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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

w. B. Love, McConnellsville-Offe a
number Of pigs for sale to the first
corners for cash.
M. C. Willis, Mayor-Call for a mass
meeting in the court house on Fri
day night, May 2, to hear the report
Of the town council in regard to the
financial matters Of the town.
W. B. Moore, Captain-Orders men,
bers Of the Jasper Light Infantry to
assemble in the armory in full uni
form Friday night, May 2.
w. B. Moore & Co.-Sell Domestic and
Household sewing machines, and
they want to make you prices on
stoves, furniture, carpets, mattings
paints, oils, varnishes, etc.
D. c. Clark-Tells you about early
peaches and wants you to see him
for information.
paris green for potato bugs. They
have garden and field seeds and also
call attention to Mrs. Lea's milk pu-
rifier.
Glenn & Allison-Want you to know
that the vehicle season has opened
and that they have full and choice
selection on hands and have more
goods coming.
]. J. Keller & Co.-Invite orders fol
all kinds of piece and repair work
and also say that they are prepared
to make close prices on builders
hardware and carpenters tools.
C. P. Lowrance & Co-Are offering tC
sell Armour's hams and breakfast
strips at Is cents pound.
York Drug Store-Says 1t has for years
had a reputation of using only the
purest drugs and chemicals in pre-.
scription work. and that the Jealous
guarding of this reputation is a safe.
guard to your health.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
LOCAL LACONICS.
We VIII Send The Enquirer


From now until January 1, 1903, for
$1.32 in advance.
Southern and 8. C. & Ga. Extension.
Although there is nothing definite to
be stated on the subject, the probali-
ty is that the consolidation Of the
Southern and S. c.. and Ga. Extension
railroads will take place within the
next few days. It is possible that the
formal change may take effect today;
but up to yesterday no such informa-
tion had been given out to agents.
Com muniOn at BullOck's Creek.
Last Sunday was the occasion of the
spring communion meeting at Bull
locks Creek church. The services
were commenced on Friday, the pas
tor, Rev. J. B. Swami being assisted
by Rev. w. w. Ratchford a former
pastor. The attendance was good and
much interest was manifested. There
was only one new accession to the
church, however.
From Dispensary Funds.
The comptroller general has just
completed an apportionment of dis
pensary funds to make up to the vari-
Gus schools of the state the amounts
they fall short Of SIS each. The total
amount required to make up these
shortages Is $17,753.54. Some how Hor-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

ed to express their desires to their
leaders through conventions, they
must take oughrconventions and
otherwise, orders from their leaders
If there was really any principle In
volved; If it were a question Of allow
ing Negroes to hold office or even to
vote, there could be no reasonable
ground for complaint. There would be
no complaint from white men.
Notwithstanding all that has been
spoken and written on the subject, we
are unable to see how Mr.. McLaurin
even If given all the latitude allowed
by the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party, and even If ne
should be so disposed, could either
cause a split among the whites or af-
ford aid to the Republicans. He has
all along maintained that he is a Dem
ocrat, and that he will never be any
thing else. The white voters OF the
state are fully competent to determine
his Democracy. If a majority of them
give him their endorsement, his De-
mocracy will be established. If they
turn him down, his case will be mos,
effectually disposed of. Even If he
were disposed to violate his oath, he
could not carry the matter to the gene
raj election for senators are not voted
for there. And we do not believe there
is any danger that his defeated sup
porters in the primary would be any
more likely to go over to the Republi.
cans than would the defeated support.
ers of Messrs. Henderson, Hemphill
Latimer or Elliott. There Is just as
little reason why they should do so
In view Of the issue as it stands, the
keeping Of Mr.. McLaurin out Of the
primary or allowing him to go in with
an official slur, such as Is proposed by
Senator Tillman, would be serious
reflection on the intelligence of the
Democratic party Of the state. The
white voters are abundantly able t
take care Of this problem.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
CIRCUIT COURT.

