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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
Death OF MRS. %. WALKER.

Last Thursday morning was laid
away all that was mortal Of that con-
sistent Christian lady, Mrs. Joseph o.
Walker. Her death took place on
Tuesday morning at 1.30 o'clock. She
had been an invalid for sometime, but
had been confined to her home only
during the past few days. While her
sickness preempted recovery, still
there was no thought of immediate
danger. On Sunday night she had a
severe attack and her enfeebled physi
cal nature was unable to withstand
80 great a strain. Gradually growing
weaker, she peacefully passed away on
Wednesday morning, conscious to the
very last. Mrs. Minnie A. Walker
was born about AZ years ago. She was
the daughter Of DR.. Jas. M. Lowry and
Louise E. (Avery) Lowry, and was a
member Of a large family, being the
ninth child of eleven children. Her
surviving brothers are James E., John
E., Sumter and Sidney Lowry, and
the only surviving sister is Mrs. Mat
thews. She was married to Joseph o.
Walker at the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Yorkville, on October 4th,
1881, leaving as issue six boys-Felix,
Joseph, DeLeon, Claude, Cosmo, and
Robert. Mrs. Walker was consistent
member of the Episcopal church and
her obsequies were conducted accord
ing to the ritual of that church by the
Rev. J. C. Johnes on Thursday MORN
ing at II o'clock. Mrs. Walker lived in
Yorkville during her whole life, and en-
deared herself to the whole community
by her sweet, gentle disposition and
her many virtues, and she will be
greatly missed by her home and social
circles.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20

THAT was a bright, businesslike idea
as the result of which the grand jury
has seen proper to systemize it's work
by dividing itself up into committees
to be charged with especial supervision
over the various departments Of the
county government. 1t is contempla-
ted that each committee will take oc-
casion, during the year, to familiar
ize itself with all the details of its spe-
cial department, so that when the
grand jury gets together as a whole,
at each term Of court, it will have
within itself full information upon all
the outside matters that claim it's at
tention. We have no doubt that this
plan once put into practice, will be
continued indefinitely, and result in
the greatly increased efficiency of this
very important body.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.

The final report of the grand jury
was submitted to the court at o'clock
Wednesday morning, Judge Townsend
having appointed this hour for the
benefit Of those who desired to get off
on the morning trains. The full text
Of the report, which was signed by
Iredell Jones, foreman, was as follows:
To the Hon. D. A. Townsend, presiding
judge: .s....
We, the grand jury Of York county,
beg leave to submit this, our final re-
port: ..'-.
1st. We have passed upon all bills
OF indictment handed to us by the So
iicitor and returned the same to the
court with our findings thereon.
I'd. The county commissioners re-
port relative to the general expenses
and aIIairs of the county was received
as information, and, without further
comment, we accept 1t as very COM
mendable report.
Sd. We did not deem it necessary at
this term Of court to visit the various
county institutions, but for the purpose
Of introducing more system in the
management Of county affairs In fu-
ture, we passed the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That the grand jury shall
divide themselves into six sub-com-
mittees, of three members each,. to be
assigned to appropriate departments
in county business, with instructions
to devote at least one day to their es-
pecial duties, between the sitting Of
the court of general sessions, and to
make examinations between the 1st Of
June and 18th Of July next, to report
at the next term Of court, and said re-
port shall be reduced to writing.
The following work was assigned to
each committee
County Home-J. F. Kaylor, Iredell
Jones, J. F. Smith.
Chaingang- D. Cornwell, w. H.
Williams, H.. j. tinker. -; - g
Public Buildings-J. N. O'Farrell, E.
H. Jackson, ]. M. Russell.
Treasurer's and Auditors OHces-A.
E. Smith, F. T. Pegram, w. M. Car
others. ..
Clerks and sheriff's Offices-W. B.
Moore, J. w. Bankhead, T. A. Mills.
Probate Judge, School Commissioner
and Coroner's Offices-J. E. Parker, c..
c. Beamguard, E. ]. Wiley.
4th. We had examined, by a special
committee, the bonds Of county officers
and are pleased to report that all have
given good and satisfactory bonds as
required by law. -
5th. We recommend that the grand
jury box in the court room be extend
ed so as to admit six additional chairs
for the better accommodation Of the
entire grand jury, and that six arm:
chairs be provided for the accommo-
dation of the bar. =.
9Th. We have reliable information
that the following parties, residing
outside of the limits Of Yorkville, have
been and are at present keeping
house of i'll fame, and that the same
Is disorderly and disreputable. We
present said parties to your honorable
court for such action as the court may
deem proper to take. Said parties are:
Sallie Rhodes, Mary Rhodes, Nancy
Rhodes, Jane Huffstettler. =. o..
We present the following as Witness
es: B. F. Briggs, Jas. E. Carroll, r. J.
Morrow, Tom Walker, John Allen,
John Miller, John Wagner, Coot Nc
Knight, Will Ellis. !:
In conclusion, we thank your honor,
the circuit solicitor and other officers
of the court, for courtesies and consid-
Grafton extended to us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
WORTH INVESTIGATING.

