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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
AN INTERESTING VOLUME.

The ENQUIRER has been shown the
prospectus of an interesting volume on
the "Life and Times of James Hamil-
ton," by Colonel 8. P. Hamilton, his
son.
General James Hamilton was the son
of Revolutionary hero of the same
name. He made fine record in the war
of 1912, and during the period from 1880
to 1860, took very prominent part in the
history of South Carolina and the south,
especially in the establishment of the Re-
public of Texas.
The volume, though already written, Is
not to be published until after there has
been some assurance that there will be at
least enough subscribers to pay expenses.
In all there will be more than 500 printed
pages, and the subscription price is $5.
In addition to sketches of most Of the
most prominent men of the period in
which General Hamilton lived, the book
will contain an elaborate description of the
social, economic and political conditions
existing in the state at the time, and will
also present much valuable and instruc-
tive history that has not before found its
way into print, at least in a permanent
form.
The ENQUIRER has seen number Of
specimens of Colonel S. P. Hamilton's
literary work, and as this is to he his most
extensive undertaking in that line, there
is no doubt that it will be unusually we'll
done. The people of the state will do
we'll to make the undertaking financial
success,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
COTTON UP A LITTLE.

The price of cotton has been rising
gradually during the past few days,
and The ENQUIRER is instructed to
quote the Yorkville market at from
7 to It. In their letter of last Mon
day, Messrs. Riordan Il Co. give the
situation as follows:
The cotton market today was broad, ac-
tive and higher. Liverpool seems deter
mined to lead the advance, and under the
influence OF the big spot demand there
and the Turkish victory at Larissa, cabled
us this morning, the decidedly encour-
aging news of rise of 4-A in that mar
ket. The opening here was strong. Au-
gust selling on the first call at 7.33. Crop
accounts continue more encouraging and
Liverpool and New Orleans both sent
heavy selling orders of the late months.
These orders caused the market to waver
in the early trading, August declining to
But all the commission houses were
ready buyers and the bear operators were
glad to cover their lines. The market
advanced gradually and closed steady at
the top with 1886 bid for August. We
think that the demand for consumption
will force still higher prices. Tomorrow
being a legal holiday, the exchange will
be closed for the'da
It is very noticeable fact that the
war news from Europe has a prompt
and decided effect upon the price Of
cotton and wheat. News of Turkish
advantages send cotton up and wheat
down, while advantages of the Greeks
have the opposite effect. The reason
of it is found in the very general be-
lief that Greek success means long
war, while Turkish success will result
in a speedy termination Of hostilities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
DOESN'T UNDERSTAND 1T.

Senator Love does not know how the
change in the magistrate law, which
makes such wholesale reductions in the
salaries of York county constables, came
about. He had nothing to do with the
reductions, and does not know who is
responsible. He believes, however, that
the whole trouble is the result OF
errors, either in the engrossing depart
ment or in the office Of the state printer.
A reporter for THE ENQUIRER saw Sena
tor Love in YOrkville last Saturday, and
asked him about the matter. The sena-
tor said:
81 did not know anything about this
muddle until l saw it mentioned in THE
ENQUIRER of Wednesday and today.
How il all came about, frankly confess
that do not know.
"The only changes in the law with
which I had anything to do, were those
creating new magistracy for the town
of Glover, and increasing the salary Of
the magistrate and constable in Catawba
township. The Catawba township mat
ter was brought to the attention of the
delegation by Magistrate Waters. He
had been down to Columbia about it Il
time or two, and represented that on
account of high rents and the increase of
business brought about on account of the
factories, the salary of himself and con-
stable should be increased. He was then
getting $3.50 per annum, and wanted $lOO
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
LOCAL WAR SENTIMENT.

