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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
McLAURIN TO ROOSEVELT.
Reason Junior Senator Gave For
Declining the JudEexhip.

Reason Junior Senator Gave For
Declining the Judgeship.
The following is the text of the letter
Senator McLaurin sent to President
Roosevelt declining the position of
Judge Of the court of claims:
WASHINGTON, D. c., July II, 1902.
Mr.. President: While sincerely appre-
ciating your generous expressions of
confidence. have since seeing you con-
cluded not to accept the appointment
to the court of claims.
I am sensible of the high honor and
perfectly frank in saying that he Office
Is one that would be very acceptable.
In view of the persistent efforts to place
me in the position of accepting this ap-
pointment as a reward for political SER
vices to the Republican party, l must
decline.
1 entered the senate with the high
purpose Of trying to serve my country
in spite of party, and the clamor
against me is proof that to some extent
l succeeded. / have fallen far short of
the ideal but with all that now know,
were it to go over again. on the great
issues upon which l have passed. !
would not have the record different.
Perhaps it is because l took so little
thought of the effect my action might
have upon my political or personal for
tunes that it is so difficult for me to
understand such attacks as are con-
tained in the enclosed article. How
ever. since the disposition seems to be
to relegate the matter of my appoint
ment to question of reward for SER
vices rendered to one political party or
sacrifice for treachery to another, let 1t
be the latter. my only regret being that
it is not greater.
JOHN LowNDES MCLACRIN.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
THE CANDIDATES.

The visit Of the candidates for state
offices to Yorkville last Thursday and
Friday, some 45 or so strong, was not
only quite pleasant break In the sum-
mer monotony; but 1t gave all the peo-
pie Of the town and surrounding coun-
try who happened to be interested. an
opportunity to get a much more satis-
factory idea Of the manner Of men who
desire to fill the higher offices than has
been possible to gather from the news
papers.
Leaving aside all prejudices, II such
a thing be possible. 1t must be confess
ed that, taken altogether there Is little
that is discreditable about the crowd.
Almost without exception the various
candidates are men of prominence
among their respective home people,
and while they were here not one OF
them conducted himself in a manner
that could be construed as being the
least discredtable.
With a few exceptions, the candi-
dates for the minor offices. as we'll as
for governor, put in their time making
their acquaintance with the people.
They worked industriously, too, and
most of them showed that they under
stood their business-that they had
been there. But all conducted them
selves as gentlemen and the people they
met lost nothing by the contact.
The candidates for governor, of
course, were observed more closely in
their actions than were the other cam
didates. They were also anxious to
meet as many people as possible. but
took different methods. Messrs. Ansel,
Hayward and Zimmerman were piloted
among the business houses by friends
and introduced to all who came in their
way. Colonels Talbert and Tillman
took a different plan. Both are well
acquainted here and both are conspic-
uous. Each went it alone, not looking
either to the right or the left and
speaking only when they were spoken
to, maintaining a quiet dignity and
showing how well they understood the
game.
At least three Of the gubernatorial
candidates had occasion to cash checks
at the bank. Two Of them took the
precaution to be accompanied by
friends who could identify them. The
third candidate was Colonel Truman.
He went 1t alone, and Notwithstanding
the numerously published stories CAL
culated to queer his credit, laid down a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
WITHIN THE TOWN.

There was some business on account
Of the campaign meeting last Friday,
but not great deal.
Policeman Mendenhall has been
making quite a reputation for the
amount of walking and riding he does.
There are those who say that he covers
practically every street in town from
three to five times day.
When Colonel Jim Tillman called
at the postoffice for his mail last Fri
day, Miss Moore, the postmaster. re-
marked to him: Il am glad you called
in person, Colonel Tillman, because
did not want to have any trouble about
your mail" Colonel Tillman smiled
pleasantly and replied: Yes, I had
trouble about my mail at Pickens and
it is not settled yet"
Il The doors of the dispensary were
closed last Friday, except for one hour,
from to o'clock. Upon the opening
u7 the doors after The adjournment OF
the campaign meeting. a large number
of people crowded in and the dispenser
had all he could do from to 6. The
sales for the day amounted to $65 and a
few cents: but they were not all made
in the one hour. There were a great
many sick people in town and the bulk
Of the business was done on prescrip-
tions OF physicians. There were four
arrests for drunkenness during the
evening and night.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

