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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
LETTER FROM HOODTOwN.

Frost on tho 19th-Holding Their Cotton
Disappointed With the Circus OF
Miss Cleone smith-Ono Armed Mans
Trip on'a Bicycle.
Correspondents Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, October 19.-The first frost
to do any danger fell here this morning.
Everything was white in low places and
1t was distinctly visible about the wood
piles, fences, etc. Cotton and sweet pota-
toes are considerably nipped and killed In
some places.
The principal part Of the cotton Is
picked, and the greater part Of the corn
has been gathered in this neighborhood.
A great many Of our farmers are having
their cotton ginned but will hold awhile
for better prices, only marketing what Is
necessary to meet the gusno accounts and
like obligations.
Since wrote In regard to the cotton tie
question, find that the wire tie Is coming
into common use and 1t makes q neat
bale, too.
Quite number Of our citizens went to
Yorkville last Friday some to 60 into
the circus and others to take their
children to see the street parade and
attend to buying winter clothing, ETC.,
which, owing to the crowded condition
Of the stores, they found rather diff
cult task. It is needless to say that the
circus did not come up to the expectation
Of the people generally.
Several cases of fever have occurred In
this section. Miss Cleone Smith died Of
that disease at the home Of her mother,
near Bullock's Creek, last Thursday, at 8
o'clock p. M, and was buried next day,
at her own request, at Bullock's Creek,
the obsequies being conducted by her
pastor, Rev. J. B. Swami. She loved to
sing the ''Songs Of Zion," and but few
hours before death came to separate the
mortal from the immortal part Of her
being, she joined her sister In singing
that soul. inspiring hymn, "Jesus, Lover
Of My Soul" From her dying testimony
she has gone to world where her voice,
now silent in the grave, will blend with
the angelic choir forever. The sympathy
of the entire community goes out TO her
aged mother and only sister In their sad
loss. ,4
Mrs. F. M. Pruett Is very Ill with fever.
She has been confined to her bed for four
weeks.
The "bike" craze has at last reached
our village. There are at present two
wheels here and others will probably buy
soon. After number of strokes Of i'll
luck, in the shape Of sudden collisions
with mother earth, many concussions
from sudden twists and turns, the most
of the youths now successfully mount the
bicycle. Our one-armed postmaster
]. J. Hood-left Gaffhey last Thursday
morning at $50 a. m., rested here an
hour-and-a-half and made the trip to
Yorkville by $50 p. m. VooE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
SOUTH CAROLINA. NEWS.

Colonel L. Z. Oiypufu DoS~
Colonel T. Frank Clyburn of Lam
caster, died at his home in that county
on Saturday. He was at one time
commander of the Twelfth regiment
of South Carolina volunteers, and
ever since the war has been a very
prominent citizen of Lancaster county.
Obey the Law.
Chairman Jones of the state board
of control, has issued a circular in
which he warns dispensers against
failure to enforce the law requiring
applicants to sign requests for liquors.
He also repeats The warning against
sales to minors or inebriates, and says
that violation of the law by dispensers
will be punished by prompt removal
from Office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
BLACKSBURG BUDGET.
The Weather-Mrs. Winecof Better-Cow
Thieves Arrested-The Man Who Has
Been TerrorizIng the Town-The Where
abouts OF Mrs. Sage.

The Weather-Mrs. Winecof Better-CoV
Thieves Arrested-The Man Who Ha
Been TerrorizIng the Town-The Where
abouts OF Mrs. Sage.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLAcKsBURG, October 20.-The frs
killing frost of the autumn made its ap'
pearance yesterday morning, and what
then was green of vegetation, shows the
effect of its whitening touch. The leaves
of the trees are also changing their color
from the rich green to the many beauti-
full and varieeated hues which render our
forests so gorgeous and attractive. They
were never prettier, and call forth contin-
ually the wonder and admiration of every
true lover of Nature.
Rev. J. E. 8. Winecoff, with his family,
left here yesterday afternoon for visit to
his father-in-law, Mr.. Gillon, near Con-
cord, N. C. The many friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Winecoff will rejoice to know
that she has sufficiently recovered, after q
painful and serious illness, to make the
journey. Mr.. Winecotf expects soon to
return and resume his ministerial duties
as pastor of the First Presbyterian church
at this place.
Two Negroes known as Will Saunders
and Bob Henry were arrested here yester-
day morning by Chief of Police ]. c.
Duncan, charged with stealing and selling
COWS. On Saturday, the 10th inst, they
brought cow and sold her to Mr.. ]. D..
Gault for $40. A few days afterward she
was claimed and taken away by Sam
Hellington, an industrious and well-to-do
Negro who lives on Mr.. w. N. Nolen's
place at Pleasant Ridge, in CASTOR coun-
ty, N. G. He was accompanied by Mr..
Nolen, who confirmed his Identification
of the cow. The same Negroes, ignorant
of what had transpired, came again yes
terday morning, bringing another COW
for sale. Messrs. G Gault and Duncan were
on the lookout for them, and as soon as
they made their appearance they were
promptly arrested aud safely locked up.
Chief Duncan Immediately notified the
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more than fulfilled expectations, yield

