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Scraps and partus. ? The Federal grand jury has Indicted 300 citizens of Franklin and Lincoln counties. Miss., on the charge of whitecapping. The indictments were made on evidence gotten up by a detective employed by Gov. Vardaman The specific charge is intimidation of government homesteaders. The accused include Dr. A. M. Newton, sheriff of Franklin county, and Dr. D. P. Butler and Representative Montgomery, both members of the Mississippi general assembly. The arrests have caused a great sensation. ? There has been another mistrial in the case of Nan Patterson, charged with the murder of Bookmaker Caesar Young. Atter remaining oui uuuio the Jury reported tlyit It had been unable to reach a verdict. After another hour it reported that it would be unable to agree. The defendant fainted dead away and was carried from the court room in that condition. She was I not revived until some time afterward. It is reported that the Jury stood 11 for manslaughter and one for acquittal. This is the second mistrial of the case and the probability is that the woman will be eventually released. ? The funeral of General Lee was held at St. Paul's church. Richmond, yesterday. There was an immense assemblage of people present. The Right Rev. Randolph, bishop of southern Virginia, officiated, assisted by Rev. Beverly Tucker of Norfolk, Revs. Landon Mason and E. E. Barnwell of Richmond. The church seats 1,000, but at least four times as many sought admission. For a block in front of the church men, women and children were massed. The church pillars were draped with black streamers of crepe in front. Military honors were shown the dead soldier. Thousands followed the remains to the cemetery. There were hundreds of carriages in line, and many private residences were draped In mourning. ? Five masked robbers made a daring, and successful raid on a private bank in the village of Gilbertsvllle, N. Y., last Monday night. The thing was well planned out. The first the villagers knew of the affair was a tremendous explosion. Tumbling out of their beds many of them hurried in the direction of the bank. They were met by a fusilade of shots and as they beat to cover, the robbers, having gathered up all the money in sight, mounted their horses and fled. It developed that the safe had been blown open with nitro-glycerlne, the explosion tearing things to pieces in the bank. The building was badly shattered. Efforts to arouse the country and cut off the robbers by means of telephone communication developed that all the wires had been cut. It is estimated that the robbers secured between five and ten thousand dollars in cash. ? World's Work: James H. Myde, the storm-center of the Equitable fight, Is reputed to have the most splendid stables in America. There is a special room devoted to the harness, spotless and shining as table silver. In a case are curb, bits, bells, stirrups and whips. There are carved wooden cases, containing a veritable museum of stirrups, postillion whips and hunting horns, and a great hall containing not less than 28 carriages. The stables are ruled over'by Francois Gulllot, a true Parisian, who. served W. K. Vanderbilt for ten years. A lady visitor to the stable admired one of the horses extravagantly, and Gulllot turned to her and said simply and earnestly: "You will only have to tell Mr. Hyde the horse pleases you; I am quite sure he will give it to you." Mr. Hyde has an office in the stable, a room full of telephones and electric balls, furnished with fine carpets, old mahogany furniture, sporting photographs and prints, coaching trophies and hunting horns. Next to his office is the kitchen, which permits him and his guests to come when the wfiim seizes them and have supper in the stables more freely and gaily than in the chateau. I remember a very festive supper that we had there with the thermometer outside 15 above zero, where ladies donned old postillion hats or bull-fighter bonnets and blew hunting horns, while everybody danced the cakewalk. ?Philadelphia Ledger: The Japanese are to be credited with the discovery that mind reading is essential to successful war. It appears that the fall of Mukden was due to psychology. Field Marshall Oyama having made a careful study of the mental operations of Kuropatkln. Before, during and after the battle of Liao Yang the Japanese commander had for his chief [ purpose to convince the Russian general that the Japanese could fight only in the woods and on the hills; so Kuropatkln assumed that no serious movenjent would take place on the plains. Then, of course, Oyama did fight on the plains, after making a display further to mislead the Russians. It is not surprising that English military men should say that the | Japanese combat "commands almost despairing admiration," and that it reveals combined intelligence and nhy slcal endurance beyond all parallel. Oyama's stupendous conception in volved the advance of 400,000 men over a front of nearly one hundred miles, and required that the movements of every unit of the five armies should be accurately co-ordinated. During these movements there were the heaviest of snowstorms, and the Ice In the rivers to be crossed broke before the Japanese reached them. There seems to be no doubt that this Is indeed "the greatest combat at arms in the history of the world." ? Cleveland World: Judge Taylor's decision that a courteously written statement of account upon a postal card was permissible was simply the administration of the law, not a new interpretation. Were any thoughtless person led by this decision into the mistake of sending a real "dun" or demand for payment, or slur against the addressee's character, upon a postal