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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
STATE LICENSE BILL.
Its Many Inequalities Seem to Make 1t
Unconstitutional.

It's Many Inequalities Seem to Make 1t
Unconstitutional.
News and Courier.
"One of the best lawyers in the
house." as stated by our legislative
reporter, has taken the position that
the proposed license bill "is absolutely
in conflict with the new constitution, "
for reasons which are explained rs
follows:
"The new constitution provides for
graduated license on occupations
and business Under the terms of the
bill all lawyers, doctors, washerwomen,
ETC., are charged one price for their
state license. The lawyer who nets
50, 500 on his business pays S. license
and the lawyer who struggles along
with an income of $500 under the
terms of the bill has to pay S5, just
the same as his more able brother. So
it is with doctors, and peanuts ven
dors, and coal dealers and undertak-
ers. No matter what the amount OF
the business is the license is the same,
and the contention is that under the
terms of the new constitution the IL
censes must be graduated just as there
is proposed as to incomes. ~
1t appears to us that this view of its
character is unassailable and is fatal to
the bill. The single constitutional
provision on the subject is contained
in the closing proviso of Section !, OF
Article 10, and is as follows: "And
"provided further, that the general
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27

work gratis. Some are exempted on
account of age, some for other reasons
but this made no difference. They Joined
heart and hand and went forward with
this noble work, and now it is done, wei
can they look back upon the work with q
knowledge that they have more than
done their duty, and not only will the
progressive spirit which so characterized
their lives do good now; but the same
will fill the veins of their children and
future generations will rise up to cal
them blest!
It should be stated here that this work
was started some months ago, and work
has been retarded by the inclemency OF
the weather. But now it is completed
with the exception of few finishing
touches which will be added in the sum-
mer. Supervisor Culp has decided tc
furnish terra Gotta piping, to properly
drain the low places, which will take the
place of many little bridges which are
such constant annoyance to the public
and this, of course, will make the work
permanent.
Special mention should be made of Mr..
10 hn NJ. Morrow who kindly gave to the
county some valuable land for the sole
purpose of Strengthening the road. The
estimated cost of this work is about S25
per mile, and was done by Champion
Road machine, the property OF Messrs.
Jno. Martin and w. S. Wilkinson, which
was rendered gratis by these accommoda-
ting gentlemen.
It seems that the law has been changed, ,
and your corr espondent will have to take
back water from his stand on the school
matter. This I am perfectly willing to
do, for am far from desiring to do our
efficient superintendent of education an
Injustice; but I do claim if this is a
reform law, it is poor one; one that
should be repealed, for have never be-
lieved in any plan that calls upon the
rich to support the thriftless and worth
less classes. Muchs can be said along
this line; but shall draw the mantle OF
peace and charity around it, and allow 1t
to remain in oblivion so long as the new
line does justice to all.
The many rains are preventing the
farmers sowing oats, etc., and doing
many other kinds of farm work which
they desire to do.
Mr.. w. T. Smith, of Blairsville, is
visiting relatives in this section.
Bachelor Sam has new buggy; so
the girls can look out for "Jolly SAM"
A good many. in this section are now
going to Chester to do their trading.
n. W.T..
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BLACKSBUR6 BUDGET.
Two Marriages Last Wednesday-Mr. Por-
ter and Miss Mintz and Mr.. Withers and
NTiao .Taclrina.