The report Of the court proceedings
in the last issue Of THE ENQUIRER
brought the record down to the case
of w. C. Latimer against the York
Cotton mills, which was still in prog
ress when the paper went to press.
Mr.. Latimer sued for 5000 salary, al
legged to be due because of a contract
into which he had entered with the de-
defendant to give his services in the de-
fendant's store for one year from
March IA, 1901. He claimed that his
contract was made with Mr.. John R.
Ashe the late president Of the mill, and
that after Mr.. Ashes death the con-
tract was denied. The mill company
claimed that there had never been a
contract for a year; that Mr.. Latimer
had been employed by Mr.. Ashe by the
month for $50 per month; but it was
unable to substantiate its claim by the
preponderance Of the evidence. The
jury found for the plaintiff in the sum
Of $3.50; half the amount claimed. De-
fendant moved for a new trial, which
was refused and the case will probably
be appealed. w. B. McCaw for plaint-
iff, and w. W. Lewis and J. S. Brice
for defendant.
The last jury case was that Of R. A.
Bratton, executor, against Louis Roth.
The defendant had occupied store
room and premises belonging to the
plaintiff, and the suit was for damages
alleged to have been caused as the re-
suit Of the defendants carelessness.
The suit was for about $50. The jury
found for the plaintiff in the sum Of
$40.
Judge Watts left for his home Sat-
urday afternoon. He disposed of quite
a large amount Of business during the
term; but left a great deal on the
calendar
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
THE BEEF QUESTION.

Although this immediate section Is
not especially concerned as to the op-
erations of the beef question, in view
Of conditions existing elsewhere, some
information as to the local situation
will probably be Of more or less inter-
est. A dealer who Is well up on the
subject, said to the reporter "a few
days ago:
1.-The market price Of beef cattle is
about the same as 1t was at this time
last year. 1t ranges from about cents
to 3 cents a pound here in Yorkville,
UP to 81 in Rock Hill and 81 in Casio
MIA. I do not know Of more than
cents having been paid in Yorkville,
and the higher prices quoted in Rock
Hill and Gastonia are merely from
hearsay.
"a good fat beef is worth 8 cents a
pound anywhere in this section, and
is rather difficult to get at that price.
The difficulty is not on account Of the
unwillingness of the holders to sell;
but because such beeves are very
scarce. While the country Is not ex-
actly full of poor cattle, this kind is
quite plentiful, and by July and Au-
gust prices will be much lower than
now. There is any quantity of cattle
to be bought at q cents a pound In
the country; but few Of them are mt
for beef. They are too poor. Some of
the dealers buy ordinary poor cattle as
low as 2 cents; but this is usually by
guess rather than by weight.
Speaking of the local consumption,
the same dealer said that the ruling
price for beef steak in Yorkville Is 12a
cents a pound. He estimated that only
about one-half of the people could be
put down as constant beef eaters, and
that the total weekly consumption of
the 1000 people living in the town
hardly runs over 1000 pounds.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

ALTHOUGH the Virginia Constitutions
al convention, now in session, was call
ed with the understanding that it's work
should be submitted to the people fol
ratification, it seems to have about
been decided that this provision will
not be complied with. Two important
provisions of the new constitution relate
to the franchise and to the establish
ment of commission to supervise and
control corporations. After practical
ly completing it's work some weeks
ago, the convention adjourned in order
to give the people an opportunity tc
study the new provisions and to dis.
cuss the question as to whether the
constitution should be submitted back
for ratification. 1t is claimed that a
majority of the white Democrats of the
state are in favor of the proclamation
by the convention, as otherwise the
combined influence of the Republicans
and corporations may be sufficient tc
prevent ratification.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

THE postoffice committee Of the sem
ate is trying to determine just how
drunk a candidate for postmaster
ship must get to forfeit eligibility for
appointment. Jonas W. Mullen, post
master at Charlotte, went to Washing
ton sometime ago for re-appointment
and got it. Then he took round with
the boys and his opponents made rep
resentations to the president that
caused the withdrawal Of the recon-
mendation. Later Mullen claimed that
the situation had been very much ex-
aggerated and the president sent In
his recommendation a second time
The fight is now on the question OF
confirmation, and as Mullen does not
deny having taken one or more social
glasses on the occasion in question, the
postal committee has on it's hands the
very delicate task of trying to deter
mine at what point the disgrace Of in
toXication commences.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Kittie Blair, Of Blairsville, is
fisiting her sister, Mrs. A. M. Grist.
:. Mr.. Cal G. Parish, of Gaffney, was in
f6rkville Friday and Saturday Of last
week.
>(Messrs. b. F. Marley and G. W.
Sherrer left for the Charleston exposi-
ton yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. Paul T. Gordon, OF
Charlotte, visited relatives in York
vile this week.
|-6Mr. James M. and Misses Daisy and
Lottie Belle Simril went to the expo
sition yesterday.
|S/Miss jamie Massey. Of Rock Hill, is
visiting in Yorkville, the guest Of Miss
Blanche Lindsay.
Rev. J. B. Swami. pastor Of Bullocks
Creek and Olivet churches. was In
Yorkville Monday.
Mrs. J. Y. Miller and child, Of Cas-
tonia, are on a visit to the family OF
Mr.. w. w. Jenkins.
Mr.. T. R. Cox and family are on a
visit to relatives and friends at Green
Vile and Simpsonville.
Mr.. Dick Burris and wife, Of the
York Cotton mills, visited the Charles
ton exposition last week.
IN Mr.. George L. Riddle and grandson
Master John Albert Riddle, Of Zeno
were in Yorkville on Monday.
Rev. w. G. Neville assisted Rev. w
B. Arrowood in the spring communion
services at Bethel church last week.
Mrs. R. H. Cloninger, Of Mooresville
N. c., arrived in Yorkville last Monday
on a visit to her mother, Mrs. jamie
Parish.
|2JMr. and Mrs. J. J. Keller and Miss
Ella Cody left for the Charleston ex-
position yesterday by way Of the s. c.
& Ga. Extension.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Gordon left
yesterday for the Charleston exposi-
tion. They expect to return to theil
home on next Saturday morning.
f6Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Glenn and Miss
es Josie Carroll, Bessie Barron and
Daisy Williams were among the York
vile people who went to the exposition
yesterday. ....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
Wednesday, April 80, 1902.

