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Some people cannot lose their heads,
because their nose. always turn up.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
AROUT PEOPLE.

Clerk of the Court Wylie has been
quite unwell for several days past.
Mrs. Jas. B. Bell and children, of Gaff-
ney, are in Yorkville, the guests of the
Misses Cody.
Miss Ella Cody is expected home to.
night from Albermarle, N. c., where she
has been visiting friends.
Several Tirzah people came up last
Friday night to attend the Miller-Sisson'
Wallace entertainment.
Mr.. j. E. Ardrey, of Fort Mill, who
holds the York county bicycle champion
ship, was in Yorkville last Friday.
Mr.. AlYa C. Springs, who left For
Mill about a year ago for Oklahoma. was
married recently to Miss Sitter, of tha
territory.
Ladies of Fort Mill have organized &
chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy
Mrs. J. H. Thornwell is president, and
Mrs S. M. Mills secretary.
Mr.. E. A. Thompson, for sometime
past superintendent of the Rock Hill
Cotton mill, has resigned to accept sim
liar position in Abbeville at better sal
ary.
Fort Mill Times: The marrige of Mr.
Sam H. Blankenship Sr., and Miss Dor
cas- A. Hood, of Harrison, n. c., took
place at the home of the groom's son-in
law, Squire w. o. Bales, in South Caro-
lima, the 18th of February. Mr.. Blank
enship is a well-known resident Of Ran
alesburg. He is II years of age and this
is this third marriage. He and his bride
will spend sometime with his son-in-la"
and other relatives;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
MILLER-sIssON-WALLACE.

The Miller Sisson- Wallace combination
at the opera house last Friday night, came
fully up to expectations as an entertain
ment, and notwithstanding the high pri-
ces charged for admission-35, so and rs
cents-was a success financially.
Mr.. Miller undertakes to portray the
sunny side of slavery, and he succeeds.
With his banjo, which he handles with a
skill that any oldtime Sambo would have
almost bartered his soul to be able to
equal, and with a vivid recollection OF
plantation scenes, and an ability to imi-
tate Negro dialect and characteristics to
perfection, the artist at once gets the full
sympathy of his audience and holds it.
The first part Of the entertainment is Mr..
Miller, the imitator. In the last part
comes Mr.. Miller, the personator. Here
he appears in the character Of an ''uncle''
of the olden times. whose business was to
frolic and dance; but who, since emanci-
patton, finds bis occupation gone. Old
memories are revived at the sight of
banjo, and upon picking up the instru-
ment he launches into Virginia break
down, calling out the figures to imaginary
dancers, and producing on his audience
feeling of being carried back to Dixie" ."
The thing was all so natural that men,
bers of the audience actually began an
involuntary accompaniment, keeping
time with hands and feet.
Mr.. Sisson and Miss Wallace gave some
exceptionally fine comedy that was great
ly enjoyed, and upon the whole the en-
tertainment was all that it was repre-
sented to be-frst- class. Everybody was
pleased.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
land mills, and thus start out handicap
ned from the firStr

land mills, and thus start out handicap
ped from the first"
Asked as to whether or not it was fact
that northern commission men discrimi-
ted against southern products, Mr.. Grimes
said that there was discrimination but
he was not inclined to attribute it to Sec
tionalism. at is this way" he explained.
"Say here is an old mill in a given local
ity that turns out inferior products by
reason of bad machinery, carelessness or
other cause, then that whole locality is
likely to be classed on the same basis. and
the only way for an individual mill to
get out of the rut, is to not only make
superior goods, but to convince the com
mission folks that the goods really are
superior. We have worked our products
up considerably in price; and not only
that, we are encouraged to believe that
before a great while we will have them
where we can sell them alongside the
hest that are made by anybody. That is
altogether a question OF care, skill and
business rather than discrimination"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
LOCAI. AFFAIRS
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