card, he would, if brought before Judge Taylor, or any other FederaJ court, hear a different decision. There has never been danger to the sender of a courteous statement of account, where the character of the card showed a fair and gentlemanly business spirit. Such a presentation could be no insinuation against character or commercial standing. It is no disgrace to have outstanding accounts. As showing, however, how carefully the government protects its citizens in the matter of mail facilities a case may be cited which was decided at Columbus a few years ago: A creditor sent to an alleged debtor a postal card upon which was copied a passage of Scripture, foreshadowing the fate of the swindler, and a written suggestion by the sender that the recipient read it and study It. But the passage of Scripture was not sufficient to assuage the sender's grief when he was asked to pay a heavy fine for his little joke. To be safe, all of the matter should be kept away from postal cards. If a dun has not sufficient prospect of return to warrant the use of a 2-oent stamp, It would not be worth while wasting a postal card on. <?hr \torhriltf tfnquircr. YORKVILLE, S. C.? FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1905. Wh have all along had an idea that the Ogden crowd could learn as much from the south as the south could learn from It; but we would not be considered as Intimating that any of our lessons would be In the shape of the Greenville shake up. It Is stated that James W. Alexander will probably resign the presidency of the Equitable Life Assurance society, and that George B. Cortelyou, at present postmaster general, will become his successor. If this Information is correct, it is an indication that despite the wrangles^ that have been in prog-ess for some time, the affairs of the Equitable are still controlled by able advisers. Tub declaration of the county executive committee that York cotton growers have made a reduction of not less than 19 per cent in their acreage is gratifying in that It is another evidence that the people of this county may be relied upon to do what they s?y they will do. The Southern Cotton Growers' association called for a reduction of 25 per cent it is true; but it should be remembered that the York farmers did not bind themselves -* ?? i- naaa nf 10 mai prupuaiuuu. m mc w. many of them to have done so would have been unreasonable and absurd. But few farmers have been planting as much as 20 acres of cotton to the plow, and many of them planted only 6 to 8 acres. These last could not see their way to further reduction and they declined to so bind themselves. There are cases where farmers have violated their obligations; but these are exceptions. Taken altogether we believe the farmers of York county have come as near to living up to their promise as have the farmers of any other county In the south. ROCK HILL AND VICINITY. Ice Factory Proposition?Runaway Marriage?C. M. A. Encampment? Destructive Rain Storm?Acreage Reduction?News From Mr. Jordan. Correspondence of the Yerkrille Enquirer. Rock Hila,, May 5.?The movement looking to the establishment of an ice factory In Rock Hill is beginning to take definite shape, and there is now a fair prospect of such an industry being started up here within the next few months. Messrs. McKinney and Fielding of Ohio, are still in the city. They are well pleased with Rock Hill and are willing to invest some money in an ice factory here provided they get the proper encouragement from the local business men. A called meeting of the board of governors of ~,^lol nlnv, a,tic vlulh wwl - UIIC V/VIIUIICI Viai V1UU nuo tcviv. nesday night for the purpose of considering a proposition submitted by Messrs. McKinney and Fielding, the proposition being that the gentlemen from Ohio would purchase a lot and have a twenty ton equipment shipped to Rock Hill at once, local citizens to erect a suitable building in the meantime. This done, and the machinery proving to be as represented, steps will then be taken to get a loan of about $6,000, the same to be secured by first mortgage on the plant which, it is claimed, will be worth about $20,000. The board was favorably impressed with the proposition and before the meeting adjourned the members present m.ide provision for something over one third of the $6,000 asked for. And, as stated in the outset, there is a strong probability of the project being carried out. Among the passengers that arrived on the south bound through passenger train Wednesday morning, were a young couple from Concord. N. C.. Mr. Adolphus Mauney and Miss Maud Teeter who were suffering from a genuine case of love sickness. They wanted to get married, but did not relish the idea of getting the consent of the "old folks," which, no doubt, would have been a right difficult matter, and securing license, anfnr a vmithflll couple, and to avoid all this trouble they decided to flee to Rock Hill, where all these troublesome restrictions are dispensed with and the nuptla?l knot is tied hard and fast without so many questions being asked. On arriving here, the prospective groom made his errand and wishes known to some citizens about the depot. They werv informed that Magistrate T. C. Beckham was an old veteran at the business and were shown to the major's office on Main street at once. This official was not in when the couple arrived and while Constable Wingate went In search of him a large crowc? of curious citizens collected, to the discomfort of the young couple, to witness the ceremony. The major finally arrived and after asking some questions in regard to the age of the young lady and the cause of their leaving home to have the nuptial knot tied, the marriage ceremony was performed