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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

worlds goods to live on the balance of
his days. With the exception of
president of the United States, there is
no higher office within the gift Of the
people than that of United States sena-
tor. Senator McLaurin certainly has
no idea of aspiring to the presidency.
Nobody but an idiot would try to claim
that he does not foresee all the possi-
BILE contingencies Of his present po-
sition. If he did and does appreciate
the terrible struggle that is before him,
no one has the right to suggest that he
is a political or moral coward. Every
body knows that there is not the slight
est element of the bully in his make up.
It is waste Of space, however, to tell
the Florence Times that such man as
McLaurin could only be induced to risk
his life in his present task through mo-
tives Of the purest patriotism. backed
up by a sense of duty and conviction
so high and noble as to be beyond the
comprehension Of the vast majority of
politicians who have been thriving in
this state since the war. The people
who are betting on the sacrifice Of the
senator's life may win their money;
but that fact will not prove any more
than is generally proved by wagers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

For it's peculiar character and the
wild excitement it has been causing,
the speculation that has been in prog
ress on the New York Stock exchange
has been almost unprecedented. AL
though nobody can say certainly just
What was at the bottom of the furry,
the occasion centered in Union Pacific,
Northern Pacific, and AtchiSon, Tope-
ka and Kansas railroad stocks. During
two days. the speculative value of the
stocks Of these corporations was ad-
vanced $100000,000. The most plausible
theory of the cause. is a fight between
the New York Central and the Penn
sylvania railroads to preserve their ad-
vantages in Western connections. The
fight attracted spectators who bought
more stock than could be delivered, and
this sent the price to the unwarranted
figures it reached. Conservative men
in all parts of the country were very
much alarmed until Wednesday about
future developments. Many Of them
were looking for another BLACK Fri
day" but there is now reason to be-
lieve that the crash of Wednesday will
have a SOLDERING effect without produc-
ing widespread disaster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
county board Of commissioners was
held in the office Of the supervisor last
Wednesday and continued in session
pretty nearly all day. All three mem
bers were present.
The greater part of the work per.
formed consisted in the auditing of &C.
counts, although the board attended tc
various other matters that came up.
Mr.. ]. r. Cook, of Bethel township
submitted a petition asking for the
opening Of a road. The matter was re-
ferred to the supervisor and Commits
sioner Stanton for further 1nVestlga-
ton.
A petition, submitted by W. j.
Moorehead and other citizens Of Broad
River township, to open up road, was
granted. and commission, consisting
Of J. NJ Whitesides, W. T. Hartness
and John Ramsey was appointed to
open up said road.
Messrs. V. B. McFadden and Harry
Wylie, of Rock Hill, appeared with a
petition asking for the opening up of
new road from Rock Hill to the Cataw-
ba river bridge. They exhibited map
of the proposed new road and explain
ed that as matters now stand, 1t isabout
eight miles from the bridge to Rock
Hill, while the proposed new road will
reduce the distance to five miles. They
promised that the county would be put
to no expense on account Of right OF
way or the erection of bridges, and also
gave a promise that the road would be
properly macadamized in the course OF
time. All of the requirements of the
law with reference to the opening of a
new road not having been complied
with. and the question of road hands
requiring further investigation, final
determination of the matter was left
for settlement at another meeting to
be held in Rock Hill at some early day
to be fixed hereafter.
Mrs. Fanny Wallace, widow Of a
Confederate veteran, was granted an
allowance of $3.50 a month. Mrs. Herod
Neil, also a widow Of a veteran, was
allowed SO month.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
COTTON OIL MILL.

At last, Yorkville is to have cotton
seed oil mill. The preliminary arrange
ments were settled last Wednesday
and the work Of putting up the neces-
sary buildings is to be commenced at
once. Gaffney men are at the head OF
the enterprise, and Yorkville capital Is
interested.
The project first began to take defi-
mite shape some two weeks ago. Mr.. j.
P. White, of Yorkville, learned that
Messrs. Lipscomb &, Cox, Of the Victor
Cotton Oil company, Of Gaffney, were
looking for a good location for another
branch plant Of their corporation, and
had but little difficulty in convincing
these gentlemen that not only was
Yorkville the place they were looking
for; but that the people here would
welcome them and take stock In their
company.
The undertaking progressed favora-
bly, from the start, the only delay be-
ing such as was absolutely necessary
on account of securing options on SUIT
able lots. This task was committed To
Messrs. w. r. Carroll and j. T. White
who managed 1t most skillfully
quickly bringing to a focus deal that
resulted in the purchase Of the Morrow
Cotton Gin and Roller Mill property fol
the sum of $4,000.
Although it was not at first their
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ENTERTAINMENT.

