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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

Our staid, conservative contempo-
rary, the Charlotte Observer, is feel
ing very much encouraged over the
cotton situation and has visions Of fif-
teen cents for spots. In it's issue Of last
Sunday it gives it's views as follows:
The Observer is inclined to the no
tion that King Cotton has taken out a
ticket for through trip to Station No.
Is, which would mean where cotton Is
selling at 10 cents; but, of course, he
will be subject to side-tracking delays.
This opinion is strengthened by the
improved outlook for export trade.
European supplies have fallen quite
low and an early replenishing will be
required. A cotton authority, men,
ber of the exchange, tells Financial
America that he does not look for an
active market for the next so days, or
until after the government ginning re-
port on Wednesday and the estimate
of the production OH Friday Of next
time, he adds. so-called day-to- day
market can be expected, with prices
influenced by factors as they arise,
This member stated he was Of the
opinion that 100000 bales, the lowest
reported figures of the National Gin
nerS' association, were about right. He
pointed out that such total would
show approximately $4,000 bales turn
ed out during the last TWO weeks, as
against 100000 bales in the same pc
riod last year and would indicate q
crop of something around 100000
What is the most important cotton fac
tor, just now. according to this inter-
est. however, is the good spot demand
in the south and the excellent inquiry
for spots in Liverpool and Manchester
He stated that the spot sales in Liver
pool from day to day show large
amounts changing hands. But what is
important is the opinion expressed by
this authority that exports will be in
creased shortly. He believes that sup
plies in Europe must be running fair
ly low, especially when it is remem-
bered that only a small proportion OF
this years crop has been sent over, and
tn lore the stocks will have to be re-
plenished. 1t is altogether likely, how
ever, that large part of the cotton
TO be sent out has already been pur-
chased in this country and is probably
stored in the south. Nevertheless, a
sudden export movement of a large
amount of the staple would have a
sympathetic effect on prices here.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

The wholesale price Of flour has ad-
vanced IS cents per barrel during the
past few days. 1t is yet time for those
who have not sowed wheat to do So,
md for those who have not sowed
enough to sow some more.
Il will have to be admitted that Su-
pervisor Boyd did wise thing in get
ting that Fairfield money in advance.
We do not mean to suggest any re-
lection on Fairfield; but we know 1t to
be a fact that there has always been
more or less trouble in settling the ex-
pense account in cases where one
county has had to try a case that be-
longed to another county
All of the county officers except the
clerk of the court have complied with
the grand jury's recommendation OF
obedience to the law requiring county
officials to annually make report as to
the receipts of their respective Of
fees. Nobody in York county except
the clerk Of the court knows how
much that official is receiving from
the office. There are hundreds Of
people in the county who desire to
know. They would have right to
know even If there was no law on the
subject. They are waiting now to see
what steps, II any, the court Is going
to take to carry out the grand jury's
recommendation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
COTTON PICKER DEMONSTRATION

There was a public demonstration Of
the Neil cotton picker on the farm Of
Mr.. c. E. Spencer, about five miles
north Of YorkviIle last Friday after
noon.
The especial object Of the demonstra-
ton was to show the percentage Of
cotton that the machine would pick
from a row at one going over, and the
percentage Of damage to the stalks,
etc, and the test was made under
conditions especially calculated to ac-
complish this end.
AS taken into the field the machine
was complete all except the conveyor
contrivance that is to take care Of the
cotton after it has been picked. The
was as to whether the ingeniously
constructed picker rolls would properly
take the cotton out of the bolls and
hold on to it in such manner as would
facilitate it's proper transfer to the
conveyor.
A technical description Of the ma
chine as 1t appeared would hardly be
comprehensive to the average news
paper reader; but a general idea may
be gotten from the statement that the
picking agency consists Of two sets OF
elongated cylindrical rolls, the rolls
arranged one over the other. and the
two sets extending downward and In
ward toward the rear. Each Of the
picker rolls is punctuated with innu-
merable sharp pointed teeth that extend
an almost inappreciable measure be-
yond it's surface, and Is backed by a
companion roller somewhat on the
principle Of the brush wheel and gin
saw. The rolls are driven by small
engine and revolve at a high rate Of
speed, the picker rolls in one direction
and the spiked cleaning rolls in the
opposite direction. AS the picker
rolls come in contact with the cotton
they pull it out Of the bolls, and the
spiked rolls clean the cotton out OF the
picker rolls.
1t is the intention Of the inventor
that the machine shall travel along
the rows under it's own motive power;
but for the purpose OF their test 1t was
drawn by several men and boys.
Although the test covered about a
hundred yards Of cotton rows cover
ing cotton that would yield possibly a
bale to the acre, and though the total
working time was hardly more than
a minute, the machine picked in that
time pounds and six ounces OF cot
ton, leaving three pounds Of unpicked
cotton in the bolls, total of 81 per
cent to the credit Of the machine at
one going over.
The demonstration was made by and
under the supervision Of Mr.. ]. B. Neil,
the inventor. and representative
committee. which witnessed the entire
test under conditions which allowed
no. hing to escape. has certified to the
figures as stated above.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
MONSTER CORN YIELD

