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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
MERE.MENTION.

President Roosevelt is reported to be
very much pleased at the result of the
election in New York city.......It has
developed that the recently published
statement to the effect that the Tampa
strike troubles had been settled, was
premature. The party of congress-
men who visited the Philippine islands
recently, are detained in Japan on ac-
count of an accident to the transport
in which they intended to return to the
United States. There have been
killing frosts throughout North Texas,
putting an end to further development
of the top crop of cotton in that Sec
ton. ....... Captain Oberlin M. Carter,
now serving a sentence in the govern
ment prison at Fort Leavenworth, for
swindling and stealing in connection
with river and harbor improvements, of
which he had charge at Savannah, has
secured a new trial. The Standard
Oil company has declared a dividend of
sS a share, payable December 16, max
ing s4S per share for the calendar year,
which is the same amount that was
paid last year......A Constantinople
dispatch says the officials at the United
States consulate have information that
Miss Helen NJ. Stone was we'll on Octo-
ber 20 and they now have hopes of her
early release. Richard Croker de-
nies a report to the effect that he will
sever his connection with Tammany
Hall.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The county board Of commissioners
held their regular monthly melting in
the Office Of the supervisor last We'd
nesday, and spent the day principally
in the transaction of routine bushes.
Each of the following Confederate
veterans was voted an allowance Of SO a
month until further notice: w. H. Nc
Daniel, David Garrison, J. B. Sutton.
The petition Of ]. E. Lowry and 9TH
ers for the opening of a public road
from Mr. T. L. Carroll's to Cherry Grove
school house, thence to the Arm
strong's Ford and Chester road, was
granted. Messrs. ]. E. Lowry, w. E.
Erwin and Wade Seagle were appoint
ed commissioners to open the road.
Upon petition of DR.. w. G.. White and
others, the road leading from York
Vile, by way Of ]. L. Mosss to the
Landsford road, was discontinued as a
public road.
A resolution was adopted providing
for the removal of the chaingang from
Catawba river bridge to the Yorkvilla
and Tirzah road, for the purpose Of
making such improvements as may
seem practicable.
1t was decided that the annual meetA
ing Of the board Of county commissions
ers be held on December II.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

OUR INTERESTS INvoLvED.-Seizure OF
the Turkish island of Mitylene, by
France, may result in the collection OF
customs from American imports in part
satisfaction for the French claims.
To what extent American commerce
figures in the trade Of Mitylene, the
state department is not advised; but
the fact that consular agent Is main
tanned there, is an important indica-
ton that American goods are imported
into the island.
While American interests are not i'm
mediately affected by the action Of the
French government, the dangerous
complications which may arise, have
undoubtedly caused the authorities tc
peer into the future and consider what
this government shall do in certain
eventualities.
Secretary Hay and Ambassador
Choate, during their conference here
are believed to have referred to the
Franco Turkish question. The time is
not yet ripe for the United States even
to formulate a policy Of action. France
II is believed, was moved to adopt hel
present beligerent attitude because Of
the fact that England's hands are TIED
in South Africa. Though the sultan
might appeal to Great Britain to lend
her assistance in the preservation OF
her Asiatic territory, the London gov
ernment would prefer to rely upon dip
lomatic protests rather than force
Germanys interests in Northern Syria
are such that she would object to Turk.
ish partition unless she received proper
recognition.
The possibility of European war is
never lost sight Of by the authorities
and such an event would naturally
deeply affect American interests. Fol
this reason it is proposed to keep q
sharp eye on developments, now that
the French have gone so far as to seize
territory. This government has no de-
sire to force itself into European affairs
and for this reason the state depart.
ment has not asked the navy depart
ment to send a ship to the eastern Med.
iterranean.-Washing dispatch, ot
Thursday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
The Defeat of Tam many.

