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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
TRIAL OF CZOLGOSZ.
of President Mckinley Con-
yicted In Short Order.

The trial Of Leon F. Czolgosz, alias
Fred Neiman. was completed at Buffa-
10. at 425 o'clock last Tuesday after
noon. with a verdict Of guilty. having
been spread over two davs: hut con-
suming only eight hours Of actual
working time.
The assassin. as already stated, en-
tered a plea Of guilty: but AS the law
does not recognize such plea where
the penalty is death. the trial had to
proceed in regular form.
Several witnesses were put up to
prove the circumstances Of the killing.
already fully described in the papers.
and Dr. Mann testified to the fact that
death resulted from the bullet wounds.
and that no human agency could have
prevented the result.
Justices Lewis and Titus appeared for
the defense, and the principal feature
of the trial was notable speech by
Justice Lewis. He explained how he
and Justice Titus had been brought In
to the case, and then showed very
clearly the necessity for such trial for
the vindication Of law and justice.
While he made no special effort to ar
que that the prisoner was really insane,
he said that it would be a source of pro-
found qualification to the entire country
If the jury could so find. He argued
that had the president been killed in
railroad accident, the grief Of the coun-
try would not have been so accute; and
If 1t should develop that the defendant
was insane at the time of the killing.
then the murder could only be classed
as an accident. The justice took occa-
sion in his speech to call attention to
the supreme duty that devolves upon
every citizen to stand by the law, and
he became so earnest that he burst into
tears.
Judge Titus said his colleague had
covered the ground, and that 1t was not
necessary for him to say anything fur
ther.
District Attorney Penny concluded
llS d opCCSL. <H1tSi
calling attention to the fact that the
deed had been proven he said. while 1t
was true that the prisoner was entitled
to an acquittal if insane, there was no
evidence to show insanity, and he must
be presumed to be sane. He briefly out
lined the career and character of the
deceased, described the terrible grief
caused by the tragedy, and declared
that the national heart had been brok
en- by class Of people who are coming
into our country in increasing numbers,
and while harbored by our laws, are
promulgating their malicious views; a
class of people that must be taught that
we have no place for them on our
shores; class Of people that must be
taught that they can't take the life Of
any one, irrespective of consequences.
Think again. gentlemen, here is a man
who does not want Il lawyer, who does
not believe in God nor in lava man
who does not believe in the marriage
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
Saturday, September 28, 1901.

tion, and the average limits governing
the various buyers, taken, week after
week, are about the same.
There is a very general impression
in Yorkville that individual property
owners are responsible for the proper
maintenance Of drains and sidewalks
nearest their property, and THE En-
oUIRER has been asked to state the
law in the case. 1t Is important that
such matters be correctly understood,
and inasmuch as the question under
consideration has been made so clear in
supreme court decisions as to leave no
ground for dispute, 1t is not improper
to give the facts. Property owners
have no more responsibility for or ju-
risdiction over the sidewalks joining
their property, than they have over the
roadways between sidewalks. Just as
1t is charged with jurisdiction over
roadways, the town council is also
charged with jurisdiction over side
walks, and it has no more power to
levy a special tax or compel special
work from a given individual for any
particular sidewalk, than it has to de-
mand a special tax or special work for
a particular road. 1t Is. Of course, un-
derstood that roads or streets are to
be worked by and under the supervision
Of the town council and sidewalks are
in exactly the same category. The
same rule applies to shade trees. AL
though individuals may put them out,
they are subject to the control Of the
town council without regard to individ-
ual wishes. All these points were fully
covered in the supreme court decision in
the case Of Mauldin VS.. The City Coun-
ell Of Greenville, and this decision is SO
plain that there is no room for the
slightest confusion on the subject. OF
course. If individuals see proper to i'm
prove sidewalks, 1t is not likely that
any objection will be made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

