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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

than the Reporters, our neighbor did
not catch our full meaning. 1t would
be with the politicians in the senate
that DR.. Moffatt would have his trou-
bles. We do not think those politicians
would submit to DR.. Moffatts splendid
influence, and If he did not submit to
their influence, he would have no end
Of troubles So far as vituperation,
abuse and all that kind Of thing as ap-
piled to a man like DR.. Moffatt, we
think, it is of but little consequence.
The doctor has a character and rcputa-
ton that will stand it all and more. We
do no believe this kind Of slush would
even annoy him, except for his concern
on account Of those who might be so
foolish as to indulge in it. There are
many men in the senate now of the
character and ability Of DR.. Moffatt,
but it Is Just as we'll to remember that
character and ability do not always
dominate legislative bodies. Political
intrigue, trickery and duplicity often
count for more, and in this field, DR..
Moffatt would be at a decided advan-
tage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
SPECIAL CONSTABLE

The office Of special constable to look
after violations of tho whisky law in
York county will be discontinued for
the present. Governor Hlease has de-
cided not to appoint successor for
Constable Jackson-at least not until
it shall appear that such appointment
is really necessary to aecure proper en-
forcemept Of the law.
The governors decision in the matter
has been reached as the result Of a
letter from County Supervisor Boyd,
and after a conference with members
of the York delegation in the general
assembly. The supervisor is doubtful
as to whether there Is really any need
for a special constable, and the under
standing is that Senator Beamguard Is
pretty nearly Of the same opinion.
Upon the death Of Constable ]. F.
Jackson last week, Supervisor Boyd,
wrote Governor Blease letter in which
he called attention to the fact that
when the dispensary was voted out Of
York county, the salaries Of magis-
trates and constables were materially
raised with the understanding that the
increase was in consideration Of added
responsibilities in connection with the
enforcement Of the dispensary law. He
told the governor that all the incor-
porated towns are sufficiently well po-
Iced to hold down the situation, and
expressed the opinion that If the mag
istrates and their constables would do
their duty, the law could be enforced
as we'll as heretofore at a saving Of
something like $1,000 year to the
county.
Governor Blease said in reply that
although 1t had been his intention to
appoint another constable at once, II
the supervisor was satisfied that the
law could be enforced as well as here
tofore, and at the same time the sum Of
$1,000 could be saved to the county, he
was glad to comply with the superyi-
sor's suggestion and leave the place
vacant, at least until such time as it
might appear that Nix. Boyd was mis-
taken in his opinion, and that special
constable is really necessary. If 1t
shall appear later on that the county
should have a special constable, then
the governor says he will appoint one.
The following correspondence in the
case is self-explanatory:
Copy.
Yorkville, S. c., Feb. 26, 1914.
Governor Cole l.. Blease,
Columbia, S. c.
Dear Governor:
We have lost James F. Jackson by
death and I am very sorry Of 1t. This
leaves us without special constable.
AS we have lost him by death l
think it would be good idea to let
our magistrates and constables do the
work, as that was the intention when
the dispensary was voted out. Their
salaries were raised to enforce the
law; we have every town in the county
well policed, and if they will all do
their duty 1 think they can hold 1t
down and save us $1,000 year.
Yours truly,
Thos. w. Boyd,
Supervisor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

