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Scraps and facts. ? The wool clip of the United States for 1904, according to the annual estimate of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers, aggregates 291,783,032 pounds in the grease. This Is equivalent to 123,935,147 pounds scoured, the smallest output since 1900. The total value of the clip is placed at $64,940,959, the highest for several years. Montana led in the production of wool, with a total of 37,773,000 gross pounds; Wyoming came second, with 29,450,000 pounds; New Mexico third, with 17,325,000 pounds. Other states with upward of 10,000,000 pounds were Idaho, Oregon, California, Utah and Ohio. The clip shows a gain of 4,333,000 pounds over last year In the grease, but a decrease of 431,000 pounds scoured wool. ? A superior Judge at Seattle has decided that If It can be proved that consumption is a disease transmissable from parent to offspring a man or wo? l?- ?>>? oloht hrank a nMTTllSe man uao uiv * i6ui w w- ? ? to marry a person afflicted with it, says the San Francisco Chronicle. But the Judge shrewdly avoided expressing an opinion on the doubtful point on which he based this right of a breach of promise by passing It up to a Jury as a question of fact and not one of law, to be settled exclusively by that body. The jury's llndlngs would, however, determine whether or not damages In such a case should be assessed against the defendant. While the decision lays down what appears to be a new principle, It is barren In practical results, because it leaves the vital Issue unsettled. , ?The New York Herald publishes the following: "Cotton brokers, members of the New York cotton exchange, are becoming alarmed at the publlolty attending the market operations of their fellow member, D. J. Sully, and have sent word broadcast that Mr. Sully, the deposed king, is no longer a member of that body. Official announcement was made yesterday at the exchange to this effect, with the request that publicity be given the fact. No secret Is made of the hostility of the bulk of the members of the exchange to the late leader of the cotton market, and the promise is made that he will never again become a member. The members of the exchange who are fighting Sully are the speculative bears, who do not want cotton to go higher, and they resent the activity of the great bull. It Is predicted, however, that they will not be able to seriously interfere with Sully's plans to force cotton to a higher level. ? Major William Warner of Kansas City was elected United States senator on Saturday, succeeding Senator F. M. Cocltrell. The election was on the seventieth ballot and was attended by scenes of much turbulence. The ballot resulted, Warner 91, Cockrell 83, Neidringhaus 1, total 176. The decision was reached after unprecedented scenes, during which the clock was set forward more than half an hour to 3 o'clock, the time set for adjournment. The clerk was Injured bnfa blow from a member. Democrats urged members to refrain from voting and created such a noise that the roll call, could not be heard. The clerk refused to call the roll. An attempt was made to drag the speaker from his desk and at times members were standing on desks, shouting and threatening each other with violence. Kerens, one of the candidates, appeared on the platform and urged the election of a Republican senator, whether he or some one else. Senator Fields, Democrat, urged members to allow balloting to proceed, addressing members of his party. ? W. E. Curtis, writing to the Chicago Record-Herald from Birmingham says: Southern iron is said to make the smoothest castings of any produced in the United States, and for many purposes satisfactory foundry work cannot be secured without it. No other state produces so large a quantity of foundry iron as Alabama, and yet very nine is usea nere. j. ne mi gcai domestic buyers of Birmingham iron, I am told, are manufacturers of machinery and machine tools in Ohio and the west, while the New England manufacturers of cotton mill machinery consume large quantities. Some one who has been looking up the subject asserts that nearly all of the cotton mill machinery used in the south is manufactured in New England out of Birmingham iron. It is especially adapted to locomotive building, also, and large quantities are being sent to Philadelphia. Providence, Chicago and Richmond locomotive works for that purpose. That is the reason why the new International Power company, which has consolidated nearly all of the locomotive works of the United States, has secured control of one of the largest pig iron concerns in Birmingham. ? A dispatch of Sunday from Gen. Kuroki's headquarters in the field says: Gen. Kuroki's army continues to lead the Japanese forces which have now been engaged for nine days in a hard pursuit in which they have covered a distance of more than 95 miles with frequent fighting. The weather in the mountains is very cold with frequent hard storms. The brigade in advance occupied Tie Pass Wednesday night after a brief engagement. The Russian retreat became more disorganized daily after the storm. During the first day the Russians buried their rlpnrl hut since then thev have left the dead wherever they fell. Tuesday the Russians made an attempt at resistance In entrenchments north of the Hun river, but abandoned them after they had been shelled for two hours. Gen. Kuroki's army captured the colors of the Fifth regiment of rifles. The colors were inscribed as having been presented to the regiment by the emperor In 1834. Most of the capturing organizations succeeded In burning their standards before surrendering. A few prisoners are secured daily. It is reported that during Gen. Kuropatkln's resistance at Tower hill on the first day's battle he was slightly wounded by an 11-lneh shell which fell near him. The Chinese officials received the Japanese generals with soldiers and banners at most of the large towns entered. ? Secretary Hester's weekly cotton statement Issued last Friday shows for the seventeen days of March an Increase over last year of 236.000 and an increase over the same period year before last of 113,000. For the 198 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of the same days of last year 1.112,000 and ahead of the same days year before last 889,000. The amount brought Into sight during the past week has been 211,994 bales against 117,939 for the same seven days last year and 164,259 year before last. The movement since September 1 shows receipts at all United States ports to be 7,462,857 against 6,584,356 last year. Overland across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 767,504, against 847,001 last year; interior stocks in excess of those held at the close of the commercial year 504,286, against 270,959 last year. Southern mills takings 1,401,000, against 1,321,286 last year. The total movement since September 1 Is 10,135,647, against 9,023,602 last year. Foreign exports for the week have been 163,893, against 46,652 last year, making the total thus far for the season 6,050,964, against 5,079,761 last year. The total takings of American mills, north, south and Canada, thus far for the season have been 3,035,873, against 3,216,062 last year. Stocks at the seaboard and the 29 leading southern interior centres have decreased during the week 35,434 bales, against a decrease during the corresponding period last season of 20,805. Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought Into sight thus far from the new crop, the supply to date Is 10,297,614, against 9,185,401 for the same period last year. <Thc \|orImllc (Enquirer. YC'RKVILLE, 8. C.t TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1905. It has been suggested that Gen. Castro's thirty thousand Invaders might be rounded up and put to work on the Panama canal. No patriotic American Is willing to believe thai Japan could seriously annoy this country in a war; but still we shall not be real anxious to lock horns with ihe little yellow men yet a while. We h .ve given a large amount of space 'o the affairs of the Southern Cottor association today; but the far mers want to know what is going on In this lino and It Is our business to keep them informed. A Chicago professor predicts that the human race will pass off the earth within the next three million years and that It will be succeeded by a race of birds as the next highest type of animal life. Very likely he gets his cue from the fact that the human race has developed so many birds already. It Is now reported from St. Petersburg that Kuropatkin was summarily relieved from his command. He was not asked to resign; but was really disgraced, so far as it lies in the power of the czar to disgrace him. General Llnevltch has taken command In his place. The impression throughout the world seems to be that Kuropatkin did as much as any man could be expected to do with the means at his command; and that his treatment shows scant gratitude on the part of the czar. Venezuela Is now in serious trouble ? UL T"? rru? TtrKioVa I a nrt Willi r runic. 1 lie ll UUUIC, nuivu 19 VI* account of the French cable company, ha9 been brewing for several weeks. President Castro claims that the cable company has violated the terms of a concession granted to It by Venezuela and has announced his Intention to seize the company's property. The news this morning is to the effect that the French government has sent two warships to Venezuela with a view of bringing Castro to terms. Washington advices are to the effect that the United States government will not interfere so long as France makes no effort to seize territory. Paris is still cultivating the impression that the situation has not passed beyond the stage of diplomacy. The condition of Mr. W. Thompson Jackson is more hopeful than It has been for some days past. It developed last week that the trouble Is undoubtedly typhoid fever. During Friday night watchers at the bedside thought It was Impossible for htm to live until morning. Since then however, there have been signs of changes for the better?not a great deal of encouragement, but some. Heart action has been very poor: but that seems to be improving, and the patient Is In better spirits. Mr. Jackson has hundreds of friends In Yorkvllle and throughout the entire northern part of the county, and there Is much anxious Interest In his condition. Drs. White & McDowell have charge of the case and they are assisted by Mr. John McGarrlty, a most excellent nurse from the Delphos neighborhood. The local camp of Woodmen Is doing everything possible for the sick man and friends generally are volunteering all the help that they are able to give. Dr. John I. Barron has been In bed with grip since last Friday, but Is able to sit up a little today. The condition of Mr. John A. Barron continues critical. There seems to be but little reason to hope for his recovery. In an Interview given out at Des Moines, Iowa, a few days ago. Representative Hull, chairman of the military committee of the house, expressed the opinion that if Japan should win out against Russia, she would next turn her attention to the task of driving westerners out of China, and especially seek to dislodge the Americans from the Philippines. Mr. Hull thinks that Japan would rather buy the Philippines, if this country will sell; but failing to agree on a satisfactory purchase price, or to induce this country to part with its holdings at any price, she will resort to force in the full confidence that she can prevail. Mr. Hull's interview is attracting a great deal of attention Just now, and the Japanese minister at Washington is said to be very much worried. He is quoted as having denied any such Intention on the part of Japan: but his denial is not held as altogether satisfactory and in some quarters it is being urged that Japan be required to give solemn and binding assurance of her intention. It is pointed out that even though the Japs prevail over the Russians, they cannot secure advantageous peace terms except with the consent of the United States and Europe, and that it will be a good idea to make her declare herself before such consent is given. As to Just how much concern Mr. Hull and others really feel on this whole subject is a matter of more or less speculation. It is well known that Mr. Hull and the president want a stronger army and navy, and if the country could be made to believe that there is any real danger from Japan either now or hereafter, the army and navy appropriations would at once begin to increase. In another column is a letter from Mr. W. J. Roddey, manager for the Equitable Life Assurance society in North and South Carolina, in which we are told that there were inaccuracies in the statement that was published about the Equitable's affairs in our last issue. While we have no desire to enter upon any controversy about the matter, or to attempt to contradict anything Mr. Roddey has loitor mnlfPA It in IU wi v, a n11 HIV ivkvvi ? cumbent upon us to go Into further details in order to show that we were not attempting: to be unduly meddlesome. In the first place, we beg: to say