Two Marriages Last Wednesday-Mr. Por-
ter and Miss Mintz and Mr.. withers and
Miss Jaclins.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
BLAcKsBURG, February 26.-Two very
happy social events, which have been
looked forward to with much pleasure,
and in which centered the interest OF
many of our people, were the marriages
on Wednesday, the Oath instant, of Miss
Grace Mintz to Mr.. Hoyle Porter, and
Miss Lola Jackins to Mr.. Robert s. With
ers. The former were married in the
afternoon at o'clock, at the residence OF
the brides faith er, three miles from Black
burg, in the presence of quite number
Of friends and relatives. The officiating
minister was the Rev. G. P. Hamric, OF
Cleveland county, n. c., and immediate
ly after the words were said that made
one of the two loving and faithful hearts
q most bountiful and elegant dinner was
served, which was heartily enjoyed by
the assembled guests. The next day the
bridal party repaired to the residence OF
Mr.. R. E. Porter, the father Of the groom,
where loving welcome awaited them
and another repast, which, for plenty
good cooking, and liberal serving would
tempt the palate of the most fastidious
epicure and satisfy the hunger Of any
man.
The marriage of Miss Jackins and Mr.
Withers, was an event in which York.
Vile and Blacksburg united in feeling g
special interest, and was a very pretty
affair indeed. 1t was celebrated at the
resi- dence of the brides father, Mr.. w. A
Jackins, on Lime street. The house was
tastefully decorated for the occasion, and
when the invited guests gathered on
w ednesday evening, took their places in
the spacious parlor, the soft strains OF the
W edding march, played by Miss Iva
Withers, were followed by the presence
of the officiating minister, Rev. A. n
Brunson, of Yorkville, and that of the
bride and groom, who Immediately en-
tered and stood in the space allotted
them, and pledged to each other, in 8
beautiful and most impressive manner
the love and devotion of their lives. The
bride was most becomingly attired in
dress of white brocade silk, a tulle bridal
veil, and natural flowers. The ceremony
was very solemn and beautiful one, and
after the usual congratulations, elegant
refreshments were served. Among the
guests, were Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Withers
Miss Iva Withers and Mr.. j. B. Allison
of Yorkville, and Mr.. Jno. b. Ross and
daughter. Yesterday evening, a recep'
ton was given the newly married couple
by DIR. and Mrs. J. T. Darwin, at theil
handsome residence on Pine street. A
very social and brilliant company assem-
bled and the entertainment was mosI
enjoyable affair. w. A.
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ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Uniaue Social Entertainment-Gone to
reenville-Beautifying the Grounds
of winthrop,

Unique Social Entertainment-Gone to
Greenville-Beautify the Grounds
of winthrop.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, February 25.-Last Mon
day night Miss Florence Nance enter
tanned quite a number of her friends.
Miss Margaret Hart, of Yorkville, was
her special guest on that occasion. The
costu mes of ladies and gentlemen were
in the style of our forefathers; special
reference being had to the taste displayed
by & Gorge, of cherry-tree fame, and his
lady. There was little tree there and a
little hat chet, and the little tree was cut
down. Th ere must have been some there
who would have rivaled the original
George, for not one claimed that he had
The lcct lures by Mr.. l.. j. Beauchamp
have been well attended. Tonight an
admission fee, purely nominal" is
charged, and we hope the attendance will
be as good as heretofore.
Colonel G.. }. Pride and Postmaster Poag
are in Grecnville in attendance on the
L. 5. cou 1T now in session there. These
gentlemen are specially interested in the
conviction of some gentlemen who sue
ceeded in getting more money ethan the
law allowed" OH postoflice order.
The grounds around Winthrop college
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AT THE CHURCHES.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.

ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVI
Sunday school in the afternoon at $3.50
TIRZAH-Owing to the absence of the
pastor there will be no preaching at Tir'
zah tomorrow.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-There will be
preaching in the morning at IL and in the
evening at 7.30 o'clock. Sunday school al
4 o'clock p. m.
BAPTIST.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVI
Sunday school at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. UNION-There will be preaching
at IL o'clock. CLOVER-Preaching al
7.30 p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-Preaching at II
o'clock a. NJ. Sunday school in the
afternoon at o'clock. At night, the pas
tor, Rev. w. G. Neville will deliver g
lecture on 1.-THE Events Leading up tc
the Reformation"
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. R. w. Anderson, rector. Even.
ing prayer every afternoon at 4.30 o'clock
On Holy days there will be holy commun'
ion at 10 a. m.
SUNDAY SERvIcEs.-At 7.30 a. m. there
will be holy communion. At II O'Clock,
there will be morning prayer and sermon
Sunday school at $50 o'clock p. IN. CVen'
ing prayer and sermon att.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27

