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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
DOWN IN FLORIDA.

Mr.. M. L. Thomasson Gives q Short Des-
cription of His Surroundings.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
SEFFNER, Fla, April 1l.-Our little
party left Yorkville on March o, and
when we found ourselves in Jacksonville,
Fla, over 900 miles from home, next
morning, thought we had been doing
pretty well. But that was until learned
som ething still more surprising. At Jack
sonville we met some parties who had
left Cincinnati only the day before, and
come 100 in "a hours. 1t almost took
my breath away to think of 1t. I ought
not to have been surprised though. I re-
member now that when certain parties
voted for those Three C's railroad bonds
sometime ago, they promised me that
within two years they would be able to
take sleeper in Yorkville at night and
wake up in Ohio next morning. Pll call
no names; for such thing is really pos
sible.
I told the people when I left Yorkville
that was coming down to Florida on
account of Mrs. Thomasson's health. That
was honest but some folks would not be-
lieve me. They accused ME of coming
down here to fish. Well, don't promise
" hat might do; but have not been
fishing yet. have had plenty of fish and
oysters to eat, however.
Seffner is little village with only six
stores. including drugstore. 1t Is
healthy place though, the inhabitants
claim, high and dry and the druggist can't
make living. The village is about twelve
miles east of Tampa, and is in pine re-
gion. Cistern water is used generally
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

INpEx no NEW ApYERTIsEMENTs.

J. w. Dobson-Can furnish you with
dried peaches and apples, canned goods,
gold dust, soaps and mouse traps. He
also has pair of second-han scales and
several wagons he wants to sell.
T. M. Dobson q Co-Desire to purchase
two shoats each weighing between 40
and so pounds.
Grist Cousins-Tell ofthe favor with which
Riddles fancy patent flour has been
received and announce that they will
have new supply this week. They
have barrel of sauerk raut and cucum-
bers pickles at 10 cents dozen. Fellows
syrup of hypophosphites is offered at
Sl.2O bottle.
J. NJ. Starr & Co.-Tell about the Knick-
erbocker shoulder brace and suspen..
der, which is intended as corrective
of round shoulders; can furnish you
with Harris's lithia water, melon and
chufa seeds, offers to cure corns for ten
cents, have diamond dyes of all colors,
and writing paper at cents quire.
T. NJ. Dobson & Co-Want to know if you
have not been to see them this spring,
why not. They say they have the pref
tiest line of dress goods to be seen and
all at prices as low as the lowest. They
make specially of millinery and dress
goods.
n. C. Strauss about the live, ag--
gressive business he proposes to do, and
quotes New Home $50 sewing machine
for S25. He also tells about shirts, col
lars, cuffs, hats, clothing, cravats and
gentlemen's jewelry, and promises a
list of prices on Friday.
John A. Shurley, School Commissioner
Calls for a meeting of the school, teach
ers at Yorkville at o'clock p. M, on
April 24th, in the courthouse.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

Mr.. Brice called attention to the fact
that neither Smyrna nor Ebenezer, both
of which had been created voting precincts
since the last general primary, were
represented, and said some provision
ought to be made for both these precincts.
Mr.. Stanton moved that the county
chairman be instructed to notify the
chairmen of Ebenezer and Smyrna pre-
cincts to elect delegates on the basis OF
the membership of their respective clubs.
This was adopted.
"There is another matter" continued
Mr.. Brice, after the representation ques-
ton had been disposed of. "When shall
we select these delegates and when shall
we hold the county convention? The
constitution provides that club meetings
and the county convention be held on the
first Monday in May. There is an evil
dent conflict, here, however, and the
State executive committee has seen tit to
suggest that the club elections be held on
Saturday, May 2. What shall we do
about it?'
On motion of DR.. Saye, it was resolved
that club elections for the selection of
delegates be held at the various precincts
on Saturday, May 2, from p. m. to 6 p. m.
and that the county convention be held in
Yorkville on Monday, May 4.
Mr.. Brice then went on to speak of the
importance of this county convention.
Its principal object, he said, is to elect
delegates to the State convention. This
State convention will elect delegates to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
SIX TIMES A WEEK.

