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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
THE ELECTION.

Next Monday, the 25th instant, is the day
appointed for the Democratic primary elec-
ton in York. To the voters of this county
the day is equally important as if it were
the general election for by the result OF the
balloting next Monday will the State Sen
ator for the term of four years, members OF
the House of Representatives for the next
two years, and all the public officers of the
county chosen by ballot, be determined. 1t
is therefore important that every voter pre-
sent himself at the polls and vote for the
candidate of his choice.
We understand that some misapprehen-
sion still exists with some voters in regard
to the manner Of voting. The names OF
all the candidates are printed on the same
ballot. The voter has only to erase the
names of all for whom does not wish to vote;
but where more than one candidate is elect
ed to the same position he must vote for the
full complement of such candidates. For
example, there are seven candidates tor the
House of Representatives; erase three OF
those names, voting for four. Or If voter
should not wish to vote for either of those
candidates he may erase the name OF every
one of them and still vote for the other
candidates of his choice on the ticket. He
must, however, vote for four Representa-
tives, three county commissioners, and one
candidate for each of the other Offices on the
ballot. The voter may erase every name
for Senator and still vote for four Represen-
tatives, three county commissioners and one
each for the other Offices; or he may erase
every name for county commissioner and
vote for four Representatives and one each
of the other candidates named on the ballot.
In other words, if the voter does not wish to
vote for any name on the ballot for the House
of Representatives or for county commits
sioners, the erasure of every one of these
names will not vitiate the remainder of the
ticket. If he wishes to vote only for coro-
ner, he may erase every name on the ballot
except one for that Office, and it only will
be counted.
We notice the ballots have printed on
them, "In favor of the lien laW;" "Opposed
to the lien law" This is question that
has not been discussed from the stump by
candidates, and though it has not entered
into the canvass as an issue, it would seem
that the executive committee, having charge
of the printing of the ballots, decided to take
this method of ascertaining the sentiment
of the Democratic voters Of the county on
this important question. Inasmuch as op-
portunity is thus given for the voters to
declare their preference on this question,
we hope each and every one of them will
vote according to his wish. If opposed to
the lien law, erase the line reading in favor
of it; or if the voter is in favor of the lien
law, he will erase the line reading, "opposed
to the lien law"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

certainly beyond my knowledge. I know
that have been criticised for not telegraph
ing the fact of the shooting of Henry as soon
as arrived at st. Johns, but you must re-
member that was in a Wretched condition
of body and mind. l was in quandary
whether or not I should be tried for muir
der, as Henry was shot on my own respon-
sibility, and not by order of regular court
martial"
Dora Buck, a sister of Private Henry,
who was shot for thieving, has telegraphed
from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Coroner Robin
son, Long Island, N. Y, to have the remains
of her brother exhumed and examined as
soon as possible, as it is her desire that the
full facts be ascertained
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Republicans of Georgia have de-
cided to put full State ticket in the field.
The Democratic Congressional Conven-
tion of the second Maryland District has ad-
journed after taking 2,4OS ballots among
three men.
The State central committee of the Pro-
hibition party in Kansas, has issued a call
to meet in Lawrence on September End, for
the purpose of nominating full State tick
ct and electing presidential electors.
The Democratic and Greenback State
central committees of Iowa have held Sc
cret session and decided to make fusion on
the electoral ticket, the Greenbackers taking
six and the Democrats seven of the candi-
dates for electors.
John Kelly's private secretary says
Tammany will certainly support Cleveland.
He says the story that the society will en-
dorse Cleveland formally and leave its men,
bers to vote as they please is lie.
The members of the executive commit
tee of the National Anti-Monopoly party
began q session in Chicago last Saturday
morning. Shortly after l o'clock they for
mally placed Alanson w. West of Missis-
sippi, in nomination for the Vice-Presiden-
cy on the ticket with Gen. Butler by a
unanimous vote, and then went into secret
session to outline certain plans for the cam
paign.
Thomas J. Mackey is quoted as saying:
"The true theatre of political operations in
the coming campaign must be in States
of the North and in West Virginia, Vir-
ginia and Florida alone of the Southern
States. In these three last named States
the machinery is not of such a character
as to prevent Republicans from securing
a fair count, and the race issue does not
enter distinctively into the campaign"
The Democratic party is not composed
entirely of Confederate Brigadiers. The
New York Herald says: "Of fifty-fve con-
spicuous Union Generals, 49 were Demo-
Gratis and six were Republicans. The lat
wall Jackson's commissary;' Carl Schurz,
now vigorous Independent; Frank Blair,
Franz Sigel, Thomas Ewing and H. w. Slo-
cum. Of these original Republicans, Frank
Blair died Democrat and the others are
now Democrats"
A call to the working men of Massachu-
setts has been issued for conference to be
held in Boston, on the 9th instant, with
the purpose to organize the State by Sena-
tOrial districts and to select committee to
confer with the Greenback and other organ
izations which are in favor of the election
Of Butler to the Presidency. Each Congress
SlOlal ulSITlcl Will De allowed ten QeleSdteS,
and labor societies one delegate for each
one hundred members. The call says: 'To
vote for the Republican candidate is to vote
that the rich through high tariff shall take
care of the unprotected poor; to vote for the
Democratic candidate is a vote of self-abase-
ment, tribute to snobbery and a vote of
thanks for a Sneer. Out of the political
chaos that follows this poverty OF states
manship shall dawn the day of labors re-
demption."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
of the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE MEETING AT CLAY HILL.

