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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
TO PROTECT THE TREES.

The town of Newberry is very much
agitated over threatened danger to its
shade trees, on account of electric lights.
The Herald and News of last Friday,
gives an account of public meeting of
citizens that was held on the previous
Tuesday, for the purpose of considering
the subject. At that meeting resolutions
were adopted as follows:
Whereas, many Of the citizens and the
taxpayers of the town of Newberry fear
that i'm the erection Of the electric light
plant more Of the shade trees Of the town
will be destroyed unless steps are taken
to prevent such destruction now, there
fore, be it
Resolved, l. That we earnestly protest
against further mutilation and destruc-
ton of our shade trees.
2. That we respectfully petition the
town council of the town of Newberry to
take such steps as may he necessary to
prevent the further mntilation and de-
struction of the shade trees Of the town,
and we farther respectfully ask the hearty
cD-orzration of the board of commission
ers Of public works in carrying out this
purpose.
B. That we respectfully ask the town
council and the board of commissioners
of public works to give us some assurance
that this petition will be granted.
A correspondent of The News and
Courier intimates that the foregoing but
mildly indicates the feelings of the peo-
pie on the subject. 1t seems that all the
trees OH Main street were cut down last
spring under kind CT snap Judgment
action, which gave the people no oppor-
tunity for an expression, and the present
fight is for the preservation of the trees OH
the residence streets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

The Charlotte Observer learns that
October 7, next, has been set apart at
Nashville, Tenn. to be celebrated as Kings g
Mountain day. The Especial interest of
the celebration" says The Observer, "is
to do honor to the valor of North Caroli-
ma, Tennessee and Virginia" We Won
der if The Observer really believes that
the battle of Kings Mountain was fought
on North Carolina soil; and we wonder
also why it entirely omits South Caro-
lima from the picture, which furnished
as good troops as any other state? We
are constrained to believe that The Obser-
ver's error is due to ignorance only, for
we can hardly think it would try to Gre
ate such an erroneous impression by de-
sign.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
VICTIM OF THE "VARMINT."

Sam Sadler, a2l-year-old Negro, who
lives on the plantation of Mr.. Wash Ad'
kins, near Tirzah, is laid up in the hut of
his mother with a self-inticted pistol shot
wound in his left knee.
The young Negro is, in reality, VIC
tim of the mysterious varmint that is ter
rifying the colored population for miles
around. 1t seems that Sam, like others,
had been very much worked up over the
alarming stories that are being whispered
from one member of his superstition
race to another. and for several days, to
guard against emergencies, he had been
carrying in his pocket 3S-calibre pistol.
While out in the field last Saturday
morning, with no varmint around, he
began experimenting AZ to how he would
act should the creature suddenly put in its
appearance, and while thus engaged, ac-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

cidentally shot himself as already stated.
The wound was very severe one, and
when DR.. Walker, who was Immediately
sent for, arrived, the vicinity Of the knee
had become swollen all out of shape, and
the Negro was suffering great pain. The
doctor found that the bullet had lodged
in the knee joint, making an unusually
ugly case, which will probably keep the
unfortunate Negro in the bed for several
weeks.
A reporter for THE ENQUIRER was in
the neighborhood last Saturday after
noon, and found that while all the Ne
groes were frightened almost out of their
wits by the stories of the ravages of the
alleged varmint, no whites could be found
who seemed to take any stock in the scare.
They say that the whole thing is based on
idle yarns, helped along by wild supersti-
ton that is so characteristic of the Negro
race.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
GETTING 1T STRAIGHT.

