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J&ftaps and partis. ? President Roosevelt's message to the extra session of congress which convened last Tuesday, was devoted entirely to the question of ratifying the Cuban reciprocity treaty. In his message the president sets forth the manner Id which Cuba agreed to every demand that the United States. had made, and promptly ratified the treaty. He states that the advantages to the United States are fully as great as those which will accrue to Cuba, and warns the senate that if it shall fail to do justice by Cuba, tne government of the island will be forced to look abroad for agreements of a similar nature. He urges that the treaty be ratified forthwith. ? Preliminary returns to the department of agriculture on the production of corn in 1903 indicate a total yield of about 3,313,000,000 bushels, or an average of 25.8 bushels an acre, as compared with an average yield of 26.8 bushels one year ago, 16.7 bushels in 1901, and a ten-year average of 23.9 bushels. The average as to quality is 83.1 per cent, as compared with 80.7 last year 73.7 in 1901 and 85.5 in 1900. The average yield per acre of buckwheat is 17.7 bushels, against a ten-year average of 17.6; flaxseed, 8.4 bushels, as compared with 7.8 bushels in 1902; potatoes, 87.7 bushels, against a ten year average of 79.5; hay, 1.54 tons, against a ten-year average of 1.33 tons; tobacco, 786.3 pounds, as compared with 797.3 pounds in 1902; rough rice, 32.7 bushels, against 27.3 bushels in 1902. ? A family of Ave persons, father, mother and three children, have been murdered in their home in Marianna, Fla. Their bodies were found Saturday by the mother of the murdered wife. The name of the people was Caffey, and they live on the outskirts of the town. They had not been seen for over a 1. ...v. ? n-ifo'o mnthor went tO wccn. wiica ktic ??<?v w n.VM.v. call on them. She found the door fastened .with a padlock and chain. Noticing the blood spots, she summoned the neighbors and the door waS forced open. Lying on the bed were Caffey and his wife, their skulls crushed with an axe. On this bed also lay an infant with it9 throat cut, its head being almost severed from its body. On the lioor lay the other children with heads severed. There is no evidence to lead to the identity of the murderer. ? It has been announced to the war department, in a report by Prof. S. P. Langley of the Smithsonian institution, that another trial of the aerodrome will be made within the next four weeks on the lower Potomac. He says that the recent experiments were by no means failures, but that they resulted disastrously because of a defect in the launching device. This, he says, has been repaired and perfected, under the direction of Prof. Manley, the chief assistant, and the trial will be made as arranged. No further appropriation Is asked for the trial, but confidence is expressed that the machine will fly, and thus maintain the theory of the inventor. Major M. M. Macomb of the artillery corps was detailed to watch the recent experiments with the aerodrome 'and report on them, but his enforced absence with the maneuvering army in Kentucky made this impossible and th? report of Prof. Langley was therefore held to be sufficient by the board of ordnance. ? Senator Carmack of Tennessee, is out in a warm assault against the administration on account of the Panama revolution incident. In the opinion of Mr. Carmack, the whole thing was the result of a conspiracy to which the president was clearly a party, and in order to carry out his part, the president had to violate the law as set forth in the Spooner amendment to the canal bill, and the constitution of the United States. The Spooner amendment provided that in the event of inability to conclude a satisfactory treaty with Colombia, the president was authorized and required to go ahead witu the digging of the canal by way of the Nicaragua route. The isthmian canal commission had already reported the Nicaragua route as entirely feasible, and having certain advantages over the Panama route. Mr. Carniack thinks that not only was the president in the conspiracy; but the P.epublican party is to get some of the millions of money that the French lobby and the Panama politicians have at stake. ? Washington dispatch to New Yorl^ Sun: Miss Alice Roosevelt has discarded the side saddle and conventional riding habit, and now rides in divided skirt. The announcement that Miss Roosevelt was receiving instructions in the new style of riding caused a flutter among Washingtonians, but the President's daughter and Mrs. Rider, who has been teaching Miss Alice how to sit on a horse in the new way, now pass through the parks mounted astride without causing any more comment than the presence of the president's daughter ordinarily provokes. Miss Roosevelt's adoption of the new will /lonhtlnco nnnnla rl70 if in Washington, where the president's family exert such an influence. Her new riding costume is a modest one of blue cloth, and she has changed to the new style riding in such an unostentious manner that criticism of her course has been avoided. Washington has been slow in adopting this fashion, which has been popular in the west for a long time. Miss Mason, a daughter of ex-Senator Mason of Illinois, was the first woman prominent in Washington society to adopt this style of riding. ? Dallas special of November 5, to the New York