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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-09-04
of the Yorkvillc Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, September 2.-Quietness has
reigned supreme in our town since the late
primary election. This mode of nomina-
ting candidates has been considerably dis
cussed of late. The dissatisfaction OCCASION
ed by the voting of negroes of doubtful
Democratic principles, and the perpetration
of practices not in accord with honor and
good morals has brought the primary elec-
tion plan into disrepute. Those who were
its strongest friends are now opposed to it,
and favor the adoption of another mode Of
making nominations. They believe that a
Convention composed of large number Of
delegates is the best way of nominating the
Democratic ticket In their opinion tick
ct thus nominated is not calculated to give
rise to the dissatisfaction that accompanies
a primary election. But as all know, the
convention plan has its objections. A few
prominent men-thOse who are gifted as
public speakers-can WELD almost supreme
authority in a convention. Their persua-
sive eloquence might be the means in some
instances of sitting the popular voice. l
making nominations, provided the ballot
is confined to whites of known Democratic
principles, and provided the candidates will
obligate themselves in writing not to enter
into, or approve of any combinations what
sover.
Several members of the Masonic fraterni-
ty of this place went to Rock Hill on last
Thursday to participate in the ceremonies
of the laying of the cornerstone OF the LII
brary Association building. They were
highly pleased with their Rock Hill trip,
being entertained while there in a handsome
manner.
Mr.. T. M. Graham has retired from the
Central Hotel at this place. He has not
n hnClnpSc 0f
bookkeeping as he anticipated. He will be
superseded in charge of the Central by Capt
J. X. Marshall, of Lincolnton, N. c., where
he is playing "mine host" as keeper of a
hotel at that place.
A case of diphtheria now prevails at this
place. The victim of this disease is Miss
Eva Curtis, daughter of Mr.. James Curtis.
She was at one time in critical condition,
but is now considerably better. Diphtheria
is regarded here with great fear, as it was
attended in past times with fatal effects.
The furniture belonging to the estate of
the late S. X. Marks has been moved to
the storeroom in the Coleman building on
Main street. It will be sold by the admin
istrator of the estate as soon as possible.
A camp meeting is now in progress at
Mount Prospect in this county. The atten-
dance on the meeting is very large, and the
services are very interesting.
The Presbytery of the Associate Reform
ed Church is in session at Ebenezer Church
few miles this side of Charlotte. Rev.
Mr.. Pressly and Mr.. S. B. Latham represent
the Chester church at this meeting.
Last Sunday being the fifth Sunday in the
month, our Baptist friends in the county
held joint meeting at Harmony Church:
Crops are beginning to suffer for the want
of rain in some sections of the county. In
other sections they have been favored with
plenty Of rain. NJ.
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nounced benediction, and the formal ceremo-

nounced benediction, and the formal ceremo-
nies were concluded.
Mrs. A. H. White presided at the organ, rem
dering fine instrumental accompaniments to the
odes, and the ceremonies were witnessed by a
large concourse Of people, many ladies lending a
charm to the occasion by their presence.
After the ceremonies were concluded Rev. j.
Spratt White delivered short address congratu-
latory upon the assured success OF the Rock Hill
Library Association, and closed with the an
nouncement that at $50 P. NJ, Col. A. Coward,
State Superintendent Of Education, would de-
liver public address in Roddey's Hall.
At the appointed time large audience assem-
bled in the hall, and after prayer by Rev. A. P.
Pugh, of the Baptist church, Col. Coward was
introduced by Rev. J. Spratt White. For more
tertained his cultured and appreciative audience
in an address, though eXtempore, highly inter-
esting and instructive.
The occasion was highly enjoyed by all who
were present, the admirable arrangements Of the
respective committees contributing to that re-
suit. The committee npart of the Library AS
sociation consisted Of Messrs. J. NJ. Ivy, w. j.
Roddy and n. p. Alexander, and on part Of the
Masonic fraternity ofMessrs. A. H. White, D. c.
Williams and VIM. Dillingham;, who were all in
defatgabe in their attentions to visitors and in
vited guests.
A very interesting sketch of the history Of
Rock Hill, written by Rev. j. Spratt White al
the request of the Library Association, and de.
posted in the corner stone of the library build
ing, is published in another column.
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November, 1882. Since 1882.
s. C. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