When the reporter is present at meet
ings of the town council, he takes pretty
full notes and is afterward able to tell with
reasonable accuracy to what took place.
When he has to get his information fro IN
others who have not deemed it worth
while to charge their memories with de-
tails, his stories must necessarily be more
or less confused. A case in point has just
developed.
In THE ENQUIRER Of last Saturday,
it was stated, on the recollection of a
member of the former council, that the
proposition to pay the "health officer'
salary for alleged services, was killed by
a tie vote. 1t was also stated upon the re-
collection of another warden, that when
the same matter came up in the present
council, the suggestion to reduce the
amount from $40 to S25 was made by
Warden Parish. The reporters inform
ant gave it as his recollection that the pro-
position for reduction was only in the
shape of "suggestion"-not motion
and could not say positively whether or
not Warden Parish voted to pay any
thing.
Warden Parish desires to be set straight
in the matter, and to that end he has
taken occasion to carefully refresh his
memory as to details. So, on yesterday,
he gave the reporter the following state
ment which, before publication, he has
taken occasion to read over and revise:
"Your informant as to the particulars
in the health officer incident is mistaken.
There was never any tie vote on the sub
ject in the old council, and did not, in
the new council, propose to pay S25 or
any other amount; nor did vote for any
proposition to make such payment.
"The fact of the matter is, that it first
came up in the old council, and after dis
cussion, was killed not by tie, but by
a majority vote. The action of the coun-
Gil was positive, and, as I thought, dis
posed Of the question finally.
"W no first broached the proposition in
the recent meeting of the new council, at
which it was reconsidered, do not know {;
but | know that ! was surprised. Leav-
ing out of question the merits of the mat
ter, it occurred to me as being, to say the
least of it, in rather bad taste to ask
succeeding administration to pay an al
legged claim which had been turned down
by the administration under whose super
vision the services for which pay was
asked, were alleged to have been rem
dered. Besides this, l did not consider
that the claim was just, or that the
alleged services were Of any value.
But this, of course, is mere matter
of opinion. Anyhow, the motion to
pay the health officer the sum Of $40
was proposed by Mr.. McElwee. This
was followed by All interval of silence, and
failed to receive second. Mr.. McElwee
insisted that the health officer ought to
have something, and moved that we make
the amount $25. Mr.. Pegram and myself
remained silent, and after pause, with
the remark that he could not 60 back on
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
THE DESTRUCTIVE CHINCHBUG

Mr.. B. F. Merritt, who lives miles
from Rock Hill in the direction Of the
Blackjacks, is in Yorkville on the jury,
and has given THE ENQUIRER some
alarming information about the chinch-
bug.
81 have not been troubled with the
pest, before this year," says Mr.. Merritt,
"hut this year it is sweeping things. |
sowed so bushels of wheat, and hardly
expect to get back 10. The bugs seem to
be especially fond of wheat, which is no
doubt their principal attraction. But
after they once get on place they do not
stop at the wheat. So far, have had not
less than 200 bushels of corn literally
ruined by them. They do not seem to
injure cotton; but will attack the grass in
the cotton fields. I notice on my place
one patch of two acres Of cotton where
the bugs have cleared up almost every
sign of grass. If it were not for their
destructiveness to other crops, they would
do cotton good"
Mr.. Merritt went on to say that in the
Blackjacks further down, the wheat had
all been ruined and also most of the corn.
He thought that the people would have
to stop sowing wheat, at least until some
means could be found to get rid Of the
chinchbug.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
aROJIT PEOPLE.

Cadet Sam Moore is home from the
Citadel.
Mr.. Robert de Loach is down with bill
lious fever. His condition is not thought
to be serious.
Miss Della Wilson, of Davidson, N. c.,
is visiting the family of Mr.. Pelham Nor
row.
Miss Norma Strauss, of Charleston, is
on visit to kindred and friendsin York
Vile.
Mr.. w. j. Waters has been in very
bad health for two weeks or more; but
is able to be up and about.
Chief of Police Love is confined to his
bed with fever, and Mr.. Alonzo Rose is
attending to his duties as policeman.
Hon. and Mrs. r. T. Clarke, and Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. p. Clark, Of YorkVille, leave
tomorrow for an extended trip to Blowing
Rock, n. G.. -, .,
Mr.. J. A. Ratchford is seriously i'll with
appopleXy, and up to the hour that THE
ENQUIRER went to press, news OF his
death was momentarily expected.
Mr.. Leroy Morrow, Of Gastonia, fell
from a scatfold last Thursday afternoon
and sustained serious injury to his neck.
His condition borders on paralysis.
Rev. H. NJ. Gilbert, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Chetopa, Kansas, was
expected to arrive in Yorkville last night
with his family on visit to his brother,
Mr.. f. A. Gilbert.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
Juan GARLIC. who raises cattle