G rist Cousins-Talk to you about bicycles.
They are agents for the well-known
Monarch, as also the Defiance and
Thomas wheels, and say that they will
meet competition in prices without re-
gard to consequences. -,
Grist Cousins-In the grocery line, let
you know that they have Early Rose,
Peerless and Burbank seed Irish pota-
toes. They also have onion sets. cab
bage from Germany, Kingan's reliable
sausage at 10 cents pound, evaporateu
fruits, onions, beans, canned tomatoes,
pickles, bacon, molasses, sauer kraut
and many other things in the eating
line.
Glenn Il Allison-Expect to receive be-
fore salesday, carload of fine mules
and horses, which they will offer for
sale for cash or approved paper. They
also have surreys, buggies and harness
which they guarantee to be as repre-
sented, and will sell on the same terms
as the horses and mules.
James H. Riddle-Says he IS waiting on
persons who owe him to come and pay
him before he will be ready to 60 to the
front and do his part in the talked of
war with Spain.
IT. G. Strauss-Has declared war on the
prices heretofore prevailing and Will
continue the fight from now until the
18th of March-St. Patrick's Day. He
announces a general cut in prices
ranging from Is to 50 per cent. The re-
duction includes winter goods OF every
description. So if you need clothing,
for yourself or children, shoes, blankets
or quilts, you should move promptly,
as it is probable that if you wait until
the last day the early birds will have
caught all the worms.
John r. Schorb-Can furnish photo
graphs of the graded school children
similar to the one from which the pic
ture on the first page of this paper was
made.
The Edison Projectoscope Company.
win give an enterta5nmeas rte1.sanH nisbs at 'ne
J, NJ. Whitesides-Wants persons who
are on his club list for The ENou1KEfi
to make payment on or before the 5tf
! instant.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
HAS RECEIVED HIS CALL.

There are those who believe that the
angels in heaven watch closely the pro-
gress of events here below, and that the
departure of a good Christian from earth
is the occasion of great joy in heaven. II
this be true, then there is in progress now
in at least some portion of the blissful
realms above, an unusual festival OF ex-
ceeding great joy. Rev. Louis A. John
son departed this life last Saturday morn
ing, and if he is welcomed about the
throne of his Master only by those to
whom he had previously pointed the
way, the sweet hosannas that fill his ears
are beyond his ability to number. If re-
ceptions up there are in proportion to the
Christian labor that the new arrival per-
formed down here, then all the mighty
hosts must have joined in the welcome of
this devoted disciple to glory.
Though man of good education, Rev.
L. A. johnson was not scholar; though
a man of much above the average OF in
telligence, he was not genius; though
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
MERE.MENTION.

The navy department has asked for au-
thority to enlist 1,500 men to man the Co.
lumbia and Minneapolis, just ordered
into commission. MFRS. VIM. G. Whit
ney, who was seriously injured recently
while fox hunting near Aiken, is now
thought to be out of danger. .''''''Two
assassins tried to kill King George, OF
Greece, last Saturday. ''''''.''The Spanish
war ship Vizcaya left New York harbor
last Friday for Havana. '''''''The New
Bedford cotton mill strikers have reached
desperate straits, and the report is that
unless they can get financial assistance
from the American Federation of Labor,
they will have to give in. '''''''" Russell
Sage says that in the event of war, the
rich men will support the government by
buying bonds. 1t would be soft snap
for Russell. That is the way he made bis
millions. Representatives of the Span
ish government state positively that there
were no mines in Havana harbor. .''''.'''
VIM. NJ. Singerly,- proprietor of the
Philadelphia Record, died at his home in
Philadelphia last Sunday of heart disease.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
QUESTION OF MACHINERY.

The belief is very general over the
south that this section has great advan-
tage over the north in the matter OF cot
ton manufacturing, and most people have
the idea that this advantage comes prin'
cipally from the nearness of the southern
manufacturers to the raw material and
the comparative cheapness of southern
labor. But there are other things that en-
ter into the situation that are OF no less
Importance.
In the course of a conversation with
Superintendent Grimes, Of the York Cot
ton mills, the other day, the reporter got
an interesting pointer. Mr. Grimes has
worked in Maryland and New Jersey
mills and has been through many OF those
i'm New England. That he understands
the mill business thoroughly is evidenced
by the part he has taken in making the
favorable reputation which the mill at
this place has already begun to enjoy
among the northern commission men.
Still further evidence is to he found in
the monthly balance sheets, about which
those who know most, by the way, are
preserving very satisfied silence.
1.-The trouble with the northern mills
that are hurting most now" said MIR.
Grimes, in answer to a question, lis on
account of their old machinery. Their
machinery, in many cases, is not only
antiquated; but worn out. 1 know OF
mills north that have the same machinery
they had when I first began work as a
little boy. The improvement, of course,
has been almost like revolution, and
the mills have not kept up with the
times. Now take our mills for instance.
Our machinery throughout is of the very
best. There is not a machine in the
whole plant that is not equal to anything
of the same kind to be found throughout
New England or anywhere else. And
here, too, has been the trouble with Il
great many southern mills. 1tused to be
common thing for southern mills to
equip themselves with the castotf ma
chinery of more progressive New Eng
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
Wednesday, March 2, 1895.

