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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
WITHIN THE TOWN.
Court convenes next Monday.

Next Monday is salesday for April
A committee OF four members of the
Daughters of the Confederacy has
been canvassing the town during the
past few days in behalf of the Con-
federate reunion. One of the ladies
reported on Thursday morning sub
scriptions to the amount of $29 and
collections to the amount of about $26
The other members of the committee
were also doing well. The result OF
the canvass will be made known later
The regular monthly meeting OF the
county board of commissioners takes
place next Wednesday.
The northbound Carolina and North
Western passenger train brought the
southern mail last Wednesday morn
ing. 1t was on account of delay al
Chester. The reporter has not learned
the cause of the delay; but it was
suggested on the street during the day
that probably Mr.. A. c. lizard, Of the
Southern, carried out his promise to
put the heavy freight train across the
track of the Narrow Gauge.
Mr.. A. F. Mcconnell reported yes
terday morning that the municipal
-
registration up 10 that time aggregated
al names. This includes nearly all
of the citizens of the town who have
state registration certificates. There
are a number of citizens who have
never been registered to vote in state
and county elections. Such registra,
tion is prerequisite to municipal regis
tration. The Office of the county su-
pervisors of registration will be open
next Monday, salesday, for April, and
those citizens. who are still without
registration certificates, will do we'll to
call on the county supervisors. The
town registration books will be closed
on April 30, and after next Monday
there will not be another opportunity
to secure state registration certificate
until the first Monday in May. The
town registration now is larger than it
has ever been ; but still every citizen
who is otherwise entitled to vote
should, by all means, provide himself
with registration certificate.
The town council is making repairs
on the fountain in the courthouse
yard. Mr.. A. Cody is doing the work,
and, of course, it is being done right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
THE SECOND PRIZE.

Mr.. G. w. Kuox, of Clover, the
maker of the second largest club in
THE ENoUIRER's recent premium con-
test, came down to Yorkville on Thurs
day, accompanied by Mrs. Knox and
their little daughter, to see about the
prize-a $50 suit of furniture.
1t happened that Messrs. w. B.
Moore & Co., from whom the furniture
was to be procured did not have on
hand $50 suit of the kind offered ;
but he had $50 suit, and proposed
that Mr.. Knox might take that, with
out any extra charge. The suit indi-
Gated was about as fine as is ordinarily
brought to this market, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Knox very sensibly suggested
that they would be better satisfied with
more utility and less show.
Mr.. Moore was again equal 10 the
occasion. He suggested that Mr.. and
Mrs. Knox might take out the value
of the suit in whatever furniture they
desired and that they could just go
ahead and make their selections the
same as if they were planking down
the cash. This suggestion was duly
acted upon, and after careful delibera-
tion hera is what thew pot. Handsome
suit of oak furniture, a very pretty and
substantial sofa, half dozen dining
chairs, big arm rocker, and such a
baby carriage as would be in appropri-
ate keeping with the original $50 suit.
Mr.. Knox was satisfied, Mrs. Knox
was satisfied, Mr.. Moore was satisfied,
and THE ENQUIRER is satisfied. The
fact is, the whole business was very
pleasant transaction all round.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
CLEAN OUT THE STREAMS.

There is an interesting suit in pro-
gress down in Bullock's Greek town
ship, brought to enforce the law rel
ative to the removal by landowners,
during the month of August, of all
trees, RATS, timber, driftwood, ETC.,
from streams running through their
lands.
The prosecutor is Mr.. VIM. G. Nc
Bailey, of Olive, and the defendants
as the proceedings were originally in
stituted, were Messrs. Willis, Kirk
patrick, Crawford and Hardin, all o.
whom had failed to clean out theil
streams in accordance with the law.
The matter came up before Magis
trate Plaxco on last Wednesday; but
it developed that the name of Mr.
Willis had been omitted from the sum
mons, Mr.. kirkpatrick was not the
owner of the land in question last Au'
gust, and for various other reasons
principally technical, it was decided to
postpone the trial until next Thursday
when the case would be pushed against
Messrs. Crawford and Hardin.
As to Just what the merits of the
case are, THE ENQUIRER is not fully
informed. The reporter has heard ii
stated that Mr.. Willis, and probably
one or more of the others, had cleaned
out streams as the law required but
failed to do certain blasting that was
necessary. About this, however, we
have nothing definite. 1t is under
stood also, on the authority of rumol
only, that Messers. Crawford and Har
din have entirely neglected the portion
of the stream in question running
through their lands.
There has been some question among
the lawyers as to the constitutionality
of the act requiring landowners tc
clean out streams but that is all set
tied. A recent decision of the supreme
court, just reported, holds that the act
is constitutional, and that prosecution
under it is equally within the province
of private individuals or the county
board of commissioners. The recent
change in the county government law
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
CLEANER POLITICS.

