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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
TIE SHEDDING OF BLOOD.

In thu Sunday News, of November 81, g.,
there is carefully prepared paper by
General Edward McCrady, of Charles
ton, on the cheapness of human life in
South Carolina, and according to the
showing made in the paper, the situation
is far from creditable.
The discussion is more in sorrow than
otherwise; but the facts and figures that
are quoted by General McCrady are a
terrific arraignment of our people and
their civilization.
Quoting Mr.. Redfield, an author who
wrote on the subject in 1880, General Nc
Grady cites that in the year previous, the
homicide es in South Carolina alone, out
numbered those in the eight states OF
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Mas
sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Pennsylvania and Minnesota combined.
Then taking up our own statistics, the
writer goes on to show that there has
been an increase in the number of homi-
cides each year since 1880, and that the
present year has been the bloodiest of the
whole list.
The principal causes of so many homi-
cides, General McCrady seems to think,
are these:
l. The habitual disregard of the sacred
ness of human life.
2. The military impress upon civil gov
ernment.
3. The contempt Of civil government.
4. And growing out Of these the habit
of carrying weapons on the person.
He discusses each one Of these different
causes at length and with truth and force,
and then quotes with his unqualified en-
dorsement the following, adopted by the
South Carolina Press association last
May:
Resolved, That this association recog-
nizes that it is not the unfortunate indi-
viduals who become involved in the fatal
affrays, so common, who are so much to
blame as public opinion, which not only
sanctions acts OF violence, but is in a
great measure responsible for their COM
mission.
And now what is the meaning of it all ?
That South Carolinians are more coura-
geous and chivalric than are the citizens
of other states Would that such were
the meaning but take nine-tenths of the
murders that are committed in this state
and in proportion the number is larger
among the whites than among the blacks
and what are the facts? The claim is
self-defense, and here let us quote again
from General McCrady:
We hear much of the hoasted vengeance
to he inflicted for insult; but observe how
in almost every instance of trial the dead
man is proved to have been the aggressor,
and he who escapes not to have been seek
ing satisfaction; but to have been acting
merely in self-defense. What is the jury
law today in regard to manslaughter?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
MYSTERIOUS LETTER.
1t Is Alleged to Have Advised Constabl
Newbold Just What to Do.

