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MORE BASE BALL.

On last Wednesday afternoon the Heavy Bat
ters and Cadets again met on the ground of
the latter. a heavy rain commenced soon af-
ter the beginning Of the game, and the players
were forced to retire. Immediately after the
rain had subsidized, however, the respective mines
resumed their places and continued the contest
under difficulties. After three balls had been
batted to pieces, the game was called at the close
of the Sth inning, the score standing 81 to 4l-B
tallies in favor Of the Cadets.
On Friday afternoon a holly contested game
took place between the Cadets and Light
Weights. Numerous spectators gathered on the
ground to witness the result, and the contest
proved a very interesting one.
During the first inning only one run was
made, and that by the Cadets. In the third in
ming, however, the Light Weights secured a
slight advantage, which they maintained until
near the close of the game. When the Cadets
took the bat for the last time they were thirteen
tallies behind. This number they steadily di-
unfinished, but when the tie was reached two outs
had been recorded against them, and the win
ming run was scored only by a close shave.
In the following table the figures in the first
column represent the number of runs made by
each player, the next left on base, and the third
shows how many times each were put out:
cInpr NINE. LIGHT WEIGHTS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
MAXWELL COOL AND EASY,

Since the trial and conviction of Maxwell,
a st. Louis letter says: If Hugh n.
Brooks, alias Maxwell, the self-confessed
murderer of Charles Arthur Preller, at the
Southern Hotel, in April, 1885, feels any
pangs of conscience or fear of death on the
galloWs he does not show it. His first
action after the jury returned a verdict yes
terday declaring him guilty of murder in
the first degree was to bring out his cigar
cite paper, his tobacco and roller and me-
chanicalIy to roll a cigarette while one of
his attorneys whispered to him to keep up
his courage. The attorneys suggestion was
unnecessary, for beyond a slight pallor on
his face there was nothing to show that the
verdict was a surprise to him or that ne
feared it in the least. To-day Maxwell
spent in his new quarters in Murderers'
Row. His old cell on the ground floor was
easy of access to visitors and was compara-
lively comfortable. Now he will not be
annoyed by visitors. 1t is said that the
principal grounds for the motion for a new
trial which will be pressed by the prisoners
attorney are, beside the errors in the in
structions, the bringing in of a lot improper
and incompetent evidence. The admission
of the detectives testimony, it is said,
was a monstrous error. Hundreds of eX-
ceptions have been taken, and the case will
90 to the Supreme Court on the same
grounds that took the Hayes case there, the
unconstitutionality of the law allowing the
State fifteen challenges in the city instead
of eight, as in the country.
Maxwell, when visited by a correspond
ent to-day, was lying on his bed in his cell,
seemingly enjoying the "Old Curiosity
Shop" which he was reading. When asked
how the verdict affected him he held out
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

distributed two hundred and seventy-nine mil
lions of tracts and books. If all it has publish
ed had been put in book form, it would have
made over eighteen millions of books costing
Sl.OO each. During the sixty-one years Of its
existence, it has aided 4,545 ministers with
grants of books for their libraries in like man
ner it has aided IL 800 Sunday-schOOls.
The total receipts for all purposes the first year,
were $373.SO. TheGlst year itamountcd to S326 ,S9s:
The population of the United States has doubled
in about every thirty years. The membership of
the Baptist denomination has doubled in every
twenty years. But the receipts oftheS society have
not simply doubled, but increased more than five
times in the last twenty years. And the publ
cations of the society during the same time
have increased more than ten-fold. Closing, he
said, the future of this great society is with God
and the denomination it represents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
A FALSE RUMOR.

