Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-07-15
Straps and faets.

investigating war department eA-
pelditures. He also admitted that
the subsistence division Of the quar-
termaster's corps is open to criticism
for allowing millions Of pounds OF ham
and bacon to deteriorate in army
warehouses. Latest official figures
furnished by Gen. March showed the
following surplus food stores on July
s.: Corned beef, $24,000,000; bacon
S23,6000, ,00e; corned beef hash, $1O,-
100000; roast beef. S20,50O,000; frozen
meats Including poultry. $20,O00,0OO;
canned vegetables, S23,OO0,OOO.
The big British dirigible, which left
lineola field, New York, shortly after
midnight last Thursday morning, ar
rived at Pulham, Norfolk, England, on
Monday morning at 6.56 o'clock, hav-
ing made the trip across the Atlantic
in rs hours. On the second day out
ono Of the three engines of the ship
failed; but the other two engines con-
tinued to perform nicely and no trou-
BILE or inconvenience was experienced.
During twenty-four hours Of the jour
ney the airship was enveloped in fog
so far as being able to see the ocean
was concerned; but it was able to see
the moon and stars overhead. The
ship left New York with 4,90O gallons
Of gasoline, and still had 1000 gallons
when it landed. Major Scott, the COM
mander said that it will be a question
Of only a short time when airshiIs are
making regular trips across the Allan
tic with passengers.
- President Wilson has interposed
his personality into the fight over the
Susan B. Anthony suffrage amend
ment, telegraphing Governor Kilby to
express his earnest hope that 1t will be
ratified by "the great state Of Alaba-
ma" The president, continuing, de-
clared that it would constitute very
happy augury for the future and add
greatly to the strength Of a movement
which in his judgement is based upon
the highest consideration both or JUS
tice and expediency. The message re-
ceived at the executive office late Sat-
urday evening was not commented
upon by the governor, and very few
members of the legislature knew OF 1t.
In legislature circles it is practically
conceded that the amendment is going
to be repudiated, and those hearing OF
the presidents message were not con-
strained to believe that 1t would turn
the tide for the amendment. Under
legislative enactment Friday, the am
endment is set for special order OF
business Wednesday when the govern
or is expected to transmit it to joint
SeSSlOu VI lio lWO hSoSSD.
Sergeant Alvin c.. York, this coun-
try's great war hero. and Lieut. Com
mander A. c. Read Of the NC-4 were
the idolized favorites at the Methodist
Centenary exposition at Columbus,
Ohio, last Saturday. Separate recep-
lions were accorded the heroes in the
Coliseum, which was crowded to the
doors. Sergt. York, in brief response
to his introduction said: Il wish /
could make a fine speech to you. but
/ am not a speaker; I'm just plain
mountain boy from Tennessee. All
have to say about the war in France is
in honor Of God, for without His help
we would not have won." Sergt. YORK
is deeply religious, and this fact was
brought out in the few words he said
to the assembled thousands today. I
live and practice a full salvation he
said. And believe in continual pray
er. While I was in France I prayed
continually to God that might come
home without a scratch from the Ger
mans, and I did" Lieut. Commander
Read, in response to his introduction,
commented on the lack Of enthusiasm
over flying IN this country as compared
with that manifested in England and
France. He modestly stated that the
entire Navy department deserved Gre
dit for his crossing the Atlantic. York
and Read met each other for the first
time at a luncheon rendered them by
the centenary officials. During the
day thousands pressed forward to
shake hands with the heroes, who were
protected from the anxious crowds by
q guard Of soldiers from the Columbus
barracks. The two heroes were pre-
sented with medals struck in their
honor.
Last week in the cotton market ac-
cording to a New Orleans review the
range Of prices was more than two
cents a pound and the close was near
the top, the active months showing net
gains of 211 to 233 points. July rose
to 1886. the highest price ever made
in the history Of contract trading. In
the early part Of the week the con-
tinued rains in the eastern belts was
the main buying influence. but highest
prices were made on the announce
ment Of the lifting Of the blockade
against Germany. Larger exports, the
settlement of the Lancashire mill
strike, more tonnage and easier ocean
freight rates and the extreme favor
able accounts from the dry goods mar
kets of this country contributed to the
strength Of the market. This week the
main thing at first will be the effect of
opening trade with Germany. Bulllsh
traders think this will stimulate the
export movement and the spot demand
in the south but bearish traders seem
to be Of the opinion that such cotton
already has been bought directly for
German acre and that no immediate
or severe buying pressure will be felt
in order to supply the immediate needs
Of that country. Weather conditions
will be a feature Of hardly secondary
Importance because of the claims from
many sections of the belt that the crop
i. doing. better, under a smaller rain
fall. The weekly reports on Wednes-
day will probably be regarded as
among the most important of the crop
reviews thus far this season. The spot
demand will be closely watched, partly
on account Of the situation in Germany
and partly because Of the theory held
in some quarters that the buying or the
actual stuff will be stimulated on the
part Of both English and domestic
spinners now that the competition OF
mills in the central countries OF Europe
is to be felt once more.
-Edsel Ford, president Of the Ford
Motor company, says the New YORK
Sun, will undertake to finance the COM
pany through a syndicate that Is 10
provide s75,000,00O to purchase all
hOlQlnSS OIL minority SlOChilOiUSiS, ., "AeH
the exception of James Cousens, 1t was
announced in this city to-day. Mr..
Cousens will remain as director.
The financing will be conducted by A
Stuart Webb Of Webb & Goodwin, New
York: the Old Colony Trust Company
of Boston, and the Chase Securities
Corporation. The syndicate is expected
to provide a credit Of one year for the
venture The Ford company has
heretofore never borrowed to finance
any of its operations. The obligation
is backed by the company's promissory
notes, which mature in ninety days,
with three renewals, and they are to
be discounted at the prevailing market
rates for commercial borrowings, the
first notes being rediscounted at 81 per
cent. The company reserves the prlvi-
lege of anticipating payments against
this credit on any maturity date. The
Ford company is capitalized at $4,000
600, has total assets Of about S255,-
100000 and a profit and loss surplus in