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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-20
Friday, March 20, 1895.

ing our highways, we are benefitting our.
selves and our children to come. Good
roads bring US nearer to market, saves
wear and tear of wagons and teams and
increases the value of property. ohope
the day will soon come when the road
problem will be solved. Asit stands now
I think it is very unjust law, for 1t COM
pels man who does not own anything to
work or pay just as much or more than
a man who has plenty Of this worlds
goods, and who owns wagons that cut up
the roads, and the poor devil who has to
walk has to do the work. But excuse me
for writing so much, and indulge me .
little longer. I must say "Hurrah, for
Old Ben" 1 mean our Ben. We Gold
Hills boys are just as proud Of that speech
as if we had made it ourselves. Thank
gracious, South Carolina has got q man at
last who Is not afraid to tell the truth
even if it is supplementary. 1t has new
er been answered yet. We are still look
ing for an answer from some Of those dig
nified machines but they don't seem to be
wound up. JINKs.
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his friends that he had refused posi-
tion that paid q salary of about $4,000
a year; but would not give out any
further information. The governors
friends put it up this way: Cleveland
and Hoke Smith offered Governor At
kinson the position that was afcerward
taken by Judge Hall. They knew
that the governor had large numbers Of
political friends. They knew also thai
if he should accept the position he
would have to change his financial
views so as to suit those of his employ
ers, and it was their hope that on
account of their apparent good turn
toward Governor Atkinson, the gov
ernor's friends would naturally be-
come more friendly toward the admin.
istration and more tolerant of the gold
standard. The offer was a very
tempting one; but the governor saw
through it, and his friends say that he
had too much honor to bite.
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MERE-ME MENTION.

The president has allowed the recently
adopted resolution of congress, compell-
ing the seer etary of agriculture to dis
tribute seeds, to become law without his
signature. '""Ex-Speaker Crisp announces
that he is willing and anxious to meet any
and all candidates for the senate on the
stump and defend his position on the
silver question. 1.-THE Kentucky general
assembly adjourned on Tuesday without
electing senator or making an appro-
priation to defray the expenses of the gov
eminent. ......'"The naval committee of the
house has recommended the construction
of four new battleships to cost 50, 600
each. .."""Cherokee Bill, a notorious Okla
homa desperado, was hanged at Fort
Smith, Ark, last Tuesday for murder.
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ARMENIAN MARTYRS.

In another column is an announcement
to the effect that on next Sunday night, in
the Methodist church, there will be held
public meeting for the purpose of taking
steps to afford some relief to the suffering
Armenian martyrs. For the benefit OF
those who do not know, it is worth while
to explain that Armenia is Christian
country that borders on the Black sea, and
which is under the dominion of the Turks.
The Turks, as everybody knows, are
brutal, intollerant Mohammedans. They
look upon all who are not Mohammedans
as worse than dogs, and the persecution OF
Christians under their jurisdiction is con-
sidered by them as one of the most ac-
ceptable services that they can render to
God. More intelligent, energetic and in
dustrious than the Turks, the Armenians
have become rich and prosperous. Then,
in proportion to the profit that could be
derived from persecution, their religion
became more and more unbearable to their
inhuman masters. During the past year
tens of thousands of them have been MUIR
dered in cold blood by the Turkish SOL
",
lagos and cities have been leveled to the
ground with scarcely an inhabitant left to
tell the tale. A most distressing incident
of the terrible period is told in recent let
ter to London. Archpriest Stephen, of
the Gregorgian clergy at Urfa, Armenia,
had warning that his town was soon to be
visited by the Turks, and wrote letter
that he described as farewell message to
his fellow men. In the letter occurred the
following:
"a short year ago nobody could have
believed that at the end of this Nineteenth
century a Christian people could, on ac-
count of their loyalty to Christian civiliza-
ton, under the very eyes of Christendom,
be exterminated by the Moslem power.
Yet, just this fearful tragedy is being con-
sumated today and we are the unhappy
victims. We see no signs Of relenting on
the part of our destroyers, and no hand is
reached out to rescue us. We have only
to say farewell to you and to any who
have loved and cared for us, and prepare
ourselves for death, counting ourselves
honored in being called to seal our faith
with our lives"
A few days after the above was written.
Turkish soldiery visited Urfa, and Arch
priest Stephen and four other members of
the clergy were slain tefore the altar
in their church while celebrating the holy
communion.
The country, which was Ettle over a
year ago rich and prosperous, now pre-
sents the appearance of barren waste,
peopled with naked, hungry, small pox
and typhus stricken Christians. In dis
tricts where the inhabitants have accepted
the Moslem faith there is wealth and food
in abundance; but it is not for those who
have given up their all for their religion,
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TII,IMAN,s PITCHFORK.

