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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
CORRESPONDENCE Of the YOrkyille Enquirer
METER FROM ROCK HILL.

Rock HILL, April 12.-Rev. J:C Kilgo
preached to the men of Rock Hill on last
Wednesday night. I doubt if any sermon
ever delivered in Rock Hill attracted more
attention. 1t was generally understood that
only men would be admitted, and the ladies
were overlooking with curiosity to know
what Mr.. Kilgo had to say to the men only.
For their benefit l will say that he had
some good advice to give each man in the
congregation, and if they would follow the
advice given, they would be better fathers,
husbands and sons.
The postmistress at this place informs me
that she has been instructed by the depart
ment not deliver any mail matter address
ed to ~. J. Smith, box 49," at this office,
unless Mr.. "Smith" should call in person
and be identified by some responsible per-
son. Last week she advertised sixty letters
to this address, remaining uncalled for, and
since the advertisement appeared fifteen
more have been received to the same ad-
dress. 1t is supposed that ~. j. Smith"
and "W. M. Henry" who is now under
indictment for making fraudulent use of
the mails, are the same person.
Mr.. David L.. Black, a former citizen of
orktownship, and Miss Elma Bynum, of
this place, were married at the residence of
the brides father, Mr.. ]. B. Bynum, on
Main street, on last Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. w. B. Jennings officiating. l trust
that their future life may be full of happi-
ness.
The many friends of Reese W. Workman
will regret to learn that he is still confined
to his bed and that his physicians still con-
slider his condition critical.
Adiutant-G General Manigault has appoint
ed May 10Th for the inspection of the Cataw-
ba Rifles Of this place. They need some
thing to stir them up.
On yesterday quite a number of our citi-
zens attended Fishing Creek Church, where
Bethel Presbytery was in session, having
convened on Friday.
The second Quarterly Conference of Rock
Hill circuit was held at Friendship NJ. r.
Church on Saturday last, Presiding Elder
Rev. A. j. Cauthen, presiding.
DIR. J. Nj. Sadler, who removed from this
county to Alabama some years ago, and
was recently married, arrived at this place
Yesterday with his wife, on a visit to his
father, Mr.. Richard Sadler.
1t is generally expected that the editors
of papers should inform their readers what
is ri0M and wrong, and / am sure that
every one will be surprised to learn that
the editor of the Rock Hill Herald spent
the largest portion of last Sunday fishing
not in a river or branch, but in his well.
He secured a dead hen and dog. A young
lady from an adjoining county, who was
visiting the editor, remarked, only a few
hours before the we'll was fished, that 1.-THE
water in Rock Hill is so much nicer and
purer than the water in my county" L
think she has decided to go home-since
she has seen the fish. HAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
Correspondence of the lorkville Enquirer
LETTER FROM CHESTER.

CHESTER, April PA considerable num-
Der of farmers of this county assembled in
convention last Monday for the purpose of
electing delegates to the State Farmers Con-
vention, to be held in Columbia on the 18th
instant.
Mr.. It. Mockbee was elected chairman,
and Mr.. J. Henry Hardin, Secretary. The
chairman, in stating the object of the meet
ing said that the farmers of the State ought
to unite for the purpose of advancing their
own interests. He said that the farmers
are burdened with high taxation, and
should do something to Tighten the burden.
He denied that the farmers movement is
in opposition to the Democratic party and
intended to array the farmers against any
other class.
Major julius Mills spoke in the same
strain. He announced his opposition to
participating in the meeting, if the object
was to array one class against another class.
He favored the establishment of an agricul-
tural society, and said he would do all in
his power to promote it.
Aletter was rea2 from Col. w. r. Davie,
in which a considerable amount of cold
water was throwrupon the farmers move
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
SOITu CAROLINA NEWS.

