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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- The papers have been publishing
during the past few days sensational
reports from Paris and Washington
with reference to the proceedings of
the peace commissioners. The story
was that the commissioners had fallen
into deadlock over the question of a
big money indemnity for the Philip
pines, to be paid by the United States.
The Spaniards claimed that the Philip
pine matter was not settled in the peace
protocol, and that Spain was not bound
to give up her sovereignty to the ISL
ands. The American commissioners
would not listen to the money indem-
nifty proposition, and it was reported
that the Spaniards had refused to dis
cuss the matter further. There was
talk of renewed war preparations on
both sides and to all appearances there
was danger of another outbreak. But
now the situation appears to have
calmed down somewhat, and the out
look continues as most people have
had reason to believe all the while,
that America will settle the whole
matter in accordance with her own
notions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
SPARRING FOR POINTS.
James W. Tolbert Tries to Put the Cover
nor In u Hole.

James w. Tolbert Tries to Put the Cover
nor In u Hole.
As a preliminary step toward pre-
text for Federal interference in the
Phoenix matter, James w. Tolbert, on
Wednesday, sent Governor Ellerbe the
following telegram "To the Cover
nor of South Carolina, Columbia, S. G /:
I am citizen of South Carolina, where
I was born and raised and have always
resided. My home is at Mccormick
in the county of Abbeville. My wife
is postmaster there, and l am her
assistant, and conduct the business OF
the Office for her, she being delicate
woman. On Thursday, the 10th in
slant, 1 was forced by an organized
and armed mob of hundred men to
leave my family and my home, under
the threat that if I remained there l
would be killed. 1, therefore, fled
for safety, because 1 was unable to
resist this mob. I am a large land
owner in the county of Abbeville,
and also the owner of valuable
houses and real estate in the town
of Mccormick. My wife is there
with our only child, girl, 4 years old,
without my presence and my protec-
ton on account of the action of al
armed mob, and my property is with
out proper care. have committed no
crime against the laws of my country
and have done nothing to give any
offence whatever to any man or set OF
men save that 1 am a member of the
Republican party and believe in the
doctrines of that party. l send this to
know if you, as the governor of South
Carolina, can afford me protection as
one of its citizens and as an employee
of the United States government, that
I may return to my family, to my prop
erty and my business and be safe from
mob violence. Answer, care of St.
James Hotel, Washington, D. c."
After giving the matter careful con-
sideration, Governor Ellerbe replied as
follows:
eff you return home 1 will give you
all the protection in my power. /
don't think it prudent for you to return
till the excitement subsidies"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
THAT COUNTY MAP.

Superintendent of Education Shur-
lev is entitled to much credit for that
county map, which is just being com.
pleted by Mr.. w. N. Elder. Mr.. Shur.
ley has had in mind for several years
the matter of having such a map
made; but it was only few months
ago that he got the other members OF
the county board of education to en-
dorse the idea.
The reporter had talk with Mr..
Shurley about the matter yesterday
and from what he said, it appears that
the board has not definitely decided
vet whether or not it will have the map
autographed. For one thing, there
is under consideration propositions
to make further changes in the school
district lines as now established, and
again it is a question as to whether
the board would be justified in in.
curing the apparently heavy expense
that would be involved.
The disposition of this matter lies
entirely with the county board of ed
ucation, of course; but if that body
fails to publish the map, or Mr.. Elder
does not undertake the work on bis
own responsibility, it will be pity.
At 81 or 50 each, it is quite likely
that enough copies can be sold to pay
all expenses.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
THANKSGIVING DAY.

So far as The ENQUIRER has heard
no arrangements have been made for
Thanksgiving exercises next Thursday
except in the churches.
A general suspension of business is
customary on Thanksgiving day, and
there will, of course, be such a suspen-
sion on text Thursday.
The ministerial conference of York
vile has arranged for union services in
the Presbyterian church, commencing
at II a. m. There will be sermon
by Rev. A. N. Brunson, and collec-
ton for the benefit of various orphan
ages. Funds collected will be applied
as contributors designate. The public,
of course, is invited to attend the union
meeting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
FATALLY STABBED.

