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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

To offset the generally evil effect Of
Colonel Jim Tillman's recent silly break
with regard to the Micah Jenkins
sword, the Greenville News makes a
proposition that ought to meet with
general approval. 1t seems that the
original sword was purchased with a
fund raised by Colonel Jim Tillman
from something like dozen subscrib-
ers. The idea originated with Colonel
Jim and he has had the management
of all arrangements. The cost Of the
sword was SIS. In order that Major
Jenkins may not be deprived of the de-
served honor in connection with the
matter, and in order that the country
at large may have no excuse for hold
ing the people Of Charleston and Of the
state at large, responsible for Colonel
Jim's curious caper, The News proposes
that the whole matter be taken up
again. It offers SIS toward the pur-
chase of a $500 sword, suggests that
Mr.. ]. C. Hemphill, editor of The News
and Courier, act as chairman Of COM
mittee that will have the matter in
charge, and that President Roosevelt
be invited to make the presentation at
the exposition at some date that will
be agreeable to him.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
WITHIN THE TOWN.

Although w. W. Lewis, Esq, Is
very hopeful Of the result Of his efforts
to stave off the dispensary election un-
til the registration is completed, he ad-
vises those people of Yorkville who are
opposed to the dispensary not to sleep
over their rights. "Tell the people, -
he says, Ito register to their full
strength, and If the election Is held to
vote to their full strength. While, from
the position occupy as plaintiff in the
case, it will not be best for me to vote,
no other citizen can prejudice his rights
by voting, and I hope that every one
will do his full duty"
w. W. Lewis, ESQ.,, who, on his
own motion, Is representing the anti
dispensary people in their fight fol-
what they conceive to be their rights III
connection with the holding Of an elec-
tion on the subject, is, like Revs. w. G.
Neville, A. N. Brunson and other oppo.
nents to the legalization Of the liquor
traffic, coming in for his share Of slander
anu ABUSE. IL HdS UcCA "hhoPSASo
about that he is being we'll paid for his
activity, etc., and that his motives are
ulterior. OF course there is no way to
stop the wagging Of irresponsible and
conscienceless tongues; but as matter
of fact, Mr.. Lewis Is merely carrying
out his we'll known principles in this
matter. Not only has he all along con-
sistently refused to represent defend
ants charged with violation Of the IL
quor laws, but he has more than once
given it out that he stood at all times
ready to prosecute violators Of the dis
pensary laws free Of charge for his
services, the only condition being that
some one swear out the necessary war
rant and that he be furnished with the
names Of credible witnesses with which
to make out a case. Mr.. Lewis has
plenty of endorsement and backing In
this matter; but he is working for
principle rather than fees.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
ANTI-DIsPENsARY SERVICES.

Special services were held In the
Presbyterian and Methodist churches
last Sunday on the whisky subject.
The regular morning service was given
up to the matter at the Presbyterian
church, while all Of the congregations
made a union service of 1t at the Meth
odist church at night.
The able sermon that was deliver
ed by Rev. W. G. Neville at the morn
ing service, is published in full else
where in this issue, and 1t Is desira-
BILE also to give the equally able sermon
that Rev. A. N. Brunson preached in
the evening; but space does not per-
NIT.
There was a large union congrega-
tion at the Methodist church. 1t in
cluded representatives from every
church in town, and was made up of
people Of all shades Of opinion on this
subject. There was present besides
Rev. A. N. Brunson, the pastor, Rev.
w. G. Neville and Rev. DR.. s. A. Web
er, and Mr.. Brunson announced that he
had a postal card from Rev. ]. c.
Johnes regretting his inability to be
present, but stating his full sympathy
with the meeting.
Mr.. Brunson did the preaching, and
he preached powerful sermon
straight from the shoulder. He dis
cussed the whole matter from moral,
religious and business standpoints,
dwelling at length upon each. At the
realization Of utter helplessness to
reach large class that Is bent upon
perpetrating this proposed enormity,
for the reason that they would not
hear in the first place, and that in the
second place they would not think.
Then he argued comprehensively Of the
crime involved in putting in the way
Of weaker fellow citizens the tempta-
ton that would take bread out Of the
mouths Of dependent ones. He was
unable to comprehend how a man who
would be willing to do this thing for
the money that was in 1t, could feel
toward himself. He cited instances OF
suffering and degradation on account
Of whisky that had come under his OBJ
servation, and outlined some Of the re-
suits that would follow the establish
ment of a dispensary in Yorkville. He
commended the attitude Of the presi-
dent superintendent and directors OF
the York Cotton mills and also the ac-
tion of Mayor Willis in disclaiming re-
sponsibility for the circulation Of the
petition by policeman. He
also protested against the partizan at
titude Of the police and others connect
ed with the administrat ton, whose duty
to the people required that they should
neutral on q question like this.
He disclaimed any personal feeling or
hostility against any dispensary advo-
cate down to the very humblest In the
fight; but gave expression to his unal-
terable opposition to the proposition to
egalize the sale of whisky In any
shape or form.
Mr.. Brunson's remarks were listened
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.
Warning Did Not Come
From Tillman.

