Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
Saturday, September 28, 1901.

later was found dead in Mr. leagues
bottom. Mr.. Ballew has only the
Roosevelt dog left, and says that If any
thing should happen to the new presi-
dent he feels confident that he would be
dogless. Jack" says that he not only
has his brothers word for the truth OF
this story; but his brothers wife vouch-
es for 1t and he knows that she is truth
full.
Troublex of Lieutenant Crawford.
Washington special of Wednesday to
The News and Courier: A sensational
romance has just come to light at the
war department through the efforts OF
q number of prominent citizens OF
Chester, south. Carolina, to prevent
President Roosevelt from isuing COM
mission to VIM. P. Crawford, who was
recently appointed first lieutenant IN
the regular army. From records on hle
in the Office of the adjutant general
IT appears that young Crawford De-
longs to a well-known family In the
Palmetto state. At the outbreak OF the
Spanish-American war he enlisted IN
one of the South Caronna regiments
and rendered gallant service in Cuba.
Later he was appointed second lieu
tenant of volunteers and went to the
Philippines, where he again distinguish
ed himself and won an appointment In
the regular army as first lieutenant.
frian6S Qt home In
Chester united in general testimonial
to his military, moral and social stand
ing and were only too glad to approve
the action of the war department In
recognition of his military qualihca-
tions. His advantages of educatlon
and opportunities, in addition 10 at
tractive personality, made him espec-
tally popular with the citizens or Ches-
ter, and especially the young ladies OF
the society at his home. short time
ago the announcement of his engage
ment to marry one Of the most beauu-
full and accomplished young ladies was
formally authorized and the prepara-
tions for the wedding were made last
X,
pleted, the bridesmaids were selected,
the best man and groomsmen chosen
and every detail for the wedding taste
fully arranged. The night before the
wedding was to have been solemnized,
Lieutenant Crawford called at the resi-
dence Of his intended bride. He re-
manned there until about IL O'CLOCK.
Next morning he addressed brief, but
polite, note to the mother Of his fiance,
informing her that the marriage would
not take place, as he had ceased to love
her daughter. The startling and unex-
pected breaking off of the engagement
continues to be mystery to the rela-
tiyes and friends of the bride and the
greatest Indignation prevails in social
circles in Chester as to the actual cause
of Lieutenant Crawford's ungallant ac-
ton. In the absence Of full eXplana-
tion of his peculiar conduct, many of the
prominent people Of Chester, who had
previously urged his appointment to the
regular army, joined in petition to
the president to withhold the issuance
Of q commission to Lieut.. Crawford un-
til a thorough investigation of the cir
cumstances can be made. Lieutenant
Crawford was designated for appoint
ment by President Mckinley, passed
creditable examination before mill
tary board. and the signing Of his COM
mission was delayed by the death OF
President Mckinley. In accordance
with the indignant protest from Ches-
ter, which reached the war department
yesterday, the adjutant general of the
army has advised that the commission
of Lieutenant Crawford be withheld
pending a full investigation of the sub
ject.