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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

Although India is now suffering from
one of the worst famines in her history,
the understanding is that the rice crop
was never better, and that there are now
over 1900. 900 tons of rice in the country
"ready for expectation" This state OF
affairs is rather peculiar, and should be
studied. Notwithstanding this big store
of rice on hand, the probability is that
within the next month or two, the people
of the world, and especially America,
will be asked to contribute to the aid Of
the starving Indians. Christian charity,
of course, is all right under all circum-
stances; but there is little reason to doubt
that the present condition of affairs in
India is due to the rapacity of English
capitalists in larger measure than to
anything else. These Englishmen have
literally drained the country for their
own profit, and as to whether or not it is
right for America and the rest of the
world to make good to India what the
English have stolen, there is, to say the
least, room for discussion. It seems as if
it would be better to leave the matter to
Englishmen and the British government,
in order that they may the sooner learn
that such wholesale robbery does not pay.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
LETTER FROM ZADOK.
People In Good Health-Ready For Christ
mas-why the Marriages Did Not Come
OH-How Rover Was Killed.

People In Good Health-Ready For Christ
mas-why the Marriages Did Not Come
On-How Rover Was Killed.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
ZADoK, December 2l.-Well, believe
everybody in this neighborhood is once
more in the full enjoyment of good
health. And on account Of this fact
there Is a feeling Of special relief, for
there has been good deal Of sickness
and several deaths during the past sum-
mer.
The young people of this neighborhood
are anticipating an unusually pleasant
time during the holidays. Among other
things, several are expecting visits from
friends who will be invited to sop out
Of the Sunday dishes and otherwise
entertained to the best of our collective
ability.
In recent letter, referred to the fact
that two or three young men in this COM
munity had gotten new buggies, and sug-
gested that they were about to get mar
ried. One of them has gotten married all
right enough, and quite number of peo-
pie are asking me what Is the matter with
the others. All have to say Is that the
young men showed good enough inten-
tions, and the young ladies seemed to be
Just as willing. But so much for appear
ances. suspect the windnp was about
like SUITS wedding affair had been. Some
took flight to some unknown region and
left the boys to ride more horses to death,
and maybe get left again.
1 want to tell of an easy way to kill
dog. I heard the story not long ago.
The old man had dog Of which he was
very fond but Mrs. -- did not like
the pesky creature even little bit. She
bargained with neighbor that II he
would kill the dog without letting her
husband know about it, she would give
him q pair Of jeans pants. Procuring
a joint of cane, the neighbor loaded 1t
with powder, tampsd with slow burning
punk. Then he touched fire to the punk
and putting the internal machine In a
piece Of fat meat, gave 1t to the dog,
which swallowed it at gulp. Shortly
afterward the dog walked over into the
cotton field, and to aid digestion, sup
pose, in very satisfied way, lay down.
All of sudden there was dull report.
The dog jumped high in the air and fell
down between two rows. When the
owner got to the spot and made an ex-,
animation, he exclaimed: "Sallie, I'll be
DANCED if old Rover hain't gone and
busted hisself.' SUIT.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
THE GRADED SCHOOL.

