would wear like iron"
Well" replied the man, 1T did
didn't it?"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

your toe Quit Furnishing your feet
by using toe-eating salves and oint-
ments.
To use knives. flies, scissors ana
razors, slicing and hacking at a corn,
only make it grow faster and bigger.
1t also brings danger of bleeding
and blood poison. The new way, the
new principle never known before in
corn history, is "GET-IT." It's a
liquid-2 drops on a corn does the
work. Pain goes, the corn begins to
shrivel and out it comes! You apply
it in two seconds. Nothing to stick,
nothing to hurt, and 1t never fails.
Try "GETS-IT' tonight on corns,
calluses warts or bunions.
"GETS-IT' is sold by druggists
everywhere, Csc bottle, or sent d.
rect by E. Lawrence G. Co.. Chicago.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

A Lawyers Bill.-A lawyers bill
like the plumbers, is full of detail
1 have just seen a specimen sent &c
a business friend of mine, who, anx'
ious to settle up his account, telephon'
ed to his lawyer. The bill came ir
with elaborate detail. and the last
item was, ITO attending you on the
telephone in answer to your request
for bill, IS, Cd" My friend vowed
he would see them in-chancery be-
fore he paid that and struck it out
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
Where Was the Monkey?-Edith hat

Where Was the Monkey7-Edith had
been TO a concert for the first time.
And what did you think of it?' ask
ed her mother.
II didn't like the organ very we'll
why not?"
with il"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Right on the Job.-"Fu'm de very
minute ole man Satan wuz tol ter
keep up de fire he's been strictly on
de job. makes no doubt dat one
reason he keeps it bright is kaze he
don't wan no sinner ter lose de way
ter where he lives at.'-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Safety First.-Detective g n. M
Hey. youse! WOtcher hangin round
this ere front door fer?
Supposed Hurglar-l'm waitin' for
the lady inside to get asleep. We're
married.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
YORK COUNTY FAIR

A r Rock Hill on October IA. Is, 16.
n 1914. Two Aeroplane Flights
daily. Palloon ascensions and nu-
merOus other fine attractions. Horse
Races and Liberal Prizes in all De-
partments.
YORK COUNTY FAIR ASSO.
IT 3 mo.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
'GETS-lT," 2 Drops,
Corn Vanishes!

The Only Sure Ender of All COrns.
Desperate, are you, over trying to
get rid Of corns? Quit using old
formulas under new names, band
ages. winding-tapes and cotton rings
that make fat little package out Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08
Most Of the Worlds People at War.

Most or the WorTu s TeUPTt dt wat
The world has "a independent gov
ernments or nations ruling themselves.
OF these are at war. Their pop
ulation is 9O4, $4,000. The 45 nations
at peace have a population Of 615,591,- =
900. Thus the world contains today
2SS, 1868, 900 more persons involved in
war then living in peace. The coun-
tries at war and their population fol-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

In Siberia.-"Pleasure party" ASK
ed the first COssack.
You might say So" answered the
other. We're going for knouting."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

In Animalville.-COOn- see your
wife has taken to sleeping in bed
Possum-Yeaha; hangin' amt good
enough for her.-Life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Not from the Burns Collection
Where did golf originate, Sandy?
1t wass furrst spoken in Scotia,
lad."-Phladelphi Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-09-08

Bobby's Idea.-"Bobby, suppose
you say your prayers every night"
"YeS'm."
And what are the things you pray
for?"
Mostly that pop won't find out
what I've been doin' through the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
The Resolution.

Whereas. On account of the agita-
ton in regard to the salary of the
sheriff and cost of dieting prisoners,
it would seem necessary that some
thing be done in these matters; there
fore. be it
Resolved, That the board recon-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

ensign. which we thought was shot
TO death at Appotomax. And be 1t
further
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to our congress
men and both United States senator
and one to the National Tribune, and
the local papers, if so desired.
HiIIsdaIe Bridge.
The matter of making repairs on
the Hillsdale bridge was referred to
the roads and bridge committee with
power to act. Supervisor Graflund's
motion carried that the sum of $500 a
year be allowed for salary of assist
ants in the office of county superin-
tendent of schools.
Communication was read from for
mer States Attorney L. NJ. Magill
relative to a report of his office
which has not been filed. He claimed
that the county still owed him $500
for two months salary while the board
maintains that nearly this sum is due
the county from him. The communi-
cation was referred to the judiciary
committee for a report this after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
DAN CRAWFORD A
LIGHT To AFRICA
Speaker at Y. M. G. A. Tomor-
row Noon Has Had Varied
Experience.

Dan Crawford who has lived for %
years in the heart of Africa, and who
is to speak at the Y. VI. G. A. tomor-
row at 1915. is a most unusual man.
He is fellow OF the Royal Geographi-
cal society, author of Thinking
Black" and the translator of the
psalms. the new testament and Bun
vans Pilgrims Progress" into native
Bantu speech, a veTitable light to
Africa.
In the center of Africa he came in
to the domain of the Emperor Mushidi
the greatest slave trader of Africa,
who had about him a harem of 500
wives. Long files of yoked and droop-
ing slaves attested his wealth and
power. Mr.. Crawford placed himself
in the power of this man and became
nominally his secretary and really his
slave During two years Mr.. Crawford
thought black" for his ruthless mas
ter. mitigating as far as he could the
cruel edicts. Then an expedition of
Belgian soldiers marched up the Con-
go Free state. Old Mushidi hurled a
spear At Captain Bodson, who shot him
dead. The Belgian troops shattered
Mushidi's subjects and broke up the
slave Ce-.ter.
Mr.. Crawford then went to Mweru.
where he has established five schools
and has reconstructed the physical
basis of the natives lives. From I'M
thinkable conditions of sanitation he
has constructed six miles of house
frontage and 60 miles of good roads.
Mr.. Crawford will tell of his expert
ences at the Y. NJ. C. a. tomorrow
following a luncheon at 1915 and
those who will not be able to attend
the MONDAY meal at the Y. are vel
come to the banquet hall to hear Mr..
Crawford.