more than fulfilled expectations, yield
ing some eight or ten pounds of lint.
Last year the new seeds, which had been
carefully preserved, were planted on the
west sides of the hills on the plantation
the very poorest places that could be
found. The stalks came up to height of
from 7 to 10 feet. How much lint they
produced is not recorded in the story {;
but it is said that the seed measured 70
bushels, and it is upon these that hang
the most interesting part of the wonder
full tale. Jackson sent stalk to the New
Orleans Cotton Exchange, and as the out
come he received from the exchange an
in quiry as to what he would take for all
the seed he had on hand. After figuring
upon the matter he offered to take $500 q
bushel. Before the exchange had time to
act, delegation of South Georgia farmers
came to Atlanta and offered for the 20
bushels of seed the sum of $4,000. This
was three weeks ago, and Jackson is still
hesitating. The alleged purpose of the
New Orleans Exchange is to buy the seed
of the remarkable plant for distribution
over the south, while the south Georgia
farmers want to destroy them to prevent
the ruin of the cotton growing industry.
Although the story has appeared in sew
erat reputable newspapers, under all the
circumstances it will probably be well for
those who are most deeply interested, to
postpone their fright until further devel-
opments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

The New York Herald has published
a story to the effect that President Cleve-
land has decided to intervene in behalf of
Cuba in the event that the war now rag
ing in the island is not brought to close
by January l, next. The reason assigned
for the presidents alleged purpose is that
he is unwilling to leave the matter open
for the settlement of the next admins
tratiOn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

Senator Arthur P. German made a
speech in Baltimore one night last week
to about 5000 people, and among other
things he said that he was not supporting
Bryan and Sewall, altogether because of
the fact that they were the regular
nominees of the Democratic party; but
also because of the principles they rep
resent. This ought to be sufficient to set
at rest the story to the effect that the
Democratic platform is a bitter pill for the
great Maryland statesman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

And they say Michigan is doubtful.
Maybe this is true; hut it does not look
much that way. Mr.. Bryan spent three
days in the state last week and spoke to
over 10000 people. He has never yet
met with a warmer reception anywhere.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. S. A. McElwee went down to Col
umbia OH business last Monday.
Mr.. N. w. Hardin of Blacksburg, was
in Yorkville last Monday on professional
business.
Mr.. Walter T. Barron left Oh Monday
last for business visit to Scott's Station,
Alabama.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Moore spent Mon
day in Rock Hill with their daughter,
Miss Kate Moore.
MIR. r. NJ. Sherer, the wellknown cat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

- There seems to be considerable mys-
terry as to what has become of Tom Wat
sons letter of acceptance. Watson claims
to have mailed it to Chairman Butler Of
the Popufist national executive commit
toe last week; but Butler says he has
never received it. The general impress
sion is that the letter contains some pret-
ty hot reading and the curiosity to see it
is, therefore, great.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

Postoffice Inspector Sadler Gillespie
of Columbia, has been selected as one of
the men to help inaugurate the free rural
delivery in some of the southern states.
It would he fine thing to have South
Carolina selected as one of the states in
which to apply the test. Can't some Of
our daily contemporaries suggest plan
whereby the proper authorities may be
induced to give us due consideration
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
LOCAL LACONICS.