that our reference to Mr. James H. Hyde as president of the company instead of as vice president, was inadvertent. We knew better: but left off the "vice," through a slip of the pen. As to the salary question, we had no positive knowledge; but at the time we wrote we had before us an Albany* N. Y., dispatch of March 13 to the Chicago Record Herald, stating that on that day papers had been served against James Hazen Hyde and the Equitable Life Assurance society in a J suit brought by State Senator Edgar T. Brockett, in behalf of Mrs. Mary S. Young, the holder of an Equitable policy for $1,000, in the form of one of the society's gold bonds, due Feb. 7, 1921. The alleged purpose of the suit is to "restrain the Equitable company from paying Mr. Hyde $100,000 a year as salary and to compel the restitution of all the money he has so drawn from the funds of the society on the ground that such a stupendous salary is wrongful and constitutes a conversion and waste of the funds of the company." It is alleged In the complaint that Mr. Hyde has already drawn $200,000 as salary in two years of his service as vice president, and the plaintiff wants this sum refunded. The plaintiff goes on to allege that thirtyeight of the fifty-two members of the board of fifty-two directors are virtually "dummies" who own not a share of the capital stock of the society, while the charter distinctly makes the ownership of at least five shares a pre-requlsite to membership on the board of directors. This plaintiff, however, alleges that Mr. Hyde first selected his directors, made over five shares of stock to each of them, had them elected, and then had the stock re-transferred to himself, leaving him in possession of a majority, and in control of the dummy directors. It is also set forth that Mr. Hyde is only twenty-eight years of age, and it is alleged that he is without sufficient experience in life insurance to make nis services ui sucn irenieuuuus vaiuc as would be indicated by the salary he Is alleged to receive. As to whether this complaint Is based on fact, of course, we cannot say. That Is a matter of evidence to be adduced at the trial of the case on Its merits. Neither do we know whether there Is goo'd solid foundation for the many sensational reports that are being made about Mr. Hyde, and hts alleged Intention to rule or ruin the Equitable. We have no reason, however, to doubt the entire good faith of any statement Mr. Roddey has seen proper to make, and we have no hesitation In saying that k80 far as our honest Judgment may be of value, whether the sensational reports referred to above are true or untrue, and whatever may be the result of the mutualization process now in progress?whether Mr. Hyde's majority of the stock can control the society's surplus or not?Equitable policies are as good as they have ever been, and will continue to be good. The domestic quarrel now going on, If there Is such a quarrel, and the public believes there Is, will not affect the value of policies, or the security of policy holders in the least. AFFAIRS OF THE EQUITABLE. Manager Roddey Calls Attention to Misstatements of Fact. Editor Yorkville Enquirer. I have read your editorial In Friday's Issue of The Yorkvilj^e Enquirer regarding the Equitable Life. It contains statements that are not accurate, and knowing your paper to be conservative and believing that it is your desire to publish only facts, I am sending you, under separate cover, a copy of the Equitable "News" containing resolutions of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society passed February 16, together with report of the special committee, appointed by the board. I beg to call your attention to page 8 of the "News," which explains the true status of the company. I send you this because I believe you will desire to correct anything inaccurate which might appear in your paper. Incidentally, allow me to say that Mr. Hyde Is the vice-president of the company; that his salary Is not $100,000 a year, and that he is in full accord with the action of the board of directors in placing the company on a mutual basis. You will of course publish none or any of the data which I am furnishing, as may seem best to you. The business of the Equitable was $10,000,000 greater in the month of February than during any month of the fiftysix years of the company's history. Up to this time in March the company's new business is greater than during any similar period. I mention this, incidentally, for the reason that there is no revolution in the Equltable's affairs, but distinctly an evolution or forward movement. With kindest regards, I am Yours very truly, W. J. Roddey, Manager. Rock Hill, S. C., March 18. The resolution referred to by Mr. Roddey reads as follows: "Resolved that in the opinion of the Board the policyholders should be given the right to vote for Directors, and that steps be taken for carrying this principle into effect at the earliest possible moment. "Resolved that Valentine P. Snyder. James W. Alexander. James H. Hyde, Gape E. Tarbell, Cornelius N. Bliss, T. DeWitt Cuyler and Chauncey M. Depew be appointed a committee to arrange the details for carrying the step into execution, and in connection therewith the settlement of the allied question of indemnification of stockholders, and report to the board at a meeting to be called by the Chairman for the purpose, at the request of the Committee, not later, however, than Wednesday, April 12th, 1905." - ? A man named Charles Robinson was arrested in Greenville last Saturday for interfering with the carrying of United States mails. The warrant was sworn out by Mail Carrier Newby. Robinson, according to the affidavit, met Newby in the road and refused 'o turn aside. Newby claimed the right of way and Robinson threatened to kill him. Newby whipped up his horse, hurried on to Greenville and swore out a warrant. Robinson was bound over in a bond of J200 to answer at the next term of the Federal court. LOCAL AKFAIR9. NEW ADVERTI8EMENT8. R. D. Alexander?Says that now is the time to have your bicycle repaired. He has a full stock of tires. J. B. Atkins, R. F. D. No. 6?Will fill orders for vlneless yam seed potatoes at $1 per bushel. C. E. Spencer, County Chairman? Publishes a number of requests directed to presidents of township organizations. W. D. Grist?Wants to purchase six loads of pine needles delivered at The Enquirer office. W. R. Carroll?Will pay a reward for return of log tally book lost between Yorkville and Lowryvllle. G. H. Sherrer?Makes known the fact that he has purchased the shaving parlor