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Scraps and Jnrts. ? Eliza burgess Young, hist surviving widow of brigham Young, the lumous head of the Mormon church, uieu ai ,->ult L,.ike City, Utah, last Saturday, aged 87 years. She was a nanve of England and had been .a resident of Utah since 1848. ? Wire connection with Galveston, Texas, was restored last r riday, and it was practicable to get satisfactory inter mat ion as to the extent of the damage by the storm. Only eight people weie killed in the city of Galveston proper and twenty-five on the lower poition of the island. The causeway which connected the city with the mainland was badly damaged and to repair it will cost $750,U00. The work will be commenced at once. There will also De mucn repair worn. ?.?. uu on the magnificent seawall, which was broken in places. ? There are incomplete reports of a naval battle in the Gulf of Riga last Friday and Saturday. Riga is the principal seaport of Russia, and is located on the Gulf of Riga, an arm of the Baltic sea. The Germans have been threatening Riga from the land side since the capture of Warsaw; but have not pushed their operations because of the fact that the principal portion of the Russian navy is in the gulf. A strong German squadron went in after the Russians, and after a fierce battle retired. The Russians claim to have destroyed eleven German vessels, including a superdreadnought, three cruisers and seven torpedo boats. The Germans have not conceded any such loss, but claim that the Russians lost three warships. ? In support of the declaration of cotton as contraband, the British foreign office last Sunday issued a statement which purports to show that raw cotton and cotton waste imports into Holland and Scandinavia during May, June and July totaled 17,344 tons, as compared with a normal average of 35,303 tons. Of the latter, however, it is stated that all but 10,557 tons were re-exported. "These figures show," the statement continues, "that during these months importation of cotton has not been substantially greater than in times of peace, and it is a fair deduction from this that a part from any other measures that have been taken, Germany has not since May 1, received an> considerable supply of cotton through these countries. It is not anticipated that owing to the declaration of cotton as contraband there will be any great difference in the importation of cotton into the countries concerned, and there is no reason to suppose that the American or Egyptian exporters of cotton will in the future be in a less advantageous position than they have been in the last three months." ? Theodore Roosevelt gave out the following from Oyster Bay last Saturday: "I see this suggested in the papers, that the German answer to our last note, that is, the sinking of the Arabic by a German submarine and the consequent murder of certain American citizens will be adequately met by the administration, dismissing Bernstorflf and severing diplomatic relations with Germany. I earnestly hope the administration will not take this view, for to do so would be a fresh sacrifice of American honor and interest. The president's note to Germany in Feb ruary last, was an excellent note if only it had been lived up to. But every subsequent note has represented nothing but weakness and timidity on our side and the sinking of the Lusitania and of the Arabic, the attacks on the Gulflight and Falaba and all the similar incidents that have occurred represent the arrogant answers which this weakness has inspired. Germany will care nothing for the mere severance of diplomatic relations. The time for words on the part of this nation has long passed; and it is inconceivable to American citizens who claim to be inheritors of the traditions of Washington and Lincoln that our governmental representatives shall not see that the time for deeds has come. What has Just occurred is a fresh and lamentable proof of the unwisdom of our people in not having insisted upon the beginning of active military preparedness thirteen months ago." ? Italy's declaration of war against Turkey, according to a London review of the war situation, is expected to have an almost immediate effect on the Balkan states, which still are debating which side they will take in the conflict. Relations between Italy and Roumania have been intimate and it is predicted that, especially in view of the threatening attitude of the Germanic powers because of Roumania's refusal to allow ammunition to pass through her territory, Roumania will join the Quadruple Entente. Bulgaria is waiting for Serbia's reply to the suggestions of the entente ministers that Serbia cede Macedonia to Bulgaria. Greece is likely to declare her future policy when the chamber meets this week. It is regarded here as significant that M. Venizeios, who always has been friendly to the entente, has decided to take charge, in addition to the Grecian premiership, of the office of minister of foreign affairs. With inclusion of Italy among Turkey's opponents in the war and the former's well known desire for expansion in the near east, the Balkan states may consider the time ripe for them to enter the field and secure a share of what falls to the victorious group. It is for them to decide which side is likely to win. The continued retirement of the Russian armies seems to have little influence on the Balkan situation. Military critics declare a victory for the Entente Allies in the Dardanelles would more than offset this so far as the near east is concerned and the Franco-British forces are increasing their efforts to force the straits. There is little change in Poland and the Baltic provinces. A k??**l/v tea f/\ucrHi a Inner tha ui& uamc is ucmg ivugiit uivue k?v Kovno-Vilna railways and the Niemen. This, however, is of secondary importance to the movements against Brest-Litovsk. The Austro-German forces are across the rivers and roads both north and south of this fortress, which is invested from three sides, and curiously is evinced as to whether Grand Duke Nicholas, commander-inchief of the Russian force intends to defend it or to fall further back. For the moment he is resisting the AustroGerman advance, but this may be only with rear-guards detailed to inflict as much loss as possible and delay the Teuton's progress. The French claim to have repulsed German attacks in Artols and in the Vosges, while both sides are expending ammunition in artillery engagements, bomb-throwing and other artifices in many places to annoy their opponents. ? William J. Bryan issued the following statement from Chicago, last Sunday night: "I have read the editorial opinions concerning the sinking of the Arabic as those opinions were reproduced in Sunday morning papers, but they seem to me to avoid the most important question. The real question is not whether American citizens have, under international law, a right to travel through the danger zone on the ships of belligerent nations. That is admitted. The question just now is whether an American citizen should put his convenience or even his rights