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hour there was JUST one indsncN tno arsenal
The crowd that surged around the building
reached blocks away and was impenetrable
Mr. .Brophy's carriage wa, brought up sharply
blockade There was no budsiny an inch
Meantime the, minutes were hying. The
time which would mark the limit when mother
side OF tie grave was close at hand For
Miss surratt and her companion II was
moment Of agony as trying as the long wait
So seemed nee a oa-e Tor sheer dispaIr and once
more a carriage came dashing up 70 the
rescue
when Mr. Broahy turned Ia TIE direction
from which Il came he saw a guard Of cavalry
enllopins on each side Of a swiftly approach
sas nS sa!TaF .oaFsrt fScs of Gem HSncoek h then
the General In command nt Washin gton.
The General saw the confusion about Bro
phys carriage, recognized the army vehicle
and saw the tear stained. distracted face OF
lie brou sht his cavalcade to an Instant halt.
Then no left his own carriage. walked 70 that
the ohivalrous dignity which sat so well
upon him, asked what the trouble was and
What B" could do MT BIoPny sp9S,, o,sny ,IrIg eS
speak 70 her mother once more, on earth.
The soldiers face flushed and Mr.. Brophy
is sure there was something very like tears
in his eyes as he grasped the pathetic stu
Poor child he said gently. and then
beck oned an oYioer to him and gave 10 him an
order Then no returned to hs own carriage
and the squadron Of cavalry formed about both
carriages lane through the crowd was
quickly cut and Miss Surratt reached the
arsenal and her mothers side In time 10 bid
her last gOod-by.
tfter the execution Miss Surrstt went to
live with Mr.. and Mrs. Brophy. and was
married from their house some years after
ward.
When Cen Hancock wns candidate for the
By ssShs9n @SnaGn dss .og s sS S
ileving that he had been hnrsh In hi. m e3i-
ures in reference. to Mrs SuEratt, Mr. Brophy
volunteered to make statement Of the Gem
erals action above related as veil - Of the
fsst that on the morning Of the execution
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
The Value of Slower.

THE ENQUIRER would be pleased to
have some information from people
who have had practical experience as
to the actual value Of ''stover"-shred-
Ged corn stalks, fodder and shucks-as
stock feed.
Speaking of the matter the other day,
a gentleman Of limited experience with
this roughness, said to the reporter:
although THE ENQUIRER has done
and continues to do much good work
in disseminating valuable information
among the farmers, I think it is all
wrong on this "stover" question.
have tried "Stover," and l do not think
it worth more than so much sawdust.
Il is the poorest stuff that 1 ever tried
to feed to my stock"
Inquiry developed the fact that the
experience of the speaker was limited
to the use of stover that lacked great
deal of being up to the standard. 1t
haG not been baled, as it should have
been, and had lain around loose for
quite awhile, serving as a rat bed, and
being subject to other abuses.
From all the information that has
been collected up to this time, THE
ENQUIRER believes that the general
adoption Of the shredding process in the
county will greatly increase the value
OF the corn croD and very likely develop
the cattle raising industry. To our
mind the matter appears to be very inn
portant; but it is not our purpose to
try to persuade people to enter upon
this new departure blindly. Before we
drop the subject, we hope to be able
to give information upon which intel
ligent action can be based.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
TO LOOK AFTER HIS MULES.

The case of Will Young, a Negro
thief, is peculiar. He has served seve-
ral short terms on the chaingang and
expresses a positive preference for life
of this kind to liberty.
Young was committed last for break
ing into the residence of Senator Brice,
during the senator's absence. He got
quite a long term, which expired a few
weeks ago.
During last week he broke into Negro
houses in Yorkville and stole some
clothing and other articles, escaping
with his booty to Rock Hill, where ne
was arrested.
Deputy Sheriff Harshaw went after
Young last Monday, and in a converse
tion with the Negro asked him why he
has committed his last offence.
ITO git back on the gang" said the
Negro. I'd rather be there than any
where else. 1 want to be where I can
look after my team, cause I am afraid
dey won't take care of it as we'll as I
did"
The reasons given by Young are evil
IDENTIFY sincere. He is commonly treat
ed as a "trusty' while on the chain
gang, and although he Is made to do
his work thoroughly and WELL he seems
to be quite contented with his lot. The
case, however, is one that seems to call
for a little reflection.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
BINDER SALES.

