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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
THE NEWS IN CHEROKEE.
Ladfes' Memorial AssociatiOn-The
Re-Union In Columbia.


Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
eta JANE, May 18.-The Ladies' Me-
mortal association met at Salem last
Thursday and decorated the graves OF
the Confederate soldiers buried there
There was a good turnout Of the mem
bers of the association and its friends
and they spent a day pleasantly with
the dead. officers were elected for the
present year as follows: Mrs. Sallie
B. Estes, president: Miss Bonnie Nc.
Cluney, vice president; and Miss Ethe
Strain, secretary and treasurer The
association agreed to meet August l.
at which time Hon. Stanyarne Wilson
is expected to deliver an address,.
We would suggest to the association
the propriety of raising funds to repair
the fencing around the graveyard and
putting it in a more comely appear
ance. This can be done If the ladies
will take the matter in hand. On the
grounds that day they can furnish such
| light refreshments as will largely con-
| tribute to this worthy cause, and none
will object to this method Of raising
money to help to do the work.
Wheat Is doing very we'll, but oats
will necessarily be short on account OF
the dry weather. A good deal of wheat
and oats have been soWed.
Peaches are plentiful, but the apple
crop is not so good. Everything in the
garden seems to be late.
The boys had their debate last night
The subject was (Which Is the greater
benefit to the country, the railroads OF
the cotton factories?" 1t was decided
in favor Of the railroads.
All who attended the Confederate re-
Vol, {o 10 or JuonR
pleased with the trip, and pronounce II
the greatest reunion held In this state
the general reunion held in Charleston
| two years ago, not excepted. The cit
izens Of Columbia did all that men and
women could do for its success, and
they succeeded no doubt beyond their
highest expectations.
We had predicted that when the re-
union had passed off the people of Co
lumbia would think that Sherman
army had been among them-all ex-
cept the burning. But they met the
unexpected overflow and fed all abund-
antly on the best the market produced
and are anxious to entertain the re-
union again next year. Nothing in the
history of the state capital Is equal tc
the Confederate reunion of 1901.
From all points Of the compass ex-
Confederates came and captured the
city. The Georgians came over ano
captured the Carolinians, and In time
the city captured both.
The best of feeling prevailed through:
out. Everybody kept sober and trteo
to make others enjoy themselves. The
homes of the citizens were thrown open
and a cordial welcome extended to the
men who wore the grey, all without
money and without price. In fact the
city was turned over to the Confeder-
ates, who were told to make them
selves at home. The genial Mayor Dr.
Fort Sumter Earle. whose hospita1-
ty was so much enjoyed issued orders
to the policemen that If they interfered
with the old soldiers their JOBS were
m. The doctor knew how to manage
a Confederate soldier-put him on his
honor and good behavior. He Is gen.
tleman who knows how to behave him.
self. ]. l.. >
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

THE war department at Washington
has just received by mail petition
signed by 5000 prominent Cinnamon Of
Pekin, asking that the American army
of occupation be allowed to remain in
the city until order is definitely restor-
ed. The petitioners set forth that
they feel safe so long as the Amer
leans continue among them; but
that they have reason to think a
great deal less Of other foreign
ers. This petition is significant Of the
wise, judicious and humane policy
that has been pursued by the American
government in China, and seems to
suggest that as order is restored,
American commerce will have a dis
tinct advantage from the start.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
WHEAT HAY.