above his nation's welfare. If American citizens refuse to consider their own safety or the safety of the nation, then a second question arises, namely, whether the government should permit a few persons to drag the country into this unparalleled war. Our government has made its protest and there is no doubt that the question taken is abundantly supported by precedent, but that does not necessarily mean that we are going to war. Diplomacy has not yet concluded its work, and even if diplomatic efforts fail, we have recourse to the treaty plan which must be resorted to in case of disputes with Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia, and should be resorted to before going to war with any other belligerent nation. If the treaty plan fails, we still have a choice between entering this war and the postponment of final settlement until peace is restored. In the meantime it will be well to think of the thousands or possibly the hundreds of thousands who would be sacrificed if we enter this war; these brave men are certainly entitled to consideration as well as the few who by deliberately incurring unnecessary risks bring harm upon themselves and danger to their country. It is time for unneutral portion of the press or the united states to my aside its bias and unite in helping the president to keep the country out of war. The pro-Ally papers are insisting upon war with Germany, for the benefit of the Allies, and the pro-German papers are insisting upon an embargo on arms and ammunition for the benefit of Germany. If these two groups of papers would join together and urge measures to restrain American citizens from going into the danger zone on belligerent ships and prohibiting American passenger ships from carrying arms and ammunition?if they would do this they would aid in preventing war and in reserving for our nation the priceless opportunity tc act as peacemaker when the time foi peace arrives." ?!n- \|orimllc inquirer. Entered at the Postoffice at York as Mall Matter of the Second Class. YORK, 8. C.: TUESDAY, AUtiUST 24, 1915 Maybe the south is not a British province: but there are current evidences that Great Britain is not fullj aware of the fact. It is possible that Governor Harris of Georgia, may secure the arroHt and prosecution of some of those people who were engaged in the lynching ol Frank; but we are not looking foi anything of the kind. We were about to say that the next move on the part of Great Britain would be to call on the south for volunteers to go to France; but we are reminded that the propaganda in thai direction hus already made considerable headway. The Chesterfield Advertiser declare! it is anxiously awaiting the time wher it can announce that a state warehous* has been organized in Chesterfielc county. The Advertiser evidently feeh a wholesome interest in the welfare ol the cotton producers of its county and desires to see them in a positior to get what is coming to them. According to our view of it, the south contributed from $300,000,000 tc $400,000,000 to financing the Allies where she need not have contribute*; a cent if the Federal government hac done by the cotton crop what the British government is now promising ii will do, but which it is not goinf to do. The Charlotte Observer suggests that the south should exact Bremer quotations for her cotton and the Observer is right Not only is the Observer right; but the suggestion can be put into elTect if the Washington government will do its full duty in looking after cotton as faithfully as it hai been looking after grain and pro visions. Col. Roosevelt wants to fight Germany right now. President Wilsor wants to defer action until he get! full information. Mr. Bryan want* people to take cognizance of the faci that while there is no question of theii right to get killed by throwing themselves in the way of German submarines, there is very grave doubt as t< whether they have a right to involve other people in their foolishness. W< feel somehow, that there is much wisdom in the point made by Mr. Bryan In a letter to W. P. Beard, editor oi the Scimitar, former Governor Bleusi has effectively pilt an end to the storj of an alliance between himself anc Solicitor Cooper. As to whether then was ever any foundation in fact foi the story of this alliance referred t( we have no information; but we an quite doubtful. At any rate, it is besi for all concerned that the truth be known. What will be the result of s race between Manning, Blease anc Cooper next summer, which seems tc be the present outlook, remains tc be seen: but that such a race woulc be a lively one, there is no good reason to doubt. Declaring cotton contraband, Great Britain at the same time makes an nouncement of an intention, so far a; possible, to "steady" the market through the purchase of the staple Whatever steading is to be done should be done by the producers ant handlers in the United States. Thii country could not prevent the listing of cotton as contraband by the British government. It can, however, mak< objection to the taking of control ovei its cotton crop by Great Britain. II the British government is capable o: a graceful act in connection with th< cotton question it will leave to th< United States the handling of its owr crop.?Charlotte Observer. We are not necessarily reminded ol the Mecklenburg declaration in th? foregoing. The Observer has said nt less than was to be expected of it or its own account. And what it has saic it has said wisely. If cotton producers would have prices protected, they musi look to themselves. The British government may promise, but it will noi perform, and our own governmeni will not even promise. It is up to oui own people. They have notice to pui their cotton in warehouses and looi forward to the production of mort grain, meat and the like. Military Preparedness. We have a letter from a friend ii the regular army who expresses un qualified approval of our recent state ment to the effect that it would bi better for this country to spend $250, 000,000 on military preparation and no become involved in war than to becomt involved in war without having spen this money in preparation. What we especially had in mini wh(?n thp !?!ir!ifrnu?h tunq upniiHfl wfl! the belief that America has alread} suffered a great deal of humiliation ii having to do things that she shoulc not do, simply because she is not pre pared to help herself, and a fear tha' she mcy allow herself to be batterec abot om pillow to post, and finall) thru ito this war on the opposite side .m that in which her honor dignity and material interests are mosi concerned. It is quite evident to our mind thai if America had been possessed of o Meet twice as strong as she has, and her military establishment were ter times as great as it is, the "diplomatic* history of the past year would have been different from what it is. Foi one thing we would not have beer given to understand that we musl forego the opportunity that has been presented for the development of out over-sea commerce. For another thing, we would not have been told that we must