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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

Mr.. w. H. Wallace. who for some
time past has edited The Greenville
News, has retired on account of his
health, and is succeeded by John A.
Moroso. son Of the well-known news
paperman Of the same name. Mr.. Mo-
roso began his journalistic career on
The News and Courier under the in
struction Of his father. who was one
Of the best newspaper men Of his gen.
Grafton. From Charleston he went to
New York. where he worked on the
leading papers Of the country and
made for himself quite a reputation for
so young n man. He was for awhile
associated with A. B. Williams. on the
New York Times and later with the
same gentleman in Richmond. and 1t
would seem. therefore. that he Is pecu-
liarly fitted for his present position as
editor Of The News. We are sorry to
lose such an able and kindly editor as
Mr.. Wallace: but at the same time we
feel that we are fully warranted in ex-
tending congratulations to The News
on its good fortune in securing such a
successor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
THE CHAINGANG.

From Supervisor Gordon, who was
in Yorkville on Monday, the reporter
got some information from the chain
gang, which is still located in Fort
Mill township, the supervisor having
come from there on last Friday.
The hospital record has been unusually
heavy since the 4th instant, principally
on account of grip. There were three
convicts in the hospital on the 4th,
5th, 9Th and 7th; II on the Sth; 20 on the
9Th and 10th; on the 11th; 5 on the 18th:
on the 14th; and one the 18th. The
convict who was sick on the 18th had
been in hospital since the 4th instant
and was threatened with pneumonia.
Although some of the convicts were
pretty sick. there were no deaths. The
disease, however, greatly decreasd the
working efficiency of the gang during
the time mentioned This has not yet
been restored to its normal condition
It is necessary to let the men take their
time to a reasonable extent. Other
wise there would be danger Of bringing
about a relapse. Every precaution IS
being exercised to guard against this.
At present the chaingang is employ
ed on some macadam work. on what Is
known as the Charlotte road, about q
miles from Fort Mill. There is mile
of it to be finished up along there, and
after that there is about weeks grad
ing to do. Mr.. Gordon said he calcu-
lated on being able to finish up in Fort
Mill township about March 1.
With the completion of the work now
blocked out in Fort Mill township, 1t Is
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The doctors all report that there
is a great deal Of sickness In ana
around Yorkville at this time. Grip
and pneumonia are very prevalent,
the pneumonia being most prevalent
among children.
The town has not yet succeeded IN
securing tents for use In pest camp
should such an institution become nee
essary. Mayor Willis is in correspond
ence with people in Savannah, Green
vile and Atlanta, with a view to buy
ing some OF the tents that were used by
the soldiers when they were encamped
at those places. He has some prices and
is pretty close to trade. Another diff
ficulty has been presented In a place
for the location Of the camp. AS yet
nobody has been found with piece or
land that they are willing to put at
the service of the town for the purpose
for either hire or philanthropy. 1t Is
not thought, however, that this difficult
ty IS impossible Of solution.
The following very sensible re-
marks, presumably by Superintendent
Jones, appeared on the programme that
was served at the school entertain
ment last Friday night: "The object
of our public schools is to make good
citizens. without doubt, the good cit
izen is the happy and intelligent man.
Happiness and intelligence are best as
sured in the coming generation by
forming in our pupils taste for good
books. Reproductions Of the worlds
great masterpieces of architecture,
sculpture and painting should find a
place in every schoolroom. They help
to elevate and ennoble the atmosphere
of the school, give dignity to the place,
and exert a refining influence upon the
minds of the pupils. When the school,
room is made as pleasant and we'll fur
nished as the model home, then-and
not until then-will the school take
the place that it should hold SIS q
public factor. If we would have our
children love the good, the beautiful
and the true, we must surround them
in our schools as well as in our horHes.
with influences suggestive Of beauty in
life and conduct. Above all we need
our public spirited citizens to manifest
a further interest in our school in MAX
ing voluntary contributions to these
and other wants, such as maps, charts,
and reference books"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
RBOUT PEOPLE.