The postoffice department has decided
to consolidate the mail routes between
Yorkville and Point and Yorkville and
Enquirer, so as to provide for single
daily mail, going one way and returning
the other, six times a week, instead OF
a tri-weekly service on each route inde-
pendently of the other, as now, and is
advertising tor bids from contractors
desiring to perform the service.
Under the proposition of the depart
ment the increased service is to go into
effect on July l, 1896, and continue until
June 30, 1900. The distance is 19l miles
and back, and the schedule requires that
the trip be made in IL hours, as follows
Leave Yorkville at 6 a. m. and arrive at
Enquirer, by way of Bethel, Zeno, Point
and Balloon, at IL m. Returning, leave
Enquirer at p. m. and arrive at York
Vile, by way of Energy, Bandana and
Clay Hill, at 7p. m.
The cost Of the two routes together,
under the present contract, is S4l3.l9.
Under the new contract, to have gone into
effect on July l., had it not been for the
present change of conditions by the de-
partment, the contract price is $l6S for
each route, or 1886 for the two routes.
These figures are given merely as a
matter Of information. They are alto
gether independent of the contract now
under advisement.
Blank forms for bids may be had at the
postotfice at Yorkville upon application,
and all bids, each accompanied by 81, 200
bond, must be handed to the postmaster
here on or before next Monday, April 20.
Any individual above the age of 81 years,
who is able to perform the required
service, is entitled to bid.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
THREE BILLS VETOED.
Governor Evans Insists That He Should
Have the Power to Remove Trial JUS

Governor Evans Insists That He Should
Have the Power to Remove Trial JUS
tees.
Of the 29O bills passed at the last
session of the legislature, Governor
Evans vetoed two while the legislature
was in session, and since adjournment
he has vetoed three more. These lasI
bills are the magistrates bill, the bill
doing away with the publication of the
annual reports of county treasurers
and bill providing for the free dis
tribution of volume l Of the general
statutes among the members of the
Legislature.
70 the magistrates bill, the COVER
nor has two objections. The bill pro,
vides that magistrates cannot be re.
moved by the governor even for cause
aud also that if the senate objects to the
nominee, that same nominee cannot
be re-appointed after the senate ad,
journs. The governor believes this is
wrong. He thinks that magistrates
are more likely to discharge their du.
ties properly if they are constantly re-
minded of the fact that any neglect is
liable to be punished by decapitation'
As to the confirmation matter, he
claims that the senate usually leaves
the various cases with the individual
senators most directly interested, and
that the governor is as good a judge as
is the senator. Therefore, the matter
should be left entirely to the governor.
The bill repeating the act requiring
county treasurers to publish their an
nual reports in newspapers published
in their respective counties, was vetoed
on different ground. The governor
says that these reports are of great
value in enabling the taxpayers to see
what disposition has been made of their
money, and the expense is but small
item in comparison with the benefit.
AS to the third bill, the governor
says that the books mentioned are on
sale, and that members who want
them can buy them. Not only this,
the appropriation did not include the
expense of postage, and he knew of no
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
CIRCUIT COURT.

The court of common pleas is still in
session; but will probably get through
with its business and adjourn today.
When The ENQUIRER went to press
last week, the court was engaged In the
trial of the case of Frank Barnett against
E. A. Crawford, sheriff. The suit was for
$3.50 and the jury returned verdict for
the plaintiff in the sum of $39.N. In the
case of Abraham Horn against the same,
a suit for 500, the jury returned verdict
for the plaintiff in the sum of 1888.
The next case taken up was that of F.
B. Alvord against John F. Jones. A jury
was empanelled; but after little spar
ring between the. lawyers it was finally
agreed to submit the matter to a referee.
The jurors were discharged on Friday
evening and since that time the court has
been engaged in equity business of no
general interest. Argument on the equity
issue in the case of Tllman r. Gaines vs..
j. s. Drakeford has been set for this
morning.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
BLACKsBURG BUDGET.
Successful Entertainment-A Family Re-
| union-Personal and Other Notes.