From Tillman.
The Sun, through the misunderstand-
ing of a conversation with Senator
Thomas c.. Platt, printed yesterday
that he and Senator "Pitchfork" Till
man, Of South Carolina, had met at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel on Saturday after
noon. Senator Platt said yesterday:
1T was an error. Senator Tillman
did not call on me. I have not seen
Senator Tillman in some time"
In another newspaper, not The Sun,
it was enormously stated that the
warning to Senator Platt that 1t would
be unsafe for President Roosevelt to
go to the Charleston Exposition, came
from Senator Tillman. Of this warn
ing Mr.. Platt said yesterday:
II am going to Albany tomorrow af-
ternoon to attend the Mckinley memo
rial services in the assembly chamber
on Tuesday evening. I'll start back
for Washington on Wednesday, and
on Thursday I shall lay before the
president the information which was
given me yesterday"
Senator Tillman was asked last
night:
us the state Of public feeling In
South Carolina such that President
Roosevelt would be in danger Of per-
sonal violence, should he carry out his
plans for visiting your state?"
The senator's verbatim reply was:
II don't believe 1t Is dangerous In
that sense, but I know there is very
intense feeling there. Our people are
not savages, but you can't undertake
to speak for an entire people In that
condition of mind. If were to go and
say they wouldn't insult President
Roosevelt If he should go there, 1t
might inspire some drunken fool to do
it. There might be some drunken fool
who would blow off his indignation and
not have proper regard for the propri-
eties which would obtain almost any
where in the United States. New
York Sun, Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

this way, light refreshments and fruits
were served by the liveried porters Of
the academy. Then followed the pre-
sentation Of the prizes to the fortunate
ones, and this was done in very hap
py little speech by Major Hart. To
Cadet Lindsay came the prize for win
ming each of the eight games, while
Mrs. w. G. White proved herself the
best guesser.
The crowd, loud in it's praise Of the
pleasant evening and Of the cadets as
successful hosts, departed about 11.3O,
just at the time that a storm came up.
However, such was their enthusiasm
that not even the rain could dampen
their ardor, and they still maintain
that the evening could not have been
more enjoyable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
THE X, Nj. M. A. RECEPTION.

One of the most enjoyable evenings
that the society Of Yorkville has spent
lately, was that Of the "Salmagundi re-
ception," given by the corps Of cadets
of the K. M. M. A., on last Friday even
ing. The spacious chapel Of the garri-
son was filled to overflowing with all
that could be asked for in the way of
beauty, wit and grace, from among
their friends of the fair sex, and these,
together with the gay uniforms Of the
cadets, presented a scene that could
not be we'll surpassed.
AS the name implied, the amusements
were rather miscellaneous and varied,
but all had one common characteristic
they were thoroughly enjoyable. At
ter the crowd had assembled and had
become we'll mixed up in the exchange
of friendly greetings, a very neat and
unique score card, with small picture
of the garrison and cadets at the top.
was handed around.
A large number then adjourned to
the business department which, as well
as the chapel, had been tastefully dec
grated with evergreens and holly.
There eight tables Of them engaged in
series of progressive games, consist
ing of anagrams, crokinole, jack
straws, authors, dominoes, parchesi,
caroms and old maids. The rest Of
the crowd, were occupied in guessing
and writing down on the back Of their
score cards the names Of the 80 or more
prominent people whose pictures were
scattered around on the walls.
After quite awhile had been spent In
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