Sun: More than 500 delegates and about 2,000 lay visitors were present at the opening session of the National Boll Weevil Cotton convention today. The most conspicuous figure was James Wilson, the secretary of agriculture in President Roosevelt's cabinet. Mr. Wilson delivered the principal address of the day. He said that he had come to Texas more than a week ago to look into the cotton situation. He did not hesitate to call attention to the defective methods of Texas farming as he had observed them and to declare that under them all the money in the United States treasury could not exterminate the boll weevil pest. He advocated better methods?particularly deep ploughing. The United States government, Mr. Wilson said, had spent during this year more than $100,000 in Texas to help the farmers. He declared that the boll weevil pest could not be exterminated. He said: "You are here today in the interest of the cotton crop of the United States. As far as my observations and information go, we cannot exterminate the boll weevil pest, and you cannot keep it this side of the Sabine and the Mississippi rivers either. It is going across." ult tt Ail ft ft? A V i! Ill ^UllU'llU tuijunu, YOILKVILLE, S. C.r FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1903. Farms with good comfortable houses on them are always easily rented. Althouqh he Is not at all pleased with such a prospect, ex-Senator Wm. V. Allen Is convinced that Cleveland will be the next Democratic nominee for the presidency. The Democrats of the senate have decided to oppose the ratification of the proposed Panama canal treaty on the ground of the questionable methods which this country has resorted in bringing about the creation of the new republic of Panama, According to the dispatches, Colombia is now willing to sign a treaty for the construction of the Panama canal; but the indications are that it is now too late. The administration at Washington has made other arrangements, the quasi republic of Panama will soon be territory of the United States. It is quite evident that the president does not intend to take water on the Crum appointment, until he is forced to do so. He again sent the name of the Negro doctor last Monday as his choice for collector of the port of Charleston, and it is understood that he will not recede from his position. The senate committee on confirmations has been reorganized and the outlook is that there will be a favorable report on Crum; but it is still believed that the minority may prove strong enough to win out. Will the Mexican boll weevil finally reach this section? No man can say positively; but the probabilities are that it will, and if so it will be within the next few years. Its arrival promises the death knell of cotton culture and our people ought to be able to appreciate the meaning of that. Wise men look ahead and provide for contingencies. The problem now before them is very plain. We want to continue to prosper even after cotton growing may have disappeared. We should begin to prepare for live stock. The Immigration Question. This immigration question is one of the most important that has appealed to the consideration of our people for a great many years, and it is worthy of the most serious thought that they are able to bestow upon it. That we have more land than we can utilize profitably is a self evident fact, and that idle land is a handicap rather than a help to the prosperity of a community seems to require no argument. The reason of idle lands is because there is nobody to work them, and there is nothing else for it but that we must get more people. That more people of the right kind will do away with the idle land evil there is no question, and it is quite certain also that in the same manner will more people enhance the value of lands that are not now idle. While these things are facts, it is also a fact that there are other idle lands elsewhere, and their owners also realize the need of more people. This then means that if we would gain our desires, we must be up and doing in competition with others similarly situated. We need not look for volunteers to come begging for our waste places. The immigration question is a big one. It is too big for the individual; it is too big for the county; it is too big for the state. It calls for the united effort of state, county and individual. There is need for a state immigration bereau, a county immigration bureau. and live individual citizens who seek to benefit the public by benefitting themselves. There is not a property owner in i vji f\ ? nuoc imcicoi anu v?o~ perity is beyond the reach of this immigration question, and it is to be hoped that everybody can be induced to unite on some practical plan that will result in inducing more good citizens?not only just citizens, but good citizens to settle in this section. Put It In the Bank. If there was any way to get at the truth, we would venture the assertion that there is more than $250,000 of cash distributed among private rural homes in York county. This money for the most part is kept between mattresses, under hearthstones, in broken jars, in trunks and chests and in various other places of concealment, in amounts ranging from a thousand or so dollars down. When these people ate asked why Ihe.v do not put their money in banks, they are apt to offer some kind of excuse to the effect that they have known banks to fail, and