day and reorganized by the selection of
the following officers: H. I. McCaw,
president; H. E. Neal, vice president;
F. P. Mccain, secretary; D. c. Clark,
treasurer; ]. S. Brice, executive COM
mitteeman. The following were elect
ed as delegates to the county conven-
tion to be held on May S: F. P. Nc
Cain, D. C. Clark, C. H. Sandifer, Har-
ry Neil, J. r. Conner. ]. S. Brice, B. F.
Caldwell, ]. R. Stephenson. J. B. Scott,
Ed Mcfarland, W. H. Herndon, ]. r.
Witherspoon, J. w. Y. Dickson, ]. E.
Lowry, Jno. r. Logan, E. A. Crawford.
H. I. McCaw, w. w. Lewis, T. F. Nc
Dow, J. L. Moss, Jno. Caldwell, r. G.
McCaw, ]. J. Keller, N. ]. N. Bowen,
A. L. Robinson. There were 33 votes
cast in the election.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

If the present high prices Of beef
are due in any measure to the scarcity
of beef cattle, which Is altogether
probable, it will be quite awhile before
the supply can be made equal to the
demand, and in the meantime there
will be harvest for those who at once
give their attention to the production
of mutton, chickens, pork and other
quick developing commodities in the
meat line that are calculated to act as
satisfactory substitutes for beef.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

WIN. P. Calhoun, Of Greenville, has
published an important volume on the
caucasian and the Negro In the
United States" It is an argument In
tended to aid in the solution Of the
Negro question. In the book Mr.. CAL
houn reviews the political, social and
educational history Of the Negro from
emancipation up to the present time.
From the outset he takes the ground
that it is impossible for two races, as
unlike as the Caucasian and Negro,
to flourish and prosper together in the
came country under the same consti-
tuition and laws. He is willing to ad-
NIT that the Negro could continue to
exist as an acknowledged inferior; but
holds that with the progress of edu-
cation, the maintenance Of this con-
dition is impossible. Education creates
in the Negro a desire for equality, and
the desire for equality inevitably brings
conflict. A continuance of present
conditions will eventually result In the
IannlQllaClOIl Ol lHe tS6io, dAo ehAS
can be accomplished only at terrible ex-
pense to the civilization Of the Cau-
casian race. The most reasonable and
practical solution of the fearful ques-
ton, Mr.. Calhoun thinks Is colonial
ton. He does not think the Negro
can be sent back to Africa on account
of the expense and other difficulties;
but does believe that If the Federal
government will take hold of the mat
ter with earnest determination, lands
may be found in the United States on
which to settle the Negro and put a
stop to further social and political dam
gers present or future. AS to how near
Mr.. Calhoun Is to being right In this
matter, there Is ground for much diff
ference of opinion; but whether right
or wrong in his conclusions, there Is
no question of the fact that he has
made an intelligent presentation of a
most important subject-a subject
that should engage the most earnest
consideration of the people Of the
south and of the United States until
it is settled and settled right.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
CONGRESSMAN Finley has about sue

CONGRESSMAN Finley has about sue
ceeded in getting the house committee
on public buildings to allow 100000 fol
the erection Of a public building al
Rock Hill. The appropriation is not
made yet, and it may not be; but even
the present stage of the bill indicates
an unusual concession for so small q
South Carolina town, and Mr.. Finley
is entitled to congratulation. His ef'
forts seem to give an intimation that
maybe this section will at sometime
begin to enjoy some of the benefits
that come from the national govern
ment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