Although so far as the reporter is able to
learn, there is nobody in Yorkville who
is thinking seriously Of volunteering to
take part in the struggle now going on
between Greece and Turkey, interest in
the war is decidedly strong.
The matter is frequently brought up
for discussion in private conversation be-
tween individuals and in groups, and if
there is anybody who is totally Indifferent
to the developments, he has not yet made
himself known.
Among those who turn to the war news
the first thing upon receipt of the daily
papers, are Messrs. T. F. Mellow and w.
w. Lewis. Both are OH the side of the
Greeks, of course, and Mr.. Mellow is
especially anxious to see the Turks get
the stutfin' clicked out of them." When
the news indications are that the Greeks
are successful, Mr.. Lewis looks pleased,
and when the Turks appear to have the
advantage, he seems to be somewhat
glum. In neither case does he have much
to say.
Treasurer Neely is also among those
who are taking an especial interest. He
is particularly incensed at the action of
the powers, and would be glad if the
Greeks only had fleet powerful enough
to sink every foreign war vessel now en-.
gagged in the blockade of the coast of
Crete. Great Britain, he thinks, is acting
more despicably than any of the other
powers.
Mr.. G. w. S. Hart is also strong SYM
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

THE ENQUIRER has received No. of
Vol. l, of the Evening Record, which
made its appearances in Columbia on last
Monday, George R. K9ster, editor. In
his announcement, Mr.. K9ster says that
The Records national politics will be in
accordance with the declarations of the
Democratic platform adopted at Chicago,
and its state politics will be friendly to the
present administration. He asks the
public not to prejudge him by his work,
or supposed work, on the Columbia Reg
lister, for the reason that he was there
working under instruction; but to give
him fair and impartial showing on The
Record, where he will be responsible for
all that is said and done. This is fair and
it is to be hoped that Mr.. K9ster will get
what he asks for. We believe him to be
a newspaper man who is made of the right
kind of stuff, and although recognizing
the disadvantage under which he labors
in trying to publish a third daily news
paper in Il town that seems to be either
unable or unwilling to support one, we
wish him and The Record all possible
success.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
MERE-MENTlON.

Colonel John S. Mosby was thrown
from buggy in Richmond last Friday
and received serious cut over the eye.
'.''''''A Negro was lynched at Alexan-
dria, Va, on Thursday for criminal as
sault on white girl, and it was necessary
to call out the militia to prevent an
uprising among the Negroes. AS the
result of the grand jury presentment,
Candidate Hunter has withdrawn from
the senatorial race in Kentucky. ''''''''The
United States consul at Zurich, Switzer-
land, has advised the Washington gov
ernment that the Swiss have discovered a
method by which aluminium, the lightest
Of metals, can be manufactured at cost
not exceeding q cents pound. ''''''''' Four
Italians were killed by an explosion of
gas in a Birmingham, Ala, coal mine
last Saturday. .'''''''''General Weyler has
again informed the home governm ent
that he has succeeded in "pacifying"
Cuba. Other reports are to the effect
that Gomez is about to attack Havana.
80" ."Chas. w. Spalding, president of the
recently defaulted Globe Savings bank, of
Chicago, has been committed to Jail on
the charge Of breach Of trust. '''''''W. j..
Deboe succeeded Hunter as the Republic
can caucus nominee for United States
senator from Kentucky but during the
first days balloting-last Saturday-it
developed that Deboe cannot command
any more strength than was commanded
by Hunter. ''''''"Peter Maher and Tom
Sharkey have been matched to fight each
other between May 26 and June 10, for Il
purse of $4,000. '''''''''The river situation
at New Orleans, though still under con-
troll, is dangerous in the extreme.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
HOW THEY DO 1T.

Mr.. w. NJ. Faulkner, of the Clark g
Fork section, was in Yorkville last Satur-
day making some purchases at the stores
and attending to business matters gen.
orally. In conversation with the reporter,
he confirmed the story that his section
has an unusually fine prospect for wheat
crop.
"The wheat out our way looks finer
than have ever seen at this season of the
year." said Mr.. Faulkner, land I belies Q
there is more of it. But then we are not
disposed to brag much yet. When con-
sidering wheat, am always reminded
of a remark that they attribute to old Un-
Gle Jimmie Cain. He says: I never care
to see wheat look we'll except at one time,
and that is just as 60 to cut it,"
"From all reports" observed the re-
porter, "you people out your way seem to
have better wheat lands than any other
section of the county,"
"I don't know about that" replied Mr..
Faulkner with thoughtful smile. ut
has never occurred to me that it is all in
the land. I have an idea that there is
something in the way that we break up,
prepare, .fertilize, etc. Wheat is like al
most any other crop. 1t is. not going to
do much good unless it is given proper
oDportunityo
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
ROCK HILLS RACES.

