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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
PROSPECTIVE ENTERPRISES.

The reporter has heard of two pros
pective new enterprises for Yorkville-
one an ice factory and the other a cot
ton seed oil mill.
There is nothing definite about
either proposition as yet. In fact,
there has been nothing but a little
talk but the talk so far is encourag-
ing rather than otherwise.
A Yorkville gentleman who has the
means with which to undertake the
enterprise alone, should he so decide,
has been investigating the oil mill
question. He finds that plant suffi-
ciently large to handle the available
cotton seed of this section, and supply
a large portion of the demand for fef-
tilizers, meal and hulls, may be estab-
lished for $4,000. He has secured the
interest of a practical oil mill man,
and the oil mill man gives it as his
opinion that such plant would pay.
The only question now is as to wheth-
er the local gentleman referred to and
the oil mill man will finally decide to
take such steps as will result in the
organization of company to establish
the plant.
The establishment of an ice factory
is also considered to he an inviting pro-
position. The territory, it is true, is
somewhat limited; but in addition to
the local market, such factory would
have a decided advantage along the
South Carolina and Georgia Exten-
sion railroad, both ways, and compel
ing chance along the line of the Caro-
lima and North Western.
1t is hoped that developments along
the line here referred to will soon be
of such nature as to warrant more
definite statement of details.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

- The abuse of the word "prominent''
is getting TO be great nuisance in the
newspapers. A modest young lady OF
respectable parentage goes 100 miles away
from home, and we hear from the local
newspaper that she belongs to one OF the
most "prominent" families in South Car
olina. A forty dollar clerk gets married,
and he is chronicled as one of the prom
inent' business young men of the town.
An unfortunate youth who is addicted to
intemperate habits strays away to New
York, and when the Associated Press an
nounces his suicide he is described as be-
longing to one Of the most ''prominent'
families of Virginia, when his name is the
only link with the family that is really
prominent, as he had no connection with
them whatever. So it goes the world
over but the ease with which the word
"prominent' is handled these days rem
ders it's meaning almost insignificant. 1t
would be good idea to exclude "promi-
nent" from the vocabulary of editors and
reporters tor season.-Greenville Noun
taineer.
There is nothing of the "would if he
could" about the writer who turned
out the foregoing paragraph. He is
evidently a genuine journalist.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

- "Paul Kruger" says the Birming-
ham News, "is being slowly but surely
convinced of the truth of the state
ment that the Lord is on the side with
the heaviest artillery" Although this
observation is evidently in flippant
vein, a word of comment is not out of
place. 1t is quite likely that the
Beers are going to be overwhelmed.
We cannot say certainly but so it
looks. This, however, will not prove
the truth of the old quotation. If the
Lord is on one side, that side will GER
tainly win. History records many
instances in which the fewer battalions
were victorious. We are told of some
instances where this was the work of
the Lord; but it does not follow that
such was the case in every instance.
We have no reason to believe that the
Lord is on either side in the present
war. He will control the general re-
suit, no doubt; but that He is sane
tioning the meanness and selfshness
which underlie the motives impelling
either side, we have not the slightest
idea.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

There was a test vote in the senate
last Friday on the question as to
whether or not the constitution Of the
United States became operative over
Puerto Rico upon the signing of the
treaty of Paris. The bill providing
for the expenditure in Puerto Rico of
all the tariff revenues that had been
collected there since the island became
a part of the United States, was under
consideration. Senator Allen introdu-
ced an amendment declaring the pro-
position suggested above; hut it was
defeated by vote of sc to II. Both
Senator McLaurin and Senator Till
man hold that Puerto Rico is now un-
der the constitution Of the United
States and cannot properly be dis
criminated against.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