ranchman, with the possibility that he
still was alive, apparently aroused hope
in only one person in the neighborhood
of his home today. That person was
his wife. Il do hope it is, do hope II
is So" cried Mrs. Vergara, when
she heard that Gen. Guarjardo, feder-
al commander at Piedras Nagras, Mex,
said that he had an official report that
Vergara escaped his federal guards ana
had Joined the rebels. This tallles with
one statement of Capt. Apolonio Roo-
riguez, the commander whose name
was used to lure Vergara across 10 the
Mexican side, where he was assaulted
and imprisoned, but 3. j. Hill, Ver-
gara's brother-in -in-law, and others con-
nected with the investigation Of the
case, still held to the belief that YER
CARA had been executed Wnen taken
from the Hidalgo Jail presumably 10 De
transferred to Piedras Negras They
pointed to the fact that nothing mas
been heard in explanation OF the arrest
of Vergara and that he had taken
sides in Mexican politics. In order 10
determine the matter, friends or the
missing man tonight were planning TO
make a demand on the government to
secure Vergara's body If IT lies In the
newly made grave in Ridalgo cemetery
noticed by MeXicans soon after
swinging body was cut down from the
place of it's execution near the city.
Consul Garrett has received no further
instruction from the state department
on the subject Of the recovering OF the
body. He is continuing his investiga-
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Lyric Theatre-Gives its programme
for this week, including specia
four reel feature for tomorrow.
Thomson Co.-Offers all ladies' coat!
at a cleanup price of $4.9S each
Underwear for everybody.
Yorkville Bargain House-Is prepared
TO supply you with merchandise fol
either winter or spring use.
Cloud Cash Store-Has new spring
merchandise and offers special re-
duced prices. Specials in dress ging
hams.
F. ). Royster Guano Co., Norfolk, Va
On page four tells you why Roy.
ster's fish guano Is better than Other
fertilizers.
f. l.. Ford-Requests Enquirer sub
scribers on his club. to make settle
ment at earliest convenience.
ways pleased to have visitors call tC
talk over banking affairs.
G. W. Whitesides G. Co.. Sharon--Of-
fers special prices on heavy under.
wear this week Shoes for every.
body. Royal tailored clothes for the
better dressed man.
York Supply Co.-Wants more time
customers and more cash custom.
ers. About fertilizers.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Says Its
business Is constantly increasing
and tells you why.
James Bros.-Are much pleased with
their business this season. If you
cannot come to see them they will
come to see you.
Mrs. White w. Jackson-Asks Enqui-
rer subscribers on her club to pay
up at once.
Miss Sallie w. McConnell-Asks sub.
scribers to The Enquirer on her club
to pay her or at the office at their
early convenience.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
"A LAWLEss PEOPLE,"
A State Senator'S Views On oondl'
tions in South Carolina.

"a day or so ago the News and Cou-
rier quoted the declaration Of Sena-
tor e. E. Werner, of Oconee county,
that I'VE are a lawless people" The
senator was rpeaking in opposition to
the compulst education bill then
under discussion in the senate In this
weeks issue Of the Walhalla Keowee
Courier, Mr.. Werner gives his views In
some detail. The following Is an ex-
tract from his letter:)
have not seen the Courier to learn
what became Of my last letter, but
suppose it was published, because OF
letters and newspapers and clippings
that have come to me since-one let
ter coming from North Carolina-all
along one line-that Of the suppress
sion Of crime. -,
This is the last letter that ! Will
write you from Columbia, and l am
going to deviate from the usual lines
of writing or speaking,
The main stock in trade with the
average writer or speaker In this
state, as well as elsewhere, is to boast
Of the greatness Of the state OF
states. THE great state of South
Carolina" Is heard so often In the
state senate that 1t has become such
contagion that even the chaplain Is
This thing has so impressed me that
I have tried to see wherein we are SO
great. They tell us we have the record
of the greatest yield Of corn grown to
the acre What Of it, when we are
away toward the bottom OF the list OF
states in the average?
They say that we are a great manu-
featuring state. In what way? Certain
ly the appearance Of many Of the cot
ton mill villages does not give that
impression.
They say we have virtuous women
l grant that one point Is scored there
but that fact is obscured by the fur
| ther fact that we have mahy houses
of vice.
They say many other things, just
to please some folks, but at least hall
of what you hear or read is not found
| ed on fact
Now, for the sake Of variety, sup
pose we take a peep at the other
side-wherein we are not great BY
| keeping my mouth shut and my eyes
and ears open l have made these OBJ
servations:
l. l think there is more vanity tc
| the square inch in South Carolina thar
anywhere on this entire earth. The
| typical South Carolinian thinks the 81
rises in Charleston and sets-if left. I
me-in Oconee county. The bou' 'ddar
line Of this state is the horizon, of hi
world; Columbia is his Mecca. II h
| should chance to let the scales dro,
from his eyes long enough to looj
across the state line, it would be. for i,
brief glance in the direction Of Wash
ington, D. c., family hoping that n
might ultimately prove to be one O
the "elect" and land in that holy ~
holies.
g. We have q universal, insatiate
uncomfortable propensity for makint
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