otherwise show lack of confidence in the existing order of things and in themselves. It is true that banks fail; but the percentage of those that fail is very small compared with those that do not, and we will venture that where one dollar has been lost by a depositor in this country or in this county, on account of the failure of a bank, a hundred dollars has been lost from old jars, from between mattresses and from under hearthstones at the hands of thieves. Large amounts of money kept at home In places of Insecure concealment are standing Invitations to the cupidity of burglars and assassins, and are frequently a source of more or less danger to the persons of their owners. No isolated farmer or business man in this section should keep more than fifty or a hundred dollars about him at a time. He should keep the balance, if he has more, in a bank; or if he would make himself doubly safe let him scatter it about in two or three banks. Such a thing as all the banks of a given neighborhood failing at one time has never been heard of?not in this part of the country. Besides the considerations suggested, the man who deposits money in banks finds another important advantage. The banker helps him to keep his cash book, and his checks furnish a convenient and Indisputable record of every cash transaction. No man un acquainted wun inis convenience can fully appreciate Its value until he has given It a trial. We are not offering these suggestions for the benefit of the banks; but for the benefit of individual possessors of money and for the benefit of the community at large. ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS. One-Sided Football Game?The Floral Show Was a Success?Work of the King's Daughters?Other Notes. Correspondence of the TorkrlUe Enquirer. Rock Hill, November 13.?The K. M. M. A. football squad came over with their friends yesterday?the one to play and the others to "root." There was not much playing football, technically speaking, as the C. M. A. was a very green team, wofully lacking in the fundamental elements of the popular winter game, and was also meeting a much heavier combination. The K. M. M. A. had matters practically their own. Way as the scoring testifies?the visitors rolling up the impressive score of 62 to 0. While the C. M. A. held pretty well In line plays, they were perfectly at sea on the ends and open field work, which enabled their lively opponents to skirt them at will. The K. M. M. A. boys are scheduled to play Davidson's 2d here next Monday, when worthier opponents will test their football proficiency. The Floral show last Friday for the benefit of the firemen, was a complete success financially and from an artistic point of view. The Armory for the time was transformed into a veritable bower of flowers, chrysanthemums, of course, predominating:, and it was a sight to make the "flower lover's" heart to beat with joy. The ladies were particularly interested and the exhibition reflected the greatest credit upon all concerned. The competitions were close in several instances, and the judges' work was no sinecure. Among the successful prize winners were Mesdames T. A. Crawford, Walter Moore, Tom Patton, W. L. Roddey and Barber. The net proceeds to be turned over to the local fire company will probably amount to about $100. The estimable and untiring society, the King's Daughters, has in hand the annual collation for the Knights of Pythias tonight. The need of an organization of this character, composed of all classes of religious workers, is deeply felt in all cities. The society has been actively at work for several years and the amount of good work it has accomplished is incalculable. That it supplies a need and that its charitable work is genuinely appreciated is amply testified, to from its constantly growing popularity and the general support it finds among all classes. It is reported that with favorable weather and no further setbacks, that the Catawba Power company will be ready to begin operations with the beginning of the year. This is good news and the city will be an immense gainer by the operations of this gigantic plant. Already application has been made for the right to erect poles and string wires along the public roads and granted, and with everything in working order an era of prosperity may be looked forward to that will be equally shared by the city and the Power company. The Winthrop college Star Course for the season 1903-04 has been announced and it gives promise of being popular and entertaining in a high degree. The course contains lectures by Thos. E. Watson, Walter H. Page, Dr. Henry Van Dyke, and visits from E. Maro & Co., the Otterbein Male Quartette and the College Play. Mr. T. E. Watson was to have lectured here last Monday and genuine disappointment was felt at his inability to meet his engagement. He will be with us later on it is to be hoped. Tonight the Boston Ideal Opera company will perform at Freidheim's Hall. When here a few weeks ago its appearance gave great satisfaction, as every member is an artist, and a full house may be expected. Tomorow night the Faust minstrels will have the boards. Mr. Bertie McCaw has been in the city all week in the interest of an Indianapolis Insurance company. During the week Messrs. Geo. W. S. Hart. C. E. Spencer and W. W. Lewis and the Misses Rose Marie Lindsay and Bessie Williams have been here. CLOVER CULLINGS. The Wells-Hamilton Marriage?Increasing Capacity of Cotton Mill? The Dispensary Abomination. Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer. Clover, November 13?The marriage of Miss Lenora Janette Hamilton of Clover, to Mr. Martin M. Wells of Greenwood, in the Presbyterian church here at 4.30 o'clock this afternoon was an event of unusual interest. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Caldwell of Toronto, O., a brother-inlaw of the bride. Mr. J. Rook of Greenwood, acted as best man, and Miss Sadie Hamilton was maid of honor. Miss Pansy Tray wick of Gastonia, presided at the organ, and rendered Lohengrin's wedding march. The flAtfaf o*i **1 o wovo Miccbo Pro nPPQ \TflV Milling of Rock Hill, and Miss Annie Lee Adams of Clover. Both were dressed in pure white. The bride wore a handsome grey traveling coat suit. Among the visitors from a distance were Messrs. J. Rook, Maurice Milling and Miss Wylie Wells of Greenwood; Mrs. Horn and son of Chester; Rev. and Mrs. Caldwell of Toronto. O.; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Boulware, Mr. Sam Huey and sister of Charlotte; Miss Pansy Traywick of Gastonia. The church was crowded and the occasion passed off beautifully. After the ceremony, the bridal party took the train for the future home of Mr. and Mrs. Wells, in Greenwood. The Clover Cotton Manufacturing company Is now putting in about 3000 additional spindles and other machinery necessary to increase the capacity of the plant to the extent indicated. When the new machinery is all installed the new building' erected in 1900 will be filled to its capacity, and there will be something like 16.000 spindles in operation. The company has recently awarded a contract to Capt. W. T. Beamguard for nine new cottages to be occupied by operatives. It is said that during the past summer and fall altogether. 5.000 cords of wood have been delivered to the company by farmers living in the surrounding country. Some of the wood was hauled as far as ten miles and some of the haulers brought as much as lj to 2 cords at a load. The annual fuel bill of the company, it is said, will average not far from $20,000. .... While there has not been a great deal of sickness here this fall, still there has been some, and one of the sickest men we have had recently, he thought, was Dr. Pressly. He Is now much improved and is doing some professional work. The sportsmen have been putting In some of their time In the field since November 1. We have several here who believe they are "it" when it comes to shooting partridges. Meek and Willie Smith were out for a few hours on Wednesday afternoon and bagged' twenty-three. Business of all kinds has been good during the present season and those who sold goods on time are especially pleased with the prompt and cheerful payments of their customers. There is not a vacant store room in the town and it is entirely probable that several more than are now in use would rent without any trouble. The people of Clover are equally as much interested in the effort that is to De made to Close me dispensary at Yorkville as are the people of that town. Previous to last July when the Watts law became effective In North Carolina the drinking element of our population got most of Its supplies from near-by still houses, but since they have been closed, everything goes to Yorkville and judging by Tesults there can be little room to doubt that viler stuff was ever sold to human beings. There has been more drunkenness and disorder here during the past six months than for the entire year previous, and numerous heavy fines havebeen imposed by the mayor. The good people of Clover asked their friends in Yorkville to not allow the dispensary to be established, but it seems they were powerless. It is gratifying to us to know that even though the change of heart may have come too late to be much help to those who have already fallen victims to the mill, nu- I merous voters who favored the con-1 cern have come out like men and acknowledged that they were mistaken in supposing any benefit could come to their town by the establishment of the dispensary, and have signed the petition asking for its removal and pledged themselves to do all they can to correct the mistake made. Clover looks on with interest and is anxious to know the name of every voter who signs the petition. We want it for future reference. BLACKSBURG BUDGET. The Deal-Scott Marriage?Death of Mr. William Whisonant. Correspondence of the 'Yorkrille Enquirer. Blacksburg, November 11.?The marriage of Miss Catherine Deal of this place to Mr. John S. Scott of Atlanta, was celebrated yesterday evening at fr o'clock at the Presbyterian church, and was the most elegant and enjoyable social event that has occurred here for some time. The church was very tastefully decorated for the occasion, in autumn leaves, ivy, white chrysanthemums and pink roses, and before the hour arrived, was well filled with relatives and friends of the bride. Miss Emma I.,umpkin of Charlotte, presided at the organ, and precisely at' 6 o'clock the fair organist began to play the wedding march, when the bridal party entered the church in the following order. Messrs. Ed Davies of Atlanta, cousin of the bride, and her brother, Augustus M. Deal came together, followed by two pretty bridesmaids, Miss Willies Hardin of Blacksburg, and Miss Nannie Brice of Blackstock, Then came Messrs. Frank Deal, also brother