By special invitation, last Thursda!
afternoon, a number Of lady friends o.
Mrs. B. H. Grier Of Yorkville, assem-
bled at her home to enjoy musical en-
tertainment by certain of her pupils
All those who were so fortunate as tt
be present were delighted with the in
teresting programme, which was al
follows:
Trio-"Der Freischutz," Won Weber
(Krug D).-Marie Moore, Eunice
Plaxco and Bedford Moore.
Duet-"Over Hill and Dale" Op. 27O,
(Engleman H).-Marie and Bedford
Moore.
Piano solo-"Dream Dance" (Stearns
Theo).-Eunice Plaxco.
Duet-"Aladdin Polka" (Zttterbarn)
Marie Moore and Bessie Plaxco.
Duet-"Peasant's Wedding March,"
(Marschner H.)-Eunice Plaxco and
Mrs. Grier.
Trio-"Alpengluhen," Op. 1913, (Oesten
Teo., arrang. Won Herbert .)-Eunice
Plaxco, Marie and Bedford Moore.
Duet-"The Jolly Blacksmiths, paul
O.-Marie and Bedford Moore.
Piano solo-"Circus Gallop," (Gros-
curth Wm.)-Bedford Moore.
Duet-"Camp Life" Op. 1872, No.
KEELING CarD-Marie Moore and
Mrs. Grier.
Piano solo-"Grand Valse Brillante,"
Op. IS, Chopin. n.)-Marie Moore.
Trio-"Czar and Zimmerman" Won
Lertzing, Op. BIG No. 8, (Krug d..
Marie Moore, Eunice Plaxco and
Bedford Moore.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
local AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

I. w. Johnson, The Grocer-Lets you
know that he has brooms-light and
heavy weights-and says for you to
get a broom from him and make a
clean sweep.
Loan and Savings Bank-Makes some
suggestions to farmers who expose
their money to the risk Of fire and
thieves.
w. o. Rawls-Tells you about water
hose, and asks that you see him II
you expect to need anything In this
line. He says his prices are all right.
H. c. Strauss & Co.-Says few words
to mothers about the m" waist for
children, and claim that 1t will help
the health of the boys and girls.
Sam M. Grist, Insurance Agent-Gives
and tells you to suppose that you were
burned out. who would be the loser
you or an insurance corporation with
millions.
Yorkville Buggy Co.-Prints some few
of the facts about the honors received
by the Deering Harvester Co., at the
Paris exposition.
Louis Roth-Wants you to use "Ko'
Teas. He says it Is Of uniform quail
ity, delicious in flavor and of superior
strength. 1t is put up in sealed air.
tight packages only. Get free sam
pie.
Riddle & Carroll-Say that when you
buy grain cradle you want only the
best, and that they have them in the
celebrated IA finger cradle with Dunn
edge blade. They also have barbed
wire.
John B. Williams-See me for the best
and choicest fresh goods.
J. @. Wray-Makes some cut prices on
mems drawers, night shirts and dress
shirts, and says he has received more
stray hats.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

THE Columbia State says we falstfy
when we claim it tried to deceive pro-
hibitionists into voting for local option
and high license, and goes on to say
that "it is said" that THE ENQUIRER
was editorially silent throughout the
1876 campaign. We are sorry that we
failed to keep a copy of The States ia.
nous vote-for- r-Ellerbe-and-trust me ed
itorial; but we have our 1876 files all
right. Let The State reproduce the'de-
ceptive editorial referred to, and If II
does not vindicate us, then we agree to
reproduce an editorial or so in support
of Hampton's election in 1876, in order
to show the falsity Of 'it is said" Will
The State kindly put up; or if not, will
it please shut up?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
WITHIN THE TOWN.