1t Is Alleged to Have Advised Constable
Newbold Just What to Do.
Chester Lantern:
A great deal has been printed about
the arrest of Newbold, and yet there
is little that has not been printed, so
far as we have seen.
About Las Monday morning, Sheriff
Cornwell was aroused from sleep at
the Jail by Paul Chisolm, brother-in-
law of Newbold, who said that New
bold was at the Chisolm house under
arrest, in charge of Mr.. Thomasson,
and wished to see the sheriff. Mr..
Cornwell went down at once and found
there Newbold, Thomasson and Cow
an. He asked Thomasson if he wish
ed to put Newbold in Jail. He said
he did not; that Newbold wished 10
spend the night with his family, under
guard. He said further that he had a
warrant issued in Spartanbrrg. New.
bold stated that he had been advised
by the state authorities not to surren-
der until Sunday, the 2lst, and that
according to arrangement, he had sur
rendered to Thomasson the evening
before, at Mr.. Kelsey's, near Fort
Lawn, and was going on TO Columbia
that day. Thomasson had gone over
to Spartanburg on Saturday for the
warrant, and returned in time to carry
out his part of the programme.
In connection with Newbold's re-
mark about the advice of the estate
authorities" he handed the sheriff a
letter which he said would explain
everything. Mr.. Cornwell thinks the
envelope showed that it had been sent
by hand, though he did not notice it
particularly, and the printed head OF
the letter seemed. to have been pur-
posely torn off. 1t said, 1--WE regret
this affair as much as you do," or
words to that effect. 1t gave New.
bold full directions about the time and
other details of surrender, saying that
Thomasson would arrest him and
would not claim the reward. There
were a number of expressions about
what she" said, she" would do, etc.,
The" referring, as the sheriff under
stood, 10 the governor. Owing to in.
terruption of reading by conversation
and to his having in mind that he was
reading a letter from the governors
office and written by his authority, he
gave no attention to the signature in
fact, he did not read the last lines.
Sheriff Cornwell is not quite, but al
most, sure that Newbold said that he
had communicated with Governor El-
lerbe when in Columbia week before.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Jessie Latimer has returned home
from Cowpens.
Mr.. VIM. Ross and family, of Blairs-
ville, have moved to Lockhart.
Mr.. J. A. Latta has been confined to
his bed for several days with bad cold.
Miss Matte Glenn, Of Gastonia, n. c..
is visiting in Yorkville, the guest of Miss
Rosa Ewart.
Mr.. J. w. Todd, state representative Of
the Grand Lodge of Knights of Honor, is
in Yorkville.
Gastonia Gazette: Mr.. l.. M. Ratch-
ford has bought farm in York county
and will move down this or next week.
Rev. w. A. M. Plaxco, left OH yester-
day for Ora, Laurens county, where he
will take charge of three A. r. churches
Mrs. NJ. E. Shannon, accompanied by
her son Asa, is spending while at Bowl
ing Green, visiting her daughter, Mrs. w
A. Hafner.
Mr.. R. A. Crowell, of Albemarle, N
c., has been spending a few days in
Yorkville, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G
M. Lowrance.
DR.. VIM. Grier, of Due West, president
of Erskine college, came here last week
to consult DR.. S. M. Davega about his
health. He has been suffering great deal
of late, and has decided to take much
needed rest. He will spend his vacation
here with his daughter, Mrs. j. s. Moi
fatt.-Chester correspondence of The
News and Courier. The friends Of Dr.
Grier generally suspect that his bad
health is due principally to overwork
He has too much to do-too much re-
sponsibility, and is too closely confined.
Label Falls is going out of the hote
business at Gastonia. The Gazette says
with the passing of the Falls House
into new hands on the first of December
Mr.. J. L. Falls will drop out of job be
has held down, and held down we'll, fol
good long time. He and Mr.. Zeb Neil
were just saying the other day that it had
been 20 years (Mr. Falls, of course, being
but boy them since they opened togeth-
er in the old hotel that was burned where
The Falls brick stores now stand. Mr.
Falls is richly entitled to the rest he seeks
Mr.. Charles R. Clarke came up from
Columbia yesterday to settle up the af'
fairs of the Wilson gold mine, of which
he has had charge for something over
year, and the operations at which were re-
Gently suspended. To the great regret
of the many friends of the Messrs. Clark
in this section, it is not probable that they
will further operate the mine. Although
they have spent great deal of money
and taken out considerable gold, from the
best information THE ENQUIRER is able
to get, the property has failed to come uE
to expectations, and as to whether they
will eventually buy it is now extremely
doubtful. Much of the plant that was il
use at the Wilson mine. has been remov'
ed by Messrs. Clarke to Anderson coun'
ty, for the development of prospects
which are thought to be rather more
promising.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01

In The News of last Friday we note
that the cultivation of celery has ex-
tended 10 Greenville county. To the best
of our information, we believe York is
the pioneer in the Piedmont section, and
we are glad to see the industry spread
ing. Except for the careless indifference
of our own people, there is no reason
why we should 60 north or elsewhere
for this delightful vegetable. Indeed, il
we should make it a staple crop, it would
be money in our pockets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
LOCAL LACONICS.
The Price OF Cotton.

