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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

member of Congress in New Orleans. In
1878 Mr.. Hunt was appointed Judge of the
Court of claims and unanimously confirm
ed by the Senate. When Gen. Butler took
possession of New Orleans, one of the first
Union men to greet the advent of the ma
tional troops was Judge Hunt, and it is said
he was the main reliance of Generals Butler
and Banks. In 1876 he was the Republican
candidate for Lieutenant Governor Of Lou
isiana on the ticket with Governor Packard.
When Garfield was inaugurated as Presi-
dent Mr.. Hunt was appointed Secretary of
the Navy, in which position he served un-
til the death of the President. He was
then appointed minister to Russia by Pres
ident Arthur and discharged the duties of
the post with credit to himself and country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

Besides the above, Il numDer OF cluDS Vi
less than ten were formed, which do not en-
ter into competition for any the premiums
offered, and hence arc omitted from the
above list.
According to our published offer, Mr.. j..
n. Roberts is entitled to the premium of a
buggy; Mrs. w. II. Moore to the sewing
machine; and Mr.. c. NJ. Smith to the cook
ing stove. Those entitled to other premi-
ums, under our offer, who have not yet sig
niied their choice, will please notify us at
once, of their selection, so that we may Or
der them promptly.
According to our published prospectus, no
more names will be added to any of the above
clubs; but until further notice any of the
above club-makers, or others desiring to do
so, may form new clubs at 81 per annum-
the subscriptions to be invariably paid in
advance -,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

TcCkleSS ulSItSdIll vi lllt dul VI lah 10 o AS
spectacle young man, naive of Marlboro
county and brother Of MI Coward of the
firm of Coward G. Mcintosh, merchants of
this place.
The funeral services, unter the auspices
of the Legion of Honor, ofwhich order Mr.
Richards was a member, we're held at the
Baptist Church this afternoon, the pastor,
the Rev. Mr.. Hlckson, Officiating. The at
tendance was large, all PAGES of business
being closed.
A Cheraw dispatch in tie Columbia Reg
ister of Tuesday, says: The physicians at
tending James Coward are byno means salts,
fed with his present condition. They had
hoped that by this time q change for the
better would have taken place, but instead,
his symptoms are constantly growing more
alarming. While the physicians are rath-
er reluctant to converse on the subject, 1t IS
generally believed that Mr.. CoWard's death
is only question of time. Cash has not
vet been arrested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
CODDLE CREEK CHURCH.

We regret to learn of the accidental burn
ing of Coddle Creek Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church, Cabarrus county, N.
c., on the 24th ultimo, just after the close
of the services or that day. The supposition
is that dry leaves around the church were
ignited by a cigar thoughtlessly thrown
down among them. The church was large
and was built of the best pine lumber the
country afforded forty-five years ago, and
was painted inside and out. The present
Pastor had preached there without any
change or interruption in the pastoral rela-
tionship since the first sabbath in December,
1850, or about third of a century. The
work of building will begin at once. Con-
tributions for this purpose may be sent to
the pastor, Rev. John E. Pressly, Coddle
Creek, N. c.; or we will take pleasure in
forwarding any sums that may be left at
this office for that purpose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT.

The Governor has re-appointed Col. VIM.
H. McCorkle, of this place, Supervisor OF
Registration for York county. In his pre-
vious discharge of the duties of this office,
Col. McCorkle has given no cause to voters
of either party for complaint, and his reap
,nni,,tmentL will give general satisfaction in
the county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
CHURCH NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal-Rev. j. A. Mood,
Pastor. Services next Sunday, in the
church at Yorkville at the usual hours,
morning and evening, by Rev. L. A John
son. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
night. Sunday-school at 3 p. NJ. Preach
ing by the pastor at Mt. Vernon at II A. M.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev.
Robert Latham, Pastor. Services next Sun
day at Tirzah.
Presbyterian-Rev. T. r. English, Pastor.
There will be no service in this church next
Sunday.
Baptist-Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor.
Services next Sunday at II A. M. Sunday
school at $50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

We learn by note received from DR..
Latimer, one of the attending physicians,
that on Tuesday last the condition of MIR.
Strickland, the man who was shot at Glover
three weeks ago, is not so favorable. His
condition is considered critical, the danger
apprehended being abscess Of the liver.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
BONNIE MEYER COMBINATION.

