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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
A FAITHFUL PASTOR.

The associate Reformed Presbyterian of last
week makes the following allusion to Rev. DIR.
r. A. Ross, the venerable pastor of Sharon and
Smyrna congregations, in this county:
"Rev. DR.. Ross has served as pastor of one
church of his present charge. in York county,
S. c., for forty-two years. We believe that this
is the longest pastorate in the State of any de-
nomination. Who speaks to the contraryf Inc
Doctors bow abides in strength and he breaches
with all the freshness and vigor of his younger
days. He is one of our ablest ministers and most
opr hIe poStorS'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
THE MICHIGAN ELECTION.

There was light vote in the Michigan
State election on Monday of last week.
The only State officers voted for were a
Justice of the Supreme Court and Regents
of the University. In Detroit, Morse Oem-
ocrat) for Justice had majority of over
5000 over Cooley Republican and Prohi-
bitionist). One hundred and eighty-four
precincts outside of Detroit gave a Demo-
cratic majority of 4,2O7. The same precincts
last fall gave Republican majority of
1925. The Detroit Free Press claims q
majority for the head of the Democratic
ticket of not less than 10000. In Detroit
the Democratic majority is 5,49S, and the
Democrats carry the municipal election as
we'll, with pluralities ranging from 100 to
3,712. Judge Chapman, Democrat, renomi-
mated for Judge of the Superior Court, had
no opponent.
The result of the election in Michigan
may be regarded as revolution. Until
within the past few years it has been over
whelmingly Republican, but the fusion of
the Greenbackers and Democrats broke the
Republican solidity, and cut down the Re-
publican majority to few thousands. In
the late election these majorities were not
only entirely swept away, but the State
went Democratic by 10000 majority, and
the issue seems to have been the endorse
ment of Cleveland's administration in car
rying out the civil service reform measures.
The platform upon which Morse, DEM
ocratic candidate for Justice Of the Supreme
Court, was nominated, pledged the party to
endorse eCleveland's sadministration by Mich
igan's vote at this election, so that the re-
suit is not simply the election of a Demo-
cratic Justice of the Supreme Court, and
State Democratic victory, but also DEM
ocratic victory in national sense, and is the
first popular endorsement by the ballot Of
the policy of the new administration. AS
an index of the drift of popular sentiment
in the West, this vote is significant. The
probabilities. are that a corresponding result
would be manifest in several other of the
Western States on a similar issue, and that
it will be found that others will fall into
line with Michigan in the near future.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.

We acknowledge the reception recently from
Senator Butler Of several copies of reports on
various industrial subjects, just published by
the Department Of the Interior and pertaining
to the Census of 1890
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
DEATH OF AN AGED MAN.

Mr. james B. Davidson an old and respected
citizen, died on Friday night last at his residence
in this county, about two miles south OF fhlla-
delpha Church, and the same distance west OF
Guthriesville He was born on the 9th day OF
November, 1877, near the residence OF ROBERT
NJ. Lindsay, deceased, about six miles south
of Yorkville, on the present line OF the Chester
and Lenoir Railroad. and was consequently,
at the time of his death, in the SSth year OF
his age He settled at his late home III the
year 1923, where he continuously resided un-
til the date of his death-a period OF ABOUT "
wears, which was devoted entirely to agricultu-
raj pursuits. He was remarkable for his activ-
ity and the retention of his faculties at ripe Old
age and as recently as 1888 was able to pick COT
ton regularly every day during the season. he
was quiet, unobtrusive citizen and had the Ill
will of no one. He raised eight sons ana one
daughter, all of whom attained adult age. All
his sons were soldiers in the Confederate Army,
three of whom were killed in battle. - .-
< TWO CONVICTs KILLED.
On Thursday afternoon last two convicts were
killed by the penitentiary guards near Columbia
the particulars of which are given by the Colum-
bia Register as follows:
About half-past 5 5o'clock Thursday afternoon
the hour when the convicts are usually assem-
bled to return to the prisOn-Lewis Pettls, col
ored, sent from York county OH April +, 1923,
mansasghter, nnasl sss,s and nc William Henry aias John
Ayers, colored sent from Charleston county on
March O. 1885, under sentence of five years I'M
prisonment for larceny of live stock, made a
break from the canal below the colored cemetery,
and were both killed by the guards within 100
Yards from the point from which they started.
They made the break when about forty yards
distant from the guard. Pettis had his shackles
on in perfect order, while the chain CONNECTING
the shackles of Henry was cut in twain: One OF
the prisoners was shot in the back of the meek,
the ball breaking the spinal column; the other
was shot about the centre of the back, to the lett
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

