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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
NO CURRENCY REFORM YET.
Senator Jones Says Things VIII Remain Al
They Are Until 1900.
Naw Work World 10Th

Senator Jones Says Things VIII Remain as
They Are Until 1900.
New Work World, 10th.
There is no prospect of reform of
the currency by congress the coming
winter. At least so say the senators
who are now in New York, and two
of them are members of the senate
finance committee.
This is all said, too, with a full
knowledge of what the monetary COM
mission is doing.
The four senators in the city are
Jones, of Nevada; Aldrich, of Rhode
Island Hanna, of Ohio, and German,
of Maryland. The first two named
are on the finance committee of the
upper house, and the two latter are
leaders in their respective parties.
Senator Jones, of Nevada, in discuss
ing the outlook for monetary legisla'
tion said:
"There will be no reform of the cur
rency at the coming session of con.
gress. The silver people are in the
saddle. The president will prevent
them from doing anything for the
white metal, and they in turn will pre-
vent him from doing anything to
change the present currency system.
"Things will remain pretty much
as they are despite the efforts OF the
so-caIled monetary commission. These
gentlemen cut no figure whatever, and
are only self-appointed lot of people
who want to bolster up the gold stand
ard. But they will not be able to forge
the fetters any tighter on US than they
are now.
awe will permit no legislation of the
kind they desire at the coming session
of congress. Unless 1 am very much
mistaken it will be very dull and
dreary session. Matters will simply
drift along.
"The recent election in New York
city shows which way the tide is run
ming. The silver people are in the
majority in the Democratic party and
are bound to carry the state convention
for silver when the time comes.
awe shall have big time in 1900,
and the free coinage men will win the
fight.
"The prosperous times that we hear
so much about will not come until the
money question is settled in favor OF
free silver"
"Will not the senate be changed be-
tween now and then ?" was asked.
"The gold people may gain senator
or two, but the free silver men will also
make additions to their ranks, so that
The gains will offset each other. The
real fight for free silver will come in
1900, and that will be tug of war
indeed"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
pon which to base belief that Newbold

upon which to base belief that Newbold
intended to kill Turner at all. In fact
that the thing was accidental we have not
the slightest doubt; but that is not much
of an excuse. There is no statute which
justifies the use of pistol under the cir
cumstances. Newbold had no right to
point a weapon in the direction of Tur-
ner, unless Turner was preparing to offer
forcible resistance, and the testimony is
that such was not the case. Therefore,
even if the killing were accidental, New
bold is guilty of manslaughter.
If the case comes to trial and there is a
conviction of manslaughter, we believe
that in the light of recent events New
bold will be pardoned. However, that is
for future developments. But if he is
pardoned, don't blame him. That he
should accept pardon provided it were
offered to him, would be perfectly natu-
raj. But censure the governor. 1t will
be but another evidence that that official
has really clothed a very irresponsible
class of people with the power Of life and
death, and although it may sound pretty
rough to say it, such a condition is not
much better than anarchy.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24

mountains, reports that near Marion
he saw sight that reminded him of
ante bellu IN days-a man in charge OF
a drove Of turkeys on the way to mar
ket. The owner of the drove is from
Mitchell county, and he has between
400 and 500 turkeys. He was enroute
to Charlotte, and at the rate he travels
he will be here by Monday. He had
bought up the turkeys from farmers in
his neighborhood. 1t will be some
thing worth seeing when the drove
comes into town. Driving turkeys
to market was a common thing before
the war. Richmond was the objective
point, and every fall thousands of tur-
keys would be driven from the east
ern section of the state. Old drovers
say that turkeys are easier to control
than hogs. There is always a leader
for the drove, and every turkey follows
him. They make 90 miles day. At
night halt is made in the wooded
section of the road and the turkeys
take to the trees. At daylight they
fly down, collect in drove and follow
the leader for another days march.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
LOCAL LACONICS.

Forest Fire.
Some six or seven hundred acres of
land were burned over by forest fire in
Bethesda township last week.
The Yorkville Bicycle Track.
Mr.. J. M. Stewart, of Newport, is eH-
pected to commence work on the York
Vile bicycle track during the present
week.
Will Observe Thanksgiving.
The Yorkville Graded schools will
observe Thanksgiving by vacating this
Wednesday, afternoon and resuming
work OH Monday morning.
New Postmasters.
Mr.. C.. P. Sandifer has been appointed
postmaster at Guthriesville, vice f. b.
Mendenhall, resigned, and Miss Ella
Nelson has been appointed postmaster at
Gould, vice w. n. Nelson, deceased.
Died of Paralysis.
Mr.. d. Theodore Byers died at his home
near Sharon last Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock of paralysis, aged 76 years. MIR.
Eyers was a well-known citizen and was
highly esteemed by wide circle or
friends. The funeral took place at Beer
sheba on Monday, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. w. G. Neville, of York
vile, and Rev. j. p. Knox, of Hickory
Grove.
Slightly Mixed.
The court of ge' ,ial sessions is still
being held at Yorkville, and will not ad-
iourn before Thanksgiving Day.-Rock
Hill Herald, Saturday. For fear that
some of The Herald's readers may be
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
CIRCUIT COURT.

