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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-09-07


consent to it's embrace again.
JOHN P. GAGE, ESQ,
candidate for the office of Probate Judge, was
next introduced. He deemed it unnecessary
to make speech on the political questions of
the day in announcing himself candidate for
this Office. While he did not claim to be a
politician in this canvass, he would say that
it did not require good politician to make
good probate judge His opponent for this
office was not present, and in his absence he
would say that for him he entertained high
regards. Mr.. Gage spoke of the duties de-
volying upon the probate Judge, claiming that
a knowledge Of the law was essential to the
proper discharge Of the duties, and as ques-
tions arising in this court were included in
the branch of the legal profession to which he
had devoted most study, he felt that he was
peculiarly we'll qualified to discharge the du-
ties in manner that would be satisfactory
to the people, and ifnominated in the primary
election and elected, he pledged himself to
give his unremitting attention to his official
duties. He therefore asked the position at
the hands of his fellow citizens and, said he
in closing, so far as new counties and new
court-houses are concerned, while it does not
devolve upon me to enter into discussion Of
this question, elect me probate judge and one
courthouse will be enough for me.
W. B WILLIAMS, ESQ,
candidate for reelection to the office of county
auditor was next called out by the chairman.
Mr.. Williams took the speakers stand, but ex-
cused himself from attempting to address his
fellow citizens. He was not there for the pur-
pose of speaking, and the call was unexpected.
The duties of his Office were clerical, with
which discussion Of political questions had
nothing to do. He came out to meet the peo-
pie and not to speak, and regretted that his
official duties would probably prevent him
from meeting his fellow citizens at any other
appointments during the primary canvass.
He would say to the voters, however, that in
the election before them they had high duty
to perform in preserving intact our present
State and county governments; contrasted
the present with the dark days previous to
Democratic ascendency and in order to MAIN
tain our unity, counseled all Democrats to
vote for those who receive the primary nomi-
nation.
DIR. j. B. ALLISON,
candidate for reelection to the office of county
commissioner, was next called and introduced.
lie said he did not desire to make a public
speech, as he was present merely to meet the
people But he would say that during his
present term of Office he had, in every instance,
endeavored to discharge his duties to the best
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
Latest From Egypt - Tho Truth
About JOc and Mrs. POtiphnr.

During n skirmish In Egypt recently,
British shell penetrated q mound and OK
plodod. Among tho debris scattered about by
tho explosion was very anclent-looktng
papyrus roll OF peculiar appearance. This
was turned over to an orudito Psychologist,
who has succeeded In translating tho writing
thereon. II proved 10 be the minutes OF IN
examination by the Supreme Court OF Egypt
into the case OF Joseph and Mrs. Potlphar "a
kind OF star.liouto caso), tho case being on
titled "Mr. potlphar VS.. Our joe" The ind
Ing Of tho court was TO the effect that on the
25th day OF Jobab (July), an alarm Of fire was
turned In from box 22l, ut IL o'clock p. m.,
and Joe, being Chief OF the Fire Depart
ment, for lie was chief OF about everything in
those dnye, jumped out OF bed, pulled on his
trousers and vest, and had one sleeve OF his
coat on as he rushed across tho porch whero
Mrs. Pot was. AS no passed, she pulled his
coat tail, intending TO tell him to pull down his
vest. Having but one sleovo OF his coat on, OF
course when Mrs. Pot. pulled his coat tail It
came OF, and remained In her hand, while
Joe rushed on and put out the lro. Then ho
went oil over town, and, with many winks and
leors and mods, told how Mrs. Pot. was mashed
on him and tried to pull him of the porch into
her bedroom, Just like brash young men do
nowadays. Mrs. Pot. was completely oxoncra.
ted, while Joe was sent to Jail, whore he spent
his time with tho chief cook and chief butler
In fgetting up droam-book. This precious
roll has been sent TO Mr.. Tilden to store up
with his cipher dispatches, whero all can SEQ
n who yviah tn
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
Secretary LincOIn's Peril.