Juan GARLIC, who raises cattle in
Cochis county, near the Mexican line,
is reported to have struck a bonanza
of novel kind, says yuma, Arizona,
dispatch. On his ranch are salt licks
which contain placer gold, but so fine
is the gold dust that it canrsst be saved
from the sand. Recently GARLIC kill
ed a steer, and in the lining of its
stomach found four ounces of fine
gold. The steer had licked up four
ounces of gold in less than two
months. The salt in the earth had
chlorinized the metal and the lining OF
the stomach had served as coarse
blanket at the bottom of a sluice in
preserving the gold. Garlic slaugh-
tered sheep that had been feeding
in the same pasture, and the result
was equally satisfactory, only the
amount of gold was somewhat smaller.
Garlic believes that he has struck a
rich thing, and means TO KEEP bunch
of cattle always feeding in that past
ure. If each steer killed will yield
four ounces of gold, or even a little
less. there will soon be started q
slaughter house on larger scale on
the Mexican and Arizona line.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
Tom Cooper lowered the worlds bicycle
record for a mile-paced flying start, from
Isl 2-5, held by Eddie Bald, to Lac.
McCONNELLSVlLLE MATTERS.

Antioch Picnic-Devastation by Chincli
Bugs-New Depot-Other Notes.
Correspondence of the Yerkville Enquirer.
MCCoNNELLsvILLE, July 5.-The glo-
rious 3rd passed off very quiet in our town
except for large crowd of Negroes.
The picnic at Antioch was attended by
some, and notwithstanding the excessive
ly hot weather, they report pleasant
time.
The portion of the blackjacks between
here and Antioch is almost laid waste by
the ravages of the chinch bugs.
The cotton looks fairly well in that Sec
ton, but the state of affairs is truly alarm
ing, for there is not an acre of good corn
to be seen.
The farmers of this section are getting
along nicely with their work now, and
refreshing shower yesterday did much
good.
We are to have new depot at this
place soon, so the railroad commissioners
decided on their stop here.
Our town shows tendency toward
steady growth now, and in August the
steets and sidewalks will be worked and
laid off in better shape.
With a good high school and conven-
lent church, our place offers good induce
ments. to persons wishing desirable
place of residence.
DR.. r. L. Moore has located at this
place now and will do a general practice.
DR.. Moore graduated at the University OF
Maryland in 1896, and since then has been
in the eye and ear hospital of Baltimore
thus securing fine advantages.
Mr.. T. Hayward Moore has been right
sick with fever, but is now able to be out
again.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Bethesda
church, will serve refreshments at lawn
party at Mrs. Agnes Moore's on next Sat-
urday evening, the 10th. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. w. NJ. Love has returned from an
extended visit to her mothers ut Green
wood.
Miss Mary Crawford is visiting at her
grandmother's, Mrs. Adeline Williams.
Mr.. Wilson Moore has returned from
Macon, Ga, where he has finished a
course in stenography. J.w. NC.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
Ju6pe Simonton has rendered h;

Judge Simonton has rendered his
decision in the celebrated case of the
Southern railway VS.. the North Caro-
lima railroad, which was argued before
him several weeks ago. The decision
maintains the Jurisdiction of the Fed
eral court. 1t also continues the in
junction against the governor, the
attorney general and the railroad
commissioners, restraining them from
interfering with the Southern's lease
of the North Carolina road. A special
master is appointed to investigate the
charge that the Southern secured the
lease through fraud. The case will
come up for hearing on its merits upon
the filing of the masters report.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
GENERAL SESSIONS.

