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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-15


they may desire to trade here, they viii
not travel often over such road as the
Old Saluda was last winter unless COM
PEELED to do so. Competitor is too strong
other markets would he only too glad to
capture our trade, to warrant our business
men in turning deaf ear to all appeal to
have the work completed. They have
much to lose. The farmers can 60 else
where, as they threaten to do, and 1t Goes
appear that another strong effort should
be made to finish the road before the bad
weather sets in.
Slightly Mixed.
Intendant Lowry wants the new char
ter SO the town can borrow between S2,O0O
and $1,000 payable in $500 installments.
Attorney Brice says positively that the
new charter will not admit of such
transaction. Warden Moore wants the
new charter in order to secure the pay
ment of $3.50 already borrowed. The new
charter cannot possibly 60 into effect un-
til after the taxes pledged to secure this
sum have been collected, and if the note
referred to is not paid out of the approach
ing tax collections, it cannot be held to be
a lien on any future collections, nor cali
the obligation be legally transferred to
future council. However, Messrs. Car
roll, McNeel and O'Leary have agreed to
take ND this note upon adequate security,
which agreement should relieve all fur
ther anxiety OH the part of Warden Moore.
Warden Parish wants the new charter in
order to raise $1,000 by the only method
by which the new charter will allow it to
be raised-an increase in the tax levy.
Intendant Lowry and Wardens Moore
and McElwee, IA majority of the council
as now constituted, or Il tie in new coun-
ell provided all these gentlemen are re-
elected, and all of the other members are
with Warden Parish) have publicly prom
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THE COTTON TRUST.

The cotton planters OF the South are
holding a convention in Atlanta 10 devise
means whereby t(-s cotton product can
be controlled by those who make the crop.
We do not know what will be the out
come Of this convention. but as stated
in these columns the other day. we are
particularly interested in the statement
that has been given out that the purpose
OF the convention is to organize full
fedged trust, TO limit the supply and 10
fix the price Of raw cotton.
We mentioned at the time the plan Of
Mr.. Roddey, OF the New York Stock Ex-
change. but more interesting still Is the
plan OF Mr.. John Amen Mette. OF South
Carolina. Mr.. Mette's plan, to use his
own language, "contemplates the utter
destruction OF speculation. and though II
may not be accepted now. or even con-
sdered, we should have public ownership
OF the traffic in cotton. For this purpose
the township should be adopted as the
territorial or governmental unit. Each
township should build one or moro ware
houses. which should be kept by officers
elected by the voters or cotton growers
OF the township. IN fixing the price OF
cotton. the convention should take into
consideration the cost OF production and
the price might be changed from year 10
year 10 suit the conditions of trade and
production. In order to pay warehouse
and other incidental expenses. II might
be necessary to make n small charge for
storage. There would be no object in the
manufacturer buying direct from the
producer, who would be fully protected"
Mr.. Mette is somewhat at a loss 10 ex-
plain how the townships could secure
money with which TO buy the cotton. He
suggests the issuance Of certificates, but
is not quite sure about this. However,
that is a small matter. The principle is
the thing. public ownership Of the traf-
fic in cotton" That's the principle, and
details are simply a matter Of affairs.
The suggestion is somewhat unique. but
is altogether i'm keeping with the theory
Of socialism. If we are TO have govern
ment ownership of transportation lines
and telegraph lines, why not government
ownership of the traffic in cotton. We
doubt not that Mr.. Mette's interesting
scheme will receive from the convention
that consideration which 1t so richly de-
serves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

sohero assert with regard TO the re-
sources NJ this territory. and then ina
enc rs lofty mountains bursting with
tho nrecious metals, its streams ho"ihs
with amber over silver sands, where every
field "a n garden OF the Hesperldes. bloom
Ing with vegetable gold, and all TINS Is not
worth the price we arc now called 70 pay.
ct protest against ~ In the name OF
Justice outraged by violence; In the name
OF humanity insulted; In the name OF 'he
weak trodden down: In the name oi
peace imperilled. md in the name or the
African race. whose first effort at inde-
pendence Is rudely assailed."
The baltimore Sun had a most sensible
article upon this general subject a day or
so since. which It concluded thus:
For african" read Hawaiian and
every burning word OF Sumner is az APP
plicable 10 the case now before the SEN
ate. as II was TO that OF san Domingo III
1870. OF course. there are senators VIM
cannot be made 10 understand that 'ho
Hawaiians have any rights when wnitc
man IA bound TO respect senator Au'
gan. who has also recently Nsteu lhe
islands. and who has returned as ne went
an ardent advocate for annexation ~
reply 20 an open letter from native ma
waiian upon this subject. has said that
ne can see no reason for asking the con-
sent OF the people OF Hawaii, especially
as it IL not proposed TO submit the quos-
ton to the determination Of the people
OF the United States. One can imagine the
distinguished Albanian going even fur
Their and saying: what sub, ask the
consent OF a passed. Of niggers to be an
nexed 10 this great and glorious country!
Annex them. sub. first. and, II necessary,
fog them afterward'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
ELIMINATTNG THE NEGRO VOTE.