CLAY HILL S. c., August 13.-According
to appointment the candidates met here
to-day in full force, and do not think
there is another county in the State that
can boast of finer looking set of young
men and old men asking for the sutfrages
of the people. The speeches, in the main
differ imlnaterially from those made at
Rock Hill, at the opening of the canvass.
I presume, however, their private speech
dates promise voter to send him the Patent
Office Reports when he went down to Co.
lumbia to take his honored seat. Also, to
have a railroad built from Yorkville to
Clay Hill, and furthermore, in common
with said enterprise, to establish an iron
foundry near "Hill's old iron works." Sic
transit QlOria naaHadi. VOX.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
THE MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENTS
The address of the Independent Republicans

THE MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENTS
The address of the Independent Republicans
of Massachusetts contains the following:
BY the nomination of James G. Blaine
the Republican party has thrown down the
gauntlet of corrupt and partisan govern
ment. The Democratic party answers the
challenge. Its candidate is the acknoWl-
edged champion Of reform and political hon
esty. The issue is thus joined. The lead
ers are representative men, the foremost of
their kind, and we cannot for an instant
hesitate in our choice or doubt what the
true interests of our country demand. We
do not ally ourselves with the Democratic
party, still less sanction or approve its past
but it's present candidate has proved his
fidelity to the principles we avow, and in
the coming election he commands and will
receive cur support. For these reasons, we
urge all our fellow-citizens to unite with us
in our effort to secure the election of Gov
ernor Cleveland, and to organize in their
respective neighborhoods, that the vote of
Massachusetts may be given in November
for honest government.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
The Murkpi1le Gnqnirer.
YORKVILLE. s. G. :
THURSDAY MORNING., AUGUST 81, 1884
SUPERINTENDENT COWARD.

On the fourth page of this paper is printed
an article from the Ne,os and Courier, calm
ly reviewing the official conduct of Col.
Coward as State Superintendent of Public
Education, and discussing the important
point as to whether or not he, or any one
else filling that Office, should be expected to
make his residence at the capital of the
State. The writer effectually disposes Of
the question of residence, and with the
statements of fact which he makes, the
friends of education in South Carolina can
we'll afford to rest COL Coward's case with
the people of the State.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
CHURCH NOTICES.

