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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
THE WESTERN RIVERS.

The usual spring floods in the western
rivers occurred last week, and as the rivers
are now falling, the damages done to prop
erty by the treshets are being revealed
The losses are immense. At Cincinnati, the
river marked sixty-three feet nine inches,
though no damage was sustained by build
ings near the river, as was the case last
year. Besides number of smaller towns,
Wheeling, Pittsburg, Louisville, Steuben-
vile and Memphis have suffered severely.
1t is estimated that not less than ten thou
sand people are homeless by reason of the
floods, the greatest amount Of distress pre-
vailing in the small towns and on farms
along the inundating rivers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
THE United STATES MARSHAL.

On the 5th instant the President sent to
the Senate the nomination of Mr.. Timothy
J. Tourney, of Sumter, to be United STATES
Marshal of South Carolina. This nomina-
ton created considerable surprise in the
ranks of those who had taken an interest in
the matter. Mr.. Tourney is a dark horse in
the race, the prominent aspirants having
been Mr.. John Agnew, of Columbia, and j.
H. Livingstone, the present incumbent.
Mr.. Toumey's nomination has not yet been
confirmed by the Senate, though there is
little doubt that it will be. His nomination
seems to meet the approval of the press of
the State, and he is generally pronounced rs
acceptable man for the Office as could be
found in the ranks of the Republican party.
Of his nomination, and his past record, the
Columbia Register says:
But one opinion has been expressed by
those who know Mr.. Tourney and who had
no preferences, and that was Of qualification,
as between all the candidates. He has been
known in Columbia for many years, both
before and since the war. He was a mem-
Der of the Richland Volunteers in Gregg's
Regiment during the early part of the strug-
gle between the States, but was transferred
to the Columbia Rifles Company Az of the
Fifteenth Regiment, from which he was de-
tailed as a courier at division headquarters.
He was good soldier. Mr.. Tourney has
been engaged in farming and merchandis-
ing in Sumter for some years, and also held
a position under the Government. He is a
Republican, but nothing disreputable has
been laid at his door.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Capt. VIM. A. kirkland of the United
States Navy, now in command of the re-
ceiving ship Colorado, at New York, has
volunteered to take charge Of the Greedy
relief expedition which is now fitting out.
Capt. Kirkland is native of North Caro-
lima. He will probably be assigned to the
perilous duty for which he has volunteered.
"A scramble has commenced for the post
mastership of Charlotte, although the COM
mission of Mr.. Jenkins, the Incumbent,
does not expire until June. DR.. Norment is
the competitor of Postmaster Jenkins, and
claims to have 400 signatures to his petit
ton. Jenkins is serene, however, being
backed by the business and representative
men of the city.
Charlotte Observer, Thursday: Lister
before Esquire Waring on charge of larceny.
Lister is charged With having broken in the
store of Mr.. Watson Reed, in Steel Creek
township sometime ago, and robbing it Of a
quantity of goods. The evidence against
was sufficiently strong as to justify the him
magistrate in binding him over to the In
feriOr Court for trial, and failing to give
bond he was sent to Jail.
- Martin Phifer, colored, has been arrest
ed near WadesbOrO and brought to Char
lotte, where he was lodged in Jail, the
charge against him being cotton stealing,
though it is also claimed that evidence can
be adduced that will convict him of being
the incendiary who burned the old Rock
Island factory building in Charlotte. He
had long been in the habit of stealing cot
ton stored in this building, and the evidence
points to the fact that he set it on fire to
conceal his crime.
- The Charlotte Observer grayely saws
The Eastern Fields Trial Club, of New
York, that pays annually visits to High
Point, has hit upon an unique plan to cir
cumvent the land posters, who have hereto
fore been of so much trouble to the sports
men. The club offers to pay the taxes of
every man in Guilford county, who will
give the members the exclusive privilege
Of hunting quail on his lands. AS a conse-
quence, their tin tags are becoming as thick
as trees in the western portion of Guilford,
and the sheriff reports remarkable prompt
ness in the payment of taxes. The club
will have plenty of ground to hunt on next
season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.