( Mrs. John Lyon, Of Washington, d.
c.. is visiting Miss Maggie Moore.
Mr.. Eugene Croft, of Gastonia, N. c.,
Spent Sunday in Yorlsville, with Mr..
and Mrs. D. T. Woods.
Mrs. Agnes Moore and son, Mr.. Phil
p Moore, Of Chester county, are visit
ing the family Of Mr.. Glenn Gordon.
Me. ]. K. Scoggins called up THE EN-
oU1RER, Saturday, and gave the infor-
nation that Ogden is now connected
with Rock Hill and the balance Of the
outside world by telephone.
Miss Ida Guy, of Lowrysville, passed
through Yorkville yesterday, on her
way to Hickory Grove. where she is to
be an attendant at the McDill-Pressly
wedding at that place this afternoon.
Mr.. ]. I. Cain, night superintendent
of the Spinning Mill at Morganton, N.
c.. is in Yorkville, and will work at the
York cotton mills during a temporary
suspension of night work in the Nor
canton mill.
Ia4ss. S. M. McNeel, Mrs. B. N. Moore,
Miss Leslie D. Witherspoon and Miss
Maggie Gist are in washington In at
tendance upon the national congress OF
the u. A. r. Miss WithersDoon Is the
delegate from the Kings Mountain
chapter.
N<-H. Colcock Moore, formerly of
Yorkville, but now Of Clarksville, Tex
as, and a son of Mr.. w. A. Moore, OF
this place, is here on visit to rela-
tives and friends. He arrived Sunday
morning with the intention of remain
ing about 10 days.
MIR. Henry Thomas, for the past three
months, employed in Columbia, passed
through Yorkville, Monday, on his way
to Blacksburg, to resume charge Of the
iron works at that place. Mr.. Thomas
was formerly in charge of the Blacks
burg works and managed them with
great satisfaction to all interested.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

THE News and Courier prints from a
Washington correspondent, statement
setting forth that Senator Tillman has
been very much annoyed because of a
published story to the effect that he
had passed bill to pension Confeder-
ate deserters who had joined the Union
army" The facts of the matter are
that for two or three years, Senator
Tillman has been trying to secure a
disability pension for Mexican vete-
statute providing that pensions should
not be paid to or on account Of people
who had sympathized with the rebel
lion, except such as had afterward VOL
UNFAIRLY joined the Federal army. 1t
was this provision Of law that the sem
ator succeeding in inducing the senate
to strike out. The effect of it. of course.
is to continue the eligibility of desert
to allow justice to other deserving SOL
diers of other wars. AS yet, however.
Justice has not been done to the Edge
field veteran, for whom the senator is
working. 1t was because Of this old
veteran that Senator Tillman recently
declared that he would do all in his
power to obstruct further private pen
sion legislation. Most private pension
bills are passed with unanimous con-
sent, and it is the purpose of Senator
Tillman to withhold this consent in so
far as he is concerned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

WE have received from Senator Till
man a copy of senate document, No.
112. containing the reports of the Taft
Philippine commission, together with
recommendations from the. secretary OF
war and the message of the president
transmitting the same to the senate.
The document contains 333 pages of
carefully prepared matter that is pro-
fusely illustrated with half tone en-
cravings and should prove very inter-
esting to people who may have the leis-
ure and inclination to study the Philip
pine subject. We consider the report
as a valuable addition to our editorial
library, and hereby beg to return
thanks to Senator Tillman for his
thoughtfulness in sending it to us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

extended without any reason In partic-
ular In order that the readers of The
Commoner may have the highest expert
testimony on this subject the following
letter is reproduced:
"'Your letter of the 22d to President
Ripley requesting an annual pass over
the railroad of this company, has been
referred to me. A couple OF years ago,
after you had been furnished with an
annual pass over this line, you voted
AGAINST a bill which you knew this
company was directly interested In.
Do you know of any particular reason,
therefore, why we should favor you
with an annual this year"
"This letter was written to a member
of the Illinois legislature by the attor-
ney Of the Sante Fe railroad, of which
Mr.. E. P. Ripley is president 1t is Of
recent date and was read on the floor
of the house of representatives. 1t
states as plainly as language can, that
railroad gives passes to legislators as
matter Of business, expecting to re-
ceive a valuable consideration in re-
turn, and it shows further that the leg
islator who refuses to recognize the
pass as a bribe, must not expect to get
any more passes. A similar case occur
red in Nebraska a few years ago when
pass issued to a member Of the legis-
lature was recalled because he voted
for a maximum rate bill, which the
railroad objected to. Unless a legisla-
tor can produce better evidence than
the railroads own admission, he cannot
accept a pass without admitting either
that he intends to repay the railroad
in service or that he secures the pass
under false pretenses."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
MERE.M MENTI0N.

