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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
BUSINESS FAILURE.

The wellknown firm of T. M. Dobson
& Co., was closed by the sheriff last Sat-
urday night, on writ of attachment,
based on an old judgment and sued out
by Baltimore firm.
The development was very much in the
nature of thunderbolt from clear sky.
People were not looking for anything OF
the kind, and the entire community was
more or less shocked. The news will be
received with regret by hundreds OF peo-
pie in all parts of the county.
Though upon it's face Mr.. Dobson's mis-
fortune is development of the past few
DAYS, such is really not the case. 1t dates
back long period. 1t will be remem-
bered that i'm 1888 he met with heavy
loss by fire. He lost not only Il big stock
of goods, but also most OF his books, notes
and accounts. There was insurance on
his property to about half its value; but
the insurance people fought his claim and
managed to deprive him out of great
deal that was Justly his. Through this in
cident he was severely crippled; but
bravely continued the struggle and held
his own through adverse circumstances
with that admirable tenacity that has al
ways been characteristic of the man. But
the past few years have been toosore a
trial. To stem such tide of widespread
depression without ample capital, has
been impossible, and Mr.. Dobson was
without capital. The wonder then is not
that he has failed; but how, under the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24

German and Russian war vessels of
Conea, Crete. Turks had possession OF
the town, and the Cretan insurgents were
preparing to attack it. The commanders
of the foreign vessels held a conference
and warned Colonel Vassas, in command
of the Greek forces, not to assist the
Cretans. The Cretans raised the Greek
flag and proceeded to make it hot for
the Turkish defenders of Canea; but
about this time the foreign war vessels
began to throw storm of shells into the
Cretan position. The Cretans lowered
the Greek flag, the firing ceased, and
then the Greek flag was run up again.
Seeing that they had the assistance OF
the allied powers, the Turks grew bolder
and charged the Cretans until they were
driven from the field.
This is the way the story is told in the
papers. What it all means is difficult to
say. 1t looks, however, as if the "Christ-
ian" powers propose to uphold the blood
thirsty Turks against Christian Greece
Greece, however, is not yet ready to give
up the struggle. There have been reports
of quite number of conflicts with the
Turks on her frontiers. The people are
volunteering by the thousand, and it is
officially given out that King George is to
take personal command of the army, and
either free Crete from Turkish misrule, OF
raise the biggest kind of a racket in max
ing the effort.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Brief Summary of What Is Being Done by
House and Senate.

Brief Summary of What Is Being Done by
House and Senate.
Last Thursday was an off day.
The members of the house and senate
took trip to Charleston to see the
naval fleet and enjoy the hospitality
of the Charlestonians. They were
Treated royalty, of course, and when
they returned they were hardly in a
humor to buckle Immediately down to
business on Friday.
During Friday the appropriation bill
was passed to a third reading and
notice was given that the special tax
bills, elsewhere more fully described,
would be reported during the day.
Judge Mackey's claim for services in
securing the return of the Citadel
academy to the state from the United
States government, was discussed at
length and passed in shape that was
not exactly as the judge desired. The
special legislative committee, appoint
ed to examine the books of the state
treasurer, made a report that was
satisfactory. Governor Ellerbe ap-
proved a number of bills, including
one requiring railroads to carry bicy-
cles as baggage, and another restoring
"attorney's fees" abolished few years
ago. A resolution to adjourn on next
Saturday was adopted by the house.
The senate discussed various matters
during the day; but did nothing that
is of especial interest or Importance.
Saturday was taken up principally
in the transaction of routine business.
A number of bills were continued
until the next session, several passed
third reading and a few were killed.
The senate amended the appropriation
bill 80 as to increase the South Caro-
lima college appropriation to $4,000,
and the Citadel appropriation to s2l,-
500, and also to give General Farley
$500 additional with which to COM
plete the Confederate rolls. The var
ious other matters discussed were
devoid of special interest.
Monday the 22d being a legal holi-
day-Washington's birthday-neither
house was in session. Among other
things during the day, the members
listened to lecture on Washington
by ex.Judge Mackey.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
Wednesday, February "a, 1897.