Whether the defeat Of Tammany
Hall in New York, last Tuesday. has
any other significance or not, it shows
that a majority of the voters Of the
great metropolis, have desire for hon
est government.
The Democratic organization known
as "Tammany Hail." has had control
of New York, with the exception of a
few short intervals, for a period of
nearly seventy years, and during that
time it has built up a system of cor
ruption the like of which can hardly be
paralleled in any other city of the
world.
Although occasionally Tammany has
nominated and elected good men, the
organization has for the most part been
dominated by thieves and scoundrels,
who have been smart enough to so syS-
tematize and regulate their rascality as
not to provoke the combined hostility
of the property holding classes. So far
as the matter of collecting taxes and
disbursng public money have been
concerned, the government has gener-
ally been as good as in other large cit
les Most Of the stealing was done
through blackmail of the criminal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

EXCEPT in New York and Maryland,
Tuesdays elections did not show manf
surprises. In New York Tammany was
defeated by a majority Of nearly 10000.
Maryland went Democratic, ensuring a
majority Of five on joint ballot in the
next legislature, and making certain
the reelection Of Senator Arthur Pue
German. Virginia went Democratic by
10000. The Republicans gained two
senators and eight members Of the
house. The Republicans won over fu-
sion in Nebraska. Kentucky went
Democratic overwhelmingly. The Re-
publicans swept Ohio by about $4,000
plurality, and will elect the candidate
for the United States senate. There
were Democratic gains in New Hamp-
shire, the nominees of that party carry
ing the cities of Ansonia and Bridge
port. New Jersey went Republican, as
did also Iowa, Utah, Rhode Island and
Kansas. The fight in Pennsylvania
was principally between the Quay and
Wannamaker factions. Quay won. AS
between the Democratic and Republi-
can parties, the elections are not re-
garded as especially significant. There
were no party issues at stake in any Of
the states.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

do, and damned if you don't" The
senator doesn't seem to worry at all
about this condition, and he goes right
along attending to his business Of look
ing out for what he conceives to be the
best interests Of his people. He will in
few days deliver an address before
the Southern Cotton Spinners' associa-
tion, at Atlanta, and from there he goes
to deliver an address before the New
York Chamber of Commerce, the most
important commercial body in the
world. To be invited to address
this body is a compliment not only to
the senator's ability, but to South Caro-
lina.-Manning Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

]. M. White, Administrator-Calls on
the debtors Of the estate Of Samuel
M. Scott, deceased, to make imme-
diate payment, and requests creditors
to present their claims, duly authen-
ticated, within the time prescribed by
law.
Opera House-Announces the produc-
ton of the two act drama Among
the Breakers" by the. Bon Ton Ora
matte club, on Tuesday evening next.
John R. Lindsay and w. B. Moore. Cor
porators-Announce the opening Of
the books Of subscription of the Home
Life Insurance Agency Society of the
Carolinas.
]. M. Heath & Coon the fourth page
Of this issue says "Procrastination is
strike while the iron is hot. They
have two immense stores overflowins
with rich, ripe and rare bargains.
They talk about their goods and emu
merate a number Of prices to prove
their claims.
York Drug Store-Has lamps to burn
central draught decorated and plain
glass lamps. 1t says that the great
est light producer ever made Is the
Jupiter lamp.
w. o. Rawls-Tells the public that he
Is conducting supply depot for all
kinds Of steam and water fittings. He
wants you to see him for oils, and
wants to do your repair work.
J. @. Wray-Tells you that the style is
the man himself, and says his line OF
clothing fits well. He quotes num-
ber Of prices on gentlemen's clothing
He has a nice assortment Of over.
coats.
I. w. Johnson, Grocer-Has New Or.
leans, Tennessee and Porto Ricar
molasses, choice mackerel and white
fish. He invites you to see him wher
you want coffees.
J. B. Williams-Announces that he has
received a large shipment Of white
and decorated chinaware, and asks
you to inspect his stock before you
buy, and promises that you will finc
that his prices are about right.
Louis Roth-Advertises Porto Ricar
molasses, mince meat and fruit cake
ingredients.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
.WITHIN THE TOWN.