Pursuant to a special call from the
intendant, a public meeting Of citizens
was held in the courthouse on last Mon.
d ay night to consider the proposition OF
the board of trustees of the graded school
for the issuance of $4,000 in 2O-year bonds
to he used in the purchase or erection OF
graded school building and in the fur.
nishing of the same. An election on the
q uestion had been called to be held on
yesterday.
About Is or 20 citizens were present at
the meeting, which was called to order
by Intendant Lowry, and DR.. j. F. Lind
say was chosen as chairman. Intendant
Lowry explained that the proposed bond
issue was to be made under the special
act by which the Yorkville school dis
trict was incorporated, and that the prin-
cipal and interest of the bonds was to be
paid from the present special two mill
school levy, without any additional tax.
After few minutes informal discussion,
Mr.. ]. F. Wallace put an end to the ques-
ton at immediate issue by explaining
that there would be no election on Tues
day as had been proposed. The board OF
trustees had proceeded in the matter un-
der the special act but it had since been
called 10 their attention that the new con-
stitution requires that before valid elec-
ton as to the question of issuing bonds can
be held, there must be petition signed
by a majority of the freeholders Of the
town. There had been no such petition,
and, therefore, before anything could be
done, it would be necessary to take an en-
tirely new start.
The bond matter having been disposed
of, the meeting was invited to enter into
q discussion of the graded school subject
generally. Messrs. w. r. Carroll and
J. B. Pegram desired to know the rela-
tion between the graded school and the
high school. According to their under
standing, the high school was run as an
independent enterprise, in which pupils
were charged, tuition and they intimated
that graded school pupils were hurried
along to the high school before they were
prepared for it, and were thus compelled
10 pay tuition while they should still be
enjoying the benefits of the public fund.
There was nobody to deny or explain this
last proposition but Messrs. Wallace and
Barron of the board of trustees, explained
that the graded school received half Of
the amount paid tor tuition in the high
school, and Mr.. Barron's report showed
that the amount received from this source
during the month of November was $40.
Messis. Pegram, Carroll, O'Leary and
others, seemed to be of opinion that the
school was being run on rather too ex
pensive scale, and that as good results
ought TO be accomplished with less money.
There was talk of asking the legisla-
ture to amend the act incorporating the
special school district Of Yorkville so as
to do away with the perpetuity of the
board of trustees, and provide for board
consisting of five members, the terms Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
was a quarrel, and to avoid trouble, Sad

was quarrel, and to avoid trouble, Sad
Ter left the house Of Shuford and went
toward the house of another Negro, 60 or
rs yards distant, keeping the so cents in
his pocket. Shuford followed with drawn
pistol and threatening to shoot Sadler.
Sudd enly Sadler drew his pistol, turned
and shot Shuford in the right side and
then ran away. Shuford fell to the
ground; but Immediately afterward rais-
ell himself on his elbow and fired at
Sadler twice without effect. He then fell
over and in few minutes expired.
Sadler came to Yorkville on Monday
and surrendered to Sheriff Crawford.
Our correspondent at Grover, writes that
there is story there to the effect that
Shuford was Sadler's fourth victim but
about this there is evidently some mis-
take. There are responsible men in
Yorkville who say they have known
Sadler all his life, and have never before
known him to be in serious trouble.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
COMMUTATIoN ROAD TAX.

The amount of the Communication road
tax required by law to be paid in this
county has been the cause Of consid-
erable confusion lately. The law is not
exactly clear on the subject, and seems to
be susceptible oftwo constructions. Some
individuals have construed the law to
mean that if the contract system of work.
ing the roads is adopted, the tax is only 81,
while if the old system is continued the
tax is 81. Others are of opinion that only
81 can be collected under any circum-
stances. In the hope of having the mat
ter settled, Mr.. J. s. Brioe, secretary OF
the county board of commissioners, wrote
to the attorney general few days ago,
and in reply Assistant Attorney General
Townsend gives his opinion as follows:
"Your letter relative to commutation
tax in York county, has been received.
Your view of the question is that when
the roads are worked on the contract sys-
tenn, the Communication tax is different
from what it is when they are not 40
worked. A careful reading OF the entire
act convinces me that the general assem-
bly, did not intend to make any such dis
tinction, although I am willing to admit
that there is some little doubt, as there
are conflicting sections in the act.
"Secti0n 4 fixes the Communication tax
in York county at 81. The proviso in
which it is fixed seems to have been
tackled on to the original section by some
one who had not read section n. This
section fixes the Communication tax in
York county at 81.
"There is conflict between these two
sections, and it does not seem to me they
can be reconciled. If they cannot, then
by the rule of construction that later
section in an act in conflict with former
section, repeals the former section. The
intention of the general assembly seems
to have been indicated, too, in the latter
section.
II am of the opinion, therefore, that
the communication tax for York county, as
fixed by law, is 81, or four days labor.
"If you have very decided views about
this matter, I would like for you to give
them to this Office, as we never hesitate
to change an opinion when convinced"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
OLNEY'S OPINION.
He Says Only the President Has Authority
In Roco0nfze Cuha.

