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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
ABOUT PEOPLE.

D. f. Finley, Esq, returned home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sam M. Grist and SOD, Earle,
are visiting relatives at Zadok.
Mr.. D. Calvin Clark went down to
Columbia Thursday night on business.
Mrs. Walter Cuthbertson, of Char
lotte, N. c., is visiting in Yorkville,
the guest of Miss Daisy Williams.
Superintendent L. T. Nichols of the
G. & N. w. railroad was in Yorkville
Thursday on business connected with
his road.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. B. Ross, of Sharon,
we're in Yorkville last Wednesday,
and, by way of diversion, made an in
spection of the Jail.
Charlotte Observer, Thursday: Mr..
w. w. Boyce, who was recently elect
ed auditor of York county, S. c., spent
yesterday in the city. "Chummy" is
at Mr.. Boyce's.
Charlotte Observer, Tuesday : Misses
Faye Griffith and Mary Harty return
ed last night from Cleveland Springs.
Mrs. Griffith went from the springs to
Yorkville, S. c., to visit relatives.
Messrs. d. T. Woods and b. M.
Dobson, of Yorkville, have been in
Columbia standing the civil service
examination for railway postal clerk.
Mr.. J. B. Allison, Jr., has orders to
report at Fortress Monroe, Va, next
Wednesday for examination for the
position of second lieutenant in the
Unites States army. Mr.. Allison, it
will be remembered, was designated
by the president for appointment early
during the summer; but was prevent.
ed by illness from presenting himself
for examination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

calculated ON the probability of other
foreign complications, and consequent
general decentralization. He, therefore,
refrained from taking the risk of
stocking himself with goods for which
there might not be demand.
But it is different now. The trou-
bles have all blown over. By care
fully watching the trade and the
market, Mr.. Strauss has been enabled
during the spring and summer to keep
up with all ordinary demands of the
local trade; but now he proposes to
reach out. By offering inducements
equal to or greater than are offered in
surrounding towns, he proposes to
make strong pull for the trade which
naturally belongs here.
In his announcement of last Wed
nesday, are some unusually liberal
propositions, and people who are in
terested in the matter will do well to
study the list.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
MADE A WATERFALL.

In a roundabout way, Sheriff Logan
received information last Wednesday
to the effect that two Negroes for whom
he had warrants were at work picking
cotton in a field on the Rutherford
road.
Both the Negroes are old offenders
who have the reputation of not only
being quite wary; but also rather fleet
of foot. Although somewhat doubtful
as to the correctness of his informa-
ton, as business was a little dull, the
sheriff sent to the stockade for the
bloodhounds, and determined to make
raid. The reporter went along to
see the fun.
But the trip was for nothing. Ac-
cording to the report the Negroes were
to be found on Mrs. Ellen Conner's
place. The cotton field was approach
ed with such strategy as seemed worth
while practicing, and a number OF
cotton pickers were rounded up in
very good style; but the men wanted
were not among the number.
Upon a brief conference with Mr..
Henry Conner, who was in charge OF
the pickers, the sheriff learned that
his misinformation was all the result
of that class Of news carriers who are
invariably too quick on the trigger
The two Negroes had not been on the
plantation at all.
II am very sorry," remarked Mr..
Conner, humorously, as the sheriff
turned away. ~ would like to see
a good race down through the field.
1t would knock out good deal of
cotton, maybe; but cotton is so cheap
that the loss would not amount to
much"
And the other members of the party
were sorry also. All wanted to see
what the bloodhounds could do.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

termined to kill him if opportunity
presented. 1t was presented when he
appeared on the deck of the vessel
which conveyed him to the fort, and
within pistol range of the conspirators
who at once drew lots to decide who
should shoot him. The officer who
drew the fatal token took a position
convenient with an army rifles, aimed
at his intended victim, and was on the
point of firing, when Miss Winnie, who
was then a little child, moved to her
fathers side, and stood so as to cover
his body until the opportunity passed.
But for accidental presence at the crit
ical moment he would have been kill
ed. There is no question as to the
truth of the story. 1t was told in de-
tail in the Boston Journal two or three
years ago, by the chaplain of the
Brooklyn navy yard, who was him
self the officer who drew the lot.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