The transactions of the South Carolina Medical
Association at their session, held in Florence, s.
c., in April last, have been published in pam
phlet form and are ready for distribution. The
greater portion of the pamphlet is devoted to the
annual address of the President, DR.. r. A. Kin
loch. and papers read before the Association.
One Of these papers by DR. j. r. Bratton, of York
vile, giving the course of treatment pursued in
So cases of diphtheria which occurred in York
county in 1882, and under which but two patients
were lost deserves especial mention and the at
tention of the profession and the public gener-
ally. The other papers, while possessing equal
interest for the profession treat of matters OF
less public interest.
The matter of ''the standard Of preliminary
education to be required of young men before
commencing their professional studies' was con-
sidered in the Presidents address and referred to
committee, which reported recommending
the members of the Association not to receive
into their offices students Of medicine who had
not Thorough preparation in the elementary
English branches, and also moderate acquan-
tance, at least, with the natural sciences"
The next annual meeting will be held Charles
ton, April %, 1885.
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ROCK HILL LIBRARY.

Among other gratifying evidences OF progress
in our sister town, Rock Hill, is the erection Of
a library building under the auspices of the Rock
Hill Library Association, the cornerstone Of
which was lain with Masonic ceremonies last
Thursday evening" Rock Hill Lodge No. Ill A
F. NJ, and Chester Lodge participating.
At 65OP P. NJ, the Masonic fraternity in pro-
cession marched from their Lodge on Main
street, and preceded by the Rock Hill Corne'
Band, in their band carriage, proceeded to thelo-
cation of the proposed building, large number
of citizens in carriages and on foot joining in
the march.
The procession halted at the lot OH which the
building is to be erected, on Maiu street, near
Gordon's Hotel, and after prayer by Rev. j.
Spratt White, the ceremonies began with the ODE
"When Earth's Foundation"
J. C. Sharpe, Deputy Grand Secretary, thon
announced the following list Of articles to be de-
posted in the box, inserted in the stone the ar
ticles being placed in the box as the Secretary
read the list:
Roll of Grand officers OF Grand Council, and
roll of members of Campbell Council of Rock
Hill.
Roll of officers of Grand Chapter R. A. NJ,
and roll of members of Bratton Chapter No. 81,
Roll of the Grand officers of the Grand Lodge
A. F. NJ, of South Carolina.
Roll Of officers and members OF Rock Hill
Lodge. No. ILL., A. f. NJ.
Constitution and roll Of members of Library
Association of Rock Hill.
Historical sketch of the town of Rock Hill,
with names of present business establishments
Of the town.
Roll of members of "Our Boys Base Ball
Club
Two copies of the Rock Hill Herald, copy of
the YorkYile ENQUIRER and copy each of the
Charleston News and Courier and the Columbia
Register.
The stone, bearing the emblematic device of
square and compass, surrounded by the inscrip-
ton August %, lSS4.-W. w. Humphries, G..
M-5SS4, was lowered to its place by Mr.. A. d.
Holler, contractor, to solemn music, and the
work of spreading the mortar and cementing it
was performed by Howard Agurs, the master
builder.
Deputy Grand Master S. M. Fewell then tested
the stone with the plumb, square and level and
pronounced it to be well formed, true and trusty.
The elements of conservation were then present.
ed-the corn of nourishment, the wine of refresh
ment and the oil Of joy. After this ceremony
the Deputy Grand Master made an invocation,
and then striking the stone three times with his
gavel, the public grand honors of Masonry
were given by "three times three"
The anthem "Let there be Light" was sung,
after which the Deputy Grand Master addressed
the assembly; the usual voluntary collection
was made, and the ode, "Hail Masonry Divine"
was sung, when the Deputy Grand Chaplain pro-
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CHURCH NOTICES.