recognize an "ineffective" blockade extending to the high seas, and for still another thing, nobody would have dared to suggest to us that we , could not sell our cotton to whoever i we llk?d, and whom we pleased, i The Enquirer does not want to be ' considered as bordering on jingoism in this kind of talk. It does not want to see this country' try to impose upon anybody, nor does it want this country ' to do anything that is not right. But . we are persuaded that we have been imposed upon and deprived of our rights, simply because it was known that we were in a position where we could not help ourselves. The United States is a rich and populous nation, and so is China; but . neither the United States nor China need expect to receive due consideration at the hands of armed neighbors unless they are prepared to enforce such consideration. Our Cotton as Contraband. If the British proclamation which makes American cotton contraband of war is to have any material effect on - prices one way or the other, the causes that are to produce that effect are not yet apparent; but nevertheless there is in this proclamation and in the corelated circumstances, quite a good deal that is entitled to serious consid 1 eration. When southern statesmen in congress last year who foresaw the baneful effect that the action of other governments was going to have on the fortunes of ' the cotton producing south, tried to ' get our own government to forestall ! and checkmate that effect by taking such action as seemed warranted by the premises, which suggested action was not nearly so radical as that from which they had taken alarm, they ' were laughed at and ridiculed as desir' ing to do the "baby act," and exhorted to take their medicine like men. ! Although we saw the British gov^ ernment getting behind and under writing billions of dollars* worth of doubtful credits belonging to private merchants in order to save those mer1 chants and incidentally the government 1 itself from bankruptcy, when Mr. Hen 5 ry of Texas, Senator Bankhead of Aln1 bama, and other true blue southernJ ers, tried to have the government tdo f the same thing for the cotton producers ? of the south, the government would not hear to such a thing, notwithstanding the fact that.the proposiion of Henry and Bankhead was actually more i sound than the British government ' expedient. When, as the result of the war pan' ic, the hundreds of millions of dollars ' of stocks and other securities, hung " up in New York and other national ' banks of this country, shrunk to less > than half the face value of the loans they secured, the comptroller of the currency very properly suspended the 3 law that required the sacrifice of those 1 securities, and prevented widespread " ruin that would be inevitable; but " when it came to the government being 5 willing to do the same thing for the " cotton producers, through- no greater risk or Inconvenience than saying that 5 it would buy all the cotton offered be low 12 cents a pound, there was no response, except that southern congressmen were taunted with advocat" ing paternalism and pleading the baby 1 act. 3 The real effect of our government's 3 attitude in the matter has been to give I the Allied governments millions of r bales of southern cotton at less than the cost of production and at the ex pense of the people of the south, and ' still we are being told to stand steady - in the good work, to hold up our heads J and continue to act the part of men. Now comes England, loaded down with all the cotton she can carry, and as much as she thinks she is likely to f need, taken from the south like taking i candy from a baby, and notwithstandf ing the fact that heretofore she has I ever insisted that cotton must have } the absolute freedom of the seas, telli* ing us that circumstances alter cases, > and that while she has seen proper to i make our staple contraband she "prot poses to initiate measures to relieve ; the depression which might temporarii ly disturb the market." 1 Here is paternalism, with a venge> ance, and if we are not being made to ) feel that we are being treated as 1 babies, it is certainly time we were being shown something of the real thing. If any government is to "institute t measures to relieve depression," it - should be our own, and our own govj? ernment should be ashamed to allow England to talk that way to us. If , the British government can relieve de1 pression, why cannot the United States I government relieve depression? I Everybody in this country with a i reasonable amount of good common * sense ought to know that the British f government is not going to do any? thing to relieve depression and that j her specious promise along that line ^ is only a gratuitous insult. I COTTON IS CONTRABAND British Government Issues Formal Proclamation. Cotton has been declared absolute contraband by Great Britain, according to a statement issued by the foreign office last Saturday afternoon. The statement declares that the government proposes to initiate measures to relieve depression which might temporarily disturb the cotton market because of the contraband order. It was learned upon inquiry at the foreign office that the French government would issue a similar notice early Sunday. The announcement follows: His majesty's government have declared cotton absolute contraband. While the circumstances might have justified such an action at an earlier period, his majesty's government are glad to think that local conditions of American interests likely to be affected are more favorable for such a step than they were a year ago, and moreover, his majesty's government contemplate initiation of measures to relieve as far as possible any abnormal depression which might temporarily disturb market conditions." The declaration making cotton contraband is effective from last Sunday. A brief royal proclamation published in a supplement of the London Gazette issued Saturday night says: "Now, therefore, we do hereby declare, by and with the advice of our privy council, that during the continuance of the war, or until we do give further public notice, the following articles will be treated as absolute contraband in addition to those set out in our royal proclamation aforementioned: "Raw cotton, cotton linters, cotton waste and cotton yarn. "And we do hereby declare further, that this, our royal proclamation, shall take effect from the date of its publcation in the Ixmdon Gazette." The proclamation was signed Friday by King George. Claim Chautauqua Did Not Play Fair.?Fifteen patriotic and publicspirited citizens of Newton put up a guarantee of $160 for a three-day Chautauqua attraction with the Radcliff bureau at Washington. Theyl nlnlm ihev diil so with the understand ' intf that the bureau could nut book a , Chautauqua for any other point in the , county. Now they find that Hickory has the same tiling and they are kick' ins?say they don't propose to stand I for such treatment?Cast on ia Gazette. LOCAL AFPAZH8. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS W. E. Ferguson?Sells Votan coffee? sanitary, hermetically sealed, airtight cans. See page four. , Committee?Invites the public to a basket picnic at Sutton's Spring next Saturday. Speaking a feature. I. L. Brandon?Will pay reward for return to Enquirer ottlce of a lost pocketbook. Committee, Clover?Extends an invitation to hear an address on "Redmanship" by Hon. A. E. Hill, at the Clover opera house nevt Saturday. Thos. VV. Boyd, Supervisor?Gives notice of sale offurniture of the old courthouse on salesday for September. Clover Chatauqua?Gives details of the entertainments It will offer its patron on August 31, September 1st and 2nd. R. D. Dorsett?Is conducting his cafe in a first-class manner and invites you to eat with oim. The Royal Pressing club. McConnell Drug Goods Co.?Now receiving new fall goods and says it has the best stock it has ever had. First National Bank, Sharon?Points out the way to build up a compe tence. success aepenus on you; uui it will help you. 1 York Drug Store?Makes further remarks relative to its prescription department and solicits your patronage. W. E. Ferguson?Talks about the high grade' groceries he sells, and talks about Stone's cakes, 10 cts. J. R. Logan?Gives notice that he has taken over the business formerly conducted by J. J. Keller & Co. Thomson Co.?Remind you that it is now giving the lowest prices of the year on all kinds of summer goods. Kirkpatrick-Belk Co.?Extends you a welcome to the Chautauqua and home coming, and to the big store with the big stock. J. M. Stroup?Says that the ladies are much pleased with the fall showing of Irving Drew shoes for ladies. First National Bank, Yorkvillc -Calls your attention to the safety of its certificates of deposit and the liberal interest paid. Page four. York Trust Co.?Is prepared to write all kinds of insurance and furnish bonds. Also to handle estates as executor or administrator. Page 4. Mr. R. B. Riddle of Zeno, said last Saturday that up to date his mill had ground approximately 6,000 bushels of the new wheat crop. Mr. Campbell Barnett of Bethel, has threshed 1,527 bushels of grain, including about 250 bushels of wheat. Mias Grace Strachan of Brooklyn, N. Y., who was defeated by Dr. D. B. Johnson of Winthrop, for the presidency of the National Education association, in session at Oakland, Cal., last week, has resigned her membership in the association. Her resignation was based on the claim that her defeat was brought about by unfair means, and that her Roman Catholic faith was used against her. So far as our judgment goes, W. R. Carroll gave the town of Yorkville the most business-like administration it has ever had. There was no graft during his administration and there was no waste. He caught up with more or less graft, and made some grafters hunt the tall timber for the time being; but did not give any very considerable publicity to the things he found that were off color. There is a patch of corn to be seen on the Bratton farm from the'foot of East Jefferson street, that is well worth the consideration of those farmers who are learning the superior fertilizing value of the right kind of a cover crop turned under, as compared with commercial or other fertilisers. The land on which the corn stanos is not especially rich. In fact It is not a great while since It would have been no slander to say that it ought to be fertilized in preparation for a good crop of brick; but during several years past it has carried cover crops of oats and vetch, and this year it had an unusually good crop of this mixture. The oats and vetch were turned under in the spring and the corn was planted shortly afterward. The corn that now stands on the land is the best possible testimonial as tQ^the correctness of the procedure that has been followed. SECOND WEEK JURORS The following thirty-six jurors were drawn this morning to serve during the second week of the court of common pleas. They will report on Monduy, September 13: S. H. Hutchinson Fort Mill J. R. Miller Bethel W. W. Stanton Bethel Quinn Wallace York J. S. Mackorell York C. M. Whisonant Catawba W. Hi Ayers Catawba L. H. McFadden Ebenezer J. M. Taylor Ebenezer J. F. Faulkner King's Mountain L. S. Patterson Pert Mill N. S. Buice Broad River J. C. Burge York Berry Wray King's Mountain Marshall Falls King's Mountain R. H. Bryson King's Mountain S. L. Thomasson York J. Q. Hall King's Mountain J. L. Adapts Catawba B. M. Lee Fort Mill W. W. Shillinglaw Catawba L. A. Pope Catawba S. W. McKnight York S. W. Garrison York *8 F Pnttftrsnn Fort Mill G. T. Setzer Catawba J. M. Gambell Fort Mill W. C. Faxris Ebenezer F. C. Horton King's Mountain Sam Youngblood ....King's Mountain J. C. Mitchell Ebenezer G. D. Flannagan Bethel Neil I. Williamson Catawba W. I. Witherspoon York L. F. Waldrop Catawba W. H. Hagans King's Mountain CROWDER'S CREEK BOTTOMS "Those farmers in this county who own filled-up creek bottoms, and who are dubious about whether it would pay to dredge the same, should have been along with my company of Boy Scouts this week, and they would have picked up some different notions."^ The speaker was Rev. J. L. Oates, pastor of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian church of Yorkville. He has been serving as Scoutmaster since the organization of the local company of Boy Scouts, and he had just returned from a four-days' encampment at the foot of Crowder's mountain in Gaston county, N. C. The spot is on the headwaters of Crowder's creek, which has been dredged within the past three years, and Mr. Oates, who was thoroughly familiar with the locality of old, was able to gather an intelligent idea of the practical results of the dredging. "Where four years ago the creek bottoms showed up little but bullrushes and willows," said Mr. Oates. "there are now long stretches of as fine corn as you would want to see anywhere. This corn shows up perfect stands, the color is all that anybody would want to see in its present stage, and the yield promises all that could be desired from an extra good crop. "1 talked to one land-owner," said Mr. Oates, "about the cost of the enterprise and asked as to whether he was pleased with the venture. He said that a part of his land was assessed at about fifteen dollars an acre, and although he thought that pretty steep at the time, he has no complaint. The increased crops paid the entire cost of the work in two years and left a fair profit over. If necessary to do C so he.would now be willing to go into I a contract to pay his part to repeat I the original dredging every Ave years, I but of course it will not be necessary I to do anything like that." t Mr. Oates, who was raised on a t farm, and who is a very practical man. t was wonderfully pleased with the re- r suit of the Crowder's creek expert- t ment, and he made no objection to 1 allowing his testimony to be publish- j ii for the encouragement of the York ( county people who may have dredging ? operations under consideration. T "If I had filled-up creek bottoms," I he said, "the only reason why I would C not be through them with a dredge \ before the end of October, would be t because I could not get enough help, I