Thirteen hundred bushels Of coin
on seventeen acres! Some corn you
say. A statement hard to believe. But
that is the yield of II acres of bottom.
land corn grown by Mr.. w. L. Will
Inns of Yorkville on his place z
miles northeast Of Yorkville. And
1900 bushels is very conservative
estimate of the yield. In fact were 1t
actually measured by the bushel II
would probably total 1.4OO bushels
or more Mr.. Williams completed the
work of hauling and storing the corn
Yesterday. He secured 80 large TWO
horse wagon loads and while he es-
Inmates that the wagons will hold 20
bushels, he realizes that such esti-
mate is a very conservative one as to
their capacity. Numerous York county
farmers who are more or less familiar
with the growth of the corn say that
il is among the best which to their
knowledge has ever been grown IN
York county. So far as Is known no
other farmer in this immediate sec
tlOn hopes lO SeCulC Was SS~~
from the same number of acres as
large as that secured by Mr.. Will
liams
The bottoms on which the corn was
grown lies to the right Of the Lincoln
road and on Fishing creek. While
MIR. Williamss overseer, Mr.. John
Smart thoroughly prepared the II
acres before the corn was planted
and while all the necessary attention
has been given the banner corn field
during all stages Of its growth, Mr..
Smart does not estimate that more
than IA days labor where devoted to
It in all, including planting, plowing,
hoeing and gathering.
The seed corn which is variety
which Mr. Williams has been planting
for a number of years and which is
known as Lands Prolific, he having
secured the seed from Mr.. j. D. Land
of Yorkville No. l, was planted June
%. The rows were laid off Al feet
wide and the corn dropped from to
inches wide in the drill.
The terrible windstorm which swept
.he north eastern section of the
county early in August struck Mr..
williams corn which was just then
beginning to tassel, knocked 1t fiat
on the ground and Mr.. Williams
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

"X," care Enquirer Office-Wants to
rent house in Yorkville or Glover.
J. M. Hartness, Filbert No. Twill
pay reward to finder Of an open
faced gold watch, lost Saturday.
Thos. w. Boyd, Supervisor-Gives no.
tice Of the annual meeting of county
board Of commissioners to be held
on January 9Th, 1916.
L. M. Crisis Sons-Offer to sell until
Dec. II, the Premier Dictionary fol
81 each, postpaid. Dictionary free
for five names returned and paid
for.
T. B. Glenn, Manager-Says the Tirzah
Farmers Warehouse can take care
of 400 bales more cotton and ad.
vises you to store yours now.
T. w. Speck, the Jeweler-Calls spe.
cial attention to his enormous stock
of holiday goods for gift buyers. Ar
easy place for selections.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Announces
that all ladies' coats and suits and
mems suits and winter goods must
be sold quick.
Sherer & Quinn-Have new crop, open
kettle n. o. molasses, prunes, figs
dates, shredded cocoanut, pickles.
City Meat Market-Sells nothing but
the best fresh meats, sausage, ham
boiled and sliced, and fresh cheese
Kirkpatrick-Relk Co.'s ready for the
holiday shoppers with fine lines OF
silk hosiery. notion novelties and
will have its toy department ready
for inspection next Saturday.
York Trust Co..-Tells you that you do
not have to die to win with life in
surance. 1t will tell you how to win
First National Bank, York-Warns
you that now in times of plenty Is
a good time to prepare against the
days of adversely. Save.
]. NJ. Stroup-Invites attention to his
lines Of goods-handkerchie hosi-
cry, etc.-suitable for Christmas
gifts.
Thomson Co.--Wants gift buyers to
see it's big lines of handkerchief,
Also tells about ladies' waists and
neckwear, and mems work gloves.
Standard Oil Coon page four tells
you how good a Rayo lamp is-a
splendid, white, brilliant light pro-
ducer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