She gained a good deal of experience
during the construction Of the Woldort
and Astoria hotels. Much of their
beauty is due to her taste.
"A literary club Of women in Mlchl-
gan asks Mr.. w. E. Curtis for certain
information of delicate character cor
cerning members of the United States
senate, which is difficult TO furnish be-
cause the answer to every inquiry must
he matter Of opinion upon which peo-
pie may differ. Mr.. Curtis says: 81
submitted the questions to a jury OF
well informed and disinterested men,
and give the result of their judgment.
Where two names are mentioned the
Jury was a tie. In all other cases it
was either unanimous or gave major
ity vote in favor of the person named
The oldest senator, Mr.. Pettus, of Ala
bama; the youngest, Mr.. Butler, OF
North Carolina; the tallest, Mr.. Allen,
of Nebraska; the shortest, Mr.. Mason,
of Illinois; the handsomest, Mr.. Al
drich, of Rhode Island the homeliest,
Mr.. Tillman, of South Carolina; most
industrious, Mr.. Cockrell, Mr.. Cullom
the LATEST, Mr.. Wetmore, of Rhode
Island; the wisest, Mr.. Allison the
wittiest, Mr.. Vest, Mr.. Chandler; the
most learned, Mr.. Hoar; the least learn
ed, Mr.. Heitfeldt, of Ihado the most
influential, Mr.. Allison; the most elo-
quent, Mr.. Wolcott; the most popular,
Mr.. Jones, of Nevada; the most un-
popular, Mr.. Pettigrew; the most fire,
quent talker, Mr.. Allen; least frequent
talker, Mr.. Wetmore; the best debat-
er, Mr.. Frye; the richest, Mr.. Clark,
of Montana; the poorest, several SEN
ators have nothing but their salary
the best dresser, Mr.. Depew; the poor
est dresser, Mr.. Mason"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

- The opinion of the assistant attor-
ney general, just delivered, to the ef-
feet that G. o. D. shipments of liquor
are not in violation of the dispensary
law, is important. That it is good
law there is but little reason to doubt.
Whether it is good law or not, it is
likely to be observed as such, for no
constable is going to make
a seizure in disregard of the opinion of
the attorney general-not under the
new law, which provides for the bond
ing of constables. The principal eff
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.-There
have been but few changes in the South
African situation since the last issue of
THE ENQUIRER. The Beers had aban-
doned Natal and the British have over
run the Orange Free State. The Free
State Beers seem for the most part to
be willing to give up the fight, and
many of them have retired to their
farms. Quite large number of Free
Staters, however, have marched into
the Transvaal presumably for the
purpose of helping to warmly receive
the British when they come. The
siege of Mafeking has not yet been
raised. There is great deal of peace
talk, and the opinion that the war will
be over before the end of May is ex-
pressed freely but this is not at all
certain. There is no doubt of the fact
that the Beers still have it in their
power to make lots of trouble, and un-
less they are accorded some reasona-
BILE concessions by the British, it is
quite probably they will choose to do
so,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
LOCAL LACONICS.