to accomplish the work." |I DR J. H. WITHERSPOON DEAD c Dr. James Harvey Witherspoon, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of this community, died at his home on South Congress street, last Friday afternoon after a long period of failing health, and his remains were interred in Rose Hill cemetery on Sunday at 11 o'clock after funeral services conducted in the Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. E. E. Gillespie. The deceased was a son of Isaac Donnom Witherspoon. Sr., and was born in Yorkvllle. S. C., on February 2, 1839. He received his primary education in the private schools of his hoyhood, and continued his academic training in the King's Mountain Military school of Yorkville, and the Arsenal school at Columbia, after which he attended the .Medical college of Charleston, from which he was graduated as a doctor. During the civil war Dr. Witherspoon gave the Confederate government some service in his capacity as a physician: but most of his time was spent as a regular practitioner amongst the civilian population, by which his services were badly needed. After the war the doctor continued the practice of medicine for several years In Rock Hill, but in the early seventies moved to Laurens county, where, on June 25, 1873, he married Miss Phoebe Williams .who survives him. Dr. Witherspoon remained in Laurens until 1882, when he and Mrs. Witherspoon came to York county, and settled on the Brian place, about * ?" ""'Iao n/vvtVi nf f nwn TV* AV rp mained in this place until about five years ago when they moved to York- j ville, which place has since been their home. i Dr. Witherspoon is survived by three sons, as follows: Mr. J. D. Wither- 1 spoon of Westminster, S. C.; Prof. J. H. Witherspoon of Gaffney, S. C., and Mr. H. W. Witherspoon of this place. , He also leaves one sister, the only surviving member of his father's < family, Mrs. S. E. Corbett of Camden. Dr. Witherspoon was a man of 1 strong convictions, high principles and ' temperate habits. He was a thorough- ( going gentleman in all his relations j with his fellowmen, honorable, upright and high-toned and enjoyed the ] respect of a large circle of friends. 1 The funeral services on Sunday were largely attended, and an immense concourse of people followed the remains to the grave. I _ } WITHIN THE TOWN ( ? The Cannon mill is closed down indefinitely while changes and repairs . are being made to the machinery. , ? The constitution and laws of the state are ignored in that license tax J schedule, and yet practically all of us are sworn to obey, uphold and de- , fend the constitution and laws of the | state. ? The town authorities have had a j tower erected at the fire department headquarters in which is mounted the ] fire bell and the great clock which i was formerly in the tower of the old courthouse. ? The interview with Mr. W. R. Carroll, published in The Enquirer last ] Friday, met with general approval, ' and many people insist upon the desirability of an answer to Mr. Carroll's j letter to the mayor. ? The local troop of Boy Scouts re- < turned home last Friday evening from 1 Crowder's mountain, where they had been in camp since Tuesday morning. All the Scouts report a very pleasant outing. i < ? Although everyone who has ' studied that license tax schedule is j aware that it is not in accordance with | the constitution and laws of the state, not one seems to be able to determine i whether there is in it more of protec-. ] lion or oppression, although it is quite ^ pregnant or Doin. , ? Mr. M. Ardie Beam of Grover, N. C., and Miss Harriet L. Pearson of ' Dallas, N. C., were married by Pro- ' bate Judge L. R. Williams Saturday ( afternoon. The ceremony was wit- t nessed by quite a number of persons who chanced to be around the court- < house at the time. ' ? Grayson's curves proved ineffect- < ivc against the furious onslaughts of ? the Neely mill batters in a baseball game on the Graded school grounds f Saturday afternoon and as a result the Noely mill team defeated Bethany 12 j to 5. During the first few innings ] both teams played "Jamb-up" ball, but a number of errors on the part f of Bethany players demoralized the i team and the Neely boys piled up a } lead which their opponents could not r overcome. The batteries for the Neely mill were: Williams and Morgan; for t Bethany: Frank Grayson and Parish. c Umpire?Lewis M. Grist. About 100 people saw the game. ? Alex Marion, colored, became very hungry about 4 o'clock yesterday ' morning, and in order to satisfy his * appetite, entered the corn field of Mr. ^ W, Mason McConnell, removing there- e from twelve roasting ears. Policeman Richardson happened to be passing t that way and hearing a rustling of the ' corn, waited for whatever it might be to come out. In a few minutes out J walked Alex with an armful of corn, r He admitted his guilt to the officer and gave as his excuse that he was hungry. ? He was convicted before the mayor 1 yesterday and will work twenty days on the roads. ( ? Twenty-one automobiles, carrying 1 Clover's Chautauqua boosters, entered ' this nlace about 10.30 yesterday morn- j ing, on the last lap of a trip which r had as its object the advertising of I Clover's three-day chautuuqua which is to be held in Clover August 31, and [ September 1 und 2. The Clover ] boosters attracted considerable attention when they came through the \ town. Each of the twenty-one cars in J the procession was covered with signs advertising the chautuuqua. Notable ti among the signs were those attached i to the car of Dr. E. W. Pressly. The I car was driven by Mr. Jno. M. Smith. <)n its sides was puinted in large let- s ters, "No Tax On Business in Clover." j The party of boosters left Clover early yesterday morning, going flrst to t 'ampbell & Harnett's store In Bethel. I'rom there they went to Dr. T. N. Julin's and thence to Bowling Green, from that point the party went to the Jethany section and from there to his place. They went by Filbert on he return to Clover. Each automo>ile was filled with ladies and gentlenen of the Clover section. Automo>lle owners who had their machines n the procession were: M. L. Smith, L J. Qulnn. W. B. McGlll, R. A. ,'ounts, Mra M. N. Morton, J. Meek imlth. W. P. Smith, J. M. Adklns, W. r. Benmguard, J. A. Riddle, Dr. T. N. Julin, Dr. E. W. Pressly, Dr. J. W. 