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Scraps and /arts. ? Secretary Hester's weekly cotton statement, Issued last Friday shows for the seventeen days of February a decrease under last year of 166,000 bales, and a decrease under the same period of year before last of 226,000 bales. For the 170 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of the same days of last year 803,000 bales, and ahead of the same days year before last 786,000 bales. The amount brought into si^ht during the seven days ending last Friday was 133,399 bales against 168,260 bales during the same period of the year preceding. The ' total movement since September 1 up to last Friday was 9,301,439 bales, against 8,498,576 bales during the same period of the preceding season. ? One of the most audacious of the many recent roDoenes in ixew iuia. city, occurred In the Burrough of the Bronx early last Saturday when a highwayman attacked Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cornish in front of their home, snatched a 15,000 diamond brooch from Mrs. Cornish's throat, fired two bullets through the clothing of Cornish when he remonstrated and then escaped after an exciting race with a policeman in which several shots were exchanged. The police have only a meagre description and there seems little chance that he will be captured. Mr. and Mrs. Cornish were returning from the theatre in a subway train. The lavish display of diamonds worn by both attracted much attention in the car and when the couple got off the train they were followed by a highwayman. ? President Roosevelt on yesterday received a committee appointed by the recent southern Interstate Cotton convention at New Orleans to urge the creation of a commission to extend the foreign markets for cotton products. The delegation consisted of about a dozen members, headed by former Senator John L. McLaurin of South Carolina. The committee urged immediate steps looking to congressional action for this purpose in behalf of the cotton interests. The president discussed the question with the delegation and stated that he would take it up with the men who represent the cotton belt in congress. He assured the committee that he would do all he could to facilitate the movement. Senator McLaurin, who introduced the committee, delivered a speech In which he fully explained the object of the visit, and then presented a carefully prepared address covering the subject. ? News and Courier: City Surveyor Raleigh C. Thomas reported to the hurnt district commission of Baltimore that his men, who were doing some work on Smith's wharf, uncovered a large portion of wheat that was still burning?exactly seven months after the fire, says an exchange. "The wheat was so hot," said Mr. Thomas, "that we could not handle it. We had to let it cool off before we could proceed with the work. The wheat was in solid chunks, but the grains were distinctly visible. It was on * of the most remarkaDie tmngs mat t ever saw. A similar incident characterized the gTeat fire in Jacksonville. From beneath the ashes of a grain and produce store in Bay street, near Ocean, thin smoke was seen to rise for even more than seven months. Sometimes it would not be noticed for days; then a shower would come and the smoke would rise again. A Charleston man who then lived in Jacksonville relates this fact ? The house passed the Mann bill last Thursday without further discussion, giving all right of government of the canal zone to the [resident until the end of the next congress. It provides that government shall be so exercised as to protect the Inhabitants in the free enjoyment of liberties and religion. It abolishes the canal commission and places the work of construction in the hands of the president, or such persons as he may employ. It does not undertake to say whether the canal shall be constructed as a sea level or lock level waterway. Frequent reports of the expenditure of money to the president and congress are required. The annual estimates of money required for the work shall be made and the bill declares that after June 30, 1906, no money shall be expended on the canal or in ,the canal zone, excepting in accordance with appropriations hereafter to be made, thus doing away with the lump sum appropriation carried by existing law. ? Grand Duke Sergius, uncle of Emperor Nicholas of Russia, was assassi nated within the gates of the Kremlin palace, Moscow, last Friday, by a revolutionist conspirator. The gTand duke had entered his carriage for the purpose of going to a bath. As he passed along, a man dressed as a workman, drew a bomb from under his coat and threw it under the carriage. The explosion that followed was terrific. When the smoke cleared away, fragments of the grand duke's body were to be seen scattered about a great hole in the ground. The carriage had been annihilated and the driver lay wounded and groaning in agony some distance away. The horses, which had been frightened but not seriously injured, ran off at full speed. The assassin who threw the bomb was stunned, but recovered and tried to make his escape. He was arrested by the police, to whom he offered no resistance. He confessed his deed and said he was forced to it. The grand duchess came out of the palace and knelt b*F what was left of the body in uncontrollable grief. The Grand Duke Sergius had the reputation of being the worst hated man in Russia. It was he who persecuted the Jews so outrageously. There had been numerous conspiracies against his life and he was constantly under guhrd. Two detectives were close behind his carriage at the time of his assassination. ? Of all the insane propositions to help improve the cotton situation, the craziest is the offer of a Texan to scatter the boll weevil throughout the entire cotton section of the south in order to affect the next crop. The proposition has even gone so far and is taken so much in earnest that it yesterday prompted the congressional committee on agriculture to report favorably a bill by Mr. Lovering of Massachusetts, to prohibit the interstate transportation of insect pests, and the use of the United States mail for that purpose. Some time ago a prominent cotton firm in New York received a letter from a man in Dallas offering to undertake the spread of the pest for the purpose of affecting the cotton crop in sections outside the present boll weevil area. This letter was turned over to the department of agriculture and Secretary Wilson put some of the department detectives on the track of the writer. He was found to be a man of some prominence in i 0 Dallas. There was no way of reaching him for punishment. So the matter was presented In confidence to the members of the agricultural committee, and Mr. Lovering drew a bill providing: for the punishment for any such attempt as he had suggested. The letter the Texan wrote the New York cotton broker was read to the committee, but It was withheld from publication and the members of the committee were bound not to disclose the name of the writer. The secretary of agriculture is empowered under the