The Rock Hill Athletic association has
arranged q series Of races for May 25,
open to all corners. A number of pretty
and valuable prizes are offered. The pro-
grarnme is as follows:
First Race (one-half mile, open)-First
prize, case silver forks and spoons, value
$28; second prize, garnet ring, value $l5.
Second Race-one mile, North and
South Carolina)-First prize, opal ring,
value Sls; second prize, carving set,
value So.
Third Race-two mile, open)-First
prize, silver service, value S25; second
prize, oyster forks, value $40.
Fourth Race lone mile, city)-First
prize, silver lamp, value $S, donated by
1. Blumberg second prize, kodak, value
50.
Fifth Race-(one mile, open)-First
prize, diamond watch, value $35; second
prize, cycle suit, value Sl5, donated by
G. 81.
Sixth Race-(one mile, handicap)-First
prize, silver punch bowl and ladle, value
$35 second prize, silver salad fork and
spoon, value $40.
Seventh Race-(one mile, profession
aD-First prize, Rock Hill buggy, value
SS5 second prize, cash $l5.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
REV. j. Il, HOFFMAN.

Rev. Jonas Laban Hoffman, died at his
home, at Hickory Grove, last Saturday,
of Bright's disease, aged SO years 10
months and % days.
Mr.. Hoffman was native of CASTOR
county, N. G. but for good many years
past has been living in the vicinity OF
Hickory Grove. He volunteered his SER
vices to the Confederacy at the breaking
out of the war and served through to the
close of hostilities, when he received an
honorable discharge. He was twice
married. The first time to Miss q. E.
Houser, Of CASTOR county, who died in
1871. and the second time to Miss M. E.
Love, of York county, who survives him.
Mr.. Hoffman was licensed to preach at
a meeting of the Baptist church at Unity,
in 1878, and although he was an earnest
church and Sunday school worker, he has
rot for several years past undertaken reg
ular pastoral work.
The funeral took place at Beersheba on
last Sunday, the services being conducted
by Rev. j. H. Thacker. There was in at
tendance large concourse of people, in
Guiding many of Mr.. Hoffman's neigh
bors, by whom he was held in high es-
teem.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
BANKRUPTCY BILL PASSED.
Only Agreement by the House Necessary Il
Make It a Law.

Only Agreement by the House Necessary to
Make It Law.
The senate, on last Thursday, by a
vote of 40 to s, passed the Nelson
bankruptcy bill. This action was a
surprise to many senators, as the Tor
ry bill, for which the Nelson measure
was substitute, had been favorably
reported by the judiciary committee.
The result is regarded as personal
triumph for Senator Nelson.
The Nelson bill provides that any
debtor other than a corporation owing
5000 or more, who is unable to pay his
debts, may file his petition in district
court asking for discharge from his
debts and offering to surrender all his
property for the payment of his debts
except such as is legally exempt. Ac-
companying the petition shall be a
schedule of property and indebted
ness.
The petition shall be heard by the
court not less than 80 nor more than
80 days from the time it is filed. If
the court upholds the petition the
estate of the bankrupt is transferred
to an assignee for settlement. Credit
ors can resist the proceedings before
the court on certain enumerated
grounds of fraud, preference to credit
ors, etc. Preferences four months
prior to the filing of the bankruptcy
petition and transfers of property
within six months, are void.
After the settlement the court gives
a final hearing, and when all proceed
ings have been regular a final decree
is given "discharging and acquitting
the bankrupt. Such discharge does
not include any debts or obligations
which shall have been created in con-
sequence of his defalcation as a public
officer or as an executor, administra-
tor, guardian or trustee, or while act
ing in any other fiduciary capacity,
nor any debtor obligation to surety OF
the bankrupt who has paid or may
pay any such fiduciary debtor or any
part of it, nor any debtor obligation
created by the obtaining of moneys or
property under false pretenses."
The provision as to involuntary
bankruptcy is in effect as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
Wednesday, April %, 1897.