If there is any one thing that this
country needs more than another to
elevate the moral tone of the people,
it is cleaner political methods than
have been in vogue for number OF
years past. We do not refer especially
to York county. While the dema-
sogue has had his day to greater or
less extent here, we honestly believe
that upon the whole, York county has
not suffered nearly so much as many
other counties in the state; but if the
plain truth is to be told, the political
conditions in South Carolina, nor in
any part of it, are nearly what they
ought to be.
When we say that demagogues have
been abroad in York county, we do
not feel that we are in danger of being
pressed for proof. If we should be
pressed for proof, we would feel more
or less embarrassed, because we do not
care to take upon ourselves the un-
pleasant office of mentioning names.
But it is hardly necessary to do so.
While our public Offices generally are
filled by high toned gentlemen, there
is hardly an intelligent individual in
the county who is not aware of more
or less demagogy, unscrupulous SIAN
der and political trickery from time to
time practiced upon our people.
To trace our unclean politics back to
it's inception would be difficult. 1t
existed previous to the war, to great.
er or less extent; but was not nearly
so bad then as since. There was not
so much SANDER, falsehood or trickery
The worst period Of the states history
came Immediately after the war, and
though we may be loath to admit it,
one of the most serious disease spots
in conditions as they exist today, pro-
badly had its origin in the methods
used in working the revolution of 1876
No man, however, hightoned or honor
able, can regret that revolution. The
situation justified bloodshed. 1t real
ly called for a great deal more blood
than was shed. But, instead, it was
deemed best to resort to different meth
ods. All the older people of today are
fully aware that in the revolution o.
1876 there was more recourse to trick
ery-to cheating-at the ballot box
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

A correspondent writing to The
New and Courier from Matanzas, Cuba
has something to say of the personeI
of the engineer corps stationed there
and which is said to have been doing
excellent service. The corps is in COM
mand of Colonel D. D. Gaillard, and
Henry c. Davis is major. Both Of
ficers are West Point men and both
have distinguished records. They are
represented as being from York coun-
ty. This county would be delighted
to claim both of them; but it happens
that the correspondent has made a
mistake and credited York with an
honor that is due to the county OF
Fairfield.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

matters in statu quo and proceed with
business, which was done.
DR.. Saye is not to blame in the least
for the controversy. 1t was quite en-
barrassing to him. He had been ap-
pointed a member of the equalization
board for Bullock's Creek township
without his knowledge or consent.
Although he had no desire to serve, he
was perfectly willing to discharge his
duty in the matter, and it was upon
legal assurance of his eligibility that
he presented himself at the meeting
of the county board. AS to how the
whole thing will be Strengthened out
has not yet developed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
- While we believe we have made

While we believe we have made
the purpose of THE ENQUIRER perfect
ly plain in regard to the Confederate
reunion ticket contest, we are espe-
cially anxious that there be no misun-
derstanding. In our judgment, it will
be more pleasing to all if the people
elected happen to be men to whom
Transportation will be a consideration.
There are few Confederate veterans in
this section, we are happy to say, who,
if they set their minds on it, cannot
raise the means with which to take in
the Charleston reunion. There are
hundreds, however, who do not feel
that they can we'll afford the trip in
Justice to themselves and their fam
lilies, and who will be kept away for
that reason. To these, no doubt, a
round-trip ticket would prove very
acceptable. We would rather see
them voted for directly; but still, as
elsewhere suggested, we do not propose
to offer any restraint in voting, except
to confine it strictly to Confederate
veterans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
MERE-MENTION.