The Bonnie Meyer Combination Comedy
Company is playing an engagement in
Yorkville the present week. This compa-
ny is under the management OF Mr.. j. H.
Thorne, one of the best comedians on the
stage and Mrs. Thorne (Miss Bonnie Mey-
err is unexcelled in the various roles in
which she appears. AS Fanchon, she is the
equal of any impersonator of the character
we have ever seen while Mr.. Thorne, as
Dilier, in the same popular and pleasing
dy Audly's Secret, the principal characters
are we'll presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Thorne,
and they are well supported by actors of fine
ability. The company is good one in ev-
cry respect, and general favorites in South
Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
Observation-Disclosures.

The time limited in which persons were
authorized to form clubs for the ENQUIRER
expired on Monday last. The following
club-makers having returned and paid for
the number of subscribers opposite their
names respectively, are entitled to the pre-
miums i'm accordance with our offer:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
REQUISITION.

The Sheriff started on Tuesday evening
last for Charlotte, N. G., armed with re-
QUESTION from the Governor of South Car
olina, for the delivery to him of Soloman
Mclean, colored, charged with burglary in
Fort Mill township. He has the order of
the Governor of North Carolina on the
Sheriff of Mecklenburg for the delivery of
the accused.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
SAIES.DAY.

On Monday ast-sales-day for March,
but one piece Of property was sold, viz. :
the land formerly belonging to the estate OF
Vincent Parks, deceased, and conveyed to
w. Holmes Hardin by the Sheriff, by virtue
of an order of the Judge of Probate of York
county. Sold by virtue of an order of the
Circuit Judge at the suit of w. D. Parks VS..
w. Holmes Hardin and G. l.. McNeel.
Bought bY Jas. F. Hart for s., 800.
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Of the YOrkville Enquirer
j. NOTES FROM BLACKS STATION.

Blacks STATION, S. c., March 3.-We
are now having very severe spell of cold
weather, and on Saturday there was light
fall of snow. The small grain crop is killed
in places, but it is hoped that the bud is not
injured, and that only the blades of the
plants are affected.
The effects of the storm in the northwest
ern part of the county will remain for years
to come, so terrible was it in its ravages. 1t
is still the subject of conversation, and many
curious stories are told in connection with
the work of the wind. Mr.. John Martin,
who lives in the track of the storm, one mile
from Broad River says that the wind struck
his premises fifteen minutes in advance or
the rain cloud, and that almost instantly his
house was inundated with water, brought
by the cyclone from the river, which theory
is clearly demonstrated by the manner in
which the ground from the riverto his house
is washed. At the time Mr.. Martin was
reading by his fireside. a cat was lying in
the corner. Near the Fireplace stood an old
fashioned clock that reached from the floor
to the ceiling. an instant both clock and
cat were blown out through the top of the
house. Mr.. Martins houses were destroyed
and their contents blown in every direction.
His cat returned on the next morning, but
finding the house in ruins, it manifested no
inclination to remain, and had it not been
caught would have precipitately fled.
Samuel G. Brown, Esq, a citizen of our
town, and an old and we'll known citizen of
the county, is at this time very i'll with an
attack Of paralysis. EGO.
SECRETARY OF STATE.-Col. John T.
Sloan, Sr., is candidate for Secretary of
State. All right. Wedo not endorse much
of what Col. Lipscomb teaches, but if he is
to be made an object of attack, let us open
the fight all around. No one element or set
can rule this State. Col. LipscOmb is the
solitary representative of up country far
mers-the men who do the bulk of the DEM
ocratic voting-in the State House. If he
has to leave, let us have a general leaving
and changing. We advise the very astute
and distinguished gentlemen who are man
aging the party and the State to nip this
be stirred up GreenvWe Ne,cs.
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANs.-The
Republican State Executive Committee was
in session at Columbia on Wednesday of
last week. The committee appointed April
18th as the date for holding State Conven-
ton to send delegates to the National Re-
publican Convention. The committee de-
cided to hereafter allow each congressional
district to elect delegates to its conventions
and the State Convention to select delegates
for districts where no election of delegates is
held. A committee was appointed to ex
press regrets over Mackey's death. 1t was
decided to hold the convention to nominate
a successor to Mackey, in the Seventh Dis
trict, at Sumter, on March 10th.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

