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presiding officer. The matter was re-
ferred to the committee on rules and
that committee, instead Of criticising
the ruling Of the presiding officer, mere
ly brought in a rule providing that In
future a motion to indefinitely postpone
would be debatable.
Along with the record Of the proceed
ings of the committee, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Tillman, with permission Of the
senate, caused to be incorporated a
statement in which he claimed that he
had stated the case to two of the high
est parliamentarians in the country and
mad been sustained by them; but, OF
course, in the future he would be bound
by the pleasure of the senate. Later In
the day, the lieutenant governor told
the newspaper representatives that the
parliamentarians to whom he referred
were VIM. P. Frye, president Of the
United States senate, and D. B. Hen
derson, speaker Of the house Of rep
resentatives.
All this occurred between February
and February 13. 1t struck the sena-
tors and others as peculiar at the time;
but nobody seriously doubted the state
ment Of the lieutenant governor. In
fact it did not seem possible that any
body could be so mendacious as to
make such a misrepresentation as
might have been suggested. But as
the result Of certain expression OF
doubt, and certain other subsequent
developments involving the veracity OF
the lieutenant governor, on March 13
Editor Gonzales, of the Columbia State
wrote to Messrs. Frye and Henderson
stating the full facts of the case and
asking as to whether or not they had
been properly represented.
AS the result Of the letters of Mr.
Gonzales, it develops that both Frye
and Henderson had decided squarely
and emphatically against Lieutenant
Governor Tillman, and that he had de-
liberately perverted the kilograms OF
both so as to make them read and say
exactly the opposite of what they were
intended to say.
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EQCAI. AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.

w. D. Grist-Wants to rent five room
cottage on Kings Mountain street.
o. E. Grist-Informs his patrons that
from and after today his news bus
mess will be conducted at the York
Drug Store, where a complete line of
books, magazines and periodicals will
be found.
John B. Williams-Talks to you about
his numerous kinds Of chewing to-
bacco and cigars, and also tells you
that he has molasses, vinegar, canned
goods, cabbage, etc.
w. H. Hicklin, Guthriesville- a
young bull for sale at a reasonable
price. Also two calves.
J.. M. Heath & Co.-Inform their nu-
merous friends that their buyers have
returned from the markets and that
their goods are beginning to arrive,
and that within ten days more they
will be ready for all comers. They
call especial attention to their mil
linery, dress goods and ready-made
clothing.
Riddle & Carroll-Want their farmer
friends to know that they have mo-
lasses, and say they can save you
money If you will see them before
buying molasses. They have Red
Bliss seed potatoes and Mocha and
Java coffee.
T. w. Speck, The Jeweler-Says his
stock Of chinaware Is complete and
that his prices are sure to save you
money. He gives special attention to
repair work.
Jas. NJ. Starr & Co.-Talk about the
benefits to be derived from the use OF
Mrs. Lea's milk and butter purifier
H. G, Strauss & Co.-Announce the ar.
rival of their ladies' dress goods and
make some strong claims for their
stock. They will give a limited dis
play of millinery on next Saturday
for the benefit Of the ladies who wish
to buy before Easter. They cannot
have a full display this week because
the goods did not arrive in time.
York Drug Store-Calls the attention
of cattle, sheep and chicken raisers
to the merits Of hloro-naptholeum
They also mention Easter novelties
and again remind you Of their Gin
co and Cubanola cigars, for which
they claim to be headquarters.
C. P. Lowrance & Co.-Inform you thai
they have sorghum cane seed of the
best quality at the right pricef
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~NITHIN THE TOWN.
II Sunday IL Ea Star

Next Sunday Is Easter.
We will send The ENQUIRER from
this issue to the first Of January, 1903
for $1.50 in advance.
The Daughters of the Corifederacy
Hill meet at Mrs. J. J. Hunters Friday
afternoon at o'clock.
Quite a large quantity of trestle
timber is being transferred from the
South Carolina and Georgia Extension
road to the Carolina and Northwest
ern road for ues on the northern end OF
the latter line. It is understood that
the Carolina and North Western has
also purchased a large quantity OF
cross ties at points on the South Caro-
lima and Georgia Extension.
There was a slight inaccuracy In
the mad" horse story published In
the last issue of THE ENQUIRER, that
should be corrected for the benefit of
those who may have attempted to dag
nose the case from the symptoms as
described Mr.. A. Cody, who was the
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GOOD IF TRUE.
Ire of Northern Business Men ArOuH-
ed by Crumpncker Resolution.