Successful Entertainment-A Family Re-
unlon-Personal and Other Notes.
Correspondence of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLAcKsBUaa, April 1.-THE birthday
entertainment given by the ladies Of the
Presbyterian and Methodist churches at
Cherokee Inn hall on Friday evening,
was most gratifying success. 1t was
largely attended, the weather delightful,
the refreshments very good and nicely
served. A spirit Of pleasure and enjoy
ment peryaded the entire assemblage,
and the sum of nearly $50 was realized.
Rev. Mr.. Winecof and family went on
visit to their old home, Concord, N. c.,
last week, and also for the purpose Of
attending a family reunion at the home Of
Mr.. Winecoff's parents. The pleasure Of
their visit has been partially marred by
the serious illness of their youngest child;
but letter from Mr.. Winecotf yesterday
gave the gratifying news of the babes
improvement.
Miss Sue Walsh, Of Hagerstown, Md,
is visiting her friend, Mrs. Holland. She
Is well known in this section as an accom-
plished teacher and lady, and has scores OF
friends and admirers among our people,.
Messrs. Austin Todd and Ed Osborne,
of Charlotte, were visiting the family OF
Mr.. j. N. Rhyme on Saturday and Sunday
last. and left for their homes yesterday.
Mr.. Osborne enjoys the honor or having
been born in the first house that was erec-
ted here after the A. & @. road was built,
(his father being one of the first merchants
to locate here,) and he was quite anxious
to see the place of his birth before 1t Is
torn away to make room for more Inn
posing structure.
Messrs. John H. Montgomery, Of Spar
tanburg and 8. s. Ross, Of Gsffney, were
over here yesterday and went up to ex-
anime the shoals and water power ofthe
CASTOR and Porter property on Broad
river, with view ofbuilding large cot
ton mill there. W. A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

In today's issue we publish the full
text of the road law as enacted at the
recent session of the legislature. 1t is
unnecessary to remark that the provis-
ions of this law are of the greatest interest
to all of our people but we beg to suggest
that after a careful reading, though tire
some as the task may prove, it will be
good idea TO lay the paper away for future
reference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15
PREPARING FOR BATTLE.

The York County Democratic Execu-
tive committee met in the courthouse on
last Monday pursuant to call recently
sent out by Chairman Brice for the pur-
pose ofgetting in order the machinery
necessary for the conduct of the nex1
campaign. Upon call Of the roll, it de-
veloped that II Of the 81 precincts in the
county were represented as follows:
Bethel, D. G. Stanton; Clark's Fork, R
M. Wallace; Forest Hill, L. w. Lou.
THAN; McConnellsvilie, P. M. Burris
Catawba, J. w. O'Neal York, J. s. Brice
Bullock's Creek, J. NJ. Simms; CLOVER
w. T. Jackson; Hickory Grove, ]. E
Leech Tirzah, ]. B. Barron; Sharon, Dr.
J. H. Saye; Fort Mill, w. H. Crook.
Chairman Brice explained as the first
business to be attended to the determi,
nation of the representation to which
the various clubs will be entitled. Ac-
cording to the constitution, he said, each
club is entitled to- one delegate for every
25 voters, as shown by the club list at tn {
preceding first primary. In his opinion
this meant the primary at which candi-
dates for the constitutional convention
were nominated but there are probably
some who will hold that it means the
primary at which State and county Off
GERS were nominated, and it is for the
executive committee to decide.
After some informal discussion of the
proposition, DR.. Saye offered the follow.
ing: =
Resolved, That representation be based
on the vote cast in the first primary OF
1894. ..t..,
The vote in the constitutional conven-
ton primary was 1858 and in the previous
general primary 1879. Mr.. Jackson OBJ
served that although there would be but
little difference in the representation, nc
matter which vote was accepted as basis
he thought that it was the intent OF
the trainers of the constitution that we
should take the primary of 1894.
DIR. Saye remarked that if the various
clubs failed to take enough interest to vote,
it was no lookout of the committee and
the clubs could only be accorded that to
which hey were entitled. Mr.. Brice ex-
planned that it would be in the power
of the county convention to increase or
diminish representation as it may see fit,
but failed to say whether, in his opinion,
there could be any increase or decrease
during the session of the convention now
pending.
When DR.. Saye's resolution was put to
a vote, it was carried unanimously, and
after due investigation the apportionment
was made and adopted as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