without further delay and the now doubly happy couple, wended their way back to. the depot through a heavy rain, and boarded the "Chester Swing" at 1.5ft p. m. for Charlotte. The C. M. A. cadets expect to leave next Tuesday for Columbia for a ten days' encampment. The boys will be in charge of the principals of the school during the encampment. Much of the time will be devoted to drill work, but the cadets will be allowed plenty of time for sport and recreation. Rev. W. EL Thayer returned Tuesday night from Winchester, Ky. He preached, to the congregation of the First Baptist. church of Winchester Sunday, but ts~fiot yet ready to announce his decision In regard to the call extended him to the pastorate of that church. It Is sincerely hoped, however, by his members and the people generally of this community as well, that Mr. Thayer will remain in Rock Hlli. One of the hardest rains that has visited this section for some time past, fell here Wednesday morning and early In the afternoon of the same day. Farmers who were in the city Thursday reported that much damage had been done by the rain. The land Is badly washed, upland as well as bottom lands. It washed worse because of the fact that there has been no hard rains to settle the ground since the spring plowing and planting has been done. Where corn and cotton were not up to a stand before the rain, there will doubtless be some trouble in securing a stand as the ground will be so thoroughly packed that a hard crust will form on the surface when it dries. The matter or a reduction in me cotton acreage and the use of commercial fertilizers Is a subject of much discussion on the streets these days, some claiming that there will be a decided decrease, both In acreage and In the use of fertilizers, while others contend that there will be almost as much cotton planted and fertilizers used this year as there was last year. It is claimed, however, that while the same amount of fertilizers may be used, a larger proportion of it will be used under the corn crop than has been heretofore, and there will be a considerable decrease In the amount used under the cotton crop. It Is also claimed by some that in many instances where the acreage to the plow has been reduced an extra horse has been added on and in this way the same number of acres, or probably a few more, will be worked. A wet May will probably accomplish as much toward reducing the acreage as any other one thing. Many farmers are scarce of labor In this section and if weather conditions are not favorable they will not be able to work the crop they have planted. Mrs. Lula Jordan received a letter a few days ago from her husband, G. W. Jordan, who very suddenly and rather mysteriously disappeared from his home in this city about a month ago. Mr. Jordan is in the fara-way state of California with his brother, and desires his wife to come to him, b..t signifies his willingness to return to South Carolina If she did not wish to leave her parents and other relatives and friends in this state. A letter received from Mr. J. J. Hull, who is still confined in a hospital in Baltimore. Wednesday night, stated that he did not feel so well as at his last writing. MERE-MENTION. Alden B. Stockwell, formerly president of the Pacific Mall Steamship company, and one of the leading financiers of the United States, died at his home in New York city Tuesday, aged 72 years (100,000 worth of property was destroyed by fire at Johnson City. Tenn., Tuesday The entomological department at Washington has' been notified of the discovery In Fall county, Texas, of a peculiar bug which Is destroying the " ?1 -rxr~ * r?.? DOll weevil water nuui mc nuuu on the Brazos river rose a foot and a half deep in the town of Columbia, Texas, Tuesday A. B. Spear, cashier of the Citizen's National Bank of Oberlln, O., which was wrecked by Mrs.. Cassie Chadwick, was on Wednesday, sentenced to seven years' imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary for making false entries in the bank's books William M. Robbins, a major in the Confederate army, and member of congress from the seventh district of North Carolina from 1872 to 1878, died in Salisbury, N. C? Wednesday, aged 77 years. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. ? Mr. S. Logan Long, a prominent citizen of Camden, died suddenly in that city yesterday of apoplexy. ? Thomas Godfrey shot and killed Thomas Jones in Spartanburg yesterday as the result of a quarrel of long standing. Both parties are white. ? The cotton growers' association of Union county has adopted the following: That we request all merchants and manufacturers selling fertilizers to ship them in cotton sacks; also all merchants selling sugar, rice, corn and all other such products that can be handled in cotton sacks to do the same. ? The five large, cotton mills of which Col. T. C. Duncan is president and which on March 16th inaugurated the ten-hour system have gone back to the. old eleven-hour system under which all the other cotton mills in the state have been operating. At the time the new system was adopted much criticism went up from the other mills, the reason given for the step by the mills being that it was thought the same production could be had in ten as in eleven hours, owing to the operatives being in better physical condition. However, after a month and a half's severe test, it is found that this was a mistake. The mills which revert to the old working hours are the Union cotton mills Nos. 1 and 2, Buffalo cotton mills of Union, Seneca cotton mills of Seneca and Pine Creek Manufacturing company of Camden, which together employ some 2,400 operatives. Price Tiuns Bull.?Whether it be in an effort to get back what he may have lost as a