IN discussing the suffrage clause OF
the Mississippi constitution, on last
Thursday, Representative Fox, of thai
state, argued that Mississippi had done
the wise and patriotic thing, and de-
served the commendation, rather than
the censure, of the country. If in sc
doing it had incurred the penalty of re-
duced representation in congress
he said, mississippi would take hel
medicine, rather than surrender hel
civilization" That is the correct and
philosophical way to look at the mat
ter. Because she has to provide for the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

ATTORNEY General Knox has given
out a statement in which he makes
known the fact that he has instruct
ed the United States district attorney
for the northern district of Illinois, to
prepare and file a bill of injunction
against the meat trust. Further pro-
ceedings in the matter will be interest
ing. In the first place many people
will be curious to see what the attor-
ney general, if he really be in earnest,
will be able to do against the meat
trust, and in the second place, what
will be the effect on prices in case he
succeeds in smashing the trust.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers Of real es.
tate were recorded in the office of the
county auditor during the month Of
April:
BETHESDA.
Mrs. Adeline Williams to E. B. Men.
denhall. 15a acres; consideration $155.
A. & J. Freidheim to Cora and VIM
D. Steele. 100 acres; consideration
$1,000.
l.. BULLocK's CREEK.
Eliza ]. Kennedy to Porter B. Ken.
nedy. 1O1 acres; consideration $1,111.
Eliza J. Kennedy to ]. Sam Ken.
nedy, IS acres; consideration $50.
H. H. Snerrer to ]. s. Moore. Il
acres; consideration $143.80.
I. r. Moore to J. s. Moore. 46 acres
consideration $1S4.
cATAwBA.
]. w. Boyd to N. B. Williams. q
acres; consideration $3.50.
w. L. & J. E. Roddey to s. M. Bar
ber. Lot; consideration $25.
]. Ed Reid to I. Blumberg. Lot; con-
sideration $615.
Isabella II. Wilson to D. E., S. B
and r. r. Fincher. Lot; considera'
ton $3.50.
Amanda H. Cochran to L. B. Cher.
ry. lots; consideration $3.50.
Frank Wylie to Louisa Rhea. Lot;
consideration $500.
J. B. Johnson to Mrs. Lizzie Huey
1861 acres; consideration $1,000.
P. C. Poag to A. F. Ruff. Lot; con-
sideration $50.
E. H. Fewell to J. E. Dolby. Lot;
consideration $3.50.
Charlie Dunlap to jeff Massey ct al.
trustees. 1 acre; consideration $25.
Mrs. D. A. Johnson to Lee Cauthen
Lot; consideration $50.
EBRNEzER.
R. T. and B. N. Fewell to r. Edward
and Alec FeWell. One-half interest In
S07 acres; consideration $1,535. Lands
Of S. M. Fewell, deceased.
Samuel Harris to Mrs. M. E. Wilker-
son. So acres; consideration $500.
White Building and Loan associa-
tion to Mrs. M. M. Watson. Lot; con-
sideration sits.
KINGS MOUNTAIN.
Maggie I. Robinson to w. L. Pursley
Quit claim In 283 acres; consideration
$40O.
J. r. Wallace to John L. Pursley
282 acres; consideration $1,410.
YORK.
w. c. Latimer to Lille Ratchford
103 acres; consideration nominal.
w. B. Wylie, C. C. c. Pls., to w. w,
Lewis. 107 acres; consideration $500.
w. E. Erwin ct al, to York county
6-10 acres; consideration $215.
N. c. Davis to Heath-Hinson Mule
Co. Quit claim to one lot; considera-
tion $50.
Lille Ratchford to Margaret A. Lat
inner. Lot Of 2 acres; consideration
nominal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

government of the Negroes, the south
is entitled to full representation in con-
gress, and in reducing southern repre-
sentation, the government would COM
NIT an outrage equal to that commit
ted when it put the ballot in the hands
Of ignorant Negroes; but should i,
come to the alternative between re-
duced representation and Negro fran
chise, then let the representation 60
even to the last member Of the house
and senate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30
YORKVILLE, 8. c.,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1902.