The time in which town taxes may
be paid without the penalty expires on
November Is.
People who heard the lecture by
Rev. ]. C. Johnes, at the K. M. M. A.,
last Wednesday afternoon, were much
pleased, and unite in speaking most
highly Of it.
The Tavora Cotton mill, after a
thorough overhauling and extensive ad-
ditions of new machinery, started to
work last Wednesday, and by the mid
die of next week will be in full opera
ton. It Is the purpose Of the company
to run night and day. A full force of
operatives has not yet been secured;
but it is probable that the required
number will be on hand by the time
they are needed.
The Bon Ton Dramatic club, that
local organization which has already
made such a favorable impression on
the amusement-loving portion of the
community, announces another enter
tainment at the opera house next Tues
day night. The bill this time will be
the very pretty two-act drama entitled
Among the Breakers" and the cast of
characters will be as follows: David
Murray, keeper Of Fairpoint Light,
Captain H. D. Wolff); Larry Divine,
his assistant, (Dr. j. L. Hanahan); +;
Hon. Bruce Hunter, (Mr. 1. w. John
SOM. Clarence Hunter, his ward, (Maj
D. M. Bernard). Peter Paragraph, a
newspaper reporter, Captain w. S.
Schneider). Scud, Hunters colored
servant, (Mr. w. P. Harrison). Miss
Minnie Daze, Hunters niece, (Miss
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

jim T1LLMAN FOR GovEaNoR.-The
Columbia correspondent of The News
and Courier is authority for the state
ment that Lieutenant Governor ]. H.
Tillman has announced definitely that
Is as sure Of election as a man very
we'll can be. Nothing could cause
greater surprise than his election last
year to the office he now occupies, un-
less he should be elected governor next
year. If there Is any demand for all
sorts Of governor, Jim Tillman would
come nearer filling the bill than any Of
the others who have so far been men,
toned for the offlce.-Kershaw Era.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

DISPATCHES of Thursday from Paris
and Constantinople say that the French
fleet under Admiral Caillard, has
landed marines on the Turkish island
of Mitylene and occupied the custom
house at Madilli, the principal port,
without resistance. Along with the
operations of the fleet the French gov
ernment addressed notes of explana-
ton to the various powers and the re-
plies have all been satisfactory, that
of the United States especially so. The
Turkish government has so far shown
no disposition to resist the French
operations; but on the contrary has in
dicated its willingness to settle up the
French claims very nearly in accord
ance with original demands. There is
not much reason to believe, however,
that the trouble is to be settled as
smoothly as now appears, and there is
much speculation as to further devel-
opments.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
FREE FERRY AT HOW wELL's.

All arrangements for the establish
ment of the proposed free ferry on
Broad river, at Howelrs, having been
completed, the York board Of commits
sioners, at its regular meeting last
Wednesday, adopted the following
rules and regulations, the same having
already received the approval Of the
Cherokee commissioners:
Responsibility of the Counties.
First. The said ferry will only be
operated when practicable.
Second. Whenever the water in said
river Is four feet or more above or
dinary water level, the said ferry will
not be operated by the two said coun-
ties.
Third. The said ferry will not be
operated when the water Is 80 low that
the boat cannot run clear Of sand.
Fourth. The said ferry will be ope-
rated only in the daytime, between
sun-up and shutdown.
Fifth. The said counties will not be
liable or responsible for any delay or
damage Of any kind at said ferry.
Requirements of the Ferryman.
First. The ferryman shall at all
times, between sun-up and sun-down,
be within hailing distance Of the ferry,
and shall, within such hours, accommo-
date the travelling public by conduct
ing them across said river from either
side, without cost, and promptly, eff
ciently and carefully. And he shall
promptly respond to the call Of a trav-
eler within reasonable time, not to ex-
ceed fifteen minutes.
Second. The ferryman shall at no
time, between sun-up and sun-down, be
out of hailing distance of said ferry.
Third. The ferryman may, with the
consent of the counties, absent him
self by securing the services of
suitable and efficient substitute.
Fourth. The said ferryman shall be
responsible for the ferry and all proper
ty Of the counties, belonging thereto.
Fifth. The said ferryman shall re-
move all mud and sand from the in
gress and egress to said ferry, so that
the travelling public suffer no incon-
venience therefrom.
Sixth. The said ferryman shall be al
lowed to charge and collect from the
travelling public, during the night time,
the rates now allowed by law at public
ferries.
Seventh. The said ferryman shall
give bond in reasonable amount, not
to exceed 5000, with good and sufficient
surety, to be approved by the commits
sioners Of the two counties, condition
ed for the faithful performance Of his
office.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