II Secretary Lincoln would be gratefully re-
membercd as the son OF Abraham Lincoln, ho
win promptly revoke the order removing Gen-
cral Sturgis from tho command OF tho Soldiers
Home. II is n disgrace TO the Army 10 remove
IN oflicer solely because he was faithful 10 his
trust, and told the truth whom called upon TO
testify In regard 10 grave abuses In military
circles.
1t was not tho custom OF Abraham Lincoln
TO punish public officers for fidelity 10 public
duties, and II tho son desires 10 be respected
as the worthy son Of u noble sire, no will at
once recall General sturgis, and send some OF
the military jobbers 10 tho Black Hills, or TO
answer before a courtmartial.
There arc rumors OF Secretary Jincoln's en-
forced retirement from tho Cabinet at an early
day. II Is his misfortune that he was singled
out from the Garfield Cabinet TO remain IN tho
Stalwart Cabinet, but his assent 90 the ro-
moyal OF General Sturgis weakons him with
the sentiment that quickens at the name OF
Lincoln, and makes II possible for tho Stall
warts TO dismiss him with safety. The way
for the son OF Abraham Lincoln 10 best serve
himself is 10 serve public integrity with scrup.
ulous fidelity, regardless OF the favor or hatred
al
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

Visiting with correspondent, the other
day, the little granite Btatehouse, perched on
q terrace opposite 20 mis- homo In Augusta,
Me, Mr.. Blaine pointed 20 an old.fashionod
ing ofIlcer OF the Senate, and saidi "Thoro is
whero began newspaper life. reported the
proceedings OF tho senate for tho Kennoboc
journal several terms, II was great school
for me. l used 70 educate my memory by
keeping tho rOll.calls on one or moro bills In
my mind, and not writing them out until
after went home. got so could remember
and then write them out hours after thoy were
given" Passing ON 10 tho Hall OF Delegates
he turned toward the Speakers chair and dosll
tho selfeamo used by him many years ago
ard said; "Whon 1 was elected Speaker OF
the Legislature felt prouder over II than over
any onlee 10 which have since been called or
Rix."
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

OUR DEMOCRATIC evening contemporary ad-
mits that the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee have taken two Senate committee
rooms rs their political headquarters. .
--Ndti0nal Republican.
The Republican based the above and
other remarks, upon paragraph published
in the Erening Yesterday. 1t would appear
to sensible people that a paper of the
standing and reputation, and being pos
sessed of the information the Republican
presumably is about the reliability of what
is published in the aforesaid Evening Yester-
day, would take the trouble to verify what
1t said before giving publicity and circula.
tion TO its alleged news.
The only truth in the paragraph, so far as
the committee-rooms of the senates being
nsed by the alleged Democratic Congress
sional Committee is concerned, consists in
the fact that 1t is untrue in toto.
Mr.. Pondleton, the Reform candidate for
the Democratic nomination for President,
being chairman Of a Senate select commit
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
Unsatisfactory Mail Service.

The New Mexican News, Santa Fe, N, NJ.
Tho mail service OF Now Mexico is In fear
fully unsatisfactory condition. When u lettor
is sent from Santa Fo 10 any other part OF tho
Territory there seems 10 be about equal
chances whether II Will reach It's destination
on time or not, and frequently II never reaches
the place TO which II Is directed at all. Com.
plants are coming 20 this oflce daily, In some
Instances where papers have not been received
for more than a month, although mailed regu.
In rIt MI Ia md
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
Contractor Boone Arrested.

Albert 7. Boone, ono OF the Star.Route con.
tractors, 10 an inmate OF the Hudson County
jail, ON Jersey City Heights, and Is detained in
default OF bonds for his appearance In tho sum
of $4,000. Boone was arrested at tho Windsor
Hotel, Jersey City, by sherin Cronan on a
capias Issued by Chief Justice Beaseley, OF the
New Jersey supreme Court, on the application
OF Robert Reilloy and Joseph Wolfort, who
have entered a civil suit against Boone, laying
their damages at $4,000. Tho fact that tho
arrest had been made was kept secret until
yesterday, although Boone has been In Gus
tOdy several days.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

Persons leaving tho city during tho summer
months can have THE EVENING CRITIC mailed
10 their address, I'm any locality, for 80 cents
per month, or throo months for 81, payable In
advance. THE Critic will be found tho bcst
medium for keeping absontecs thoroughly
posted on what transpiros Mt tho Capital. Or
ders can bc sent by mall, or left Mt the busi'
nose ONCE. Address changed no often as
AaatxoH
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

