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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16

WHEN a certain man died in Texas
not long ago, says the Galveston News,
leaving fourteen years of subscription
to his local paper unpaid, "the editor
appeared at the grave as the lid was
being screwed down for the last time
and put in a linen duster, thermome-
ter and a palm leaf fam" Editors, 1t
is remarked, are not prosperous, as
rule, but they are always kind and
considerate.-News and Courier.
We are not sure that we understand
our - esteemed contemporary, whether
it is speaking seriously or joking. If
it means to reflect on this poor dead
man for owing fourteen years sub
scription, we are afraid it is somewhat
unjust. We can see how the man
could have been responsible for one
year: but for the other thirteen this
editor is responsible. There could be
no better evidence that the poor fellow
did not want the paper at all than his
failure to pay at the end Of the first
year. If the man ordered the paper In
the first instance, and failed to pay for
it by the end of the year, then the edi-
tor should have stopped the paper to
prevent compounding of the sin. If.
however, the editor sent the paper
without authority in the first place,
and kept it up all those years, the last
tribute described must have been made
either through a feeling of remorse or
with a view to having the articles car
ried ahead for the future use of the ed
itor himself. An editor who will start
a paper without authority and keep 1t
up year after year, regardless of the
protests and pleadings of his victims,
will not only need palm leaf fans, linen
busters and thermometers in the here
after: but will do we'll to take along a
bunch Of ice tickets.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The southbound C. & NV. passen-
ger train arrived late Thursday night
on account of a run off on the stand
ard gauge section of the road up in
North Carolina.
The town council is arranging to do
some macadam work on Kings Noun
tain street. The rock crushing plant
will be kept at the Southern depot long
enough to crush sufficient rock for
patching purposes, after which 1t Will
be moved up to Kings Mountain
street.
Although THE ENQUIRER Is not yet
able to present the full programme for
the occasion Of the laying the corner
stone of the Yorkville Graded school
building next Monday evening, for the
reason that all details have not been
perfected, that event Is to take place
at o'clock p. m, as originally an
nounced. Messrs. J. j. Keller & Co.,
the contractors, have everything in
readiness for the placing of the stone.
The choir music is to be under the d.
rection of Mr.. P. M. Grimes, and there
will be appropriate addresses. The
people who desire to witness the cere-
monies are requested to be on the
ground not later than a quarter Of
o'clock
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
MERE-MENTION.

Mrs. Stanley fired at mad dog that
invaded her yard at Michel, Ga, last
Tuesday, and killed her sister, Miss
Ida Baker. Judge Hines, of Allan
ia, has declined the guberatorial nomi-
nation of the Georgia Populists.. "A
report has been sent out from Wash
ington to the effect that the president
will call an extra session of the senate
early in November to ratify recipro-
city treaty with Cuba. Two Chicago
policemen were murdered by robbers
last Tuesday morning under mysteri-
Gus circumstances. When found both
officers were in a dying condition, and
one was able only to tell enough of his
story to indicate that they had been
killed in a fight with robbers. Six men
have been arrested charged with re-
sponsibility for the killing. THE In
ternational Harvesting company, in
Guiding the Mccormick, Deering and
other leading manufactures of har-
vesting machinery, has been incorpora-
ted under the laws of New Jersey with
a capital stock of $4,000, ,OOO. -. Lew
is Nixon has been elected to the presi-
dency of the United States Ship Build
ing company. Governor Henry IT,.
Gage, of California, was arrested last
Wednesday on a charge of criminal Ii
bel and was shortly afterward released
on bond.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
Saturday, August l6, 1902.

