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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY

The grand jury was discharged on
Wednesday morning after submitting
the following as its final report:
To his Honor J. C. Klugh, Presiding
Judge: The grand jury for the county
of York beg to submit this their final
presentment for the spring term, 1898,
OF the court of general sessions:
We have given careful attention and
consideration to the various bills OF in
dictment that have been submitted to US,
and reference is craved to. the record for
our actions thereon.
Committees of this body have visited
the county home and the public works of
the county, and it is with pleasure that
we report everything to be in satisfac-
tory condition and the work carried on
in 4 business-like manner.
We have carefully examined the jail
with reference 10 its security and the
sanitary conditions that exist there in
these respects.
| Owing to the illness of the county treas
urer, we have been able to make only a
superficial examination OF the books and
accounts Of the magistrates OF the county
and the county supervisor
No examination has been made OF the
various county officers as yet, this being
reserved for a future occasion:
It having been brought to the attention
of this body by reputable witnesses that
one Dory Stowe is living in adultery
within the bounds of the county, it is re-
spectfully recommended that the solicitor
take the proper steps to bring the guilty
party To Justice. The names of the wit
nesses will be handed to the states attor-
ney.
In conclusion, we beg to express our
thanks to your honor for the able assist
anre, explicit instructions, and the uni
form courtesy that you have extended to
us during our lahors.
| 10 the county officials and the officers
of this court, we are indebted for manly
attentions shown us and the assistance
rendered us in performing the various
duties belonging to our office.
GEO. \. CowAN, Foreman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
CITADEL IN DISGRACE.

The many true friends of the South
Carolina Military academy all over the
state, will be deeply grieved to read the
report in another column of the disgrace
full occurrence which occurred in the in
stitution on Monday night.
The report is from The News and Cour-
ier. 1t was written while the trouble was
in progress, and its accuracy has since
been denied by the cadets. But the re-
porter has explained that he got his infor-
nation from citadel officers and police
officers, and as we know The News and
Courier to be as friendly AS possible to
the Citadel, and further that it never
prints anything purely for the sake Of
sensation, we are inclined to accept the
story as reasonably accurate statement
of the whole case.
It seems that the trouble grew out OF
the action of Sergeant Major Cantey in re-
porting a number of cadets for breaking
Citadel limits. The sergeant major was
not on duty at the time, and in making
the report put himself, in the estimation
of his fellow cadets, on the plane of an
ordinary spy. AS the outcome Of this,
and previous hard feelings, no doubt,
the cadets undertook to make Cantey
leave the Citadel, and this is what brought
on the trouble.
We are not prepared to endorse the ac-
ton of Cadet Cantey, and it is not our
business to inquire into the motives that
led to his action; but we are prepared to
condemn the action of those so cadets
who, in undertaking such highhanded
measures, convicted themselves Of the
most flagrant INSTRUMENTATION, one of the
highest crimes known to military discip-
line.
We do not forget, of course, that boys
are boys, and that boys like men, often
blindly follow rash leaders. Remember
ing this, we consider that the crime
of so insubordinates may very well he
graded into two classes. The punishment
for the ringleaders, should it be possible
to detect them, ought not to be anything
less than expulsion; but under all the
circumstances, the others may be dealt
with on basis less severe.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Sheriff Ross, of Cherokee. is in York
vile this week.
DR.. w. F. Strait, whose serious illness
was reported sometime ago, is now
thought to be out of danger.
Mr.. j. S. Brice left for Columbia Tues
day night to attend meeting of the State
Democratic executive committee.
Mr.. T. NJ. Whitaker, who has been alb
sent from Yorkville on trip to New
Orleans and several western states, since
last May, returned on last Wednesday.
Mr.. F. C. Black, of the grand jury
wants the Spanish American problem
turned over to that body. He thinks
there will be no trouble in finding q
true bill against Spain.
Captain r. B. Morrow, OF Davidson
Mrs. Leroy Morrow, of Gastonia; and
Mrs. j. H. Cloaninger, of Mooresville
n. c., have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Pelham Morrow.
Mr.. Pelham Morrow, who has been con-
fined to his room with lung trouble since
last Saturday, was able to be out on
Thursday. He has not yet recovered his
usual health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
THRILLING INCIDENT.