THE COTTON MARIETTA New York
dispatch of Thursday night, reviews
the result Of the days operations on the
Cotton Exchange, as follows:
The market for cotton futures opened
firm with prices to points higher on
active covering and good foreign de-
mand. While public buying was not
much of a feature the general under
tone Of the market was unquestiona-
bly, betteron legitimate conditions. The
more conservative bears sought cover
on the belief that recent heavy sales
and sharp declines had eliminated the
long interest and placed the market In
good form for quick changes. The ca
bles were better than expected, Liver
pool being q points higher at one time.
Moreover, heavy killing frost was gene
raj last night in the South Atlantic
states and cold weather was forecasted
for the belt west of the Mississippi to-
night. Receipts at the ports were libe-
raj, but were counteracted by estimates
for a much smaller movement tomor-
row. Before midday most of the local
advance was lost under proflt-taking
by the scalping element and some bear
selling in the hope Of forcing further
liquidation. But in the afternoon there
was another sharp upward movement
on fears that Liverpool will tomorrow
come higher and on estimates for much
smaller receipts at Houston and New
Orleans. Trading was fairly active in
the last hour with foreigners good buy
ers of near months. Private wires from
the southern markets reports a better
export demand and smaller offerings
from the interior. The close was steady
with prices from to 10 points higher.
Futures opened firm; December 7.45;
January 742 March 1888; April 7.37;
May 733; June 7.3O; August TO. Clos
ed steady; November 7.42; December
TAT; January 7.43; February TAI;
March 1888; April 7.37; May 1888; June
1872; July 7.31; August 7.2O. Spot closed
quiet; middling uplands 1916; mid
ding gulf 8 Lie. Sales 103 bales.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

ening applause. Admiral Dewey allow
ed it to go on for some time before he
attempted to check 1t. The crowd surg
ed forward to shake hands with Schley;
but were brought to stand when 1t
was realized that the members Of the
court were advancing for the same
purpose. At one time during Raynor's
great speech, tears trickled down Ad-
miral Schley's cheeks, and the admiral
brushed them aside while pretending to
adjust his spectacles. Even Captain
Lemley congratulated General Raynor
on his great speech.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

WHETHER it counts for anything re-
mains to be seen; but it is an undisput-
ed fact that no man who has represent
ed this state in Washington during the
present generation, has done so much
work for South Carolina as Senator Nc
Laurin. 1t has been the rule with rep
resentatives in Washington to devote
most of their time to looking after their
fences and making more certain their
reelection. This is a subject that has
never seemed to give Senator McLau-
rim the slightest concern. On the con-
trary, he has been disposed to devote
all Of his efforts to the advancement Of
the welfare of his state, leaving the
matter of his reelection entirely to the
judgment Of his constituents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
THE Charleston Post, which has bee

THE Charleston Post, which has been
a sort of half-handed supporter OF
the policies and views represented by
Senator McLaurin, admits itself to be
very much displeased at the appoint
ment of Mr.. Koester to be collector of
internal revenue. We had hopes that
The Post was moved in this matter by
higher considerations than the question
of pap; but we beg to suggest that If
this be its principal concern it's ap-
proval or condemnation are matters of
small concern.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

