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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
Successful Cotton Holding.

While we are in full sympathy with
the purpose Of the recent cotton con-
ference in Columbia, as We have been
in sympathy with the purpose Of all
similar conferences. we have never had
the utmost confidence in the results to
be accomplished by such means.
The advice given out by this confer
ence is good. as good as advice can be;
but so far as that is concerned there
Is no commodity that is more common
than good advice.
To successful holding movement
there are certain absolutely essential
requisites:
1st. Warehouse facilities.
I'd. Cheap storage.
Sd. Financing of warehouse re-
ceipts.
Up to the time Of the establishing of
the state warehouse system. the cotton
warehouse business was a private mo-
nopoly in the hands Of a few enterpris-
ing individuals in towns and cities who
sought primarily their own profit rath-
er than the profit Of the cotton owner,
except in so far as the profit Of the cot
ton owner contributed to their profit.
About the only warehouses that We
know Of that issued warehouse receipts
that had a collateral banking value
outside Of the town in which the cot
ton was stored, were those Of the
Standard Warehouse Of Columbia, and
Gambler OF Atlanta, and possibly few
others.
The insurance companies, with a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

The senate privileges and elections
committee voted 9 to . last Friday to
dismiss proceedings brought against
Senator La Toilette OF Wisconsin for
an alleged disloyal speech at st. Paul,
more than a year ago. The majority
recommendation together with a mi
nority report. will be presented at the
senate when 1t reconvenes December
2, with possibility Of contest on the
adoption Of the majority report. Four
Democratic and five Republican COM
mitteemen voted to sustain a motion
filed by Senator la Follette's attorney
for dismissal OF the proceedings which
were instituted by the Minnesota Public
safety commission. Chairman Pom
creme and Senator Walsh. of Montana,
Democrats, voted In opposition and
the chairman said he would offer a
minority report. Senator Dillingham;,
Of Vermont, Republican, will present
the majority view of the senate. AL
though today's committee action which
followed many meetings during the past
year. was taken technically on the dis
missal motion. detailed statements on
the facts, evidence. and legal points
involved are expected to be given in
the majority and minority reports.
Some committee members today said
that however much Senator La Fol-
lett's speech might be dcplored there
was no basis for his expulsion. Other
committeeman held that there has
been long delay In the investigation
without action while the United States
was at war and that with peace fur
ther proceedings would be untimely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

injury Of his son. ]. Bratton Lowry, In
an automobile wreck at Savannah. Ga.
II appears that Mr.. J. B. Lowry was
employed in a ship building plant at
Savannah, and the accident occurred
as the result Of some negroes running
into an automobile in which he was
going TO work. with a heavy truck.
Two men. including Mr.. Lowry. were
seriously injured and one man was
killed. The injured men are in the
Oglethorpe hospital at Savannah.
United War Work Drive.
The state headquarters OF the United
War Work drive has given out state
ment Of results. The Qrota Of the state
was $l,001. 900 and the amount raised
was Sl,0S7,59I. O-angeburg county.
with a quota Of S25.500. raised $4,000,
or l6l per cent. and gets a handsome
silk flag rs the banner County OF the
state. Spartanburg gets set OF Allied
flags for being the first district to eN-
ceed It's quota, and York also gets
set Of Allied flags for being the first
county in its district TO go over. fork's
apportionment was $4,000. and the
figures given out Saturday night show
that up to Wednesday night the sub
scriptions amounted TO $4S.IO0. The
general chairmen in York county were
Messrs. ]. E. Gettys and Thos. F. Nc
Dow, with Mrs. j. r. Cannon directing
the activities OF the women in the
western division OF the district. Mrs.
Cannon's organization raised some
thing over $4,000. according to infor
nation based upon figures that were
not yet complete.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Louis Roth-will have Norfolk select oysters
tomorrow. Wednesday. for Thanksgiving.
James Bros.-Received q carload Of mules Sat-
ested to call and zee this big 10. Of nice farm
animals-
Clover Drug S,ore-Suggests that a grafanola
will add much TO the pleasure Of your family
at the coming happiest Of many past Christ
mas seasons. II has the grafanolas.
J. n. Stroup-Gives you some pointed pointers
in the matter Of fine dress shoes for men.
women and children and invites you TO Zee
his big line.
York Furniture Hardware Co.-Wants you
TO brighten up your corners with paints.
varnish stains, oil stains. and inside paints.
Il wants to supply your needs.
First National Bank. York-Advises you TO in
crease your bank balance against the time
when opportunity will cbme your way. Then
you will be ready to take advantage OF it.
Loan and Savings Bank-Reminds you of the
coming Thanksgiving season. and that we all
have much cause for thankfulness.
Brooks Inman-Wants to buy . good milk COW.
D. H. Waugh-Will pay liberal reward for re-
turn OF an open face gold watch. lost last
Friday afternoon.
Drawer H-Wants to buy 4 good pointer dog.
two or three years old.
J. A. Whitesides-Ofers reward for return Of
an estray belted Hampshire pig. six weeks
old. Disappeared Saturday night.
L. r Williams. Probate Judge-Gives notice
that William Sanders has applied for letters
of administration on the estate OF w. U.
Sanders. deceased.
L. R. Williams, Probate Judge-Publishes no
tice that Miss Agnes Curry has applied for
letters of administration on the estate Of d..
p. Curry. deceased.
Star Theatre-Will have the fourth episode OF
THE Lions Claws" tonight. and a specially
interesting war picture Thursday.
Geo. w. Williamson salesday in December
will sell the Finley Darwin place. near Smyr-
ma to the highest bidder.
Sam NJ Grist Special Agent-Says that the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company has
withdrawn all war conditions as they relat-
ed to It's policies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
GAS MASK MATERIAL.