of thp bride, and Henry Fallows of Atlanta, and after them came Miss Edna Healan of Blacksbyrg, another charming '.bridesmaid. Then the groom with Kf32&*est man, Mr. Harry Walker of Atlanta, and these in turn were followed by the maid or honor, Miss Annie Davies of Atlanta, who preceded the fair bride and she came in leaning upon the arm of her eldest brother, Dr. Samuel M. Deal of Columbia, who at the altar gave his sister to her betrothed. The Rev. Mr. Potter of Gaffney, and also pastor of the church at this place, in a very beauti ful ceremony and with a ring united the two loving young hearts In holy wedlock. The bride was handsomely gowned in a beautiful embroidered net over white silk, and carried a boquet of bride roses. The lyiaid of honor was becomingly attired tn- pink, and carried white chrysanthemums, the other bridesmaids in white crepe de chine and carried pink chrysanthemums, and the groom and his attendants in full evening dress. Immediately after the marriage, a reception was held at the home of the bride which was beautifully decorated with potted plants, palms, ivy and pink roses. At 9 o'clock the bride and groom left over the Southern for Washington, D. C., where they will spend a part of their honeymoon, and upon their return will spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. M. E. Deal, before going to their new home in Atlanta. The wedding presents were numerous and very handsome. The bride who is the only daughter of the late Hon. J. A Deal, has lived here ail of her life, and is a great favorite. The groom is a popular and rising young business man of Atlanta, and they both have the congratulations and best wishes of scores of friends. This morning about 6 o'clock, Mr. William Whisonant, an aged and highly respected citizen of our town breathed his last. He was born on King's Creek in old York on the 20th of September, 1820, and has lived near the place of his birth all of his life. He was an industrious and successful farmer and business man, and enjoyed the esteem of his fellowmen to a very great extent. During the past several years he has been in feeble health and suffered much from bodily infirmity, but bore his afflictions with remarkable fortitude and patience. His Bible was his constant companion and his reltg ious convictions were sincere ana well grounded.- His mind was clear to the last, and he was resigned and willing to die, so that he could be at rest forever with his Lord and Master. w. A. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Human Hand Sent by Mail. Seneca dispatch: A human hand severed from the arm at the wrist, was the object which the postmistress at Central drew from a neatly wrapped box which was sent her last week. The matter has been kept quiet, as the postal authorities are working on the case. No clue as to the sender has been found. Olympia Mill In Trouble. The Olympia Cotton mill of Columbia, said to be the largest mill under one roof in the world, is in trouble. The mill has been in a bad way for some time past nnd the management contemplated re-organization. Certain large stockholders in Augusta were dissatisfied with the plans proposed and made application for the appointment of receivers. Judge Simonton appointed Messrs. W. A. Clark and A. J. Green of Columbia. The announcement was made Wednesday morning; but during the day the contending elements came to some kind of an agreement and the receivership proceedings were withdrawn. The reorganization scheme will probably go on. The trouble seems to be objection to the SmithWhaley management of the property. LOCAL AFFAIRS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. John T. Wilson, Administrator? Gives notice that on December 15th he will apply for final discharge as administrator of the estates of H. Albert and Carrie E. Plexico, deceased. G. H. O'Leary?Offers the house and lot, situated in Yorkvllle, opposite Riddle & Carroll's store, for sale. G. H. O'Leary, H. E. Johnson and others?Warn all persons against hunting, riding, driving or otherwise trespassing on lands owned or controlled by them in York county, under. full penalty of the law. Miss Anna S. May, Blenheim, S. C;? Offers for rent for the year 1904, the Dr. May residence in Yorkville. Mrs. Susan J. Hambright, Administratrix?Gives notice that on Dec. 22, she will apply to the probate court for final discharge from further responsibility in connection with the estate of Dr. J. P. Hambright, dec'd. H. C. Strauss & C. W. Smith, Corporators?Give notice that the books of subscription to the capital stock of the Strauss-Smith company will be opened on the 14th of November. J. Edgar Poag, Broker?Wants to do some quick dealing with you if you want to buy or sell real estate. He has some good property for sale. Yorkville Buggy Co?Says there is no guarantee that cotton will be high 'oil o/ltrloaa vaii tn malra IICAl JLO-II, aiiu au V iOCO JVU w sure and produce the grain you will need. It advises the use of a Farmer's Favorite grain drill. Louis Roth?Has received a large lot of new and seasonable goods and tells you what he has that is good. Jas. M. Starr & Co., Druggists?Invite jurymen, lawyers, witnesses and others to make their store headquarters when in town next week and the three weeks following. Strauss-Smith Co.?Continues its cut price sale of men's and boys' clothing and is offering some startling bargains in ready-to-wear suits, coats and vests and pants. Everything in this line is cut 50 per cent. Jackson Bros., Clover?Tell you that a failure to see their stock of furniture and stoves may result in your being dissatisfied when you see what you have missed by not seeing them. J. Q. Wray?Has comfortable, good wool underwear for ladies, gentlemen and children, ranging from 15c per garment up to $1.50. Foushee Cash Store?Invites the ladles' attention to Its line of cotton and linen stamped goods. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. J. B. Pegram went over lo Charlotte today on business. Dr. John B. Bowen is in Washington for a few days on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McGill of King's Creek, were in Yorkvllle today, with relatives and friends, the guests of Mr. O. E. Grist's family. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? The court of general sessions convenes next Monday. ? The cotton receipts have been growing somewhat during the past few days. ? Mr. O. E. Grist caught a large fat 'possum In his back yard last Tuesday night. The animal was evidently after Mr. Grist's chickens and he shot it with a revolver. It weighed about 8 pounds. ? Next Monday is the last day on which town taxes may be paid without penalty, and a large percentage of the taxes remain unpaid at this time. People who have been putting the matter off until the last will do well to remember that "I forgot" will not be taken as a sufficient excuse. ? Mr. J. M. Hughes of the Fodder ? * J I- cr^^u?lllrv frl-fa neigriDornoou, was m luisnuc ?.? ?? morning after a search warrant for use in hunting some stolen cotton. Several baskets of cotton that were left in the field last night were missing this morning, and Mr. Hughes and his neighbors are doing what they can to run it to earth. ? As a result of a deal perfected a day or two ago, the business of the York Implement- company has been transferred from Mr. L. R. Williams to Messrs. Riddle & Carroll. Because of developments that have made it necessary for Mr. Williams to devote time and attention to his plantation, he found it impracticable to continue proper supervision of the implement business, and this is the consideration that induced him to dispose of it. With years of experience, Messrs. Riddle & Carroll well understand all the details of the agricultural implement business, and will find no difficulty in retaining and keeping up with the growing patronage that Mr. Williams has already built up. For the present they will continue to use the store house that has been occupied by Mr. Williams. NOTE AND COMMENT. The failure of subscribers at Sharon and Smyrna to receive the last issue of Tub Enquirer promptly was due to the oversight of the mail clerk in carrying the packages by. The papers were put in the postoffice at Yorkville on time, and they were sent out from mere in pri/per aiiapc. Two coots have been exhibited in The Enquirer office within the past two days. One was shot on the plantation of Mr. J. B. Woods, about five miles northeast of Yorkvllle, and the other was caught by Mrs. J. E. Whitesides of Filbert. The home of these birds is on the seacoast; but how they happened to find their way into this section is only a matter of conjecture. The case of S. W. Mitchell vs. the Woodmen of the World is to come up again at the next term of the court. This is the case in which Mitchell is suing the Woodmen for damages on account of injuries alleged to have been sustained while he was being initiated into the order. There have already been two mistrials. It will be the first Jury case called during the second week of the approaching regular term. The moral of the story told by Mr. J. D. Land is to have no business dealings with unidentified strangers. There are some home people also who will swindle. It is true: dui men mere is a better way of reaching them after they have been found out. And this story warrants another observation. The case is not peculiar. Sharpers are doing the same kind of work every day, not only in the country: but In towns. There are people who will laugh at the case with which Mr. Land and his neighbors were picked up: but if the truth were known, it would be found that most of these people are just as easy themselves. Mr. J. Edgar Poag gives the readers of Thk Enquirer some more interestin real estate news today, and we beg to suggest that he is entitled to a large attendance at his proposed auction sale before the court house door next Wednesday. The different sales that he has held in Rock Hill have been of much educational value to a large per cent of the people who have attended them, and there is no question of the fact that the people of this section have s. great deal to learn concerning real estate values. So far Mr. Poag has shown himself to be a good teacher, and there is no doubt of the fact that he has made money for many of his customers, both sellers and buyers. PICKED UP BY A SWINDLER. "If I thought I was the only man In York county who needed a guardian, I would keep my mouth shut; but as I?.m satisfied that my experience, if published, will at least serve as a kind of a warning to some of the more prudent, I am going to tell you the whole story as to how I was done out of $3 by a slick sharper a few weeks ago." The speaker was Mr. J. D. Land, a well-known citizen of the Beersheba neighborhood. It was thus that he began an interesting recital to