The Rock Hill Herald Of Wednesday
has the following account of thrilling
incident that occurred during the fire
last Sunday:
An incident that made the blood of al
who saw it run cold was daring act or
the part of Herbert NJ. Davis and Manliu:
Owens, young members OF the hre dc
partment. The three-story store Of A. K
Smith & Co. was afire all over, the flame:
roaring against the wall and tapping over
and far above the three story roof of the
store Of c.. w. Frew. A ladder was placed
against the rear wall Of the latter store
and the fire chief ordered young Davis
and Owens to take the hose, ascend the
ladder and 90 ON top of the Frew build.
ing, then smoking with heat. Without
hesitating. they Obeyed the order, al
though it looked like going into the jaws
of death. With some assistance they
dragged the heavy hose up the long lad
der and after hard struggle reached the
top, where the flames, leaping and sur
ging for possession Of the roof, made the
scene an awful one. But the young meI
never stopped, and when they reached
the roof and stood upon it, directing
good stream as we'll as they could see, the
flames rolled around and completely hid
them from view. Then it was that the
crowd protested against these young he
roes sacrificing themselves, and furious
calls were made for their return; but the
bows could not see or hear their friends
for the flames were roaring hideOusly ano
growing all the more furious. Finally 6
messenger was sent up the ladder by the
chief, who ordered their return, and then
it was that they forsook their post anc
descended from the roof from which al
feared they would never return.
1t was frightful scene and an act o
daring in obedience to orders such as The
editor of this paper never saw equaled
Their efforts did much towards conquer
ing the fire, as the stream they. were
directing was falling upon the heatec
tin roof.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
TRIED TO RREAK JAIL.

The Reese escape from Jail is famous
i'm this section. After long weeks ol
careful calculation, shrewd brain work
and patient toll, Reese made his depart
ure, and took with him all the prisoners
who desired to go.
There was another attempt at Jail break
ing last Wednesday afternoon that was
as bold and brilliant as that of Reese,
was shrewd and calculating; but which
will not figure in the Jail history like that
of Reese for the reason that it was not
successful.
This time the leader was Hamp Mobley,
the Negro who was sent up from Leslie
for assault of a high and aggravated na-
ture and sentenced to the chaingang for
y months. In his undertaking he
brought to bear shrewd ingenuity along
with considerable physical strength.
The prisoners had not been alone more
than an hour before a messenger rushed
into the court house and informed Deputy
Harshaw that they were breaking out.
Deputy Harshaw hurried to the Jail and
found large hole through the brick wall
of the debtors room," and from which
the removal Of only few more bricks
would have opened the way to liberty.
The prisoners had heard the deputy COM
ing and had fled to their cells; but not
yet aware of this fact, Mr.. Harshaw, with
his revolver in his hand, shouted to them
that he would kill the first man who
showed himself. Then the deputy sent
in discharged prisoner to see how things
were and followed himself.
Investigation showed that Hamp Mob
ley, assisted by Monroe Rawlinson anu
Dcmps Massey, both long termers, had
with piece of board secured from Il cot
inside the Jail, priced loose the tastenings
to the heavy iron grating across the inner
corridor, and then, with Il portion of Il
hinge to one Of the cell doors, had COM
menced enlarging hole that had been
cut for the admission Of heating pipes.
They had not been at work long but it is
estimated that within five minutes more,
had they not been discovered, they would
have been at liberty.
John Stewart, Federal prisoner, has
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