Will you undertake it for 500 or $3.50, o
for how much? If there is no sickness
you will get the contract price; if there
Is q great deal you will get the contrac
price. The physician bidding must bic
in the following form:
I, name) Of Yorkville, York county
South Carolina, do hereby agee to give al
necessary and needed medical attention
to the inmates of York County Home ano
to the prisoners in York County Jail, tc
furnish my own medicine, and perform
all necessary and needed surgical anc
obstetrical operations for said inmates
and prisoners for the period OF one yea
from the date of the acceptance OF thl:
proposition, for the sum of.........S:.:..::
dollars lin both words and figures.) (Thi:
to be be signed and dated)
We do not want any bid on chaingang
We reserve the right to reject all bids
Your bid must be handed to me or
or before II O'Clock a. M, Tuesday, Feb
ruary End, 1897, sealed.
This was an innovation that was moi
palatable to the Yorkville physicians, and
they all, with one consent, began to make
excuses, and refused to put in any bids in
the foregoing shape. Does "W. S. G.'
think the Solons ought to have gone ou'
and compelled them to come in and bid !
One physician, from the byways and
hedges did put in bid under the fore
going notice, and the board waited until
o'clock p. m.. hoping the local physi-
clans would relent; but none appeared
and the door was shut. Immediately
after DR.. J. H. Saye's election, one of the
local physicians sent runner over to the
commissioners Office to know whether OF
not it was too late to put in bids. He was
informed that the matter had been set
tied. DR.. Saye's bid was S2l5 year.
This includes attention, medicine, surgi-
cal operations, etc.
In the past six years the board has paid
as much as $500 year for medical atten-
ton, and additional sums for medicine.
DIR. Joseph H. Saye, the physician
elected by the board, is an able, efficient
and successful practitioner, and has made
arrangements with DR.. j. F. Lindsay
(who, by the way, has cost the county
less money than any physician the board
has had since / have been connected with
it) to attend to all emergency cases at the
Jail and the poorhouse. Every needed
and necessary medical attention will he
given to the paupers and to the inmates
of the Jail during the next two years,
and, Mr.. "W. S. Co." or anyone else, car
employ Pinkerton detective and turn
the light on the medical management,
of these two institutions, until it is con-
centrated into dazzling focus, and if any
suffering, for the want of doctor, can be
detected, then he can howl like Com
manche Indian, and justly so.
J. S. BRICE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
SECURITY Of THE JAIL.
Hindsight Better Than Foresight-The
Pocket Knife Theory.

Hindsight Better Than Foresight-The
Pocket Knife Theory.
Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
The weakest mans hindsight is better
than the wisest mans foresight. Some
people seem to think that the county Jail
was notoriously weak, unsafe and inse-
cure prison. Since Reese and Luckie
escaped it has even been childishly asser-
ted that an ordinary pocket knife was the
only tool Reese needed.
Accompanied by Supervisor Stephen
son, D. NJ. Hall, J. r. Parish and others,
/ went through the Jail last summer, and
J. r. Parish and Dickson were employed
and a special bill of lumber was made
ont and sawed by John r. Logan, and,
every weak and insecure place that we
could find, or the carpenters could find or
had pointed to them, was. made as secure
as possible. Now, I do not pretend to be
an expert in the examination Of jails and
prisons but in my humble judgment the
York county Jail was as safe and as secure
last fall, when Reese and Luckie were in
carcerated in it, as it has ever been.
If it was notcriously insecure, did not
know it, and 1 never heard any one men,
ton the fact. A great deal has been said
about the recommendations of the grand
jury in connection with the Jail. But the
grand jury that examined the Jail after
the work of last summer was completed,
the grand jury that examined the Jail
Just before Reese and Luckie were con-
victed in November, 1896, in their final
presentment to Judge r. c. Watts had
this to say I'VE have also examined
the Jail and find it in fairly good condi-
ton (; but again recommend that addition
al bars or fastenings be put on the doors. !"
1t is notorious fact that no prisoners
during the recent wholesale Jail delivery
escaped through the doors. They escaped
through hole in the roof or ceiling of a
cell BORED WITH A BIT, experts say,
WITH A BRACE ANDB BIT. This, however,
is all conjecture, as neither brace nor bit
has been found.l And the aforesaid hole
was bored through solid lumber 2 3-5
inches thick. 1t may be that an ordina-
~ pocket knife would have been suffi-
cient. do not believe it.
REESE GOT OUT OF JAIL BECAUSE HE
HAD THE RIGHT KIND OF TOOLS WITH
WHICH TO GET OUT. HE COULD HAVE
GOTTEN OUT OF AN IRON CAGE WITH THE
RIGHT KIND OF TOOLS.
No one regrets the Jail delivery more
than do, but it will do no good to 60 off
at tangent. J. S. BRICE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
LETTER FROM HOODTOWN.
Death of an Infant-The Weather-Person
al and Other Notes.