dietary committee of the senate in the
shape of a joint resolution. Both in
this country and in England, public
sentiment is settling down to the be-
lief that MR.. Maybrick was unjustly
convicted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

COMPLIMENTING Mr.. CARROLL
Hon. R. NJ. Carroll is one of the most
solid and influential members Of the
general assembly. He is capable
and honored representative from York
county. During the recent session he
wrote q number of letters for The
YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER giving an
account of the legislative proceedings.
In letter dated February Oath, be
has the following to say "This
machine is costing 81, 900 a day, and
it. seems to me that it might be better
il surplus gas were allowed to escape
throug Oh the pores rather than through
the vox humana. Had it not been for
the gas impediment, I am satisfied
that we could have gotten through by
the 1st of March.
"There is still much work to be done,
and the legislature is in session day
and night. The senate used to be- the
talking house. Such is not the case
now. The talking is left to the house,
the sreformatory school for youthful
statesmen while the senators put in
a good deal of their time waiting for
something to do. They even have
leisure to drop into the house quite
frequently and listen to the gyrations,
gesticulation and gymnastics of some
of the inmates
Mr.. Carroll knew exactly what he
was talking about. He saw the waste
of time with his own eyes and heard
the extra and useless talk with his
own ears. He is correct in saying that
the house compelled the senate to wait
for something to do.-Abbeville Me-
dium.
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Ths atorkrille Gnql1irer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL Is, 1896.

1t will be observed that under the new
law the only persons otherwise liable,
who are exempt from road duty, are
ministers of the gospel in actual charge of
congregations and Confederate soldiers
and sailors. Students and school teachers
used to be exempt; but now all who are
between the ages of 1s and so years, must
take their turn with the rest.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

Going to Charlotte.
Gastonia Gazette: Mr. G. G. Randleman
of Kings Mountain, will move to Char
lotte and engage in merchandising. He
was until late, superintendent of the En-
terprise mill in our sister town, and be-
sides being fine mill man he was pub
lic-spirited citizen and leaves mOnu
ment to himself in the name and musica
attainments of the Randleman Corne
band, of Kings Mountain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-15

Until January 1897.
The TwICE-A-wEEK ENQUIRER, or
THE WEEKLY EAQUIRERiwill be furnish
ed from this date to January, lst, 1897,
for $l.3S.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-10
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Death has again broken our ranks. ana
Post G. Travellers Protective association
Of Amcroa, Texas division hes once nor,
beer called upon 10 assist in administering
the last sld rltes to Charles s. Mars;on
ST.. an1 10 pas IT'S tribute oi respect ID
MS unassuming moral worth. Al n reg
ular meeting Of Post e IT WIGS
Resolved. That we. his associates VIII
Iss his genial smile and kindly GREETINGS
but the niarnilude Of his loss 10 iis sor-
rowing family is heyonG tn power of Ian
puarc to express.
That We, the members If Post g, extend
or profound sympathios 10 his afflicted
family, who mourn the loss Of n lovlf,;
husband. n kind and indulent fnih"r
praying that the consolation OF that faltn
which To him in life WAS an unfaiiing
source Of strength may support them IN
this dark hour
That these resolutions be spread upon
the records of the nsso citation. he published
in The Houston Daily Post and II copy be
presented TO the family OF our departed
comrade.
J. NJ. Ren!-h.
Nti1I Irmun.
Jos. Goldman,
Committee.
Houston, Texas, May 3, 1896
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DoNT's FOR THE SUMMER GIRL.

