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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

THE Cuban reciprocity question is
giving the Republican party a great
deal Of trouble just now. And the pres
ident is also considerably worked up.
It is a question of justice to the Cubans
on the one hand or the pecuniary in
terests of the beet sugar growers OF
the United States on the other. In his
message to congress on the convening
of that body, the president called es-
pecial attention to the duty Of the
United States to Cuba, recommending
the adoption Of reciprocity relations
upon a liberal basis. Since the prin-
cipal surplus product of Cuba Is sugar,
and since the admission of Cuban sugar
free or at a reduced rate, will serious
ly affect the interest of the sugar grow
ers in this country, especially the beet
sugar growers, the majority Of the
Republican congressman have been
wavering. The ways and means COM
mittee wants to give Cuban sugar the
advantage Of a reduction Of 20 per
cent. over other sugars. The president
is in favor of this proposition; but all
along a majority of the Republican
members have been against it. OF late,
lit has been claimed that the president
has crawfshed somewhat in his posi-
ton; but those closest to the admins
tration claim that this is not the case.
1t will not be surprising If the presi-
dent is forced to publish an especial
message in order to declare his posi-
ton. The Republicans have been eau
cusing without being able to get up a
majority in favor of the proposed 20 per
cent reduction. The Democrats with
the exception of a few who represent
beet sugar districts, are for the 20 per
cent. reduction; but it does not suit the
Republicans to allow the Democrats to
decide the matter, and for that reason,
they are all the more anxious for
caucus agreement.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

THE action of the old line insurance
companies in raising their rates on GER
tain classes of risks, has created some
thing of a sensation in mercantile cir
cles throughout the country, and in
different localities there is talk of or
ganizing new companies to fight the
old ones. AS we see it this question
on which there is no occasion for ex-
citement or animosity. It is purely
a matter Of business. If what the in
surance companies say is so-that they
lost money last year-they are doing
the proper thing in raising their rates,
and the new companies are doing a very
foolish thing in attempting to occupy
ground that has been shown by ex-
perience to be untenable. But after
all the thing will likely regulate itself,
and if safe insurance can be profltably
furnished at less rate than is offered
by the present companies, the proposed
new rate will hardly be established.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
HomEFOLKs IN WASHINGTON.

The following from the Washington
correspondence Of The News and Cour-
ier, is Of especial interest in this part
Of the state:
Representative Finley and a ROCK
Hill delegation, consisting OF Messrs'
Wilson and Anderson, appeared before
the committee on public buildings and
grounds in advocacy Of Mr.. F1nleys
bill to construct a new public building
at Rock Hill to cost 100000. All three
of the gentlemen made brief speech
es to the committee, presenting strong
arguments in behalf of the measure.
Referring to the report that ne Woulo
be in the race for congress this sum-
mer to succeed Mr.. Finley, Mr.. wilson
confirmed the report II was IN the
legislature for eight years and during
that time acquired an extensive ac-
uuaintance, and believe have many
friends who will stand by me In my
race for congress. I take 1t there Will
be no discussion Of national issues IN
our campaign, but 1t will merely be a
question Of whom the people think Is
the best man for the place. 1 under
stand my competitors in the race Will
be Representative Finley. who will
stand for reflections; former Congress-
man Strait and Adjutant General ]. W.
Floyd.
Mr.. Wilson has recently visited the
exposition, and in talking to number
of congressman in the Democratic cloak
room this morning, gave an attract
live description Of the Ivory CITY,
"Only recently has the exposition been
entirely completed. When I arrived
found a city full Of visitors and ar
exposition such as I had not dreamed
Of. All the exhibits are now In place
and the grounds are poisoning iortn
| in flowers of many hues. The buildings
quite surpassed my expectations, and
when illuminated at night the sight Is
one never to be forgotten"
Several Of the congressman wanted
to know what would be the attitude OF
the state towards the presidents visit
Mr.. Wilson said the recent unpleasant
ness Of the South Carolina senator's and
the disgraceful conduct Of the lieuten-
ant governor had aroused the people OF
the state, regardless Of their political
views, and that as a result the prest-
dent would be welcomed at Charleston
by crowds from all over the state, who
will 20 there for the express purpose OF
assuring the president Of a hearty
welcome. Indeed, think the presi-
dent will receive much greater ova-
ton since the telegram Of Jim Tillman'
was sent than before" concluded Mr..
Wilson.
Representative Finley doesn't write
the most legible handwriting in the
world. Indeed there is much more of
originality than Of legibility in his pen
manship. He flattered himself. how
ever, that through practice he was
able to write the name Of his home Of
flee, Yorkville s. c., quite plainly. But
he now has his doubts about this. and
Is seriously considering taking course
in penmanship at one Of the night
schools here. This is due to the fact
that he recently had an important let
ter directed to Yorkville returned to
him from the postofflce here. after sew
eral days delay, with the remark writ
ten on the envelope that there was no
postoffice in South Carolina whose
name at all resembled the marks on
the envelope.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

| THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.-South
Carolina gets an appropriation Of $145,-
900 for Improvements of her rivers and
harbors under the bill soon to be re-
ported by the committee. This amount
constitutes the cash appropriation fol
work to be done this year. In addition
the bill authorizes a new contract pro-
viding for the expenditure of s106, 300 for
improving the Great Pee Dee, accord
ing to the survey made several years
ago.
| Referring to South Cardinals share
in the bill, Representative Finley said:
THE delegation are in the main much
gratified at the treatment accorded the
state by the rivers and harbors COM
mittee this year. While we did not get
all that we asked for in every case, the
amount carried in the bill Is sufficient
to accomplish a great deal toward the
Improvement Of the rivers and harbors
and I sincerely hope the bill will pass.
| The appropriation for the Great Pee
| Dee is the outcome of q survey made
in 1900. For work on the river from the
Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
railroad bridge up to the town of Che
raw, Il distance of So miles, the bill car
ries u cash amount of $4,000, the re-
naming S106,300, being for contract
work. Below the bridge work to the
amount of $lO,5OO is provided for in the
bill. have been working to obtain this
new contract ever since came to con-
gress, and the people Of that section
are greatly interested in seeing the
work started.
The Santee, Wateree and Congaree
are given $4,000 for maintainance and
continuing improvements recommended
in surveys made in former years. The
Santee gets $4,000 of this amount and
the Wateree and Congaree $3,5OO each,
to cover the expense of maintenance
and for survey OF the Wateree, with
a view TO improving it as far as Cam
den. Washington correspondence OF
The News and Courier.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

THE Mississippi house Of representa-
tives, few days ago, adopted reso-
luton, published elsewhere in this is
sue, declaring for business and politi-
cal alliance of the south with the
East" Two days later the resolution
was rescinded. Just how the original
resolution came to be introduced and
passed has not been made absolutely
clear; but it was along remarkably SEN
sible lines and should have been allow
ed to stand. Indeed there is a proba-
bility that as the Mississippians study
the matter more, they will come to see
that they should have stuck to 1t, and
they will say it again once more for all.
There is more for the south in the East
than there has ever been in the west.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

argument with contempt. The purest
patriotism and greatest freedom Of
thought and action df contrast shall be
made), exists in the rural districts OF
this republic, and to contend that the
mail carriers will overawe the members
of congress and unduly influence the
rural vote, is worse than nonsense.
Let us make a liberal appropriation
for this service, as we nave done for the
cities, and throw such safeguards
around the appropriation as will guar
antee to all citizens equality under the
law, and leave the details Of the SER
vice to the department, that 1t may
in it's wisdom and experience, do justice
to all the people.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
THE SUMMER CAMPAIGN.
Something Should be Done to Mini.
mize the Nuisance.