Death of an Infant-The Weather-Person-
al and Other Notes.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
HooDTowN, February 25.-Mr. R. B.
Blacks infant boy died on Tuesday
morning about o'clock and was buried
yesterday at Bullock's Creek. The little
life came like sunbeam into the lives OF
its parents, momentarily bringing bright
ness and joy into their hearts, only to be
followed by the gloom accompanying a
cloud of sorrow, and the sharp pangs OF
bereav ement. "Sutfer little children to
come unto me, for of such is the kingdom
of heaven" Mrs. Black, I am glad to
note, is slowly improving, and her COM
plete recovery to health and strength
seems assured.
The grip has about subsided in this Sec
ton; but the effects of it are still painful
ly evident in the pale faces and prostrated
condition of many of it's victims.
There was quite storm of wind, ac-
companied with some rain, here on Mon
day night. Cloudy weather and an unus-
ual amount of rain, have greatly hindered
farm work, as the ground has dried out
but little between the frequent showers.
But little. ploughing has been done, and
that principally in sowing oats. The lines
of the poet seem very appropriate to pres
ent conditions:
"The clouds weep DER the fallen world
Fen as repentant love;
Ere to the blessed breeze unfurled
c,l1 - l.-.kt
There was no preaching at Shady Grove
last Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Thacker,
being absent on account of an attack OF
grip.
Mrs. w. l.. Plexico, of Clay Hill, was
over last week to see her sister, Mrs.
Black. She was accompanied by her lit
tie son "Billy." VocE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
MERE.MENTION.

Co ngressman Gibson, of Tennessee in
troduced in the house on Tuesday res
olution instructing the president to send
war ships to Cuba and demand the re-
lease of every American prisoner within
"a hours s'..'..."A A disorderly house together
with four inmates was burned in Sister.
vile, w. Va, by a mob last Tuesday. '''''
Athens, Ca, was struck by cyclone or
Wednesday and the property loss amour
ted to $4,000. '...'''Several Negroes were
killed in Murray, KY, last Wednesday
by a premature explosion of dynamite
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
EXCITEMENT IN WASHINGTON.
War Talk In the House Reaches q Feve
Heat.

War Talk In the House Reaches q Fever
Heat.
The greatest excitement in congress
sional history of late years, was occa.
stoned, on Thursday, by warlike debate
in the house and senate on the Cuban
question.
The climax was reached during the
afternoon in the lower house, when
Representative Sulzer, of New York,
introduced bill declaring war be-
tween Spain and her colonies, and the
United States of America.
The resolution created a tremendous
sensation, and for the present even
surpassed the sensations of the day in
the senate, where the debate on the
Allen resolution demanding the imme.
diate release of Julio Sanguilly, now
confined in Spanish prison, is of the
most violent and defiant character.
Rumored denials of Lees resigna
ton, of his recall, of his being given
his passports by Weyler and the excit.
ing discussion going on in the senate
all day on the Sanguilly case, set the
capital afame with excitement over
the Cuban affairs. The galleries Of
the senate were crowded, and when
Senator Frye said that if he could
have his way he would send war
ship at once to Havana, there was 9
storm of wild applause in the gal
leries.
Frye was preceded by Morgan and
Daniels and followed by Lodge, all
members of the foreign relations com
mittee and breathing a defiant if no,
warlike spirit.
In congress the conclusion is reached
that crisis is near at hand.
Fresh fuel was added to the flame
which Lees reported resignation has
started, by an apparently authentic
cable dispatch in the New York Her
aid declaring that American citizens
are fleeing from Cuba in terror since il
had become apparent that Lees de-
mands were not to he sustained.
There is no longer any doubt o.
strained relations between Olney and
Lee, and there is no longer doubt ap'
parently that the senate and house are
firm for O declaration of war if nee
essary.
The house committee on foreign
affairs decided to report resolution
calling OF the president for all infor
nation concerning the treatment o.
American citizens prisoners in Cuba.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
LETTER FROM HICKORY GROVE.
Citizens Show How Good Roads
Are to BE Secured-Graceful Acknowl-
edgment In Regard to the School Mat


Are to BE Secured-Graceful Acknowl-
edgment In Regard to the School Mat
ter.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
HICKORY GROVE, February 23.- The
ENQUIRER has very wisely said that the
way to get good roads is to make them,
and as have said before in these columns,
that if the people of this section are not
, progressive they are nothing. Some
months ago, the "craze'' for good roads
struck this section, and though the pro-
gressive spirit was a good while in reach
ing here, after it did arrive, the people
were not slow in not only talking, but
taking action. 1t is no longer theory,
or an idle boast of what the ridge road sis
to be-" but actual work, energy and prog
ress has made it, not as good, but the best
worked road in Western York. Honor
he applied to those who have given
their time and money to this work
Among the foremost, and standing out as
shining examples of what patriotic citi-
Zenship is, will be found the names OF
Messrs. J. j. +. Robinson, J. II. Howe,
Scott Cobb, Jonathan Bruce, w. S. Will
kerson, John Mitchell and others, who
after paying communication tax, came for
ward and gave their labor and their stock
in working this road.
Some of these gentlemen are assigned
to duty upon another road, and after
performing the duties on those roads,
have come forward and done this extra
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w. B. MOORE & co.
OUR HARDWARE
DEPARTMENT