circumstances, he has managed to keep
up his brave fight so long.
What the assets and liabilities are Is
not yet known. The sheriff is now en-
gagged in taking stock, etc., and will
probably not complete his work for sew
eral days.
The reporter called upon Mr.. Dobson
at his home yesterday but Mr.. Dobson
was unable TO give any information. He
had been down with grip for some two
weeks or more, and was still very weak.
In answer to a question as to whether he
would probably be able to continue busi-
ness, he replied, with sadness which,
under the circumstances, was peculiarly
impressive: "No, shall never sell 60 DDS
again." Mrs. Dobson, however, is more
hopeful. She informed the reporter that
northern friends had promised to furnish
her the money with which to conduct
nice little millinery business, and with
no bad luck, she hopes to have her store
open with the commencement Of the
present season.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24

- The Atlanta Evening Constitution
and The Evening Journal, are engaged
in an "afir nation" contest as to which
has the largest circulation. The claims
of the two papers are of such a nature
as to lead the public to the suspicion that
both are lying; but such is not necessari-
ly the case. If bona fides Inscription lists
were the subject of contention, the dis
pute would be rather more serious; but
this only the most experienced advertis-
ers are supposed to understand. How
ever, there is slight difference. "Circu-
lation is limited only by the ability of the
publishers to procure white paper and
the capacity of the press to print, while
a bona fide subscription list is dependent
upon the public demand for the respec-
tive papers. This being true, it follows,
of course, that the paper which has crea-
ted the largest public demand has rather
the best of the situation, and that, after
all, the question of circulation as just de-
fined, does not figure very extensively.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
LOOKS ENCOURAGING.

The developers of the old Wilson mine
in the northern portion of York township,
are considerably encouraged. Of that
fact there is not very much doubt. The
reporter has not been given any inside
information but, all the same, he writes
with more or less assurance that the first
statement above is correct.
Mr.. Charles r. Clarke, the manager of
the mine, is a pleasant talker. He can
and does talk on almost any and every
subject that may arise, and talks interest
ingly. There is only one exception, and
that exception is the profits of the Wilson
mine. Mention this enterprise and i'm
mediately he begins to inquire about the
health of your family, or talk about the
crops, or what congress is doing-in fact
anything except the prospects Of the Will
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

F. A. Gosman, the machinist- to
give his services gratuitously to the
county for five years, in repairing rock
crusher, engine or any other machinery
used in repairing roads. He is also
prepared to repair steam guages, safety
valves, jets, injectors or any other ma
chinery that is desired.
Mase Ferguson-Is prepared to supply
you with the Robert E. Lee" cigar,
red rust proof and see oats, plows and
other farming supplies, axe handles,
brooms and staple and fancy groceries.
II. G. Strauss-Don't want you to forget
to ask for a clock coupon everytime you
buy one dollars worth of goods at his
to a nice bronze clock. He sells War
ner's corsets and has just received a
stock of embroideries and white goods.
Louis Roth-Has Milwaukee hams, which
are claimed to be the best and at the same
price as those that are not the best. He
is selling "Trashmover" soap-one
pound and a quarter-for nickle,
prunes at 10 cents q pound, or three
pounds for Is cents, buckwheat and oat-
meal at six pounds for rs cents. On
Saturday he will be able to furnish you
with shad.
P. w. Love-Wants persons who are on
QlS CluD lOT lhE ENQOlhEr W uiahO
payment to him, or at the office without
delay.
w. w. Lewis, Plaintiffs Attorney-Pub-
fishes a summons to NJ. r. Reese, ab-
sent defendant, in the case of Hart &
Hart vs.. NJ. R. Reese. Also in the case
of Edward A. Trescott vs.. M. r. Reese.
James M. Starr & Co.-Tell you that they
will sell their goods as cheap as any
body and that Ivory soap is the best.
They will sell you from l to ounces OF
quinine at 25 cents an ounce. They say
they have complete stock Of drugs,
chemicals, patent medicines and toilet
articles and their customers will be pro-
tected in prices.
The First National Bank of Rock Hill
Let you know that it is prepared to
handle any business in the banking
business and solicits the accounts OF
merchants, farmers and others. They
promise to extend every accommodation
consistent with a safe and conservative
management of the bank. w. L. Rod
dey is the president of the bank and j.
H. Miller is the cashier.
w. M. Kennedy-Is prepared to sell you
school books, school supplies, inks, sta
tionery, crockery, staple and fancy gro
ceries. He can also supply you with
suit of clothes Of any grade and warran-
ted to fityou.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
BIG PROPERTY SALE.