provision of the bill to prepare rules and regulations under which such insects or eggs or larvae may be transported for scientific purposes, such rules and regulations in so far as they affect the use of the mails being subject to the approval of the postmaster general. Any person, company or corporation who shall knowingly violate the provisions of this act shall be liable to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment at hard labor for five years or both, in the discretion of the court. <Thr \|orh.illr (Bnquirrr. YORK' XLLE, S. C.i TUESDAY, FFRRUARY 21, 1905. Maybe it is a little presumptuous on the part of the people to desire a say on the abolition of the dispensary. The fat picking* that are so profitable to the few would be of little consequence when divided up among the many. We remarked some time ago that the people have not yet gotten control of the general assembly. They seem to have a majority of the house, but lack two or three votes in the senate. They will come it all right after a while, however. All probability of the passage of the Esch-Townsend rate bill at the present session of congress seems to have disappeared an:i the understanding is that unless he changes his mind the president will surely call an extra session of congress In October. The editor of The Yorkville Enqitrer called on Governor Heyward in Columbia and the governor convinced him of the innocence of Hoyt Hayes.?Spartanburg Journal. If our contemporary will pardon us for the remark, we beg leave to remind it that The Enquirer has expressed no opinion as to the guilt or innocence of lloyt Hayes. We have not had the opportunity to study this case, and have never yet seen proper to attempt to pass upon its merits. Why, of course, the Democratic house has a right to recommend one of its members to a Republican president for appointment as Federal judge if it wants to, and if the president is right smart he will give such a recommendation very serious consideration. It is inconceivable that the members of the house should fail to be grateful for the appointment of Mr. Morgan, and the good will of so many Demo- J crats amounts to more than the disappointment of the handful of Republicans to be offended. Reports are going out from St. Petersburg to the effect that the czar has tn eive serious consider* tlon to the question of making: peace with Japan. As yet nothing official has been given out along this line; but there seems to be very little doubt of the fact that the disturbed condition of affairs throughout Russia, resulting in rioting and assassination has been more than the emperor Is able to stand. It is stated that Japan has given an Intimation of her willingness to agree to peace terms on a reasonable basis. March cot on advanced about a quarter of a c nt last Saturday, on the strength of th Southern Cotton association conventions being held throughout the cotton growing states. The bears have been very bold of late in the belief that the surplus of 2,000,000 bales would fix the ruling price at almost any low figure, and now It seems that they are beginning to fear that the farmers who have cotton really do not intend to sell until they get good ready. How it is all going to turn out remains to be seen; but it is evident that the bears are in more or less trouble. Judging from the editorials and cartoons in the great independent dailies and the illustrated weeklies of national circulation, there is a widespread belief that the United States senate is completely under the domination of the great trusts that control all of the leading products and industries of the country. The failure of efforts to regulate railroad rates is attributed to this fact, and the situation is the same with all other legislation relating to the trusts. The president may recommend as he will and the house of representatives may pass any kind of a measure it likes; but unless the interests represented by the senate are agreeable, nothing can be done. The situation is growing exasperating in the extreme, and what will be the outcome remains for future developments. It is quite certain, however, that the people will not put up with this state of affairs forever. ROCK HILL AND VICINITY. Wood Famine?Fire on the Rawlinson Place?Recent Deaths?Washing ton's Birthday?Sale of Commercial Fertilizers?Cotton Holders Stand Pat. Correspondence of the Yorlcville Enquirer. Rock Hill, Feb. 21.?The weather is a subject of much comment and discussion these days. It has been several years since this section has been visited by such a severe spell of weather. Some of the older citizens claim it is the hardest weather we have had since 1872 or 1873. In consequence of the continued cold weather, wood which has been very scarce in Rock Hill all fall. Is hard to get at any price now. A few farmers have been hauling wood and one or two wood dealeis have succeeded In having several car loads of wood shipped here the past week, and the demand has been fairly well supplied at prices ranging from $3 to $4 per cord. Business of all kinds has been affected by the continued cold and freezing weather, and everybody is complaining of dull times. Another result of the sudden changes in the weather is a number of cases of grip throughout this section of the county. Hardly a fam lly in the city has escaped and I hear of a number of cases in the country. One of the leading physicians of the city remarked the other day that he visited more patients in one dajf and night last week than he ordinarily would visit in a week's time, and nearly every patient he was called to see was suffering from grip or pneumonia. Mr. John Wherry, son of Mr. W. C. ' Wherry of this city, and who lives on [ the Col. Frank Rawlinson old homestead place about five miles west of the city, lost heavily by fire last Friday night when his barn, stables and corn crib were totally destroyed, together with their contents. Two fine mules and one horse also perished in the flames. The barn contained quite a quantity of roughness and farming tools, and his entire corn crop was | stored in his crib. By hard work a | wagon and a buggy were saved from the flames. The barn was discovered on fire about 9.30 o'clock Friday night, [ and although heroic efforts were made j to subdue the flames, the fire soon spread to the crib and stables and burned so rapidly it was impossible to save anything. Mr. Wherry estimates ! his loss at {600, with no insurance. rr"- - ?...'M'n<r. n-oro tho nronertv of I i. lit? UUIIUliigo nviv *..v H a r Mr. H. J. Zinker and I have been unable to learn whether he carried any Insurance on them or not. The origin of the fire cannot be accounted for, but there Is strong suspicion that it was the work of an incendiary. Mrs. Wm. Whyte, sister of Mr. Jno. G. Steele of this city, died at her home in Columbia last Friday after a protracted illness. The remains were brought to this city Saturday morning and after funeral services held at the home of the deceased's brother, J. G. Steele of East White street, the interment took place in Laurelwood cemetery. Mrs. Whyte spent the greater part of her life in Rock Hill and the news of her death brought sorrow to many homes in this city. Mrs. Martha Jane Simpson, the youthful wife of Mr. -Claud Simpson of this city, died at her home on West White street Friday afternoon, from the effects of typhoid fever. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Martin of this city, and was happily married to Mr. Simpson only eight or nine months ago. Her death coming as it did in the spring time of life, is a peculiarly sad affliction to the bereaved family and young husband. The schools of the city will observe Washington's birthday by giving holiday on Wednesday. On Tuesday af-| ternoon the teachers will read extracts] from the life of the nation's greatest leader to the pupils and possibly give short lectures setting forth some of the greatest acts and accomplishments of this grand old character whose name and fame shall ever live in history. I understand the teachers of the Ogden school are preparing to celebrate the occasion with appropriate and very beautiful exercises. An elaborate programme la being prepared which the children of the school will all participate in carrying out. The trustees and patrons of the school have all been invited to attend. This school is progressing nicely under the very efficient management of Misses Posy Hardin and Lillian Milholen. Mayor J. J. Hull, sentenced three negroes to thirty days each on the county chalngang Monday afternoon for gambling. They had the alternative of paying a fine of >15 each; but could not pay up and had to take the days. They were caught red-handed in the game by the police. There is a difference of opinion among the farmers as to the extent of the damage to the small grain crop by the hard freezing weather. Some are of the opinion that the crop has been seriously damaged, while others think the damage will prove to be ytl j "b?? Present Indications point to a considerable falling off in the sale of commercial fertilizers on this market this spring as compared with former years. This is considered as good evidence of the fact that the farmers over this way actually Intend to reduce their cotton acreage this year. The rise in the cotton market to the eight cent mark has not induced many farmers in this section to put their cotton on the market yet. Mayor J. J. Hull has been very unwell the past month, among other troubles, suffering from neuralgia of the lungs. He is able to be up now, however. COTTON ASSOCIATION FINANCES All Funds to be Disbursed by Treasurer of County Association. The following circular letter referring to the finances of the York County Southern Cotton association explains itself fully: Headquarters York County ^Southern Cotton Association. Yorkviixe, S. C., Feb. 20. 1905. To the various township associations: Since the adjournment of the county convention last Saturday. Art. VIII, sec. 12 of the constitution of the Southern Cotton association?subject "Revenue"?(see Yorkviixe Enqui RER Issue or P'eD. lim, una unii called to my attention. From said article It Is clear that all the membership fees should be turned over by each township association to the county association; which will retain half thereof, and forward the other half to the state association; which In turn will retain half of said half, and forward the other half to the central association. Accordingly, let the treasurer of each township association in York county forward all his collections as made to James M. Starr, secretary and treasurer York County, S. C., association, Yorkville, S. C.; and the various canvassers will be paid for their work out of the county fund. C. E. Spencer, Pres. York County, S. C.. Association. MERE-MENTION. Six men were Injured, two fatally, In an explosion of chemicals in a sulphur factory In Brooklyn, N. Y., Friday The University of Pennsylvania will confer the degree of doctor of laws upon President Roosevelt and Emperor William of Germany on February 22 One woman was burned to death and fifteen persons narrowly escaped with their lives, in the fire which destroyed the Hotel Winston In New York city last Friday.... Six men were killed and fourteen injured by a fall of rock In the Lytle coal mine near Pottsville, Pa., Saturday The bank of Fayetteville, N. C., a state institution with a capital of $175,000, was closed by the state bank examiner last Saturday because of shortage In the accounts of the cashier and teller. Both of these officers were arrested and released on $10,000 bonds. The pension bill, carrying an appropriation of $138,250,700, was passed by the house of representatives Saturday Two Turkish officials were assassinated by Armenians In 1 Trans-caucasia, oaiuruay stroyed $1,500,000 worth of property in the business section of Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday night J. L. Crawford, president of the People's Coal company, and one of the best known anthracite operators, died at his winter home in Indian River, Fla., Sunday The plant of the Detroit Steel company at Detroit, Mich., was destroyed by fire Sunday, entailing a loss of $100,000 and destroying the tools of 225 workmen, and throwing them out of employment. ? Columbia special of Friday to The News and Courier: "The Wizard of Oz" attracted a large audience here tonight. The attraction was excellent, but an incident not on the pro| gramme occasioned more merriment than the lines of the play. One of the chorus girls, instead of sticking to the text of "Sammie," adapted it to "Hubby," who sat close by in the box. Then there was a bench brought on and Col. "Hub" Evans was not to be teased in such a way, and he gleefully jumped from box to stage to give the fond embrace invited. The music kept merrily up to relieve any break, but Tryxiefiier hardly thought the entreaties begun last year and continued this year in "The Wizard of Oz" to "Hubble" would be so literally construed. LOCAL AFFAIR8. NEW ADVERTI8EMENT8. Foushee Cash Store?Tells you about Its line of girdles and corsets, and promises an interesting special sale for the ladies next Monday. Ferguson & Clinton?Are prepared to sell you open kettle New Orleans molasses in five and ten gallon kegs. James McKinney, Hickory?Wants information as to the whereabouts of a light red cow which left his place on the night of the 15th instant. J. H. Bigham, Sharon?Requests parties who subscribed for The Enquirer on his club to pay up at once. Probate Judge Williams?Gives notice that Robt. T. Allison has applied to him for letters of administration on the estate of E. F. Roberts, deceased. First National Bank?Solicits your banking business be it large or small. It promises the best service. Sam M. Grist, Special Agent?Says If he cannot show insurance buyers that the Mutual Benefit will give the most for their money he don't want .their business. J. Edgar Poag, Broker?Says that his real estate brokerage office Is run all for progress and tells you how you can help him and he help you. Star Drug Store?Has a full line of Chesterman & StreetePs trusses In all sizes and prices. Also has pocket