ed by the Resistencia have been closed
because of unreasonable strikes, and
the loss of wages has brought distress
to all other kinds of business. In the
hope of putting an end to the troubles,
an organization known as the BLACK
Cats" composed of leading business
men, kidnapped thirteen prominent agi-
tators and shipped them to the coast of
South America, where they were landed
with a warning not to return to Tam
pa. Some of them came back, however,
and the trouble still goes on, with no
early prospect Of satisfactory adjust
ment. Many of the manufacturers
have moved their factories away from
Tampa, and unless the laborers come to
reason pretty soon, the city will not
again be able to re-establish the pros
perity so lately departed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
EOCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Louis Roth-Says he will nave fresh
Norfolk oysters To-Day.
J. F. Pursley, Clover-Says to his GUS
toners and friends that he is still in
the front ranks with good goods and
low prices, and announces the arrival
of new goods.
w. o. Rawls-Says for you to see or
phone him when you need steam and
water fittings, boiler trimmings, oils,
etc. Can furnish heavy castings.
J. L. Stacy, Glover, S. Golfers to sell
fifty bushels Of graded Ripley wheat
ut 81 per bushel. delivered in Yorkville
or Glover, in 10 bushel lots.
J. Q. Wray-oays that If you have been
experimenting with various kinds Of
clothing that you will find that a
change to his clothing will do you
good. He quotes prices on clothing.
H. A. D. Nicely, County Treasurer
Gives notice Of the amounts Of the
tax levies in the various townships
and school districts in York county.
M. C.. Willis, Mayor-Publishes an or
dinance relating to the levy Of town
taxes for municipal purposes and in
terest on water bonds. Also an ordi-
nance relating to beef markets and
the care and sale Of fresh meats.
H. G. Strauss & Co.-Invite you to be
sure and come to their millinery and
dry goods display today.
York Drug Store-Tells you to improve
your eye sight by coming to it to
buy spectacles and eye glasses. 1t
guarantees a perfect fit and for the
next month Is offering these goods at
special prices.
I. w. Johnson-Says that you can be
sure Of getting the best grade Of the
freshest groceries by coming to his
store, and names a number. of arti-
cles received this week:
York Drug Store-Tells you to call and
see the October magazines, current
publications and novels.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

the new company, Mr.. Mackey said
today that the Commercial Pacific Ca
BILE company has been organized for the
purpose of laying a submarine cable
from California to the Philippine is
lands, by way of Honolulu in the Ha-
waiian island. The length Of the cable
will be about $500 mics, the part to be
first laid being from California to the
Hawaiian islands. This portion, Mr..
Mackay expected will be in operation
within nine months. The time required
for the laying Of the remainder of the
cables from the Hawaiian islands to
the Philippine islands will depend upon
how quickly the cable can be manufac-
tured; but Mr.. Mackay believes the
whole cable can be completed within
two years from this date. On August
% Mr.. Mackay made application to tine
United States government for landing
rights in California and the Hawaiian
islands and the Philippine islands. The
new company, Mr.. Mackay announces,
is willing to lay the cable on the same
terms and conditions at San Francisco,
Honolulu and Manila, so far as landing
rights are concerned, as were imposed
by the United States government on
the cable lines that have been landed
on the Atlantic coast Of the United
States. The new company does not ask
any subsidy or any guarantee, which is
Mr.. Mackay's reason for believing that
there will be no trouble in agreeing with
the government on the terms and con-
ditions upon which the cable will be
landed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
1t In A. f. Lever.

1t Is a. f. Lever.
A. F. Lever gets the Democratic NOM
ination for the congressional seat made
vacant in the Seventh district by the
death Of the late ]. William Stokes.
BInlock For Collector.
Washington special Of Wednesday to
the Greenville News: 1t is authorita-
lively stated here tonight, that L. W.
c. Blalock, Of Newberry, S. c., will be
appointed internal revenue collector in
Mr.. Webster's place, and that his COM
mission has been sent to the president
to sign. 1t is expected in Republican
circles that Captain Capers will succeed
Webster as national committeeman. So
far as those who profess to know will
admit, President Roosevelt will not
show much quarter to the old line wing
of his party in South Carolina. AS one
prominent Republican put it tonight,
decency will be the prime requisite.
Snaky Dog Story.
Spartanburg Herald: Mr.. Jack Bal
lew, Of this city, has just returned from
a visit to his brother in Laurens coun-
ty. He lives at Lisbon, and he tells
story concerning three
hound dogs that his brother owns. Mr..
Ballew named one Of these dogs Will
liam Jennings Bryan, another William
and the third Theodore
Roosevelt. They were said to be unus-
ually fine dogs, and Mr.. Ballew had
bright anticipations Of excellent sport
with them. But on the day that Bryan
was defeated the dog named Bryan dis
and has not since been heard
Of; on the very day that President Nc
Kinley was assassinated the dog named
disappeared, and few days
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
NOTES FROM OGDEN.
Still Making Hay-CottOn Opening
SIOwIy-Other Matters.