The case of Dunovan & Miller-the last
of the series against Jones, Blanton u
Co.-was concluded last Saturday night
with q mistrial.
On Monday, upon motion Of the coun-
sci for the defense and with the consent
of counsel for the plaintiff, the court set
aside the verdict for 81, 500 that had been
rendered in the case of j. B. Ross against
Jones, Blanton & Co. Both sides were
agreed that the verdict was not in accord
ance with the facts, and neither side was
satisfied with it.
The case of J. B. Ross against Jones,
Blanton & Co., has now been tried twice,
and the other cases once each. At pres
ent, the issue appears to be no nearer to
settlement than at first. The stumbling
block in the case, briefly stated, seems to
be whether or not the defendant entered
into a new contract with the plaintiffs.
1t is agreed that under the original con-
tract the plaintiffs were not to be paid
until the defendants had collected their
money from the Massachusetts, and South
ern Construction company. Before the
work was finished, the plaintiffs become
uneasy and ceased operations. They al
lege that here the defendants assumed
full responsibility for liabilities, inde-
pendent of the Construction company.
But on this point the testimony is in such
direct conflict, as to make it seemingly
impossible for the jury to decide.
The case of Mrs. Jennie Roberts against
NJ. R. Reese, came up on Monday morn
ing. This was a suit OH a note for 81 ,3Sl.-
"a and for a S75 attorneys fee, and was
one of the claims, the prosecution Of
which the attorneys for j. Fl. Riddle, ad-
ministrator, recently attempted to enjoin.
Upon the calling of the case, w. b. Me-
Cav, Esq, petitioned to be allowed to in
tervene in behalf of j. III. Riddle, admin
istrator. His petition, however, was re-
fused, and under instruction from the
court, the jury found for the plaintiff i'll
the full amount claimed.
The next case was that Of f. A. Tres
colt against Reese, for S257.A, alleged to
be due as counsel fees. The plaintiff al
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
ROLL OF HONOR,

Following is the roll Of honor for the
Yorkville Graded school for the month
of November:
NINTH GRADE-George Hart, 96; Pau
Moore, SO; Harry Spann, 95; John Jen'
kins, 90; Motfatt Kennedy. 81; James
Gardner, 80; Avery Lowry, so:
EIGHTH GRADE-Alma Walker, 81
Barron Kennedy, 90; T. G: Dunlap, 81
John Ashe, 81 Bessie Williams, 81
Ethel Latimer, 80; May Moore, 80.
SEVENTH G GRADE-Nellie Schorb, 80
Halle Withers, 81; Louise Lowry, 96
Sadie Waters, 95; Josie Camp, 81; Straus
sic Walker, 81; Mamie Grist, 90; Tallu'
lab Neville, 80.
SIXTH GRADE-Joe Alexander, 81; Lot
tie Simril, 81 Mary Williams, 81. Ray
mond McClain, SO; Henry McLain, 96
Willie Waters, 96; Hazel Grist, 95; Mag.
gle Robinson, 95; Anna Spann, 81 Ber
tie Smith, 93; Hamlet Carroll, 81; Lowry
McIIain, 81; Pack Williams, 9l.
FIFTH GRADE-Anna McCaw, 80; Phil
ip Hunter, 98; Kate Hunter, So; hnSalice
McCaw, 9S; Bessie Gilbert, 96; Gerald
Lowry, s.; frankie Clawson, 95; Lila
Herndon, 95 Robert McCaw, 81; Eunice
Grist, 81 Keene Dobson, 80.
FOURTH GRADE-Joseph Hart, So
Glenn Allison, 96; George Cartwright
96; Josie Carroll, Sc; Edna Horton, 96
Marion Logan, Sc; Lenora Williford, So
Bedford Moore, 9 D. Wyatt Neville, "a
Samuel Miller, SO; Monroe Willis, 50
Oscar Grimes, go; Mary Dobson, 81; Ma
mie Lee Grist. 81; Beulah Long, 81
Mary Walker, 81; Mary Brian 80.
THIRD GRADE-Fannie Barron, 81
Virginia Neville, 81; Marie Moore, 96i
Oren Alternately, 95; Jennie McClain, 95
Leon White, 95; Georgia Summit, 4
Olive Walker, SO; Helen Lowry, 2
Frank Riddle, 81; Lillian Withers, 92
Julia Smith, 9l; Robert Herndon, 50;
Hattie Hunter, 80.
SECOND GRADE-Bessie Pegram, SO
Wardlaw Adickes, 9s; Winnie Crawford,
9S; Mary Hope, 9S; Rozella Alternately,
81; Willie Jenkins, 81; Wheeler Willis,
81; Ottman Rose, 96; Mary McLain, %
Matte May Neville. 95; Make Waters,
95; w. G.. White, Jr., 95; Arthur Hart,
"a Earle Grist, "a; David Logan, "a ;
Claude Walker, 81 Wilmore Logan, 81.
FIRST GRADE-Edward Finley, SO;
Louise Dobson, 90; Fredrica Lindsay, 81 ;
Edna McClain, SO; Mary Cartwright 95 ;
Tristan Easterling, 95; Carrie Cart
wright, 81; Samuel Latimer, 4; Jessie
Baber, 90; Mamie Hope, SO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24