The Altoona, Pa, Tribune thus notices q
brilliant wedding that occurred in that city
on the 9Th instant, the groom being York
county gentleman
Well, we hardly know just how to COM
mence talking about this thing. We refer
to Miss Georgia Diehl's wedding. In the
first place the groom, DR.. William Ander-
son, resides at Blacks Station, in York
county, South Carolina. Heis toall appear
ances, and we have confidence in the ap-
pearances, a true genuine type ola southern
gentleman, and you know these few words
speak volumes. He is possessed OF all those
pleasant, courteous ways and manners which
are always met with at the South and West.
And like true SOutherner he was found at
the front when his country wanted her sons
for the first time. But let us keep to the
subject. The fine, we'll furnished residence
of Mr.. A. G.. Mccoy was comfortably filled
with good natured guests. The faces Of all
were radiant with smiles, and good humor
was the prevailing feature of the occasion:
All seemed to be as happy as the bride and
groom, and they were just bubbling over
with happiness. The couple were escorted
to the parlor by Mr.. Samuel Lemon and
Miss Ella Bollinger, both near friends of the
bride, where they met waiting for their ap-
DoarduCC lIGN. ~. .. w OOulc, VI 1IPloSO-
bal church of Altoona, and Rev. DR.. ID. H.
Barron. The two were made onein accord
ance with the impressive ceremony of the
Episcopal church. The bride wore hand
some brown silk dress, trimmed, we don't
pretend to know how, and on her bosom she
wore bunch Of fine flowers, comprising
hybrid tea and tea roses which were yellow,
white and satiny rose, punches OF helia-
tropes, pretty white daisies and sprays OF
sweet alyssium. The groom wore on the
lapel of his coat handsome blush rose.
The refreshments were superb the ten or
twelve kinds ofcake could have no superior,
and all baked at home. That centre piece
on the dining table, the arrangementof OF MIR.
Samuel Lemon, was very tastefully gotten
up and really beautiful. 1t was composed
of several varieties of flowers and fruits,
skilfully intertwined, reaching the the pen
dant lamp and continuing on up, making a
very attractive display. Miss George re,
ceived great many very handsome and
valuable presents, the mention of which
would occupy too much space.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
SOUTHERN HOME.DEMOCRAT.

From the last issue of this sterling sheet
we learn that Mr.. w. J. Yates has returned
to the editorial management of the paper.
For a quarter of a century Mr.. Yates was
the editor and publisher of the Charlotte
Democrat, which paper he sold to Mr.. Strong
about two years ago, when it was merged
with the Southern Home, of which Mr..
Strong was thepublisher. We welcome the
return of Mr.. Yates to the editorial ranks.
He has been among the most tsuccessful pub
fishers in the country connected with the
weekly press, and his large experience and
rare editorial ability will continue the
Home Democrat in the front rank Of it's CO.
temDOrarieS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
THE FARMERS IN COUNCIL.

The joint meeting of the Grange and the
South Carolina Agricultural Society was
held in Charleston last week. There were
from seventy-fve to one hundred members
and delegates present, representing Able
vile, Anderson, Aiken, Barnwell, Darling
ton, Edgefeld, Fairfield, Chester, Colleton,
Kershaw, Newberry, Orangeburg, Oconee,
Spartanburg, Richland, Union, Williams
burg, York and Charleston counties. The
stage was occupied by Col. II. j. Lipscomb,
Master of the State Grange, Mr.. ID. p. Dun
can, President of the State Agricultural So
ciety, President A. B. Rose of the Agricul-
tural Society, President f. H. Frost of the
Chamber of Commerce, Alderman j. B. f..
Sloan of the municipal reception commit
tee, and the members of the Executive Com
mittee of the State Agricultural Society.
The proceedings of the joint meeting were
devoid of general interest.
At a meeting Of the executive committee
of the State Agricultural Society, it was de-
termined to hold the joint summer meeting
of the Society and the State Grange at
Greenvile on the Doth of July. This action
was concurred in by the State Grange.
1t was resolved that all the premiums for
1884 should be paid in money. A commit
tee, consisting of Messrs. w. G. Childs, E.
l.. Roche and B. H. Massey, was appointed
to revise the constitution of the Society,
with instructions to report at the summer
meeting at Greenville in July next.
A committee consisting of Messrs. o. P.
Mills, B. F. Crayton, r. A. Love, f. l..
Roche and w. G. Childs, was appointed to
obtain plans and specifications for the erec-
ton of new buildings and the Improvement
of the property of the Society in Columbia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
CHURCH NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal-Rev. j. a. Mood,
Pastor. Services at Philadelphia Church at
II A. NJ, next Sunday. In the church at
Yorkville at 7.3O P. M. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday night. Sunday-school at
3 P. NJ, every Sunday.
Baptist-Rev. J. f. Covington, Pastor.
Services at Union next Sunday at II A. M.
In the church at Yorkville, at P. NJ.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev.
Robert Latham, Pastor. Services. at 1890
A. M, next Sunday. sunday-shool at 8
A. NJ.
Episcopal-Rev. Aug. Prentiss, Rector.
Morning service, next Sunday, at 1870 A.
M. Sunday-school at 3 P. NJ. No evening
service.
Presbyterian-Rev. T. R. English, Pastor.
Services at the usual hours, morning and
evening, next Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
RESOLUTIONS OF $. TRUSTEES.