the eve of starting back to South Carolina,
when he was detained by the illness of IA
ther, which from the first was of an alarm
7Thus providentially comforted by the
presence of his sons, he passed away, ready
to depart and be with Christ, which IS lar
better He was unconscious Tor most OF the
time, during which his mind wandered TO
the scenes Of his missionary life in India,
when he would sing and preach in the Hin
dustani language. But he had frequent
lucid intervals, when he testified to the full
assurance of his faith, which was unclouded
| by single doubt.
81 have not the data to give just now even
an outline of his eventful life, reaching al
most to eightytwo years, but request that
YOU will make such an announcement OF IL
as YOU can gather from this hurried letter
in order that the fact may be made known
| to his numerous friends all over the South y
CIRCUIT COURT.
March term of the Circuit Court for York
county will convene on the fourth Monday
of this month-his Honor Judge Aldrich tt
preside.
On Tuesday last, under the supervision O
Jury Commissioner Mcknight, the grand
jury for the present year, and the petit ju
rors for the first week of the term, were
drawn as follows:
Grand Jurors-Cooper Smith, colored; w
G. Owen, B. F. Caldwell, Handy White, col
ored; R. S. Moore. W. d. Garrison, Aller
Barnett, colOred; Taylor Edwards, colored
w. Meek Adams, Gabe Bowden, colored
John j. Bggers, H. w. Huffman, John R
Ashe, j. w. Martin, John Ramsey, W. A
J. Robinson, r. H. G. Caldwell, "A. {
Petit Jurors.-A. II. White, W. ". E1rtrr
]. w. Rhyme, NJ. r. Wells, J. w. Wallace
G.. H. Williams, R. w. Workman, J. H. Ca
ton, D. NJ. Hagins, Edmund Reid, colored
j. d. Withers, r. j. Davies, j. F. Reid, w
J. Waters, J. B. Rawls, c. H. Dixon, j. H
Glenn, j. A. n. Glenn, j. NJ. Allison, w
E. Patrick, Robert Conrad, J. O. Walker
John E. Plaxico, R. A. Parish, Henry Kel
Ter, J. J. Smith, Giles Good, colored; L. NJ
Hardin, Saml n. True, F. w. Moore, w
r. Draffin, Sam'l Bird, colored; j. n. Nc
Twain, w. F. Dye, w. S. Adams, NJ. w
Russell.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06
THE FREQUENCY OF TORNADOES.

A correspondent in Augusta, Ga, asks us
why tOrnadOeS are so much more frequent
and disastrous in the United States than for
merly whether the atmospheric conditions
are changed, and if so are the changes ''like.
ly to continue to produce the same results? %
Though these storms may not have in
creased greatly in frequency, as is generally
supposed, there is good reason to belleVe
that they are now somewhat more frequent
and disastrous than formerly. The essential
condition of the birth of Il tornado is the
sudden formation of belt OF strlklngly
variant Temperatures. These conditions
arc realized when the polar winds can, with
out geographical distractions, approach
the vapor laden equatorial currents on the
margin of a barometric depression. What
ever tends to remove superficial obstruc-
tions to rapid coming together of opposing
warm and cold currents facilitates the gen
Grafton of tornadoes. Were the Mississippi
Valley a smooth surfaced, treeless waste it
would present the best Typographical condl-
tions for the formation Of these desolating
cyclones. The denudati0n of the soil which
is now going on at rapid rate must appa-
rently have the effect Of augmenting IN
some degree the number and intensity OF
tornadoes. The deforesting of the country
drained by the great lakes also may have
tHe eueCl VI llcTcdSliS tlic ttoNSloloiltti ihoNS
ment of the air over this vast area in sum
mer, thus causing the barometer to fall and
inducing the freer and more violent north
ward rush of the tornado-bearing currents
from the Gulf.
IT, however, this outlook is not encourage
ing the knowledge gained in late years of
the origin, formation and normal move
ments Of the tornadoes, as we'll as of the
means of safety upon their approach, is con-
siderable. Were local telegraphic weather
services established in the storm raVaged
districts there can be little doubt that the
reports thus obtained with the aid of the ma
tional weather kilograms, would enable To-
cal meteorologists also to provise and sue
cessfully predict the occurrence of many OF
the most fatal interior cyclones.-Ne'r York
Herald.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