Episcopal-Rev. Z. N. Joyner, Rector. On
Sunday next there will be morning and evening
services at the usual hours. Commencing on
Thursday of next week, and extending through
Friday, Saturday and Sunday following, the rec
tor will hold series of mission services at SUIT
toms Spring, from II A. NJ. to P. NJ. each day.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev. r.
Latham Pastor. Services at Tirzah next Sunday
at 1920 A. NJ, and at Yorkville at S.15P. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. j. A. Mood, Pas
tor Services in the Church at Yorkville at the
usual hours, morning and evening, next Sunday.
Presbyterian-Rev. T. r. English, Pastor.
Services at 1890 A. NJ, and s.15 P. NJ, next
Sunday.
Baptist-Rev. j. E. Covington, Pastor. Ser
vice in the church at Yorkville next Sunday at
II A. NJ. Sunday school at $50. Prayer-meet-
ing on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
THE COUNTY CANVASS.

Thecounty canvass preceding the primary cleo
ton, will close in Yorkville next Saturday, on
which day the various candidates will address
their fellow citizens. We hope there will be a
good turnout to hear them on this their last ap-
pearance before the voters of York county. The
canvass has been remarkably free from acrimo-
ny. The candidates are harmonious among
themselves, and each one has his special plea for
the suffrages of the people. A report of the
meeting at Glover last Thursday is printed in
this paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. NJ. Dobson-Only days!
Hunter d. Oates-Fresh Goods.
J. P. Kennedy-Due West Female College.
Kings Mountain Military School.
s. J. Garrison-Plantation For Sale.
J. i. Parish-Notice.
II. S. Jefferys-Agricultural Hall.
H. +. Adickes-Just Received
Withers Adickes.-Luxury Flour.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

SHOOTING MORMON MIssIoNARIEs.-A
Nashville, Tenn, dispatch of Friday says {:
A dispatch from Centreville corroborates
the report of the murder of Mormons in
Lewis county by masked men last Sunday
morning The raiding party numbered
about forty. Thirteen attacked the house
of Martin Condor, where a Mormon meet
ing wasin progress. Forcing open the door,
they were met by Condor armed with gun.
In an effort to disarm him, one of the raid
him, but he drew his pistol and shot Con-
dor in the bowels. Condor was shot again
by one of the party and instantly killed.
At the same time another attacking party
fired upon Mormon elder named Gibbs,
who was partly hidden behind the wife of
old man Condor, killing Gibbs and serious
ly wounding Mrs. Condor in the thigh.
The party then fired again at Mormon
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

Attention is directed to the advertisement Of
the above frst-class institution of learning, the
thirtleth school year of which will begin on the
18th of next month A competent faculty, Of
which Captain Lynes, late Of the Carolina Mill
tary Institute, Charlotte, N. c., will be associate
principal, has been secured, and it is the inten-
ton of the worthy and competent principal to
render the school more deserving ofthe patronage
of the youth of Carolina than it ever before has
been. With the beginning of the new school
year old methods will be discarded and new and
approved systems adopted, practical instruction
will be given in several branches which were for
merly taught theoretically, and in all depart
ments the school will be placed on high plane,
in keeping with the progressive tendency of the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
PERSONAL.

" DR.. J. F. G. Mittagg, gentleman formerly
well known by many of our citizens as fire.
quent visitor to Yorkville in years agone, and an
artist of no mean reputation, is now in our town,
and will probably make his future home here
with his daughter Mrs. Craven.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
UNTu, JANUARY 1st. 1885
REMARKABLE COW.

We will furnish the ENQUIRER from this date
until January lst, 1855, for 90 cents, the cash
in all cases, to accompany the subscription.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

We are informed that Mr.. Joseph Cathcart, of
Clay Hill, in this county, has cow three years
old that has been giving milk near five months
and has never had calf She gives gallon and
a half of milk per day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

The convicts in the Kentucky peniten-
tiary made desperate effort to escape on
Thursday, headed by a young man of good
family who is convict. He Knocked down
guard with a bottle and led a rush for the
armory. A desperate fight ensued, citizens
being summoned to aid the guards. Sever
al guards were wounded and number of
convicts escaped before the mutiny was
uuelcd,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

A case of alleged trespass was heard before
Trial Justice Lewis the other day, the prosecutor
being Mr.. VIM. u. Kell, and the defendants Jake
Mcclure and Wallace Miller, both colored. The
charge preferred against them was hunting with
guns on the premises of the prosecutor. On the
trial it was shown that the prosecutor is not the
owner of the lands on which the alleged trespass
was committed, but only tenant, and on this
ground the case was dismissed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
THE :JI1DJCJaL CONVENTION