People who have been keeping up
with the events, will remember that
while war clouds were lowering over the
United States and England on account of
the Venezulea incident, Russia offered to
lend this country about $500, 600, 900 in gold
without interest. During the present
trouble, Great Britain has been very
friendly with the United States, and it
has more than once been intimated
that she would even lend us warships if
we wanted them. The situation is very
transparent. Russia and England are ex-
pecting to have to fight each other some
day, and when the time comes, either will
welcome the assistance of the United
States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

gun practice are small squares or trian-
giles of canvass and toss about on the
waves in the most perplexing manner.
The ship is a restless firing base and
accurate craftsmanship under such
circumstances is Indicative of the high
est training in the Judgment of dis
tances and the acceptance of opportu-
mites. In the war of 1912 the Amer
lean gunners did some admirable
work. American gunnery has always
been held in high esteem by other ma
tions, and Saturdays performance by
the men of the Indiana may be taken
as evidence that the American eye is
as clear as ever, and that the lanyards
are pulled with the same deadly pre-
cision as early in the century.
- Spain's population in 1887 was
17,55O,2l6, occupying an area of 1866
173 square miles. Herimportant cities
are few in number and well fortified.
Her dependencies open to attack are
Cuba, Porto Rico, the Balearic islands
in the Mediterranean, the Canary ISL
ands in the Atlantic, and the Philip
pine, Mariana, Pelew and Caroline
islands, in the Pacific. Spain's colonial
dependencies aggregate 167, ,230 square
miles, with a population of S,OO7 900.
The revenue of Spain in 1886 81 was
s155, 100000, or about one-third that
of the United States. Her imports
we're worth $137, $40, 900, or about one
sixth of those of the United States, and
her exports were worth $132, 900.
These figures indicate a considerable
foreign commerce, which is carried on
chiefly with France and Great Britain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
ARRESTED IN WINNsBORO.

The search for DR.. McDowell's bicycle
over the telephone last week put the riders
of Monarch wheels under scrutiny al
over the country. The following Incl
dent, related by the Winnsboro News
and Herald, grew out of the affair:
A Young fellow named Hartness, who
has been hauling whisky for the o. p.
was arrested here on Saturday, charged
with having stolen bicycle in Chester
It seems that he carried the wheel to Mat
thew's shop to be repaired, and a tele'
phone message came to Winnsboro de-
scrbing the bicycle and the man. After
the young man was arrested, be offered tc
deposit $500 in lieu of bond. Shortly af'
ter bis arrest, a message came authorizing
his release and stating that he was the
wrong man. He left for Chester on the
northbound train threatening to make
somebody answer for the mistake.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
ENOUIRER'S BULLETIN.

Owing to the fact that there was every
reason to- believe that the developments
of Wednesday would he of momentous
interest, The ENQUIRER arranged to get
a telegraphic summary of the situation
for it's Yorkvlle subscribers and readers
throughout the county. The summary
reached here at $50 p. M, and was tele'
phoned to different sections. 1t no longer,
of course, has any value as matter OF
news; but since it may have gotten more
or less tangled at some of the telephone
stations, it is herewith reproduced:
WASHINGTON, April 6.-President's
message will not go to congress before
Monday on account of Lees inability tn
get Americans from Havana before Sun
day. Senators insist that war is certain.
MADRID, April 6.-Spanish cabinet dis
cussed situation today, and the prevalent
opinion is that a peaceful solution OF the
crisis is impossible.
New YORK, April 6.-The Cuban junta,
through Counsel Reubens, stated today
that the Cuban provisional government
would not accept American intervention
unless accompanied by Il recognition of
Cuban independence. He says that in
last resort the insurgents will turn their
arms on the United States army.
NEW YORK, April 6.-The Spanish con-
sui in this city has completed his prepa-
ration for leaving.
ROME, April 6.-The United States gov
ernment bought three Italian torpedo
boats today.
WASHINGTON, April Cit is stated on
the authority of Vice President Hobart
that President Mckinley has been otfi-
cially notified that the queen of Spain has
assumed authority and declared an armis-
tice for the purpose of withdrawing the
Spanish troops from Cuba. In resent
ment of this action three members OF the
Spanish cabinet have resigned.
The last dispatch was not received here
until SAB p. NJ, and of course, was not
telephoned with the others, which came
earlier, for the reason that it was imprac-
ticable.
In connection with this telegraphic
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
CIRCUIT COURT.