all over the state, by far the greater part
of it, during the past 35 years, has been
here in York county. His attention has
been more especially directed to the
western section. He did great deal of
volunteer work as preacher, getting sup
port from his own private means and de-
voting himself to the organization and
building of churches. Twenty-Five years
back, portions of Western York were
badly in need of earnest, faithful work.
ers, who could look for no material re-
ward. II was difficult field. Mr.. john
son realized the fact, and the hardest
work of his life was devoted to its devel-
opment. Several church buildings were
erected largely by his own private means,
and at least one was built largely with his
own hands. Recognizing that many of
the people among whom he labored were
miserably poor, he would accept no pay
from the most needy, even when it was
rendered. Don't collect from this one
or that one" (naming them) he used to
instruct his stewards. IF you do, I'll
give it back to them. I can get along
without it better than they can." But
tho good man lived to see the seeds he
had planted grow and develop won
derfully. Wide strips Of territory which
now support groups of flourishing church.
es, were, when he commenced work in
them, with an exceptional light here and
there, little better than dark wildernesses
of ignorance and gloom. Most people
who are familiar with this development,
attribute the greater part of it to the la
bors of Mr.. Johnson.
The funeral of Mr.. Johnson took place
last Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, the
services being conducted in Trinity
church by Revs. A. N. Brunson and
j. w., Humbert, and the interment TAX
ing place in the Yorkville cemetery. A
large concourse of people, including a
number from the surrounding country,
attended the impressive obsequies. Mr..
Johnson leaves widow, three sons and
two daughters, all unmarried.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
IN THE EVENT OF WAR.

Every newspaper in the United States
now, is editorializing on the probabilities
of war and possible results. In the ma
ture of the case, with such facts as are al
hand, they can only speculate, of course
but, all the same, in the light of current
events the subject is interesting.
We have not pursued our own observa'
tions to such an extent as warrant US ir
putting down such tendencies as We
think we see cropping out as a fixed rule
but still we have pretty good reason tc
think that up to the present, in mos1
quarters, feeling is affected not so much
by indignation at the Maine disaster, as
by financial and other interests.
Of course this is not the case with in
dividuals as whole, either in the nation
or in any given locality; but it seems to
be the case with many of the leading
newspapers both south and north. And
these newspapers, of course, each repre-
sent quite a large constituency in the re.
spective sections in which they are print
ed.
There is Atlanta, for instance. The
newspapers down there want war. They
have already figured out that in the event
of an outbreak. Atlanta will be the most
important strategic point in the south
east. They think their city will become
a base Of supplies for the South Atlantic
and Gulf coast operations. This will
mean the establishment of large military
depots there, and the city will also be-
come the headquarters of large bodies OF
troops. This will mean, Of course, in
creased railroad traffic, lots Of loose gov
ernment money floating around promis-
cuously; practically no danger, but good
times generally.
The News and Courier does not want
war. Charleston is not exactly in de-
condition but she is so situated
as to necessarily invite attack. The Char
lesion people have had taste of war
on more than one occasion. They did
their duty as heroically as did any other
people under similar circumstances in
the history of the world, and they are
proud of it. But they know from eXper-
ience that war is no joke. If it comes
again, they will not be found tagging ;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02

quick to understand and understand cor
rectly, he was not brilliant. In all the
things mentioned he ranked along with
thousands of others by whom he was sur
rounded and with whom he was associa-
ted i'm his daily walks. When it comes to
Christian character, the practice of Chris
tian doctrine and the personal exempliti-
cation of all that is taught in the four gos-
pels, it is necessary to go elsewhere tor
comparisons. There may be hundreds
and thousands like him; but they are not
known to everybody. For the best pro-
totypes of his character, those who knew
Mr.. johnson we'll, would advise the read
er to study the scriptural accounts OF the
lives Of the apostles, keeping in mind the
assurance that not one of those apostles
ever exhibited more implicit faith than
Mr.. johnson, or encountered an obstacle
that would not have been met just as fear
lessly, at least, by him.
A sketch of Mr.. Johnson's life was
published some two years ago. The sub
ject was suggested by its value as matter
of public interest. Much of the informa-
ton contained in the sketch came from
his own lips; but not single fact except
in answer to direct questions. In matters
pertaining to his own achievements he
was exceptionally diffident. While he
was willing to answer fully and frankly
any question that was asked, he retralned
from volunteering single point of intor-
nation. All that he said was along the
line of the development of points that
had previously been gotten by his inter-
viewer from other sources. Had he not
been so ditlident, the story could have
been made tenfold more interesting. AS
it is. there is little that can be added ex,
cent few facts that have been gathered
from other sources.
Mr.. johnson was born in Edgetield
county Oh April Z, 1922, and on last Sat
urday was aged rs years, 10 months and ~
days. He had nine brothers and sisters,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02