The announcement Of Mr.. J. P.
Crowder, superintendent Of Springfield
Stock farm, published elsewhere in
all the farmers of this section and
should be thoroughly investigated.
The Springfield Stock farm has been
referred to in THE ENQUIRER more
than once. 1t was established some
half a dozen years ago with view to
breeding stock peculiarly suited to the
needs of this section, and Of superior
grades to that found in the hands Of
farmers generally. The management
has given much careful attention to
the subject, spent lots Of money and
made most gratifying progress.
The Aberdeen-Angus cattle shown
in the cut, are conceded by most ex-
perts to be just the thing desired for
either milk or beef. They are Of pecu-
liar build, their proportions being square
as shown in the cut, and when fat
they carry much greater weight than
scrub stock Of any kind, and are also
heavier than most other thorough
breds. But Of their qualities, Mr..
Crowder can tell best. He has stud
led the subject thoroughly, has had
experience and knows his numerous
pets as so many children.
Visitors are always welcome at
Springfield farm, THE ENQUIRER has
been assured, and people who are in
terested in such stock as is described
in the announcement, will do we'll to
investigate for themselves. BY seeing
what Superintendent Crowder has done
and is doing, they will be able to judge
something of their own CAPACITIES.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
UNDOING OF A TIGER.

1t has taken a long time; but Car
doza Hampton, for the past two or
three years one of the most noto-
rious Illicit whisky dealers Of Yorkville,
has been undone at last. The credit
belongs to Constable Scoggins, Sheriff
Logan and Policeman Love.
Hampton Is a Negro. He Is what Is
known as a white mans Negro, and
he is shrewd and calculating to de-
gree. He has been making bonanza
out Of the illicit whisky business, and
he has been a source Of interminable
annoyance to the law-abiding citizens
OF Yorkville and the police.
The fellow got off lightly, it is true;
but the town Is we'll rid of him at any
price, unless as in the old fable Of the
hydra, two heads shall develop where
one was cut off. For it must not be
forgotten that there are others to step
in and fill the void that Cardoza has
left.
After a great deal of hard work,
some months ago Constable Scoggins
got up a rock-bound case against Car
doza and arrested him with his wife
who was a partner in the business.
Shrewd enough to see that he was fair
ly caught, the Negro begun diploma
tic play for compromise, agreeing to
forfeit 5000 cash on account Of himself
and wife and leave the county. So
licitor Henry agreed to the arrange
ment, and on deposit Of the cash the
two Negroes were released. Instead of
leaving the county, however, they re-
sumed business to recoup their losses
and prospered until last Saturday,
when constable Scoggins arrested them
again, having in the meantime worked
up something like dozen new cases.
Upon his second arrest, being already
In Jail and his appearance at court Sc
cured, Cardoza, through his attorneys,
claimed the 5000 cash he had pre-
viously put up and got it. Although 1t
had been understood that he was tofor-
felt the amount and leave the county,
the officers had failed to incorporate
the agreement in the bond, and that
was where the Negro came out ahead.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
Saturday, April 90, 1901.