The court of general sessions for York
county convened last Monday, his honor
Judge James Aldrich presiding, and got
down to business without unnecessary
delay.
C. H. Graham and J. w. Leech, grand
jurors, and J. P. Crowder, petit juror,
were excused. After the usual charge to
the grand jury, business was disposed OF
as follows:
Henry Phillips was acquitted of viola
ton of the dispensary law.
The cases against Clinton White and
June Massey for selling liquor, were mol
pressed.
In the case Of Clinton Dunlap and John
Seagle, charged with housebreaking and
larceny, Dunlap plead guilty and was
sentenced to six months on the chain-
gang. Seagle was discharged.
G.. J. Hoke, charged with assault and
battery with intent to kill, was convicted
of assault and battery of a high and ag-
gravated nature, and gave notice of mo-
ton for new trial.
Geo. Poag was acquitted of violation OF
the dispeDsary law.
The case against w. R. Beadles, charged
with assault and battery with intent to
kill, was mol pressed.
John Anderson plead guilty to riding
off mule without the consent of the
owner and was sentenced to pay fine OF
$50, or 60 to the chaingang for 30 days.
Wade Shannon was sentenced to pay a
fine of $40, or 60 to the chaingang for q
months for assault and battery with in
tent to kill.
Sherman Sanders was convicted of as
sault and battery of a high and aggra-
waited nature and sentenced to months,
or $40.
In the case of Roland Smith and Berry
Thompson, charged with resisting an
officer and assault and battery, Smith
was convicted and Thompson was &C
quilted. Smith was sentenced to months
on the chaingang.
The prosecuting witnesses in the case
of Roland Dozier, charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill, failing to
appear, bench warrants were issued for
the following: Frazier Tuggle, DR.. j. A.
Meldeau, Clyde Tuggle, Lonnie Will
liams, J. NJ. Devinney.
VIM. Erwin, assault and battery with
intent to kill. Not guilty.
Walter Montgomery plead guilty Of as
sault and battery with intent to kill, and
was sentenced to pay fine of $40 or 60 to
the changing for three months.
Alice Stewart, assault and battery with
intent to kill. Not guilty.
VIM. McFadden plead guilty of assault
and battery with intent to kill and was
sentenced to four months on the chain
gang.
Samuel Robinson, assault and battery
with intent to kill. Not guilty.
David Nash, violation of the dispensary
law. Not guilty.
In the case of Roland Dozier the grand
jury returned no bill.
Lizzie Adamson, keeping gambling
house. Guilty. Notice of motion for. a
new trial.
At o'clock yesterday, there was only
one other case in sight, and the under
standing was that both petit and grand
iuries would be discharged during the
afternoon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

William Campbell, policeman, was
convicted in Spartanburg, last week, of
manslaughter for killing an escaping pris-
oner, charged with misdemeanor. Ac-
cording to the facts as developed, one
Pettigrew had been arrested by Campbell
for fighting upon being taken to the po-
lice station, Pettigrew knocked Camp
bell down and started to run, when
Campbell fired with fatal results. This
conviction is right, and the case should
prove a wholesome lesson to police and
other ARE sting officers generally. Too
many people have an erroneous impress
sion regarding the rights of an officer
over a prisoner. In the case of an es-
Gaping prisoner charged with misde-
meanor, an officer has no right to fire at
all. If he can bluff the prisoner with
drawn pistol, very good no special
harm is done. But should the bluff fail,
then the best thing for the officer to do is to
either run for it, or let the prisoner 60 his
way in peace. In the case of felony the
conditions are not very different. An of
ficer is justifable in using such force as
may be necessary to effect an arrest but,
at the same time, must be careful to keep
himself within the common law regula-
tiOns as to provocation and self-defense,
etc. He has no right to shoot or use other
violence unless it is absolutely necessary.
And after the arrest is made, it becomes
the duty of the officer to use every rea-
sonable precaution to prevent an escape.
Should an officer be so unfortunate as
to kill prisoner whom he had
not taken the precaution to tie, in an
attempt to escape, that officer would,
under the law, be called upon to show
mighty good reasons why he should not
be convicted of murder. This, perhaps,
might look hard to those who have erro-
neously allowed themselves to develop
contrary ideas and they are inclined to
say that officers should be allowed more
protection. But this thing of human
life, it must be remembered, is sacred.
No man can be held guilty Of any crime
until he has had fair and impartial trial,
and it can be easily seen that to put the
killing Of men within the discretion of
individuals, would be dangerous in the
extreme.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
Representative Lacey, of Iowa, o

- Representative Lacey, of Iowa, on
last Friday, introduced in the house
a bill to extend the powers and
duties of the fish commissioner so
as to include game birds and 9TH
er wild birds useful to man. The
bill enlarges the power Of the COM
mission, so as to provide for the
propagation of game birds, and en-
powers it to purchase, or cause to
be captured, game and other birds use
full to man. The object Of the bill is
to aid in the restoration Of such birds
in forests of the United States, and
also to aid in the introduction of new
and valuable varieties or species Of
American or foreign birds in localities
where they have not heretofore ex-
listed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