Business interests Of the north have
been aroused by the Crumpacker res
olution to investigate southern elec-
tion laws. Since the publication Of the
fact that the Republican members Of
the house committee on rules had
voted to report the Crumpacker reso-
luton, the Republican leaders have
been fairly overwhelmed with letters
from the business men Of the north,
protesting against what they term an
attempt to revive the bloody shirt"
and Force bill'' issue.
The letters have been so numerous
and vigorous as to have had an ap-
preciable effect on certain Republican
members. 1t was stated last night
that the committee on rules will take
it's own time in reporting the Crum-
packer resolution to the house, notwith-
standing that the majority Of the COM
mittee- Henderson, Repres-
entatives Dalzell and Grosvenor-a
week ago last Saturday, voted to re-
port the resolution.
Now, it is claimed, since number Of
Republicans, in private conversation,
have freely spoken their mind against
the wisdom of the resolution, and on
| top Of this the threat Of the beet sugar
men to vote with the Democrats
against it, the Republican leaders are
in quandary.
On the other hand, Republicans like
Mr. Crumpacker, who have a substan-
tial colored vote in their respective dis
tricts, are insistent that the commit
tee on rules give them an opportunity
to vote on the Crumpacker resolution
and the opportunity cannot come too
soon for them.
Speaking Of the Crumpacker resolu-
| ton, Representative D. Linn Gooch, Of
Kentucky, who Is one Of the most con-
sevative men in the house, said last
evening that for once the Republicans
have placed themselves in hole He
said further: I'VE remember what fol-
lowed the force bill legislation Of the
| fifty-first congress-the election Of a
Democratic house and two years later
the election Of Mr.. Cleveland. I do not
hesitate to say that in my humble opin-
| ion we will elect a Democratic house
this fall and thus pave the way to car
ry the presidential election in 1904, and
the Crumpacker resolution will prove
to be worth thousands Of votes to us
next November. er."-Washington special
of Thursday to Atlanta Journal.
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LOCKHART LINKLETS.
Death of MIR. John A. CranfOrd-Per-
sOnal and Other Notes.

sOnal and Other Notes.
Correspondence OF the Yorkville Enquirer.
LoCKHART, March 24.-Prof. R. j.
Herndon left us last Sunday morning,
after being with us for week, teach
ing the Lockhart Cornet band.
Mr. John A. Crawford died yesterday
morning, Sunday aged so years. He
had been in declining health for over
a year. He leaves a wife and twelve
children. His remains will be buried
today in Bullock's Creek cemetery.
Mr.. James Stephenson is on a visit
to Lockhart on account of sickness in
his brothers family, Mr.. John Ste
phenSon.
Married, on the 18th instant, Mr.. r..
T. Caldwell and Miss Mary Dallas, both
of Lockhart.
Rev. J. S. Grier, of the A. r. church,
filled his appointment here last Sab
bath. He takes well with our people.
Grip and pneumonia are quite preva-
lent among us.
Mr.. w. X. Livingston is now in the
northern markets purchasing spring
goods for the Lockhart mill store. He
is accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Mar
tin, who goes to purchase articles for
the millinery department.
Mr.. Frank Blair is attending one Of
the commercial schools at Spartan
burg.
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MEItE-MENTION.

Italy is reported to be sending out an
expedition against Tripoli.. Atlanta
bankers are working for the establish
ment of a sub-treasury in that city,.
The British and the Beers are holding
a conference at Cape Town under flag
of truce looking to an agreement on
terms of peace. ..... The house Of rep
in the senate amendments to the bill
for the repeal of the war revenue
taxes. Rev. r. Dewitt Talmage is
critically i'll at his home in Washing
ton.
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HOUSE PARTY.