but most of them would prefer not to
have any more trouble. That is, not un-
less it is absolutely necessary.
The Columbia State wants war, aid it
wants it right now. The State has been
in favor of war from the very first, and
although it has found difficulty in re-
straining its eagerness, still it has treated
the subject with a conservatism that is
admirable. In recent editorial it shows
that how, in the event of war, there could
be nothing but benefit and prosperity,
especially to the whole south. 1t speaks
of the eagerness of hundreds of thous-
ands of people to 60, tells how whether
these people are recruited from the en-
ployed or unemployed there would be
more employment for those who are left
behind, and draws an alluring picture Of
the impetus that. would necessarily be
given to prosperity by the millions OF
money that would have to be turned
loose in this section. 1t does not forget
the widows and orphans but does moi
believe that little war like this would
largely increase this class.
Most of the New York papers are talk
ing out boldly for war. They consider
that New York harbor is impregnably
fortified against the navies of the world
and that there is no possibility that the
city can be laid under tribute.
Throughout the west the war feeling il
strong. That section figures that in the
event of hostilities, it will have the con-
tract to feed the American army. Il
knows that it is in no danger of invasion
and is in a position generally to cry "sick
'em."
But still there are many interests, finan
cial and otherwise, that are opposed tt
war. If the Maine was destroyed by
treachery and the Spanish government
can be held responsible, there is no doub
that the cause of the United States viii
be just. But justice and right do no
weigh nearly so heavily in matters Of thi
kind as the average individual has reason
to believe, and no matter what might b.
the result of present Investigations, j
will be well to remember that whether O.
not there will really be war, is something
that no man can foretell with certainty.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
LOCAL LACONICS.
Price of Cotton.

Price of Cotton.
The price of cotton continues at from
about st to cents.
Pension Board.
The county pension board met yestes-
day; but up to the time The ENQUIRER
went to press, had no information to give
out for publication.
Farmer Hopkins.
Manager Herndon, of the Yorkville
opera house, has booked the Farmer Hop
kins company to play here on the llth.
"Farmer Hopkins" is rural play OF the
"Old Homestead order, and is enjoying
wide popularity.
Amount Paid.
Collector Kennedy, on last Saturday,
received check for $1,000, the same be-
ing to cover the amount of the insurance
policy held 10y the late DR.. j. Wistar Al
lison in the American Legion of Honor.
The check was turned over to Mr.. j. K.
Allison last Monday.
Over In Fort Mill.
There was a lively time of it in Fort
Mill on Sunday and Monday. Sunday
u6SelOpeu u llutIOcl VI diuhh ohe ei'
orderies," and OH their appearance be-
fore the intendant next morning, that Of
ticial imposed fines to the amount of S2s.
Then, on Monday, two teams ran away
but neither did serious damage.
Chestnut Oak Honor Roll.
Following is the honor roll of the Chest
nut Oak school, Miss Knox Johnston,
teacher, which closed its session, near
Bowling Green, OH February lS: How
ard Patrick, Blair Dulin, Rebecca Flana-
gan, Baxter Riddle, Lessie Patrick, Le-
land Flanagan, Campbell Patrick, Rob-
bic Riddle, Emma Clinton. Della Nc
Gully, Bessie Adams, Lyle Smith. The
roll is composed of the IL highest, and
the names are in the order Of highest
percentages.
The Projectoscope.
A projectoscope exhibition is advertised
to be at the opera house tomorrow (Thurs'
day. night, doors opening at and per-
forlnance commencing at s.. There have
been two such entertainments in York
Vile and both immensely enjoyed by the
audiences. The management represents
that their machine includes all Of the
very latest inventions Of MIR. Edison on
this line, and that the entertainment will
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02
HONOR ROLL,