THERE has not been single campaign
document folded in tho Senate folding.
since Congress adjourned, for campaign
purposes upon the order or for u Demo-
cratic Senator, and only 100000 upon the
orders Of Republican Senators.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

tee, has the use of committcc.room. His
clerk, who is borne on the rolls of the Sem
ate at SEQ per month as laboror, looks
after Gentleman Georges interest in his
absence by sending out from this commit
teo-room civil service reform speeches, and
that is the nearest possible foundation therc
Is for the paragraph in tho Ereaing Pcster-
dag.
1t may not be out of place to state in this
connection that Mr.. Bright, Sergcant'at-
Arms of the Senate, who has charge or con-
troll of tho Senate end of the Capitol,
would not, and will not If desired, give his
consent to either party to use tho commit
tee-rooms for the purpose referred to.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

senator COnBer, OF mlciilBuil, upplleu 10 ScC'
retary Lincoln for the reasons for tho sum
mary removal OF General Sturgls from the
Governorship OF the Soldiers Home ut WASH
ington, but the reply was rather vague. 1t ap-
pears to have been done by General Drum and
General Macfeely, of the Board OF Managers.
Surgeon General Cranes namo does not appear
on the record. General Macfoely was one OF
the managers whose good name was tainted
by the testimony OF General Sturgis before tho
Senate Investigating Committee. II should be
remembered that the charges against General
Macfeoly and ex.Surgeon-General Barnes
were mado before General Sturgis
was appointed governor OF tho
Homo, and that he merely testified, upon
compulsory process, 10 facts that had devol-
oped under his own observation. They ro.
nected severely upon Macfeely and Barnes,
both Of whom should have demanded a court
OF inquiry, II they felt that injustice had been
done them. The summary removal OF General
Sturgis undor the circumstances appears TO
have been gravely unjust, and unless 1t can be
clearly explained II VIII seriously reflect upon
the War Department. The whole subject Will
be investigated next winter by Congress II
would, perhaps, 10 well 10 consider the pro-
prioty Of appointing somo volunteer soldier 10
he governor of tho Home.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
ENoR RENT-BY b, II. WARNER,
II DIG II street northwest

Our Weekly Rent List published every Monday
morning. contains complete schedule of our
Houses, Stores, Shops and Farme offered for rent
together with descriptions, prices, ETC., and how
they may be seen. Property for sale In all parts
of the city. Money to loan real estate. Call.
Il. II. WARNER, OlG + street,
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

UNyIUH IO1IUJ JUUfIIH1.
Now It is given out Mt Washington that Con-
ornl Sturgis was removed for incompctency.
This Is Irritating, but not satisfactory. What
ever else may be said OF General Sturgis In
the past, want OF ability was never before
charged against him. He has always been re-
gardcd rs one OF the really able men OF tho
Army. Besides It is Inconsistent with the fact
that he Is an efficient colonel OF a regiment,
which requires more ability than TO admin
ietercd the Regular Homo At Washington.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

BESIDES the usual amount of telegraphic,
political and miscellaneous news, THE
EVENING CRITIC yesterday contained 153
items ,of city and departmental interest,
while tho Star, alias Erening Yesterday,
went to its constantly decreasing list of
subscribers with but 05 local items.
Local items in THE CRITIC. TIo..........,.....153
Local items in the star. r........,........... %
THE Critics aIorlty.......,.""... SO
During the past three days THE CRITIC
has supplied its readers with 100 local items
which have not appeared in the Star. Com
mont is unnecessary.
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
BOARDING.

ID DoARDING-CLAREN DINING AND
ID Lunch House, 00S II ST., opposite Masonic
Templei recently opened transient and regular
board; first class prices reasonable. aulllms
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
LOST AND FOUND.

IA the ring will be paid tor ring left on the
marble slab OF the washing room this morning at
the b. a p. depot. Apply at Critic office an29.att
Il oST-A NEW PoCKETBOoK, CONTAIN
II ing a penknlfe, patent watch key, breastpln
(deslgn OF ady's foot) and c gold set ringi finder
VIII be rewarded by returning TO 1888 East Capitol
81. b.. Q. au2S3tf
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30

LOANS
Tn Hums In anti Rt g nor cent.

The above is only small portion Of property
on my books. For full list call ut Office for bule
tins issued on 1st and 18th. au3D
The Evening critic., 1882-08-30
FOR SALE-Farms.