Though the fact does not seem to be
generally understood, the common law
governing the proceedings of deliberative
bodies is as binding as is statute. De-
Lucrative bodies may, if they see fit,
change their rules; but such change must
be a matter of previous agreement, and
cannot be retroactive. Indeed, so bind
ing are certain fixed principles of parlia-
mentary law, that they are invariably
sustained in the courts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

Speaking of Colonel Irby's record as
a statesman, we are reminded Of the
mother who told the little 3-year-old
beforehand, not to refer to the nose Of the
guest who was expected to be at dinner
that day. The little 3-year-old sat through
the meal in silence, and at it's conclusion
remarked, "Mamma, what did you tell
me not to say anything about Mr.. Scar
faces nose for when he amt got nc
nose ?" So with the record business
Where there is no protuberance, the can
didates will have to talk about the cores
ponding vacuum.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
There has been a big tumble in tn

- There has been big tumble in the
price of frstclass bicycles. 1t is said
to have been precipitated by the action
of the Pope company, one of the lead.
manufacturers, in reducing the price of
first grade wheels from 500 to $75.
Nearly all of the more prominent
manufactures have made correspond
ing reductions in the price of their
wheels, and it is stated that the bot
tom has not yet been reached. The
tendency is, it is claimed, toward $50
for the best wheels ON the market.
The cost to manufacture the highest
grade bycicles is estimated at about $50.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
MERE-MENTION,

The supreme court of Kentucky has
rendered decision to the effect that to
charge or collect interest in excess of 6
per cent. constitutes usury, and, as the
result, quite number of building and
loan associations have gone to the wall.
'''''''''The Republicans have receded from
their proposition to levy an additional
internal revenue tax on beer. Last
Friday was scorcher throughout the Ell
tire country. In some sections the mer-
curry registered l02 degrees in the shade.
.........At Racine, Wis, OH last Saturday,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

"A general strike of miners of the
United Mine Workers of America,
went into effect on July 4, and now
there are more than $4,000 miners
out of employment in the states OF
Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia,
Tennessee, Illinois, Alabama and In
diana. The miners demand higher
wages, and the mine-owners show no
inclination to comply. The general
understanding is that the miners are
in poor circumstances financially, and
if the strike is long one, there will
be a great deal of destitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

The senatorial race may become
slightly confusing to some before it is
over with; but from all the informa-
ton at hand now, we do not think
there is shadow of reason to doubt
what will be the final result. 1t can
hardly be taken as anything else than
a foregone conclusion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
A Paris cablegram. of Frida

A Paris cablegram, of Friday,
says: "The United States monetary
commission, headed by Senator Ed
ward Olcott, of Colorado, will start
for London at the end of the week.
The commissioners express themselves
as being well satisfied with the result
of their negotiations here and the gen.
eral outlook. There is a strong belief
in this city that the commissioners
have accomplished something tangible
i'm France"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Geo. It. Schorb-Publishes testimonial
from Mr.. +. a. Gilbert, cashier of the
Loan and Savings bank, with regard to
the merits of the Lester piano.
Grist Cousins-Have pickles at low prices,
stoneware jars, moving scythes and
snaths for 81, n. o. molasses at 20 to 40
cents gallon, patent medicines, repairs
for Buckeye moving machines, and
can furnish you with Babcock or Say
er & Scovill buggy.
Fl. G.. Strauss-Tells you about the bar
gains you can secure at his store.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

= 1t is reported that emissaries of 1rby
are at work all throughout this section,
trying to besmirch McLaurin's private
character. The promoters of such tactics
surely do not appreciate the character f
York county people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07

Irby has record as politician, but
none as a statesman while McLaurin has
a record as statesman and none as pol
itician. Thus the two would, by some,
be esteemed to be about even.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-07-07
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1897.

Some of the politicians state that 1rby
has never been an admirer of McLaurin,
while others claim that Irby is the man
by whom McLaurin was discovered.