The statement has been frequently made re-
Gently that Hon. b. II. Massey, of this county,
would enter the race for the Congressional NOM
ination from this District; but we have authori-
ty to give the rumor an uncquivocal contradict
ton. Mr.. Massey does not now, nor has he at
any time, entertained any idea of seeking the
nomination..
In this connection, replying to the intimation
of our Rock Hill correspondent, in his letter
published to-day, relative to the rumored candi-
dacy of Mr.. Massey, and also ofCol. W.. B. Will
son, we have only to say that while the above de-
NAL us to Mr.. Massey may be regarded as er cathe-
dra, we had no less authority for the omission OF
Col. Wilson's name from the paragraph printed
last week. Col. Wilson has received several solic-
~itations to become a candidate for the nominal
ton, but he has not entered the race as have Col.
Coward and Gen. Law, and he is not a candidate
in the sense that these gentlemen are. AS we
understand his position, while he does not pro-
pose to enter the field in Il contest for the nomi-
nation, yet should it be rendered him he will not
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his arm and showed that there was not a
tremor in it from the shoulder to the finger
ends. "The only thing this verdict has
done for me-" he said, "is to upset all my
plans for the future. I expected firmly to
be acquitted and had my mind made up
that l should be free to do as l pleased when
this COMPOUNDED trial was over. | would
have gone on the lecture stage or taken an
engagement in one of the dime museums,
as l had tiattering offers for both; but |
would have continued such a career only
long enough to get sufficient money to pay
back Preller's heirs the sum that took from
Preller's body and to pay my fare to Hyde,
where / intended to enter into a partnership
with my brother. This verdict, though,
has upset ME, and now I shall be obliged to
put off my plans for a little while until this
trouble is settled"
The general feeling is that he will not get
a new trial and that he will be hangc'.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
CIRCUIT COURT.

The SIMMER term of the Circuit Court for
York county will convene on the first Monday,
9Th day of July next, his Honor Judge Fraser
to preside. With the exception of the First
Circuit, the Summer terms of the Circuit Courts
in this State are devoted only to Sessions bust
ness, and as the outlook now indicates Il light
Sessions docket at the approaching court, tho
term will probably be short. On Tuesday last
the following petit jurors were draw in accord
ancc with tho provisions Of the law:
I. NJ. Walker, Kings Mountain; w Smith,
w. G.. Palmer, IL. L. Wilkerson, John l.. Rainey,
Ct. L.. Mcneil, Bullock's Creek; j. J. Roach,
John Shillinglaw, 1. P. Giles, a. +. Smith, r.
II. Cornwell, Catawba; w. J. Love, r. Il. Cas-
ties, Broad River c. c.. Weber, J. r. Heland,
L. NJ. Hardin, J.. F. Williams, j. w. Black, g..
w. Foster, Cherokee; r. j. Davis, w. f.. Pat
rick, J. r.. Long, Bethel; James llucy, +. a.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
IN YORK.

DR.. John G.. Black, of Blacks, in this sodnty,
having informed Agricultural Commissioner
Butler that CHAMBERS was prevailing among the
horses in his section, that official sent DR.. McIn-
MIS- veterinary surgeon of Charleston, to Blacks
to investigate the matter. After an inspection of
the stock alleged to be diseased, the surgeon re-
ports four cases of CHAMBERS among the horses,
and recommends that the horses should be i'm
mediately killed to prevent the spread of the
disease. The owners of the stock object to this
action, as they hope to cure the stock. They are
willing to have the stock killed if they are paid
for them, but the Department of Agriculture has
authority to accede to this demand, but is re-
quired by law to destroy all such diseased stock.
\ meeting of the Board of Agriculture will be
held as soon as possible to take action in the mat
ter. The diseased animals are understood to be-
long to contractors engaged in grading the
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
Correspondence of the YOrkyille Enquirer.
LETTER FROM ROCK HILL.