COTTON GROWERS CoNvENTIoN,-
The Cotton Growers convention re-
Gently called by President Wilborn, Of
the State Alliance, met in Columbia
last Tuesday night, with about 20 del
egates present. York county was
represented by Messrs. ]. F. Ashe, w
N. Elder and J. L. Moore. The fol-
lowing resolutions, presented by Con
gresham Stokes, were adopted:
Resolved, That the president OF the
several county cotton growers unions
constitute a state executive com NIT
tee, whose duty it shall be to thor
ougbly and promptly organize each
county.
Resolved, That the president of this
convention be ex-oficio chairman Of
the executive committee.
Resolved, That the president of this
convention and Vice President You
mans, Of the Interstate union, be
committee to formulate an address to
the farmers of the state and also to
apprise the several state vice presl.
dents of the states of our action and
urge similar action in their states.
A resolution looking to the reduction
of the acreage was tabled.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

- 1t is about settled that Colonel
Roosevelt will be the Republican can
didate for governor of New York.
Governor Black, the present incum'
bent, wants the nomination but the
understanding is that Senator Platt,
who runs things in the Empire state
pretty much to suit his own notions,
has decided upon Roosevelt. The
Democrats, of course, will make a
hard fight; but with his brilliant war
record a matter of such recent history,
Roosevelt would seem pretty sure OF
election. If he is elected, the prob
ability is that two years from now be
will loom up as presidential candidate
against Mckinley. Mckinley, how
ever, having made good president,
so far, from the Republican standpoint,
will at least be entitled to the nomina-
ton for the second term.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
FALL OPENING.

Few people who read THE ENQUIR-
ER could have failed to notice the big
announcement by Mr.. H. G. Strauss in
Wednesdays issue setting forth his in
tentions with regard to his fall opening
next Tuesday.
Mr.. Strauss has for long time had
the idea that the Yorkville market is
nothing like what it should be, and
for several years past he has been
working steadily with a view to its
proper development. In view of the
war outlook last spring, he deemed it
prudent to observe little caution.
He did not figure that Spain would be
able to seriously annoy this country !;
but like a great many other people
merchants and the buying public-he
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
RAILROAD TROUBLES.

The southbound Carolina and North
Western passenger train did not reach
Yorkville Thursday night until II
o'clock. The trouble was caused by
the breaking of one of the springs of
the engine just after the train left
Glover.
The southbound o. R. & G. train
also failed to come in on time yester-
day. The trestle over Manning creek,
west of Hickory Grove, was badly
damaged by the high water Thursday
night, and the train had to stop on the
other side until the break could be
repaired. At noon yesterday, it was
thought that \tthe train would reach
York Vile at about 8 O'Clock.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
Tillman Under Arrest.

Illlmdu OHucT AEfcoC'
Charleston Post, Wednesday: From
private sources the following items OF
interest to the people of the state, OF
the First South Carolina regiment,
were received in the city today: Co.
lionel Tillman was put under arrest on
Monday and has since been confined
to his tent. The charges preferred
against him by Major Havelock Eaves,
of the Second South Carolina regiment.
There promises to be warm time be-
fore the case is settled. 1t is under
stood that the charges are under eight
specific heads. The affair grew out OF
some trouble between Colonel Tillman
and Major Eaves in Columbia, when
Major Eaves was in command of Camp
Lee. General Lee has ordered the
First regiment to leave as soon as pos
sible as the room is wanted for anoth-
er regiment. 1t is thought that the
boys will break camp and leave Jack
sonville for Columbia on Friday of this
week. On Monday the First South
Carolina regiment was paid of, so the
BOYS will return home flushed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

T. w. Campbell, NJ. D., Administrator
Gives notice to Margaret j. Brown that
he has in his hands sum of money to
which she is entitled.
r. T. Castles-Warns people not to trade
for note given by him to one McIntire
for 500.
Mrs. r. M. Dobson-Announces that she
will soon be able to show the most sty-
lish and varied assortment of millinery
ever exhibited in .Yorkville.
Grist Cousins-Tell you about the merits
of the Babcock buggy and the Buckeye
mowers.
Mrs. NJ. V. Dayis, Administrative
notice to the debtors and creditors OF
William J. Davis, deceased.
Mrs. Susan Cain, Executrix-Gives no.
tice to the debtors and creditors of
James M. NJ. Cain, deceased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