Martha Lee Mickle of McConnells-
Vile, has contributed more than 10O
pounds Of material for making char
coal for gas masks, through Miss lone
Ashe.
Additional contributions have been
received as follows:
Miss lone Ashe, McConnellsville:
Mary Stephenson. so pounds; Laura
and Mae Campbell. 25 pounds; Frances
Harshaw, "a pounds; Martha Lee
Mickle, 40 pounds; Elmer and Ben
Craven, IL pounds; Maude Lee Thorn
asson, IL pounds: Margaret Davidson
II pounds; Mabel and Polly Gwinn, Ii
pounds.
Miss Llllis Ashe of the Home Dem
onstration work: Annie Lee Stanton
100 pounds peach seeds; Alma and
Joseph Smith. Is pounds peach seeds
Hickorynuts from the following: Win.
ME Brown. 40 pounds; Neil Brown. Al
pounds: Annie Mae Barnett, pounds;
Virginia Barnett, pounds; Robert
Barnett, I pounds; Mrs. ]. NJ. Barnett
l3 pounds; Mabel Currence. II pounds;
Lacy Ford. 9 pounds; Elizabeth Ford
pounds: Mabel Gwinn, 3S pounds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
MERE-M ENTlON

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth,
together with their children, re-enter-
cd Brussels last Saturday and received
tremendous ovation. A feature OF
the occasion was review OF column
of Allied troops ten miles long,.
Gen. Pershing's troops marched into
Luxembourg last Saturday........Among
the submarines surrendered last Satur-
day was one that had been operating
off the coast Of America. The captain
claimed to have sunk many thousands
Of tons Of American shipping......-..Two
shiploads of American soldiers sailed
from Liverpool last Saturday for home.
They were given a rousinS send or by
the citizens of More
than 1000 workers in tapestry mill
at kensington, near Philadelphia, went
on strike Saturday for higher wages.
THE government of China will soon
burn 800 chests OF opium, Its remain
ing stock of the drug. at Shanghai. in
Difference to Anglo-American repre-
sentations.."....It is reported from CO.
penhagen that Soviet authorities Of
Russia have ordered that fast cruiser
be ready at the mouth Of the Neva, to
carry fourteen members Of the govern
ment to safety In neutral country in
case Of danger.......Secret service men
of the department Of justice will give
particular attention to seditionists and
Bolshevik agents who try to spread
propaganda in America.............The navy
department announces that for months
to come merchant vessels In the Allan
tic will be in constant danger from
floating mines scattered over the ocean
by German submarines. ALL but two
Of the 25 ships Of the Cunard line were
sunk during the war.............The ban
against electric signs and street light
ing in the larger cities. has been raised
by the coal administration...........T
family Of the German crown princess
has left Potsdam and will reside per-
manently near Copenhagen. Denmark.
close to the mother Of the princess. the
Grand Duchess of Anastasia.............Thc
Associated Press says in dispatch
from Tours. France. that all the Amer
ican sick. wounded and convalescents
will be home in two months.............The
ban OF the war industries board against
all kinds of public and private con-
struction work not essential to the
war, has been lifted. China has
contributed 31.200.000 to the world
war work campaign fund. The appor-
tionment of China was 800, 0,000.......-~.
John d. Ryan has resigned his position
as director of aircraft production for
the United States government
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

