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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
Ship Subsidy.

The News and Courier is quoting The
comments of different Northern and
Western papers to show that now, since
Pierpont Morgan has purchased the
Leyland line of British steamers, the
ship subsidy bill pending in congress is
not likely to become law. That The
News and Courier and it's far off eX-
changes are right about this matter,
we fully believe; but at the same time
we cannot refrain from calling atten-
ton to the fact that they are a long
time finding it out. In THE ENQUIRER
of February 20, the ground was covered
editoriaily as follows:
The great steel, iron, coal, oil and 9TH
er trusts of the country are the largest
shippers Of manufactured products
abroad. The protection policy of the
government has made these trusts pos
sible, and they, in turn, have outstrip-
ped the world in quantity, quality and
economy of production in their respect
i've lines. 1t is because of the steel
trust that we are now selling steel in
England, Germany, France and all over
the world. 1t is because of the coal
trust, that we are leading the world in
that commodity. Likewise it is because
of the oil trust that we have no compet-
itor in oil, and because of various other
trusts that we lead in other lines. All
of these are heavy shippers. 1t would
be no eXaggeration to say that flnan-
cially the oil trust is stronger than any
state in the union. 1t is possible that
this single trust is financially as strong
as the federal government itself.
Whether it is or not, it is certain that
all the trusts combined are financially
stronger than the national government.
These trusts already own the best OIL
what there is of the present American
marine; they have it in their power to
develop this marine without limit. 1t is
to their interest to do it; but they are
not going to do it if they can get the
government to do it for them. They
are just like the rest of us on that prop
osition. If it were certain that they
could not be made to build up mer-
chant marine under any circumstances,
then it would be sensible for the gov
ernment to grant the proposed subsidy
Notwithstanding the benefits that would
accrue to the trusts. But there is an
other very important side to this queS-
ton. The managers of the trusts all
realize-they have too much sense not
to-that however severely the people of
the whole country would feel Euro
pean marine combination against
American commerce, they themselves
would be the first and heaviest losers.
We believe. therefore, that if the gov
ernment fails to grant this subsidy, as
will probably be the case, then the
trusts will Immediately go to work as a
precaution of selfdefense and build up
monster marine for themselves.
However, our friend, The News and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

GMrs. G. J. Robertson returned We'd
hesday from a weeks visit to Brattons-
vile.
1Mrs. o. E. Grist and son, Carroll, and
Miss Lutte Belts, visited friends near
Guthriesville on Thursday.
Mrs. R. N. Plaxco Of Zadok, left yes
terday on a visit to the family Of her
father, Mr.. R. H. Cousar, in Lancaster.
1Col. w. H. McCorkle leaves this af-
ternoon for Cleveland Springs, where
he expects to remain for several days.
Mrs. w. Brown Wylie, Miss Rachel
>Wylie and DR.. VIM. Kennedy return
ed from Atlanta, last Monday after
noon.
things, are having much to say about
the efficiency Of Mayor Willis. He
gives the duties of his office lots of at
tention, is firm and impartial, and COM
mands the respect Of all classes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
SENATOR McLAURIN COMING.

