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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
A WORK OF ART.

The Carolina Buggy company has just
scored a splendid triumph in the con-
struction of a miniature surry of remark
able beauty and designed especially fol
children.
The vehicle is a double seated affair,
canopy top, red plush upholstering, sides
of curly poplar, natural finish and trim
med in black enamel and gold. The
whole thing weighs scarcely more than
$50 pounds. and it is beautifully proper
toned for one or two Shetland ponies.
The design after which the vehicle was
made was originated by Mr.. T. B. Nc
Claim, superintendent of the Buggy facto-
ry, and the workmanship, which is supe-
rior to anything that has ever been seen
in this section from anywhere, is the
execution of Mr.. J. w. Snyder, native
Yorkvillian and born genius.
Though the vehicle has been under
construction for six months or more, it
was not finally set up complete until last
Saturday. Quite a number of people,
including representatives Of carriage
manufactures have seen it, and it is the
universal opinion that it is veritable
work of art that would take first pre-
MUM anywhere.
The surrey was built for Mr.. McClain's
little son, Raymond. Since its compile
ton, however, it has attracted so much
enthusiastic admiration that it has been
decided to keep it on exhibition for a
short while before allowing it to 60 out.
The Buggy people have certainly done
themselves proud, and THE ENQUIRER
takes it upon itself to extend the congrat-
lations of the community.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS.

. DIR. John May and Mr.. w. J. Carr were
arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn
out by Constable Newbold, issued by
Magistrate Sandifer and served by Con-
stable Thomasson, charging them with
maintaining nuisance as described
under Section % of the dispensary law.
Asa preliminary to the arrest, the con-
stables first made thorough search Of
DR.. Mays store; but found nothing.
They then swore out the warrant as de-
scribed, and to prove the charge gave as
alleged witnesses number of names that
had been furnished anonymously to the
grand jury about year ago for the pur-
pose of establishing against the same
parties case of selling liquor in violation
of the dispensary law.
DR.. May and MIR. Carr waived prelimi-
nary examination and were bound over
to answer to the charge of maintaining a
nuisance, at the next term of the court of
general sessions. In the meantime, copies
of the papers will be served on the solicit
tor and, under the law, that official must
go before the circuit court and sue out an
injunction restraining them from any
violation of the dispensary law previous
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
Mr.. ]. Frank Clarke, who has bet

- Mr.. J. Frank Clarke, who has beer
representing the United Press in Cubs
for the past four or five months, has
returned to New York and given out 8
great deal of information that he was
unable to send by mail or telegraph or
account of the rigid censorship of the
Spanish officials. Among other things
Mr.. Clarke says that when he first went
to Cuba the insurreclion was a compar'
atively Insignificant affair. The insur'
gents were few in number and their
operations were confined to very
small portion of the island. Their
strength has been growing, however
until now they number about $4,000
men. The Spaniards have lost some
$4,000 men by bullets, disease and in
other ways. General Weyler is doing
some big talk as to his movements
but although he has at least 100000
men, he is really able to make but lit
tie headway against the insurgents
He either hangs or shoot every insur'
gent prisoner he captures and is mol
very particular as TO whether the pris.
oners are actual belligerents or mere
sympathizers. The insurgents, how
ever, are able to hold their own admir-
ably, and although the war is likely to
last for many months yet, the chances
that Cuba will ultimately be free seem
to be good.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

A very important suggestion in
regard to this matter of giving options
on mining prospects has occurred to
us. On account of the inexperience of
our people on the subject, there is no
doubt of the fact that they should be
very guarded in their transactions with
option takers. They cannot afford to
ignore these men entirely, however, and
the best thing to do under the circum-
stances is to take any contract that
looks like it is good one to some good
lawyer, and have him explain it thor
oughly. And in this connection it is
probably well to suggest that the lawyer
should have fee before he is asked
for an opinion. A great many lawyers
will give gratuitous advice on occasion /;
but that gratuitous advice is not nearly
so reliable as advice that is paid for.
In one case it is off hand, and in the
other it is the outcome of careful study.
If you are thinking of giving an option,
unless you have had sufficient experience
to be sure that you understand exactly
what it means, be sure to get the opinion
of good lawyer before you sign your
name.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