mize the Nuisance.
The general public seems to have al
most lost sight of the fact that there
will be May convention this year. 1t
Is the forerunner of a season Of politi-
cal turmoil and trouble. There are very
many things that the May convention
can do, but unquestionably the great
est service that it can do the people
is to put a stop to the county to coun-
ty campaigns. This Is not new sug-
gestion, but from time to time it has
been made in this correspondence and
elsewhere, simply because of the glar-
ing humbuggery in the present system.
Two years ago the idea was advanced
and took we'll, and county conventions
went so far as to favor some curtail-
ment Of the present nuisance. Senator
Tillman wrote an open letter to Editor
Parks, in which he heartily favored
cutting down the number Of meetings
to limited number, but insisted that
the primary system must stand, and
that it would not be hurt by a severe
pruning. 1t needs the pruning badly.
It has been my fortune or misfortune
to have attended and to have reported
more campaign meetings in South Car
olina than any other man, and my ex-
perience and observation in seven diff
ferent series of appointed campaign
meetings has impressed on me the con-
viction that these gatherings are fail
ing more and more, year by year, of
their original purpose; that they do not
always result in the election of the best
men; that they are preventing good,
strong business and professional men
from entering their candidacy because
Of the mudslinging and annoyance;
that it is a useless and burdensome tax
on the already poor people; that it is
being watched more for possible
scraps" than for sensible discussions
of issues; that it is an annoyance and
severe cost to the people; that it is
bringing the primary system into dis
repute, and finally and chiefly, it is a
high type of humbug for a variety of
reasons.
The natural question is why the
meetings keep up and why do the peo-
pie attend the speaking?
The first inquiry is answered by the
fact that there are too many active
and latent candidates in the state con-
ventions, which adopt the constitution
and rules Of the party. There seems to
be a great fear that whoever suggests
and advocates the curtailing or aban-
doning of the county to county cam
paign system will have to face the
charge that he is afraid to go before
the people, and that he will be twitted
and, perhaps, politically damned, and
that his epitaph will be: HE was
afraid to trust the people" This is
now, and has always been, the bugaboo.
1t is not real, but it may as we'll be,
because it has the same effect, and men
in public life, seeking office or having
that in view-and they largely make up
state conventions-are afraid Of the af-
lcl ISSullSp anu llldl COuHly
to county meetings they may give their
opponents heavy club.
There are some forty-one counties in
the state and each year there are a
number of special and extra meetings
provided for, and the candidates are
practically compelled to attend these
extra meetings.
The state convention ought not to
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
THE DIsPENsARY ELECTION.

In the hurried report of the dispen-
sary election published in the second
edition of the last issue Of THE EN-
ou1RER, the result was given as s6 for
the dispensary and rs against; making
the majority in favor Of the establish
ment of the dispensary q.
These figures were laken as the first
announcement Of the managers. 1t was
understood at the time that there were
certain complications to be straighten-
ed out; but as there was no indication
Of anything to change the net result
either way, there was no reason to de-
lay publication until the managers
should settle an official figures.
The final count showed 176 votes In
the box, with only 10 names on the
poll list, showing that the box had been
stuffed to the extent of six votes. Dur
ing the counting the managers came
across two suspicious punches Of tick
cts. In one Of these there were three
Yes" votes folded together, and In the
other two "yes" and one mo" vote fold
ed together. Under the rules and reg
ulations for conducting elections, six
votes had to be drawn, and with his
back turned an anti-dispensary mana
ger drew out five mo" and one yes
votes.
Before the drawing Of the surplus
votes, there were rs votes against the
dispensary and 95 for it. After the
drawing the anti-dispensary vote was
reduced to 70, and the dispensary vote
to "a. This left a majority Of "a fol
the dispensary. In the box also there
were six challenged votes, all for the
dispensary, and as they could no longer
affect the result the managers decided
to count them also, making the fina
figures 100 to 70 and leaving the dispen-
sary a majority Of 30 votes. Leaving
off the six stuffed votes and the Six
challenged votes, the dispensary major
ity was 10.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
Wednesday, March II, 1902.

