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Scraps and Jacts. ? Berlin, June 18: Zeppelin's airship, Victoria Louise, left Dusseldorf this morning with twenty-five persons aboard, including several naval officers. Steering northwest across Holland the airship passed Amsterdam three hours later and then cruised north across the Zuyder Zee as far as Xordenney. Skirting in the North sea, the East Frisian Islands, and Heligoland, and then tacking eastward the airship came inland up the Elbe, where it saluted the kaiser, who is attending the yacht races at Brunsbuttel aboard the Hohenzollern, and arrived at Harfiburg this afternoon after a continuous twelve-hour flight. The cruise was practically a trip of reconnoisance, such as would be undertaken in naval warfare. The Tagliche Kundschau, the naval and military organ remarks: "We should not be surprised if the Victoria Louise next appears unexpectedly above London. We shall await with breathless interest the London comment." ? Chicago, June 19: William ^J. Bryan, at the convention as a ing newspaper man, says he is enjoying the gathering more than any other national gathering of the Republicans he has ever attended. There is a special reason for It, and this is the way he tells it: "In the previous gatherings of the Republicans I have always felt a personal interest either in the candidate or in some phase of the campaign issues, but this year it is different. You see I have been beaten by both of the presidential candidates, so I am in a position to go to the loser, whoever he may lje, and assure him that defeat is not fatal; that I have had it for my portion three times; am still alive and enjoying myself. "For the winner I am in this position: 'Whatever mistakes are made this week the Democrats will have full power and opportunity to correct next week at Baltimore. Not a single worry for me, you see, so I am having the time of my life." ? It is estimated that the war between Italy and Turkey Is costing Turkey less than one-fourth as much as it is costing Italy. Turkey is spending about (2,000,000 a month, while Italy is spending about $9,000,000, the latter average having been much increased when Italy's 120,000 soldiers were being transported to Tripoli. Since the war has now lasted about eight months, the total military outlay should on this estimate, have been $10,000,000 for Turkey, and upward of $72,000,000 for Italy. Italy raised the necessary money by selling treasury bonds; Turkey, by borrowing $7,500,000 from the Ottomon bank, with the understanding that the obligations are to be converted into a $50,000,000 fixed loan, to be Issued on the return of peace and to be secured by certain custom receipts. As modem wars go, this has been a relatively cheap one. As against Italy's estimated daily average war outlay of $300,000, the Boer war cost England $1,000,000 per day for two and a half years, and the uannhnrisn n'or post Russia and Japan about 11,500,000 per day apiece during: a year and a half of fighting. ? Washington, June 19:?Interesting stories come here from Baltimore. The latest is that Charles F. Murphy, of New York will support Governor Foss for the nomination. Mayor Gaynor, it is said, will get the New York vote on the first ballot, and perhaps. Underwood or Harmon on the second. But, when Murphy becomes serious, it is said, he will go to Foss, to stay. Murphy and Foss, are closely allied in a business way and are friendly personally. The Wilson boom has received another setback. EfTorts to interest th New York leaders in Governor Wils has failed for the time at least. It looked some days ago as if Wilson might expect something from the empire state, but that is doubtful now. The Wilson people almost declared themselves in favor of Senator O'Gorman for temporary chairman, but remained silent and are not now embarrassed by the fight between Alton B. Parker and Senator O'Gorman for that place. Mr. Murphy, it is said, is supporting Parker, as is Norman E. Mack. Thomas Taggart of Indiana may be standing with Murphy and Mack. Friends of Governor Wilson fear that a bitter factional fight between the conservatives and the progressives is coming. ? Gaffney, June 18: R. A. Dobson, chairman of the county Democratic committee, issued a call today for the county executive committee to meet in this city next Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of fixing the assessments for the county candidates. Owing to the fact that there are few candidates in the field, the assessments will necessarily be rather high. Yesterday brought out more interest in politics in Checokee than has been manifested in some time. Heretofore there had been but one announcement for the house of representatives, that of N. W. Hardin, of Blacksburg, but today brings me announcement of R. A. Dobson, seeking re-election and friends have put in nomination the names of Dr. William Anderson, of Blacksburg, and Mr. J. B. Brown, a farmer, of the Ravenna section. Mr. Brown has never figured in politics, but Dr. Anderson has represented Cherokee in .he house in years past. The keenest interest is manifested in the outcome of this race as the gubernatorial party lines are rather finely drawn. For the office of county treasurer there have been no announcements made, but it is generally understood that W. ... Gaffney will be a candidate to succeed himself. For the office of county auditor the same conditions apply and J. W. George will offer for re-election. Great interest is manifested in the race for solicitor. Mr. A. E. Hill has been waging an active battle in this county and yesterday saw Solicitor J. C. Otts and Mr. Ira W. Blackwood, the other two candidates, both in this county. ? Baltimore. June 20: Former Judge Alton B. Parker of New York was selected today as the temporary chairman of the .Democratic national convention. The choice of Judge Parker was made against the protest of Willi ar^ J. Bryan, whose friends on the arrangement committee submitted the names of four other candidates. Eight of the sixteen votes of the committee went to the New York jurist while Representative Henry of Texas received three, Senator-elect Ollie James of Kentucky three. Senator Kern of Indiana one and Senator O'Gorman of New York one. With Judge Parker the committee chose Urey Woodson of Kentucky as temporary secretary and John I. Martin of Missouri, as temporary sergeant-at-arms. The selection of the arrangement com- I mitteo is in no sense final and must be I passed upon next Monday at a full meeting of the national committee. Report had it tonight that a telegram had been dispatched to Chicago to William J. Bryan, asking that he come at once to Baltimore. Several national committeerpen said after today's meeting that they expected a fight would be made by Mr. Bryan and his friends on the floor of the convention against Judge Parker's selection. The selection of Judge Parker for temporary chairman tonight drew forth severe criticism from Senator Gardner of Maine. "There are scores of men in the country more competent to present the keynote of Democracy to the convention than Parker" declared the Maine senator. "The Democratic party owes him nothing and it would be folly to place a man like him in such a delicate position." ? The Georgia delegation to Baltimore will get away next