IT looked for long time as If there
was going to be no interest in politics
this year; but it has already developed
that this is mistaken impression. Now
that the candidates have been around
among the people, the spirit Of conten-
ton has been tapped, people are lining
up for their respective favorites, and
every remark in benalf of some other
fellow meets with prompt chamenge
Politics is second nature with the peo-
pie of this section, and the great ma
jority find it simply impossible to sup
press their inherent feelings Of parti-
zanship. This campaign is going to be
about as warm as any that has been
waged heretofore.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

give Lima. 343 miles. with branches 80
miles, a total of 423 miles. The Ohio
River and Charleston road extends
from Johnson City, Tenn, to Huntdale,
N. c.. q distance Of thirty-four miles.
1t was originally the Tennessee section
of the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chi
cago project. The Carolina portion OF
this road was built from Camden, S.
c., to Marion, N. c., III miles, and is
now known as the South Carolina and
Georgia Extension and is controlled by
the Southern railway. The Ohio River
and Charleston was recently sold by
Samuel Hunt & Co, to the South and
Western, of which George l.. Carter, of
Bristol, Tenn, who organized the Vir-
ginia Iron, Coal and Coke company and
the Virginia and Southwestern Railway
company. is president.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

check for SIS. He made no explanation
or request--merely allowed the check
to speak for itself-and the cashier
counted out the money without word.
Then Colonel Tillman said Thank
you," and walked out.
Previous campaign parties have been
noted for the amount Of whisky they
drank. 1t has been the rule heretofore
that at least one or two members would
get drunk. and on one occasion at least
half dozen were much the worse for
liquor. But this time, the entire party
was on its good behavior, and so far
as his conduct in Yorkville was con-
cerned, not a single candidate laid him
self liable to the slightest reproach.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
LOCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADyERrIsEMENrs.

J. D. Hamilton and others-Nominate
John L. Rainey as a candidate for
election to the house Of representa-
tives, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party in the primary elec-
tion.
Citizens of Bethel and Kings Mountain
Township-Announce Mr.. d. G. STAN
ton as a candidate for denomination
as county commissioner Of York
county.
John F. Gordon, Supervisor-Gives no
tice to the road overseers Of York
county to call out their hands during
the month Of August and work and
repair the roads.
Southern Railway-Publishes its sched-
ule Of trains between Kingville. Cam
den and Marion, N. c., with connec-
tions and other information.
The Enquirer-Tells of its new story
The Lady Of Lynn, which is soon to
appear in these columns. zee fourth
page and watch for the opening chap
ters.
Riddle & Carroll-Are ready to supply
you with lime, shingles. nails and
other building material and also have
wagon materials, consisting Of rims
spokes, tires, bolts, etc.
G. P. IIowrance & CO.-Say that theil
roasted coffee at Is cents a pound Is
far superior to lots of roasted coffee
that Is sold at much higher price,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
MERE-NIENTION,

There was another furry in oats on
the Chicago market last Saturday.
July oats fell from Il cents to 50, then
went back up to They have Cap
tain Richard r. Hobson engaged to be
married again. This time the bride-to-
be is a daughter of eX-Vice President
Adlai +. Stevenson. Western Texas
is suffering from serious floods. At
lanta'S city officials are charged with
specializing in cemetery lots and NOV
ing bodies to the Potter's field in order
to get lots for resale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
Total ........s3,121, ,460 $3,232, ,37h

The increase In the valuation or real
estate this year, as compared to last
year, amounts to $i1O.11O. This increase
arises mostly on account Of the return
of town property in Rock Hill as town
lots instead of as acres. as heretofore.
1t will be noted. however, that there
are some slight gains In several other
townships, while some Of them show
losses. Cotton mill property goes down
now as personality. The value Of this
property last year was $644,2S7, and
these figures will be increased this
year. The assessed value of farming
lands throughout the county, including
improvements, averages 1924 an acre,
which is estimated to be 75a per cent Of
actual value.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
YORK COUNTY REAL ESTATE.

Auditor Williams has made up an alb
stract Of the returns of real estate in
York county for the year 1902. and al
though he will be unable to tell exactly
where he is. at with regard to personal
ty until after the state board completes
its work Of equalizing railroad, cotton
mill and other property Of that nature,
he has at hand enough information to
show that there is a decided gain in
valuations as compared with last year.
The returns Of realty by townships for
last year and this year are as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
NBoUT PEOPLE.