The town of Manning has two rum mills
which pay 5000 year each town license.
John G.. Anderson has been nominated
by the President for Postmaster at Spartan
burg.
- Mrs. Haskell, wife of Col. John G.. Has
and daughter of Senator Hampton,
died in Columbia on Wednesday of last
week.
- April term Of the State Supreme Court
will convene on Tuesday next. Appeals
from the Sixth Circuit will be heard on the
18th, 9Th, 9Th and 18th of May.
- Winnsboro Neus: We learn from gen.
tlemen of the country that the prospects
are encouraging for a large crop of spring
oats. In most places were they were killed
by the cold winter the land has been re-
sOwn and they are looking well.
- Lancaster Review, April 18th: Last Tues
day night about - o'clock at DR.. c. G.
Welsh's store. 16 miles east of here, Mr..
Will Blakeney, a clerk of DR.. Welsh, was
throwing dice for amusement in the store
with Mr.. Robert Perry, a we'll known car
penter, when a dispute arose over the game.
Words led to blows, and after exchanging a
few ticks the parties clinched and fell,
Mr.. Blakeney falling on top. During a
struggle on the floor which followed Mr..
Perry succeeded in getting MIR Blakeney
underneath, and while in that position the
latter shot him with a pistol, the ball enter
ing the heart and causing instant death. y
second shot was fired, which struck Mr..
Robert Sims in the hand, the only witness
present, who was trying to separate the
combatants. Mr.. Blakeney is a young man
about twenty-one years of age and unmar-
ried. The deceased was about twenty-five
years old, and also a single man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
CHURCH NOTICES.

Methodist Episcopal-Rev. w. w. Daniel, Pas
tor. Services every Sunday at II A. NJ, and S
P. NJ. Sunday-school at 9 2. NJ. every Sunday.
Prayer-meeting Wednesdays at F. NJ.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev. J. c.
Galloway, Pastor. On next Sunday services at
lO.3OA. NJ, the bell ringing at 10; and services
at 3 P. NJ, the bell ringing at $50. Sunday
school at 4 P. NJ.
Baptist-Rov. J. e. Covington, Pastor. Ser
services at Union Church next Sunday at II A.
NJ. Preaching in the Church in Yorkville at s
p. NJ. Sunday-school at $3.50.
Presbyterian-Rev. II. r. English, Pastor,
Services at II A.. NJ, and p. NJ, next Sun
day. Sunday-school at p. NJ.
Kings Mountain Mission-Rev. l.. a. John
son, Pastor. Services by the pastor at Phila-
delphia Church on Saturday and Sunday, next
two sermons OH Sunday, communion at the
morning service. Preaching at Kings Noun
tain Chapel at go p. NJ, by Rev. w. w. Daniel.
of Yorkville.
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ment. He said he had no complaints to
make against the Democratic party; that
taxes had been rightly levied and honestly
disbursed, and that there could be no re-
duction of the taxes without impairlng the
efficacy of the State government.
Considerable time was consumed IN NOM
mating and electing delegates to the State
Convention. The following were elected:
Messrs. Julius Mills, Z. NJ. Shannon, Jesse
H. Hardin, j. r. Culp and w. G. Austin.
At the close of the meeting an agricultu-
raj society was organized with Capt. W.. G.
Austin, President, and Major julius Mills,
Secretary. One of the resolutions adopted
was that only farmers be received as mem
bers. A motion was made and carried that
the President be requested to appoint tive
delegates to the State Farmers Convention.
The following delegates were appointed:
Messrs. G. w. Simpson, +. p. Moore, l.. ).
Cunningham, J. y. McFadden, II. c. BraW-
ley.
The farmers movement is generally sus-
tanned by the people of this county.
Our people are now INDUCING in some
talk in regard to the proposed railroad from
Monroe, n. c., to Abbeville, ria this place.
Whether the outcome will be only talk, as
in regard to the North Carolina and George
town Railroad, the future alone can decide.
The following citizens have been appointed
to represent Chester at a meeting of the
corporators Of the proposed railroad, to
be held in Columbia tomorrow: Messrs.
j. l.. Glenn, S. NJ. Jones, G.. d. Heath, J.
l.. Agurs, Joseph Wylie, J. H. Smith, w.
d. C0usar, G.. j. Patterson, A. H. Davega,
w. A. Sanders, A. G.. Brice, +. It. Morgan,
J. X. Henry, II. Z. Mcclure, J. B. McFad-
den and Paul Hemphill. The road, if built,
will be of inestimable benefit to our town
and county, and should receive the hearty
support of our people.
Miss Nora Cousar, of our town, and Mr..
on last Thursday, by Rev. II. Z. Wanna
maker. The happy couple left or the same
day for the home ofthe groom. They were
accompanied by the best wishes of their
many friends.
Ida Gaydon, colored, was accidentally
shot a few days ago by Richard Cousar,
colored. Both lived in the Richburg neigh
borhood. The woman has since died from
the effects of the wound.
Mr.. r. Brandt proposes charging his
store fronting on Main Square. The store
room,w when completed, will be n of the
largest and handsomest in the State.
Bethel P~resbytery met at Fishing Creek
Church on last Friday. Rev. George Sum
mey was elected Moderator. The opening
sermon was preached by Rev. r. \. Webb,
and the sermon on Saturday by Rev. Mr..
Martin. The Moderator preached on Sun
day. Many persons of this place attended
the service on Sunday. Major Julius Mills
was the delegate from the Chester church
to the Presbytery.
Rev. Mr.. Curtis, of this county, preached
yesterday at the Baptist church, and Rev.
r. A. Webb, of Bethel, preached at the
Presbyterian church.
Farmers have been so busy of late that
they are very sparing in their visits to
town. AS a consequence, trade is dull.
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Missouri, $4,000; Kansas, $4,000; California
$4,000; Oregon, 100000.