Sunday, says an Atlanta dispatch. They will leave Atlanta shortly after 11 o'clock on a special train over the Southern railway. Tom Felder makes no secret of the fact that he will be on the train, hence if Governor Blease, of South Carolina, wants to have him arrested which he has threatened to do, he may have the opportunity when the Atlanta man passes through ?he Palmetto state. It might be added that the South Carolina executive would apparently have the opportunity, but those who know Tom Felder haven't the least doubt in the world but that the Atlanta man will be at Ealtimore when the convention meets instead of languishing behind the bars of a South Carolina prison. It is reported that J. Randolph An< rrson; of Chatham, has been picked out by the Georgia delegation to second the nomination of Congressman Underwood at Baltimore. It is stated that they have decided upon him in i the Interest of "harmony." Tom Watson Is quoted as saying that he will raise merry caln if Tom Felder is accorded the honor. i ? Washington. June 19: President Taft's veto of the army appropriation bill may prevent this year's summer camps of the regular army and the national guard. In most of the states, the camps were ordered for early in July. Preparations have been made at Anniston, Ala., for the encampment of the guards of Alabama. Georgia. Tennessee. Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida beginning July 5. The bill vetoed by the President included an appropriation of $1,250,000 to pay in part the expenses of the encampments. [Today an efTort was begun to induce the President to forward to Congress a special message urging that a special appropriation for the encampments be authorized so that it may not be necessary to postpone them. &hr ^orlu'illf (Snquirrr. Entered at the Postofflce in Yorkville as Mall Matter of the Second Class. YORKVILLE. 8. O.t FRIDAY. JUNE 21, 1912. The Enquirer is among those who believe the ship of state is unsinkable. The Charleston grand jury reports that the dispensary liquor sales have fallen off forty per cent; but it is safe to assume that the tigers are promptly taking care of all the loss. Speaking of rule of the people. You. reader, are one of the people. Stop a few moments and see If you can think how much you actually have to say in the matter. In Samoa you can buy a suit of lothes for ten cents, but if you wore it in Charleston it would cost you $10. ?News and Courier. Which, in Charleston, is certainly cruel. The nation having learned that Charleston is the best winter resort within the realm, it is now in a fair way to discover that it is also some pumpkins as a summer resort.?News and Courier. Skeeter,' skeeter, skeeter! It appears from the testimony of Mayor John P. Grace, before the dispensary investigating committee that the cause of his grouch against Governor Blease is, that Governor Blease declined to give him a free hand in Charleston. How much real interest have the people in what the politicians are doing at Chicago. As a matter of fact is there any show for the people except through a tremendous split-up among the politicians? We are quite skeptical along this line. Judge Jones has a pretty good plat lorm; oui we are nui uiiukcuici nuic about that employer's liability proposition, and we would like It better If he would declare unqulvocally for the adoption of the Torrens' system, instead of leaving the matter to be lost in the shuffle by a commission. If the Democrats allow themselves to believe what some of them are preaching that "Just anybody" can lick the Republicans in the present circumstances, and allow "Just anybody" to get the nomination, they will get what they will richly deserve? another good licking. The Yorkvllle Enquirer claims to be on "the fence' for neither Jones nor Blease, which may be true; but, at any rate, it is handing out some of the finest advertising we have seen for Blease.?Rock Hill Record. Which is probably very true; but practically all of this so-called advertising is in the shape of facts copied mainly from the Columbia State and the News and Courier. There is reason to regret that General Moore has no opposition. There is nobody in the state who could beat him or who ought to beat him; but if he had opposition he might deem it advisable to tell certain things about | the former administration of the office he holds, which things ought to be told. But of course General Moore, nor no other public man is going to tell unpleasant things about anybody unless he has to. The case of Col. Cheshire is not exactly clear; but from the statement published in the colonel's paper, it would appear that the governor must have been a friend to both parties and at a loss as to which side to take. That is the great trouble about making friendship rather than abstract right the guiding principle in matters relating to public duty. The man who honestly and earnestly seeks to do only that which is right may have a dull and frosty time of it sometimes, but he is not subject to frequent embarrassment. Somehow we do not believe this state campaign is going to amount to much. Governor Blease has been running the state for the past eighteen months and the people know and understand what he is, what he stands for and what is to be expected of him. Judge Jones stands for opposition to Governor Blease. That is the whole situation in a nut-shell. The candidates will canvass and spellbind, and people will talk, reciprocate, and argue; but very few votes are going to be changed. The issue is as fully decided now as it will be on the last Tuesday in August. The only effect of the election will be to confirm the judgment of the people as already made up. Now that T. B. Felder has acknowledged a fear of trouble in case of his coming to South Carolina; but has agreed to appear before the investigating committee in Augusta, it strikes us that it would be a good move on the part of Governor Blease to give him a guarantee of protection against bodily harm and immunity from arrest going and coming from Columbia. If Felder has any testimony that is worth a fig, which is very much to be doubted, by all means let him come over into South Carolina and deliver himself of it. Inasmuch as there is no reasonable probability of his arrest anyway, nothing is to be lost by holding up the warrant pending against him until he has come and gone. How the Yorkvllle Enquirer, in view of the letters from Evans to Goodman, can say that the evidence against Evans wag simply ridiculous, we can't see. Our good friend Grist is possessed of unusual qualities of discernment and analysis but he seems to have slipped a cog this time. We wish we could have been at Spartanburg and "talked it over" with him.?Bamberg Herald. Of course our friend, the Bamberg Herald, did not understand us to suggest that the defendant was really Innocent in the case referred to. If it did it was mistaken. Our view is that the evidence presented was not sufficient to convict: that If a Jury had convicted on that evidence, the court would have been bound to have set aside the verdict. We doubt If there s an intelligent man In the state reasonably conversant with the situation, who doubts that Mr. H. H. Evans got rich as a member of the state board of control. Those letters to Goodman takan in connection with the