Mr.. Tom G.. Falls, of Pleasant Ridge
lies at the point of death, as the result
of knife wounds inflicted by Alphonso
Ryan, Negro last Thursday night at
about dark.
1t appears that the Negro, who is a
very impudent fellow, was in a quar-
rel with a white man named Frank
Harris, and that he became so abusive
that Mr.. Falls felt called upon to tell
him to shut up.
The moment that Mr.. Falls took
part in the difficulty, the Negro, with
out warning jumped at him and stab
bed him in the stomach. Then he ran
away and hid himself.
Shortly after the Narrow Gauge
train passed, there developed reasons
for believing that Ryan had gotten
aboard, and phone message was sent
to Clover advising the police there
to he on the lookout.
When the train stopped at Clover, a
Negro, supposed to be Ryan, jumped
off the blind end of the baggage car,
and ignoring the demand of the police
man to halt, ran off as fast as he could.
Several shots were fired at him with
out result.
Through phone messages yesterday
morning at about II o'clock, The
ENQUIRER learned that up to that
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- Although the suggestion has been
made time and again, there seems to
be nobody who is willing to take hold
of the idea of York county fair.
York is large and rich county. 1t is
one of the most progressive counties
in the state, and if proper effort were
made, we are sure that a fair associa-
ton could be organized that would be
both a credit and a benefit to this
whole section. All that is necessary
to ensure success is that the right folks
take hold in the right way, and we beg
to refer the subject to gentlemen like
Messrs. A. H. White, of Rock Hill
J. w. Ardrey, of Fort Mill G. L. Rid
die, of Zeno; w. B. Smith, of Glover ;
D. G. Stanton or S. A. Glenn, of Bethel !;
w. S. Wilkerson, of Hickory Grove
w. H. Hicklin, of Guthriesville; DIR.
J. H. Saye, of Sharon D. M. Hall, of
Filbert; w. B. Moore, of Yorkville
H. Massey, of Tirzah, and others who
are accustomed to take the lead in
matters of this kind. We feel pretty
confident that if few of the gentle
men named will take the lead in this
matter they will find plenty of CO.
operation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

1t matters not what the oftense may
be, the offense of taking human life by
a mob is murder pure and simple, and
that whether the party be Innocent
or guilty. AS sure as we live, we
are sowing to the wind and we
are going to reap whirlwind.
Human life is entirely too cheap.
The sheriffs of every county should
be made to feel that there are some
obligations resting upon them to con.
troll the lawless. We are sorry that
more is not heard at such times.
Where are they? What are they
doing? Has South Carolina a COVER
ernor? What is to be done? Must
reigns of terror exist with no one to
raise a hand? Unless we do some
thing the wrath of Him who says {:
Vengeance is mine, / will repay,
sayeth the Lord will come up as q
nation"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- The Pastors Association of Brook
lyn, composed of preachers of the
various Negro churches on Long Is
land, held meeting on Wednesday,
to discuss recent occurrences at Will
mington and Phoenix. Rev. A. J.
Henry, one of the preachers, laid the
whole blame on the recent speeches OF
Senator Tillman, and said that Senator
Tillman, Mayor Waddell and Chief of
Police Parmalee, of Wilmington, should
be lynched. We are not much sur
prised at this kind of talk on the part
of the Negroes; but would suggest
that it is about time for them to let up
with their meetings. When they pro-
pose to meet lynching with lynching,
they are beyond the pale of the law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. ]. M. Brice has been taking in
the fair this week.
Mr.. Louis Roth went down to the
State fair this week.
Rev. B. J. Woodward is 10 occupy
the H. H. Beard residence.
Mr.. John R. Ashe has been out of
town on business since Tuesday.
]. S. Brice, Esq, and Intendant W.
r. Carroll left Wednesday night for
Columbia.
The State, Friday: Mr.. Robt. With
erspoon, of Guthriesville, York county,
is taking in the fair.
Mr.. T. B. McClain has been out of
town since Monday. He was expect
ed to return yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. G. R. Wallace pleads guilty and
says that a man who will raise II
cents cotton ought to be on the chain
gang.
G. w. S. Hart, Esq, left again yes
terday to attend the bedside of his
father, who is dying at his home on
Wadamalaw island.
Rev. J. P. Knox, Of Hickory Grove,
is still willing to act as receiver for
all those who have contributions to
make for the support of orphans.
The State, Friday: Miss Ida de
Loach, of Yorkville, is. in the city
for a few days, at the home of DIR.
o. E. Thomas.
Captain l.. NJ. Grist returned Thurs
day from Columbia, where he went
to attend to some business matters
and incidentally to visit the state fair.
The attendance at the fair on Tues
day and Wednesday, he reports, was
quite large but the inclement weather
which prevailed interferred consider
ably with the gate receipts. Notwith-
standing the weather, however, thanks
to the kind attentions of the news
paper brethren on The State, News
and Courier, Register and Record,
his stay in the city was made most
delightful.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- There is a swarm of candidates
after the job of Colonel w. A. Neal,
superintendent of the penitentiary.
From all reports so far, it seems that
the colonel has been managing the
penitentiary with more ability that
it has ever been managed before, and
if this be true it will be we'll if he
is continued in his present position.
The fact that he knows more about
politics than some other folks and is
able to beat his opponents 30 frequent
ly in this interesting game, ought not
to mitigate against him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- General Leonard Wood, military
governor of the province of Santiago,
has temporarily suspended foreclosure
proceedings within his Jurisdiction. On
account of the disorganized state of
industrial affairs for some months
back, money is scare and difficult to
get, and foreclosure now means that a
few money sharks will be able to gob-
BILE up at half.price much valuable
property that would be forced to sale.
General Wood seems to be making a
most capital governor of the conquer
ed province.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
WILL REMAIN IN WASHINGTON.
James W. Tolbert Is Dubious About Gov
ernor's Ellerbe's Reply.