McElwee & Darwin-Fat Sheep Wanted.
Drs. j. A. q F., +. Glenn-Surgeon Dentists.
w. +. Stoney-Insurance License.
NJ. Strauss-Come Before the Bargains are Gone
Parish & Colcock-(iuanos.
Hunter & Oates-It must be So!
Wthers Adickes-A Question.
F.. f. Smith-West Liberty Street Livery and
Feed Stables.
T. Nj. Dobson d Co-The Old Chap Again.
Herndon Bros-War.
Berry & Barber-Why is it?
+. Happerfield-Fr Groceries.
May & May-In stock, and arriving fresh every
day.
John G.. Observation-Disclosures Notes.
( SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
The office of the County School Commissioner
has been removed to the second floor of Parish
& Colcock's store, first door to the right Of the
landing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
SUPREME COURT.

The April term of the Supreme Court will be-
gin on Tuesday next, 2lst instant. The Sixth
Circuit, which will be given two days, will be
called on the 10Th OF MAY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
RETHEL PRESBYTERY.

The Spring session of the Bethel Presbytery
convened at Lancaster on last Friday evening.
There were about twenty ministers and thirty
five ruling elders in attendance.
Rev. C. r. Hemphill, D. d., the last Moderator
preached the opening sermon, portraying, in
forcibe terms, the offices of the second person OF
the Trinity. Dr. Hemphill is ripe scholar and
very able divine although young minister.
Rev. r. A. Webb was elected Moderator On
Sunday large proportion of the members OF
the Presbytery repaired to Waxhaw Church, in
Lancaster county, to celebrate the centennial OF
the first Presbytery in South Carolina. Rev. D.
II. Thornwell delivered the centennial sermon,
and Rev. j. H. Saye, the oldest member OF Pres
bytery, delivered an historical address. Much
interest was taken in the ceremonies. WaXhaw
Church is one of the oldest in the State, its his
tory extending as far back as l15l.
The next meeting of Presbytery will be at
Bethesda, in this county.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
{ SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
UNTIL JANUARY 1ST 1886.

We will furnish the YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER
from this date until January lst, 1886, for $40,
the cash, in all cases, to accompany the sub
scriptiOn.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16
THE COTTON OUTLOOK.

Advices from almost every part of the
South indicate that full average OF cotton
will be planted. In the Mississippi valley
the area planted will be larger than last
wear, the land being free from OverfloWs
and in fine condition for preparation for
the reception of the seed. There seems to
be no fear in the West that the market will
be overstocked with cotton next winter, and
the planters are pushing their business as
if there was a good margin Of profit at
eight or nine cents per pound in their local
markets. Nearly all over the South the old
plan of covering everything with mortgages
and liens, before or shortly after the crop
is planted, is still in vogue. A very large
proportion of the planters continue to pay
high rates of interest or enormous per cent
age on cash prices for provisions for few
months credit. The mortgage crop is prob
ably the most important that has yet been
planted. 1t seems that everybody ought to
know that there is no chance for planter
to make any money on cotton when sup
plies have to be purchased on credit. Those
who pay cash as they 60 almost invariably
make a profit, yet thousands OF planters
refuse to cut down their operations to a
point that will enable them to adopt the
cash system. 1t will be seen that the out
look for profit to the producer Of the cot
ton crop is considerably mixed, especial
ly in the older States. The outlook for
a large crop is favorable just now, but the
chances for disaster are so numerous that
calculations as to what the total number of
bales, or the price will probably be, are pre-
mature. Experience shows that the area
planted is only one small factor in the So
luton of these problems-,&rdnnah (Ga.)
INeWs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-04-16