to say the lieutenant governor did not
speak officially for the state or the peo-
pie in this action. His telegram to you
was purely a personal matter and
neither the state nor the people should
be held responsible in any way for his
attitude. M. B. McSwEENEY,
Governor.
At the request of citizens Of Charles
ton, Senator McLaurin communicated
with the president on Friday and ask
ed him not to hold the people of South
Carolina and the exposition authorities
responsible for the action Of Colonel
Tillman, because they had no sympa-
thy whatever with it. The senator also
asked the president not to decide to
abandon his proposed trip to Charles
ton without due consideration Of the
whole subject.
The exposition authorities held a
meeting on Friday also, and passed
resolutions setting forth that Colonel
Tillman's action was on his own mo-
ton, and was without the knowledge,
consent or sympathy Of the people of
Charleston. The invitation to the pres
ident was renewed. The Charleston
city council took similar action.
During Saturday, Governor Mc-Swee-
ney received the following telegram:
please accept my heartiest thanks
for your courteous telegram, which I
appreciate. THEo. ROOSEVELT"
On Saturday the following, addressed
to Colonel J. H. Tillman, lieutenant
governor of South Carolina" was pub
lished in the daily papers at the request
of Major Jenkins:
"You are represented in the press to-
day as having telegraphed President
Roosevelt, at the request Of subscrib-
ers to sword recently offered me
through you, requesting him to with
draw acceptance to present same. If
this is so I must decline, under these
circumstances, to accept sword. Thank
ing you for personal kindness In the
matter. M. j. JENKINS.
Bethel Military Academy, Va, Febru-
ary q.
Governor McSweeney took occasion
to say on Saturday that he had never
been asked to contribute to the Micah
jenkins sword fund by Lieutenant
Governor Tillman or any one else.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
THE JIM TILLMAN EsCAPADE.
1t Appears That the Lieutenant Gov
ernOr Acted Upon His Own Motion.

ernor Acted Upon His Own Motion.
If it had not been for the fact that
Colonel j. H. Tillman is lieutenant
governor Of South Carolina, there Is
no reason to believe that his gratuitious
attempt to insult President Roosevelt
with reference to the Micah Jenkins
sword would have attracted a great
deal Of attention; but on account of
the official aspect that Colonel Tillman
tried to give the matter by signing
himself as lieutenant governor, the
thing was necessarily taken up by the
people of the United States generally
as representative of at least strong
sentiment in South Carolina. But
events Of the past few days have de-
veloped that Colonel Tillman's action
can have but little endorsement, es-
pecially among self-respecting people,
and, upon the whole, Colonel Tillman
is succeeding admirably in getting
himself sized up at his true value.
In his telegram to the president, Col
onel Tillman stated that his action was
taken at the request of contributors to
the sword fund. This statement was
received with much doubt, and an eff
fort was made to secure from the colo
mel the names of the contributors. He
stated that he was unable to recollect
any Of them, but that the list would be
found in the buckskin sword case In
the Carolina National Bank, at Colum-
bia, or in one of the drawers of the
desk of the president Of the senate.
These places were investigated, but no
list was found. Then Colonel Jim took
a new tack and said that without the
list before him, he only knew Of three
contributors who had not been consult
ed. These, he said, were Colonel Willie
Jones, Senator Talbird, Of Beaufort,
and Senator b. r. Tillman. He stated
also that Governor McSweeney had not
contributed to the fund, although ask
eel to do so. He alleged that the COVER
nor had declined on the ground of so
many other donations for charitable
and public purposes.
Because Of the numerous inquiries
from all over the United States as to
whether Colonel Jim Tillman's action
was to be taken as official, Governor
McSweeney deemed it desirable, on
Friday, to send the following tele-
gram:
Theodore Roosevelt President, Wash
ington, ID. c.: 1t was my intention
not to have anything to say about the
telegram Sent you by the Hon. James
III. Tillman. withdrawing the request
for you to present the sword to Maj.
Jenkins. but as undue Importance and
publicity has been attached to it, beg
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

LET 1t be understood this once again,
that so far as THE ENQUIRER has in
formation, those people of Yorkville
who are opposed to legalizing the sale
of whisky have no objection to allow
ing the people to vote on the subject If
they desire. Their only contention Is
that the law with reference to the elec-
ton should be strictly complied with
and that there should be no election
until the municipal registration books
have been open the full 80 days speci-
fled in the law, in order that every cit
izen may have had the full and COM
plete opportunity to qualify himself to
exercise his rights.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
AGAINST THE DIsPENsARY.
Citizens of York County Enter an
Earnest Protest.