common knowledge of the situation were full of eloquence. There Is no question of that: but at the same time those let ters taken alone and disassociated with common notoriety, did not contain a line that the law could recognize as evidence. That is our view. THE CHICAGO CONVENTION. Republicans Engaged in Big Row That Promises a Split. The Republican national convention in session in Chicago has been focusing the attention of the entire country since last Tuesday, and Republicans and Democrats alike are still on tip-toe to see what is going to be done ?whether there will be an agreement on a nomination or a split between the Progressive and Conservative factions. The first crucial test of strength between Roosevelt, representing the Progressives and Taft, representing the Conservatives, came Tuesday night over the election of a temporary chairman. The Progressives put up Governor Francis E. McGovern of Wisconsin, as their candidate against Senator Elihu Root of New York, the candidate of a majority of the national committee. The convention was called to order by Chairman Victor Rosewater of the national committee, and the row began with efforts of the Roosevelt people to secure an agreement that only uncontested delegates should participate in the temporary organization. Chairman Rosewater ruled, however, that at that stage of the proceedings the assemblage was nothing more than a mass meeting, no business was in order other than the election of a temporary chairman, and presenting the national committee's recommendation of Senator Root, asked for further nominations. The roll call was commenced at 3.15 o'clock and was not concluded until 5.42. The Roosevelt people claimed that there were seventy-eight fraudulent delegates in the hall, and as the name of each one of these alleged fraudulent delegates was called, there was a protest. The roll call, however, continued mercilessly, and at its conclusion the vote stood 558 for Root and 502 for McGovern. On taking the chair Senator Root essayed to thank the convention for the honor bestowed, etc., but received only a poor hearing. The Roosevelt delegates guffawed at the suggestion of honor, and there was much confusion. The convention devoted Wednesday to threshing over the question of contested delegations. On Tuesday Delegate James E. Watson had moved to proceed with the appointment of a regular committee on credentials. Governor Deneen had moved to amend so as to provide that none of the contested delegates should be allowed to vote. Governor Hadley of Missouri, offered a motion to substitute the Roosevelt delegates for the Taft delegates. Several hours were devoted to speech making and the issue finally came on a motion of Watson to table Deneen's amendment. The motion to table carried by a vote of 564 to 510. Chairman Root's ruling was to the " * - * 4-J effect that to hoia mat coniwmu ucicgates should not vote in preliminary organization would make It easy for a minority to override a majority, by simply getting up enough contests to do the trick. There was a tremendous demonstration during Wednesday fbr Governor Hadley of Missouri, on account of his powerful speech in behalf of the seating of the Roosevelt delegates, and another for Col. Roosevelt precipitated by the waving of a lithograph of him by a beautiful young woman, a Mrs. Davis of Chicago. Shortly after the retirement of the committee on credentials to the committee room there was a row over a refusal of the demand of the Roosevelt men that all evidence be opened up in all the cases, and the Roosevelt men bolted the convention. The door of the committee room was locked, but the Roosevelt men broke down the door and came out. They called upon the newspaper men to go in and get the facts. Police appeared upon the scene and kept unauthorized people out of the room. A majority of the bolting committeemen were finally induced to return to the room. The convention was in actual session less than an hour yesterday, and did nothing of importance, all business of interest being in the hands of the committee on credentials and other committees. Colonel Roosevelt Issued statements to the country, the general tenor of which were to the effect that the credentials committee is trying to rob him of the nomination by sheer fraud, trickery and dishonesty, and while he will not bolt the convention If deprived of his rights, he will lead a new party. The adjournment yesterday was until 11 o'clock this morning to allow the committee on credentials time in which to finish its work. Lawyers as Legislators.?For years the cry has been "send lawyers to the legislature. They understand law and will enact good ones." Every legislature in South Carolina for the last thirty years has been dominated by lawyers, with the result that we have a statute book as big as a box car, and filled with laws that have to pass through every court from justice to supreme, before their meaning is made clear?and then it is decided after the parties interested have died of old age. It seems strange that gang of lawyers are never able to write a law In language sufficiently plain to be comprehended by the man of ordinary Intelligence, and that he must employ half a dozen other lawyers in order to find out what it means. Why not adopt a new plan, and elect just plain, ordinary, sensible men to the legislature and see how that scheme will work. Of course no one is uncharitable enough to insinuate that a legislature composed of lawyers will enact crooked laws in order, to be paid big fees to help straighten" out the kinks in the courts. We know we wouldn't, although we do believe it to be a fact. ?Anderson Intelligencer. Clark's Gas Leaking.?The Observer has always contended that Clark would poll his full strength on the first ballot, and now it seems that he is losing even beforehand. As the New York Evening Post expresses it, the gas is leaking out of his boom, even the Hearst papers having cooled in their once ardent support of this "Lincoln Missourian." The Post says the truth is as apparent that Clark cannot lead the Democracy with any hope of success as it was that LaFolette could not capture the Republican masses. The Democratic politicians may not throw him overboard with the frank brutality of the Rooseveltians in parting company with the Wisconsin Progressive; indeed the Post is inclined to think Clark will be let down very easily by a handsome vote in the convention?on the first ballot. The emergency, however, Is too grave, the possibilities of victory to bright, to spoil all by a choice that would not even interest people for a week.?Charlotte Observer, June 20th. LOCAL AFFAIRS, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Finley & Marlon?Publish their professional card. G. W. Ragsdale, Wlnnsboro?Is announced as a candidate for congress from the Fifth district. Box 187. Chester?Wants experienced dry goods salesman. Yorkvllle B. & M. Co.?Tells you that you want to buy your groceries, etc., from It. Bargains In shoes, etc. McConnell Dry Goods Co.?Suggests that you wear one of Its $15, $18, $20 or $22 suits during the hot weather. York Furniture Co.?Is showing new arrivals in Iron beds, side boards and extension tables. First National Bank, Sharon?Publishes statement showing condition at close of business June 14." Carroll Furniture