the reporter on Wednesday morning. The laugh was against him and he knew it; but in order that the moral of the story may not be lost, it is proper to remark, he is not the man to hold back important facts on account of a little thing like that. Mr. Land is one of the representative citizens of his neighborhood, and in point of intelligence, or otherwise compares favorably with the best citizens of any other portion of the county. "Yes," Mr. Land continued, "I was picked up Just as nice as you please, and as the saying goes, while I was looking right at him." "It was about three weeks ago. He was a nice looking fellow and came around by my house, representing himself as the agent of a big medicine house in Galveston, Texas. I could not begin to tell you all he said, for there was too much.of it; but boiled down, I his concern had found an absolute cure for indigestion, and he was engaged in spreading the news. The con suiwng tuipo ui me iiuiuc UU11.C in eluded the finest medical talent In the world, and with knowledge of the peculiar condition of a given patient, this staff could give advice which, taken In connection with a little powder he had along, would certainly do the business within a short time?six months at the very longest. The treatment had never been known to fail, and the agent was safe In not only offering a return of the money; but binding himself to a big forfeiture in the event an absolute cure was not effected. "The wonderful remedy was too good a thing to give out to everybody at a nominal price; but in order to Introduce it, agents had been sent out to hunt up and cure ten cases In each county in the United States. He had already found eight subjects in York county and needed only two more. He showed me the names of several of my neighbors, and went on to explain that in addition to the cure the company was making a present of a dress pattern to every female patient and a mackintosh coat to every male patient. If Mrs. Land and myself were suffering from indigestion, and were willing to submit to a cure, all we had to do was to take a box of the powder, fill out the answers on a question blank for the doctors at the home office, and pay three dollars to cover certain expenses and we would be admitted on the ground floor. "Well, it happened that Mrs. Land had long been a sufferer from indigestion, and I would pay any reasonable amount for relief. Although the fellow was \ery plausible, wonderfully slick, I would like you to believe that I was at least a little suspicious; but anyhow I told him he could put Mrs. Land on his list. I went on to say too, that as Mrs. Land was to get the benefit of the medicine, he could send me the coat. That was all right, he said, so I gave him the three dollars and my breast measure, and he turned over a box of his powder together with a question blank, and a receipt for my money. "And that receipt! Why it was Just as good a receipt as you ever saw. He had a whole book of 'em, printed with stubs, so there could not be any mistake as to the amount paid or as to who paid It. My.recelpt shows how I have paid the far away Galveston medicine house, three dollars of good money, and the agent has the record so he can never forget that I am the very same man who paid him. "The whole transaction was business like and deliberate, and if I was not impressed with the fact that I had been the recipient of an unusual benefaction, it was certainly not the fault the fellow who sold me the powder and things. "But after the man was gone, I got to thinking and it occurred to me to tell Mrs. Land that I would not take any of that powder until we heard from the questions. I kept on a thinking and the more I thought the more satisfied I became that I was not going to hear from the transaction any more; that the fellow had just picked me up and that was all there was of it. "Have you ever been picked up that way? If you have you know how it feels. With that coat that never came still on my mind, I went to town and bought one. Pretty soon afterward, I ran across a neighbor whose name I had noticed among the favored ground floor people of the Indigestion man. You could tell he had indigestion from the woe begone expression on his face; but when he saw my new coat he brightened up somewhat and asked: " Where did you get it?' " 'Ah, I reckon you might say I found it.' replied I banteringly; but it wouldn't do much good to tell you, because you could not get one that way. 1 "Then I started out to tell how the indigestion man let me in on the ground floor, and before I got half way into the story, he exclaimed. " 'Dad jlm it, I told 'em yer couldn't tool me and that that feller was all 1 right. I'm just in a coat and a dress pattern, that's what I am!' 1 "The thing seemed to do my neigh- ' bor so much good that I hardly had the 1 heart to disabuse his mind; but I was I so tickeled I couldn't help it, and when I confessed about being in the same ( boat with him, we got consolation in the agreement as to the stranger being about the smoothest article who ever came our way." Mr. Land went on to mention the names of a number of his nelghbofs who had been picked up by the same sharper; but he did not feel at liberty to give them away. He is of opinion, however, and the reporter agrees with him, that this fellow has no doubt found scores of victims in all parts of the county, and not one individual out of each