School House Completed.
The school house building out at the
York Cotton mills has about been COM
pleted, with the exception of seats and
inside fixtures.
Until January LIST, 1901.
THE TwIcE.A-W WEEK ENQUIRER, fill
ed with the latest and most reliable
news, will be furnished from the date
of this issue until January 1, 1901, for
S1.60.
The Cotton Mill Mt Kershaw.
There is every reason to believe that
the Kershaw people are going to build
a S15O,OOO cotton mill. Mr.. J. r.
Ashe, of Yorkville, and Mr.. J. M.
Heath, of Lancaster, are both heavy
subscribers. Citizens of Kershaw are
promising liberal support to the enter
prise. 1t is expected that an applica-
ton for a commission will be made
within the next few days.
Supreme Court Decisions.
The supreme court has reversed the
court below in the case of Margaret A.
McEwee, respondent, VS.. Elizabeth c..
McGill ct al, appellants. The court
below is sustained in the case of Ex
change Bank ct al, appellant, vs. J. N.
McDill ct al, respondents. In the
one case the contention of Miss Nc
Gill prevails, and in the other the con-
tention of Mr.. McDill and others pre-
walls. Both cases have been contested
with unusual perseverance on both
sides.
Death of Mrs. Quinn. II
Mrs. Harriet Quinn, widow of the
late VIM. H. Quinn, died at her home
in Yorkville last Monday morning at
about II o'clock after a protracted
illness. Had she lived until May next,
she would have been 80 years of age.
The deceased was lady of most kind
ly disposition, and had many friends.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
aROUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. II. u. STRAUSS Is e8peCIeu " Te'
turn from the northern markets today.
Misses Annie and Bessie Davidson,
of Chester, visited relatives aud friends
in Yorkville this week.
Miss Kitty Blair, of Blairsville, is
visiting friends in Yorkville, and is
the guest of Mrs. D. w. Hicks.
DR.. W. I. Witherspoon, of Sheffield,
Ala, is visiting his parents, Judge and
Mrs. Witherspoon, in Yorkville.
Mr.. J. B. Pegram, of the firm OF
Riddle & Pegram, is visiting his broth
er, Mr.. #. Chalmers Pegram, at Gas
tonia.
Mrs. T. M. Dobson, who left las,
week to buy big stock of millinery
for Messrs. J. NJ. Heath & Co., expects
to be at home today or tomorrow.
Mr.. R. r. Allison left Yorkville last
Saturday on good warm trail of the
scoundrel who stole horse and buggy
from Messrs. Glenn & Allison some
weeks ago. He is expected to return
home today.
Mr.. H. G. Strauss has the following
assistants Messrs. w. o. Harshaw,
John Wilkersou, Miss Annie Blud'
worth, Mrs. Hattie Berry. MIR. I. G.
Dunlap, Jr., is bookkeeper.
The following corps Of clerks is with
Messrs. J. M. Heath & Co.: Messrs.
S. l.. Latimer, John Cunningham,
Lindsay Hunter, Misses Kate Cody,
Maggie McFadden, Mamie Mcconnell.
Miss Maggie McCorkle has charge OF
the books.
Captain and Mrs. w. L. Roddey, OF
Rock Hill, have returned home after a
visit to points in Florida and to the
Bahama islands. They enjoyed the
trip very much and the health of both
was benefited by it.
Mr.. J. L. Williams, of J. M. Heath
& Co., left for Kershaw on Monday to
take steps looking to the arrangement
of his business at that place. Mr..
Williams expects to remove his family
to Yorkville as soon as practicable.
Mr.. Robert S. Poag, manager
of the Kerr.KimbalI Live Stock
Co.'S Yorkville stables, went down
to his home in Ebenezer Monday for a
few days recreation, as he has been
unwell for the past week. Mr.. Ned
Marshall, of Rock Hill, is looking af-
ter the business during Mr.. Poag's
absence.
In celebration of the birthday of Mrs.
NJ. G. Brown, there is to he family
reunion at her residence near Beer
sheba today. Mrs. Brown is the wild
ow of the late Jackson Brown. She is
enjoying robust health at ripe old
age, and if all her descendants are with
her today, it will be large and happy
assemblage by WHICH she will be sur
rounded. II
Mrs. w. M. Kennedy, of Yorkville,
met with serious accident last Sun
day morning. She was in the act OF
getting bonnet from the top of a ward
robe, when the chair which she was
using slipped, causing her to fall. One
of her hips was dislocated and she
also sustained several painful contu-
sions. Although she has since been
getting along as well as could be ex-
pected, she is still in very great pain.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
The alorkrille Gaq'.irer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH q, 1900.

- And now it is reported that ex-
President Cleveland is endorsing Bry-
an, minus his free silver principles,
which the ex-president is represented
as believing have been allowed to drop
into the background. If the news is
true, then we feel sorry for Mr..
Bryan; but we hope it is not true.
Mr.. Cleveland has already done the
party enough injury, and he should
now be content to let it regain what it
has lost.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
FOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

II. c.. Strauss-Says that on account of
his having bought such large stock OF
spring and summer goods, he has de-
cided to continue his discount sale on
all winter goods for a while longer, and
tells you this is positively your last
opportunity.
Lowrance, Williams & Co.-Offer to sell
Spounds of good roasted coffee or %
pounds of rice for 81. Also speak OF
other miscellaneous articles.
York Drug Store-Offer to give, absolute
ly free, $50 Lady's Remington bicycle.
For particulars, read the announcement
carefully.
Jas. NJ. Starr & Co., Leading Druggists
Say that when you get ready to pack
away your blankets, flannel goods, etc.,
to come to them and get some moth
balls, which will keep moths and other
insects from injuring the goods. They
also speak Of Starts bed bug poison,
cane, millet and potato seed, drugs and
patent medicines.
Whisonant, Castles q Co., The Leaders,
Hickory Grove, S. C.-Have bought
Miss Sallie Wylie's new and complete
line of millinery, and invite the ladies
to call at once. They have handsome
line of gentlemen's clothing. and wish
to employ the services of dress
maker who thoroughly understands her
business.
w. H. Adams, Proprietor-Invites you
to call at the City Barber Shop when
you want shave, haircut or shampoo.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL LAW

CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL LAW.
The general assembly, at its recent
session, made some important changes
in the school law, and these changes
are just now of especial interest to
those who are anxious to improve
their school facilities. In an inter
view which he gave out to the News
and Courier, few days ago, Superin-
tendent of Education McMahan ex-
planned the changes as follows::
"Ths is the season of the year when
ambitious and progressive neighbor'
hoods are seeking to levy an extra tax
for the support of their schools in a
more efficient manner than can be
done with the ordinary constitutional
tax alone. The last legislature chang
ed the method of procedure in the
levy of this tax. / shall be obliged to
you if you will publish the new law in
order that all may know how to make
the levy legally. The essential chang
es are:
"First. The petition 10 the county
board of education shall be by 'one-
third of the resident voters and like
proportion Of the resident freeholders
of the age of 81 years. while formerly
this petition had to be signed by only
six freeholders of the age of 81 years.
"Second. The mass meeting to order
the election is dispensed with, and the
board of education orders the election
upon the petition signed by only six
freeholders of the age of 81 years.
"Second. The mass meeting. to
order the election is dispensed with,
and the board of education orders the
election upon the petition signed as
above indicated.
"Third. An elector must have paid
taxes, but upon no special amount of
property, whereas heretofore he could
not vote at this election unless he paid
taxes upon 800 worth of property.
Here is the full text of the amended
statute under which special school
districts are hereafter to be established:
Section 34-That the voters or elec-
tors of any school district who return
real or personal property for taxation
are authorized TO levy and collect an
annual tax to supplement any special
or other constitutional or other tax for
like purposes in the following manner:
Upon the written petition or request OF
at least one-third of the resident voters
and like proportion of the resident
freeholders of the age Of 81 years being
filed with the county board of educa-
ton, asking for the same and stating
the rate of the tax levy proposed,
which shall not exceed four mills, the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

feet of this opinion will be to still fur
ther develop the whisky business in
the state outside of dispensaries.
While it has been comparatively easy
heretofore for people with commercial
credit to buy whisky from abroad, the
free operation of the G. o. D. system
extends the convenience to people
without commercial credit. But the
opinion will hardly increase the vol
ume Of the illegal liquor business. 1t
will merely change the character of it
to a certain extent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
MERE,-NENTION.

1t is reported that corps of 1000
Boer women have been organized tc
fight the British. .......'.'At conference
between representatives of the Inter
national Association Of Machinists, and
the administration council Of the Ma
tional Metal Trades association, held
in Chicago last week, james O'Con'
nell, president of the union, issued an
order declaring the calling of strikes
among union machinists wherever
they are employed throughout the
United States and Canada. 1t is like
ly that 100000 men will he affected
by the order. ..........Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey are at Savannah, Ca, where
they are being entertained by the citi-
zens. ...'''""The rumor of probable
war between Russia and Japan has
not yet been squelched. .'''''''''The Chi
nese government is reported to have
aims looking to the overthrow of the
open door policy. Russia is thought
to be behind the scheme. '''''''"Cap,
tain Leary, governor of Guam, has
issued a proclamation in which he
abolishes slavery in the island. '''''''''
General Otis has asked for authority
TO enlist Filipinos in regimental bands.
...'.."St. Patrick's Day was celebrat'
ed in London last Saturday in man.
ner the like of which has never been
known before. 1t was tribute to the
splendid work that Irishmen have
been doing in South Africa. ''''''''A
majority of the New York banks have
made application to increase their cir
culation, to the par value of the
bonds held by them. .'.''''''The Trans
vaal intelligence department says that
the Boer losses prior to the relief OF
Kimberly and Ladysmith, included
677 killed, 2,129 wounded and acci-
dents and other disabling causes, bring
ing the total up to 4,351. Since then,
including the capture of Cronje's
army, the total has footed up some
thing like 5000. .......''''The proclama-
ton of the queen authorizing the wear
ing of the shamrock, which has hereto
fore been considered as badge of Irish
disloyalty, has done much to improve
the kindly feeling of the Irish toward
the English. .''..''"''The New York pa
pers report a poker game in New York
last week between New York and Chi
cago players, during which Sl,OOO,OOo
changed hands. The players were
well-known tinanciers. '.'.'''''The long
quarrel between Generals Miles and
Corbin, says Washington dispatch, is
about to be settled by making Miles
lieutenant general and Corbin major
general al''.'.'.'Nineteen stores were de-
s,royed by fire at Prattville, Ala, last
Monday. The loss was about $50, 900.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21