bear is a matter of opinion: but Theodore H. Price has lately become a bull. He has sent out an estimate of 14 per cent reduction in the cotton acreage and gives his professed views on the situation as follows: "For over a year I have been a persistent and consistent bear upon the cotton market, believing as I did that the relatively high prices of 1904 and 1903 would reduce consumption. "The comparatively low prices of late current have, however, reversed the trend of trade. The world, in my opinion is about to witness a tremendous expansion in the cotton industry and the prospect of another large crop next year is exceedingly doubtful, as shown by my crop report, issued to day. "Under these conditions, I believe that cotton can and should be now confidently bought by aJl those likely to require it during the next twelve months. "Should prices decline still further on the marketing of this year's surplus, purchases will, in my opinion, become only the more attractive." The Veterans of Salem. Col. James L. Strain of Etta Jane, sends the'following list of Confederate veterans burled in the cemetery at Salem, Cherokee county, and advises that their graves will be decorated tomorrow by the Ladies' Memorial association: James Bankhead, James Brandon, Wilson Brown, Jackson Cowley, James A. Donald, Jefferson Estes, Mclver Estes, Charles W. Foster, Samuel Howell, Ambrose A. Lee, Edward Morgan Leech. Jos. W. Leech. Jas. W. Leech. John W. Mitchell. William McKeown, Dr. Joseph Franklin MeCIuney, William Owens, Emsley Osment, Joseph M. Smith, "Sig" Smith, "Mack" Smith, John W. Smith, James Madison Smarr. J. Milton Watson, Henry E. Wilkerson. LOCAL AFFAIR8. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. N. S. Black, R. F. D. 5?Wants to sell a high grade Jersey cow. J. Edgar Poag, Broker?Wants you to remember that Mr. T. M. Whlsonant Is ready to list your property. W. A. McAfee. R. F. D. 1?Has a flrstclass milch cow for sale. Victor Cotton OH Co.?Will exchange meal and hulls for cotton seed until further notice. Adlckes' Emporium?Wants to sell you vegetable sprayers, beans, cattle powders, Florida vegetables, crop cultivators, etc. Star Drug Store?Has Paris green to feed potato bugs on. Carroll Bros.?Sell the Dutchess brand pants?a dollar for a rip and 10 cents for each button coming off. F. C. Black?Tells you why the Security Life and Annuity company sells Insurance as good and cheap as any other best company. Sam M. Grist?FUDllsnes a commentfrom Assurance, New York, relative to the MutuaJ Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark, N. J. W. B. Moore and others?Give notice of opening of books of subscription to Yorkvllle Hardware company on May. 9th at 10 a. m. Foushee Cash Store?Will have special sale Monday of underwear for everybody, and corsets and girdles for ladies and misses. J. Q. Wray?Again calls your attention to his bargain offerings in ladies' summer dress goods. Special offering for tomorrow. Strauss-Smith Co.?Announce an Introductory sale of ladies' tailored skirts and suits at special prices. SALE OF CAMPBELL LANDS. Lands belonging to the estate of the late Dr. A. P. Campbell were sold at Clover last Tuesday by Mr. W. E. Adams, executor, Mr. J. E. Beamguard acting as auctioneer. The Dr. A. Pi Campbell residence lot was bought by Mr. R. L. Campbell for $2,250. A tract of about 100 acres was bought by Capt. W. B. Smith for $15 an acre. A tract of about 80 acres was bought by Mr. W. E. Adams for $15.50 an acre. A tract of about 90 acres was bought by Mr. Herbert Wright for $17.75 an acre. A tract of about 100 acres was bought by Rev. J. M. McLain for $25 an acre. A tract of about 100 acres was bought by Dr. J. W. Campbell for $23 an acre. The lands of the estate included nearly 500 acres and the average price was pretty close to $20 an acre. ABOUT PEOPLE. Mr. Louis Roth spent yesterday in Charlotte on business. Mr. W. F. Bray of Camden was in Yorkvllle Tuesday afternoon. Mr. George Cartwright has taken a position with Mackorell Bros. Geo. W. S. Hart, Esq., Is in Monroe, N. C., on professional business. Mrs. W. M. Steinmeyer of Clover, Is visiting In Yorkvllle this week. Mr. Tracy Willis of Augusta, Ga., is visiting Mr. M. C. Willis' family. Mr. T. W. Clawson is now in the insurance office of Capt. J. R. Lindsay. W. B. McCaw, Esq., spent yesterday In Chester on professional business. Mr. Lindsay Hunter of Forest City, N. C., is in Yorkvllle on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hunter. Mr. J. Holland Morrow of Gastonia, visited the family of Mr. D. T. Woods this week. Miss Annie Lou Abell of Lowryville, was the gueHt of Miss Rosa Steele several days this week. Mrs. D. L. Shleder and little daughter, returned from a visit to St. George's Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Traywick and Miss Pansy Traywick came ^lown from Gastonia Tuesday afternoon, to make their home with Dr. A. Y. Cartwright's family. Col. and Mrs. J. G. Ward law and children arrived in Yorkvllle from Gaffney Tuesday evening, and are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Withers Adickes for the present Mr. W. T. Nichols of Yorkvllle, has been at Broadoaks sanitarium at Morganton, N. C., for several days past, and writes that he is already beginning to feel much better than when he left Yorkvllle. He hopes to be back home shortly. NOTE AND COMMENT. C. W. Wallace of Filbert No 1, reports having a few days ago killed a blacksnake that measured 4 feet 10 inches in length and 3J inches around the body. It weighed 4j pounds. % The rains of the past few days have started the grass to growing at a lively rate and It looks as If the farmers are going to have plenty to do to keep up even with their reduced acreage. The