thinks injured its production to the
extent Of 100 bushels or more. 1t
looked bad to the owner when he
viewed the prize acres after the
storm; indeed it looked then as II the
yield would amount to nothing. But
having set his heart on producing
the best yield he had ever made on
the bottoms, Mr.. Williams refused to
be disheartened by the devastation
of the storm and calling Mr.. Smart
and other employees into the field,
spent two days in Strengthening the
growing stalks to their natural posi-
ton. Good seasons have done the rest.
Mr.. williams is unable to estimate
the exact cost Of his monster yield
of corn but is satisfied that it did not
cost him as much as 40 cents per
bushel. Estimating the total costs at
40 cts, per bushel and the price Of
corn now at 81 per bushel, Mr.. Will
liams has a profit Of 500 on II acres.
Mr.. Williams said yesterday that
he now had a splendid stand Of volun-
teer clover on the bottoms from
which he has just removed his large
corn crop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
AMONG THE WARRING NATIONS
Prominent Features Of News as Shown
in Yesterdays DISPATCHES.

Interest in the fighting in the Europ-
can war for the moment has been over
shadowed by political issues.
Coming almost Immediately on the
conviction of four officials Of the Ham
burg American line of conspiracy in
obtaining manifeStS for vessels with
which to place provisions on German
warships in the Atlantic, has come the
announcement that several days ago
the United States requested that Ger
many recall Capt. Karl Boy-Ed, naval
attache, and Capt. Franz Won Papen,
military attache of the German en-
bassy at Washington.
The officers. it is said, made the
steps necessary by improper activity
in connection with naval and military
matters. 1t is said that the depart
ment was uncertain whether steps
should be taken with regard to other
officials of the embassies at Washing
ton in connection with similar ac-
tivities.
The recall Of the attaches is tanta-
mount to their forced withdrawal from
the diplomatic service Of Germany in
this country.
Official confirmation has been re-
ceived in London that the American
ships Hooking and Genesee, belonging
have been requistioned by the British
government. A protest already has
been made by the state department al
Washington on the seizure and requi-
sitioning of the Hooking and it is
probable also that similar representa-
tons will be made with regard to the
Genesee. Great Britain explains thai
as prize court proceedings had been
centralized in London the requisition
ing of the steamers really means d
rip for them from Halifax and St
Lucia, respectively, to London, where
the prize court will take control o1
them.
Greece, so far as known, has not
answered satisfactorily the demands
of the Entente powers with regard tC
the status of their troops on Greek
soil The position Of Roumania to-
ward the passage of Russian troops
through her territory to reach Bull
rumor that the Allies again had placed
restrictions on Greek commerce is de-
MED.
AS for the fighting: The Teutonic
forces continue to push further into
Montenegro and also are operating
successfully southwest of Mitrovtza
where it is officially announced fol
the first time that they have been join
e by Mohammedans and Albanians.
Monastir is said unotficially to have
been taken Thursday afternoon.
The usual mining and artillery oper-
ations have taken place in France and
Belgium. while infantry attacks have
been mingled with Italian lombard
ments Of the Austrian positions on the
ISOnZo front. In Russia there have
been no engagements worthy of note.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
For a Better Enquirer.