Until January 1897.
The TwIcE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER will
be furnished from this date tn January
lst, 1897, for 40 cents.
The State Fair.
The State Fair is to be held as usual
from November to 13. While 1t Is moi
expected to be what it once was, 1t will
he we'll worth attending.
Sam Jones on "sawciety."
Rev. Sam P. JONES Is to lecture In the
Chester opera house on Thursday night
October %. His subject will be "Saw'
ciety." The Chester and Lenoir rail.
road will give reduced rates upon apph
cation.
After the Tigers.
Detective Newbold, accompanied by
some dispensary constables, went uI
into Cherokee township last week, ar
rested several alleged offenders agains
the dispensary law, and had them bound
over to court.
Violating the Law.
Although the close season for game II
not out until November l, The ENoUIR'
Err Is informed that an indiscrimipate
slaughter of young partridges has already
commenced in many sections Of the
county. Such criminal and unsports'
man-like conduct should be prosecuted
to the fullest extent Of the law.
The Federal Commissioners.
A meeting of the county board of Fed
eral election commissioners was held ir
Yorkville last Saturday. Mr.. T. w
Boyd was not present. The board organ
lied by the election of Mr.. P. M. Burrii
as chairman, and Mr.. A. F. Mcconnell
as clerk. The names of the board O
election managers appointed for the var
ious precincts appear in the official notice
published in another column.
Did Good Business.
The o. R. & C.. railroad brought ove
900 people to Yorkville last Friday or
account of the circus. The Chester q
Lenoir did not bring 80 many; but 1t had
quite a picnic all the same. A large
number of Negroes-from 300 to 500 prob
ably-walked up from McConnellsville
Guthriesville and Philadelphia, and aftel
the circus, decided to ride back. They
kept Agent Beard busy more than two
hours, Friday night, selling return tick.
cts.
He Is For Bryan.
All of the drummers are not for Nc
Kinley, that is certain. There was {
snuff salesman in town last Monday wht
is red hot for Bryan. He had crowd Of
mem around him at the postoface fol
about is minutes, and with an unusually
glib tongue, convinced them that h'
knew what be was talking about
Among other things, he said that month
ago 8 drummers out Of 10 were for Nc
Kinley, and now you can't find Nc
Kinley man on the road with q search
warrant. He felt certain also that Bryan
is to be the next president.
Cut Him With Hatchet.
Will Black and John Moore, both col
ored, got into difficulty out at the show
grounds last Friday. Black went fol
Moore viciously with Ratchet, and cul
him severely in the shoulder and on ont
arm. The wounded Negro was carried AZ
quickly as possible to DR.. Miles Walkers
office. He was bleeding profusely from
severed artery and was really in danger
of death. DR.. Walker happened to be in
his Office, however, and quickly stopped
the flow of blood. Moore Is now getting
along very well.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

- The New York Tribune thinks that
the free rural delivery of mail idea would
work all right in the thickly settled north
east; but does not think it will work in
the south and west. That is what is the
matter with this country now. The
northeast is in the habit of appropriating
to it's own use about every good thing in
sight, and about the only use it seems to
have for the south and west is to require
those sections to foot the bills.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

President Cleveland has removed
United States District Attorney Clayton
of Alabama, from Office on account Of his
acceptance of nomination for congress.
Clayton is a free silver man, and probably
this is the real reason of his removal.
Else why does not the president remove
Carlisle, Harmon and the rest of them
when they get on the stump and spout
for gold?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

The New York Journal says that q
week or ten days ago there was good
deal of talk in New York of bets of 5 to !
on Mckinley. 1t was mostly talk, how
ever, as few bets were made at those odds.
Now the odds have changed. Nobody is
willing to offer more than 2 to on Nc
Kinley, and about all the money that is
being offered at these odds is being
promptly covered. On the result in New
York city the betting is generally even.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
@arket Reports.

YORKVILLE, October Election 81
tot.
NEW YORK, October l9. - Cotton 1915.
Futures closed steady; October, 7.57
November, 100; December, 7.9l; Janua-
ry, 7.94; February, 7.96; March, SOL;
April. sos; May, sos June, 8.12; sales,
2Ol 500.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21

YORKVILLE, 8. O..
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2l, 1896.

The New York Journals campaign
fund was closed last Saturday with sub
scriptions amounting to $50, ,s32.56, half of
which was subscribed by The Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY.

The following petit Jurors were drawn
yesterday to serve during the second
week of the approaching term Of the cir
cult court. They will be required TO pre-
sent themselves at the court house on
Monday November 9:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-10-21
LODGED IN LIMBO,