'ampbell, R. S. Dickson, J. D. Duff, V. B. Stroup, M. L. Ford, S. J. Mathews, H. L Wright, Rev. A. A. McLean, R. J. Davis, T. M. McElwee and I. G. Lilly. ? The town's chautauqua and home;omlng week boosters left early this nornlng on a tour of the county for he purpose of advertising the attraclons to be held here next month, rwenty-three cars were counted In the ?roces8ion and the understanding was hat several other machines were to oln the party during the morning. Dach automobile was filled with local >eople and the sides of the machines vere placarded with posters advertlsng local business concerns and the :omlng show. It was ttae intention of 1 u n on lie utMJoiens iu iravc nric auuui i.?v 'clock and to arrive in Sharon about 1.30. They were about half an hour ate In their schedule, however, and hey did not reach Sharon, their first lestinatlon, until after 9 o'clock. From Sharon it was their intention to go to Hr. Banks Goods' store in the Bulock's Creek section, thence to Hlck>ry Grove and Smyrna. From Smyrna he itinerary was directed to Piedmont springs and then to the store of Mr. K. M. McGill in the Ramah section, hence to McGill Bros', store and from hat place to Clover. It was the inention of the boosters to lunch in Clover and then to resume their Jourley to Campbell & Burnett's store in 3ethel. After leaving Campbell & larnett's the party will go to Ferguton's store, then to Fort Mill, then to lock Hill and on to Jack Byers' store. Vfter leaving Mr. Byers1, the boosters ?xpect to go to McConnellsvllle and hen on to Guthriesville. Newport and rirzah are the last named places on he Itinerary. The Chautauqua boosters expect to return here about 6.30 :hi8 evening. It is estimated that here were seventy-five people in the jooster party. ABOUT PEOPLE Mr. Isaac H. Norris of Chester, is in own today. Miss Martha Pegram is visiting elatives in Rock Hill. Mr. J. P. White is a business visitor to Hickory, N. C. today. Mrs. S. F. Littlejohn of Gaffney, visited friends here this week. Mrs. R. J. Mackorell visited relatives In Lancaster this week. Miss Nancy Sharpe of Cokesbury, S. C., is visiting Mrs. G. H. O'Leary here. Chester News, Aug. 20: Mr. Saye Plexico of Sharon, is visiting in the city. Miss Mamie Sturgis of R. F. D. No. 5, is visiting friends in Reldsville, N. C. Mrs. H. L. Wright of Clover, visited Mrs. J. L. Adams in Gastonia last week. Mrs. C. H. Ferguson of Clover, is spending seme time at Edgemont, NT. C. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stroup of this [>lace, visited relatives in Clover this LVt?C?\t Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Grist and son, 0. E., visited relatives in Union this week. Mr. David Lowe of Concord, N. C? is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. Ross Canion, here. " Mr. J,; F. Airison'.of King's' Moun:ain, N. C., visited relatives at Tirzah ast week. Mr. Lytle Love of Sharon, is convalescent after a serious attack of typhoid fever. Mr. W. F. Erwin of Pamplico, Fla_, is visiting his sister. Mrs. J. B. Perram, here. Mr. J. W. Kirkpatrick has returned home after a trip to the northern markets. Mr. Harry Gasque and son Damon, )f Laurens, visited Rev. Henry Stokes lere this week. Mr. Jno. S. James left Sunday for Knoxville, Tenn., after spending scverxl days here. Miss Harriet McLean of Rock Hill, is visiting her brother, Rev. A. A. McLean, in Clover. Mesdames Stewart Abell and Ernest Gluy of Lowryville, visited relatives here this week. Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Knox of Coumbia, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brice here. Mr. L T. Hardin of Columbia, visited the family of Mr. M. L Smith in clover last week. Misses Minnie Cody and Minnie Florence Ferguson are visiting friends in Forest City, N. C. Dr. O. Frank Hart of Columbia, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. S. Hart, here last week. Misses Eliza and Ida Adams of Clover, visited relatives and friends in Jastonia this week. Mrs. Kate Fewell and Mr. John Fewell of Rock Hill, are visiting Mr. ind Mrs. J. E. Sadler. Mrs. L. B. Sherer is critically ill at he home of her son, Mr. C. F. Sherer, >n East Jefferson street. Miss Barnett Miller of R. F. D. No. >, spent several days with Miss Esther Ford in Clover last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Pursley of [Mover, visited relatives in the Bethiny section last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hammond and ton, A. B., Jr., of Columbia, visited elatives here this week. Miss Ella Youngblood of Clover, vlsted relatives and friends in King's Vfountain, N. C., last week. Misses Georgia and Annie Wlthertpoon of Columbia, are spending sev:ral days with relatives here. Mrs. F. W. Dibble has returned to ter home in Clover, after a visit to elatives in Douglasville, Ga. Mr. W. S. Love of Sharon, was calld to Anderson yesterday, on account >f the death of Mrs. Hi G. Love. Miss Maud Youngblood has return;d to Atlanta, Ga., after visiting relaives and friends in this section. Miss Margaret Adams of Ebenezer, s visiting the family of her brother, dr. W. L Adams, on Clover No. 2. Mrs. W. M. Kennedy and children, Tames and Rosa, are visiting: relatives ind friends in Newberry this week. Miss Sarah Allison of King's Mounain, is spending this week with the amily of Mr. R. R. Allison in Tirzah. Miss Maud Barron, who has been risiting Miss Maud Stroup here, reurned to her home in Rock Hill last light. Mr. and Mrs. J. Meach Smith have noved into their new residence in Clover, which has been recently com)leted Mrs. J. M. Ferguson and Master Joe ^lements left this morning to visit Urs. Boyd Brandon at Clemson Colege. Miss Mary Jenkins and Mr. Walter Tenkins of Rock Hill, are visiting elatives and friends in the vicinity of fowling Green. Dr. and Mrs. S. K. Lowry and Miss lerald Lowry have returned home ifter spending a few days at Blowing iock, N. C. Miss Pat Ashcraft, who has been risking her aunt, Mrs. R. E. Heath lere, has returned to her home in llonroe, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bulce and chilIren have returned to their home in ?oek Hill, after visiting friends in lickory Grove. Mrs. I* D. Young has returned to ler home in Fairfield county, after pending several weeks with relatives n this section. Miss Elizabeth Bruns has returned o her home In Charlotte, after spend-' Ing several days with Miss Beulah Ferguson here. Mrs. I. P. Boyd and Miss Pearl Boyd have returned to their home on R. F. D. 7, after a visit to friends in the Bethel section. Misses Fannie Stroup, Manila Ewart and Reba Cain left today to attend the A. R. P. missionary conference at All Healing Springs, N. C. Mra J. T. Gentry has returned to her home at Falrforest, Spartanburg county, after a visit to Mrs. T. L. Wilson in Clover. Mr. Joseph Matthews of Greensboro, X. C., is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Matthews in Clover. Misses Martha Marshall, Louise Barron and Frances Adickes returned to their homes here Saturday, after a visit to friends in Darlington. Messrs. W. M. McConnell and J. M. Ferguson have returned to their homes here after spending several weeks at Saranac Lake, N. Y. Mr. C. K. Chreitzberg of Rock Hill, fiscal agent of the state board of charities and corrections, was a business visitor here this week. Mr. and Mra Daniel Anderson and Miss Alice Anderson of Marietta, Ga., and Miss Laura Page of Gastonia, vis ilea me iamny 01 mi. jamva *%.. rage in Clover last week. Mrs. Nancy I. Hewitt, a native of York county; but for many years a resident of Birmingham, Ala., is maklhg her home with the family of Mr. R. B. Riddle of Zeno, in this county. Dr. W. Lee Hart of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is spending several days here with his parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. S. Hart, on his way to Lake