III i t'SAk AAA
Rock HILL, June 14.-On last Friday
night the citizens Of our town were highly
entertained by an amateur company from
Chester, composed of young ladies and
gentlemen of that town, under the manage
ment of Mrs. +. l.. Murray. The entertain
ment consisted of the c~antata, "NeW Years
Eve" and vocal and instrumental music.
1t was enjoyed very much by those present.
l trust that our talented n%eighbOrs may see
proper to visit us again.
Capt. Iredell Jones informs me that his
card to "The Voters of York County,
meets with approval on all sides, and that
Of the movement. Steps are being taken
at several precincts to organize clubs in ac-
cordance with the spirit of the card.
Rev. j. NJ. Boyd, former pastor of the
M. +. Church of this place, and now pre-
siding elder of the Marion district, paid a
short visit to our town last week. He was
welcomed by a large number of friends.
X Lille, the only child of Mr.. Robert Frew,
died on Tuesday last, aged two years and
six months. The death of little Lille was
certainly a sad one, especially to the dis
tressed father, who was so recently called
upon by the angel of Death to give up wife,
has the heartfelt sympathy of our entire
COlllllluIllly3 do "oo olLCSlCu ny lhC lalSS
concourse of friends who assembled at Lau-
redwood Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon
to lay her at rest.
j. d. Heath died yesterday morning
>of typhoid dysentery at the residence of
his sister, Mrs. Blake, on Hampton street,
aged 81 years. He was buried in Laurel
wood Cemetery this morning.
1t seems that our town has been sadly
afflicted this year. During the year 1885
there. were twelve interments in Laurel
wood Cemetery, and up to the present time
this year, not yet half closed, there have
been twelve.
1 have been informed by a gentleman of
this place who recently paid a visit to Ian.
caster, that it is rumored in that town that
Hon. b. H. Massey, of Fort Mill, will be a
candidate for Congress. I also notice that
the ENQUIRER failed to mention, in the
last issue the name of Col. w. B. Wilson, of
Yorkville, as one of the candidates, as his
friends have brought him forward, and it is
generally understood here that he is a can
didate.
Our farmers are busy harvesting their
oat crop and killing grass.
The early peach crop, which was so prom
Using a few weeks ago, is almost a total fail
ure, caused by the fruit rotting. HAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.

Mr.. Pollard S. Thomasson, probably the old
est citizen of York county, died at his home,
five miles northeast of Yorkville, on Friday
afternoon, the 18th instant. He was born in
Louisa county, Va, OH the 9TH of April, ISL,
and was aged at the time of his death 95 years
. months and 6 days. In February, 1921, he
moved to Chester county, S. c., and until Au-
gust 1922, worked as a carpenter. At the latter
date he removed to York county, and for three
years was employed by Col. Thomas Williams,
the grandfather of Mr.. Thos. w. Clawson, OF
this place. While he had the strength to work
he continued to be engaged in agricultural pur-
suits. His wife died in 1868, aged Ga years. He
was a Deacon of Union Baptist Church., three
miles north of this place, for a number OF years,
having been a member of that congregation ever
since the constituting of the church in the year
1887, and was prominent among the original
members who organized the congregation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
The Aurkrillr enquirer.
YORKVILLE. =. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1886.
SOT SIGH 4 BAD COUNTY AFTER ALL.

We notice a paragraph in several of our
exchanges stating that there are forty-three
cases of murder to be tried at the August
term of the Court of Sessions for Edgefield.
This is calculated to mislead the public
mind in the absence of an explanation, and
the impression might be made that there
had been forty-two murders in Edgefeld
since last court, which is very far from be-
ing true. Thirty-two of these cases are
against the Culbreath lynchers who stand
charged with homicide, and are to be tried
at the next term.
The foregoing, from the Augusta N'on-
icle, refuting erroneous impressions likely
to arise in reference to the good people of
Edgefeld, conveys the information that in
Guiding the Culbreath lynching there are
only twelve actual cases of murder pending
in that law-abiding county, which is not a
bad showing, after all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
IT,. 6 DISTRICT JUDGE.

In the latter part of last week a petition was
signed by the members of the iorkville bar
asking the appointment of Colonel Charles II:
SimontOn, of Charleston, as Judge of the United
States District Court, in this State in case a va
cancy should occur by the retirement OF Judge
Bryan and a paper is now here emanating from
the Newberry bar, soliciting the signatures of
the legal profession recommending to the posi-
ton J. +. J. Caldwell, Esq, of Ncwberry. AS
to the probable retirement of Judge Bryan the
Greenvillc Nems, abiding to the circulation in
that city of Col Simonton's petition, says:
"Among the signers was Isaac NJ. Bryan. son
of Judge Bryan. the present occupant OF the
place for which Col. SimOnton is recommended.
This fact taken in connection with the other one
that Judge Bryan's sons in Charleston and
many of his warmest friends signed the paper,
seem to indicate clearly that the Judge intends
to retire from the bench and has let his purpose
be known. Under the law he can be retired on
his own request at full pay for the remainder of
his life. 1t is generally believed among those
in a position to know something Of the matter
that Judge Bryan will retire and that Col. ST
monitor will succeed him. Senator Butler and
Representative Dibble are said to favor Col.
SimontOn's appointment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
LIGHT WEIGHTS.