HOMICIDE IN LANCAsTER.-W. B. Curtis
was killed in an affray at Lancaster last
Monday morning, by man named Eman-
uel. Curtis had been employed for some
time as workman at the Halle gold
mine. Among those who worked at the
mine with Curtis was Emanuel, who, it
seems had lost sum of money amounting
to twenty-five dollars. Emanuel spoke of
having lost the money and charged Curtis
thought of being branded thief so enraged
Curtis that he drew his weapon like flash
and fired shot at Emanuel. The aim had
been hasty, and the bullet went wide of its
mark. Emanuel, in the meantime, had
drawn his revolver and returned the fire
before Curtis could shoot again. The bullet
struck Curtis and he turned to escape, but
was quickly overtaken by Emanuel who
continued firing bullets into his body. Curtis
was shot five times, and death was almost
instantaneous. Emanuel surrendered him.
self to the officers of the law and is in
custody.
The scene Of the shooting was in a room
of hotel at Lancaster. Curtis, with his
wife and two children boarded at the hotel.
Mrs. Curtis heard the first shot and rushing
to the room, opened the door and entered,
just as Emanuel opened fire upon her hus-
band. The first bullet from Emanuel's pis-
tol graZed her scalp and passing on entered
Curtis breast. Emanuel continued firing
until he emptied five chambers.
Emanuel states that when he accused
Curtis of stealing the money, Curtis left
him. but quickly returned to the room with
pistol in hand, Curtis remarked: 81 have
come to get satisfaction" raising his pistol
and firing at the same time. The bullet
entered the wall over Emanuel's head.
Emanuel then opened fire on Curtis as al
ready related.-(HnrIoHp Observer.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-09-24
The Flower of the Running Bird.
From the Two Republics, Me1icO.l

From the Two Republics Mexico.l
 The espinosilla, or thorn plant, says Marcial Oropeza, a well-known Mexican naturalist, is native of Mexico and abounds in various parts of the republic, principally near this capitol, at San Angel, Texcoco, Santa Fe, etc. It is one of those beautiful wild plants which adorn the plains of Mexico. and is found particularly in cold, dry spots. It has been thus chris tened because, on touching it, a sensation is felt similar to that which a plant covered with thorns would produce.
 The Aztecs lacking soap, so ne- cessary to their health and happi- ness, found. its substitute in the espinosilla. They agitated a bough in the water and it produced a father with which they washed, using the plant..as a scrub-brush. Even to-day it is used by women as hairl preservative,s having ex- traordinary powers in that direc- ton. But its most useful upplica- tion is medicinal to fight levers, as it is an excellent diaphoretic. Its ancient. name is beautiful. Holtzitzilxochoti, compound word---holtzitzil, humming-bird, and xochoti, flower; thus trans lated, meaning flower of the hum- ming-bird."
The St. Johns herald., 1885-09-24

A dispatch from Salt Lake City of the 18th inst, says; This morn ing at one o'clock some parties threw two quart jars full of privy vault filth, mixed with sand, through the window of the parlor of the United States Commissioner Mckay. who has heard most of the unlawful cohabitation cases. One burst, spattering the floor and furniture and running the room. Two were also thrown at the win dow of United States Attorney Dickson, aimed at the bed where he slept, but struck outside the window-casing, bursting over the outside walls. If one had struck him it might have killed him. Two were thrown in the house of Assistant Attorney Varian, where his wife was ,alone with a sick child, doing much damage. There is no clew, but much indignation is felt. It is claimed to be a pre- concerted movement.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-09-24

A dispatch from Pottsville, Pa, Sept. 18th, says: Capt. Anderson, Chief of the Coal and Iron Police of this district, with headquarters in this city, pronounces the dis patch from Shamokin, describing the alleged lawlessness prevailing in that region, absolutely baseless. He declares that the Molly Ma guires" have no active existence in the coal region, and that affairs were never in a condition of more perfect quiet and security. While the miners and laborers have an open organization. known as the "Amalgamated Association" its objects are entirely legitimate, and there is not even any prospect of a general strike.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-09-24
THE FUNNY MAN.