Mr.. John Plaxco, of Yorkville, pro-
gressive farmer, who keeps his eyes
open for all the new ideas that show.
promise Of practicability and profit,
called the attention Of the reporter q
few days ago to a newspaper clipping
in which he was very much interested,
on the subject of wheat hay"
The, cnpping suggested the making
Of hay from wheat that appeared to be
damaged from rust. The writer ex-
planned that while rust was calculated
to reduce the yield Of grain below the
profit point, still If the situation were
watched up with due care, severe loss
could be avoided by converting the
half matured crop into hay. The idea
was to cut the wheat in the doe stage
before the rust had destroyed the for
age value Of the stalk, and then cure
as other hay. 1t was held that wheat
could be cured in this stage as easily as
other hay, and that while the straw
alone was equal to Timothy, the grain
went to make up perfect ration en-
tirely suitable for horses, mules, milch
COWS and other live stock. The article
went on to say that while 10 bushels
Of wheat would be big yield for a
rust-stricken acre, the hay yield ought
to be about two tons. ...
Timothy hay, Mr.. Plaxco ascertafns,
is worth about $40 ton at the present
time, and he thinks that If he could get
SIS ton for wheat hay, no less valua-
BILE, he would prefer to convert his en-
tire crop into that commodity, regard
less Of rust, which does not threaten
him at this time. Under existing cir
cumstances, Of course, he is not in
clined to make the experiment on a
large scale. He realizes how easy it
he could convince people that the hay
was better than Timothy even should
such be the fact.
Mr. Plaxco showed his clipping to
Mr.. r. T. Allison, of the firm Of Glenn
& Allison, who had this to say on the
subject: Il have never had any prac-
tical experience with wheat hay; but I
remember hearing my grandfather say
that on one spring, after the corn crop
had been a failure, people were reduc-
ed to the necessity of using their grow
ing wheat. The cutting commenced
early and continued until the wheat
reached the doe stage. The people fed
their work stock on 1t almost exclus-
lively. and 1t kept the stock in good
condition. In fact, remember the old
gentleman said that he had never be-
fore seen better looking stock at church.
He referred, Of course, to the collection
Of stock from all parts Of the country
on preaching days. But would not
advise you to rush into this expert
ment without feeling your way" Mr..
Allison continued, "for you might have
difficulty in disposing of your crop"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

ALTHOUGH as yet it is impossible to
secure full details Of the damage
wrought by the floods of Monday and
Tuesday, there is enough information
at hand to indicate that the like has
never been seen in the Piedmont Sec
ton before. The heaviest rains, it
seems, fell in the mountains Of West
ern North Carolina and Eastern Ten
nessee, swelling the rivers in all direc-
tions. The damage on the Western
North Carolina railroad has amounted
to hundreds of thousands of dollars,
and traffic has been entirely suspend
ed. Almost every railroad within fifty
miles to the north and west of us, has
been hard hit, losing one or more tres
ties. and there has also been heavy
damage to cotton mills. The aggregate
losses on all kinds Of property will, 1t
seems, easily reach the million mark.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

become the willing tools Of the Popu-
lists of the Northwest.
Much has been said about the ship
subsidy question. The merits of this
matter are little understood by the
masses, for the reason that South Car
olina newspapers have never seen
proper to educate the masses on the
subject. The papers have been con-
tent to denounce the whole thing as a
Republican job, and to rave at all who
would suggest the probable benefits
that are expected to accure to the peo-
pie at large Seeing in the principle of
ship subsidy so much that is calcula-
ted to affect the present and future
welfare of his people, Senator McLau-
rim has defied the bosses and staked
his political future on the chances of
being able to make this thing plain.
He sees in the plan to develop an
American marine not so much a "stear'
for the benefit of a favored" few, as
the key to the commercial independ-
study he has given the subject he be-
lieves that by paying direct subsidy
of about $9,OOO,00O year, the people
of the United States will eventually
secure not only commercial independ-
ence of Europe; but at the same time
will save to themselves the 5000, O,O0O, ,OOO
year that they are now paying as an
indirect subsidy.
In all the long speech we are unable
| to detect a single sentence that Is sug-
gestive Of demagogy. Every question
touched is presented in frank, open,
| fearless and honest manner. There Is
no attempt to evade any argument that
has been urged against the senator,
and the whole speech carries with 1t
most satisfactory refutation Of all the
insinuations of bribery and corruption
that have been made by irresponsible
editors and others.
One significant statement In this
speech that should not fail Of proper
consideration, is the fact that polite
ians out Of office want agitation, and
those in office want stagnation. 1t Is
much easier to denounce Senator NC
Laurin as a turncoat and a traitor,
than it is to answer his arguments,
and that is why the politician class are
doing so much to bring him in con-
tempt by means of epithets and SLAM
ders. They understand full we'll that
when the people who think really be-
gin to do so, there will be some warm
work ahead for those who depend upon
trickery rather than brains and capac-
| ity, for the maintainance of their posi-
tions.
But there is nothing that we can say
by way of explanation or otherwise
that can add to this speech. The SEN
ator has covered the ground, and fully,
clearly and intelligently made out his
case. There are thoses who can and
will honestly differ with him, and If
they will only try to give their views
as fairly, openly and frankly as he
gives his, avoiding unnecessary abuse,
we feel confident that the people OF
South Carolina will not be the losers
on account of the discussion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
CONQUEST OF JOLO.
The People of the Island Were
Looking For a Master.

