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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-04
OVER In 0C0NEE.
Editor Jaynes Tells of a Colloquy Between
Irby and McLaurin.

Editor Jaynes Tells of Colloquy Between
Irby and McLaurin.
Editor R. T. Jaynes, of The Keowee
Courier, sent the Columbia Stale the
following account of the campaign
meeting at Walhalla last Monday:
The campaign meeting at Walhalla
today was attended by some 700 of
Oconee's representative citizens. Irby,
Evans and McLaurin spoke in the or
der named. Both Irby and Evans
were severe in arraigning and ridicul-
ing McLaurin's record in congress, es-
pecially his votes and speeches on the
Dingley tariff bill. Their usual
charges of Republican and protection
tendencies against McLaurin were an
swered in detail by the latter during
his speech of an hour and a half. His
speech took we'll with the crowd and
the occasion may be written down as
complete vindication and victory for
McLaurin.
Towards its close an episode of more
than passing interest occurred. A
question was asked McLaurin by some
citizen relative to the metropolitan po-
lice imposed on Charleston. McLau-
rim answered promptly he would have
never imposed it on the city. Colonel
Irby then asked him if he would re-
move it if he were governor. MclIau-
rim answered 81 WOuld,n
Irby-Then you stab Governor Ell
lerbe in the back.
McLaurin answered that Governor
Ellerbe was an honest man, and he
thought that the metropolitan police
would have been removed before now
but for combination of circumstances
over which Governor Ellerbe had no
control. He said that it was unfair to
drag Governor Ellerbe into this discus.
sion when he could not answer the
charges made against him. The crowd
drew near as McLaurin waxed warm
| in the defense of Governor Ellerbe
and approved of what he said.
Irby then asked to be heard by way
of explanation.
Voices-Sit down. Hurrah for Nc
Laurin
Irby advanced to the front of the
stand and began speaking in very
excited and vehement manner. 1t
seemed for once that he would be
howled down.
McLaurin and Chairman Herndon
requested that he be heard. Irby was
permitted to proceed and charged that
Governor Ellerbe had said he intended
to use the constabulary force to elect
McLaurin. [Cries of "Hurrah for Nc
Laurin % "Sit down.
McLarrin replied that Governor Ell
lerbe told him he had said no such
thing but he had said if his admins
tration was attacked, he would have
to use his influence in its defense.
Voices-Hurrah for Ellerbe. Hurrah
for McLaurin.
McLaurin proceeded to close his
speech in a happy manner and many
gathered around the platform to shai:e
his hand and congratulate him on his
magnificent reply to the various
charges of sinister purposes made
against him.
This afternoon the expressions of
citizens from different sections of the
county show McLaurin to be far in the
lead, if every other county goes like
Oconee. Judging from the meeting
today and preferences of the voters ex-
pressed since adjournment, McLaurin
will win easily against the field in the
first primary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-04
The atorkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1897.

&C. Walt Whitman joined the senator
ial circus at Union, with the announce
ment that he was candidate and has
since filled several dates. He processes
to believe that the state executive COM
mittee gyill sustain him in his contention
as to the regularity of his candidacy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-08-04

- In another column we publish the
statement in which Senator Mayfield
attempts to prove "duplicity" on the
part of Governor Ellerbe. The state
ment probably is hardly worth so much
space as it occupies; but since we have
already published Governor Ellerbe's
challenge, it is only fair that we should
also present Senator Mayfeld's reply.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
TRT1L OFJOHN ". HARRTSON.
sparGe Bros Creditors Ask for Resale
Tourists to the Holy Land.