New York harbor is now pretty well
cleared of ice and the ferries are again
making good time. In a case decid-
ed at Pittsburg, Pa, last Friday, Judge
Acheson. Of the United States court,
held that United States marshals or
their deputies, can make arrests in
emergency cases without a warrant.....
The Seaboard Air Line will hereafter
be designated in all it's advertising
matter as the Capital City Route"
The Seaboard has it's own rails into
the following state capitals: Montgom-
cry, Tallahassee, Columbia, Atlanta,
Richmond and Raleigh.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
Wednesday, February 20, 1901.

Ann Ruggles-Carrie Beard; Belinda
luegrass-Tallulah Neville; Frances
Touchmenot-Josie Camp; Hannah
Axemequick Bessie Gilbert; Prof.
Makeover-John Hart; the professors
assistant-D. Wyatt Neville.
Robbie McCaw, Leonora Williford.
Emmie Boyce, Virginia Neville Leon
White, Helen Lowry, Josie Carroll,
Mary Starr. Ushers-Raymond NC
Claim, George Cartwright Joseph Hart,
Philip Hunter.
The spinsters in the most ridiculous
costume and makeup. possible, meet
and after being called to order by the
president, begin the discussion OF Vari-
Gus affairs Of especial interest; but
show themselves incapable Of method1-
cal thought upon any subject otner
than what seems to promise an oppor-
tunity for matrimony. They have a
carefully prepared list of all the ellig1-
BILE young men Of the town, together
with the widowers, and proceed to give
out all the points Of interest about
them. Finally, after all the elligibles
have been discussed along with those
who are Ineligible because Of pending
engagements, it Is agreed to use the
funds Of the treasury in the employ
ment of Prof. Makeover, who has a
machine Dy which old maids may be
converted into any other kind Of
creature, the form Of which may be
more desirable. The machine consisted
of a large inclosed box arrangement
into which the candidate stepped after
having expressed her wish, and under
most conditions the transformation
was in accordance with expressed de-
sires Several of the old maids were
transformed into pretty young misses.
One owner of pug dog, who wanted
to be transferred into man, insisted.
against the admonition Of Prof. Make
over, who would not be responsible for
consequences, on going into the ma
chine with her dog. She came out
man, but instead Of having her dog
along, held in her hand a string Of sau-
sage. AHOlItT Olu WIN AoASe ~
give her age correctly, was unable to
deceive the machine, and came out just
as she had gone in-still an old maid.
There was lots of fun in it all.
The entertainment included num-
ber of pretty and artistic tableaux. 1t
lasted something over two hours; but
was interesting to the end. Music by
Mrs. Brooks Inman and Miss Mary
Schorb contributed very materially to
the enjoyment Of the occasion.
The total number Of tickets sold was
273. all for reserved seats. The adver-
ed announcement as to the time Of
opening the doors and commencing the
performance was adhered to to the
letter, and the entire ticket holding au-
dience was seated within the space Of
30 minutes with but single mistake
on the part of the ushers. who repre-
sented the management Of the house.
Taken all in all, it is fair to say that
more successful or satisfactory school
entertainment has not been given In
Yorkville for years. The town general
", and the teachers and pupils OF the
graded school especially, all have good
cause for congratulation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
C.OCAL AFFAIRS
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Riddle & Carroll-Say they have re-
ceived 10000 pounds of plowmoulds,
and can guarantee you low prices.
T. w. Speck-Tells you of silverware-
plated and sterling-for wedding
presents.
Geo. P. Morrow, Guthriesville, S. c.
Has found a sum Of money, which
the owner can have by identifying
property and paying for the adver-
tisement.
w. M. Kennedy, Agent-Talks about
garden seeds, Irish potatoes, onion
sets, etc.
Jas. M. Starr & Co.-Talk to the far
mers of fertilizers. They also tell of
garden seeds and coughine.
H. c. Strauss & Co.-Say that more
goods are coming IN, and tell Of the
things that are coming. They say
that they will lead the van in low
prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

