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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-14

Tom Watson's letter accepting the
vice presidential nomination of the
Populist party has at las6 been given
to the public. 1t was written on Oc-
tober IA to Senator Marion Butler,
chairman of the notification committee
and manager of the Populist cam
paign. 1t was suppressed by Senator
Butler during the campaign. The
document would make seven columns
in a newspaper. Watson accepts only
"because he had promised to do So"
He raves and rants against everyone
and violently attacks Chairman Butler
himself, who he says, should have
called Sewall down, and insisted on
his (Watson's) recognition. BY listen
ing to the overtures of Democratic
managers, Watson says the Populist
party has been torn into factions, their
leaders deceived and ensnared, and
the work and hopes of years gone.
The whole tone of the document
shows bitterness and disappointment,
and with no particular interest in the
success of the cause of silver, for
which both parties were battling at
the time the letter was written.
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THE NARROW GAUGE.

Receiver G.. w. F. Harper and Super
ntendent Nichols of the Chester and
Lenoir railroad, were in Yorkville last
Wednesday on business connected with
the road.
That the railroad company will be re-
organized as soon as possible, is now
settled fact but as to the exact details no
information can yet be given out. The
details have not been definitely arranged.
It has not been decided even as to whether
it will be better to reorganize under the
present charter of the road, or under the
charter of the Carolina and Northwestern,
which was originally intended as an ex-
tension of the Narrow Gauge.
The intention of the bondholders to
give the stockholders new certificates in
the amount of one-half of the amount
originally held, has not been deviated
from. This apportionment will be made,
and Mr.. w. A. Clark. of the bondholders'
committee, has expressed it as his opin-
ion that this stock will very likely draw
dividends. AS to whether the amount of
stock is to remain the same as before,
and that the bondholders will retain
the other half, has not yet been made
known.
The schemes for the improvement OF
the railroad, under whatever name, in
clude a proposition to Immediately con-
struct separate line between Hickory
and Newton, instead of continuing the
use of the third rail on the Western
North Carolina road. Receiver Harper
and Superintendent Nichols both seem
to be quite enthusiastic over the outlook.
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STOPPED BY A BULLET.

"Don't treat me that way. Hold up!
Stop! Haltp Bang!
1t was Thursday night at $50 o'clock,
Just after the verdict in the great murder
trial. The speaker was Deputy Sheriff
r. L. Scoggins, and the man he was
speaking to was M. R. Reese, one of the
convicted murderers.
Upon the announcement Of the verdict
tbere wasa solemn silence in the court
room. At first Reese and LuckJe ap-
peared calm and unconcerned. But then,
after a moment, their faces began to take
on a picture of despair. Luckie's head
fell over toward his sister and she kissed
him. Even Colonel Youmans, OF their
counsel, showed deep agitation; but with
out delay he got up and gave notice OF a
motion for an arrest of Judgment ana q
new trial.
While Colonel Youman was writing the
order for the release of Mrs. Anderson,
Reese got up and took the chair that his
counsel had vacated near the aisle. Sew
eral who were watching the scene noticed
him cast his eyes around furtively toward
one of the side doors. They also noticed
Deputy Scoggins quietly walk over in the
direction indicated; but that was all.
People began to leave the court room,
and Deputy Scoggins and his brother
Frank started out of the door with the
prisoners; the deputy in charge of Reese
and his brother in charge of Luckie. The
audience had moved out of the front door,
and when the stragglers were reaching
the side gates, those nearest the rear exit
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-14
FORT MILL MATTERS.
people Moving About-shot at Burglar
Personal Mention.

Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
FORT MILL, November 12.-Mr. ). f.
Patterson, Jr., has rented the cottage on
Booth street, belonging to Mrs. Alice
Bradford, and which was recently occu-
pied by Mr.. NJ. NJ. Wolf, and will take
possession In few days.
Mr.. E. A. Hartsell has rented the Ar
drey hotel, which has been occupied by
Mr.. Frank T. Pegram, taking possession
Monday. Mr.. Hartsell has quite repu-
tation as hotelist, having been in the
business for several years, and no douot
will. meet with success at his new stand.
Mr.. S. A. Hotchkiss shot at a burglar
who was trying to lift an old suit OF
clothes which was hanging in his back
porch Saturday night; but instead OF
hitting the burglar, the bullet to ok effec'
in the side of his house.
Mrs. H. S. Kimbrell of Lake City,
Arkansas, is visiting her mother, Mrs
II. n. Huffman, who resides near THIS
place. She will remain two weeks.
Mrs. Lark Robinson of Providence
N. c., visited the family OF Professor
J. A. Boyd last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Erwin of Char
lotte, spent several days this week with
the family of Mr.. R. f. Grier.
OBSERVER.
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MERE-MENTION.

Probably owing to the election excite
ment, the agricultural department did
not have sufficient data upon which TO
base its regular monthly report, which
should have been issued last Tues
day. .........The postoffice department has
selected China Grove, Rowan county,
n. c., as one of the points from which
TO make the proposed free delivery expe-
riments. 1.-THE United States govern
ment has become the owner of the Wash
ington house, in which Abraham Lincoln
died. .......".The latest report from Cuba is
to the effect that General Weyler has at
last undertaken really active campaign
against the Cubans and that ne INTENDS 10
force some fighting.
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of the courthouse heard the challenges
and shot as they are recorded above.
Rushing in the direction indicated, they
met Deputy Scoggings, Senator Finley
and w. NJ. Stowe, supporting NJ. r..
Reese, staggering like drunk man and
proceeding to DR.. Miles Walkers office.
The deputies, with their prisoners, had
just gotten down the back steps from the
court room. r. L. Scoggins and Reese
were in front and Frank Scoggins and
Luckie were behind. Luckie requested
permission to speak to Mr.. Mellow, and
standing within easy reach with his hand
on his revolver, Mr.. Frank Scoggins per-
mitted him to do so. Then few mo-
ments afterward, he saw Reese running,
and drew his pistol to shoot; but his
brother was directly between him and
the fugitive.
Mr.. r. L. Scoggins was fully equal to
the emergency, however. Standing on the
sidewalk, he leveled his pistol at the
fleeing man as cody as if shooting at a
target. The distance was about IS steps.
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HE TURNED THE CASE.

It is now generally conceded that the
Reese case turned on the testimony OF
Robert A. Anderson. Had he not been
here, it is probable that the defense would
have been different, and that the prison
ers would have been acquitted.
AT the ii me Of the murder, Mr.. Ander-
son was out in Arizona. He was wanted
by the United States authorities for white
Gaping in Georgia, and did not dare re-
turn. This fact was generally known.
After investigating the case thoroughly,
Solicitor Henry decided that the presence
of Anderson was absolutely necessary,
and after getting permission from Cover
nor Evans, turned the matter, over to
State Detective Newbold. Newbold went
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Reese gave utterance to loud groan,
stood dazed for moment, and fell in
heap in the gutter.
Deputy Scoggins did not fire again;
but imm ediately rushed up to the fallen
man. Senator Finley, who was just
going into bis Office at the time, was at
the scene at the same instant, and as Mr..
Reese began to rise to his feet, the two
men seized him by either arm, and ne
said to Mr.. Scoggins, ''You have killed
mew
The wounded man was taken first to
Kuykendaps drugstore, and then 10 the
office of DR.. Miles Walker. 1t was found
that the ball had struck the thick portion
of the skull in the back Of the head just
above the spinal column. Drs. Il. A. Brat
ton, Miles Walker and w. G. White took
charge of the case, and after probing for
two hours or more, finally extracted most
of the bullet in three pieces. 1t had bro
ken and scattered, and it is not certain
but what there is q piece of it Is still in the
wound.
Reese stood the operation bravely and
with remarkable patience. After it was
over he was taken to Jail. and at last ac-
counts was resting as comfortably as could
be expected. From the best information
the reporter has been able to arrive at, the
bullet did not penetrate the brain, and al
though it is possible that the wound may
prove fatal, the chances for life are strong
ly in the unfortunate mans favor. he
told Mr.. Scoggins, however: II wish you
had killed me-"
Deputy Scoggins had but little to say.
All the while Reese and Luckie had been
treated with the utmost consideration.
Instead of being kept behind the bars at
night, they were allowed to sleep down
stairs with Mr.. Scoggins on guard. After
the verdict, Reese told Sheriff Crawford: /:
"You can continue to trust me as you
have BEEN" 1t was on account OF the
fact that after this the prisoner ran that
Mr.. Scoggins seemed to have most regret.
So far as his own action was concerned,
he thou ght, and the public agrees, that
he did his duty just as did the jury which
rendered the verdict.
People acquainted with the whole case
have been noting.as remarkable coinc:.
deuces, the fact that both Williams and
Reese were shot on Thursday night at
about the same hour-9.3O o'clock. Both
were shot with 3s-calibre bullets near
Presbyterian churches and struck within
inches of the same spot, and both were
running. The only material difference
here is that one went down before the bull,
let of an assassin, and the other was
checked by faithful servant Of the law.
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ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Taking In the Fair-No Houses ITO Rent
Graded School Library-Personai ana