An effort is being made to form a
coalition between the Negroes and
Populists of Georgia, after the North
Carolina plan, and the Democrats are
being very much alarmed as we'll they
might be. North Carolina is now in
almost as bad condition as was South
Carolina from 1868 to 1876, politically,
and in much worse condition socially.
Populistism may be all right in the
West and Northwest; but it costs
much more than it can possibly be
worth in the South.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

With plenty of corn, pigs, hay,
etc., on hand, the country is in rather
a better position to stand 4 cents cot
ton than it was four years ago. Then,
although cotton sold at starvation
prices, the country did not have much
else, and, comparatively speaking,
there was not much of that. Upon
the whole, we have been in rather
worse shape.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24

HERE TO STAY.-The covert attacks
on the primary are arousing its friends
to rally to its defense. The primary
is here to stay and will stay, despite
the opposition of politicians who find
it a stumbling block in their way.
They long for the old conventions, so
that they may once more log-roll,
wire-pull and manipulate; but their
longing is in vain. The people are
satisfied with the primary. Every
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
LOCAL LACONICS.
January 1st. 1899. For SO Cents.

Until january list, 1899, For SO Gents.
| TEE TwICE-A-WEEK ENQUIRER, fillec
with the best and most reliable up-to date
news, will be furnished from the date O
this issue until January, 1899, for Sc cents
In Bankruptcy.
Mr.. w. G. Latimer, Of Yorkville
has filed petition in bankruptcy. Ii
is reported that several other petition:
are to be filed soon from this place.
1t Is Deserving Institution.
Now is a good time 10 remember
the Hickory Grove orphanage. Thai
institution can make use of many
articles that will otherwise be wasted
Died In Baltimore.
A telephone message from Rock Hill
yesterday, announced the death o.
Mrs. Cloud Hicklin, of Chester, at the
Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, or
Thursday.
Appointed to West Point.
Shelby Aurora Mr.. Jesse Castor
son of D. D. CASTOR, of Blacksburg, S
c., has received the appointment for
cadetship at West Point by Congress
man Strait, of that district. Young
CASTOR is bright scholar and fine
specimen of young southern manhood
Cleveland,s Season Over.
The season at Cleveland Springs is
practically over, although quite g
number of visitors who have been
making their home at that popular
resort during the summer are still
there. From all accounts, the man
agement of the hotel is highly pleased
with the summers patronage.
Good Fishing.
The chief diversion of the South
Carolina boys at Panama Park is fish
ing. They are close to the St. Johns
river, and fish of all kinds are to be
caught in abundance. When they
first get there the boys eat fish three
times a day; but after few weeks
cornbread and bacon again become
more preferable.
Election Commissioners.
In answer to request from Govern
or Ellerbe yesterday, ]. S. Brice, Esq.
recommended the following gentlemen
for appointment as election commits
sioners: Federal-W. H. Edwards
Rock Hill; DR.. ]. H. Saye, Sharon
| ]. R. Halle, Fort Mill. State-P. M
Burris, McConnellsville; T. w. Boyd
Leslie; L. w. Lauthian, Energy.
Gryder-Harrill.
Charlotte Observer, Wednesday
Mr.. Winfred Gryder and Miss Mittie
Harrill, daughter of Rev. Mr.. Harrill
were married at the home of the bride
at Forest City yesterday. Mr.. GrydeI
and bride passed through Charlotte fol
their future home, near Yorkville
S. c., last night. Mr.. Gryder is kins'
man of Mr.. J. L. Gryder, of Charlotte
He is a prosperous farmer.
Price of Cotton.
September options in New York
went down to 500 on Wednesday
and on Thursday they were quoted at
5.23. The papers of Friday morning
quoted "spots" at 5 GIG in New York
and Al in Charleston. In Yorkville
the price ranges from about At to Al
This is the regular market. In some
exceptional cases slightly higher prices
are being paid.
The Daughter of the Confederacy.
According to arrangements already
announced, as this is being printed
$50 o'clock Friday-the remains oi
the late Miss Winnie Davis, "The
Daughter of the Confederacy," are
being inferred in Hollywood cemetery
Richmond, by the side of her father.
During Thursday, many floral tributes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24
CHE atprkpille Gnql1irer.
YORKVILLE. s. c.:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER "a, 1898.
Mr.. N. G. Gonzales is pu

Mr.. N. G. Gonzales is publishing
in the Columbia State, the story of his
experiences in Cuba. He seems to
have been pretty thoroughly disguised
with the whole business, and from
what he has to say about it, he is not
to be blamed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-09-24