Mr.. s L. Hobbs, agent, and Mr.. w. L.
Plexico, clerk at the o. r. & G. depot, are
putting in most of their leisure time COM
posing songs and setting them to music.
Mr.. Hobbs writes the words and the mu-
sic is written by Mr.. Plexico. They have
just had two pieces copyrighted, placed
them in the hands of publishers and will
soon put them on sale.
The latest productions are "One Little
Girl You Know" and "Tillman's Pitch
fork" The first is q pretty little love
song, easy to render, and the other, as its
name implies is a campaign song and
chorous that are full of enthusiastic Till
manism. There are four stanzas of the
song and the chorus is as follows:
"Hurrah for Tillman and his fork,
He's the pride Of our nation,
Wen put him In as president,
And change the administration"
The pieces will be out in week or 10
days, and the price will be so cents for the
words and music of the pitchfork song,
and 35 cents for the words and music of
the love song. The music is for the piano.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-03-20
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Allison Hickson visited friends in
Gastonia this week.
| .Dr. John G. Black, of Blacksburg, was
in Yorkville on Tuesday last.
Miss Daisy Glenn, of Bethel, visited
friends in Yorkville last week.
Master Frank Riddle visited relatives in
Bethel township this week.
Mr.. Grier Craig, Of Gastonia, visited
friends In this place Monday.
Mrs. Cam Jeffreys Is visiting friends
and relatives In Fairfield county.
Miss Cora Clark is at home again after an
extended visit to relatives in North Caro-
lima.
Miss Maggie Caldwell, of Carp, visited
Mr.. w. w. Jenkins's family last Wednes-
day.
Mr.. G. Fred Williams, medical student
of the Maryland university, at Baltimore,
is expected home next week.
We received a pleasant call on Monday
last from Mr.. Jas. Martin, of Blacksburg,
and Mr.. Farmer Moore, of Oconee county.
Mr.. II. w. Rubley, the inventor of the
Planters Register system of bookkeep-
ing, is in Yorkville.
Miss Janette Davidson returned home
last Friday, after spending sometime with
her sister Mrs. VIM. T. Dunlap, of Char
lotte.
Mr.. R. L. Campbell, of Bethel, was in
Yorkville on Wednesday, for the first
time in about six weeks. He has been
laid up with the measles.
DR.. S. T. Moore and family, of Shelby,
N. c., have moved to Yorkville, and are
now residing on Main street in Mrs. N.
| n. Smiths cottage.
Miss Mary Harrington, one Of the prin-
cipal witnesses in the Reese Williams
murder case, was in Yorkville on Thurs
day, and was interviewed by Messrs.
McCaw and Brice, attorneys for the Will
liams estate.
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ACCUSED OF FORGERY.