COsOOo5 oISSOLS 1OoSOOOs
In comparison with the breadth harvest
ed last year there is on increase. A moder-
ate degree Of protection by snow has been
enjoyed, though the covering has neither
been heavy nor continuous. The winds
have laid bare the exposed surfaces and
covered the valleys deeper. Winter kill
ing in patches is therefore reported to some
extent, while it is generally found that the
brown and apparently lifeless plants have
roots uninjured.
The General average condition is 92l per
cent, against rs last year, which is the low
est ever reported, and "a two years ago.
The average of 1883 was 50 and that of 1881
was So. The condition of the States is as
follows: New York 50 per cent, Pennsyl-
vania 80, Ohio 81, Michigan SO, Indiana Sc,
Illinois sc, Missouri 81, Kansas 88, Califor-
MIA 100. The condition of the soil for Au-
tumn seeding was favoable in four-fifths of
all the counties. The exceptions are more
frequently in districts of small production.
In the Ohio Valley and in the middle States
the seed bed was in good condition in nine
tenths of the area. In Missouri and Kan
sas there Yves a larger proportion OF dry
areas, and one-fifth of the reports were I'M
favorable. In Virginia and the Carolinas
o~ne-sixth of the area seeded was not in
good condition, in Georgia one-third and
in Texas three-tenths. In at least live
sixths of the entire breadth of winter wheat
the condition of the soil was favorable for
seeding termination and early growth.
The damage to wheat by the Hessian
fly is indicated by clearly one county in
twenty in the Winter wheat region. Its
presence is deemed worthy of mention in
sixteen counties of Indiana and eight of
Illinois. In Ohio and Michigan and also
in Pennsylvania and New York it is re-
spectively reported in four to six counties.
The damage has not been serious.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
THE FARMERS, MOVEMENT.

Public meetings, or conventions have
heen held in almost every county in the
State for the purpose Of appointing dele
gates to the proposed estate Farmers Con-
vention," to be held in Columbia on the
18th instant. We suppose less interest has
been manifested in the matter in York than
any other county, and the apathy may be
attributed to the fact, as ourpeople construe
the subject, that the State government is
managed with economy and a due regard
for the best interest of all classes of citizens,
while the movement may be viewed with
distrust by some of our agricultural citizens
as a mere political movement for the ad-
vancement of certain aspirants to office,
who wish to reach their goal on the ever
popular cry of farmers rights"
Whatever may be the object, there is GER
tainly no want of spontaniety in the move
ment, and whether the Convention, to meet
on the 10Th, confines itself to matters purely
in the interest of the agriculturists of the
State, or whether questions of a political
nature are to be discussed, remains to be
seen. If the object is to advance the farm
ing interests of the State, or in any manner
to improve the agricultural condition and
promote the success of the greatest of all
occupations-the occupation on which all
other pursuits ~depend-it should meet, as
we feel sure it will receive, the hearty
sympathy of all our citizens of all occupa-
tons; but we need scarcely say to the
farmers of York what they already know,
that the cry often sent up in their interest is
only the wall of the d%eInagogue seeking
political preferment.
York will be represented in the Conven-
ton, however. AS no popular movement
had been made in the county, the County
Board of Equalization, composed of one
man from each township, when in session
here on the 9TH instant, decided that on
the day of their next meeting, the 10th
instant, they would select delegates to
represent the county in the Convention;
this action to be taken after due consulta-
ton and discussion of the subject with the
farmers of their respective townships.
We do not understand this action of the
members of the Board to be an assumption
on their part, but rather a spontaneous
movement somewhat analogous to the up
heaval throughout the State; and as the
Board is composed of farmers, it may be
safe to say that the farming interests will be
safe in their hands. The prime object is to
have York represented in the Convention /;
and if it proves to be meeting in the in
terest of the farmers the delegates repre-
senting this county will cooperate, or they
can be present to oppose any movement
that they may deem injudiciOus or of a
political nature.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
THE GROWING WHEAT CROP.
The report of the Agricultural Bureau