WINSTON. y. c.. Dec. 3o.-Special.-
The preliminary trial OF john ". llar-
rison for killing Paul Stockton, was be-
gun to-day before three magistrates.
Six lawyers are employed by the defence.
District Attorney liOlton represents the
State About six witnesses were exam
ined to-day. That many IL not more are
TO testify before the case is concluded.
The plea of the defendant is self-defence.
public sentiment. is still divided as 10
result of trial which is exciting great
interest
Several lawyers representing the credi-
tors of Sparger Brothers, the Mt Airy
tobacconists who assigned several weeks
ago. appeared before Judge Starbuck
with the two trustees to-day and asked
for an order to resell the factory. fix
lures and tobacco which were first bid
OF by c. =. Reese, OF Martinsvile, Va.
for $1,000 \ ten per cent bid had been
put on the property and this was raised
to-day To $4,000. which proved sausfac-
tory 10 the creditors. This sale was con-
iirmcd by his honor.
Mrs. Carrie Shelton Ogburn, wife Of
Mr.. Charles ID. Ogburn. one Of Wins
toms prominent tobaccOnists. died to-day
NJ her home I'm Salem, ag d twenty-slX
years.
rev. Robert +. Caldwell. pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church. who in COM
panv with "a party composed of prominent
diNines and educators. expect TO sail from
New York February 9Th. for visit To
Holy Land. announced to-day that he had
secured Rev. w. II. Groves. of Millboro
Springs. Va. 10 supply his pulpit during
ni. abccnCp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
COIORED TRAINTNG SCHOOL.
One to BE Established on the Eastern
Shore--A Norfolk suit.

PETERSBURG. VA, December 30
Special-A syndicate OF colored people
has purchased the Cherrystone property
ON the Eastern Shore OF Virginia for the
purpose OF establishing a normal, agri-
cultural Industrial and mechanical in
stitute for he training OF colored youths.
The school is TO be operated under the
supervision Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church and Is TO be located in Bishop
RaldOlphs diocese.
Judge Drury \. Hinton, OF this city.
counsel for the plaintiff in the suit OF
Todd vs.. Sykes. from the Court OF Law
and Chancery in the city Of Norfolk. re-
ceived official notification to-day that
Judge Keith. of the Supreme Court of
Appeals az Richmond. had awarded an
appeal and supersedeas in the case. This
case involves the title to about eight
thousand dollars worth Of property I'm the
city Of Norfolk.
4 prominent farmer or Chesterfield told
The Times correspondent to-day that he
would be willing 10 give a suitable srte
FOR sugar-beet factory in order to have
il located IN his county.
Mrs George W. Slauson is on a visit
10 Petersburg.
Mrs Charles ". Spcer died az her resi-
dence on Franklin street this morning
after a painful illness.
Judge j. NJ. Mullen left this morning for
Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The Court OF Justice John.

C. +. Hewitt. for the third time with
I'm th. past few months. appeared 10 an
swor the charge Of taking tools belong
inQ 10 fellow workmen and pawning them.
The last charge was made by Gus II.
Wells. and was that OF taking n satchel
fun OF papers-hanger's tools worth - ana
pawning them on December I'm. lie
was given four months.
Ton,v Sternsdcrf followed Charlie Ros-
SEP pack TO jail for twelve months. lilo
was charged with hitting Charlie with a
bottle on Christmas Eve. They had both
been released BY the Party as u Christ
mas gift.
John Day. colored. beat Kina Walker.
and he was charged s. for doing the
same.
John Daniel. colored, was charged with
having threatened 10 shoot Wick Frye.
but when the witnesses lined ND before
the Party he Immediately dismissed
John.
VIM. Morris colored. struck James
Morris with a brick and $3.50 was placed
against his name.
John Baugh. colored. was forced TO pay
s. for being disordery in the bar OF V.
looqs OF pou9le9IW pue AomWeMD ~
Laura Goodall.
John West and John Smith, two white
men arrested by Special officer Flournoy
as suspicious characters were given
sixty days each for having lot of dress
ed chick MS in their possession, which
they were trying TO dispose OF.
Feney Funn. colored is under the
charge OF assaulting Harriet Funn, and
in order TO secure witnesses the case went
over che day.
An additional charge Of assault was
brought up against Furn for hitting a
man with a brick last May, and both
cases will be heard together.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
WATCH NTGHT sERTICFs.
The Usual Exercises TO be Held In Man,
ofthe Churches.