We note that the general assembly
is again about to make move or
bluff looking to the adoption of the
Torrens system for the registration of
land titles What Is going to be done,
or whether the people having the
matter In charge are in earnest we do
not know but we would certainly like
to see something done about the mat
ter. There Is really no need for any
commission az we see 1t. All that is
necessary Is to adopt the New York
law. the North Carolina law or the
law of some other state. preferably
the law Of New Zealand on the sub
ject. The whole trouble, In our opin-
ion, is that all this confusion and tech
nical tape that has been wound around
the land title has been mainly for the
purpose of preventing the land own
er from being able to dispose Of his
property without first paying out
heavy fees and charges to attorneys
and others for alleged information
and assistance. This information and
assistance is now really necessary.
Under the laws and procedure Els
they exist, If the man Of ordinary ex-
perience accepts a transfer from an
other man of ordinary experience,
there is likely to be a hereafter Such
hereafter frequently occurs even after
the lawyers have registered their o.
ks But all this maze Of mummery
Is unnecessary. The Torrens system
does away with it, and makes the
transfer of a piece Of real estate al
most as simple as the transfer of a
block of shares Of the capital stock OF
a corporation. There are some fees to
be paid; but they are merely nominal,
and then there IL no danger OF any
hereafter. But az we have said, we
fear that with so many lawyers In the
general assembly, it is going to be a
long time before this system is sim
plified. The tendency Of the times is
to multiply rather than to reduce lit
igation, and If the land owners ever
get this very reasonable and just con-
cession it will not be until after they
have made something Of a fight fol-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1914.
s penalties for violation of the provi-

as penalties for violation Of the provi-
sions.
Columbia special of February %.
to News and Courier: United States
Senator B. r. Tillman has for the past
two years continuously slandered the
state Of South Carolina in his remarks
about the failure to pass the rate bill"
exclaimed Chairman Appelt, Of the
senate railroad committee on the floor
of that body this morning during an
interruption he made while Senator
Laney was speaking The Chester
field senator who has advocated the
bill, today said that as the opponents
Of the bill had been making changes
and insinuations against Is advocates,
the question might be asked IL there
was any one OF whom the familiar
saying, whose bread I eat, his song
sing might apply. He then went on
to explain that he believed the oppo-
nents of the bill were as honest in
their opposition as its advocates were.
Senator Laney said that the opposi-
tion had charged the advocates of the
bill with being demagogues and other
insinuating references and that the re-
marks had become so unbearable that
1t had caused Senator CHM, an earnest
advocate Of the bill, to make his speech
last night on the floor of the senate.
The Chesterfield senator thundered
forth his reasons why the bill should
become law, and he and others Of its
friends expressed impatience with
what some Of them termed the fillibus-
tering against the bill. Senator Crouch
rising to make a statement said that
pressure to pass the bill had not only
come from a United States senator,
but from man closer home, the ref
erence clearly being understood to be
Governor Blease. During the course
of the discussion over the matter this
morning, Senator Earle, who has push
ed the bill from the first, asked Of SEN
ator Applet, why has the senator
from Clarendon blocked the 2-cent rate
bill for the past two years?" To this
Senator Applet replied: Because 1t is
q monstrosity" Continuous debate on
the two-cent rate bill in the senate is
beginning to border closely on person
alities, and once or twice blow-up
has seemed probable, only to be avoid
ed by disclaiming any intention Of re-
Election. The advocates Of the bill
are charging the opposition with fol-
lowing plan Of preventing the bill be-
coming to a vote, and the opposition
to the bill strenuously deny any fill
clustering tactics. But the talk con-
tinues and every time a motion which
would postpone consideration Of the
bill Is lost the talk begins anew. The
talkfest seems unending and unend-
able
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
The letter of Senator Werner to the