Co.?Asks you a question and then tells you to see It. Herndon & Gordon?.OfTer a quart of vinegar to the person identifying a poetical quotation. Bank of Clover?Says there are number of bad habits, and suggests a good one. W. R. Carroll. Chairman?Gives notice of annual school district meeting' and tax election. Loan and Savings Bank. Yorkvllle? Presents Its statement of condition at the close of business June 14. Bank of Hickory Grove?Publishes a statement of condition at the close of business June 14th. First National Bank, Yorkville?Prints its statement of condition at the close of business June 14. Sharon Dramatic Club?Will present "Miss Topsy Turvy" at the Clover opera house next Thursday night, June 27th. First National Bank, Yorkville?Advisee you to save in your youth and enjoy it in your old age. Cloud Cash Store?Offers special reductions in straw hats, ladies' oxfords and matting rugs. ICirkpatrick-Belk Co.?Have a big lot of remnants that it offers at low prices. Watch next advertisement. National Union Bank, Rock Hill?Advisee you to Jot down your expenditures, note extravagances, cut them nut and srtart a bank account. Loan and Savings Bank?Invites you to make It your bank. It will take care of your business. Thomson Co.?Again reminds you of Its 20 per cent reduction sale which closes tomorrow night. Complaints from all parts of the county indicate that the general brick famine has never been more widespread or accute. Contractors and builders are finding It a difficult matter to get brick anywhere. Mr. A. S. Barron, of Yorkville, brought to The Enquirer office Wednesday a stalk of oats that seems calculated to make people whp are Interested in such matters sit up and take notice. The stalk was four feet high, measured an inch and a quarter around .the cover joint and had a heavy head of oats seventeen inches long. Mr. Barron has a patch of five acres of such on the eastern outskirts of Yorkville and he estimates the total yield at about 25,000 pounds. THE CONVENTION NEWS. '] The first telegraphic convention news received in Yorkville came in a telegram from the News and Courier to The Enquirer Tuesday night, reciting the fact that Taft's man, Root had been elected temporary chairman over Roosevelt's man, Governor McGovern, of Wisconsin by a vote of 558 to 502. It was after eight o'clock when the news was received in Yorkville; but there were still quite a number of people sitting about the Shandon hotel and gathered around the drug stores,.] and when the bulletin was posted they began to take notice. Among the drummers at the hotel were several who were especially interested, as most drummers are in po nucai mantrra, auu n nnn uui a. minutes before they were argruing the significance of the news. A Taft man said that the meaning of the telegram was that Taft was going to win and a Roosevelt man took issue with him at once, claiming that the convention would certainly kick out the Taft delegates who had been seated with the help of the steam roller, and that would make a difference. In addition to bulletins from the News and Courier, The Enquirer is also receiving bulletins from the Columbia State, and all bulletins are posted before The Enquirer office as soon as possible after their receipt. ABOUT PEOPLE. Miss Eunice Grist of Yorkville, is? attending the summer school for teachers at Rock Hill. Miss Marilla Ewart of Due West Female college, has returned to her home in Yorkville. Mr. William Dixon of Wlnnsboro, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Annie Marshall In Yorkville. Miss Amelia Kennedy who has been teaching school in Anniston, Ala., has returned to her home In Yorkville for the summer. Congressman Finley came down from Washington yesterday morning to spend a few days at his home In Yorkville. Mrs H. D. Wolffe and children, of Petersburg, Va., are spending sometime with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dowry, in Yorkville. Miss Zula Stephenson, of Yorkville, R. F. D. 5, was operated on for appendicitis at the Magdalene Hospital, in Chester, last Wednesday. Mrs. W. H. W. Baker, of Paw Creek, N. C., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Scott on Yorkville, R. F. D. No. 3. J. A. Marlon, Esq., of Chester, has located In Yorkville for the practice of law in partnership with Hon. D. E. Finley. Mr. A. G. Klrkpatrick, of Hickory, N. C., has been spending a few days in Yorkville with the family of his brother, Mr. J. W. Klrkpatrick. WITHIN THE TOWN. ? The question of levying a privilege tax on business is being discussed by some of the local business men, the uujft'i ueuig IU nuppicmriii. mc UIUInary revenues. This expedient Is very common throughout the state and 't Is not without Its advantages. For one thing it makes people just a little more particular to know how their money Is being spent. That the town of Yorkville is very much In need of revenues for various purposes, there is no question. ? Seven to one in favor of the town, twenty-one to eight in favor of the \. R. P.'s, and 12 to 11 In favor of the town. That is the score in a series of three games of baseball on the graded school grounds, Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday, between a team made up from the A. R. P. congregation on the one side against ball players of the town on the other. Mr. J. W. Kirkpatrick got up the match to raise money toward helping to pay the expense of lighting the new church. The wicked fans soon characterized the alllgment as one of saint against sinner, A. R. P.'s against the heathen, and all that kind of thing: but no matter about that, the match awakened a lot of Interest and there was some good ball. The town team played well and so did the A. R. P.'s. That is the fact even though it does not seem to be fully borne out by the score. The proceeds of the three games netted somewhere between $40 and $50. ? The play "Topsy Turvy" which was previously announced in The Enquirer to take place Tuesday night was presented to a large audience. The players with a number of Sharon folks came up in automobiles and returned the same night. Quite a number of people from different parts of the county were present and the house was pretty well filled In spite of the hot weather. All the members of the cast played their parts well and showed that they had spent lots of study and practice In making the entertainment as pleasant and interesting as It was. Miss Blanche Cain, as Miss Topsy Turvy and Dr. Clarence Thomas as Miss Topsy's cousin played their parts unusually well while Mr. Sims Pratt, in the character of the negro servant, Ned. kept the audience thoroughly amused during the entire evening. The aeenerv and stage arrangement added much toward making the entertainment a success. The whole entertainment was creditably presented and nicely managed. Quite a neat sum was realized over expenses. ROCK HILL DIRT. There was not as large a crowd at the auction sale of Oakland lots by the Rock Hill Land and Town Site company as might have reasonably been expected considering the large amount of Intelligent advertising that had been done preliminary to the occasion; but still the sale was well attended, and what was best the attendance was made up largely of business meii of means who turned out to be game and liberal buyers. The crowd was made up for the most