Citizens of York County Enter an
Earnest Protest.
To the Good People Of Yorkville:
We, the undersigned citizens Of York
county, view with concern the propo-
sition to establish a dispensary In
Yorkville. We are aware that the
whole county is now cursed with the
sale Of whisky; but we
know that the legitimate sale in York
willie will only exaggerate the evil.
You will admit that although under
the law your votes alone are to decide
the matter, we are no less deeply inter-
ested in the issue. We respectfully re-
quest, therefore, that in casting your
votes you will seek to represent US
along with yourselves. Although there
are probably those who would be more
ready to come to Yorkville to do bus
mess if there were a dispensary in the
town, we beg to say that we are not
among that number:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
Keenly Interested.

The following letters, which explain
themselves fully, in connection with
the above, are interesting:
BOWLING GREEN, S. c., Feb. 81, 1902.
Dear Bro. Neville:
Enclosed you will find the paper you
sent me some days ago. l have not
seen quite all of our people; but as far
as l have gone, every one / have pre-
sented the paper to Is thoroughly in
sympathy with the cause you are
working for. l was hoping that the
election would not be ordered at all;
but I see 1t Is set for the 7th Of March,
and as the time is short, I send in
what signers l have lest we should be
too late. Our sympathies are with you
and your associates in your fight for
the right. Would that we could cast
our votes with you when the final con-
test comes. ] feel sure, however. that
there are enough good people in York
ville-persOns who value the souls of
men higher than the dollar-to win the
day for the right. May God give you
such a victory that the liquor element
will be silenced forever in our county
seat.
Wishing you the greatest success,
am yours in the faith.
w. A. HArNER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

roads last week by the floods Of the
previous days.. The stage Of the Sa-
vannah river registered "a feet inches
at Augusta, Ga, last Saturday.....
Much Of the Southern railway between
Asheville and Hot Springs was de-
stIoyed by the flood on last Saturday.
..". Emperor William has sent a ca
bfegram thanking the American editors
for theiI> courtesy to his brother, Prince
Henry. ~. j. P. Morgan Is reported to
have made a donation Of $20O0,OOO to
the University Of the South at Sewa-
nee, Tennessee. Governor Taft said
to the house committee on insular af-
fairs last Saturday, that it was not
practicable or desirable to send Ameri-
can Negroes to the Philippines as la
borers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

H. c. Strauss & Co.-Tell their friends
and customers of what may be ex
pected Of them during the coming
spring and summer season, and say
that their millinery department will
be especially attractive during the
coming season.
G.. P. Lowrance & Co.-Invite your at
tention to their cereal foods and also
call your attention to their barrel
pickles and old fashioned New Or
leans molasses.
Enquirer Ofice-Offers a reward for a
gold ring lost last Friday or Satur-
day.
York Drug Store-Mentions the fact
that its stock Of drugs and chemi-
Gals Is large and complete, as we'll as
Of the best qualities. 1t also wants
you to know that the. prescriptions 1t
fills are filled the way the physician
wants them filled.
Standard Oil Co.-Again talks to you
about paraflne wax and It's use In
connection with jellies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
Chr ftorkrille Gnquirsr.
YoRKv1LLE, sG..\
WEDNESDAY, MARCH s.. 1902

IT was published in New York and
throughout the country last Sunday
morning, that Senator Tillman had
called upon Senator Platt, in New York
city, and advised him that it would not
be safe for the president to visit South
Carolina. Senators Platt and Tillman
have both denied the truth Of the story,
and Senator Tillman says that the idea
that there could be any danger In the
presidents proposed visit is absurd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

tions have been very wide, but over 600
Beers have been either killed or are
prisoners in our hands; also 1000 horses,
Is, 900 head of cattle, 200 wagons, $4,000
sheep, 600 rifles and $4,000 rounds Of
ammunition. The prisoners include
General DeWet's son and his secretary,
Commandants Meyer and Truther and
several field cornets. These satisfac-
tory results are very appropriate on
the anniversary Of Majuba."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
AUCTION SALES.