The new constitution Of South Carolina
contains a clause providing that NJ 20
January /. 1898 all male persons Of voting
age applying for registration who can
read any section of the constitution or
Understand and explain II when read 20
them shall be entitled 10 register. II is
fUrther provided that any person who
shall apply for registration after January
1. 1898. shall be registered, provided that
he can read or write any section Of the
constitution submitted to him, or can
show that he owns and has paid all taxes
collectble during the previous year on
property in the State assessed at 500
or more.
The registration under the "undec-
standing" clause IS now closed. and
while several thousand whites have been
shut out, over $1,000 have been registered.
OF the negroes only 1900 have been re-
gistered, and there are about $1,000 ne
groes Of eligible age who have not been
registered.
Just how this will work In the future
It is hard to say, but It IS quite GER
tain that for the time the negro in South
Carolina has been pretty well eliminated
from the politics of that State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
institution has always been high. w,

institution has always been high. We
place great stress upon industry. econo-
my. morality. race-pride. temperance.
practical religion. cleanliness. politeness
and learning to attend TO ones own bust
ness without interfering with another;
lesson much needed to be taught"
The buildings are plain and simple. but
comfortable. But the needs are many.
/. A new hall is needed for the students
and for the accommodation OF the people
who attend the exercises At their last
annual commencement one thousand per-
sons could not obtain seats.
2. They need a good set OF carpenter
tools, special attention Is given to the
carpenters trade.
g. An outfit for their blacksmith's shop.
T. a good plancr for their new saw mill
5. Four hrst-class type writing ma
chimes.
g. Everything needed by a skilled pho
tographer.
!. All of the apparatus belonging 70 a
well-furnished telegraph office.
S. Five good cooking stoves. several
new sewing machines. beds and bedding.
table linen, knives and forks, tables,
plates. pitchers. glasses, etc.
9. A wagon and two good horses; har-
ness. plows. hoes. reapers. and all % tho
necessary implements for the farming de-
partment.
Tho present buildings are situated on 4
farm OF fifty acres. Some three or four
miles distant IS another farm Of two
hundred and fifty acres.
The president says that he needs now
$4,000.
The strongest testimonials to Professor
Smalwood's Christian character. and as
an earnest worker for the industrial,
moral and religious welfare Of his race.
are given by the leading citizens and Off
Gals Of his county. who have known him
for fifteen years and who say. "He de-
serves the help due n negro educator"
The curriculum embraces Industrial odu-
cation. physical culture. elocutiOn. music.
telegraphy. shorthand and type-writing
temperance. and Biblo study
"rhe use Of tobacco IS not allowed.
Cards and card playing are prohibited.
No student who IS profane or Incorporate,
or whose influence IS pernicious. viii De
allowed TO remain in the institution when
once known 70 he unworthy"
Keeping or using firearms on the prem
ises. is forbidden Such are some Of the
general regulations governing the stud
ems. and /. these II Is ahead Of any COLI
legiate institute OF which I have any
knowledge.
Professor, Smallwood IS 4 Christian Of
broad. comprehensive and conservative
views; n man OF fine intellect pleasing
manners. and rich culture. lie has an
abiding faith I'm God. who, he believes
has called him into his present field Of
labor and usefulness. Are there not some
philanthropists. and wealthy readers OF
your paDer, who will aid this worthy ne
gro IN his laudahle undertaking. Help
him I'm his praiseworthv enterprise - ed
ucate and Christanize the members Of
his race. and so make them intelligent.
useful and happy citizens Of our grand
old Commonwealth
Respectfully yours,
L. A. CUTLER.
Louisa, Va. December II, 1897.
am n Virginian; have been a preacher
for forty years. know all about the negro,
and wish to see him elevated in the scale
Of moral excellence.
T. A 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
MUST BE coNsIDERED

We reproduce elsewhere an article
from the Portsmouth Star, suggested by
an article from The Times on the inevi-
table eject of dishonest elections. Our
Portsmouth contemporary states the case
plainly, forcefully and truthfully.
Sheer as much as you choose. dodgeras
much as you please. abuse as much as
Won like those who talk about election
crookedness, but the fact remains that
It has been blight in this state. The
Times has told the plain truth, the Ports
mouth Star tells the plain truth, and
those truths have come home with ire
mendous force TO the people OF Virginia
within the past several months.
The Legislature of Virginia knows that
what we say is true. 1t understands the
situation thoroughly. VIII 1t meet the
Situation face to face and pass a law
that shall remove this stain from Wiz
ginia? We shall see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