Watch-nieht services Will ne conducted
by DR.. Starr at Broad.Strect Methodist
church commenced at 10 =. NJ, New
Years eve.
Similar services will be conducted
al Clay-Street church this evening,
commencing at 10 o'clock Tho Epworth
League will conduct the exercises. AT
midnight. Rev. Or. Brown, OF Ashland,
will deliver a discourse.
Watch-night services will be held al
Centenary New Years eve. commencing
at . O'Clock. There will be a PRAYER ser
vice and exercises by the Epworth
League. The sacrament will be admins
tered and a sermon preached at 10 O'Clock.
The services will close with the ushering
I'm OF the new year.
The congregation OF Laurel-Stfeet
Methodist church will hold watch-night
services in tho locturc-room Of the church
Tonight The service viii conf
mence az 10 o'clock and the pastor, Key.
X. Finley Gayle will preach sermon
appropriate 20 the closing of the old year
and the ushering in OF tho new.
This will be an interesting service, and
the public is invited.
At the First Baptist church. n service
of New Years gratitude and good WISH
Is will be held on Saturday morning
from 7:30 10 $50 o'clock The fitness ana
profit of thus spending the first hour OF
the New Years thought will be heartily
appreciated by those who may be able
to be present TO whom cordial wei
come will be given. "a,
Rev. DR.. George w. Nanderslice VIII
conduct a watch night meeting tonight
AZ Union Station church.
The New Years service in Bethlehem
Evangelical Lutheran church VIII ne heIu
on Sunday instead OF on Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 3O-FLOUR-Duli
unchanged.
WIIEAT-Dull and easy: spot. month
ana January. J1Nn97i,c.; May. 9ic. bid,
steamer No. . red, DSlSd0Si4c.: southern
wheat. by sample. 02n9Siac.. on grade
g3HaSc.
CORN-Easy: spot and month. 33ikd
ai'sc.: December. new or old. 33igH3'I-sc.
January :3JS}hc.. steamer mixed. 3lAa
&c: southern white corn. 33G3Jc.: do.
yellow 3Oli3ic
OATS-Quiet, but firm: No. white. 29l.
M3oc
RYE-Easier: No. nearby. 52%c.
HAY-Steady. choice timothy. si3 asked.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Duli. demand Nat,
unchanged.
SUGAR-StronC. unchanged
BUTTER-Quiet unchanged.
EGGS and CHEESE-Steady, unchang-
cd.
WHISKEY-Tnchanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
THE NEW RaTLRO4D COMMISSION
HARMONIOUs WHOLE.
The New Commissioners Decline Free
Passes sent by the f'siiroads--"uper-
Material supper. Postum and Taters

RALEIGH y. G., Dec. J-SpeciaL-Dr.
Abbott gracefully accepted the Two new
commissioners yesterday ana tnty az
proceeded TO business. Several rallroaus
mad sent Messrs. Caldwell and Pearson
passes These were returned yesterday
with thanks, and also there was ehcloseo
"a COPY OF the resolution pfonlbltlhS free
passes which these new Drooiis p liz
Railroad Commission refused 70 grant
the Western Union Telegraph company
any additional time In which TO HE re-
ply in regard to the reduction OF rates.
The telegraph company asked until Aprh
10 file the answer. ~
Mrs. Watson was to-day taken 10 Johns
Hopkins Hospital 10 have an examination
made To see il the ball. fired by her hus-
band, which has produced paralysis from
her waist down. can be located ana eA-
tracted. Her case IS "a most peculiar as
well as a most pitiable one.
POSTUM AND 'TATERS.
Governor Atkinson. OF Georgia, has
written and asked the pleasure OF Gov
ernor Russells company at "A supper oil
possum and 'tatcrs" to be given at
Newman. Ga, tomorrow night:
Mr.. John Graham says that II ne Is 70
be made immigration commissioner, he
does not know IT.
It Is reported that Major ]. NJ. Wilson
will institute criminal proceedings against
the two new commissioners for breaking
into his private office in the Railroad
Commission apartments. ,.,
Eight miles or the southeastern DraHcl
Of the Wilmington and Weldon railroad
towards Ashepole has been graded. 1t
Will probably be carried on TO Hub, twelve
miles further.
1t IL said that there has been a large
amount OF building done here during the
last few years, and yet the tax books do
not show any increase in tax valuation
approaching the amount expended on
property improvements.
Since September LIST, there has been on
the market here Is, 72i bales OF cotton, as
against II Cos Tor the same period last
year. Then II brought 0as; now it brings
only 81.
a SHARPE ATTACK.
Senator Sharpe, Of Iredell. has been Il
very constant visitor AT the Railroad Com
mission office for several days IL is now
learned that Charles &. Pagan who Is
clerk 10 the commission In it's work OF
tax equalization. does not suit Chairman
Caldwell. Pagan is an anti Butlcrite,
while Caldwell is one Of Buffers chief
hackers. The board has to-day been in
secret session 10 consider the case OF Fa-
gan VS. Sharpe.
The Stanley county people say they have
never repudiated the 10000 Yadkin rail-
road bonds. They say that the railroad
never gave the county the stock subscrib-
ed for and that they We're paying 5000
interest on something intangible.
Judge Purncll appoints J. W. Wolfe. Of
beaufort, Cartoret county, United States
Commissioner
This morning the State convention Of
County Supervisors Of Public Education
met here. There were thirty counties
represented.
An oil portrait Of the late Rev. Chas
+. Deems has been presented 10 the Uni
versity by Mrs. J. r.. Faison, Of Faisons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
cor. BR1DY,S COMMEYT.
What ne Has Ia say About the Report
That He VIII BE Removed.