dren, of Simpsonville, Greenville coun-
ty, are in Yorkville on a visit to the
families of Messrs. T. r. Cox and H.
P. Thomasson.
[Mr. and Mrs. T. o. Flowers, Of Rock
l&Iill, spent several days in the Fodder
neighborhood this week, visiting the
families of Messrs. James and John F.
Gordon. They returned home yester-
day.
Mr.. N. B. Bratton, Of Guthriesville,
was in Yorkville Thursday, and had
something to say about the Greenville
reunion, which he attended last week.
He was delighted with the treatment
the veterans received at the hands OF
the Greenville people. II have been to
lots of reunions" he said. general,
state and county, and have experience
ed some unusually kind treatment; but
1 have never seen anything yet that
surpassed the hospitality of the Green
VILE people. Why they just turned the
town over to us and devoted themselves
to our entertainment. Everything we
wanted was ours. They had free brass
bands which played on the streets and
at the hotels. People entertained US at
their homes and out in the open. The
MOTEL charges were very moderate to
everybody and especially the veterans.
The Confederate badge was a warrant
for admission anywhere, and the local
military kept the crowds from interfer-
ing at entertainments that were intend
ed especially for us. shall never for
get the wonderful hospitality and pa
triotism of the Greenville people, and
do not think there was a veteran
present who will fail to remember It."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
LOCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Probate Judge McCorkle-Gives notice
that w. Brown WyIie has applied to
him for letters Of administration on
the estate of Irwin B. Gordon, de-
ceased.
Probate Judge McCorkle-Gives notice
that ]. r. Boulware has applied to
him for letters of administration on
the estate or Mrs. E. j. Hamilton, de-
ceased.
T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Wants you
to bring your watches, clocks and
jewellery to him for repair. He says
he will do your work promptly and
guarantee his work.
Riddle & Carroll-Say that they have
received a carload Of fresh lime, and
that they have a thousand bushels
of oats for seeding and feeding. and
also have a big supply Of bagging
and ties, and invite you to see them
for prices before buying.
York Drug Store-Asks that you see
it before buying turnip seed. A good
selection and fresh seed.
Keene Dobson-Tells you that the work
Of the Charlotte steam laundry Is the
best to be had in this vicinity. He
promises prompt and efficient SER
vice and solicits your patronage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
STATE CAMPAIGN NOTES.
What the Candidates For Office Are
Saying and Doing.

Saying and Doing.
DR.. Zimmerman asked Mr.. Talbert
quite an embarrassing question about
his white mans money for white
mans schools plank the other day. 1t
was to this effect: 1t is an admitted
fact that the Negroes are the most lib
eral patrons of the dispensary. If you
give the Negro's money to the Negro
schools, how are you going to arrange
this? Mr. Talbert has not yet solved
the problem.
Mr.. Evans is after Mr.. Latimer and
his copper stock deal. Mr.. Latimer
bought Mexican copper stock at 20
cents and sold at 40. Since then the
stock has gone down to q. Mr.. Evans
claimed that many Of Mr.. Latimer's
South Carolina friends had been bitten
in this deal. Mr.. Latimer produced a
letter from the president Of the COM
pany saying that he would be glad TO
refund to such of Mr.. Latimer's friends
as were dissatisfied with their invest
ment. Mr.. Evans offered to furnish
SC, 900 shares at 27. Mr.. Latimer gave
the names of a number OF alleged pur-
chasers Of stock who claimed to be sat-
isfed, and demanded OF Mr.. Evans to
name a man who is not satisfied. Mr..
Evans has been unable to give any
names.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16

well-known in South Carolina as loyal
veterans and as estimable gentlemen.
The chief of staff Is Col. J. M. Jordan,
of Greenville, adjutant general Of the
division.
The other members Of the staff are:
1t. Col. E. H. Gasque, inspector gen.
eral, Marion.
1t. Col. David Cardwell, quarter
master general. Columbia.
1t. Col. o. L. Schumpert, judge ad-
cate general, Newberry.
1t. Col. E. B. Mobley, commissary
general, Rock Hill.
Rev. w. B. Gordon, chaplain general,
Camden.
1t. Col. H. M. Stuart, Sr., surgeon
general, Beaufort.
Maj. P. w. Farrell, aide, Blackville.
Maj. A. Barron Holmes, aide, Char
lesion.
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stories, each goes into more detail than
has been used in the foregoing; but,
in brief, we have incorporated the
claims Of each. However, 1t is to be
hoped that there will be large num-
Der Of people out at the court house
today, for however easy it has been
for these gentlemen to agree that some
other outside party-any other outside
party-was not a fit man TO represent
South Carolina in the United states
senate, it is absolutely Impossible for
them to decide, either beyond himself,
who is fit man for the pace, and the
voters will have to solve this riddle.
After the voters have settled the ques-
ton the other five will be very much
disappointed; but at the same time
they will all generously acquiesce In
the wisdom of the majority, and
though continuing to think that the
majority has shown mighty poor judg-
ment, will probably not have another
word to say above a confidential whis-
per-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
COLLAPSE IN FOODsTUFFs.
Prospective Cheapness an Inestfma-
hIe Roon tn the South.