Alfred I. Craven, formerly citizen OF
Yorkville; but who left here several
years ago and finally settled in Atlanta,
Ca, was arrested in that city last Monday
on the charge of forgery. The details
are published in the Atlanta Constitution
of Tuesday.
It seems that for sometime past Craven,
who was an accomplished penman and an
expert accountant, has been the trusted
book keeper of L. H. Hall & Co., propri-
etors of, the Atlantis Coffin factory. On
Monday he presented at the Lowry bank
check tor 500 and purporting to have
been signed by Mr.. L. II. Hall. The
teller Of the bank was personally acquaint-
ed with Craven and making no question
as to the genuineness of the check cashed
it at once.
An hour or two later the teller called
the matter to the attention of the cashier
That official compared the signature with
one on record that was known to be gen.
uine, and pronounced the check to be
forgery.
Without delay the case was put in the
hands of a detective who found Craven al
his place of business and took him to the
Lowry bank. He claimed at first that the
check was genuine; but finally offered to
compromise matters by making it good
The bank officials agreed, and at Craven's
request the detective accompanied him to
the office of friend from whom Craven
said he could get the money. The friend
failed to comply and then Craven and the
detective went to the Office Of another
friend.
The last place was small Office on the
side of the Georgia railroad. Craven went
inside and the officer began to grow i'm
patient and went back into the Office tc
look for his prisoner; but Craven had
taken his departure by way Of back
door or window. There were long lines
of cars standing on the railroad tracks
and realizing that pursuit would be fool.
ishness, the detectives reported the occur.
renee to the chief of police and for his neg.
ligence was. promptly suspended from
duty. At last accounts Craven had not
been re-captured.
Upon learning of the forgery Mr.. l.. Il
Hall began an investigation of his books
and found a shortage that aggregated
something like $l50, with strong proba.
bility of the amount running up to still
larger sum.
Craven was native of Yorkville, and
lived here until about 1882 when he went
to Gastonia, N. c., and from there to vari'
GUS towns in Alabama and Georgia. He
is now about 35 years of age. Those who
knew him when young man will moi
be especially surprised at the charges that
have been preferred against him.
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LoCAx. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Grist Cousins, Agents of the Monarch
Cycle e6mpany-Expaciate on the mer-
its of Monarch wheels.
w. F. Marshall, The Clothier-Makes a
few pertinent remarks as to why he
does, and why he should handle the
gents clothing and furnishing goods
business ofthis section, and calls special
attention to his boys clothing which he
has just opened.
w. N. Wallace of the es-
tate of D. M. Wallace, deceased, gives
notice to debtors and creditors of the
estate.
Grist Cousins, The Grocerymen-Call at
tention, to their RJR tobacco samples
which they are giving away, also to their
okra and tomatoes at Is cents, mixed
nuts at 10 cents and wheat bran. They
are also offering second hand Mon
arch wheel at $40.
Hobbs & Plexic0-Offer the words and
music of "Tillman's Pitchfork," and
lone Little Girl You Know" at so
and IS cents.
J. G. Maloney, Blairsville, s. C.-Has sew
en- stray lsheep for which he wants to
find an owner.
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LOCAL LACONICS.
Failed to Sign.