NOR the benefit of everybody, Ire-publish the
II following resolutions adopted by the School
Trustees Of York county, on July II, 1888:
|. That we establish one higher grade ofteach-
ers certificate of qualification for this county
than those provided by the State; said grade to
be known as Extra First Grade.
2. Before any teachers shall receive this Extra
First Grade certificate, they must become COM
petent to prepare pupils for entering the Sopho-
more class of any college in this State
3. That all Extra First Grade teachers be paid
eight cents per day on the monthly average OF
pupils Provided, no such teacher shall receive
more than two dollars per day, or forty dollars
per month.
T. That all First Grade teachers be required to
stand perfect examination in English grammar
and arithmetic, and be thoroughly competent to
teach, accurately, photography, reading, writing,
arithmetic, English grammar, geography and
history.
5. That all First Grade teachers be paid seven
cents per day on the monthly average of pupils;
Provided, no such teachers shall receive more
than one dollar and seventy-tve cents per day,
or thirty-tive dollars per month.
6. That all Second Grade teachers be paid six
cents per day on the monthly average Of scholars;
PrOriied, no such teacher shall receive more
than thirty dollars per month
7. That Third Grade teachers shall consist of
those having correct knowledge Of arithmetic
and are able to read tuently, spell correctly and
write plain, legible hands, in addition to an
swering the questions prepared by the State
Board Of Examiners for such grade.
8. That Third Grade teachers be paid fiyec cents
per day on the monthly average Of pupils Pro-
uided, no teacher shall receive more than sixteen
dollars per month.
8. That licensed teachers be paid from ten to
fourteen dollars per month, at the discretion of
the trustees.
TO- The clerks of the several boards Of trustees
will hereafter qualify each teacher to his or her
monthly reports.
II. That applicants for teachers certificates be
examined orally by the county board of exam
iners, in addition to the written examinations re-
qured.
II. We earnestly request and insist that the
county board of examiners adhere strictly to the
standard established for the exam ination ofeach-
ers, and in no case may the standard be lowered,
but in every instance strictly adhered to.
13. That in the employment of teachers, we
recognize no certificates except those issued by
the county board of this county, and the State
board Of examiners.
IA. We recommend that the above rules and
regulations go into effect and operation on the
1st OF November next, and that the county board
of examiners cancel all teachers certificates OF
qualification previously issued, on that date and
that said board meet as soon thereafter as pract-
cable for the examination Of applicants
Is. We earnestly urge the people to supple
ment the free school fund, by private subscrlp-
tons, in order to continue the schools longer,
and that they send their children regularly.
r. LATHAM, School Commissioner.
February II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

the domination of cattle syndicates without
compensation to the State.
Bill requiring the opening of frst-class
roads between county seats and all adjoin-
ing counties.
Bill requiring gates for each three miles
of fencing.
The Governor has signed the bills making
fence-cutting and grass-burning felofies
punishable by three to five years in the pen
itentiary.
The bill restricting corporate ownership
in land in Texas to $40 acres failed in the
Senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
HYMENEAL.

MARR1ED-At the residence Of the brides pa
rents, by Rev. r. A. Webb, on the 9th Of Febru-
ary, 1884, Mr.. VIM. NJ. BIGGER and Miss SUE
R. PATRICK, oldest daughter of Capt. j. C..
and Mrs. Mary Patrick. All Of Bethel.
At the residence Of the brides father near
Yorkville, on the 5th instant, by Rev. J. Z. Gov
ington, Mr.. w. C. ETTERS, Of Cleveland coun-
ty, N. c., and Miss STACY CLARK, Of this
county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

tickets not used. These little tickets will be
as good as money, and always current. The
road on its part will be duly protected from
scalpers and the like. The new system has
received the endorsement of the better class
of passengers, agents and travellers, and has
been adopted on several of the Western
roads.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

citizens in search Of the fleeing desperate.
A report reached this place on Sunday
that Knox's pursuers had overtaken him at
a ferry on the Catawba river, near General
Meals place, and after desperate encoun-
ter, in which Knox killed one Of the posse,
he himself was shot; but inquiry fails to
confirm the story. AS will be seen in our
advertising columns, the Governor offers a
reward for the arrest of the murderer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
COmnarafiye Cotton Statement.
Spetial Motltes.
NOrman,s Neutralizing Cordial.