formerly conducted by Mr. D. F. Willis and solicits your favors. Miss Rosa Lindsay?Invites you to see an exhibition of beautiful indoor views she now has at her studio. Mrs. M. H. Metts?Offers numerous articles of household furniture for sale at bargain prices. Loan and Savings Bank?Publishes a statement of its condition at the -1 Unsah 1 JtVi 10AK ciuoc ul uuoiiicoo ?iai vu 11u1, *vw First National Bank?Publishes Its statement of condition at the close of business on March 14, 1905. Star Drug Store?Describes your early morning feelings and tells you to take Starr's liver regulator. G. H. O'Leary?Sells the Globe-Wernicke sectional book cases and filing cabinets. Sam M. Grist?Wants you to .know that Mutual Benefit policies have all the good features of other company's policies, besides special features of Its own. Jas. M. Starr?Wants you to know that Navassa and Chicora fertilizers are up to the highest standard. Dobson Bros.' Cash Store?Calls your attention to the fact that Mrs. Dobson's millinery Is always up-to-date. J. M. Heath & Co.?Invite your attention to big stocks of spring goods, Including clothing, dress goods, millinery, etc., that they are now showing to their customers and friends. Foushee Cash Store?Has more of those "garter girdles" with hose supporters attached. Also has "baskets of remnants, "mill ends," etc. J. Q. Wray, The Leader?Says that the American Beauty at 99 cents is the best corset value ever offered on this market. Golf caps In assorted colors at 50c. Sailors at 25c. THE NEW COTTON MILL. Work on the mill building of the Neely Manufacturing company Is now progressing satisfactorily, and everything Is now In shape for rapid progress. The foundations were laid last week after the new style which substitutes concrete for brick or stone. The foundation excavations are merely filled with the concrete and this hardening, which takes only a short time, Is said to be as good even as dimension stone. A reservoir that is to hold 100,000 gallons of water, is also being constructed In a novel manner. A circular trench Is being dug eighteen inches wide and eight feet deep, leaving a core of solid earth in the centre. When finished the trench will be filled with concrete ana arter tne concrete Hardens, the earth will be dug out to the bottom, which will be filled in and leveled up with more concrete. Building materials are being laid on the grounds in large quantities, and within a few months more at the longest,, spindles will be humming, and turning out Immense quantities of cotton yarns. THE GOLD WATCH CONTEST. Four candidates have been voted for in the gold watch contest since the last issue of The Enquirer, receiving an aggregate of 921 votes. The voting now stands as follows: Bessie Adams I... 14 Sudle Allison 9 Isabel Arrowood 17 BenJ. Black 380 Margaret Blaine 2 Ella Carroll 18,160 E. P. Castles 517 Florence Cody , 55 Emma Creasman 177 Bessie Faris 26 Mattie Ford 193 T. R. Gettys 2 Ava Greene 15 Nettle Green 312 J. F. Gorrell 80 Nannie Grist 876 J. Hamilton 22 Posy C. Hardin 25 F. M. Howell 4 Wilmoth Jackson 761 L. W. Jenkins 12 Mrs. J. T. Jones 21 J. T. Jones 11 W A. Kennedy 14 Pearle Lnngford 43 Blanche Love 304 Lillian Milholen 2 Clara Mitchell 67 Ella Neely 43 Ida Ormand 12 Minnie Palmer 20,960 J. K. Roach 5 J. G. Shannon 7 Bessie Rhurley z Belle Smith 2930 Llda Smith 572 W. H. Stevenson 553 Susie White 4 J. H. Wltherspoon 17 Edna Wright 17 ABOUT PEOPLE. Mrs. Leonora Hoffman of Wlnnsboro, spent Saturday and Sunday In Yorkvllle. Mrs. A. D. Dorsett of Clover, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Robinson. Dr. D. L. Shieder left last night for St. George's, on a short visit to his family. Miss Irene Roach of Rock Hill, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives In Yorkvllle. Misses Mary Walker and Marie Moore of Wlnthrop college, are spending a few days at home. Miss Alice Hurl arrived from Baltimore yesterday to take charge of the millinery department of J. M. Heath & Co. Mrs. J. M. McClaln of Concord, N. C., arrived In Yorkvllle Sunday night and Is still with her sister, Mrs. A. Y. Cartwrlght. Misses Madge Craig and Mamie Squires of Wlnthrop college spent Saturday and Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Weber. Mrs. Frank Wilson of Manning, S. C., Is the guest of Miss Bessie Barron, having come to Yorkvllle to see her brother, Mr. John A. Barron. Mrs. J. C. Blair, who for several days past has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Grist, returned to her home at Blairsvllle yesterday. Mrs. E. A. Sandifer has been quite ill for some days at the home of her son, Mr. Frank Sandifer; but Is now better. She celebrated her 76th birthday on Sunday. Mr. Thos. P. Moore, preslden". of the Neeiy ivianutactunng company, nas established his reputation as a worker. He is giving his entire time and attention to the construction of the mill plant and "is staying right with it." Rock Hill Record, March 21: The Rev. Mr. Johnes, rector of the Church of Our Saviour, announced from the pulpit on Sunday morning that next Sunday would be the closing day of his duty in the Rock Hill church, as he would leave here for his new field In the west. Rock Hill will part with regret from Mr. Johnes. Superintendent of Education Carroll delivered a lecture to the normal classes of the South Carolina college in Columbia last Saturday, his general subject being "Pointers to Young Teachers." Mr. Carroll spoke about half an hour and was listened to with close attention by the students and members of the faculty, many of whom afterward took occasion to extend sincere congratulations on what they were agreed In calling an effort of more than usual interest and ability. They appreciated It as both practical and entertaining. The York county boys are said to have been especially pleased. Mrs. M. H. Metts, who returned to Yorkvllle last week, after an absence of several months, will remain probably for two or three weeks only. She has Just recovered from a serious Illness, having been confined to her bed for about two months with grip, which she attributes to the horrible climate of Chicago. From Chicago she went to San Antonio, Tex., to which place she will return after completing certain business she has in Yorkvllle. "I am delighted to get back home even for a short stay," remarked Mrs. Metts yesterday. "Yorkvllle is the dearest place In the world from almost any standpoint, and in all my running about I have never breathed <<uch air any where." NOTE AND COMMENT. Easter does not come until April 23 this year. This Is the latest date on which the festival has fallen since 1886, when It feft on April 25, the latest date on which It Can fall. The overhauling of the jail Is a subject worthy of the most serious consideration of all responsible officials of York county. The subject Involves considerations of health as much as of security, and the local board of health is fully warranted In looking Into the matter. There is a widespread and growing belief that the whisky sold by the dispensaries Is outrageously adulterated, and the effect on drinkers Is more of stupefaction than of intoxication. It is not unusual to find men who were formerly fond of taking an occasional drink of whisky for the pleasant effects of the same; but who cannot be induced to drinl; whisky that comes from the dispensary. There Is a widespread belief that even the so-called standard case goods are not the some in the South Carolina dispensary as on competitive markets. The change in the freight service on the C. & N.