SIowIy-Other Matters.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
OGDEN, September 26.-Hay making Is
still in progress and the hay being
hauled to the markets and sold-tons of
1t for 80 cents per hundred. Although
there Is an abundance of 1t being saw
ed all over the country, fear that the
lowing of cattle this winter will remind
some Of the fact that they sold too
much hay this fall at 80 cents per hum
dred and are not then able to buy 1t
back at rs cents per hundred.
Cotton is rather slow about opening.
Only a few bales have been ginned at
Ogden. The first bale was ginned Sat-
urday and sold for cents. 1t belonged
to Mr.. G. D. Pearson.
In my last correspondence I made
mention Of an unusually prolific colony
of bees belonging to Mr.. E. L. Bates.
Mr.. Bates informed me that the colony
and its descendants then numbered 13,
and that he was looking for another
one in a few days. This sounds almost
incredulous, and Mr.. Bates says If his
bees swarm any more he is not going
to tell it; but as 13 Is an unlucky num-
ber I advised him to not stop until he
gets the next swarm. Mr.. Bates gives
his bees close attention. and can tell al
most exactly when they are going to
swarm.
Mr.. w. H. Dunlap has had lumber
laid down preparatory to building a
new residence. It will be one-story
building with six rooms. 1t will be 36x
3S feet, with dining room 12x14 feet,
and stove room 10X12 feet. When COM
pleted, including painting, it will cost
$3.50.
Some Of the farmers have commenc-
ed sowing oats. There will be large
acreage sown this fall.
Mr.. w. T. Hollis, our veteran molas-
ses maker. has been quite busy for sew
eral weeks, grinding and boiling. He
makes fine syrup.
Owing to the wet weather, turnip
patches are not very plentiful In this
section.
Mrs. S. NJ. Roach has been very un-
we'll for several days.
am glad to report that Mrs. Susan
Nelson, whom l mentioned in my last
correspondence as suffering from cam
Ger, has improved very much.
The Misses Sloan, from near York
vile. are visiting at Mr.. &. l.. McFad-
denS 8. X. J.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
, ABOUT PEOPLE.

1Mr. j. @. Wray has returned from a
business trip to Union county.
SMiss Emma Kennedy left on yester-
day to resume her school work at Har-
deeville, S. c.
x Mr.. J. A. McGill, wife and daughter,
Sf Kings Creek, were in town on yes
terday on a shopping expedition.
t-Miss Ida Harshaw, Of Guthriesville,
has been in Yorkville this week with
relatives and friends, the guest Of Mrs.
S. A. Carroll.
6Dr. T. S. Bratton and family left yes
terday for Fort Clark, Texas, where DR..
Bratton will be posted until he receives
further orders.
HMr. Frank E. McClain, formerly of
Yorkville, but for the past IL years In
the employ Of the Seaboard Air Line
railroad at Charlotte, has resigned his
position, and is now working for the
Western Union telegraph company, In
Atlanta, Ga.
Sclover Review: Glover had another
surprise last Saturday. Mr.. r. A. Dor
sett and Miss jamie Knox went to ride
late in the evening; but 1t was more
than a mere ride. They drove on up
to Bowling Green and were there united
in marriage by Rev. w. A. Haffner.
Governor McSweeney has received the
resignation of the efficient librarian
who was elected by the legislature at
the last session. The letter Of resigna-
ton is as follows: Dear Sir: I have
the honor to submit my resignation of
the office Of state LIBRARIAN, to take eff
feet at the close of the present month,
and to request your early acceptance
thereof. Very respectfully. Lucie Bar
ron." The resignation must, Of course,
be accepted. There are already quite a
number Of applicants for the position In
different parts Of the state. Friends of
Miss Daisy Williams. Of Yorkville, put
a petition in circulation in her behalf
here, Thursday, and it was extensively
signed, every individual to whom 1t was
presented, agreeing that no more wor-
thy or competent lady can be found in
the state.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