In another column you will find an advertise
ment of Norman's Neutralizing Cordial. This
excellent medicine is sovereign remedy for all
disorders of the stomach and bowels. 1t is as
pleasant and harmless as blackberry wine, con-
tains no opium and will not constipate.
February IA 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

JUDGE BRYAN.-The United States Dis
trict Court convened in Greenville on Tues
day of last week, Judge Bryan presiding.
In his charge to the grand jury his Honor
began by expressing the pleasure he felt
at the gracious reception which the up
country had given him. Last February
he had been met with surly winter, but
now he was received by temperature
which was like spring; the mountain air
was always invigOrating in every case, and
he came here always to be recruited. lie
expressed his regret at the severity of the
winter on the crops, but thought the loss on
oats would be made up on other crops, just
as the loss on cotton last year was set Oft by
the good oat crop. He was glad tosee peace
within our borders, and to observe that the
two races were living in amity. Success
could only be obtained by cooperation:
We should work together as allies and
friends His Honor said that heWas happy
to be able to state that he believed the Uni
ted States would occupy its own court house
in short time. The present court house
wfs only occupied by the grace OF the State
He then explained with much care and lu-
cidity the meaning and character OF the
laws taxing whisky and tobacco and the
statutes bearing upon the cases in hand.
His Honor referred to the discussion in re-
gard to the abolition of the internal revenue
tax, and expressed the opinion that it would
be long time before such result was Sc
cured.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS information has been received
w at this Department that an atrocious muir
about the 4th day of February A. D. 1884, upon
the body of w. G. DURANT by FOARD KNOX,
and that the said Foard Knox has fled from
justice:
Now, therefore, I, Hugh S. Thompson, Cover
nor of the State of South Carolina, in order that
justice may be done and the majesty Of the law
vindicated do hereby offer reward of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension
and conviction of the said Foard Knox. Said
Knox is about 25 years of age, weighs l35 fbs
brown complexion
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal Of the
State to be affixed, at Columbia, this
Sth day Of February A. d. 1884, and
IT.. NJ. ST. in the one hundred and eighth year
Of the Independence Of the United
States Of America.
HUGH S. THOMPSON.
By the Governor:
JAMES n. LIPsCOMB,
Secretary of State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
ANOTHER BURGLAR,

I The Charlotte Observer of Thursday says:
Policemen Irwin and Boyle last night laid
their hands upon colored individual
named Sol McLane, who was wanted for
burglary in South Carolina. McLane en-
tered the kitchen of Mr.. Withers, at Fort
Mill, and stole the trunk and clothing be-
longing to the cook, who was snoring in
blssful ignorance of what was going on in
her room, and taking a lot Of MIR. Withers'
clothing, made safe retreat. On the rail
road track short distance off, he got rid of
the trunk by burning it up. He was safely
lodged in Jail to await the coming of an Off
Ger from South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

CONSOLATION FOR THE GOVERNOR.-
According to the Yorkville ENQUIRER, the
southern marshals and their deputies have
been just as guilty as our governor isaccused
of being, and it is a little peculiar that their
frauds are being unearthed at the same
time AS misery loves company, Mr.. MUIR
ray can console himself with the reflection
that he is not alone in his glory.-Beorer
(ffy (IT0W {1OHidW.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
U. s. DISTRICT COURT.

In the L. S. District Court at Greenville
last Friday, Frank Medlock, of York coun-
ty, pleaded guilty of removing and conceal
ing distilled spirits and retailing liquor
without payment of the special tax. He
was sentenced to four months in the York
county Jail, and to pay a fine of 5000.
On the same day twenty additional jurors
were drawn, in order that the Court may
not be retarded in it's business by deficiency
in the list Of jurors. Among the jurors
drawn is Mr.. J. A. Carroll, of YOrkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14
OBITU Y.