A special from Croft, Mecklenburg
county, to the Charlotte Observer, OF
Tuesday, tells of the outrage of Min
ME Brown, a 16-year old white girl,
by Negro. The girl is an imbecile.
Only little brother was near at the
time of the crime and he brought as
sistance as soon. as possible. The Ne
gro had run away and was caught
after long chase, participated in by
the entire community. A late special
gives further developments as follows
SAT $3.50 o'clock this morning it was
learned that the Negro had been cap
tured and identified by the girl and
Mr.. Johnston and others. His name
is Joe Jackson. He came from York
Vile, S. G. He works for Mr.. Pope.
He was one of those arrested in the
morning, but turned loose because he
had so disguised himself with change
of clothes that the girl didn't recog-
nize him. The trial was before W..
u. Alexander, magistrate, in Elmer
Browns house. The evidence was
most convincing. The Negro didn't
tell straight story. He was bound
over to October court. Squire Alex
ander made a little speech to the
crowd to let the law take its course.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Black will bring
the prisoner to Charlotte this morn
ing"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08

Mr. Goneo of Burlington OF the Clark
Hutchinson Co. is in the city to-day on
business.
The trees in front of the Blanchard
building have been decidedly trimmed
mp to-day.
.Willison, the wholesale granite
dealer, is in the city looking after his
business here.
1t is wonderful, sometimes. what
startling things new reporter will
learn. 1t is customary with all 1.-The
boys" to ..load up"a prentice hand with
the pencil and notebook, and they GER
tainly did good job on one OF the
Times reporters night before last.
That paper came boldly forth and an
nounced the coming marriage OF Norris
llamel TO Miss Massey Of Montpelier.
The whole item was "fake" and
while the new reporter is not so much
to be blamed, the editor should have
been on the lookout for that kind OF
thing. While any paper may OCCASION
ally get a wrong item. it is the editors
and reporters business to test the genu-
ineness of all important items before
they are allowed to appear in print.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
Magazine Notes.

To the December number of the New
England Magazine MIR. E. c.. Gardner
contributes an excellent popular article
on Colonial Architecture. He traces
the various stages of early. architectural
'hevelUpn colonies. and his
paper is accompanied by pictures illus
trating the several types which he des-
cribes. Warren F. Kellogg Park
Square, Boston, Mass.
One of the most interesting articles in
the December Forum is that by Prof.
W. S. Scarborough, the colored vice
president of Wiberforce University, on
" The Educated Negro and Menial Pur-
suits" Other miscellaneous papers in
the same issue are: Forest FIRES by
Henry Gannett, Chief Geographer of the
Geological Survey; Journalism: Its
Rewards and its Opportunities. ;" by Mr..
Truman A. De Weese, of the Chicago
Times-Herald " The Protest of the Pill
lager Indians" by Mr. Francis f. Leupp,
formerly of the United States Board of
Indian Commissioners Recent Con-
>truction of the Antitrust Act" by
David Wilcox.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
r. B. CRANDALL POST.

At the annual meeting of r. B. Gran.
dial Post held in &. A. X. Hall last nish
the officers for the ensuing year were
elected.
George I. Conner was reelected
commander, and the other officers as
follows: Senior Vice Commander, Nor
ris +. Hunt Junior Vice-Commander
Nathan Harrington; Adjutant. l.. II
Thurston; Q. NJ, P. l.. Brown; Chap
lain. Albert f. Dodge; Officer of the
Day, David B. Minard; Surgeon. Eli
Holden; Guard, Charles Sharkey
Trustee, George A. Wales Delegate &c
Department Encampment, Charles ii
lie Page.
The post was inspected by Depart
ment Inspector Eli Holden. One new
member was obligated.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08

Winter is coming and you need a
good stove. You can get all kinds of
Il. Il. Durkee North Main street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08

Union men should patronize union
labor. call for Clerks cards when
purchasing goods.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
n. d. PHELPS, CHIEF.