Keowee Courier, which we are repro
ducing in another column, is interest
ing for various reasons, not the least
important being because it is so un-
usual. There are some who will ar
que that even if what Senator Werner
says is true, he should not have said
it, and these same people will contend
that for the same reason the letter
should not be reproduced; but we do
not look at the matter that way. We
are rather inclined to the attitude of
the Roman emperor who used to say
in effect: Il do not mind what either
friends or enemies say of me. If they
speak truly of faults, then l have the
opportunity to correct those faults,
and if they accuse me of fault of which
| am not guilty, their false accusa-
tiOnS can do me no harm We are
inclined 10 think that in most of what
Senator Werner says. he is striking
pretty close to the truth, and we feel
also that whether he is correct or not,
all he says is said with the best inten-
tions for the welfare of the state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
WORK OF THE MAGISTRATES

Sheriff Brown agrees with Supervi-
sor Boyd in the view that there is no
need for a special constable to enforce
the liquor laws. He does not hesitate
to say that the late Constable Jackson
was as faithful and efficient an officer
as has ever held this position in York
county; but at the same time, he is of
opinion that the appointment of spe-
cial officer to look after this work is
really a hindrance rather than an aid
to enforcement Of the law.
1T Is true" said the sheriff in con-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

There were no clerks sales yester-
day.
The Enquirer was in error In stating
that the late ]. Wylie Wells, deceased,
was buried at Antioch. The deceased
was a member Of Antioch church; but
the interment was at Hickory Grove.
The month of March turned up on
Sunday true to character and reputa-
ton and reminded people Of the old
saying about coming in like lion"
There was a strong, blustery blow all
during Sunday, and yesterday morning
the mercury was down to Is degrees,
the coldest weather Of the season up to
this time.
We sincerely hope the proposed plan
for the adjustment Of the affairs Of j.
]. Keller & Co., without receivership
or bankruptcy will be confirmed. We
know Mr.. ]. R. Logan TO be absolutely
honest, and we believe he is capable Of
managing the affairs Of the firm to
better advantage thar anybody else.
Even though the firm may be solvent
five times over, bankruptcy or receiv-
ership will mean that the creditors will
get nothing, and Of course there will be
nothing for Mr.. Logan.
The Enquirer has been making in
quiry Of the farmers to find out the
status of the big acreage Of crimson
clover that was sowed last fall; but up
to this time has not been able to get
very satisfactory information. Some
farmers report good stands; but say
the clover is small and apparently at a
standstill. Others say the crop came
up nicely, but was spewed out by win
ter freezes and the stands were very
much thinned. This being the first ex-
perience CT most of the farmers with
crimson clover, they do not know
enough of the nature and habits Of the
crop to enable them to form satisfac-
tory estimate of what to expect.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

yersation with the reporter. that the
annual reports of the special constables
have shown the collection Of lines to
aggregate considerable more than
their salaries, and it Is true also that
these reports have been correct; but
at the same time it is equally true that
much of the work done by the special
constables would have been done by
the magistrates and their regular con-
stables, If there had been no special
constable.
THE special constable, you are aware
has always reported to me, and as a
matter Of course he has shown me all
of his official correspondence. More
than once I have known it to happen
that he would get two or more letters
calling upon him to come to two or
more places at the same time in the
hope of capturing viclators Of the law.
OF course he could not go to more than
one place at time, and as rule there
would never be any further report
from the places to which he did not
go. Had their been no constable to
look to, the probability is that the
magistrates would themselves have
looked after all of these cases."
AS a matter OF fact the original ap-
pointment Of special constable along
in 1907, was to look after liquor making
and selling solely in Kings Mountain
township. The liquor business has al
most been broken up in that township,
largely through raids Of the sheriff and
his deputy, Magistrate Quinn and his
constable, and the special constable,
and also by the development Of a
healthier public sentiment. There are
more people in that portion of the town.
ship where the blockading used to
thrive, and these people are less will
ing to stand for blockading than they
used to be. In the meantime the spe-
cial constables have begun to scatter
their work to all parts of the county,
and to give their attention to gambling
and various other of,enses that were
formerly purely within the province Of
the magistrates
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