Messrs. Dunbar and Garrett, Kuykendal and
O'Leary, deserve special mention as the best bat
tiers on their respective sides. Mr.. Law receiv-
ed a nice boquet for his work behind the bat,
and Mr.. Frank Hart should have had two for as
many splendid catches in the left field.
Mr.. McCaw, manager Of the Light Weights,
was ruled out on the ground that the Cadets had
no tenth man to manage for them.
The umpiring was done by Mr.. X. Smith.
His decisions were positive and impartial. AT
the close Of the game the umpire was borne OIL
the field by the enthusiastic victors. The Light
Weights and dispensing spectators joined in the
and SO ended the most interesting con-
test of the kind it has been our pleasure to wit
ness for many a day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
DIED IN JAIL.

Mary Ellen Williams, colored, convicted at
October term, 1885, of York sessions Court of
poisoning her husband and three step children,
near McConnellsville in this county, on the 10Th
of August last, and sentenced by Judge ker-
shaw to be hanged on the 18th of last February,
but who was respited by Governor Thompson
until Friday, the 10Th of next November, it
having been shown to the Governor that she
was ~enceiente at the time appointed by Judge
Kershaw for the execution, gave birth to a male
child on Tuesday, the 9Th instant, and on Friday
last, the 18th instant, she died of congestion of
the lungs. The child is still living and has been
delivered to the mother Of the dead woman,
who was present during her confinement. The
body of the dead woman was taken charge of
by her father, Adam Caruth, who lives near the
town of Chester, and on Saturday was taken to
Chester county for burial. 4
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
CHURCH NOTICES.

Baptist-Rev. J. +. Covington, Pastor. Ser
vices at Union Church next Sunday at IL A. NJ,
and in the Church at Yorkville at $50 L. NJ.
Sunday-school at 800 p. NJ. Prayer-meeting
this evening at $50 o'clock.
Presbyterian-Rev. II. r. English, Pastor.
Services next Sunday at 1920 A. NJ. and $50 z.
NJ. Sunday-school at 4.3O P. NJ. Prayer-meet-
ing tomorrow evening at SIS.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. w. w. Daniel, Pas
tor. Services next Sunday at 1870 a. NJ, and
$50 p. NJ. Sunday-school at $3.50 p. NJ. Pray
meeting this evening at $50 o'clock.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rey. j. c.
Galloway, Pastor. Services next Sunday at
1870 4. NJ. and 3P. NJ. Sunday-school imme-
diately after evening services.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. l.. A. John
son, Pastor. Services at Kings Mountain
Chanel at ii A, NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

J. Ed. Jefferys-Pay by the LIST of July.
Forced Apart.'-What Is 1t?
Frew Brothers, Rock Hill, S. C.-24,WM Pounds
of Ship Stutf-Cucumber Pickles.
John G. Kuykendal-Moxie Nerve Food. :,
John +, Speck, Jeweler-Bargains Bargains :!
Bargains!!!
Withers Adickes-New Goods Constantly on the
Road.
Hunter IL Oates-Bargains!
J. w. Dobson-Fruit Jars-White Corn-Cow
Peas-Grain Cradles.
John McCiill, Observation-Disclosures for
DISCHARGE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

the glass broken. Young Mcintyre was
very weak and pale his hands were lacera-
ted and bleeding, but he was still alive. He
was taken to the city at once. His wife was
terribly frightened, but was delighted to see
him after having mourned him dead. The
family are very superstitious, and have kept
the case quiet, although they admitted the
truth of this statement to a reporter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

We will furnish the ENQUIRER from this date
until January 1, 1887, for $1.25 or for one year
to two names paid for at the same time, $500.
Single subscription $3.50 per annum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16
PERSONAL

Miss Jennie May Clawson and Miss Minnie
Wilson, of this place, are visiting friends and
relatives in Spartanburg, S. c.
DIR. A. I. Barron returned home last Thursday
from Alabama, apparently none the worse by
so extensive a journey for one of his age. He
was accompanied by his son, b. T. Barron, Esq,
of Manning, who returned home on Friday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