knives and razors which it sells under a positive guarantee. W. S. Peters?Requests subscribers to The Enquirer on his club to pay up by March 1st. Jas. M. Starr?Says that the weather and the cotton association will reduce the acreage, and advises you to use the best fertilizers?Navassa and Chlcora. J. Q. Wray, The Leader?Wants you to know that he has a full line of the best shoes that are obtainable and invites you to try his shoes the next time you buy. York Drug Store?Tells you that Japanese grip and cold tablets hit the 8pot. They are worth 25 cents a box. Loan and Savings Bank?Prints an engraving of its trade mark, which has recently been adopted. Your business is solicited. NOTE AND COMMENT. The condition of the public roads is simply horrible?worse than it has been for several winters past. Treasurer Neely is expecting another rush of belated taxpayers to continue from now to the end of the month, when the balance of the penalty attaches. Collections have been pretty light since Christmas. Mr. W. S. Wilkerson wants The Enquirer to know that Mr. J. W. Leech, carrier on Hickory Grove route No. 1. has not missed a day since the route was established over two years ago, and Mr. W. H. Wlndle wants the same thing for Mr. J. S. R. Haile, carrier on R. F. D. No. 1. Fort Mill. Yesterday was the last day on which tax returns could be made to the county auditor without penalty, and Auditor Hunter and assistants who have been very busy during the whole week are now contemplating a tremendous pile of return blanks that must be classified and entered on the books. So far as can be estimated at this time the working of taking returns has been about as thorough as usual. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. J. Q. Wray left Sunday morning on a business trip to Union. Mrs. W. G. Bateman of Columbia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. B. Jennings. Dr. George Walker came down from Baltimore last Saturday and returned on Sunday. Mrs. James Bowen and daughter of' Raleigh, N. C., are the guests of W. W. Lewis. Miss Mary Williams of Winthrop college, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Williams. Mr. William Moore of Blacksburg, spent Sunday in Yorkville with his mother. Mrs. S. R. Moore. Miss Marie Moore of Wlnthrop college, Is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Moore. Dr. MofTatt Kennedy of Newberry, Is In Yorkvllle on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kennedy. Misses Mary Walker and Geraldlne Lowry of Wlnthrop college, are spending a few days at their homes In Yqrkvllle. Mr. G. C. Ormand came up from Middendorf, S. C., on Saturday afternoon to spend a few days with his family near Yorkvllle, and to recuperate from an attack of the grip. Miss Bessie Sherrer, teacher of the "Cross Roads" school, three miles from Clover, has closed her school on account of illness among the pupils, and Is at her home near Sharon. THE GOLD WATCH CONTE8T. Following is the status of the gold watch contest as ascertained by Sheriff Brown and Superintendent Carroll this morning-: | Edna Wright 17 Ava Greene 15 J. F. Gorrell 80 Isabel Arrowood 17 Bessie Adams 4 Sudie Allison 9 Benj. Black 135 Margaret Blaine 2 E. P. Castles 236 Emma Creasman 96 Florence Cody 49 Ella Carroll 1629 Bessie Faris 26 Mattie Ford 170 Clara Fleming 368 Nettle Green 312 Nannie Grist 251 J. Hamilton 22 Posy C. Hardin 20 F. M. Howell 4 Mrs. J. T. Jones 19 Wilmoth Jackson 340 L. W. Jenkins 12 W A. Kennedy 14 Blanche Love 304 Pearle Langford 43 Clara Mitchell 67 Lillian Milholen 2 Ella Neely 23 Ida Ormand 8 Minnie Palmer 1685 J. K. Roach 5 Fannie Smarr 809 Lida Smith 518 Belle Smith 710 W. H. Stevenson 551 J. G. Shannon t Bessie Shurley 2 Susie White 4 J. H. Witherspoon 17 T. R. Gettys 2 WITHIN THE TOWN. ? The play that was to have been given in the opera house tomorrow night, under the auspices and for the benefit of the Yorkvlile Graded school, has been postponed. ? The freeze has played havoc among the water pipes. Plumber Rawls stated last Saturday that he had over seventy calls on his books on this account and was doing all in his power to relieve the situation as rapIdly as possible. He is having a rough time of it, however. ? Work on the side track that is being put in by the C. & N.-W. railroad for the use of the Neely Manufacturing company's plant, has been progressing very slowly on account of the rough weather. The ground has been frozen to an unusual depth, and excavation is almort out of the question. ? The Beethoven Music club is the name of an organization in which the music pupils of the Yorkvlile Graded school and a few outsiders are much Interested. The club now has twentytwo members and holds meetings every two weeks at the homes of mem bers to study musical literature, especially including: the lives of famous composers. -Miss Lyl Parish, who has charge of the music department of the Graded school, is president of the club. ? The long continued stretch of rough weather is unprecedented so far as personal recollections seem to go, and the situation is growing exceedingly uncomfortable. Business people are able to do but little except alt by their flres and try to keep dry and warm. Trade is slacker than it has been for weeks and even the commercial travelers seem to have left the road for the time being at least. The fuel problem has gotten quite serious, the supplies of many people having run low and It being almost impossible for the farmers to do any hauling. The consumption of coal is greater in Yorkvllle than it has ever been and is on the increase. YORK COTTON A880CIATI0N. The York County Southern Cotton Growers' association is the outcome of a thoroughly representative conven* *? 41?* '?1J Ai\n?>4 Knnaa lion mai wan ueiu in uic wui v last Saturday. The proceedings were characterised by the same Intelligent business-like determination that has marked each successive step in the movement which had its origin in the mass meeting held on salesday in January. and the organization was effected without the slightest show of friction. The convention was called to order by Mr. John A. Latta and at once proceeded to permanent organization by ascertaining the roll of duly accredited delegates as follows: Bethel?S. J. Clinton, R. L. Campbell. Bethesda?J. T. Crawford, C. S. Gordon, J. F. Ashe. Broad River?Jonathan Buice, W, S. Wilkerson, D. J. Smith. Bullock's Creek?J. E. Plexlco, J. L. Rainey, S. L. Davidson. Catawba?W. B. Wilson, Sr., F. C. Whltner, John A. Steele. Ebenezer?W. E. Gettys, J. W. 81mrll, W. J. Miller. Fort Mill?W. H. Windle, C. P. Blankenship, T. B. Spratt. King's Mountain?J. M. Ford, J. W. Lawrence, Walter Smith. York?C. E. Spencer, John F. Gordon, Jas. M. Starr. It developed- that York, Catawba and Fort Mill townships had each elected three delegates instead of two. and on motion of Mr. C. E. Spencer it was resolved that the other townships be allowed equal representation by accrediting additional delegates, or voting three votes each as should be moet practicable. The following introduced by Mr. C. E. Spencer was, upon motion of Mr. John L. Rainey, considered seriatim, and adopted item by item and as a whole, without change. Resolved, That this convention do proceed to permanently organize the York County Southern Cotton association, by electing the following officers to serve until their successors shall be duly appointed: 1. A president, who in addition to his regular duties as such (a) shall preside over all county conventions called during his term, and (b) shall be ex officio a member and chairman ~m ortmmlttee. VI llic tvuu \.J V*?vw?i>v ?rT. w and If, and so far as, the county organization has power to select the same, (c) shall be a member of the state executive committee for York county, and (d) shall have power to call a special county convention of the delegates from the various township organizations whenever he shall deem proper. 