INFORMATION from various northern
cities indicates a material falling Off
in the consumption of beef on account
Of the recent advance in prices. This
condition Of affairs will probably reg
ulate the trust most effectually.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

The following transfers Of real es.
tate were recorded in the office of the
county auditor during the month Of
April:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-04-30

include a speaking contest among the
members Of Miss Blankenship's pri-
mary classes. Tonight, beginning at
73O, there will be debate on the dis
pensary question, ]. A. Epps, ]. L.
Kimbrell and w. M. Crook represent
ing the affirmative, and M. M. COL
tharp, D. v. Epps and c. T. Crook op-
posing. The debate is to be followed
by fancy marches and burlesque drills.
Tomorrow night there will be con-
cert by Miss Harris's music class and
a contest for the gold medal given by
Rev. R. A. Tongue for the most sue
cessful reciter in the intermediate de-
partment. Friday May 2 will be COM
mencement day proper. In the MORN
ing the boys will compete for gold
medal offered by Mr.. w. H. Stewart,
and the girls will compete for one offer
ed by Mr.. Jno. E. Carroll. Dinner will
be served shortly after noon, and at 3
o'clock there will be literary address
by Congressman w. ]. Talbert. In the
evening there will be a contest be-
tween medal winners, past and pres
ent; for a gold monogram pin. The
public generally has cordial invita-
tion to participate in all the exercises.
Mr.. Finley and the Issues.
Yorkville special of Saturday to The
News and Courier: Congressman Fin
ley has been here since Tuesday, hav-
ing come from Washington to assist
his partner, Mr.. ]. S. Brice, in the de-
fence in the case of Mitchell VS.. the
Woodmen Of the World. Mr.. Finley
expressed himself to your correspond
ent as being somewhat surprised at
the failure of the jury to agree that
Mitchell was not entitled to DANA
ges, and hopes to win a more pro-
nounced victory next time. Mr.. Fin
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1902-06-05
lIIIncreible Verdad!!I

Unica verdadera OCCASION para gastar
blen el dinero en- regalos, cuyo valor supera
siempre su eoste. Objetos de orc de ley
garantizado Q8 quilates) con hermosislrnos y
esplendidos brillantes quimicamente perfeo-
tos, de mas valor, por su constante esplendor
y limpieza, que los verdaderos. Descomposi-
Cion de luz, dureza, lapidaci6n perfecta, ~im1-
aci6n maravillosa.
5000 DOLLARS
30 regalan quien distinga estos brillantes
Alaska de los legftimos.
Anillo para caballero, orc brillante 5000
Idem para id. (brillante muy
grueso) $4,000
Alfler, para i'd 500
Anillo para sefiora senorita, id. i'd. 8 500
Pendientes (par) para senoritas, id. i'd. 500
Idem para senora, i'd. i'd. $1,000
Idem para id. (bri lantes
gruesos) $1,000
ldem para nihas (verdadero regalo) Q 500
Sc envian franco de todo gasto por Co.
rreo, en- caiitas certihcadas declarada mer-
cancia para toda la Isla de Puerto-Rico.
No SO servira ning6n pedido que no VEN
ga aCompanado de su importe en- billetes del
Banco, en- carta certifcada valor declarado.
Enviese Ia medida de los anilloS, toman-
dola con un hilo alrededor del dedo.
No SO hacen deScuentos; no SO conoeden
representations nj SO envian catalagos, dibu-
jos nj mueStras.-A todo comprador que no
SO conforme con Ia meroancfa Sc le devolvera
embellishments su impOrte.
Dirigirse al repreSentante general y Gnico
de Ia "SOCIEDAD ORC Y BRILLANTES''
LA-Alaska, G.. A. Buyas, Corso RO-
mvnais:1S Milan Qtalia)
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1902-06-05
MuchaS graCiaS.

Hemos recibido Ell ndmero 6 de
Ia eRevistG Comercial Hispano Ame'
ric&na~ cuyo adelanto y perfeccionA'
nj nto en- sus condiciones tipcgrAfi'
cas- sorprer de de veras, recomenda I
dose Ell exquisite gusto Artfstico con
que estar confeccionados los 3nun
clos que formsn parte inter sni1 lima
de la publication que tan desintere
sSdanente edits Ia cssa Poigdollers
y Macias, 8. en- G. de BArcelon@,
siendo de desear que sea esta recon
pensada de los grandes sAcrificios
que Sc Ia impuestC, por corstituir Ia
eRevistaa verdadero eIemebto de
Gu tura para el pals donde We la "a
bjicA luz. Inserta intere santes &Tticu
les espl6ndidamerte ilustrados y nu
tridas secciones &c Information,
siendo el sumario del dn. 6 como
sigDe:
SUM.ARIO: Las vAriaciones de
los precios. GFeder RaholAo.
Igualds d y desfgusldad en- lavids
$40 6 Echegarays Ell e corral, sE
milo Z7rapoa Ell Comercio entire
Espsna y Costa Rica, sV Peris1..
@ 6nica esps 4 12ls, salvador CAralsD
Cr6nica de B lbao, sCiro del Morals
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cas-. Secci6n fnanciera. Seccion co.
mercial. Tranportes.