The first week jurors were discharged
on Thursday at recess, and after disposine
of two motions for new trials, the court o
sessions adjourned sine die.
In the case of James Benson and Alex
ander Lee, the jury returned a verdict o
guilty. The cases, however, were no
pressed on condition that the defendant:
pay costs to the amount Of SlS each
Lucius Steele, who plead guilty as princi
pal in the case, was sentenced to pay
fine of $50, or go to the chaingang FOL
three months.
In the case of Pomp Beatty, tried fol
violating the dispensary law, the jury re-
turned verdict of not guilty.
James Garrison, tried for an attempt al
housebreaking, was acquitted.
Butler Robbins was acquitted Of the
charge Of murder.
The case against Jno. J. Sherrer, charg-
ed with disposing Of property under lien
was mol pressed by the solicitor on ac'
count of technical defect in the indict'
ment.
Joe Williams and Richard ellison, the
Negroes charged with having burned Mr..
John L. Starts ginhouse, were convicted
of arson. A new trial was granted.
In the case of w. F. Jonas. Henry
Jonas, Lee Jonas. Nun Jonas and John
Jonas, charged with riot, the jury return
ed verdict Of guilty as to all except
Nun Jonas. John Jonas was sentenced
to pay fine of S25 or go to Jail for 60 days
The others were each sentenced to pay
fines of $40 or go to Jail for 30 days. The
fines were all paid.
Charley Broadway and Samuel Benoe
charged with assault and battery with in
tent to kill, were convicted Of assault of q
high and aggravated nature. Charley
Broadway was sentenced to six months
on the chaingang or pay fine Of $50, and
Samuel Benoe was sentenced to foul
months on the chaingang or pay fine OF
$50.
During the first day, the general ses-
sions business was rushed with record
breaking dispatch; but after that there
was much loss of time on account Of tardy
witnesses, etc.
The court of common pleas convened
on Wednesday, and since the adjourn
ment ofthe sessions has been at work on
Calendar 5. Work on the common pleas
Jury cases will he commenced next Mon
day.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

all along been in the confidence of the
sheriff. The prisoners were aware Of this,
and his attention was engaged in the back
part of the Jail. Singing, yelling and
scuffling prisoners in the corridor kept
up such noise that the operations of
Mobley and his assistants could not he
heard, and it was long time before
Stewards suspicious were aroused. When
finally he caught on, he raised the alarm
that the prisoners were breaking out, and
Mrs. Logan teephoned the news up town
and also sent q messenger.
Several of the prisoners claim that they
had nothing to do with the attempt to
break Jail; but as Hamp Mobley had
politely told them that he would kill them
if they gave the scheme away, they con-
sidered it wise to hold their tongue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
WUODFORD'S STATEMENT.
Says His Faith Is Still Strong That War
Will BE Averted.

Will BE Averted.
MADRID, April 3.-In answer TO Il
request, General Wuo'llnrd, the United
States minister, has made the following
statement:
"The obligations of my diplomatic
position absolutely forbid my granting
an interview or giving the slightest
in,imation as to the present condition
of the diplomatic negotiations inlrus-
ted TO nv care. l came to Spain M
der instructions from President Nc
Kinley to secure peace i'll Cuba, with
Il permanent peace between the United
States and Spain, a peace that should
be built upon bed rock conditions,
conditions of justice to Cuba, with as
sured protection to the great American
interests in that island.
"I have labored steadily to obtain
this result. have never lost my faith,
and, doubtful as conditions may seem
today, | still believe these great and
good purposes Of my president may
vet be secured. shall not desist from
nv labors for a just and honorable
peace until the guns actually open
fire, and my faith is still stronger that
war, with all lis horrors, can be eaverted.
-"Enough blood has been shed in
Cuba already, and cannot believe the
closing hours of the Nineteenth century
will he reddened by conflict between
Spain and the United States. My
country asks for peace based upon
conditions that shall make peace per-
manent and beneticent, aud l have
faith that Spain will yet do what is
necessary to assure justice in Cuba,
and with justice, peace is certain"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

Yes, maybe, as a nation, we have no
right to interfere in the quarrel between
Cuba and Spain, even on grounds Of hu-
manity. If this is true, we had no husi-
ness to send the Maine to Havana; but
whether we had right to send the yes
sci there or not, the Spaniards had no
right to blow her up and assassinate her
crew. But what are we going to do about
il? If our government has any selfres-
pect whatever, it will have this matter
satisfactorily settled regardless of conse-
quences. Otherwise, we will only invite
the contempt of sister nations.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
Another Fire In Which Several People
Were Badly Burned-Other Notes.
rorroenondenca ~ the yorkville Enouirer