2. A vice president, who is to act for the president in all matters in case of his absence or other disability. 3. A secretary and treasurer, who (a) shall make a record of all proceedings of the county conventions and of the county executive committee, and (b) shall have charge of all moneys belonging to the said county association. 4. A county dxecutive committee, (a) to be composed of the president of the county association, and of one member from each township; the president of the township organization to be such member after the first time, unless otherwise ordered; (c) with power in vacation to act In all matters of vacation to act In all matters of which a county convention would have jurisdiction if in session, (d) to call a county convention when It deems such call proper, and (e) to make such rules and regulations for the government of the county association as shall not be Inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the state association, and of the central association; and (f) to be especially charged with the duty of appointing a board of three local directors for each town in the county marketing one thousand bales of cotton or more annually, (g) with instructions to proceed agreeably to the plan of securing cotton warehouses throughout the south, recently proclaimed by the board of general directors, and published in the state issue of February 15, 1905. After the adoption of the foregoing the convention on motion proceeded with the election of officers. Mr. J. A. Latta was nominated for president of the county association; but declined In favor of Mr. C. E. Spencer, who was elected by acclamation. On his election to the presidency of the association, Mr. Spencer assumed the chair vacated by Mr. Latta, thanked the convention for the compliment It had seen proper to pay him, promised to discharge the duties of the position to the best of his ability, and proceeded with the work of organization. Messrs. John F. Gordon and F. C. Whltner, were nominated for vice president. Mr. Whltner, however, thought, that for reasons of convenience it would be better to have the vice president from the central portion of the county and declined In favor of Mr. Gordon, who was unwiuimusij chosen. Mr. Jas. M. Starr of Yorkvllle, was elected secretary and treasurer, and members of the general executive committee, were nominated and elected as follows: Bethel S. J. Clinton. Bethesda P. M. Burrls. Broad River ....W. S. Wilkerson. Bullock's Creek Kelly Inman. Catawba F. C. Whltner. Ebenezer W. J. Miller. Fort Mill S. H. Epps, Sr. King's Mountain D. M. Hall. York J. A. Latta. The organization having been thus completed, Mr. W. B. Wilson offered the following resolutions, which he explained had been prepared by Mr. C. E. Spencer, and which had his, Mr. Wilson's, approval. Resolved, That the York County Southern Cotton association hereby ratifies and confirms all the actions and proceedings of the recent New Orleans Cotton Growers' convention, and especially Its suggestions: 1. To hold the 1904 cotton surplus for better prices?10 cents. 2. To reduce, for the coming cotton crop, the acreage, and the use of commercial fertilizers under cotton, 25% of the last crop. 3. To arrange for a general system of bonded warehouses under the control of the people Interested In the welfare of the cotton growers, to better enable the holding of cotton crops as long as desirable. 4. To permanently organize on a business basis, all over the cotton belt, the Southern Cotton association?called Into being by said convention?with a view to permanent relief and protection for the future. The following, also introduced by Mr. Wilson, was adopted: Resolved, That every business man in the county, and especially every / merchant, banker and lawyer, who feels an Interest In the purposes of the Southern Cotton association, and who desires to aid in its promotion, be invited to become a member of his township association, along with the farmers?all under such general rules and regulations as may have been or may hereafter be adopted; the constitution of the General Southern Cotton association being hereby approved. The only subject upon which there seems to have been any material difference of opinion among the members of the convention was as to the propriety of asking all farmers to agree to a straight reduction of 25 per cent in this year's cotton acreage as compared with last year, regardless of the number of acres heretofore planted to the plow. The sentiment seemed to be that it was the duty of the soldier to obey orders; but still there was an evident desire to secure the most equitable and satisfactory adjustment of the matter possible, and the subject was disposed of by the following: Whereas many of the farmers of York county and doubtless in other counties of the state, and in other states of the south, had already reduced the 1904 crop of cotton as low down as eight acres to the plow, whilst others during 1904 doubtless cultivated as much as 25 or 30 acres of cotton to the plow; and whereas the rule for reduction should bring about equality as nearly as may be: Resolved, That the state convention, called to meet next Tuesday at Columbia, be requested to memorialize the Central Executive committee to so modify the effect of the 25% acreage reduction rule as to discourage any farmer from planting exceeding fifteen acres of cotton to the plow, even If said reduction rule would allow him to plant more than fifteen acres; and as not to prevent any farmer from planting as much as eight acres of cotton to the plow, even though said reduction rule would not allow him to plant as much as eight acres. On motion of Mr. S. L. Davidson, the convention appointed the following committee, consisting of one member from each township to nominate delegates and alternates to represent the county In the state convention to be held today: R. L. Campbell, J. T. Crawford, D. J. Smith, J. L. Ralney, W. B. Wilson, Sr., J. W. Slmrll. C. P. Blankenship, J. L." McGlll, J. F. Gordon. The committee retired, the convention being at ease In the meantime, and made the following recommendations, tfhlch were unanimously endorsed: ' Delegate. . Alternate. J. C. Blair W. B. Good. J. L. McGlll R. N. Plaxco. G. L. Riddle