Presbyterian-Rev. r. r. English, pastor
There will be no services in this church next
Sunday.
Methodist Episcopal-Re J. a. Mood, Pastor
The pastor will preach at Shady Grove next Sun
day. Services in the church at Yorkville at the
usual hours, morning and evening, by Rev. L.
\. Johnson.
Baptist-Rev. J. E. Covington, Pastor. Ser
vices at Union next Sunday morning at the reg
ular hour, and at Yorkville at oclock P. M.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian--Rev. r
Latham, Pastor. Services in this church on
Saturday at 1890 A. M. and the sacrament of the
Lords Supper after the Sunday service, COM
mencing at 1890 A. NJ. 49,. q.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Randolph Childers-Applicatio for Discharge
w. G.. Latimer-Shoes.
Kennedy Brothers e. Barron-New Goods Re-
ceived for the Fall Trade.
Withers Adickes-Dried Beef.
Caldwell & Dixon-Call and Examine.
J. L. Watson, County Chairman-Call for Couu
ty Convention.
J. NJ. Adams-New Goods-Kerosene Oil, &c.
John r. Ashe-To the Public.
Hunter & Oates-The Greatest Bargains.
H. F. Adickes-We Received Last Week.
O. A. Darby, D. D., Presdent-Columbia Female
College.
L. NJ. Grist-House and Lot for Sale.
G. w. s. Hart, Intendant-Notice
Carson Bros, Charlotte, N. C.-Storage and Com
mission Merchants,
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POLITICAL NOTES.


IS. G.. Pomeroy, the candidate of the
Anti-Masonic party for the presidency, has
Withdrawn in favor of st. John.
-"Smiths are grand race" said Rev.
Mr.. Anderson to about 5000 men, women
and children Smiths at family reunion in
Peapack, N. Y, on Wednesday. The po-
litical sense of the voting Smiths was taken,
and they elected Cleveland by vote of 4OS
to 80.
1t is stated on excellent authority that
General Butler has selected ex-Chairman
Plympton of the regular Democratic State
committee to take charge of his canvass in
New York State, and that Plympton wiz
shortly take up his abode for the remainder
Of the campaign in New York city. Col.
Drinkwater will lead the campaign in Mas
sachusetts.
- The campaign in Indiana was formally,
opened last Saturday, and hundred speech
es were delivered in the cities and towns in
various parts Of the State. In indianapolis
the Republicans did not hold a meeting.
The Democrats had a large street demon
torches and transparencies, participating.
The speech of the day was delivered by eX-
Governor Hendricks, who addressed an au-
dience numbering several thousand persons,
and made the most scathing review of the
Republican party that has marked any cam
paign since 1868.
1t is noticeable fact that whilst it is
generally conceded that neither Butler nor
ST. John stand any chance of securing the
Presidential prize, Butler is treated with
ridicule and regarded with contempt, whilst
on the other hand St. John is spoken of
with respect on all sides. 1t is tribute
to earnestness and sincerity of purpose that
does honor to the American people, and the
contrast between the difference of treatment
accorded to the demagogue and the man of
sincerity would be lessen to the former if
he were one of the kind that could be taught
anything.
IRON ORE IN SOUTH CARoL1NA.--For
the last two weeks Senator Butler has been
on the sub-naval joint committee, OF which
Senator Hawley and Mr.. Randall are the
chairmen. They are looking into the steel
question to ascertain if our country furnish
es first class steel for the manufacture of
guns. They had various experts and ia
nous military engineers before their COM
mittee, and amongst these were Gen. Ripley,
who knows something of guns. He stated
to the committee that the best ore for fine
steel in America was found in the upper
part of South Carolina in York or Spartan
burg, he had forgotten which county. The
General referred to the mines of magnetic
iron ore found in both these counties. The
iron made in the old Cherokee Ford, in the
upper part of Union county, was known
before the war as the toughest iron in rhe
United States. These mines may be open
ed up again one of these days.-Cdrotn'0
Spartan.
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HABEAS CORPUS CASE.

On Monday last Ann Wilkins, colored, appear
ed before Judge Witherspoon, in this place on q
writ Of habeas corpus, she having been charged
with burning the dwelling of negro named
Sam. Sanders, on the lands of Mr.. John w. Car
tor, of Chester county. After hearing the testi.
mony, the Judge granted the petitioner bail in
bond of three hundred dollars, with two suffi.
cient sureties, to be approved by the Clerk Of
Chester Court.
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THE REPIrRTJCANs MOVING,

John L. Watson, Republican County Chair
man of York. gives notice through our adver-
tisng columns that County Convention of the
Union Republican party will be held in York
vile on Saturday the goth instant, for the pur-
pose of eecting delegates to the State Republican
Convention, which will be held in Columbia on
the 23rd instant
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SALES.DAY.