1t seems as if almost the whole county
has gone into the land-posting business.
This is especially the case down in the
Blackjack section, and over east Of Rock
Hill. The people in the neighborhood of
Guthriesville, Hickory Grove, Smyr-
na, and also those Immediately south
and southeast of Yorkville, are also
following into line. The purpose is two
fold. The prime object in the Black
jacks is to protect the partridges in
their war against the chinchbugs, while,
elsewhere, landowners desire to preserve
what game they have for their own use
and enjoyment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
THE ROUND BALE.
Interesting Examination at the Columbia
Mills.
Columbia Register. Saturday.

Columbia Register. Saturday.
The round bale is practicable and is
here to stay, seems to be the concensus
OF opinion Of those cotton mill men
who assembled at the Columbia mills
yesterday and who examined num-
ber of the bales put up in the new
form.
Among those present at the exami-
nation yesterday we're: Mr.. c. K.
Oliver, Mr.. Chas. Ellis, Jr., Mr.. Jack
Crawford, Mr.. E. w. Robertson, Mr..
Sumter Moore, Mr.. E. F. Girardeau
and Mr.. J. E. Bradley, of Z. F. Hubbs
& Company, New York.
A number of round bales-some put
up by Mr.. Mike Browns press at
Barnwell and others by the Huntsville
(Ala.) Warehouse company-were un.
rolled and laid out on the floor, where
the fibre was critically examined.
The bales unrolled without the
slightest hitch in the ceremony. 1t
was claimed, however, by some of the
cotton buyers present that the fibre
was damaged by the excessive pres
sure; but this was slight and hardly
more than in the ordinarily compressed
bale. Both specimens of round-baling
were extremely hard in the centre and
it looked as if water had been used in
the process. In this respect, Mr..
Browns bales had small advantage
over the Alabama concerns work.
The experiment did not mean, as
was supposed, the beginning of the
use by the Columbia mills of the round
bale. These baling concerns simply
had lot of their bales shipped to the
fair done up in the factory's bagglng
and were examined yesterday by the
mill men on the merits of the baling
alone. The Columbia mills, will not,
for the present, use the cylindrical
bales, not having the necessary ma
chinery on hand but it is acknowl-
edged that this form will be used almost
exclusively in the future, as it is now
in the eastern mills.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
E.QCAH. AFFAIRS
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r. w. Whitesides and others, of the
Smyrna and Hickory Grove neighbour
hoods, warn persons against trespass-
ing on their respective lands.
II. J. Harshaw and others, of the Guth-
resville and Philadelphia neighbor-
hoods, publish warning to trespassers.
Sims IL Co., of Sharon-An-
nounce that the partnership of the firm
will be dissolved on the 18th Of Janua-
ry, 1893, and that in the meantime their
entire stock of good will be for sale at
cost for cash. They also notify persons
indebted to their firm that payment
must be made by the 10th Of December
next.
H. c. Strauss-Lets you know that his
store will be closed tomorrow, and calls
your attention to his stock of oyercOats
and mems clothing, underwear, shoes
and corsets, and will sell ladies' jackets
and cloaks at discount of 20 per cent.
A. H. Wherry, Lewis's Turn Out-Wants
large bay mare which has been stolen
or strayed from him.
J. A. Tate-Calls attention to special fea-
lures Of the Columbia bicycle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
CHAT FROM CHEROKEE.