AS has been previously announced,
Senator John L. McLaurin expects to
address the people of York county in
Yorkville, on the first Monday IN
June next.
The appointment was made in Char
lotte, on the morning Of the day the
Senator made his now famous speech
there.
It Is a we'll known fact that Senator
McLaurin has been very badly misrep-
resented by newspapers and stump
speakers in this state during the past
few years. Messrs. R.. T. Allison and
w. D. Grist, of Yorkville, were among
the visitors who called upon Senator
McLaurin in his room in Charlotte.
Among the many things that came up
in the conversation, was the fact that
the general public does not fully under
stand Senator McLaurin's position on
public questions, and that there are
also some public questions Of import
ance which are not yet generally un-
derstood Senator McLaurin stated
that it was his purpose to endeavor to
make his position plain in several
speeches, to be delivered in different
parts of the state, and he was assured
by the gentlemen named that he not
only had a large number OF friends IN
York county; but that they would be
glad to hear him. Accordingly, 1t was
arranged that the senator speak in
Yorkville on Monday, June 3.
If Senator McLaurin comes to York
willie, as he will do unless something
now unforeseen turns up to prevent, 1t
will be not as a candidate for public
office, with a knife up his sleeve for
any other candidate. 1t Is not his pur-
pose to come asking for votes or en-
dorsement, nor to make any charges
against or criticisms of any other pub
lie man in the state. He will come as
a man and a citizen, the Democratic
representative of the people OF York
county and South Carolina in the Uni
ted States senate, and it will be his en-
deavor to explain the various great
questions with which he has been call
ed upon to deal, and to give his reasons
for the positions he has taken on those
questions. He will try, by means Of dis
passionate arguments and explanations.
to make clear to the people certain
things they do not now fully under
stand because Of the lack of sufficient
information, and when he has finished
with what he has to say, he will leave
it to the people to consider his remarks
carefully and to reach their own con-
clusions.
1t is not often that incumbents Of
such high office as that of United States
senator come before the people merely
for the purpose Of instructing them on
public questions. AS a general rule
these officials conflne their speech-mak-
ing to such times as they are seeking
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18

THE legislature of New York, at its
recent session, recognized the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian
exposition by an appropriation of $l5,-
0G0 for representation at it, and the leg
islature of Illinois has appropriated
$4,000 for an exhibit Of the resources
of that state at the exposition. Seve-
raj other Northern States have made
similar appropriations, and if this thing
continues, Editor Hemphill OF the
Charleston News and Courier, will
presently be forced to the conclusion
that the civil war is over and will sur
render, take the oath Of allegiance and
come back into the Union.-Charlotte
Observer.
The Observer appears to be rather too
sanguine. It has been apparent for
quite awhile that the Yankees are glad
to surrender; but Editor Hemphill?
He'll never permit it!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
from Bfacksburg to EdgefieId.

The Southern railway is said to be
considering the advisability of con-
structing a railroad from Blacksburg to
Johnson, in Edgefield county.
Flag Day.
Governor McSweeney has received the
following from Chairman Vincent, of
the flag committee of the District OF
Columbia society," dated at Washing
ton: Dear Sir: You are doubtless aware
that the 14th day of June has been ac-
cepted by consent as Flag Day
throughout the United States, and this
year it Is the 127th anniversary of the
adoption of the Stars and Stripes as
the American ensign. May we beg that
as the chief executive of your state you
will take such action as will tend to Sc
cure more general observance of Flag
Day rnan it has received in previous
years. We would suggest that the spe-
cial attention Of your state educational
board be called to it's observance, and
that exercises Of patriotic character
be arranged for in the public schools,
and that citizens and business houses
in all cities and towns be requested to
display the Stars and Stripes on Flag
Day.
Tried for Train Robbery.
The trial of Barlow Warren, young
white man of good family, for train
robbery, was begun at Orangeburg last
Monday and concluded on Wednesday.
The robbery was committed on the
Southern road December l, 1899, by one
highwayman, who held up a couple of
express agents, and got about $4,000.
Warren was arrested Immediately and
released on bond. A true bill was found
only a week before the trial commenc-
ed. An interesting feature Of the case
is the part taken by mysterious
young woman, said to be widow and
wealthy, and known to be handsome.
She has not been drawn publicly into
the case and her name hasn't been re-
vealed, but from the moment suspicion
fell on Warren she has been his guard
ian angel. Heavily veiled, she went to
Orangeburg, engaged the ablest law
yer, got Warren out of Jail and ever
since her detectives have been keeping
in touch with the detectives of the eX-
press company. The Southern Express
company made hard fight to convict;
but the evidence was not conclusive
and the jury was unable to agree upon
a verdict.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18

votes. Senator McLaurin's present
term does not expire until March 3,
1903, and although he has said that it
is his intention to stand for reelection,
1t will be at least year yet before he
can properly be considered a candidate.
He is now to be considered only as a
representative Of the people, and that
his fellow citizens will appreciate the
spirit that prompts him to come so far
for the purpose Of talking to them by
giving him large audience and the
most hospitable treatment generally, Is
not to be doubted wichout serious re-
Election on the loyalty, patriotism and
appreciation Of this section.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18