docked her for the days work. She
pouted about it little and expected
that would be the last Of her. I told
my wife so. Contrary to expectation
she turned up next morning, and had
to confess to my wife that I was mis-
taken. Well, I don't know that you
were really mistaken very much, my
wife replied. 1t Is understood among
the people in the neighborhood In
which the woman lives, that the police
are going to arrest all Of them who are
without visible means Of support, and
she Is afraid to quit am satisfied
that my wife Is correct, and am also
satisfied that a strict enforcement of
the ordinance will do much to make la
'bor more efficient and satisfactory gen.
erally."
Referring to the ordinance in con-
versation with the reporter, Mayor
Willis said that its principal object
was to serve as a check on blind tigers.
Most of the blind tigers are without
other visible means Of support. and
most Of the people without visible
means of support are blind tigers. AS
a general thing where violation of the
dispensary ordinance cannot be shown,
1t is comparatively easy to prove va
grancy, and by so doing accomplish the
same result. But I'll tell you one
thing certain, and that is, If the coun-
ell is expected to clear the town Of va
grants and tigers, it must have the
support Of the citizens. Individual cit
liens are often in position to do work
that it Is impossible for the police to do,
and if they will only give us their help.
vagrancy also."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
MERE-M ENTI0N.

1t has practically been decided by the
Cramps Shipbuilding company to
launch the United States battleship
Maine on Memorial day. The survi
vors of the original Maine and the
widows and orphans Of the sailors
killed in Havana harbor, will be invi-
ted to attend the launching Gov
ernor Dockery, of Missouri, has vetoed
a compulsory educational law passed
by the legislature of his state. "A
committee of the Cuban constitutional
convention leaves for Washington to-
day to talk with President Mckinley
about the Platt amendment. ... There
is considerable unrest among the steel
workers at Pittsburg, and a great
strike is threatened.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
The 1lorkrille Gaq,tirrr.
YORKVILLE, C. ~
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1901.

SAYS the Keowee Courier, one Of the
cleanest and best Of our weekly ex-
changes:
Senator McLaurin will be returned
to the senate next year as his own sue
cessor, and that, too, inside the Demo-
cratic party lines.
We have enough faith in the good
sense Of the people of South Carolina
to believe that the senator will be re-
elected as our esteemed contemporary
says We do not believe either that his
election will occur outside Of the Dem
ocratic party lines. If it does, it will
be because the party has broken from
it's moorings; not on account Of any
detection Of Senator McLaurin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20

creek. The bridge was washed away
by the freshet Of some weeks ago.
Mr.. w. A. Burns, who was on the
jury this week, remembers we'll the
April snow of 1849. He said to the re-
porter: II was a small boy at the time,
and I remember about working in the
field the day before and leaving my
coat. Next morning it was covered up
in the snow"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20

oil or molten lead as an easy mode of
punishment; but pretty much every
thing else has been suggested. The
presidents mail, as we'll as that of the
secretary of war, is heavy with COM
munications bearing on this subject.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
Total expenditures, including
$4,000 extra for Catawba

TOtaI expenditures, lHCIuulHB
$4,000 extra for Catawba
river DrldSe 8IO 70
After paying off all Of the outstand-
ing accounts Of the previous fiscal
year, the board had only about 81, 800
on hands to defray the expenses of the
present fiscal year, and consequently
were forced to borrow money. Five
thousand dollars was borrowed March
1st, and we now have practically all
accounts paid to date and a balance Of
s3627,91 in cash, after payment Of all
checks issued. All Of which Is respect
fully submitted.
JOHN F. GORDON, Supervisor.
Yorkville, S. c., April 18th, 1901.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20
SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORT.