Sowing wheat-Interested In the Cotton
Growers' observation-disclosures Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yoreville Enquirer.
ETA JANE, November 20. - Mr..
"Rush" Dover, of the firm of F. II.
Dover & Sons, of Grover, tobacco manu-
facturers, was in this section on business
one day this week. This is one Of Chero-
kee county's industries and is doing a
thriving business.
Farmers are sowing wheat. Cotton Is
about all open and picked out. The crop
will average, in this section, about 60 per
cent. of full yield,
Mr.. Giles Hill, who lost his leg at Gaff-
ney in a runaway scrape about three
weeks ago, has not sufficiently recovered
from his injuries to be brought home yet.
The chaingang has done some good
work on the public road between here
and Gatfney.
Our people are enthused somewhat over
the action Of the Cotton Growers asso-
citation of South Carolina, and it is the
expressed determination Of our people to
plant less Of it hereafter. Whether these
resolutions will be carried out in good
faith yet, remains to be seen.
Miss Mamie Crosby, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. A. B. Crosby, of Sharon,
began her school here on last Monday un-
der favorable auspices.
There is no doubt but that new arrange
ments must be made for crossing at How
el,s ferry. The sand has rifted UP in the
river 80 that crossing with the fiat is at
times very difficult. The owners have
gone to considerable trouble and expense
for the accommodation Of the people by
putting up a wire and securing safe
ferry boat, and unless the winter water
removes the sand, they must necessarily
suffer great loss.
One of our neighbors, Mr.. G. A. Byers,
has our thanks for sample Of his turnip
crop. His turnips weigh from two to ten
pounds.
Mr.. C. w. Whisonant, of Wikinsville,
has a pig which will weigh 400 pounds at
least.
I see no reason why our farmers can't
make sheep raising-on a small scale
profitable. If few were raised on each
farm, and learned to 60 with the cows,
they will not leave them to do other mis-
chief, and, besides, the cows will protect
them from dogs. Every farmer ought to
have enough to supply his family with
WOODEN clothes without much trouble or
expense. The wool will more than pay
all the expenses and the mutton will be
clear profit.
By some means, some of the guano-or
acids-sold last spring did not weigh out
right. From 8 to II pounds loss per sack
stands on the farmers side of the transac-
ton. This will rebound and hurt the
companies next year if not satisfactorily
adjusted. Farmers can, and have, stood
a good deal but there is point beyond
which they will not 60 without "buck-
ing"
Our sweet potato crop is the largest for
many years.
Most farmers have their meat for next
year, and corn to fatten it.
Thanksgiving Day will be observed by
our churchgoing people next Thursday.
The question is frequently asked: who
is governor of South Carolina, w. II.
Ellerbe or G. H. Smonton?
Miss Rachel Strain, died at her home,
at Backstocks, on the 18th instant.
SIGMA.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
COTTON MARKET.

The Yorkville cotton market yesterday
ranged from 4! to st. Riordan & Co. de-
scribe the situation in New York on Mon
day as follows:
This was the dullest day in the cotton
mark ct that has been seen for a long time.
Liverpool was practically unchanged
when our market opened this morning {;
but there was apparently no disposition
to sell here and our opening was from
l to points higher. After the opening
the market became very dull and advan-
ced somewhat in the absence of any SELL
ing pressure and on limited investment
buying. Estimated receipts for tomorrow
at Houston and New Orleans were ex-
tremely large and resulted in the loss OF
most Of the advance. January opened al
$50, advanced to 5.74, declined to $40 and
closed at 5.7l with the tone of the market
quiet. Receipts today were full. Senti.
ment here continues to lean to the bear
side, but people courageous enough to sell
short are scarce,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24

legged contracts to assist in the defense of
Reese and Mrs. Anderson, and that he
was to receive $500 in each case. The
jury, as i'm the case of Mrs. Roberts, found
for the plaintiff in the full amount
claimed.
The next case was that of DR.. T. S. R..
Ward against the o. r. & G.. Railroad
company. The suit was for professional
services to Mr.. p. B. Wilson, who was in
jured OH the railroad last spring, and who,
on account of those injuries, recently
secured verdict for $500. DR.. Wards
claim was for S22O, and the jury returned
a verdict for the full amount.
The next case was that of the Rock
Hill Buggy company against j. NJ. Tay-
lor. This was suit on note for Sl35,
given by the defendant to w. H. Rumb-
ley for patent-right to sell what is
known as the planters Register" and
traded by Rumbley to the plaintiff for a
buggy, the retail price of which was SlOO.
The defendant was desirious of introduce
ing testimony to prove that he had not
received due consideration for the note,
and that plaintiff, before trading for it,
had sufficient notice that the note was
fraudulent. The court, however, refused
to admit in evidence the contract between
Rumbley and the defendants, and on this
account the defendant claimed that he
was estopped from the offering of further
evidence. The case was argued from the
standpoint of the complaint and answer
and the testimony of the plaintiff. The
jury found for the plaintiff in the sum OF
$3.50. Hart & Hart for defendant, and
w. B. Wilson for plaintiff.
When The ENQUIRER went to press
the court was engaged on the case of Mrs
Martha E. Poag, vs.. j. w. Dobson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24