WE again beg to remark that the
only recognized rule Of Democracy in
South Carolina is loyalty to the result
of the primary election. Any white
man has right to advocate, within the
primary, any view that he may see
proper to advocate. The white voters
themselves are the judges as to what
they prefer, and the man who is afraid
to trust these white voters on any
proposition, is not Democrat. That is
not Northern or Western Democracy;
but it is good in South Carolina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18

THE illness of Mrs. Mckinley has
proved more serious than was at first
expected. After the presidential party
reached San Francisco, it developed
that Mrs Mckinley was alarmingly
i'll, and at this time fears are entertain
ed for her recovery. Reports indicate
that if she RECEIVERS at all, it will prob
ably be a month before she can be re-
moved. The Northwestern tour that
was contemplated by the president and
party from San Francisco has been
abandoned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
LOCAL LACONICS.
EscaDed From the Chain Gang.

John Bratton, Negro, who was SEN
fenced to the chaingang for stealing
wheat from Mr.. D. T. Leslie, made his
escape last Thursday morning. He had
another month to serve.
We Will Send The Enquirer
For one year to two or more subscri-
bers at $1.75 each, provided the two or
more names are returned and paid Tor
when the names are entered. THE
ENQUIRER will be sent from this issue
to the first of January, 1902, for $l.2O IN
advance.
Harvesting Machinery.
Enterprising dealers are providing
harvesting machinery for all who wish
to buy. If any portion Of the present
crop is lost for want of the necessary
harvesting machinery, 1t will be the
fault of the owners Of these crops rath-
er than that of the local dealers.
Coming Soon.
The reporter was informed yesterday,
that the management Of the Victor Cot
ton Oil Co., which recently purchased
the Morrow Roller mill property, ex-
poets to begin work on its plant next
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18

himself strong supporters from every
class Of former opponents.
None of these things can be denied
and it would be polite as we'll as just
for the organs to concede as much and
cease running the risk of arousing his
constituents by creating an impression
that they have deliberately and repeat
edly sent an incompetent man to con-
gress.-Spartanburg Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
Ths SIorkville Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE. S. C. ::


THERE were people who talked of rul-
ing Colonel Hoyt out Of the Democratic
primary; but fortunately they failed
If by means Of a convention, or other
wise, Colonel Hoyt had been ruled out,
from thence forward the people would
have settled their political differences In
general elections.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
JUSTICE TO LATINIER.
lie IL Not n Pretender and More
Than n Coat Tail SHinger.

Some of the McLaurin organs are do
ing Congressman Latimeru
benefit. They frequently allude to him
as a shallow pretender, weak man, a
political accident and a mere coattail
swinger. He is these things to them
because he has healthy chance of be-
ing McLaurin's Democratic successor.
Whatever may be Mr.. Latimer's men,
tai capacity or political pedigree, it is
fact that he has represented a fine,
intelligent and respectable constituency
in congress for nearly ten years, and
has been reelected by regularly in
creasing majorities. 1t is generally
conceded that he has been vigilant
and effective representative.
While he was first elected at time
when partisanship was rampant and
when men were supported without due
regard to fitness, and while he was and
still is a stalwart Tillmanite, he has
been kept in office by the former adher-
ents of both factions, and has won by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
OUR SOLDIER DEAD.

Following the custom Of years past,
we reproduce today the names Of our
soldier dead, buried in the Yorkville
cemeteries:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-18
THE CIVIL WAR.