ernor's Ellerbe's Reply.
A Washington dispatch of Thursday
describes the Phoenix situation in the
national capital as follows:
James w. Tolbert has received Gov
ernor Ellerbe's answer to his telegram
asking whether the governor would
afford him protection from mob vio-
lence in returning to his home at Nc.
Cormick, S. C. The governors reply,
which is substantially published in this
mornings paper, is regarded by Toll
bert as practical admission that the
governor cannot afford him protec-
ton, and therefore, it is said, it is not
likely that he will jeopardize his life,
by returning to his home in the pres
ent state of excited feeling. Up to
this time no definite plans with re-
spect to the prosecution of the parti-
cipants in the riotous proceedings
against ]. w. Tolbert, have been decid-
ed upon. The fact that Tolbert is the
assistant postmaster at Mccormick,
and not the postmaster, may have an
important bearing on the case. Assis-
tants to fourth-class postmasters are
not recognized by the law as officers of
the government, they being appointed
and paid by the postmaster. In the
postoffice department they are recog-
nized as miscellaneous employees. As.
sistant United States Attorney Coch-
ran, from the Tolbert's district, has
been ordered to Washington for con-
ference with the officials of the depart
ment of justice, and upon bis arrival
here tomorrow, the whole South Caro-
lima situation will be gone over and a
line of action decided upon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
ASSOCIATE REFORMED SYNOD.