Pursuant to law, Supervisor Gordon,
on last Monday, filed with the clerk Of
the court for the inspection Of the cir
cult court, the annual report Of his Of
flee for the year commencing January
1, 1900, and ending December 81, 1900.
The report includes an itemized state
ment of all the orders paid during the
year, the date Of their issuance, what
for their amount and in whose favor.
The publication Of the report in full is
'impracticable on account Of its length,
but the following recapitulation will
no doubt prove Of interest to many
people Of the county:
49, ,. 49,. -.as .o.4 o ono OF
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-04-20

ing 2,37O pounds-13O pounds heavier
than the gross ton-2,600 feet per Sec
ond. In length it is 1857 feet, and it is
said to be capable of penetrating 27a
inches of the best steel armor at a
distance of two miles.
All sort of suggestions have been
made to the president with regard to
the disposition of Aguinaldo, says a
Washington dispatch. They cover a
wide range of action and are of a most
diverse character. The majority of
them undoubtedly emanate from oppo-
the Philippines, and their suggestions
are of a most sarcastic nature. One
writer suggests that Aguinaldo be Civ
en- his freedom and a bounty for his
vigorous resistance of American au-
thority; another suggests that Agui-
naldo take General Macarthur and
General Funston on a tour of the Phil
ippines as exhibits of the United States,
and still another writer suggests that
Aguinaldo be brought to this country
and exhibited in dime museums, the
proceeds to be used in paying the eX-
penses of the war. Many other sug-
gestions are made which are not quite
SO humane in character as these.
They contemplate different means of
Furnishing the insurgent leader for the
great trouble he has caused the United
States government. Various methods
of putting him to death are suggested,
and several of the correspondents sug-
gest styles of torture which would do
credit to the Spanish inquisition. A
favorite method DISCRIMINATING Agui-
naldo is by burning him at the stake.
So far no one has suggested boiling
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
Grand Army Matters.

The regular meeting for the election of
officers for the ensuing year was held
Tuesday evening by Lewis Post 294, G.
A. R., resulting in the choice of the fol
lowing:
NJ. W. Sutton, Commander; j. NJ.
Grover. S. v. e.: J. c. Briggs. J. V. G. ;
j. L. Finley, @. NJ; j. c. Baird, Chap
lain; Jas. Hawkins, Surgeon; G. w. Bar
low, 0. D.; A. Cumbach. o. G.
Jerry Sha and Andy Eyarts were
elected as delegates to Department En-
campment, and Geo. Mallonee and 6. w.
Ba rlow s alternatos.
d. l.. Sweeney, Levi Martin. Hiram
Wray. r. F. Hammond and p. r. Hobble,
trustees G.. A r. cemetery.
The quarterInaster's report shows bal
ance on hand of $9I IS and the report of
the G.. A. Cemetery trustees show a bal
ance on ha,st1 of $157.49, thus showing
dition. The Post showed its apprecia-
ton of the careful management of the
cemetery board by unanimously re-elect-
ing the entire board for the ensuing year.
Installation of officers elect Will take
place at g. A. R. Hall, Tuesday evening,
Jan. z. The w. r. G. will also install
their officers at the same meeting. after
VIII ich banquet will be spread for all
members of the G. a. r., w. X. c., and
their-inyited friends.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
THURSDAY. DECEMBER

tional aid insures should, however
awaken in every arid state the de
termination to make its irrigation
system equal in justice and effective
ness that of any country in the civil
lied world. Nothing could be more
unwise than for isolated communities
to continue to learn everything ex-
perimentally, instead of proftipg by
what is already known elsewhere.
We are dealing with new and
momentous question, in the pregnant
years while institutions are forming,
and what we do will effect not only
the present but future generations.
Our aim should be not simply to
reclaim the largest area of land and
provide homes for the largest number
of people, but to create for this new
industry the best possible social and
industrial conditions; and this re-
quires that we not only understand
the existing situation, but avail our
selves of the best experience of the
time in the solution of it's problems.
by the nation and the states, of the
irrigation laws and conditions here
and ubroad. Ultimately it will prob
ably be necessary for the nation to
cooperate with the several arid states
in proportion as these states by their
Legislation and administration show
themselves fit to receive it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
Struck Oil.