On Monday last, sales-day for September the
Sheriff sold, by virtue Of writ of fcrl factos,
tract of land on Bullock's Creek leYied on as the
property of Francis Nichols, deceased at the
suits of Vina j. Wilson and others against Joseph
F. Wallace, administrator. Bid off by G. E.
Spencer, for the Judgment creditors, for slOO.
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UNTIL JANUARY 1st, 1885

We will furnish the ENQUIRER from this date
until January 1st, 1885, for 80 cents, the cash
in all cases, to accompany the subscription.
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REGISTRATION.

The subject Of registration m York county
having elected some discussion, in view of the
recent primary election as matter of informa-
ton we print below the total registration, by pre-
cincts, of the voters who registered prior to the
State election held on the 7th of November, 1882
and the number having registered since that date
up to the 7th of July last, when the books were
closed:
1850
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THE TAX BOOKS.

The tax books for the present fiscal year are
now open for the second and last time, for the
collection of taxes. The County Treasurer de-
sires taxpayers, those at least who possibly
bly, can do so, to pay their taxes promptly at the
beginning of the collections and thus avoid the
rush which always attends the closing days.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-09-04

The Democrats of Illinois have fused
with the Greenbackers of that State on an
electoral ticket and will divide it with
them, the two parties combining for cleo
tors to be divided between Cleveland and
Butler.
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The Committee met; members all present
except J. L. Adams.
At 10 o'clock, P. NJ, the witnesses expect
ed from Blacks Station arrived.
DR.. Campbell moved that the investiga-
ton Of the charges against Blacks Station
precinct be proceeded with. Seconded and
adopted.
At the request Of DR.. Black, on motion
of w. B. McCaw, the witnesses were ex-
cluded from the room and were called for
examination as they were required.
The following persons were examined as
witnesses: DIR. w. Anderson, w. R. Lips
comb, S. G.. Brown, M. l.. Ross, w. A.
Bridges, John Moore, John F. Oates and
w. D. Camp.
WIN. ANDERSON, sworn, says: Was pres
entat the polls several times during the day.
The managers were M. l.. Ross, A. NJ.
Bridges and John B. Moore. l saw negroes
voting whom had always supposed to be
Republicans. had asked them to vote the
Democratic ticket at previous elections and
they claimed to be Republicans. / remem-
Der one especially-George Black, Jr. J.D.
F. Duncan is generally regarded as a Repub-
lican. Have heard of his voting Republi-
can ticket, but do not know it of my own
knowledge. He is so regarded in the COM
munity. The following voters are colored: !:
Richard Black. March Moore told me he
was Republican the day of the election.
Did not challenge his vote. George Andy,
and Augustus Black, Bryant Halliburton,
Mingo Hayward, colored. Cephus Roberts
told me was a. Republican to-day and that
he did not vote for that reason. His name
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poll list of Bullock's Creek precinct sub.

The committee appointed to examine the poll
list of Bullock's Creek precinct beg leave to re-
port that they find the names of Smith Martin,
and R. G. Thomson, both residents of Spartan
burg county, on the said list.
WM. G. CAMPBELL,
..... .r- J. l.. MOORE,
z MASSEY
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D. A. A. Watson, the chairman of the
committee appointed to examine the poll
list of Bethany precinct, reported, in sub
stance, that H. D. Robinson and William
Barrett voted at Bethany; and that while
they have heretofore voted the Republican
ticket, at the recent election they swore they
were in full sympathy with the Democratic
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After taking the testimony Of the above
witnesses, which was concluded at about
o'clock on Thursday morning, August 2Sth,
all persons were excluded from the room
except the members of the Executive Com
mittee and the representative of the EN-
QUIRER.
J.C. Chambers moved that the Commit
tee declare the election as appears by the
face of the returns. This motion was Sec
onded by Iredell Jones. Rejected by a vote
of s to7.
DR.. w. G. Campbell then offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That upon the evidence heard from
the Blacks Station precinct by the Executive
Committee of York county, that we now declare
the election for Senator null and void, and that
new election be ordered.
The resolution was seconded by John l..
Rainey.
Although the majority could have had a
vote on the resolution Immediately and
adopted it, there was no disposition to act
hastily. Each and every member of the
Committee appeared to fully recognize the
gravity of the situation, and in a short time
they had gathered into knots of twos and
threes in various parts of the room, the mi
nority and majority each trying to make
converts to their respective views. This
state of affairs continued until about o'clock
on Thursday morning, without vote hav-
ing been taken on DR.. Campbells resolution.
At about the hour mentioned, Iredell Jones
announced to the Committee that he was
requested by DR.. J. G. Black to ask the
Committee to postpone the vote as to wheth-
er the Senatorial election should be sustain
ed or rejected, until 10 o'clock on that morn
ing, as DR.. Black desired that Mr.. J. l.. Ad-
ans, the member of the Committee for Beth
el should be present., and full vote of the
Committee be secured.
On motion of Iredeii Jones, the request
was granted, and the Committee adjourned
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-12-18
The Starm ,