Taking In the Fair-No Houses Ito Rent
Graded School Library-Personal and
Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, November ll.-Rock Hill
has sent good number of exhibits to the
state fair and also good many visitors.
Tomorrow is Winthrop's day, and the
train has already been made up for the
trip. The specials on the Southern snow
thai the people have the opportunity OF
going if they wish to 60.
We hear the plant mo house TO De
had" so frequently that it becomes mo-
notonous. In many cases welcome has
been made to do duty for room, and two
families are using accommodations for
one and watching for a vacancy.
Mr.. I. A.. Groome, who has done SO
much to develop the tobacco Industry
around Rock Hill, has decided to return
to North Carolina and will leave the
latter part of this week or the first OF next.
DIR. w. A. Presley will occupy the
bouse in which Mr.. Groome has lived
for some months.
Mrs. John R. Allen has decided to
build on her farm, just west OF ROCK Hiii.
Mr.. A. D. Holler will have charge OF the
building.
Rock Hill may boast of liberal men and
liberal bodies of men. For some years
the library at the graded school has been
growing, and almost entirely through
yearly appropriations from the city coun-
Gil. Last Monday night Mr.. Thomson,
superintendent of the school, appeared
before the council and presented the
needs of the children. The result was
that an appropriation of S75 was given in
addition to S25 given few weeks before
for special purpose. -.
Rev. Alexander Sprunt will lecture, at
the invitation of the Amelia Pride Boo K
club. in the Armory, on Friday night.
This lecture was expected some weeks
since, but was postponed because .sa. e,,dhe the
friends. who were anxious to attend,
were detained at home. q. 81
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LOCAL. LACONICS.

Until January, 1897.
THE TwIoE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER will
be furnished from this date tn January
1st, 1897. for 80 cents.
They Wanted to Hear.
A frequently remarked feature of the
Reese trial, has been the presen ce OF quite
a number Of preachers. They occupied
choice seats and were among the most in.
terested listeners to the proceedings.
Died Suddenly.
Colonel w. B. Allison died suddenly at
his home at Tirzah on yesterday He has
been in attendance at court during the
week. We will give full sketch Of his
life in our next issue.
Fine Celery.
Mr.. C. H. Smith has the thanks of The
ENQUIRER for bunch of ,home-raised
celery. Mr.. Smith has been in the eel
ery business for several years now, and
has become an expert. This years crop
surpasses all previous efforts.
They Return Thanks.
Members of the jury in the Reese case
have requested The ENQUIRER to return
thanks to the Parish hotel management
for hospitable treatment to Mrs. T. M.
Dobson for refreshments sent them on
Sunday and to DR.. WilliamI Walker for
the loan of crokinole boards.
A Correction.
In preparing matter for the press as
rapidly as has been necessary in the
Reese case, it is impossible to avoid few
errors. Mr.. George Moore informs the
reporter that in answer to a question,
he said he did not know whether or not
DR.. Patterson kept "boarding house."
Reference to the report will show that
the reporter understood the question
otherwise.
Gaffney's New County.
The Gaffney Ledger seems to be OF
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The alorkrille Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. Q. ::
SATURDAY, NOV'R. IA, 1895.