Readers of the Greenville News who
do not see THE ENQUIRER will no doubt
conclude that this paper is completely
souelched. Here is what The News of
Sunday said in reply to THE ENoU1RER's
remarks of last Saturday:
We are almost tempted to give up our
effort to teach The News something as
bad Job. If our esteemed contemporary
is not dull of comprehension, it is evil
IDENTIFY too perverse to admit plain facts.
We are sure that except The News, no
body could have understood us to recon-
mend that farmers reduce the cotton crop
and devote their spare time to idleness.
We only made it perfectly clear that un-
der existing conditions there IS more
money in a small crop than there is in
large one. If the farmers generally could
be induced to raise less cotton and more
of other crops, it is plain proposition
that they could not possibly fare worse
than now.
At any rate The News has taught The
ENQUIRER something, for THE ENQUIR-
Err has veered around to exact agreement
with the position originally taken by The
News and to which one week ago it OBJ
iected. THE ENQUIRER is nice child
and quick to learn.
Had The News reproduced the figures
quoted by The ENQUIRER and our re-
marks thereon, we don't think it would
have been able to dispose of the matter
with quite so much satisfaction to itself
or its readers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24
WAITS FROM WARREN'S.
Meeting OF the Gospel Temperance Union
Death Of Mrs. Percival-Corn and Cot

Meeting OF the Gospel Temperance Union
Death Of Mrs. Percival-Corn and Cot
ton Thieves-Other Notes of Interest.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
WARREN, November 2.-We are near
ly done gathering our crops, and are busy
hauling wood and making other prepara-
tions for the cold wintry weather which
no doubt will soon be here.
AS has already been stated in this paper,
our Gospel Temperance Union met last
Saturday night at Antioch church. The
attendance was very good. The church
was tastefully decorated for the occasion,
and to soy the least Of it, the meeting
was a grand success. The following is
programme of the meeting in con-
densed form:
/. Roll called and minutes Of last meet
ing read.
3. An address of welcome by Master
2 Recitation. "The Band of Hope
Standard" by Mr.. Charlie McFadden.
4. Recitation. ''She Sails by the Stars"
by NJ iss Ida Steele.
5. Recitation. "a Warning Against
Wine," by Mr.. Bradley Newsom,
u. ReCltaIlOT. ~ w dTu W Oul oliSt
by Miss jamie Scoggins.
7. Recitation. "A Young Crusader"
by Master Johnnie Davis.
g. Recitation. "The Nation Needs Her
Sons" by Miss Bessie Newsom.
8. 4 class exercise, by seven little boys.
10. Recitation. '"rhe Liquor License"
by Mr. Boyd Roach. =,
IL. Recitation. Rum and Revenue"
by Miss Ida ScOggins. ,
II. Glass exercise, by eleven little girls.
IL. Collection speech, by Master Perry
ScOggins.
Several temperance songs were sung,
and after the recitations the president,
Mr.. E. F. Scoggins, made few remarks,
when the meeting was closed with prayer
by the president.
Mrs. w. S. Percival died at the home
of her father, Mr.. T. j. Strait, at this
place, on Wednesday, the 10th instant, of
Mrs. Percival has been
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-24

Richard Carroll, leading Negro OF
Columbia, is writing to the newspapers
in the hope of stirring up interest in a
proposition for the establishment OF re-
formatories for the benefit of youthful Of
Tenders. He suggests that there should
be one reformatory for whites, and an
another for blacks. The idea has met
with more or less endorsement and is
worthy of serious consideration on the
part of our lawmakers. To punish mere
ly for the sake of punishment, does not
conform to the spirit of our civilization.
The idea of all punishment, so long as
there is reason to hope for such a thing,
should be t. secure reform, and, there
fore, to confine youthful offender just
convicted of his first otfense, along with
hardened criminals, is manifestly unjust.
TO provide reformatories, of course,
would cost something; but in view of re-
suits to be attained, the necessary outlay
would be judicious investment.