The South Carolina property Of the
Carolina Sulphuric Acid manufacturing
company was sold at auction, before the
courthouse door in Yorkville, yesterday,
under an order from the United States
circuit court, by Major John F. Jones,
special master. The property sold is de-
scribed in the order of the court as follow
All that certain thirty acres tract, be 1t
more or less, situated in York county,
South Carolina, adjacent to the town OF
Blacksburg, and upon which Is located
the reduction works and acid plant OF the
defendant company Except, however, the
one and one-h half acres, more or less, re-
served to the R. & D. r. r. company as
a pump station, and excepting the hve
acres tract sold to the Durham Fertilizer
company, on which it has erected It's FAC
tory.) Also, that certain seven acre tract,
situated in the town OF Blacksburg, 4ork
county, South Carolina, bought OF N: W.
Hardin. Also, another lot Of land in
same town and county, containing about
nine and three-quarter acres, bought OF
q. Blackwell. Also, one other lot con-
tanning about nine acres and three-quar-
ters, adjoining the lot above described.
Also, the defendant company's plant,
reduction works, acid chambers, chemlst,s
quarters and assaying plant, including all
the machinery, furnaces, rolls, crushers,
elevators, shafting, pulleys, belts, amalga-
majors, collecting pans, settling pans,
engines, boilers, pipes and piping, tanks,
pumps, steam exhaust and other connec-
tions, scales, implements, tools, derricks,
and all personal property owned oy the
defendant company wheresoever the same
may be situated, including all mining
machinery, hoists, engines, boilers, wire
rope, pumping machinery now owned or
in any way connected with the property
of the defendant company herein de-
scribed, together with all and singular
the alleys, roads, ways, watercourses,
easements, or any other right or privilege
incident to, or in any way appertainlng 10
the property hereinbefore described.
Also, all leases, options, contracts or pat
ent rights, that the defendant company
may own or possess.
Mr.. Herod Neil acted as auctioneer.
Under the terms of the order of the
court, deposit of $1,000, by certified
check, cash, or approved securities, was
made condition precedent to the right
to bid. The only deposit was by Mr..
Lewis H. Comstock, OF Providence,
Rhode Island, trustee for the holders
of the first mortgage bonds of the Caro-
lima Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing com
pany, and the property was knocked
down to him for $4,000.
Such of the property of the company
as is located in North Carolina, is to be
sold at Dallas courthouse tomorrow. The
terms of sale will be the same as those
which prevailed at Yorkville on yes
terday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24

son mine. You won't feel snubbed, or
cut off, or anything of that kind. No,
not that; you'll just be left with half
doubtful impression that the operations
out at the mine are not of such absorbing
interest as you at first thought.
But all the same the Messrs. Clarke
Bros. are encouraged. money talks"
is an expressive old saying, and it is true.
1t does not talk in words, of course (; but
its exhibition sometimes is conclusive
evidence of faith. When the reporter
visited the mine sometime last summer,
the force employed thereabouts consisted
of only half-dozen laborers. Now the
information comes that the sorce has been
increased to 25, and is still growing.
Where there was only one shaft last sum-
mer there are now three, and the old
stamp mill which was fast going to rack
is being rebuilt in such way as to admit
of indefinite additions to the battery of
stamps. Evidently the developers of the
mine are encouraged.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
MERE-MENTION.

Two men were arrested in Tallahatchie
county, Mississippi, few days ago on
the charge Of arson, and to make them
confess, mob buried them up to their
necks in the ground. ''''''' The naval ap-
preparation bill this year claims s33,OOO,-
900. .''''''"New York city is to have new
custom house that will cost $1,000, 900. '''''''
DR.. Richard Ruiz, a naturalized Amer
lean citizen, was beaten to death by the
Spanards in Havana prison few days
ago. Arrangements have been made
whereby 40 Pinkerton detectives are to
mingle among the guests at Mckinley's
day, agreed to resolution expressing the
sympathy of the United States with
Greece in her action toward the Turks in
Crete.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
REESE AND LUCKE.