Failed to Sign.
THE ENQUIRER has received letter
from Stroup's asking about paper that
has failed to come. The writer neglected
to sign his name, and the book-keeper is
at loss as to how to 60 about furnishing
the desired information.
Township Assessors.
The York township board of assessors
met in the office of County Auditor
Waters on Wednesday and examined the
tax returns as made by the taxpayers OF
this township. The changes in the returns
were of trifling importance and in the
aggregate included only 20 items.
County Alliance.
County President Elder has requested
us to announce that the second quarterly
meeting of the York County Alliance will
be held in the court house on April 6.
President Keitt and Lecturer Wilborn
will deliver addresses, and the public is
invited.
Masonic.
The Mackey chapter of Royal Arch
Masons had big time of it last Friday
night. J. T. Baron, Esq, Of Columbia
and Messrs. A. H. White and V. B. Nc
Fadden, of Rock Hill, were present.
Degrees were conferred on several candi-
dates and a splendid supper was served at
the Parish hotel.
A, r. p. Church at Rock Hill.
Rock Hill Herald Revs. Oliver John
son and C. E. Mcdonald and Hon. D. E.
Finley, committee appointed by Pres
bytery, conferred with committee ap-
pointed by the members of the Associate
Reformed Presbyterian church, Monday,
in regard to the site for the proposed
church building to be erected in the near
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What the Absentees Missed-Locsl Medical
society-Building and Loan-Dr. john
son Up Again-services at the White
Memorial Chapel.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, March, 1.-THE work on
the bicycle track of our athletic club Is
being pushed. Mr.. w. c. Whitner is to
locate the circle.
The officers court of the First Presby-
terian church met last night at the home
Of Mr.. v. B. McFadden. Sad to say
many were absent; some sick, some
under other appointments, and some
needed at home. Those who could not
attend were sad, and were sadder still
when the report Of the meeting was
made. Mr:,. McFadden is famous for her
"spreads,'' and as there is much business
to be discussed some refreshment is almost
necessary. The result last night was the
enjoyment of great feast. The officers
are getting to be envied.
The an. D." of Rock Hill have
organized local medical society for the
prevention of disease and cure OF the all
ing. The society will hold meetings twice
a month, and at these meetings will dis
cuss topics connected with their profess
sional work.
A circular letter has been issued, invit-
ing subscriptions to the capital stock Of
new Building and Loan association.
These associations have been very success
full and the signatures at the end Of the
circular indicate that this one will earn
blue rib&nd. They are Messrs. Thomas
L. Johnston, w. j.. Roddey, v. B. Nc
Fadden, J. E. Roddey, Jno. B. Black, w.
B. Wilson and J. II. Miller. These gen.
tlemen don't fail. The books of subscrip-
ticn are now open and with these gentle
men as leaders the stock will be subscrib-
ed for literally.
The many friends of DR.. j. B. johnson
are glad to see that mumps, fever and
such other trifing annoyances had no
other effect than to give him some of the
enforced rest every Rock Hill hustler
needs. No one could tell that anything
"had been the matter with him."
Sunday night Rev. N. j. Holmes
brought to close the meeting that has
been in progress for some time in the
White Memorial church. This organiza-
ton is comparatively new one. The
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Ths 4torkpille Gnqltirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1896.

Great Britain has decided to undertake
another war. 1t is ostensibly to aid the
Italians in their struggle with. the Abys-
sinians; but really for the purpose of
conquering the Soudan and securing a
plausible excuse for continuing the occu-
patton of Egypt. Most of the fighting is
to be done by Egyptian soldiers assisted
by few regiments of British regulars.
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REFERRED To The TOWNSHIP BOARD
Editor of the Yorkville Enquirer.

Editor of the Yorkville Enquirer.
have seen much worse roads than
the three miles leading out Of Yorkville
recently worked by the convicts; but
I have also seen these same three miles
in much better shape than they are at
present. They are not in condition to
stand bad weather, and are nothing to
brag on in good weather. They could be
greatly improved and lots of expense
hereafter could be saved by finishing the
road at this time. Don't you think it
would be the fair thing if the convicts
were put back on the road and kept there,
at least until the ruts are filled up and
that terrible macadam made passable?
Bethany, March Is, 1896. T.
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and the only relief that can be expected
by these must come from abroad. Miss
Clara Barton, president of the American
Red Cross is now in Armenia, and she is
calling upon Christian people everywhere
for the funds with which to relieve the
suffering everywhere abounding. Already
thousands of dollars in money have been
contributed by various American towns
and cities, and the meeting called fol
next Sunday night is for the purpose OF
giving the people of this community an
opportunity to help in this most merciful
cause. a ..~..
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LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
The Death Angel-Preaching-Mail Con-
tract-Other Notes.