One of the men who has been terroriz-
ing the people of Blacksburg and Gaffney
City, is now safely lodged in the York
county Jail. At least, he is generally sup
posed to be the right man. He is white
tramp and gives his name as Harry
Specie.
Speece was arrested in Greenville last
week. From his description the police
supposed he was the man who was want
ed in Blacksburg, and they telegraphed
Chief of Police Duncan to go over and
see. Chief Duncan promptly identified
him as the suspect and took him to
Blacksburg.
There was great excitement over the
arrest at both Gaffney and Blacksburg.
The people had become thoroughly arous-
ed against the fellow, and it is reported
that some of them were inclined to deal
with him according to the code of Judge
Lynch. But, fortunately, they kept
themselves within the bounds of the law.
After getting Specie back to Blacks
burg, Chief Duncan and DR.. D. 8. Ram
seur gave him thorough investigation.
1t is reported that among other things he
admitted that he was the man who COM
mitted the re bberies. He claimed that
he had partner. 1t was his policy, he
said, to steal nothing that could be iden-
tilted, and that was the reason that at
some places be only helped himself to
something to eat: Several stolen articles
we're found on his person, and they, he
said, had been ''swiped" by his partner.
He denied the shooting Of the Negro,
and also the burning of Mr.. q. M.
Moore's barn.
In view Of his admission, Chief Duncan
and DR.. Ramseur advised him that it
would be very good idea to waive his
right to preliminary examination and
60 at once to Jail. They thought that if
the outraged people should be made full
ly aware of the actual facts in the case,
the result would not be altogether healthy
for Specie, and Specie took their advice.
He was committed for trial on the charge
Of burglary and larceny.
Chief Duncan is Of opinion that there
will be no trouble to convict Specie of
burglary and larceny and also thinks that
the evidence will be forthcoming to con-
vict him of shooting the Negro and burn
ing Mr.. Moore's barn.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
The Little Gem, carries the lbest oys-
tars on the market.
A CHRISTMAS TRIP

The thousands Of Texans who came
from the South Atlantic States, hnd
much pleasure in reverting to tire
happy days of long ago when they
were children, and often they awake at
night to recall those scenes OF yore
which gave to life a harm, and which
now come in later years as visions OF
ioy. There is tender spot in every
heart for the old home, and the mem
cries which cluster about the dear old
spot are solaces in the weary, weary
struggle we make day by day to
bnild in our new Eldorado home to
which our children in future time
will turn, as we turn now to the OLD
place where our loved ones in the eve
ming of life await the final summons.
The Texas & Pacific Railway Com
panv again offers you the opportunl!.
ty to 90 shack to the old home
Round trip excursion tickets will bt
o sale from all points on the system
on Dec. 2lst aud 22nd, 1896 to points
in the Southeastern States, at on
7, fare for the round trip, tickets goo
i3O.days from date of sale. See you
nearest ticket agent for further info1
: NATION, and do not fail to send elg1
cents postage to the undersigned &c
a copy of the finest publication Q
Texas ever issued, to show to yo'
d friends at home.
n CASTOR MESLIER,
G.P.& 7. A.. Dallas. Texas.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
.,TRAYED OH STOLEN,

Fro n the J. B. SlatterY pasture, 0
miles .outh4o OF Shreveport, La on r
about the 18th day OF October, one small
bav mare. S or years old, about ~
hands b oh, rather long b d.. long
name and tail, name lying on LETT slde
Of neck, sma star in the foreheao' ny
other marks remembered. Any lniof
nation or trouble in communicating
her whereabouts to. A. q. Mltcnel' .
n, Z. Rogers, Shreveport, La, Will b
literally rewarded aet.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
MARRIED.

IRloy-EGAx.--At tn residence OF the
brides parents, DR.. Clifford h. Iron,
and Mis- Mary Clint Egg n. Rev. DR..
Penicd officiating.
DR.. Irion is a onof Judge A 3. lrion,,
Of Avoyells parish. and Miss Egan 4
the daughter OF our own venerated Dr.
j. G. Egan. Theg are both connected
with well-known, intellectual and re
spected famiiie., and are worthy reprs
senyatiyes.
THE PLoaRE>s extends the mos
h art,;e.i congratulations and wishe
them . married life Of unalloyed bapp'
ness.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
FOUND DEAD.

y
John Carter. a wel-known coloFed
man was found dead Thursday morning
in the ward of a negro cabin in the rear
o, the Antoine school house. pghere
wa. no evidence Of violence, and on'y .
conjecture that he might have been
POISONED or otherwise foully dealt with
He )iy-d on Buffers hill, was IN the
Fed raj arm,, was m mberoi the y
A R, and drew pension. Nothing
definite is k Town as to the real cause 0
his death. 1he Coron RS jury cou't
obtain little or no light upon the SUB
iact He was about s., year old.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