- The Greenville News prints a state
ment to the effect that arrangements are
being made for the building of a cotton
mill in Bamberg that is to employ Negro
labor. The alleged reason is because the
white cotton mill labor is getting so scarce
that there is nothing left but to fall back
on the Negroes. Whether or not the state
ment is really true, we are unable to say ;
but we presume that it is, for we have
been looking for just such development
for long time. We take no stock in the
scarcity of white labor idea, however. This
is not the explanation ofthe new venture.
White labor is still plentiful enough and
will continue so for years. The secret of
this movement lies in the fact that Negro
labor is far cheaper, and it is altogether a
question ofdividends. Though some have
expressed doubt as to the availability of
Negro labor in the cotton manufacturing
industry, we are satisfied that they are
mistaken. We have seen practical dem
onstration of the matter. 1t was in the
hosiery mill of the South Carolina peni-
tentiary. Nine-tenths of the operatives
were Negroes. The work required eX-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
YoRKyILLE TolENoUlRER.

The contract for carrying the mail
over the recently consolidated route from
Yorkville to Yorkville, by way of Bethel,
Zeno, Point, Balloon, Enquirer, Energy,
Bandana and Clay Hill, has been let 10
J. NJ. Boreing, of London, Laurel coun-
ty, K entucky, for S3l7.
The contract goes into effect on July l,
next, at which time, as has already been
stated, what are familiarly known as the
Clay Hill and Bethel routes are to be con-
solidated with an everyday, except Sum
day, schedule, instead of three times a
week over each as now.
The old routes, it will be remembered,
were let out to w. B. Catchings, of North
Carolina, and he sub-let them to Dan
Witherspoon and Hovis Thompson, COL
ored.. The sub-contractors have received
notice to the effect that their contracts
are off but that they will be entitled to
months pay on each route.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
Wednesday, April 20, 1895.

The above are good pointers" for those
just entering upon their first experiment
in poultry raising.
Having had the opportunity Of calling
upon the board of supervisors Of registra-
ton a short time ago, your corresponds mt
was surprised to find the names Of 80 few
from this section registered. While there
will be some length Of time In which the
matter may be attended to, it behooves
every thinking man to attend to this i'm
portant duty without unnecessary delay,
and ID is to be hoped that the apparent
apathy and lack of interest is not reality.
On account Of multiplicity Of other
matters, failed to mention the marriage
of 8. Alex. Turner and Iona Powell,
which took place the 10th instant. 1t was
a quiet and orderly affair with one excep-
ton. The groomsman and bridesmaid
marched out, posted themselves before
another individual instead Of the preacher,
then finally when they were properly
stationed, it was with difficulty that they
were prevented from responding when
the parson called out 'join right hands,"
We have had but little rain yet. The
showers which have fallen have at least
tempered the atmosphere and laid the
dust, so as to at least add somewhat to the
comfort of those who were compelled TO
be exposed to the dust and the sweltering
heat. VocE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
SHARON sHAYINGS.

clicked by Mule-Personai Mention-At
the Churches.
Correspondence ofthe Yorkyille Enquirer.
SHARON, April 2.-Corn is up to q
good stand, and cotton looks as well as
we have ever seen 1t at this time Of year.
Mr.. Davis Montgomery had his arm
broken last Tuesday by kick from
horse and was otherwise hurt; but not
seriously. He is getting along as well as
could be expected.
Mr.. Earnest Adams, of Rock Hill, Is
visiting his sister, Mrs. J. A. Byers. -
Miss Mamie Brice, of Hickory Grove,
has been visiting here since last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byers gave party to the
young people last Friday. It was q de-
lightfhl affair.
Mr.. R. M. Plaxico and family visited
friends here Saturday night.
Mr.. Dulin, and family, Of Bowling
Green, are visiting the family Of Mr.. J.
n. B. Jenkins. .a.
Rev. Mr.. White, of North Carolina,
preached at Sharon yesterday. ~.
Rev. j. s. Grier is spending this week
with the members of Sharon congrega-
ton and will preach in Sharon church
next Sunday. The Sharon people have
called him to serve them as pastor; but
he has not yet said whether or not he
would accept. q
The sacramental meeting at WoodlaWn
will begin on Friday night before the Sd
Sunday in May. There will be no preach
ing at this church until that time as the
pastor, Mr.. Winecoff, has an engagement
to assist Rev. J. M. Nolan on the LIST
Sabbath.
Mr.. r. 8. Plexico, who has been Ill for
some time, is no better. A. E.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