Although, of course, there is no Ion
ger any possible doubt as to the general
result, it is not yet exactly known how
all the states voted in the recent election.
Only last Tuesday, a Democratic chair
man announced that he was positive,
from unofficial returns, that his state,
which had been conceded for Mckinley,
had really gone for Bryan. There are
still several other small states so doubtful
that their status cannot be established
except with the official returns.
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ROBERT A. ANDERSON.

down to Georgia, laid the whole matter
before the Federal authorities, and got
from them a promise that if Anderson
would surrender, he would be released on
bail, and, if possible, the case against
him would be mol pressed.
AS the next step, Detective Newbold
learned that Mr.. R. L. Edmonson, OF
Chattanooga, knew where Anderson was,
and through him, mspaged to complete
the negotiations which resulted in bring
ing this all-important witness to court.
Mr.. Anderson, Mr.. Edmonson, and their
aunt, Mrs. s. q. Fields, of Dalton Ga,
are now here in connection with the
habeas corpus proceedings for the pos
session of the little child Foster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-11-14

According to the latest advices,
the next house will be composed OF
214 Republicans, gold Democrats,
11S silver Democrats and % silver
Republicans, Fusionists and Populists'
AS between silver and gold, the senate
shows tie. Senator Dubois asserted
last spring that there should be no
tariff legislation that did not include
the free coinage of silver, and it looks
as if his statements is to hold good.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEN ~ Ne" AD' EN-.
w. Brown Wylie, C. G. G.. Pleas-Adver-
tises for sale on the first Monday of De-
cember a tract Of land in Cherokee
township, under foreclosure of mort.
gage, belonging to the Blacksburg Land
and Improvement company.
H. C. Strauss-Has received more new
goods and announces that his entire
Stock of goods is being closed out.
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Toilet Soaps.

There is nothing in name unless you know the quality it conveys. We handle the largest assortment in the town (known fact.) Finely per fumed, finely milled, sell three cakes Rogers X Pallets Yiolette soap for one dollar, but the soap we dote on is English Process, ,one-half pound as much as three cakes of ordinary soap. Five eolors and the best goods that can be put into soap. We stake our reputation on it for we have tried it. Ten cents, , for 2.
 ANDERSON MEYER.
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AintIt Hot2

Amt It Hot?
 and oh how delicious a nice bath feels this weather. If you have what you need, good sponge; one that you can drop in cool water and let it run down your body; bath brush that you can open all the pores of the body and keep healthy. a box of sea salt and last but not least the right kind of soap, one that is not injurious, come let us show you our bath assortment be- fore you take your Saturday bath. Don't forget to get that English Process soap.
 ANDERsON-Ai MEYER DRUG Co.
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National nantist Conrentlon.

St. Louis, Mo-, September 18th to 2Srd. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to St Louis and return, at one fare $11.5O. Tickets on sale 14th and 18th. Limited for return to September 26th 1896.
 J. ". FARLLY,
 Agent.
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Miss Helen Trigg, of Oxford, Miss, who has been visiting her brother, MT. \. $. Trigg. of this city, will leave for her home today. She has made many friends in Pine Bluff, who will gladly welcome her return to our city.
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Mrs. Thos. B. Martin, of Little Rock, and daughter Cora, and Mr. T. B. Martin Jr. came down from Little Rock this morning enroute to Princeton where they will remain some time as the guests of Mr. Martins mother.
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DIED.

Friday night August If, 1895. Lottie Allen, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. I J. Green.
 The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of innumerable frien ds in this city. The burial took pl ace yes terday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

QUTeK-salesmen to visit trade w and supply eanVassers for greatest selling Bicycle Speciality of the age. Sl000G0.- GO behind the guarantee Dun's, Bradstreet's s or Bank reference. Fine chance; square treatment
 BUFFALo SPECIALLY M'FG co. Do sm m Buffalo, N. I.
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CITY ITEMS.