Another Fire In Which Several People
Were Badly Burned-Other Notes.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, April S.-There was an
other fire here yesterday morning. 1t
originated in the store of w. G. Reid &
Son, and came near laying in ruins the
remaining brick buildings on the east
side of Main street. Wosre than that, sew
eral people were in serious danger of
losing their lives.
The fire was caused by the explosion Of
a gasoline heating pot. Mr.. Ed Reid was
near the pot at the time. A piece of it
badly wrenched his knee cap, and the fire
singed his eyebrows. He tainted under
the pain and was carried home in a buggy.
4 15-year-old Negro name Pan Massey
was covered with burning gasoline, and
with his clothes blazing, ran into the
streets. 1t was with great difficult that
he was overtaken and the fire eXtin-
guished. Some Of his clothes had already
burned off and the balance were quickly
torn from his body. His burns are quite
serious. Adolphus Johnson was also
burned but not so badly rs Massey.
The property loss, which was not heavy,
is covered by insurance.
Mr.. Joe G.. Steele is quite i'll.
There will be preaching in the new
Methodist church, Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09
LOCAE. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Grist Cousins-Advertise the reduced
prices at which they will sell prOprieta-
ry and household medicines for spot
cash.
d. f.. Boncy-Talks to you again about
the Carolina Benevolent association
and tells you of the cheap insurance he
is oit'ering-both life and accident.
J. II. Ridde-Has on hand l50 tons OF
fertilizers, embracing acid, guano, kai'
nit and cotton seed meal. He can als'
supply you with corn, hay, extra fancy
groceries, including the best brands OF
coffee, snuff and tobacco, Porto Rice
molasses, flour Of the best grades, lime
cement and shingles.
P. w. Love-Is making another club and
will receive your names as subscriber
for THE ENQUIRER at Sl.75 for year
club rates but you must pay him in
advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

The Evening Spartan, the proposed
nublication of which was recently an
nounced for Spartanburg, appeared on
Monday and then turned up its toes. 1t
is reported that II. Larry CAN'T will try TO
print an afternoon paper in Spartanhurg
but of this we have nothing definite.
We have an idea, however, that the field
is full.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

Brutal Barbarism.
Columbia State, April +: Henry
Harris, colored, developed case OF
smallpox at Whiterock, Newberry
county. He was isolated in house.
The attending physician this morning
found the house burned and no sign OF
the patient. A mob had visited the
house during the night and ordered
the stricken man to leave at once, or
be killed. TO hasten his going away
they set fire to the house. The man
is supposed to have crawled into a
field, but nothing has been seen of him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

- The hundreds of old cadets who used
to be under Colonel Coward when the
colonel was conducting Il private school,
could tell on the instant what action that
old disciplinarian would have taken had
the recent trouble occurred ut the Kings
Mountain Military school in the days of
old. Even if every boy in the school
had been involved, he would have cN-
PEELED the whole outfit and started over
again. lie would have shed some tears
over the otIense Of the boys and he would
have been fully cognizant of the financial
considerations involved; but never, for a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

- Will the settlement" settle, or will it
only give Spain chance to get her tor
pedo boats and warships to this side OF
the water? The only good Indian" some
of the old plainsmen say, is dead one.
We have more than once heard of Span
iards being classed along with Indians.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

-"Now foran operahouse. ."-Rock Hill
Herald.
The Rock Hill Herald reached us We'd
nesday as usual, and among other things
contained a splendid account Of the big
fire of Sunday. The Herald office, as al
ready stated, was badly torn up by the
fire
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-04-09

news matter, we desire to say that while
THE ENQUIRER, for the present at least,
may be depended upon to give the latest
developments, important or not, up-to-
date of its different issues, we are not un-
dertaking to furnish bulletins except
when there is reason to expect develop
ments Of startling significance. Such
was the situation on Wednesday.