The Death Angel-Preaching-Ma Con-
tract-Other Notes.
Correspondence Of The Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, March 1s.-The angel
of death has spread its wings over our
community, and this time has taken from
our m idst and borne the soul Of the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Peeks to its
haven Of rest. To the afflicted mother and
sor rowing father, we extend our heatfelt
sym pathy in their deep bereavement, and
sincerely hope they may find consolation
in the knowledge that God does every
thing for the best.
Alta meeting of the Broad River Sunday
school, Messrs. W. 8. Wilkerson and
Henry w. Thomson were elected to rep
resent that school at the coming conven-
tion to be held at Wilson's chapel.
Your correspondent has examined with
m uch pleasure the list Of jurors for the
sp preaching term Of court, and Is glad to
see several of them are from this town.
ship. Law and justice will be safe in the
b ands of such men as we shall send.
Vernon, the oldest son Of Mr.. Sam
Mitchell. died at the home of bis parents,
on last Sunday morning. Little Vernon
has for years been a confirmed invalid
and continuous sufferer, being at all
times confined to his room. God has
seen best TO call the little sufferer to his
haven of rest, and to place upon his brow
a Gro wn with stars. May a merciful God
conso,e s.ld comfort the bereaved mother
and .ather in the dark hours that now
surou them. -
Rev. Jas. Thacker preached to large
and appreciative audience last Sunday
evening mt "Wilkerson's school house"
Mr.. Thacker is an able minister, and Is
always welcome on his visits.
Messrs. Hughes and Estes from Union
county, were visiting "friends'' on this
side Sunday. The gentlemen report q
most enjoyable time, but had the misfor-
tune when zen route" to break the king
bolt of the buggy, and now they are sing
ing Down went McGinty to the bottom
of the Sea-"
Mr.. Catching, who has the contract for
the mail route from here to Eta Jane, has
msde sub-contract with Mr.. William
White for very small amount, we sim
cerely hope William will meet with much
success and pleasure.
Your correspondent was in Yorkville
Saturday on business. He had most
enjoyable time. but fellow can see a lot
Of politics in the air.
The farm 5rs are all busy now hauling
out fertiliz rs, and, if am not sadly mis-
taken, there will be great deal more
sold than for several years past.
Your correspondent has, in his life, had
some experience with soliciting subscrib-
ers for newspapers and periodicals, and
like most young men, thought he knew
something about the business, but what
sad, sad mistake. Suffice it to say, my eyes
are now open, and those who contemplate
subscribing for paper, should take into
consideration, first the quality, then the
quantity of matter and then the size of
type, and the paper upon which the mat
ter is printed. By way of comparison
some people like myself will have their
eyes opened and will see the benefit of
good, cleanly printed paper for home
readers. T.
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PRISONERS IN JAIL.

" The following prisoners are in Jail await
ing trial at the approaching term of the
court of general sessions on the charges
named. All except Tate Freeman are
colored:
Calvin Crawford, housebreaking.
Tate Freeman, Lula Simril, Nick Cor
nelius, Richard Belk, Callie Esters and
June Massey, violating the dispensary
law.
John Brown, alias Sam Moore, alias
John Perry, larceny of live stock.
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What Does 1t Mean i?

The price of cotton has loomed up again
during the past few days. Almost all the
farm ers are accustomed to look forward
to slight rise at this time of the year.
They say it is to induce the planting of
larger crop so the prices will be lower
next fall. Such an explanation of the
present rise does not sound unreasonable.
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LudTh ludU luCiuuCO GuC WoioS1 Sou
tempt for free silver Democrats" On
the instant that the words were spoken
Senator Pugh's fist shot out from the
right shoulder and landed on the point
of Dickinson's nose. Dickinson reeled
from the effects of the blow and Pugh
started for him again; but was caught
by the bystanders. After it was all
over, Dickinson took occasion to apol-
ogize. Pugh accepted the apology ;
but said that he would take pleasure in
doing the same thing under the same
circumstances.
The Georgia papers are printing a
story to the effect that the admins
tration at Washington has just made a
thinly yelled attempt to buy over
some Georgia free silver sentiment to
the gold standard. Here is the story.
Not long ago Governor Atkinson, who
is free silver man, went to Washing
ton and was the guest of Secretary
Smith. Shortly afterward Judge Hall,
attorney general for the interior de.
partment resigned his position to ac-
cept an appointment as general coun-
sci for the Georgia Southern and Flor
ida railway, at salary of $500 a
year. The Georgia Southern and Flor
ida railway is a part of the Southern
system. The general counsel of the
Southern, who controls all appoint.
ments, is Mr.. Stetson, Mr.. Cleveland's
former law partner and present per-
sonal friend. When Governor Atkin.
son returned from Washington he told