Gen. J. c. Bates. who has just re-
turned to San Francisco from the Phil
ippines, Is quoted as follows regarding
his dealings with the sultan Of Jolo
and the manner in which he obtained
the sultan's good will. after the islands
had been ceded by Spain.
"The Mohammedans, who recognize
the sultan of Jolo," he said, "diffel
from the other natives Of the islands
in the fact that they do not desire In
dependence. In fact, they told me they
preferred to have the protection Of
strong nation and frankly declared
that If the United States did not want
to take them, they would appeal tc
some other great country.
GAS commander Of the department OF
southern Luzon, it became my duty tc
treat with the sultan Of Jolo. 1 founc
his people to be very much like oul
native Indians, and 1t seemed to me
that it would be better to get them ir
an amicable mood than to go In FOL
an Indian war.
Gen. Otis put $4,000 in silver at my
disposal, and after they had given al
the concessions that the government,
wished, I made a few presents; bu1
they did not get cent until they mac
come to our terms. There Is nothing
extraordinary about these people
They are willing to fight, and do not
lack in bravery; but they have little
knowledge of fire arms and are not as
formidable as the Indians Of this
country.
After my first consultation with the
sultan, the people Of Manila were
amazed to learn what had been ac-
complished, and it was declared that
the United States had in six weeks
secured from the natives more than
the Spanish were able to get in three
centuries. All we wanted for begin
ming was the pacif1cation Of the coun-
try, and to have it so that Americans
may travel freely without danger OF
molestation. This we secured by con-
tinuing the methods inaugurated by
the Spanish, who had been paying the
sultan Of Jolo about as much money as
we do, without obtaining any guar
anty of peace in the islands"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
.LBULLOCK's CREEK TREsTLE.

NBULLOCK'S CREEK TRESTLE.
Buliocks creek trestle, on the South
Carolina and Georgia Extension rail-
road, between Sharon and Hickory
Grove, has been giving trouble again
this week.
The rains of Monday and Tuesday
swelled the creek to the highest point
that has been reached during the pres
ent season. When the passenger train
went eastward Tuesday morning, the
water was but a few inches above the
ordinary stage; but during the day the
creek rose rapidly until the afternoon,
when the water was estimated as hav-
ing reached a depth Of not less than Is
feet
Upon the arrival Of the passenger
train going west, Conductor Boxtell
found bridge force on guard; but un-
able to do anything except watch the
progress of the rising water. The flood
was boiling and rushing underneath at
furious rate, cutting away the rail-
road embankment and seemingly
threatening the destruction of the en-
tire structure.
After making a careful examination
of the entire situation, and learning
that some of the blocking had been
washed from underneath the benches
of the trestle on the west side, Captain
Boxtell decided that he would not at
tempt to cross. There was no train on
the other side to take part in trans
fer, and upon getting orders at Sharon,
Captain Boxtell returned with his
train to Yorkville; bringing back all OF
his passengers except few who pre-
ferred to walk on to Hickory Grove. 4.
On account of dearth of facilities,
the authorities at Blacksburg were not
able to reach Bullock's creek from the
other side until about II o'clock Wed:
nesday morning. The transfer con-
sumed about half an hour, after which
the delayed passengers were enabled
to proceed along their respective ways.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

ALMOST FoRGoTTEN.-The Raleigh
Post directs The Observers attention
to the fact that among other Demo
Gratis whom President Mckinley has
sought to degrade and corrupt by ap-
pointments to place, are ex-senator
George Gray, Of Delaware, first appoin-
ted to membership on the Paris peace
commission, and afterwards judge of
the United States circuit court, and
Hon. Adlai Stephenson, appointed
a member of the international none
tary commission. It's a fact. We had
forgotten these things.-Charlotte OBJ
server.
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The MOnazite Industry.