Collector James ID. Brady was in his
office in the custom House yesterday
after q snort VISIT 10 Washington
\ reporter called upon MN ara
asked II he had anything 10 say concern
inc the report that he and Collector
Agnew might be removed from Office on
account OF having displeased Secretary
Of the Treasury Gage. lie replied:
q called on Secretary Gage twice IueS-
day but did not deem TINS matter or
sufficient Importance TO mention TO MN.
But Just as 1 was leaving Washington 10
take the train for home a friend called
upon M. He stated that SecretarN cage
had read the published report and had
authorized him TO say II was the 'Veriest
rot and TO make i sweeping denial in
hi name"
col. Brady had nothing 20 say with re-
ference 10 the removal Of his headquar-
ters To Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
Ford Captured.

A negro convict named Walter Ford.
who escaped from penitentiary guards
while working on the roads in Henry
county on December 18th, was captured
Wednesday by a section man on the
James river branch and returned to the
penitentiary Wednesday night
Ford claims that ne was on his way 10
the State farm 10 give himself up. but
no credence is placed in that story. Tic
will be given an additional term.
The matter OF reward will be referred
10 the executive board. which meets
Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The Water Works.

The people Of Richmond are very much
pleased with the announcement that the
city's water works are IN such excellent
condition.
II IL regarded as a great achievement
that the new turbine wheel at the old
pump house which only cost $500. should
supply $4,000 gallons of water daily TO
the reservoir
The admirable effect that would result
from putting in meters all over the city
is plainly shown by the fact that there
was "a loss of pressure Of Il feet during
HE recent cold spell, due TO persons al
lowing their hydrants 10 run. The water
i'm the reservoirs. however, renamed al
about the same height.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The Daniel Notification.

There is some doubt that Senator Daniel
will be here on Saturday. No one in Rich
mond has any positive information as 10
the Majors coming ut this time.
Major James ID. Patton. with whom the
Senator generally stops when in the city,
is absent from home.
Il is said the Senator wrote Major Pat
ton a few days ago that he would be
here early in the new year but he ala
not say he would be in the city on New
Years day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
Match Lost.

Near ,he entrance 30 tie Ham awinckel
Ruilding Yesterday mo-ning Miss Nihor
lost her silver watch.
She had just compared her time win
that Of the jeweller next door. ana Is
confident that she dropped the watch IN
the hall or Immediately in front of the
building. The watch was a small silver
ume-picce with pin attachment.
Miss Minor prizes the watch and viii
reward the finder II II and return to the
Life Insurance Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
fredericksburg Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Dec. 90
Special-Mr. W. J. Pierce died at his
residence here last night, aged seventy
two years. -
The odd Fellows and Pythians bazaar
at the Opera House is attracting fnuch
attention A handsome door prize Is given
each night II 10 held for the purpose OF
liduldating the Indebtedness on thelr
commodious iron front hall ON MAIN
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31

NEW YORK DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK. Dec. 30.-The market for
dry-gooGs Is still in an unsatisfactory
condition. which is always noted when
holidays are imminent or progressing The
demand for cotton Is generally small.
orally hedter "bane tbo,,ah huei,sss t.
interrupted by holiday conditions. The
sales Of extra print cloths rumored early
In the week were not 80 heavy as ut first
supposed. They are said 10 have been
J0.oOO pieces for weekly delivery In
March and April. The low price FOR ex-
traS Sfill prevails.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The Game Of Golf.