Cheapness an Inestfma-
bic Boon to the South.
The collapse in foodstuffs Is just
now the salient feature Of the specula-
tive markets. Corn has declined al
most 40 cents per busnel from the price
established during the pseudo-corner in
the July option, while wheat Is lower
by 10 cents for the September delivery.
The bulls in oats have had troubles OF
their own, having to do battle in the
pit" and the courts at one and the
same moment.
This greatest version in values SIM
ply reflects the fact that, in the opinion
of the trade, bumper yields Of all GER
eals are practically certain. 1t Is, OF
course, the spectators function to dis
count all such changes of environment
selling things which are dear because
they are scarce and buying things
which are cheap because they are plen-
tiful. The principle Of the compensa-
ton pendulum is thus continually at
work although the huge clock seldom
keeps perfect time.
In the present instance, the lower
range Of quotations is a blessing IN
very thin disguise. Excessively high
prices are no less hurtful to the general
prosperity than excessively low ones.
In the one case the consumer is pinch
ed; in the other the producer has MS
nose to the grindstone. Good crops and
fair prices constitute the ideal, from
the standpoint Of the economist and
the statesman.
So far as the south is concerned, the
prospective cheapness Of food Is an in
estimable boon. The cotton crop of 1907
has been made at an awful outlay FOR
grain and provisions. The effect on the
farmers exchequer has been disas-
trous. The strain will be much easier
te bear, now that a rainbow Of promise
is seen. Corn at 80 cents means war
corn at 40 cents means peace-in the
industrial world.
Another significant result of the great
crops must be noted. With the advent
of plenty throughout the grain belt,
the railways find themselves sure of an
overhowing traffic. The business OF
now cuts so immense
figure in our national life that the lm-
portance Of having every car wheel IN
motion. can hardly be exaggerated.
Stockholders will get their dividends
without fail, while an army Of workmen
will find steady employment. The non
speculative public will simply say OF
the grain bull, as Brutus said of Cae-
sar. "It must be his death. New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
The Senatorial Candidates.