Chester.
| Miss Mamie Mcconnell visited friends
In Rock Hill this week.
| Prof. Paul Grier, of Erskine college.
was in Yorkville last week.
| Miss Essie Stewart Is on a visit to
her sister. Mrs. Horace H. Beard.
| S,Afessrs. Brooks and Claude Inman
are visiting relatives in Cherokee coun-
tty.
l-Miss jamie Atkinson, Of Lowrysville
I If visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. FerSu-
son.
kr Miss Mollie Smith, Of Winnsboro. is
visiting Miss Lenora Williford. in York
VILE.
Miss Wilson, of Chester, Is visiting
Miss Kate Gordon, on East Liberty
street.
e5Mr. George D. Brown, Of Prosperity
s. c., is visiting Mr.. John Rainey, al
Sharon.
h Mr.. Edward Smith, Of Columbia. is ir
Yorkville on a visit to the family Of Mr.
A. Rose.
Mrs Snow, Of Richmond. Va. Is ir
Yorkville, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
w. w. Lewis.
Mr.. John Patrick, OF White Oak, Il
visiting friends and relatives in the
vicinity Of Sharon.
\ Miss Carolina Jamison. of Summer
1ville, is visiting in Yorkville, the guest
of Miss Elise Moore.
| SMr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Miller, ol
Columbia, are visiting relatives anc
friends in Yorkville.
| Mr.. Elias Inman, Of Bullock's Creek
spent Monday in Yorkville with Mr.
Brooks Inman's family.
Miss Agnes Moore visited relatives
and friends at Lowrysville last week
the guest of Mr.. R. S. Hopes family.
Miss Mabel C. Webster, Of Philadel.
phia, who has been visiting the Misses
Mcconnell, left Monday for her home.
Mrs. L. w. Perrin, Of Abbeville, Is
visiting her mother. Mrs. McCaw, and
other relatives and friends in York.
willie.
Miss Emeline Craig, of Blackstock
spent several days this week in York
Vile, the guest Of Rev. and Mrs. w. G
Neville.
6Misses Marion Logan and Mary Lou.
ise Bomar are visiting relatives and
friends in the McConnellsville neigh.
borhood.
Mrs. Tom Blair. of Bowling Green
returned to her home yesterday, after
a visit to relatives and friends at Bull.
locks Creek.
Mr.. Zimri Carroll, Of Glover, passed
through Yorkville yesterday on his way
to Dysartville, N. C. where he expects
to spend several weeks.
| &overnor McSweeney has appointed
Hon. w. r. Love, Of McConnellsville
to be a delegate to the annual congress
of the National Prison association
which meets in Philadelphia on Sep
tember 1917.
p A. L. Bristol, of Charleston, made the
highest average in the competitive ex'
animation held in Columbia Monday fol
Senator Tillman's Annapolis cadetship
and Mr.. John Rainey Ashe, Of York
willie, came second. Mr.. Ashe Is now
first alternate for both West Point and
Annapolis. and sti,I has a chance tc
win Senator McLaurin's Annapolis ap.
pointment.
Major D. M. Bernard has resigned
his position as commandant Of cadets
Of the K. M. M. A., and will be succeed
ed by Major e. L. Cannon, Of Norfolk
Va. Major Bernard is to be an as
sistant professor in the Virginia Mill
tary Institute. Major Cannon gradu-
ated from the Virginia Military 1nsti-
tute in the class of 1901 with the rank
of lieutenant, and since then has been
commandant Of cadets at the Hampton
Roads Military academy. Newport
News, Va.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

IT does not seem that there is any
reason to worry further about Senator
McLaurin's acceptance of job from
the president. The reason he gave for
refusing the judgeship would apply
with equal force to everything else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30

WE do not pretend to be able to ex-
plain that Pickens postoffice affair: but
there is evidently some mystery about
it. notwithstanding Colonel Talbert's
vigorous denunciation Of the Green
VILE News on that account.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
DIR. II. j. Strait.

DR.. Strait said that although he had
been around Glover several times, this
was his first appearance In the town.
First addressed himself to the subject
Of imperialism and told how the Philip
pine islands came into our possession,
alleging bad faith on the part Of the
United States in their dealing with the
Filipinos. Urged that under our decla-
ration Of independence we had no right
to subjugate the islands or to under
take to govern them. I stood In this
position four years ago, and my friend
Finley claims I was simply guessing.
But what Is the result? Here we are a
great nation, thrown out into the sea
without a compass, and after a few
years the great corporate interests OF
this country will elect presidents re-
gardless of our votes. Any man who
Is capable Of representing you ought to
be able at least five years ahead to
tell you what Is likely to take place in
this country. Now where are we? We
stand with a great army ostensibly to
crush out this people; but available for
ia king away our liberties. Talk about
a cotton market. If we had kept on
good terms with the Filipinos we would
have had a market for hundreds of
thousands and millions of dollars worth
of our goods. AS it Is we have spent
oil la,
nothing. In case of a foreign war it
would take 100000 troops to keep the
Filipinos from assisting the enemy,
whereas IL we had acted differently we
would have had them for allies. l
pointed it out four years ago. They
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Chr 3torkrillc enquirer.
YORKVILLE, s. &\
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1902.