part of York county people. There was a fairly good representation from Chester, GalTney, Charlotte and Yorkvllle; but the greater number were from Rock Hill and the country Immediately surrounding, including Bethel, Ebenezer, Bethesda and Catawba townships. And most of those present were there for the purpose of buying. The Oakland property is all In reasonably close proximity to Wlnthrop college. Some of It Is only a few hundred yards away and the farthest Is something like half a mile?perhaps a little more. All of It lies beautifully, and at considerable expense it has been cleaned off, properly marked and put in shape to make the best appearance generally. Most of the lots are of regular shape, generally from fifty feet front tQ from 150 to 200 feet back, although a few have more or less Irregular boundaries. The auctioneer, Ferguson, of Atlanta, followed the plan of driving along In his buggy, selling the lots as he came to them, knocking them down to the highest bidder and allowing each purchaser to take two or more additional lots at his successful bid. The first lot put up?a corner lot on College street bropght $1,200 and the other lots brought from $1,000 down to about $300, and about seventy lots sold during yesterday brought a total of something more than $35,000. The sale was resumed this morning. The impression yesterday was tnat there would be a still larger crowd In attendance today than yesterday, and there is no questinon that today's offering Includes property that Is considerably more valuable?lying as It does closer to the college. WONDERFUL ROAD BUILDER. Catawba and Ebenezer townships, through the enterprise of their progressive supervisors have taken the lead in road building in South Carolina by installing one of the most expensive and effective road making plants in the state. The new plant consists of a powerful gasoline traction engine which pulls a gang of three road machines, and Is operated by a force of six men. It walks along the highways and puts them In complete permanent shape at the rate of from two and a half to thrnn mllnq an hOilr It was only last Wednesday that this novel outfit was put In operation, and during the first day's work, with the unskilled operators, except the demonstration man In cnargre, It shaped up about twelve miles of road in a way that was simply astonishing:. Through the courtesy of Mr. D. P. Lesslie, the editor of The Enquirer had the privilege of seeing the newly installed machinery In operation. The outfit had left Lesslie station for the new river bridge at about 1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and when overtaken at about 3.15 o'clock, was good four miles away, leaving one half the road in fine shape all along the route. A big, rumbling gasoline traction engine which is rated at sixty-three horse power, weighs nine tons, and is capable of pulling as much of a load as thirty-one horses, walks along with three road scrapers, following one behind the other in parallel lines. The outside scrape, cuts to any desired depth in the ditch, dumps the dirt to the next scrape, which gives it to he next, from which it is left in the center of the road. The engine pulls the plows down one side of the road as far as will admit of a return the same night, or as far as desired and on the return trip the road is complete with ditches cleaned out and all the dirt left well in the centre or wherever desired. The engine consumes about two gallons of gasoline an hour, and the entire expense of operation is somewhere in the neighborhood of $10 or $12 a day. The plant cost close to $4,000. Catawba and Ebenezer townships have an aggregate of about three hundred miles of roads, and with this machine it will be an easy matter to work them all In from eighty to ninety days. LOCAL LACONICS. State Summer School. The state summer school opened at Wlnthrop college Wednesday morning with over six hundred teachers in attendance. To Prosecute Eubanks. Rock Hill Herald, Wednesday: Yesterday the employees of the Victoria Mill started a subscription to secure funds to secure counsel to prosecute Policeman Eubanks, who on Sunday killed Henry Putman, who was an employe at the mill. It is understood that employees of other mills have offered to contribute to the fund, if necessary. The mill operatives feel that the shooting was unwarranted and will endeavor to have the officer convicted. Eubanks is still in Jail at Yorkville, but the application for bond has been made by his attorney, W. B. Wilson, Jr., and the matter will be heard by Judge Gage in Chester Friday. Dunlap and Dunlap represent the prosecution and will oppose a bond. Death of Dr. Geo. R. Patrick. Gastonia correspondence Charlotte Observer, June 19:?Dr. George R. Patrick, one of Gaston county's most prominent citizens and a member of a well known family, died at eight o'clock this morning at his home six miles soutn or uastoma iouowing a stroke of paralysis which he suffered at 7.30 o'clock yesterday evening1. Dr. Patrick was In Gastonla yesterday afternoon on business and It was while returning home that he was stricken. He had been in poor health for two or three years but death was sudden and unexpected. He is survived by a wife, four sons, Joseph, Marcus, Reece and George R. Patrick. Jr., and five daughters, Misses Clara, Mabel, Ethel, Nina and Ruth Patrick. He leaves three brothers and one sister living, Joseph and West Patrick of York county, S. C., and Samuel Patrick, a prominent farmer near Gastonla; and Mrs. Susan Bigger near Yorkville. Dr. Patrick was 57 years of age and was born and raised in York county, S. C., and came from one of the state's best families. He was graduated in medicine from the University of Maryland in 1879, and later located in Gaston county, near Union church, for the practice of medicine. He was a brilliant man and easily took first rank in his profession. It has been said many times that he was the most successful physician In Gaston county, having a practice that was larger than that of any two physicians in the county. For more than thirty years he has lived in the Union section and has ministered to the sick and needy. He was one of nature's noblemen and was a splendid citizen and neighbor. He was a member and elder of Union Presbyterian church. By hard work and economy he had accumulated a considerable fortune. THE 8TATE CAMPAIGN. Candidates on Thair Round for Votes. There were two thousand or more people at the opening of the state campalgif at Sumter last Monday, many of them from counties surrounding, and the meeting while interesting was devoid of sensational features. All the candidates were present, and all had their say. The candidates for governor were allowed forty-five minutes each, the candidates for attorne? general fifteen minutes and the other candidates ten minutes each. The main features of the day were the speeches of Candidates Blease and Jones and Lyon and Evans. The crowd was not especially demonstrative. There was shouting for both Blease and Jones; but the Blease people were evidently in the majority. Both Governor Blease and Judge Jones confined themselves closely to typewritten manuscripts. Governor Blease gave copies of his speech to the daily papers and It will be found elsewhere in The Enquirer as reproduced from the Columbia State. Judge