Following is the honor roll of the York
Vile Graded school for the month of Feb
ruary:
NINTH GRADE-George Hart, 96; Mof-
fatt Kennedy, 90; Harry Spann, SO Jark
Gardner, 90; John Jenkins, 80; Will
Williams, 80.
EIGHTH GRADE-Alma Walker, 81;
r. c.. Dunlap, 81; John Ashe, 96 Barron
Kennedy, 96; Jefferys Ashe, 90; Bessie
Williams, SO; Ethel Latimer, 90; Eliza
beth Hunter, 9l; Annie Smith. 81.
SEVENTH GRADE-Nellie Schorb, W ;
Halle Withers. 9S; Sadie Waters, 81 ;
Louise Lowry, 95; Mamie Grist, 4; Tai
lulah Neville, 81; Straussie Walker, 81 !;
Gladys Withers, 81. -,
90; Mary Williams, 80; Maggie Robin
SON, 80; Anna Spann, 9S; Willie Waters,
90; Henry McLain, 9S; Berthe Smith, 81
Lowry McLain, 81; Joe Alexander, 95 ;
Hazel Grist, 95 Raymond McClain, 94 ;
Mary Ashe, 90; Earle Morrow, 93; Eula
Rose, 92; Anna Horton, 81; Wela Parish,
90; Hamlet Carroll, 90; John Dobson, 81.
FIFTH GRADE-Anna McCaw, so
Philip Hunter, 80 Kate Hunter, SO; Lila
Herndon, 9S; Beulah Grimes, 81; Robert
McCaw, 95; frankie Clawson, 95; Marion
Woodward, 95; Carrie Beard, 95; keene
Dobson, 95 Marion Grimes, 95; Mary
Alexander, "a; Gerald Lowry, 81 Eunice
Grist, "a Elise Latimer, 80.
FOURTH GRADE-Glenn Allison, 50
Joe Hart, 81 ; Lenora Williford, 81; Oreil
lAbernathy, 96 Edna Horton, 96; Marion
Logan, 95; George Cartwright, "a Ma
mie Lee Grist, o.; Mary Brian, 90; Sam
Miller, 90; D. Wyatt Neville, 93; Mary
Walker, SO; Mary Dnbson. 90; Bedford
Moore, 81 Monroe Willis, 80.
THIRD GRADE-Fannie Barron, w
Leon White. 81 Helen Lowry, 96; Marie
Moore, 95; Virginia Neville, 95; Lillian
Withers, 95 Julia Smith, 95 Olive Walk
er, "a; Frank Riddle, 90; Ed Alexander
%; Hattie Hunter, 81; Jennie McClain.
81 Quay Williford, 81; Charlie Berry, S
SECOND GRADE-Bessie Pegram, W
Winnie Crawford, 90; Clarke Adickes
80; Rozella Abernathy, 80; Mildred
Alternately, 80; Mary Hope, SO; Matte
May Neville, 50; Wheeler Willis, 9
Willie Jenkins, So; David Logan, 81
May McLain, 9S; Claude Walker, SO; W.
G. White, Jr., 9S; Earle Grist, 81; Arthur
Hart, 81; WilmOre Logan, 81; Ottnar
Rose, 81; Make Waters, 81; Leita Wood
ward, 97; Corinnie Jones, 96; George
Grist, 81.
FIRST GRADE-Edward Finley, 80
Louise Dobsnn, 90; Tristran Easterling,
80; Fredrica Lindsay, 50; Edna McClain
80; Mary Starr, 80; Mary Cartwright, 9S
Carrie Cartwright, So; Mamie Hope, 81
Sam Latimer. 9S; Jessie Baber, 95; Au'
brey Willis, 80.
Total enrolment during session lSO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-02

How JENKINS DIED.-William Gar
trell, the only surviving fireman Of the
battleship Maine, has written two let
ters home to his brother, Geore Gar
trell, of this city, says a Washington
dispatch in the daily papers of Mon
day.
In his description of the explosion,
Gartrell gives the first authentic &C
count of the death of Lieutenant Jen
kins, and he relates in a graphic man
ner in which the lieutenant met hi:
death.
"About $40 O'clock" he says, 81
was crossing the third lower deck and
was preparing to turn in when of 9
sudden a terrific explosion occurred
and when / staggered to my feet,
found myself in the dark. There was
one light in the distance and I made
toward that. On the way / met
Lieutenant Jenkens and a soldier
named Garnett.
ave made for the ladder and the
ship was rapidly filling with water
We reached the hatch hole and the
water was gaining On us fast. Garnetl
said We're lost and seemed about 10
give up; but Lieutenant jenkins, who
was the last man TO reach the ladder,
and who was following, said: Go
ahead ; don't give up
"Garnett squeezed through and
pulled me after him. AS | fell upon
the deck I heard Lieutenant jenkins
cry My God, am drowning, and |
remember nothing more.
ga wardroom boy named McCann
saw me lying there, and picking me
up, threw me overheard. The water
revived me and l swan ashore"