1T is mostly politics in today's paper;
but it is the business Of THE ENQUIRER
to record the local occurrences Of the
week, and it Is the politicians who are
making the news just now.
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Mr. Berry Witht.raSvs.

Mr. Thomas n. Berry, of Cheraw.
candidate for railroad commissioner.
has withdrawn from the race because
of his inability to continue tn can
vaSS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

TIC CdIIuIUdttS IOI tIIt DeIffOCf 1tfS
nomination from the Fifth congress-
ional district, spoke at Glover last Mon
day morning. The appointment had
not been advertised except by written
notice stuck up in the town Of Glover
and by word Of mouth, and there was
a slim crowd in attendance. The meet
ing was held in the school house, and
when called to order by Chairman J. E
Beamguard at about II o'clock. con
sisted Of only about fifty people. The
first speaker introduced was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-07-30
General j. w. Floyd.

General Floyd said it was the first
time he has ever been to Glover. Ap-
preciated York county's past support.
Told how in the last election he had
gotten more votes over his opponent
than MIR. Finley had gotten over DR..
Strait. We all stand on the Democrat
Ic platform where we have to stand.
With reference to Mr.. Finley's claims
Of credit for securing appropriations,
said that in his opinion the most VIC
ious tendency apparent in our govern
ment today Is the wasteful expenditure
of the peoples money. Said that In
ternal improvements by the Federal
government was not Democrat doc
trine The Democratic party pledges
nothing but the protection Of the citi-
zen in his daily avocation and guar
antee Of his right to life. liberty and the
pursuit of happiness. The Democratic
party considers the acquisition of the
Philippines the most dangerous circum-
stance that has ever happened to the
American government / warn you not
to be led to believe anything else.
Where is the farmer within the sound
of my voice, who believes that the ac-
quisition of any territory on the face
of the earth will raise the price Of cot
ton? If Americans will sell their goods
in competition with the world. 1t must
make as good goods at less price. The
Democratic party will never endeavor
to assist the manufacturers Of this
country to undersell any competitor
1t will nail the American flag TO the
masthead of your ship and say no man
or nation shall interfere with you, but
after that you must help yourself. l DO
not believe there Is anybody here who Is
not willing to concede that every candi-
date in this race Is competent to make
a good representative. l do not believe,
as Mr.. Finley says, that man must
serve a lifetime in congress before he
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-12-19

Andrea, y Sc fue q casa de Ter nan
do Eocher, en- La que haofa tres
meses que Ell angel do la felicidad
habfa de naeVo extendido aus alas.
Herminia era La mas fslix de las
mujeres, y Fernando L. cOnsagraba
su vida para hacerla olvidar sus
erroreB. I'm esos tres meses nj una
sola nube empaf16 50 tranqutlo ho-
riZonte nj los asalt0 ningdn re-
cuerdo de Ia pasada tempestRd, nj
Sc pFesentaba indictO alguRo, por
vsgo que fuese, que pudiese hsCer-
les temsr desgracias para 81 porve-
mir.
Sc recordar& tai vez que en- Ell
mCmento en- que sir 0uillermo,
bsiO ell disfraz de sir Arturo Co
llins, Sc escapaba de entire las ma
nos del conde DE- Artoff saltaEa
por In ventana del salon al iardfR
del hotel de Turquess, mientras
que esta Sc volyia loca, y Fernando
y Leon, estupefact0s ante 10 eScena
que acahaban de presenciar, pre-
guntandose con afAn qui6n era sl
autor de todo aquellO, y aquel
Proteo invisible incogible q pesar
de una cOnstante persecution.
Sc TecoIdarA tambien que Baca.
rs Sc quedo silenciosa, desdefIando
responder porqDe Saba que ella
sols era Ia 1nica que no Cre1a en- el
arrspen timfento de Andrea, y que
nadie, ni Leon nj Fernando, y
much0 menos Ell conde de Aergaz,
darfan fs o sug acuaacionaH, que
hasta enton ces no podfa apoyar en-
pruebas; y como la mulsr pruaen-
&c que va ain descanso q Ia conse-
cuci0n do I'M ebieto, habfase iurs'
do sapera con pacieneia para
no alArmar Andrea.
Tenlamos necesidad de recordar
toaos estoe heehos para 0xPlicar In
vista dc Armando Q Fernando
Rocher, y 10 cordialidad con que
este lie rosibi6. Cuando el conde %
present0 en el hotel de Ia Galle de
| Isly, Fernando J 81 esposa estaban
en- compafIfa de nno de los persona
| les mes importantes de nuestra
narraei6n, con RasarA,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-12-19