Over joke that was crippled and worn The Funny Man leaned, with a look forlorn. His garments were shabby, and soiled and
 patched,
 And bald was his head where he often scratched As he tried to evolve chunk of wit Or verse or jest that would make hit; And he slowly said, as he glanced about: Its chestnut old, but I'll grind it outr' A column of jokes is my daily task, And who is the author l never ask; For source or credit care not at all- Icall them my own. though 1t takes some gall And twist them around, and change the names, And resort to a score of little games, Till my Qualms of conscience are put to rout, As ( sy after day grind the jokes out. The Funny Man paused, his pencil to wet, When the boss yelled in: "Ain't they ready yet?'' And the F. M. turned, with mocking grin, And these were the words he in tuPn did shout: I'm grinding them outI I'm grinding them outP -Pittsburg Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-09-24

A Washington dispatch of the 18th inst, says: Fish Commission CT Baird informs Congressman Glo- yer that there is every prospect of a sufficient supply of carp this sea- son to meet all reasonable require ments. He desires to have appli- cations on file by the middle of October, as the ponds will be drawn and the distribution will commence as soon after that date as possible. Blank applications will be furnished to those who wish to stock ponds or streams.
 A dispatch from Newman, Ga., of the 18th inst, says: Chas. liar ris, a Meriwether county negro, several years ago began to turn white, and the bleaching process has been going on steadily until now his entire body and hands are white, with the exception of few small specks, and bis face is quite spotted.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06
VIM. B. SHARP,

Fourth and Market streets; Carpet De.
partment.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06
THIRD EDITION.


The different polling places in the city
were opened between IL and l. o'clock
to day. In the Sixteenth district, Sew
enth ward, the Inspector not appearing
within a few Minutes of II o'clock, the
citizens present stood out for an lnspec-
tor, when Thomas Robinson was elect
ed by IS majority.
In the Seventh district, Third ward,
there were no ballot boxes at the poll
ing places at 20 minutes before IL o. :.
clock, when a messenger was despatched
post.haste after them.
They arrived In time to open the polls
before u. Councilman Blake was
sround aud int!m ated that the district
would be thrown out If the polls were
not oper ed within the hour. 1t Is a
Republican district. So far as heard
from no disturbances took place at any
of the polls.
A colored man named Jones was re-
fused his vote in the Sixth district,
Third ward, Witsil's store, because it
was assumed that he didn't live in the
ward. He proved that he was a single
man and got his washing done at his
mothers in the ward, but still his vote
was rejected.
In the Eleventh ward, the Democrats
went IL with rush from the start, pay
ing no regard to challenges either on
tax receipts or on papers. Men who
were never naturalized voted and the
votes of colored men who always lived
in the ward and had tax receipts wer'
rejected.
The indications are that moderate
vote will be polled. Quite number OF
Democrats are voting for Mr.. Conrad
and Thomas Johnson Is antagonizine
Councilman Blake very strongly in tn
Third ward.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06

About $50 o'clock last evening, while
John Martin, the tender At the p, W. &
B. Railroad bridge over the Brandy.
wine, was, with his assistant Andrew
Bowen engaged in chopping some
kindling wood, the axe of the latter flew
from the handle and struck Mr.. Martin
on the left arm just below the shoulder
infiicting a painful wound, which bleo
freely.
He Immediately called on DR.. Cant.
we'll at his Office, Eighth and Spruce
streets, where an examination showed
that the blade had sunk deep into the
muscles, and barely missed severing an
artery. The physician was obliged to
draw the cash together, and this morn
ing Mr.. Martin is doing as we'll as could
be expected.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06

Mr.. G. S. Hammitt, Wilmingtl
young and rising artist, has been taA
advantage of the fine weather in nj
ing several out door sketches. Hd
company with several other art
visited Point Lookout one da! thisw
and made a sketch OF the beaus
scenery at that point, from which
will in the near future painta ID
picture. He has orders on hand
several pictures, and these with
daily classes keeps him busy oil
time. A reporter dropped in bis stu,
in the institute Building ytslef!l
afternoon, and found him engaged
instructipg several pupils, tach
whom seemed to be making rapid
gress in their studies.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06
EDITION.
DOS.