The end of the war finds the United
States government the owner Of more
than one hundred thousand big auto
mobile trucks and many thousands OF
airplancs. Just what Is to be done
with these machines. which probably
would not have been produced in such
character and quality for many years
to come. probably. except for the war;
it Is impossible to foresee just at this
moment, but it is pretty safe to assume
that they will not remain idle. During
the past year the government has been
EXPERIMENTING more or less extensively
with postal truck lines Of from 100 to
200 miles-fifty or q hundred miles out
and OF course the same distance back.
In parts OF New York state and in
Pennsylvania. many OF these lines have
been showing 4 profit of 100 per cent
or more in the carrying Of packages,
notwithstanding that carrying charges
are at the rate Of about $40 per ton.
The experience so far has been but a
short time in developing enough busi-
ness to ensure profitable maintenance.
1t is said that General Pershing now
has more than 10000 more or less
badly used up trucks and that all Of
these can be repaired and put into SER
vice with but small expense. There
is reason to anticipate that postal
trucks will soon be busy in all parts Of
the country. The probable practical
use of airplancs does not seem so OBJ
vious; but that there will also be
speedy developments in this direction
is reasonably certain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

There are those who have grave
fears as to whether the rights surrcn-
dcred by the American people for the
of the war could ever be
recovered. There is no positive evil
dence that anybody desires to continue
in the exercise of those surrendered
rights: but it is very well for the Amer
lean people to be on their guard. II
does not belong to the human nature
of any individual or set Of individuals
to freely turn back any power that
they may have acquired by their own
aggression or by delegation. and it Is
well for every individual citizen to be
on his guard lest he lose liberties that
were formerly his.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
CIRCUIT COURT.

The fall term Of the court Of general
sessions convened yesterday morning
with his honor. Judge r. w. Memmin-
ger OF Charleston. presiding. and solic-
itor Henry representing the state; but
owing to the small amount of criminal
business that was demanding consider
alton, business Of the term was virtu-
ally disposed Of at the morning session
There were only three prisoners In
Jail when court convened, and one OF
them was released during the morning
leaving but two.
]. P. Proctor plead guilty Of viola
ton Of the prohibition law and was
sentenced to three months on the
chaingang. or to pay fine Of 800. He
was permitted to pay $50, with the un-
derstanding that the balance Of the
sentence was suspended during good
behavior.
james Watson plead guilty of lar
ceny and was sentenced to six months
on the chaingang.
Several more or less unimportant
cases in which Thos. F. McDow, Esq,
represented the defendants. were con-
tinued by the court in order TO allow
Mr.. Mellow to leave for Atlanta on
Red Cross business.
The grand jury returned several true
bills: but the cases based upon them
were continued.
Just before the morning recess
Judge Memminger excused the petit
jurors from further attendance, and
advised the grand jury that it would be
excused upon the presentation Of Its
final report.
Phil Kennedy. colored. plead guilty
to stealing 200 pounds Of cotton from
the field and was sentenced to six
months on the chaingang or 500 fine.
The final report Of the grand jury,
which was quite lengthy, was not sub
mitted until late yesterday evening and
it will be published later.
The following six grand jurors were
drawn to hold over next year:
X. NJ. Lindsay, J. c. Burge. G. l.
Kennedy. J. NJ. Taylor. ]. c. Walker. j.
X. Scoggins.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
YORK BOYS IN FRANCE.
All Are a Credit to Their People and
Their Country.

Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
You will probably not know the sig
nificance OF this letter until you have
examined its contents. But l wish to
state here that its purpose is only TO
carry a message to those many friends
We have left within the circulation or
your paper.
There are a number Of York county
boys in our regiment, and as far as l
know they are all well and doing fine.
am. and so are you, proud Of them.
They have made rood in every respect
Many Of them are now wearing bars"
Every one that know within our regi-
ment is non-commissioned officer.
being either sergeant" or corporal"
Any one who knows anything about
the army will know that this speaks
we'll OF them. Some arc my friends and
| have paid special attention, though
rot to criticisc. TO their manner Of do
ing things. They are always alert and
"on the job" They are always awake
to duty. and / feel sure that those
whom they have in charge have per-
feet confidence in them.
There is no need for me to say that
we all think often OF home and the
friends left there. But We are here
for a purpose. and do not wish to re-
turn until we have accomplished It.
The most OF us think the crisis has
about arrived. or course We don't
know.
France is a beautiful country. In
fact. / think II is more beautiful than
any have yet seen. The greater part
OF France Is hilly. These hills are COW
cred with a beautiful coat of grass and
clover. which is used for grazing The
cattle are Of the finest breed. You ncv-
er see cross breed" over here. This.
of course. accounts for their fine quail
tiles. The cattle and sheep are all
watched by the French maids. They
bring them in before sundown and milk
them. The milk is carried to the
creamery to make cheese. This cheese
goes TO the government to feed SOL
dicrs.
am still with the "3lS" F. A. band.
We have grand organization. II is
led by man who is ably fitted for the
position, Mr.. o. X. Wilson of Orange
burg. :. c. This band Is composed
mostly Of South Carolinians. There are
now forty pieces. Officially this band
is considered one OF the best in the
service. We were told at the port Of
embarkation before leaving the United
States. that ours was the best band
that had embarked there. SELF praise"
Is void. therefore I shall not say more
about this. for hope some day we all
may be able to play within your hear
ing.
To the many friends who have sons
"ovcr here" You may feel assured
that Uncle Sam is treating his soldiers
we'll. We have plenty to eat and wear.
and n sufficient amount OF sleep. With
best regards and trusting that we may
see you before long, am,
Very truly yours.
Forrest T. Buice.
France. October %. 1918.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

If that man Mooney threw that
bomb. hc ought To bc hanged. II Pres
idcnt Wilson did not believe that Moo
ncy was innocent. or that ut least there
was very grave doubt about his guilt.
he had no right to suggest clcmcncy.
If Mooney is to be punished regardless
Of his guilt. simply because he was
convicted according TO law, then what
is to become of the liberty OF indirid-
uals when attacked by unscrupulous
sharpcrs in the law? There Is no ques-
tion of the fact that somebody ought
to be punished In this case: but 1t Is
not clear that it ought to be Mooney.
And il Mooney is punished unjustly the
country is going to suffer more than If
he had been turned loose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

We believe in absolute freedom or
the press. subject to reasonable and
just reparation for injuries wrongfully
inflicted upon individuals. The press
should be liable for intentional mis-
represe ntation OF whatever nature.
The press should be held accountable
for any act that IN individual would be
held accountable for. But we do not
believe in any American. press censor
ship. either direct or indirect except by
the American people. We believe that
the American people can be trusted
with anything: but we do not believe
any living man is worthy Of trust until
after he has been tested. At any rate
we would rather risk our chances OF
right and justice with the people than
with any individual. This Is why we
so greatly doubt the wisdom Of allow
ing even the slightest measure OF press
censorship. No individual Is big
enough to be trusted with the tre-
mendouS power involved. Unless the
press is free the public cannot be free
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
HOLD YOUR COTTON.
Southern Farmers Propose Minimum
Of Thirty.fiye Cents.