-W. railroad from dally except Sunday to three times a week, has thrown things badly out of gear between Chester and Oastonia. Heretofore the northbound freight train has been carrying mall to Clover In time for the two rural routes out of that town to the great convenience of the people to the east and west. This service has now been discontinued. The Clover people now have a freight every other day, and they are very much dissatisfied with such an arrangement. It Is sincerely hoped that the railroad people may see their way to Improve the situation. The question of the extent to which mental responsibility Is affected by more or less intoxication, was being discussed by several gentlemen In one of the county offices the other day. All had had more or less experience and all agreed that so far as their personal experience went, no matter how drunk they may have been, they could remember everything that occurred after they had gotten sober. But presently one of tbe parties to the discussion suggested that he did not believe that a man could drink the average quality of whisky sold by the dispensary and retain his faculties. The others agreed with him, all expressing the belief that the active principle of most dispensary whisky Is something other than alcohol. WOODMEN CONVENTION. The Tork county delegates to the biennial meeting of the head camp of Jurisdiction I, Woodmen of the World, in Savannah last week, are all back and report a most delightful visit. The meeting was In session from Tuesday morning until Thursday night, and most of the delegates got back on Friday morning; but Superintendent of Education Carroll, who had an engagement to deliver a lecture In Columbia on Saturday, did not reach home until Sunday morning. Speaking yesterday of the meeting Mr. Carroll, who was a delegate to the meeting at Pensacola, Fla., two years ago, says that it was a big success from whatever standpoint, the most successful meeting, in fact, that has yet Deen neia Dy cms jurisdiction. The object of these head camp meetings is to furnish the opportunity for the development of social relations between the delegates from widely separated local camps, situated in all parts of the country, and also to consider suggestions coming from these local camps as to desirable changes in the constitution and bylaws of the order at large along with any ideas that might seem to promise to promote the general welfare of the organization. This head camp also sends one delegate from each state in the jurisdiction and three at large to the biennial meeting of the sovereign camp to be held this year In Omaha. "There was but little business In the way of considering proposed changes in the constitution this year," said Mr. Carroll, in telling about the meeting yesterday, "but I'll tell you there was a lot of interesting politics in the convention. The distinction of being a delegate to the sovereign camp is much sought after, and as South Carolina has about 8,000 of the 19,000 Woodmen in the Jurisdiction, the Georgia, Florida and Alabama delegates seemed to have a fear that we were going to cabbage everything, including the selection of all the delegates at large and the election of their own state delegates as well. They were disposed to act upon this presumption even without taking the trouble to ascertain our views on the subject, and at one time It looked as if they were about to precipitate quite a squabble. Although we had no idea of interfering with the other states, after we had caucussed, and selected our own delegate, Mr. F. C. Lotz of Charleston, an Alabama delegate un-1?*?' Mp Tn?(inh T. uri iuuiv iu livimiiaic *?* *~? i? ? Stoppelbein, who though a first-class Woodman and a very estimable gentleman, did not happen to be our choice. This incident occasioned some sharp speech making, as the result of which we got what we wanted and had it Just as we Intended it to be. We elected one delegate at large ?W. S. Lea?and left the other two places to the other states. We also elected from our state the head adviser, head clerk, chairman of the board of head managers and the state head manager, Mr. A. J. Evans of Rock Hill, being selected for the last named position. The entire proceedings were pleasant and harmonious. "During the proceedings of the meeting the Savannah people paid us every attention that could suggest Itself to their splendid hospitality. We had a delightful trolley ride on Wednesday afternoon and a banquet tendered by the people of Savannah on Wednesday night. There were twenty or thirty ladies in our party, and they were also entertained most delightfully. Taken altogether, we had a great time." THE HOLDING MOVEMENT. Mr. M. L. Smith, secretary and treasurer of the Clover Cotton Manufacturing company, and one of the most successful cotton mill men in all this locality. Is In Yorkvllle today with reference to the proposition to bring a line from the Catawba Power company to Yorkvllld and Clover. The reporter had a conversation this morning with Mr. Smith that Is likely to prove Interesting to the members of the Southern Cotton association, and * ? it to me puuuc Keueiiiii)'. mc ouujcw was the effect of the holding movement on the cotton market. "Do you or not," asked the reporter of Mr. Smith, 'Think that this holding movement has had any effect on prices?" "I have no doubt on the subject," Mr. Smith replied. "Had it not been for this movement," he continued, "I believe prices would be from a cent to a cent and a half a pound lower than they are." 