D1ED-Of pneumonia, in South Rome, near
Rome, Ga, on Sunday, January 9Th, 1884, Capt.
PATRICK H. CLYNE, husband of Jane H.
Clyne, daughter of Matthew and Martha B. Har-
per- formerly Of Yorkvlle, S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

AN ARKANSAS TRAGEDY.-A terrible
tragedy was enacted on the main street of
Hot Springs, Arkansas, last Saturday morn
ing. At about II o'clock, three brothers,
named Frank, Jack and William Flynn,
were proceeding home in a hack. A party
of seven men armed with double barrel
shot-guns and Winchester rifles stepped
from the door of saloon and opened fire.
The Flynns were armed, but the attack was
totally unexpected. Jack Flynn was shot
through the forehead by a ball from Win
chester rifle and died in a few minutes:
William was shot through the breast and
the wound will probably prove fatal. Frank
received a shot through the hand, inflict-
ing a slight wound. Frank Hall, the dri-
yer of the hack, was shot through the
neck, and died shortly afterwards. Robert
Hargrave, bystander, was shot through
the breast, and will probably die. J. H.
Craig, a prominent lumberman, received
a charge Of buckshot through the back, and
his condition is considered precarious. The
difficulty originated some weeks ago in an
effort of Frank Flynn to prevent one Doran
from opening gambling house. 1t culml-
mated, at the time by DOran making cow
ardly attempt to assassinate Flynn, failing
in which he fled the city. He returned a
few nights ago, but Flynn was unaware of
MS presence Ill lueClly ulllll llle KAUAI Vol!cS
opened on him. The seven men who did
the shooting were arrested, and are now in
Jail.
The most intense excitement prevails,
and strong threats of lynching the prisoners
are made. The citizens are loud in their
condemnation of the murder. Judge Wood
has been telegraphed to by the leading citi-
zens requesting him to adjourn court at
Malvern and return here and hold special
session to try the murderers. If he consents
the law will probably be allowed to take it's
course. If not, the citizens boldly threaten
to burn the Jail and hang the prisoners.
THE TEXAS FENCE TROUBLEs.-The
Texas Legislature adjourned sine die last
Thursday. The following measures were
perfected and sent to the Governor for his
signature just before adjournment:
Bill providing for the leasing OF school
lands belonging to unorganized counties,
the longest lease to be seven years, the
minimum rental fixed at five cents per acre
instead of ten, as proposed. The latter
price amounted to Il prohibition against
leases, and would continue vast tracts under
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

L. Lowry Smith-Hams.
w. G.. Latimer-H Headquarters for Sewing Ma
chimes.
DObson e. Parish-Dried Fruit.
J. NJ. Adams-No Blow! Plain Facts.
II. +. Adickes-NOtice.
Hunter Il Oates-At the Mammoth.
]. Beatty Williams, Judge OF Probate-Citation-
T.G Culp, Applicability. &. Durant, de-
ceased.
J. r. administrators Notice
Galbraith Hambright-5 Cents Reward.
Hugh S. .Thompson-PrOclamatiO
Caldwell IL Dickson-GrocerieS.
r. w. ClawsOn-Seed Oats.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-02-14

REPORTED BY RIDDLE & PEGRAM.
YORKVILLE, S. c., February l3.-The fol-
lowing are the quotations Of Cotton in this mar
ket:
Good Middling. g......"..."..."."...lO 90 G9 -
Mludllng. 10 w
Strict Low Middling so 0G -
Low Mlddlng............."...." 70 (g -
hinges. o oo 'VD
Stains ....... Observation-Disclosures. = "a S20
CHESTER, February y12.-CoTToN-Good mid
ding, 10 cents; middling, 81 low middling, 9!
to Of.
CHARLOTTE, February l2.-Cotton 1l-l6 to
101-l6.
CHARLESTON, February 1l.-Cotton easy;
middling, l0s
LIVERPOOL, February l1.-Cotton in moder-
ate demand and freely supplied. Uplands,
l3-16d.
NEW YORK, February 1l.-Cotton dull up
lands l03. Futures closed dull and steady, with
sales Of 81. 600 bales as follows: February 1865
to 1867; March 1916 to 1917; April 1887 to
1888; May II Ol to llO2; June ia to ll.l5; July
1l.25 August ll.34 to l1.35 September 1l.0l to-
1l.O3 October 1862 to 1864; November 1882 to
IN II