The DAILY GRAPHICaecepts ad- .ertasiag on the distinct and uneqaivOcal guarantee that it hos q daily circula- ton larger than oag other duly aelos- oaper published in Pine Bluf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

Mr and Mrs. r, D. Atwood and daughter, Miss Bessie, left yesterday for a lengthy visit to points in Col orado and Utah.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

Misses May and Minnie Holderness have returned to their Fordyce home after a visit to Miss Arie McFadden.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

Miss Arie Ferguson will leave this week on a visit to Miss Lottie Holmes, at Fordyce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

Jerome, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Cook, was much better Saturday.
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Miss Belle Hart is visiting friends in Monticello.
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Mr. Eugene Fies returned home Friday evening, after a business trip to Little Rock.
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Miss Linda Taliiero is expected home this week from Mt. Eagle.
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The little son of Mr. Jesse smith is 1onyaleseent.
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THEY ARE HERE!

may be 3 little previous. but promised 10 let you know when they arrived and will now take pleasure in showing you the finest assortment Of
 DRESS AND FANCY SUITINGs ever brought to Pine Hun for Fall and Winter seasons. Yours
 BURNS, The Tailor.
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Friday night Imperial Lodge No. 94, Knights of Pythias, conferred the rank of Knight upon ! H. Hodges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

Lemonade and milk shake at the Randy Kitchen. S4 q cod If
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Mr, Ike Freiberg of Memphis, is in the city, visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. Nose Miller.
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XAyANTED- Solicitors for Campaien Book
 " Bryan, Sewall and Free silver" auth lhorzed by Bryan, written by R. L. Metcalf. Editor Omaha World-Herald. appointed author by Bryan. Contains speeches and platform. A bonanza for agents, free sil- yer mine for workers. Only S150, The only qauthorzea book. 50 per cent. Credit given. Freight paid. Outfit free. Begin now with choice of territory. Permanent, profitable york for ,96. Address, The National Book Concern; Star Building, Chicago. 729 q 30
 AN/ANIED--A position as stenographer
 and assistant book-keeper by a lady Of experience. Address "G,n Graphic office.8 13
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Mrs. Stone, of Jackson, Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Ed Freeman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

MT. q. N. Hart is home again after a brief business, visit down the Cot ton Belt.
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Mrs. ". H. Louthan is conyales- cent after spell Of sickness.
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Mrs. B. 4. Hall and baby have re turned from a visit to Fordyce.
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Miss, Minnie Cook leaves this week on visit to New Gaseony.
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Mr. C. F. Hudson left last night for Pallard, Texas.
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fA

Saturday August F, 1896, to Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Brewster, a son.
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I OsT-A gold thimbIe, on Elm street. be- L- tween |. Altheimer and Fl. k, Whites residence. Finder will return 10 Mrs N. T.
 White and receive reward. 5tf
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-OR SALE-A good second hand jump seat surrey. Cheap. Address IVY, 2 this off, ice 5tf
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PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

PINE BLUFF. ARK. AUG.. 16, 1896.
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NATANTED-To rent two or three furnished w rooms suitable for light housekeeping Address M. L." This office. 81d1 "
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Miss Ray Smart, expected to ar rive home from MontEagle. this week.
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E0R RFNT-A 5-room cottage, nicely fitted
 \ No 1405 West Sixth avenue near Cherry street Hydrant and well water, with all modern Improvements, For rent cheap. Mention this paper and for further informa- tlon call on A. B, NiYen, Main street, near Fourth avenue. 5dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-16

I OST-A little gold heart. Has Annie s" A~ engraved on it. Finder will he literally rewarded by returning same to Gillespie Bro. & 70. 729d6t
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4 Rambler Bicycle and one combination mare. thoroughbred. Apply to 0. F. Brew ster Pine street. 25 d2W