Al dfa sigufente por 10 maffana,
y eso de lss once, el conde de
Kergax fu6 a Paris, en- donde pen
saba pasar sl dia, y apenas % habia
instaiado Armando en III despaeho
= empezaba q dsspaehar ~ CORES
pondencia, cuando 80 prssent6 81
hsrmano Andrea.
u Eres t6P-ls di1o el eonds.
III vixoonde 80 prssentaba con
una 2ctltud aolemne. brists y Ii
yea LENA do aignidad.
-Pardonadme, hsrmano mfo,c
diio, si Oh setorbo, psro 50 trata
de IN caao muy urgente.
Habfase operado en- 81 como una
eapecie de metam6rfosis, pues no
era "a oil hombre eDcorvado bajo
81 peso de gus remordinientos, con
los oios humildemente inclinados
81 suelo, Dc aspeeso inquieto y ser
VII, nj sl gran sulpabls que 80 re-
conocfa in6fgno entre todos y Sc
coIocaba tras IN lasayo. 4 impul-
SOC de IN sen1imiento que sl conde
no podfa apreciar a6n, habiaae
ergnido; llevaba In eabe2a ALTA y
30 preaentaba con mucha seguri
dad. Tenfa abrochado melitarmen-
ter haata Il narha 81 largo lsvit6n,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-12-19
RRURBA GRATIS

asi como me hRlaga reeibtr al senior
de Kargaz, al que dsbo muchfs1mos
favores, me apena el Vsrle venir o
mi casa con semeisDte mission.
--Os ruego que tengAis presente,
- dijo Armando con mucha frial-
dad, : que soy oil hermRno del hom
bre al que habeis ultraiado.
E marques Sc inclin6 sin con-
testar.
Ignore ell motive de una dis
puta que deplorO, prosiguio Ell
seGor de Kergaz; motive que,
segdn me diio Andrea, dsbe ser IN
secTeto.
Hizo 81 marques una sefial de
asentimientO.
Pero sea cualquiera, debo en-
csrrarme en- mi pspel de teatjgo.
-Os eEcucho, diio RScambols,
que tam POGO re habla sentsdo.
-Parece que mt heImano es sl
ofendido.
ST. sefior.
y crso, al menos q iuEgar por
yuesbra actitud, que no hay arreglo
possible.
-Por desgracia, no.
- De manera que, siendo los
ofendidcs, tenem0s la election de
las armas.
A 10 que sccedo con toda mi
alma.
Mes batiremos pistola.
--EstA muy bien.
MRflana, & las siete, en- oil bos'
que de Vincennes.
- Es cosa conyentdai senior con"
de-
Armando habfa cumplido 81 mi
sion, no tenfa que agregar nj
una palabra mas. Salndo al adver-
sarlo de Andrea y Sc despidio,
acompafIandole el pretendido mar
aues hasta la puerta de Ia nAo1ta
ci6n con afectada cortesfa.
A la calle de 1sjy. di1o Ar
mando al cochero al subir nj coshe.
En- puestros diss son tan eonta'
doa los duelos con ca solo testigo y
han cafdo en- tai desnso, que ni POI
un momanto penso el senior de
Kergaz ca aeQmpaaaF al 500 :
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-12-19

y ~ rostro resplraba eierta auda.
cia, IN no nj que belicOso que cua'
draba mas al caballero que MI da.
voto. El asombro del sefiCr de
Kergax, para el que NADIA do sst0
pas6 desapercibido, fua tan gran
de, que no halo palabras para ma
nifestsrlo, y Sc lfmit6 q mirar "a
harmano Y esperar que cate
tonase la palabra.
-Armando, -- diio Andrea con
mucha tranquilidad, : no a6 si los
remordimientos que me abruman
y ell arrepentimiento de que doy
pruebas han acabado Por rehabili'
tarme n vuestros oips.
-iOhl sf, y si los. sontest6
Armando, - to rohabilit6 como
yo..
Hermano mfo, diio Andres
con alguna vaciiaci6n, somos hi
ioa de una miama madre
ST.
z ademka, mobiles. y saba.
llorOa -.
-Asf 10 cReo, : respondi6 son.
riendo Armando.
--Pnes bien: Sno 81 cierto que q
vecss para m caballero, por mny
eulpable cue aea 4 " proploa oioai