Gone but not forgotten. There is still
certain amount of general Interest in
the whereabouts of Reese and Luckie
and the other used-to-be prisoners who
got out in the recent wholesale Jail deliv-
cry. Consequently the reporter has been
keeping his eyes open for developments.
Nine people out of ten are committed
to the opinion that neither Reese or
Luckie will ever be recaptured. Some
think that Luckie might be caught, after
Reese shakes him off, as they think will
surely be the case but that Reese will
ever be brought back alive, they have
not the slightest idea. A few are einclined
to calculate the chances more closely, and
figuring the extent Of the advertising the
men have gotten and the large number
of people who would like to have that
81 900 reward they are not so certain but
that the men might eventually be brought
back.
Taking it for granted that Reese and
Luckie are the two most anxious men
connected with the delivery incident; the
next most anxious Is Sheriff Logan. He
has very little to say (; he Is not inclined to
try to lay any blame upon anyone else;
but has worried himself almost sick. In
addition to this, he has spent q good deal
of money sending men about the country
and in telegraphing, etc. He seems to
still have hopes that the fugitives will be
re-captured, and is very anxious indeed
to pay the $500 reward that he has offered
for Reese.
During the week the sheriff has receiv-
ed letters of inquiry from Texas, Georgia,
Florida and other states. ]. E. Love, Of
Duluth, Ca, wrote that two men who
looked very much like the published
portraits got off freight train at that
place on the 18th instant, and he wanted
full description. The sheriff at once
telegraphed the description together with
the Information that 500 would be paid
for the delivery of Reese, and $500 for the
delivery of Luckie; but has heard moth
ing further. Most of the letters received
ask for information as to the amount OF
the reward, and also for portraits Of the
fugitives.
Whether Reese is captured or not, the
damage suit instituted sometime ago by
j. II. Riddle as administrator, will 60 on
all the same. The defendant has already
been duly served with copy Of the
complaint, etc., in the case, and for the
purposes Of the suit, his presence is not
necessary. Satisfactory. evidence Of his
death is about the only thing that is likely
to put stop to the proceedings.
Sheriff Logan has heard quite frequent
ly of the alleged whereabouts of. several
of the other escaped prisoners, and
Deputy Harshaw has made several trips
in the hope of securing their recapture;
but without result. Except the two
already reported as having been brought
back, all the escapes are still at large.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24

There is growing sentiment through
out the county against further main
tainance of the chaingang system. The
principal complaint is based on the alle-
CATION that the chaingang costs practical
ly as much as the same number OF free
laborers, and in addition to this, it is
claimed that whatever benefits there are
in the institution, if indeed there are any,
must necessarily be distributed with such
partiality as to work great injustice to
other portions of the county. Both OF
these reasons seem to have the merit OF
m ore or less force, and the whole matter
should have careful and thorough consid-
Grafton at the hands of the county COM
missioners.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
A sTOREROOM RIGHT.

By the first day of August, or within a
very short time thereafter, the Yorkville
branch of the Ganson Dry Goods COM
pany expects to be housed in one of the
most commodious retail store rooms to be
found in the state. So said Secretary NJ.
F. Jones, the manager at this place, to
the reporter yesterday, and to prove what
he said, he went on to explain to the re-
porter some Of his plans.
The new home of the company is to be
in the big "Adickes building" on the
corner of Congress and Liberty streets
and now part of the Nichols estate.
But the building is not to remain in its
present shape. 1t is too small and does
not contain nearly enough room. 10
make it right, the owners have agreed to
tear ont the portion now occupied by
Mr.. T. w. Speck's jewelry store, and
then make a considerable addition in the
rear.
AS remodeled, the storeroom will be 80
by 100 feet. There will be four rows of
shelving, one on either side and two in
the center. There will also be four long
counters, and the interior will be divided
up into departments-one for dry goods,
another for notions, another for clothing,
millinery, dress goods, etc.-with busi-
ness office located somewhere about the
centre of the big room, The front is to be
finished in iron and glass, with hand
some show windows of a size and design
that will add considerably to the general
ly attractive appearance.
Messrs. Evans & Moxon will probably
have the contract to remodel the building,
and the work will be pushed forward
without any unnecessary delay. In the
meantime the Ganson Dry Goods COM
pany will continue its business at its pres
ent stand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. Robert deLoach, of Yorkville, who
is studying medicine at the Louisville,
KY, university, is at home on vacation.
Major John F. Jones, DIR. j. G. Black
Captain J. D. Anthony, N. w. Hardin,
8. B. Lumpkin and other gentlemen from
Blacksburg, were in Yorkville yesterday
on business.
Mr.. Robert Johnson, eldest son of Rev.
L. A. johnson, of Yorkville, returned to
Yorkville yesterday after an absence OF
IL years. Mr.. Johnson is now citizen
of Texas and holds position as conduc-
tor on one of the trains of the Santa Fe
railroad. He has many friends in York
Vile and vicinity who will be glad to
make his necessarily limited stay in his
native county as pleasant as possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
Fired at the Drummer.