The candidates before the Democratic
primary for the office Of United States
senator-Messrs. Elliott, Evans. Hemp
hill, Henderson, Latimer and Johnstone
are scheduled to address the Demo-
cratic voters of York county In the
court house at Yorkville today-Satur-
day.
These gentlemen have been pretty
we'll over the whole state, making
speeches at the various courthouse
towns, and although their speeches
have been only partially reported In
the newspapers, it is quite generally
understood that there is no especial
difference Of opinion among them eX-
cept on the question as to which Is cap
able of being the most contented with
the honor, dignity and emoluments Of
the office Of United States senator.
Last summer all Of the gentlemen
were agreed upon the proposition that
Senator McLaurin was no longer fit to
represent the state of South Carolina
in the position he is now occupying.
They gave various reason for their
opinion. omitting the principal reason.
which was that each thought that he
could fill the place more acceptably
himself. Now that there is no longer
any possibility of the reelection Of
Senator McLaurin, while all are still
glad that he is out Of the way, and
while each continues to congratulate
himself on the part he played in elimi-
mating the incumbent from future con-
sideration, the one concern Of each Of
the six candidates left in the field, is
in the way now as Senator McLaurin
was then.
Mr.. Elliott's claim is based upon able
and efficient service to the Democracy
from reconstruction times to the pres
ent, and what he has been able to do
in the way of securing appropriations
from the national government for va
rious interests in his district. Mr..
Evans thinks that because he told the
people in 1897 that McLaurin was a Re-
publican, and because, as he alleges,
subsequent developments have con-
firmed the truth of his charges. that
he should be rewarded on account of
his perspicuity. Mr.. Hemphill claims
reward on account of his fight against
the force bill in days gone by and on
account of his experience and ability
in national affairs. Mr.. Henderson
thinks his devotion to the Democracy
of South Carolina is such as to deserve
this great reward. and Mr.. George
Johnstone thinks that his high con-
ceptions of the abstract principles of
freedom and liberty, should not have
smaller recognition; while last but not
least comes Mr.. Latimer, with long
list of appropriations and public places
secured for his people, and the story
of many thousands OF packages of
seeds distributed throughout his dis
trict.
OF course, in telling their respective
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20 feet long. 1t Is composed of rs dis
tinct parts, each celled internally by
canvass-or in the finer portions linen
and silk-stretched on piano wire,
some five miles of which were used in
the construction of this monster kite,
for such it most resembles. Mr.. Bells
summer residence overlooks the scenic
Brass dor lake, one Of the finest sheets
or water in eastern Canada. While
there for the last few summers, Mr..
Bell was engaged in experimenting
with kites-numbering $50 in all-and
in tabulating the varying angles Of ele-
vation for the different shapes. 1t has
been his aim to embody the data thus
obtained in the present flying machine,
with what success the near future can
alone disclose.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. I. w. Johnson visited DR.. and
Mrs. Paul T. Gordon, in Charlotte, this
week.
Miss Talulah Neville is at home again
after visiting relatives and friends in
Chester.
fIMr. H. P. Thomasson Is sick with
Hfever at his home on Kings Mountain
street.
t7kMr. Rush Wray. of Charlotte, visited
Lthe family Of Mr.. j. @. Wray this
week.
Mr.. John Davidson is in Yorkville
for few days with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Strauss are at
home again after few days visit to
Cokesbury.
Col. w. H. McCorkle left yesterday
afternoon for ten days stay at Cleve-
land Springs.
Master Glenn Allison, Of Henrietta,
N. c., is in Yorkville on a visit to rela-
tiyes and friends.
MRS. jamie Parish and son, Master
Jefferys, have returned from a visit to
friends at Tirzah.
Cadet D. s. Henderson, Jr., Of the
K. M. M. A., is up from Aiken on a
visit to friends in Yorkville.
Rev. w. G. Neville returned home on
Thursday from Diackstock, where he
had been preaching for a week.
Master D. Wyatt Neville returned on
Thursday after spending ten weeks
with relatives at Blacksburg, Va.
Mr.. w. Berry Cauthen and family, of
Blackstock, are in Yorkville on a visit
to the family Of Mrs. jamie Parish.
Mr.. ]. S. Gladney's family left York.
vile on yesterday for Kershaw, where
they will make their home in the fu-
ture.
LA~Mesdames H. H. and E. B. Beard
have returned home after spending a
couple of weeks at Shelby and Cleve-
land Springs.
Mrs. Jas. B. Bell and children, of
Gaffney, are visiting relatives and
friends in Yorkville and in the Clay
Hill section.
MRS. George M. Lowrance left last
Thursday for Albemarle. N. c., accom-
panied by Miss Estelle Crowell, where
she will visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. A. S. Withers and daughters,
Misses Halle and Lille, of Charleston,
arrived in Yorkville Wednesday, and
will remain until about September 1.
Miss Alice Ross, Of Columbia, visit
ed relatives and friends at Sharon the
first of this week. Miss Ross has just
returned from a visit to relatives in
Arkansas.
<Mrs. John S. Sandifer and daughter,
Maggie, together with Wilmore Logan
and Master Jesse Moore Burris, are
visiting Mr.. A. A. Burris, near Nc
Connellsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Jones and chill
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
THE COUNTY CANVASS.