would be better to advance on the Ne
groes than to remain and be attacked.
The British party consisted of 200
white men and perhaps 100 natives.
The strength of the Matabele force is
not known. The Matabeles were en-
countered about three or four miles
from Buluwayo, and some hot fighting
ensued. The Matabeles stood their
ground we'll. The Maxim guns of the
British became clogged in the early
part of the engagement. 1t was only a
short time before the contending par.
ties were on equal terms. Corporal
Wise, white man, was wounded and
his horse was killed under him. A pri.
vate named Baxter offered the corpor-
al his horse, and the corporal managed
to escape. The private was shortly
afterward killed. There were several
other similar acts of generous heroism.
After an hours fighting, the Matabeles
gave way, and left the British masters
of the field. Three white men and
several natives in the British party
were killed, but the losses of the Mat
abeles has not been definitely ascer'
tanned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
to the next term of the court of general

to the next term of the court of general
sessions.
If, after having been temporarily en-
Joined, defendant is again charged with
violation of the dispensary law, he is liza
BILE to be taken before the circuit judge
and required to show cause why he should
not be ruled for contempt of court. Th e
matter of evidence is altogether question
with the Judge, and if, in the opinion of
that official, the defendant is guilty, there
follows such punishment, in Jail or in the
State prison, as his honor sees fit to infiict.
In the event of conviction on the charge
of maintaining nuisance at the following
term OF the court, in addition to the regu-
lar s, .tence, there follows permanent
injunc ction forever restraining the parties
from further violation of the law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Grist Cousins-Offer three cans of toma-
toes and corn for 25 cents, the same
Of pie peaches, 2,400 matches for 10
cents, Mocha and Java coffee at 35
cents pound, tea at 60 cents q pound,
cotton harrows and M. & W. bicycle
tires.
j. Mason Ferguson-Can furnish you
with shredded cocoanut at 80 cents a
pound, mackerel at 10 cents each,
Magnolia hams and Quaker oats.
M. Props.-Calls attention to his readiness
and ability to repair watches and guar
antee his work.
J. H. Riddles prepared to supply you
| with the most desirable grain cradle
on the market and an approved cotton
| harrow, and announces his readiness
to furnish you shingles, lime and fam
lily groceries. By the lst OF May ne
notifies persons who have purchased
fertilizers Of him, that if they wish the
benefit of cash prices they must make
settlement.
j. J. Hunter-Talks about his stylish
goods and invites people to call and see
them whether they purchase or not. :,
T. M. Dobson q Co.-Want you to call
and examine their goods and announce
recent arrivals of new hats, bonnets,
flowers, ribbons, veilings, and misses
i SuOCS ullu SllPPOAos
J. M. Starr & Co-Tell you how to pre-
vent moths from injuring woolen goods,
offer you chufa seed if you intend tn
raise hogs, can furnish you with Harris's
Lithia water and supply you with Col
den Dent corn and other seeds.
Reg. M. Grist-Wants subscriptions fol
The Youths Companion.
D. E. Finley, President Calls for meet
ing Of the members Of the York
vile precinct Democratic club at the
courthouse on Friday evening at
o'clock.
II. G. Strauss-Tell about how his business
is growing, how the people are satisfied
with his goods and prices and gives some
information with regard to new goods
that are to arrive this week.
Louis Roth-Mentions some seasonable
goods that he has on hand and gives the
prices. Included are cranberry sauce
apple butter, currant jelly and mack ere
loose and in kits.
May & May-Have just received a large
stock of rubber goods, call especial at.
tention to their blood medicines, anC
their fine tobacco and cigars.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

- There was lynching out at McMinn-
Vile, Tenn, last Sunday, caused by the
laws delay. In August, 1894, two broth
ers named Hills, murdered an old man
named, Martin, for his money. They were
tried, convicted and sentenced to be hung.
Then they appealed to the supreme court,
alleging that they had been denied a
change of venue to which they were en-
titled. The supreme court sustained them
in their plea. The citizens of the county
had long since become impatient at the
laws delay, and as soon as they got news
of the action of the supreme court they
collected mob, took the brothers out of
Jail and hanged them to the same tree.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
MELTON REPUBLICANS.