estimate of the York County Southern Cotton association places acreage reduction at 19 2-9 per cent and fertilizer reduction at 19 5-9 per cent. These estimates are based on partial reports. President Spencer believes that a complete report would show nearer 25 per cent reduction. The Charlotte Observer is responsible for the information that the Catawba Power company is arranging to secure control of all the water powers on the Catawba from Camden, S. C., to Mountain Island in North Carolina. It is said that the Catawba company has already acquired control of the Wateree River Electric company, seven miles west of Camden; that it is on a trade with the Dukes for the control of Great Catawba Falls and that r? ?ill U^Vviw Air. L,eroy springs win pruutiuijr transfer his control of the Landsford property. A deal Is also pending with the Mountain Island people, and with the complete development of all Its plans the Catawba Power company will probably be able to supply the country for 25 or 30 miles on either side of the river, with power to turn more wheels than are now being turned in all of the balance of the state put together. Congressman Finley believes that the present generation will see a day when Catawba river will be navigable from the sea to the North Carolina line. In a speech at the Commercial club supper the other night he said: "The development of the Wateree power at Camden will back water to Catawba Falls; the development of Catawba Falls will back water to Landsford; the development of Landsford will back water to the dam of the Catawba Power company; the dam of the Catawba Power company already backs water to the North Carolina line. With all these water powers developed to their fullest capacity, the valley of the Catawba will team with an industrial population that will require water transportation. The government never hesitates to do all it can to provide water transportation where such a convenience Is necessary and practicable, and with the development referred to accomplished there will be nothing left for the government but to construct locks at Camden, Catawba Falls, Landsford and Neely's Fer ry. There are scores of cases where the government has done greater work for rivers of less Importance, and I believe that many of as will live to see freight transported from the North Carolina line to Charleston by way of the Catawba." THE COMMERCIAL CLUB. The annual meeting of the Commercial Club of Yorkvllle, was held In the parlors of that institution last Wednesday evening, and after transacting the business of the occasion, the members enjoyed a banquet at the Parish hotel. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, W. B. Moore; vice president, M. C. Willis; secretary and treasurer, John R. Hart; board of governors: W. R. Carroll, O. E. Grist, I. W. Johnson, W. W. Lewis, Dr. J. D. McDowell, B. N. Moore, I. H. Norris, J. A. Tate, W. Brown Wylie. Tributes of respect were adopted to th?? memnrv of Mr. James W. Snider and Major James F. Hart, two members of the club who have passed away since the last annual meetingThere were forty chairs at the banquet tables and after due justice to a most creditable spread, there was something over an hour of speechmaking, lasting until 12 o'clock. Mr. Moore acted as toast master, starting the talking with a review of the work of the club since its organization and offering some wholesome suggestions as to how to best promote the welfare of the town and community. He was followed by Mr. W. D. Grist with some observations on the past, present and future of Yorkville. Mr. I. H. Norris talked for about five minutes on the subject of stock raising from an economic standpoint. He was followed by Mr. J. E. Lowry on the line of policy that is being pursued by the town council, and next came Prof. J. C. Allen with a thoughtful and Interesting talk on education. Mr. Louis Roth made the hit of the evening In response to the toast, "Woman," without ever once mentioning his subject, and Congressman Flnley had some very pleasant and truthful things to say about Yorkville and also gave some interesting information as to postal, hydrographlc and geological matters in his district. There were to have been several other speeches; but it was deemed best to curtail the programme on account of the lateness of the hour, and everybody went home feeling that the occasion had been a huge success. The Commercial club now numbers about fifty members and is in good shape financially and otherwise. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? There Is a common impression abroad that there is very little town pride in Yorkville. People who think that way should have been at the Commercial club banquet last Wednesday night. ? The town council has found it necessary to Issue $7,000 worth of bonds so as to put the town in a position to buy the electric light plant and make other Improvements. The bonds can be issued only after an election called upon a petition of the freeholders. The necessary petition is now in circulation and It is being quite generally signed. There appears to be no opposition to the proposition. ? An Immense basket of beautiful flowers, roses, pinks, etc.. all thfc most perfect specimens of their many different varieties was received at The ENQurRBR office yesterday with the compliments of the president and the vice president of the Ladies' Auxiliary society of the Yorkville Cemetery association. The ladies Inoloi tKof Tuo l^vnilTDTP hfiS hPPTl Of some practical assistance to them in the prosecution of their most commendable work in the cemetery, and this distinguish*! compliment comes as a token of their appreciation. That The Enquirer feels puffed up about the matter, it will not