The Beck boys in boring we'll on a
piece of land owned by G. b. d. Colver-
about eight miles north of town struck
oil Several barrels of black, heavy oil
have been pumped out and the well is
apparently full of gas which continues
to bubble out of the water. They state
that they have struck the same oil indI-
cations in other parts of the country but
none where there is such flow of gas.
1t will be remeinb bered that about three
years ago the late N. f. Carlson in boring
deep we'll struck oil nd gas in the same
neighborhood. His fatal illness which
soon followed stopped further explorations
lt is said now that rig has been sent for
and boring will be commenced in earnest.
The find has Dot Occasioned any excite
ment as very few believe that oil in pay
ing quantities exists. On the other band
there is just much indication of oil
here as there was on Spindle Top. There
is just as much probability of finding oil
here as there at Beaumont or Corsi-
cana or in the Territory. No one can say
from the top of the ground whether or
not oil is below. 1t is different in that
respect from the finding of coal which
always betrays its presence pretty clear
ly by surface indications.-Kinsley Mer-
curry.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05

were Joined in the holy bonds of we'd
lock. Rev. Stromire officiating
On Thanksgiving evening. Nov. IS.
d. A Star and Ada Reynolds were united
in marriage. Rev. Stromire officiating
The numerous friends OF all these hap
py couples gave their good wishes for
their future happiness Deserving COM
ments would be too much of an under
taking for us at this time. They are all
worthy citizens, yet of the last couple
their many friends can commend the cul-
tnred bride and SO may the Star she has
chosen as her own 20 be the guiding star
with sufficient halo to dispel every cloud
that gathers OH life's pathway
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
REEDER'S IRRIGATION BILL.
1t Provides $4,000 for Wells and
$500. 900 for Reservoirs in
Kansas

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-(Special.) }
Representative Reeder to-day intro
duceed the irrigation bill, which was
introduced during the last session, j,
but not reported. It provides for an
expenditure of $4,000 in drilling
wells in Western Kansas, and for
$500, 900 to be used in building reser-
voirs in such places as will provide
for the proper irrig alton of large
tracts of arid lands.
There is undoubtedly large senti
ment in the house in favor of passage
of irrig alton laws and provieions for
reclaiming large portion of the
waste lands on the great plains
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
An Eyangelist's Story.

Il suffered for years with a bronchial
lung trouble and tried various rene
dies but did not obtain permanent relief
man, evangelist of Belle River, Ill. II
have no hesita in recommending it to
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One Minute Cough Cure affords immedi-
ate relief for coughs, colds and all kinds
of throat and lung troubles. For group it
is uneGual1ed- Absolutely safe. Very
pleasant to take, never fails and is really
a favorite with the children. They like it.
Rath 6 Bainbridge.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05

The mysterious animal which was seen
south of town last year, and which killed
a number of hogs and other animals, is
now believed to have been overgrown
gray wolf Tie gray wolf seldom makes
his home in western Kansas. Otto
Moore brought to the city today the fur of
a fine specimen of gray wolf, which he
killed recently southeast of town. The
wolf was female but was very large. 1t
weighed seventy-four pounds, stood up
very tall, and was over five feet in length.
Mr. Moore happened to get near enough
to the animal for shot and killed it with
load of buckshot- The mate of the
gray wolf has been seen by Mr. Moore
and is said to be considerably larger than
the one that was killed.-Hutchinson
News.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
From a Hotel Landlord.

Dear Sirs:-I had no faith in testimon-
ials or advertised medicines until L took
Dr. CaIdweli's Syrup Pepsin, my attention
being called to ir by letter frem some
one who had been cured of what he call
ed chronic constipation and / began
taking it for my case. If anyone who
reads this has Constipation or Stomach
Trouble, L earnestly recommend DR..
CaIdweI's Syrup P-psin- My one ex-
all that is claimed for IT. Resp.
L. o. GURNEE,
Prop Hotel Paris, Dubuque, Iowa.
Sold by Palace Drug Co.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-12-05
A Million Voices

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ibs-'' It's positively guaranteed Tor
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