Golf is the all absorbing topic OF CON
versation among the members OF the
Lakeside Wheel CLUB, ana the lourlla, :
rnent to-morrow promises 10 be the event
OF the season. M. David Kay, OF Fitch
bnrr Mass. formerly Of ScOtiand), has
been secured as instructor. OF this most
hons every day after eleven o'clock 10
give lessons to the members and their
lady friends . 90,
MIR. Kay is an expert goli player anu
comes highly recommended.
The links have lately been put in perfect
order and are the prettiest IN the south.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
PCRTSHOTTH FIRES.
Nine Houses Burned in Two Dsys-A
Printing Company Chartered.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec @.-Special.--
Portsmouth is apparently suffering from
another IRE epidemic Four houses were
burned down yesterday and this morning
five more small dwellings were burned
The loss. however. was only about s.. 500
Judge Hanckel this afternoon granted
a charter 10 the Ackerly Printing and
B0Ok-blnding Company. capital from So
on 20 $1,000. j. T. Ackerly president.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31

Ia2JKc.: No. 3 white. fob. 2iH25c. !:
No. rye. 4Ghc.; No. > barley. 2Id;Gc. !;
No. 1 naxsecd. 81. IsixnI PING. prime tim
81 S01. 80: lard, per 100 pounds. s4.G2is (.
short ribs sides 0oose). $i.3JG4.1O; dry
sailed shoulders boxed. ii4uis, short
clear sides boxed. $500 $50; whskey.
dlstillers finished goods. per gallon. Si.f9.
Sugars. cut. loaf. SG14u5.5l: butter steady.
creamery. lJlf2ic.: dairy. 12Hlsc.: cheese
quiet. snsI9c.: eggs. firm. fresh, nc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
Acca Temples Officers.

The following officers were elected by
Acca Temple. A. a. o. y. N. =. Tor
INaS last night: T.. -. hotcnkiss, poten-
tate. George W. Kady, cnief raDDan;
Tnomas Writtct assistant raDDan; Jonn
II. Charleton. high priest; IT, NJ. Boy
kin. oriental guide, Johu r Mayer treas
urer: G. a. N,sbitI, recorder kepresen-
tatives to Imperial Council, George T..
street and Fred. Pleasanis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The Town OF Crewe.

CREME VA, Dec a0.-SpcciaL-ine
funeral OF Mr. LampKin Lean took place
AT his fathers nome. near mere, to-day.
The services were conducted 10y Rev. }.
IL. Nexbill and the remains were buried
i'm the 5urying ground on the plantation
az Mr.. Thomas W. Vaughan.
Miss Bessie " hcaiy gave very en-
ioyable social at her nome on 'afolha
avenue last niGlH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
Fortv-Five and Fourteen.

DWALE. DlCkENSON CO. VA. Dec.
-Special-Quite 4 novel marriage was
celebrated on Mcclure Creek. this county.
on Yesterday. solomon Fleming widow
err. a farmer aged forty1eve. or THIS
place. and a Miss Parrigin aged fourteen.
were united in wediOck -flcmng mas
large family by his nrst vife whose
death occurred something over year
ago,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31

The select choir OF St. James Methodist
church. under the leadership of Prof f..
w Randy went out TO the Soldiers Home
Yesterday to sing for the veterans Among
those who attended were Mrs. c. X.
Wren. Kate Muir. and Misses Rosa Muir,
Ivy Walker. Alice Nunnally and PROF.
T. w. Bandy. The old soldiers seemed 10
enjoy the singing very much which was
very sweet and appropriate.