Up to last Saturday, 81 bodies had
been recovered from the ruins of the
Windsor hotel. 1.-The Second United
States infantry has been ordered to &c
to Cuba from Admission, Ala. .'''''''''The
Chicago was expected to arrive at
Fortress Monroe yesterday, with Sen
ator Sherman on board. 1.-THE cruiser
Raleigh is expected to arrive in New
York from the Philippines shortly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

- The navy department is bending
forth every energy to the hurrying OF
ships and sailors to Manila. 1t is in
answer to telegram that was received
last week from Admiral Dewey. The
admiral explains that with the force
at hand, it is impossible for him to
patrol the Philippine islands, or even
those on which the war is being waged
with such vigor, sufficiently close to
keep out arms and ammunition. II
seems that the Filipinos have plenty Of
money and the conditions are such as
to make the proposition of selling con-
traband of war an inviting one. The
probability is that all the available
naval force that can be spared from
this country will be sent to Manila.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

A special dispatch to the Chicago
Tribune from Omaha, Neb., credits
J. Sterling Morton, formerly a mem
Der of Cleveland's cabinet, with the
intention Of forming a new political
party, which he declares will be the
greatest political organization since
the formation of the Republican party.
Discussing the proposed new party and
the sidelights likely to develop there
from, Mr.. Morton says: ~ have the
utmost faith in the plan. A party will
be organized July that will stand tor
conservatism pre-eminently. No doubt
the platform will contain some elements
common to all parties; but the keynote
will be conservatism. There is a vast
field for the new party's operations
The late war and its monotonous ls'
sues, the struggle of the two great
parties over bimetallism, the rise, the
decline and absolute decay of Popu'
lism, all these elements contribute to
a situation as pregnant as those which
gave birth to the Republican party on
the approach of our civil strife"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Bakewell the Suspect.

baKeWeli INC Su5PcSs
Reports from Charleston indicate
that suspicion is centering on Benja.
min B. Bakewell as the murderer of
Thomas c. Pinckney. Bakewell is the
Pittsburg society man who is engaged
to Miss Barden, the young lady near
whose house Pinckney was killed, and
whom the young man had visited on
the night of the murder. 1t is rumor-
ed that the grand jury will probably
indict Bakewell. 1t will be remem-
bered that at the coroner's inquest,
Bakewell claimed to have arrived in
Charleston the next morning after the
murder. Many people have suspi-
cioned that be was in town that night.
If there is any evidence of his presence
in Charleston at the time of the MUIR
der, it has not yet been made public
The Pinckney Investigation.
Charleston Post, Tuesday: The
grand jury is in session today working
on the Pinckney case. 1t has sum-
moned Lieutenant McManus, of the
police department, and he will be put
through close examination. The
witness has not appeared before the
grand jury, nor did he testify at the
coroner's inquest. No one knows
what information Lieutenant McManus
is in possession of. 1t is said by some
that of late he has been making a
secret investigation and has come into
knowledge of some important facts;
but how true this is cannot be said at
this time, and is given for what it is
worth. For the past few days the
Jury, it is said, has been trying to solve
the mysterious disappearance of Mr..
Pinckney's hat on the night he was
shot. The members of the jury can
not understand why he was barehead.
ed when he was found on the side
walk Just a few minutes after the
shots were fired, since the hat was not
found near the spot. They take it
that had his hat been on his head
when he was fired on and afterwards
fallen off, it would have certainly been
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

does not in the least affect the status
of the law.
The outcome of the prosecution in
stituted by Mr.. Bailey, is being watch,
ed with much interest. This is the
first case in this county that has gone
beyond the county board of commits
sioners, and the result of it will proba-
blv have much to do with further pro-
ceedings in different sections in the
same direction.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
LOCAL LACONICS.