Shelby special to the Charlotte OBJ
server: The monazite industry Is flour
ishing in this section. Mr.. L. A. Get.
tvs, manager and buyer for the Caro-
lima Monazite company, pays ou'
monthly from $4,000 to $4,000 for the
sand, and it all goes North. The mon
azite is gotten out of branches in this
and Rutherford counties, mostly from
the South Mountain branches. Mr.
Gettys has his machinery for cleaning
the sand near the Piedmont Cotton
mills, and the foreign substance takeT
from the monazite is done by electric
ity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

SENATOR McLaurin says he is in ia
vor of the ship subsidy principle, not
because it is a Republican measure;
but because it promises to conserve the
cotton growing and manufacturing in
terests of the South. He shows how
easily possible it is for the merchant
marine of Europe to become tied up
for war purposes, and almost anybody
is able to reason out the commercial
fate of Southern cotton producers and
manufactures under such conditions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
MERE-MENTION.

The Southern Presbyterian General
assembly, in session at Little Rock.
Arkansas, spent an hour last We'd
nesday praying for an increase in the
number of young men candidates for
the ministry. Peter Postell, who
was probably the richest Negro In the
South, died at his home in Hopkins
vile, Tenn, last Wednesday. He was
worth about $500, 1000. .. The Tennessee
river marked the 30 foot stage at Chat
tanooga last Wednesday. The con-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
The 3torkrille Gnq,,irrr.
YoRKv1LLE, s. c.: 4
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1901.

THE best way to find out how Sena-
tor McLaurin stands on various ques-
tions, is to read his speech. He not on
ly tells how he stands but gives his
reasons why.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

serious attack Of illness, was in town
on Thursday. He has not yet regained
his usual strength. but will probably
be all right again in a few weeks.
Rev. J. c. Johnes's lecture on
Books" in the auditorium of the K.
M. M. A., Thursday evening, was lis
tened to by quite an appreciative au-
dience, which felt we'll repaid for its
attendance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25

dition Of Mrs. Mckinley, who was so
critically Ill at San Francisco, has i'm
proved to such an extent that it Is ex-
pected that she can be removed today.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-25
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

Spa rita nburE and ASheV1lle.
Three trestles of the Spartanbure
and Asheville railroad were washed
away Tuesday-one at Campton, one
at Melrose and one at Arden. Traffic
will be delayed for week or more.
The Small Bridges.
Supervisor Gordon said yesterday
that he had heard Of more or less dam
age to a number Of small bridges
throughout the country; but did not
know Of any serious loss to large
bridges across the creeks. The infor'
nation, however, was not complete.
Need of n County Court.
Spartanburg Herald: If we are 60
ing to continue state ownership Of the
saloon business a separate and distinct
set of courts ought to be provided tc
clear up the law and punish violation
The dispensary has we'll nigh monopo'
lized the courts of the state for the
past two years, and ordinary business
iS side tracked.
Fifth District Candidates.
According to the Columbia State, Mr.
w. F. Stevenson has definitely an.
nounced that he will not be candidate
for any office except attorney general
and he is not certain whether he will
be a candidate for that. In the Fifth
district, as now constituted, there are
a number of aspirants for that office
among them the incumbent, Hon. D
E. Finley, Senator ]. Lyles Glenn, anc
Solicitor j. K. Henry, of Chester; Gen
eral J. w. Floyd, of Kershaw, and w
P. Pollock, of Chesterfield. During the
reunion DR.. T. J. Strait, Of Lancaster
announced that he would be candi
date for congress from this district
the principal plank in his platform be-
ing that he "is the first to have warned
the people Of McLaurin's Republican
tendencies"
Spartanburg Mills Shut Down.
Spartanburg Journal, Wednesday
High water has caused the shut dowr
of six Of the cotton mills in this coun
ty and the serious inconvenience o.
several others. The Clifton mills No.
Dexter and Converse are all idle today
The Pacolet river is the highest 1t ha:
ever been and has flooded the engine
rooms and lower floors of the mills
paralyzing the entire plants and max
ing several hundred people idle for a
least a few days. On River street
Clifton. several of the houses are flood
ed. At Tucapan, on South Tiger river
the cotton mill is shut down on account
of water. Considerable damage ha:
been done. Damage is reported at Fin
gerville and Lolo. The two Pacole
mills are closed today. The water
played havoc around Pacolet. Water
got in the basement and engine room:
of the mills.
South Carolina Wolves.
Bennettsville correspondence of Th'
News and Courier: A few nights ago
in Smithville township, seven mile!
north of Bennetsville, Mr.. Dudle!
Stanton heard one of his dogs barking
and making a peculiar noise. Mr.
Stanton, with a pistol in hand. wen
into the yard and discovered that
large black animal had captured hi:
dog. Mr.. Stanton fired his pistol, th'
strange animal walked slowly out o
the yard, when Mr.. Stanton emptiet
the remaining four chambers of hi
pistol toward the retreating "varmint.
Mr.. Stanton returned to his room, bu
soon heard the dogs behaving as be
fore. when he seized his double-barrel
led shotgun and the second time enter
ed upon the scene to find the sam'
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-01-31