The Democratic Judicial Convention of the
Sixth Circuit, will meet in Chester, on Wednes-
day, the 3rd of September next, at 4.3O o'clock P.
NJ, for the purpose of nominating candidate
for Solicitor of the Circuit. The Circuit is COM
posed of the counties of Fairfield, Chester, Lam
caster and York. There are four candidates for
the position, viz. w. B. McCaw, Of York; T. G..
CASTOR, Of Chester; J. E. Mcdonald, Of Fair
field, and NJ. J. Hough, Of Lancaster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE NORMAL
INsTITUTE.-The State Normal Institute,
which had been in session at Spartanburg
since July 18th, closed on Thursday morn
ing with interesting exercises which were
largely attended. After prayer and music
DIR. Joynes made his report of the work OF
the Institute. Over 100 hours of instruc--
tions, embracing nearly 200 lessons, had
been given by skillful professors in the Varl-
Gus departments of public school teaching
There had been present over 200 regular at,
tendants, of whom over 14O were actual
teachers, most of the others intending 10
teach-ail mere visitors having been eN-
Guided from the enrolment. The session
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21

Elder named Berry, who was hiding behind
a bed, killing him. Another Mormon elder
in the house, who ran out by the back door,
was pursued by an attacking party station
ed outside. They fired on him as he ran,
but it is not known whether or not he was
killed. After killing Berry, the masked
men started out of the house. Just as they
came outside J. R. Hudson fired and killed
Dave Hinson, one of the masked men.
One of the Hinson party stood over the
body and fired two loads of ofbuckshot at Hud-
son, literally riddling him.
The Mormons, in fear of another attack,
did not search until Monday, when they
found the one who ran away from Condor's
dead. 1t is rumored that the other missing
elder has been found dead. The Mormon
elders claim that they have been sent there
direct from Utah to make converts and es-
tablish churches.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Mr.. Geo. II. O'Leary has completed the brick
addition to his house, fitted up as an office for
Dr. H. G. Jackson, and the Doctor has moved
into it and appears to be as cozily situated as
when in his old office which stood on the same
ground.
Mr.. J. o. Walker has nearly completed a neat
residence on his lot in Hart's grove.
We learn that Mr.. S. w. Mitchell has given out
a contract for the building of dwelling house
on his lot in the same grove.
Mr.. Henry w. Smith, having recently pur-
chased the ''NIles Johnson lot," has had the
dwelling house remodeled, and it is now virtu-
ally new.
Among other houses recently built is "Agri-
cultural Hail." commodious warehouse built
by Mr.. r. S. Jefferys, nearly opposite Mr.. H. #.
Adickes' store, for the purpose of storing and
exhibiting agricultural machinery.
Work has been commenced on a new residence
which Mr. /. Lowry Smith is having built on
the old Academy lot.
Mr. w. H. Quinn is hauling lumber and ma
king preparations for building residence on
Kings Mountain street; and Mr.. Alonzo Rose is
also making arrangements for building cottage
on the south side of the lot on which his resi-
dence is.
Mr. c. G. Parish is making some improve
ments on his hotel property, and he contemplates
making further and extensive changes in the
near future.
Messrs. Hunter e Oates working on the
amusement hal. they are having fitted up in the
second story of their store The stage has been
erected. In rear of the STAGE and on line of the
floor of it, are green room and dressing rooms,
the stage surface proper having a capacity for
scenery and space for actors of about IS by %
feet, exclusive Of wings. Besides this commo-
dious stage and ample seating capacity, they also
contemplate fitting up the stage with scenery ap-
propriate to general plays.
These are all evidences of prosperity and pro-
gressiveness in our midst, and it is pleasure to
record them
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21
DEATH OF REV. r. l.. HARPER.