or Sl25 more-just exactly what do not
remember, except that it WAS not less
than 800. We agreed to allow him $50
increase only. The Glover matter was
taken up on special request. The people
represented that on account ofthe proxim-
ity of the North Carolina line, it WAS desir-
able to have a magistrate at Glover.
Otherwise, offenders could easily escape
over the line before it was possible to
secure warrants for them. The argument
impressed us as being reasonable, and we
agreed to the change. How the other
changes came about, except by error,
have no information. I always make 1t
point to watch every measure that can
possibly affect the interests of York
county, and this may have gotten through
during the week I was confined to my
room by illness but, of that, Of course, I
am not certain"
In conclusion, Senator Love stated that
rather than otherwise, he was convinced
that the changes were probably the result
of an error, and this being the case, he
would suggest that constables continue to
serve as they had been, draw $25 each. as
part pay, and then apply to the general as
sembly for the balance Of their salaries.
There is no doubt, he thinks: but what
the general assembly will be willing to
make up the difference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

The recent speech of Mr.. McLaurin
on the progress and resources of the
south is receiving a great deal of favor
able attention at the hands Of the leading
newspapers at the north and west, and
there is no doubt Of the fact that his
showing is going to result in much good
to this section. AS it has been the policy
of some Statesmen" from this state, as
we'll as newspapers, to try to annoy Mr..
McLaurin at every turn, we have been
watching for them to try and antagonize
him in this movement as we'll; but, as
yet, nobody has seen fit to sEarl-at least
not openly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

The price of wheat, which has been
tending steadily upward for several
weeks past, reached 81 bushel in Chica-
90 last Saturday. This was for May fu-
lures. Spot wheat has already sold as
high as S1.O3, and the tendency is still
upward. The war between Greece and
Turkey is claimed to be the immediate
cause of the rise; but the probability of
general outbreak in Europe also has
greater or less influence on the situation.
Rapid changes in the price of wheat, up
or down, are, therefore, likely to be caus-
ed by the development of events in
Europe. A general war would send
wheat up to almost fabulous prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
POTATO BUGS EARLY. .

"You might tell the people," said cit
izen of Yorkville to reporter for The
ENQUIRER on Saturday, "that unless they
at once begin to look after their potato
crop, they are not going to have any ;
and worse than that, they will probably
never know what is the matter.
II was out in my potato patch yester-
day, and while looking to see if there
were any sprouts, found them literally
covered with bugs. These insects were
full grown ones, and were doing business
at an alarming rate. killed more than 60
of them, and will at once proceed to de-
stroy the balance. Had I not made the
discovery just as did, the probability is
that would have lost my crop entirely,
and would have never known why"
Continuing, the gentleman explained
that it was his opinion that the bugs had
probably survived through the winter.
Anyhow, he says they are fully ready for
business, and have started crop of eggs
which will hatch out in time to complete
the destruction. The matter is deserving
of immediate attention.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. P. G. McCorkle, of Lancaster, is
visiting in Yorkville.
Miss Matte Bell returned home yester-
day after an extended visit in Yorkville.
Miss Alice Woods, of Blacksburg, vis-
tied relatives and friends in Yorkville e
last week.
Misses Matte Bell and Susie Brian
spent several days last week with Mr.. j.
B. Scott's family at Delphos.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Spencer left for
New York last Saturday to attend the
dedication ceremonies of the Grant mau-
soleum.
The ENQUIRER received very pleas
ant call OH last Friday from Misses
Mamie McKeown and Mamie White, Of
Hickory Grove, who were visiting Mrs.
f. A. Crawford.
Lieutenant John M. Jenkins, who has
been commander at the South Carolina
Citadel academy tor several years past, is
to he relieved by Lieutenant Mcdonald
also of the United States army.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

The news dispatches from Europe
say that the sultan has recalled Edham
Pasha, the general who had charge OF
the Turkish operations in Milouna Pass
and dispatched as the successor of Ed
ham, Osman Pasha, the hero of Plevna
in the war with Russia. 1t was stated
on Sunday that Edham is dead. the
result of a wound received at Milouna
Pass; but the report is not confirmed.
Another story to the effect that the
sultan is jealous of his generals and
fears that some of them might over
throw him if allowed too much power,
is of rather doubtful truth. The pro-
liability is that Osman has been sent
to relieve Edham on account of the
wounds Of the latter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

The treasury department reports
heavy Withdrawals of gold for ship
ment to Europe this week, and various
reasons are assigned for the shipment.
The real reason, no doubt, is tho. fact
that on account of the prospective heavy
increase of tariff duties, there have
been unusually heavy purchases of
goods from abroad, and the reported
withdrawal of gold, of course, is nec-
essary in order to make payment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN I?