The large number of machine bind
ers sold in this section this season has
been the occasion of not a little sur
prise to many people who would have
naturally believed such sales an impos-
sibility.
In the hearing of the reporter, a day
or two ago, a gentleman asked local
agent of one Of the binder companies
this question:
In view Of the number Of machines
already sold this season, do you not
fear that business will be rather dull
next season."
NO" the agent said. ION the con-
trary there will be a better sale for
binders in this section next year than
there has been this year. Every farmer
who raises as much as rs or 80 acres of
wheat needs a binder with which to
harvest it. Every binder that is sold
ensures a much larger wheat acreage
next year, and the larger the wheat
acreage the greater the number Of bind
ers needed. Out West almost every
farmer who owns three mules and a
hundred acres of land has a grain drill
and a binder, and look for the day to
come when the same condition will pre-
vail in this section. Anyhow, the.prob-
ability is that there will be twice as
many binders sold next year as has
been sold this year.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
SALARY FOR THE MAYOR.

The propriety Of paying the mayor a
salary is under consideration in York.
vile. The matter has been talked about
from time to time; but no definite ac-
tion has been taken. With view to
getting at what the people think about
the matter, representative Of THE EN-
oUIRER, on yesterday, asked few lead
ing business men for their opinions. So
far as the canvass went there seems to
be but one view Of the matter. The
following expressions were secured:
Mr.. M. L. Carroll: Why certainly, the
mayor should be paid for his services.
1.-The laborer is worthy Of his hire
MI. Willis has given a great deal Of his
time and intelligent attention to the Of
flee and has made an excellent mayor.
Mr.. w. H. Herndon: I think the may
or should be paid for his services.
Mr.. w. R. Carroll: The mayor Of
Yorkville should be paid a salary. No
man who does his duty should be ex-
pected to serve without compensation
l would not accept the position again at
a salary Of $500 year. Why, the
mayor should receive not less than S2O0
for the duties that are imposed upon
him in connection with the Waterworks
alone.
Mr.. ]. L. Williams:-Yes, in my opin-
ion the mayor should have some pay
for his services. 1 was under the i'm
preston that he was paid small sum.
| think most towns pay the mayor a
salary.
Major James F. Hart: / would say
that such services as our present may
or has been giving us ought to be paid
for at the rate OF at least $3.50 or $500
a year.
Mr.. ]. w. Dobson: I am heartily in
favor of the town paying salary to
thu mayor. 1t Is wrong to allow him
to devote his time and abilities to the
interests Of the people without compen-
sation. His administration of the office
should, and, no doubt, does, give the
best of satisfaction from every stand
point to the lawabiding taxpayers.
Mr.. r. ]. Mackorell: By all means
think the mayor should be paid for his
services.
Mr.. B. N Moore: I think the mayor
should be paid. The town will, in my
opinion, receive a direct benefit from
the eXpenditure-will receive better SER
vice. In the case of the present may
or, however, 1 hardly think he would
have looked after the towns interests
more satisfactorily had he been receiv-
Ing a salary. He has made fine rec
ord.
MIR. R. T. Allison: I would vote for a
proposition to pay the mayor salary.
/ would not have the job myself for
81 200 a year.
w. w. Lewis, ESQ.,: Yes, am in ia
- hn q
would not serve myself, If my services
were wanted, without compensation.
Mr.. E. B. Beard: Yes, have always
favored paying the mayor a salary.
The town cannot afford to have any eX-
cept a first-class man, and a first-class
man who gives his time to the town
should be paid for his services.
Mr.. Louis Roth: 1 am not opposed to
paying the mayor a salary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
E.QCAE. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Riddle & Carroll-Print two kilograms
in regard to field trials and say that
Mccormick victories come easy.
Yorkville Buggy Co.-Tells you that al
though they have been quite success
full in the binder business, they do
other things. They sell buggies, har-
ness, wagons, ETC., and have begun to
do general repair work, and solicit
your business.
H. c. Strauss & Co.-Announce MILL
merry clearance sale. They say that
all trimmed hats are put down to the
actual cost Of material, and it is to
your interest to see them.
Deering Harvester Co.-Publish num-
ber Of letters and testimonials from
Cherokee county, under the caption,
This needs no comment"
I. w. Johnson-Tells you of farm bell
soda, at cents pound. He also has
other sodas. He says he has full
supply Of snuff, and wants you to see
him when you want anything of this
kind.
Louis Roth-Says he has a new ship
ment of fine mackerel. He also tells
of the superb qualities of Dove brand
hams. He has cottolene in bulk.
J. @. Wray-Announces a 10 per cent.
reduction sale Of shirts and dress
goods. A cost price is made on all
trunks, and umbrellas are offered at
amazingly low prices.
r. M. Dulin, Bowling Green, S. C.-Of-
fers a half Jersey cow and young
calf for sale.
P. w. Love, Town Treasurer.-Publish
es a report of the town finances, as
submitted to the mayor and aldermen
of Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15