'What is the effect on the mills?" "It is rather a hardship on the mills, I would say. You see they don't care how high cotton Is. so they can get rid of their products at a price correspondingly high. And that is onetrouble just now. It is difficult to make thos? northern buyers believe there is anything substantial under this holding movement. They believe the crop is a tremendous one, and that it is only a question of time until the market goes to pieces. This is the difficulty In the way of getting better prices for our goods." "How about your stock of cotton?" "Oh, we have a pretty good supply; but not enough to last until the next crop." "Do you find difficulty in buying cotton ?" "We can buy some cotton all right; but we are not getting a great deal of it on the regular market quotations. We are paying higher than that. However, you know we don't use a great deal of cotton other than staple stock from Mississippi." "How is it out there?" "They are selling less cotton and standing out more stiffly than they are here." The reporter took occasion to remind Mr. Smith of the fact that the bear speculators are trying to make the people of the southeast believe the people of the southwest are unloading, while they would make the people of the southwest believe the people of the southeast are doing the same thing, and asked him if he had any objection to being quoted as above. "I reckon it will do no harm," he replied. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? There was a good deal of drunkenness and a pretty wild time in Yorkvllle last Saturday afternoon. ? There Is considerable building going on in Yorkvllle now and there will be much more before spring is far advanced. ? It would be interesting " to know the exact population of the town of Yorkvllle at this time. The figures would surely not fall far short of 3.000. ? The Southern's No. 113, which should have passed Yorkvllle at 3.29 last Sunday afternoon, did not reach here until nearly 9 o'clock. The delay was occasioned by the breaking down of the engine at Kershaw. ? The Davis Drlscoll Stock company played "Reddy, the Mail Girl," in the opera house last night. The performance was very much enjoyed by those present The company has another interesting bill for tonight, and will also play tomorrow night ? There was a good deal of gambling in the street fair crowd on the occasion of its Inst visit here, quite a number of farmers and others, especially people from the country having been flim-flammed. It will be well for the authorities to see that nothing of the kind occurs this time. ? Policeman Sanders got some pointers on Jiu Jltsu recently. On last Saturday he started to the calaboose with a man who did not want to go. The prisoner had had previous experiences with single policemen and sought to kill time by holding on to a fence. The policeman applied thejlu Jltsu remedy prescribed for such emergencies, and the prisoner decided to proceed quietly along. ? A meeting of citizens was held In the court house last night on the call of Mayor Lowry for the purpose of considering the movement looking to the bringing of a line from the Catawba Power company. The sense of the meeting was unanimously expressed In favor of the co-operation of the town to the full extent of Its pro rata share of the necessary Investment. A committee was appointed to represent the town In a conference with Mr. W. S. Lee, to be held In the parlors of the Commercial club today. ? The ladles of the King's Mountain Chapter, D. A. R. have accumulated quite a stock of "rummage" for the unique sale which is advertised to commence tomorrow. The stock has been contributed by their friends and includes various articles from deer horns to old stoves, from pictures to carpets and mattings. Many of the articles look as If they ought to be desirable to Just anybody, and seem very well calculated to bring good prices, while others are likely to go at any old price. The ladles are devoting their best efforts to their novel enterprise, and If people don't give them hearty support they will have a right to be disappointed. ? Mrs. Mary M. Campbell died at the home of her son-in-law, Dr. A. Y. Cartwrlght, yesterday morning at 1.30 o'clock, after an Illness of a little more than a week with pneumonia. Mrs. Campbell's maiden name was MgMackln, and she was born near Clover nn -To nun pv 31 189Q fiha urnn tnnprioH to the late Dr. A. P. Campbell In 1849, and made her home near and In Clover until her husband's death twelve years ago, since which time she has lived among her children. Six children, all daughters, survive her. They are, Mrs. J. M. McClatn of Concord, N. C.; Mrs. W. E. Adams and Mrs. J. W. Campbell of Clover; Mrs. Margaret Traywlck of Gastonla; Mrs. A. Y. Cartwrlght of Yorkvllle, and Mrs. R. T. Choate, of Mecklenburg county, N. C. Mrs. Campbell also leaves one brother, Mr. Thaddeus McMackln of the Bethany section; thirtyseven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and her kind, sympathetic nature endeared her to all who knew her. Her remains, accompanied by members of her family, and numerous friends were taken to Clover and after funeral services by Rev. S. H. Hay in the Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Campbell was a member, were Interred in the Clover cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. THE BIG HOLDING COMPANY. The big cotton holding company about which there has been so much talk of late Is now an accomplished fact. It was organized In New Orleans last week, as a creature of the Southern Cotton association, with which it Is to be allied. President Harvle Jordan, of the Cotton association on last Saturday gave out the following as to its organization and plans of operation: "The recent meeting of the board of directors of the Cotton Planters' Commission and Holding company, which was held at New Orleans on March 10th and 11th, was well attended. The organization was perfected, officers elected and the charter of the company prepared for Immediate publication. "The officers and board of directors q o a fnllnnra W. P. Brown, president. New Orleans, La.; Harvle Jordan, first vice president, Monticello, Ga ; Col. E. 6. Peters, second vice president, Calvert, Texas; A. Brlttln, third vice president. New Orleans, La.; 8. P. Walmsley, fourth vice president, New Orleans, La. Directors, including the above: Alabama?L. B. Parley, A. H. Hill, H. Y. Brooke. Arkansas?Dr. I. E. Love, J. J. Scroggins. Georgia?John D. Walker, Hoke Smith, M. C. Gay. Louisiana?F. L. Maxwell, W. L. Foster. Mississippi?Walter Clark, 8. P. Wltherspoon, Jacob Bernhelmer. North Carolina?J. A. Brown, J. P. Allison. South