Jones followed Governor Blease and the fnllnwinz svnoDsis of his sDeech is as published In the Columbia State from its correspondent, McDavid Horton: Judge Jones took the offensive promptly. He would be glad to keep this campaign on a high plane, he said. He deprecated the methods of the governor. "Down with demagoguery!" he exclaimed. He reproved the stirring up of race prejudice and the antagonizing of workingmen in the mills against workingmen in the stores and on the farms. "Shame," he cried, "shame on such contemptible politics!" Charges made against him by the governor, Jn terms and by implication, were discussed seriatim. The governor, Judge Jones said, did not think a governor entitled to a second term when he opposed Oov. Ansel. Jones, flatly denied that money was being freely used in his Interest. "If anybody has given me a cent of money to run this campaign, I haven't heard of it." Discussing the matter of corporation backing, Judge Jones said he was not aware he had the support of any corporations, but was certain he had the active enmity of some of them, mainly on account of decisions rendered by him in his capacin of chief justice. He mentioned as one corporation executive fighting him and supporting Blease?presumably W. H. Andrews of the Atlantic Coast Lumber corporation, Georgetown. "He is one of Blease's strongest backers," the speaker declared. "And tell me," he said, "you men who holloa for Cole Blease, who is the chief counsel for the Southern railway? He is B. L. Abney, the governor's cousin; and he makes his home in the 'White House' at Columbia." "Nobody owns me," said the speaker; I am no man's man; I am not dominated by newspapers nor by corporations?nor by my friends, or my enemies. "If Gov. Blease has done his duty," said Judge Jones; "if he has followed his oath faithfully and loyally done those things which would enhance the reputation of his state at home and abroad, vote for him, re-elect him; and if I fall to prove that he has not done these things, do not vote for me." Judge Jones scored the governor's pardon record and declared that his own aspiration was to be governor of all the people and not governor merely for his friends' benefit. There was a pretty warm tilt between Fraser Lyon and B. B. Evans. Evans repeated some of the charges he had made against Lyon two years ago and Lyon gave him notice that if he persisted in that policy he Lyon would expose some ugly things against Evans. Evans defied Lyon and Lyon promised to specify at Bishopvllle on Wednesday. At Bishopville. The Bishopvllle meeting Wednesday was unusually hot and exciting. After Judge Jones had spoken, Governor Blease took the stand and prefacing his speech with an explanation that personalities were distasteful to him; that he would not think of personalities had not Judge Jonee laid down the gauge by referring to him, the governor, as an anarchist and his followers as anarchists, he proceeded to attack Judge Jones' legislative and political record, citing volumes and pages of the house Journal and supreme court reports. He told how Judge Jones as a member of the legislature had first vntfw? fAr ntvthlhltlnn q era In at tho nHc Inal dispensary law and that he had afterward voted to force the dispensary upon prohibition counties. He intimated that the change of sentiment had come as the gentleman from Lancaster's ambition to be a judge Increased. He heaped quite a lot of ridicule on the judge's actions. He then related the fact that Judge Jones as a member of the house had seconded the nomination of John L. M. Irby to succeed Wade Hampton in the United States senate; but took occasion to say that he mentioned this only as a fact and not as against Jones. He cited a number of opinions written by Jones to back up charges to the effect that Jones was too friendly with the Southern railway and Western Union Telegraph company, and other corporations. He charged that Jones's son had been made attorney of the Southern railway because of the father's position on the supreme bench, and said that since the father has resigned from the bench the son is no longer attorney. The governor's whole speech was In the nature of a terrible rasping and the crowd applauded vociferously. When the governor concluded, Judge Jones got up to reply. Governor Blease rose to his side and claimed that the judge had no right to say a word. The two men stood shoulder to shoulder pushing each other, and It looked as if there was going to be a row. The crowd which had commenced to leave as Governor Blease concluded began to return to the stand and became demonstrative. A policeman mounted the stand and took hold of Judge Jones. The crowd began to talk ugly, and the chairman quieted the trouble by declaring that there would be no more speaking. B. B. Evans anticipated Lyon's promise to bring court records against him in Saluda county for forgery and claimed that there was nothing in the matter because the indictment had been quashed. He also said that a man suffering from dementia had committed suicide in his, Evan's room, with his, Evan's, pistol, and that he, Evans, was in no way responsible, as had been shown on the trial of the case. Lyon produced the documents from Saluda showing that Evans had been indicted for forgery, and exhibited the alleged forged paper to prove it. He said that he had not intended to say anything about the killing referred to, as he only felt pity for Evans on account of that. Darlington Mooting. At Darlington yesterday the audience seemed to be pretty evenly divided between Jones and Blease supporters. Jones made reply to the charges that Blease had made at Blshopville. He said he had been sent to the legislature Instructed to vote for prohibition and he had followed Instructions. He admitted that he had voted for Irby; but claimed that in doing so he was only supporting the party nominee. He claimed that his record as a justice was open, earnest and honest, and that if he had made any mistakes they were honest mistakes. He said that he had refused to vote for the separate coach law because he considered It unconstitutional. MERE-MENTION. Representatives of the National Packing company, the alleged beef trust, have notified Attorney General Wickersham that the company would voluntarily dissolve on August 1st The National Packing Company was capitalized at 115,000.000, and owned most of the big packing houses of the country T. A. Snider, a wealthy Cincinnati, O., preserve manufacturer, and his bride, taking a bridal tour in an automobile, were killed by a fast train on a grade crossing at Harbor Creek, Pa., Monday Roland Garros, a Frenchman, on Monday, completed a flight of 683 miles in fifteen hours and seven minutes, winning a purse of $10,000. There were seven starters in the race, which started Sunday... Mrs. Julia Clark, a woman aviator, was killed at the state fairgrounds at Springfield, 111., Monday, by the capsizing of her machine after It struck the limb of a tree It Is reported in Washington that Secretary of the Navy Meyer will probably retire from President's Taft's cabinet on account of ill health..... .Three men were drowned near Manaaquan, N. J.. Monday, by the capsizing of a boat A ten days' boycott against meats of all kind was Inaugurated at Pittsburg, Pa., Monday. Many butchers closed their