J. B. Ford. P. M. Burr in C. S. Gordon. S. H. Eppa, Sr W. H. Wlndle. J. J. J. Robinson D. J. Smith. W. J. Miller W. E. Gettys. J. A. Latta J. E. Lowry. W. J. Roddey F. H. Barber. C. E. Spencer F. C. Whitner. By resolution, each delegate .who may for any reason be unable to attend, Is authorized to select any alternate he may prefer from those elected. At the request of the president, representatives of the various townships made verbal reports as to what had been done in the way of organization, and as to the attitude of the farmers toward the objects in view. Mr. R. L. Campbell reported that Bethel township had organized, and decided to ask for pledges of 26 per cent reduction or a reduction to not exceeding nine acres to the plow. The canvass of the township had not been completed; but of the 119 people seen 113 had signed one or the other of the two pledges. Information as to .the 25 cents membership fee had not been generally disseminated, and it had not been collected from all the signers. At least one farmer had declined to pay the 25 cents; but the people generally would be wlllllng to pay. Mr. J. T. Crawford reported that Bethesda had organized and that up to that time 75 people had pledged themselves to reduce their cotton acreage 25 per cent. The people generally seemed to be In hearty sympathy with the movement and the canvass was still In progress. Mr. W. S. Wllkerson reported that Broad River township.had been canvassed without previous knowledge of the 25 cents membership fee, and of the people seen 186 had signed the j acreage reduction pledge. About 26 had refused to sign, their refusal be[ lng based on the fact that they had ! only been planting from six to eight acres of cotton to the plow, and were unable to reduce any further. He said another canvass would be made for the collection of the membership fee land he thought there would be 'no J trouble about getting It from most of [the signers. Mr. 8. L. Davidson reported that 164 people of Bullock's Creek township subscribed to the acreage reduction pledge, and about 100 had paid the membership fee. Some farmers had refused to sign because they thought their acreage ot last year was small enough. Mr. F. C. Whltner reported that the canvass ot Catawba township had not been completed; but so far as it had gone the results had been quite satisfactory. Some farmers who were only planting eight or ten acres to the plow were willing to reduce still further and everybody seemed to be in sympathy with the movement. There was no objection to the 25 cents membership fee. Mr. W. J. Miller reported that Ebenezer township was well organized and that a canvass was in progress. The sentiment of the farmers was in full sympathy with the movement and he thought a satisfactory report would be handed in later. Mr. W. H. Windle reported a pretty thorough canvass of Fort Mill township, and the very general sympathy of -the people, with a few exceptions. The canvassers so far as they had gone had taken a census of the acreage planted and fertilizers used last year, and the aggregate figures indicated a reduction of about 18 per cent in acreage and about 25 per cent in fertilizer. His township was of opinion that it would be a good idea to take another census between the 1st and 10th nt Mov nnS ho nffored a resolution that effect: but it failed to carry. Mr. D. M. HaJI reported that the canvass of King's Mountain township had not been completed, and because of delay In getting information of the 25 cents membership fee requirement, the fee had not been collected very generally. Of 80 people seen by himself only 16 had refused to sign the reduction pledge, and the reason of the refusal of most of these was because they were already planting onlv froip four to six acres to the plow. Sympathy with the movement is general and there will Jne no trouble about collecting the 25 cents membership fee. Mr. J. M. Starr reported that the canvassers of York township had seen nearly 400 people, and collected $58.75. People generally were signing the reduction pledge and everybody seems to be In sympathy with the objects of the association. There are a number of farmers who are unwilling to reduce their cotton acreage because It is already ridiculously low. Some "Igners of the reduction pledge have failed to pay because they did not have he money. After the convention had heard these reports, Mr. W. S. Wilkerson offered a resolution to the effect that the various township executive committeemen be requested to report to the countv secretary in writing as to the! results'of the different canvasses sol soon as they are completed. This was adopted. There being no further business, upon motion the convention adjourned sine die. LOCAL LACONICS. Bams Burned. Two barns on Mr. H. J. Zinker's place, formerly Rawlinson's, about 8 miles southeast of Yorkville. were burned last Friday night at about 9.30 o'clock, and two mules and a horse belonging to Mr. John Wherry, renter, were destroyed along with a lot of provender and other property. Mr. Zlnker's loss la about $250 and Mr. Wherry's about $600. The origin of the Are is unknown. Death of Mrs. Wm. Whyte. Columbia Record, Saturday: Mrs. William Whyte died yesterday at her home in this city. She had been in failing health since last summer and although the end was expected it was none the less sad. Mrs. Whyte was a native of Rock Hill and up to a few years ago had resided in that city. About seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Whyte moved from Rock Hill to Gaston ia, N. C., and after staying there about four years came to this city. She was & consistent member of the Presbyterian church. The remains will be taken to Rock Hill, where they will be interred in the family plot at the cemetery. Drowned In Florida. News was received here last Sunday of the drowning of Mr. R. Boyle Dean, father of Mrs. J. C. Allen of Yorxvme, near Mlcanopy, Fla., on Saturday. Mr., Dean was Ashing on Levy lake with Roy Emerson of Tacoma. The boat capsized and both lost their lives. Mr. Dean was a citizen of Anderson county, but for the past few years has been spending his winters in Florida He leaves six children?three sons and three daughters. The body has been returned to Anderson for interment. Mrs. Allen is too unwell to attend the funeral, and because of her condition Mr. Allen deemed it unadvisable to leave home. CRU8ADER8' FAREWELL. 8ummary of the Result of 8ix Weeks Campaign in Yorkville. Editor Yorkville Enquirer. Six weeks ago the Christian Crusaders came to Yorkville, not of their own choice, but because God directed their steps thither. During this time they have untiringly gone about to do the work that they felt Ood would have them do, regardless of time or means, and In supernatural strength, gmceand power given them daily, the following record has been made up to date: Number of public meetings held, 65; Number of private Indoor meetings held, 116; home-missionary work has been done in 324 homes; number of seekers at the altar, 139; number of professions, 130. Not the Crvaaders, but Ood has done the work, and they give all the glory to Him. The home missionary work has been greatly blessed of the Lord. Many have been saved in their homes, and some have been persuaded to attend these meetings who had not been within church walls for years. Homes that were formerly very unhappy !