l/Mr. G. r. Turner and family, who live
on the Armstrong; Ford road, just
across Allison creek. 81 miles north OF
Yorkville, entertained a large party OF
friends, including young and old from
town and country, at novel house
party last Saturday.
Mr.. Turner has had the idea In mind
for quite awhile. 1t grew out of the
widespread local interest that attaches
to a certain old log house on his place;
This old house, which was built long
before the Revolutionary war, after the
style that obtained in those days, Is
probably one of the most ancient dwell
lings in York county, and it was Mr..
Turner's idea to treat his guests some
what after the manner that prevailed
in the hospitable days of the long ago.
The favored party, including the host,
consisted of 43 people as follows:
Messrs G. C. Ormand, George Tur-
ner, Webb Turner, Misses Maggie Or
mand, Susie Ormand, Sallie Turner,
Venie Turner, Annie Turner, Mrs. Mary
Turner, Misses Mary Hunter, Su-
die Allison, Della Ormand, Mesdames
Is. M. McNeel, Robert Lindsay,
Samuel Thomas, B. N. Moore, Misses
Annis O'Leary, Emma Ford, Lula
Ford, Hulda McNeel, Daisy Hart,
Rose Lindsay, Blanche Lindsay, Mar
garet Daniel, Elise Moore, Claude
Moore, Ida Ormand, Rose Lindsay,
Hattie Campbell, Bette Campbell, Lutte
Belts, Rev. W. G. Neville, Major D. M.
Bernard, Capt. w. S. Schneider, Capt.
J. H. Witherspoon, DR.. ]. B. Bowen,
Messrs. H. c. Glenn, M. L. Carroll,
Capt. H. D. Wolff and a number Of
children.
Speaking Of the days pleasures, a
member of the party said to the report
er on Monday: I'VE just had q royal
good time Of it, and that comes pretty
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\4%ur PEOPLE.

DChas. w. F. Spencer, Esq, Of Rock
Hill, spent Sunday in Yorkville.
>(Mr. o. Floyd, the well-known insur-
1hce agent Of Kershaw, died at his
home in that town last Saturday, aged
about 70 years.
Mrs. John oarxtell and children, OF
6acksburg, spent Sunday and Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Clarke.
Mr. John A. Neely and family, OF
Rock Hill, returned to their home on
Monday, after a visit to the family OF
Mr.. H. A. D. Neely.
Rev. DR.. J. C. Galloway, Of Gastonia,
preached two excellent sermons in the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
church last Sunday, both to large and
appreciative congregations.
\ Miss Annie Bludworth has resumed
Ger place as assistant in H. C. Strauss
& Co.'S millinery department. Miss
Mary Alexander has taken a position
with the same firm as cashier.
! Mr.. ]. L. Williams is desirous Of buy
Hing house and lot. or Of getting a
suitable lot upon which to build In
Yorkville; but as yet has not run upon
anything that altogether suits his no.
tions.
p Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Mcdowell, OF
Camden, have been in Yorkville this
week, the guests Of Mrs. s. c. Ashe
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdowell came up on ac-
count Of the illness Of their son, Mas
ter Lawrence.
Mr.. r. B. Riddle and party returned
from the Charleston exposition last
Saturday morning. Mr.. Riddle was de-
lighted with the show. He said that he
visited the expositions at Atlanta and
New Orleans; but that the Charleston
show is so far ahead Of either Of them
that one is forced to wonder how 1t has
all been brought about.
X Charleston Post, Monday: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Carroll, Of Yorkvilie, have
been spending several days at the Ar
gyle. They were married last week and
are receiving the congratulations OF
many friends whom they meet In
Charleston, for as one Of the most sue
cessful business men Of York county
Mr.. Carroll is well-known. He Is now
president Of the York Cotton mills
which is being made success under
Mr.. Carrolrs administration.
Charleston Post, Friday: Mr.. Thos.
F. McDow, a prominent member Of the
Yorkville bar, is among the visitors to
the exposition and he Is carried away
with the many beauties Of the Ivory
City. For two terms he has served his
county in the general assembly and has
accomplished much for his people. He
has been on important committees and
has always given eminent satisfaction.
IIe was a member Of the committee
that was appointed to investigate the
lpenitentiary scandal, in which W. A.
Neal figured so prominently. He Is de-
lighted with the show, and Is loud In
its praise. He says that it has never
been equaled by any exposition that
has been held in the south and thar
there Is much to amuse and instruct.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-26