THE CIVIL WAR.
s. H. Barron, John May, Sr.,
It. j. Barron, w. B. Metts,
J, II. Barry, w. H. McPheeters,
Jack Beard, w. D. Miller,
r. J. Bell, J. L. McClain,
B. F. Briggs, L. NJ. McAfee,
James l.. Clark, Frederick Moore,
R. Frank Clark, r. Springs Moore,
J. H. Clawson, Alexander Moore,
Calvin Conner, -. NJ. Murphy,
J, J. Coward, w. McD. Palmer.
J. S. Crockett, r. w. Ratchford,
T. J. Eccles, J. A. Ratchford,
r. J. Foster, Edward Rose,
J, J, Garvin, Sr., William E. Rose,
J. J. Garvin, Jr., S. w. Robinson,
Robt. II. Glenn, G. R. Shillinglaw,
w. L. Goforth, George S. Sherer,
Richard Hare, E. r. Stewart,
Frank Happerfield, William Smith,
H. G. Jackson, Thomas A. Smith,
D. A. James, J. b. Smith,
Foster Jetferys, J. j. Snlder,
II. S. Jetferys, Leroy Tomlinson,
w. A. Jetferys, James b. Tate,
Louis A. johnson, w. B. Wilson,
John c. Kuykendal, L. P. Williams,
IS. J. Kuykendal, J. B. Williams,
J. F. Lindsay. ;: II. Wllllams,
J. r.. Lowry, NJ. Whit,
Samuel C. Lowry, James Wright,
James Mason, w. NJ. Walker,
J. A. Witherspoon, 1. D. Witherspoon,
War of Revolution-Captain James b
Fulton. John Dennis, ST..
Mexican War-Jerome B. Kerr.
IS. Regular Army-Captain Geo. L
U. S. Volunteers, Spanish America
War-Colonel J. K. Alston.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-03-30
ABOUT LETTER WRITING.
Few suggestions which nay BE
Followed with benefit to Young
Correspondents.

/ would say that the most striking
thing about an ideal letter Ii It's
flavor of the personality Of the
writer. A letter should convey, as
nearly as possible, the same effect
as would talk between the writer
and her correspondent What is a
good letter to your mother or sister
perhaps would be worthless TO any
one else. Always remember 10 whom
you are writing, and write to and for
that one person. says Ada &. Sweet, in
Woman's Home Companion.
General descriptions and observa-
tions will be out Of place In 70 cases out
of 100. Make your letter an index
of your mind on the subjects you
believe to be interesting TO the one
TO whom you are writing. Put your
own individuality into even your OBJ
servations on the weather. Avoid
long excuses for not writing earlier
or more frequently. Like apologies
for not returning visits and calls,
those of the tagging letter writer
only emphasize the neglect. Make
up for previous shortcomings by
writing fully, sympathetically and
viyacsousiy. so that the pleasure of
reading your letter will outweigh
any disappointment you may have
given, or cause IL to be forgotten.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-03-30

claimant. They are all SO earnest, and
each one believes that the government
Is willing TO do him justice. That is
true, too. But the government never
hears his story.
There's the rub. The government is
so complex, and the innocent, earnest
claimant is soignorant. Thisis truthful
ly said of hundreds of claimants who
are men and women of education and
refinement. For, when it comes to
tackling the government. right here in
its home, the claimant is ignorant,
densely ignorant. This is a rule to
which there seems to be no exception.
The reason Of it is that every claimant
is human and natural; while the aver
age politician is inhumanly unnatural
ly selfish, and has no time to look after
the interests Of others, except when do
ing SC benefits the politician. And the
aggregate politician is our govern
ment.
ssThe easiest way is the best way. is
the motto and maxim OF all politicians
Therefore. when they are cornered by
q claimant. they sit and listen 10 the
tale Of woe, just as they have listened
to scores Of others. They are seldom
cornered. Occasionally a claimant
comes here with 3 lettar Of introduc-
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-03-30
PROPER WAY TO FRY.
There l. Only One Nay 10 Insure
success and satisfac-
Ilon