JNoR SALE-FARM OF 127 ACRES, MILES
II from Rockville, Md, on Georgetown pike;
improved by frame house. rooms; also tenant
house; large barn. stable, etc.; well watered.
choice grapes. Apply to Albert q Warner, Attor.
neys, is2 La. ave. au1i-iStt
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punishment. These four negroes were con-
voted on oiroums stantial evidence and are
doubtless guilty. Their rseseoution may have
a wholesome effoot on others. and thereby
save lives and property In the future. thoogh
we are not certain but tho. ends Of tho law
would be subserSed by their imprisonment
for life. The great arm Of punishment - to
deter others, by way Of example from tho
commission Of like orimes. or to put 1t be-
yond the power Of the orininal to again oom-
nit that or a similar crime, or to act by way
of reformation of the offender. Tue ques-
ton 10 the case Of these inoendiaries is
largely Of local character. The people
know best what will best promote tho security
and good order Of their oity. and being On
intelligent and Christian people. we can
safely trust their judgment. Still tho ques-
ton Of punishment Of different crimes is one
Of general interest and may we'll be open
for future discussion and decision. In this
light only we allude to the oase at Groenville
as four lives are about to be sacrificed to the
law. and for crime which took no life.
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"a Trip to Georgia"
OAKwAY, S. G., April Is, 1882.


MEssRs. EDlroRs-Atler remaining ut
court O couple Of duys--9btaiued tees tor my
services as witness amounting to noarly
fifty dullars. Witnesses in q Geurgia Supe-
rlor Court get 81 per day, aud 81 fvr every
~ miles travelled going and returning.
l walked down the railroad Tenville.
where ! TOOK the Central i O'clock p. Nj.
took a cup <t coffee, got ticket lor Atiauta,
got aboard tram Ut = +. Al. and arrived ut
Atlanta at 4 a. NJ. Bought ticket to
W Westminster. Lett Atlanta Mt A. Nj.
arrived ut Lula 81 A. III. and partouk of u
good breakfast, well relshed. Stepped OF oi
tho tram III Westminster VI ll4 A. NJ. Thus
| had spent SIX days OF travel aud pleasure
observing many things seeing many persous
on the trip not without profit to my mind
aud beueft to my understanding.
This week l huse tukcn u mountain trip
to survey land in the mountains enjoying
their grandeur, enduring their steepncss
luukiug ut their ruggedness and wondering al
their magnitude. Ouo's mind will naturally
| express thoughts that there is God. IN
Almighty Maker Of all things. when be
considers the vastness Of mountain foree'
precipitous hills, the deep raVines, the rocks
the rlls. the shoals, the falls and trees, on
tho mountains, thoughts of praise and ador
| ration arise in our minds in such Inspiration
as to give us un,nistakable proof Of the
certainty Of the existence Of Gud and the
! truth Of his word. J.B. S.
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Cold Weather-Hail, Snow.

Dispatches from the Northwest give inc
formation Of freezing weather % tho 1lth
and 18th instants. The effect cannot yet be
determined as the cold spell has not broken.
The ground froze at Cincinnati on the night
Of the Ilth. The fruit growers in the subs
urbs report that strawberries are killed.
peaches more or less injured, while cherries,
grapes and apples are not hurt 10 Marietta
ice formed on inch think, while in Findley.
Ohio it was still colder. The thermometer
OF various points was reported at 81 degrees
and wheat where much advanced has been
injured.
In Dallas, Texas, a terrific hail storm oc.
CURED on the llth, accompanied by heavy
storm of wind. The stones ranged from the
aize of walnuts to baaeballs, and many were
picked up which measured ten inches in
circumference. Teams ran away in the
streets and many persons were knocked
down and seriously injured. The damage to
property it is said, will aggregate thousands
of dollars. The course Of tho storm was
from Northwest to Southeast, and great dam
age was done to the fruit crop.
From Iowa and Michigan como reports of
enow, and ice three quarters of On inch thick
was found at some places in Delaware.
The same is true of Kentucky, tho Their.
mometer falling as low as 26 degrees ut
Louisville. 1t is feared wheat is injured. A
A severe wind storm passed over junction
City, Kansas, unroofing houses and destroy
ing q large amount Of property in it's track.
At indianapolis, Indiana, tho mercury fell
to "a degrees and much of tho, fruit is re.
ported killed. Snow fell on the .amo day al
Wheeling. Va, and reached the depth Of
two inches at Lincoln. Nebraska. The llth
was certainly day of general disaster.
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The GreenvilIe Incendiaries,