ALTHOUGH the conviction of Wilcox
for the murder of Miss Cropsey, fur
nishes no occasion for surprise, under
all the circumstances it cannot COM
mand widespread approval. The man
may be guilty-he very probably is
guilty-but the fact remains that dur
ing the trial the prosecution did not
develop enough testimony against him
to warrant the hanging of cat. OF
course public opinion is strong against
Wilcox, and we believe that in this
case public opinion is right; but the
verdict of the jury under the circum-
stances is a mere travesty on the fun
damental principles of law, and to hang
a man on verdict arrived at in such
a manner would hardly be as justifia-
BILE even as lynching, which should
not be resorted to under any circum-
stances.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-26

DURING the consideration Of the
question of repeating the war revenue
tax the other day, Senator Tillman
made a strong appea! for the reten-
ton of the tariff on tea. He spoke es-
pecially in behalf of DR.. Shepard's tea
farm at Pinehurst, near Summerville.
The senate, however, refused to enter
tain the proposition. 1t is hoped that
our representatives will persist in their
efforts along the line indicated by
Senator Tilman, for it is not at all i'm
probable that South Carolina has much
to be gained by the development Of tea
culture in South Carolina.
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Wednesday, March 26, 1902.

owner Of the horse, advises the reporter
that the story was all correct except
where 1t was stated that the horse
showed signs of violence while it was
still on his premises. The violent stage
did not develop until several hours af-
ter the horse was taken to the livery
stable.
t%The opening Of a street through
the Parish hotel lot, to curve around
down and intersect with West Liberty
street at the point where the lanyard
branch crosses it, would not only give
the people living west Of Yorkville q
much easier road into town; but it
would open up some very desirable lots
for residence purposes. The situation
could be still further improved by ex-
tending Wright avenue across to inter-
sect with West Liberty street, and it
would be still better If this avenue could
be continued on across to Cleveland
avenue. The suggestion contains an
unusually pretty proposition for some
enterprising and competent real estate
manipulation.
THE ENQUIRER has been requested
to call attention to the vandalism that
| is manifesting itself through differ
ent individuals in picking flowers from
graves in the cemetery. A gentleman
said on Monday: Myself and children
have for months been trying to get
some flowers to grow on the grave of
my wife. Several times our efforts
have promised success; but every time
the flowers begin to look pretty, we
find disappointment in the act Of some
body who insists upon gathering them.
I have noted the same thing in other
cases than mine, and it seems to me
that something should be done to pro-
tect the cemetery against such van
dalism."
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nearly telling the story. 1t was Mr..
Turner's idea, Of course, to produce on
our minds as far as possible all the
impressions that the ancient house,
with unique architecture and strange
furniture and sentimental associations
was likely to convey. 1 think the whole
party fell into the spirit Of the occasion
at once. Anyhow we soon fell into the
full enjoyment Of the situation, and
from the time we got there until we
left, the whole premises hummed with
a merry chatter that was as continuous
as could have been made by swarm OF
bees. The old house had not been oc-
cupied for quite awhile; but in order
to make it seem more homelike, Mr..
Turner went to the trouble Of putting
in lot Of furniture, an ancient spin
ming wheel, an old squirrel rifle and
other articles that were in keeping with
the surroundings. And the dinner that
was served! You should have been
there to have appreciated it. will not
try to mention all the good things that
were set before us; but conspicuous
among the dishes were a monster
chicken pie and a rice pudding, which
alone would have enabled our hosts TO
acquit themselves without apologies.
Everything, Of course, was prepared In
the most approved style, and I do not
exaggerate when I say there was an
abundance to feed hundred people.
And we did full justice to 1t, too, I'll
tell you. It seemed as If there was
something in the trip, the surroundings
or somewhere that sharpened up our
appetites to an extra high pitch. and
do not believe ever saw people eat
so, or enjoy it more. Yes, it was a
grand treat, and our friend, Mr.. Tur-
ner, certainly got close to all OF US.
But he did not let us go without good
joke. After dinner he told the assem-
bled crowd that in old times 1t was
customary to have a minister at such
gatherings Tor the convenience Of such
of the young people as might desire to
get married, and he had been careful
to see to 1t that there was minister
present on this occasion. He gave us
to understand that the minister was at
our service.
The reporter has been unable to Sc
cure great deal Of definite data about
the old Turner homestead in which the
party was given; but there Is no doubt
of the fact that it Is one Of the oldest
houses in the county. Mr.. Turner was
born in the house not quite 70 years
ago. His father, who died at the age OF
73, was also porn in the house, and his
grandfather, who built the house be-
fore the Revolutionary war, was an old
man when he died. The house is con-
structed Of hewn white oak logs, daub-
ed with mud, mixed with straw. The
ceiling Is low, and in the heavy rafters
are numerous wrought iron hooks, on
which the earlier Turner's used to hang
heavy hams of venison. The mantle
piece Is made Of a solid oak log, rails
ed six feet above the hearth, and the
fireplace is IL feet across, with feet
between the jambs. It Is said that the
chimney, which Is good piece Of work,
was built by Mr.. Dulin, who was
among the earlier settlers, and who
was probably an ancestor Of the Du-
lins Of Bethel.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-26