THE GALLows.-Wm. Moore, colored,
was hanged at Franklin, La, last Friday,
for the murder of Lee Arman, Chinaman,
last spring. Moore expressed his willing
ness to die. At 1918 p. M, the trap was
sprung. After hanging about half min
ute it was discovered that the rope was too
long. The feet of the culprit were resting
on the floor. He was raised to the platform,
the rope shortened and a minute later the
trap was again sprung. The fall was not
sufficient to break his neck and he died OF
strangulation in ten minutes.
At Lancaster, Ohio, K. 0. Luke and w;
J. Luke, who, with Laban Stephens, had
been found guilty of the murder of Ander-
son Lackey were hanged on the same day:
The minister made a prayer lasting full
half an hour. The drop fell at 1.l2 p. m.
VIM. Jones struggled, but Luke was still,
his neck being undoubtedly broken. The
body of Jones swung around, his legs being
drawn up till they touched his brothers
body, causing a shudder of horror among the
spectators The bodies after the usual med.
ical examination, were cut down and placed
in the hands of their friends. There was
some talk in the crowd of lynching John
son who is in Jail for recent murder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-06

The gamblers who shot number of cit
izens on the streets of Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas few weeks ago have been put on a
train and sent away by citizens. There is
danger of serious fight between the Chief
of Police and militia supporting one faction
and the Sheriff and his posse backing an
other
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
A Life Not Worth Living.

A life of mere money-getting Is al
ways failure, because you win never
get as much as you want. The poorest
people In this country are the million
aires, and next to them those who have
100000. There is not scssors-grinder
in New York or Brooklyn so anxious to
make money as those men who have
piled up fortunes for years. The dis
ease of accumulation has eaten into
them. That is not life worth living.
There are too many earthquakes In 1t,
too many ship-wrecks, too many perdi-
tions. They build their castles and
open their picture galleries and make
every inducement for happiness to
come, but she win not.
So also life that chiefly strives for
worldly approval Is a failure. The two
most unfortunate men In the United
States for the next ak months win be
the two Presidential nominees. Two
great reservoirs Of malediction have
been quietly filling up, and about mid
summer they viii be Drumming full, and
a bose will be attached to them and
they will begin to play or the two nom
lnees, and they win have to stand and
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

August Nette's birthday to-day.
Grand ball and fireworks at springs
tonight. g-17-1t
The hardware men are getting In
their heating stoves for the winter.
Mr.. Allensworth, the contractor, Is
having fine residence built for him on
Macon avenue.
candidates who are not seen at the
springs tonight will be considered
Withdrawn. 0-17-1t
The fireworks ut springs tonight at
10 o'clock will be very fine. 9-17-lt
The candidates have been getting
In their little work on the voters at the
Mexican celebration.
Mr. William Knox's friends are try
ing to induce him to make the race for
Constable OF Bexar county.
BE sure and see the fireworks at San
Pedro springs tonight. 0-17-lt
DIR. Favre, one Of the directors of the
Museum Literary and Scientific society,
Is suffering acutely from bone felon.
The LIGHT has been favored with an
invitation TO attend the Athletic tourn-
ameDt to be held at Wichita Falls, Sep
TENDER 10.
There will be no concert at Travis
park on Wednesday afternoon, as the
band plays ut San Pedro park for the
Mexican celebration.
A young man was seized with con-
WILSON'S last night at the Springs, and II
was some time before he recovered suf-
fioently to be removed.
The Mexican celebration will end
tonight with a grand display Of fire.
works and ball. 9-17-lt
Hereafter the Board OF Directors of
the Arkansas Pass railway will meet only
on every second Wednesday of the
month. There was no meeting this
morning.
The Dallas base ball club, the
Browns, will play their three league
games in San Antonio with the Sunsets,
beginning Friday afternoon and ending
Sunday afternoon.
There will be no rehearsal tonight
at San Fernando Cathedral, the choir
having to attend rehearsal for the
forthcoming concert OF the ladies Of the
Exposition society.
AT meeting of Colonel Elliott
with all the Exposition Commissioners,
held at the Merchants Exchange this
morning, 1t was decided to hold the
meeting tonight on Main plaza, instead
OF at the court house.
An old gentleman was suddenly
seized with fainting fit this morning
on Military plaza and fell to the ground.
He was carried to Kalteyer's drug store
and restoratives were administered to
him successfully.
Colonel J. +. Elliott, Chief Commits
sloner for Texas to the Worlds EXPOSE
ton. will address the citizens tonight at
8 o'clock promptly from the stand on the
Main plaza. There will be seats on the
platform for ladies'. A band will be In
attendance.
-Jesusita Espinoza, pretty Mexican
woman OF easy virtue, was forbidden to
dance on the platform of the lower
pavilion at the springs last night, and
vented her anger on the heads Of the
door keepers, abusing them loudly until
Officer Galan arrested her for being dis
orderly.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
No Watch on Him.