Four in number, have beon sentenced to
be hung on Friday the 28th instant. They
hive been twice tried and twice convicted.
After the second conviction an appeal was
again taken to the supreme court, chiefly on
the ground that the presiding judge omitted
to charge tho jury that recommendation to
mercy by them would limit tho sentence to
imprisonment for life in The pcnitentiary.
This appeal was dismissed, and the prisoners
were sentenced at the recent term of conrt
Mt Grecnsille to be executed on the day
day named. Strong efforts are being made
to have the sentence Of Dodson commuted to
imprisonment for life, because his confession
was largely instrumental in convicting the
others and it is likely to succeed as the
Mayor and n number Of the best citizens of
Greenvile, including tho sufferers by the fire,
have signed recommendation TO that effect.
lie is kept separate from tho other three
prisonere, who entertain hostile feelings to.
wards him, because OF hs confession. Eff
forts are being also made to have the sen.
tence of Dates committed. but they are not
likely to succeed.
Arson is certainly high crime, and in
cities, imperils both lives and prop
erty to au immense extsnt, but whether it
should be punished with death, when no life
has been lost is question. We have always
| advocated capital punishment, and found 20
fault with our law when it punished q num-
ber of crimes with death. Since, however, 1t
has been changed. we hardly think the death
penaly should be imposed except in cases Of
rape and murder. If man should steal or
tako by burglary or robbery million Of dol
lars he could only bo imprisoned for life, but
if man burns q dwelling house of the val
ue of one hundred dollars, shalI he be hung1
The property in tho one case is absolutely de-
stroyed and life is imperiled, and this may
make difference. The city of Greenvile
has been terribly scourged by incendiary fire,
and these are strong reasons to mete out the
death penalty to some one, but it should be
rarely resorted to ip suoh cases. There is
now but ono crime, wilful murder, punished
with death in South Carolina. Arson and
rape are punished with death, unless the
jury accompany their finding with reoom.
mendation to areroy. This 10 the ouly in,
stance 10 South Carolina. in which the jury
have any control over the sentence, though
in some States thcy End both the vordios and
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Adger College.

Cor. Huan g. THOMPSON, State Superintend-
ant OF Education in South Carolina, will deliver
2theanniversary Grafton Of Adger College on the
occasion Of tho next oommencement-the 2lst
Of June next. This certainly is putting the
right man in the right place. We soy this not
because Of the position held by Col. T., which
brings him face to face with the subject Of eda-
action in oil It's bearings in our State. He is a
man, not only Of enlarged and liberal views, but
he Is thoroughly acquainted with tho practical
working Of the most approved schemes Of eduoa-
tion and is deeply imbued with the spirit Of edu-
oatlonal progress and improvement. Hence II
Is, that the speech Of such man on such on
occasion, Is regarded as something most fitting
In the nature Of things He will doubtless contrib
ute much to the interest and tho pleasure Of the
next commencement. BY the way, the program.
me of the next commencement week provides 8
feast Of fat ttings.-It Is as follows Sunday
Grier, D. D. Monday evening, O'clock, Alum
nj oration by Jas. P. Carey. Tuesday IL O'Clock,
address before the Piedmont and Carolina Lit
erary Societies by COL Thos. W. Woodward.
Tuesday evening,-Exhibition of Junior class.
Wednesday, (Com. day,) graduating speeches Of
Senior Class and the anniversary address by
Col. H. s. Thompson. Thursday morning 10y.
Society Of the Femal eColloge and on address by
Mr.. G. d. Cromer. Thursday evening O'Clock,
reading original essays by members of tho Sen.
Tor GLASS. and tho comforting Of degrees. The
above promises rich literary treat.
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Coner0ss Locals.

April Ith 1882.
Everything in the way Of farming operations
is progressing satisfactorily. Some corn has
been planted in this neighborhood and the farm
crs are getting ready to put their cotton In tho
ground Small grain Is looking we'll and promises
q fruitful yield.
Two new Baptist churches are in process Of
construction, one at Coueross, and the other at
Poplar Springs-Each OF them has q flourishng
Sunday school in operation.
Mr.. "A. G. Sligh hos a large day school at thi 8
place, and is giving satisfaction. His average
attendance hos heretofore been upwards Of fifty
scholars.
Mr.. Rholettor, former resident of Pick ons
District who left in 1910, is on visit to his old
county. He served as O soldier in the Mexican
war and has travelled extensively in the South
west. lie now lives in Georgia and will return
at On early day.
o. NJ. A.