THE house committee on coinage
weights and measures is considering
the advisability of reporting bill that
will provide for the coinage of the sill
yer bullion purchase under the Sher'
man act into subsidiary coins. 1t Is
proposed also to give the secretary OF
the treasury discretion to recoin silver
dollars into subsidiary pieces as he may
see proper.
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1he ttorkrille enquirer.
YORKVILLE, 8. c.,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1902.

WE will now be told, maybe, that as
President Roosevelt went out of his
way to injure Senator Benjamin r.
Tillman, President Pro Tenn Frye, OF
the senate, and Speaker Henderson, of
the house, are in a conspiracy to ruin
the character of Lieutenant Governor
James H. Tillman, and there are peo-
ple who will believe both these stories.
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GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY.

The board of jury commissioners, or
yesterday, drew the following grano
and petit jurors, the former to serve
during the ensuing year, and the lat
ter to serve during the first week Of
the approaching term Of the circuit
court, which convenes April IA, his hon.
or Judge Watts, presiding:
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gers experienced less discomfort.
The jury in the case of James Will
cox, on trial last week for the murder
of Nellie Cropsey, returned a verdict
of guilty at 1890 o'clock last Saturday
night, after having remained out 80
hours. When the verdict had been re-
ceived Judge Jones said: 1T is sadder
to me than you, Mr.. Wilcox. The jury
found the facts. I gave the law. You
have had fair trial. Part of the pub
lie were afraid to give it to you. I am
Informed that the movement in the
court house here Friday when a crowd
marched out was pre-arranged. I hope
such was not the case. If it was true
and the offenders brought before me 1
would send every man, woman and
child to Jail for contempt. If the move
was for purpose it was a disgrace to
the fair name Of this county. I hope it
did not influence you gentlemen in the
least. The judgment Of the court is
that the prisoner be removed to Jail to
be hanged dead by the neck on April
18TH Lawyer Aydlett. for the defence,
will appeal to the supreme court. There
had been expression of tardiness of
the trial during its progress, and it is
very probable that had the jury return
ed verdict of not guilty the prisoner
would have been lynched.
The bill for the protection of the
president passed the house last Friday
by vote of so to Is. The bill provides
that any person within the United
States. who shall wilfully and malic-
iously kill the president or any officer
The Tucson citizen., 1902-11-21

during the sand storm, which had
been raging over the city the whole
day. In the face of the high wind
which was blowing about o'clock, the
upper part of the brick wall in the
front elevation of St. Joseph's academy
suddenly gave way and caved in.
The academy is two-story building
and is located on the CORNER of Fif-
teenth street. and Sixth avenue. The
school rooms are located ON the first
floor and the dormitory and chapel on
the second. When the wall caved,
the bricks came tumbling down into
the chapel with thunder-like roar,
frightening the inmates beyond
measure Luckily, NO one was in the
chapel at the time, so the accident
resulted in injury to no one. The
principal damage was done to the
furnishings in the place of worship.
The big hole in the wall was patched
up temporarily with a sheet of can
vas. The cause for the wall falling
in is hard to explain, unless it could
be that the front elevation settled
away from the roof