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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
LOCAL LiCONlCs.
Tax Collections.

| Treasurer Neely issued between 300
and 400 tax receipts Monday. He has
a large amount Of work to do before
the books close, and from about De-
cember Is on, expects busy times.
Registering For the Election.
There was quite crowd Of Rock hill
people in Yorkville Monday after regis
tration certificates. About rs Of them
got certificates during the day. This
unusual registration is because of the
approaching municipal election which
takes place on the first Tuesday In
January. Interest in the election runs
strongly.
Death OF Mr.. j. T. Alexander.
Mr.. ]. T. Alexander, highly esteem
ed member of Flint hill church, WHO
lived in Mecklenourg county. about q
miles from the church, died last Satur-
day morning about o'clock. He was
aged about so years, and was regarded
by his neighbors as one of the best men
in his neighborhood. The funeral and
interment took place at Flint Hill On
Sunday. The deceased leaves a widow
and five children.
After the Rabbits.
We are glad to see the offer Of Mr: 8:
D. Patrick, the enterprising Nc Connells-
vile merchant, to buy rabbits. Rap=
bits are so numerous in this county
that they are nuisance. There Is but
little local demand for them. The peo-
pie who hunt them, as a rule, are not
of the class that would be able to mar
ket them abroad at a profit. Mr. Pat
rick's offer to act as the middlemaa
furnishes an opportunity for class Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
THE CHINESE PUZZLE.

Negotiations with regard to the Chi
nese question continue to drag along
without visible signs Of progress, and
a late dispatch suggests that there is
now little probability Of a settlement
before next spring, if then.
AS has already been explained, the
principal point at issue is the execution
of Prince Tuan, General Tung Fuh
Sian, and other high officials who are
considered to be responsible for the
Boxer uprising, and all the results
that followed.
Germany and Great Britain are un-
derstood to be in favor Of the execu-
ton of the officials, while Japan, the
United States and Russia are inclined
to urge less drastic measures. Failure
to agree on this point has blocked the
way to the determination Of other
questions.
A recent dispatch explains that even
if the powers were to agree upon the
execution proposition, it would not be
carried out with very great facility. AS
matters now stand, the negotiations
are with the Chinese court. There
seems to be a disposition not to take
such a step without the sanction of the
emperor and empress. Just now the
court is located a long distance from
Pekin, under the power of Tuan and
Sian. Tuan and Sian cannot be execu-
ted very we'll without their consent
and it is understood that they are not
in hurry about persuading the en-
press and emperor to agree to such an
arrangement for the settlement Of the
trouble. Besides this little hitch, win
ter has set in, and the road from Pc
kin to the present quarters Of the court
is not in very good fix for the move
ment of troops even If the 'allies" were
agreed as to what course to pursue.
Some of the London papers are say
ing that the whole truth Of the matter
is that the Chinese have been very
much too smart for the allies. The pa
pers claim that the disagreement over
the question of policy has been caused
by shrewd work of the Chinese diplo-
mats who have played one power
against another, and that they have
virtually won victory. 1t really looks
as IL the London papers are pretty
nearly right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
,tor Henderson Has Narrow Escap

Senator Henderson Has Narrow Escape
Aiken special, December 1, to Colum-
bia State: Senator D. S. Henderson
had a narrow escape from being shot
last night. He was passing on the
train from Charleston, due here at $40
When the train was pulling out OF
White Pond some unknown party fired
a pistol from the outside. The bal
passed through the window and passed
lust over Mr.. Henderson's head, the
broken glass falling into his lap. The
aim was so deliberate that there is
some suspicion that it was an attempt
to assassinate him.
Smallpox in the Asylum.
Columbia special Of Monday to the
Greenville News: There are four cases
of smallpox at the State hospital fol
the insane. The asylum authorities
have an ironclad rule that no one shall
be admitted unless vaccinated pe1ore
sent. A Negro was committed to the
Union jail before being sent here
Three days after being sent here small
pox broke out. Several cases were
traced to the Union Jail. Other cases
are here from the Union Negro. All
the inmates Of the asylum are vaccina-
ted and have been revaccinated. Those
with the disease have been isolated
and there Is no danger OF the disease
spreading.
Fight Between Chaingang Guards.
Gaffney special of Friday to the At
lanta Daily News: George L. Wilson,
manager of the county chaingang, was
committed to Jail here late yesterday
evening for shooting E. A. Hughes
one of his foremen. The trouble occur
red at the gang camp near Blacksburg,
and was caused by some trivial mat
ter. Hughes was hit by the first shot,
when he drew his knife and closed with
Wilson and a desperate battle ensued.
Wilson kept shooting and Hughes using
his knife with vengeance. Attsr
the smoke had cleared away Hughes
was found to be shot in one side and
through one arm, and Wilson's head
and face were carved to horrible eX-
tent. 1t was at first thought that
Hughes would die, but later accounts
give hopes of mis- recovery. Wilson
wounds, while severe, are not thought
to be dangerous. Hughes family lives
here, but it is not thought that he is
able to be brought home yet. lSlnce
the foregoing was put in type THE EN-
oUIRI:R .,as learned that Hughes died
last Saturday morning and that Will
son is in Jail charged with murder.
Public sentiment is very much against
him.l
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
aROUT PEOPLE.