THERE have been published some
very contemplate insinuations to the
effect that Senator McLaurin's news
paper support had been purchased with
dollars and promises. 1t seems to us
that if there were any foundation for
such insinuations, the authors might
give an intimation Of it. If the senator
has been buying up newspaper editors
he surely must have struck one who
was too honest to sell, and who Is man
enough to expose the attempt that has
been made against his integrity. But
no suggestion of proof has been offered,
and applying a we'll established old
theory, it is fair to assume that an
insinuation of this kind can only have
its origin among editors who would
gladly sell out if they could find a pur-
chaser, but who are unable to find
purchasers for the reason that on ac-
count of the rottenness of their charac-
ters, their influence is not worth pur-
chasing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15

WHEN Senator Tillman first entered
politics as a candidate for no office 9TH
er than trustee of an agricultural COL
lege, he was fond Of illustrating the
tolerance of the opposition by the ap-
plication of the familiar nursery
rhyme:
Mother, may I go out to swim?
o yes, my daughter.
Hang your clothes on a hickory limb
And don't go nigh the water!"
The point was obvious. Tillman
might play politics as much as he liked
provided he did not disturb the status
quo. Now that large number of peo-
pie are growing tired Of political sit
uation that holds out no promise to any
except those who have office, it is Sem
ator Tillman who would keep us away
from the water.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
Col. Jim Mt Il Cock Fight.

The Sumter Watchman and South
ron of last week says: Lieutenant
Governor Tillman must be an enthu-
siastic chicken fancier, for he made a
flying visit to Sumter last week to wit
ness a cock fight that was pulled off
about six miles from this city. 1t is
currently reported that he is not an ex-
pert judge of the capabilities of game
cocks, for he backed the losing cocks in
mcst of the fights and paid dearly for
his poor judgment. The lieutenant gov
ernor did not travel incognito as is the
custom of high personages in Europe,
but he did not seek unnecessary pub
licity, and but few of his acquaintances,
chicken fanciers excepted, knew of his
presence in the county until after his
departure.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
Saturday, June Is, 1901.