a Joint proclamation signed by the
governors Of eight states urging farm
crs. merchants. bankers and business
m.n TO organize and hold cotton for
not less than 35 cents n pound. mid
ding basis, was issued from Atlanta
last Saturday night through J. J. Brown
president Of the Cotton states official
advisory Marketing Board. The pro-
cl?mation an Endorsement Of the recla-
nation, an Endorsement Of the recon-
mrndations made by the board here
November 7. termed such price
equal to the cost Of production plus
fair profit"
"The recent heavy break In cotton
prices" the proclamation said. Is
wholly unjustified by existing condi-
tions, and the great disturbance incl
dent to the break in the market has
temporarily paralyZed the agricultural
and business interests OF the south and
entailed heavy loss to the cotton pro-
ducer by reason Of the price being be-
low the cost of production"
Selling the cotton at 35 cents was
advocated only "to meet pressing OBJ
legations" and borrowing on cotton
rather than selling It was urged. Fed
eral reserve banks were called upon
to "be Just as liberal as consistent
with good business In rediscounting
notes secured by cotton"
The necessity for the south produc-
ing more food for men and animals
was stressed I'm another part Of the pro-
clamation, which urged small cotton
acreage next year and more planting
of feed and food stuffs.
The proclamation, signed by the
governors Of Texas, Georgia, South
Carolina Arkansas. North Carolina,
Mississippi. Alabama and Florida, ur-
ged that country and school districts
in each state be organized. The ad-
visory board added statement saying
the bears In the market ARE trying to
frighten" the southern cotton holders,
declaring that federal f1xings Of cot
ton prices Is dead" and concluding:
Hold your nerve-act as your son did
at the front In France-tell the pirates
they shall not pass"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
WITHIN THE TOWN

Tire fire department was called out
last night at about SIS o'clock, by a
big blaze which lighted up the whole
of the northern part Of town. and
which turned out to be burning
woodshed on the premises Of Mr.. John
s. James on Kings Mountain street.
Except for the prompt arrival OF the
Are wagon and the good work that
was done, Mr.. James's residence, as
we'll as several residences adjoining.
might easily have been destroyed. AS
Il was the damage was insignificant.
There are twenty-four stars on the
service flag Of the Associate Reformed
church of Yorkville. Rev. ]. l. Oates,
the pastor of the church. announced at
last Sunday nights service that at the
suggestion of the Ladies' Aid society
the session of the church would be
asked to adopt a resolution providing
that a page Of the sessional records De
inscribed to the honor OF these young
men, giving the name OF each OF them
and the branch Of service. together
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26

West Virginia and Thirty nine. CAR
kansas, Mississippi and Louisana).
National army Seventy-six CSew
EnglandJ: Eighty-four (Kentucky. In
diana and Southern Illinois); Eighty
fourth Northern Illinois. including
Chicago). and Eighty seventh. inclu,
ding Arkansas. Louisiana. Mississippi
and southern Alabama. The coast ar
;illery regiments 10 be returned soon
as possible were announced Us the
Forty sixth. Forty y-sevcnth, Forty-
eighth. Forty ninth. and Flftieth. sc,
vcnty- third. and Seventy-fourth ana
seventy fifth. The two field artillery
brigades TO be brought heme are the
Siytv-fift and the One hundred ana
SiNry-thlrd Eighty-two aero squad
rons. Il construction camps and So.
vcral special units from England VIII
-. brought home as soon as transpor,
tariOn facilities are available, Gener;u
March said. Casualties sustained bE
the Americans were tabulatcd by 'ich
ernl March as follows: Killed anu
died of wounds. 3S.l5i. Died OF di-
Snase. 1851. Deaths unclassitcd, 3
2Ot. Wounded. l79.G25. Prisoners. p
1853. Missing. l,l60. Total. 236. liz.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Prof. Erskine Kennedy preached in
the Yorkville Associate Reformed
church last Sunday night.
Miss Elise Kirkland Of Winthrop
college, spent the weekend with Miss
Frances Adickes in Yorkville.
Mrs w. l.. Tanning and little son.
who have been visiting relatives In
Yorkville. have returned to their home
in Shelby, y. c.
Misses Margaret Finley, Margaret
Bratton and Margaret Marshall OF
Winthrop college, spent the weekend
at their homes in Yorkville.
Misses Alma. Maybel and Christine
Holler, and Mrs. Frazier Holler Of
Rock Hill, spent the weekend with
Misses Annie Num- and Mary Roberts
in Yorkville.
Mr.. r. c. Allen Of Yorkville. few
days ago received information OF the
death Of still another nephew In
France, Lieutenant Henry Allen. OF
the aviation service. He died on Octo-
ber %; but whether killed in battle.
by accident or disease. Mr.. Allen has
no particulars.