Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1885-05-14

deceive nobody, and least of all, Russia"
Discussing arbitration, the Times expresses
doubt as to the existence of any documents
or dispatches respecting the agreement OF
March 16, which are sufficiently definite, for
the purposes of arbitration. "More than
this" it says, "such a small point as the
view each party took of the agreement is in
any case an exceedingly difficult one to dis
pose of by arbitration"
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM CHESTER.
CHESTER, May l1-An unfortunate acci-
dent recently befell Mr.. Jason Hicklin and
family while driving home at night from
Richburg. While driving quietly along
a colored man was observed walking in front
of the carriage, and instead of getting out
of the way he continued in front of the car
riage for considerable distance. For some
reason he struck match, which frightened
the horses and caused them to run. Mr..
Hicklin not being able to stop them, they
ran until the carriage was turned over.
The occupants were thrown out, but all es-
capped injury with the exception of Miss
Sue Hicklin, who was painfully hurt and
has ever since been suffering much.
The Lee Light Infantry, under command
of Capt. G. j. Patterson, was inspected by
Adiutant- General Manigault on last We'd
nesday afternoon. The company, handsome
ly uniformed and with arms shining, pre-
sented fine appearance. They passed the
ordeal of inspection in such q manner as to
receive the encomiums Of the Adjutant-
General. After inspection, the company,
under command of Major J. K. Marshall,
their former captain, executed various mil
itary movements on the public square in
fine style. The company entertained the
public on Wednesday night in the Court
House with plume drill. The crowd was
premium. The judges on the occasion were
General Manigault, Major J. K. Marshall
and Mr.. G.. H. Hutton. Two hours were
consumed in deciding the result Of the
competitive drill. Mr.. William Lewis won
the prize. Major. S. P. Hamilton presented
the plume with some very appropriate re-
marks. At the close of the drill, this ex-
celent company changed their mode of en-
tertainment. In company with a number
of invited guests they repaired to the Mar
shall House, where they sat down to fine
supper given by them in honor of Adjutant-
General Manigault. Capt. G. j. Patterson
presided with grace on the happy occasion,
and was gracefully assisted by his worthy
assistants, Lieutenants Brice and Heath
General Manigualt was called upon to an
swer the toast offered in honor of "Our
State" and discharged his pleasing task
quite happily. Mr.. It. G. CASTOR spoke in
behalf of the Lee Light Infantry In such a
pleasing manner as to elicit considerable
cheering. His remarks led to an increase
of the members of the company to the ex-
tent of two regular and eleven contributing
members. The toast to "Woman,' met
with an enthusiastic response from the
young and handsome editor of the Bulte-
tin. The "boys" were quite rapturous in
their applause.
The surveying party of the railroad line
between Gafney City and this place reach
ed here last week.
Last Friday was the big day and the closing
knights of King Solomon. The prominent
feature of the days exercises was the pro-
cession of the members of the order, arrayed
in snowy regalia, from their Lodge room,
up Main street, to the Fair grounds, where
addresses were delivered by prominent
members of this colored society. The ora
tor of the day was Rev. NJ. c. Young, of
Farmville, Va, who consumed the greater
portion of his time in speaking of the origin,
progress and benefits of the knights of King
Solomon. While referring in general terms
to the colored race, he made an incidental
allusion to politics. He said he had no tears
to shed over the defeat of Blaine, as the
downfall of the Republican party was due
to its rascality.
This is Memorial Day at this place. Mr..
J. X. Henry will deliver the address. The
day will be honored by a parade of tiremen
and soldiers, in addition to the usual inter-
esting exercises.
Miss Sue Hicklin lies in a critical condi-
tion, in consequence of injuries sustained a
few days ago when the horses ran away
with her fathers carriage. The injuries are
far more serious than they were at first sup
posed to be.
Farmers are complaining at the effects Of
cool weather. NJ.