IL Whb ENOt n0cbo'
The story of the capture of Reese
in Arizona turns out to be another
feeting vision of that $1,000 reward.
o. P. Bishop, the man who wrote the
governor that he chad 'em" etc., now
writes Sheriff Logan that it was all
a mistake. 1t developed that the man
suspected as being Reese, has been in
Arizona for several years, and that he
is a drinking man, while Reese was
not. The tendency of that $1,000 re-
ward is to make suspicious characters
out of almost any two strangers; but
the request of the sheriff for photo
graphs is test that usually punctures
the bubble.
The "Catawba Bridge"
Mr.. c. P. Blankenship, accompan-
led by Mr.. G. T. Crook, of Fort Mill
township, came over to Yorkville last
Monday on account of the meeting of
the equalization board, of which Mr..
Blankenship is member. They left
home shortly after daylight, and did
not reach Yorkville until about 3
o'clock. 1t was on account Of bad
roads and the river. They had to 60
up to Wright's ferry, and after cross
ing the river, had to travel several
miles before they could get across the
creek. The equalization board had
adjourned before they reached York
vile. Both gentlemen suggest that
their experience seems to emphasize
the necessity for the proposed Catawba
River bridge.
Idle Yarns.
There have been stories to the effect
that the South Carolina and Georgia
railroad was to be sold. First to the
Southern, then to the Seaboard, and
then to the Atlantic Coast Line. The
News and Courier has had talk with
General Manager Sands on the subject
who said in part: "Mr. Sands said it
was certainly gratifying to the man
agement of the road to know that so
many people desired to have it. All
he could say was that the present
owners were vigorously pressing for
ha in, thQf
must end in immense advantage to
Charleston. The Sumter branch was
largely graded, and in month or two
trains would be reaching to territory
which could not now trade with Char
lesion. On the Ohio River and Char
lesion, or South Carolina and Georgia
Extension, as it is now called, the line
would soon be at Clifton and Spartan
burg and open up new connections for
the road and the port of Charleston.
So far as the main line of road was
concerned, already nine miles of 10
pound steel rail had been laid in the
last few weeks, nine more are now be-
ing put down and 1S more miles in the
course of the summer, making 80 miles
of new iron altogether. The terminals
of the road had been vastly improved
and it's connections in the way of for
eign trade by water and with the in
terror by rail were being extended
continually"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

The manner in which the Filiplnos
are fighting for their liberty seems to
show that they are capable of making
pretty good American citizens. That
this country should be under the nec'
essity of conquering such a people,
however, is certainly pity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01

- The letter of Augustus Deal, pub
lished today, paints in rather lively
style the decentralization of army life,
and the delicate touch with which the
brush is handled seems to lend addl-
tional charm to the work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
The Atorkrille enquirer,
YORKVILLE, S. c.:
SATURDAY, APRIL |, 1899.

We see numerous difficulties in the
way of the formation of j. Sterling
Morton's proposed conservative"
party. The very fact that man
desires to go into it would furnish
prima facie presumption against him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-04-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Grist Cousins--Stop
Mrs. r. NJ. Dobson-Tells you what Miss
Rea and Miss Maggie Glenn are doing
i'm the millinery line. Mrs. DObsOn
wants you to remember that she is SELL
ing Red G oil.
The Ganson Dry Goods Co.-Reminds
you that their challenge sale continues.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-03-24
sAVONBURo.
Harry L Rail. Reporter

Harry Rail, Reporter.
Mr. sullivan accompanied by Roy
Nichols, is again i'm our midst putting
up lightning rods.
Miss Grace Linviie has accepted "a
posuIon with the Cash Exchange.
MISS Della Myers aud Jennie Little
have opened II dress-makIng estab-
lishment and are prepared TO do
your spring sewing.
Ga last saturday Esther Nyman
was laid to rest in the 81 Mariah
cemetery. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of the entire com
munity.
H0kum Johnson has been quite sick
but we are pleased to see his jolly
countenance en- the streets again.
II A Richardson shipped over two
hundred cases of eggs this week.
III Myers informed me that he had
bought seven cars of cattle this week.
The Swedish Lutherans are max.
ing some nice improvements on their
church and grounds.
mrs Laura Isenhour NEE Butter.
field has returned to Purcell Indian
Territory
Mrs Addie Romspert has been up to
Kansas City in the trimming depart
ment of b Adlers IL Co and returned
home today. She has beautiful
stock Of millinery to show you.
Chas Mccoy OF Kimball, was in
town Monday.
NJ f. Massey of Stark, was trading
with the Savonburg merchants Mon
day.
Mrs Mat Hiatt sold one and one
half dozen hens to Mr. Richardson
averaging over nine pounds each.
Elder Rich of Walnut, preached
two very able sermons last Sunday.
Maude and Monroe Rail visited
relatives in darlington this week.
Mr. Llnville made some good inn
provements ON his livery barn, put
ting a floor in the buggy shed.
Chas Thompson has moved to La.
Harpe.
Ed Bundy, Herman Jackman, John
A Linvllle and James Wright went
to Joplin last Tuesday to look for en-
plOyment.
Mr. Bundy put a new porch i'm front
of his hotel this week.
Nels Olson has sold his draying
privileges to Ed Depoy.
George Moore of Moran was in town
Tuesday.
Mr. Roberts and son were buying
cattle in this vicinity this week.
Rev Carter was given a pound sur
prise party last Tuesday night.
Ella Depoy is home from Kansas
City on visit.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-03-24
1AYARD.
Minnie Dawson. Reporler.