THAT is a remarkable state Of affairs
that has just developed in Anderson
county. AS Judge Benet says, it is diff
ficult to conceive how such thing
could have been tolerated in a civilized
community. From all that has come
out up to this time. it appears that the
so-called Landlords" are prominent and
influential people. They are very like
ly people who have power to make it
uncomfortable for newspapers that un-
dertake to expose, or for grand jurors
who would apply the law to them. In
the light of the publicity that has been
given by The Daily Mail, however, and
brave. manly attitude of Judge Benet.
it is probable that they will get their
dues. All honor to The Daily Mail, to
Judge Benet and to the grand jury,
too, if it does its full duty. Further de-
velopments will be watched with inter-
est throughout the whole state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

proposed to take the gang over into
Catawba township and begin opera
tions on the Waters's hill at Taylor's
creek, about five miles from Rock Hill,
in the direction Of Edgmoor. There
are about two miles Of most wretched
the vicinity have hauled about 5000
loads Of rock to be used in macadam
work. 1t is proposed to fix the hill in
first class condition.
DR.. T. A. Crawford, Of Rock Hill, is
one Of the principal movers in the Wa
ters' hill project Although the county
has q rock crusher, it Is a very poor
one, and cannot be used with economy.
Realizing the necessity Of a better
crusher, DR.. Crawford tried to induce
the city council Of Rock Hill to furnish
the same. The city council was not
disposed to pay the whole expense, but
agreed to a proposition under which 1t
will pay one-third Of the cost, If DR..
Crawford will provide for the other
two-thirds. DR.. Crawford has almost
succeeded in raising the required
amount.
At this time there are only 16 con-
victs available for road work. There
are 20 on the gang; but four of these
are being used as TRUSTEES. Municipal
convicts are coming in from time to
time, and Supervisor Gordon under
stands that when the gang is removed
to Catawba township, the city of Rock
Hill viii, recruit it considerably. The
plan is to enter upon stout enforce
ment Of the vagrancy law. There are
about Rock Hill, as about other towns
Of the size and smaller, dozens Of able
bodied loafers who are without visible
means Of support, and who never make
any pretence at work. 1t is proposed
to require of all these that they show
cause why they should not be punish
ed for vagrancy, and upon their failure
to do so, to send them to the chain
gang.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
NOTES FROM BALLOON.
Telephone Connection-People Coming and
Going-SuccessfuI Entertainment.

Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
BALLOON, February 1S.-Perhaps a
few items from this vicinity would in
terest some readers. We are connected
with the outside world by the tele-
phone line.
Mr.. Ed Harper's family have had
measles, but are improving.
Mr.. ]. L. Thompson and Mr.. Fred
Harris, of Fort Mill. visited the family
of Mrs. Emily Thompson, Saturday and
Sunday.
The school at pheasant Hours" "
taught by Miss Addie Brown, Of Shop
ton. N. c.. closed Friday with an en-
tertainment that night. The house
was crowded with spectators, who
seemed to enjoy it throughout the we'll
arranged programme. Though the
school was composed of small children,
principally, they proved that they had
been trained by most painstaking and
competent teacher. The music was fur
nished by part of the Catawba string
band.
Misses Mary and Nellie May Brown,
of ShoptOn, came over Friday, to at
tend the entertainment
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

spots will increase as the price goes
up, which is always the case, and you
will witness an unprecedented rush to
cover their short sales" We never ad-
wise farmers to either hold or sell cot
ton, for we never have any means of
knowing what the cotton market,
which is so largely the subject of man.
ipulation, is going to do; but M. Des
Jardins certainly makes out good
case and writes an interesting letter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20
The 4tarkville Gnqairer.
YORKVILLE, S.C.A
WEDNESDAY, FEBR'Y. 20, 1901.