shops for the ten-day period A hospital solely for the treatment of appendicitis, is to be opened in Boston on October 1st. It will be the only institution of the kind in the world It is estimated that there are more than 150,000 visitors in Chicago on account of the Republican convention Michael Whalen, a leper and an American citizen, has been elected the first president of the first leper republic in the world, which has been organized by the Philippine government on the island of Cullon A French milittary dirigible balloon on Tuesday, attained an altitude of 9,926 feet, the world's record for this form of air craft A Rome dispatch Is to the effect that Italy has agreed to a conference of the powers with the end in view of bringing the Turco-Italian war to a close....Sixty or more houses were destroyed by a tornado at Kaylor, Okla., Tuesday. There were no fatalities Ralph Friedman and Jacob Kuhn, burglars, convicted of murder, were electrocuted at the Auburn, N. Y., prison Tuesday Yee Toy, a wealthy Chinaman, and a member of the Hip Sing Tong, was assassinated in New York Tuesday night. The assassin was arrested Milwaukee. Wis., physicians are preparing a bill to present to the next session of the state legislature to prevent kissing, Rubbing noses is suggested as a substitute Wm. J. Bryan is said to be leading a fight against the naming of Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman of the Democratic convention at Baltimore next week. Senator O'Qorman of New York, and Ollle James of Kentucky, are prominently mentioned for temporary chairman GRAFT IN CHARLESTON. Investigating Committee Hears 8ome Interesting Testimony. Testimony tending to show wholesale graft in connection with the Charleston whisky situation was given before the legislative investigating committee, which held two long working sessions here today and tonight, says a Charleston special of Wednesday to the Spartanburg Herald. The committee adjourned tonight to meet next in Augusta on July 8, when the testimony of T. B. Felder, the Atlanta attorney, will be taken. "Do you remember a conversation with Capt. John Black, coming back from Columbia?" This question was asked James Crocker, former constable, by Senator Carlisle with reference to the promised pardon statement. "Yes, sir," said Crocker. "Captain Black said he was going to see Cole Blease and make him put me back to work. I went on to the train to meet him and Chief Stothart came out behind me. Some one said Todd was there. Black was complaining of having a very severe headache. Miller said let's go by a place and get a coca cola. Miller told me that something was wrong with Black. He said 'I'll get away.' Black and" I went on up. He said you go prepared. I asked, 'what's the matter?' He said, 'true Ben Stothart is drunk, but he told me coming down on the train that he had been Instructed by the governor that if he would dispose of you and John Miller he would pardon him.' " "Is this the same Black who was convicted for grafting In dispensary matters and pardoned by the governor," asked Representative Evans. "Yes, sir," replied Crocker. Testimony of the same character was given In the affidavit of J. J. Miller. Man after man of various nationalities, appearing before the committee at the different* sessions, openly and unbluahlngly admitted that they were blind tigers and that they were violating the law. The system of collecting "protection money" was carefully outlined by the vkrlous witnesses. It was shown by the testimony that there is a system something like the following in existence in Charleston: The "blind tiger" buys his whisky from the wholesale dealer and pays sums ranging from $5 to $10 a month for the wholesaler to protect him from the state whisky constables, who are working under the direction of Cole L. Blease, the governor. Testimony presented today was to the effect that many of the dealers had paid the "hush mc ey." In several instances the alleged graft was traced to well known wholesale dealers whose names were given. These witnesses said that the protec tlon fund was In turn delivered to the whisky constables. Various witnesses appearing charged that they had paid this "protection fund," to J. Henry Doscher, Santos Sottile and P. J. Onelll, all said to be well known whisky dealers of Charleston. Every effort was made by the committee to subpoena these men, but it was found that they had left the city. This report was made tonight to the committee by the sheriff of Charleston county. The committee decided to summon the three men named and others to appear in Columbia at an early date. Members of the committee tonight expressed the opinion that the testimony of the three would furnish the connecting link with all of the testimony presented. The witnesses were put up by Mayor Grace to prove his charge that graft had been traced practically up to the governor's office. The testimony was given to prove that the graft money had been paid to B. H. Stothart, chief constable in South Carolina. Louis Schmonzes, appearing before the committee, stated very frankly that he was a "blind tiger" and that he was engaged in the whisky business because there was more money to be made. He declared emphatically that he had been paying $10 a month as protection money to a member of the firm of the Marion Stock company, a whisky corporation. He said that he went to Ben Stothart and told him that 110 was too much and that he was not able to pay it. The amount, he said, was reduced to $7.50 after Stothart had told him that inability to pay was one thing and refusal another thing. "Did you pay Stothart any money?" asked the committee. "The money was placed In Stothart's hand. I placed it there myself," said the witness. This was the most direct charge made before the committee that graft had passed to the chief constable of the state. SOUTH CAROLlR^ NEW8. ? Columbia, June 18: John P. Grace the mayor of Charleston, appeared before the legislative investigating committee today and gave some testimony to prove his charge that graft money had been traced practically up to the governor's office. He was on the witness stand for more than one hour and gave a detailed account of his relatoins with Governor Blease. At the conclusion of his testimony he read an affidavit by J. J, Miller, of Charleston, in which It was charged that graft had been collected from the whisky dealers in Charleston and turned over to B. H. Stothart, chief constable. The following charge was contained in the affidavit: "The next day or two his friend, Capt. John Black, came to me along with Jim Crocker, and said: 'Miller or Johnson as a friend of yours, I feel It is my duty to advise you or at least put you on your guard. I did not want to tell you last night, but I have felt that vou outrht to know it. Ben Stothart. said on the train last night, although drunk; you know sometimes drunk men speak the truth, that he had been promised a pardon by the governor If he would put you and another fellow out of the way." The reading of this affidavit was the main testimony presented. He requested that the committee go to Charleston and take testimony from witnesses that he said he would produce. "Come to Charleston and I will furnish the evidence in the interest of truth. I have a power down there which will not