1T has been a rather quiet week
with the police.
James Mcknight, a well-known Ne
gro. died suddenly at his home in the
western part of town Thursday night.
Apoplexy Is supposed to have been the
cause of his death. He was probably
SIS years of age.
Inquiry of number Of local mer-
chants yesterday, developed the fact
that there have been something like 2oO
barrels Of Irish potatoes sold In York
VILE this season. Mr.. Louis Roth alone
has sold 40 barrels.
-Dysentery seems to be prevalent
among the children in Yorkville. Colo
mel and Mrs. w. G. Stephenson have a
child quite sick with the disease, as
also have Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Car
roll, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Mackorell.
The annual examinations at the
Graded school began last week and will
continue next week. These examina-
tions are open to the public, and par
ents are invited to visit the school at
anytime during the progress Of the ex-
aminations. The commencement exer-
cises Of the school will take place next
Friday night, when six Of the young
lady pupils will be graduated with ap-
prOprlate exercises.
~ The town council agrees to permit
free use Of water for street sprinkltng
purposes, and Messrs. Glenn & Allison
agree to do the work on Main street for
small compensation, and be paid by
those receiving the immediate benefits.
Quite a number Of business men have
subscribed for the purpose, and a can
vass is still in progress. AS usual,
there are some people who can see no
good in the idea, and are not willing
to subscribe so long as they think they
will be able to get the benefit at the
expense of other people.
Gray Clifton, infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. o. E. Grist, died Thursday
night shortly before II o'clock, of dys-
entery. The first signs Of illness devel-
oped on Monday, and the symptoms
were not considered especially alarm
ing until Thursday morning. There
was a decided change for the worse
during Thursday afternoon, and al
though everything that could be sug-
gested by professional knowledge and
skill was done, it was all without avail.
The little girl was aged year months
and Is days. The funeral takes place
this (Friday) afternoon at o'clock
from the residence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
STILL UNCONVINCED.

John A. Montgomery, the Lancas-
| trian, who discovered the alleged M. r.
Reese, in Oxford, Mississippi, Is still
unconvinced by the statements Of Mr..
w. H. Newbold in regard to the matter.
The following letter from him to Mr..
w. G. A. Porter, Of Lancaster, was
published in the Lancaster Ledger, OF
last Wednesday:
Dear Sir: Newbold has come and
gone, and doubtless, ere this, you have
heard his decision. Your warnings
were timely. Sheriff Harkins, ex-Sher-
If Mathews and myself met him at the
depot at p. m, Saturday. I had, as
we'll as the others, pretty we'll sized him
up before we got to the hotel. I re-
mained and talked with him until 10
o'clock. Sunday morning he entered
the Jail with Deputy Sheriff Ramey, ..
S. District Attorney Montgomery, Jail
or Ragland and one or two others.
When prisoner was presented he walk
ed into a private cell, had short con-
ference with the prisoner, and then
said it was not Reese. Here his mis-
sion should have ended; but, on the
contrary, he again called prisoner into
cell and held private conference for
about II hours. This at once created a
suspicion with all the parties in the
Jail, and after coming out Of cell asked
Mr.. Ramey, deputy sheriff, where the
madam was stopping-meaning Mrs.
Anderson. Mr.. Ramey replied that she
was in Holly Springs, a town 80 miles
distant from Oxford, north on the I. G.
r. R., boarding with Mr.. Keel, near the
depot. He took a memorandum book
from his pocket and again asked and
took J. s. KeepS name and place at
Holly Springs. By this time parties
had been in Jail three hours. He again
approached Reese's, alias Stevens cell,
saying, II will bid you good bye"
shaking hands with him, and saying,
I'm your excitement awhile ago you
neglected to tell me where the madam
was stopping; however, Mr.. Ramey
kindly gave place. I will call on her
tonight on my return"
Such was his conduct here. A certi-
fled letter to this effect has been sent
Governor McSweeney, Of South Carroll
ma today; also through my counsel, we
have made application to Judge Niles,
of the U. S. court, for an order to take
him out Of jail and have him photo
graphed. Mr.. Newbold changed no
body's mind in Oxford; but, on the
contrary, confirmed the doubtful. OK
ford is unit in sentiment today as to
throughout convinced officials and all
others who came in contact with him
that he did not want Reese, as he open
ly said that Reese did not deserve the
punishment put upon him.
Can't we get someone who Is familiar
with Reese and knows him we'll, to
come and identify him? Probably
someone coming to reunion at Men,
phis.
Let me hear from you at once on the
matter. I have written ]. M. G. You
can give this letter to the public If you
wish.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