AT the passenger depot the other day
well-dressed negro approached Uncle
Plato and offered to sell him n watch. 1t
appeared to be very good watch, but
the old gentleman looked at is sus-
piciously.
"Youk'n take her for So" said the
darkey.
swat gwine do wild wach?" asked
Uncle Plato.
"wear her 'roun. Gimme de money
and take her long"
await den?s
"Den she's yourn'n."
"Who sessoy"
~ say So"
80 you does; so you does. But wat
gwine to do wen de man come long
after de watch? Wat gwine tell i'm?
L say | halter do mo- talkin' fer ter keep
dat watch dan wat you done fer ter git
'em. Don't you come wallin' yo' eye
balls at me-" exclaimed Uncle Plato In a
loud an angry tone; '.don't yer do It,
done bin KNOWN niggers long TO- you
'us bornded. Wen buys watches Pm
gwine whar der makes 'em at. You
keep dat watch. Wen man slips up an
slaps you in the chain gang you'll need
1t fer tell what time er day Is 1t wen de
sun git so hot. You put dat watch in
yo' pocket, an g'long whar you gwine."
The negro promenaded. - Atlanta
Constitution.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17

take 1.-THE falsehood, the oancature,
the venom, the filth, and they will be
rolled over In II and choked with IL.
The same thing Ia seen on smaller
scale In the strife for social position.
Good morals and intelligence are not
necessary; but wealth, or the show OF
wealth, Is absolutely Indispensable. IL
don't make any difference how you get
your wealth, II you only get It. Per-
baps you get It by failing four or five
times-the most rapid way Of accum,l-
lation In this country. II man falls
once he is not so very well OIL; but II he
fails twice he Is comfortable, and BY the
time he fails three times he Is afiiuent.
But when you really lose your money,
how quick they will drop you. High
social life is constantly In a change--ln-
security dominant, wretchedness dom
inant and life not worth living. -[Dr.
ralmnue.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
A Safe Bet.

Scene l-Tailor shop. Two gentle
men looking Mt patterns.
Mr.. Brooks-well, Mr.. Grandige, we
will each Of us order suit. But we
have made a little bet, and the loser
will pay for both suits when the bet is
decided. DO you agree?
Grandlge rubbing his hands Ger
tainly, sir; as you please, sir.
Scene 2-(Lapse Of ten years, during
which Grandige has sent bills and
awaited payment for the long worn out
SUITS. Scene--Same shops and dra-
MATHS persona.
Grandige-I beg your pardon, Mr..
Brooks, but that little matter Of the
suits OF clothes which You and Mr.. Muf-
fin ordered ten years ago has not been
settled yet.
Mr.. Brooks-Of course not; the bet
has not yet been decided.
Grandige-But would you mind tell
ing me, sir, what was the bet?
Mr.. B.-CertaiDly not; / wonder that
you have not asked before. You see.
Mr.. Muffin wagered that when Bunker
Hill monument was blown overit would
fall to the north, and bet that 1t would
fall to the south.-Life.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
The Wheel of Fortune.

"James," he began, as he suddenly
wheeled his chair around, al hear some
thing about you being engaged to that
Smith girl"
"Y-yes, SIR"
"Break 1t of at once! Her father Is
bear In Delaware and LaokawanDa, and
will be scooped."
Imagine three months to have passed.)
"James,d did you break with that Smith
girl?"
"Yes, sir"
"What for?"
Because her father was a bear In Della
ware and Lackawanna, and liable TO be
cleaned out"
"H'm, yes! you are fool! IL was
the bulls who got oooped-us-we-m
If you had only married her you could
now lend your father enough money to
pay weeks board ~ Wall Street
News.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-17
Court Work.

In the Probate court this morning the
annual account Of the estate of Marga-
rita Chavez, non oompos mentis, was in
spected.
The final account of administrator to
the estate OF Andreas Winoher, deceased,
and the final account Of the Temporary
administrator to the estate of Eugene
Plunkett, deceased, were also laid be-
fore the court.
The will Of Hester Pompleton was ad-
mitted to probate.