"ihhiN bhNobhs htpulltIs
March ~ John Hoffman and wife
went to Elsmore saturday returning
home sunday.
MRS Whitesell and children, Agnes
and Clara visited relatives in Moran
sunday.
Rev Frazer of lola gave temper
ance lecture at the Baptist church
sunday morning.
MRS Pearl McCallen returned to her
home in Moran saturday.
MRS Lee Rogers visited friends aud
relatives i'm Kincald from Tuesday Till
Thursday.
MRS Geness entertained "a mum Der
of friends Wednesday evening a
bounteons supper was served aud all
those present voted the party a grand
success.
Jake Swisher of Moran was i'm Bay
ard sunday.
Miss Nellie Mccoy visited at home
this week.
Miss Nellie Hampton and little Clara
Rebman spent Saturday and Sunday
in Bronson.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-03-24
EL6MoRE.

March 2l--C II Leitzbach was over
from Humboldt last SUNDAY.
GeI McCarty left last SATURDAY tor
MapletOn to visit home folks. He
says that his father VIII soon be here
TO take charge OF the furniture store.
q V Kaylor came over from Maple.
ton last Monday returning Tuesday.
A G. Samuel returned from FIT Scott
last Monday.
Miss Rose Ellington who has teen
looking after the interest of the
REGTsTFRsin this vicinity left for
Humboldt where she will continue
the same work.
MIR Nelson is having the rocks
hauled for his new hardware build
ing.
The Weston Family's show that
showed here Monday and Tuesday
eveningsis one OF the best shows that
has been in this neigh borhoDd for a
long time.
A II Buck and family moved TO
stark, Kans, last Tuesday. Mr.
Buck will have charge of the new
skimming station that is to- he built
there nv the Elsmore Creamery Co
This will he bad loss for Rlsmore
society, but what will be our loss we
hope will be heir gain.
Hebert Mooney will work UP near
Prairie Hall this summer.
Mrs Cutie, of near M~ran il visit
ing her daughter MRS. p Decker this
week.
Curtis Samuel, while standing in
front of the drug store last Sunday
afternoon, was-taken suddenly very
i'll and tainted and FIJI over striking
his head on rock aud cut ~ sarge
wound. several stitches having so be
taken TO sew it up.
, Mr. Peterson's. daughter who lives
Mt Chanute was called home to- the
bedside OF her father who is trOu Died
with cancer and il very low.
Five new dwelling houses and
several new business buildings will
he built in Elsmore this spring aud
summer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-03-24

list at her brothers., e Denton of this
place.
Miss Bidinger who has been on
the sick list for some time has taken
charge of her school again.
Mr. Barnett has rented ,he Gilbert
property.
Blanche Roberts of Kansas CITY.
came down saturday.
Il II Endicott has leased the Endi-
colt hotel to : + Gilbert who
took posses sion today. Mr. Endicott
and family goes TO lola to reside
They VIII be greatly missed az they
have lived here great many years
ana have large number of friends.
Warren took has secured a post.
ion at the Eniicott hotel
Rev Cook, pastor of the NJ T. church
moved his family to Reading. Kans.
to his new field Of labor. He did y
good work and was greatly loved by
the entire community.
DIR and Mrs Mctcalf entertained the
family of Rev Cook, ofthe NJ f. church
and Ed DeJarnett and wife of the
Christian church Saturday afternoon
and evening.