Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Powell Pardoned.

J. w. Powell, VINO Killed u. w. Sloan
in Columbia, about three years ago,
will be liberated on Christmas. He
was sentenced for seven years and has
served less than two.
viii Work In Columbia.
About $50 operators who recently
quit work in the Augusta mills, have
secured positions in the Columbia
mills. They are receiving the regular
Columbia mill price.
Unlicensed Druggists to be Prosecuted.
The South Carolina Pharmaceutical
association adopted very important
resolution during its recent meeting in
Rock Hill. 1t is in substance that the
association authorizes the examining
board to prosecute, to the full extent
of the law, all and every person prac-
ticing pharmacy in this state except in
a perfectly legal way as licentiates; fur
ther, the board is authorized to draw
upon the funds of the association in
order to carry out these instructions
further, it is their intention to put
man in the field to canvass the situa-
ton and ascertain who is practicing
contrary to law.
Black Gaping Cotton Picker.
Mob law seems to be the order of
the day, says Camden special to the
Columbia State. Some time ago
mob composed of Negroes went to the
house of Emanuel Kelly, an old Negro
man living on the place of Mr.. Hiram
Nettles, Jr., shot into the house and
took Kelly out and gave him severe
whipping because he had been picking
cotton for 35 cents 100. They also
threatened to come back and cut off
his hands if he picked cotton again
for less than 40 cents 100. Kelly did
not report the matter, as hs was afraid
of the mob. Mr.. Nettles finding out
about it, came to town today and had
a warrant issue for Simon Lawson, one
of the mob, who was recognized the
night the riot was committed.
Smith Murder Remains a Mystery.
Greenville News, Saturday: The
liury of inquest over the body of Wea.
YER Smith, who was foully murdered
eight days ago, held another meeting
Yesterday but not for the purpose of
receiving new evidence. Today being
the last day for recording the evi.
dence, the coroner had to have the ses-
sion closed in order to carry out the
| law in reference to recording what
evidence he had. No new evidence
has been discovered and the outlook is
that the murderer of Weaver Smith
will never be brought to justice. The
Jury signed verdict saying that the
lad came 10 his death at the hands of
some person unknown to them. There
was objection on the part of the jury
to adjourn finally; but when it was ex-
planned that this was merely formal
ity, they agreed.
North Carolina Wants Information.
The State, Saturday: From q COM
munication received at the governors
Office yesterday it seemed that the con-
stitutional provision of this state gov
erning the suffrage question is attract
Ing some attention id North Carolina
and that it is to be considered. Mr..
Josephus Daniels, editor of the News
and Observer, of Raleigh and member
of the Democratic National commit
tee. has become interested in the situ-
alton, and in order to have clear and
intelligent view of that part of the
South Carolina constitution which
pertains to suffrage, has written Gov:
ernor Ellerbe the following letter: GAS
the result of the late election, there is
considerable feeling in the state in
favor of some constitutional provision
that will eliminate the Negro as a
political factor; will you do me the
great kindness to send the provisions
| of the constitution of your state regu-
lating the suffrage, and write me the
methods employed to eliminate the
Negro, without depriving the illiterate
white man of his vote. Any advice
that you can give will be appreciated"
The information that Editor Daniels
desires will be furnished by the gov
ernor.
This Is Encouraging.
Tonight, says a Greenville special of
Friday to The News and Courier, the
Jury in the case of J. G.. Chaffn, indict-
ed for killing Warren CRUDE, brought
| in a verdict of guilty of murder, with
recommendation to mercy. Chaftin
| is a contractor and builder, a man of
excellent reputation, standing we'll in
this community. CRUDE was an archi-
tect, a man of the highest character.
The trouble between the two men arose
from misunderstanding about house
they were building for DR.. F. c. West
moreland. Amonth before the killing
Chafin attacked CRUDE, knocking. him
down. This difficulty was patched up,
and friendly relations existed until the
morning of the killing. Chafin show
ed good nerve during the trial, and
when the verdict was given accepted
| it quietly. He was defended by Shu-
man and Dean. Solicitor Ansel was
assisted in the prosecution by Captain
j. A. Mooney. Notice of motion for
a new trial was given by Shuman and
Dean. This is the second white man
convicted of murder at this term OF
court, besides one Negro. Jim Viii.
liams, convicted of killing Charlie
Potts, both white; Will Davis, of kill
ing Doc Moses, both Negroes, and
Chafin, of killing CRUDE, both white.
Mrs. Hughes Was Bad.
Spartanburg Evening Star, Friday:
Parties from Reidville, who were in