The newspaper is semi-public in
stitution, without any we'll defined
status beyond that which may be es-
tablished for it by the energy, expert
ence and character of it's editors and
publishers.
1t is a fact that a community can do
without a newspaper: but 1t is rather
poor do as will be testified to by many
individuals who have made expert
ments on their own account. If not
an actual necessity. newspaper is 50
useful that it will come very nearly up
o that specification.
The newspaper depends for its exist
ence If not upon the tolerance, then al
least upon the pleasure Of the people,
Individually and collectively the peo-
pie measure the merit and value Of the
newspaper that bids for their patron
age and give their support in accord
ance with their appreciation.
There is no institution of modern
civilization which is more strictly up
on it's merits before the people than is
the newspaper Than the editor there
is no individual who works for the pub
lie, who is called upon to meet and
solve, upon his own Judgment and re-
sponsibility. a larger number of more
or less serious problems involving his
duty to the public and material welfare
of the newspaper over which he pre-
sides. This is especially and particu-
larly true where his paper is one that
acknowledges responsibility to the
public and the public alone. The edi-
tor has no way Of ascertaining the
pleasure or desire Of the public in each
particular case and in the steering Of
his craft is dependent alone upon his
ability to recognize and apply funda-
mental principles Of right, the only
thing the public can be depended upon
to endorse.
We believe that The Yorkville En-
quirer is appreciated by very large
number Of people as a valuable public
institution. Our belief is based upon
the voluntary patronage it receives at
the hands Of the people Of York coun-
ty, which patronage is evidenced by
the large number of people who are
willing to pay the price Of subscription
to secure it as regular semi weekly
visitor to their homes.
Now what we want to say is that
uhile we believe The Enouirer is as
good a semi-weekly paper as anybody
is making in proportion to the patron
age it is receiving, we believe we can
make it a much better paper than il
is. We would not have any one think
that we are dissatisfied with our pres
ent patronage, for we are not. We are
proud of it. We do not believe there
is county paper in this state or in the
south, for that matter, that has a bet
ter, more liberal or intelligent patron
age. We feel sure Of this fact. But
still we believe that with more patron
age, with more of the wherewithal with
which to do we can make The Enqui-
rer still better. Whether we receive
more patronage or not, it is our ambi-
tion and desire to make The Enquirer
as much better than 1t is as we call
anyway; but if all our subscribers and
readers will help us as much as they
can to increase our circulation, we feel
sure that we will be able to recon-
pense their efforts at least to some eX-
tent by making better paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1915.

No. s. who suffered a second stroke
Of paralysis several days ago Is i'm
proving as we'll as could be expected.
He is without the use Of one arm and
leg.
Capt. and Mrs. John r. Dickson OF
Oklahoma City, Okla, who nave peeh
visiting the family Of the formers
father. Mr.. ]. w. Y. Dickson, on YORK.
VILE No. 5, left for their western
home yesterday morning.
Mr.. w. o. Harshaw Of Yorkyiiie.
has purchased the store Of Mr.. J. L.
Crawford at McConnellsville and also
an interest in Mr.. Crawford's g1nnery.
Mr.. Harshaw will give up his present
position with Mr.. ]. NJ. Stroup on
January /, after which time he Will
be engaged in the conduct Of his new
business at Mconnellsville.
Mr.. John Quinn Of Yorkville, dis
located his right shoulder Saturday
morning while working on new
residence belonging to Mr.. w. L.
williams near Yorkville. Mr.. Quinn
was engaged in carrying lumber when
he slipped and fell sustaining the In
jury mentioned.
Due to the persistant and untiring
efforts Of the pastor, Rev. w. p.
Lowe, the last installment OF $2,000
due on the Baptist church at Blacks
burg has been paid. The money was
contributed by the members, the
largest sum $3.50, being given by Mrs.
Mary Earl. Rev. Mr.. Lowe was
formerly pastor Of the Union ana
Glover Baptist churches In YORK
county.
Governor Manning has appointed
the following York County people as
aola fac IN tho G0nfharn Comm 6rCial
congress which meets in Charleston
next week, the delegates being re-
quired to pay their own expenses In
case they attend: E. w. PRESLEY. ].
W. Campbell. Clover, ]. Brown Nell,
Filbert; J. 8. Plaxico, Sharon: ]. 8.
Wilkerson, Hickory Grove; w. w.
Castles, Smyrna; R. M. Bratton,
Guthriesville; T. NJ. Oates, Tirzah;
I. w. Johnson. NJ. L. Carroll, w. !.
Witherspoon, w. B. Moore, ]. E. Hart,
Yorkville; J. 8. Glasscock, Catawba;
den. Alexander Long, v. B. Blanken-
ship, John F. Williams, l. c. McFad-
den, James A. Glenn, r. H. Clend-
ening, Rock Hill; 8. w. Parks, James
NJ. White, Richard A. Fulp, ]. l.
Spratt, L. M. Massey, Fort Mill.
Mr.. ]. Frank Falls Of Columbia,
son Of Mr.. Elias Falls Of Kings Creek.
and a former resident Of Yorkville,
where he was engaged in the moving
picture business for short while.
was a principal In an automobile ac-
cident in Columbia early Sunday
morning in which two young men.
Ashby w. Davenport and William
c. Switzenberg, lost their lives when
their car came In contact with a Sea-
board Air Line train at Wayne street
and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia.
The car In which the young men were
riding was going at a rapid rate Of
speed and crashed into the freight
train before the presence Of the train
was noted. Mr.. Falls was not serious
ly injured but Is still In q bad con-
dition from shock. The car was de-
molished. Switzenberg was killed in
stantly and Davenport did not live
more than thirty minutes after the
accident
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
ABOUT PEOPLE