At a guess we would say that If the
rate bill comes to a fair and square
vote it will pass; but we do not believe
it is going to come to fair and square
vote. However, we take no stock in
the suggestion that opposition to the
bill necessarily means that the oppos-
ing individual is subsidized by the rail-
roads. From what we understand about
the matter, we feel certain that the
short lines cannot stand a 2 cent rate,
and as to whether it would be fair and
just to require such a rate Of the
Southern, seaboard and Atlantic Coast
Line, we do not know.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

Mr.. R. A. Cooper, Of Laurens, So
licitor of the Eighth circuit, re-an-
nounces his candidacy for governor as
follows: Il am positively in the race
to the finish, and shall seek the office
on my merits, and on my record as
member Of the general assembly Of this
state and as solicitor Of the Eighth
circuit for the past nine years. Public
office, whether it be that Of governor
or any other office, is public trust,
and the authority vested in any officer
should be exercised for the public
good. A candidate should be supported
on the ground of his fitness for public
service, and upon this ground 1 shall
ask the support of the Democrats Of
the state. I shall at the proper time
state my position on every issue in
such way that my views will be known
to all"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

According to figures given out by
Commissioner Watson, South Carolina
has s1,O52,75O invested in the printing
business and the volume Of the annual
product Is $i,437,079, The figures are
for 1913. Richland leads with s347,575
invested, and a gross annual income OF
$5O2,129, nearly half the income of the
entire state. Charleston has $l6S,bbO
invested, and an income Of s322,SSl.
York county comes fourth as to
amount of capital invested, $51,5Oo and
the value of her output is $49,200.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
Columbia, Feb, 81, 1911.

Columbia, Feb, q, 1914.
Hon. Thos. w. Boyd,
County Supervisor,
Yorkville, S. c.
My Dear Sir:
Your letter Of February 26 received
in reference to the death Of Mr.. Jane:
f. jackson. Jackson was good Of
ficer and a true friend. and l certainly
do feel his death very keenly.
It was my intention to appoint an
other constable, Of course, but since
receiving your letter. if you are salts
fled that you can save your county
$1,000 a year, and have the law en-
forced. | think it is my duty as gov
ernor and as friend to the people OF
York county to save them as much a!
| can, and the matter shall be held a:
per your request, until you find thai
you desire otherwise, if you should Sc
find.
Very respectfully,
Cole L. Blease.
Governor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03

1t is our belief that the organiza-
ton of drainage districts along the
creek bottoms is the right thing and
the bigger the districts the better for
all concerned. or course there are
those who are more directly concern
ed than we are who will disagree with
us. and that we recognize as their
right. But still we hope that the peo-
pie who are most interested will lose
no time in getting the work in shape
on a basis that will be satisfactory.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-03-03
Hon. Hugh G. Brown, Sheriff,
YnrkNille = C.
Very respectfully,
Cole l.. Blease.
Governor.

Dear Sir:
Upon the advice Of your county su-
pcrvisur. I have decided for the pres
ent not to appoint successor to Con-
stable Jackson. but to leave the mat
ter with you and the magistrates OF
the county, with a view to saving the
county the expense, and at the same
time hoping to have the laws strictly
enforced If this result cannot be Sc
cured without a successor to Mr.. Jack
son. | shall then take up the matter OF
the appointment of a successor to him
but my idea is, upon the advice of the
supervisor, to save your county this
money. | am writing you this letter
so that you may know the situation
and that / am relying upon the sheriff
ma gistrates and constables, and the
regular officers Of your county to en-
force the laws and save the county
this expense. II possible.
Very respectfully,
Cole l.. Blease,
Governor.