70 him by the agent Of a book company.
history adopted by the committee OF
which Colonel Stubs was member, In
payment of a gambling debt, and that he
had repeatedly played cards for money
with that agent. They heard the agent on
the witness stand say that Colonel Stubs
was mistaken as TO one Of the checks.
That the check for the smaller amount
was given in payment OF gambling debt.
but that the other was for money loaned.
In other words. they heard the two wit
nesses to this transaction each tell o diff
ferent story as 10 how and why those
checks were passed.
But for all that the committee did not
render an unqualified verdict OF guilty.
They simply said that the conduct. assoc
citation and relation OF Grand Commander
James N. Stubs. while a member OF the
History Committed. with the agent Of one
OF tho great publishing houses OF ths
country. as developed by the evidence
and especially by his own evidence. have
boon such as 20 render II improper and
inexpedient that ne should remain a
member OF the History Committee Of the
Grand Camp Of Virginia"
We submit that a moro temperate YER
dict, in the Hight OF the evidence before
the committee. would be hard 70 con-
ceive. We submit that these high minded
men, prompted at once by q sense OF JUS
tice and tho kindness of comradeship
leaned as far toward mercy as their high
sense Of Justice would permit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The st. Louis Globe Democrat has re-
celved a cablegram from Paris which
says that a warrant is reported to have
been issued for the Princess Chimay, nee
Clara Ward, in connection with seizure
OF obscene photographs recently made by
the police. A number Of the pictures
seized represent the woman in what are
known as plastic poses.
Charles Butler, LII. D., died in New
York Monday, aged ninety-six. lie was
the founder Of the Union Theological
Seminary in 1885 and was It's president un-
til his death. He was brother OF II. f.
Butler.
Janet Carlyle Hanning, sister of Thorn
as Carlyle. the essayist. and the last sur
viving member of his family, died on
Monday in Toronto.
1t Is impossible to buy a quart Of whis-
key in any barroom in Atlanta, under
the ruling Of the police and ordinance
committees, says the Constitution. Here
after IL a man wants whiskey he must
either buy more than a gallon or less
than quart. Heretofore a man could so
into retail liquor store and buy any
quantity Of whiskey desired up 10 five
gallons, but the new ruling by the Coun-
ell Committees cuts off the sale by re-
tailers Of more than a quart, and they are
not even permitted 10 sell full quart.
The annual premium on the big Van
derbilt life insurance policy Is $4,000.
The agent who secured the policy receiv-
ed not less than so per cent. commission
the first year and a renewal OF per cent.
annually for fifteen or twenty years ac-
cording 10 contract. He realizes by the
transaction $4,000 20 start with and draws
slt a year thereafter until his contract
expires
The soldiers OF New York city say that
they will go In rags before they will wear
clothes made by convIcts.
James Goff was taking vegetables from
the garden Of Mrs Zach Martin, Of Levy
county. Fla. When she told him to desist
he drew his revolver and fired at her
She LneH TOOK ann from the corner or her
barn with her rife and shot him. The
shot took effect in the lower part Of the
abdomen and it will prove fatal
Governor Pingree denies the statement
that three cents street car fares in Detroit
have proven a failure. The Governor as
serts that for the last year. after paying
interest upon all honest bonds" there
was a clear profit of more than per cent.
TO stock.
Mr.. Charles o. Scull has resigned as
general passenger agent Of the Pittsburg
and Western railroad. This Office Mr.
Soul held i'm connection with the position
of general passenger agent Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, which he re-
signed some time ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The Philadelphia North American says
"a Topeka editor has sued Garden City
Sheriff for keeping him awake by snor-
ing in a Pullman car" What Kansas
editor could sleep anyway with Il sheriff
anywhere near him?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Coxey spent s99s15 in his gubernatoriai
campaign. which is ssis.l5 in excess OF the
limit under the Ohio law. Coxey VIII
break the law even IL It costs him money
TO do IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

1t is with sincere sorrow that we an
nounce the death OF Alexander Mcdonald
He spent the greater part of lis life IN
newspaper work and was an honor to the
profession. A forccful writer, honest and
fearless and a courteous gentleman In all
his dealings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Bond OF Sympathy.

THAT new hired girl Of ours goes out
every night"
Il can sympathize with you. so does
our furnace. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Smooth Under.