>ecause of sin are now new homes, since father. mother, sons and daughters are new creatures In Christ Jesus, and the love of Ood reigns in their hearts, which were once controlled by Satan. Family altars have been re-established and new ones Instituted. Many of the Christians have acknowledged In public and private that the meetings have been a great blessing to them, and they feel that they ?n Clod than ever before. To some who have not associated themselves with the work, nor have sought to be informed concerning it, it may appear that not much has been done, but when the value of a single soul is considered, all Christians feel that a great work has indeed been done. Doubtless more would have been accomplished had the children of God been more united in this great effort to save souls. In the days of Christ, He, Himself, could not do many mighty works in some towns because of their unbelief. Just what has been done will not be known until the great judgment day, when the books shall be opened and the secrets of all hearts revealed. _ The Christian Crusaders avail themselves of this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the many courtesies and acts of kindness conferred upon them by the county commissioners, clerk of the court, mayor, chief of police and his subordinates, and all who have kindly contributed to their temporal needs, and have given them words of cheer and encouragement. They earnestly pray that those of this number who are Christians may persistently strive to get farther out into the deep ocean of God's unfathomable love in order that those of their neighbors and friends who "know Him not" may be persuaded to surrender their wills to the Savior, and also become sons and daughters of the royal family of God Almighty. Dear Christian friends, if you cannot give up your lives to the self-denying, self-sacriflcing work in which these servants of God are engaged, remember Jesus is saying to you, as He did to His disciples of old. t'Pray ye the Lord of the harvest, that He may send forth laborers into His harvest." "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be wl h you all. Amen." a. 80UTH CAROLINA NF.W8. ? Cotton associations were organized in practically every county in the state last Saturday. ? The general assemDiy nar passea a bill Increasing the pay of state constables from |2 to $2.50 a day. ? The Walhalla bar Is urging the name of Col. R. T. Jones of Oconee, for the position of district attorney in the event of the establishment of the proposed new Federal judicial district ? The committee to Investigate the dispensary consists of Sene.tor Warren of Hampton, and Representatives Gaston of Chester; Fraser of Sumtec; Lyon of Abbeville; Spivy of Horry. The committee will have about $2,000 at its disposal and power to compel attendance of witnesses. It will probably not begin its sittings until Summer. ? By a majority of one the senate last Friday night killed the bill for the establishment of a reformatory for youthful criminals. The movement was started in Greenville and was advocated by Mrs. Martha Orr Patterson. The legislature was asked for $15,000 but allowed only $5,000. Senator Cole L. Blease of Newberry, led the fight against the bill in the senate and succeeded in killing it by a majority of one. ? Belton special of Feb. 18 to Columbia State: Rev. W. T. Tate has placed on exhibition in Hopper's drug store a curiosity. Five rats were discovered by him in his barn with their alls so Interwoven with a cloth string that they could not get apart. They were as completely tied together as a whip, though all alive, each doing Its best to get released. It is a mystery how thev could have worked their tails Into such a knot. It has been a source of considerable comment on the streets ht. nil who saw it ? Senator B. R. Tillman, who went to Philadelphia recently to consult specialists, has returned to his home at Trenton. The opinion of the specialists confirms the diagnosis of Dr. Rabcock. and Is to the effect that underlying the senator's trouble, there has been for some years a tendency to what Is known as the uric acid diathesis?the poison that produces rheumatism. The physicians think the senator can avoid serious complications by keeping quiet, and he will J therefore probably not return to Washington during the present session of congress. ? Lancaster special of February 17 to News and Courier: There was a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Perry yesterday In a case growing out of an alleged "bucket shop" transaction. Mr. W. O. Gattls of Rock Hill, was the defendant, and the technical charge against him was obtaining money under false pretenses. He was represented by Mr. Walter Dunlap of Rock Hill, Williams & Williams of [ the I^ancaster bar. appearing for the prosecutor, Mr. Beauregard Cunningham. . The prosecution undertook to show yesterday that Mr. Gattls. while representing Labbaree & Co., brokers of New York, received $140 from Mr. Cunningham In October last, when lie knew that his house had failed, which sum the prosecutor has never been able to recover. A prima facie case was made out to the satisfaction of the magistrate and he accordingly decided to send the matter up to the circuit court for trial. The defendant's bond was fixed at $200. ? Columbia special of Saturday to Greenville News: The last day of the legislative session was marked by the usual scenes and incidents. Only a few members remained, as all bills v ' had been passed and the only thing necessary was to hive them properly ratiJled. The usual resolutions of thanks to officers, employes ard newspaper reporters were adopted. In the senate the report it the hotter cemmlsiiion was submitted. It went at some length into tie possibilities of water in the boile:* being too low, etc.. but concluded that there was no evidence of any design In bringing about these circumstances. In the ^ house during the interim of watching for the engrossing department to finish up bills passed, there wan an impromptu choir formed which rendered some songs excellently and which brought forth applause. The members sang "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," the "Bonnie Blue Flag" and other patriotic songs. Senator llclver of Chesterfield, acted as "choir master" and he conducted th<? singing ' "* with the same good effects as if he were a regular conductor. When Judge Hudson was presented it was aw-a W - IaIM 1. ih A suhufiicu nitti iic j%jin in utc 0ui^?u^? When "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," began he entered the "choir" and gave his resonant voice to the song. Owing to the fact that the appropriation and magistrates' bills were being prepared by the engrossing deportment adjournment could .not he had until afternom. One