Ontario, where he will be stationed in the future. Mr. W. D. Harmon of King's Mountain, N. C., has taken a position with the Piedmont Telephone company here. Mr. Harmon succeeds Mr. T. M. Spencer, who left Sunday for City Point, Va., where he expects to secure a position. Mrs. W. B. Kerr of the Philadelphia section, who has been undergding treatment in the Fennell infirmary, at Rock Hill, has returned to her home. She is recuperating as rapidly as could be expected. Information from Rev. W. W. Lipscomb, formerly pastor of Clover and Union churches, who is undergoing treatment in the Magdalene hospital, Cheater, is to the effect that his condition is somewhat improved. Chester Reporter, Aug. 23: Rev. E. K. Hardin and family, who have been visiting Mrs. Hardin's parents, Hon. and Mrs. J. L. Glenn, left Friday afternoon for their home in Washington, accompanied by Miss Sarah Glenn. Blowing Rock, N. C., correspondence of Aug 19 to the Charlotte Observer: A. Mr. Williams of Clover, S. C., coming up the mountain Sunday four miles from the village, put his hand on the radiator to see if steam had generated. It had. His left hand was badly scalded. A physician was necessary to dress it. Kershaw Era, August 18: Miss Juanita Brown of the Abney section, went to Yorkvllle Saturday to attend the house party of a friend. Mrs. L. H. Good and niece, Miss Mary Belle Good of Sharon, returned to their home Monday, after spending a couple of weeks in Kershaw with the former's sister, Mrs. B. B. Watson. Mr. James A. Barrett, postmaster at Clover, who was here yesterday, said that the people who were behind the Chautauqua which is to be held in Clover, were confident that the venture was to be a success not only from an educational but financial standpoint. People of Clover and vicinity, Mr. Barrett said, were evidencing interest ing the coming attraction. Gastonia Gazette. Aug. 20: Miss Lola Maxwell of Clover, underwent a successful operation for tonsllitis at the city hospital yesterday. Misses Madelyn Thomson and Margaret Louise LaFar returned yesterday from McConnell8v!Ue, where they have been attending a house party at the home of Miss Nellie Moore. Mr. J. B. Jackson of the Bethel section, was in Gastonia on business yesterday. Miss Georgia Dulln and Mr. Davidson Dulln of Bowling Green, are in town today. Messrs. Tom and Charlie Hoke of York county, spent Sunday here with Mr. J. P. Saunders' family. Mr. Howard Jackson of Clover, S. C., was in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jenkins, Miss Lutie Jenkins and Mr. William Jenkins of Yorkvllle, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Miller. Miss Nannie and Addle Wallace and Margaret Query of the Pethel section, returned home Wednesday afternoon from Montreat, where they have been spending two weeks. LOCAL LACONICS Didn't Pay Poll Tax. Gus Burris, colored, is serving fifteen days on the county chalngang, having been convicted before Magistrate Comer of failure to pay his poll tax. Prof. Wilson Made Address. Prof. Thos. Lesslie Wilson of Wofford Fitting school, Spartanburg, delivered an interesting address in the Clover Methodist church Sunday night. A large congregation was present. Charged With Larceny. Bob Jones, colored, has been committed to jail by Magistrate Glenn of Ebenezer township, charged with larceny. He will be tried at the fall term of the court of general sessions. Will Settle With County Officials. Charlton W. Sawyer, comptroller general of South Carolina, is expected here tomorrow for the purpose of making his annual settlement with the auditor and treasurer of York county. Cheater's New Bale. Chester Reporter, Aug. 23: Chester county's first bale of new cotton was brought in this afternoon from Mr. M. H. Wachtel's plantation, by Mr. T. L Grant, foreman, and was bought by the S. M. Jones Co. The bale weighed 620 pounds and was graded as strict middling. Baptiat Churches Call Pastor. Clover and Union Baptist churches which have been without a pastor since the resignation of Rev. W. W. Lipscomb, have extended a call to Rev. M. M. Richardson of Simpsonvllle, Greenville county. Rev. Mr. Richardson conducted a series of services at Clover recently. He has not yet signified his acceptance of the call. Native Son Filled Pulpit. Rev. W. C. McCully of Charlotte, filled the pulpit at the Clover Presbyterian church Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. A. A. McLean being engaged in the conduct of services at Bowling Green. Rev. Mr. McCully is a native of the Bowling Green section. His sermon was heard with much interest by the large congregation present. Told About the War. Dr. K. V. Millard, an itinerate lecturer, delivered two addresses in Clover Sunday, the first in the Baptist church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and the second in the Presbyterian church in the evening. Dr. Millard has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia and presented his hearers with a number of interesting facts concerning the war in Europe. Large audiences heard both lectures. Forest Hill Picnic. Forest Hill's annual picnic was held at Forest Hill school house last Saturday and as is usually the case, there was a large crowd of neighborhood folk and a number of visitors from various sections of the county in attendance. It is estimated that there were more than 300 people present. There was plenty of dinner for the picknickers and the menu included a big pot of soup for the cooking of which several citizens of Forest Hill are noted. Good music by local talent was a feature of the occasion. Clover Scouts Enjoy Outing. Clover's troop of Boy Scouts, under the direction of Rev. A. A. McLean, Scoutmaster, returned to Clover from ijinwoou iubi mui^ii) wiicid they had been camping- for several days. The Clover Scouts report a pleasant outing. "The Catawba Camp Fire Club Girls," the sister organization of Boy Scouts, enjoyed an outing at Piedmont Springs last week. They were in charge of Miss Bessie Jackson and Mrs. J. W. Campbell. I Miss Mariah P. Cowan D?ad. _ Miss Muriah P. Cowan died at the home of her. brother-in-law, Mr. T, J. Thomasson, yesterday morning following a long period of ill health. Miss Cowan was about 56 years t.f age and hau spent most of her life in this section. She was for many years a member of King's Mountain Chapel. She is survived by two sisters, Mesdames John Branch and T. J. Thomasson. both of this county. The interment was in Beersheba cemetery this morning, following funeral services conducted by Rev. Henry Stokes. For Carrying Concealed Weapon. Wallace Smith, colored, who severely cut Hattie Jackson, a negro woman, here several weeks agd, plead guilty to the charge of carrying concealed weapons when arraigned before Magis trate Comer Saturday, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $25 or to serve thirty days on the chaingang. Not having the dollars he took the days. Upon the completion of his term he will be taken back to jail where he will be held until the fall term of the court of general sessions when he will answer to