Prof. r. J.. Herndon went to Lock-
hart last Monday I
Mr.. P. r. Bratton, Of Charleston,
was in Yorkville last Saturday, on bus
mess.
Mr.. S. M. Jones, Of Chester, was up
Monday to attend the sale Of the F. H.
Brown lands.
u Rev. J. H. Simpson, Of the Grier Or
phanage, Hickory Grove, was In York
Vile, last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence P. Lowrance
will move into their new home on East
Jefferson street, this week.
lLMrs. ]. @. Wray and children, return
ed Sunday, from brief visit to rela-
tives and friends In Shelby.
| Mrs R. A. Crowell and children, OF
Albemarle, N. c., is visiting the fam1-
ly of her father, Mr.. Geo. M. Low
rance.
MIR. r. T. Allison has been confined to
| his home for a week with bilious at
tack He is still unable to leave his
room.
h Cadet J. Mem. Schorb, Of Clemson
college, arrived in Yorkville on Monday
morning, having left the college on ac-
count of one of the students being Ill
with scarlet fever.
Mr.. John Williams. of st. Matthew'S
reports that the new firm of Lowrance,
Williams & Castles is doing splendid
business at that place.
Mr.. H. G.. Strauss is already making
preparations to install millinery de-
partment in his store next spring. Mr..
Strauss promises that his millinery de-
partment shall be a hummer.
Mr.. w. P. Hobbs received telegram
from his son, E. D. Hobbs, in Tampa
Fla, yesterday, advising him not TO
leave Yorkville until the 10th instant.
The telegram did not give particulars
and Mr.. Hobbs did not know whether
it was because of the strike in progress
there, or because his house is not yet
finished.
Mr.. Harry Wylie, Of Rock Hill, su-
pervising manager of the India HOOK
Power company, was in YorkVllle' On
Monday. He promised to contribute TO
THE ENQUIRER at an early date, an az
ticle on trees and those of our Feaoers
who would like to read on this subject
after one who knows, will do we'll 70
be on the lookout,
Mr.. Thomas w. Speck received tel
Legram last Saturday announcing the
death of his grandfather, Mr.. Thomas
Wells, at Lincolnton. Mr.. Wells was s3
years of age and was the oldest Odd
Fellow in North Carolina. Mr. Speck
was unable to attend the funeral.
There was not time after the receipt of
the telegram to catch the train.
Rev. J. G.. Johnes remarked to the re-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
CONGRESS IN SESSION.
House and Senate Listened to the Presidents $
Message Monday.