require, but prompt them, to give the testimony." said Mayor Grace. The committee took the Investigation under consideration and decided to meet to-r morrow in Charleston when the taking of testimony will be resumed. Mayor Grace will be asked to continue his testimony and to produce witnesses to substantiate the charges contained in "Common Sense" to the effect that "graft had been traced to Columbia." One of the mo*t Important features to the session yesterday p was the announcement by H. B. Car- w lisle, the chairmen of the committee, that T. B. Pelder was to appear before the committee on July 8. In a letter to the committee, Mr. Felder suggested Atlanta as the place to take the testimony. During the morning the following telegram was addressed to Mr. Felder by the committee: "Committee prefers Augusta, July 8, morning at 10 o'clock. Wire answer Columbia." The following reply was received from Mr. Felder: "Prefer Atlanta, but will meet committee in Augusta, July 8." The holding of the hearing in Augusta will permit any A member of the state campaign party to attend. ? Anderson Intelligencer: V. B. Cheshire, publisher of the Intelligencer, has resigned from the staff of Governor Cole L. Blease. His formal resignation was forwarded yesterday afternoon for the third time, the two previous resignations not having been accepted by the governor. The resignation forwarded yesterday afternoon Is final, stated Mr. Cheshire. Mr. Cheshire was a lieutenant colonel upon the staff of the governor. As intimated previously in Mr. Cheshire's news- j^. paper, there had been somewhat of a breach between himself and Governor Blease. However, after Mr. Cheshire had twice forwarded to Governor Blease letters asking that Governor Blease accept his resignation from the staff, the breach was healed to some ^ extent But a matter arose within the last few days that caused Mr. Cheshire to definitely and finally resign. Mr. Cheshire, In a letter to Governor Blease, gave as his reason for this action on his part the attitude of Governor Blease In sending to enemies here of Mr. Cheshire, some correspondence that had passed between The Intelligencer's publisher and the governor. Copies of a certain letter to Mr. Cheshire from Governor Blease, according to Mr. Cheshire's information, had been forwarded to enemies of Mr. Cheshire, the subject g matter of the letter referring to a sit- w uatlon that had arisen in which these very men were much Interested. In order that the public may be fully informed of the situation, Mr. Cheshire has explained for publication the matters leading up to his resignation. Following an attack made upon Mr. % Cheshire in his newspaper office here it was expected that one of those who attacked him, being the holder of a public position, would be removed by Governor Blease as was done In an Aiken case. Considerable correspondence passed as to this matter, but nothing was done. At the recent ses- . sion of the court the grand jury threw out the indictment against the two men who attacked Mr. Cheshire Then it was expected by Mr. Cheshire and his friends, In view of the unheard of action of the grand jury that the governor would take some action. He did not do so. It was then rumored around town that Mr. Cheshire and the governor had "split." The Intelli gencer contained a statement shortly after to the effect that there had been some misunderstanding but that there was no serious breach between Mr. Cheshire and the governor. A short while ago the governor wrote a letter to Mr. Cheshire. He ga.ve carbon copies to the men Interested in the attack upon Mr. Cheshire. It was after this became known that Mr. Cheshire finally resigned. In addition to the men vapa in ?Ha r?wir?n?r nfllro whun Mr. Cheshire was attacked, the situation also Involved another officer here, who Mr. Cheshire alleged, took w an important part In the matter, at * the time of the attack and since. It was also desired that he be removed from office. DEMOCRATIC PROGRESS. Editor of the Torkvillle Enquirer: Although the Republicans had been in power twenty-four years, the country had no party worthy of the name until Cleveland became president The new navy brought into existence by President Cleveland, enabled America to free Cuba and gave this country possession of the Philippines. . The first income tax law was put on V the statute books by Democrats after the Republicans had neglected for years to do anything of the kind. It was the Democrats too who instituted the first railroad rate leglala-' tion. It was Mr. Taft who some time ago % boasted of the present navy as an example of Republican progress. When the campaign opens I guess the Democratic candidates will allow the Republicans to claim credit for everything the Democrats have done. J. W. Hickory Qrve, June 18. = ^ AT THE CHURCHE8. BAPTIST. Sunday Services?Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. m. Evening service at 8.30 o'clock by Rev. W. E. Dowe of Clover. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Rev. T. Tracy Walsh, Rector. Sunday Services?Sunday school at 9.45. Morning service at 11 o'clock. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. E E. Gillespie, Pastor. Sunday Services?Sunday school' at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11 o'clock, an/1 Airnnlno oaeiHno a# fi ^ (\ a'o! /v/>V aft TRINITY METHODIST. Rev. J. F. Anderson. Pastor. Sunday Services?Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11 o'clock. Evening service at 8.30 o'clock, * ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. J. L. Oatea. Pastor. Sabbath Services?Sabbath school at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11 o'clock. Evening service at 8.30 o'clock. 9ptriat Jotiijfs. At ths County Home. Rev. J. L. Gates will preach at the County Home Chapel Sabbath afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. It Card of Thanks. We wish to heartily thank our friends of Clover for their kindness at the burial of our mother and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Grice and children. King's Mountain, N. C., June 20, 1912. 4 Fats and Loans. / There will be a game of baseball between the fats and leans on the graded school grounds next Monday afternoon at five o'clock for the benefit of the Winnie Davis chapter, U. D. C.. 4 Admission 25 cents for men, 10 cents for ladies and 5 cents for children. Committee. Unvsiling and Picnio. There is to be a W. O. W. unveiling ceremony and picnic at Sharon on July 4, and all Woodmen as well as the public generally are invited to come with baskets. Governor Blease, Judge Jones and other candidates have been Invited. 11-14-21-28. Chair Car 8arvica. ^ The Carolina and North-Western Railway will on and after June 15th, operate Its elegant Chair Cars on Passenger trains Nos. 9 and 10, between Chester, S. C., and Edgemont, N. C., until further notice, for the accommo- ^ datlon of Its heavy summer travel. E. F. Reid, General Passenger Agent. Chester, S. C., June 12th, 1912. CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE For U. S. Senate. N. B. DIAL, For Congrata? Fifth District. G. W. RAGSDALE. For House of Representatives. J. R. HAILE. For 8tate Senate. _ \ JAMES E. BEAMGUARD. THOS. F. MCDOW. For 8heriff. S. S. PLEXICO. For Clerk of Court. JOHN R. LOGAN. + For Magistrate? Ebenexer. JOSEPH A. HOWE.