Carolina?E. D. Smith, W. S. Lipscomb. Tennessee?W. T. Bowdre. Texas?J. C. Hickey, C. H. Jenkins, R. R. Dancy, J. L. Duvls, F. M. Green. Oklahoma?L. B. Irwin. Indian Territory?G. W. York. Executive committee?Harvle Jordan. W. L. Foster, E. C. Peters, S. P. Walmsley, John D. Walker, A. Brlttln, A. P. Brown. "It will be noticed that each leading cotton growing state Is represented on the board of directors. The capital stock of the company Is fixed at $10,000.000 In 10,000,000 shares of $1 each. It is expected that the subscription to the stock will be distributed principally among the cotton growers, merchants and bankers throughout the cotton belt. With a paid up stock of $10,000,000, the company, as a branch of the Southern Cotton association, will be financially strong enough to successfully resist any bear raid upon the price of cotton at any time In the future. It was also determined by the board of directors that no active work should be started by the company unM1 $100 000 of the capital stock had been subscribed and paid in, and that no effort would be made to solicit cotton until after the first day of May. In the first place. It would be unwise to begin work until the company was financially strong enough to make Its strength felt, and In the second place, it was not thought desirable to solicit cotton until the reduction In cotton acreage and use of commercial fertilizers had become an established fact. "The details of the plan for soliciting stock and cotton will be worked out by the executive board In the near future and published for the ^formation of those who are Interested. The subscription for stock will doubtless be placed in the hands of the local bank* era throughout the cotton belt and wttlwthe officials of the Southern Cotton wsoctation in county or pariah and state divisions of the association. Parties who desire shares of stock In the company can go to their local bankers and subscribe for same. "The method of soliciting cotton was based upon a plan which will not take the title of ownership away from the spot holders, nor will It undertake to remove cotton to any central point from the present place where such cotton Is now stored or held. In other words, the scheme for retiring a million and a half bales of the surnlu" of the crop of 1904 from the market will be confined very largely to transferring th? sale of such cotton to the fnttnn Planters' Commission and Holding company, giving said company the rieht to sell sale! cotton after the 31nt day of October, based upon the minimum price of 10 cents per pound delivered at the porta, or, if the price of cotton should advance to 10 cents between now and October 31, then the owners of said cotton retain the privilege of ordering such cotton sold for their account. By this plan the surplus will be retired from the market and only enough cotton to meet the legitimate demands of the mills for legitimate consumption will be left upon the markets for sale. With a material reduction in acreage, the retiring of the surplus and the continued holding of spot cotton for Immediate consumption, there can be no question that there must be a material advance In the mice of cotton before the first day of June. The Southern Cotton Association takes the position that the producers are responsible for the surplus, and should take care of said surplus, and through the cotton company recently organised it is proposed that such surplus may be so handled as to bring its fair and legitimate r ce. "Mr. W. t Brown, president of th' cotton company, is one of the leading cotton exporters in the south. He is the fourth largest exporter of American cotton and a remarkably successful dealer in the cotton business. The cotton company, therefore, through its president, brings to bear the brain, energy and expert knowledge of one of the very best cotton men in America, and a man who has always favored placing the price of cotton up to the fair and legitimate value of 10 cents per pound. "The Cotton Planters' Commission and Holding company Is the only company of the kind which has the indorsement and co-operation of the Southern Cotton association. The success of the company will largely depend upon the indorsement which it receives at the hands of the spot holders and cotton producers of the south. Tf the company is liberally patronized by that class of people, its success is assured. If the company is properly supported, it will at-all times act as a bulwark of safety to the cotton producers, cotton manufacturers and the raids of the bear element which have, during the past few months, been so disastrous and exercised such a denressine influence upon the markets and milling interests of the country. What the south wants is not a wide fluctuating cotton market, but a narrow market, keeping the price of cotton at a stable figure between 9 and 12 cents per pound each month during the year. With the entire support of the business interests of our country, the Southern Cotton association and fhe Cotton Planters' Commission and Holding company, operating Jointly ?"d barmoniou8lv together, can establish and maintain the price of cotton at a stable figure which will be alike profitable to the growers and to the sninners. To establish this condition of affairs is neither unreasonable nor Imnrnhable. ">11 parties desiring detailed information with reference to the cotton company can secure such information bv addrea?ine W. P. Brown, president Cotton Planters' Commission and Holding company, New Orleans, La. "The company is now fully organized and prepared to solicit subscriptions to lts capital siock ana rurnisn busu other Information.as the public desires In order to obtain a full understanding of the movement. Harvtk Jordan. President Southern Cotton Asso." LOCAL LACONICS. R. F. D. From Ogden. Congressman Flnley has received official notice of the fact that rural delivery service is to be established from Ogden, commencing April 15, 1905. Little Western Corn. There Is more home-made corn In the country at this time than there hns been for years. But little western corn has been offered for sale on the Yorkvllle market since last fall. Some of the merchants, however, have begun to receive carload lots. Salaries of County Officers. The salaries of the various county officers of York county are now as fol lows: Auditor and treasurer, $1,300 each; sheriff, $1,360; clerk of the court, $300;- supervisor, $700; superintendent of education $760; coroner, ^ $200; county commissioners, $160 each; clerk of the beard of county