Scene Hairdresser's shop in sauchie
Hall street.
Young lady Cblushingly)-l would Ike
to look at some false hair, please.
Snopnan (experienced)-Certai miss.
What color does your friend want!-Gias-
cow Bailie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

II the magazine which had the old
verses worked off on It by Chicago poet
persists in making fuss about H. !. may
DO forced to print something orslhui
from the same fellow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

General Grosvenor can win many con-
verts 10 his civil service views, II he can
get control of a few good government
Jobs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Color Effects.

Mr.. Murray Hill-It Is odd what queer
effects colors have upon persons.
Mr.. Point Breeze-What effects are you
thinking OF?
Mr.. Murray Hilton n gray day am
always blue.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Colonel Barley will find grain OF COM
fort in the fact that Love wins with most
young men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
MOI NecessarilY.

Waller-so Bllker rents that goa
month house Of yours, does heg lie pays
too much rent.
Landlord (sighing)-You don't know him.
Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

II Is reported now that typewriters are
TO come down in price, but tfat won't
help Spalding and those fellows who got
caught before the drop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

A Chicago father reioices in having
saved his son from literature to the pro-
fits Of pork packing. and literature has
been probably saved some too.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
A Nav Widow

Insurance Agen,-Before filing the claim
will you be kind enough 10 give me a
certificate of your husbands DEATH ma
dame?"
The New widow-with pleasure.-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Senator Flanagan missed n great
chance yesterday TO have himself -oted
for as 4 candidate for the United States
Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Mothers should not restrain the relig-
ious ferver that inspires their boys 70
Join three or four different Sunday
schools at this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

That was a choice plum the Legislature
dropped in Senator Daniels stocking yes
terday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Shoppers will make no mistake IN tax
ing for their guide the stores they ma
advertised In The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

A Oklahoma man shot a grill four times
because she didn't love him." She has
probably not changed her mind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Speaker Reeds red necktie evidently
has not caught the eye Of the sockless
statesman from Medicine Lodge. .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

hansen Is reported to speak Enghsn
fuently." at 1900 pS night. Sam Small
is a pretty fast talker too, and he VIII 90
It for less than half that price.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

There Is now some question as to wheth-
er many Kentuckans will go to see the
battleshlp launched into thirty feet OF
water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
The Ace.

Ted-She said he- age was twenty-five.
What do you think Of that?
Ned should call it an age Of decep-
tion.-Boston Traveller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Hetty Green wants son-in-law who
has brains and character. She ought not
to have much trouble If her daughter Is
fairlY sensible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The Senate will have the antl-foot-ball
bill up tomorrow, and then the kicking
will begin in earnest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

In wedding invitation recently issued
an unfortunate blunder was made 1t
read. Your presents is requested at the
marriage, &c"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

what Is a snOb2"
Hes a man in good society who lives
in perpetual fear lest he should run
against somebody who knows him.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Durrant's "last hope is somewhat on
the order OF the "lost chord" in that 1t
is constantly being revived.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Regrets,

The money that I blew in
For that giddy summer whirl
Could now be used 10 buy a GIT
For my best Sunday girl.
Philadelphia North American
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The bill 20 provide seats for all females
who are employed in stores, should not
be left standing on the calendar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Acclimated.

What a cold, hard face old Bronson
has"
mo wonder. He's president Of the ice
trust. News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Mark Hanna has been vaccinated. III
will probably take with the Ohio Legs
iature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

In some places they bore for gas, but in
Congress us the gas that bores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Mobbs-sklnner is very careful about
his children. isn't he?
Jenkins-Yes; he's trying 20 bring them
up In the way he should have gone-Bos-
ton Traveller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Senator Hanna did not spend all OF his
wealth in the last campaign. He has
been four days at the Astoria Hotel. New
York,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

name. however. could hardly get the en-
dorscmcnt of Colorado politicians.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Mr.. Golden. OF Colorado, Is said TO have
spent 5000 in trying TO get government
sob at 81, 500 per annum. A man with that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Skill.

The race may not be TO the swift,
Nor the battle 10 the strong;
But swiftness isn't bad to have
III You wish 10 get along.
And strength was never known 10 hurt
Mans chances I'm fight.
They are the winners who know how
To use their talents right.
Cleveland Leader
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
Millions Of Men and Women
urnnr'c IittIn Iivar Turner's
AFTERMATH

money, no says no will never play tho
game again.-Baltlfnore American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Charles Butler, LII. D., died in New
York Monday, aged nlnety-six. lie was
the founder OF the Union Theological
Seminary in 1895 and was its president I'M
Ill his death. He was brother of II. f.
Butler.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

The Devil Sick. The Devil u Monk Would br.
strange thing about Colonel stuoos
poker game is that, although he won
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

Janet Carlyle Hanning. sister Of Thorn
as Carlyle, the essayist. and the last sur
viving member Of his family, died on
Monday in Toronto.