The Rev. r. L. Harper, of the South Carolina
Conference, died at his home in Iuka, Miss, on
Sunday night last. Mr.. Harper was we'll known
in South Carolina. He was native of Canada
and about forty years of age at the time of his
DEATH At the close of the late war he came South
on account Of his health and joined the South
Carolina Conference. For two years he was a
member of the Memphis Conference, but was af-
forwards transferred back to the South Carolina
Conference. He was at one time the pastor in
charge of the Methodist Church in Yorkville.
His last appointment in this State was at Abbe-
vile court house. He was stationed there last
year, but his health was completely wrecked and
he had to retire from the active work Of the min
istry. About three months ago he removed with
his family to Iuka, Miss, where he died, as al
ready stated, Sunday night. The news of Mr..
Harper's death will be heard with unfeigned re-
gret by all the clergy of the South Carolina Con-
ference and by hosts of friends throughout this
State who knew him and loved him. Mr.. Har-
per was considered one of the finest preachers in
the South Carolina Conference
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-08-21


address the chairman announced that Op-
portunity was extended to any of the coun-
ty candidates who might desire to address
the meeting.
Upon this invitation, Mr.. R. T. higgins,
candidate for county commissioner, said
he desired to address few words to the
crowd in reference to report which was IN
circulation that day to the effect that IN
recent prosecution of Joseph Thornburg tor
violating the laws of this State by Illicit
sale of ardent spirits, in order to secure
this prosecution, he, the speaker, had act
ed in the capacity of spy and informer,
and that he was prompted to do SO Tor
the sake of gain. He denied the charge as
UNANIMOUSLY false, and repelllng the idea
that he would act as a spy and lnformer un-
der any circumstances, referred the people
to his own suffering for three years in prIs-
on rather than to be guilty of playing the
informer. AS to the prosecution OF Ihorn-
burg, that was not an individual or private
act Of his, but was done in an ofhclal ca
pacity, as it was his sworn duty to 40, with
the concurrence of, and in concert with the
other members of the board. AS to his re-
ceiying one-half of the fine imposed upon
Thornburg, he denied it most emphatically
and referred any person who desired to as
certain the disposition of it to the Clerk OF the
Court. The prosecution was made in the
line of his official duty. For IL ne had no
apologies to offer. If it became necessary
he would do the same thing again. That it
was by and with the concurrence OF the
other members of the board, and that in the
prosecution they acted as board, officially,
he could answer for himself and DIR. +. l.
Glenn, a member of the board, who was
not present. DIR. Allison, the other mem
Der Of the board was present and could speak
for himself.
DIR. Allison, who was some distance from
the stand and did not distinctly hear MIR.
higgins, came forward at the call of his
nalne and on the matter being explained to
him, confirmed Mr.. Higgins statement as
to the prosecution of Thornburg being in the
line of the official duties Of the county com,
missioners, and that in the prosecution all
the members of the board concurred.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-21

From every city in the State, and from
every town where location and surround
ings promise anything for the future,
comes the reports of advancement; small
villages and large cities have almost
doubled their area. Although we have
had some little foretaste of this, yet not a
1.-THE of what other localities have expe-
rienced has reached us yet. Savannah is
bound to come in for her share of this
natural enlargement if her citizens are
willing for it. We have not vet regained
the loss consequent upon the epidemic
Of 1876. With our advantages, Savannah
ought to have to-day population of 3d.
600. and will have it in a very few years,
if her people will find something good to
say about their home to strangers. Not
Withstanding the large number of houses
built last year, there are but few houses
to rent at this time. Eligible houses bring
good prices when offered for sale. A well
located and desirable store cannot be
rented here to-day at any price. Desira-
BILE building lots are becoming scarce any
where north of Anderson street. All
these are good signs, and point to the fact
that Savannah property must come in
very active demand at an early day. The
taxes are high only by comparison with
the exceedingly low valuations upon which
we have paid for some time. Even this
condition viii hardly exist another year.
The prospects for a reduction of taxes
next year are almost certain. The eX.
traordinary expenses that this board b.. n
to meet, will not occur again duriD~, this
generation. The position Of real estate in
this city never was stronge-. than nov
These being facts, the result must be that
our city viii soon eyZ.end her borders. and
lots now Nacan- come into active demand
and be Occupied by houses. No better in
Yestment can be made for the future than
real estate in the growing sections of sa-
yannah.-Adr.