Just what the meaning of the war be-
tween Greece and Turkey is, THE EN-
ou1RER does not fully understand but
who does? So far as outward indications
60. the great powers seem to be almost
as much at loss as the balance of us to
see through the situation.
But, somehow, we do not believe that
things are exactly as they seem. In the
light of very modern history, we are
constrained to suspicion that there is a
better understanding in Europe than ap-
pears upon the surface. We are almost
convinced that there is nothing of the un-
expected going on just now. Everything
is cut and dried and every European
power thoroughly understands the game.
The only hitch in the situation seems to
be that some of the powers, most notably
England, are at a loss to know just what
to do.
Although there is no doubt of the fact
that Greece has grave grievances against
Turkey, we are unable to bring ourselves
to believe that this is the entire cause OF
the trouble. We rather think that at the
bottom of it all, lies the old time ambi-
ton of Russia to secure an outlet for her
ships from the Black sea through the
Bosphorus and Dardanelles, and the jeal-
Gus desire of England to prevent such a
consummation.
1t is the same old thing that has been
evident ever since the beginning of the
present century. Russian aggression
looks in the direction Of southeastern
Europe and southern Asia. British in
terests in southern Asia are endangered
by the extension of Russian power in
any direction, especially toward Constan-
tinople, and it is this fact that keeps the
greedy British always uneasy and on
guard. Here was the real cause of the
Crimean war in 1854, and this is why
Russia was prevented from gaining any
immediate benefits as the result of the
thrashing she gave the Turks in 1877,
except the return Of what she had lost by
the war of 1854.
The Crimean war and the Russo-Tur-
kish wars both had their origin in the in
surrections of Christian people under the
dominion of the Turks. That the insur-
rections were melted by the Russians
through promise of assistance, has since
developed. Though all along it has been
made to appear that this time Russia is on
the side of the Turks, such condition is
not reasonable, a. 1 it is not likely that it
will be great while before the contrary
is proved to be true.
How it is all going to turn out, of course,
is more or less idle speculation but
Judging from past events, one thing ap-
pears to be reasonably certain. If let
alone by England, Russia is going to ac-
complish all that she desires by intrigue,
and if England interferes, there is going
to be war of far reaching Importance. and
there will be some material changes in the
map of Europe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28
LoCAI. AFFAIRS,
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
John M. Thomasson, Chairman-Gives
notice that the pension board for Kings
Mountain township, will'meet at Beth
any on next Saturday.
F. III. Brown, TirZah, S. Golfers lot
damaged corn for sale at 20 cents per
bushel.
II. c. Strauss-Is prepared to furnish the
ladies with shirt waists of different
qualities at sundry prices, clothing for
men and boys; straw hats, dry goods OF
every description, trunks and handbags,
shoes and slippers, sun shades, parasols,
etc.
George T. Schorb-Talks to you about
the merits of the National Typewriter,
which is sold at the low price of $50.
Grist Cousins-Have in stock Sayers and
Scovill buggies, whose manufacturers
have been awarded number of pre-
miums. They will also soon have the
Babcock buggy on hand. They have
in stock one dow-low cotton planter,
and are prepared to offer you a new
baking powder-Magnolia Pepsin bak-
ing powder.
J. NJ. Starr & Co.-Ice beverages, Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic, moth balls, med
icines of every description.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-04-28

- D. j. Bradham is out in an open letter
to DIR. J. w. Stokes. The controversy is
rather too long for publication in full !;
but brief outline will probably serve to
give an understanding of it. Stokes, it
seems, wrote Bradham Il private letter in
McLaurn. The principal complaint of
the doctor is that McLaurn is teaching
undemocratic doctrines that are likely to