The Melton Republicans of the Fifth
congressional district, held their district
convention in Chester on Friday, the 4th
of April. There was a large attendance
and the work of the convention was
transacted with but little friction.
DR.. ]. w. Prather, colored, of Rock
Hill, and G. G. Alexander, white, of Cam
den, were elected as delegates to st. Louis
without instructions, and 8. P. Foster,
of Blacksburg, was elected district chair
man and DR.. W. D. Hooper, colored, OF
Chester, was elected district secretary. 1t
is practically settled that there will be
a Lilly White candidate for congress but
who he is to be has not yet been made
public
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

"A story comes from Constantinople to
the effect that Mr.. John Riddle, the
American charge d. affairs, has been bull
doing the Turkish government again.
Rev. DIR. Knapp, an American missionary,
was recently expelled from Bitlis, on the
charge of sedition, and Mr.. Riddle de-
nlanded that he should be brought to
Constantinople for trial before the Ameri-
can legation. Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish
foreign minister, was not inclined to COM
ply with the demand and said so. Mr..
Riddle promptly telegraphed for cruiser.
The Turkish minister was apprised of the
action through the censorship of the tele-
graph Office and was induced to change
his mind. Rev. Mr.. Knapp will have his
trial before the American legation as Mr..
Riddle demanded.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29

the children on the side streets are valued
as high by their parents as those in the
business portion. Some men may be
trusted to use the sidewalks properly, of
course; but Others cannot, and there is no
other way for it than that all should be
put out in the street. The other change
is this: Allow the lady riders to use the
sidewalks as they see fit. The ladies are
all careful and cautious and can be trust
ed to ride on the sidewalks without en-
dangering the safety ofthe public, either
old or young. Either or both of these
changes can be made without any incon-
venience to the general public.
Left Bucket and Bonnet.
Mr.. w. G. Turner, who lives on the o. R.
& G. railroad, about miles east of York.
vile, has had an experience with thiei
who, he thinks, is the equal of the Hood
town sneak who went down the chimney
and carried away his plunder through the
back part of the fireplace. Mr.. Turner'S
experience occurred last Saturday night
On Sunday morning he had occasion t.
20 out to his corn crib. The structure Is {
double affair, and on one side Of 1t ther'
was stored barrel Of molasses. NOTICING
on the floor tin bucket and small bon
net, he began an investigation with the re
suit that he discovered quantity ofmolas
ses spilled about the place and it itdevelopet
that the building had been entered through
crack above. The molasses had evident
ly been spilled in the effort to get bucket
or other vessels through the crack. Th
bonnet was that of child and Mr.. Tur
ner is of the opinion that the child wa
brought by grown person for the pur
pose of committing the robbery. TIL
thieves were considerate enough to shu
the gate after they got all the molasses. the
wanted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
BETHEL pRESBYTERY.
What Was Done In the Spring session In
Chester Last Week.