He Says Only the President Has Authority
To Recognize Cuba.
Secretary Olney, ostensibly at the
request of the Associate Press, on last
Saturday night, gave out his opinion
in regard to the proposed senate reso-
luton recognizing the independence of
Cuba. He said:
81 have no objection to stating my
own view of the resolution respecting
the independence of the so-called re-
public of Cuba, which, it is reported, is
to be laid before the senate on Mon
day. Indeed, there are likely to be Sc
rious misapprehensions regarding the
resolution, both in this country and
abroad, and as such apprehension may
have injurious results of grave char
acter, it is perhaps> my duty to point
out that the resolution, if passed by
the senate, can probably be regarded
only as an expression of opinion by
the eminent gentlemen who vote for it
in the house. The power to recognize
the so-called republic of Cuba as an in
dependent state rests exclusively with
the executive. A resolution on the
subject by the house, or by both bodies,
whether concurrent or joint, is inope-
rative as legislation, and is important
only as evidence of the weight volun-
tarily rendered to the executive re-
garding the manner in which he shall
exercise his constitutional functions.
The operation and effect of the pro-
posed resolution, therefore, even if
passed by both houses of congress by
q two.thirds vote, are perfectly plain.
1t may raise expectations in some quar-
ters which can never be realized. 1t
may inftame popular passions both in
this country and elsewhere, and thus
put in peril the lives aud property of
American citizens who are resident and
travelling abroad, and will certainly OBJ
struct and perhaps defeat the best in.
tents of this government to afford
such citizens due protection. But, e1.
cept in these ways, and unless the de.
vice embodied in the resolution shall
lead the executive to revise conclusions
reached and officially declared,
the resolution will be without effect,
and will leave unaltered the attitude of
this government towards the two con-
tending parties in Cuba"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

three members to expire each year, and
their places to be filled by annual cleo
tinns by the people. No definite action
was taken by the meeting in regard to
the matter.
The only formal item of business trans
acted was the adoption Of the following
offered by Mr.. T. B. McClain:
Resolved, That the board of trustees be
requested to ascertain the amount for
which the present graded school building
can be purchased from its owners. Also
that they procure plans, specifications
and an estimate of the cost Of new
building, together with suitable lot,
etc., and that this information be submit
ted to the qualified voters along with a
petition asking for an election on the
question of issuing bonds.
After the adoption Of this resolution
the meeting adjourned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
AT THE CHURCHES.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. A. N. Brunson, pastor. Prayer
meeting this evening at o'clock.
SUNDAY SERv1CEs.-There will be
preaching in the morning at II and in the
evening at O'Clock. Sunday school at 4
o'clock p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. w. G. Neville, pastor. Prayer
meeting this afternoon at O'Clock.
SUNDAY SERv1cEs.-Preaching at II
O'Clock a. III. Sunday school in the
afternoon at o'clock. Preaching in the
evening att.
Rev. D. c. Freeman, Jr., pastor. Pray
er meeting Thursday evening at 7.SO.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVILLE-
Sunday school at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. UNION-Preaching in the morning
at III o'clock. Notwithstanding in
the evening at
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
Rev. Boyce H. Grier, pastor. There
will be prsyermeeting this afternoon at
$50 o'clock.
SUNDAY SERVICES s.-YORKVILLE-.
Sunday school in the afternoon at $50.
TIRZAH-Preaching in the morning at
lL3O O'Clock by the pastor.
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. r. w. Anderson, rector. Even
ing prayer every afternoon at 4.3O O'Clock.
Oh II oily days there will be holy commun-
ion at 10 a. m.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-At 7.30 q. m. there
will be holy communion. At IL o'clock
there will be morning prayer and sermon.
Sunday school at $50 o'clock p. IN. Even
ing prayer and sermon att.
There will also be celebration Of the
htdy communion at II a. m. on the first
Sunday in every month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
Conference Of Judges.