deny; but still it has the fairness to admit that the ladies are at least very generous, for in the labor of love they are performing they have a perfect right to requisition any or all of the resources of the entire community. ? The mail order habit is one that annoys business men everywhere. It is nothing but a habit, and as a rule there is very little practical foundation for It. For instance a party in Yorkville will send to Baltimore or New York for goods that could have Just as easily been bought right here, and cheaper. The case of a local lady clerk who ordered a dres pattern from New York, and who while with great pleasure was showing it to a sister clerk who ordered a dress pattern from fact that her employer had exact'y the same goods in the store at a less price is familiar. Dozens of cases of the same kind could be cited, not only here but elsewhere. For instance Clover people will come to Yorkville or Gastonia to buy goods that they could have Just as readily bought in Clover, and Rock Hill people will go to Chester or Charlotte for goods or accommodations that they could have had Just as easily in Rock Hill. Every community has its people who fall to appreciate that they owe any consideration to those from whom they get their living. The mall order habit is not a commendable one. There is no nutation of. the fact that every indi vldual has a right to do with his money as he pleases, and we would not think of suggesting that anyone should buy at home articles that can be had abroad at a less price; but It Is the duty of every Individual, whether In Yorkvllle, Rock Hill, Clover or elsewhere to give his own people a fair show. It Is not only his duty to do this; but he will find It to his Interest as well. The foundation of reciprocity Is to be found In the golden rule. YORK COTTON GROWERS. The executive committee of the York County Southern Cotton association met In the office of Mr. C. E. Spencer, the president, last Tuesday the various townships being represented as follows: Bethesda, P. M. Burrls; Broad River, W. S. Wllkerson; Bullock's Creek, Kelly Inman; Ebenezer, W. J. Miller; Fort Mill, S. H. Epps; King's Mountain, D. M. Hall; York, J. A. Latta. Mr. G. L. Riddle, executive committeeman for Bethel was kept away by Illness and Mr. F. C. Whltner, executive committeeman for Catawba, was kept away by special business engagements. One of the main, objects of the 41 Hio q r? ron crp iiit'ning wan iu cauvaoo and fertilizer situation with a view to determining as closely as possible the extent of the reduction. The reports of the various committeemen showed that there has been reduction In all of the townships. In some less and In others more, the average being very close to 20 per oent. The reports of Messrs. Miller and Epps were based on careful canvasses, and showed reduction beyond question. The report of Mr. Latta included detailed Information from about one-third of York township that indicated a reduction of 26 per cent, and his estimate of the total reduction was about 19 per cent. The reports of the other committeemen were baaed upon less definite data; but there is no doubt as to a general reduction which, though not as large as was desired, is at least substantial. The subject of cotton Instead of burlaps for sacking and cotton Instead of jute for bagging was discussed at some length and the discussion resulted in the unanimous adoption of the following: Whereas, it has been suggested that something like two million bales of cotton could be consumed by substituting cotton bags and bagging for burlap and Jute; and whereas the farmers of the south are the principal consumers and purchasers of bags and bagging, and should decide as a unit what kind they will use; and whereas the committee is of the opinion that it is the desire of the farmers of York county that this matter be pushed to a successful determination, and that all parties interested be invited to cooperate with them; resolved by the executive committee of York County Southern Cotton association: First. That President E. D. Smith, of the State association, be requested to urge President Harvle Jordan of the Southern States association, to take this matter up at once with the proper parties, in order that there may be unity of action throughout the south. Second. That President Jordan be especially requested by President Smith to make satisfactory arrangements with the cotton exchanges of New Orleans, New York and Liverpool, whereby the difference in weight between cotton bagging and Jute bagging may be recognized and adjusted on a fair and equitable basis, in order that the "tare" on each bale may be changed to meet tne new wrapping i?r cotton. Third. That, subject to the above action, the committee earnestly recommends to the farmers of York county the substitution of cotton for burlap and jute as suggested by Charleston, which suggestion is hereby heartily endorsed. CUTTING SCRAPE IN FORT MILL. A party consisting of Mr. Rossei Wolfe, Mr. D. P. Lee, Mr. Ben Wolfe, of Sharon township, with Mr. Wat. Cooper and several others, drove down below Fort Mill Tuesday morning, says the Charlotte Observer, for the purpose of enjoying a day's flsh. They were spending the time at Hank Jones' mill, and while the Ashing was in progress, were Joined by Mr. Skid Moore, of Fort Mill. The dinner was made ready and everything was moving smoothly with no difficulty in sight. When the meal was over all except Skid Moore, Hank Jones, D. P. Lee and RoBser Wolfe went off to look after the nets and these four men were left behind at the camping place. It seems that a dispute arose about some insignificant matter and in the heat of the controversy Moore called Wolfe a damned