THE ENQUIRER mas not previously
given comprehensive account of the
meeting of the Associate Reformed
synod at Chester. Such an account
was not available until the last issue
of the paper was about ready to 60 to
press. But here is the story. 1t has
been kindly furnished by Rev. B. II.
Grier.
"The recent session of the synod
was remarkable for the large attend
ance and the amount of business trans
acted. From Thursday morning until
adjournment, Monday night, the breth-
rem were kept busy in attending upon
the meetings and in doing the work of
the committees.
"In addition to what has been al
ready noted in The ENQUIRER, there
was an interesting conference on home
missions Friday evening. Rev. c. E..
Todd presided and emphasized the
fact in the beginning of the conference
that every pastor is home missionary.
Rev. J. H. Pressly spoke on Are the
Results of our Home Mission Work
What they Ought to be; and if not,
why not?' The speaker thought it easy
enough to answer the first question {;
no one could say that the results are
what they ought to be. We are not
reaching the masses as we should.
What is the reason? We fail to see
Gods face. We fail to grasp the idea
that we are bought with the price of
blood. Such a conception would save
US from questioning about salaries,
and waiting to be sure of our pay be-
fore we are willing to venture in Gods
work.
"Rev. J. T. Chalmers spoke in be-
half of the board of home missions,
and said the past year had been one of
success-the most prosperous year of
the church; more of the assessments
on the congregations had been pail in
full than usual, and larger amount
had been raised for home missions than
in any year in the past. There had
been also good increase in member
ship, in many cases as much as 25 per
cent.
"Rey. T. P. Pressly spoke on the
Importance of Larger Efforts In the
Work. The nation was entering upon
policy of expansion :; it behooved the
church to push the work at home.
"Seven thousand dollars was laid on
the churches for the home mission work
for next year.
"On Saturday, DR.. Alexander Gil
christ, of Omaha, Neb., was introduced
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

WANT REPRESENTATION CUT Down.
The Negroes of New York held mass
meeting in Cooper Union last Thurs.
day night. T. Thomas Fortune and
other prominent Negroes made speech
es. A set of resolutions, of which
the following are the most important,
was adopted.
Resolved, That as the states of Mis-
sissippi, South Carolina and Louisiana
have by constitutional enactment, dis
franchised more than half of their
population, we demand that the basis
of representation of these states in
congress and the electoral college be
reduced, in the proportion which the
number of such male citizens shall
bear to the number of male citizens 81
years of age, as made and directed by
section 2, article IA of the federal con-
stitution."
Resolved, That we recommend such
amendment to the constitution as will
enable the president to use the Federal
authority to protect the life and prop
erty of citizens of the United States
from organized or mob conspiracy
whenever the governor of any state,
from fear or collision, fails to afford
such protection or to call upon the
Federal government to afford it.
Resolved, That we implore the guild
ance of Almighty God in the shaping
of our homogeneous citizenship to the
end that 1t may make for righteous
ness, for human progress and for the
interest of our great and beloved re-
public against the elements riotirg and
revolution from within and the assaults
of the enemies from without.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
LOCAL LACONICS.

Court Of Common Pleas.
The court of common pleas, Judge
Gage presiding, finished its work on
last Wednesday night and was ad'
iourned sine die. His honor left fol
his home in Chester on the o'clock
train.
Court Below Modified.
The following opinion was filed with
the clerk of the supreme court last
Thursday: Sixth circuit, York coun'
ty, the Armour Packing company, res
pondent, vs. F. o. London and others
appellants. Modified. Opinion by Ira
B. Jones, A. j.
Price OF Cotton.
Notwithstanding the wet weather
yesterday, quite a number of bales
of cotton were sold on this market
and the best of it brought 5 cents
The market ranged from cents down
to At; but good cotton was easily
worth the higher figure.
dwelling Ceremonies Postponed.
Rock Hill Herald, Wednesday :
Owing to failure of the contractors to
furnish the monument to be erected
by the Woodmen of the World to the
memory of the late Lem J. Hyatt, the
unveiling ceremonies, which were to
take place on Thanksgiving day, have
been postponed to day to be selected
hereafter.
Sad Death In Fort Mill.
Rock Hill Herald, Wednesday: DR..
T. A. Crawford was called to the Gold
Hill section of Fort Mill township on
Friday last, to assist DR.. H. F. Alex
ander in an operation on Earle, the 19
year old son, of Mr.. c. P. Blanken-
ship, who was suffering with intussus'
ception, the result of eating plenteous'
ly of black haws. The boy had eaten
the haws on the Sunday before and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Grist Cousins-Medicine Department.
They say that they have reduced prices
on numerous standard medical prepa-
rations and they constantly keep on
hand stocks of certain medicinal articles
in common use.
w. Brown Wylie, G. C. C. Pls.-Publish-
es notices of auction sales of real es-
tate in the cases of j. A. E. Feemster,
Executor, against r. B. Black, ct al and
in the case Of w. F. Patterson against
Martha Wilson also notice of the sale
of thirty acres of land in the case of
Mary Jane Barber against Martha j..
Knoblett and others.
Mrs. T. M. Dobson-Tells Of the jamb
and rush in the millinery business this
season up to the present time, and also
why Santa Claus left all his Christmas
novelties at that establishment.
w. W. Lewis, Administrator no.
tice of the sale on salesday in December
of the James Jeffereys house and lot,
on Main street Yorkville. Terms, one
third cash and balance in one and two
years.
The Ganson Dry Goods Company-Are
still offering bargains, and propose for
next week to sell their readymade
clothing at discount Of 10 per cent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