hundred and ninety-three ^ arts and resolutions became laws as a result of this session. ? Qus De Ford, in alleged safe robbe . wanted In connection with various robberies In -this state, made his escape from deputy marshals last Monday night by Jumping through a car window on the Atlantic Coast Line betwen Cades and Florence. De Ford was being taken to Charleston from Rochester, N. 7. His escape Is especially provoking to the officers because they bad hunted him two years before aft'ectlng his capture. The officers had been warned that De Ford was the slickest criminal they had ever dealt with; but .lotwithstandlng this warning they allowed him to go Into > ** the toilet room of the car unattended. ? Columbia State, February 21: Fidends In Columbia were shocked yesterday to hear of the drowning of two young men in & freshet on the Savannah river.. Mr. William Martin and Mr. Ben Bostlck were out hunting near Brighton,' la Hampton county, and the boat ca;>sised. The negro boatman m&ngget to get out, but the young men were drowned. The negro says that each struck out for himself tc swim to the shore. When he got to shore and looked back he discovered that the young men had disappeared. They were weighted down with heavy ^ hunting coats and with boots and rubber coats. The bodies were not reoov* ered until. Sunday afternoon. Both were married and' leave families. Mr. Martin was a eon of Col. Alfred Martin, and Mr. Boetick la a sop of Rev. Joseph Boetlc(c. Mr. Martin was a grandson of q distinguished Jurist of ante-bellum times, Judge Eva~is. Mr*. H. W. Richardson and Mrs. F. H. ColcDck of this city attended the funeral of the young men. A sister of Mr. > Martin waa In New York on her bridal ' 1 trip, and was wired the sad intelligence. ? Lancaster special of February It to News and Courier: Lancaster is considerably interested in the court of sessions, which convenes in Wlnnsboru next Monday. It will be recalled that at the last term of court held here an important homicide case, that of Mr. Charles B. Skipper, charged with the killing of Mr. James B. Caskey, was ^ on motion of defendant's counsel, transferred by Judge Watts to Fairfield county for trial. The understanding here, which la probably based on some agreement between counsel on both sides, is that the Skipper ease will be called for trial on the 2Sth instant The hearing will likely consume several days, . as about one hundred and fifty witnesses have been bound over. It Is erlmated that the trial will cost Lancaster county about one thousand dollars. The defendant Hr. - ^ Skipper, is superintendent of the Lancaster Cotton Mills, which position he has held for several years. Hs is regarded as one of the best mill men In the south and the marked success of the Lancaster jvilll is no doubt due In large measure lo his excellent management. He Is also Interested In the Eureka Mill Ip Chester, being a considerable stockholder. Mr. 8klpper Is a man of pleasing address and has A many friends iri this community. He Is a man of family, having a wife and several children. The killing of Mr. Caskey occurred on Christmas Day. year before last., and grew out of soma trouble the night before at a dance In a hall at the cotton mills. For obvious reasons your correspondent does not undertake-to give the particulars of the homicide Itself. The weapon 1 used by Mr. Shipper was a shot gun. and the shooting took place on the porch of Plyer A Dees' store, !n the I mill village. ' The deceased was a ; young man, about twenty-eight years old, and unmarried. Hs was a son of Mr. John H. Caskey, a well-known farmer of ttahi vicinity. He at one time acted as constable for his uncle, Magistrate w. r- twuy, uu *m ?? a member of the stats constabulary force for awh'le. He had large and Influential fan Uy connections and a number of friends. Us was naturally of agreeable disposition and was above the average in intelligence. He was a fin eat newspaper reader and kept ful- r* ly posted on all current events. ? Washington^ special of Sunday to the Columbia 8tate: The prospect of passing the bill creating another Federal judgeship for South Carolina and organizing the western district court, has brought ebout sharp competition on the part of various towns that are desirous of obiainlng the court. Senator Latimer in being flooded with telegrams and letters from the friends of Rock Hill, Chester and Spartanburg, ^ urging him to name these places. "The situation is just this." said the senator. "I introduced the house bill in the senate providing for an extra judge and Greenville,'Spartanburg and Rock Hill as the places of holding the court, without amendment. At the hearing before the judiciary committee Mr. Johnson and myself urged the adoption of the house bill In toto with the exception that I requested that Greenwood be named as an additional place yc of holding the court. The committee took the position that only two plaeee should be named at present, and that as a Federal building is already at Greenville, that place should be one of the two. The committee would not consider Spartanburg, holding that it was too near Qreenville and objected to Rock Hill on the ground that it waa not a county seat and waa in the extreme corner of the district and would therefore be inaccessible. The committee Instructed Senator Nelson to -enort the bill favorably after putting It In proper shape, and instructed him to allow me to name the other place at which the cpurt should be held. I Tinmen umnwovu mi kicioi . No town In the state has better railroad facilities. It Is centrally located, and by naming It I will be able to -et a Federal building there, thereby bringing that much money and im- ^ provement Into the state. Furthermore. I am of opinion that the bill can be easily amended so as to provide for another place at a future time, and hen the eastern section of the district can secure a term of the court. Rock Hill has a public building, which I was largely instrumental in securing, and Greenwood has none. For the best in- j terest of all parts of the district I thought Greenwood the proper place, particularly us It will give us a publie building there, and Rock Hill will have another chance to secure the court later. The committee have Insisted on amending the bill so as to provide for a marshal and district attorney. I have accepted the amendment, believing that the only way to secure the passage of the bill now. It will net have to go again before the | house, but will go to conference, and If the South Carolina members will accept the senate bill there is no doubt that It will go through at this session." Representative Johnson Is at home on sccount of sickness in his family, and Representative Flnley Is managing the thing In the house. He is understood to be still inclined to fight for Rocg Hill. Any factional trouble of that kind will kill the bill for this session. Senator Latimer still hopes to secure the public building for Anderson at this session. He thinks the bill will pass the house If sufficient pressure Is brought to bear on the leaders. M