DLOWS, Plowstocks, Sing Plow.
L lines, Backbands, Hames, Trace:
chains and everything else that you will
need when you get ready to 60 to work.
Don't wait until you want to start your
plows, and then have to lose one half g
day getting ready; but get what you will
need, and be ready to 60 to work. when
the time comes. Well Chains and Well
Pulleys, 80 inch Bellows and complete
set of Shop Tools. Get a set and have
your work done at home and save money.
For fine Cutlery, we can't be beat
whether in Pocket Knives, Scissors OF
Razors. Also a nice lot of Shaving
Brushes, Straps, Soaps and Mugs. When
in need of anything of the Kind don't
fail to see US.
Wagon Whips, Riding Whips and Bug
gy Whips. If you want Whip of any
kind we can sell it to you.
Coal Scuttles, Fire Dogs quite variety,
Shovels aud Tongs and few nice
Crates. A few of those nice Heaters left.
Now is the time you need them.
w. B. MOORE IL co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-02-27
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Not Likely to Adjourn Before Next We'd
nesday or Thursday.

Not Likely to Adjourn Before Next Wed
nesday or Thursday.
During the past few days, the gen
eral assembly has ratified large
number of bills, and disposed of g
great deal of routine work.
1t has been agreed in the house that
the state license tax 60 over until the
next session ; but the probability is
that the income tax bill will become 8
law ut this session. The bill has been
amended so as to have the tax begin
with Of l per cent. on incomes from
$500 10 $1,000, and be graduated on
up proportionately.
There seems TO be no probability
now that the general assembly will be
able to adjourn before next Wednes'
day or Thursday.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County Of York.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
w. E. Adams, as executor of the estate of
A. P. Campbell, deceased, Plaintiff,
against A. Y. Cartwright. w. r. Car
roll, Stephen Putney, Lewis 81. Blair,
Langhorne Putney and w. H. Miles,
co-partners under the firm name Of
Stephen Putney & Co. NJ. Millhiser,
Gust. Millhiser, s. Hirsh and E. Mill
hiser, co-partners under the firm name
of NJ. Millhiser & Co.; R. w. Gator,
w. J. H. Waters, w. II. Pagon, James
Nick. White, James Gator and F. p.
Gator, co-partners under the firm name
of Armstrong, Gator & Co.. T. D.
Stokes and w. D. Simmons, co-part-
ners under the firm name of Stokes
& Simmons; Clay Drewry, s. E. Hughes
under the firm name of Drewry, Hughes
& Co.; William H. Morse and Eben
H. Paine, co-partners under the firm
name of William Morse Il Co.. r.
NJ. Allison; r. NJ. Allison and ]. w.
Allison r. T. Allison and D. E. Fin
ley, as receiver of A. Y. Cartwright
and Company, firm composed of A. Y.
Cartwright and w. NJ. Allison, Defend
ants.-Summons for Relief-Complaint
not Served.
To the Defendants above named:
VOU are hereby summoned and re-
l. quired to answer the complaint in
this action, which is filed in the office
of the clerk of the court of common
pleas for the said county, and to serve
copy of your answer to the said complaint,
on the subscribers, at their office in York.
vile, s. c., within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day of
such service and if you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the COM
plant.
Yorkville, s. c., January 10th, 1897.
FINLEY & BRICE,
Attest: Plaintiffs Attorneys.
[sEAL.] W. BROWN WYL1E, G. &C. Pls.
NOTICE.
To the absent defendants, Stephen Put
new & Co., NJ. Millhiser 81 Co., Arm
strong, Gator & Co., Stokes u Simmons,
Drewry, Hughes & Co., William Morse
& Co., firms composed of the individuals
hereinabove set forth: Please take no.
tice that the summons, of which the fore
going is copy, together with the COM
plant in this action, were filed in the
Office Of the clerk Of the court of common
pleas, for said county, at Yorkville, South
Carolina, on the 18th day Of January A.
D. 1897. FINLEY & BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Yorkville, s. c., January 10Th, 1897.
January 30 marc 8 SGT