Grand lunch tonight at the Atlantic
Garden. 224 King street.
Mr.. Stausbury G. Wiley is gradually
on the mend.
DR.. Keables advertises for proposals
for furnishing new high schools.
The steamer Republic will make her
first trip to Cape May ON Sunday, the
14th inst.
The strawberry festival for the bene.
tit of the M. +. church at Newport will
be continued this evening.
Miss Pussy aud Miss virdeu are visit.
ing Jacob Pussy, Esq, at Centreville,
Md.
Councilman Dennis j. Mention has
been in the employ OF the Harlan works
for 81 years.
The 9Th anniversary of st. Andrews
Sundy school will be celebrated to'mor'
row afternoon.
Delaware Boy, owned by Mr.. A.
W ilson, Newark Del, ia entered In the
2 30 class at the West Chester fair.
Harry, son of VIM. Colmerry, Of New
ark, was severely injured while at W ork
in Deans mill, on Wednesday last, by
being caught in belt
John McKane found an English SOW.
ereign while blowing In his field near
Newark, a few days ago.
Vote for Conrad and Shortlidge to
day. Retrenchment but not the kind
of Democratic reform We have been
having for the last year.
During the summer months, Central
Presby terrain Sunday school, commence
ling to morrow, will meet In the morn
ing at y 10 O'Clock.
Mr. Conrad G Holton, q typo on the
Times, has been suffering from muscu
lar rheumatism, but he In now able Il
be about again.
One hundred punches of trout will b.
given away at Fenimore's stand, st
second aud King streets this afternoon
and evening.
Timothy McCarty has been appoint
ed post. aster at Henry Clay, Chris
tiana Hd., vice John Wood, resigned,
and will enter on his duties next week
Subscriptions have been made of IL,
shares of the new market house com
pany Of New Castle, leaving only 81
shares to be taken before the work Of
erection will be commenced.
Sheriff Ford and Deputy Sheriff
Gallagher started this morning for
New York to get Big Frank Nc
Coy, in order that he may serve out his
term OF imprisonment.
N. L. Lay field, a son of conductor
Layfie Of the Delaware Division Rail
road, has been appointed t. scholar
ship in Delaware College by Represen'
tative Comegys, Of Middletown.
Mrs Jane Cunningham died at hel
home in Newark, Delaware, on Tues
day last, IN her 5Sth year. She was Q
daughter of the late John Nivin and 0
woman of most estimable character.
Elastic stockings, knee caps, anklets
blndages, etc, for weak or swoller
limbs, varicose veins, etc, at Ladies
Department Of Belts Pharmacy, Sixth
and Market streets. Lady attendant
A awberry festival will be held a
Bethel NJ. T.. church, Braudywin
Hundred, on the evenings of June 10
II and Is, for the benefit of the church
A general invitation IL extended to tn,
citizens generally.
The National Association of Station
AIRY Engineers, Of this city, will hole
their regular weekly nesting, in thei
rooms, 415 Market street, this evening
when Interesting subjects will be dit
cussed.
Dr. j. W. Crumbaugh, of Hockcssir
i will start to. day or Monday for til
lcoast of Maine for two weeks vacation
Ifoc the purpose of building up hi
heath. His practice will be 10 charg
lof DR.. Finn In his absence.
Daily Republican., 1885-06-06
A Delightful ExcursiOu.

Next Tuesday the Wilmington &
Northern Railroad Company will give
an excursion to French Creek Falls,
which will no doubt be one OF the most
delightful OF the season.
Nothing finer can be had than a ride
alongthe romantic banks of the Bran
DIVINE at this season of the year,
when all nature is arrayed in summer
robes, while French Creek Falls are
well worthy of visit
The mines in the vicinity, with the
many facilities afforded for collectir 8
rare minerals End specimens Of ore, rem
der the place doubly interesting. A,
the ticket have been placed at the very
low rate OF 81 %. there is no doubt thu
excursion will be well patronized.