The State, Saturday: Pursuant to
the order and the call of the president,
the justices of the supreme court and
the judges of the circuit courts met
yesterday at 5p. NJ, in the office of the
justices of the supreme court. Chief
Justice McIver and Associate Justices
Pope, Gary and Jones, and Judges
Benet, Aldrich, Watts, Witherspoon
and Townsend were present. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Justice Eugene B. Gary,
the chief justice was elected president
and U. R. Brooks secretary. On mo-
tion, Rule XII of the rules of practice
of the circuit courts was amended by
transferring the last five words of the
last paragraph, so that said paragraph
shall read as follows: "When requir-
ed by the court, counsel shall note in
the margin opposite each request, the
authorities relied on in support of the
propositions of law therein contained,
and also produce the same" Adopted
unanimously. On motion, the con-
vention adjourned sine die at 5.2Op. m.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
MERE-MENTION.

Over four thousand men were employed
in New York city during three days OF
last week, cleaning the snow off the
streets. 1.-The people of Admission, Ala,
gathered in public meeting last Friday,
and after passing resolutions of sympa-
thy for the Cubans, burned General Wey-
ler in effigy. ''''.'"" Booker T. Washington,
the Negro principal of Tuskegee, Ala,
State Normal and Industrial College, is
being urged for portfolio in McKinley's
cabinet. ..'.'.'"Frank c. Miles, the treas
urer of the Boston Safe Deposit company,
has skipped out, short in his accounts to
the amount of something like 100000.
General Fitzhugh Lee left
New York last Saturday for his post in
Havana. He was accompanied by his
wife and daughter. .'''''''''Lynn, one of the
great manufacturing cities of Massachu-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
ROW AT GUTHRIEsVILLE.

There was quite row among party
of Negroes at Guthriesville on last Satur-
day, and there came near being an in
quest.
The original difficulty was started be-
tween Little Jim Lowry and Will Ken
nan. Lowry called on Anderson Gar
rison for help, and after essaying the role
of peacemaker for few moments, Gar
rison went at Kennan with knife, cut
ting him badly on the side of the face.
The row lasted in all perhaps S or 10
minutes, and at its close, Kennan was un-
conscious from loss Of blood. Bystanders
thought he had been killed; but upon
the arrival Of DR.. w. M. Love, short
time later, he WIS quickly gotten in pro-
per repair again and at last accounts was
getting along finely.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

- The recognition of the independence
of Cuba by the United States would mean
that the United States would necessarily
have to guarantee that independence.
Here is the reason. This country is COM
United to the enforcement of the "Mon-
roe doctrine" which provides that no
foreign nation shall acquire any more
territory. Having declared
Cuba independent, the United States
could not recognize any other condition
in regard to the island, and if the Cubans
should fail to win their independence,
then, of course, it would be incumbent
upon this country to secure it for them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
KILLING NEAR GROVER.

Our correspondent at Grover sends de-
tails of killing that occurred in York
county, near that place, on the 18th inst.
The slayer was Will Sadler, and the vic
tim was Johh Shuford, both colored.
The story of the killing is about as fol-
lows:
Sadler, Shuford and another Negro,
were engaged in game of dice in Shu-
ford's house. Sadler won so cents from
Shuford, and Shuford, claiming unfair
ness, wanted back the money. There
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

foreign relations, and soon to come be-
fore the senate. We feel that war with
Spain inevitably means further large
decline in the price of cotton, not only
for this crop; but also for the next one,
and that there is no adequate reason
why such misfortune should be brought
upon US, more especially so because of
the hard times we have endured so
long will render further losses hard to
bear"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
Railroad Depot Loafers.

Railroad Depot Loafers.
Columbia Register, 22d: Chairman
Evans states that the principal rail
road legislation the commission will
suggest, il bill to enable the railroad
authorities to prevent. 30 much
loa6ng about their depots. This is
prominent feature of railroad towns in
South Carolina-the number of loafers
that can be found IN and about the
depots, before and during the arrival
of trains. II the commission can de-
visa law that will break up the
practice, it will have accomplished all
the good that could be expected.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

The Salt Lake Tribune says that the
corn crop this year is the largest that has
ever been raised in the history Of the
country but the price is scarcely sufficient
to pay the cost Of raising it. An advance
of only 10 cents bushel would be almost
sufficient to pay the additional debt that
has been incurred by the United States
during the administration Of President
Cleveland.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
" Wednesday, December %, 1896.