The Price OF Cotton.
The price Of cotton on the Yorkville
market yesterday ranged from $50 down
ward.
The Board of Health.
The local board of health met in the
office of DR.. Miles Walker, the president,
last Monday night, and agreed upon GER
tain health rules and regulations which
it proposes to enforce.
Meets Next Monday.
The convention of cotton growers OF
York county meets next Monday. Will
it amount to anything? Unless there is
full representation Of leading citizens, 1t
certainly will not. The first thing neces-
sary is a good start.
Instantly Killed.
Last Wednesday, Eugene Smith, tne
17-year-old son Of J. G. Smith, Of Low
rysville, fell from load of cotton while
on his way to Lockhart Shoals, and broke
his neck. His death was instantaneous.
December Weather.
The Chester weather prophet sends his
demonstration for December as follows !:
"From to 7, cool and unsettled. From
8 to IL, windy and cold. From IL to Is,
changeable. From 16 to 20, cool and
rainy. From 2l to "a, wind and cold rain.
From 25 to 81, rain, sleet or snow."
New Trials Ordered.
Before the final adjournment of the
court of common pleas last Friday,
Judge Benet ordered new trials in the
cases of the Rock Hill Buggy company
and Miller & Harrison against j. Nj. and
NJ. f. Taylor. In the buggy company
case, the new trial was ordered on motion
of the plaintiff, and in the Miller q Har-
rison case, on motion of the defendant.
Sharon Honor Roll.
Following is the honor roll of Sharon
school for the month of November ::
High school department-Erskine Ken
nedy, 9S; Arthur Burgess, 90; Johnnie
Rainey, 81. intermediate department.
Rebecca Jenkins, 81; Thomas Sims, % /;
David Sims, 9l; Mamie Kennedy, 80.
Primary Observation-Disclosures Whitesides,
81; Smith Byers, 81; Florence White
sides, 90; Jimmie Jenkins, 81; Saye
Ross, 81.
The o. p. Was Cheeky.
Sheriff Logan does not entertain kind
ly feelings toward original package deal
ers. He looks upon them as intruders
who come in from another state, under
the protection of Judge Simonton, to vio-
late our domestic laws, and under the cir
cumstances he hardly thinks that they
are entitled to be looked upon as law
abiding citizens. When the sheriff re-
turned last Friday from his trip to Tir-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01

The published statement that Major
S. P. Hamilton lost his arm in the wal
is incorrect. 1t was while he was only
10 years of age that he met with this loss
as the result of Juvenile experiment
with an old pistol. This misfortune
however, did not prevent him from vol
unteering, and notwithstanding such
serious handicap, his gallantry and de-
votion to the cause Of the Confederacy
were such as to speedily win for him pro-
motion to the rank of major.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01

The Atlanta Constitution thinks it
foresees the passing of Santa Claus as
a Christmas institution, and in touch
ing editorial contributes its mite toward
averting the calamity. But The Consti-
tuition is giving itself unnecessary alarm.
So long as the children of the future have
for fathers and mothers, men and women
who knew Santa Claus in their childhood,
the jolly old gentleman of the heavy
white beard, with his sleigh and rein
deer, will continue his annual visits as
of old.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
Tl,e atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, s. G. {:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER |, 1897,

1t seems that Hector D. Lane, of Ala
bama, cannot keep quiet when cotton
conventions are the subject Of interest
The convention called by Mr.. Wilborn,
at the instance of the cotton growers who
met in Columbia recently, is to be held in
Atlanta on December IA, and Mr.. Lane
has just issued call for another conven-
ton to be held in Memphis, Tenn, on
December 20.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01

since the government was founded
was the one between 1919 and 1S45
which was 26 years. Hawaii seems
scarcely mouthful, with her area o1
4,2l5, $50 acres, or thereabouts; but il
is territory pleading for annexation,
and will serve to continue what is
so clearly the historic policy of the
country"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
THE COTTON PROBLEM.