The Greenville News says: "This
countryis being secured for cotton now.
We confess continued glee at the
thought Of the farmer having polite
men in buggies drive to his house to
try to induce him to sell at almost his
own price the bales he has saved out,
There is pleasure in the knowledge
that our man with the hoe has the Eng
lish manufacturer at his mercy and can
squeeze him beautifully. We are mean
enough to enjoy the fact that the fel'
lows who have been keeping down the
the price of cotton so long are now toll
ing to cough up thousands and thous-
ands of dollars while the price contin-
ues to soar before their bulging and
startled eyes"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-03-21
-ANOTHER BUSINESS CHANGE.

Another important business change,
which took place last week, and of
which no public mention has been
made, was the purchase by Messrs. J.
M. Heath & Co., of the long establish
ed millinery business of Mrs. T. M.
Dobson. L.
Mrs. Dobson had just returned from
the north, where she had purchased
her usual stock of spring millinery.
Messrs. Heath & Co., proposed to buy
her business, the terms were agreed
upon, and Mrs. Dobson Immediately
returned to New York to lay in a
much more extensive stock than was
originally contemplated.
Than Mrs. Dobson, probably, no
one else in this section better under
stands the demands of the millinery
trade, and now that she is with Messrs.
Heath & Co., where she will be able to
carry in stock all of the requirements
of the surrounding country, both as to
quality and quantity, she may be
depended upon to conduct millinery
business that will come up to and sur
pass the most eTacting expectations.
DEATH OF MIR. r. E. GETTYS.
Mr.. R. E. Gettys died last Wednes-
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Matte E. Nichols, of kidney trouble,
after long and tedious illness. He
was aged So years, 2 months and 10
days. ~
Mr.. Gettys wasIa native of Lancas-
ter county, having been born about
two miles east of Landsford, on Janua-
ry 4, 1912. He removed to York
county in the spring of 1916, settling
on the Pinckney road about four miles
west of Yorkville, and remaining
there until some months ago when he
took up his residence with his daugh'
ter, Mrs. Nichols.
Mr.. Gettys was twice married. His
first wife died in 1874, before he re-
moved from Lancaster, and his second
wife died on October 2, 1894. He
leaves three children-Messrs. A. E.
Gettys, J. f. Gettys and Mrs. M. f.
Nichols.
Mr.. Gettys was member of the
Sharon Associate Reformed church,
and was for many years a ruling elder.
He lived consistent Christian life,
and enjoyed the respect and esteem of
all who knew him. All bear witness
that he was an honest man and an up
right citizen. The funeral took place
at Sharon on Thursday.
The age-herald., 1900-11-07
SHARP TRICK.
Honduras Trying to Avoid Payment
 of an Indemnity Claim.

New York, November 6.-Honduras, says a Washington dispatch to the Herald has played a sharp trick on the Pears Brothers, in whose behalf the United States has been endeavorlng to collect an indemnity of S0,- GOO for the murder of their brother, Frank Pears, in September, 1899.
 Several months ago Honduras proposed to pay S500O if this sum would be satisfactory to the United States, but Secretary Hay de- cided that 1t was not sufficient, and reiter- ated his demand for satisfaction for the en- eire claim. The last claim was taken un- der consideration by the Honduras govern ment.
 A few days ago the department was in- formed by Honduras that the Pears proth- CTS were not in sympathy with it's efforts to obtain indemnity and that they ha l en- tered into negotiations for a timber conces- sion, which she had finally refused to grant.
 This action of the Pears brothers is de- cidedly embarrassing to the State Depart ment. The department is not pressing tle claim of indemnity entirely for the benefit of the Pears brothers. It is deemed advis- able In the future for the protection of American life and property in Honduras, that the government should be taught not to permit the death of Americans and the escape of their murdererS. It is likely, there- fore, that another demand will be made for the settlement of the claim.