message monoay.
Congress convened on Monday; but
beyond listening to the presidents mes
sage no business was done. Instead,
both houses adjourned until Tuesday
out of respect to members who mad
died during the recess.
The presidents message says leg1sla-
ton concerning the Philippines should
be on a generous line; that lynching
must not be tolerated.; urges the pay
ment of American losses by the Span
ish war; recommends cables with the
Hawaiian islands; wants the army to
be increased to 100000, Of which $4,000
should be native Filisinos; recon-
mends laws to restrain such trusts as
are injurious and within federal juris-
diction; recommends congress to give
the federal courts power to deal with
lynchers of foreigners; calls attention
to the need of a new treaty concerning
the Alaskan boundary; wishes to re-
duce the surplus to $30,000,O00, and
wants further legislation to make cur
Trency responsive to the needs Of bus
mess.
He urges some measure to promote
American shipping trade; urges trade
reciprocity with foreign states; praises
the Japanese; urges arrangement with
Great Britain for a canal treaty, as
Nicaragua now shows disposition to
deal freely with the canal question,
either in the way Of negotiations with
the United States or by taking meas
ures to promote waterway. Over
lures for convention to effect the
building of a canal under the auspi-
ces Of the United States are under con-
sideration.
He reports the sultan as yielding to
American demands; commends the
Buffalo Pan-American exposition; urg-
es subsidies for the merchant marine;
says the constitution Of Cuba must be
made adequate to secure a stable, Or
derly and free government.
The message says very satisfactory
settlement has been made by Secreta-
ry Long Of the pending question of the
manufacture Of armor plate; that a
reasonable price has been secured and
the necessity of a government plant
avoided. The message approves the
recommendation Of the secretary OF
the navy for new vessels for the navy
and for additional officers and men that
are required for the increased navy.
The president commendS the estab-
fishment of a national reserve and OF
the grade Of vice admiral in the navy
and provision should be made for suita-
BILE reward for special merit.
|; In the great prosperity of the coun-
try, congress must guard against the
danger it incites to extravaganza in the
expenditures, and he has no doubt the
representatives Of the people will fur.
nish an example of wise economy, and
closes by saying: Let US always keep
in mind that the foundation Of our
government is liberty, it's superstruct-
ure peace"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
EoCAI. AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


The Parlor Grocery, S. l.. Hobbs & Co.,
Proprietors-Tell of the wonderful
array Of delicacies that have been
gathered from the four corners OF the
earth, that will please the palate OF
the epicure. They itemize and give
prices Of large quantities and varie-
ties of goods, and assure all. custo-
mers Of fair and courteous treatment.
They are especially catering to the
Christmas trade.
Young Ladies of the Presbyterian
Church-Announce a Mum recep-
ton" at the residence Of Major Jas.
F. Hart, next Friday evening.
G. E. Spencer-Tells Of reduction In
the price of the DR.. J. F. Lindsay
plantation and says it is especially
desirable to sell the property this
month.
Glenn & Allison-Talk of strong, sound
mules and horses, wagons, buggies,
harness, and Of the way they do bus
mess.
Lowrance & Williams-Tell Of a lot OF
the delicious things they have IN
stock for the Christmas trade. They
give prices and say it will be to your
interest to see them.
Sam M. Grist-Makes some strong
statements, and says he can prove
them to interested parties. Before
insuring he wants you to investigate
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
company.
H. C. Strauss-Comes out in his week
ly story Of facts and says a number
Of things that will interest prospect
i've buyers.
ENQUIRER Office-Announces the loss OF
a gold watch on Monday, Dec. 8, and
offers reward for the return OF
same. ....
J. X. Barron and q. M. Neill, Clover
Announce the dissolution of the firm
of J. R. Barron & Co. Mr.. Neill Is
to continue the business in his own
name.
DeLoach & Mccain, Attorneys at Law
Announce their partnership, and
tells you where to find them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
YORK COUNTY BANANA.

THE ENQUIRER begs to acknowledge
the receipt of couple Of bananas,
grown in the York county court house
yard. They were presented to the re-
porter on Monday by Col. w. H. Nc
Corkle by whom they were grown.
Colonel McCorkle's flower yard has
been mentioned before. 1t is in the
little enclosure, bounded by the court
house on the south and west, and by
iron fences on the north and east. 1t
was commenced some three years ago.
with a banana tree among the first
plants introduced. and since then has
been in process Of further develonment.
receiving all the while not a little at
tention from the colonel.
The first banana crop. harvested
about three weeks ago. consisted of 10
Green bananas. ranging In length from
Q to 4 inches and in thickness from an
inch to an inch and quarter. They
have since ripened in one Of the rooms
Of Colonel McCorkle's office. and the
two presented to the reporter were
thoroughly ripe. Thev have the flavor
Of the genuine article, and are much
better than no bananas: but still 1t can
hardly be said that they are up to the
tropical product. ...
But raising bananas would hardly
pay as a regular business in this coun-
tv. 1t requires no end Of careful atten-
ton and patience The colonels tree
has spent two winters in his office. and
is again in winter quarters. not to be
transplanted to the garden again until
after warm weather sets in next spring.
Colonel McCork1e's flower garden.
however. Is quite an institution, and
we think it will probably be heard
from again.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

porter a few days ago, that he did not
see how THE ENQUIRER managed to
collect for and present in each issue
such large amount of local news as it
collects and presents. That is a prop
osition that Is calculated to puzzle
quite a number Of people other than
those who, like Mr.. Johnes, have had
experience in newspaper work. But
one Of the secrets lies in industry and
perseverance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
MARRIED IN SHANGHAI