off with the original 10 licks. They
were given with such energy, how
ever, that it was several minutes before
the temperature of the unfortunate Negro
cooled down to that Of the splendid new
heating apparatus, with which the Jail is
now provided.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

On account of his refusal to run the
risk of war with Spain, some of the
newspapers are again throwing up at
the president the fact that he hired a
substitute during the war between the
statas
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23

Whether right or wrong, there is no
doubt about the fact that in this Cuban re-
cognition matter, Mr.. Cleveland is pitted
against pretty nearly the whole country.
But that situation seems to have no effect
on a man like Cleveland. He has been
there before and evidently enjoys it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
The atorkrille Gaqllirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. @. ::
WEDNESDAY, DEC. %, 1896.

The latest story of the death of Gener-
al Maceo, is to the effe ct that he, young
Gomez and Is others, including five
were poisoned by the treach-
erous physician, Zeturcha.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-12-23
Market 8eports.

YORKVILLE, December 23.-Cotton
6i to 81.
NEW YORK, December 2l.--Cotton
futures closed steady sales, Isl, 900 bales !;
January, 6.72; February, 7.8l; March,
$50; April, 6.97; May, 7.H; June, 7.09 !;
July, 7.12; August, TIA; December, o. SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
Further Facts of the Case-Con
stable Newman justified.

WEDGxFIELD, S. G Sept. Il, l896.-Since
writing about the seizure of whiskey, by q
SPY. few days ago, have learned that Mr.
Newman hsd more than was then thought to-
assist him in deciding what whiskey was
supposed to be for sale. After be had let the
woman have hers and she had paid the
freight on same, MIR. Newman was told that
be must seizs it, as il was in the opiuioo Of
some that it was for sale by other parties.
It was after that that be searched the house
and 20, possession of her whiskey.
The one the SPY took drink out of as pre-
viously mentioned, that of Cubic Wright, was
.naoaged in the same way. However, Cutie
was more fortunate than the rest, for ne did
get ere lone drink as did, we suppose, all
who draak at all.
Some Of our c;,izens have hesa convinced
for some time that whiskey was being soIo
here and feel now that such parties have had
their whiskey iaker, even if they nave not
been caught 1t should be 3 warning to
eyery oce, sad we hope if j. has been sold
here previously, il will not be 10 ine future.
No matter how bad and unjust the law might
he, neyertheless it is the law aod Should be
so regarded If the law is being SO willfaiy
violated, as is thought oy some, we would
oe glad for Mr. Newman to cone over often
and catch them in the act. We ere far from
Intentionally doing any cody any wrong. So
after receiving more definite information. to-
day We thought, ia justice 10 al parties, best
20 write this.
We have never approved cf the dispe2sacy
law, bu: as it is a law we propose to abide by
ii and hope for better times to cone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
SEIZURE OF LIQUOR AT
WEDGEFIsaD
& State Constabie Creates u Little
Exclrement

WsDeErlEtD, S-ps 10, 1895 -uur quiet
little town is 10 Qa;;e AZ npco,f To- ia
Coe of our citizens spent ;bs day IN Co!um-
hia yesterday aud returned ON the a;,ern 90
srsn. Last night he last the 8 II train OH
which came Whiskey spy On 'he same
iraio cane seven cases OF whiskey. sggregat-
ing twenty gallons, all marked Jfor personal
use. Our neighbor took charge of the spy for
the night and the whiskey was taken charge
os by the Spy this morning. Il seems that
there was some Discrimination, AS one Cubic
! Wright. colored, was given his ard after he
opened it and gave the spy drink be was
requested to give it up, andssow the spy,
whose name we bear is Newman, has i. in
his possession and refuses to give it up.
4 woman who is sick in bed and needs hsr
whishey had hers given up to her and after
wards DOT only took it away but searched
her house for more. The woman is sick
enough TO: hysician to see her. She has
written letter to Chief Mixson to ask that
her rights may be respected.
Several houses have been searched, bat so
far as we can lesro nothing has been found.
There was good deal of loud talking and
some threats made bet everything seems quiet
at this writing 4.30 p. N. 1t seems that
every one blames the informant for his ac-
tioos more than the spy.