The reporter called Mr.. Stacy's atten-
ton to the statement that five gallons
Of his. wheat to the acre was enough for
any land, and asked as to whether or
not, as a matter Of fact, five gallons is
not too much.
well. I can hardly say about that"
Mr.. Stacy replied; but am sure that
it is enough. I sowed IA bushels last
fall on "a acres and made 304 bushels.
Some Of it, on the best land. yielded at
some fell as low as two or three BUSH
els. This was on land that was only
sowed for the purpose Of bringing 1t up.
The average was 13 bushels to the acre,
which, under the circumstances, I con-
sidered very good"
But this matter. Of a half bushel Of
seed to the acre." the reporter persisted,
have you ever tried it or seen 1t
tried?"
well, yes. reckon can say have.
Last fall I undertook to SOW some
wheat for Mr.. John Knox, at Clover.
understood him to say a peck to the
acre. and knowing him to be a man
who knows what he wants, asked no
questions; but fixed my drill for that
amount. After had put in an acre, it
turned out that there had been a mis-
take, and that Mr.. Knox wanted me to
SOW two pecks. Owing to an inaccura-
cy in adjusting the drill. had put three
gallons on the first acre sown. We let
it go at that. I watched that acre on
through, however, and the yield was as
good as from any other portion Of the
field"
But still you would not take the
hint?" bantered the reporter.
Mr.. Stacy admitted that he was hard
ly able to muster up courage to risk
such small amount of seed on an acre,
and again explained that he was recon-
mending five gallons of his own wheat
to the acre, because he was sure this
quantity would prove ample. Incident
ally he remarked that his father and
himself have been sowing the Ripley
wheat he now has, for about Is years;
that it is thoroughly acclimated, and
and he believes, Is as good wheat as
Is to be had in this locality.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
LOCAL LACONICs.
York Association.

York Association.
The York Baptist association will
hold its thirty-third annual session at
Union this year, convening on Friday.
October 49, and continuing through
Sunday.
We Will Send The Enquirer
For one year to two or more subscri-
bers at $1.75 each, provided the two or
more names are returned and paid for
when the names are entered. THE
to the 1st Of January, 1902, for so cents,
In advance.
The Picnic of the Veterans.
The Importance Of the picnic of Con-
federate veterans to be held at the dam
of the Catawba Power company, on Oc-
tober 2, continues to grow. The outlook
is that there will not only be a large
attendance Of veterans; but of the pub.
lie generally.
The 9. G. & G. Ex. Shops-
The Commercial Club of Rock Hill is
making strong effort to secure the re-
moval Of the South Carolina and Geor-
gta Extension railroad shops from
Blacksburg to Rock Hill, and Is Offering
heavy inducements to the railroad CON-
pany. 1t Is said that the railroad au-
thorities are very much interested in
the proposition.
Death Of DR.. Mack James. 49,. 90.
DDr. James Mack James, who was in
jured In runaway accident at Cheraw
about one month ago, died in Charles
ton last Monday night. DR.. James was
a successful physician Of Cheraw; but
was better known throughout the state
and United States as baseball pitch
er, in which profession he achieved
high fame.
Not In Good Condition.
Mr.. G. L. Riddle, of Zeno, was in
Yorkville on yesterday, and in reply to
questions by the reporter, said that the
roller mill is running night and day.
But the wheat Is not in good condition
this year, he said. 1T Is not up to
fair average. Most Of it is too damp
for grinding. and some Of it ought not
to be ground at all. The trouble is due
to the wet weather during the curing
season. Many people thought they
could get their wheat dry by spreading
1t out on floors; but that Is no good.
The only thing that will serve to dry
wheat properly Is the sum-"
Fbeath of j. r. jenkins.
Mr.. James R. Jenkins, died at his
home in Yorkville yesterday morning,
after short illness from pneumonia.
Mr.. jenkins was native Of Bullock's
Creek township and was about SIS years
Of age. Since July, 1900, ne has had the
contract for carrying the mail over the
star routes from Yorkville to Bullock's
and return, and from Yorkville and re-
turn by way Of Bethel, Zeno, Enquirer.
Bandana, Clay Hill, Fodder, etc. He
and his eldest son did most Of the work,
which was very exacting. His illness
was due to exposure in the discharge Of
his duties. He leaves a widow and sew
eral children in almost destitute cir
cufhstanceS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