The heaviest rain that has visited our valley in two years began falling last evening about eight o'clock. {. By five o'clock this morning the rain came down in torrents and con- tinued till about half past nine, when it stopped temporarily,
 From seven o'clock to the time of stopping, about two and a half hours, an inch of ram fell and prob ably as much more previous to that time.
 AdVices from the north announce the heaviest storm of snow in the mountains about Prescott and in Kirkland valley that present settlers have ever cxperiG need.
 South there has been 8 great deal of ram. The train leaving Yuma last night was much delayed ID reaching Maricopa, and on account of the heavy rain some concern was felt for it's safety, but it finally reached Maricopa all right.
 The river began rising yesterday afternoon and reports from the Santa Cruz beyond the Gila say that that stream is swimming full. Stages from the north at the present writing have failed to appear, and we doubt the Agua Fria, New River and Cave Creek are running banks full.
 It is evident that the storm is not yet over, and no doubt we shall have q still further heavy fall of rain thIs evening and tonight.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-12-18
Railroad.

There was a meeting of directors of the proposed Prescott and Thirty Fifth Parallel railroad, yesterday, when Gov. Tritle laid before them the substance of recent correspon- dence had with New York capital ists, who say they are ready to pay what the directors have already if said directors would give them the franchise, which they, we learn, resolved to do. A bill will, of course, have to be passed by the next legislature. The Cover nor is confident that his New York friends mean business, and we hope they do.-Courier.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-12-18
TFfom Fridays Daily. l

Dark at o'clock in the evening now days.
 Ducks should be in fiourishins circumstances.
 MT. G. ". Hoadley willspend the holidays at home in California.
 Considerable freight has been caught out between here and Mari> copa.
 The Found Social" last evening was new procedure fer Phoenlx, and seemed to take well.
 The necessity of grading certain portions of Washington street was never better demonstrated than at present. Duck ponds is no expres- for it.
 The HERALD office enjoys the society of pet ''chameleon", or big Arizona lizard, which is supposed to keep the flies and mice within due bounds.
 Harry Woods has got himself over to Wilcox, preparatory to being ap- pointed sheriff of that new county or something of that kind. Appoints mepts are good when votes fail sometimes.
 
 In the publication of the minutes of the Board of Supervisors yester- day, they should have read that warrant was drawn on poor house fund in favor of Henry Cruiser, instead of Henry Orme, as the type read.
 Talk about a "dry country" its liable to assume liquid from now till the sun gets hot enough next spring to evaporate the concern and "dry" land will be the residue left in the bottom of the pot.
 A New York syndicate has tele> graphed Gov. Tritle that it is ready to begin work on both ends of the Arizona Central railroad upon the franchise of the old company being delivered and a preliminary way being made.
 Te to-day give a portion of a very interesting letter written by Miss May A. West, who attended our fair and lectured here during the time. It is indeed very pleasant reading and gives us an idea of how 'others see us."
 "Frenchy" the chronic town boarder. got leave this morning to | ,ake his meals for the next ninety 1 Jays at the city's expense. If the town can get the worth of hls board | put of him, possibly it is well enough l put t strikes a casual observer that l 'Frenchy" manages to get his fen- 'ences at very opportuRe moments, and for most convenient seasons. good hard work in connec- ion with the city hostelry might have . salutary effect on the "chron, cs."