Many of the Yorkville friends Of Miss
Ella C. Davidson, missionary of the
Yorkville Presbyterian church in Chi
ma, have received Announcements OF
her marriage. The announcement Is
unique affair. It came through the
postoff1ce last Monday. 1t Is on a
scrap of Chinese paper Of a quality,
which in this country would be very
expensive, and is .ornamented with
wedding bells and monograms in sill
ver The lettering is also in silver and
reads as follows: ..-...
Rev. Lacy L. Little,
Miss Ella G. Davidson,
Married.
Shanghai China.
Wednesday, October Thirty-first, 1900.
THE ENQUIRER takes pleasure in ex-
tending to Mr.. Little congratulations.
He has most excellent lady for wife.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

THE ship subsidy bill is likely to re-
ceive great deal Of consideration dur
ing the present session of congress, and
it will probably become law. The
object Of the bill is government assist
ance to American shipping, to enable 1t
to compete with foreign shipping in the
general carrying trade. There is lots
of opposition to the idea; but the Re-
publicans favor it, and as they have
the majority they will likely have 1t
their own way.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

IT has been suggested that Judge
Hudson be returned to the bench. That
would be much cheaper than the pres
ent plan Of employing the judge as an
extra, to do what some Of the regular
incumbents Of the office are unable to
do. If it is efficiency the legislature is
after, Judge Hudson will be elected;
but is the legislature really after eff
cheney or capacity?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

THE Union Times is doing some good
work against the concealed weapon
habit. If it could get all the facts and
comments it has compiled, before the
legislature, it is probable that practical
results would follow.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

coin. The treasury has recently been
shipping small notes in large quantities
to New Orleans and other points upon
deposits of gold in the New York sub
treasury py the New York reserve
agents of the Southern banks. The
gold supply of the country on the last
day Of 1896 was estimated at $692,947,-
212. The estimated amount November
1, 1900, was 81, ,OSO, ,027, ,407, and it is prob
able that the report for December 1
will show at least $1,100, 100000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
Reapportionment.

Responsiveness.
BY the re-apportionment under the
18th census, Aiken, Spaftanburg,
Greenwood and Lexington will saeh
gain new member of the house.
beaufort Charleston and Edgefield Will
each los. one H'h.. membership OF the
house is fixed ~ II men,brrS and with
the present population Of the stat" the
counties are entitled tD unr mrlnhcr for
each 10,S09 people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
The 3lorkrille Gaqllirer.
YoRKvILLE. s:C.:6,
WEDNESDAY, deer. 5, 1900.

THIS is the middle Of the first week
of the last month Of the last year OF the
nineteenth century.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS.

The 115th annual session Of the South
Carolina Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal church, South which conven-
ed in Chester on last Wednesday, ad-
journed on Monday to hold its next ses-
sion in Columbia. The last act of the
conference was the reading Of the as
signment Of preachers for the next
year.. These assignments are as fol-
lo1tyc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

to represent North, and Mrs. Goodwin
to represent South America. In 1897
Miss Woods was honored by the
Daughters of the Confederacy as the
leading beauty in Virginia. Mrs. Good
win is favorite actress.
Says a Washington dispatch Of No
yember go: The largest stock Of gold
coin and bullion ever held in the Unit
ed States Is now accommodating in the
treasury and it's branches. The total has
been rising steadily during the whole
of the present year and the amount
is now s474,1Os,336, or about $76,OO0,OOO
greater than at the close of 1899. The
increase up to June 80, was about $685.
900, 10000, but since that time has been
about s1,OO0,00O for July, s6,000,000 for
August, $4,000, 900 for September, $1S.-
000, 900 for October, and $17.O00,00 thus
far in November. This gold is not all
the direct property of the United
States: but is held against outstanding
gold certificates. The amount Of these,
less the amount in the treasury and its
branches, was S239, 1909 Wednesday.
All the remaining gold. amounting to
about $243,0OO,OO0 belong to the treasury
as a part of the reserve fund of $780,
600. .O0O or the free fund of $93, 100000 in
the general cash. The influx of gold
into the treasury comes partly from the
new gold from the Klondike and other
mines, but it's retention is due to the
pressure for currency, which leads to
the acceptance of gold certificates and
other paper money in preference to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-12-05