N u. T dELI7S, CHIEF.
The meetings of the Barre Fire De-
partment take place as follows and all
firemen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-The first Monday of
every month at No. Barre Hose House.
Hose Co. No. The second Monday
OF every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Hose Co. No. 3-The first Tuesday
OF every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Hook and Ladder Co.-First We'd
nestlay at Prospect St. Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday of
every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Firemans Club-Third Tuesday.
All meetings at Z p. m.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS

Friday evening, Dec. Company
E annual ball in Armory Hall.
District Convention of Odd Fellows
amt banquet here Dec. 10.
Monday, Dec. 19.-Annual business
meeting Of the Universalist Church.
Third annual exhibition of the Gran
lite City Poultry. Pigeon and Pet Stock
Association in Armory Hall, Dec. 9th.
2Sth and 29th.
Saturday night, Dec. 31.-TELEGRAM
voting contest comes 10 close.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
NOTICE..

All Foreign Masons intending to
celebrate the annual festival are re-
quested to secure tickets from the Com
mittee, viz Robert Kynock, Geo. Troup,
Robert Singer. Jas. X. Milne, Geo.
Williamson, Andrew Young. John
Chessor, Chas Coutts, VIM Joss and
Thomas Brock, Secretary. on or before
Saturday, Dec. 10. 81
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
EAST BARRE.

MIR. and Mrs. E. H. Campbell have
gone TO Mrs. Campbell's home at Hyde
Park. to make a short visit.
There will be sociable in the Con-
regationalist vestry this evening, given
by the Ladies Aid,
Fl. Z. Sargent is attending to his
duties again after his recent illness.
There will be Christmas tree in the
Congregationalist church Saturday eve
ming Dec. 24th. A good program will
be rendered.
Fred Downing was in town yesterday
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08

Segel & Brady have new ad. on the
front page this week in which they talk
about holiday goods. DO not fail to see
their line before purchasing elsewhere
Remember the Blue Store when you
are ready 10 look Or Buy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
MOST POPULAR STONE
CUTTER.

The stone cutter receiving the largest
number of votes in this contest will
have his Railroad fare paid to Boston
and return and will stop at the Quincy
House one of the best hotels in Bos-
ton, one week at the expense of the
TELEGRAM. The contest closes on the
last day of the year. Forward your
votes and keep your man in the lead. A
good showing will bring in lots of
votes for him.
RANK LIST.
WORKS FOR
Samuel Parady, Noonan Bros, 24S9
John G. Dundas, j. X. Milne, 2ol1
Robert Mckenzie, Littlejohn & Milne, 2125
Robert Mcknight, Harrison Granite Co. 2104
Robert Michael. Burlev & Calder 1912
William C. Rust, James Adie, 734
John Imlah, j. h. Milne, 6a4
Lackey Good, Jones Bros. 62S
VIM. Moir, Barclay Bros, 54S
VIM. A. Smith, Mackie, Hussey 4 Co. 500
Elton L. Taylor, MARI & Gordon, 362
Samuel Gerard, VIM. Cassie, aa9
Sandy Cordiner, MARI & Gordon, 3S2
James Reid, Jones Bros. 2O2
James CouttS, Mcmillan 4 Stephens, 10S
Richard Boyea, Robin Rros. As
Harry l.. Sanders. VIM. Mcqueen, 80
Walter j. LeBarron, E. L. Smith, SO
Gordon Hay, Jones Bros. 27
Martin F. Casey, VIM. Cassie, &c
james Jamerson, j. X. Milne, 81
James Mckenzie, Mari & Gordon, 16
Clifford Blair Burke Bros, 10
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
DON'T NEGLECT

Your musical education, providing you
are naturally musical. Many talented
young person has neglected to cultivate
his or her natural talent when in the early
years of their lives an opportunity presen-
ted itself. If you are to learn to play the
first step you should take is to prov!e
yourself with a good instrument. People
will say they can learn on a cheap Banjo,
Guitar or Violin which ever the case may
be and when they have mastered it they
can buy good one. Thisis foolish idea
for the money you put in the cheap instru-
ment is wasted Not only that but you
cannot learn to play on cheep instrument
with the style and finish good toned
instrument will produce. We only offer
this as advice the soulc e of which has been
gained through long experience. We
keep only good Instruments. They are
reasonable in price but not cheapn quality.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08

The skating is very good in some
places. If you want to get nice pair
of skates free, boys, sell the TELEGRAM
and see ii you cannot win that pair in
Prindle & Averill's window.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-08
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

We must insist that the copy for all
news ads, and changes in ads taking
over an inch of space, be handed in at
our office before 10 a. m. on the day
they are to appear.
BARRE Press COMPANY.