THE senate repealed the free pass
law last Friday by vote of 13 to IA,
the lieutenant governor voting for re-
peal. Senator Brice voted as he had
voted on previous readings, against the
bill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

WHEN THE ENQUIRER remarked that
it was not disposed to hold it impossi-
BILE for legislator to do his duty be-
tween the state and the railroads with
a free pass in his pocket, it had il.
mind the fact that it was not held in
simile Of the rich man that it is not
for a camel to go into the
eye Of a needle.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

SENATOR Tillman evidently believes
in the free distribution of seeds prac-
tice so long followed in this country
By vote of % to %, he succeeded last
Friday in getting the senate to agree
to a proposition to increase the seeds
appropriation from $4,000 to s27O,OOO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-02-20

"WHAT is the purpose Of railroad
in giving a pass?" asks Mr.. Bryan's
weekly. The Commoner IF it is given
by the freight department to shipper,
it is probably given for business rea-
sons; but suppose it is given to legis-
lator, is it given for business reasons
also? Some say that it is a courtesy
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-07-12
Indiana School Finds.

Inc three state institutions for high
er education whose support by taxa
ton has caused years of antagonism
on the part Of the friends of the de-
nOminatiOnal, or church colleges. have
just received Sl23, 600 from the state
treasury; being the semiannual col
lections of the special tax levy. The In
diana university received S49. 200 and
the Indiana state normal school and
Purdue university each S36. 500. The
June semiannual apportionment OF
school funds amounted to s1,1I3. go To
the % counties. which IS a per capita
appOrtionment OF S1.47. The spring
school enumeration showed 757 Clio per-
sons of school age, between 6 and p
years. Fifty-two counties received
more than they collected for the school
fund. As a rule. the counties with large
populations collect more than they are
allotted in the apportionment. notably
Marion county. in which Indianapolis
is situated, where the collections we're
S117.943, and the appOrtiOnment 500
200. The attendance at the summer
term Of the Indiana state normal is
running far above the number expect
ed when the term began Monday. So
far 500 students have been enrolled.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-07-12
Beaeen by Soap and Water.

At one of their joint discussions,
which took place in Kentucky some
years ago, Tom Stuart, then editor of
the Winchester Democrat, gave his
opponent, l. N. Boone, a descendant
of the great Daniel, blow that fair
ly knocked him out of the race for
the legislature. Boone was making his
regular speech, and at the proper
place in it he referred to the matter
of his relation to the toiling masses.
MY friends" said he, holding up a
pair OF hands that looked as If they
had not been washed in a week, ito
let you see for yourself that I am a
hCrny-handed son of toll. l ask you
to lsok at these hands, and" turning
to Stuart, Il would ask my pale-faced
young friend from the city what he
thinks of them?" Stuart was on his
feet In minute Il do not desire to
embarrass my distinguished opponent,
ladies and gentlemen" he said with q
bow, "but l would say that l think
that they need soap and water" 1t
was such an apparent case that the
crowd took hold at once with shout,
and Boone was completely floored,
and later Stuart was elected-Argo-
naut
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-07-12
Indiana Son. Of Veterans.

The fifteenth annual encampment CT
the Indiana Sons of Veterans and La
dies Aid Society elected the following
officers at Muncie: Commando. George
w. Krientenstein of TeTre HaUte GUS
tOdian of the state house at Indian
apolis; senior vice commander, J.
Harye Letter. Muncie: junior vice
commander, Mcclure Tate of Mobiles
vile; quartermasteT. f. +. Friendling
of Jonesboro; division council. Oral
Jones, Shelbyville; Z. Z. Wooden,
Greensburg. Ladies Aid society: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Sophia Price. Muncie; divi-
sion council. Miss Nettie Rice. Fort
Wayne: Miss Dyke Beals Fort Wayne;
Miss Matte OFT. Richmond: chaplain.
Mrs. Lulu Helms. Elwood; treasurer.
Miss Maggie Mckinney. Shelbyville;
division inspector. Miss Sarah ". Want
er. Elwood; mastering and installing
officer. Mrs George Krientenstein.
Terre Haute; division secretary. Miss
Bertha Shurin. Shelbyville: judge adj
vacate. w W Hagans, ShelLyville;
chief Of the staff. Miss Grace Luce.
Terre Haute. The Rising sun was
selected for the next encampment