omen air service heard the "N'ne'y
and Nine" and realized that ne was
the one that had wandered from the
tender shepherds fold out III the
maintains, dark and cold, end then
alone returned to God and was re-
claimed. How many Christians can
date back to the singing OF some song
a. the means of their conversion.
Memory loves to turn backward s1o
dwell on the happy scenes OF child
hood. when he learned to lisp the
little prayer, Nov lay me down 70
sleep." and indissolubly come ,teo
with the little prayer are the little
childish songs that we learned aroup'
> which pleasant memories have c'us
: tered all through the years that nav
passed.
o And when we are laid down Tor I'd
. "last Sleep" and the closing scenes y
Il life are vanishing from u.s. how s~et
% it is for the spirit to be waited 10 i
T. eternal home, amid he sweet song
ID Of earth and TO enteqthe pearly ga,'
= Of the Heavenly civ, welcomed
g the angel band to sipg praises 10 !, "
I. tn tbe Land of the unclouueo o'y
'd Praise God for the effect OF mus
on the soul.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

Candles. star full weights are quoteo a'
iOc Der pound by the box.
(,ement. Louisville in good supply ano
held at IS; Portland 70,
Corn beef 90 per barrel.
Lead 6 l &c per pound.
Lime. Alabama il held at ;l5 per Dbl
Gallon by the barrel u e; laro OIL,
winter strained held at | % per sa'lo'''
linseed oil 65a7Oc.
oysters, standard pound cans per noA
SOC: standard DOunc caus per ooz l 90.
Pickles, American gal jars by me doz
4 l5a4 56; half gal 3 25a3 75 Ene'lsh
chow chow 4 90 per dOZ. ..
Powder. whole kegs %; half kegs 30
quarters 10.
Sausage, Bologna s 2a6c.
Salmon, Columbia river ny Vhe case'
4 so; other kinds Oh M
Tomatoes 2 pounds 75c, pou"os w.
Sand l Is per barrel.
Starch, pearl A.; lump 4 &c pef pou""
by the box. ,,o. t,,;s;
Salt. evaporated per sack. 20; L % II,
ana salt 95c; Michigan barrels o. los
. . l 60; rock 1c per pound.
Hi @ and wool market.
v Dry hides. No. ] flint 81.
i Dry hides, NO 2 tiiut &C..
~ Badly bug eaten. l-2a2c.
o Dry salted, No &c.
h Bull hides &c
# Green sailed hides IL :,
80 Green salt hides Cite and badly cut u
y Wool. tub washed, choice IA l5c
o. Wool, unwashed, clear ~ = 20 l-~
Id Wool, bury and black 5aSc
~ Beeswax, prime 2Oa23c
- Tallow z l-2a3c
10 Sheep skins, each 1Oa@5c
to Goat skins lOa2Oc
ne FErs.
ia Otter 81 0Oa7 W
70. Beaver OOa6 w
Raccoon lOa4Oc
Fox lOa5OG
w. OpOssum Base
III Wild Cat l5a25c
q - Mink 26a75c
he Wolf skins 5Oca 30
.ro Deer skins 14al7c.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
THE big FOUR"

These four gentlemen bid fair to make
4 record for themselves and for the pres
ant ad mini-tration. Whenever neces-
airy the; stick closer than a brothrr-
and thew are strict ini-. YoA Know
Who they are. don't you? N ssrs
roombs. Wimbish, Danbruen and Quig-
les they and "lis Nibs" ar. the ad-
ministration. i =
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
.16 To- 1.

rhis IS About the Ratio Of SUM
mer Tourists Who Go To
d olorsdosv,a the FoftL Worth and
Denver City. and Union Pacific,
Denver and Cult Railways -
against all competitions. The reasons
Are: Shortest time, quickest time. az
,erb service, through trains, courteous
aud the constant descent
q Inc te.Dperatnre Six hours alter
.Isxyiuu Fort Worth, Summer hest y
Forgotten and balmy spriug like
br,szes greet yo,,. nv j and y
couyiDcsd. Il i ! pleasure V NJ
s srpr ot,pstions. Write ynnr l.ssrss'
sv.I,t s. III D5uxl Asa s.lsEx
1 4 ,x1nt, M. 604 Gtsvier' s. le@ Ot
{ \ III
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

A. Zorn, the popular merchant
tailor, has just received a full line OF
suitings, pants goods, I'd latest up
to-dats samples, and invites the pub
lie to call aud examine the same.
Fa,, and winter suits at prices never
offerad befor, 20S Milan street.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
THOSE FOUR ADDITIONAL ~
LICEMEN

Bv q unanimous vote our city council
has added four patrolmen to cur police
force. THE PROGRESS Is glad OF ,aad
HAS repeatedly wished TO. it.