The report of the Agricultural Bureau at
Washington, April 10th says:
Official statistical investigation for April
makes a reduction of the winter wheat area
of three and a half million acres from the
breadth seeded two years ago, and five per
cent. reduction, from the area seeded a
year ago. On the Atlantic coast there has
been a very slight reduction, and none on
the Pacific coast. The largest decrease is in
Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. The COM
parative areas seeded in the principal
States are as follows:
New York, $1,000; Pennsylvania, $4,000;
Ohio $4,000; Kentucky, $4,000; Michigan,
$4,000; Indiana, $4,000; Illinois, $4,000;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
ANOTHER RAILROAD SCHEME.

The following circular, issued by j. H.
Weddington and J. H. McAden, Commit
tee of the Charlotte Chamber of Com
merce, and bearing date the 18th instant,
has been addressed to the business men in
this town. The projected road would prove
of vast Importance to this section, if built
on the third route prposed, and the scheme
is certainly of such Importance as to COM
mend itself to our people. Yorkville
should be represented at Roanoke City on
the 10th instant, and We trust that steps
will be taken at once to appoint delegates
for that purpose. The circular says:
The Roanoke and Southern Railroad
Company, chartered by the State of Vir-
ginia at the last session of its Legislature,
now proposes to organize under its charter
at Roanoke City on April Goth for the pur-
pose of constructing a standard gauge road
from that point to q Southern connection
free and independent of the Richmond and
Danville System. This road is to be con-
Meeting link with the independent lines of
the South with the Baltimore and Ohio,
the Shenandoah Valley and the Norfolk
and Western Road in other words to be a
great competing line to that of the Rich
mond and Danville Syndicate for through
freights and passengers North and South.
This Company proposes to construct a
road from Roanoke, Va, to cross the State
line between Virginia and North Carolina
at a point near Madison, Rockingham
county, North Carolina. From Madison
the line will be in the direction of Win
ston to Mocksville, in Davie county, North
Carolina. From Mocksville there are four
routes proposed, namely
/. From Mocksville, via Statesville, on
to Spartanburg, there to connect with the
road leading from ~Spartanburg, via Lau-
rens and Greenwood to Augusta. Augusta
being the objective point.
2. From M~ocksville, via MoOresville, Lin
c%olnton, Shelby and Spartanburg, to Au-
gusta.
5. From Mocksville via Charlotte, York
Vile, Union and Laurens, on the Laurens,
Greenwood, and Augusta Road to Augusta.
/. From Mocksville to Charlotte, Lancas-
ter, and Camden, South Carolina, and there
to connect with the South Carolina Road,
which gives an outlet into Charleston, Au-
gusta, Savannah, Columbia, and Atlanta,
over independent lines.
The route in North and South Carolina
will soon be determined. The city OF Char
lotte has already had representatives of
her Chamber of Commerce at Roanoke
urging the construction of the road. They
have had assurance from the incorporators
of this road that the Baltimore and Ohio
are behind the movement, and were ready
to aid in its construction, and are glad to
enter into such contracts and give such
guarantees for freights and passengers as
will forever protect US against this grasp
ing monopoly that now paralyzes our bus
mess.
We desire to urge upon you the impor-
lance of being represented at Roanoke City
on the Goth Of April. This is destined to
be one of the grand trunk lines between
the North and South. The time is limited.
We hope you will act without delay, and
appoint your delegate to represent you at
that meeting.
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The Morkrille Guqnirer.
YORKVILLE, s. G. !:
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL Is, 1888,
THE SILVER QUESTION.