but in the subject itself in its broad
and essential features. His work Is
largely one Of love and patriotism. I
write to ask not only in his behalf but
in behalf Of the work he is engaged in,
for your kindly interest and your effort
to get others sufficiently interested to
help this cause by their attendance at
his lecture, feeling that all who hear
him will be we'll repaid and deeply in
|terested." Col. Dargan Is an interest
ing and well-informed talker, and there
is no doubt Of the fact that II he comes
to Yorkville, he will find many people
to take an intelligent interest in the
worthy cause he is trying to advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
TAKE COURAGE.
A Correspondent Reminds the Faith
full That Their LabOrs Are Not

full That Their Labors Are Not
Ended.
Editor of The Yorkville Enquirer:
Assuming that a dispensary will be
established in our midst, I beg the use
of your columns to say to those who
opposed it that its establishment will
not absolve us form our duty to those
most surely to be affected by 1t, es-
pecially the boys in town that are
growing into manhood. The latter are
readily divided into those who were
born with a thirst for liquor in their
veins, inherited from the fathers that
begot them, and those that were not
so born. They are all menaced by the
evil or temptation, but hardly in the
same degree. With rare exceptions, the
mother who knows that her boy was
be counted upon to be watchful for a
better manhood for the boy.
Let US not forget that there are 9TH
er evils in this world-evils that con-
front us upon every hand. One may
hear any day in Yorkville such pro-
family as Damn your soul" and other
kindred salutations. I would not be
deemed an apologist for these; but 1t
may at least be said for them that men
who are most noted for their profanity
are conspicuous in any community for
their lack Of brains. Then, too, such
words are idle; at least, they are not
to be classed with the deeds of the
pious hypocrites who, for the money
that is in it, are willing to see young
men damn their souls.
Let us, therefore, take courage. 1t
behoove US to be yet more watchful.
Evil is around US, and will be until we
finish our work here. Minimize the
evils, if we can; and If we cannot, meet
them bravely and with a quiet determi-
nation to suffer as little as possible
from their baneful presence. A. D.
Yorkville, S. c., March 12 1902
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
LOCAL LACONICS.
Reliable Fruit Trees.

The announcement Of Mr.. D. G. Clark
with reference to the Maryland MUIR
sery company, in another column,
ought to prove Of especial interest. The
Maryland Nursery company Is well
known in this section, and has a high
reputation for reliability and being up
to date. Mr.. Clark is now taking or
ders for fall delivery, and is in posi-
ton to arrange to get anything IN the
fruit tree Aine that customer may de-
sire.
Death of Mrs. H. N. Car0thers.
Died in Georgetown, Texas, on 18th OF
February, 1902, Mrs. Harriet N. Car
others, widow Of the late Samuel D.
Carothers, who died about 20 years ago.
Mrs. Carothers was Harriet N. Perry.
She and her husband were both reared
| in the India Hook section Of York coun-
ty, and were members Of Ebenezer
Presbyterian church. He was an elder
during the pastorate Of Rev. P. E.
Bishop. They left South Carolina in
October, 1851, in wagons, went to Ar
kansas for a few years and then to
Austin, Texas. Mrs. Carothers was
about rs years old.
FuHsrshof DR.. Chalmers.
Wi1nsboro special Of Sunday, to the
Charlotte Observer: The remains Of the
late Rev. J. T. Chalmers, D. D., were
brought from Charlotte yesterday and
laid to rest in the A. r. p. cemetery at
this place. A large number Of people
attended the funeral services, includ-
ing about 20 from Charlotte, who ac-
companied the remains here. During
the services, eloquent and touching ad-
dresses were made by Revs. c. E. Nc
Donald, Of Winnsboro, and J. p. Knox,
Of Columbia, setting forth the high
character and noble work Of the de-
ceased. The tloral offerings were pro-
fuse and beautiful.
The Board Of Control.
A meeting of the York delegation was
held in the office of Senator Brice yes
terday for the purpose of recommending
to the state dispensary board names for
the county board Of control. Messrs.
Brice and Beamguard were present. In
asmuch as there are only three men,
bers Of the delegation now, it was
agreed that each name man. Mr..
Halle telegraphed the name Of Mr.. ].
S. Drakeford, and accepting this, Mes
srs. Brice and Beamguard completed
the board by adding the names DR.. j.
H. Saye and Mr.. J. r. Lindsay. AL
though the appointive power lies with
the state board, it Is not probable that
there will be any change in these rec
concentrations.
Rural Free Delivery.
Special Agent Howard, Of the Rural
Free delivery service, has been over the
new routes, leading out from
Yorkville; one to the Clay Hill section
and the other to Bethany, etc., and has
decided to recommend the establish
ment Of both. Mr.. D. c. Clark was the
only applicant for the position of car
rier on the Bethany route; but two can
didates stood the examination on the
other route. Mr.. c. H.. Smith has about
worked up a route to take in rs mile
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