The auction sales before the court
house door last Monday-salesday for
March-were as follows, botn being un-
der foreclosure:
BY the clerk:
In the case of John E. Lowry, as ad-
ministrator, against ]. o. Walker, ct
al, tract of sS acres, two miles from
York court house. Bought by ]. S.
Brice, attorney, for $3.50.
In the case Of Albert Whisonant and
J. D. Jones, trustees, plaintiffs, against
Geo. w. Moore and others, tract Of
81 acres, more or less, situated in York
township. Bought by w. E. Gettys for
s21O.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

THERE are several people in Yorkville
who claim to be desirous of giving the
dispensary a trial with the understand
ing that they will give their aid in Sc
curing the removal Of the institution
should it prove unsatisfactory. These
people claim that there will be no diff
ficulty about having the dispensary re-
moved if it should become desirable to
remove it. We beg to call the atten-
ton of these people to the remarks of
Rev. w. G. Neville on the subject, and
to offer some additional information
about the removal of the Tirzah dispen-
sary. There is no provision in the law
for the removal of dispensary once
established, and such removal can be
affected only in violation of the law as
in the Tirzah case. The state board Of
control turned down petition after pc
ton with reference to Tirzah, on the
ground that it had no authority to act.
Finally, the matter became notorious
scandal throughout the state, and Rep
resentative deLoach offered a bill in
the general assembly to secure the re-
moval of the nuisance. 1t became ev-
ident that the bill would become a law,
and as the administration was not de-
sirous of the establishment Of such a
precedent, it gave Mr.. deLoach to un-
derstand that if he would withdraw his
bill the Tirzah dispensary would be re-
moved. The state board gave out the
statement that the dispensary did not
pay, merely as pretext for its action.
In the case of Yorkville, however, no
such consideration is to be expected,
for it is not the policy Of the dispen-
sary advocates to again let loose a
county seat after they have once got
ten control of it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05
[ ABOUT PEOPLE.

} DR.. J. L. Hanahan left for Columbia,
last Saturday night.
|SNMr. w. H. McCorkle, Jr., has taken
a position with Messrs. w. B. Moore &
Co.
Miss Josie Fewell, of Rock Hill, was
in Yorkville on Monday. spending the
day with the Misses Mcconnell.
Mr.. B. M. Dobson was in Yorkville on
last Saturday and Sunday. He return
ed to Washington Sunday afternoon.
fRev. ]. K. Hall and wife, of Bethes-
da, are in Yorkville, the guests Of the
families of Messrs. J. R. Logan and j.
s. Sandifer.
Rev. w. E. Hurt, Of Richmond, Va,
filled the pulpit at the Baptist church
last Sunday. Those who heard Mr..
Hurt were much pleased with him.
1Mr. W. s. Wilkerson, Of Hickory
Grove, met with dangerous accident
at Sharon last Saturday week. He was
on his way home from Rock Hill and
got off the train at Sharon to have a
few words Of business with a gentle
man at the depot. 1t was not until af-
ter the train had started that he at
tempted to board it again, and al
though he caught the iron work Of the
platform all right, he missed his foot
ing on the step and was dragged some
distance before he could let loose. 1t
afterward developed that one rib was
broken and that the muscles Of the
back were severely wrenched. He was
in Yorkville the following Tuesday, but
had to go to bed afterward, and is still
suffering considerably from his inju-
ries.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-03-05

PRESIDENT Tomas Estrada Palma, Of
Cuba, can see no prospects for his
stricken country unless the United
States lends helping hand and that
quickly. He says that the capital Of
the country has been invested in sugar
and tobacco production. Large crops
of both commodities have been pro-
duced; but they cannot be marketed In
the United States under existing tariff
schedules, and unless the duty is re-
duced there is nothing ahead but ruin
for Cuba.