The whole country is giving more or
less attention to the problem that is now
confronting the cotton farmers Of the
south, and one of the most encouraging
features of the situation is the fact that
among the thinkers are included num-
Der of local business men of reputation
and standing. The Rock Hill Herald of
last Saturday contains the following:
Mr.. John G. Anderson, manager Of the
Rock Hill Buggy company, and imam
cier of much foresight, as his great sue
cess in life has shown, has informed us of
a scheme Of his own conception which
will add practically to the probable action
of the convention.
His idea in crude form is this: Let the
convention decide to reduce the acreage.
In each state have an executive committee,
and subcommittee in each county. Let
these committees employ men to can yass
each county and visit every cotton plan
ter. Induce each farmer to sign an agree
ment to the effect that he will plant but
certain number of bales to the horse. Ii
he violates this compact, he agrees to for
felt so many dollars for each bale over the
amount agreed upon. Then next year de-
tail committees to visit the farms and see
that the compact has been kept.
Should the convention decide upon a
plan like this, it will carry all air OF sim
cerity and business which will impress
the cotton manipulators in New York and
Liverpool. The effect Of the reduced
acreage on the price of next years crop is
but matter of course.
Mr.. Anderson thinks that the expense
of canvassing each county will not exceed
$50. Each farmer signing the compact
will not object to paying nominal fee to
bear the expense of the canvass, which
by all means should be conducted by rep
utable and honest men.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
MR. THOMPsON'S BIG CROP.

The News and Courier or last Saturday
contains the full story of how Mr.. E. D.
Thompson made four bales Of cotton on
one acre of land, and in its issue Of Mon
day, has the following to say editorially :
Mr.. E. D. Thompson, Of York county,
enjoys the Distinction of having grown
this year four bales of cotton. averaging
43O pounds, or total of 1,722 pounds on
one acre, and it is claimed for him that
"there is little doubt that he raised more
cotton on a single acre than was ever
"before produced on an acre in South
"Carolina." His crop speaks for itself,
and speaks eloquently for him, of course,
and we believe that it indeed "breaks the
record" as claimed. We do not remem-
Der what is the largest yield reported
heretofore; but if there has ever been a
better one, the facts will doubtless speed
lily be recalled by some of our readers.
In the meantime, MIR. Thompson's crop
places him in the front rank of the cotton
farmers of the state and the south. Some
extraordinary yields from the same space
of ground were reported a few years ago
by two farmers at Fairfield, Ga, near
Atlanta, and we challenge the Georgia
papers to dig up these forgotten records,
and the best they can show for their state,
and see how they compare with this one
from South Carolina-in an off year for
cotton growing!
Two points in Mr.. Thompson's de-
scription of how he made his great crop
are worthy of especial notice. One is the
way in which he piled manure and COM
mercial fertilizers on his land. 1t was
intensive" farming truly, and it told in
results. 1t is an interesting question,
hot har
farming as well. Many of our farming
readers would be interested, we are sure,
to learn whether the crop paid for itself ;
or whether, like Mr.. brakes great corn
crop, it cost more than it was worth. If
it was really profitable, it affords, of
course, most conclusive evidence OF the
wisdom of the intensive" system, or the
system of making one acre do the work
Of half dozen.
The other point that calls for especial
notice is the Importance which MIR.
Thompson attaches to his experiment of
running deep furrow through the mid
he laid by his crop. The effect of that
furrow, he says, was "most noticeable" !"
Although a very "early" variety, the
cotton "kept on maturing almost as late
as other varieties" and he thinks this
was largely due to the deep furrow. The
continued maturing of the bolls, of course,
was an important factor in providing the
final and noticeable result of l,722 pounds
of lint. It would be of considerable in
terest to know whether such a furrow,
run at such time, would always be of
like advantage and why7 Mr.. Thomp-
son suggests that it "deepens the feeding
roots and gives greater vitality"
We take for granted, of course, that so
good farmer as Mr.. Thompson has prov
ed himself to be, has also his barns full OF
corn, and his smokehouse full of home
made meat-and some sheep!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01
Death of Hugh Ferguson.

Hugh Ferguson, since 1876 the pol
itical boss of Charleston, and for the
past II years sheriff of the county,
died last Monday of heart disease. He
was about GO years of age.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-12-01