The struggle over the silver question cul-
minated in the House of Representatives
on Thursday by two votes being taken, the
combined result of which leaves the coin
age law exactly as it stands at present, viz:
two million dollars per month. The first
vote was on Mr.. Dibble's motion that silver
coinage be suspended aftera certain time, if
the cooperation of European countries in
circulating silver could not be obtained.
This was defeated by a vote of "a ayes to
POI noes. The bill of Mr.. Bland, providing
for the free and unlimited coinage of silver,
which had been reported adversely from
the committee, then anne up and was lost
by a vote of 126 ayes and 1853 noes. OF the
South Carolina Congressman those voting
for free coinage were Perry and Tillman.
Those voting no were Dibble and Hemp
hill. Dargan did not vote; he opposed free
coinage,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
A PROSPEROUS COLORED MAN.

I Handy White, a colored citizen of Fort Mill
township, in this county, is in prosperous cir
cumstances, and his success in life is a fair ex-
ample Of what any Of his race can accomplish
by using the proper means, while it also goes to
show that in the requirement Of a competency
the black mar has an equal chance with the
white man, and that in this county no obstacles
are thrown in the way of the colored race. Han
dy was a slave of the late William White,
and after emancipation he began working or
Captain S.. E. Whites land, renting for six
or seven years as much as he could work. BY
economy and good management he has been
enabled to buy lis acres, for which he paid S2
per acre, and with his family is comfortably
situated with stock and farming implements in
abundance, running six plows, and has cotton of
last years crop on hand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-04-15
FILE CROP REPORTS.

The State Department of Agriculture has
received 262 returns from county correspOn.
dents, relating to the area and condition OF
small grain, and the condition of live stock,
farm labor, etc.
The area in wheat has been decreased 4
per cent. as compared with last year, and
the condition is reported at IS, with 100 rep
r~esenting an average. The area in oats has
been increased 81 per cent, and the condi.
ton is reported at "A. 1t is estimated that
25 per cent. of the wheat planted and IS per
cent. of the fall sown oats were winter kill
ed. The oats have been very generally re-
sown in the spring, and the original area
will not be materially diminished.
The condition of horses and work stock is
reported as an average, and in the upper
counties they are reported in better condi-
ton than for several years. There is a
slight falling off in the condition of cattle,
sheep and hogs, owing to the severity of the
winter and the lack of proper care and shell
ter. Losses of cattle and hogs from dis
eases are reported, but losses have not been
serious.
The correspondents estimate that owing
to the abundant corn crop of 1885, and the
necessity for greater economy, that then ne
cessity for greater economy, that the amount
of supplies purchased will be decreased 20
per cent. below last year.. The reports
show that S per cent, or about $4,000 bales,
of last years cotton crop is in the hands OF
farmers.
A correspondent in Berkely county says
that fully 60 per cent. of the sea island cot
ton is in the hands of planters:
The correspondents generally agree thai
the priority lien law has not affected farm
ing operations materially, the only effect
being a decreased number of liens taken
from farm hands and the consequent i'm
prOvement of farm labor.
One hundred and seventy-eight of the
correspondents report the labor good; -
twelve as "bad," and seventy-two as I'm
different"
Estimated upon the receipts received by
the Department., and without deductions
for the are in wheat and oats destroyed by
cold weather and other causes. and which
may not have been replanted, the area OF
the present year may be approximately
states as follow: Wheat, 1SS, l37 acres, and
oates 455, PIG acres.
The sales of commercial fertilizers in the
State from November lst to April LIST have
amounted to 104, ISL tons, against l09,504
tons last Columbia Register, '&at"ddy.
- SAYS the Augusta Chronicle: The recur-
renee of violence at the scene OF the recent
strikes, and the slaughter of strikers anu
deputies should warn the knights of Labor
of their deep responsibility. a strike,
whose arguments are bludgeons and guns,
does not and should not succeed. The
Knights order should restrain all efforts at
violence and bloodshed. 1t will array pub
lie opinion and the police power of the
country against them and estrange their
friends, who are really in sympathy. with
their cause. The country will sustain the
ranks of labor in all just demands, but it
will not tolerate deeds of violence in any
cause.
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OF COURT.

The Circuit Court adjourned at noon last Sat
urday, the second week of the term having been
to the trial of civil causes, none, save
those previously noted, ofspecial public interest.
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