commissioners $100. Fair Insurance Rates. Rock Hill Record: Messrs. W. W. Boyce and John Wood went over to Yorkvllle a few days ago to learn what reductions the agent of the Southeastern Tariff association made on his visit to that town reoently. Th? y found that liberal reductions have been made on almost every risk. This fact will be remembered when the same official visits Rock Hill, and it is hoped that we shall be as fortunate as our neighbors In taring relieved of exorbitant property rates. Liability to Road Duty. ** "Every man able to perform manual labor, and not specifically exempted by law, is liable to road duty." This Is the opinion that J. 8. Brice, Esq., at- a torney for the county board of commi isloners gave Mayor Ljwry yesterday. Mayor Lowry put the question like this: "Several people who have lost one or more fingers; but who are still able-bodied in other respects, claim to be exempt. What about them?" "If they are able to work, and do work at other things, they should be required to work on the roads," ruled Mr. Brioe. "But they have been claiming exemption and have been get ting It," declared Mayor Lowry. "No matter," said Mr. Brlce, "It Is not the fault of the law; but the fault of the road overseers." Cain's 8pring School. Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Belk, who have been teaching the Cain's Spring school, wound up a successful session last week. Speaking of his work last Friday. Mr. Belk said: "Mrs. Belk offered two prizes in her department, which were won by Masters Lewis Good and Johnnie Land. I offered a scholarship medal for highest average grade, which was creditably won hy Brlce Dickson. Grade 93|, age fourteen, In most advanced classes. Others who deserve to be on the honor roll are Robt. and Mfixy Brown, Jno. and Rebar Cain, Manon, Lassie and Lindsay Clark, Vance and Saliie Whiteside. Fay and Iela Stephenson, Howard and Charlie Smith, Mary Land and Effle Thomas. Others In the primary department are: Clyde Castle, Andr&l Clark, Robbie and Mary Jon-fS, Banks and Roy . Stephenson, Walter Holmes and Nlla and Ernest Cain." * York County Medical Association. Eighteen of the thirty practicing physicians In York county met In the court house yesterday and organised the York County Medical association. Dr. I. A. Bigger, of Bethel township. Clover R. F. D. No. 2, was elected president; Dr. T. A. Crawford of Rock Hill, vice president; Dr. Roddey Mil- 1, ler of Rock Hill, secretary; Dr. J. D. McDowell of Yorkvllle treasurer. The * board of censors was chosen' as follows Dr. J. H. Saye, chairman; Dr. W. M. Love, Dr. W. 0. Stevens. Dr. J. E. Massey of Rock Hill, and Dr. M, J. Walker of Yorkvllle, were chosen as delegates to the annuel meeting of the state association. Following Is a list of the doctors in attendance: W. Q. Stevens, J. R. Miller, T. A. Crawford, L. L. Campbell, A. S. Lynn, T. R. Car- mJ others, J.'E. Massey, Jr., W. W. Fennell, Rock Hill; T. B. Hough, Newport; J. H. Saye, Sharon; L A. Bigger, Point; B. N. Miller, Smyrna; W. M. Love, McConnellsville; W. O. White, J. D. McDowell. R. A. Brattor. M. J. Walker, Yorkvllle; T. S. R. Ward, Hickory Grove. ???M?I WORLD AFFAIRS IN TURMOIL. Russia's Crushing Defeat Gives Rise to Much Speculation. Now that the full measure of the Russian disaster in jr.ancnuna is understood, says a London cable of Sunday to the New York. Sun, Europe Is beginning to take stock of the new alt- s uation in world politics created by this momentous confict The battle of Mukden is unlverstilly recognised as a political factor which must have an Inestimable influence in shaping the history of all great jpeoples. Its effects upon the future development of the race may be left Co the discussion of political students and theorists. The changes which it will Impose upon the existing international relationship absorb the attention of European statesmen. They see first that the paralysis of Russia will release China, Turkey, Germany and Great Britain from enormous pressure. This effect, except in the case of Turkey, will make for peace and should enable Europe to make great reductions In her armaments, with a corres]x>nding relief of I public burdens. Peklu will be relieved from Russian dictation, although perhaps threatened by other mentors, and Germany will no longer be threatened by Invasions of both her frontiers, while the Anglo-French entente has much strengthened the Intimate understanding between Great Britain and France. 4 The United States will become perhaps the controlling factor in safeguarding the world's peace, and as for Japan, European opinion is inclined to put full faith in her good faith when she declares that she has no ambition for aggrandisement beyond the legitimate spoils of the present campaign. It is believed that English, French and American influence at Tokio is quite sufficient to protect foreign interests r in Chinese markets. All this, however, is based on the assumption that Russia will fall to accomplish her own emancipation by the overthrow of the present government. It is generally believed tliat considerable changes will occur, but nothing short of a radical and complete revolution would suffice to regenerate and rejuvenate the nation. If i this should come, it would not take long for Russia to recuperate from the present disaster. The development of her natural resources under a strong, safe governonna^llv rofltAPfl fllflV nrAH . IIIUIIL ? UU1U 0|/vvuii^ '??" " . r.?. tige to the position It is numerically entitled to occupy. A new government, coming from whence now there is not the slightest indication, might in a few years again change international conditions and destinies. Free 'i Russia would undoubtedly abandon the mad dream of dominating the Pacific, but she would certainly concentrate her energies to secure a more natural outlet in the Mediterranean. This means the driving of the sultan out of Europe. The indications are that Abdul Hamid will not wait for such & crisis. European diplomacy Is anxiously occupied at the present moment with the problems of how to prevent him from seizing the opportunity of Russia's embarrassment to settle old scores in Macedonia and against Bui- r garla. It will be one of the greatest of modern diplomatic achievements ii the spring passes wli.hout a Turkish army marching against Sofia or perhaps Athens. Such aggression would bring down the forces of civilisation against the Turk?if not at the outset, then at a little later stage?and the task of expelling him from Europe would fall probably to Austria, with, perhaps, Italian assistance. J