again and again tossed into the air.
Those who witnessed this fearful scene
wanted to rescue the unfortunate man,
but the elephant kept them back, and
deliberately stripped him of every gar
ment. The news spread like wild-fire
and soon a number Of men were mount
ed on horses and with their guns start
ed in pursuit of the unruly elephant.
They succeeded in killing him. Some
of his bones are said to be Embedded in
a large tree near where he was killed.
The above was related Saturday night
to a Messenger reporter, who was
searching for facts concerning this In
cident, by a reliable colored man who
was an eye witness to the tragedy.
Confscation In Laurens.
Laurens special Of October 81 to The
News and Courier: Ten or fifteen years
ago Sullivan township, in this county,
voted in favor Of the issue Of bonds
$13, ,000-towards a railroad to pass
through this township, Greenville and
on to Knoxville. The bonds were is
sued. The state court adjudged them
invalid; the Federal court sustained
them and the county treasurer Is seek
ing to collect the accrued interest. The
taxpayers Of the township will seek
through the state courts to avoid pay
ment, and at a meeting last Saturday,
passed the fonowing resolution: Re
solved, That it Is the sense Of this meet
ing that we refuse to pay the special
railroad tax that has been assessed on
the property of the township" Sulli-
van township is not pierced by rail-
road, is without town or city, the en-
tire business Is farming and the tax
falls hard upon them. Dunklin town.
ship, in Greenvllle county, and others
in Greenwood and Edgefleld are in the
same boat. It Is a nauseous dose, as
there Is no prospect Of a road and the
probabilities are the promoters knew 1t
at the initiative. The ground upon
which the Federal court pronounced its
judgment upon innocent holders" Is
also ten to one, false pretence and
fraud. The tax levied at present on
Sullivan's Is about 40 mills to meet ac-
crued interc st and costs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

The governor has issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
It is a beautiful and time-honored
custom which sets apart one day In
each year as a day Of thanksgiving
and prayer for the blessings Of life and
liberty which we enjoy.
In our state there has been nothing
during the year to mar the happiness
and prosperity Of our people, and the
labor of our hands has been amply re-
warded. Good feeling continues to be
manifested, and we have been spared
any visitation by plague or pestilence.
The education and moral uplifting Of
the people is evidenced on every hand,
and the material progress and develop
ment Of the state call forth favorable
comment of all thoughtful people.
To the end, therefore, that we may
give evidence of our appreciation to the
Giver Of all good, and without whose
sustaining hand we could do nothing,
and in conformity to the proclamation
Of the president of the United States, I,
M. B. McSweeney, governor OF the
state of South Carolina, do hereby set
apart Thursday, the 2Sth day Of No
vember, 1901, as a day Of thanksgiving
and prayer to be observed by all the
people of this state.
On this day let all the public offices
be closed, and all private business and
labor of every kind cease, and let our
people assemble in their accustomed
places of worship and render thanks to
our Heavenly Father for the blessing
we enjoy, and beseech Him in humility
not to withhold his sustaining hand,
but to continue the sunshine and the
rain, the seed time and the harvest. 1t
is proper on this occasion, also. to re-
member the poor and the orphan. In
no better way can we show our appre-
citation of the good things we enjoy
than by giving to those who need our
gifts.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
ALWAYS AT WoRK.-The Columbi

ALWAYS AT WoRK.-The Columbia
postmastership has gone to an old line
Republican. Doctor Ensor, the incum-
bent, and because McLaurin did not
get Democrat for the place, some Of
his newspaper opponents seem to take
it as a sweet morsel of hope, that his
influence at Washington is not so pow
Democrat, he is abused and his motives
are questioned. If he fails. he is no
good. 1t is a case of damned if you
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09
Saturday, November 9, 1901.

Huldah McNeeD. Bess Starbright,
Cast up by the waves" (Miss Rose
Lindsay) Mother Carey, a reputed for
tune teller, Miss Blanche Lindsay.
Biddy Bean, an Irish maid, miss Daisy
Hart. The proceeds are to be for the
especial benefit of the K. M. M. A. Ath-
letic association; but If the entertain
ment approaches anything like in ex-
cellence that of the last effort Of this
company, every member Of the audi
ence will likely feel that the show is
we'll worth the price of admission.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

Now that Tammany has been over
thrown in New York city, if the oft-re-
peated charges of corruption are true,
the new administration will be kept
busy for a year or more, sending pres
ent Office holders to the state prison
1t is to be hoped that the situation is
not so bad as it has been painted; and
if this fact shall develop, it will prove
that, after all, Low and his crowd are
only a lot of humbugs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-09

WE are inclined to welcome the re-
turn of Arthur Pue German to the Uni
ted States senate. He is a shrewd pol
itician, and altogether a loyal party
man; but he never opposes sensible
measures merely because they happen
ed to be championed by the opposite
party. The greatest victory the Re-
publicans have had over the Democrats
in many years. was on the day they
succeeded in getting Mr. German out OF
the senate.