oRANGEBURG DISTRICT.
H. B. Browne, presiding elder. Al.
ken, F. H. Shuler; Bamberg, M. W
Hook; Branchville, w. A. Wright; Boil
ing Springs, J. T. McFarlane: Den
then; Lower st. Matthews, J. c.
Tongue; Orangeburg circuit, w. A
Rogers; Orangeburg circuit, W. A
Pitts; Orange circuit, ]. D. Frier-
son; Prudence, B. M. Grier; Bowes-
willie station, ]. C. Chandler; Smoaks
w. c. Gleaton; Springfield, E. Al
Wilkes; Swansea, supplied by ]. L. Ty-
ler: Wagner, supplied by J. K. Inab-
net; Williston, G. w. Dukes.
ROCK HILL DISTRICT.
H. w. Bays, presiding elder. Blacks
burg, D. M. Mcleod; Black stock, R.
w. Barber; Chester station, T. E. Nor
ris; Chester circuit, G.. M. Boyd; Ches-
ter and Lancaster Mills. 3. G.. Murphy;
Chesterfield, N. L. Virgins; East Ches-
ter, E. H. Beckham; East Lancaster,
w. c. Winn: Fort Mill. R. A. Yongue;
Hickory Grove, P. B. Ingraham Jeffer-
son, L. l.. Bedenbaugh; Lancaster, j.
NJ. Steadman; Lancaster circuit, j. w.
Nicely; North Rock Hill, W. H. Ariail;
Richburg, N. B. Clarkson; Rock Hill
station, ]. S. Beasley; Manchester and
Mount Holly, J. B. Harris; Van Wyck,
supplied by J. I. Spinks Yorkville, A.
N. Brunson York circuit, J. M: Smith.
sPARTASBURG DISTRICT:
w. p Meadors, presiding elder. Bel
mont, M. L. Banks, Jr.; Clifton and
Cowpens, W. J. Snyder: Cherokee, j.
N, Isom; Clinton, ]. M. Friday; Campo
belio, A, H. Best; Enaree, w. H. Miller;
Gaffney. w. H. Hodges; Gaffney cir
cult, D. A. Patrick; Jonesville, D..
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-09-18
WANTS 70 Be EXECUTED
STRANGE HALLUCINATION OF
THOMAS BATTLE.
The Soldier who Claimed to Have benm
Shanghaied from Manila taken to San
Francisco on the Rio.

Thomas Battle who claimed to be a
deserter from the 14th Infantry at Ma
nila was sent on the Rio Janiero Satur-
day to the military hospital at the Pre-
sidio to be examined for his sanity.
After keeping him here for several
months the physicians at Camp McIyin-
ley came to the conclusion that Battles
mind was affected and he should be
treated at the San Francisco hospital.
Two soldiers were sent to take charge
of him during the voyage.
Battle came to Honolulu June 14th
under decidedly Sensational circuln-
stances When the sailing ship Erskire
M. Phelps arrived from Manila Il man
was seen to dive OVERHEARD and swim
ashore. He inquired the location uf the
military headquarters and upon Caining
the desired information hurried 20
Camp Mckinley and in an excited man
ner announced that he was a deserter
from Company M of the 14th Infantry.
He had been given furlong he claimed
and while in Manila he got intoxicated
and was shanghaied. This was denied
by the ships people. The authorities at
first credited his story but the man be-
gan to act queerly almost Immediately
after he was locked up and an eXamina-
ton to determine his sanity was ordered.
Battle suffered under the hallucination
that he had been condemned to be shot
for desertion. This thought was con-
stantly preying upon him and instead
of being disquieted by the thought he
appeared anxious for the execution to
take place.
The man was closely watched while
at Camp Mckinley but as his condi-
tion failed to improve ii was finally de-
cided to send him back to San Francisco
for further medical attention.