Democrat. Wolfe, observing that Moore had been drinking, remonstrated with him and asked Jones to take him away saying that If he remained there would be trouble, in which he did not care to participate. Jones walked off with Moore and they were gone for more than a half hour. About 5 o'clock the two returned. When Moore approached Wolfe he walked up and said to him: "You got mad a while ago when I called you a damned Democrat?" "Yes, I got mad. I am a Deipacrat and am not ashamed of It,*' said Wolfe. "That's all right," said Moore1, "I have got a half pint of whisky and you have got to drink it." According to the eye-witnesses who reported the entire occurrence to the newspaper man, Wolfe refused this invitation, saying that he realized that liauor was his weakness and that he didn't want to get drunk there. Mr. Lee. however, who is the uncle of Mr. Wolfe, and an old man, thinking that perhaps if Wolfe accepted a small drink that Moore would be satisfied, repeated the request which Wolfe accepted, and a swallow or two of whisky was taken by those present. Moore, however, was not satisfied. He stated that he could throw Wolfe down, which he did, remarking, "You are not worth a cuss." He then tackled old Mr. Lee. Wolfe remonstrated, but to no avail. Moore grabbed Mr. Lee, threw him down and was severely abusing him when Wolfe determined at all hazards to come to his rescue. Reaching in his pocket he drew out his knife, opened it' and looking over Moore's shoulder asked Mr. Lee as to whether or not he should rid him of his assailant To this Lee 'nodded and Wolfe states himself that he drew his knife under and around Moore's throat cutting a deep, long gash. The blood gushed forth and the dispute was ended. Just at this point the remainder of the party, who had been looking after the flsh nets, returned in time to see Moore fall back from Lee with the blood streaming from his throat. Assistance was given at once and the wounded man was carried to his home in Fort Mill, where medical assistance was immediately rendered. Without delay Mr. Wolfe drove into Pineville, where he surrendered himself into the hands of Constable L. R. Culp. Mr. Culp brought him prisoner to Charlotte last night and turned him over into the hands of Sheriff Wallace, of this county. Sheriff Wallace will hold Mr. Wolfe until some action is taken by the South Carolina authorities. Mr. Wolfe, who did the cutting, is promiraently connected in the county. The misfortune is to be deplored and the hope is expressed that no serious difficulty is to be apprehended. THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The county board of commissioners met in the office of the supervisor last Wednesday ana coumuereu v?umuo matters of public concern, especially the Allison Creek bridge matter and the condition of the county Jail. The bridge question was brought up by a delegation of citizens from the section especially interested, they being impatient that so long a time has eiapsed without a definite understanding being reached. It will be remembered that the back water caused by the Catawba dam did away with the bridge that the county had been maintaining across the mouth of Allison creek and put the people who had been accustomed to the use of the crossing to the inconvenience of going several miles out of their way to get from point to point on different sides of the creek. The situation involved responsibility to both the power company and the county; but up to this time no agreement has been reached as to Just what should be done by either side, and the people are still compelled to go a considerable distance out of their way to get across the creek. The cost of the old bridge, under original conditions, was several hundred dollars, and a new wooden bridge to meet present conditions will cost between $2,000 and $3,000. If steel piers are used the cost will be in the neighborhood of $6,000. The commissioners have proposed that If the power people will build a steel pier bridge, the county will contribute $500 toward defraying the expense and will maintain the bridge in the future. The power people do not consider this proposition fair, and so matters stand. The Idea of suing the power company has been under consideration for some time past; but up to this time nothing has been done. The delegation which went before the board In regard to the matter Wednesday proposed that suit be brought. The board seemed to be of opinion that there Is nothing further to do; but Mr. Rainey desired to view the situation before taking final action, and it was agreed that the board go over the proposed site again today. Unless some satisfactory arrangement can be arrived at between the power company and the county, the understanding is that su!t will be commenced against the power company without further delay. The report of the grand jury as to the county jail was considered In connection with the rule of Judge Purdy against the supervisor to show cause why something had not been done. The board visited the jail in a body, and found conditions as they have been described except that since the clearing out of the prisoners by the recent term of the court of general sessions the sheriff has been doing a lot of scrubbing that has not been without effect. Although no formaJ action was taken, it was clearly the sense of the board that It is not advisable to attempt anything In the way of patching up; that it will be best to overhaul and modernize the prison * portion of the building by introducing steel cells. The board is without the means to do this work at this time; but it is understood that the supervisor will at once proceed to get estimates as to the probable cost of necessary changes, and work will be