What Was Done In the Spring Session In
Chester Last Week.
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
The Presbytery of Bethel. which covers
the counties of York, Chester, Lancaster
and Fairfield, met in Chester on the 2lst
instant, and was opened with sermon
by Rev. Jno. G.. Hall, the retiring mod
orator. =.
Rev. J. X. Hall, pastor Of Bethesda
church, was moderator, and Elder A. T.
Brown, Of Heath Springs, was elected
assistant clerk. The Rev. A. Sprunt, the
efficient stated clerk, was at his post.
Sixty-eight members were enrolled. II
is thought that this is the largest attend
ance in the history Of the presbytery.
There were five visiting brethren.
Three new churches-Bowling Green In
York county; White Memorial, Of Rock
Hill; and Calvin, of Lancaster county
have been organized since the last fall
meeting, and commissioners were ap-
pointed to organize two more new church
es at an early day if the way be clear one
at Morgantown, in Fairfield county, and
the other at McElwee's school house,
near Rock Hill.
The presbytery licensed Messrs- w. A.
Hafner and w. X. Simms as probationers
for the gospel ministry.
Messrs. F. w. Gregg, of Yorkville,
and Therell, of Heath Springs, were
taken under care of presbytery as candi- !.
dates for the gospel ministry.
Rev. r. D. Perry was received into the
presbytery from the Presbytery of Allan
ia and Revs. J. L. McLin and w. X.
Boggs were dismissed the former to the
Presbytery ofSouth. Carolina, and the lat
ter to the Presbytery of Mecklenburg.
An enthusiastic conference was held on
foreign missions at which earnest ad-
dresses were delivered by Revs. w. I.
Hall, o. q. Jones, J. H. Thornwell and
w. G. Neville. Interesting letters were
read from two of our missionaries; Miss
Ella c. Davidson, of China, and Rev. w.
B. McIlwain, of Japan.
The following were elected commission
ers to the general assembly which meets
in Memphis next month Revs. s. X.
Hay and D. N. Mclaughlin, and Elders
J. E. Craig, and w. A. Fewell. Alter
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
The "Karnival Of Kommerce"-Caughtt the
Thief-Clinton Institute-Purer Water
Union Depot-Other. Matters.

The "Karnival Of fKommerce"-Caught the
Thief-Clintou Instttute-Purer Water
Union Depot-Other. Matters.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville, Enquirer.
Rock HILL, April N.-''The Karnival
of Kommerce," 80 called, was held here
last Thursday and Friday nights under
the direction and management of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bazel. Almost every enterprise in
town was represented in an appropriate
manner. The designs were very pretty
indeed and the costumes were striking
and attractive although inexpensive. A
small proportion Of the proceeds was
given to the Kings Daughters society
whose members had done much to make
the entertainment q success.
Mr.. T. O. Flo wers last week caught up
with very sly thief in the person Of one
Manuel Ratterree, a colored boy about IL
or II years old. He had stolen one ofthe
small metal banks loaned by the Savings
bank for the use of savings depositors.
Manuel had smashed the bank to pieces,
changed the money it contained into shoes
and cloth, but paid the penalty for his
misdeeds with his hide. He has q bad
reputation as one gentleman expressed 1t
"his rascality is the only thing he ever got
honestly"
The closing exercises of Clinton institute
will be held next Wednesday night. This
school is doing very thorough work among
the colored people. 1t is expected that
Mr.. w. J. Cherry will deliver the address
on that occasion.
For sometime there has been a doubt as
to the purity of the well on the grounds
of the graded school. While it was not
certain that it was source of disease, the
city council thought best TO be on the
safe side and have had Mr.. w. s. Creigh-
ton to bore another to the depth OF 10
feet. This furnishes full supply of cold
water of good taste and which has been
pronounced perfectly pure by q compe-
tent chemist.
The persistent demands of The Herald
and the request from many minor voices
have at last secured the promise Of better
accommodations in the way of an union
depot. The exact location and style are
yet to be decided; but 1t is practically
certain that we will soon have what we
have long g;needed-a first class depot.
Editor Hull Is back from a delightful
trip to the Press association, and many of
the old veterans are home from Charles
ton. It makes the younger generation
envious to hear of the great times these
''old boys" had in the last few days. We
wonder how many of them needed that
Charlestonian institution, the "Black Ma
ria" while away from home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-29
MAY WEATHER.

Our Chester weather prophet sent his
prognostications for May on last Saturday.
They are as follows:
There will be some rain on the 1st or
End. From to will be windy, change
able and cooler. From 6 to 8 will be cool
and unsettled. From Toto IA, warmer, clear
and windy. From Is to 10, somewhat
stormy, with hail in different localities.
From 20 to "a, clear and pleasant. From
Is to q, stormy. From % to 81, very
cool, windy and rainy.