The canvass Of the county by the
candidates for the various county Of
fees, which was opened at Barnett's
Mountain last Monday, has since been
progressing in accordance with the pro-
gramme prescribed by the county exc
cutive committee and without especial
incident. The people have been mani
Testing very little interest in the meet
ings 80 far and but small crowds have
been in attendance at the various ap-
pointments. The candidates, of course,
are delivering practically the same
speeches as at the opening meeting,
and for that reason THE ENQUIRER has
not deemed it worth while to keep a
special reporter with the party.
The meeting at Glover on last Tues
day passed off without special incident.
AS has been the rule since the early
nineties, there was but a. small crowd
present and no enthusiasm. The Clo-
yer people entertained the candidates
with their accustomed hospitality,
played checkers and crokonole with
such as were inclined to play, talked
about the weather and the crops and
everything else except politics.
At Bethany, on Wednesday, there
were 30 or 40 voters present and no
ladies. The voters gave very close at
tention to the speeches; but failed to
interrupt anybody with applause or to
manifest any special enthusiasm.
The Piedmont Springs meeting on
Thursday was the feature Of the cam
paign, so far as attendance was con-
cerned. The date was made the occa-
sion of a basket picnic, and the young
people were out in large numbers from
all the surrounding country. There
were seats for the accommodation Of
those who cared to listen to the speak
ers, and the candidates got good at
tention; but no applause. One Of the
candidates, who Is probably the best
speaker in the crowd, said afterward
that he tried himself to see If he could
not get some kind of cheer; but If he
succeeded in interesting anybody, he
was not rewarded by any outward sign.
The young people enjoyed themselves
very much, however, dinner was plenti-
full and taken altogether the day was
a pleasant one.
The party was at Hickory Grove yes
terday, and the schedule is so arranged
as to allow such Of the candidates as
desire to do 80 to come to Yorkville to-
day
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The ttorkrille Gnq,lirer.
YORKVILLE, s. c.:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1e, 1902.

MEssRs. Latimer and Hemphill nave
given satisfactory evidence that they
are proprely qualified to sit in the
United States senate. The others still
have time in which to specify before
the close of the campaign.
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ALL five of Mr.. Latimer's opponents
have been rasping him for distributing
seeds among his constituents, and If
Mr.. Latimer will pledge these gentle
men not to do the same thing in the
event of their election, he will probably
make an important point.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-08-16
LATIMER AND HEMPHILL FIGHT.

LATIMER AND HEMPHILL FIGHT.
Whether it Is something in the Gaff-
ney water or atmosphere, or some
thing lacking in the men who go to
Gaffney, can only be a matter Of un-
satisfactory speculation; but certain
it Is that this pushing, thriving little
city is deservedly winning reputation
as the scrapping ground for political
campaigners. Messrs. McLaurin and
Tillman did not exactly fight at Gaff-
ney, but they made lively incident.
Messrs. Tillman and DeCamp made
this incident one better, and now Mes
srs. Hemphill and Latimer have laid
it on little more severely and actually
come to blows. It happened at the
campaign meeting last Thursday, and
Mr.. Frank P. Cooper, the special cor
respondent Of the Columbia State and
News and Courier tells the story as
follows:
At the senatorial and congressional
candidates meeting held here in the
court house today, Congressman Lati-
mer was the last speaker for the
United States senate. When his turn
came, the dinner hour having arrived,
a majority Of the 500 audience left.
Latimer did not want to speak to the
depleted crowed and asked permission
Of the chairman to be allowed to post
pone his speech until after dinner. The
matter was left to vote, and it was
unanimously ordered that the speech
be postponed as requested.
Latimer jumped up and said: I want
you all to come back here and hear
me, for these five lawyers have been
jumping on one poor farmer, and I am
going to answer them"
AS they were leaving the bar Of the
court room, Hemphill said:
"Latimer, you ought not to say that,
for none Of us have been jumping on
you today, and you know 1t. 1t has
always been our rule to end a meeting
before we stop. and it will not be right
to infringe upon the time of the con-
gresSmen."
Latimer-You want to make me
speak to empty benches; you care
nothing for the congressman.
Hemphill-I do care for the con-
gressmen, and you know it.
BY this time they were facing each
other, and both very angry.
Latimer-I know you don't care for
them.
Hemphill-G- d-n you you know
that Is not true.
Latimer then drew back and hit.
Hemphil a severe, stunning blow on
the cheek. Several men jumped in be-
tween them and the driving blow sent
by Hemphill at his antagonist fell short
Of it's mark. Hemphill then grabbed