Mr.. Walter Tanning Of Shelby. N.
c., spent Sunday here.
Mrs. r. ]. Mackorell, spent last
week in Charlotte.
Mr.. D. B Parish Of Glover, was a
visitor here Yesterday.
Mr.. Grover Mcfarland Of Yorkville
spent Sunday with friends at Glover.
Mr.. Holly Barron Of Yorkville
visited relatives in Chester Sunday.
Rev. ]. B. Swami Of Bullock's Creek,
was a visitor in Gastonia yesterday.
Mrs. ]. B. Barron Of Rock Hill, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Allison here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Riddle Of Clo-
yer No. were among the visitors In
Yorkville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. S. Gordon OF
Smiths Turnout. visited the family
of Mr.. B. M. Love here this week.
Mr.. ]. ]. Scoggins of Due West
visited York county relatives last
week.
Miss Kate Crawford Of Guthries-
Vile was a visitor in Yorkville Satur.
day.
Mr.. Brice Dickson Of Rock HILL
spent Sunday with relatives neal
Yorkville.
Miss Julia Sowell Of Kershaw, is
the guest Of her brother. Mr.. II. c.
Sowell, here.
Miss Mary Cartwright visited rela-
tives and friends at Clemson College
and Anderson last week.
Miss Lila Howell Of Bethany at
tended the meeting Of the Western
Division Of teachers on Saturday.
Mr.. r. ]. Mackorell, who Is under
going treatment in a Charlotte sana-
tarium, spent Sunday at his home,
here.
The engagement Of Miss Fleda
Steele of Rock Hill to Mr.. Alexander
Jefferson Smith Of Athens. Ca, has
been announced.
Mrs. B. l. Walker Of r. F. D. No. 3
Glover, has purchased the Rankin cot
tage in Glover and expects to move
into it before January.
Congressman d. E. Finley, accom-
panied by his son, Mr.. w. G. Finley,
has returned to Washington to be on
hand at the opening Of congress today.
Mr.. V. L. Smith who several days
ago went to Lancaster with view
to taking a position as superintend-
ent of the oil mill at that place has
returned to Yorkville.
Mrs. John NJ. Hunter, who has been
undergoing treatment for pellagra at
the state hospital in Columbia, has re-
turned to her home in Yorkville. Her
condition is greatly improved.
Mr.. r. Deaver Caldwell, son Of Mr..
]. M. Caldwell Of Blacksburg, has
been promoted to the position Of chief
chemist in the New Orleans, La, plant
Of the Armour Fertilizer works.
Mrs. ]. C. Lilley Of Filbert, Mr..
and Mrs. B. P. Lilley and family and
Mrs. H. c. Jackson and little son Of
Glover. were visitors in Charlotte one
day last week.
Reports from Mr.. F. c.. Black of
Yorkville No. s. who lost his right
arm in a corn shredder Tuesday are
to the effect that he Is recovering as
rapidly as could be expected.
Mr.. ]. w. Y. Dickson Of Yorkville
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
Own Real Estate,

Every young man in this county
should be encouraged to own some
real estate. either in the shape of a
town lot or a country farm.
The lands of this country are in the
hands of too few people, and it is be-
cause there is not sufficient general
realization of the benefits that are 10
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

The Newberry Herald and News
celebrated it's semi-centennial anniver-
sary this week with fifty-six page
edition, containing most interesting
history of that excellent paper, much
special matter about Newberry and
Newberry county, and numerous in
teresting and valuable articles on va
rious subjects. The paper makes a
most excellent showing from every
standpoint, and reflects no little credit
upon Editor Aull and his staff, includ-
ing his printer sons.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07

They may say what they please about
he Ford peace expedition; but the fact
remains that it is thousand times
more sensible. humane and generally
creditable than all that murder busi-
ness that has been going on in Europe
for the past sixteen or seventeen
months.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-12-07
members who may try to kill this

members who may try to kill this
system"
"I was very much gratified to see
the large number Of teachers who at
Teachers association in Yorkville Sat.
urday remarked Superintendent OF
Education Carroll yesterday. III
shows they are interested In their
own schools by coming to the meet
ing where they receive much benefit
by exchanging views with the teach
crs Of other schools"