THE question of building home for
destitute and helpless Confederate SOL
diers is being agitated. We heartily
favor the idea. Although it is crafty
ing to know that the vast majority OF
the soldiers who fought in the civil war
are still either able to take care OF
themselves, or are so happily situated
as to be provided for by living children
and kind relatives, still there are many
who have no means of support. 1t is
the duty of the state to support them.
The idea Of a Confederate veteran as
an inmate Of a poor house is repulsive
to all the instincts of patriotism. The
more helpless of the old soldiers may
be cared for best and most economical
ly in a well-regulated home conducted
especially for them, and the state will
do we'll to take the matter in hand.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

THE State has made it equally plain
that in his issue with McLaurin, 1t be-
lieves Tillman in the right.-Columbia
State.
We are not certain, but we have an
indistinct recollection that Tillmar
once said that so long as he had the op-
position Of the Columbia State, ne
would have no doubt that he was right
We have for sometime been Of the
opinion that the senior senator is a
little dubious about his present posi-
ton, and this declaration of The State
we think, should give him positive as
surance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

PROFESSOR Means Davis, of the South
Carolina college, undertook, in recent
long communication in the Columbia
State, to answer Senator McLaurin's s
Charlotte speech. The learned profess
sor talks about traditions, tells anec-
dotes and undertakes to throw filings
in a would-if-I-could-b way that is
quite tiresome to people who are really
trying to keep up with the times. If
he keeps up long enough and gets his
articles generally read, he will succeed
in showing sensible business men that
they will have to send their sons else
where to get correct ideas of history
and political economy. There is no OBJ
lection. of course. to Prof. Davis's par
ticipation in the discussion. 1t will
help the cause and perhaps it would
help still more, if he would take the
stump and preach to the people direct.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
OYORkyILLE POsTOFFICE.

Miss Maggie Moore, postmaster at
Yorkville, has just been notified by the
department at Washington that the
salary Of this office has been increased
from 81 400 a year to $1.500 year.
The increase in salary Is because OF
an appreciable increase in business,
which Is shown by the following state
ment of the gross receipts for the diff
ferent quarters during the past year:
Quarter ending June 30, 19OO....$ 300 21
Quarter ending Sept. 1, 1900... 75S 05
Quarter ending Dec. 81, 1901. 1000 IS
Quarter ending March 81, 1901. 1,O43 q
Total for year. .$3,6O2 4S
In the receipts stated are included all
sales of stamps, second-class postage
and box rents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Great Crowds of Old Vets Assemble
In Columbia.

The old vets thronged to Columbia
from all parts of the state this week
and the reunion has been a grand sue
cess.
1t was estimated. Wednesday night,
that there were fully $500 veterans In
the city. 1t was the largest crowd that
has been there since the farmers state
fair gathering in 1876.
The welcome of the Georgia camps
by Miss Elizabeth Lumpkin, Geor-
gian who makes Columbia her home by
adoption, was a feature of Wednesday.
She made a capital speech and aroused
much enthusiasm.
General Wade Hampton. John B.
Gordon and others made speeches dur
ing Wednesday, and they were, of
course. the lions of the occasion, the
old veterans yelling themselves hoarse.
On Thursday General Hampton receiv-
ed the veterans at his home.
The Columbia people treated the vet
Grams with the most delightful hospi-
tality, and the occasion will be remem-
bered with pleasure by all.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

the South and her traditions, and upon
the scroll Of fame, your names are writ
ten in letters which will defy eternity
itself. Take 1t as the gift Of an organ
ization instituted to perpetuate your
yalor and undying glory, and in giving
it they wish you yet many more years
as the living representatives Of "a lost,
but no less loved, cause.
Captain w. B. Smith, Of Clover ac-
cepted the flag in behalf Of the vete-
rams, in a happily conceived little
speech, and remarks were made also by
Messrs. J. A. Watson and w. B. Will
liams, after which Major Hart called to
the platform Mr.. J. j. Smith and COM
mitted the present to his custody as the
banner bearer Of the camp. All the cir
cumstances Of the occasion went to
make very pretty incident.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