A fair-sixed basin should be filed
with good dripping FOR the cooks
use when frying, but II the dripping
be not available at the moment two
pounds of beef snet make an excel
lent substitute, says the Washington
Star.
When frying Is required. put all
the dripping from the hath into a
large iron saucepan without lid and
LET It melt. At first the fat will
bubble aud make noise. but II il
not tit 10 use until quite still and
quiet, with faint nne smoke ris-
ing from It. pnt rissoles. outlets. po-
fato chips or whatever is To be fried
into n wire frying basket and then
plunge il into the fat, completely inn
mersing the contents. This IS the
great secret of success. The hnsNet
has handle by which il may be
lifted up To see how long TO fry.
4 very short time suiiiees for the
cooking of fish or meat like rissoles.
They should be taken out when a
golden brown. as they become little
darker afterward. Always put them
ON crumpled kitchen paper In front
of the fire to drain and keep hot
while the others are frying Only n
few can be cooked at once, as they
must not touch one another in the
basket.
II one is frying outlets, IL Is better,
after cooking, for n few moments.
to draw the saucepan to the side OF
the stove. thereby lowering the in
tense heat. Otherwise the outlets
might not cook thoroughly through.
but he oyerdone on the outside and
underdone inside.
Orange, apple or any kind of frit-
ters may be cooked ms above. The
moment the fat is finished with place
1t, IL possible, outside the house TO
cool. rs thus the fumes go Oft, no
smell remaining to pervade the house,
Then take strainer and strain the
fat back into the "bath," where IL
remains. This fat can be used over
and over again and. with little drip
ping added now and then, should last
for year. So there is no extraya-
ganee in using plenty of fat every
time anything is fried
Quantities OF butter, lard and drip.
ping are wasted by many cook who
throws all away every time she fries
whereas. If the bath OF fat" be kept
it il always ready for use in short
time and does its work well. II fries
crisply and dryly instead of In the
| greasy manner 40 often seen. Tit
| faint blue smoke must be perceived
and waited for. without that and |
complete absence of bubbling am
| noise success will not be obtained.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-03-30
FOR FEMININE READERS.
Notes of the Modes for the Perusni
of Those Who Follow tue
Fashions Ina Dress.

panne is to be as popular as ever
and is the material to choose for the
facing of coat reyers, says fashion
| exchange.
The Louis XIII. collar is growing
conspicuous on all street costumes,
and its broad expapse of lace seems
TO be the first touch of spring. =
Swiss muslins are very glossy, and
they come with lace stripes and
stripes of silk and stripes of swiss,
connected by hemstitching.
II cotton fabrics are used at all
they must be fine and sheer. The
silk and cotton, silk and linen mate
rials are to be very much used, the
first being semi-transparent and ex-
tremely dainty.
There is no doubt whatever that
the din,inutiye fancy jackets in Eton.
bolero, Milado, French guard aud
similar styles viii be in marked
favor for the spring and summer
seasons.
A pretty idea for a white gown of
silk muslin or net is the use Of white
satin ribbon an inch wide sewn
around the hem of the skirt in rows
an inch apart. Five or seven rows
are sufficient.
Three deep founces covering the
skirt from the hem to the knee are
set forth as one Of the coming styles
for thin gowns. and they are fin
ished with cluster Of fine tucks
above the hem, or with lace inser-
tions and edges, or rows of narrow
ribbon.
Fashion has been loyal to the sep
arate waist, despite all the prophe-
cies in regard to its downfall. II as
serts itself with more prominence
and attractiveness in each succeed
ing season and is quite as important
as any other item of dress, with no
prospect of ever being ousted from
favor.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-03-30

ton 10 congressman from ) county
chairman or other prominent poi.
tieian. lie gets an audience on that
letter The congressman receives him
politely, listens with interest % his
story. tells the claimant that he has =
good case and that he will help him.
The claimant goes 10 his boarding
house and tells his aequaintanees there
that he has the support OF Congress
man So-and-So. and Is bound To win.
He goes often 10 see the congressman,
but always is informed that "he has
just gone to the white house" or some
where else. He writes letters TO the
congressman. and receives letters in
reply, stating that the bill is intro
duced, and he is doing everything pos
sible with the committee" The claim