James Dunbar, formerly of Union,
but now of Newberry, arrived in Spar
tanburg last Friday, walked directly
to the Spartan Inn, entered the office,
and in the presence of several guests
began firing. at the range of four or
five feet, at James E. Hart, travelling
man from Baltimore. None of the
balls, however, took effect, though sew
eral gentlemen narrowly escaped.
Dunbar claims that he shot at Hart on
perfectly justifiable terms, the latter
having insulted Dunbar's wife. This
is only Dunbar's statement, and no one
seems to know anything about the
matter. Dunbar was arrested, but was
released on deposit of $25 for his ap-
pearance when wanted.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-24
LOCAL LACONICS.

The Cotton Market.
Cotton is worth from 81 to cents in
Yorkville today.
Reduced Rates.
The Carolina and North Western rail-
road will sell round trip tickets to Wash
ington on the occasion of McKinley's
Inauguration, good from March to
March 8, for one fare.
The Right Spirit.
Mr.. F. A. Gosman proposes to do his
share in the road work. He offers to re-
pair engines and rock crushers in use on
the roads, free of charge for his work. The
repairing Of this machinery is quite an
item in the expense of road working, and
Mr.. Gosman's offer would be very liberal
even in man of much larger means.
Had Them Both.
Mr.. Tom Davidson, of the Philadelphia
ghborhood, was in Yorkville on Mon
day, and claimed with great seriousness
that Reese and Luckie had been at his
house ever since the preceding Wednes-
day. To suckers who bit, Mr.. Davidson
explained that the two fugitives came
to his house in The YoRKvILLE EN-
QUIRER.
Will Contribute His Share.
A citizen who lives outside of York
vile, and who uses the Lincoln road in
coming to town, instructs The ENQUIRER
to say that if the people of three or five
mile section of his road will make SUBJ
scriptions payable in work next summer,
he will put down his name for anywhere
from $40 to S25 worth of hauling in pro-
portion to the most liberal subscriptions
of others.
Running Full Time.
The Durham Fertilizer works, at
Blacksburg, under the management of
Captain J. D. Anthony, are running full
time and far into the night During the
time the Sulphuric Acid company has
not been able to furnish acid, the fertilizer
people have been getting their acid
abroad. The prospects now are that the
Acid Works will soon be put in operation
again, and, if so, the fertilizer people will
hereafter be able to get their supply Of
acid at home.
Bridge Contracts.
Supervisor Culp let the bridge contracts
in Bethel township last Thursday and
Friday, pursuant to the advertised notice.
The contract for the bridge over Beaver
Dam was let for Sl24; and the contract for
the bridge at Craig's mill was let for $2l6.
Mr.. r. j. Haney was the successful bidder
in both cases. The contract to repair the
bridge over Big Allison creek, was let to
Mr.. ]. N. Stewart for $78.
Almost Impassable.
"If all the other roads leading into
Yorkville are in as bad fix as that Kings
Mountain road" remarked one gentle
man to number of others sitting around
the fire in the sheriff g office last Satur-
day, ''it would have been much better
if the convicts had never struck lick
of work on any of them." The testi-
mony of the other gentlemen seemed to
develop the fact that the Chester road,
upon which the convicts were never
worked, is now the best road leading into
the town. Continuing his description of
the Kings Mountain road, the first
speaker said that there were numerous
places on it where a wagon would sink to
the axle trees, and he also claimed that in