Increase In the Wheat Acreage-Some-
thing About Farm Economy - Brief
Lecture on the Duties of Public School
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-05
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. Lee Roy Myers left yesterday by
way of the Plant system for a trip to New
York.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Redmond of Macon is in the
city visiting Miss Tuberdy on CASTOR
street.
Mr.. c. A. Pasons, after a visit to Dallas,
Tex, has returned, and is now residing
al 116 Hull street. west.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
B. Beckwith will regret to learn that the
latter is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. Myer Mendel and daughter Julia
have left the city for Waynesville, where
they will spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fricke and child
have returned home after months visit
to relatives in Baltimore, New York and
Philadelphia.
G. B. Whatley. Esq, and w. P. La
Roche, ESQ., leave this morning for Madi-
son. Ga, to attend the fall term of Morgan
superior court.
The many friends of Mr. Ralph c. Davis
win be Pleased to learn of his return to
the city after an extended tour of South
Carolina and Georgia.
Mrs. ]. II. Jenkins and little son Thomas
have returned from delightful visit in
Pooler, where they were the guests of
Mrs. D. N. Thompson.
Mr.. w. D. Jones returned last week
from pleasant visit with his wife to his
parents in Amherst, Va. Mrs. Jones will
remain in Virginia until October.
Mr.. d. G. Black, who has been here sew
eral days in the interest of the Bell Tele-
phone company, left yesterday by the
Plant system to return to New York
Mr.. c. w. Donovan, representing the In
surance Herald of louisville, spent yester-
day in the city, circulating among the in
surance men. The Herald is known as the
leading insurance journal in this section,
and is generally taken by the underwriters
here. The Her ala has had a good deal to
say about tho Savannah fire chief racket
and is thoroughly in sympathy with the
local agents in the matter.
Mr.. A. N. Manucy was a passenger by
the steamship Itasca for Baltimore last
night en- route to Philadelphia, where he
will attend the annual meeting of the SUI
preme lodge of the Improved Order of
Red Men, as a state delegate. The council
convenes Sept. IA. Mr. Manucy is a mem
Der of the committee on appeals and
grievances, which meets at the Continen-
tai hotel, Philadelphia, Sept 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-05
ORANGE PROSPECTS, GOOD.
The Trees Doing Finely and "a Crop
of 6O,OO0 Boxes Expected.

Mr.. S. d. Pickett. the general agent at
Jacksonville for the Southern railway,
came up yesterday on business. Mr..
Pickett has had occasion recently TO
travel throughout the state of Florida,
and was thus given fine opportunity to
estimate the orange crop for this season.
One thing in which the calamity howl
ers were mistaken was the length of time
they allowed the orange trees to recover
themselves after the heavy freeze they un-
derwent in the winter of 1894. 1t now
seems that there will be a much larger
yield of the luscious fruit this season than
was anticipated. Mr. Pickett says that
from what he hears among the growers.
he is led to believe that an estimate of
the crop al 5000 boxes is not putting 1t
TOO nigh. He thinks that a rapid Increase
In the crop will follow after this year,
and that it will not be a great while be
fore the yield has very nearly equalled
that of the years preceding the freeze.
None of the trees in the ATTITUDES of
jacksonville are now bearing, but they are
coming on very nicely, and it is though
that they also will begin bearing again
in few years. The belt south of Ocala
is that which will furnish all the oranges
produced by the state this season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-05
Augustus Raymon saIas Dead.

Augustus Ramon Salas. for number
of years a resident of Savannah, died late
Thursday night at his home in New
York city. The deceased was born at
Charleston, s. c., on Dec. 20, 1858, After
attending school there he spent several
years in france and Spain. completing
his education. Soon after his return he
embarked in the Ship brokerage business
at Savannah, and for several years con-
Quoted successfully a large ship brokers'
firm under the name of A. r. Salas & CO.
Leaving here in 1890 he entered the life in
surance business in New York city and
for several years has been the manager
for the Harlem branch of the United
States Life Insurance Company of New
York. In 1884 he married Miss Valena
Berrien Whitehead of this city, who sur
wives him. He had been indisposed only
a few days, and the news of his death was
a shock to all his family and friends.
Everybody who knew him admired and es-
teemed him for his warm heartedness and
geniality. lie was a son of the late Ramon
Salas OF this city and leaves his mother
Mrs. II. J. Saias, and three brothers. VIII
liam L. Salas of New York and Rafael :
salas and Francis p. Salas of this CITY
The interment will be in Mount Hope
cemetery, Westchester county, New York