Governor Ellerbe would do we'll to
make as thorough investigation as
possible of the Phoenix affair. We
have no idea that he can get at the
bottom of it; but still it will be very
we'll for him to make an honest effort
in this direction. Under no circum-
stances should the law wink at such
and under no circum-
stances can the state of South Carolina
afford to share her sovereignty with
Judge Lynch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
: Reports from Washington indicate

- heportS irolu WashihS1on iuuio"'o
that, after all, the Federal government
intends to try to take hand in the
Greenwood affair. 1t will probably
base its interference upon the fact than
James w. Tolbert, one of the men who
skipped the country, is assistant post
master at Mccormick. In this. case,
however, Tolbert is not employed by
the government, but by his wife, and
the Federal government has nothing
to do with the matter. United States
Attorney Lathrop, however, has been
instructed to proceed to Phoenix to in
vestigate the situation, and see what
excuse he can find for Federal inter-
ference.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
among the various precincts as follows

The total vote IN the c0ngressIUHHI
race was 924, of which 923 were for
D. E. Finley, Esq, and 1 for VIM. A.
Barber, Esq.
The vote for state and county officers
was as follows: Ellerbe, 9S4; Nc
Sweeney, 9S4 Cooper, 9S7; Bellinger,
9s7; Zimmerman, eS7; Derham, 9S7
McMahan, 9S7 Floyd, 9S7; Garris,
sS7; McCorkle, $50; Culp, sS2; Car
roll, sS2; Johnson, 976; Mellow, 977
Epps, 976; McDill, &c.,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
Ths atorkrille Gnqllirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1898.

"A number of papers call attention
to the fact that Mr.. Etheridge had no
right to interfere with Tolbert's doll
house election. That is correct; but
it is probable that in his ignorance,
Etheridge thought that the election
might develop significance. 1t is not
pleasant; but it must be confessed still
that ignorance, among white and COL
ored, is the cause of great deal OF
trouble in this country.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
THE GENERAL ELECTION.

The State and Federal election COM
missioners for York county met in
Yorkville on Tuesday for the purpose
of canvassing the returns from the re-
cent general election and declaring the
result; but did not complete their
work until after it was necessary for
THE ENQUIRER to 60 to press. Ac-
cording to the report filed in the clerks
Office, the total vote cast for state and
county Offices was 9S7, distributed
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

time Ryan had not been caught ;
but posses were securing the woods
for him. Mr.. Falls was still alive ;
but his condition was extremely crit
ical. In the opinion of the attending
physician there was not more than one
chance out of ten for his recovery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19
Fight Between Cripples.

Columbia Register, Thursday: A
cutting scrape occurred this morning
on the fair grounds in front of the
main entrance between two fakirs,
both of whom possesses one leg each.
The party who was very seriously cut,
gave his name as Fred Stevens. The
party who did the cutting refused to
give his name and is now in police
barracks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- Commenting on the Phoenix MUIR
ders The South Carolina Baptist, pub
lished at Greenwood, has the following {:
"The third is: The. time has come
for all good people to unite in a tre-
mendous effort to put down mob law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

- Colonel James Gilliss, quartermas-
ter of the department of the east, U.
S. A., fell dead in New York city on
Sunday night while hurrying to catch
q Governors Island boat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-19

trouble. He had never regarded them
as part of the military strength of
the army in the province of Santiago
on account of their bad discipline and
irresponsible character.