THE Florence Times, in an article
that exhibits about as much of the
finer sentiments of humanity as are to
be expected from a Negro butcher
says:
1t is said that McLaurin is of that
sanguine, but nervous temperament
that can i'll afford to stand opposition
when it warns into personalities. In
other words he cannot stand fire. y"
Some venture to offer wager that II
McLaurin attempts to make the cam.
paign in this state for senator, he will
kill himself, or give it up when half
over.
Nobody has ever yet accused Senator
McLaurin Of being a fool. 1t is a well
known fact that he has enough of this
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

The D1FFERENcE.-In the years that
are gone, Mr.. Tillman, if we are not
mistaken, was very severe in his de-
nunciation of Hampton for his propos-
ed interference at Aiken in the con-
gressional race. Now, those who take
Senator McLaurin for fool, desire him
to let Tillman put in his lip against him
in joint discussion. Tillman will find
that his gratuitous intermeddling in
the race that doesn't concern him will
be a very improbable business, even
as it was to Hampton.-Abbeville Press
and Banner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-05-11

ALWAYS LoADED.-Some South Caro-
lima politicians are likely to learn that
Senator McLaurin is a good man to let
alone. He is taking care of himself
pretty thoroughly every time he Is
jumped. He was accused of endeavor-
ing Ito buy General Hampton with
the Columbia postmastership, and has
demonstrated in rebuttal that friends
of General Hampton urged him to en-
deavor to secure the postoffice for the
general.-Augusta Chronicle.
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The 1torkvillr enquirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. C.:l-hf
SATURDAY, MAY III, 1901.

A NORTH Carolina newspaper sug-
gests that if Senator McLaurin is as
small potato as some Of the editors
would make believe, these same editors
are wasting lots of powder in their ef-
forts to knock him out.
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had an afterthought. He told DR.. Bra
dy that he would recite the first two
lines Of a hymn, and if the doctor would
recite the succeeding two lines the SEN
ator would give IS for the church. And
the senator from Massachusetts, recit-
ed: LET men of high conceit and zeal"
ETC., and waited for DR.. Brady to sup
ply the rest of the quatrain. The sena-
tor saved his S., for it was not famil-
lar hymn.
The Sunday globe., 1901-05-12
NepOtism of the Pixies.

From a valued contributor and one
of the oldest residents of Washington
we have received a communication on
nepotism, touched upon in our initial
issue. He says in substances:
"There are many fragrant cases of
nepOtism under my ken, and, perhaps,
l will in the near future go into them
in detail in an article for The Sunday
Globe. Take, for instance, the case of
the Pike family. This distinguished
family was voted $4,000 by Congress
at the last session, of which sum IVAN
Pike got $4,000 for self and $4,000 for
the heirs Of his brother of whom he is
administrator. Nevertheless here is
the list of salaries drawn 10y the family:
"Y. Pike Coast Survey, 81 800; Miss
Pike (his dlughter), Congressional Lii
brary, 81 1000; Miss Pike (daughter)
Coast Survey, and Mr.. Pike, his son,
Geological Survey"
-Four Pixies drawing salary from the
Government is certainly hagrant nepo.
tism. and when it is taken into account
that S75, 900, in addition to II public
money which was voted them by Con-
gress, it may be said, in truth, that for
the Pixies, at least, the parental form
of government is hardly a necessity
they are doing very well under our
present form Of despotism.
The strangest thing about human ma
ture is that we never know when we
have enough, of even a good thing. In
this case, it il true that General Pike
was most distinguished citizen, and
will be for all time a historic character.
who deserved well of his country.
But If we are to establish the patrician
family form of government what diff
ference will it made to the average citi-
zen, in little while, whether a presi-
dent or king, or, as at present, an ir-
responsible autocrat, reigns in the
White House.