commenced when the money becomes available. Mr. W. B. Moore, of the Commercial club of Yorkville explained to the * board that certain citizens had contracted for cement sidewalks with the understanding that the town of Yprkvllle would pay half the expense and asked the commissioners to agree to cement the sidewalks around the court house yard on the same terms. The proposition was agreed to. and Mr. Brice was requested to look after details. During the day the board audited a. number of accounts and considered t various other matters of lesser Im portance. - LIFE OF LACEY. } In compliance with a promise made some time back, Thb Enquirer will, in Its next Ux,ue commence the republication of Dr. Maurice A. Moore's 'ife of Edward Lacey, one of the most distinguished of the brave leaders who figured In the Revolutionary history of York arid Chester counties. The story, though short, is full of thrilling interest, especially to the people in- this part of the state, and we believe It will prove a source of pleasure and profit to most of the readers of thin paper. The following from the pen of Mrs. Celina E. Means of Columbia, a daughter of the author of the Lacey Pamphlet, explains how this interesting sketch came to be written, and gives our readers an intimation of what we have in store for them during the next three or four issues. "The early years of my father were spent wholly in York District. He was deeply attached to people, localities and to the traditions of York. To him "There the sun seemed brighter, the sky more blue, the grass more green:" even to the last day of his life. "The home of his boyhood was within two miles of Williamson's, the place of Huck's defeat. The old men of the neighborhood had fought that battle, besides many other* His father was a young man at college, when the Revolution came. He left his studies, and under Lacey, joined the ranks of the patriots, and often acted as an aid on the staff of Lacey. He continued with him to the end of the war. "From early childhood In the long winter evenings. Maurice Moore sat by the huge log fires and listened intently to stories of the brave struggle for liberty. Under the shade of the large oaks In summer, his grandfather Erwin, a man of quaint humor, would tell him anecdote after anecdote of both the Indian campaigns and battles of * the Revolution In which he had fought The names of Sumter and Lacey were most often mentioned as leaders In tales of "do and daring." After he came to manhood, Maurice Moore became a physician and practiced his profession In Tork. Then he met old men who loved to talk of the "times which tried men's souls." "Histories of the Revolution were written and Doctor Moore read them at first with surprise. Little mention was made even of Sumter, Marion and Pickens, and of Lacey scarce a word. "He was about forty years of age when he began to correspond with men still living, who had belonged to tCol. Lacey's command in the Revolutionary war. Many of them had moved from the state, but he by many inquiries, would learn their abode and wrote to them making many inquiries. He had replies; long, faithful narratives. It might be that sometimes the writing was so tremulous as to be almost undecipherable, the spelling very unique, but the flres of remembrances flashed up and illumined the ashes ofoldcampflres, and gave Jovial stories of forced marches and glowing accounts of heroic dashes into battle following Lacey, their hero. "After this, my father began a systematic study of his subject With great difficult he secured a copy of Tarleton's Southern Campaigns, a very rare book. Manuscripts were loaned to him. He read many flies of papers and from various sources became, us It were, saturated with information. "In his sixty-fourth year, he wrote, that Justice might be done by prosterlty to the reputation of his father's colonel and friend. He accomplished his object and rescued from oblivion the name of Edward Lacey. "Historical societies In New England and New York at once recognized the value of the little pamphlet. Bancroft and Losslng wrote him personal letters of thanks. After the Confederate war, Lyman Draper came to South Carolina to visit him. So many applications were made for the "Life of Edward Lacey," that the ^ltlon of 500 copies he had printed, entirely at his own expense are now exhausted. Draper in in his Heroes of King's Mountain, quotes copiously from Doctor Moore. "Colbnel McCrady in his monumental t work frequently gives him as authority. More than once, as in the description of Huck's defeat, he embodies In his history the exact words of Dr. Moore, recognizing in this way his ability as a graphic writer as well as the reliability of his painstaking method in presenting his subject. "When Mr. Grist desired a copy of the life of Lacey, from which to make a reprint I found great difficulty in procuring one. Those belonging to the family had been borrowed and not returned. At last a gentleman allowed me to copy his life of Lacey, but would not consent to send It out of the city. "The life of Lacey is told In the quaint language of ,.ien who lived and wrote before the Confederate war. Every fight was called a battle in time of war and a few companies made up an army: but Judge the greatness by the results and there was never a greater war than that of the Revolution, never greater patriotism or truer soldiers than tne partisan icauns. Bancroft says of Sumter, "His victories led up to the victories which not only redeemed South Carolina from British rule, but gained the independence of America." "Among the colonels who fought under Sumter there was not one more continually In service, more active in leading, more to the front than Edward Lacey." 4