sister of John j. Mcfarland, was united III
marriage, to George NJ Fahy, the well
known Church street shoe dealer. The
church was prettily decorated for the occa-
sion and the CO emony was witnessed by
many friends of Doth parties. Organist
Brennan presided at the organ and prayed
the wedding march9s ha from +LlGhengrin ana
celebrated by the Rev, Father John Ken
nedy who is cousin of the bride, and Is
pastor of st. Joseph's church, Westvile.
church, was also present within The chan
eel. james Gettings, Miss Josephine Con.
way and Miss Flood made very pleasant
trio, and the singing OF Millard's Ave
excellent. The ceremony was performed 10y
the Rev. Father Kennedy, of Westville, Il
cousin of the bride, and was assisted by The
Rev. Fathers Coyle, of st. Johns Murray,
of st. Johns and Russell, of st. Patrick ).
The maid of honor was Miss Catherine Cox
and the best man was Bernard 3. Fahy.
The ushers were Matthew A; Reynolds,
Joseph Z. Mcfarland, Martin H. Reynolds
and Charles W. Downes, of Waterbury. The
immediate relatives and intimate friends
partook of wedding breakfast which fol-
lowed the church service at the home Of
the bride 255 Wooster street, near Olive
street, where Mr.. and Mrs. Geolge NJ.
Fahy were showered with congratua tons,
and We're the recipients of inniincrnble
presents including silver, cut glass, bric-a-
brac, valuable and artistic tokens of the af-
fe ctions and esteem Of their many friends.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. and MIS- Fahy
left for two weeks trip to include Wash
ington, Old Point Comfort and other points
of interest. On their return they will be
''at home to their friends at 255 Wooster
street.
Miss Mary Quinn and John L. STAIRS were
married yesterday morning at st. Mary's
church at 10 o'clock. Miss Quinn is mem
Der Of the choir at the cathedral and Il
large number of her friends were present
ut the wedding. sister of the bride acted
as maid of honor, while James p. Reynolds
was the best man. Following the cerc-
mony at The church a wedding breakfast
was served at the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Quinn, of Ill
Dwight street Mr. Starr is connected with
the T.. ]. Kelly company, of this city. Ar
ter trip to New York, philadelphia anu
Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. STAIRS Will reside
at pa Congress avenue.
The Pequot council has arranged to give
!; large evening whist next week Thursday
evening, February Z. The ladies' In charge
are Mrs Walter NJ. Wellman Mrs s. f.
Dawson, Mrs. w. p. futile. Mrs B, Il.
Booth, Mrs. H. M. Kochersperger. Mrs r.
G. Baldwin and Mrs. George H. Butler.
Mrs. w. III. Garde has offered the use of
her handsome suite of private apartments
at the Hotel Garde for the event and that
the occasion will he a delightful one is az
ready certain. Eight handsome prizes will
be awarded to the holders Of the highest
scores.