the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. Vote an Eight Mill Tax. At an election held at Oak Ridge Wednesday, voters in that school district unanimously decided to levy an eight mill tax upon property in the district. By their action, this district now leads the other fifty-three York county school districts In the amount of special tax for school purposes. As was announced In The Yorkville Enquirer some time ago, Wlnthrop college has decided to move its model farm school to the Oak Ridge district and the special tax was voted In order |that funds might be raised to build suitable buildings for this model farm school. County Will Grade Hill. The county commissioners have made a contract with Aldermen J. Q. Dixon, Thos. W. Speck and John S. Sandifer of the town's street committee whereby the county chaingang will cut down the hill at the residence of Mr. John R. Logan and will also | widen the Rock Hill road at a point between the Southern railway and the residence of Mr. G. G. Eaves. The county has agreed to take a considerable portion off the Logan hill for 20 cents per yard. The understanding is that the road between the points mentioned above will be made about 45 feet in width, about fifteen feet of which is to be used as a sidewalk. The work of making these street improvements will heoHn nhorflv Commi(?ion?rt in 8?Mion. Messrs. Thos. W. Boyd, J. E. Latham and J. C. Kirk pa trick, commissioners of York county, held a special meeting yesterday, primarily for the purpose of meeting a representative of the Taylor-Waters Construction Co., builders of the new county home with a view to deciding what is to be done with the roof of the structure. As has been mentioned in The Enquirer before, there are numerous holes in the roof of the building and the county commissioners are unwilling to pay the contractors the total cost of the building until something is done to remedy the roof. The construction company's representative failed to show up at the meeting yesterday, and the board spent most of their time in auditing claims against the county. Horse Drowned at Ford. J. M. Porter, a well known liveryman of Rock Hill, had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse by drowning early Saturday morning at Toole's Fork which is between Rock Hill and Antloch church. Mr. Porter had sent a wagonload of soft drinks to Antloch church where a picnic was to be held. The bridge over Toole's Fork had been washed away some time ago, but the driver of the two horses had concluded that the ford was safe. The current in the creek proved stronger than he anticipated, however, and It was only after strenuous effort on the part of persons who had heard his cry that the driver was saved. As it was, one of the horses attached to the wagon was drowned and the other was saved at considerable risk. The driver of the wagon has been exonerated of all blame for the accident. Cow Went Mad. A cow belonging to Mr. Harvey Atkins, who lives on R. F. D. No. 2, was seized with "fits" early Saturday morning and died late the same afternoon while in the throes of a convulsion. The cow was brought to town during the morning and Drs. McDowell and Glenn who were called to see it were unable to say whether or not it was suffering from hydrophobia. One or more mad dogs have been reported in the neighborhood in which Mr. Adkins lives during the past month, and it is thought quite probable that the animal might have been bitten by a rabid dog. During its sickness Saturday, the animal emitted a great deal of froth?a good sign of hydrophobia. The animal was of the Guernsey breed and was said to be worth $50 or more. < The cow's head was sent to Columbia for examination for hydrophobia, and following th^* examination a report was made that no traces of hydrophobia could be found. Negro Preacher in Bad. Clover correspondence of August 17, to the Gastonia Gazette: Magistrate Qulnn continues to have his hands full. Monday afternoon he held the preliminary in the case of the Rev. Jim Dudley, colored, charged with assault with intent to kill. The Retf Jim Dudley is pastor of Weeping Mary Baptist church ? rvrvwder's Creek. Jim Williams, who swore out the warrant Is treasurer of the church, it seems. There was In I he church treasury some funds which, in accordance with a direction of the congregation, though not on consultation with the pastor, Williams turned over to Mr. Jackson of Clover, who, it is understood, has papers on the church building. The procedure didn't suit the Rev. Jim, who took Williams to task for the disposing of the money without his approval. In the course of the conversation. Rev. Jim picked up an axe and threw It at Williams. It being a probable case, the reverend was bound over to await trial at the next session of the higher court. Fine Field of Corn. One of the prettiest fields of corn to be seen anywhere in this vicinity is that of Mr. P. W. Love's on the eastern outskirts of the tow/i. The field Includes ten acres, planted the latter part of June on land from which a tremendous crop of oats and vetch had but recently been cut. The corn is now well into the "milk and silking" stage, is of almost uniform height, well above the head of a man on horseback. and a dark green color all over it. On the same land last year Mr. Love made an average of 75 bushels (measured) to the acre, and he says that the present prospect is better than that of last year. The corn is Lands' prolific. Between the rows of corn, Mr. Love has sowed a mixture of oats and vetch and these have come up to a fine stand, bidding fair to makean excellent crop of this mixture neftK spring. Part of the field is upland and part of it undrained swamp meadow that a few years ago was considered practically valueless. This is the fourth year that Mr. Love has followed i oats and vetch with corn, and corn with vetch and oats and each year has shown a decided Improvement both In the land and the crops grown on It. Truly, the crop now on this ten acres is a sight worth seeing. Alleged Cruelty to Child. Rock Hill Record. Aug. 23: S. J. Kirby, a one-armed white man who lives in the Highland Park mill village, was arrested last week by Constable Allen on a warrant sworn out before Magistrate Winaate for orueltv to his child. The case was called before Magistrate Wingate this morning, but Kirby asked for change of venue, making affidavit that he did not believe he could get a fair trial before Mr. Wingate on account of his (Mr. Wingate) having formed and expressed an opinion on the matter. (Mr Wingate having seen the child after the beating.) Mr. Wingate granted the change and it is supposed that the matter will come up before Magistrate O-lenn of Ebenezer. It Is stated that Kirby beat his little six-year-old girl most terribly and the next day chained her to a block and made her get out and sweep the back yard while he sat on the steps with a rille and told her If she did not sweep he would shoot her In the feet, in fact Constable Allen ^ informs us that Kirby acknowledged to him and others that he did shoot in- * to the vard, but was not shooting at the child.