score has ever opened his mouth about the matter afterward. .... ' SIGNS OF PROSPERITY. Because of the fair prices that cotton growers have been receiving for their product this year and last, the evidences of prosperity throughout the south are more marked than they have been at any time since the war. This is the news from every section of the cotton growing region, and it will be encouraging, to our readers to know that York county is also enjoying her proper share of this widespread bounty. There is no better index to local unanciai conditions proDaoiy tnan tne deposit accounts at the banks, and these show up nicely. We have no doubt that they are In a healthy condition in all the financial institutions of the county; but for the purposes of this article, we have only taken the trouble to get statements from the banks at Yorkville. The deposits of the Loan and Savings bank now foot up $145,000, and those of the First National bank aggregate $35,000. The significance of these figures can be best appreciated in the light of the fact that last year at this time the deposits of the Loan and Savings bank were only $120,000, and the deposits of the First National were nil, that institution not then being in existence. The $35,000 which it now holds, has been accumulated only within the past three months. And it Is also worthy of remark that this is not the season when deposits run highest. Most of the money collected by business men up to this time, has been going to pay bills north, and this process has not yet been completed. As a rule deposits do not reach their largest volume until the middle of January, and at that time last year the deposits of the Loan and Savings bank amounted to $160,000, the largest in the history of tljat institution. Assuming that the ratio of prosperity will continue through next January in the same proportion, the figures then ought to run up over $200,000. This condition of affairs has been generally noted, and the suggestion that money may become so plentiful as to warrant a reduction in Interest rates is common. "How will this situation likely affect the rate of interest?" the reporter asked President McNeel, of the Loan and Savings bank, yesterday. . . "It will not affect the Interest rate at all," he said. "While we have more money than we have ever had at this season, we also have more use for it. The demand, is greater.than it has ever been and we can use ail we can get. You need not count on amy reduction In interest rates soon, and not only that you need not wish for a reduction. A stiff demand for money at 8 per cent, is a much better indication of good times than a large amount of idle money going begging at a lower rate. _ It means that people are busy and that there is something doing." President Wilkins, of the First National bank is also well pleased with the present situation and the prospects. He thinks that the deposit account that has been worked up by the First National represents new business almost entirely, and he considers that the out* la onnAiirooHntr Tho IHpo of A PA* ductton in interest rates does not. enter into his calculations any more than it does into the calculations of Mr. McNeel. "We are having no trouble," he said yesterday, "in getting rid of all the money we care to spare, and we could lend a great deal mora on gilt edge security if we had it and cared to go out of the county with it. I don't think you need look for any reduction in interest rates soon. It is my observation that most of the people around here who have money, know pretty well how to use all they have and a good deal more, and so long as they are disposed to keep things as they are now, there is not much danger of money stagnation. I'll warrant you that you will see ready cash too scarce before it is too plentiful." From the best information to be gathered, the idea that money is becoming a drug, arises from the fact that various individuals have small amounts that they are unable to dispose of on long time loans at 8 per cent; but this can be accounted for otherwise. Loans of this character usually Involve certain heavy expenses that are exacted of borrowers, and most borrowers who have first-class security to offer can generally get accommodations through the banks on more satisfactory terms. People who are in touch with the market and who are not looking for anything beyond good security and 8 per cent are finding but little trouble in disposing of all the money they can control. LOCAL LACONIC8. Accident to Mr. G. L. Riddle. News was received here this morn ing or a serious acciueiu mat wwuucu to Mr. G. L. Riddle of Zeno, resulting in the breaking of his leg. It has not been practicable to get particulars further than that a gin belt is responsible for the injury, and that Mr. Riddle is resting as comfortably as could be expected. Mr. Willis Settles. Rock Hill special of yesterday to the Columbia State: Mr. R. A. Willis of Edgmoor, who was seriously injured in the Fishing creek wreck, has compromised with the Southern's representative for $600 and cost up to date. M. ? ? if- 1T7MH* a H. Dooiey, t;sq., gave mi. inmo ?. check for this amount and Mr. Willis withdrew ail claims for damages suatained by him. Mr. Willis is still on crutches and it is more than probable! that his injuries are permanent. "~\,K. M. M. A. Defeats C. M. A. Rock Hill special of Wednesday to Columbia State: The football team