SOMETIME since, Prof. Atwater, of
Wesleyan universinty, avowed the doc
trine that in small quantities alcohol
is food. Recently the American Med
ical association, in session at st. Louis,
took up this question for discussion.
It's conclusion is that the theory Of
Prof. Atwater Is contrary to scientific
experimentation. erroneous. and a
source Of dancer to the laitv. inasmuch
as said teaching contributes to the in
creased conslmption Of alcoholic bev-
ere res nv giving supposed reason for
their safe use"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

and tries to make capital Of Wash
ington dispatch to the Charlotte OBJ
server. suggesting trade between Sen
ator McLaurin and President Roose-
welt. whereby the senator is to have
control Of South Carolina patronage in
consideration Of his support Of the pres
ident's foreign policy and the ship sub
sidy proposition. Wonder if The State
does not know, or thinks it's readers dc
not know. that Senator McLaurin was
moving along the lines indicated even
before Mr.. Roosevelt became president
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

THE Columbia State. which was re-
Gently literally fawning at the feet Of
the people Of Columbia with a view to
avoiding we'll merited condemnation at
their hands. has now begun to throw
out filings at Yorkville. Union. Lancas-
ter and other communities that ex-
pressed disapprova1 of its anarchistic
utterances on the shooting of the pres
ident in its issue Of September 7. Some
people may be taunted by such filings:
but these will hardly include the many
who have arrived at a correct estimate
Of the character Of The States editorial
management.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

Mr.. A. Frank Lever, Of Lexington,
who has just been elected to congress
in the Seventh district, was the private
secretary of the late DR.. ]. VIM. Stokes
He is young man Of very considerable
ability, and there is no reason to, believe
that the voters Of the Seventh district
have made any mistake in choosing
him over the able gentlemen who were
his competitors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
WHEAT SEEDING.

From such information as can be
gathered up to this time, there is reason
to believe that there will be more wheat
sown this fall tnan there was last.
This is the opinion Of several farmers
to whom the reporter has talked.
Mr.. ]. L. Stacy, of Glover, was In
Yorkville on Wednesday, and a small
advertisement of seed wheat for sale,
which appears in another column, sug-
gested the wheat subject generally.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28

THE price Of iron has advanced so
cents per ton during The past few days.
We do not care to attempt to pose as a
prophet; but we have great faith in the
time proven axiom that iron is the
greatest known trade barometer, and If
the price of iron continues to advance,
we may look for general stiffening Of
prices in every department of trade and
industry.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-09-28
CHE 4JurkyM Gnqaiffr.
YoRKVILLE, s. C.,I ~S
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2S, 1901.

THERE has been a considerable ad
vance in the price of hog products
within the past few days. and this ad-
vance falls heavily upon this particu-
lar part of the country, for the reason
that the home supply is unusually
short.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-27

through their attorney, w. H. Pound,
and the board being fully advised, the
matter was continued to Tuesday,
January I, 1902, at o'clock p. N. of
said day.
The parties interested appeared be-
fore the board regarding their claims
for burning fire guards: Willie Kluth,
So %; John kluth, $500; Willie Bauer,
$l6.4O; the claims were allowd and war
rants ordered issued for above amounts
on the road fund.
Board took recess to o'clock p. IN.
of same day.
O'Clock p. m. Board met. All
members present.
T. R. Liddle appeared before the
board asking that a lease be granted
by lhe county commissioners to him
for strip four feet wide off of the east
side of the roadway running from the
northwest corner of section to the
southwest corner Of section 81, in town
ship 10, north, of range "A, west, the
same being along the east side of road
running along the range line between
ranges "A and 45. The matter was
taken under advisement.
The matter of amount of tax levy
occupied the attention Of the board
during the afternoon session, as will
hereafter appear of record.
Board took recess to s o'clock Tues
day morning, December 10, 1901.
Continued Next Week.