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A PRETTY TEA

Mr.. and Mrs. Y. L. Dennis gave thc use
of their handsome residence. lSi7 Faunn
street. Tuesday afternoon and evening
to the First Baptist church improvement.
society for tea. Mrs. Dennis. he,
daughter. Miss Dennis, and her mother.
Nj Kelley. made the pretty rooms very
bright ana attractive y good proErainnio
was provided and tea with delicious nc.
ccssor - added to tho pleasure OF the o.
ch.,on. Mis- Dennis is 4 mos, courteous.
husttss. ana her mother ana daughter
assisted In making this one OF the most
enjoyable of the seri,s of teas being
given hy the society. The next tea viii be
a. tho pretty new home of hIr. and Mrs
W. d. EAMsOnN. un CrnMinrn sircni.
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IN MEMnRIAM

ast Sunday afternoon r,,o,. pan,,
'hp vnj,ed ra.,,, ~" mug
moral services for tho ,,ha.. ,.a
y answered 10 ,,,a ,n., ,, WIZ
Tho a,,.. !" me last ron call dur
we existence of the camp. In a few
lueh' and touching words .n,d.. xor-
n G. Ki,tren o. 80 '"'5' y w
Vas followal ifl''u me ceremonies.
H'I II audience and 10y ii prayer by
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-10

avenue. The roll call was answered by
quotations from Olivrr Wendell Holtuvs.
Human Progress" and the second on
Initial studies In American Letters" Pa
p,is were read on Margaret Fuller Ossoli.
the elder hawthorn ana Michael Angelo.
The Rev. VIM. liayne Leavcll was among
the VISITORS and gave some very interest
ing "reminiscences VI Holmes. with whom
he had the very great pleasure while NV
noon with the universe shut oit OF
Or Holmes charming study DIR. ',c.,Nell
also gave definition of tranccnd satilisnl
which almost rafalyzcd his hearers ana
left them nearly as wise as they were
before. After the evenings study Was over
an hour was spcnt In charming coiNcrsa-
ton. Altogether one who loves u feast
of reason and ow of sour could not do
better than attend these chatauuia meet B.
ines. Mrs. Slossrn Is n model ioadcr gen.
well In hand and tho programme always
IN view
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>:'>SocIE1T1YS,S;u

..os invitations or notices or any
Az noVWnici for sundays Socieii col
str iNtesl,I1 he addressed to society ~
"rip ss iaiS Walk aysngpe dnoid nn nd
signed ps W. The Society Editor not later
|.npuU, .afI.y afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-10

The Union of Erworrf, l.coG ucs held It's
regular quarterly meeting Friday evening
In Shcarn chapel Nrch business was done
and an excellent programme enjoyed ~
the large assembly.
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GOpowsKY IN HOUSTON.

Miss Baxter's pupils acquitted ,hems, I've,
with great credit TO their tea cher.
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The ladies' OF the Cumberland Freahy
terian church served lee roam aud cak
NJ tho corn"r Of Walker anl Main street
Thursday evening TO a number of rcopl'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-10

INC momNors OF one Lndlos' Tnri9h as
ISOLATION VIII give la@n party Friday
afternoon. from O'clock. on thu lawn OF
Christ church to increase the honcvolcn,
fund Of the association, 4 feature OF the
affair VIII he the May pole dance ny the
same iiile pi;la who danced 1t 20 well
AT the parry tf little ii.na and Murray
Jones last i'ridaN Lev crrain, cake and
lemonade viii lie furnished Ia the parish
house
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-10

San Jacinto chapter daughters OF IN,
Republic OF Texas, met Thursday after
neon at the residence OF Major and Mrs
l.ooscan. lMh Capitol avenue, and trans
nclcd rontinc hlisinrss
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MY SHADOW.

ru,e companion a my side ,,,.
,f fsI,: the measure Of my ,. stride .o,r
AS Ssi gives no cheer by word or song
.,,.e than any doseish friend.
|Mole v ronrinr far and wide. Alike him.
NO, ,o a" where'cr my footsteps tend.
PC s.s shriuks for fear OF life or limb.