Crawford, John l.. Starr, J.F. 1som, j. Steele,
J. Frank Moore, Bethesda; j. l.. klmbrell,
Fort Mill; w. J. Faris, NJ. r. kec, Ebenezer ;
w. l.. Goforth, w. w. Jenkins, ]. c. Jackson,
MERIT Whit, A.. T.. Carroll, York.
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WAS THE DOG A

Our Glover correspondent gives a circumstan-
tial account of the FRANKS of a vicious dog which
wound up it's career in Glover the other day, by
biting or attempting to bite, our good friend Mr..
John J. Smith. While it is not probable the dog
was affected with rabies, Mr.. Smith has very
properly taken precautions against the conse-
quences of a mad-dog bite, and besides the medi-
cal treatment mentioned by our correspondent,
he sent to Mr.. J. r. Butler, of Charlotte, n. c.,
for a maidstone in the possession of that gentle
man, and proposes to avail himself of that rem
edy also. Mr.. Smiths many friends in this Sec
ton hope he will escape any further unpleasant
consequences from his ugly adventure with the
arrange canine.
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OF NAME.
UNTIL 1, 1887.

The post cflice in CASTOR county, n. c., here
tofore known as Garibaldi, has been changed to
Rnlp,out
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

On Sunday night last Rev. G.. a. Ottmann,
rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd at
this place since October, 1885, preached his last
sermon to tho congregation, unless providen-
TALLY detained here until next Sunday, in which
circumstance he will probably ~of1iciate. He in
tended leaving on Monday last for his new charge
at Fayetteville, N. V, but was detained by the
sickness of his child. Since his connection with
the church at this place, Mr.. Ottmann's relations
with his parishioners have been of the most
pleasant kind, and while they with regret see
him depart for another field of labor, it is only
from a sense of duty that he makes the change.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-16

Nancy Lewis, colored, of Edgefield coun-
ty, came very near dying recently from the
bite of a spider.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-10-15
School Notes,

DuTing recent visit to the Alma
Union Schoul, we had tho pleasure of
examining jlc fine geological co,.ec-
tion recently ploccdin aroon especially
fitted up for its reception. Tho collec-
tion is the property OF Prof O. J. Still
well, who has kindly placed it in The
building for the benefit Of zoology
students. There arc $50 specimens.
some OF thc principal ones being as fol-
lows; A Bear, Wild Cat, Red Fox.
Coon. Wcasle, Muskrat. Rabbits, Fer
ret. Skunk, Badger, Porcupine, Mink.
Moles of various specimens and many
other curious and interesting animals.
OF the birds, there is a still greater
variety, and among them some rare and
highly valuable specimens. There are
Owls, Blackbirds, Crows, Hawks.
Meadow Larks, Rose Breasted Gros-
beaks, WaIblers, Orioles, Bobolinks.
lIumming Bird, nearly all OF the diff
ferent kinds of Woodpcekers and many
others that we cannot recall. With
two or three exceptions. tho entire coll
lection has been put mp by Mr.. StillWclI.
who. as a glance ut his work will con
convince You, is a sllillful and success
ful TUidcrmist. When learning any
thing new we all know with how much
greater ease we grasp all those little
details so essential to he remembered.
'and so hard to remember from mere
descriptions when the object is before
us. when we can So Just how it is. and
even the most casual observer can
hardly fail to receive some new idea
when looking through this collection.
You may have learned that such an
animal is such a size. and looks 80
and so. but when you come to see him.
face to face. as il were. ten to one he
don't correspond with the mental
photograph You have been carrying
about with you. The methods empty
cd in teaching the "yomg ideas" now
a-days are so far in advance of those in
vogue few years ago that it is enough
to make one desire to be young once
more that he may enjoy school days
again and learn with ease what used
formerly to be pumped" into the
minds Of the youngsters with anything
but "neatness and Dispatch" The
pupils ought to appreciate the adyant-
ages of to-day, so literally bestowed
upon them, and they ought also to feel
especially proud of this $500 collection.
as it is something not often found in a
town of this size.