in that business. The mussel shells
are manufactured into buttons and 9TH
er articles and the fishermen get pretty
fair wages for them. The pearls, when
large ones are found, prove bonanzas to
the finders.
Uncle Gaffney," the sheriff contin-
ued, went out to Arkansas about rs
years ago and settled as pioneer. He
helped to clean out the bears, partners,
wolves, etc., and Is now discontented
because there Is not much left except
wild turkeys and fish. These, however,
are plentiful. I went fishing with him
a time or two and we caught large
numbers. There was big picnic and
fish fry in the neighborhood while I
was there and everybody had delight
full time Of 1t. It is a great country.
That fact cannot he denied; but don't
think would like it as we'll as old York
county to live in permanently. Any
how, do not propose to leave here, un-
less they run me away"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There is a lot of whisky coming to
Yorkville by express these days.
- Messrs. ]. ]. Keller & Co., have TAX
en- the contract for the erection of sew
eral buildings for the Victor Cotton
Gil company.
The title to the Morrow Roller Mill
property has been satisfactorily trans
ferred to the Victor Cotton Oil COM
pany.
The local school district election on
the question of levying the annual two
mill tax for the support Of the graded
school was held in the court house on
Thursday. Six votes were cast and all
were in favor of the tax.
Dock Wilson, Negro Of the Car
doza Hampton stripe, was convicted be-
fore Mayor Willis and a jury, Thurs
day morning, on the charge of selling
whisky in violation of the dispensary
law. The mayor imposed fine of $50
which was promptly paid. Shortly af-
ter his release by the town council, Will
son was re-arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Harshaw on a warrant sworn out by
DispenSary Constable Scoggins. On
being taken before Magistrate Barron,
Wilson was bound over in the sum Of
$500 to appear at the approaching term
of the court of general sessions. The
bond was signed by DR.. w. G. White.
AT a meeting Of the board Of grad
ed school trustees, last Thursday after
noon, Mr.. r. A. Dobson was elected as
sistant superintendent; Miss Sudie AL
lision, teacher of the 1st and I'd grade;
Miss Mary 10 Witherspoon, teacher Of
the Sd and 4th grades; Miss Alpha Ra-
sor, of Donalds, 5th and 9Th grades. In
all there were about 200 applications
for the various grades. Minnie Bert,
colored, was reelected assistant teach
er Of the colored school. There was no
election of a principal for the col
ored school, the matter being deferred
until some future time.
The vagrancy ordinance seems to
have killed the goose that lays the
golden egg. Discussing the matter on
Wednesday night, Mayor Willis said
that there Is no good reason to calcu-
late that the revenue from fines will
foot up as much in the future as they
have in the past. The vagrant and
blind tiger classes have heretofore been
paying most of the fines. The vagrancy
ordinance has operated to drive a large
proportion Of both Of these classes from
the community. At any rate, the facts
show that with the restriction Of the
blind tiger business there Is an appre-
ciable decrease in the number Of Of
fenses committed against the good or
der Of the town. The vagrancy ordi-
nance has driven from the town some
Negro men who are accustomed to
make their living by honest labor.
These men have followed the vagrant
women who have been run away. But
in my opinion" said Mayor Willis, "the
town is the gamer rather than other
wise.'
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
YORKv1LLE's GOVERNMENT.

Pursuant to a published call, a meet
ing Of citizens was held in the court
house last Wednesday evening, to hear
the annual statement of the town treas
urer and to listen to the report OF the
mayor for the past year.
The attendance was quite small, only
a few citizens, other than members or
the town council being present; but the
business of the evening was transacted
in due form. Mayor Willis read the re-
port of the treasurer and also gave an
account of the administration during
the past year.
The report of the treasurer from June
26. 1900, to May 81 1901, showed the re-
ceipts and disbursements Of the sum of
$S.31O.44, leaving a balance of s169.96 cash
Oh hand. The disbursements include
the sum of $1,304.42 paid out on ac-
former councils.
BY way of explanation Mayor Willis
called attention to the fact that the
fines collected by the council amounted
to Sl,067.73, about double those collected
by any previous council. He had look
ed into the matter to see whether or
not the fines imposed by him were eX-
ceSsive, and as the result found that
they were about the same as those i'm
posed by previous mayors for the same
offences. The difference in the aggre-
gate amount arose out Of the Increased
number of offences dealt with.
I'VE confess" said Mayor Willis,
that we have been somewhat lame on
street work; but that has been on ac-
count of lack of funds. Although the
report shows s729.91 paid out against
$552.S0 received, the figures need eXpla-
n in, hot went
to pay accounts that had been previ-
OuSly contracted"
THE sanitary account also shows an
excess of disbursements over receipts.
We received $215.25 and paid out s426.-
g.
while the water account shows an
apparent profit, there is no real profit
there. We have found it necessary to
overhaul the sand pool, buy boiler
feed pump and do other work that will
about take up all the surplus now cred
tied to the water account.
THE sum of s291.94 for smallpox sup
preston may appear rather large. In
tins matter, however, the council decid-
ed that it was better to take full charge
Of the situation from the beginning,
rather than assume any risks. I am
informed that the smallpox epidemic
cost GaStonia more than $4,000. 1t was
because the council undertook at first
to deal with each case separately, hav-
ing night and day guards for each. By
putting all the cases together in a pest
camp, we may have incurred more ex-
pense at the beginning; but we put
ourselves in a position to prevent fur
ther spread Of the disease and In
this way handled the situation with
less expense than would have other
wise been the case"
Mr.. Willis told of the action of the
council in having the town marked
with suitable monuments at frequent
intervals, and also spoke of an inten-
ton to codify the ordinances of the
town and print them in pamphlet form
50 as to make them much more conve-
nient to the public for ready reference.
He also referred to the fact that new
hoard of health had been appointed;
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
is spending few days in Yorkville, on