IT is presumed that in repeating the
revolutionary "reminiscences of the aged
Negro in the Chester county home
The Lantern intends that it be taken
partly at least in jest. General Wash
ington was neither at Eutaw Springs
or Kings Mountain, although Colonel
Washington was in the first named
battle. General Washington did not
see any active service in South Car
olina.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12

WE are for an amendment to take
whisky out of the constitution of South
Carolina. It is time now that the
thoughtful people Of the state should
be beginning to learn the terrible mis-
take that has been made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-12
Ths 4turkrille enquirer.
YoRKvILLE,S. C..H
WEDNESDAY, MARCH IL, 1902.

THE Columbia State has announced
subscriptions to the Micah Jenkins
sword fund amounting to more than
S10O.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Business Men IN TheatrlcaIs

The New York Herald OF May 6th
says: sits strange what strides the
stage has made during the past five
years, not to speak OF q century. Busi-
ness men have now taken hand In
the pie, and find it very profitable
Investment. Lawrence Barrett, dur
ing his grand struggle through num-
berless dfflculties, was backed by
some Of the solid business men Of
Boston. Viola Alien, who has cleo
trified this country and at the present
time is the talk OF the entire east, 10
"The Christian" was furnished the
necessary funds by large printing
establishment In New York. And
now leading business man Of Chica-
20 has taken bold OF the comedy farce
"A Wise Woman" and having en-
gagged an extraordinary good company
will appear 10 all the principal cities
In trip across the continent. Prior
to their run in San Francisco they
will take in some OF the minor towns
and thus make the journey to the
coast with more ease. Theatrical
managers, look sharp. The business
men will crowd you out"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Wedding Bells.

Miss Anna Robertson uf West Point,
Miss and s. X. Wagner Of our city
will be united in marriage at the par
lors of the Cobb Hotel tomorrow
morniug at 1890 o'clock. Rev. L. c.
Wolfe will perform the ceremony
Miss Robertson is one OF our efficient
public school teachers and has made
a host OF friends in Vinita during her
short stay here. Mr.. Wagner is re-
sident OF our city and is regarded as
one OF our worthiest and most exem-
plary young men. The Chieftain ex-
tends congratulations.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Familiar Figure Gone.

The announcement thisEmorning OF
the death at 7 O'Clock Of James Lid
dell or dad" as he has been called
about the railroad yards, removes a
familiar figure from Vinita. The old
man has been car inspector on both
roaos here for many years and ne
could be seen early and late with
hammer in hand walking about the
Yards. He was an omniverous reader
and was socialistc in bis views. he
was as loyal to his job as II was possi-
BILE to be, and had the air OF owner
ship OF the railroads. He was friend
to the newspapers and was always on
the lookout for Items Of interest.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22
Cold Wave.

The forecast OF sudden changes 10
the weather serves notice that a
hoarse voice and heavy cough may
invade the sanctity OF health In your
own home. Cautious people have a
bottle OF One Minute Cough Cure al
ways at hand. K. H. Wise, Madison,
Ca, writes: 81 am indebted to One
Minute Cough Cure for my present
60 cd health, and probably my life"
1t cures coughs, colds, lagrippe, bron-
chitis, pneumonia and all throat and
lung troubles. One Minute Cough
Cure cuts the phlegm, draws out the
Inflammation, heals and soothes the
mucous membranes and Strengthens
the lungs. A. w. Fnrem 10. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1902-12-22

It is the intention Of the Chief
tain to print every item of news
that will interest any Of its read.
ers. Those who happen to know
! good piece Of news, will confer
favor upon the Cheiftain force Of
nswsgatherers to let them know
aboutit. Parties, meetings, society
functions, religious services, etc;
ought all to be reported,