Is spending a few days in Yorkville, on
visit to friends and relatives.
Senator ]. S. Brice returned from Due
West last Wednesday afternoon, leav-
ing his mother very much better.
Miss Mamie Moore has returned home
after spending several weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Moore, in Charlotte.
Miss Lenora Williford and Masters
Wade and Quay Williford will leave
this morning for visit to relatives in
Columbia.
Mr.. Lowry Jenkins returned last
night from Erskine college. He spent
Friday in Gastonia with his sister, Mrs.
J. Y. Miller.
Mr.. James Owens and family, Of
Chester came up to Yorkville this week
on a visit to Mrs. Margaret Smith and
other relatives.
Mr.. Ed Price, of Glover, suggests that
instead Of man sowing two or three
bushels Of wheat on an acre, he had
better eat his wheat while he has it.
Mrs. c. M. Richards, Of Statesville,
stopped over in Yorkville for a few days
with Dr.. and Mrs. J. D. Mcdowell, on
her way to Sumter, on a visit to her
father.
The Glover Review tells Of family
reunion Of the immediate members Of
the family of the late Mr.. Sam Camp
bell, at the residence Of Mr.. Emmet
Walker, in the Zadok neighborhood,
last Thursday. Among those present
were: DR.. j. w. Campbell, I. A. Camp
bell, Mrs. w. M. Matthews and family,
and Mr.. John Bramlett.
Newberry Herald and News: We find
the following mention Of former New
berry boy in the Marion Star Of 5th in
stant: Mr.. B. L. Jones, formerly prin-
cipal of the Laurel Street school in CO.
lumbia, now superintendent Of the
Yorkvile schools, spent yesterday in
Marion looking over the schools here.
The town Of Yorkville Is about to erect
a $4,000 school building and Mr.. Jones
Is posting himself on the subject with
view to having the new building up
to-date in every respect. Mr.. SJones
was very much interested in the man
ual training work in the Marion
schools"
A statement has been published to
the effect that Rev. B. H. Grier, pastor
Of the Yorkville and Tirzah Associate
Reformed churches, has accepted a call
from the Associate Reformed church at
Ora, in Laurens county. The state
ment is incorrect. 1t Is fact that Mr..
Glier has received a call from Ora, and
has it under consideration; but he has
not accepted. It is quite probable that
he will not accept. If he does 1t will be
strongly against the wishes of both his
congregations in this county and to the
great regret Of many prominent citi-
zens of other denominations here and
elsewhere in the county. During seve-
raj days past a petition asking Mr..
Grier to remain has been in circulation
among his Yorkville members, and sew
eral citizens have shown their interest
by volunteering assistance looking to a
material increase Of salary. The pa
per referred to has been signed by all
to whom it has been presented. It Is
understood that the Tirzah people are
unanimous in their desire to keep Mr..
Grier If possible, and there is reason to
hope that the two congregations will
be able to make a showing that will
induce him to remain here.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-06-15
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Susie Hill visited in Rock Hill
last week.
Cadet Paul Neely Moore is visiting
relatives and friends in Chester.
Mrs. Martha Lowry and Mrs. Robert
B. Lowry are visiting relatives at Low
rysville.
Miss Julia Titman, of Lowrysville, is
in Yorkville, on a visit to Miss Lizzie
Lowry.
Miss Ellen A. Roach, Of Columbia, is
visiting in Yorkville, the guest Of Mrs.
]. S. Gladney.
Mrs. #. N. Draffin, of Riverside, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. w.
White, in Yorkville.
Mr.. G. L. Riddle and granddaughter,
Miss Helen Riddle, of Zeno, were In
Yorkville Thursday.
Messrs. Barron and Moffatt Kennedy
returned to Yorkville Thursday after
noon from Due West.
Mrs. L. M. Grist, and Mr.. D. w. Hicks
and family left yesterday for a visit to
relatives in Spartanburg.
Mrs. Fannie Morrow came down from
Gastonia on Thursday on business, re-
turning yesterday morning.
Mrs. B. Frank White, of Kings Creek,